At the Epicenter of COVID-19–the Tragic Failure of the Global Supply Chain for Medical Supplies

Bhaskar, Sonu; Tan, Jeremy; Bogers, Marcel; Minssen, Timo; Badaruddin, Hishamuddin; Israeli‐Korn, Simon; Chesbrough, Henry

doi:10.3389/fpubh.2020.562882

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“…Extended exposure to large numbers of infected patients places them at direct risk of contracting the infection. This is exacerbated by the lack of personal protective equipment (PPE), which has been a subject of major concern across the world ( 18 , 19 ). Reports of an increasing number of healthcare worker deaths due to COVID-19 have created a sense of fear and outrage ( 20 – 22 ).…”

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Call for Action to Address Equity and Justice Divide During COVID-19

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The coronavirus 2019 disease (COVID-19) is deepening the inequity and injustice among the vulnerable communities. The current study aims to present an overview of the impact of COVID-19 on equity and social justice with a focus on vulnerable communities. Vulnerable communities include, but not limited to, healthcare workers, those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, ethnic or minority groups, immigrants or refugees, justice-involved populations, and people suffering from chronic diseases or mental illness. The implications of COVID-19 on these communities and systemic disparities beyond the current pandemic are also discussed. People from vulnerable communities' experience disproportionately adverse impacts of COVID-19. COVID-19 has exacerbated systemic disparities and its long-term negative impact on these populations foretell an impending crisis that could prevail beyond the COVID-19 era. It is onerous that systemic issues be addressed and efforts to build inclusive and sustainable societies be pursued to ensure the provision of universal healthcare and justice for all. Without these reinforcements, we would not only compromise the vulnerable communities but also severely limit our preparedness and response to a future pandemic.

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“…Workers have also reported anxiety about transmitting the infection to their families, elderly parents and young children (23,24). There is a critical need for increased efforts to provide adequate PPE (18).…”

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“…Telemedicine has been applied in the field of Pediatric Surgery [ 15 ] and pediatrics for a long time as well [ 16 , 17 ] and was already on a trajectory of exponential global growth [ 18 ]. The COVID-19 pandemic has boosted the utilization of telemedicine greatly [ 19 ].…”

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Telemedicine in the pediatric surgery in Germany during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Purpose The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an unprecedented expansion of telemedicine services worldwide. This study aimed to explore the practice of telemedicine in Pediatric Surgery in Germany, the impact of the pandemic on its development and parents’ and surgeons’ experiences with telemedicine. Methods The study is a cross-sectional analysis using three surveys between 6/2020 and 10/2020: (1) all Pediatric Surgery departments of Germany reported whether they provide telemedicine services. (2) Members of the German Society of Pediatric Surgery and (3) families who participated in an outpatient visit by telephone or video with the Department of Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Urology of the University Hospital Frankfurt completed an anonymous survey on their experience with telemedicine. Results 21% of the Pediatric Surgery departments in Germany provided telemedicine, of which 57% started due to the pandemic. The lack of physical examination and face-to-face contact seem to be the major limitations to surgeons and parents. 48% of the parents answered that telemedicine is equal to or better than traditional appointments, while 33% thought that telemedicine is worse. Conclusions This study shows that families and doctors alike have had positive experiences with telemedicine and most will continue to use this format after the pandemic.

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“…The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends healthcare providers wear NIOSH-approved N95 or equivalent or higherlevel respirators/masks while treating patients with suspected or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection 20 . However, due to the sudden rise in demand, low initial supplies on hand, panic buying by the population and healthcare centers, decreased supply from suppliers, and a lack of an effective distribution plan by the federal government to maintain domestic inventory, many healthcare practices found themselves lacking nearly all forms of PPE [21][22] . These issues with U.S. supply chains of PPE have been known when similar, albeit less profound, shortages occurred following the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic and the 2014 Ebola virus pandemic 23 , and a world-wide survey done in April of 2020 revealed that over 50% of healthcare providers caring for COVID-19 patients lacked at least one piece of normal PPE and more than 30% were recycling facemasks 24 .…”

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Progression of Changes in Vascular Surgery Practices during the Novel Corona Virus SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic

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2021

Annals of Vascular Surgery

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Introduction The novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) has spread rapidly since it was identified. We sought to understand its effects on vascular surgery practices stratified by VASCON surgical readiness level and determine how these effects have changed during the course of the pandemic. Methods All members of the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society were sent electronic surveys questioning the effects of COVID-19 on their practices in the early pandemic in April (EP) and four months later in the pandemic in August (LP) 2020. Results Response rates were 206/731 (28%) in the EP group and 108/731 (15%) in the LP group ( P < 0 .0001). Most EP respondents reported VASCON levels less than 3 (168/206,82%), indicating increased hospital limitations while 6/108 (6%) in the LP group reported this level ( P < 0 .0001). The EP group was more likely to report a lower VASCON level (increased resource limitations), and decreased clinic, hospital and emergency room consults. Despite an increase of average cases/week to pre-COVID-19 levels, 46/108 (43%) of LP report continued decreased compensation, with 57% reporting more than 10% decrease. Respondents in the decreased compensation group were more likely to have reported a VASCON level 3 or lower earlier in the pandemic ( P = 0 .018). 91/108(84%) of LP group have treated COVID-19 patients for thromboembolic events, most commonly acute limb ischemia (76/108) and acute DVT (76/108). While the majority of respondents are no longer delaying the vascular surgery cases, 76/108 (70%) feel that vascular patient care has suffered due to earlier delays, and 36/108 (33%) report a backlog of cases caused by the pandemic. Conclusions COVID-19 had a profound effect on vascular surgery practices earlier in the pandemic, resulting in continued detrimental effects on the provision of vascular care as well as compensation received by vascular surgeons.

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At the Epicenter of COVID-19–the Tragic Failure of the Global Supply Chain for Medical Supplies

Cited by 101 publications

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Call for Action to Address Equity and Justice Divide During COVID-19

Call for Action to Address Equity and Justice Divide During COVID-19

Telemedicine in the pediatric surgery in Germany during the COVID-19 pandemic

Progression of Changes in Vascular Surgery Practices during the Novel Corona Virus SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic

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