Supply Chain Resources

These ASTHO-produced resources were created to assist members in understanding and responding to the supply chain. Topics include personal protective equipment (PPE), masks, ventilators, medical and testing supplies, and more.

Guidance Documents

Issue Briefs

• Regulations of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Healthcare Settings During the COVID-19 Response (PDF) (Apr. 30, 2020)
• Optimizing PPE Supplies with Decontamination and Reuse (PDF) (updated Mar. 27, 2020)
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Shortages: Considerations for Donation Management and Homemade Equipment (PDF) (updated Mar. 25, 2020)
• COVID-19 Ventilator Use and Allocation: Key Considerations and Examples (PDF) (updated Mar. 23, 2020)

• COVID-19 Testing Needs to Be Limited to Priority Groups Until Sufficient Testing Supplies and Personal Protective Equipment is Available Nationwide (Mar. 20, 2020)