Supply chain - Clinical engagement
Developing and implementing a clinical equipment replacement plan (SCC-1)
Wednesday, June 17
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Presenters:
Scott Skinner, Director, Capital Asset Management,
Norton Healthcare, Louisville, KY
This session describes Norton Healthcare’s development and implementation of a structured approach to replacing clinical equipment. Through a cross-functional effort involving nursing, clinical engineering and materiel management, Norton's approach has ultimately streamlined the equipment replacement planning process, formalized equipment standards, and facilitated more favorable vendor agreements. Participants will understand the development process and the specific outcomes achieved.
Presentation:
CEUs approved:
ACHE, MM
Engaging physicians in cost reduction: Using Premier tools to address physician behavior (SCC-2)
Wednesday, June 17
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Presenters:
Bryan Breeser, Director, Cardiac Services,
SSM St. Mary's Hospital, Madison, WI
This presentation highlights a method of physician collaboration that relies on key performance metrics to support a data-driven process of dialogue and engagement. Using Premier tools St. Mary's was able to track, document and benchmark individual physician performance on cost, utilization, quality and efficiency metrics with the goal to reduce variable cost per case and improve quality. Participants will understand the development process and the specific outcomes achieved.
Recommended Material: (Note: All material are PDFs)
- About SpendAdvisor
- Premier Consulting Solutions overview (size exceeds 2 MB)
- Premeir Consulting Solutions - Collaboration
- Case Study - Alamance - SpendAdvisor
- Performance Improvement Portal brochure
- Connect programs overview
- SafetySurveillor - Infection Control
- About OperationsAdvisor
- OperationsAdvisor - Productivity
- OperationsAdvisor - Benchmarking
Presentation:
CEUs approved:
Physician-led resource cost management (SCC-3)
Wednesday, June 17
2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
Presenters:
Michelle Tarantino, Vice President, Product Contracting and Spend Management,
Carilion Clinic, Roanoke, VA
Clara Davis Spencer, Director, Pharmacy Contracting and Distribution,
Carilion Clinic, Roanoke, VA
This session will focus on Carilion Clinic’s transition to an academic research model to design a resource cost management plan led by physicians. To achieve its goals, Carilion integrated procedure driven cost savings and supply chain initiatives which address five high-impact areas affecting all clinical departments. These include implants, pharmaceuticals, imaging, lab and blood utilization, and length of stay. Session attendees will learn the process that Carilion used to identify areas for improvement and understand the tactical action steps which lead to improved outcomes.
Recommended Material: (Note: All material are PDFs)
- Performance Improvement Portal brochure
- QualityConnect overview (size exceeds 1 MB)
- Premier Consulting Solutions overview (size exceeds 2 MB)
- Premeir Consulting Solutions - Collaboration
- Case Study - St. Vincent's - Blood Utilization
- Case Study - North Mississippi - Trauma
- Case Study - Bon Secours
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CEUs approved:
Selecting safer products: Approaches to enhancing patient safety while managing costs (SCC-4)
Thursday, June 18
10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
Presenters:
Lynne Hancock, Project Manager for Patient Care Operations,
Children's Hospital of Boston, Boston, MA
Jeannie Vaughn, Value Analysis Director,
Cape Fear Valley Health System, Fayetteville, NC
In this session, two organizations will share successful approaches to the evaluation and implementation of new products designed to improve the safety of care delivery. Value analysis criteria, including evaluation of the potential impact on clinical practice and financial results, will be shared. Participants will learn how to establish an effective product evaluation process and understand the positive outcomes created through interdisciplinary input and clinical decision making. The presentation will also include a specific case study on the evaluation of anti-microbial products and their effectiveness in reducing healthcare associated infections. Guidelines for developing effective criteria to evaluate products which claim to improve clinical outcomes will be highlighted.
Recommended Material: (Note: All material are PDFs)
- Performance Improvement Portal brochure
- QualityConnect overview (size exceeds 1 MB)
- SafetyConnect overview
- SafetySurveillor - Pharmacy
- Safety Institute overview
- Case Study - Genesis - Value Advisor
- Case Study - Cape Fear
Presentation:
CEUs approved:
ACHE, ASHRM, CPHQ, MM, N
Staying on TRAAC with recalls, alerts and advisories (SCC-5)
Thursday, June 18
1:45 – 2:45 p.m.
Presenters:
Terri Hamby, Corporate Contracts and Vendor Relations Manager,
Mountain States Health Alliance, Johnson City, TN
Mountain States Health Alliance has successfully developed and implemented The Recall, Alert, and Advisory Center (TRAAC). TRAAC creates a database system to collect information about product recalls, alerts, and advisories and automatically notifies pertinent team members via e-mail. TRAAC prompts the removal of defective products from all inventories and helps mitigate the possibility of patient and team member injury. System functionality allows for response monitoring, enhances regulatory compliance and also provides a complete search capability. In this session, participants will understand how this program has automated, standardized and streamlined processes that are critical to the safety of patients and team members.
Recommended Material: (Note: All material are PDFs)
Presentation:
CEUs approved:
ACHE, ASHRM, CPHQ, MM, N
Cancelled: Five years of capital spending: How do you plan? (SCC-6)
Thursday, June 18
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Presenters:
Frank Fernandez, Assistant Vice President, Corporate Director of Materials Management,
Baptist Hospital South Florida, Miami, FL
Carol Davis-Smith, Director, Premier Consulting Solutions
Vicki Petersen, Director,
Premier Consulting Solutions
Capital planning is an ongoing challenge for any facility, but it can be particularly daunting in these economic times. As organizations search for funding for strategic projects and expansion planning, they also need to have a handle on clinical capital requirements for up to five years. Using a unique planning tool provided to Premier members, Baptist Hospital of South Florida was able to successfully assess and prioritize both its near- and long-term technology needs. Successful utilization of the tool provides insight into mitigating potential risks and patient safety concerns through proper deployment, training, and technical support of existing equipment. It also offers strategies to address new or emerging technologies. In this session, participants will understand the tool’s utility and learn methods for managing the capital planning process.