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Broadest packaging product line on the market serving all classes of trade.
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We provide competitively priced quality healthcare packaging products.
Action Health provides upfront value with our manufacturing volume. We can consolidate your suppliers with our broad packaging line. Benefit from our industry knowledge as a long standing contract supplier for all leading GPOs, buying groups, and wholesale distributors. Take advantage of our customer service programs including a generous free sampling program and free freight options.
Founded in 1980 as Action Bag Company, the family business started with one simple and effective product: the recloseable zip bag. Since then, not only have product lines expanded to serve all classes of trade, but the company name has also evolved. In 2016, the company launched its rebrand to Action Health, reflecting its dedication to innovation and providing expert solutions in the changing healthcare market.
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Minimizing equipment downtime and maintaining efficient warehouse operations during the demands of busy season are key challenges fulfillment teams face each year. It’s important to seek out a versatile partner who can source equipment from various manufacturers, negotiate flexible rental agreements, and has a nationwide...
A decision-centric approach to planning involves developing processes using data and other modern technologies that result in the best possible outcomes for an organization. Businesses must develop a process to forecast changing conditions by frequently evaluating available data and monitoring potential impacts on supply chain...
Effectively fulfilling the ever-changing needs of customers is a consistent challenge that all B2B suppliers strive to achieve. Adhering to online ordering standards and keeping the ordering process as streamlined as possible ensures that customers are able to order from your business easily and efficiently...
Job satisfaction is one of the most desired aspects in any workplace. Maintaining an open flow of communication between employees and management increases engagement and strengthens the partnership across departments. Nurturing an environment where employees feel that their feedback is valued and encouraged provides...
Constant disruptions to the supply chain have become the norm in recent years. Proactively implementing strategy adjustments to minimize instabilities helps to maintain a smoother flow of product and greatly lowers the impact on both customers and the bottom line. Looking at sourcing certain...
Now is a better time than ever to update and optimize the fundamental strategies used to operate your supply chain and create the most resilient and efficient process going forward. Focusing efforts on assessing the current state of your supply chain and determining where improvements...
Whether in the Healthcare, Industrial, or General Supply industry, chances are many businesses have experienced supply chain management insufficiencies caused by disorganization, forecasting errors, or antiquated technology resulting in lost revenue. Realizing the important connection between the supply chain and the bottom line is essential...
Clear polyethylene bags used for storing and transporting infuser syringes are known as infuser syringe bags. Infuser Syringe Bags come with a zip-top (Seal Top) closure or an open-ended bag that may be heat sealed for a tamper-evident seal. The hospital pharmacy uses Infuser Syringe...
Almost everything requires care and protection from harm and bad effects and elements of the environment. If you take adequate care of all the equipment, tools, and appliances, then you can use them for years and maintain their durability and functionality. However, if you show...
Inappropriately guarding patient items may be regarded as careless and result in the assumption that staff is equally as reckless in their medical care. Moreover, security stores should ensure their hospitals have standard policies and processes that explain how to manage valuables during a patient’s...
Generally, autoclave bags are one of most autoclave accessories, along with trays, tapes, chamber cleaners, tray liners, indicator strips, and baskets. The kind of autoclavable bag utilized usually depends on the kind of autoclave, sometimes known as sterilizers. Here are a few major uses of...
Paper pouches and paper bags are commonly used in pharmaceutical stores and health care organizations to deliver medicines and other pharmaceutical supplies. Many pharmaceutical businesses and hospitals print their logo, products, and contact information to market their brand. Small, medium, or large prescription bags, made...
When it comes to tamper-proof packaging, trash disposal, and medicine transfer, the medical and pharmaceutical industries must adhere to stringent laws. In addition, the bags in which packaging is done or waste is disposed of must comply with the state’s statutory standards for plastic disposal...
Generally, plastic bags are crafted from an omnipresent polymer material called polyethylene. It starts as ethylene, widely drawn from natural gases, then treated to become the polymer, creating long chains of carbon and hydrogen atoms. However, these chains can differ based on what kind of...
A custom branded zip bag available at affordable prices requirements are never the same as before. Industries like manufacturers, consumers, retailers are looking for the most effective ways for storing or packing their products. Custom branded zip bags are one of the most dependable kinds...
Closures that shape part of the bag closure system are a vital element in the packaging industry. The purpose of closures is to maintain the sterility of items in pharmaceuticals, maintain the item’s durability or freshness, or prevent it from being contaminated. Moreover, the closure...
Almost every business today uses reclosable zip bags in one way or another. Whether it’s the commercial, medical, residential, or industrial sector, you can be assured that a reclosable zip bag is being used. Usually, you may wonder what thickness plastic zip lock bags do...
Post-Mortem Body Kits are perfect for transporting and storing specimens. This bag is designed in the style of an envelope, and a double zipper provides increased protection and ease of closure. Three toe tags, three danger labels, and one shroud sheet are included in each...
Hazardous drugs are those that are harmful to human health and are poisonous in nature. To avoid any harm to workers who come into contact with the medications, they must be properly stored and managed. These drugs must be stored so that they do not...
Specimen bags find an extensive variety of usage in multiples areas. They are widely used in hospitals and healthcare centers to store samples, belongings, etc. Specimen bags can be bought in various colors, thicknesses, strengths, and sizes. The type of specimen bag you choose depends...
Reclosable bags occupy a remarkable position in the packaging industry. They have a variety of applications based on their size, strength, and other features. Econo-Zip Reclosable Bags also find significant usage in the medical field to store important items. The benefits that have made these...
A resealable bag is made from amine-free chemicals and manufactured to decrease/prevent static decay. The static shield reclosable bags are meant for industries that need faraday cage protection for extremely sensitive elements. However, these bags are metalized to be clear for visibility as you can...
Have you ever thought about how some bags stand up straight like a sturdy independent person, whereas some different types of bags fall down or slump as if they lack structure? Well, it’s actually the absence of a gusset in the bag that leads to...
Polyethylene is one of the most commonly used thermoplastics worldwide. It is easily found in almost everything from grocery bags to kid’s toys, shampoo bottles, and more. Additionally, it can be further categorized into various subcategories as per its molecular structure, all of which show...
Reclosable bags present a multitude of benefits, especially in the medical industry. These easy-to-close bags have various medical applications. They can be used to store a variety of medical contents easily. There are several advantages that these zip lock bags provide. They are compact, secure,...
For patients staying in a healthcare facility, patient belonging bags are essential for organizing and transporting supplies and other personal items. Along with efficiently transporting and storing patients’ supplies, these belonging bags can also act as an outlet for publicity. The flexibility of personalizing patient...
Specimen bags are required for the transport and storage of infectious specimens and other related items. These high-quality bags keep the contents safe, thereby ensuring that no harm comes to the personnel handling them. The bags are required by healthcare facilities, diagnostic and pharmaceutical laboratories...
Unpredicted events are a fact of life. So, when it comes to inventory management of post mortem bags, safety stock helps fill the gap if cycle stock is insufficient. The task to maintain the safety stock of post mortem bags includes the calculation of the...
Having the right MIL thickness for your bag is highly essential. If you select an overly small gauge, you increase the risk of getting the bag puncture or tear. However, you might spend a lot more money than necessary for a thick gauge that is...
A post mortem bag, also widely known as a body bag, cadaver pouch, or human remains pouch (HRP), is a non-porous bag well-designed to fit a human body. Post mortem bags are used to store corpses inside morgues and used for the transportation of human...
Effective operations usually start with functional and reliable equipment in the medical field. So, to store and maintain their functionality and durability, you must store them in good quality covers that ensure their flawlessness. Therefore, invest in an equipment cover made from top-notch materials to...
Most hospitals strive to ensure a positive patient experience, enhance staff productivity, and reduce pocket claims for lost patient items. However, a patient’s journey is basically unplanned and unpredictable when they travel from the ambulance to the emergency room, recovery, and anywhere else in-between. Therefore,...
A variety of specimens have to be collected and transported to laboratories. These may be required for diagnostic tests or other forms of examination. To ensure that the integrity of the specimen is not compromised during transport, they should be collected in high-quality specimen transport...
COVID-19 testing requires proper equipment for sample collection. A part of these kits is the specimen bag. These bags are required to store and transport the sample collected for testing. The bags have to meet the required specifications to be safe for usage in COVID...
Post-mortem bags are specially designed to contain the body of a deceased human being. These bags have to be compliant with environmental standards and impervious to body fluids. High-grade post-mortem bags are used to prevent the spread of any infection and to ensure the safe...
Medical packaging is a high precision process as medical products require specific packaging conditions. It is vital to keep the supplies free from contaminants or any type of damage. Sterilization and product specifications have to be kept in mind while packaging medical products. The sensitivity...
When you plan to buy products, a lot of research is done to acquire a great experience. You check out the images, explore the store and then place your order to have complete satisfaction. But sometimes, it can be slightly overwhelming, especially when you’re ordering...
Ziplock bags are considered functionally strong almost about anywhere. Therefore, these are utilized in multiple industries like food manufacturing, medical & healthcare, industrial, mechanic shops, labs, restaurants, airports, warehouses, etc. Need for Poly Zip Bags Most poly zip bags are a cost-effective and versatile packaging...
Drugs that are potentially carcinogenic or show any type of toxicity are termed as hazardous. These drugs have to be stored and handled efficiently to avoid any damage to personnel coming in contact with the drugs. USP 800 The USP chapter 800 refers to the...
Biodegradable patient belonging bags are ideal for storing, transporting, and organizing patients’ belongings during their hospital stay. Healthcare providers use these imprinted bags to manage and organize supplies. With high-quality biodegradable bags by Action Health, the patients can have peace of mind, knowing their belongings...
Autoclaving is a technique of steam sterilization. Autoclave bags are utilized for high heat sterilization to prevent low-temperature plastics inside the autoclave bag from sticking to the sides of the sterilizer or hindering the sterilizer vent plumbing. Moreover, autoclaves work with a mixture of steam,...
Packaging is considered an economical source of offering protection, presentation, convenience, identification details, containment, and compliance for a product during display, carriage, storage, and until the product is consumed. These factors are attained by using amber bags for packaging as they ensure adequate stability of...
Zip bags have long been a favorite packaging option across industries. Adding to the long list of benefits of these bags, they are also available in various colors. The Colored bags can help you efficiently manage your inventory. By color-coding the packaging, you can improve...
Reclosable bags occupy a remarkable position in the packaging industry. They have a variety of applications based on their size, strength, and other features. Econo-Zip Reclosable Bags also find significant usage in the medical field to store important items. The benefits that have made these...
Reclosable bags present a multitude of benefits, especially in the medical industry. These easy-to-close bags have various medical applications and can be used to store a variety of medical contents easily. There are several advantages that these zip lock bags provide. They are compact, secure,...
During the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain vulnerabilities were exposed. This inspired healthcare supply chain professionals to focus on making systematic changes such as strengthening relationships with distributors and suppliers, re-evaluating spending, and inventory planning. Keeping an eye on inventory and pricing demands and trends, being...
The definition and approach to the value analysis process varies widely between organizations. A clearly defined value analysis strategy using evidence-based data helps coordinate the effort among collaborators and aligns the overall strategic vision. The global pandemic highlights the importance of developing alternative strategies for...
Supplies are one of the top expenses for hospital systems who are looking for ways to reduce costs while also improving the quality of care. Beyond negotiating lower pricing for supplies, healthcare systems need to focus on the clinical benefits and overall impact in their...
The coronavirus pandemic has shifted the hospital supply chain towards taking a more proactive approach when anticipating supply needs – different from their traditional processes. Forecasting is becoming more essential for hospitals as supply needs fluctuate during these uncertain times. Focusing on optimizing supply chain...
The healthcare supply chain has faced increased logistical challenges in recent months. The global pandemic has created disruptions in meeting critical supply needs for healthcare facilities across the country. Proactively communicating with customers and sourcing products from alternative sources are essential to ensure healthcare workers’...
Awareness of the importance of standardization of essential supplies is growing with the recent impacts of Covid-19. This has exposed a current lack of standards across the industry which is facing challenges with supply continuity and visibility. Improving how the industry communicates supply data optimizes...
Healthcare organizations need to look forward and prepare for changes in 2020 that could imminently impact organizational growth, operational efficiency, and competitive advantage. Health systems have more opportunity than ever before to leverage clinical data and technology to deliver the best patient care outcomes possible....
A recent survey discovered a deep divide between how providers and patients view healthcare and care variability. Much research has since been done to improve consumer trust in the industry. This provided insight on the alignment of attitudes regarding variability and revealed opinions about the...
Closed-loop savings validation for your healthcare organization is an essential best practice to ensure that savings estimates made when budgeting are accurate and verified. Auditing your supply expense saving estimates and accuracy of data helps strengthen the probability of a positive end result. Holding vendors...
When a hospital and health system merger or affiliation transaction closes, the supply chain is faced with many unknowns. Being open to change and prepared to immediately offer value and present savings opportunities should be the top priority. Being prepared to adopt new approaches to...
Hospitals constantly strive to reduce healthcare costs but many overlook crucial improvements through supply chain management that could potentially save them millions as supply costs continue to grow. Many hospitals are not taking advantage of the data analytic capabilities available to optimize cost savings. Supply...
Managing the logistics and demand of providing home healthcare supplies can be challenging for suppliers. While larger health systems have the buying power to keep up with their steady demand for supplies, smaller facilities need to plan and have a back up strategy in place...
Trust and transparency are key to clinical and supply chain teams making mutually informed decisions that optimize efficiency. A clinically integrated supply chain results in an optimized workflow with minimized overspending and unnecessary cost. Integrating technologies that share real time data provides greater visibility of...
Implementing value-based care initiatives that result in improved health outcomes requires all factors needed to drive those changes are aligned. This ensures the informed decisions will result in higher margins and increased patient and provider satisfaction. Confirming that all data is meaningful and accurate is...
The involvement of the supply chain in sustainability initiatives is a powerful role that should not be overlooked. With the significant spend that the healthcare supply chain has, implementing sustainability improvements in the products and services it provides is essential. The supply chain’s commitment to improve...
As supply expenses continue to rise, it is critical for clinical teams to partner with the supply chain to control pricing variations. New technology advances and utilization variances often are contributing factors to these pricing discrepancies. Clinicians and supply chain teams can work closely together...
Delivering cost saving improvements and ensuring caregivers have the necessary supplies to deliver the best quality of care to their patients is key to creating a successful health system. Strategically involving the supply chain results in improved patient outcomes and ensures the organization remains cost...
Freight and shipments are essential, everyday procedures for healthcare organizations, but a lack of planning & frequent last-minute shipments quickly add operational costs. Accurately forecasting inventory demand is essential to avoid frequent expedited shipments between locations. By centralizing transportation management, a health system can significantly...
Research shows leading health organizations are making building a better customer experience for patients a top priority. Understanding what defines a positive customer experience will help evaluate success and engagement with your organization. It’s important to assess a patient’s end-to-end experience and use this information...
Developing strong partnerships with suppliers and laboratory distributors is essential to remain informed of new products, competitive pricing, and other laboratory supply chain opportunities. Being open to new technology and services could result in savings opportunities for your facility. Specifically, many laboratories have the potential to...
Managing ambulatory & outpatient facility supply chain operations is an important ongoing process that shouldn’t be overlooked. Using software or a materials management information system (MMIS) can provide better data to help managers track costs and movement of inventory across the network. Using an IT...
Strong data strategies are driving next-generation care management. Providers and suppliers are now developing health solutions that help users find hidden patterns and trends for illness prevention. Using analytics to separate the population data into segments helps provide meaningful insights like risk pools and gaps in care....
The Pharmacy holds one of the hospital’s largest commodity expenditures. Pharmacists making important inventory and supply management purchasing decisions benefit from Supply Chain negotiated GPO pricing agreements. This important relationship keeps supply expenses lower for hospitals, optimizing savings in the Pharmacy. Action Health has agreements...
Effectively choosing disposal and packaging products in the right quantities is a significant way to optimize a healthcare organization’s waste management. Disposable management solutions using data analytics can result in well informed purchasing decisions. Partnering with the right suppliers and understanding consumption patterns minimizes healthcare...
Last week our team attended the inaugural Captis (formerly UMCSC) Conference in Minneapolis. We have been attending this show for many years and always leave with thought provoking takeaways from the breakout sessions. This year was no different. Specifically, there was a breakout session called...
The collaboration and innovation between doctors and the supply chain is one of the most effective ways to reduce a healthcare organization’s costs. Implementing standard operating procedure efficiencies, with something as simple as the utilization of healthcare packaging, has a direct bottom line impact. While...
The healthcare supply chain is an interwoven web of vendors, suppliers, and providers. Medical disposables are a growing segment of the supply chain projected to reach $200 billion this year with global demand estimated to grow by 6.4% annually over the next four years.* The...
The healthcare industry is a sea of change. The last few years of healthcare reform and public policy created drastic changes to how many of us do business. A notable change is the rapid consolidation in the healthcare supply chain. Reform and cost cutting pressures are...
Specimen processing is a vital part of proper patient care. Effective processing is needed to determine the cause of a patients aliment and the next steps in their treatment. Proper specimen packaging helps improves efficiency and precision which in turn drives accurate diagnoses. The specimen...
What’s in a name? A name is how one is recognized by others and how one defines themselves. Changing a name therefore changes both the internal and external definition of who one is. Rebranding is a change in how a business defines itself both internally with...
The end game of healthcare is positive patient outcomes. Many components come together to create quality results. Healthcare packaging is one of those components whose supply cost adds up. Lean on our expertise 40+ years servicing the medical industry. Benefit from our manufacturing volume, personalized cross referencing, diversity supplier status, and much more. Partner with Action Health to reduce costs and provide better patient care starting today.
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