Supply Chain

Sarnova HC, an Ohio-based medical supply corporation, announced its intent to invest $8.5 million in a medical logistics and distribution center in Greenwood, Ind., the Daily Journal reported Jan. 21.

Delays in delivery of construction materials and equipment caused a delay in the opening of a new hospital in Arkansas, De Queen, Ark.-based Sevier County Medical Center officials told the Texarkana Gazette Jan. 22. 

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.

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…

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. 

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.

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.

Ten health systems have posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week:

The federal government on Jan. 18 launched its website for Americans to request free rapid COVID-19 test kits be shipped to their homes. 

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.