TABLE 1.

Workarounds for accessing PPE and cleaning supplies during the peak COVID-19 month (n = 171)

	Access required re-use or extended use	Access required ‘improvised’ PPE or cleaning supplies (e.g. cloth masks or paper towels with alcohol)	Individuals provided their own PPE or cleaning supplies
Type of PPE/cleaning supply	Frequency	Frequency	Frequency
N95 masks	158	46	10
Surgical masks	155	28	12
Eye protection including face shields or goggles	146	29	39
Gowns	34	15	3
Gloves	17	8	3
Disinfectant wipes	49	88	13
Cleaning solution	43	77	8
Total mask/eye/shield difficult to access, mean (SD)			3.8 (1.6)
Total PPE/supplies difficult to access, mean (SD)			6.1 (2.9)

Note: Table data reflect subsample of nurses who reported difficulty accessing PPE or cleaning supplies.