New Resource Guide Offers Insight into Healthcare Materials Management Trends

CHICAGO, August 16, 2001 - The Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM) announces the publication of the "2000 National Performance Indicators for Healthcare Materials Management."

The study, sponsored by BD Healthcare Consulting and Services, offers a wealth of information on subjects including inventory control, operating expenses, purchasing and distribution, central service, information systems, product committees, e-commerce use and future expectations, and the impact of recent trends in patient care management.

As a key component in delivery of quality healthcare, materials management departments must perform at a high standard. This publication provides a snapshot of this critical facet and serves to provide benchmarks and comparative measures, and diagnostic, strategic and marketing tools. Through graphs and summaries, it provides a review of materials management from a national perspective.

Find answers to questions such as:

• Is your materials management department operating at optimum levels?
  
• What are these levels for your hospital?
  
• And how do other facilities compare to your own?

Copies of manual are available to order at www.ahrmmstore.com or at (800) 242-2626 Product # 142927.

About AHRMM
The Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management is the leading national association for executives in the healthcare resource and materials management profession. A personal membership group of the American Hospital Association, the Association serves more than 2,900 active members. Founded in 1962, AHRMM prepares its members to contribute to the field and advance the profession through networking, education, recognition, and advocacy. For more information, please visit www.ahrmm.org.