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out solution. We also have Guided Buying features to digitally direct or restrict buyers when sourcing on our online store. This is why 84 of the top 100 healthcare systems in the U.S. use Amazon Business.


The two pie charts show that a healthy majority of respondents believe they have addressed the situation and im- plemented solutions in reaction to the current pandemic but also have proce- dures in place to address future crises – including pandemics. Deep down, do you truly think people are prepared and ready for almost every contingency? And how much value do you place in over-preparing for perhaps the most unrealistic scenario anyone can imagine? A leading forefather of biology and health- care, Louis Pasteur, once said, “Chance comes to the prepared mind.” There is value to prepare for events that would significantly and negatively impact an organization. While preparing for all sce- narios is impossible, we can certainly learn that history may repeat itself. HPN


H as your organiz ation implemented new policies, processes, products, or services in response to the CO V I D - 1 9 pandemic?


4 . 9 2 % 8 . 2 0 % 9 . 4 3 %


7 7 . 4 6 %


Planning within the nex t 3-6 months


Considering within the nex t 3-6 months


N o


Y es


H ow has the CO V I D - 1 9 pandemic impacted your organiz ation?


R eopening of elective surgeries or non-critical procedures Shutdown of elective surgeries or non-critical procedures PPE (personal protective eq uipment) shortage


Medical eq uipment and supplies shortage Freight and shipping delays


Space reconfiguration (e.g. isolation rooms, barriers, mobile units, etc.)


E V S disinfection enhancement Considerable product/service price increases Staffing shortage


Staffing layoffs Patient decline


Other (please specify): Patient influx


80.97% 86.23%


67.61% 68.02%


57.09% 59.51%


32.39% 35.63% 38.87% 40.49% 47.77% 47.77%


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