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Supply Chain Tip of the Week: Consider outsourcing your sterile processing department to improve infection control and patient safety
At one time it might have been surprising to find out that an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) functioned without an in-house Sterile Processing Department (SPD). Today, it's common to see centers survive and even thrive without them. -
COVID-19 vaccine news update
A summary of significant developments in the last week: -
USPI supply chain strengthened with HealthTrust partnership renewal
Dallas-based Tenet Healthcare renewed its five-year partnership with HealthTrust, a national group purchasing organization, according to a May 4 release. -
3 strategies to alleviate nurse burnout in Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs)
As clinician workloads increase, nurse burnout is becoming a major problem in the U.S., further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Novax's shot could be next for FDA approval, US lifts pause on J&J & more: 5 updates on the COVID-19 vaccine
Here are five updates on the COVID-19 vaccine over the past week: -
Supply chain updates for ASC leaders
From personal protective equipment data to FDA clearances, here are five supply chain updates for ASC leaders: -
Supply Chain Tip of the Week: Develop patient and provider awareness of the new CMS updates
Building and managing awareness of the shift in procedures offered by your ASC will be critical in attracting talent, supporting your current physician relationships, and ensuring your patients have the information they need to make the best decisions possible. -
J&J resumes doses in EU; booster shots likely needed & more: 4 updates on the COVID-19 vaccine
Here are four updates on the COVID-19 vaccine over the past week: -
Growbag shortages, Medline looking for buyer & more: 5 supply chain updates for ASCs
There's a global large plastic growbag shortage, and Medline is looking for a buyer that could value the company at $30 billion. -
J&J shot paused after blood clot reports, Moderna's doses 90% effective after 6 months & more: 4 updates on the COVID-19 vaccine
Here are four updates on the COVID-19 vaccine over the past week: -
5 supply chain updates for ASCs
The FDA is urging healthcare providers to cease the crisis capacity measures like reusing N95 masks because of an increased domestic supply. -
Supply Chain Tip of the Week: 5 ways to find real savings in report data
Surgery centers can uncover new ways to save money while still supporting quality patient outcomes. -
J&J to oversee Emergent BioSolutions plant; Moderna vials can have 15 doses & more: 6 updates on the COVID-19 vaccine
Here are six updates on the COVID-19 vaccine over the past week: -
Infections and acquisitions: 5 supply chain updates for ASCs
Here are five supply chain updates for ASC leaders to know: -
2 ASC administrators on supply chain strategy in 2021
ASC supply chain strategy is always evolving, but the pandemic exposed challenges and gaps in previous systems. Here's how two administrators are planning for this year: -
3 Ways Outsourcing the Sterile Processing Department Will Keep Your Total Joints Program Ahead of ASC Trends
At one time it might have been surprising to find out that an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) functioned without an in-house Sterile Processing Department (SPD). Today, it's common to see centers survive and even thrive without them. -
FDA warns of risks of urological endoscopes after 'numerous' reports of infection
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned healthcare providers of the risk of using reprocessed urological endoscopes after "numerous" reports of infection. -
Pfizer's shots effective in kids; U.S. to double pharmacies giving doses: 6 updates on the COVID-19 vaccine
Here are six updates on the COVID-19 vaccine over the past week: -
Supply chain visibility, carcinogen in hand sanitizer: 5 supply chain updates
Cardinal Health's efforts to increase supply chain visibility is a critical step to combat the personal protective equipment shortages many ASCs are still experiencing a year into the pandemic. -
Henry Schein's new investment boosts ASC focus
Leading healthcare solutions provider Henry Schein announced a new investment in Atlanta-based Stradis Medical, which will strengthen Henry Schein's focus on the ASC market.
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