Health Care Supply Chain Management: Elements, Operations, and Strategies

Health Care Supply Chain Management: Elements, Operations, and Strategies

Author: () (Jerry) R. R. R. Ledlow

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2016-06-09

Total Pages: 605

ISBN-13: 1284123626

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Ledlow BCC Supplies currently account for up to 45% of a healthcare organization’s annual operating expense. The supply chain ensures that the technology of care is available to the health care professional at the right time, at the right place and in sufficient quantity and quality for superior health outcomes for patients within the health system. As such, a clear understanding of the workings of the healthcare supply chain is vital to successful healthcare management today. Health Care Supply Chain Management examines supply chain management within the unique context of healthcare services delivery. The authors, with over 60 years combined experience in healthcare administration, supply chain, and academia, examine the critical topics of sourcing, logistics, security and compliance, purchasing, storage and inventory management, distribution, vendor management, as well as future challenges in health care. Students of health administration, public administration, public health, nursing and other allied health professions will learn the most current and effective methods for the management of the supply chain that will contribute to success in the delivery and financing of healthcare services. Key Features: • Offers an overview of the elements of the healthcare supply chain • Examines both the operational and the strategic aspects of supply chain management • Includes a discussion of the integration of the supply chain with the clinical delivery of care • Provides a sound basis of knowledge for students so that healthcare supply chain improvements can be achieved for the mutual benefit of the healthcare industry


Strategic Management of the Health Care Supply Chain

Strategic Management of the Health Care Supply Chain

Author: Eugene S. Schneller

Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Published: 2006-02-17

Total Pages: 346

ISBN-13:

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Strategic Management of the Health Care Supply Chain provides students, faculty, managers, and researchers with a clear understanding of the health care supply chain and its role in health care strategy. It builds on fundamental concepts including sourcing of materials, forecasting demand, selecting and employing distribution models, and assessing risks, showing how they aid in the pursuit of supply management excellence in the health sector. Strategic Management of the Health Care Supply Chain is filled with in-depth interviews with leaders in exemplary organizations and presents best practices in progressive supply chain management from many exemplary institutions. Praise for Strategic Management of the Health Care Supply Chain "Based on Schneller and Smeltzer's recent empirical research, and drawing on contemporary cases, this book presents compelling arguments for the value-added through effective supply chain performance and for repositioning the supply chain function to a strategic position within organizational structures." —Howard Zuckerman, senior advisor, Center for Health Management Research "This book reveals insights into possibilities for rapid, meaningful, and measurable improvements to the health care supply chain. It provides a futuristic view of the possibilities of the health care supply chain and provides workable solutions for improvement and market-based approaches for health care executives. This is a must read." —Mark McKenna, president, Novation


eBusiness in Healthcare

eBusiness in Healthcare

Author: Ursula Hübner

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2007-10-23

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 1846288797

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Here is a book that aggregates five years of experience of three successive R and D projects (ELCH, GetTogether, GROPIS) covering technical and organizational issues of eProcurement. The projects, which were funded partly by the government and partly by industry and hospitals, looked at the characteristics of procurement processes and at standard technologies. Two of the projects included case studies (ELCH, GROPIS), the third project focused on the development of standard business objects for eProcurement in healthcare (GetTogether). Together they form a rich source of information worth communicating to a large audience of experts and newcomers alike.


Health Care Operations Management

Health Care Operations Management

Author: James R. Langabeer

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2008-05-02

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 9780763750510

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Hospitals are large and complex organizations, yet they function largely without sophistication and technology inherent in other large businesses. In a time when well over half of all hospitals report negative operating margins, driving down costs through logistics and the supply chain is one of the most important yet overlooked areas for cost improvements. Hospitals and other healthcare systems spend more time and money on their supply chain than on physicians and doctors salaries combined. This is one of the first books to focus on the core business support services typically called “logistics” in healthcare. These include: Hospital materials management and the clinical supply chain Laundry and linen management eCommerce and technology in hospital logistics Accounting for medical supplies and inventories Inventory management Healthcare vendor collaboration Demand and supply planning This is an ideal text for healthcare administrators and functional business managers responsible for purchasing, receiving, supplier management, business planning, accounting, and hospital administration as well as for students of hospital business services.


Health Care Operations and Supply Chain Management

Health Care Operations and Supply Chain Management

Author: John F. Kros

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-01-14

Total Pages: 576

ISBN-13: 1118109775

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Health Care Operations and Supply Chain Management This innovative text offers a thorough foundation in operations management, supply chain management,?and the strategic implementation of programs, techniques, and tools for reducing costs and improving quality in health care organizations. The authors incorporate the features and functions of Microsoft Excel where appropriate in their coverage of supply chain strategy, process design and analysis of health care operations, managing health care operations quality, and planning and controlling health care operations. Health Care Operations and Supply Chain Management offers real-world examples to illustrate the most current concepts and techniques such as value stream mapping and Six Sigma. In addition, the authors clearly demonstrate how operations and process improvement relate to contemporary health care trends such as evidence-based medicine and pay-for-performance. Health Care Operations and Supply Chain Management contains: Leading edge concepts and techniques Real-life data and actual examples from health care settings to underscore the main concepts in the text Instruction in the use of Microsoft Excel for health care operations and supply side management The book's numerous screen shots and detailed instructions guide the student through the use of Microsoft Excel's many functions and features.


OPTIMIZING SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT FOR REHABILITATION SERVICES IN HOSPITALS

OPTIMIZING SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT FOR REHABILITATION SERVICES IN HOSPITALS

Author: Thamer Mohammad Mugheeb

Publisher: JEC PUBLICATION

Published:

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 9361753681

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The field of healthcare supply chain management has seen significant changes in recent years. The need to enhance patient outcomes, reduce expenses, and increase overall efficiency has been the impetus behind this breakthrough. Taking into mind this environment, the optimization of supply chain management that is specifically geared to rehabilitation services in hospitals emerges as an essential topic of focus and innovation. This book dives into the intricate dynamics of supply chain management on every level, and it does so within the context of hospital rehabilitation services. An in-depth investigation into the specific challenges that medical professionals face when it comes to procuring, maintaining, and distributing resources that are essential for rehabilitation therapy is included in this document. eventually, the objective of this study is to shed light on potential for simplifying procedures, enhancing service delivery, and eventually increasing the quality of care that is offered to patients. This will be accomplished by examining these challenges through the lens of strategy.


Report of the Ontario Healthcare Materials Management Task Force

Report of the Ontario Healthcare Materials Management Task Force

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 57

ISBN-13:

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Presents the findings and recommendations of a task force that conducted a study of the opportunities for standardization and improved efficiencies that could lead to reduced materials management and procurement costs for Ontario hospitals. The study had three phases: a survey to assess the procurement, inventory management, and internal and external distribution practices of Ontario hospitals; a review of the state of the art of alternative inventory management and distribution systems within the private and public sectors, and assessment of their applicability to Ontario hospitals; and formulation of options for improvement, based on information from the first two phases. Best practices for materials management found at hospitals and other institutions are reviewed and benefits of improved practices are evaluated with regard to group purchasing, information systems, inventory systems, vendor rationalization, and shared facilities.