Clinical Services Contract Crib Sheet
May 9, 2011 through May 23, 2011
Our contract crib sheets are a checklist of recent clinical contract announcements from Premier. For more detail and archived Crib Sheets go to www.gnyhaservices.com or refer to Supply Chain Advisor at www.premierinc.com.
Nursing - The CRM Collaborative is scheduled to launch on June 2nd. A few key points and reminders:
· There is no fee to participate, however there is the expectation that members will submit data and actively participate in all conferences.
· Members that have a non-disclosure agreement in place may still participate in the Collaborative, however they will not receive benchmark information nor will they receive a customized report of opportunities.
· The data collection tool will be a modified version of the CRM Cost Modeling tool. The intention is to forward the data collection request to registered participants by next week to allow them to begin the data collection process. The data is due back to Premier on June 10th.
· All activities will take place virtually and no travel is required.
· Members are strongly encouraged to participate in all conferences. The Collaborative is set up as a series of WebEx’s with each building upon the work and discussion of the previous conference, therefore members are discouraged from a la carte participation.
The CardiacAdvisor website is being updated and will serve as the repository for all CRM Collaborative materials. An email notification will be sent to participating members and the field once the site is complete.
Surgical Services – announcement of a new agreement for Sterilization Wraps. These wraps are made of a disposable fabric used to wrap instrument sets, linen packs and basins to allow them to be sterilized and safely stored until use during a procedure. The wrap provides protection against contact contamination during handling and must provide an effective barrier to microbial penetration.
Agreement effective September 1, 2011 through August 31, 2014
Supplier / New contract number / Expiring contract numberKimberly-Clark / PP-OR-757 / PP-OR-471
Nursing – announcement that CentiCare PP-NS-546 is offering promotional pricing on shower/commode chairs plus free shipping. Promotion starts May 1, 2001 and ends July 31, 2011.
Imaging Price Increase - Mallinckrodt Inc., a Covidien company, has passed through a price increase on select third-party supplied products, in accordance with the terms of Premier agreement PP-IM-075 for radiopharmaceutical distribution. The price increases range per product between 1 and 20 percent higher than current pricing, resulting in an aggregate spend-weighted increase of 2.7 percent.
The price change will be effective June 20 through the expiration of the agreement on December 31, 2011. New radiopharmaceutical distribution agreements are currently being negotiated, with a contract launch target date of October 1, 2011.
Surgical Services - FDA advises extreme caution if encountering mislabeled unsterile devices stolen from Boston Scientific
Between April 8-11, 2011, Boston Scientific Corporation reported that a shipment of their endoscopy, urology, and women's health devices were stolen. These devices were mislabeled sterile. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Office of Criminal Investigations is working with Boston Scientific to locate the stolen products.
The FDA cautions health professionals to heed extreme caution due to the increased risk of infection. The FDA has not received reports of patients that have been harmed by the stolen devices. However, the agency has not ruled out the possibility that patients have been exposed to these unsterile devices.
The specific batches that were stolen are listed in a table on the FDA website.
Nursing – announcement of a new service category for Sleep Diagnostic Services. This service includes outsourcing of sleep lab services and management in a hospital or practice. Service providers specialize in complete evaluation, testing, diagnostic and treatment of all types of sleep disorders. Contracted supplier will work with members to assume responsibility for established sleep lab or set-up and manage a new sleep lab.
Agreement effective June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2014
Supplier / New contract / Expiring contractSleepMed,Inc. / PP-NS-679 / New
Surgical Services – announcement of new agreements for laryngoscope systems. This category includes laryngoscope blades, handles and replacement bulbs.
Agreements effective August 1, 2011 through July 31, 2014
Supplier / New contract number / Expiring contract numberSmiths / PP-OR-752 / PP-OR-474
Teleflex / PP-OR-753 / New
Nursing – announcement of new agreements for Restraints and Fall Prevention Products. This category includes fall prevention programs, visual cues, warning systems/monitors/alarms, footwear and patient restraints or restraining garments and devices that limit the physical movement of the patient.
Agreements are effective August 1, 2011 through July 31, 2014
Supplier / New contract / Expiring contractPosey / PP-NS-677 / PP-NS-513
Personal Safety* / PP-NS-678 / New
Laboratory Recall - In a letter dated April 22, 2011, BD announced that it is initiating a recall on the following catalogue numbers and associated lots:
Catalog # / Description / Lot #367324 / BD Vacutainer Push Button Blood Collection Set (PBBCS) 23 gauge .75 inch x 12 inch tubing without luer adapter (light blue wing color) / 0315173, 0316102, 0323342, 0327441, 1025938
367326 / BD Vacutainer Push Button Blood Collection Set (PBBCS) 21 gauge .75 inch x 12 inch tubing without luer adapter (green wing color) / 0309344, 0309286, 0312571
367344 / BD Vacutainer Push Button Blood Collection Set (PBBCS) 21 gauge .75 inch x 12 inch tubing with luer adapter (green wing color) / 0334101, 0336557, 0347425, 0354635, 1013190
These blood collection sets are available through Premier agreement PP-LA-246 Blood/Specimen Collection and Ancillary Products. BD is concerned that some product may demonstrate a problem that could cause the IV cannula to separate from the hub during the venipuncture process. Potential health risks include needle stick injuries and/or blood leakage, which could cause exposure to a blood-borne infectious disease and/or patient injury due to the separated needle.
Suggested action steps:
· Examine your inventory immediately for specific catalog and lot numbers.
· Return product from these lots following the instructions on the packing slip enclosed with the letter received from BD. Upon receipt of returned product, BD will send replacement product.
Nursing – announcement of new agreements for Incontinence Products with incumbents. Products are designed for the absorption and management of leaks resulting from incontinence. Products include bladder control pads , briefs, pull-ups, undergarments, underpads and wipes.
Agreeements effective August 1, 2011 through July 31, 2014
Supplier / New contract / Expiring contractMedline Industries / PP-NS-676 / PP-NS-512
(Covidien) / PP-NS-675 / PP-NS-510
Surgical Services – announcement that Medtronic has notified Premier that they are cancelling agreements in the following categories effective April 30, 2011. Local agreements will not be cancelled.
· Spine Implants – PP-OR-546
· Bone Tissue – PP-OR-543
· Neurosurgery – PP-OR-477
Updated Field Guides for Spinal Implants and Bone and Tissue and Synthetic Implantable Products are now available upon request; contact Sandee Schoby, Director Clinical Services, at . Contact your Client Services Executive for details.