Medline announced it entered in June of this year a multi-year Prime Vendor agreement with Southwest Louisiana-based West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital.

Through this agreement, the hospital will have access to Medline's portfolio of medical and surgical supplies, including Medline custom sterile surgical packs, to provide clinicians the supplies they need in one pack for their surgeries. 

"At West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, our mission has been to provide quality, compassionate care to the communities we serve. Partnering with Medline allows us to strengthen that commitment by helping our clinicians have consistent access to the right supplies at the right time," says Janie D. Frugé, WCCH CEO. "By combining Medline's supply chain expertise and innovative analytics with our dedication to patient-centred care, we are taking an important step forward in advancing healthcare for the people of western Calcasieu and Cameron parishes."

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital will be serviced out of Medline's 1.2 million-square-foot LEED-certified distribution centre in Katy, Texas, equipped with AutoStore goods-to-person automation that supports order accuracy and operational efficiency. Additionally, the hospital will have access to Medline's advanced analytics platforms to help monitor key metrics such as item utilisation, contract compliance, price accuracy and spend by product category.

"Medline is proud to partner with West Calcasieu as their local distribution partner, with our commitment to supporting their supply and analytic needs," says Chenae Watermeier, division sales manager at Medline. "Our mission is driven by a relentless customer focus and a belief that strong relationships are the foundation of success. Together, we look forward to building a lasting partnership that creates value for the community and supports patient care for years to come."