Emergency Readiness
When a natural disaster or emergency strikes, where is one of the first places people turn to? Their local hospital.That鈥檚 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鈥
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鈥
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.
Baxter 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 Oct. 9.
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鈥
In a recent AHA Leadership Scan panel discussion, 鈥淲hen Disaster Strikes: How to Maintain Continuity of Care,鈥 leaders from Lee Health, Fort Myers, Florida, California-based Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and North American Partners in Anesthesia shared insights on building and maintaining a鈥
Today on a call hosted by the Department of Health and Humans Services, Heather Knight, Baxter executive vice president and group president of medical products and therapies, announced that Baxter will be changing allocation for some IV solution supplies from 40% to 60% effective tomorrow, Oct. 9.
AHA letter to President Biden urging the Administration to take action to address IV solution supply shortage as a result of hurricane Helene.
AHA President and CEO Rick Pollack today sent a letter to President Biden urging the Administration to take immediate actions to increase the supply of IV solutions for hospitals and other health care providers that are struggling with shortages following the closure of a Baxter manufacturing plant鈥
The AHA is continuing efforts on multiple fronts to provide updates on the supply chain issues resulting from the closure of a Baxter manufacturing plant in North Carolina because of damage from Hurricane Helene.