Here are 10 health systems that have posted job listings for supply chain expertise in the last week:
Category: Supply Chain
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.
Conmed to acquire In2Bones for $145M
Medical technology company Conmed is acquiring orthopedic devicemaker In2Bones for $145 million.
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, …
New York hospitals see supply shortages from China lockdowns
Healthcare facilities across New York are seeing shortages of chemicals used in imaging services as a result of the COVID-19 lockdowns in China, according to the Greater New York Hospital Association.
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:
87% of nurses are hampered by medical courier errors, study says
Supply chain issues have been top of mind for many with the disruptions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, but an often overlooked area, medical couriers, also contribute to supply bottlenecking, according to an American Nurse Journal survey.
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.
USPI affiliate launches robotic-assisted surgery program
United Surgical Partners International affiliate Prince William Surgery Center in Manassas, Va., has launched a robotic-assisted surgery program.
