Recent natural disasters have caused supply chain shortages across the United States.
These supply chain shortages will impact the availability of fluids for procedures used in hospitals.
SGNA has created this resource page to support you and your colleagues as you prepare for and navigate
challenges related to fluid shortages caused by natural disasters.
Recent Webinars
Please click
here
to access a recording of the webinar entitled
Mitigating Risks Associated with Supply Chain Disruptions of Intravenous Fluids Due to Disaster.
Healthcare providers could face a significant reduction in the availability of intravenous (IV) fluids
due to the recent closure of Baxter's North Carolina manufacturing site in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
This webinar explores strategic steps facilities may take to manage and preserve the limited supply of IV fluids.
Presenters:
- J. Hudson Garrett Jr., Executive Director and Executive Vice President, Association of Healthcare Value Analysis Professionals, Inc. (AHVAP)
- Karen Niven, AHVAP President, Board of Directors
- Anne Marie Orlando, AHVAP President-Elect, Board of Directors
Resources
AHVAP eBook
:
Mitigating Risks Associated with Supply Chain Disruptions of Intravenous Fluids Due to Disaster.
Olympus Statement on Shortage of Sterile Fluids
:
Statement from Olympus Corporation of the Americas on the shortage of sterile fluids.
IV Solutions Supply Chain Disruptions
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The Society of Critical Care Medicine urges hospitals to assess protocols related to fluid management
in preparation for expected shortages.
Small- and Large-Volume Fluid Shortages: Suggestions for Management and Conservation
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A fact sheet from ASHP and the University of Utah Drug Information Service with strategies for managing IV fluid shortages.
SGNA's Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Position Statements
:
Members receive complimentary access to SGNA’s Standards, Guidelines, and Position Statements, including
“Management of Endoscopic Accessories and Water and Irrigation Systems in the Gastroenterology Setting.”
Non-members may access them for 90 days for a fee of $100.
Questions?
Please reach out to
SGNA Headquarters
if you have any questions.