Survey-Ready to Always-Ready: The New Joint Commission Standard
Release Date: 02/16/2026
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,...
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Circle of Confluence Strategy Reduces Clinicians’ Fear of Change
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On this week's episode of Power Supply Articles On-the-Go, Bob Yokl explains how the circle of confluence strategy can positively impact your hospital's Supply Chain: "Regular communication is fundamental. It gives clinicians the opportunity to share and digest diverse ideas. It can also generate new ideas by putting old ones into context. Publish newsletters to keep clinicians fully informed about your philosophies and actions and aware of your sensitivity to their needs. Ask for the opportunity to..."
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Evidence Over Expense - Simplifying UV Decisions for Supply Chain
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When we talk about infection prevention, the conversation usually starts with clinical outcomes. But what if one of the most important decisions happens long before a patient enters the room? In Episode 1 of our brand-new podcast series “Evidence Over Expense,” Dr. Sarah Simmons, DrPH, CIC, FAPIC, from Xenex and Steve Egbert from XENDELLA join us to explore how healthcare teams can take a smarter, evidence-based approach to evaluating UV technology. From manual cleaning limitations to FDA authorization and the real cost of pathogen transmission, this conversation helps supply chain teams...
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4 Tips from Motorsports You Too Can Use in Your Own Pursuit of Supply Chain Excellence
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On this week's episode of Power Supply Articles On-the-Go, Bob Yokl takes a unique look at healthcare supply chain through the lens of a completely different industry filled with competition and a drive for excellence: "It is amazing what your healthcare supply chain organization can learn from another totally different yet high-tech industry. In this case, it was an article from BBC Sports about the Mercedes Formula 1 racing team who won seven consecutive championships on their “relentless pursuit of..."
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AHRMM SME Podcast featuring Vic Suarez
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On this episode of the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, we sit down with Vic Suarez, MS, PMP, CMRP, Colonel (Ret.), U.S. Army and Co-Founder & Principal Growth Partner at Blu Zone Bio. After helping lead vaccine development efforts during Operation Warp Speed, Vic gained a firsthand look at the challenges facing the global healthcare supply chain. In this conversation, he explores the vulnerabilities many organizations don't see, the growing risks surrounding pharmaceutical sourcing and medical products, and what healthcare leaders can do to better understand and reduce supply chain...
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AHRMM Power Up Podcast - June '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 June ’26: National/High Level Work (SCRC Situational Alert on expediting same-day courier service (American Expediting) Conference Updates Book Hotel Rooms Exhibiter update and appreciation Supply Chain Awards On The Fringe – Where can they learn more (upcoming SME podcast) BD Spinal tray on recall #PowerSupply...
info_outlineWhat if passing your next Joint Commission survey depended less on having the right paperwork and more on whether your staff can explain the 'why' behind what they do? On this episode of Power Supply, we sit down with Kathy Neal and Sara Barker to break down Accreditation 360—the biggest shift to Joint Commission surveys in years—and what hospitals need to know for 2026. From consolidating standards to moving from checklist-based to performance-based surveys, Kathy and Sara explain what's actually changing, why collaboration across departments just became more critical, and how supply chain teams can play a leadership role in vendor management and continuous readiness. Whether you're in supply chain, IP, SPD, or hospital leadership, this conversation will give you the tools to move from survey-ready to always-ready!
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