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A planning committee of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will plan and conduct a two-day public workshop to examine standards gaps related to personal protective equipment (PPE) and personal protective technology (PPT) and explore innovative approaches and technologies to update and streamline the U.S. standardization system for PPE and PPT in support of supply chain resiliency. The workshop will engage key stakeholders to exchange knowledge and facilitate discussion on opportunities to improve the effectiveness, safety, supply stability, and accessibility of PPE/PPT designed for use in U.S. health care settings.
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