With COVID-19 now representing a global threat, those operating in the private and public sectors are experiencing the first-hand impact of the issues and complications that surround the virus.
Thankfully, many companies are stepping up to provide the care and support that healthcare providers and practitioners require.
So, what areas are struggling to meet demand and how are they helping?
What items are in demand?
While businesses of all backgrounds are struggling to operate in the current marketplace, the World Health Organization (WHO) has identified a range of ‘critical items’ that are particularly needed. These include:
Medical Supplies:
Basics such as personal protective equipment (PPE), face masks, face shields, and goggles are sought – allowing practitioners to prevent cross-infection, assure sterility, and prevent personal infection.
Technical Equipment:
Diagnostic and treatment equipment is highly sought, with portable units in great demand. This includes tools such as oxygen concentrators, ventilators, and delivery systems and lab screening and testing equipment for analysis. This also includes sensor equipment to help with the on and off-site monitoring of patients and allowing ongoing care to be provided to a wider number of individuals.
Hygiene:
Chemical supplies to ensure a sterile working environment and present the personal spread of the disease are required. This includes the provision of chlorine, alcohol-based sanitizers, and a liquid soap that plays a vital role in breaking down the fatty layer that surrounds the virus.
How are businesses helping?
For the medical sector, a number of materials and the technology providers are under pressure. This has resulted in manufacturers going above and beyond to meet rising demand while still adhering to the rules of social distancing and being a responsible employer.
This has seen governments throughout the world working with them to create a global stockpile of supplies and address gaps in the current supply chain and logistics. This means a focus on providing those ‘critical supplies’ for countries that may otherwise have limited access to them and expediting deals and agreements to allow others access to their products – something that is being expedited by access to emergency financing and working allowing access to warehousing and streamlined distribution chains.
At Sensoronics they are working to ensure that their sensor products are ready and available to those that require them – helping practitioners monitor patients effectively and provide the right level of care from an increasingly overstretched workforce.
What next?
If you want to learn more about the role sensors can play in tackling the threat COVID-19 represents, the team at Sensoronics is there to help. With nearly 20 years’ experience in providing sensor technologies for a range of industries, they take pride in working with their clients to help them rise and provide the level of care required.
You can view their full list of products and services from their site. Or, if you have additional queries or specific needs, please do not hesitate to get in touch and let them know what you need to help tackle the challenges ahead.