Support Services Consulting

Cost Reduction

Completing the analysis of spending patterns is just the beginning. Using comparative analyses, industry accepted "Best Demonstrated Practices" and other tools, alternatives to current activities are identified and assessed for financial impact and feasibility.

Only clinically appropriate, financially significant changes are recommended for adoption by the organization.

Client Health System Cost Reduction Plan Summary Focus Area Description Savings O.R. Action Team Reusable Conversions, Implant Management $897,027 Specialty Beds Bed Utilization Management 317,853 Parenteral Therapy Standardized Administration, Sets and Practices 228,009 Critical Care Action Team Monitoring Utilization Management 115,967 Med-Surg Action Team Product Standardization 575,726 Perfusion Services Standardize Products, Sources for Disposables 340,000 Linen Action Team Linen Utilization, Management Protocols 25,140

Using industry standard benchmarks, cross industry comparatives and our own client information database, a comparative analysis of your firm's spending trends is developed. Topic Current Activity Benchmark Forms IV Tubing Linen/Laundry Cardiac Perfusion $18.91/AOB $3.49/Admin.Line $17.56/IP Day $858/Perfused Case $10.85/AOB $1.48/Admin. Line $6.50-$9.98 $492/Perfused Case     Medical-Surgical Questionnaire - IV Therapy 1. What is the current interval between IV set changes? 2. What is the current utilization of leukocyte reduction filters? 3. What IV sets are used in Surgery? 4. When are IV Pumps proscribed for use?