Dr. Duane Caneva states that DHS is working to build a bridge between public health, public safety and law enforcement to address the issues of counterfeit/fraudulent PPE in the U.S. This discussion could extend beyond PPE moving forward. #clean2020 #PPE #respirators #COVID19

Danny Chan states that you need to look for things that are outside the normal course of business when dealing with foreign manufactures/distributors. This could alert the purchasers to anomalies that the company is not reputable. #clean2020 #PPE #respirators #COVID19

Phil Capone states that manufacturing of N-95s have increased by 40% but the demand has increased by 400%. #clean2020 #PPE #respirators #COVID19

LT Chris Mansfield brings perspectives of the local response for smaller size departments. The pandemic resulted in an inability to acquire adequate and appropriate PPE. Challenge includes lack of resources to identify reputable vendors. #clean2020 #PPE #respirators #COVID19

Bitsy Bentley states that a priority of Last Mile is to start with the users and work up the ladder. Small businesses that do not have the infrastructure to obtain PPE on their own. #clean2020 #PPE #respirators #COVID19

Sarah Baker of Healthcare Ready operates on the supply chain to support the needs of the healthcare industry. Working to identify what resources have been stood up moving forward to address the continued pandemic response issues. #clean2020 #PPE #respirators #COVID19

Victor Harper, ASPR, will speak at 12:20 PM EST on government perspective of national PPE supply and capacity issues and challenges, and impact on future supplies. There is ample time to join the discussion. Register now. #clean2020 #PPE #respirators #COVID19Vaccine

Victor Harper, ASPR, talks about supply chain logistics operations. He states that HHS is making significant investments to expand PPE domestic manufacturing. USG has tools to monitor the supply chain and have created stockpiles. #clean2020 #PPE #respirators #COVID19Vaccine

Session 2 will be starting soon. Topic is recognizing counterfeit PPE and legal processes for response. Session is moderated by Greg Pompelli, Texas A&M, and Alex Eastman, CWMD, DHS. #clean2020 #PPE #respirators #COVID19

JR Helming, SAS Supply Chain Security, states that we went from a few options of respirators to a hundred in a very short time frame with no vetting. #clean2020 #PPE #respirators #COVID19Vaccine

Alex Eastman, DHS, states the the agency has built a strong coalition over over 28 agencies and organizations to support PPE issues related to COVID-19. #clean202 #PPE #respirators #COVID19

Carrie Kinsler is the next keynote scheduled for 1:40 PM EST to speak on logistics and considerations for distribution channels. Let's keep it rolling. So much great content and information! #clean2020 #PPE #respirators #COVID19

Carrie Kinsler, TXR Logistics, talks on the impacts to the freight forwarding industry as a result of the pandemic. Charter flight transportation became more prevalent and the rates rose. Ocean freight also was impacted. #clean2020 #PPE #respirators #COVID19

Happening at 2:00 PM EST, the next session: Supply chain – PPE and industry source materials. Note that Mike Gannon of 3M will be on the panel. #clean2020 #PPE #respirators #COVID19

Andy Birken, McKesson Medical, states that the supply chain was not prepared which resulted in panic buying. This created an opportunity for bad actors and opportunists to enter the field. #clean2020 #PPE #respirators #COVID19

Mike Gannon, 3M, states that the company identified over 300 impersonations of 3M products or the company name. Purchasers need to be cautious to purchase 3M PPE through authorized distributors. #clean2020 #PPE #respirators #COVID19

Brandon Daniels speaks on the work with the Joint Acquisition Task Force to engage industry, support the healthcare industry and create a layer of security. #clean2020 #PPE #respirators #COVID19

Scheduled next at 3:00 PM EST Leah Hoffacker, Program Manager, Medical Countermeasures Program, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Division of Health Protection State and Local Perspective on the challenges and innovations in coping with National PPE supply and capacity issues.

Starting at 3:20 PM, Confidence in PPE through testing and standards. Dr. Maryann D'Alessandro, NIOSH, is the moderator. #clean2020 #PPE #respirators #COVID19

The last session of Stage 5 will be starting at 4:40 PM EST, title is Communication Lessons Learned. Dr. Duane Caneva, DHS, is summarizing the day right now. #clean2020 #PPE #respirators #COVID19