Perioperative/Operating Room

Value Analysis Committee

• The LVHN Perioperative process to evaluate products based on clinical efficacy, safety, and cost
• A multidisciplinary team consisting of seven physician members representing multiple specialties, along with members from Materials Management, Administration, Business Operations, Nursing and other clinical areas

Purpose and Goals

• Simplify and Shorten Process for New Product Introduction
• Enhance Communication
• Standardization of Perioperative Products to Improve OR Efficiency, Patient Safety and Cost Effectiveness
• Standardize Industry-Hospital Interaction

Vendor Responsibilities

• Have surgeon complete necessary forms
  • Product Evaluation and Trial Form (P.E.T.)
  • Physician Evaluation Form
  • Patient Specific Form (based on established criteria)
  • VENDORS DO NOT COMPLETE ANY FORMS
• Provide product information to staff
  • Catalog numbers
  • Comparative product information
• Provide clinical research information on product to Product Nurse Specialist (PNS)
  • Evidence based literature
  • Manufacturer literature
  • Product samples or demo models
• Provide pricing information to Supply Chain Management (SCM)