Make and Donate Masks to MPTC
Making masks for people undergoing cancer treatment and those providing care to them, is one way the MPTC community can provide assistance through these unprecedented times. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued guidance approving the use of cloth masks in certain settings.
Follow the steps below to make and deliver masks. Thank you for your support!
The Facts
The Facts• These masks can be worn by employees not providing care and by patients and visitors.
• Unlike the N95 masks, these are not designed to prevent COVID-19 entirely; however, if constructed properly they will prevent some transmission.
• There are two variations of the mask – folded and fitted – and both are options when creating these masks.
• Sewing experience, not expertise, is required to fabricate these correctly.
Step By Step Instructions
• JOANN Fabrics has great instructional videos and guides for making masks at home. Please ensure fabric has been washed in hot water before making masks.
• Once completed, you can put the masks in a sealed bin or bag and send to MPTC via mail or drop off directly at the center (delivery details below).
• Infection Prevention teams will inspect the masks and determine which masks meet the appropriate standards for distribution.
• Infection Prevention works with on-site Supply Chain representatives to deploy masks locally as needed to non-patient facing employees and visitors.
Delivery Details
Completed masks can be sent via mail or dropped off at:
ATTN: Operations Manager
Maryland Proton Treatment Center
850 W. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
