Health systems across the country, including local giants like Penn State Health and WellSpan Health, are breathing a sigh of relief as Baxter International's NC plant resumes limited supplies of IV fluids following a temporary closure due to Hurricane Helene.
Monitoring Supplies Closely
Health systems are closely monitoring their IV fluid supplies to ensure patient care is not compromised.
Active Inventory Management
UPMC and Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health are actively managing their inventory and implementing conservation strategies to mitigate the impact of the shortage. Despite the challenges, patient care remains the top priority for all health systems, demonstrating their commitment to the well-being of their patients.