Modeling a sustainable vaccine supply chain for a healthcare system

Chowdhury, Naimur Rahman; Ahmed, Mushaer; Mahmud, Priom; Paul, Sanjoy Kumar; Liza, Sharmine Akther

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2022.133423

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“…According to previous research from 2022, the three key elements that support the vaccine cold chain are trained vaccine management staff, vaccine storage and transport equipment, and efficient vaccine management procedures [26,27]…”

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Cold chain evaluation of the immunization program in Primary Health Centers in 2022

Isworo,

Kiswoyo,

Suharsono

2024

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Purpose: The major challenges of vaccination programs are associated with the vaccine cold chain management in primary health centers that must be evaluated. This paper discusses how vaccine cold chain management can address the challenges of vaccination programs in primary health centers. Specifically, it examines how the vaccine chain is managed. Methods: The design of this observational study was cross-sectional. Evaluations assessed in this study include input aspects, output aspects, process aspects, and outcome aspects of vaccine chain management. Observation methods and direct interviews with the evaluated vaccine chain staff collected primary data. Results: Management of the vaccine chain has been carried out properly with the support of human resources or immunization personnel who are in accordance with their competence, based on research results, the management staff are diploma graduates in nursing and midwifery. The defrosting process is carried out for a certain period, as well as using vaccine carriers and ice flasks, which are still good for vaccine distribution. It is very important to pay attention to the supply of the number and type of vaccines for the next month's needs at the public health center. Conclusion: The three key factors that guide the vaccine cold chain are educated vaccine control staff, vaccine storage, and delivery equipment, and efficient vaccine control procedures.

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Cold chain evaluation of the immunization program in Primary Health Centers in 2022

Isworo,

Kiswoyo,

Suharsono

2024

BKM-PHCM

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“…In terms of the methodology of the healthcare supply chain mode selection, some scholars created a vaccine supply chain model in response to the global crisis and used a multi-objective mixed integer planning (MIP) model to develop the supply chain ( 24 ), and this study also integrated the TOPSIS (Order Preference Technique by Similarity to Ideal Solution) model into the optimization model to identify the best solution from a set of non-dominated solutions that prioritize environmental sustainability, although the algorithm used in this study can be used to design a sustainable vaccine supply chain mode, it has a narrow scope of application and the study can be expanded to utilize other hybrid meta-heuristic algorithms for the analysis of the experimental results for the purpose of comparing the findings. Other scholars have finally constructed and proposed a new model of a sustainable healthcare supply chain that prioritizes patient safety by identifying key attributes of a sustainable healthcare supply chain and then applying the Fuzzy Delphi Method (FDM) to determine the appropriateness of these key attributes and categorize them in order to finally construct and propose a new mode of a sustainable healthcare supply chain that prioritizes patient safety, which improves the safety of healthcare professionals and patients in a sustainable manner ( 25 ).…”

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Intelligent selection of healthcare supply chain mode – an applied research based on artificial intelligence

Long,

Lu,

Chen

et al. 2023

Front. Public Health

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IntroductionDue to the inefficiency and high cost of the current healthcare supply chain mode, in order to adapt to the great changes in the global economy and public health, it is urgent to choose an effective mode for sustainable development of healthcare supply chain. The aim of this paper is to use artificial intelligence systems to make intelligent decisions for healthcare supply chain mode selection.MethodsFirstly, according to the economic benefits, social benefits and environmental benefits of healthcare supply chain, this paper identifies different healthcare supply chain modes in combination with artificial intelligence technology. Secondly, this paper presents the intelligent choice optimization method of healthcare supply chain mode based on deep reinforcement learning algorithm. Finally, the effect of artificial intelligence in healthcare supply chain mode selection is verified by simulation experiment.Results and DiscussionThe experimental results show that healthcare supply chain mode selected by artificial intelligence is basically consistent with the target mode, while healthcare supply chain mode selected by the basic selection method, BP neural network method and big data method is different from the target mode, which indicates that AI has more advantages in the selection of medical supply chain mode. Therefore, we recommend the application of artificial intelligence to healthcare supply chain management. This study not only makes up for the ineffective problems of existing methods, but also makes up for the gaps in the application of AI technology in the field of healthcare supply chain. The scientific value of this paper is that the proposed framework and the artificial intelligence algorithm enrich the relevant theories of healthcare supply chain research and provide methodological guidance for intelligent decision-making of healthcare supply chain. At the same time, for medical enterprises, this research provides a new practical guideline for the application of artificial intelligence in the sustainable development and modern management of healthcare supply chain.

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“…Furthermore, personalized medications using 3D-printing technology have also contributed to smart and sustainable healthcare [34]. Other approaches include funding premium-priced medicines for universal access [35], vaccination for sustainable health [36], sustainable medical education, appropriate workforce development [37], green human resource management practices [38], and medical tourism to foster a culture of sustainability in healthcare organizations [39], all of which can help achieve social sustainability.…”

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Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment of Healthcare Buildings: A Policy Framework

Ullah,

Nasir,

Alqahtani

et al. 2023

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The healthcare industry significantly impacts the environment due to its high usage of energy and natural resources and the associated waste generation. This study applied a cradle-to-grave Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA) approach to assess the environmental and social life cycles of public hospitals. One hundred twenty-four public hospitals were selected for the current study; their sustainability performance was compared with those certified by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). The comparison revealed several factors contributing to the poor sustainability performance of public hospitals. These include inadequate management, substandard planning, political interference, insufficient staffing and funding, high energy consumption, high expenses, inconsistent healthcare policies, and conventional building designs. System thinking was leveraged, and a causal loop diagram (CLD) was developed to visualize the interdependency of the identified indicators of LCSA. Based on the findings of the study, a policy framework is proposed to guide the development of sustainable healthcare buildings. The framework includes using eco-friendly materials and techniques in construction, harnessing solar energy, improving hospital management practices, promoting public awareness about sustainability, conserving energy and water, and adopting sustainable waste management and transportation. Additionally, it emphasizes addressing social issues such as improving indoor air quality, thermal comfort, lighting, acoustics, patient safety, and security and ensuring that healthcare services are accessible and affordable. This study contributes to the literature on sustainable healthcare buildings by providing a practical policy framework for achieving sustainability in the healthcare sector.

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Modeling a sustainable vaccine supply chain for a healthcare system

Cited by 25 publications

References 79 publications

Cold chain evaluation of the immunization program in Primary Health Centers in 2022

Cold chain evaluation of the immunization program in Primary Health Centers in 2022

Intelligent selection of healthcare supply chain mode – an applied research based on artificial intelligence

Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment of Healthcare Buildings: A Policy Framework

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