Collaboration of Supply Chain Management with Clinicians to Manage Drug Shortages
Care Process & Redesign
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2021
To manage aztreonam drug shortages collaboratively using multidisciplinary strategies. Effective AMS strategies ensure drug availability and optimize patient outcomes during shortages.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign, Value Based Care, Operational Management, Supply Chain, Procurement
About this Content
Aims
To manage aztreonam drug shortages collaboratively using multidisciplinary strategies.
Background
Frequent antimicrobial shortages necessitated better stewardship and supply chain coordination.
Methods
Instituted formulary restrictions, prospective audits, and selective reporting.
Results
Reduced aztreonam use by 37%, maintained supply availability, and achieved cost savings by promoting alternative medications.
Conclusion
Effective AMS strategies ensure drug availability and optimize patient outcomes during shortages.
Lessons Learnt
Collaborative multidisciplinary efforts are essential for managing resource shortages effectively.
Additional Information
SHM 2021 Shortlisted Project
Keywords
Drug Shortages, Antimicrobial Stewardship
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Changi General Hospital, Agency of Logistics and Procurement Services |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration, Pharmacy |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators, Pharmacology |
Project Lead(s) | SM Ng |
Project Member(s) | PE Ow Yong |
Connect with this contributor!
SM Ng - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_565_CGH_SHM_2021_Collaboration_of_Supply_Chain_Mgmt_with_Clinicians_to_Manage_Drug_Shortages.pdf