The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust has issued an urgent appeal for PPE (personal protective equipment) after falling “critically low” on supply.

It’s asked for donations from local businesses who manufacture or use the protective equipment.

The safety of our patients and our staff is paramount, now more than ever." The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

They said they “urgently” need:

Non-Sterile water repellent gowns

Coveralls/ Protective Suits

Sterile Gowns (theatres)

Hand Gel

Detergent Wipes

Scrubs

While it has thanked the community for helping with the “unpredictable” demand - it says any items donated must match specific criteria:

Scrubs

Scrubs must be made from fabric that is 35% cotton/65% polyester blend and washable at 90 degrees.

Example of the scrubs needed Credit: The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Guide to a medium size set of scrubs

Top: Length 75cm

Chest: 55cm

Top will require a patch pocket

Bottoms: Waist 52cm

Length: 75cm

Non-sterile water repellent gownsFluid resistant isolation gown

Withstands > 20cm H2O – 28.4cm H2O

Must be single-use

Must be latex-free

Be anti-static

Thumb looped or cuffed

The apron is a length to give the wearer protection (below the knee but above the ankle)

The apron sleeves are long enough to ensure the arms are fully covered

The apron has ties to secure the apron securely around the body

Hand sanitiser Credit: PA Images

Hand Gel/ Sanitiser

Between 100ml and 750 ml bottles

Conforms to: Bactericidal according to EN 1500 (hand sanitiser)

EN 12791 (surgical rub)

Virucidal according to EN 14476

70% alcohol formulation is suited for frequent use by hospital staff

60% or more would be acceptable

Coveralls;Coveralls/protective suits must cover the whole body except for the hands, feet and face area, providing a water-resistant barrier.

Must conform to: BS EN 14126:2003

Certified as Category III or above, and EU 2016/42510

With or without a hood.

In M/L/XL sizes

Liquid tight 3B

We will also take spray tight (4B)

Sterile Gowns (for Theatre areas)Sterile single-use surgical gowns used to cover the wearer whilst in an operating theatre or environment which requires a sterile covering in such a way as to prevent exposure to potentially contaminated fluids.

Standard Lite

20cm H2O Minimal pressure as stated in standard EN13795: 2019

Standard

50cm H2O Minimal exposure to fluids

Standard High performance

100cm H2O Potential risk of low levels of fluids for a limited period in all areas

Detergent Wipes

Chlorox Wipes (Wipe sporicidal Chlorine 5000+ppm)

Other Chlorine wipe at least 5000+ppm

Clinell Universal wipes

Clinell Detergent wipes

Medipal 3-in-1 wipes

They’ve asked anyone who’s able to support them to email them on: rwh-tr.fundraisingteam@nhs.net with the subject title: URGENT PPE DONATION.

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