Analysis: PPE costs increase over 1,000% during COVID-19 crisis
By James M. Berklan, McKnight’s Long-Term Care News.
Skilled nursing facilities and assisted living centers treating COVID-19 patients have experienced a 1,064% increase in costs for required personal protective equipment since the deadly virus started its rampage in the U.S.
The rise is even higher (1,084%) for those using nitrile gloves due to vinyl glove shortages or allergies, reported the Society for Healthcare Organization Procurement Professionals.