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November 2008 |
News |
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Doing more
with less - redefining inventory organization Organizing supplies and equipment within a facility’s confines remains a
hallmark of effective supply chain management. But limited space, coupled
with supply and equipment hoarding, present a recipe for cluttered
minefields of products, absent a burst of organizational creativity.
Up Close
with Karen McGraner,
director of Baptist Centers for Cancer Care’s Radiation Oncology Center
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From the 2009 Industry Guide |
How costly is the consignment convenience?
by Fred W. Crans
Efficiency
dieting in supply chain operations
It’s not just a numbers game
by Rick Dana Barlow
Agencies & Associations
Inflationary Indices |
Operating Room |
Suite
rewards for selected OR personnel Operating room
management professionals should be heartened by much of the data from Healthcare Purchasing News’ 2008 salary survey because for the most part
salaries for OR professionals are higher – to an average of $70,000 across
all titles. But three distinct titles are posting even more impressive
increases. |
Infection Connection |
Hand
hygiene formula: 2 clean hands 4 good health Hand
hygiene may show up as a command in the first chapter and first verse of the
healthcare worker’s bible but compliance remains an issue – an overall
average of 40 percent, according to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
Infection Protection
CS Solutions
Self-Study Series
What, how and why: Enzymatic instrument cleaning products in healthcare environments |
Central Services |
Endoscope
Care Guide 2008: Taking care of surgical business Because the majority of surgeries performed in hospital and outpatient
center surgical suites today involve minimally invasive procedures and
techniques, it’s not only prudent but also paramount for facilities to take
special care of their valuable endoscopic tools.
Introduction
and Vendor Chart
Optimal Care & Handling of Scopes
Six Steps to Long Scope Life
Anatomy of an Endoscope
10 Best Practices for Cleaning and Caring for Endoscopes
Choosing a Repair Vendor
Organizing a GI Lab
Inspecting Repaired Endoscopes
6 tips for proper, patient-safe scope repair inspections |
Products and Services
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Proactively managing freight can slow shipping cost spikes
Today’s budget-conscious healthcare organizations are digging deeper to
drive bigger savings, and one often overlooked savings opportunity is
freight management. Little-to-no attention has been paid to the costs
associated with shipping inbound and outbound goods, and as a result, many
facilities likely have been paying more than necessary for the service.
What Works
Automated supply management improves OR efficiency, charge capture
New Products
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People
& Opinions |
Fast Foreward
People & Opinions
The impact of consumables and implant costs on your bottom line
Having My Say
Stonehill College healthcare supply chain program
Clinical Business Strategies
Are inventory benchmarks really useful?
Back Talk
Team negotiations can lead to better purchasing decisions |
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