DANIEL NAVA

Manage the Supply Chain Operations for this 357-bed hospital.

Accomplishments

• Successfully established a collaborative and cooperative team environment, fostering interdepartmental communication and enhancing overall efficiency.
• Implemented structured processes and organization within the department, leading to a more streamlined and effective supply chain operation.
• Transformed the warehouse and receiving functions, significantly reducing errors and delays, and improving accuracy and timeliness of deliveries.
• Ensured all units were fully stocked with supplies by optimizing inventory management, proactively resolving backorders, and utilizing alternate supplies, resulting in higher customer satisfaction and reduced operational costs.

Manage the Environmental Services Department throughout Fontana Medical Center, Ontario Medical Center, and 21 MOBs.

• Oversee 24/7 operations throughout multiple theaters with 400 non-exempt and exempt staff.
• Develop, initiate, and maintain departmental policies and procedures in accordance with OSHA, DHS, TJC, NFPA, OSHPD, and other governing agency regulations and standards.
• Prepare departmental operating budget and monitor productivity to ensure adherence to financial targets.

Accomplishments

• Successfully transitioned services and operations from outsourced management to in-house management.
• Implemented Standard Operating Procedures for leadership staff.
• Employed the use of smart devices, resulting in improved communication and performance.
• Played a lead role in the development and execution of a scheduling software.
• Developed cleaning schedules to ensure regulatory compliance and to better support clinical and nursing units.
• Significantly improved Throughput process by achieving 60-minute total turnaround time per discharge request.

Direct the Materials Management and Environmental Services departments for this 147-bed hospital (pre and post opening)

• Led materials management including purchasing, receiving, storage distribution, inventory control, supply distribution, and budgeting
• Led EVS department to ensure compliance with infectious control, waste management program, and cleaning standards
• Led daily workflow of one Engineering Tech on maintenance requests including facility fixtures, electrical, plumbing, and grounds maintenance
• Developed and implemented team strategies, policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures

Led the Supply Chain Operations for Los Robles Health System: Los Robles Regional Medical Center (382-bed), Thousand Oaks Surgical Hospital (21-bed), Rehab Hospital (42-bed), and 4 MOBs.

• Direct the daily functions of exempt and non-exempt staff throughout multiple theaters
• Foster a supportive environment for supply chain staff development and the delivery of supply chain solutions
• Standardized products and optimized supply utilization through collaboration with physicians and clinicians

Accomplishments

• Mentored and developed the Assistant Supply Chain Director, OR Materials Manager and Supply Chain Coordinator
• Built an environment of continuous improvement in OR supply chain processes, greatly reducing backorders and stockouts
• Implemented several Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for better efficiency, accuracy, and accountability

Department head of 3 support services departments for this 177-bed hospital. Provide support to 2 Medical Office Buildings. (MOB)

Materials Management

• Direct the daily functions of the Materials Management, Central Supply, Print, and Mail Room
• Evaluate staff performance and productivity
• Develop and implement controls to maintain accurate perpetual inventory
• Analyze spend activity and implement cost control measures for all cost centers

Environmental Services

• Manage 32 EVS employees on the 24 hours/7 days a week environmental services operations
• Document and implement training and performance improvement
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations in accordance with CDC, OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other regulatory agencies

Biomed

• Drive and prioritize daily operations of the Biomedical vendor
• Ensure Biomed techs maintain accurate equipment inventory
• Monitor compliance of inspections and scheduled maintenance

Accomplishments

• Successfully converted three departments during hospital-wide acquisition including GPO contract provider, Equipment and Supplies, Policies and Procedures, and Technology Systems
• Changed team dynamics and created a collaborative teamwork environment in all three departments
• Materials mgmt: Significantly reduced rental costs by over $200,000
• Materials mgmt: Restructured department titles and roles to ensure efficiency and productivity
• Materials mgmt: Created a corrugated cardboard-free environment
• Materials mgmt: Implemented Min/Max levels in Storeroom
• EVS: Achieved successful surveys with CDPH, CMS and Joint Commission
• EVS: Developed an effective Medical Waste Management Program

• Manage the administration and operations of the hospital's purchasing, storage, and distribution of materials, supplies, and equipment
• Prepare supplies budget for all service units and analyze expenditure patterns and usage trends

Accomplishments

• Reduced the Storeroom inventory value by nearly $40,000
• Decreased rental equipment charges by $30,000

• Provide Supply Chain Management service for the AHMC seven-hospital system, totaling 1,240 beds
• Manage the daily functions of eight Buyers and one Administrative Assistant
• Perform ongoing contract review and management

Accomplishments

• Standardized the system Item and Vendor Master
• Managed system-wide product conversions
• Identified various contract price discrepancies and recovered monetary loss

• Manage supply chain functions for this 101-bed hospital while also handling inventory control and other major responsibilities
• Developed functional competencies and standard operating procedures (SOP) for employee training and development

Accomplishments

• Created valuable, new stocking procedures in the Surgery Department enabling physicians and medical staff to better retrieve materials and equipment

• Processed all orders for new supplies and equipment for all departments within the hospital
• Stocked medical supplies and equipment in an efficient and timely manner

• Managed a platoon of over 40 personnel on daily military operations
• Operated the Avenger surface-to-air missile firing unit

Accomplishments

• Achieved the rank of Sergeant at an unprecedented two years of service for exemplary performance
• Completed an intensive 30-day leadership development academy
• Developed and mentored subordinate staff and leaders