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lowed us to reallocate our full-time equivalent ( FTE ) resources ,” said Limbert . “ We also utilize the TUGS for our soiled linen pickup which helped us reduce employee injuries because , given census and patient volumes , these linen carts are becoming increasingly unwieldy . Thanks to robotics we ’ ve been able to keep our employees in an area where they ’ re most effective and appreciated . They ’ re able to further support clinicians .”
Like many in the supply chain discipline , UCSF Health has worked to streamline and standardize its processes , so that the medical professionals can focus on what matters — patient care . Every patient ’ s healthcare needs are unique and highly personalized .
Therefore , Limbert and his team worked
UCSF Our Stories : Rite of Passage -- A Hospital Prom for closely with clinicians to establish their needs and maintain the unparalleled , innovative care UCSF is known for . In doing so , the group has worked to strike a balance between streamlined , cost-effective supply chain processes whilst meeting the individualistic needs of the clinicians and patients alike .
“ If they ’ re able to interact with clinicians in a meaningful way then that allows us to again , gain
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