PPE Questions and Sewing Question

[MellyOne]

An odd combination of questions, but what the heck...

1. Who is typically responsible for providing PPE for agency nurses doing extended (8-12 hour) shifts with clients in the clients' homes?

2. On that note, does the provider of said supplies change on a case by case basis? For example, do I bring my own PPE if I am sick, but expect it to be in the home if the child is sick?

3. The sewing question-anyone have any ideas/patterns/resources they could refer me to so that I may fashion something useful to hold O2 tanks, vent and tubing, oximeter, etc. in an organized fashion onto a stroller? The kids I'm caring for now all have strollers with a handle that goes all the way across the back and down the sides. I know I could make some standard bags, but am wondering if there might be a better way...I just brought out my sewing machine after a good many years and feel compelled to make some useful stuff. :)

Thanks in advance for your replies!

[caliotter3]

Two agencies that I worked for in the past, provided each home or individual nurse with a plastic bag that contained items needed for a biohazard spill in the home. One of them required that the "goodie bag" be present in the home. The other gave each individual nurse a ziploc bag that she/he was to carry with them at all times. As I recall, neither provided protective eyewear or facemasks, only a paper apron, mask, gloves, in one case a spill kit, in another case a pocket mask for CPR. It might not be a bad idea for an individual just to get their own items for their nursing bag.

Sorry can't help you with the sewing question. Sounds like an excellent project though. Maybe somebody else can contribute their sewing expertise.