Pandemic influenza will result in a surge of sick patients that will increase demand for
medical supplies. In addition, there will likely be periodic disruption to the supply chain. Studies have found that crisis-prepared organizations have fewer crises and spend less per crisis than those who take a reactive approach.1

Healthcare communities need to reconsider inventory for critical medical devices.

BD. Our Commitment.

At BD we take emergency planning seriously, particularly around pandemic influenza.
BD actions include:

• Developing a response plan so we can continue to meet our customers’ needs in a time of crisis.
  
  
• Building our own safety stock of critical items, together with distributors and customers, to maintain supply chain operations.
  
  
• Helping healthcare providers be prepared for a pandemic influenza crisis.
  
  
• Actively communicating with government agencies to ensure that critical medical supplies are included in emergency planning.
  

1. Mitroff II, Alpaslan MC. “Preparing for Evil”. Harvard Business Review. 2003;81:109-115.