Bleznak, Aaron D, MD, FACS

Petrohoy, Gwenda L, MSN, MEd, RN, CNOR

Toomey, Susan, CMRP

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Lehigh Valley Health NetworkLVHN Scholarly WorksDepartment of SurgeryValue Analysis: Perioperative Link in the SupplyChainGwenda L. Petrohoy MSN, MEd, RN, CNORLehigh Valley Health Network, Gwenda_L.Petrohoy@lvhn.orgAaron D. Bleznak MD, FACSLehigh Valley Health NetworkSusan Toomey CMRPLehigh Valley Health Network, Susan.Toomey@lvhn.orgFollow this and additional works at: https://scholarlyworks.lvhn.org/surgeryPart of the Other Medical Specialties Commons, and the Surgery CommonsThis Poster is brought to you for free and open access by LVHN Scholarly Works. It has been accepted for inclusion in LVHN Scholarly Works by anauthorized administrator. For more information, please contact LibraryServices@lvhn.org.Published In/Presented AtGwenda L. Petrohoy, MSN, M.Ed, RN, CNOR. Value Analysis: Perioperative Link in the Supply Chain. AORN Congress,Philadelphia, PA, March 2011.ProblemThe cost of surgical supplies continues to  increase, despite decreased governmental and  private  insurance reimbursement. The need to control costs, while providing optimal patient outcomes, is paramount.MethodWith this in mind, an academic, community Magnet health network implemented a periop erative value analysis process to evaluate products based on clinical effi cacy, safety, and cost. •  Multidisciplinary team coupled with the  Perioperative Products Nurse Specialist (PNS) to bridge the gap between the clinical and supply aspects of new products. •  Members meet bimonthly to discuss the  addition of new products, process  im provement, and standardization oppor-tunities. Meetings include product presen-tations  focused on evidence based research, cost, projected usage, and fi nancial impact.•  Senior leadership provides oversight and guidance to the process. ResultsThe PNS collaborates with perioperative leadership and Supply Chain Management. •  Approval of new products and elimination of current vendors may have serious impact on contracts and volume commitments, thus  negating cost savings obtained through  standardization initiatives. •  Multidisciplinary relationship provides the platform for discussion of products from both a clinical and fi nancial perspective. •  The clinical link to supply chain through  interactions with contracting, purchasing, and analytics is a key success factor for the value analysis process.Value Analysis: Perioperative Link in the Supply ChainWendy Petrohoy, R.N., M.S.N., C.N.O.R., Aaron Bleznak, M.D., F.A.C.S., Susan Toomey, C.M.R.P., Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PennsylvaniaL E H I G H  V A L L E Y  H E A L T H  N E T W O R KNew Product IntroductionCommittee Structure•  Chair * (Administration Physician Leader)•  Clinical Vice-Chair * (Physician Leader) •  Administrative Vice-Chair (Perioperative Product Nurse Specialist) •  Physicians *– 5 members•  Operations Members * (Perioperative Administrator, Director of Periop, Director Supply Chain Management)•  Clinical Support * (STC: one from each site)•  Administration Support (VP Perioperative Services, Perioperative Business Manager, Supply Chain Contract & Product Manager, Supply Management Supervisor)•  Clerical Support (Secretary, Purchasing Coordinator) * Denotes voting membersValue Analysis ModelValue Analysis defi ned:A multidisciplinary process to evaluate products based on clinical effi cacy, safety, and cost.Purpose and Goals:• Simplify and Shorten the Process for New Product Introduction•  Involve Physicians in the Process for New Product Introduction and Evaluation•  Improve Patient Safety by Enhancing Communication in  Regards to New Product Introduction•  Improve OR Effi ciency Through Standardization of Perioperative ProductsCommittees:• Value Analysis Committee• Value Analysis Team• Value Analysis Steering Team• Standardization CommitteeChallenges and Lessons:• Consistency• Organization Structure • Membership• Education• Paradigm Shift• Physician InvolvementFuture Direction • Expansion across Health Network • Continued education• Continued collaboration• On-line forms & reporting010203040506070 July August September October November December JanuaryMonthly Value Analysis Requests FY11Decisions by Value Analysis Are Multi-focalTotal Requests: 265

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