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State Alternate Care Site Caches
- The alternate care site cache of supplies and equipment was designed using an all-hazards approach to provide for 10-14 days of care for 50 patients.
- Each ACS Cache contain items separated into 9 groups:
- IV Fluids.
- Bandages and Wound Management.
- Airway Intervention and Management.
- Immobilization.
- Patient Bedding, Gowns, Cots, Miscellaneous.
- Healthcare Provider Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Exam Supplies.
- General Supplies.
- Defibrillators and Associated Supplies—A special group that will be vendor managed off-site.
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