National Association of Medical Device Representatives

No more sneaking around!! Medical Device Reps need to be proud of the service they provide. NAMDR is focused to bring awareness that Medical device Representatives play a key role not just in Surgey. While not employees of the Hospital we are by invitation invited to assist! Medical Device Representatives order, deliver, setup surgical cases, attend surgical procedures and Bill surgical cases. Education is a key function of the Role. We are part of the surgical team! #hospital #Healthcare #PatientSafety #publichealth #supplychain #aorn #ashrm #jointcommission #hspa #fightdirty

Medical Device Representatives perform essential duties that go well beyond just selling instruments and implants to hospitals. However, their critical contributions, especially in surgical case setup and management, are often overlooked and not clearly defined by organizations like AORN, AMA, ACS, and The Joint Commission. NAMDR is committed to addressing this gap by highlighting the crucial role these representatives play in ensuring the success and safety of surgical procedures. Our goal is to collaborate with these leading organizations to enhance safety standards in surgical case setup. #hospital #Healthcare #PatientSafety #publichealth #supplychain #aorn #ashrm #jointcommission #hspa #fightdirty

The NAMDR recognizes and values the essential services provided by Medical Device Representatives, from the delivery and setup of surgical cases to their presence in the operating room. As an industry, we must collectively understand the purpose of our role in the surgical suite. Medical Device Representatives, who are not hospital employees, are invited to set up and attend surgical cases at healthcare facilities. NAMDR believes that national guidelines are necessary to ensure consistency and professionalism in this role. This is why we have developed 44 specific guidelines for Medical Device Representatives, who participate in surgeries strictly by invitation. NAMDR is committed to preserving this profession for future patient-focused Medical Device Representatives, in light of emerging trends in the industry. We at NAMDR belive by invitation to the OR comes with holding the highest standards and patient focus aligned with the same vision and mission as the surgical team and Hospital Policy. #hospital #Healthcare #PatientSafety #publichealth #supplychain #aorn #ashrm #hspa #jointcommission

Something Patients can believe in. A network of Medical Device Representative who setup and attend Surgical cases. #hospital #Healthcare #PatientSafety #publichealth #supplychain #aorn #ashrm

Ensuring the safety and effectiveness of medical devices is paramount. One often overlooked aspect is the management of trunk stock. This practice, involving the storage and transport of medical devices and surgical instruments by representatives, is vital for surgical readiness but comes with its own set of challenges and risks. ???In our latest article, we explore: The definitions and differences between loaners, consignments, and trunk stock. The significant challenges posed by uncertified handling of trunk stock. The crucial role of CMDR (Certified Medical Device Representatives) certification in mitigating risks and ensuring compliance. By understanding and addressing these aspects, we can enhance patient safety, ensure regulatory compliance, and improve surgical outcomes. ???Read the full article to learn more about the importance of proper trunk stock management and the need for standardized training and certification. #hospital #Healthcare #PatientSafety #publichealth #supplychain #aorn #ashrm

Vendor Credentialing is not Certification........ Patient Safety starts at the surgical case setup and Certified Medical Device Representatives "CMDR" #hospital #Healthcare #PatientSafety #publichealth #supplychain #aorn #ashrm

Yes it is cool to wear scrubs but…… Hospitals provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure the safety of the surgical team—and, by extension, the safety of the patients they care for. This is why hospital scrubs and other PPE should never be worn outside the facility or when traveling between different hospitals. It’s not just a matter of patient safety; it’s also about protecting the public from cross-contamination. To maintain these high standards, it’s crucial that we have clear guidelines and universal standards. These help everyone understand their roles and responsibilities, particularly for those who are not direct hospital employees, like medical device representatives. As the only ansi educational program with a certificate to the ANSI/Nema sc 1-2020. This standard addresses this topic for medical device reps. Disposable scrubs offer a patent safe and reps safe solution and are within the ANSI/NEMA Standard. This is an option for Hospital Vendors (non-hospital employees). That’s why access is often “by invitation only.” With clear protocols in place, we can ensure that the safety of everyone—patients, healthcare workers, and the public—is prioritized. Does your hospital require certified medical device reps. Lean more at www.namdr.com #hospital #Healthcare #PatientSafety #publichealth #supplychain #aorn #ashrm #hspa #repscrubs

The introduction of a REP (Registered Essential Personnel) number is essential. It establishes a universal standard for credentialing medical device representatives, ensuring consistent qualifications and accountability across all facilities and Vendor Credentialing services. This streamlined process enhances patient safety by enforcing standardized training and ethical conduct. #hospital #Healthcare #PatientSafety #publichealth #supplychain #aorn #ashrm

Trunk Stock….. instruments and implants (yes as it sounds) kept in a trunk of a car, office, storage facility and delivered by non-Hospital Employees (hospital vendors called Medical Device Representatives) who are uncertified but have been allowed by healthcare facilities to setup and attend surgery. Does bio burden leave a healthcare facility or come to a healthcare facility by Trunk stock. We believe Certified Medical Device Representatives is a step forward to safer setup of surgical cases. Does your facility use Certified Medical Device Representatives? Learn more at www.namdr.com #hospital #Healthcare #PatientSafety #publichealth #supplychain #aorn #ashrm #hspa

Before a Time out is preformed the National Association of Medical Device Representatives (NAMDR) recommends “Ready for Surgery” why is this needed? Because non hospital employees (Hospital Vendors called Medical Device Representatives) are and have been allowed to setup for surgery…… by healthcare organizations. Are there guidelines, standards? “Ready for surgery”is a guideline from NAMDR on ensuring all instruments and implants are present before the time out. Patient safety should start at surgical case setup and confirmed with “Ready for surgery” before the surgical Time out. Setting the standard for Patient Safe interactions for medical device representatives setting up for surgical cases! Patient safety starts at surgical case setup at Sterile processing. Then confirmed complete with “Ready for Surgery” #hospital #Healthcare #PatientSafety #publichealth #supplychain #aorn #ashrm #hspa