Care quality affected by drug, equipment shortages, survey says

Eileen Cook October 25, 2023October 25, 2023 Drug Shortages, Medical Devices shortages, Pain management, Patient Care, Quality of Care, Single-use Supplies shortages

(By Ashleigh Hollowell for Becker’s Hospital Review)

Ongoing drug shortages throughout the last year in many cases have forced healthcare leaders to change or compromise aspects of patient care. More than 60% of healthcare professionals have reported shortages of 20 drugs, single-use supplies, or other medical devices in 2023. Now, pharmacists, nurses and providers are speaking out. Continue reading here…

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