Large Stockpiles Create New Logistical Challenges
HIDA LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
A 90-day supply for a 350-bed hospital requires 5,700 sq. ft. of space — the equivalent of
13–15 tractor trailers.
A 90-day supply for a 5,000-bed system requires 81,400 sq. ft. of space — the equivalent of
1½ football
90-Day PPE Stockpile Mandates Increase Shortages And Drive Up Costs
Moving Towards Supply Chain Elasticity Policymakers are considering mandates for healthcare providers to maintain 90-day stockpiles of critical supplies such as personal protective equipment (PPE). These mandates are likely to increase supply shortages and drive up costs to hospitals. A better solution is to stockpile government controlled pandemic supplies at the country’s 500+ existing distributor warehouses across the U.S., positioning inventory close to healthcare providers for immediate surge needs during a crisis.
HIDA proposes a better alternative to mandated long-term stockpiles. Supplies Needed OnofThe Front Lines By Linda Rouse O’Neill, HIDA VP Government Affairs
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