How Value-Added Taxes (VAT) Hurt American PPE—And What Can Be Done
April 14, 2025
At SafeSource Direct, we believe that American-made PPE should compete on a level playing field. But in the world of international trade, the rules aren’t always fair—especially when it comes to ...
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The Tariff Impact: What Hospitals Need to Know About PPE Procurement in 2025
January 27, 2025
As President Trump’s administration prepares to impose stricter tariffs on imported goods, the healthcare industry finds itself at a critical juncture. Hospitals and healthcare systems that rely on foreign-made personal protective ...
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Time to Revive Your Resilience Strategy
How American Manufacturing Solves Healthcare’s Supply Chain Crises
January 14, 2025
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed critical weaknesses in global supply chains, especially in the healthcare sector. Shortages of essential personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves and masks, demonstrated the urgent need for ...
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Compliance and Certification: Making Sure Your PPE Is Safe
October 24, 2024
Protecting workers in hazardous environments is more than an obligation -- it's a responsibility. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must meet U.S. safety standards to create a safe workplace.
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How Onshore PPE Production Can Meet Your Unique Needs
October 20, 2024
Onshore production offers the flexibility to craft tailored solutions that meet your specific workplace needs, ensuring that protection and compliance go hand in hand across industries.
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Are Isolation Gowns Sterile?
April 10, 2024
Isolation gowns are often associated with sterility, but the question persists: Are isolation gowns truly sterile?
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What is an Isolation Gown?
April 10, 2024
When it comes to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), isolation gowns play a pivotal role in safeguarding individuals from potential hazards.
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Readinesses for the Tripledemic
Creating PPE Supply Resilience
October 4, 2023
In the annals of healthcare history, the years 2020 and 2021 will be remembered as the time when humanity confronted the 'twindemic' - the perilous coupling of COVID-19 and the flu. ...
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From Pandemic Response to PPE Revolution
September 29, 2023
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we faced an unprecedented challenge—supplying Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to protect frontline workers and the general public. The shortages and quality issues that emerged ...
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Is PPE Tax Deductible?
September 1, 2023
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, personal protective equipment (PPE) has become essential to our daily lives. Whether it's masks, gloves, or sanitizers, acquiring these items can add up. As ...
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