MSDC Announces PPE Bulk Purchase Program for Members

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MSDC Announces PPE Bulk Purchase Program for Members

May 31, 2020, 09:45 AM by MSDC Staff

MSDC launches new site with Action PPE to give members an opportunity to purchase in bulk PPE for their practices.

Visit the new site and order supplies here.

MSDC has teamed up with ActionPPE.org to help MSDC members and their practices reopen safely with proper PPE supplies.

Visit the site, place your bulk order for protective equipment like masks or gowns, and within 2-3 weeks your order is delivered to your address.

We have heard from members that they are concerned about not having enough PPE for reopening; this option allows you to order supplies in bulk and have it delivered to you.

Product details and certificates for the masks, gowns, face shields, and other equipment are provided on the site under each item.

Orders are placed online and shipped directly to your office; once you place your order it is included in the regular bulk order ActionPPE places with its suppliers.

Place your order soon to have your supplies included in the next shipment.

For questions, or more information, contact our office or hay@msdc.org.

Sample of Health Equity Legislation MSDC Tracked

Student Access to Treatment Amendment Act (B23-467)

What does it say? The bill allows for the administration of medicinal marijuana in schools as well as allows students to bring sunscreen to schools and apply it without a prescription.

MSDC position: MSDC supports the language permitting sunscreen application in schools

Current status: A win for DC physicians and public health! The legislation passed the Council in February and was signed by the Mayor. Previous temporary and emergency legislation permitted students to use sunscreen at schools this school year already.

Electronic Medical Order for Scope of Treatment Registry Amendment Act (B23-261)

What does it say? The bill requires DC Health to establish an electronic Medical Order for Scope of Treatment registry (eMOST).

MSDC position: MSDC supports this legislation to more easily allow patients to make their treatment orders known.

Current status: A win for the physician community and our patients! The Council passed the bill in December and the Mayor signed it into law on January 16, 2020.

Healthy Beverage Choices Amendment Act (B23-495)

What does it say? The bill would implement a 1.5 cent per ounce tax on the distribution of "sugary" beverages. The money collected from the tax would establish a Healthy People, Healthy Places Open Spaces Grant Program.

MSDC position: MSDC sent a letter to Council Chair Mendelson asking for a hearing to discuss all of the issues around a beverage tax.

Current status: The bill was introduced October 8, 2019 and referred to the Committee on Business and Economic Development and the Committee of the Whole.