This is the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast hosted by Justin Poulin. Tune in every month as we speak with Industry Experts to highlight success stories and solutions from the field that advance the healthcare supply chain. And now, Justin Poulin with this month’s Expert…
Guest: Tracy Nasarenko, VP of Community Engagement – Healthcare at GS1 US
Topic: Drug Supply Chain Security Act Update
- Provide a brief overview of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act
- Talk about the AHRMM webinar on March 19th – and accompanying resource
- Can you describe the phasing and milestones for us and where we sit today?
* Progress has been made with respect to Pharmacy at the unit level
- Serialized item level traceability
* What is expected of the healthcare supply chain? Where is the gray area? (“confirm” not
well defined)
* What steps should we have taken by now and what should we doing to prepare for the next
phase?
- Where do we stand with med device?
* Standards would be the same
* Would have a positive impact on interoperability in healthcare
