For health systems, an expanded PPE portfolio can create added complexity, from limited product standardization to greater cost and sourcing pressures. For Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS), these challenges became a reality.

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The Challenge: Simplifying an Expanded PPE Portfolio

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Following the COVID-19 pandemic, NGHS was managing an expanded PPE formulary with many SKUs and limited standardization across product categories. Without clearly defined market share across the portfolio, supplier negotiations became more difficult while price increases continued.

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Rather than evaluating individual products in isolation, the health system recognized the need to look at its PPE portfolio as a whole. The goal was to identify opportunities for greater standardization and cost savings while maintaining product quality.

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Choosing VIVIT Supply

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VIVIT Supply was initially recommended to NGHS by Distribution Cooperative, Inc. Competitive pricing helped differentiate VIVIT Supply as the health system evaluated opportunities across its PPE portfolio.

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The partnership focused on three key categories: examination gloves, masks, and isolation gowns.

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The relationship also proved valuable during the 2022–2023 glove supply shortages, when access to gloves remained a significant industry challenge. VIVIT Supply provided a dependable solution during this critical period.

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The Results: Standardization and Savings

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By converting key PPE categories to VIVIT Supply, NGHS was able to reduce product variation across examination gloves, masks, and gowns.

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40%

‍Standardization across three PPE categories

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$610,000

‍in annual cost savings

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Beyond the measurable savings and standardization, the conversion also strengthened supply assurance.

Working with VIVIT Supply

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NGHS’s internal team managed the onboarding and implementation of the product conversions, while VIVIT Supply provided ongoing support throughout the partnership.

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When asked about the experience working with the VIVIT Supply team, the response was:

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“Fantastic and very responsive.”

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Product literature and documentation were also identified as particularly valuable aspects of VIVIT Supply's support.

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For other healthcare organizations considering VIVIT Supply, the recommendation was simple:

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“Try it. It is a viable opportunity.”

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For Northeast Georgia Health System, taking a broader look at its PPE portfolio helped turn post-pandemic product complexity into measurable results, including greater standardization, stronger supply assurance, and significant savings. Download the one-page customer success story to save for later or share with your team.