Optimising Stock Management in Podiatry Department
Care Process & Redesign
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2020
Reduce stock ordering time from 10 hours to 2 hours monthly by June 2019. Automation of stocktake and ordering significantly improved productivity.
Year Submitted: 2020
Published Date: 31 December 2020
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Productivity, Manhour Saving, Operational Management, Inventory Management
About this Content
Aims
Reduce stock ordering time from 10 hours to 2 hours monthly by June 2019.
Background
The manual stocktake process was laborious, error-prone, and caused delays in stock availability.
Methods
Centralized stocktake location, reduced dressing choices, and automated stocktake using Excel sheets.
Results
Man-hours reduced to 2 hours/month; annual savings of 96 man-hours achieved.
Conclusion
Automation of stocktake and ordering significantly improved productivity.
Lessons Learnt
Digitalization reduced human error, increased efficiency, and allowed resources to focus on clinical tasks.
Keywords
Stock Management, Automation, Excel Sheets, Efficiency, Podiatry Department
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) | Allied Health |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Podiatry |
Project Lead(s) | Acacia Neo |
Project Member(s) | Jolene Tai |
Connect with this contributor!
Acacia Neo - jia_wei_neo@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
C_224_NTFGH_QM_2020_Optimising_stock_management_in_Podiatry_Dept_2_docx_Jul22.pdf