Ethical Principles in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Inventory Management Decisions and Partnerships

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the critical importance of ethical decision-making in managing personal protective equipment (PPE) inventories and partnerships. Balancing equitable distribution, resource allocation, and partnerships with ethical principles is essential to ensure fair access and maintain public trust(1). This review explores the ethical principles underlying PPE inventory management, including equity, transparency, accountability, and stewardship. Challenges such as supply chain disruptions, prioritization of healthcare workers, and global disparities are discussed alongside strategies to integrate ethical considerations into PPE management systems.

Received Date: July 08, 2024                  Accepted Date: July 29, 2024            

Published Date: August 01, 2024

Available Online at: https://www.ijsrisjournal.com/index.php/ojsfiles/article/view/308

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14647831