DUBLIN, Ohio, March 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The operating
room (OR) needs better supply chain management systems and
analytics to help reduce costs and support patient safety,
according to a new Cardinal Health survey of surgical staff and
hospital supply chain decision-makers.
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Nearly half (40 percent) of respondents revealed they've
actually canceled a case, and more than two-thirds (69 percent)
have delayed a case because of missing supplies. Furthermore, 27
percent have seen or heard of an expired product being used on a
patient, and 23 percent have seen or heard of a patient harmed due
to a lack of supplies.
"Financial challenges persist across health care systems, and
the operating room is one of the most costly areas to run," said
John Roy, vice president and general
manager at Cardinal Health Inventory Management Solutions.
"Fortunately, there is a clear solution to support patient safety
and reduce surgical case cancellations: better supply chain
management."
In addition, more than half of frontline clinicians say
inventory management is "complicated" or a "necessary evil." In
fact, 64 percent of respondents admitted to hoarding supplies and
cited wasting or overuse of supplies as significant problems within
their organization.
Current inventory management systems aren't
current.
The survey found that OR surgeons and nurses
are frustrated with their hospital's current manual inventory
process. The majority (83 percent) of respondents' organizations
are manually counting in some part of their supply chain, while
only 15 percent have automated RFID systems. However, respondents
see the benefits of automation. One in four say automated systems
free up time to focus on patients and support better outcomes, and
39 percent agree automation reduces costs.
"Fixing these challenges requires thinking beyond the shelf,"
said Roy. "We believe streamlining processes and gathering
real-time data through automated inventory systems can transform
inventory management from a 'necessary evil' to a powerful tool
that supports better quality of care."
OR clinicians are ready to support positive
change.
Nearly all (92 percent) frontline providers
surveyed see the need for an inventory management system designed
for the specific volume and nature of supplies in the OR. Although
supply chain decision makers are most responsible for cutting
costs, surgeons and OR nurses recognize the importance and are up
for the challenge. The majority (77 percent) would like to be more
involved in supply chain decision-making, nearly half say "saving
money helps us all," and three in four contend that quality patient
care can be maintained while reducing costs.
"OR surgeons and nurses work under intense pressure and depend
on a large volume of varied supplies," said Roy. "While different
OR stakeholders all face their own distinct challenges, together
they can form a partnership to make important changes that move
their organizations forward."
The 3rd annual Cardinal Health Hospital Supply Chain
Survey, fielded by SERMO, provides a comprehensive look at
operating room supply chain perceptions from supply chain
administrators, service line leaders, physicians and nurses.
Additional survey results are highlighted within these multimedia
assets.
About Cardinal Health Hospital Supply Chain Survey
This study was fielded Nov. 2 - Nov. 15,
2017, using an online survey methodology. The samples were
drawn from SERMO's Online Respondent Panel of Health Care
Providers, which includes over 600,000 medical professionals in
the United States. The study
included 305 respondents total from health care organizations
varying in size, specialty and practice area. Respondents included
frontline clinicians (n=128), operating room supply chain
decision-makers (n=100), and hospital/supply chain administrators
(n=77).
About Cardinal Health
Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE:
CAH) is a global, integrated healthcare services and products
company, providing customized solutions for hospitals, healthcare
systems, pharmacies, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical
laboratories and physician offices worldwide. The company provides
clinically proven medical products, pharmaceuticals and
cost-effective solutions that enhance supply chain efficiency from
hospital to home. Cardinal Health connects patients, providers,
payers, pharmacists and manufacturers for integrated care
coordination and better patient management. To help combat
prescription drug abuse, the company and its education partners
created Generation Rx, a national drug education and awareness
program. Backed by nearly 100 years of experience, with
approximately 50,000 employees in nearly 60 countries, Cardinal
Health ranks #15 on the Fortune 500. For more information,
visit cardinalhealth.com, follow @CardinalHealth on Twitter,
@cardinalhealthwings on Facebook and connect on LinkedIn at
linkedin.com/ company/cardinal-health.
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