title: Affecting culture change. Leadership involvement imperative to ensure paradigm shift.
abstract: As the supply chain evolves, health care organizations must evolve as well. New demands are being made on materials managers, and other departments also are feeling the economic pressure. But change is not possible without the support of leaders, especially those in executive positions. By making a convincing case to those who embrace change, a culture shift can begin to take place. This will unify departments, synchronize organizational goals and create a more efficient decision-making process involving clinicians.
authors.affiliation: Supply Chain Custom Services, VHA, Irving, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Peg
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Tinker
authors.forename: Dee
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Donatelli
mesh_terms: D007857:Leadership; D008421:Materials Management, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D015279:Organizational Culture; D009936:Organizational Innovation