Wall of Success – Product Conversion Dashboard

Initiative Category: Product Conversion Tracking

Description: System Materiel’s Management was tasked with a goal of developing a tool to fast-track conversion opportunities. The “Value Analysis Product Evaluation Dashboard” was created which drastically reduced conversion times and served as a tracking tool for senior leadership.

Outcomes: All conversion opportunities have specific time lines and delays in implementation have been eliminated. Our cost reduction goals have been realized.

Submitted by: Frank Smith, RN, MSN, CNOR Email: frank.smith@nortonhealthcare.org

Institution Name: Norton Healthcare System Bed Size: 1,950

ProductOral Care KitPurposeConversionVendor ChangeSage to MedlineConversion toOriginatorMat. Mgt

Annual SystemSpend$283,218 Savings$40,000

Meeting at Audubon 8/19 Trial will be 3 months to measure VAP rates after product change.  Target Date 12/16/13

FrankSmith

Audubon ICUOHC

Who: Product arrives 9/13/13 What: Nurse and RT in-service 9/15/13 When: Trial begin 9/15/13 , trial end 12/16/13 Why: Product evaluation

Outliers: Audubon evaluation form constructed by stakeholders.