“We are very appreciative of the thoughts and prayers for
our staff on the frontlines as we prepare for the anticipated surge of COVID-19
patients,” said Eva Benedict, CEO at Jones. “Right now, we have all the
supplies we need, but to ensure that we can continue to support our staff as
they care for our community, Jones Memorial is now accepting donations of
certain personal protective equipment (PPE) items.”
These items include safety goggles and safety glasses, M95
or other commercially-made protective masks in unopened boxes, and homemade
face masks. The hospital has placed bins outside the main entrance to collect
these items, which can be dropped off between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. If you leave a
donation, please email pearsonj@jmhny.org with a list of the items you have
donated.
PLEASE NOTE: If you have been in contact with anyone
suspected or confirmed to have COVID-19 in the past 14 days OR you have a
fever, cough, or shortness of breath, PLEASE DO NOT MAKE MASKS.
If are able to make masks, there are many patterns and
instructions for making facemasks online. While there is not a list of
preferred textiles for homemade PPE, generally a few layers of looser weave is
more comfortable than a single layer of dense weave. As long as they are made
with layers of washable fabric and have a snug fit, the homemade masks will
help preserve supplies of actual professional PPE.
If you have any questions, please call the administrative
office at (585) 596-4002.