AHRMM

Mergers & Acquisitions, Cost, Quality and Outcomes (CQO) Movement, FAHRMM

Supply Chain Integration of Merged and Acquired Entities

This paper shares the experience of a true and complete integration of supply chain in a mid-sized IDN under an accelerated timeline. The study is structured to provide a basic framework for integration that can be used as a guide and customized to meet the specific needs of any system.

Author: Richard Killeen

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Learning UDI Community, Unique Device Identifier (UDI), Medical Device Safety, Supply chain management, Regulatory Compliance, Patient Safety Risk, Serious Adverse Events, Medical Device Regulation

AHRMM Comment Letter to FDA RE: “Modernizing FDA’s Data Strategy”

In September 2019, FDA announced its Technology Modernization Action Plan (TMAP). 

The TMAP describes important near-term actions that FDA is taking to modernize use of technology—computer hardware, software, data and analytics—to advance FDA’s public health mission. The TMAP will provide a foundation for developing a more fluid, agile, and efficient FDA that is scaled to respond to novel technologies and a rapidly increasing workload.

Finance & Budgeting, Medical Device Technology, Leveraging Technology, Data Standards, Performance Metrics, Performance improvement, Supply chain management, Electronic Health Records (EHRs) - Meaningful Use, Procurement

In Partnership with AHRMM, Institute for Supply Management® Expands Portfolio of Economic Reports with Launch of Hospital PMI™

CHICAGO, July 23, 2020 — In partnership with the Association for Health Care Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM) of the American Hospital Association, Institute for Supply Management (ISM) is launching its first vertical ISM® Report On Business® in a critical services sector: hospitals. The Hospital PMI™ is the first report of its kind, delving into areas that specifically cover hospital supply chains. The inaugural report will be released Friday, August 7, at 10 am EST featuring July 2020 data.

Medical Device Technology, Leveraging Technology, Data Standards, Performance Metrics, Performance improvement, Supply chain management, Electronic Health Records (EHRs) - Meaningful Use, Procurement, Finance & Budgeting

Hospital ISM® Report On Business®

Access Hospital ISM® Report On Business®

In partnership with AHRMM, Institute for Supply Management (ISM) launched its first vertical ISM® Report On Business® in a critical services sector: hospitals.

The Hospital PMI™ is the first report of its kind, delving into areas that specifically cover hospital supply chains. The inaugural report was released Friday, August 7, featuring July 2020 data.

Leadership, Cost, Quality and Outcomes (CQO) Movement, Change Management

The Provider Perspective on Building Supply Chain Resiliency (Re-engineering the Health Care Supply Chain: CQO Thought Leader Discussion Series)

Provider panelists discuss their post-pandemic approach to their business continuity programs, working with non-traditional buyers, diversifying their suppliers and the increased focus on supply chain analytics.

Emergency Readiness, Disaster/Outbreak Preparedness, Preparedness Planning

Health Care Masks: Types, Definitions, Classifications and Approved Models

AHRMM offers definitions and guidance on health care masks, including mask types and efficacies, fit testing guidelines, distributor information and certified equipment information.

Unique Device Identifier (UDI)

What UDI Information Needs to Be In My Item Master?

The Unique Device Identifier (UDI) is comprised of 2 segments:

1. UDI-DI (device identifier) – which identifies the make and model of the device
2. PI (production identifier) – which includes lot, serial number and expiration date

At a minimum, your Item Master should include:

Leadership

NextGen Leadership Capabilities

Dr. Randy Bradley discusses the attributes leaders must have in order to be effective when managing a multi-generational workforce.

Organizational Structure, Supply chain management, Strategic Planning

What Five Things Do Successful Supply Chains Have in Common?

1. Their goals and objectives are tied directly to the organization’s overall goals Within successful supply chains there is no question as to how their goals and objectives support the organization’s overall goals. Each one can be tied directly to an organizational goal and they look beyond the traditional cost savings role to highlight supply chain’s contributions to improving patient safety and outcomes.

Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) Sector Coordinating Council (SCC) COVID-19 Updates

On Thursday, February 20, AHRMM participated in a call of the Healthcare and Public Health (HPH) Sector Coordinating Council (SCC). Among the topics discussed were the COVID-19 response and infectious disease update.

COVID-19 Response

The CDC is working closely with federal and international partners on global coordination activities. They are also working with state and local partners to support surveillance and proper clinical practices.