Optimizing Healthcare Supply Management

Lean techniques and technology can reduce inventory and increase staff time with patients

One of the many hidden challenges in hospital systems is to ensure required supplies are readily available and in the right quantity. Significant manpower is invested in material management so that patients receive care without interruption. An optimized supply system that uses modern technology and centralized distribution will help minimize costs and improve patient care.

When a person requires immediate care in the emergency room (ER), the medical staff often uses considerable supplies while attempting to diagnose the issue. These are pulled from cupboards, storage carts, and supply closets nearby. If the required item isn’t found where expected, commotion ensues. To avoid a repeat situation, staff replenishes supplies in higher quantities, and the extra inventory is “hidden” in certain places throughout the ER by individuals, without the general knowledge of others on the team.

…

Want to continue?

By logging in you agree to receive communication from Quality Digest. Privacy Policy.

Create a FREE account

Forgot My Password

Comments

healthcare supply mgmt

There's a basic flaw in the whole concept, that is, that correction overtakes prevention. A truly effective healthcare supply management system should PREVENT people getting ill; when they are hospitalized it's an after-event matter, it's too late. Why is that? We are all obsessed with before-event fail-safeing philosophies, but still talk so much of after-event "healthcare supply management". Let's be consistent and coherent, once for all. Thank you.

Preparing for Supply Management documentation

Preparing for Supply Management documentation takes occasion and scheduling. To begin, we want to have a firm sympathetic of how the Certified expert in Supply Management and qualified in Supply Management exams work. Supply Chain Management