Articles
Analytics & Research, Cost Management, Inventory Management, Unique Device Identifier (UDI), Leveraging Technology
Scanning 301: Patient Safety and Cost Savings
The rapid advancement of barcode scanning and RFID technologies coupled with improved interoperability has enabled a new level of data analytics that will impact the entire health care field. This webinar focuses on how automated capture of the UDI serves as the basis for improving current operations and predicting which devices will be the most effective.
Leveraging Technology, Change Management
Webcast: Digital Disruptions in the Health Care Supply Chain
Join Dr. Randy Bradley in conversation with John Barnes on digital disruptions and there influence on the health care supply chain.
Presenter: Randy Bradley, assistant professor, Information Systems and Supply Chain Management, University of Tennessee
Strategic Planning, Change Management, Cost Management, Cost, Quality and Outcomes (CQO) Movement, Strategic Sourcing
WHY, WHAT, and HOW of Strategic Planning (Three-Part Series)
The role of the supply chain is more important in health care than ever before due to the rising economic challenges that are faced today. This three-part on-demand series focuses on WHY strategic planning is important, WHAT a supply chain strategic plan should include, and HOW to implement a new strategic plan at your organization.
Leveraging Technology, Technology
Sustainable and Green Electronics Quick Guide
Embark on a learning and educational effort to understand the challenges and opportunities to purchase “more sustainable” electronics. EPEAT is the eco-label managed by the Green Electronics Council. Understanding EPEAT criteria is a good way to get an overview on the many complex and important issues around the purchase, management and disposal of electronics. When you purchase electronics that meet EPEAT criteria, you are addressing energy efficiency options, toxicity, durability and recyclability considerations.
Procurement
Purchasing to Avoid Chemical Flame Retardants Quick Guide
Learn about the challenges and benefits of purchasing flame-retardant-free (FR-free) furniture and fabrics in the health care supply chain. The health effects of flame retardant chemicals include carcinogenicity, endocrine and reproductive effects, and neurological and developmental disorders.
Procurement
Organizational Commitment & Policy Quick Guide
Understand the issues that frame the imperative to engage in the process of purchasing sustainable products and services in the health care supply chain. Whether your organizational culture dictates that you’ll have more success if you start from the bottom-up, or top-down, you must have at least a basic level of organizational readiness and the right systems in place to make success sustainable.
Procurement
Antibiotic-Free Meat and Poultry Quick Guide
Antibiotic resistant bacteria are an increasing concern to health care professionals. Your health care institution can contribute to the solution of reducing antibiotic overuse by buying meat raised without the routine use of non-therapeutic antibiotics.
Logistics, FAHRMM
Achieving Excellence in Health Care Supply Chain Logistics
This paper will focus on three areas that are thought to be key components for a strong logistics program. Those are improving visibility, enhancing delivery options, and actionable analytics.
Author: Nicole A. Mazzei-Williams
Leveraging Technology, FAHRMM
Concord Hospital Supply Chain Management’s Journey to ISO 9001 Certification
This paper will share Concord Hospital’s journey to ISO 9001 certification, define the quality management system (QMS), the six key policies of the QMS and outline the key components of each of those policies as they relate to supply chain.
Author: Jodi Panzino, MBA, PMP, CMRP, Director, Supply Chain Management, Concord Hospital.
Leadership
Supply Chain Executive of the Future
Research has shown that at least 2/3 of leaders in healthcare supply chain are having real issues locating candidates with the necessary competencies required to replace the supply chain leaders that will be retiring in the next five to ten years. In 2015, AHRMM and SMI partnered to envision the supply chain executive of the future in order to assist professionals in developing their skills to better lead the healthcare supply chain.