UC Irvine Health System
08/30/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/30/2024 16:55
UCI Health chief procurement officer recognized as a supply chain leader to know
UCI Health chief procurement officer recognized as a supply chain leader to know
Susanna Rustad has been instrumental in the expansion of UCI Health
August 30, 2024
Chief Procurement Officer Susanna Rustad has played a crucial role in the multi-hospital acquisition and expansion efforts of UCI Health.
IN THE NEWS: As chief procurement officer at UCI Health, Susanna Rustad aligns innovations with the clinical needs of the academic health system for the benefit of patients.
Rustad's work has been recognized by Becker's Hospital Review, which named her of one of the 2024 supply chain leaders to know. Her writeup reads:
Rustad guides the growth of a nationally recognized healthcare supply chain management team at UCI Health. She has played a crucial role in the health system's multi-hospital acquisition and expansion efforts, including the development of a new medical center complex, and has been pivotal in establishing the UCI Health Care at Home platform, which aims to expand care access and supply. Her leadership has resulted in the successful implementation of industry-leading solutions such as P2P, Kanban, RFID, and contract lifecycle management.
She has also led extensive process orchestration and automation efforts, with the development of the Supply Chain Control Tower currently in progress. With a strong focus on clinically integrated partnerships and data-driven decision-making frameworks, Rustad's commitment to quality and collaboration has significantly enhanced patient care at UCI Health.