Emergency preparedness
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
State and local emergency officials should establish a central point of contact for medical supply organizations in case of a disaster to ensure continuity of supply chains and up-to-date information, according to an 1emergency preparedness guide developed by AdvaMed, the Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management and the Health Industry Distributors Association. Released April 21, the guide also recommends designating specific individuals to manage crisis situations, creating a list of major medical supply distributors within a 50-mile radius and developing alternative plans to transport medical products...