Location

Lodging

AGENDA

Pre – Event Dinner

Monday, March 18, 2024 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM

The Ballantyne Hotel (Carolina Room) | 10000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy

TUESDAY, MARCH 19

TIME

8:00 AM

DISCUSSION TOPIC

Breakfast/Welcome

8:10 – 8:45 AM

Fundamentals of Direct Sourcing 

• Direct Sourcing Capabilities Overview  
• Keys to Success  
• Integration: Quality/Regulatory Controls  
• Economic Update: Pan Asia &Beyond 

8:45 – 9:45 AM

The Anatomy of Gloves Products 

• Clinical Requirements & Performance  
• Product Composition  
• Drivers of Cost  
• Integration: Quality/Regulatory Controls 

9:45 – 10:30 AM

Market Landscape: Premier Members & Suppliers  

• Review member utilization by Performance Group 
• Market (acute/non-acute)  
• Sub-category (Acute/Non-Acute) 
• Suppliers 

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Product Spec Review and Demonstration 

• A hands-on review of the current market offering, product specifications and performance and value comparison 

12:30 – 1:00 PM

Lunch / Break

1:00 – 2:30 PM

Product Lineup & Evaluation 

• Finalize product specifications/scope for member system evaluations and evaluation scope and process 

2:30 – 3:30 PM

Marching Orders & Next Steps 

• Focus Group Driven next steps, deliverables and timelines for staff and committee member execution 

3:30 PM

Adjourn / Travel to Airport