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| Best of AHRMM08 in Philadelphia AHRMM is excited to announce that registration is now open for the Best of AHRMM08 meeting in Philadelphia on January 23! The meeting will take place at the Sheraton Suites Philadelphia Airport.
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for the brochure with the registration form. We will also have an online registration form available in the next week or so. Your chapter members will be entitled to the AHRMM Member rate, regardless of whether or not they are AHRMM members. (As per the attached agreement, please email me your membership rosters so that we can be sure your members are receiving the correct rate.)
We plan to start promoting the seminar starting this week on our website and in the eNews. As a reminder, we are asking you to promote this meeting to your chapter members via email, your website, newsletters, basically any means available. I’ve also attached the collaboration expectations for your records.
If you have any questions or need anything further please let me know. I will follow up in a few weeks to check to see how the promotions are going and to gather any feedback you may have.
Thank you for your support!
Catherine Carruth
Membership & Chapter Relations Specialist
AHRMM / AHA
1 N. Franklin
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 422-3846
(312) 422-4573 fax
ccarruth@aha.org
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HEALTHCARE DESIGN 08November 8-11, 2008
Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center
Washington D.C.
HEALTHCARE DESIGN 08 is the premier conference devoted to how the DESIGN of responsible built environments directly impacts the safety, operation, clinical outcomes, and financial success of healthcare facilities now and into the future.
HCD 08 is the industry's best-attended and most well-respected conference on evidence-based design for healthcare. This annual event is produced and founded by the industry's leading information and educational advocates, Vendome Group, publisher of HEALTHCARE DESIGN and Long-Term Living (formerly Nursing Homes) magazines, and The Center for Health Design, a nonprofit research and advocacy organization, in conjunction with the AIA Academy of Architecture for Health.
The HEALTHCARE DESIGN.08 conference is developed by professionals who are day-to-day advocates and champions for the improvement of healthcare spaces. This unrivaled educational event has been endorsed by experts from the International Interior Design Association (IIDA), the American College of Healthcare Architects (ACHA), the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers (AAHID), and the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). It is the most comprehensive in the industry, offering attendees a state-of-the-art multi-track, multi-disciplinary learning event.
This conference is for all professionals involved in the design, build, and operation of healthcare facilities, including top administrators and operations executives, architects, interior designers; facility managers, and design/build professionals, as well as researchers, students, and educators.
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 November 5, 2008
“Construction in Health Care, What You Don’t Know Can Cost You.”
Crown Plaza Hotel - MONROE/JAMESBURG
390 FORSGATE DR, JAMESBURG, NJ 08831
Dear Healthcare Professional,
The truth is, even in these difficult times, many Health Care Facilities are planning major construction projects. Some reasons for constructions are to provide improved patient care or updating their ageing infrastructure resulting in efficient operations.
There are many reasons for doing construction such as.
• My hospital is at maximum capacity all the time, I need more space.
• The facility is old and inefficient to operate, it needs new Hi-Tech Equipment.
• The need to modernize specific areas of the hospital operating rooms, maternity and emergency
departments.
• Purchase of new Major Medical Equipment.
• What is your reason?
Who should attend:
Anyone at a management level in a facility that is planning or actively involved in a construction project including but not limited to CEO, COO, CFO, CNO, CPO, VP, Facility Management, Projectct Managers, Procurement Manager/Director, and Construction Managers.
Program objectives:
Provide you with a general working knowledge that will better enable you to cost effectively deal with a major health care construction project. The program will review the key steps to assist you in project development and implementation from planning to completion.
Programs Structure:
Our program consists of panel discussions with topics ranging from Architectural and Planning to implementation of the process. This is a presentation of what to do and what not to do for anyone that is managing or is involved in a construction project at their facility.
CLICK HERE
for complete program description and registration information!
Please either print and fill out the form then Fax last page only to (732) 862-1128 or complete the PDF (if you are using adobe 9 and can fill out the form), email it to events@hmms-nj.org, we will register you then confirm your registration when your payment arrives.
Questions, more information, contact Bill Schweber: 917.523.7079 or BSchweber@hmms-nj.org.
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 Update: September 7th, 2008A message from Michael Schwalm regarding the PA Statewide Conference:
We are only a month away from the 30th Annual Pennsylvania Statewide Conference and need your participation!
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for the schedule of events and registration form for the 30th Annual PA Statewide Conference to be held October 8-10 at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. We are trying to hold the block of rooms at the Penn Stater, and would urge you to make reservations as soon as possible.
This year’s programs have been tailored to address many of the pressing issues facing the profession, within the healthcare setting. We are confident that you will find them educational, but most of all, useful within your organization. We also look forward to networking with our valued vendors Wednesday evening at Casino Night, and would encourage your attendance at that function.
The 30th Annual PA Statewide Conference is presenting a full day CMRP “overview & prep session” for individuals interested in pursuing AHRMM CMRP certification or seeking additional AHRMM CEUs to maintain their CMRP status. We are excited to bring this opportunity and value to you. Participants will also receive a $25.00 discount for the Statewide Registration as well.
Click here
for the registration form.
The committee is continually working to improve this event and bring greater value to you, and look forward to your participation in this, the 30th year of the conference.
Please do not hesitate to contact myself or any of the committee members with questions.
Thank you!
Michael Schwalm
2008 PA Statewide Chair
Office 866.763.7266
Cell 717.571.8146
Fax 717.763.0995
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Good morning!
Below is the schedule of events and registration form for the 30th Annual PA Statewide Conference to be held October 8-10, 2008 at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center.
This year's programs have been tailored to address many of the pressing issues facing the profession, within the healthcare setting. We are confident that you will find them educational, but most of all, useful within your organization. We also look forward to networking with our valued vendors Wednesday evening at Casino Night, and would encourage your attendance at that function.
The 30th Annual PA Statewide Conference is presenting a full day CMRP “overview & prep session” for individuals interested in pursuing AHRMM CMRP certification or seeking additional AHRMM CEUs to maintain their CMRP status. We are excited to bring this opportunity and value to you. Participants will also receive a $25.00 discount for the Statewide Registration as well. The registration form is available below.
The committee is continually working to improve this event and bring greater value to you, and look forward to your participation in this, the 30th year of the conference.
Please do not hesitate to contact myself or any of the committee members with questions.
We look forward to seeing you in October!
Michael Schwalm
2008 PA Statewide Chair
For more PA Statewide Conference Agenda & Registration Information
CLICK HERE!
also Pennsylvania Statewide
PRESENTS A “REGIONAL” CMRP OVERVIEW & PREP SESSION
The 30th Annual PA Statewide Conference is presenting a full day
CMRP “overview & prep session” for individuals interested in
pursuing AHRMM CMRP certification or seeking
additional AHRMM CEUs to maintain their CMRP status.
NOTE: - PA Statewide has applied for AHRMM CEU credits
DATE: Wednesday, October 8, 2008
See the complete flyer & registration form..
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 Good Afternoon,
The MSHMM July meeting is in place. We are excited to present the first in the MSHMM Financial Series of presentations. This is a don't miss event for all materials management folks. This meeting is also the first time we are offering a free pass for any member to bring one co-worker, who is not a member, to the meeting at no-charge. We would like you (if a 2008 paid member) to extend the invitation to someone in your organization that would like to check us out without any risk. Consider bringing one of your supervisors or team leaders to expose them to the MM network and educational opportunity as part of their professional growth.
Please note that the date has changed. Please note it on your calendars.
DATE: Friday, July 11, 2008
TIME: 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
PLACE: GBMC - Civiletti Center
SPEAKER: Keith Ferguson, Premier Consulting
SUBJECT: The Role of MM in Service Line Profitability
COST: Members - Free
Members bringing one brand new guest - Free
Non-members - $20
Click here
for meeting flyer
Click here
for membership applicationPlease rsvp as soon as possible. Check out the new MSHMM website at www.mshmm.com. (Note that the meeting information is yet to be updated with the July 11th date, so please disregard until completed).
Also, if you have not sent in your 2008 dues ($60), please do so as soon as possible.
Thank you,
Jean
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 June 02, 2008
Advance Excellence with CMRP Certification at AHRMM08
AHRMM, in cooperation with the AHA Certification Center (AHA-CC), is offering two Special Laptop CMRP Examinations at AHRMM08, the 46th Annual Conference & Exhibition in San Antonio this July. Don’t miss this opportunity to become CMRP certified. Invest in your future today and get the recognition you deserve!
 Special Laptop Examination ISunday, July 20
Check-in: 9:00 am
Exam Administration: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Registration Deadline: June 19
Special Laptop Examination IISunday, July 20
Check-in: 1:30 pm
Exam Administration: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Registration Deadline: June 19
With the exams held during the pre-conference on Sunday, you now have the opportunity to register for the CMRP Overview Session in the morning and apply to take the CMRP examination in the afternoon, while the review is still fresh in your mind. In addition, you may use AHRMM08 continuing education credits towards re-certification at a later date.
Applications
To apply for a special laptop exam at AHRMM08, download the CMRP Handbook and Application, complete the application on page 17, and return it to AMP by fax or mail. Hard copies are also available by contacting Applied Measurement Professionals (AMP) directly at (913) 895-4600.
NOTE: When completing the application, please check the box indicating you are applying for a laptop computer exam and note the scheduled date of July 20, 2008. Online applications are not available for the special exams at AHRMM08.
Completed applications and examination fees must be received by the application deadline of June 19, 2008. Late applications will not be accepted. There will be no onsite registration for either exam. All registered candidates will receive a confirmation by mail at least two weeks prior to the conference. If you do not receive a confirmation, please contact AMP directly at (913) 895-4600.
Payments
Credit Card: Fax application and credit card information to (913) 895-4651 Check: Mail application and payment to AMP, 18000 West 105th Street, Olathe, KS 66061-7543 NOTE: For accurate and timely application processing, please do NOT send applications or payments directly to AHRMM. Use only AMP’s contact information listed above.
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Don't Miss Out on the AHRMM08 Early Bird Discounts!
The AHRMM08 Early Bird Rate ends next Friday, May 9. Don't miss your chance to save up to $200 off the full-conference registration – register now!
Join AHRMM in San Antonio, Texas, July 20-23 and learn how to advance excellence in the healthcare supply chain field, at your organization, and in your career. AHRMM08 offers three full days of valuable education programs and networking events so you can:
Receive up-to-date information on the latest healthcare supply chain trends, issues, and best practices. Learn from national experts in the materials management field. Network with colleagues from around the country and the world. View to the latest marketplace solutions in AHRMM's ever-expanding exhibition. Featured Presentations
Borrow My Eyes: A Close, Integrated Look into the Future of Healthcare Healthcare’s Cry Heard In Congress: Data Synchronization for Patient Safety and Reduced Costs Supply Chain Issues and Insights: Examining the 2008 National C-Suite and Supply Chain Leadership Survey Dedication, Pride, and Commitment: The Story of Black Hawk Down CMRP Review and Examination
During the Pre-conference on Sunday, take advantage of the CMRP Overview Session in the morning for a review of the exam topics and then take the CMRP examination on in the afternoon while the information is still fresh in your mind. Separate registration for the CMRP Exam is required. Space is limited and registration must be completed by June 19.
For complete AHRMM08 program information, please view the detailed schedule now.
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 A letter from Hire Heroes USA CEOI am pleased to welcome you to the very first edition of the Hire Heroes USA Newsletter, and I am privileged to be a recent addition to the HHUSA team. Your receipt of this transmission indicates that you are among employers/potential employers of our returning veterans, donors and supporters of our program, or veterans whom we are honored to serve. We need more of each, and you are our best "recruiter" so please take the initiative to forward our Newsletter on to other employers, donors, and veterans you may know. Our work together is devoted to the return of our "heroes" to the civilian workforce and to their peer group. Some veterans, in their humility, prefer to avoid the word heroes, but we civilians hope that they can understand that they are heroes to us.
Read the entire newsletter..
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 The HealthCare Materials Management Society of NJ, NNJAPIC and NJHCSA Present
Hospital Acquired Infection Prevention, Reporting Requirements,
Legal and Financial Impacts.
on May 14, 2008.
All Healthcare facilities are faced with major financial threats including higher operational costs, lower reimbursement rates and cuts in charity care reimbursements. The payment rules for the hospitals are changing very soon, and hospitals will not be reimbursed for certain hospital acquired conditions. It is up to all of us to minimize these occurrences, thereby reducing the financial impact of these new regulations while providing the best quality of service to our patients.
About this program:
Objectives:
1. Discuss the pressures on healthcare facilities today to prevent infections.
2. Describe methods being used to lower infection risks.
3. Discuss the need to decentralize responsibility for infection prevention throughout the healthcare facility.
4. Describe new government regulations on reporting Hospital Acquired Infection (HAI).
5. Discuss the financial and legal impact of HAI and ways to make your facility safer for its patients and employees.
Who Should Attend?: Materials Management Directors, Materials Management staff, CFOs, COOs, CNOs, OR Directors and Managers, Central Sterile Dept Directors/ Managers, all hospital Infection Control and Epidemiology personnel.
Continuing Education Units (CEU's):
HMMS-NJ has applied for 4 CEU’s from AHRMM. This seminar is approved by CBSPD and IAHCSMM for 3.45 CEU’s. Pre-registration is required. “NO WALK INS”
For full agenda and registration form (Click here for Full Program Announcement)
If you have any questions please mail or call
Neil at neilmarek@yahoo.com / (973) 292-1148
Bill at BSchweber@hmms-nj.org or (917) 523-7079
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 AHRMM is on the Move and Coming to a City Near You!
AHRMM announces 2008 regional seminars
The Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM) (Chicago, IL) plans to host four one-day AHRMM Regional Seminars in 2008 that will feature education and face-to-face networking for healthcare supply chain professionals across the U.S. AHRMM released the following schedule:
Pittsburgh Airport Marriott in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on May 30, 2008; Sheraton Charlotte Airport Hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina on June 23, 2008; Four Points Portland East in Portland, Oregon on August 22, 2008; and Westin Indianapolis in Indianapolis, Indiana on September 12, 2008. Each seminar will feature these educational sessions: “Lean Six Sigma for the Healthcare Supply Chain” presented by Ron Crabtree, president of MetaOps Inc (Livonia, MI), and “RFID: Managing the Moveable Equipment Management Process” presented by Al Cook, director of healthcare product development at IBSS. Registration information is available at: Click here!
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CAN'T MAKE A SEPAC MEETING - TRY MSHMM IN BALTIMORE....
MSHMM - April Meeting
Happy Spring to All,
I hope everyone is enjoying the burst of new flowers and the sweet scent of Springtime. It's also time, once again, to check your calendars and rsvp for the next quarterly meeting of MSHMM. This spring we will be discussing "the greening of healthcare." We have a wonderful speaker on tap and will hopefully have another short presentation that will be of interest to you personally and professionally. We are also going to have a small vendor fair (there will be giveaways) to learn what some companies are doing in the effort to be green. Don't miss out !!
So, come join us and show your support of your association! We miss you when you're not there.
DATE: Wednesday, April 30, 2008
TIME: 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
PLACE: GBMC - Civiletti Conference Center, Towson, MD
COST: No Charge for Paid Members, $20/guest
INCLUDES: Meeting, Networking, and a full hot breakfast!
RSVP: Respond to this email or click on www.mshmm.com.
Warmest regards,
Jean
Jean Llewellyn
MSHMM, Secretary
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Don’t let budget constraints keep you from attending AHRMM08!Apply for a Conference Scholarship by Monday, April 7, and you could be awarded a Full-Ride or Full-Conference Scholarship.
Supported by each of the 2008 exhibiting companies, financial assistance to attend AHRMM’s 46th Annual Conference & Exhibition in San Antonio, Texas is being offered by AHRMM to qualifying members.
The following 2008 scholarship opportunities are available:
Full-Ride Scholarship – Up to 10 Full-Ride Scholarships will be given which include up to four nights at the conference hotel, round-trip airfare, and the full conference registration rate. Full-Conference Scholarship – Up to 20 Full-Conference Scholarships will be given which cover the cost of the full conference registration rate. Time is running out!
Scholarship applications are due Monday, April 7. Apply now and you could receive financial assistance from AHRMM.
Note:
To qualify, you must be an active AHRMM member who can establish financial need. A complete list of requirements can be found on the Conference Scholarship Application.
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 Healthcare Materials Management Society of New Jersey
P.O. Box 1, Princeton, NJ 08543
Planning for Pandemic
Emergencies/HIPAA: Lessons Learned and Ongoing Compliance
February 20th, 2008
This two-pronged session will cover two very timely issues:
1) emergency preparedness and planning for pandemic emergencies, which also addresses NJHA's recently released Supplies, Logistics and Support Services Module; and
2) continuing HIPAA planning and compliance as well as lessons learned nationally and success stories.
Join us at:
The Conference Center at NJHA
760 Alexander Road, Princeton, NJ 08543
Phone: 609-275-4000
Agenda:
 9:00 - 9:30 Registration9:30 - 9:45 Welcome and Presentation9:45 - 10:45 Karen Ali, Esq., NJHA Acting General Counsel and Corporate Compliance Officer - Planning for Pandemic Emergencies10:45 - 11:00 Break11:00 - 12:00 Jill Squiers, NJHA Assistant Vice President of Health Planning -HIPAA Lessons Learned and Ongoing Compliance12:00 - LunchRegistration:
This educational meeting will be free to all HMMS members and includes lunch. Please let us know if you do not intend to stay for lunch when you register. Space is limited.
You must be registered to attend.
The fee for non-members is $35 and is payable at the door.
The easiest way to RSVP is on-line.
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Below is a press release which may be of interest to your members, particularly those involved or interested in data standards developments.
Please note that the AHA-Certifcation Center Fees for CMRP certification for non-AHRMM members change for 2008. Please consult www.aha.org/certification for additional information. The fees for non-members will increase effective January 1st from $345 to $425. Individuals who apply to take the CMRP exam this year, even though they do not take the exam until 2008, may still apply before January 1st at the $345 level. Members will cotinue to pay $275 this year and in 2008.
Regards,
Jim Smoker
Healthcare Supply Chain Standards Coalition Endorses Standards For Organizational and Product Identifiers
CHICAGO, October 22, 2007
In a major step aimed at making healthcare more affordable while strengthening patient safety and outcomes, the Healthcare Supply Chain Standards Coalition (Standards Coalition) is calling for industry-wide adoption of organizational and product identifiers from GS1, an international organization dedicated to designing and implementing supply chain standards. Specifically, the Standards Coalition, a collaborative of 28 organizations representing the entire healthcare supply chain, is endorsing GS1?s Global Location Number (GLN) for organizational identification and its Global Trade Identification Number (GTIN) for product identification.
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If you or someone you work with are in need of some "common sense," the next MSHMM meeting is for you and anyone you want to bring along !!!
Come join us in learning and enjoying the common sense of Mr. Lon Kieffer, R.N., our renowned, keynote speaker for October! Read his bio on www.mshmm.com and r.s.v.p. there too!
Date: Thursday, October 11th
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Breakfast - 8:00 - 8:45 a.m.
Meeting - 8:45 - 9:15 a.m. - Will include board member elections for 2008 & 2009!
Speaker - 9:15 a.m.
Place: Johns Hopkins Medicine
Turner Auditorium Concourse
East Monument Street (between N. Broadway & N. Wolfe Sts.)
Parking location tbd
Cost: Paid members - No Charge
Guests - $20 per person
This is held during Materials Management Week so we can celebrate our contributions to healthcare! Paid members will receive a very nice thank you gift for attending. This will be a fun event as well as enlightening, so DON'T miss it !! Yes, we're allowed to have fun once per year !! :-)
You must r.s.v.p. so that you receive all follow-up emails regarding directions and changes if they occur. Also, let me know if you are planning to bring some of your employees as guests. All are welcome! Share the FUN ! What a nice way to thank them for all they do for you and your organization! Your employees will thank you for it !!!
Hope to see you there!
Jean
Jean Llewellyn, CMRP
MedStar Health, Inc.
Corporate Materials Management/Pharmacy Departments - Elkridge
Supply Chain Non-Acute Care Businesses
MSHMM Board Officer
410-540-4402 (o)
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 September 10, 2007
AHRMM Update
Below is an update on the major initiatives staff have been working on since the August board meeting (operational activities/core functions like annual conference educational planning and logistics, membership recruitment, etc. are not included in the below update).
“Best of AHRMM" Regional Meeting
The “Best of AHRMM” regional meeting will be held November 2 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare and will showcase some of the Learning Lab sessions from this year's AHRMM Conference. The “Best of AHRMM” business plan was presented to the AHRMM Board and then to the Education Task Force. The Education Task Force, with the Director of Education, have created a program that includes five educational sessions covering three key areas: distribution, strategic planning, and purchasing; dedicated face-to-face networking time; CEUs; presentation handouts; and continental breakfast, lunch, and two refreshment breaks. Complete information about the program and registration is available online at: http://www.ahrmm.org/ahrmm_app/education/programs_and_events/best_ahrmm/07_chicago/index.jsp
AHRMM HIMSS Healthcare Supply Chain Symposium
The AHRMM HIMSS Healthcare Supply Chain Symposium education program is scheduled for February 24 from 8 am – 4 pm in Orlando, Florida. The AHRMM Technology Committee, HIMSS Supply Chain SIG, as well as AHRMM and HIMSS staff are finalizing the education with September 10 as the goal for completion so the details can be included in the HIMSS08 conference brochure. Based on feedback shared after last year’s symposium HIMSS is providing great support and pushing to have accurate and timely information available to positively impact attendance. Once available, the details will be posted to the AHRMM and HIMSS web sites.
SCMetrix™
AHRMM worked with Materials Management in Health Care magazine to secure the cover story position in October for the launch of SCMetrix™. John Mateka and Dale Worthington were interviewed for the article in addition to the ASU team and one of their contacts. John Mateka will be featured on the cover of the October edition. This article will provide tremendous recognition and exposure for SCMetrix™ with the goal of impacting survey participation.
Compensation Survey
As previously mentioned at the August board meeting, AHRMM will conduct a compensation survey this fall. The survey has been developed and is being reviewed and edited by the Membership Committee. After the survey is finalized it will be sent to all members, prospects, and any other providers to gather as much data as possible. Initial results should be ready by first quarter of 2008.
AHA Leadership Summit
Building on Jean Sargent's strong presentation to the AHA Board at the AHA Leadership Summit this year, and in an effort to continue to raise awareness of supply chain issues amongst hospital CEOs, AHRMM will submit a presentation for consideration for next year's Leadership Summit in July of 2008. Based on the surveys of CEOs and the supply chain and the resulting presentations given by Jamie Kowalski and conversations Jean has had with him directly, the education proposal will be for Jamie Kowalski to be the presenter with Jean as a possible co-presenter. The Health Forum will notify AHRMM if the presentation has been accepted in early 2008.
MIT Efficient Healthcare Delivery Group (MEHD)
MEHD will proceed within two inter-connected areas: one aimed at better envisioning the future of the healthcare system and one aimed at developing new technologies and business practices. The first of these entails building a knowledge base, putting scenario planning processes in place, and more. The MEHD has excellent work to build on in this area and are confident that the effort will produce significant new understandings of the dynamics of the healthcare industry. MEHD feels that there are a number of ways the AHRMM can interact in the above mentioned area. In the second area of work, MEHD plans to do research on a range of topics, some focused on sectors of the industry and plan on discussing this level of the research extensively with its partners over the next couple months as they firm up their research agenda. MEHD will host a kickoff research meeting in late September to get different perspectives to look at the MEHD issues and action plans. The MEHD has invited Jean Sargent as AHRMM President and me as AHRMM Executive Director to participate.
CHeS/GS1/AHRMM Meeting
CHeS has organized a meeting in late September to discuss how CHeS, GS1 US, and AHRMM can work together to help hospitals adopt and implement GS1 standards. Jean Sargent, Bob Perry, and AHRMM Executive Staff have been invited to participate. The agenda has not been set for this meeting.
Managing Hospital Materials Management Book
A small group of AHRMM volunteers (John Mateka, Mike Ferris, Mary Jo Felix, and Jean Sargent) met with ARAMARK representatives in early August to begin the processes of re-writing the Managing Hospital Materials Management book. Chapter outlines are due September 30, with first drafts due January 31, 2008. Debbie Franco secured writers for a chapter specific to the military. The book may be republished under a different name (yet to be decided) and ready for market in 3rd or 4th quarter of 2008.
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September 05, 2007
Learn How to Advance Your Career - Right at Your Desk
AHRMM’s Professional Development Webinar
Discover strategies to elevate your position on the supply chain career ladder and gain respect from the Executive Suite all from your personal computer!
Attend AHRMM’s upcoming webinar, “Opportunity is Knocking” on September 19 and learn how you can advance your career through successful planning and preparation.
Listen as a panel of industry experts provides a comprehensive overview of what is needed to move ahead in the healthcare supply chain at various levels. Learn key strategies to achieve professional success, and discover new tools, tips, and techniques you can use to progress your career and become a key member of the executive suite. Topics include:
Career paths and career mobility Trends/needs for future movement Credentials and formal education/technical skills Communication skills and internal marketing of the profession Translating experience to overcome formal degrees/credentials Leadership How to enhance skills/capabilities Credentialing And more! Date: Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Time: 1:00 pm-2:00 pm (CST)
Speakers:
Mark Madden, Senior Vice President, MSA Executive Search, MSA|Clark Consulting – Healthcare Group Ed Schottland, Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, Tufts New England Medical Center Robert A. Simpson, CMRP, President & CEO, LeeSar Regional Service Center & Cooperative Services of Florida Registration Fees: AHRMM Members $100; Non-members $120
Continuing Education: 1.0 Contact Hours toward CMRP Recertification or 0.10 CEUs
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