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Former Medline employee alleges racial discrimination, retaliation
A former analyst at Northfield, Ill.-based Medline Industries is accusing the company of racial discrimination and retaliation for reporting sexual harassment, according to a complaint filed Jan. 4 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Eastern Division. -
Supply Chain Tip of the Week: Closely analyze clinical processes to uncover cost savings.
Carefully evaluate your standardized clinical processes and look for hidden inefficiencies. Just because a process has become standardized does not mean it is the most efficient option. Seek to eliminate hidden costs that you might be missing. -
FDA says no to half doses; China, UK approve vaccines and more — 5 updates on the COVID-19 vaccine
Here are five updates on the COVID-19 vaccine from the past week: -
Stryker, Smith+Nephew make 1st acquisitions of 2021
Two major orthopedic device companies made key acquisitions on Jan. 5. -
Supporting staff wellness in the ‘new normal’: A Q&A with two former front-line clinicians
As hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) continue to resume surgeries, clinicians may be facing new challenges as the healthcare landscape evolves to address COVID-19 concerns and the influx of patients needing surgical care. With these additional stressors, it is important to proactively bolster the health and wellbeing of your staff. -
Testing against a new strain, investigating allergic reactions and more — 5 COVID-19 vaccine updates
Here are five updates on the COVID-19 vaccine over the past week: -
How non-acute facilities can prepare for COVID-19 vaccines — 6 action items
Non-acute healthcare facilities should make strategic preparations for receiving, storing and providing COVID-19 vaccines, according to Vizient, a group purchasing organization formerly known as Provista. -
Supply Chain Tip of the Week: Prioritize streamlined operations
Streamlining operations and improving efficiency are always top priorities in a surgery center, especially when focusing on growing your business. -
Vaccine production, at-home COVID-19 testing & more — 4 supply chain updates
Sandra Lindsay, RN, a critical care nurse and intensive care unit director at New York City-based Long Island Jewish Medical Center, on Dec. 14 became the first American to receive Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine. -
The first Americans to get a dose, clinical trials and more — 9 COVID-19 vaccine updates
Here are nine updates on the COVID-19 vaccine over the past week: -
118 drug shortages in the US
As of Dec. 16, the FDA lists 118 drugs as being in short supply. -
First doses outside a trial, side effects to Pfizer & FDA emergency approval — 6 updates on the COVID-19 vaccine, antibody tests
Here are six updates on the COVID-19 vaccine over the past week: -
Medline gets approval on Louisiana distribution center
Medline received approval to move forward with its plans for a distribution center in Hammond, La., according to a Dec. 8 report from The Daily Star. -
Aspen Surgical expands ASC, hospital offerings with acquisition — 3 details
Aspen Surgical Products strengthened its portfolio of medical, patient and staff safety products with the acquisition of Protek Medical Products, the company announced Nov. 24. -
How 6 ASCs are fighting through supply challenges & preparing for a second shortage
ASCs have less buying power when competing against hospitals for supplies. Here, six administrators spoke with Becker's ASC Review on how they're approaching a potential second supply shortage. -
FedEx to partner with McKesson on COVID-19 vaccine distribution
FedEx will be one of McKesson's partners in distributing the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a Dec. 4 report from Supply Chain Dive. -
Supply Chain Tip of the Week: Lean on your distributor
Strong distributor relationships are vital to ASC success, and a one-vendor approach for your distribution needs can enable a holistic view of your facility. Think of your distributor as a business consultant that can help you to grow and expand. -
Medline launches 2 sustainability programs
Medline launched two sustainability programs focusing on reducing waste, according to a Dec. 2 press release. -
Acumed launches program for ASC price transparency, clinical value
Orthopedic and medical solutions provider Acumed launched a customizable program designed to help ASCs improve clinical value and pricing transparency, according to a Dec. 1 announcement. -
7 updates on the COVID-19 vaccine, antibody tests — side effects, the first mass air shipment and more
Here are seven updates on the COVID-19 vaccine over the past week:
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