An update from CPSM, more on the joint PPE statement

Throughout the pandemic, PPE has played a huge role in protecting the health and safety of our people. It helps prevent exposure to and transmission of COVID-19 as you provide and support high-quality care to Albertans.

Our Contracting, Procurement & Supply Management (CPSM) teams have been essential in ensuring we have the PPE we need. Even before the pandemic, they worked proactively to identify not only existing supply chains to meet the surge in demand for PPE here in Alberta but also finding new suppliers of products.

We all share the common goal of protecting the health and safety of our workers. This is why we also recently updated our joint statement with our union partners to ensure the safe and effective use of PPE. The updated joint statement reflects the evolving evidence on COVID-19 transmission and simplifies PPE guidance for all healthcare workers in Alberta.

Joining me to tell us more about the work of CPSM and the importance of the joint PPE statement are:

• Kerry Coroy, Senior Lead for Clinical Services, CPSM.
• Rod Kaliel, Executive Director, Workplace Health and Safety Standards and Innovation.