Supply Chain

The federal government has unveiled a guide for returning elective procedures, and many states are beginning to loosen bans on elective surgeries. As they do, ASCs are preparing to open up again.

Tom Hui, founder and CEO of ASC software company HST Pathways, spoke to Becker's ASC Review about introducing new software, common missteps in the process and trends that will accelerate ASC adoption of new technology.

The Illinois Department of Health continues to encourage surgery centers, veterinarians and any facility with unused personal protective equipment to donate it to facilities on the front line of the COVID-19 pandemic, local news affiliate WAND 17 reports. 

Medline is aiding COVID-19 relief efforts by sterilizing 100,000 masks and 50,000 gowns a day for reuse, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Reliable Medical Supply, a Seven Hills Capital company, purchased A&A Medical Supply.

A California Polytechnic State University student, a San Luis Obispo Surgery Center facility engineer and an emergency room clinician are using 3D printers to create N95 face masks, The Tribune reports.

The Joint Commission issued a statement March 31 supporting the use of personal face masks or privately owned respirators if facilities cannot access personal protective equipment.

HealCo matches clinicians with available ASCs and medical office spaces to help fill surgical capacity, MedCity News reports.

There’s more to logistics than ordering and receiving supplies. It’s also important to consider how supplies flow from your distributor’s truck to their point of use.

Skilled staff members are vital to implementing a total joint program, but ensuring you have the right equipment is also key.