Vizient Inc. (Irving, TX) urged Congress and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to “make permanent many of the legislative and regulatory actions, particularly those related to telehealth, that have been put in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.” “Throughout the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, America’s hospitals and health care professionals have taken … [Read more...]
BD launches rapid point-of-care antigen test to detect COVID-19 in 15 minutes
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (Franklin Lakes, NJ) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for a rapid, point-of-care, SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic test for use with the company’s BD Veritor Plus System. This new assay delivers results in 15 minutes on an easy-to-use, highly portable instrument, which enables … [Read more...]
PDI receives promising testing results of Super Sani-Cloth Wipes against SARS-COV-2
PDI announced it has generated data showing that its Super Sani-Cloth wipes are effective against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. This is one of several of the company’s hospital-grade disinfecting products being tested for efficacy against SARS-CoV-2 for submission to the EPA for approval. Testing of the additional disinfecting products is still underway and … [Read more...]
Vizient teams up with suppliers to offer remote patient monitoring solutions in wake of COVID-19
Vizient, Inc. (Irving, TX) is partnering with suppliers to provide relief for hospitals from the strains of delivering patient care, monitoring and rehabilitation services brought on by COVID-19. The GPO says that the new resources and technology offerings “address hospitals’ immediate and unique needs but are also designed as sustainable approaches to care delivery and … [Read more...]
PDI: Manufacturing through the COVID-19 pandemic
PDI announced what recent measures it has taken to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. “When concerns over COVID-19 first surfaced, PDI conducted a full supply chain assessment in anticipation of the increased demand. This assessment included evaluating capacity as well as raw material availability,” the company said. “PDI has seen a steady, sharp increase in orders over the … [Read more...]
U.S. races to buy syringes ahead of potential vaccine release in order to avoid shortage scenario
“As scientists race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, some experts warned that syringes could become the next face masks – coveted items in short supply able to plunge the market into chaos. “But it appears that the federal government and health care supply companies learned a lesson from the mad scramble for masks and other personal protective equipment that came to symbolize … [Read more...]
WHO underplaying risk of airborne spread of Covid-19, experts say
The potential for Covid-19 to spread through airborne transmission by lingering in the air is being underplayed by the World Health Organization (WHO), a group of scientists have said. In an open letter due to be published this week, 239 scientists from 32 countries call for greater acknowledgement of the role of airborne spread of Covid-19 and the need for governments to … [Read more...]
Oregon to require face masks indoors in public statewide starting July 1
Oregon Governor Kate Brown announced yesterday that Oregonians statewide will be required to wear face coverings in indoor public spaces starting Wednesday. The guidance applies to businesses and members of the public visiting indoor public spaces. Face mask requirements are already in place in 8 of Oregon's 36 counties. “From the beginning of the reopening process, I … [Read more...]
Calif. coronavirus situation worsens as state reports nearly 8,000 new cases, 50+ deaths in one day
“California plummeted deeper into a new coronavirus crisis yesterday as new cases spiked to record levels, some hospitals filled up, and officials expressed growing alarm and frustration with people refusing to follow safety rules despite the increasingly perilous conditions. “The state broke its record Monday for the greatest number of new coronavirus cases reported … [Read more...]
Premier Inc. Survey: Alternate Site Providers report increased PPE needs, face challenges with traditional distribution channels
Premier Inc. (Charlotte, NC) reported survey results showing that the majority of alternate site providers, including senior living facilities, physician/medical offices, pharmacies and surgical centers, report a more than 50% increase in personal protective equipment (PPE) needs since the COVID-19 outbreak. However, Premier said that the majority of respondents were still … [Read more...]