This alert informs Long-term Care (LTC) providers that expedited delivery is available for a limited time for personal protective equipment through the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
These items include surgical masks, N95 masks, KN95 masks, gloves, hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes. Each of these items have a specific shelf life.
LTC providers, who have a current need for these specific resources, can submit requests by visiting star.tdem.texas.gov and selecting the "Expedited PPE" button.
The generic passcode for the inventory listed above is: 112518. Items are available on a first-come, first-served basis. This system is only to be used on a one-time basis for expedited PPE only.