Power Supply

Without supplies there is no surgery. Without products there is no patient care. Welcome to Power Supply – the healthcare supply chain podcast focused on helping you navigate the intricacies of logistics, purchasing, contracting and supplier relationships. Each episode we speak with healthcare executives, supply chain leaders, and innovative entrepreneurs from across the country as they share their stories, experience and expertise on the industry we love. From the loading dock to strategic sourcing, for buyers to the C-Suite and across the enterprise — we tackle the real-life issues impacting the health care supply chain. Whether you’re tuning in for conversation or inspiration, we’re glad you’re here. You’re just in time to hear it from the source and stock up on insight, so sit back and plug into Power Supply…

Fabric of Safety: The Reality of Attainable Linen Compliance

Is your facility’s laundry program putting your patients at risk? What if there was a comprehensive solution to ensuring you had hygienically clean, compliant linens for every patient, every time? On this week’s Power Supply Vendor Spotlight™, we’re joined by Gregory Gicewicz, Founder & CEO of Compliance Shark, to discuss his team’s innovative solutions to healthcare linen and laundry programs. Learn how Compliance Shark’s end-to-end linen program assessment can help transform your facility’s approach to linen and laundry management while maintaining infection prevention compliance. Discover how Greg and his team of experts are helping healthcare facilities create fully customizable linen and laundry programs tailored to meet their unique needs. Tune in today to find out how Compliance Shark can help your facility optimize operations, reduce costs, and ensure your linens meet the highest standards of infection prevention and patient safety!

For more information on how Compliance Shark can help optimize your facility’s linen program, visit www.complianceshark.com or call 425-765-8894.

Are you ready to schedule an initial linen program risk assessment? Email gregory@complianceshark.com or info@complianceshark.com for more info. Don’t forget to follow Compliance Shark on LinkedIn for the latest updates on healthcare linen compliance and best practices!

AHRMM SME podcast featuring Chris Anderson

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, Chris Anderson, Director of Technical Program Management at VUEMED, joins Justin Poulin to explore the challenges of multiple device identifiers and the confusion they can create in healthcare UDI systems. Chris outlines the benefits of UDI but also dives into common compliance issues like non-compliant barcodes, manufacturing defects, and incomplete data that can arise when manufacturers make changes or products are sold to new companies. Discover how multiple DIs happen, the operational impact on healthcare organizations, and what supply chain professionals can do by engaging with suppliers and the FDA to manage this issue. Don’t miss this insightful discussion on maintaining UDI data integrity!

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AHRMM Power Up Podcast – Episode 14

This is the AHRMM Power Up Podcast with Mike Schiller and hosted by Justin Poulin. Every month, we highlight trends, strategies, and solutions from the field to advance the healthcare supply chain industry. In this episode, Mike and Justin share what you need to know from June ’24:

  • Heartbeat of Healthcare
  • Supply Chain Fundamentals Series (free for all)

o   New Sessions for the Conference

o   Partnership with the Greater OH Chapter of AHRMM

o   Upcoming Webinars (July – Unlocked Purchased Services Savings)

o   Added Chapter Calendars to the AHRMM website – check it out today!

  •        Chinese Syringes, CSF Drains, Tariffs, and Getinge Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps

#AHRMM #PowerSupply #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #JuneUpdate ________ Power Supply is proud to partner with AHRMM, the leading professional membership group for the healthcare supply chain. Through this collaboration, Power Supply offers Continuing Education Credit (CEC) approved podcast episodes to the healthcare supply chain audience.

AHRMM SME podcast featuring Devin Sumaoang

This week on the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, Devin Sumaoang, Director of Supply Chain Transformation & Design at the University of Washington, joins Justin Poulin to explore how design thinking can revolutionize employee engagement in the healthcare supply chain industry. Devin shares his unique approach to adapting the design thinking model, walking us through the process from idea generation to execution, and revealing the keys to success along the way. Discover how this innovative approach not only promotes professional growth and enhances succession planning, but also empowers teams to become less dependent on their leaders. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn how you can use design thinking to take your team’s engagement to the next level!

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Forecasting the Future: Leveraging AI for Smarter Inventory Management

Is your supply chain data working for you, or are you working for it? In this eye-opening Season 10 finale episode, Cody Fisher, EVP and Strategic Advisor at Concordance Healthcare Solutions, takes us into the world of AI-powered data cleansing and its potential to revolutionize data in healthcare supply chain. Cody shares real-world examples of how AI is breaking down data silos, enabling seamless mergers and acquisitions integrations, and fostering newfound collaboration between providers and suppliers. He’ll also reveal his secrets to harnessing the power of AI to clean up your data mess and unlock new levels of efficiency, transparency, and value. Whether you’re drowning in dirty data or just looking to stay ahead of the curve, this episode is packed with actionable insights and fresh perspectives that will change the way you think about supply chain data!

Once you complete the interview, jump on over to the link below to take a short quiz and download your CEC certificate for .5 CECs! – https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/ps10-8

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The Balancing Act: Mastering Reorder Points and Safety Stock

Struggling to find the sweet spot between overstocking and running out of critical supplies? Say goodbye to stockouts and hello to a well-oiled supply chain with Brian Bartel, Suzi Collins, and Justin Poulin as they unveil the secrets to mastering reorder points and safety stock. In this episode, Brian breaks down his tried-and-true formulas for calculating optimal inventory levels, while Suzi shares cautionary tales of unit measure mishaps and the importance of understanding how products are pulled. Together, they’ll guide you through the ever-changing landscape of lead times and usage patterns, providing you with the tools to make data-driven decisions and keep your shelves stocked with the right products at the right time. Tune in now and discover how to take your reordering game to the next level!

Formula: Reorder Point (ROP) Formula = Average Daily Usage x Lead Time + Safety Stock

Stay tuned for part two, where we’ll dive into the Reorder Quantity formula!

Want to stock up on more supply chain insights? Connect with Power Supply on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/powersupplymedia

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