Supplies available from Fraser Health include
- N95 respirators (if required)
- Disposable isolation gowns
- Procedure masks with visors
- Vinyl gloves (supplied for Assisted Living Facilities only)
- Hand washing products (supplied for Assisted Living Facilities only)
Criteria for Distribution An outbreak has been declared by the Medical Health Officer
Staff have received education about Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Staff understand appropriate donning and doffing of PPE techniques to ensure that PPE does not increase risk of infection.
For N95 respirator, resident is receiving AGMP (aerosol generating medical procedures) and has a positive laboratory test for Influenza A (H1N1) or there is a high suspicion of Influenza A. Staff have been fit tested for N95 respirators.
Process to obtain supplies from Fraser Health Shared Services Facility (SSF)
Complete request form and supplies list form ensuring correct address for delivery and on-site contact person.
Fax both forms to 604-455-1318.
Follow up fax with a telephone call to ensure that fax has been received. Telephone number is 604 455-1305 local 741415.
Staff is available at the SSF Sunday to Thursday 24 hours, Friday and Saturday 6 am to 6 pm.
Supplies will be sent by courier from the SSF to the facility.
Distribution Groups
Health Service Provider Administrators
Health Service Provider Directors of Care
Assisted Living Administrators
Keith McBain, FHA Residential and Assisted Living Services Director
Heather Cook, FHA Residential and Assisted Living Service Executive Director
Cherry Harriman, FHA Residential Service Director Clinical Practice
Lisa Zetes-Zanatta, FHA Pandemic Coordinator
