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Compounding Disaster - July 2016 - Subscribe to Outpatient Surgery Magazine

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J U L Y 2 0 1 6 • O U T PA T I E N TS U R G E R Y. N E T • 8 1 put a timeframe on it, and we need a decision by this day.'" 3 Consider the perks. Respondents note that multi-specialty facilities should look for a system that works across special- ties to save money and boost efficiency, while others suggest you consider features like autoclavable cameras, mobile apps, image storage capabilities and a great set of support staff. 4 Take rep relationships out of the equation. Mr. Huffman says that in his trial, he thought that the reps' relationships with physicians played too large of a role. "Don't buy an OK system just because the right person is selling it," he says. "Caution your surgeons to take their relationship hats off when it comes to the reps and instead put their business hats on for the good of the facility." 5 Get aggressive with vendors. The best way to meet your budget is to pit vendors against each other — and to make sure they know about their competition. "Unless you're locked into something, it's definitely beneficial to pit companies against each other," says Lyle Phelps, BSN, RN, administrator of the Southwest Ambulatory Surgery Center in Byron Center, Mich. "It's a long process to bring in 3 or 4 companies to trial each one, but it makes a big difference when the quotes start coming in." 6 Look at the clinical benefits. Surprisingly, 13% of respon- dents say that studies backing up a manufacturer's claims are not that important to their final purchasing decision. But, several managers note that this research can help you determine if

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