Last week, WSNA sent out a communication regarding minimum PPE requirements when caring for a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patient. Thank you to the nurses who have contacted WSNA with your concerns that N-95s, equivalent or better are currently only available when performing aerosol-generating procedures and not being provided per this requirement. WSNA has acted on your behalf. We have sent a letter to UWMC to demand immediate adherence to these requirements.

Questions? Please contact your nurse representative or one of your local unit officers. Further updates will be provided as they become available.

In Solidarity, your local unit officers – Josef Mansour - Vice Chair, Tiffany Guyette - Grievance officer, Natasha Barrow - Secretary/Treasurer

Sara Frey JD BSN RN Nurse representative 206.575.7979 ext.3039 sfrey@wsna.org