The US is experiencing an IV fluid shortage after a North Carolina factory flooded in September during Hurricane Helene. Hospitals are conserving IV fluid bags while ensuring patients remain hydrated. https://lnkd.in/gAG-Zmkf
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Flooding caused by Hurricane Helene has closed Baxter International's North Cove site in Marion, NC and has raised serious concerns about the availability of critical medical supplies. 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸: 𝗯𝗶𝘁.𝗹𝘆/𝟯𝗫𝗧𝘄𝗗𝗖𝗽 Fortunately, since 2018 #𝗕𝗮𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮 has invested $26M in their Alliston, ON facility - the only large-scale Canadian manufacturer of IV and peritoneal dialysis solutions. Increased severe weather-related closures and other underscores the need to promote continued investment in 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆. 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸: 𝗯𝗶𝘁.𝗹𝘆/𝟯𝗡𝗺𝗢𝗺𝗴𝗕
Storm damage closes N.C. factory that makes vital hospital supplies
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Allan Katz brings up a good point about medical device and pharmaceutical production redundancies and the need for both local and international suppliers. Thanks for sharing the article Allan.
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Flooding caused by Hurricane Helene has closed Baxter International's North Cove site in Marion, NC and has raised serious concerns about the availability of critical medical supplies. 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸: 𝗯𝗶𝘁.𝗹𝘆/𝟯𝗫𝗧𝘄𝗗𝗖𝗽 Fortunately, since 2018 #𝗕𝗮𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮 has invested $26M in their Alliston, ON facility - the only large-scale Canadian manufacturer of IV and peritoneal dialysis solutions. Increased severe weather-related closures and other underscores the need to promote continued investment in 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆. 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸: 𝗯𝗶𝘁.𝗹𝘆/𝟯𝗡𝗺𝗢𝗺𝗴𝗕
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In the wake of the devastating flooding caused by Hurricane Helene this September, communities and their healthcare systems continue to be impacted at a local and national level. Baxter’s North Cove facility in North Carolina, the lead manufacturer of IV solutions in the United States, has stopped production due to the significant flooding from Hurricane Helene. The Region 1 RDHRS is sharing resources from national organizations, as well as identified practices from hospitals currently responding to the supply chain disruption, which are designed to help facilities with conservation and mitigation strategies. These resources are not intended to be recommendations, advice or medical guidance and do not represent any specific endorsement but are being offered to healthcare systems to review, consider, and adapt as they see fit as they develop their own response plans. The Region 1 RDHRS will continue to provide resources and support in this dynamic situation. 📣 Resources can be found on the RDHRS Region 1 website and will be updated as the situation changes. https://lnkd.in/e5wwt3m7
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Hurricane Helene’s impact goes beyond local devastation—it’s shaking up healthcare nationwide. The North Carolina plant that produces 60% of the country’s IV fluids has been forced to halt production due to flood damage, leaving hospitals across the U.S. scrambling for supplies. IV fluids are essential for critical care, emergency rooms, and surgeries—without them, patient care is at serious risk. As hospitals brace for shortages, it’s a sobering reminder of the vulnerability in our supply chains. Read more about the hurricane’s impact and why building resilience in healthcare manufacturing is now more crucial than ever. https://bit.ly/484281u #Healthcare #HurricaneHelene #IVShortage
Hurricane Helene’s Unexpected Impact On U.S. Healthcare Delivery
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One critical area where the United States can improve is strengthening our supply chains, particularly in healthcare. Hospitals nationwide are currently grappling with an IV fluid shortage caused by Hurricane Helene. Just last year, there was a shortage of chemotherapy drugs, and the issues don’t stop there. Now is the time to take action and reinforce our supply chains before we face even greater challenges. #publichealth #emergencypreparedness #healthcare
How hospitals are grappling with the IV fluid shortage wrought by Hurricane Helene
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Hurricane Helene had a major impact on the medical supply chain as it affected a manufacturer of 60% of national IV fluid and peritoneal dialysis supply. We're exploring how the disaster recovery plan allowed leaders to take action to reduce the impact and how supply chain leaders can prepare for the future. https://lnkd.in/eduzhuhi #MedicalSupplyChain #SupplyChain #HurricaneHelene
Understanding the Impact of Hurricane Helene on the Medical Supply Chain
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Hurricane Helene had a major impact on the medical supply chain as it affected a manufacturer of 60% of national IV fluid and peritoneal dialysis supply. We're exploring how the disaster recovery plan allowed leaders to take action to reduce the impact and how supply chain leaders can prepare for the future. https://lnkd.in/e2gD33eD #MedicalSupplyChain #SupplyChain #HurricaneHelene
Understanding the Impact of Hurricane Helene on the Medical Supply Chain
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Hurricane Helene had a major impact on the medical supply chain as it affected a manufacturer of 60% of national IV fluid and peritoneal dialysis supply. We're exploring how the disaster recovery plan allowed leaders to take action to reduce the impact and how supply chain leaders can prepare for the future. https://lnkd.in/e27BnBn9 #MedicalSupplyChain #SupplyChain #HurricaneHelene
Understanding the Impact of Hurricane Helene on the Medical Supply Chain
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Hurricane Helene Updates from Baxter PD Solutions Allocations: We are closely partnering with the kidney care community to promote conservation of peritoneal dialysis (PD) solutions supplies. We continue to actively deliver supplies to current PD patients, in close coordination with dialysis care teams to help meet patients’ therapeutic needs. We are striving to align their existing prescriptions with the current limitations. The allocations for PD solutions remain as communicated with patients and clinicians on Oct. 3rd. We continue to work with our partners to closely monitor supply levels, identify alternate sources of supply and optimize utilization of PD supplies. We are partnering with healthcare professionals to limit new PD patient starts to pediatric patients (those under 18 years old). Other medically necessary patient exceptions may be considered. While our priority is to ensure our existing patients and customers get the supplies they need, we are looking for every opportunity to expand our support to address new patients as we progress toward recovery. We expect to provide an update in the coming days regarding our plans for expanding the allocation to new patient starts. https://lnkd.in/ecDX_rXA
Hurricane Helene Updates
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Hurricane Helene had a major impact on the medical supply chain as it affected a manufacturer of 60% of national IV fluid and peritoneal dialysis supply. We're exploring how the disaster recovery plan allowed leaders to take action to reduce the impact and how supply chain leaders can prepare for the future. https://lnkd.in/e2iHRSEe #MedicalSupplyChain #SupplyChain #HurricaneHelene
Understanding the Impact of Hurricane Helene on the Medical Supply Chain
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