A Study to Determine the Feasibility of Implementing a Cart Exchange Distribution System for Medical Supply Support Within the Hospital

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine if the cart exchange system is a viable method of medical supply distribution within Munson Army Community Hospital. The manpower costs of the current supply distribution system were assessed by a survey to all wards. A specific ward's medical supply usage was computed from the past year's requisitions. The medical supply usage was used to determine the stockage levels for a supply cart. The estimated time to inventory and stock carts on a recurring basis by supply warehousman was computed. The difference in costs were analyzed. The cart exchange system would result in an overall cost savings. The author warned of potential problems to overcome in transitioning to this system, additional medical supply space would be required and two nursing positions would need to be given to medical supply. Keywords: Health care; Medical supply; Supply distribution; Medical supplies; Inventory managements.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA220140

Entities

People

  • Michael F. D'agostino

Organizations

  • Academy of Health Sciences

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Administrative Personnel
  • Computers
  • Cost Benefit Analysis
  • Health Care
  • Health Care Facilities
  • Health Services
  • Hospitals
  • Inventory
  • Inventory Analysis
  • Literature Surveys
  • Management Personnel
  • Medical Personnel
  • Organizational Structure
  • Patient Care
  • Personnel Management
  • Surveys
  • Training

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Medical or Health Care Field.

Technology Areas

  • Space