Supply Chain Resiliency in the Context of an IV Fluid Shortage
The temporary closure of the Baxter North Cove facility secondary to flooding caused by Hurricane Helene led to an IV fluid shortage. Such shortages highlight the interconnected roles of healthcare providers, manufacturers, and the government in ensuring supply chain resilience. Through this presentation, healthcare professionals can gain insights into the government's regulatory oversight, crisis management strategies, and collaborative efforts with manufacturers to prevent and mitigate shortages. This knowledge empowers stakeholders to anticipate challenges, advocate for systemic improvements, and maintain continuity in patient care.
Target Audience
- Pharmacists
- Pharmacy Technicians
- Other Healthcare Professionals
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, pharmacists should be able to:
- Review the history and systematic challenges contributing to drug shortages.
- Describe the government’s role in identifying and managing drug shortages through regulation and coordination.
- Identify potential changes of the new administration and their influence on supply chain resiliency.
At the conclusion of this activity, pharmacy technicians should be able to:
- Review the history and systematic challenges contributing to drug shortages.
- Describe the government’s role in identifying and managing drug shortages through regulation and coordination.
- Identify potential changes of the new administration and their influence on supply chain resiliency.
FACULTY & PLANNERS
Kyle Hoelting, PharmD, BCPS
Sr. Clinical Manager of Drug Information and Shortages
Vizient, Inc.
Katie Korte, PharmD, MHA, BCPS, BCCCP
Vice President of Assurance & Continuity
Vizient, Inc.
Stacy Lauderdale, PharmD, BCPS
Associate Vice President of Evidence-Based Medicine and Drug Information
Vizient, Inc.
Jackie Stokes, BBS
Pharmacy Services Manager
Vizient, Inc.
Tomas Villanueva, DO, MBA, FACPE, SFHM
Senior Principal Clinical Operations
Vizient, Inc.
Diana Scott Diana Scott, MHA, RN, CPHQ
Principal, Regulatory and Accreditation Consulting Services
Vizient, Inc.
Samantha Gordon, MS
CE Programs Manager
Vizient, Inc.
Marilu Kelly, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CHCP
Director, Continuing Education
Vizient, Inc.
DISCLOSURE
Disclaimer
Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Vizient, Inc. is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Pharmacists (CPE)
Available Credit
- 1.00 ACPE Pharmacist
- 1.00 ACPE Pharmacy Technician
- 1.00 General CE - Attendance
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