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HEALTH SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

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Course Work: 30 hrs
Live Online Training: 30 Hours
Self-Paced Online Training: 15 Hours
Pre/post Test: (1hr Each)
Written Assignment: 4hrs
Support and Assistance: 24/7
Student: 30 Students
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HEALTH SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

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Overview

Are you ready to delve into the intricate world of managing health products and technologies? Our comprehensive course offers an immersive exploration into the diverse landscape of healthcare needs, health product management, and logistical intricacies. Covering essential modules such as understanding health care needs, navigating health logistics systems, and mastering procurement strategies, this course equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the management of health commodities.

This course is designed for healthcare professionals and other individuals interested or involved in the management of health products and technologies.

Goal and Mission

The goal of Health Supply Chain Management Course is to equip healthcare professionals with the expertise needed to effectively manage health commodities and navigate the complex logistical challenges inherent in healthcare delivery. Our mission is to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills required to ensure the availability, accessibility, and quality of health products, ultimately contributing to improved healthcare outcomes and patient well-being.

Assessment

Throughout the Health Supply Chain Management Course, various assessment techniques are employed to evaluate participants' understanding and proficiency in managing health commodities effectively. These techniques include:

  1. Pre-Test: Before the training begins, participants undergo a pre-test to assess their baseline knowledge of health product and technologies management concepts. This initial assessment helps tailor the course content to address specific learning needs.
  2. Progress assessment Online Tests: Participants engage in daily online tests to reinforce learning and assess comprehension of the material covered each day. These tests consist of multiple-choice questions, quizzes, or short-answer exercises designed to evaluate understanding of daily topics and concepts.
  3. Post-Test: At the conclusion of the training, participants complete a comprehensive post-test covering all modules and topics discussed during the training period. This final assessment provides a comprehensive evaluation of participants' knowledge and skills in health product and technologies management
  4. Case Study Questions: Participants are presented with case study questions simulating real-world scenarios related to health commodity management. These case studies challenge participants to apply their knowledge to practical situations, analyze clinical data, and develop appropriate management plans.
  5. Self-Paced Learning Tests on the LMS: The Learning Management System (LMS) hosts self-paced learning tests that participants can access at their convenience. These tests allow participants to review course material, reinforce key concepts, and assess their understanding through interactive quizzes and exercises.

ICT Requirements

  • Computer/ Laptop with Microphone & Camera in working condition
  • Good Internet
  • Access to Google Forms / MS Forms
  • Ability to perform basic MS word and Excel
Passing Criteria

To qualify for a certificate of participation, candidates must achieve a minimum passing score of 80% or above on the post-test administered at the end of the training. This threshold ensures participants have demonstrated a high level of comprehension and competency in health product and technologies management principles and practices.

How to obtain credit

To obtain CPD or CME Credit, complete the post-tests with an 80% pass rate. Complete the evaluation survey on-line and submit. A certificate will be mailed within a week of course completion date to the E-mail address provided at the time of registration.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the training, participants will be able to.

  • Demonstrate Proficiency in Health Commodities Management including medicinal products, medical supplies, equipment, and laboratory reagents, adhering to regulatory standards and best practices.
  • Apply Logistics Management Strategies to optimize the procurement, storage, and distribution of health commodities, ensuring their timely availability and accessibility while minimizing wastage and stockouts.
  • Utilize Information Systems for Decision-Making to collect, analyze, and utilize data for informed decision-making in health commodity management, enhancing supply chain efficiency and transparency.
  • Implement Procurement Best Practices including supplier selection, contract management, and monitoring procurement performance, to ensure the cost-effective and timely acquisition of quality health commodities.
  • Enhance Patient Care Through Strategic Product Selection based on evidence-based criteria, optimizing treatment outcomes and improving patient safety and satisfaction.
Curriculum

This module focuses on the intricate landscape of healthcare demands, exploring the multifaceted requirements of patients and healthcare systems alike.

Demographic shifts and population dynamics

Epidemiological trends and disease burden

Socio-economic determinants of health

Cultural considerations in healthcare delivery

Evolving patient expectations and preferences.

Emerging healthcare challenges and gaps

Role of technology and innovation in healthcare

Ethical, legal, and regulatory dimensions of healthcare

Addressing healthcare disparities and promoting equity

Case studies and interactive exercises for practical insights

This module will embark on a journey through the realm of health products and technologies, delving into the diverse array of medicinal solutions, essential medical supplies, sophisticated equipment, and vital laboratory reagents shaping modern healthcare.

Medicinal products.

Medical Supplies.

Medical equipments and instruments

Laboratory Reagents.

In this module, learners will unravel the intricacies of health logistics systems, uncovering the critical elements of commodity security, logistics objectives, operational dynamics, and the continuous logistics cycle essential for streamlined healthcare delivery.

Commodity Security

Purpose of a Logistics System

Activities of a Logistics System

The Logistics Cycle

Pipeline, Lead time, Allocation/Requisition (Push/Pull, Dispensed/Issued

IN this module learners will harness the power of logistics management information systems (LMIS), understanding their pivotal role in maintaining accurate records, generating insightful reports, and optimizing supply chain operations tailored to specific country contexts.

• Purpose of LMIS.

• Logistics Records.

• Summary Reporting and Reporting Systems

• Country LMIS

In this module, participants will gain proficiency in assessing stock status, mastering the art of conducting physical inventories, strategically timing assessments, and adapting consumption data to ensure inventory accuracy and availability.

  • Introduction to the Concept of Assessing Stock Status
  • Physical inventories
  • When to assess stock status
  • Adjusting consumption data for incomplete reporting

In this module participants will unlock the potential of max-min inventory control systems, mastering the art of determining optimal stock levels, calculating reorder points, and implementing efficient replenishment strategies to maintain optimal inventory levels and prevent stockouts.

  • Purpose of Inventory Control
  • Introduction to Max-Min
  • Determining How Much to Order or Issue
  • Determining When to Place an Order or Issue Storekeeper’s Decision Rules
  • Using Max-Min
  • The Six Steps for Setting Minimum and Maximum Stock Levels and Emergency Order Point

In this module participants will navigate the complexities of product selection processes, employing rigorous criteria, systematic methodologies, and sophisticated analyses such as VEN and ABC to ensure the optimal selection of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies

  • Drug selection Criteria
  • The Drug Selection Process
  • VEN and ABC analyses

In this module learners will master the science of quantifying health commodities, from forecasting methodologies and data analysis techniques to supply planning strategies and iterative updates, ensuring the reliable availability of essential healthcare products.

  • Introduction to Quantification
  • Overview of Steps in Quantification
  • Preparing for a Quantification Exercise
  • Steps in Forecasting
  • Four Types of Data Used for Forecasting
  • Steps in Supply Planning
  • Using Quantification Results and Update Quantification

In this module learners will dive into the intricacies of procurement processes, from understanding procurement principles and methods to selecting suppliers, monitoring performance, and addressing procurement challenges to ensure seamless access to quality healthcare products.

  • Introduction to procurement
  • Introduction to procurement process
  • Methods & principles of procurement
  • Supplier selection
  • Monitoring procurement performance
  • Major challenges in Procurement

In this module learners will learn on how to optimize health commodity storage and distribution practices, ensuring adherence to shelf life guidelines, implementing effective storage protocols, and streamlining distribution processes to maximize product integrity and availability while minimizing waste.

  • The Purpose of Storage
  • Shelf Life
  • Storage Guidelines
  • Special Considerations for Program-specific Products
  • Routine Visual Inspection
  • Determining Space Requirements
  • Distribution of pharmaceuticals
  • Disposal of pharmaceuticals
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