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Tips for Medical Supply Preparations During COVID-19 Outbreak

March 19th, 2020

Medical prescription and several pills on table

We’re here to help participants and their families plan and take the proper precautions with their medical supplies during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Many families enrolled
with the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for
Children (DSCC) rely on medical supplies for their child’s care.

Now is a good time
to plan for how to keep your supplies properly stocked through the current coronavirus
disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak.

We suggest you reach
out to your child’s medical provider about how to safely reuse and/or make
supplies last longer. This information can help you act in the best interest of
your child in case there’s a need to conserve medical supplies in the future.

We also recommend
asking your provider about getting extra necessary medications to have on hand
or using a mail-order option.

Your DSCC Care
Coordinator is also available to discuss strategies and help you feel prepared
and well-equipped for your child’s care in the weeks and months ahead.

Please reach out to your local regional office or call us at (800) 322-3722.