Create models for PPE items

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title: Create models for PPE items
description: Create models to record the types of PPE in your inventory.
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last_updated: "2026-09-10"
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# Create models for PPE items

Create models to record the types of PPE in your inventory.

## Before you begin

Ready-to-use models are installed with Workplace PPE Inventory Management. Create models for any of your PPE items that don't have an existing model. View all models by navigating to **PPE Inventory Management** > **Models** > **All**.

Role required: sn\_imt\_ppe.ppe\_admin

## About this task

A model represents a specific type of PPE item. For example, use one model to track all of your N95 masks, and another model to track all of your nitrile gloves.

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **PPE Inventory Management** > **Models** > **Add Model**.

    **Note:** To create a model in the Now Mobile app, navigate to **Health** > **Manage PPE Inventory** > **Add Model**.

2.  On the form, fill in the fields.

    |Field|Description|
    |-----|-----------|
    |Type|Select **Consumable** for disposable PPE like masks or gloves. Select **Hardware** for PPE that is not disposable and could be reassigned, like a ventilator.|
    |Name|Name for the model.|
    |Short description|Short description for the model.|
    |Manufacturer|Manufacturer of the item.|
    |Model number|The specific model number assigned to the item by the manufacturer.|
    |Owner|The person responsible for the model.|

3.  Click **Submit**.


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