Joint Press Release:
WellCheck
St. Mary’s County Health Department
LEONARDTOWN, MD (August 9, 2022) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) is seeking input from local healthcare providers, others who work in healthcare settings, and all first responders in regards to their access to personal protective equipment (PPE) and PPE training during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Those working in healthcare settings and first responders serving in St. Mary’s County are encouraged to provide their feedback through the St. Mary’s County PPE Survey.
Responses are anonymous and will guide local public health preparedness efforts so our community may serve its residents while protecting its critical workforce.
“Our partnership with WellCheck has been invaluable in understanding and responding to the needs of our community throughout the pandemic,” said Dr. Meena Brewster, St. Mary’s County Health Officer. “This new assessment will help identify future PPE-related needs for our brave frontline workers who have faced hazardous and continually evolving conditions in order to care for our community members.”
“We are proud to expand our partnership with St. Mary’s County Health Department by supporting their PPE assessment efforts to help keep local healthcare providers and first responders safe,” said Chris Nickerson, CEO of WellCheck. “Our flexible, anonymous survey tool enables an agile and efficient way for the agency to quickly collect this vital information.”
Healthcare providers or first responders with questions about the assessment may reach out to SMCHD via email to smchd.healthdept@maryland.gov or by phone to (301) 475-4330.
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