Supply Chain

Mercy Regional Medical Center in Durango, Colo., has reduced the number of nonemergent and elective procedures at the hospital after staff found cleaning and sterilization issues with some surgical supplies, The Journal reported March 4. 

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

The FDA said March 3 that some medical devicemakers have been displaying "FDA registration certificates" on their products, such as masks and face shields, to suggest the products are FDA-approved, but the agency doesn't distribute such certificates. 

Medtronic has recalled a heart pump device after discovering it sometimes failed to start or restart, an issue that led to two patient deaths, the FDA said March 1. 

UPS is partnering with Covax and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance to deliver 20 million COVID-19 vaccines to four continents, the company said March 4. 

The number of COVID-19 tests conducted in the U.S. per day has fallen in recent weeks, but public health experts told ABC News that testing is still critical to contain the spread of the virus. 

Premier CEO Susan DeVore detailed how the group purchasing organization pivoted to help its member hospitals and health systems secure supplies when the COVID-19 pandemic brought a huge surge in demand during a March 1 seminar hosted by the University…

The FDA granted emergency use authorization March 1 to Quidel's at-home COVID-19 antigen test. 

Standardization helps hospitals and health systems reduce costs and improve clinical outcomes, while also building a robust supply chain with predetermined product alternatives that can withstand disruptions such as the COVID-19 pandemic.

UW Health in Madison, Wis., is rescheduling more than 4,000 COVID-19 vaccination appointments after receiving fewer than expected doses from the state, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported Feb. 25.