West Suffolk and Sandwell and West Birmingham Trusts Go Live with IMS

We’re excited to announce that both West Suffolk Hospital and Sandwell and West Birmingham Trusts have gone live with leading inventory management systems (IMS). These trusts are now managing stock more effectively, reducing costs, and improving patient safety.

Our work with 20 trusts aims to deliver better stock visibility, cost savings, and enhanced patient care. West Suffolk Hospital was the first to launch IMS, quickly followed by Sandwell and West Birmingham. This milestone is a big win for our programme and the NHS, helping us work towards the shared goal of enabling the NHS to focus on putting patients first.

Key Benefits of the IMS Deployment:

• Enhanced Stock Management: IMS tracks and manages hospital inventory to ensure the right medical devices are available when needed, every time.
• Cost Savings: By reducing waste and unnecessary purchases, the system is already driving cost savings.
• Improved Patient Safety: Better visibility of stock levels and expiration dates keeps patient safety front and centre, minimising the risk of stockouts and ensuring high-quality care.

What’s Next?

These trusts are just the beginning. As we continue rolling out the programme, we’re looking forward to seeing even more improvements in patient care, cost efficiency, and operational support across other trusts.

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