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Imaging dye shortage means rocky 8 weeks ahead for hospitals
A shortage of a key ingredient used for imaging services is forcing physicians to ration medical scans for only the most crucial cases, a challenge that will likely continue for the next six to eight weeks until supplies are replenished, The Washington Post reported May 11. -
Physicians issue warnings to parents amid baby formula shortage
Physicians are urging parents not to dilute baby formula amid an ongoing shortage of the product. -
10 systems seeking supply chain talent
Here are 10 health systems that have posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week: -
FDA warns of toxic compound exposure in hemodialysis machines
The FDA issued a notification May 10 about the potential risk of exposure to toxic compounds in Fresenius Medical Care hemodialysis machines. -
X-ray dye shortage hinders hospitals
Healthcare facilities across the globe are seeing shortages of chemicals used in imaging services as a result of the COVID-19 lockdowns in China. -
Port contract negotiations could be new supply chain snag
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union and cargo-handling companies at West Coast ports are set to begin contract negotiations May 10 for 22,400 workers across 29 ports, which has some experts concerned about further supply chain disruptions, The Wall Street Journal reported May 8. -
Supply Chain Tip of the Week: Recognize your supply chain colleagues
As part of National Hospital Week, it is also important to recognize supply chain professionals as part of that group of dedicated healthcare workers and the role they play in successful hospital operations. -
2 organizations collaborate to reduce healthcare supply chain snags
Collaboration is key in building patient care supply resiliency, according to a May 2 report from the Healthcare Industry Resilience Collaborative and Supply Risk Solutions. -
10 systems seeking supply chain talent
Here are 10 health systems that have posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week: -
Lifesaving medical supply shortages persist amid supply chain disruptions
The supply chain crisis has caused persistent shortages of basic medical supplies, such as IV tubing and catheters, leading systems to stockpile materials, Forbes reported May 3. -
4 notes from Premier's new supply chain overview report
The continued disruptions to global supply chains are beginning to affect healthcare industry operations, according to Premier's "The Current State of Healthcare Supply Chain Disruptions" report. -
FDA issues counterfeit COVID-19 tests notification
The FDA issued a notification April 29 regarding two confirmed counterfeit COVID-19 testing kits and urged people not to use or distribute them. -
National Hospital Week 2022: Four reasons supply professionals are crucial for your hospital or health system success
Every year in May, we celebrate National Hospital Week. This allows an opportunity to highlight our hospitals, health systems, and healthcare workers and the innovative ways they are supporting the needs of their community members, especially through this pandemic. -
Rising Equipment Costs & What Healthcare Providers Can Do About It
The complexities of equipment acquisition in the healthcare space are growing by the day. Broad contributing factors include geopolitical unrest, labor shortages, supply chain issues, inflation, and rising interest rates. Any one of these factors is challenging enough, but the combination of them all means a bumpy economic road ahead. Thus, wise business leaders and purchasing professionals will seek to be well informed and ready to utilize tools and strategies that can help navigate through these challenging times in a balanced and effective manner. -
Possible Beijing lockdown sparks supply chain concerns
Seventy new COVID-19 cases in Beijing and an upcoming testing blitz may lead to a new lockdown of China's capital city that has raised concerns about its potential impact on global supply chains, The New York Times reported this week. -
California ports are starting to open up, major shipper says
Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp., one of the world's largest shipping companies, has seen signs of port congestion easing, Bloomberg reported April 27. -
10 systems seeking supply chain talent
Here are 10 health systems that have posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week: -
Supply chain issues to persist for 'foreseeable future': 3M CEO
Supply chain woes are likely to last for the "foreseeable future," Mike Roman, CEO of 3M, said in an April 26 interview with BNN Bloomberg. -
5 events that could disrupt US supply chain
A combination of international and domestic events in recent weeks have the potential to disrupt the U.S. supply chain. -
Supply Chain Tip of the Week: 3 tips to transform your non-acute supply chain to a high-performance system
If your facility is looking to take a whole system approach to supply chain and expand into the non-acute space, focus on building a streamlined strategy for a high-performance system.
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