Operate in Harmony - Compliance and Clarity Through Connected Technology
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When case information, vendor requirements, and compliance data live in separate systems, even a small gap can create major delays. In Episode 2 of “Operate in Harmony,” Brendan Shaw from ReadySet and Jay McDonald from Green Security join us to explore how connected technology can bring greater clarity to the people, products, and processes supporting every surgical case. From linking EHR, ERP, scheduling, and vendor credentialing systems to reducing duplicate work and identifying missing requirements before the day of surgery, this conversation reveals how real-time visibility can help...
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Picking the Right Healthcare Supply Chain KPIs is Mission Critical
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On this week's episode of Power Supply Articles On-the-Go, Bob Yokl delves into the critically important topic of KPIs in healthcare Supply Chain: "I’m sure you have heard the phrase “what is measured happens.” This phrase is the genesis or reason for creating and then measuring your individual KPIs. Without KPIs, you will never know if your supply chain department is being steered on the correct course or is off course and heading for a disaster..."
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Operate in Harmony - Building Best Practices for Clinical, Operational, and Vendor Alignment
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Clinical teams, supply chain leaders, and vendor partners all play a critical role in surgical success, but getting everyone aligned isn't always easy. In Episode 1 of our brand-new podcast series, "Operate in Harmony," Geoff Gates from Cleveland Clinic and Matt Rechin from ReadySet join us to explore how stronger partnerships create the foundation for lasting best practices. From strengthening clinical engagement and streamlining vendor communication to leveraging technology and data to reduce manual steps, they’ll break down how stronger alignment can drive safer, smarter, and more...
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How Important is Price in the Healthcare Value Analysis Equation?
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On this week's episode of Power Supply Articles On-the-Go, Bob Yokl argues for looking beyond a price-only view of your Supply Chain responsibilities: "If you are just attacking the price at the pump, then you are missing huge savings opportunities in your products, configurations, deliveries, and disposal cost..."
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Season 14 Rewind - Small Teams, Big Success: Mastering ERP Implementation in Rural Healthcare
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*Season 19 of Power Supply premieres this fall. Until then, please enjoy this Season 14 throwback episode! What if your small hospital could implement a new ERP system without the usual chaos and disruption? On this Power Supply Season 14 premiere episode, we welcome back Matt Hoffmann, Director of Materials Management at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital, who brings a unique perspective on ERP implementation in rural and critical access hospitals. From building an item master from scratch (yes, from scratch!) to training small teams for seamless go-lives, Matt shares his hard-earned wisdom...
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3 Ways to Avoid Playing “Small Ball” With Your Hospital’s Supply Chain Expenses
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On this week's episode of Power Supply Articles On-the-Go, Bob Yokl makes the case for looking at the big picture and big wins available to your hospital Supply Chain team: "Don’t get bogged down researching special requests, or as I like to call it “trivia”, when there are dozens of high value savings targets that you should be working on. Running down these oddities might be fun to do, but it will limit the time available to you for more important work..."
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Evidence Over Expense - The Real ROI: What Happens After the Sale?
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The UV technology has been purchased, delivered, and rolled into the facility. So now what? In the final episode of “Evidence Over Expense,” Kyle Morrison and Xenex’s Selena Pfannstiel join us to explore why the real return on investment begins after the sale is complete. From staff training and user adoption to reporting, accountability, workflow integration, and ongoing vendor support, this conversation breaks down the often-overlooked factors that can make or break long-term program success. If your organization is investing in UV technology to reduce transmission risk and drive...
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Healthcare Value Analysis: Diagnose Before You Prescribe A Solution
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On this week's episode of Power Supply Articles On-the-Go, Bob Yokl describes the importance of diagnosing your healthcare Supply Chain challenges before trying to implement a solution: "The simple truth is that we, as an industry, are treating symptoms of a problem more often than the actual cause of the behavior with so-so results. To correct this behavior, diagnose before you prescribe a solution. This will enable you to root out the causes of your cost and quality issues and then stamp out all waste..."
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AHRMM Power Up Podcast - July '26 Updates
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This is the AHRMM Power Up Podcast with Mike Schiller, 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 July ’26: AHRMM Academy: Still time to sign up for the live cohort Supply Chain Week: Oct 4th - 10th (new theme for 2026) AHA Announced New CEO: Rick Pollack will remain through the end of the year AHRMM Conference Coming Up #PowerSupply #AHRMM #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #JulyUpdate _______ Power Supply is proud to...
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Evidence Over Expense - What Really Matters When Evaluating UV Technology
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Not all UV technologies are created equal, and for supply chain teams, knowing the difference leads to better purchasing decisions. In this episode of “Evidence Over Expense,” Dr. Sarah Simmons, DrPH, CIC, FAPIC, and Juan Gonzalez from Xenex help cut through the confusion and explain what healthcare organizations should really be looking for before investing in UV technology. From FDA authorization and product safety to service, support, and long-term usability, this conversation gives supply chain teams a clear path to smarter decision-making. If your team is evaluating UV technology,...
info_outlineThis is the AHRMM Power Up Podcast with Mike Schiller, 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 insights and updates from September ’24:
- AHRMM’s Annual Conference is this week!
- SCRC - BD BacTec Blood Culture Media Bottles Webinar
- AHRMM is pleased to share that BD has addressed member questions about access to the plastic protectors for BD BACTEC™ media in glass vials. As shared by BD during the AHRMM webinar, BD BACTEC™ Lytic/10 Anaerobic/F media in glass vials are being reintroduced to complement plastic vial production which is experiencing a supply shortage. BD requests you contact your BD representative or visit the BD BACTEC™ update website to “opt in” for both glass vials for verification support and no-cost protector sleeves.
- Please note: This webinar is no longer available on-demand.
- AHRMM Academy has launched & FAHRMM requirements updated
- “On The Fringe” – Red Sea Attacks
#AHRMM #PowerSupply #Podcast #HealthcareSupplyChain #SeptemberUpdate
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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.