Eyes on the supplies: results of a massive performance improvement initiative
Clark, J.J.
Healthcare Financial Management Journal of the Healthcare Financial Management Association 60(4): 74-82
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 0735-0732 PMID: 16610432 Document Number: 603860
The University of Utah Hospitals & Clinics learned three lessons from its performance improvement initiative: Develop and track key performance indicators and compare them with performance targets on a monthly basis. Identify and define core processes and subprocesses, and build an appropriate organizational structure to support those processes. Identify supply cost-savings opportunities by focusing first on procurement.