AHRMM

Capital Equipment, Financial Management, Strategic Sourcing, Suppliers, Strategic Planning

Rethink Processes, Regain Control

The supply chain ecosystem has contributed to the 25% waste in the health care system. We can accept that reality while at the same time learning to incorporate spend reduction and cost recovery efforts as standard practice. Through technology, we can broaden communication across the health care community to become more efficient, free funds for other initiatives, and add greater value to health care.

Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP), Career/Professional Development

The Importance of Continuing Education

Investing in yourself by taking continuing education courses, no matter what kind, is essential for personal and professional growth. Hear from two supply chain experts who explain the benefits of life-long learning and earning their Certified Resource Materials Professional (CMRP) Certificate, and how you can do the same.

Value Analysis

Value Analysis 201: The 5 Why's of Value Analysis – An Introduction

Lean thinking continues to emerge and embed its ideas into our traditional ways of thinking about Value Analysis and Healthcare. In lean thinking, the thought is to ask “why” five times to get to the root cause of an issue.

Products and Services Contracting, Suppliers, Strategic Planning

GPO or Local/Self Contracting Series: Introduction and the GPO Role – Part 1

Allen Archer, System Director of Supply Chain at Houston Healthcare, leads a thought-leader panel discussion about the role of GPOs within the changing healthcare landscape and the and the daily decision of using a GPO or regional/local contracting. Part 1 centers on the GPO’s role in helping member facilities support their CQO efforts.

Change Management, Cost Management, Materials Management Information System (MMIS), Leveraging Technology

Optimizing Your Technology for Revenue Cycle Success: Integrating New Technology – Part 2

In this 3-part series, learn how the revenue cycle can impact your supply chain when embarking on a new software implementation or integration.

Central Sterile, Distribution, Financial Management, Regulations and Regulatory Advocacy, Strategic Planning

Supply Chain Cardboard and Storage Best Practices

On-site supply storage is one of the core competencies of effective supply chain management, and adhering to standards and regulations is an ongoing practice. Whether products are stored in bins or in cardboard boxes, supply chain must ensure all employees follow guidelines for patient safety. In this webinar, a panel of veteran supply chain professionals discuss The Joint Commission Standards and the necessity for risk assessment.

Analytics & Research, Data Standards, Materials Management Information System (MMIS), Regulations and Regulatory Advocacy, Unique Device Identifier (UDI), Leveraging Technology, Technology

The Meaningful Use 3 Rule

A short introduction to the CMS Meaningful Use 3 Rule and how implementing UDI within the healthcare setting and moving toward the full GS1 will reduce costs and improve inventory management while providing accurate data reporting and complete patient EHR information. Ultimately, these changes will lead to knowledge-based decision making and improved quality of patient care.

Analytics & Research, Data Standards, Materials Management Information System (MMIS), Unique Device Identifier (UDI), Leveraging Technology

UDI: A How-To Guide for Implementation with Your Organization

This session explains the benefits of implementing the UDI such as immediate device status updates through collaboration with manufacturers and suppliers, increased patient care satisfaction, and how the data you collect can turn your analytics into strategic and critical business decisions. Learn the step by step process that FMOLHS used to implement UDI.

Analytics & Research, Cost Management, Physician Preference Items (PPI), Value Analysis

Value Analysis Best Practices: A Panel Discussion

A panel of three leading experts in the value analysis field candidly share information regarding the state of value analysis when they entered the field, their experiences during the evolution of value analysis to its current state in their respective organizations, and their thoughts on the future state of value analysis as well as lessons learned along the way.

Leadership

An Executive Decision: Understanding What Is Required to Reach the C-Suite