Images of health and safety professionals generated by AI are exclusively white, male and around middle age, despite the wealth of job opportunities health & safety offers to women.
Healthcare Supply Chain Management, Infrastructure & Services
The healthcare industry involves the provision of goods and services related to the medial treatment of patients. Today, the healthcare supply chain is a network of resources, scattered across facilities and entities in different cities and countries. To be effectively managed, supply chain resources need to be linked. Suppliers, partners and customers; each performing a role in the supply chain, and each user and/or automated process are small 'hubs' contributing to the movement of goods, funds as well as information in the supply chain.
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Healthcare Supply Chain Management
Healthcare supply chain management (HSCM) is the process of managing the flow of medical products, medicines, and other healthcare services from manufacturer to patient. It is a critical function in the healthcare industry, as it ensures that patients have access to the care they need when they need it.
HSCM is a critical function in the healthcare industry, as it plays a vital role in ensuring patient safety and quality of care. A well-managed HSCM can help to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and improve patient outcomes.
The five basic components of HSCM are:
- Planning: This involves developing a strategic plan for the HSCM, including identifying the needs of patients and healthcare providers, and developing sourcing and procurement strategies.
- Sourcing: This involves identifying and selecting suppliers, negotiating contracts, and managing the supplier relationship.
- Manufacturing: This involves the production of medical products and services.
- Delivery: This involves the transportation and distribution of medical products and services to healthcare providers and patients.
- Returns: This involves the management of returned medical products and services.
Here are some of the benefits of effective healthcare SCM:
- Improved patient care. By ensuring that the right products are available in the right quantities at the right time, healthcare organizations can improve patient care and can help to prevent delays and errors.
- Reduced costs. By reducing waste and inefficiencies, healthcare organizations can reduce their costs. This can free up resources that can be used to improve patient care or to reduce the cost of healthcare.
- Improved bottom line. By improving efficiency and reducing costs, healthcare organizations can improve their bottom line. This can make them more competitive and can help them to attract new patients.
