Over the last several months, due to the COVID -19 Pandemic, MSSNY has heard from many members that the purchase of personal protective equipment has been difficult. 

The purpose of this survey is to provide data to share with policymakers regarding the ongoing difficulties physicians are facing in obtaining Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including what type of equipment is still needed.  Please take just a few minutes to complete the survey.

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* 1. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic have you found it difficult to secure needed PPE such as N-95 masks, surgical masks, face shields, gowns and gloves?

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* 2. Is this still a problem for you and your practice?

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* 3. If yes, why?

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* 4. When supplies are available, are your suppliers quoting prolonged delivery dates?

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* 5. If Yes,

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* 6. Have you seen an increase in the price of personal protective equipment?

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* 7. If yes, What percent increase have you seen?

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* 8. What type of equipment have you been unable to obtain or have had difficulty in getting sufficient supplies?

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* 9. Has the lack of PPE impacted your ability to care for patients?

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* 10. If yes, how many less patients are you able to treat in your practice as a result of this PPE inadequacy?

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* 11. Do you reuse your PPE due to inability to obtain sufficient supplies?

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* 12. Have you established triage protocols within the office prior to seeing patients?

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* 13. What area of the state do you practice in? (Please select from list).

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* 14. What is your practice size?

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* 15. What is your specialty?

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