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COVID-19: Supplies and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19)

Solution Sharing Open Forum: The Health Care Supply Chain’s Response to COVID-19 (March 27, 2020)

The AHRMM Learning Community held its first open forum on March 27 to discuss the health care supply chain's latest response to COVID-19. Moderated by Mike Schiller, AHRMM's senior director of supply chain.

Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19), COVID-19: CDC, FDA and CMS Guidance, COVID-19: Supplies and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Emergency Readiness

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.

Sustainability

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.

Technology, Cost, Quality and Outcomes (CQO) Movement, Regulations and Regulatory Advocacy, Suppliers, Unique Device Identifier (UDI)

UDI Value in Recall Management

Karen Conway, Vice President, Healthcare Value at GHX and Mike Schiller, Senior Director of Supply Chain at AHRMM discuss the value of UDI beyond regulations highlighting recall management and how manufacturers can help.

Also available as a podcast.

Sustainability

5 Ways Supply Chain Can Lead the Effort to Promote Sustainability and Protect the Environment

Sustainability is now on the list of factors that many health care supply chain professionals consider when making purchasing decisions. This has led to a shift towards environmentally preferable purchasing (EPP). Supply chain can show great leadership by directing efforts to promote and achieve sustainability goals…here are just a few.

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

Engaging Clinical Leadership in Supply Chain

Dr. Cherf, Chief Medical Officer at Lumere, and Dr. Suk, Chief Physician Officer at Geisinger System Services, share eight steps to engage physician leaders in your supply chain.

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

The Secrets of Successful Collaboration: Part 4

AHRMM presents a four-part series on successful collaboration with suppliers. In part four, Brent Petty, executive industry consultant at Lexmark International, discusses supply chain leaders’ top concerns and how suppliers can be a helpful partner.

The Secrets of Successful Collaboration series