Hospitals Crippled By Supply Chain Shortages

Hospitals and states are seeking donations of gently used medical equipment due to supply chain delays, which can take up to five months for some items like exam tables. A survey reveals that 98% of hospital and supply chain leaders believe the pandemic has highlighted significant supply chain issues.

What types of gently used medical equipment are hospitals and states requesting?

• Stethoscopes and thermometers

• Hospital beds and ventilators

• Crutches, IV poles, and wheelchairs

• Surgical masks and gloves

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a requested donation by hospitals?

• IV poles

• Wheelchairs

• Crutches

• Surgical masks

How long can it take to receive some types of exam tables according to distributors?

• Five months

• Three months

• One month

• Two weeks

What percentage of hospital and supply chain leaders identified significant supply chain issues during the pandemic?

• 85%

• 98%

• 75%

• 100%

What did the survey reveal about the impact of the pandemic on hospital supply chains?

• It exposed significant issues

• It improved supply chain efficiency

• It had no impact

• It reduced supply chain costs