CONTENTS
SPECIAL FOCUS 6 Newswire/Fast Stats
10 RIVERSIDE DEMONSTRATES VALUE IN CLINICAL, FINANCIAL, IT INTEGRATION Deeply ingrained value analysis practices drive Riverside’s supply chain progress.
INFECTION PREVENTION
18 WOUND CARE PRODUCT ASSESSMENT IMPROVES COST, QUALITY AND PATIENT OUTCOMES Pre-operative assessments go a long way toward achieving higher-quality post-operative outcomes.
18 Prevention Update CS CONNECTION
24 NEW CLEANING, STERILITY ASSURANCE PRODUCTS BOOST EFFICIENCY, SAFETY When it comes to clinical devices, only cleanliness can lead to sterility.
24 Instrumental News
30 CS Solutions Stained packaging, segregating scope blades, proper handling of pouches by Ray Taurasi
32 Self-Study Series What’s your type? Changes in chemical indicator categorization by Susan Flynn
36 IAHCSMM Viewpoint CS Week approaching: Don’t miss the chance to tout your team by Julie E. Williamson
PRODUCTS & SERVICES
38 Supply chain compensation dips slightly Slipping salaries may be attributed to more probable causes than you might think.
41 AHRMM Vendor spotlights
42 STATE-OF-THE-CART SMARTS Workstation ergonomics, convenience and performance factor into every detail. Carts & Workstations Vendor Listings.................... 44
42 New Technology PEOPLE & OPINIONS
48 WHAT IF HEALTHCARE’S FUTURE MODEL FOCUSED ON CONVENIENCE? by Mary Beth Lang
48 Worth Repeating 4 Fast Foreward
50 Standard Practices UDI check up: Notes from the 2015 UDI Conference by Karen Conway
52 Having My Say Healthcare cost reduction hinges on supply chain savings by Ira Tauber
51 Advertiser Index/Classifi ed 2 August 2015 • HEALTHCARE PURCHASING NEWS •
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