Sec. 20009. provision by department of veterans affairs of personal protective equipment for home health worker
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## Sec. 20009 provision by department of veterans affairs of personal protective equipment for home health worker ###
(a)Provision of Equipment ####
(1)In general During a public health emergency, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall provide to employees and contractors of the Department of Veterans Affairs personal protective equipment necessary to provide home care to veterans under the laws administered by the Secretary. ####
(2)Source of equipment Personal protective equipment may be provided under paragraph
(1)through the All Hazards Emergency Cache of the Department or any other source available to the Department. ###
(b)Definitions In this section: ####
(1)Home care The term “home care” has the meaning given that term in section 1803(c) of title 38, United States Code. ####
(2)Personal protective equipment The term “personal protective equipment” means any protective equipment required to prevent the wearer from contracting COVID-19, including gloves, N-95 respirator masks, gowns, goggles, face shields, or other equipment required for safety.