HTHU's School of Materials Management is dedicated to training Materials Managers and staff in all aspects of Materials Management.
The Materials Manager and staff manage and oversee supply chain operations in a healthcare facility, including purchasing and inventory of materials as well as selection of and negotiations with specified vendors. They direct and oversee policies, objectives and initiatives as they pertain to material flow to meet production schedules. The Materials Manager not only looks for the best price, they look for the best product at the best price for the user department as well as the patient.
In Materials Management 101 (CLICK HERE TO REGISTER), you will learn about the 10 Fundamental Elements of Purchasing through 10 lessons including:
LESSON 1: ORGANIZATION
LESSON 2: RECEIVING AND DISTRIBUTION PROCESS 101
LESSON 3: MANAGING INVENTORY DISTRIBUTION
LESSON 4: PURCHASING ETHICS
LESSON 5: GENERAL FINANCE PRINCIPLES
LESSON 6: CREDIBILITY
LESSON 7: OPERATING ROOM INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
LESSON 8: INFORMATION SYSTEMS
LESSON 9: SUPPORT SERVICES
LESSON 10: STRATEGIC PLANNING-LEADERSHIP