Supply chain management
The American Hospital Association (AHA) provides resources on supply chain management, the management of health care supplies manufacturing, distribution, delivery, utilization, and replacement.
Baxter this week shared updates on its efforts to increase access to and supply of IV solutions in response to the effects of Hurricane Helene on Baxter’s manufacturing facility in North Carolina.
AHA updates information on IV-fluid supplies after Helene forces closure of Baxter manufacturing plant.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Baxter officials have announced additional actions to increase access and supply of IV solutions in response to the effects of Hurricane Helene on Baxter’s manufacturing facility in North Carolina. HHS’ mitigation efforts include increasing…
Hospital and health system leaders are invited to participate in a call hosted by Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra tomorrow, Oct. 18 at 1:30 p.m. ET to hear updates about the response to the effects of Hurricane Helene on Baxter's manufacturing facility in North…
In this conversation, Michael Schiller, executive director of the Association for Health Care Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM), and Michael Ganio, senior director of pharmacy practice and quality with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), discuss the need to create a…
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today released guidance that is effective immediately for compounding certain parenteral drug products in response to the effects of recent hurricanes, including the closure of a Baxter manufacturing plant in North Carolina.
When a natural disaster or emergency strikes, where is one of the first places people turn to? Their local hospital.That’s because hospitals and health systems are always there, ready to care and play a crucial role in disaster preparedness and response by serving as essential community hubs for…
On a call today hosted by Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, officials from the federal government and Baxter provided updates on the ongoing efforts to address the IV solution supply disruptions caused by the temporary closure of a Baxter manufacturing plant in North…
Hospital and health system leaders are invited to participate in a call hosted by Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra tomorrow, Oct. 10 at 4 p.m. ET.
UPDATE: Baxter to Increase Allocations for IV Solution Supplies to Hospitals Effective Today, Oct. 9
Baxter today announced that it is increasing the current U.S. allocation levels of its highest demand IV fluids for direct customers from 40% to 60%, and for distributors from 10% to 60%, effective today, Oct. 9. Baxter also said it is increasing high concentration dextrose and sterile water…