Welcome to BlueBin's Clinical Focus newsletter! We're excited to bring you insights on the intersection of supply chain, patient care, and staff safety. Tailored for those on the frontlines of patient care and enhancing clinical outcomes, this newsletter will provide valuable analysis and strategies to help you navigate the complexities of maintaining high-quality patient care and positive staff satisfaction. Stay tuned for expert insights and actionable tips to enhance your clinical efficiency and outcomes!
Employee Spotlight
Get to know our team!
Learn more about the folks here at BlueBin who keep supplies and operations flowing.
Carl Petschke
Why I'm Passionate About Healthcare Supply Chain
Healthcare is full of inefficiencies—from delays to over-ordering. I’m driven to remove these barriers by ensuring teams get the right product at the right time. Strong supply chain-clinical partnerships reduce stress, boost efficiency, and improve patient care
A Moment That Stands Out
At one hospital, converting to BlueBin’s 2-Bin system streamlined operations so effectively that the supply chain team could absorb ordering and delivery for Pharmacy/Fluids and Respiratory, without adding any staff. It created a more unified, agile supply chain for the entire facility.
Outside of Work
I’m a big fan of sports—especially soccer, tennis, and running—and love spending time outdoors. Lately, I’ve also been working on turning my brown thumb green!
Industry News
Learn what's happening in the clinical side of healthcare.
National Academy of Medicine:Action Collaborative on Clinician Well-Being and Resilience The Clinician Well-Being Collaborative unites leaders nationwide to reduce burnout and strengthen both caregiver well-being and patient care through evidence-based solutions.
HealthLeaders: How Do Health Systems Benefit from Nurse Wellbeing? Prioritizing nurses' well-being and self-leadership boosts engagement, enhances patient care, and strengthens team performance and organizational culture.
Nursing in Practice: ‘Too few’ countries protecting nurse mental health, warns WHO With only 42% of countries offering mental health protections for nurses, the WHO warns that safeguarding nurse well-being is a critical, strategic priority to ensure global healthcare resilience post-pandemic.
BlueBin Client Success Story
Learn more about BlueBin client partner successes.
Seattle Children’s cut supply search time by 50% and improved nurse satisfaction, showing that streamlined inventory systems directly enhance care quality and clinician experience.
Polls
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Request a Complimentary Supply Chain Resilience Assessment
For a limited time, BlueBin is offering a complimentary supply chain resilience assessment for healthcare organizations, including acute and non-acute facilities, to evaluate their resilience framework against industry-leading practices.
Note: BlueBin’s mission is to transform healthcare by enhancing the supply chain process, ensuring that patient care staff have the right supplies at the right time and maximizing efficiency. In line with this mission, BlueBin advocates for and supports the AHRMM Keys for Supply Chain Excellence. By focusing on improving inventory management, optimizing supply chain processes, and minimizing waste, we aim to reduce costs, accelerate operational efficiency, and enhance clinical outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The AHRMM Keys for Supply Chain Excellence serve as key performance indicators (KPIs), establishing essential standards for supply chain management in the healthcare field. Learn more about the AHRMM Keys.
Case study summary: Hospitals must proactively manage inevitable care interruptions by analyzing their causes and impacts, then implementing practical strategies to help nurses maintain safety, efficiency, and system-wide improvement.
Did you know? BlueBin returns over 5,600 hours daily to patient care staff nationwide by preventing supply-related interruptions, automating inventory, and streamlining workflows—turning disruptions into system-wide gains in efficiency, safety, and care quality.
Clinical Tip
Simplify Communication
Implement color-coded cards or tags for different patient priorities or statuses on the BlueBin Kanban board. This visual cue can improve team communication and ensure everyone is aligned on patient care needs and priorities.
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