Inventory Management of Non-Standard Anaethesia Unit Consumables In Operating Theatre
Care Process & Redesign
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2019
Reduce unconsumed and expired non-standard AU consumables to $0. Improved inventory management reduced wastage, achieving $0 expired consumables for the anaesthesia unit.
Year Submitted: 2019
Published Date: 31 December 2019
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Operational Management, Inventory Management, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign
About this Content
Aims
Reduce unconsumed and expired non-standard AU consumables to $0. Identify gaps in the current process and redesign roles, processes, and responsibilities.
Background
Overstocking occurred as planning was based on full OT operating capacity (18 rooms), but only 11 rooms were in use.
Methods
Reviewed inventory management using Fishbone diagram, developed guidelines for ordering, monitored consumption monthly, and standardised terminology.
Results
Reduced unconsumed non-standard consumables from $101,620 to $672; wastage eliminated post-intervention.
Conclusion
Improved inventory management reduced wastage, achieving $0 expired consumables for the anaesthesia unit.
Lessons Learnt
Sharing improvement methods with other disciplines requires customization based on consumable differences.
Keywords
Quality Improvement, Inventory Management, Fishbone Analysis, OT Consumables
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Anaesthesiology, Surgery, Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Joanna Tan |
Project Member(s) | Mary Jane |
Connect with this contributor!
SNM Joanna Tan - Joanna_SP_Tan@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
57_JCH_QM_2019_Inventory_Management_of_Non_Standard_Anaethesia_Unit_Consumables_combine.pdf