COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital is asking the sewing community to assist with making two different types of masks.
One mask will be used as covers for the N95 masks that hospital employees wear in rooms or during certain procedures that require a respirator. The washable covers will enable employees to use their N95 masks longer by keeping the front of the mask clean.
Out of an abundance of caution, the second mask will be worn in general areas and not in patient rooms. These masks are not for use during the direct care of a patient whose condition requires a mask.
The community donation of this type of mask will enable the hospital to provide masks for everyone in the general areas without depleting the surgical masks that are needed for patients. Since the donated masks are coming from many sources, ProMedica has a process in place to ensure that the masks are cleaned and disinfected before distributing them to others. Masks can be dropped off times on Mondays and Thursdays from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. and from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at the ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital Welcome Desk.
Those interested in sewing and donating masks, can find more information here:
Fabric Mask Cover Website:
Fabric Mask Cover Registration form: https://form.jotform.com/200786816627161
