Evidence Over Expense – What Really Matters When Evaluating UV Technology

Not all UV technologies are created equal, and for supply chain teams, knowing the difference leads to better purchasing decisions. In this episode of “Evidence Over Expense,” Dr. Sarah Simmons, DrPH, CIC, FAPIC, and Juan Gonzalez from Xenex help cut through the confusion and explain what healthcare organizations should really be looking for before investing in UV technology. From FDA authorization and product safety to service, support, and long-term usability, this conversation gives supply chain teams a clear path to smarter decision-making. If your team is evaluating UV technology, this episode will help you ask the right questions, avoid the wrong assumptions, and look beyond the price tag to what truly drives value.

BONUS CONTENT: Be sure to download the free Supply Chain UV Checklist Tool to help your team ask the right questions and make more informed purchasing decisions. Click here to download: https://9231499.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/9231499/Power%20Supply/Podcast/Xenex%20Bonus%20Content%20-%20Episode2.pdf

Once you complete the interview, jump on over to the link below to take a short quiz and download your CEC certificate for 0.5 CECs! – https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/ps-xenex-ep2

A special thanks to our sponsor, Xenex, for making this series possible.

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Evidence Over Expense – Simplifying UV Decisions for Supply Chain

When we talk about infection prevention, the conversation usually starts with clinical outcomes. But what if one of the most important decisions happens long before a patient enters the room? In Episode 1 of our brand-new podcast series “Evidence Over Expense,” Dr. Sarah Simmons, DrPH, CIC, FAPIC, from Xenex and Steve Egbert from XENDELLA join us to explore how healthcare teams can take a smarter, evidence-based approach to evaluating UV technology. From manual cleaning limitations to FDA authorization and the real cost of pathogen transmission, this conversation helps supply chain teams look beyond the price tag and focus on what really matters before making the investment. Because behind every cleaner room, stronger workflow, and smarter technology decision is a supply chain choice with real impact.

Once you complete the interview, jump on over to the link below to take a short quiz and download your CEC certificate for 0.5 CECs! – https://www.flexiquiz.com/SC/N/ps-xenex-ep1

A special thanks to our sponsor, Xenex, for making this series possible.

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AHRMM SME Podcast featuring Vic Suarez

On this episode of the AHRMM Subject Matter Expert Podcast, we sit down with Vic Suarez, MS, PMP, CMRP, Colonel (Ret.), U.S. Army and Co-Founder & Principal Growth Partner at Blu Zone Bio. After helping lead vaccine development efforts during Operation Warp Speed, Vic gained a firsthand look at the challenges facing the global healthcare supply chain. In this conversation, he explores the vulnerabilities many organizations don’t see, the growing risks surrounding pharmaceutical sourcing and medical products, and what healthcare leaders can do to better understand and reduce supply chain risk. Whether you’re evaluating risk today or planning for tomorrow, this episode offers perspective on strengthening supply chain resilience.

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AHRMM Power Up Podcast – June ’26 Updates

This is the AHRMM Power Up Podcast with Mike Schiller, hosted by Justin Poulin. Every month, we highlight trends, strategies, and solutions from the field to advance the healthcare supply chain industry. In this episode, Mike and Justin share what you need to know from June ’26:

• National/High Level Work (SCRC
  • Situational Alert on expediting same-day courier service (American Expediting)
• Conference Updates
  • Book Hotel Rooms
  • Exhibiter update and appreciation
  • Supply Chain Awards
• On The Fringe – Where can they learn more (upcoming SME podcast)
  • BD Spinal tray on recall

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Power Supply is proud to partner with AHRMM, the leading professional membership group for the healthcare supply chain. Through this collaboration, Power Supply offers Continuing Education Credit (CEC) approved podcast episodes to the healthcare supply chain audience.

Where Innovation Begins: Lessons from the Frontline

What if the next breakthrough in your supply chain doesn’t require a massive budget or a complicated system implementation? In this episode of Power Supply, Alisha Beringer, Director of Supply Chain at Northwestern Medicine, shares how some of the most impactful innovations come from listening to frontline staff, solving real-world problems, and making better use of the tools already at your fingertips. From simple workflow improvements and AI-powered productivity tools to building trust with IT and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, Alisha offers practical strategies that healthcare supply chain leaders can apply immediately. She also explains why successful innovation starts with understanding the work, engaging the people doing it every day, and focusing on progress over perfection. If you’re looking for practical ways to innovate without adding complexity, this episode is the perfect way to close out Season 18!

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Sorting It Out: Finding Clarity in Linen Utilization

When linen spend rises, are you seeing the full picture, or just the invoice? On this week’s Power Supply Vendor Spotlight™, we’re joined by Jason Isherwood, CEO and Co-Founder of ClearVu-IQ, and Mike Hopkins, Vice President of Supply Chain at Northwestern Medicine, to explore how utilization intelligence is helping health systems better understand linen usage across their facilities. Learn how ClearVu-IQ reveals linen utilization patterns across health systems, helping teams move beyond assumptions and make more informed decisions about ordering, inventory, and spend. Plus, you’ll hear how Mike’s team at Northwestern Medicine is putting those insights into practice. What could a clearer picture of linen utilization mean for your health system? Tune in to find out!

Learn more about ClearVu-IQ’s utilization intelligence platform by visiting www.clearvuiq.com. To request a complimentary utilization assessment or schedule a discovery conversation, contact Jason at Jason.isherwood@linsightshealth.com. Be sure to follow ClearVu-IQ on LinkedIn for additional resources and industry insights!