Healthcare's Hidden Hero: The Supply Chain
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Healthcare's Hidden Hero: The Supply Chain

In a recent episode of SCANHealthCan, Dana Trampas, host, sat down with Altaf Stationwala, President and CEO of Mackenzie Health, to delve into the nuances of healthcare supply chain management and the lessons learned during the pandemic.

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Inside the Supply Chain: Clinicians' Impact on Healthcare Operations
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Inside the Supply Chain: Clinicians' Impact on Healthcare Operations

"For most clinicians, the supply chain is invisible and taken for granted," she remarks. "The only time that people really become aware of supply chain issues is when something is not available." This awareness gap underscores the importance of educating and engaging clinicians in understanding supply chain capacity and its impact on patient care delivery.

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Bridging Voices: Transforming Healthcare with Citizen-Centric Solutions
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Bridging Voices: Transforming Healthcare with Citizen-Centric Solutions

In the intricate web of healthcare supply chains, disruptions can have far-reaching consequences, profoundly impacting the everyday lives of Canadians. Recently, the SCANH team convened a Citizens Forum, bringing together a diverse array of voices to tackle the challenges of the healthcare supply chain. At the heart of this forum lies the Imagine Citizens Network, an Alberta-based network dedicated to amplifying citizen voices and driving transformation within the healthcare sector.

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Navigating the Future: SCAN Health's Inaugural Blog on Building Resilient Healthcare Supply Chains Amidst the Storms of Change
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Navigating the Future: SCAN Health's Inaugural Blog on Building Resilient Healthcare Supply Chains Amidst the Storms of Change

As the calendar has flipped to a new year, we're thrilled to set sail on a series of enlightening blogs dedicated to advancing healthcare supply chain resilience worldwide. In this inaugural post, we dive into the heart of our mission: fortifying the resilience of healthcare supply chains. With a backdrop of recent disruptions, including the seismic shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic and the many climate change and geopolitical events of recent months, we explore the critical need for agility and foresight in our healthcare systems.

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