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.
Upcoming Webinars
Mitigating Risks Associated with Supply Chain Disruptions of Intravenous Fluids Due to Disaster
Register here for this webinar taking place on Monday, October 14, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m CST.
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 will explore 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
IV Solutions Supply Chain Disruptions: The Society of Cricital Care Medicine is urging all hospitals and institutions ti assess protocols related to fluid management to prepare for expected shortages.
Small- and Large-Volume Fluid Shortages: Suggestions for Management and Conservation: The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and the Univeristy of Utah Drug Information Service has prepared a fact sheet with suggestions for management and conservation of IV fluids.
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 Irrigations Systems in the Gastroenterology Setting." Non-members can access them for 90 days for a fee of $100.
Questions?
Please reach out to SGNA Headquarters if you have any questions.