LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT, AND PLANNING 1

Healthcare supply chain, Leadership, Management, and Planning

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Introduction

According to a new public report conducted by Cardinal Health on hospital managers,

reimbursement rated as the issue facing healthcare systems today. Second on the list were ever

higher supply prices, other financial problems and operational inefficiency (Cardinal Health,

2020).

One-third from those interviewed viewed the management of the supply chains of their

hospital as "very efficient," while two-thirds of healthcare decision-makers "Agreed Strongly"

that enhancing the efficiency of the supply chain could reduce operating costs, increase revenues

and contribute to improved quality of care (Cardinal Health, 2020).

From those statistics, from my point of view, provide the ideal framework for supply

chain managers to question the state of affairs and introduce some radical new strategies to start

shaping their supply chains as calculated assets that can generate untapped value. Making

significant changes may sound complicated. However, the supply chain managers will be off to a

great start by sticking to these three resolutions.

First Priority: Identify the opportunities and challenges in the supply chain

Second Priority: Create a realistic vision without issues in the supply chain

Third priority: Explore methodologies to achieve your supply chain vision.

In this study, we will address Leadership, Planning, and Management principles and how

they could be combined to achieve success in the supply chain of healthcare and thereby achieve

quality healthcare.

Leadership implies the staff and organization are properly directed, management is

essential to administration, whereas planning includes development and maintenance.

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Leadership

Healthcare supply chain leadership requires having the skills to direct, lead, coordinate

teams and map how an enterprise is managed.

The significance and role of obtaining, improving the thoughts on leading, controlling

and planning in the supply chain for healthcare. The supply chain will have the ability to provide

the necessary resources, deliver materials, healthcare supplies and other critical services when it

comes to acquiring functions and growth. The concepts of leadership and management discussed

in the textbook include discipline, purpose and job division, accountability and even

centralization (Yoon, Lee, & Schniederjans, 2016). Primary measurements to be used in guiding

and controlling the health care supply chain include people-centred skills in planning meetings,

recognizing problems and operating as a team. Employee engagement is also another measure

requiring interactions to be exchanged while maintaining things on track. Equally relevant at all

stages of the supply chain is professional integrity combined with transparency, fairness and

accountability.

Management

Management is the administration of a supply chain in health care in a distinct way from

that of a corporation or profit organization. Aspects of procurement, human resources (HR),

inventory control, accounting, and networking are critical in this regard under Enterprise

Systems. A manager should use video conferencing and wireless platforms for better control

when coordinating materials, both of which are current trends (Pinna, Carrus, & Marras, 2015).

The best management model in the healthcare supply chain is one that is focused on rigid and

procedural standards to ensure that you, as a manager, use time, resources and human resources

in a way that contributes to quality results.

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With regard to the resources, models and strategies to be applied for forecasting, a

demand forecasting approach can be used to monitor the signal, conduct a square error

evaluation, and even predict possible bias. Contract concepts also come under management, and

factors such as legality, purpose, concern and capability of the parties should be addressed when

contracting for the supply of healthcare services.

Planning

Healthcare supply chain planning includes developing a strategy, setting goals and

managing them. As regards the planning process, both the inbound and outbound relationships

have to be placed in perspective by the supply chain. It involves communication between buyers,

vendors and shipments so that as little as possible costs can be incurred in the supply chain. The

value of long-term strategy sourcing partnerships, especially in this technological era, is that

health providers rarely run out of important components (Bowerman, 2011). Proper planning

should also ensure that medications, supplies, medical instruments, prescriptions, and devices

such as computers are supplied year-round. The transactions history report is also an important

factor in assessing quantities of supply, expectations of clinicians, and other related details that

may be useful. Having a history file can be used to track efficiency from the practices within the

healthcare supply chain while reducing costs of operations as much as possible.

Vision

Even though this was not part the question but every company or organization need to

have the vision to balance the leadership and teamwork; these are the foundation to attain the

goal with a commitment to provide service, quality and innovation in health care supply chain. A

proficient supply chain is necessary to build customer trust. This will enable better patient

access, a greater value of service and compliance.

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Health industry supply chain has a multifold function to perform compared to most

commercial supply chain system, the most important being providing the most economical

solution of saving the life of a patient.

How the Model maximize clinician time for the care process

The discussed Model above on performance measurement in health care can do the

following to maximize clinical time for the care process:

 Develop a clear conceptual framework and a clear vision of the purpose of the

performance of the measurement system.

 Design of data collection mechanism

 Governs Information involving data audit and control ensuring the security of

Information

 Develops analytical/ devices and capacity to help understand the data

Integrated Leadership, Management, and Planning

Planning, management, and leadership should be integrated as addressed in this paper to

achieve success while building directly across the supply chain for healthcare.

Based on the management and leadership models discussed above, both clinical and human

resource can be maximized in the care process (Bowerman, 2011). Products from the healthcare

supply chain can be classified through order or resource procurement, supply management,

distribution of products, and actual healthcare provision. Coordinating and combining the three

would enable fast distribution of products or services while allowing independent suppliers,

insurance agencies, regulators, or even hospitals to participate.

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Conclusion

Healthcare sector needs creative practitioners who are prepared to address new healthcare

challenges and foresee tomorrow's demands with a comprehensive, end-to-end knowledge of the

supply chain including vision of the future.

In the response of these problems and improvements I have proposed the following

health care lessons that managers can learn from:

First lesson- Supply chain action plan for an Integrated Distribution Network (IDN) may

look completely different. However, the most effective ones are likely to adopt validated good

practices which have operated at other facilities. And search for proven-successful approaches

that have succeeded in other hospitals and IDNs.

The second lesson- Start exploring integrated technological solutions right away that can

bring your vision to life. The supply chains of tomorrow need technologies that allow automated

data capture and advanced analytics to provide the kind of actionable insights that empower

hospital leaders to make better, more informed decisions that can reduce the total cost of care.

The third lesson- Don't go by yourself on it. Even the strongest and most successful

supply chain executives only have 24 hours a day. Attempting to juggle the everyday job duties

of running an IDN supply chain in a single-handed manner while also attempting to transform it.

Typically this proves a difficult mission. Indulge with professionals who can direct the operation

and bring to the table the sort of proven best methodologies and efficient technology that turn

vision into action, quickly.

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