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Crafting a supply chain standards stimulus package While advocates and observers have promoted the estimable benefits of standards for tracking medical devices for years, 2009 tosses in a proverbial monkey wrench. A deepening economic recession, a bank-busting bailout and fiscal stimulus package, as well as profound trepidation about the future of individual and corporate revenues and expenses all add up to a recipe for procrastination, if not a distraction. So how do you cope and counter? Up Close |
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Gowns and Drapes Guide: Soft and strong barrier protection
Providing adequate protection of both the clinician and patient at the best cost requires matching the right gown and drape to the right procedure, a feat that’s easily achieved with the wide range of options on the market today that combine user-friendly features and enhanced barrier properties. HPN’s Gowns and Drapes Guide offers relevant information for sourcing potential suppliers and service providers. |
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mercy offered in infection battles
The campaign against infection may be experiencing renewed vigor due to Medicare’s refusal to reimburse for certain infections, but despite that threat those in the trenches battling infection really do care about providing a safe environment for their patients and staff. And more often than not, they’re amassing victories on the way to winning the war. Infection Protection |
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green cleaning an infection control routineA primary goal for facilities is to create a clean, safe and comfortable environment for patient, staff and visitors. Unfortunately, in an ongoing quest to do what’s right – which is to minimize the risk of nosocomial infection and, thereby, create a healthier environment — some healthcare organizations resort to aggressive, often toxic cleaning methods that wind up sabotaging their efforts.
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 2009 Supply Chain IT Guide: HIT to be fair
Acquiring any supply chain IT products requires a significant amount of due diligence and administrative homework. Such sourcing strategies aren’t confined to vendor preferences, but also include determining whether the product can be bolted onto your facility’s IT infrastructure. At best, you want to avoid the significant internal reconfiguring by your IT department or costly replacement too soon. Healthcare Purchasing News’ Annual Supply Chain IT Guide can help. Automating supply chain financials What Works |
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