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.
ROBB SWAN
Why I'm Passionate About Healthcare Supply Chain
Being part of BlueBin’s impact on hospitals for over a decade has been incredibly rewarding. What drives me is watching supply chain leaders transform their organizations and improve clinician workflows—and, ultimately, patient care. Seeing hesitant teams become full BlueBin believers and go on to lead change at other facilities is especially fulfilling.
Outside of Work
I love spending time with my wife and four kids, especially on vacation. When I get the chance, I golf, ski, or fish.
Industry News
Learn what's happening in the clinical side of healthcare.
Nursing World:Decreasing Nonemergent Nurse interrupting During Peak Medication Administration Time Utilizing "The Golden Hour" A nurse-driven process called "The Golden Hour" aimed at improving medication administration safety and reducing nurse interruptions during peak medication administration time. Developed by a critical care telemetry unit's evidence-based practice workgroup, the Golden Hour utilizes a standardized process to boost medication administration safety and reduce errors.
healthleaders:How Chief Nursing Officers (CNOs) Can Make the Financial Case for Nurse Wellbeing Prioritizing nurse wellbeing is essential for improving retention, reducing turnover, and increasing the bottom line. An industry expert in wellbeing recommends using validated assessments to measure wellbeing and implementing practices such as compassion, presence, and recovery to support nurse self-leadership.
MedCity News:Changes in Nurse Staffing Answer Clinician Demands Nurses prioritize having a choice in their work schedules, with agency being key to predicting nurse wellbeing and job satisfaction. Healthcare facilities are turning to contract nursing as a solution to retain staff, despite increased costs, as it offers flexibility and allows internal staff to have more control over their schedules.
BlueBin Client Success Story
Learn more about BlueBin client partner successes.
UCHealth exists to help their patients live extraordinary lives
UCHealth engaged clinical end-users to pull data, look specifically at BlueQ Analytics slow, stale, never scanned dashboards, and make some clinical decisions around supplies.
Polls
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Where is your organization struggling to minimize supply chain tasks for patient care staff?
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 prioritize nurse well-being as a systemic issue, recognizing its direct impact on patient safety and care quality. This requires addressing workplace hazards (e.g., violence, infections), combating systemic racism and discrimination, and implementing evidence-based interventions rather than short-term fixes. Hospitals should support nurses in addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) by providing time, training, and reimbursement while fostering collaborative, multi-level change involving policymakers and educators. Data collection on burnout and mental health must improve to guide effective policies, and well-being initiatives should be embedded into all aspects of nursing—from hiring to retirement. The lessons of COVID-19 highlight the need for resilient systems that protect nurses’ physical, mental, and moral health, ensuring a sustainable workforce for the future.
Did you know? BlueBin directly enhances clinical staff efficiency and morale by optimizing inventory management, reducing waste, and improving efficiency by an average of 30%—with some clinical staff reporting up to 60% efficiency improvements. Clinically, BlueBin minimizes expired products and stockouts through real-time tracking and automated replenishment, ensuring timely access to critical supplies for better patient outcomes. Operationally, BlueBin streamlines workflows, reduces administrative burdens, and boosts staff productivity. By standardizing data and enhancing forecasting, BlueBin creates a more agile, cost-effective, and patient-centered supply chain.
Clinical Tip
Visualize Patient Flow:
Use BlueBin kanban boards to map out the patient journey through different stages of care. This helps clinical staff quickly identify which patients need attention and minimizes delays in treatment.
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