Ms. Martin published the following tip on Regent Surgical Health’s blog:
“Staff often hold sutures in their pockets as it is easy to carry around,” Ms. Martin said. “They often don’t know what it costs and are unaware they are carrying around $50 or $100 dollars’ worth of items in their pockets.”
Ordering supplies based on usage is more efficient rather than to fill capacity, she added.
Read Regent Surgical Health’s additional tips for ASCs here.
If you would like to share a supply chain management tip to be featured, please email Rachel Popa at rpopa@beckershealthcare.com.
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