MUSC Health collaborates with partners and affiliates statewide to ensure continuity of care amid IV fluid supply chain challenges

MUSC emergency departments, trauma and elective surgeries are all operating under normal conditions 

CHARLESTON, S.C. (Oct. 7, 2024)- The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Health system is dedicated to maintaining high-quality surgical and procedural care despite challenges posed by the U.S. IV fluid shortage. The institution is collaborating with partners and affiliates throughout the state to determine the best ways to responsibly support each other. At the same time, MUSC Health emergency departments, trauma and elective surgeries are all operating under normal conditions.

“We understand the concerns surrounding the IV fluid shortage caused by Hurricane Helene,” stated Patrick Cawley, M.D., CEO MUSC Health. “I want to reassure our patients and their families that we are prioritizing quality and care of our patients. MUSC Health is actively managing the situation and taking all necessary steps to ensure surgeries and procedures occur as planned.”  

To address potential disruptions in care, teams have implemented resource conservation measures and are actively evaluating the situation, working diligently to ensure that patient care remains unaffected. They will continue to monitor the situation closely week by week.
  
MUSC Health is committed to keeping patients and the community informed as the situation develops. A dedicated status update page has been launched on our website that will be refreshed weekly to provide the latest information. Patients and their families are encouraged to visit the “Patients & Visitors” section for the latest status updates.  

“We appreciate the ongoing trust of our patients during this challenging time. MUSC Health remains dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to those entrusted to our care,” Cawley added.  

For more information and updates, visit muschealth.org. 

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