Key Factors Impacting a Medical Ventilator Supply Chain During the COVID- 19 Pandemic : Lessons for Pandemic Preparedness
OBJECTIVES: Future pandemics may cause more severe respiratory illness in younger age groups than COVID-19, requiring many more mechanical ventilators. This publication synthesizes the experiences of diverse contributors to Medtronic's mechanical ventilator supply chain during the pandemic, serving as a record of what worked and what didn't, while identifying key factors affecting production ramp-up in this healthcare crisis.
METHOD: In-depth, one-on-one interviews (n = 17) were held with key Medtronic personnel and suppliers. Template analysis was used, and interview content was analyzed for signals, initiatives, actions, and outcomes, as well as influencing forces.
RESULTS: Key findings revealed many factors limiting ventilator production ramp-up. Supply chain strengths and weaknesses were identified. Political factors played a role in allocating ventilators and also supported production. Commercial considerations were not priority, but economic awareness was essential to support suppliers. Workers were motivated and flexible. Component shortages, space, production processes, and logistics were challenges. Legally based pressures were reported e.g., import and export restrictions.
CONCLUSION: Crisis response alone is not enough; preparation is essential. Coordinated international strategies are more effective than individual country responses. Supply chain resilience based on visibility and flexibility is key. This research can help public health planners and the medical device industry prepare for future healthcare crises.
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Disaster medicine and public health preparedness - 18(2024) vom: 12. Apr., Seite e65 |
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Date Completed 15.04.2024 Date Revised 15.04.2024 published: Electronic Citation Status MEDLINE |
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| 520 | |a CONCLUSION: Crisis response alone is not enough; preparation is essential. Coordinated international strategies are more effective than individual country responses. Supply chain resilience based on visibility and flexibility is key. This research can help public health planners and the medical device industry prepare for future healthcare crises | ||
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