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March 12, 2021
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Bulk purchasing clear window masks is the most practical path to facility-wide adoption for hospitals, healthcare networks, dental groups, educational institutions, and businesses that have identified clear window masks as a communication or compliance need. The per-unit cost of any specialty face mask decreases at scale, and The Communicator™ Procedural Face Mask from Safe’N’Clear, Inc. is no exception. Understanding how the ordering structure works, what savings are available at each volume level, and how to manage storage and distribution allows procurement teams to evaluate adoption costs accurately rather than estimating based on single-unit pricing.
The Communicator™ is available in three order sizes that correspond to different facility scales and purchasing cycles. A box contains 40 masks and is appropriate for small practices, departmental evaluation, or supplemental orders. A case contains 400 masks and represents the standard procurement unit for facilities with consistent ongoing demand. A pallet contains 24,000 masks and is designed for large healthcare organizations, distribution centers, or institutions managing supply across multiple locations.
Both the ASTM Level 1 and ASTM Level 3 versions of The Communicator™ are available across all three order sizes. The Level 1 mask carries the SKU FM86000 at the box level and FM86000-10 at the case level. The Level 3 mask carries the SKU FM86001 at the box level and FM86001-10 at the case level. Procurement teams placing standing orders or integrating The Communicator™ into a formulary should reference these SKUs to ensure consistent ordering.
Safe’N’Clear, Inc. automatically applies a 10 percent discount on Level 1 mask orders and an 11 percent discount on Level 3 mask orders when purchased by the case. These discounts require no code, no negotiation, and no minimum commitment period. The discounts apply automatically at checkout to any case-level order placed through the Safe’N’Clear shop.
For procurement teams working within defined budget cycles, the automatic case discount simplifies financial planning. The per-mask cost at the case level is calculable in advance without requiring a custom quote or a procurement contact. Facilities that currently purchase standard surgical masks by the case can apply the same purchasing logic to The Communicator™ and project annual costs based on current mask consumption rates.
Clear window masks carry a higher per-unit cost than standard surgical masks at the same ASTM level. This is the most common point of resistance in procurement conversations about The Communicator™. The relevant framework for evaluating this differential is not a direct per-mask price comparison. The relevant framework is per-mask cost against the operational problem the mask solves.
For a facility serving a significant population of deaf or hard-of-hearing patients, the cost of opaque masks includes the communication barriers those masks create: extended appointment times, miscommunication requiring repetition, and patients who leave with incomplete understanding of their care instructions. For facilities subject to communication access requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act, the cost calculation also includes the risk of failing to provide effective communication to patients with hearing disabilities. The post how to meet ADA communication requirements in PPE covers those obligations in detail. Procurement teams that frame the cost of The Communicator™ against these factors arrive at a more complete picture of what bulk adoption actually costs relative to what the mask delivers.
The Communicator™ is a single-use disposable face mask. Storage and distribution logistics are comparable to those for standard surgical masks. Cases of 400 masks can be stored in standard supply closets or clinical storage areas. Pallets of 24,000 masks require warehouse or large-format storage capacity but are appropriate for health systems managing supply across multiple facilities or for distribution centers supplying downstream customers.
For health systems and large organizations with established group purchasing agreements or formulary processes, The Communicator™ can be evaluated as a specialty item alongside standard surgical masks rather than as a replacement for the entire mask supply. Many facilities find it practical to stock The Communicator™ in departments or care settings where communication is a primary concern — such as audiology, dental, speech-language pathology, pediatrics, and patient-facing administrative areas — while maintaining standard surgical masks in settings where the communication benefit is less pronounced.
This tiered approach allows facilities to realize the communication and compliance benefits of The Communicator™ where those benefits matter most without requiring a complete transition of the mask supply. The approach also simplifies the initial procurement decision by limiting the scope of the first order to the departments with the clearest use case. For a structured approach to rolling out clear window masks department by department, see implementing clear window masks in healthcare settings.
Safe’N’Clear, Inc. holds a UNSPSC code of 42131713, a DUNS number of 079870117, and a CAGE code of 8CSN7. The company’s SAM ID is GB9MKC7BKBA8. These identifiers support procurement through federal and state government purchasing systems for agencies that require pre-approved vendor credentials. Government healthcare facilities, the Department of Defense, Veterans Affairs medical centers, and federally qualified health centers that purchase through government procurement channels can reference these identifiers when placing orders. Buyers can verify vendor registration status directly through SAM.gov.
Safe’N’Clear, Inc. is also a certified Disability-Owned Business Enterprise and a woman-owned small business, which satisfies supplier diversity requirements in government and institutional procurement programs that mandate or incentivize purchasing from certified diverse suppliers.
The operational impact of introducing clear window masks into a healthcare facility extends beyond the immediate communication benefit. Facilities that adopt The Communicator™ in patient-facing roles signal to patients and families that the organization has considered communication access as part of its care model. This is particularly meaningful for patients who are deaf or hard of hearing and who routinely navigate healthcare systems that were not designed with their communication needs in mind.
Patient satisfaction scores in healthcare settings are increasingly tied to communication quality. Patients who feel heard, understood, and informed during their encounters rate their care experiences more positively. The mask a provider wears during an encounter is one variable in that experience, and one that facilities can control through procurement decisions.
The Communicator™ is a single-use disposable product, which is consistent with the standard for surgical face masks used in clinical settings. Bulk purchasing reduces the frequency of individual orders, which in turn reduces packaging waste per mask and the transportation footprint associated with frequent small shipments. Facilities with sustainability reporting requirements can factor order consolidation into their disposable PPE management practices.
The Communicator™ is manufactured in the United States, which shortens the supply chain relative to imported mask products and reduces the logistical complexity and lead time risk associated with international sourcing. For procurement teams that experienced supply disruptions during periods of heightened demand for PPE, domestic manufacturing is a relevant factor in vendor evaluation.
Bulk purchasing clear window masks from Safe’N’Clear, Inc. is a structured, straightforward process with automatic case discounts, documented SKUs, and ordering options that scale from small practices to large health systems. The Communicator™ Procedural Face Mask delivers ASTM-rated protection alongside a communication benefit that standard surgical masks cannot provide. For hospital procurement teams, healthcare network administrators, and institutional buyers evaluating the economics of adoption, the case pricing structure and domestic manufacturing credentials make The Communicator™ a viable and practical addition to a facility’s PPE supply. To review current pricing, place a case order, or request information about pallet pricing, visit the Safe’N’Clear shop.
