Shortages of PPE (personal protective equipment) are a "double stressor." Departures from standard PPE practices to stretch limited supplies place hospital staff as well as patients at heightened risk for virus transmission. And the stress experienced by staff now starts even before such conservation measures are taken. Clinical leaders at institutions admitting COVID-19 patients report staff tensions rising as soon as they see PPE dwindling in supply closets, as all know how hard it is to re-stock PPE right now. The stress can be particularly pronounced for staff in high-risk groups and who have young families at home.