Battling the COVID-19 pandemic: Intermountain’s new paradigm of emergency planning
Abstract
The aim of this paper is to highlight complications surrounding the worldwide epidemic and to provide several scripts for surviving it. The scope of this paper is to provide insights into five-dimensional survival strategies: (1) expediting, (2) product substitution, (3) conservation, (4) reconditioning and (5) innovation. Relying on all five of these strategies will increase the probability that there will be something in the clinician’s hands while caring for patients. In addition to these strategies, using a cross-functional, coordinated, daily huddle to facilitate communication and share a personal protective equipment (PPE)/Commodities dashboard will prove to build resiliency during a long-term crisis.
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Author's Biography
Brent Wigington works for Intermountain Healthcare’s Supply Chain Organisation (SCO) as the Director of Operations Integration. His responsibilities include integrating operational best practices in product conversions, project management, data analytics, finance and continuous improvements. Brent has earned his Six Sigma black belt in Atlanta, Georgia, after saving half a million dollars on two projects. He teaches Lean Six Sigma and Change Management. Brent has worked in the supply chain profession for over 30 years, starting as Stephen R. Covey’s Director of Quality and Improvement. He has Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees.
Citation
Wigington, Brent (2021, March 1). Battling the COVID-19 pandemic: Intermountain’s new paradigm of emergency planning. In the Management in Healthcare: A Peer-Reviewed Journal, Volume 5, Issue 3. https://doi.org/10.69554/NBQP7588.
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