AHRMM Announces National Healthcare Resource and Materials Management Week
SAN DIEGO -- The Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM) announced that October 5-11, 2003 is National Healthcare Resource and Materials Management Week.
Using the theme "Supplying Healthcare with Pride," Resource and Materials Management Week recognizes the integral role of materials management departments in the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Hospitals are encouraged to participate in Resource and Materials Management Week by recognizing materials management and procurement professionals with special events and staff-wide recognition. For ideas on how to celebrate Materials Management Week or for more information on merchandise, visit http://www.ahrmm.org.
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