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Avian Influenza
VHA avian influenza survey shows some hospitals would exhaust supplies in 2 weeks
April 11th, 2006
As fears about an avian flu pandemic rise globally, the question is, Are hospitals ready for the flood of patients this disease could generate' A survey of U.S. hospitals conducted in February indicates that, while many have disaster plans in place, they may exhaust their inventory of critical supplies within a couple of weeks. Supply chain experts at VHA Inc. also believe that interruptions in Asian manufacturing centers due to avian flu could severely impact replenishment options here. VHA, the national health alliance, surveyed 267 hospital leaders, including chief nursing officers, infection control personnel and emergency department directors,...
Source: Medical Devices & Surgical Technology Week (2006-04-11)
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