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Kelowna hospital’s PPE supply areas locked at night, BC Nurses’ Union says
B.C. reports 694 new COVID-19 cases and double-digit deaths for 10th consecutive day That leads to borrowing from other units that are also short equipment, or tracking down a porter who might be able to help them access the supplies, Sorensen said.Nurses should have unfettered access to PPE to keep themselves safe, she added.Interior Health said it’s working with sites and programs to ensure there are processes in place to support PPE distribution in a timely and efficient way, including in situations where a unit requires more equipment than anticipated.