Member Spotlight

Frederick Ridge, MSM, CSSGB

What are you doing now?

I am the Director of Supply Chain for the Baylor Scott & White Health’s heart hospitals. I lead supply chain management for all three facilities in the Dallas Fort Worth market (Denton, McKinney, and Plano) managing over $150 Million in supplies.

I’ve been with Baylor Scott & White Health for just over five years and have been honored to serve on the Point-ofUse Selection Committee for System Supply Chain Services, successfully complete a recent Joint Commission without any findings in the department, increase employee engagement by 8%, resulting in the 92nd percentile (second highest in the East Region with a 100% staff participation), implement cross training across all three campuses, and executive sponsor for The Heart Hospital Denton Heart Supply Chain Project resulting in $120K in credits and complete revitalization of PARs across the campus.

In your opinion, what is the most important issue facing health care today?

I believe that the most important issue for healthcare is cost containment. Healthcare costs are out of control and managing the cost of healthcare delivery is of utmost priority.

How long have you been a member of ACHE?

I joined ACHE in September of 2022. Why is being a member important to you? Has ACHE membership been a benefit in your career?

I joined to network with other ACHE members. I want to continue progressing in my career in hospital operations and believe that the ACHE can help prepare me for the next steps in my career.

What advice would you give early careerists or those considering membership?

My advice to early careerists is to stay teachable. Continue to learn and grow.

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