Clinical Resource Management
Everyone knows that carpenters live by the idiom "Measure Twice-Cut Once" but we often underestimate the value of metrics in cost saving initiatives. Calculating the savings on price changes is easy but practice change or savings based on utilization present unique challenges. Just measuring spend between various time periods does not incorporate the variances in patient volume and acuity necessary to calculate accurate savings or cost. This presentation will allow participants to utilize metrics in a variety of opportunities to validate cost savings. Actual data from various hospitals will be used to demonstrate the truth behind calculating cost savings. Participants will be provided with detailed information that will help them develop metrics for specific projects in their facilities.
Laura Wood, Ph.D., RN, MSN, CRCST, President & CEO, Expense Management Experts, Louisville, KY
Distribution
This session will provide an overview of the selection and implementation process of an RFID system for equipment tracking at The Ohio State University Medical Center. Discussion will include infrastructure requirements, identifying the need, the vendor/solution selection process, and implementation. The session will demonstrate the value of teamwork between IT, Distribution, Purchasing, and Clinical Engineering as well as the benefits achieved in staffing efficiencies, reduced equipment cost, and other cost reduction opportunities.
Bruce McPherson , Manager-Material Systems, The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH
Carl Story , CMRP, Director, Distribution Services, The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH
Finance
Many health care organizations have made environmental or sustainability commitments and are looking for ways to implement their commitments without spending more money. This presentation will explain the resources available to material managers and purchasers to use the procurement process to implement sustainability goals and tie environmental sustainability to the bottom line, including resources from Practice Greenhealth and government resources. Participants will learn how to evaluate supplier environmental claims and what environmental attributes to ask about when evaluating products. Boulder Community Hospital will present real-world examples of sustainability, including recycled-content products, packaging, alternative energy, and other topics from a variety of departments. Developing a culture of sustainability can be a key to successful implementation of an environmental program.
Lara Sutherland , Director of Environmental Purchasing Consulting, Practice GreenHealth, Denver, CO
Kai Abelkis, Sustainability Coordinator, Boulder Community Hospital, Boulder, CO
Professional Development
This presentation will focus on an untapped resource for our profession... military medical logisticians. It will include a transition plan as well as a broad overview of the experience the military logistician gains from the challenges dealing with a fluid and flexible supply chain that is subject to change at a moment’s notice. It will also review the types of training military logisticians receive throughout their career. Lastly, the presentation will discuss how the experience and training gained from military service can be transferred to the private sector and how the merging of the two can benefit our profession. This presentation is not only for military logisticians, but for organizations looking to understand these tried and true professionals and what they can bring to an organization.
Ric Goodhue , Corporate Director, Equipment Planning, Novant Health, Inc., Charlotte, NC
Purchasing
The dollars spent on supplies and services to maintain and improve hospital facilities (buildings, grounds, etc.) are typically not easy to manage. Many facilities utilize a wide variety of (often local) vendors, with little planning or negotiating in the acquisition process. The easy solution of running out and using a petty cash or a procurement card leaves little opportunity to negotiate with vendors and get best pricing on these supplies and services. Learn how one hospital was successful in plugging the facilities spend drain. This program will give you the tools to make a difference in this difficult spend category. If you have problems managing items like maintenance contractors, plumbing and electrical supplies, filters, and others, you need to attend this session!
Caroline Kolman , Director, Wellspring Partners, McMurray, PA
Jeanine Defeo , Director of Purchasing, Unity Health System, Rochester, NY
Strategic Planning
Banner Health has successfully implemented an all-play capped pricing program for physician preference items across 7 states in 22 facilities. This session will present a case-study into the approaches Banner has taken to manage costs related to PPI across the IDN, including what you can do to benefit from the all-play approach. The session will include an overview of the capitation strategy and vendor contracting process implemented as well as highlight how Banner established a collaborative framework with physicians to initiate and maintain the All-Play contracts. This will also include insights into how to address concerns from the vendors, so they will want to participate.
Darcy Aafedt , Contract Administrator, Banner Health, Chandler, AZ
Wendy Sparks , Region Director, Materials Management, Banner Health West Region, Banner Health, Greeley, CO
Technology Solutions
The most popular resource for getting started with GS1 standards is the Healthcare Provider Tool Kit. Developed by the industry to meet the specific needs of a healthcare provider, the tool kit includes how-to guides for implementing the Global Location Number (GLN), the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) and the Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN). Presented by a leading provider and GS1 Healthcare US experts, this session provides an in-depth look at the tool kit and will show you how to use the information provided for a successful implementation in your organization.
John Roberts, Director, Healthcare, GS1 Healthcare US, Lawrenceville, NJ
Doug Goldman, Director, Healthcare, GS1 Healthcare US, Lawrenceville, NJ
Technology Solutions
The FDA is enacting legislation designed to protect patients and improve the quality of our Supply Chain. The latest legislation will be presented, discussed and mapped through the Supply Chain. The presenters will also look into and describe the FDA database of medical surgical items and how it will be used in the recall process.
Robert Perry, Supply Chain Consultant, Department of Defense, Falls Church, VA
