Penn State Health transitions to new medical surgical supplier

Penn State Health will move to a single medical surgical supplier for its medical centers effective Tuesday, April 6. Hershey Medical Center is transitioning from Cardinal Health to Owens & Minor, a global health care logistics and inventory management company and the supplier for St. Joseph and Holy Spirit medical centers.

Leaders say the decision to select one distribution partner for the system will result in fewer supply substitutions and the consistent delivery of existing products. They also emphasized that Owens & Minor’s data capabilities will assist with product decisions and improve overall productivity.

The transition to Owens & Minor is one of two changes intended to streamline Penn State Health facilities’ vendor contracts. Penn State Health is also moving to a single vendor, Sodexo, to support its food services operations. Sodexo already operates food service locations at St. Joseph Medical Center and Holy Spirit Medical Center.

Employees should not experience any interruption in service when Hershey Medical Center transitions to Owens & Minor. However, in the event that a problem arises, leaders will provide all affected staff with the appropriate internal supply chain contacts in advance.

Additional details will be shared closer to the changeover date.

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