IN THIS ISSUE... HEALTHCARE
PURCHASING EWS N 10
February 2021 • Volume 45, No. 2
SPECIAL FOCUS 6 Newswire/Fast Stats
10 HAS PANDEMIC POKED HOLES IN REUSABLE VS. DISPOSABLE PRODUCT DEBATE? COVID-19 cannibalizes consumption, causing utilization conundrum
16 Experts urge healthcare to plan now for next pandemic, crisis Reusing single-use devices draws concerns amid creativity
OPERATING ROOM
20 SURGICAL RESILIENCY IN SURGE AND SHORTAGE Managing OR and hospital scheduling, turnover and supplies in times of crisis and beyond
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stock.adobe.com 20 INFECTION PREVENTION
26 MANAGING THE MICROSCOPIC BATTLEGROUND EVS, IP united mindset needed for cleaning, hygiene practices
CS CONNECTION
36 BIOBURDEN MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE Inspecting surgical instruments visually must evolve
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46 Self-Study Series Current evidence Monitoring vaporized hydrogen peroxide sterilization processes using chemical indicators by by Dr. Brian Kirk
52 Sterile Processing Insights Cleaning hinged instruments effectively, anticipating ANSI/AAMI ST 79 updates by Stephen M. Kovach
53 IAHCSMM Viewpoint OR buying new reusable instruments or equipment? Have SPD weigh in fi rst. by Julie E. Williamson
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stock.adobe.com 36 PRODUCTS & SERVICES
54 ANALYZING VALUE DURING A GLOBAL PANDEMIC COVID-19 response need not thwart progress but enhance it
EXPERT EXCLUSIVES
4 Resolute The wish list
4 Data Bank Is your Item Master (IM) linked to your organization’s Chargemaster (CDM)?
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People & Opinions Supply Chain rotation critical for hospital administrative fellowships by Zach Tudor
62 Standard Practices Supply Chain visibility alert: Unseen roadblocks ahead by Karen Conway
64 Periscope Surveying post-pandemic landscape for Supply Chain leaders by Fred W. Crans
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