I have had the same concern. With all the potential fraudulent activities out there, and here I am sending out PPE opportunities that I also have had no time to vet. My approach is not genius, but I'll share. I have turned down several and only advanced opportunities that seem as "reliable" as possible from sources I know (even if one off). Then in every meeting and correspondence about this issue I put out as many disclaimers as possible- noting that these are being offered only as a service, and that proper vetting must be done by each agency. For example, later this morning I have an "all member webcast"- it is again on the agenda where I will give that same warning.
So far so good, but I worry. I appreciate you raising. Just yesterday I received another call with virtually unlimited opportunities for members. From a friend if a friend of a colleague. I am doing some basic checking, then deciding if it even passes the first hurdle to begin sharing.
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Richard Edley
CEO
Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association
Harrisburg PA
(717)364-3280
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Original Message:
Sent: 04-27-2020 09:37
From: Gian-Carl Casa
Subject: PPE offers
Hi, all.
I have a question about being approached by people/groups with PPE for distribution.
We have referred such offers to the state, with predictable results. Our concern has been about liability - that we have no ability to vet the offers so if we're in the chain of ownership/handling/referrals we could be passing along rip-offs or unsafe PPE.
Has anyone else has this concern? Either way, how have you dealt with it?
Thanks,
Gian-Carl
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Gian-Carl Casa
President and CEO
Connecticut Community Nonprofit Alliance, Inc.
Hartford CT
(860)525-5080 1022
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