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4 Things to Know About Donating Blood during COVID-19
Here are a few important things we’ve learned about donating blood during COVID-19.

Leveraging the specialist physician work force
Clinicians in emergency medicine, critical care and anesthesiology have seen a sharp increase in work demands.

Notes from the field: social distancing for older adults
How might we improve the experience of social distancing for adults over age 65?

Different perspectives on sheltering in place:
Social distancing and adhering to public health recommendations are difficult, especially if you and/or your family are unhoused.


Preparing for an ER Visit
Going to the ER can be a very stressful moment. Now, new hospital protocols require patients to enter hospitals alone and restricts visitors, making it even more stressful. This guide offers important steps you can take well in advance that can leave you as prepared as possible.

Sewing a homemade mask
How can we help makers address the critical shortage of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)?

Blood Donation in a Time of Isolation
How do we encourage and support safe donation of blood in a time of urgent shortages and social distancing? One EDC team is digging in to tackle the challenge.

The Testing Process: Defining Possibility
A field note from work in progress: what we’ve learned about COVID-19 testing and the design challenges that need our attention

Personal Protective Equipment Playbook
A guide for makers and fabricators. This guide contains three different designs which have all been vetted and tested by doctors.

Homemade Face Masks
When we wear masks we are protecting each other. Here are some simple ways to make masks with things already in our homes.

