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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. -
Michigan receives limited supply of oral antiviral COVID-19 medications
Michigan received its first shipment of paxlovid and molnupiravir, new oral medications to treat COVID-19, officials confirmed Jan. 7. -
US resumes shipping antibody treatments that may be ineffective against omicron
The federal government has resumed shipping all three COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatments to systems across the U.S. despite evidence two of the three may be ineffective in treating omicron, The Washington Post reported Jan. 9. -
Kansas hospital out of ventilators, sparks local emergency declaration
Lyon County (Kan.) declared a local emergency Jan. 7 after Newman Regional Hospital ran out of ventilators, The Kansas City Star reported. -
Supply Chain Tip of the Week: Navigate demand uncertainty in the new year
As supply constraints remain a key challenge in the healthcare industry, it becomes increasingly difficult to prepare for the unknown. Each day brings uncertainty with which products will be available, requiring health systems to rethink their demand planning process.
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