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Special Outpatient Surgery Edition - Cost Justification - January 2017

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J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 7 O U T P A T I E N TS U R G E R Y. N E T 7 the item. In my experience, limiting the com- mittee's membership to approximately a dozen representatives from multiple service lines provides the perspectives you need without getting bogged down by too many voices in the room. As a general rule, include members from medsurg and critical care nursing, the operating room, the director of finance or a financial analyst and the materi- als manager. Invite other staff members to participate, as needed. For example, if the product up for consideration is intended for use in sterile processing, ask a knowledgeable representative from that department to join the discussion. Use the time wisely Include only physicians or staff members who can make contributions to the discussions — no listeners allowed — and make sure you start the meetings on time and run them efficiently. Like a contestant on Shark Tank, physicians who request new products should have the pitch down cold and the numbers firmed up before presenting to the committee. We ask individuals who are mak- ing requests to complete a 2-page form that contains the clinical, business and patient care reasons for adding the items. Committee members review the form beforehand, so they have a basic understanding of the product before meeting to review its clinical usefulness and financial benefits. Look beyond cost It's essential to assess the entire package when deciding if a new supply or technology is right for your facility. Requests made for new items must be backed with clinical data from manufacturers or peer-reviewed journals that prove how the addition improves patient care. Does it decrease patient discom- fort, get patients back to their normal lifestyles faster and lower the risk of 2 3 Physicians who request new products should have the pitch down cold.

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