Many hospitals report they still struggle to find supplies they need, with devices and equipment on back order. Some hospitals have as much as eight times more medical devices and supplies on back order than in 2019, according to a Modern Healthcare report.
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Out of desperation, technicians in this situation sometimes resort to ordering parts on consumer websites or from nonqualified suppliers. This presents a significant risk to health systems and their patients. Parts ordered through a consumer website might not have been inspected or validated properly. If the part doesn’t function correctly, it could seriously affect patient care. This is why it’s critical to have an ISO-certified partner that has a rigorous supplier-quality qualification process.
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Health systems with accurate data and analytics will be able to make better ordering and stocking decisions in advance, making them less reliant on disrupted supply chains and less exposed to rising costs.
A centralized supply chain ensures access to devices and parts
Without a centralized supply chain team, hospitals sometimes rely on technicians to source devices or parts themselves. This can be especially challenging when prices are rising or supply chains break down.
Working with a vendor that can closely manage a health system’s clinical assets and establish a centralized supply chain will also help mitigate inflationary pressures and supply chain issues. Established sourcing relationships, combined with a deep understanding of a health system’s inventory and its use, will make supplies and devices more accessible—despite disruptions in the global supply chain or increasing costs.
Using quality, validated parts protects the huge capital investment a health system makes in its devices. If a health system isn’t using proper parts, it will likely have to replace its devices sooner.
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Health Systems Need More Insight Into Inventory, Supply Chain
Amid rising prices, medical device supply chains need greater scrutiny and standardization
The first step in creating this process is to establish a comprehensive inventory of a health system’s equipment. Many hospitals don’t have an accurate account of what equipment they own; TRIMEDX has found inventory inaccuracies within health systems can be as high as 40%. A comprehensive clinical-asset management system will alleviate this and provide quality data, such as where a device is located, how often it’s used, and when it will need to be serviced or replaced.
In the aftermath of the pandemic, many health system leaders have realized how essential it is to have an in-depth understanding of their inventory and their suppliers. Health systems working with well-sourced partners weren’t as heavily affected by supply chain problems at the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic. While many hospitals struggled to find enough ventilators, those working with a partner that had relationships with multiple suppliers and extensive sourcing strategies were able to find ventilators when they needed them most.
Dedicated supply chain teams help reduce risk, improve patient safety
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