RevCycle Intelligence October 17, 2023
Almost half of survey respondents said supply chain shortages have delayed patient care, while a quarter reported medical errors.
Supply chain shortages are compromising patient care and increasing administrative burden in every sector of healthcare, an ECRI survey revealed.
The survey reflected responses from 200 healthcare workers, including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, physicians, procurement specialists, and nurses. ECRI and the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) gathered responses in July 2023.
Six in ten respondents said that more than 20 drugs, single-use supplies, or durable medical equipment were involved in shortages during the six months before the survey. Nearly three-quarters of respondents said these shortages have impacted care quality in surgery and anesthetics.
The shortages are also affecting emergency care (64...
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