The BOA, in collaboration with NHS supply and GIRFT are hosting this webinar to discuss the lessons learnt from the recent supply issues concerning bone cement, particularly the vulnerability associated with reliance on a single supplier.
Key opinion leaders in arthroplasty surgery will outline the solutions used to mitigate the current crisis and share ideas on proactively strengthening the supply chain. This will be with accompanied by a discussion between stakeholders from a spectrum of clinical areas in an interactive Q&A session.
Agenda
19:00 – 19:05 Overview Prof. Tim Briggs
19:05 – 19:15 NHS Supply perspective Mr. Khalid Shihadah
To describe the challenges faced by the loss of a single supplier, the measures required to mitigate this loss, and provide alternative models protect the supply chain from future disruption.
19:15 – 19:25 Hip arthroplasty perspective BHS
To provide an operational overview of the consequences of the short notice change in product for hip arthroplasty, including management of femoral neck fractures, highlight the lessons learned, and provide a view on the feasibility of hospitals adopting a two-supplier model for bone cement as a standard across NHS.
19:25 – 19:35 Knee arthroplasty perspective BASK
To provide an operational overview of the consequences of short notice change in product for knee arthroplasty, highlight the lessons learned, and provide a view on the feasibility of hospitals adopting a two-supplier model for bone cement as a standard across NHS
19:35 – 19:55 Discussion/Question and Answer Session
This will involve representatives from Affiliated Societies involved in cemented arthroplasty, including a trauma setting (BHS, BASK, OTS, BOFAS, BESS, BLRS, BOOS) responding to questions, in addition to adding commentary on the nuances of adopting a two-supplier model for bone cement use within their area of expertise.
19:55-20:00 Closing remarks Mr. Fergal Monsell
