Paramus gains PPE storage unit, March 26, 2024
Construction is underway on a 2,500 square foot climate-controlled storage unit for stock piles of personal protective equipment at the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Paramus, New Jersey, March 26, 2024. Thanks to nearly $869,000 in federal VA State Home Construction grants, New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs Veterans Memorial homes at Paramus, Menlo Park and Vineland are gaining 2,500 square foot climate-controlled storage units for stockpiles of personal protective equipment. Construction at each facility is in various stages; the structures are slated to be complete within 90 days. In October 2020, upon assumption of responsibilities as Adjutant General and Commissioner, Maj. Gen. Lisa J. Hou, D.O., directed NJDMAVA leadership to not only meet Department of Health PPE standards, but exceed them. The current DOH requirement is to maintain an 8-week supply of PPE. NJDMAVA maintains an 8-week supply at each home, and an additional home’s worth 8-week supply at the NJDMAVA Lawrenceville campus. Climate-controlled space outside of the three homes allows staff to maximize space for residents within the homes while maintaining ready supplies in an event such as an epidemic or pandemic. (New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs photo by Derek Vasquez)
