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PUBLICATION DATE: January 04, 2012 PRODUCT #: KEL625-PDF-ENG
Optimizing Flu Vaccine Planning at NorthShore University HealthSystem Case SolutionStan Kent, the vice president of pharmacy at NorthShore University HealthSystem, is confronted with the challenge of seasonal planning for the flu vaccine. The supply received by the place healthcare system is not reliable when it comes to amount and time. As part of improved planning, Kent is considering a fresh contract with the leading provider of influenza vaccines of NorthShore. The alternatives under consideration include fixing the amount delivered or the date of delivery. The key conclusion entailed in either alternative would be vaccine to purchase.
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