Assets Provided To The POD
The Health Department will provide supplies and medications to the POD. These can include any or all of the following:
Computer
- If a computer is provided to the POD, special instructions regarding its usage will be provided to the Data Management team.POD in a Box
- A set of seven containers that the Health Department would send to your POD. It contains items like tape, flashlights, extension cords, trash bags, clipboards, pens, highlighters, gloves, masks, goggles, and identification vests.Administrative Supplies
- In addition to the basic administrative supplies that come in the POD in a Box, your POD may be supplied with extra reams of paper, pens, tape, and other items you may need to keep your POD functioning.Signage
- Signs are a necessity for patients to understand where they must go. You will either be provided with pre-printed signs or markers and poster sized paper to create your own.Maps
- County PODs have maps of multiple layout options. You will be provided with a map of the layout being used for this POD.Traffic Cones
- will be provided to your POD for effective traffic control.Unit-measured medication packages or vaccines
- All medications will be re-packed by the Receipt Storage and Staging (RSS) facility before they arrive at your POD into individual unit dosages. The POD staff need only distribute.Medical Supplies (if needed)
- If it is necessary for you to wear a mask or gloves, you will be provided with these items. Always follow the wear instructions provided to you by your supervisor.