Articles
Technology, Cost Management, Analytics & Research, Data Standards, Inventory Management, Strategic Sourcing
Empowering Supply Chain Through Streamlined Technology
By AHRMM
Today, health systems are being forced to leverage disparate data from internal and external sources to drive business intelligence solutions. In this webinar, we review some of the challenges of disparate technology systems and how data can be better synchronized to drive meaningful understandings that fuel decisions.
Regulations and Regulatory Advocacy, AHRMM
EtO Quality Advisory
By AHRMM
EtO Quality Advisory
Overview:
The AHA and AHRMM have released a Quality Advisory on ethylene oxide sterilization of medical devices. The AHA and AHRMM will continue to update members on this issue.
Clinical Integration, Cost, Quality and Outcomes (CQO) Movement
2019 AHRMM CQO Report
By AHRMM
2019 AHRMM CQO Report: The Power of Clinical Integration
Overview:
The CQO Task Force identified six health care organizations with case studies demonstrating the evolution of CQO and the expanding role of supply chain in meeting the needs of the ever-changing health care environment. These stories are contained within this report.
Career/Professional Development, Change Management
Leadership Dynamics in Health Care Supply Chain
By AHRMM
Sustainable leadership is a hot topic being discussed throughout the health care supply chain field, and with good cause. In this webinar, hear an engaging conversation with emerging, retiring, and change leaders and their perspectives on the leadership skills needed for the current and future workforce.
Analytics & Research, Cost Management, Inventory Management, Unique Device Identifier (UDI), Leveraging Technology
Scanning 301: Patient Safety and Cost Savings
By AHRMM
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
By AHRMM
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)
By AHRMM
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.
Sustainability
Sustainable and Green Electronics Quick Guide
By AHRMM
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.
Sustainability
Purchasing to Avoid Chemical Flame Retardants Quick Guide
By AHRMM
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.
Sustainability
Organizational Commitment & Policy Quick Guide
By AHRMM
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.