Tennessee SB0584 establishes a strategic buffer stock of essential medicines for emergency preparedness.

Tennessee SB0584 creates a strategic buffer stock of essential medicines, vaccines, and medical supplies to be maintained by the Department of Health for use during public health emergencies, natural disasters, and mass casualty events. The commissioner, in consultation with relevant directors, will establish guidelines for the procurement, management, and distribution of these supplies, including the option for a virtually sequestered buffer stock managed by a private vendor.

Tennessee SB0584 establishes a strategic buffer stock of essential medicines for emergency preparedness.

Tennessee SB0584 creates a strategic buffer stock of essential medicines, vaccines, and medical supplies to be maintained by the Department of Health for use during public health emergencies, natural disasters, and mass casualty events. The commissioner, in consultation with relevant directors, will establish guidelines for the procurement, management, and distribution of these supplies, including the option for a virtually sequestered buffer stock managed by a private vendor.