/ MCAHRMM
Minnesota Chapter for
Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management /

MCAHRMM SPRING Conference

May 1st and 2nd, 2014

Registration DeadLIne: April 18, 2014

Location:

Grand Casino Hinckley

777 Lady Luck Drive

Hinckley, MN 55037

800-472-6321

Hotel Information:

A block of rooms has been reserved for MCAHRMM attendees. The discounted rates are as follows:

Wednesday night$59.20

Thursday night$59.20

The deadline for reserving rooms at this discounted rate is April 18, 2014.

Be sure to identify yourself as being with MCAHRMM, while making your reservation and

reference Reservation #MCA0430

PROGRAM

Thursday, May 1, 2014

8:30 – 9:00 Registration (coffee, juice & rolls)

9:00 – 9:30 Welcome/Business Meeting

9:30 – 11:00CQO – Cost, Quality, Outcomes

Brent Petty, CMRP, System Vice President, Supply Chain, Wellmont Health System,

Chair- Elect AHRMM Board of Directors

The emerging model for healthcare delivery presents unprecedented opportunities for the supply chain profession to help achieve the objectives and meet the requirements of healthcare reform. AHRMM is forging this path through a comprehensive movement to fuse cost, quality, and outcomes through supply chain strategy. Brent brings a fun, yet educational look how members can access AHRMM’s vast tools as a way to drive an organization-wide goal to reduce its overall operating expenses.

Brent Petty, System Vice President, Supply Chain for Wellmont Health System, a 7 hospital system operated out ofKingsport TN. In this position, Brent has responsibility for Contracting, Purchasing, Operations, Logistics, Value Analysis, Purchased Services, and Information Technology.

At Wellmont Brent oversees the supply cost as well as leading a team in intersection of “Cost, Quality & Outcomes” with a supply budget of over $210,000,000.00.

11:15–12:15 Lean Supply Chain Management

Honarae Kedrowski, Distribution Inventory Control Lead and Jean Lund, MBA,Performance Improvement Consultant, Lean Six Sigma Certified Black Belt, CentraCare Health – Saint Cloud Hospital

CentraCare will be presenting their journey in continuous process improvement utilizing Lean concepts and methods in the Supply Chain for procurement and delivery of supplies.

Key concepts will include:

  • A3 problem solving – What is it and how it is being used to build problem solving skills for front line leaders and staff
  • Observation Dressing Change Video - Interactive opportunity to observe waste in Healthcare and be able to distinguish value-added from non-value added processes for patients
  • 8 Wastes in Healthcare – What are they and how to recognize these and remove them
  • Kanban Implementation – What is Kanban and how CentraCare is using Kanban to better manage inventory of supplies

Kedrowski has:

  • 15 years experience in Inventory Control in the Healthcare setting
  • Resource for implementation and maintenance of Lawson Mobile Supply Chain for multiple CentraCare Health Campuses
  • Most recent focus has been on implementing LEAN concepts in Inventory Control, mainly KANBAN and A3

Lund has:

•2 years experience providing Lean facilitation and training in Healthcare environment.

•Obtained Lean Healthcare certification September, 2012.

•20 years process improvement and financial management experience previous to joining CentraCare.

12:15 – 1:15Lunch – Provided

1:15 – 2:15Correlating Patient Outcomes with Healthcare Associated Infections and Value Analysis

J. Hudson Garrett Jr., PhD, MSN, MPH, FNP-BC, CSRN, VA-BC™, DON-CLTC™, C-NAC™

Vice President, Clinical Affairs, PDI

This program will review the three common sources of infection transmission, discuss the regulatory framework for infection prevention products and government approvals, present a checklist for evaluating infection prevention solutions, and a comprehensive discussion about the correlation between infection prevention and improvement in quality outcomes.

Objectives:

  • Review the steps for creating a standardized value analysis process for evaluating infection prevention products regulated by the FDA and EPA
  • Discuss the evidence-based practices for use of disinfectants, hand hygiene agents, and also skin antiseptic
  • Review the correlation between patient safety and quality indicators, infection prevention products, and reimbursement

Dr. Hudson Garrett is currently employed as the Vice President, Clinical Affairs for PDI, and is responsible for the global clinical affairs program and also the Medical Science Liaison program for all divisions within the company. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology/Chemistry and Nursing, a dual Masters in Nursing and Public Health, a Post-Masters Certificate as a Family Nurse Practitioner, a dual Post-Masters Certificate in Infection Prevention and Infection Control, and a PhD in Healthcare Administration and Policy. He has completed the Johns Hopkins Fellows Program in Hospital Epidemiology and Infection Control, and the CDC Fundamentals of Healthcare Epidemiology program. He is board certified in family practice, critical care, vascular access, moderate sedation, and long term care.

2:30 – 3:30Maximizing Supply Chain Savings through Freight Management

Brian Ferris, National Sales Representative, FDSI Logistics, Healthcare Division

Though Third-Party Freight Management was relatively late to catch on in Healthcare, the majority of medium and large IDNs by now have some form of managed program in place. Supply chain leaders may be surprised to learn, however, that they aren’t saving as much as they could be. This program will demonstrate how Healthcare Systems can leverage freight management to ensure they are maximizing their overall freight cost reduction potential.

Through his efforts as National Sales Representative for FDSI Logistics, Brian Ferris has quickly become a recognized leader in the world of Healthcare Freight Management. After earning a B.A. in International Business from University of Nebraska, Brian went on to cultivate nearly a decade of experience in Healthcare and Logistics. Over the last four years, Brian has effectively leveraged his expertise to deliver best-in-class freight management strategies to each of FDSI’s client-partners. Based out of FDSI’s Chicago Sales Office, Brian manages a wide range of Midwestern client needs, personally meeting with client healthcare staff on a regular basis. When not meeting with clients, Brian enjoys traveling and doing Crossfit.

3:45 – 4:15Panel Discussion – Applying CQO and AHRMM Information in Our Workplaces

4:15 – 5:00CMRP Review Session (Minimum of 4 attendees needed to hold session)

Current CMRP Board Members

4:30 -8:00Networking Event/HospitalitySuite

4:30-8:00Vendor Fair - Come and discuss products and equipment in an informal session.

Friday, May 2nd, 2014

7:30 – 8:30Hot Breakfast

8:30 – 10:00 5 Ways We Sabotage Our Contract Negotiations

Michael Bohon, CPSM, CMRP, Managing Director, HealthCare Solutions Bureau

The world of contracting is evolving in the healthcare supply chain. There is less dependence on GPOs and therefore hospitals must negotiate more on their own. That being the case we shall examine ways we can improve our performance by eliminating errors we often make.

By focusing on the following five areas we can smooth out our process and enjoy greater success:

  • Better management of information
  • Using time as an ally rather than an impedance
  • Understanding power as opposed to fearing it
  • Utilizing a BATNA in every negotiation
  • Changing your style to accommodate the changes in the healthcare environment

Michael Bohon, CPSM, CMRP, is the Founding Principal of the HealthCare Solutions Bureau, a healthcare supply chain consulting company. His business background includes over 46 years in supply chain management including the last 27 in the healthcare industry.

He is a frequent speaker at national meetings and conferences. His articles on supply chain management, negotiation, facilities planning and other subjects have appeared in numerous national publications. He is an instructor for the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) and has developed business and supply management courses for ISM and the University of Arizona. Mr. Bohon is a graduate of the State University of New York at Buffalo.

10:15 – 11:15Healthcare Reform – What Healthcare Workers Need to Know

David Borgert, MBA, Director, Community & Government Relations – CentraCare Health

The presenter will review the driving forces behind health care reform and update the participants on the status of the Affordable Care Act as well as thecurrent status of thehealth care exchanges and enrollment updates. Participants willalso be exposed to some of the forces in the political and economic environment that affect the future of health care in the United States

David is currently the Director of Community &Government Relations for CentraCare Health. CentraCare is an integrated healthsystem serving 12 countiesin Central Minnesota providing a full continuum ofservices for over 600,000 residents.

David has been advocating with local, statewideand national leaders on behalf of CentraCare, its staff and citizens of CentralMinnesota since themid-1990’s. In that time, he has almost come to understandthe nuances of our health care system. He is reputed to have read all 2,400 pages of the originallegislation of the affordable care act although he quickly states that he hasmadeno effort to keep up with all 22,000+ pages of the regulations supporting thatlegislation.
He is proud to be the advocate for CentraCare, hiscolleagues and those they serve in Central Minnesota.

11:15 – 12:15Equipment Budget Wizardry – Planning for New Technology

Gloria A. Cascarino, Director of Medical Equipment Planning, Francis Cauffman Architects

Justifications for investing in new technology are becoming more varied an also more urgent. For many patients, as well as for hospitals, state-or-the art technology symbolizes an organization’s commitment to quality care and safety. The challenge of affording such equipment however can seem overwhelming. It doesn’t have to be. All it takes is excellent preparation, constant vigilance, and a few proven tricks of the trade.

As a former Director of Hospital Operations, Director of Materials Management and Sterile Processing, Gloria was “The Client” during major construction and renovation projects - giving her a unique perspective as Director of Medical Equipment Planning at Francis Cauffman, a national design firm. An expert in emerging technology and medical equipment budgeting, she plans medical equipment for all types of healthcare clients, with projects that range from small renovations to replacement hospitals. Also known as “The Budget Wizard”, Gloria has extensive expertise in Supply Chain savings initiatives, inventory reporting and control.

Spring Conference Registration Form

Location:Schedule:

Grand Casino HinckleyMay 1st, 2014May 2nd, 2014

777 Lady Luck Drive8:30 – 4:30 7:30 – 12:15

Hinckley, MN 550374:30 – 8:00 Networking & Vendor Fair 800-472-6321

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____ Joining MCAHRMM. Membership form with fee enclosed. ($75)

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Conference registration gives permission for MCAHRMM to share name, organization and email address with other conference participants

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At the close of Thursday’s sessions, we will offer members a one-hour CMRP review. Review will be conducted by several current CMRP’s. During this session, insight into exam content and techniques will be provided that may be helpful as you study for this exam.

We must have a minimum of 4 members attending, in order to host this session.

Registration forms must be completed and submitted by April 18, 2014.

Return forms to or fax to 651-326-8508

If you have any questions you can contact Tricia Weisz at r 651-232-1075.

Send registration form and payment, if non-member to:

MCAHRMM

10498 Van Buren Circle NE

Blaine, MN 55434

A block of rooms has been reserved for MCAHRMM attendees. The discounted rates are as follows: Wednesday night $59.20 (queen room nonsmoking) plus taxes and fees

Thursday night$59.20 (queen room nonsmoking) plus taxes and fees

The deadline for reserving rooms at this discounted rate is April 18, 2014. Be sure to identify yourself as being with MCAHRMM when making your reservation or reference Reservation # MCA0430