Zero Tolerance Infection preventionists are tireless crusaders for infection-free facilitiesPublisher’s Letter Open Data Standards: Let’s Get This Straight Smart Moves They started with buying power in mind, but today’s successful RPCs are mining opportunities for supply chain and clinical improvement. Life Support Self-distribution initiative binds supply chain with Trinity Health’s larger goal-improving the delivery of cost-effective, people-centered care. Aligning Objectives B. Braun and St. Luke’s broke the transactional model to create a bond between supplier and healthcare provider Medical Devices and Bacterial Cross-Contamination Medical device manufacturers do their part to protect their customers PDI Addresses Surgical Site Infections Expensive to treat and hazardous to patients, surgical site infections must be prevented Is the Customer Always Right? You’ll never know unless you listen to them Strategies for Creating Strong Physician Engagement Agents of Change The University of Vermont approaches its own faculty for ways to eliminate low-value practices HSCA: GPOs help state-run facilities fulfill their mission58 Connections Made at Vizient Summit Prime Vendor: HIDA Thought Leaders on Building a Better Supply Chain It all comes down to collaboration Observation Deck: Money for Nothing? Cigna Says ‘No’ |