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Beverly Slate, CMRP, FAHRMM

President-Elect Candidate

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Beverly Slate
Director, Supply Chain Operations
Memorial Health Care System
2525 de Sales Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 495-8643
Beverly_Slate@memorial.org

 

 

 

 


 

Background

Member of AHRMM for 13 years
20+ years of experience in the resource and materials management field

Certifications

Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP)
AHRMM Lifetime Fellow (FAHRMM)

Current Position and Responsibilities

Type of Organization: Hospital/Medical Center
Three months in current position

Responsible for management, development, and long range planning for supply chain operations for a two hospital system including material distribution, procurement, receiving, inventory control, messenger service, mail room, and copy center.

Service to Local Chapter

Board Member and Chapter President, Virginia Association for Healthcare Resource Materials Management, 1996 – 2006

Service to AHRMM National

AHRMM Board Representative for Region 4, 2007 – 2010
Committee Member: AHRMM Fellow Review Board, 2006 – Present
Member AHRMM/HFMA Benchmark Task Force, 2006 – 2007
Member AHRMM/HFMA Supply Expense Definition Task Force, 2005
AHRMM Lifetime Fellow Status, 2009

AHRMM Annual Conferences and Leadership
Training Conferences

2005 AHRMM Annual Conference -  Anaheim, CA
2006 AHRMM Annual Conference - Nashville, TN
2007 AHRMM Annual Conference - San Antonio, TX
2008 AHRMM Annual Conference - San Diego, CA
2009 AHRMM Annual Conference - Tampa, FL

Why you are seeking this position?

In my past three years as a board member, I have seen growth in our organization, AHRMM.  I am excited about the direction we are taking and would like the opportunity to be an active participant in setting the course of both AHRMM and our profession.

How can you advance AHRMM's mission to advance healthcare through supply chain excellence?

I am committed to putting forth my best effort in the interest of AHRMM and its mission to advance healthcare supply chain.  I act as an advocate, representing both the organization and profession to the best of my ability.

Identify 3 - 5 strategic priorities you think AHRMM should undertake and your reasons for identifying them as important.

1. Develop a framework for supply chain competencies – I feel we need a tool or reference that will help guide the development of the supply chain professionals of the future.

2. Grow strategic relationships – Developing and growing strategic relationships with allied associations such as AORN, HFMA and APICS will strengthen our profession.

3. Enhance communication – Continuing to build on the work of past leadership to improve communication, strengthening the voice of our members.

Identify your personal and professional qualities that will be valuable in the position for which you are being considered.

My key values are honesty, integrity, compassion, faith and openness.  I place a high value on family and maintaining balance in life.  Professionally, I try to represent these values in all that I do.

How will you use these qualities to benefit AHRMM, the Board, and the members?

I believe my ability to balance multiple priorities, seek to understand my audience and articulate my vision will be an asset to the team. In addition, my background and experience working with supply chain, clinicians and executives provides a blended perspective.

What do you expect to be your single, greatest contribution to AHRMM as a Board member?

I do not view my impact as an individual as being the greatest contribution.  Rather, it is my role as a part of a group of dedicated, passionate individuals who are focused on growing our profession.

Describe one transformational experience in your professional life you have been involved with and what you have learned from this experience.

I entered supply chain from the “outside” having worked as a medical assistant in physician practices.  Early in my career, the hospital I was employed in became managed by a hospital management corporation.  Since I was very new in my role, I was concerned about how my skill set would be measured.  My corporate supply chain representative became a teacher, mentor and sometimes cheerleader for me.  By his guidance and support, I was able to grow professionally and survive in a challenging environment.  From that point forward, I have tried to have that same approach – learning from many and supporting and mentoring others.