Imagine a world where ensuring patient safety and improving healthcare outcomes begins with something as simple as smart inventory management.

In this episode, hosts Reid Jackson and Liz Sertl are joined by Chris Anderson, Director of Technical Program Management at VUEMED. Chris, with nearly a decade of experience in data management and analytics, shares the intricate world of inventory management solutions for hospitals—focusing on implantable medical devices.

Chris also discusses how a unified system not only enhances the tracking of medical devices but also bolsters patient safety through more effective recall management and improved patient outcomes.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How unique device identification (UDI) standardization is transforming hospital inventory management, enabling more precise tracking and significantly improving patient safety outcomes.

• Insights into the seamless integration of GS1 standards within healthcare supply chains and learn practical approaches to overcoming compliance pitfalls and maximizing data utility.

• The emerging trends and legislative updates that are set to impact future supply chain regulations in healthcare, providing a strategic edge to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving landscape.

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Chris Anderson on LinkedIn