SPECIAL FEATURES of PURCHASE MANAGEMENT in HOSPITALS

PRESENTED BY:

Apoorva ChauhanDr.Manoj Pali

Dr. Meenakshi SharmaDr. Prashant H. Mehta

Rohini HR

What is purchasing?? Accomplishments Features reflecting purchasing in a hospital Comparison of hospitals with other industries Purchasing Review Analysis Examples of Hospital Purchasing Conclusion

CONTENTS

purchasing is a function of procuring goods and services from sources external to the organization

hospitals are in dire need to efficiently manage its purchasing

a hospital managing its purchasing costs well will operate efficiently.

WHAT IS PURCHASING???

Service to patients Cost optimization To gain a competitive edge over others Idea of all the latest technology and incorporation of it To achieve staff and employee satisfaction To prevent unnecessary wastage of materials To establish interrelations between several departments To meet the basic standards of quality as per the

accreditations

ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF PURCHASE MANAGEMENT

No central purchasing Materials to be purchased as per the

requirements of the staff and doctors and with their consent

No compromise in terms of quality delivered

Overstocking of certain materials, e.g drugs, equipments, eatables, etc is not done

FEATURES REFLECTING PURCHASING IN A HOSPITAL

•No delay in delivery of services

•Highly specific

•Purchasing done from some specific suppliers related

to the healthcare industry only

•Holistic approach is required as all the departments are

interrelated

•Highly ethical purchasing

COMPARISON OF HOSPITAL

WITH OTHER INDUSTRIES

HOSPITAL INDUSTRY OTHER INDUSTRIES

a) No compromise in terms of purchasing of materials and services

b) It is a value based sector where patient’s life is dealt with

c) Overstocking of equipments, drugs, pantry, etc is not done

d) Role of doctors and staff is crucial in the purchasing of hospital goods and services

e) No warehousing is done

f) Purchasing is a very cost effective process as indirectly its affecting the patients

a) Compromise in several areas can be done depending on the industry

b) Focus is on products and services to be delivered

c) Extra stock is kept in case of emergencies and as per the forecasting

d) Decisions are mainly taken by the senior authority, role of junior staff is limited

e) Warehousing is required to store the extra products manufactured

f) Most of the industries are profit seekers and less cost effective in comparison

g) Contingency approach and plans are to be thought of

h) This industry is highly unpredictable in terms of demand by the patients

g) Emergency situations are not that frequent.

h) Demand is known and therefore products and services are manufactured as per it

i) Purchase of supplies is usually done from healthcare oriented

suppliers

i) Range of suppliers is huge and varied

CONTD.

PURCHASING REVIEW ANALYSIS

STRATEGIC PLANNING ASSESSMENT

ACQUISITON

UTILIZATION

REPAIR AND MAINTAINENCE

REPLACEMENT AND

UTILIZATION

Purchasing of hospital equipments(e.g., instruments)

and machines

Drugs and pharmaceuticals

Pantry materials

Hospital furniture

Hospital vehicles e.g, ambulances

Necessary Blood Bank and its efficient working

EXAMPLES OF HOSPITAL PURCHASING

Hospitals can achieve substantial benefits by not only changing purchasing practices, but also improving how they manage their labour force, supplies, equipment, and facilities. With nearly 80% of total hospital expenses accounted for in patient care costs, this impact can be truly significant. A strategic view of the hospital's supply chain is critical for success. Purchase management must be high-level, focused, concise, non-fragmented, driven towards realizable and sustainable goals, and overall collaborative.

CONCLUSION