GI Unit Leadership: Shaping a High-Performing Endoscopy Unit (Virtual)

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This talk highlights supply chain management in endoscopy as a critical patient care system impacting procedure timeliness, quality, and staff morale. Persistent challenges include shortages, cost pressures, unpredictable demand, limited storage, and complex tracking. The speaker emphasizes shifting from crisis-driven "heroics" to well-designed workflows with standardization, clear ownership, real-time observation, and team-vendor engagement. Using the SCOPE framework (Standardize, Classify, Observe, Protect, Engage) and color-coded item criticality helps optimize inventory and reduce delays. Daily huddles, visibility boards, and digital tracking support reliable first-case starts and fewer disruptions. Leadership focus on metrics drives continuous improvement for patient-centered supply chain resilience.

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Mankanwal Sachdev, MD, FASGE

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Concept Supply Chain Management

Concept SCOPE Framework

Concept Patient Care

Concept Quality System

Concept Supply Shortage

Keywords

supply chain management

endoscopy

SCOPE framework

inventory optimization

patient care

Supply Chain Management

SCOPE Framework

Patient Care

Quality System

Supply Shortage