Level:
Introductory

Location:
Ernest N Memorial Convention Center

Room:
291

Fee:
$225.00

Speaker Information:
Jean Sargent
President, AHRMM
Elizabeth West, CPHIMS
Vice President, Marketing and Business Development, HIMSS

Level:
Introductory

Location:
Ernest N Memorial Convention Center

Room:
291

Fee:
$225.00

Description:
The implementation of RFID in healthcare has increased over the past few years, advancing to the point of stability beyond innovation and early adoption. RFID is substantially contributing to better patient outcomes. However, the business benefits are still to be proven when it comes to real life implementations, organizational impact, and technology vendors continue to face the need to evolve their current offerings.

Speaker Information:
Lionel Carrasco
CTO & SVP Business Development , NEORIS

Contact speaker Lionel Carrasco

Level:
Introductory

Objectives:

• Describe integration issues with current systems
• Understand the organizational impact of RFID relative to medical staff culture
• List process improvement opportunities and analyze business benefits
• Discuss technology variables to be assessed prior to acquisitions

Location:
Ernest N Memorial Convention Center

Room:
291

Fee:
$225.00

Description:
Point of use automation can dramatically reduce labor and inventory, while improving patient care. This session will use case studies to explore the strategic, financial, and political issues surrounding point of use automation.

Speaker Information:
Judi Proctor, MBA, CMRP
Director of Materials Management, Munroe Regional Medical Center
William Stitt, CHL, CRCST, CPHM, CMRP, FAHRMM
Corporate Director, Materials Management, University Community Health

Level:
Introductory

Objectives:

• Determine the value proposition of a point of use system and how it fits into your organizations supply chain operations
• Define criteria to look for in the selection of a point of use system
• Develop return on investment data as it relates to the integration of a point of use system
• Understand the challenges related to the implementation of a point of use system in your institution

Location:
Ernest N Memorial Convention Center

Room:
291

Fee:
$225.00

Description:
Technology tools fulfill two supply chain needs: information management and operations management. This session will delve into the impact and “how to” of supply chain management technology through an interactive discussion complete with tools and case studies.

Speaker Information:
Jamie Kowalski, MBA, FAHRMM, CHE, FAAHC
Managing Director, Business Development, Owens & Minor
Carl Natenstedt
Vice President Data Management & Analytics, OMSolutions
Donna Norman, CMRP
Corporate Director, Procurement, MedStar Health

Contact speaker Donna Norman

Level:
Introductory

Objectives:

• Describe the appropriate application and deployment of technology to optimize performance, quality, and safety
• Discuss the scope of a project, the timeline, resources, and finances associated with in-sourcing, out-sourcing or a combination of both
• Identify gaps in current information technology and how they can be filled to provide an end-to-end- solution that must be integrated with, and driven by operations

Location:
Ernest N Memorial Convention Center

Room:
291

Fee:
$225.00

Level:
Introductory

Location:
Ernest N Memorial Convention Center

Room:
291

Fee:
$225.00

Description:
The quality of any work is only as good as the data used. This session will discuss the creation, maintenance and quality of the data used by a healthcare organization and present solutions to common issues and roadblocks.

Speaker Information:
Kathleen Garvin
Program Manager, Defense Supply Center
Richard Perrin
President, AdvanTech, Inc.

Level:
Introductory

Objectives:

• Examine how data is created, gathered, assessed, and applied
• Analyze how data is maintained in a safe environment
• Evaluate an industry wide solution to improve the product data in supply chains

Location:
Ernest N Memorial Convention Center

Room:
291

Fee:
$225.00

Description:
This open forum discussion will focus on the factors that influence the selection, purchase and implementation of supply chain automation systems and the respective roles and priorities of the supply chain executive, Administration/Finance, and the vendor community. This interactive discussion will engage the audience on today’s strategies, priorities and challenges related to supply chain automation between stakeholders and vendors.

Speaker Information:
Scott Bostick
Cardinal Health
Jay Kirkpatrick, CMRP
Chief Executive Officer, HCA Nashville Supply Chain Services
Randy Sauls
Chief Operations Officer, South Georgia Medical Center

Contact speaker Randy Sauls

Level:
Introductory

Objectives:

• Describe the perspectives of different healthcare experts related to supply chain automation
• Develop a strategy to incorporate multiple priorities into supply chain automation decisions in the areas of MMIS, point of use, and more
• Describe the strategic aspect of supply chain automation to be used in planning
• Learn key points to assist in building a business case for a supply chain automation system

Location:
Ernest N Memorial Convention Center

Room:
291

Fee:
$225.00

Level:
Introductory

Location:
Ernest N Memorial Convention Center

Room:
291

Fee:
$225.00

Level:
Introductory

Location:
Ernest N Memorial Convention Center

Room:
291