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Supply Chain Tip of the Week: 3 strategies for your 2022 supply chain management
As we begin to navigate 2022, your facility may continue to face challenges from the previous year. Supply chain restrictions and having to prepare for the unknown remain two prominent obstacles in the healthcare industry. -
Optimizing an ASC with a clinically integrated supply chain: 3 key takeaways
Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) are taking on a more prominent role within health systems as they are acquired or developed as part of joint ventures, and supply chain management will continue to play a critical role for them in the new year. By embracing a clinically integrated supply chain, ASCs can work with their distributors to reduce costs while maintaining high-quality patient care. -
Available but ineffective antibody treatment still in use in some states
The monoclonal antibody therapies made by Regeneron and Eli Lilly, which the omicron coronavirus variant has essentially rendered useless, are still in high use in 12 states, Kaiser Health News reported Jan. 21. -
CDC approval delays are tying up N95 supplies, mask-makers say
The CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health faces a backlog of applications from manufacturers seeking regulatory approval for N95s and other air-filtering masks, Roll Call reported Jan. 19. -
Blood collection tubes are in short supply: FDA
All blood specimen collection tubes were added to the FDA's device shortage list on Jan. 19 amid an increase in demand and recent supply issues. -
10 systems seeking supply chain talent
Ten health systems have posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week: -
Americans can now order free COVID-19 test kits; N95s to be shipped to pharmacies
The federal government on Jan. 18 launched its website for Americans to request free rapid COVID-19 test kits be shipped to their homes. -
New COVID-19 lockdown in China could worsen supply chain issues, experts say
Experts say many industries could face further supply chain disruptions if China imposes widespread lockdown measures to curb the spread of the omicron variant, The New York Times reported Jan. 16. -
Federal COVID-19 test distribution plan further strains US supply
The Biden administration's plan to distribute 1 billion rapid COVID-19 tests is putting pressure on manufacturers and distributors to bolster tight nationwide supplies, The Wall Street Journal reported Jan. 16. -
10 systems seeking supply chain talent
Ten health systems have posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week: -
Blood shortage temporarily closes California hospital's trauma center
The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services said blood shortages forced the trauma center at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center to close for several hours on Jan. 10, The Los Angeles Times reported. -
Texans find bare shelves in the cold medicine aisle amid omicron surge
The aisles for over-the-counter cough and cold medicines are nearly bare across Dallas Walmart, Target, CVS and Sam's Club locations, The Dallas Morning News reported Jan. 10. -
Supply Chain Tip of the Week: Supporting your staff and boosting resilience
Between the struggles of COVID-19 and the constant supply challenges, the past two years have been exhausting for healthcare workers. -
FDA allows Florida to use 1M expired COVID-19 tests
The FDA has extended the shelf life of nearly 1 million rapid COVID-19 test kits that first expired in a Florida warehouse in September, the Miami Herald reported Jan. 11. -
Red Cross declares nation's first blood crisis
The American Red Cross, which supplies 40 percent of the nation's blood, on Jan. 11 declared the first-ever national blood crisis. -
4 recent medical device recalls
Medical device recalls, whether voluntary or mandated by the FDA, ensure patient safety. -
Labs ration access to COVID-19 tests amid surge
The increasing demand for COVID-19 testing is prompting some labs across the U.S. to ration access and prioritize patients presenting symptoms or other health concerns, The Wall Street Journal reported Jan. 10. -
4 quick tips to increase the health of your supply chain and decrease costs
As we approach the end of the year, many health systems will likely be looking for opportunities for any additional cost savings after facing financial headwinds throughout 2021. -
ECRI ranks 7 at-home COVID-19 tests for usability
ECRI, a nonprofit organization focused on patient safety and healthcare quality, released the first public ranking of commonly used at-home COVID-19 test kits based on usability. -
Owens & Minor to acquire healthcare equipment supplier for $1.4B
Owens & Minor, a global healthcare logistics company, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Apria, a home healthcare equipment provider.
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