Description
Personal Protective Equipment
For OTs Working in Private Practice, Schools and other facilities where appropriate PPE is not provided (Paid SAOT Members only)
As of June 30, 2020 occupational therapists working in private practice will need to source their own PPE at market cost. Government orders will no longer be available. More information can be found at this link.
SAOT is making available a limited number of PPE kits for OTs working in private practice for the purpose of delivery of essential services during the pandemic. These are being offered on a cost-recovery basis, based on current market rates we are able to obtain.
Regarding PPE and ACOT Guidelines
OTs are asked to follow ACOT’s guidelines if their employer guidelines do not at least meet or exceed the guidance ACOT has provided.
The updated version of ACOT’s COVID Guideline will clarify the requirement for continuous use of procedure masks (or any Health Canada approved mask) that have at least 95% filtration to meet the Level 1 ASTM standard. This ensures a standardized way to block droplets from escaping/entering the OTs mouth. Please note that eye protection, in the form of face shields or plexiglass barriers, is also required if 2m distance cannot be maintained during service provision for protection of the OT from the client; gloves and gowns may also be required based on the point of care risk assessment completed by the OT.
ACOT does not support the use of cloth masks for the delivery of OT services to clients (although the cloth masks provided by your employer could be used in staff meetings or in staff spaces).
The kits are not intended for occupational therapists who have access to appropriate PPE through their employer.
Standard kits only – no substitutions or changes. No refunds will be issued on these orders. Limit of 8 kits per person – any combination of kits of your choice.
PPE Kits Available
Kit A – $80 plus GST
5 X KN95 Masks (meet ASTM Level 1 filtration specifications and are approved by Health Canada as per ACOT Guidelines)
1 X Box of Gloves (150 count) Size L (fits M-L)
1 X Face Shields (reuseable, recyclable, made in Canada)
1 X Hand Sanitizer (70%)
Kit B – $60 plus GST
10 X KN95 Masks (meet ASTM Level 1 filtration specifications and are approved by Health Canada as per ACOT Guidelines)
Kit C – $65 plus GST
5 X KN95 Masks (meet ASTM Level 1 filtration specifications and are approved by Health Canada as per ACOT Guidelines)
1 X Face Shield (reuseable, recyclable, made in Canada)
2 X Hand Sanitizer (70%)
Kit D – $120 plus GST
5 X KN95 Masks (meet ASTM Level 1 filtration specifications and are approved by Health Canada as per ACOT Guidelines)
100 X Surgical/Procedure Masks (meet ASTM Level 1 filtration specifications and are approved by Health Canada as per ACOT Guidelines)
1 X Face Shield
1 X Hand Sanitizer (70%)
Kit E – $105 plus GST
150 X Surgical/Procedure Masks (meet ASTM Level 1 filtration specifications and are approved by Health Canada as per ACOT Guidelines)
Kit F – $45 plus GST
5 X Disposable gowns
Shipping Information
Kits can only be shipped within Alberta. Shipping is already included in the cost of the kits.