Ohio Hospice of Dayton calls for help crafting mask covers

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - MARCH 27: Meredith Brehm pins cut fabric and elastic for masks to be sewn later on March 27, 2020 in Maplewood,New Jersey. Residents of the South Orange and Maplewood townships have banded together to make protective gear such as masks and face shields to aid area healthcare workers in the fight against the coronavirus.Dreattler-Gold, a retired nurse, has been sewing masks for her former coworkers. The SOMa Sewing Volunteers, a 365 member Facebook group, shares supplies and communicates through posts and messages. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

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MAPLEWOOD, NJ - MARCH 27: Meredith Brehm pins cut fabric and elastic for masks to be sewn later on March 27, 2020 in Maplewood,New Jersey. Residents of the South Orange and Maplewood townships have banded together to make protective gear such as masks and face shields to aid area healthcare workers in the fight against the coronavirus.Dreattler-Gold, a retired nurse, has been sewing masks for her former coworkers. The SOMa Sewing Volunteers, a 365 member Facebook group, shares supplies and communicates through posts and messages. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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By Micah Karr
April 8, 2020
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Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton is looking for crafters to sew face mask covers to help with the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) that healthcare workers are facing in Ohio.

“Many crafters are reaching out and offering to make face mask covers,” said Amy LeVan, director of volunteer services at Ohio’s Hospice. “While our healthcare professionals are using their PPE equipment thoughtfully, these homemade face mask covers may help us extend our supply of PPE if shortages continue to be a challenge.”

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The face mask covers will be used as a last resort, as homemade face masks are not considered PPE. Crafters may drop off masks in a donation basket at the Friends and Family entrance of the Ohio's Hospice of Dayton Hospice House. The pattern is available here. 

Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton will accept masks from smoke-free and pet-free environments.

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