Supply Chain Brain January 1, 2022
Health systems, hospitals and other patient care sites require a broad array of supplies to perform diagnosis and treatment, from masks and gloves to catheters and implants. The “healthcare supply chain” refers to the stakeholders, systems and processes required for the flow of products from the manufacturer through to use at the patient’s bedside. The ultimate goal of the healthcare supply chain is to ensure the right products in the right quantities are in the right places at the right times to support patient care.
But how does an organization build a patient-centric supply chain?
Hospital leaders must set the tone for a patient-centric approach to healthcare delivery so...