Every extra trip to find supplies and every empty dispenser can interrupt care and disrupt workflows. Cold and flu season only amplifies existing supply management gaps.
The good news? A few minutes of supply planning and preparation before the season gets going can make a big difference.
Plan for seasonal demand
Review usage trends and ordering history from previous cold and flu seasons to help project supply needs, adjust inventory levels, and place orders before demand peaks.
Standardize storage
Store similar supplies in consistent locations throughout the facility, so your team spends less time searching and more time focused on patient care. Plus, standardization makes it easier to see when inventory is running low.
Store supplies where they're used
Point-of-use storage reduces unnecessary trips to the storage room and keeps protection within easy reach, helping support efficient workflows and infection prevention.
Build restocking into the routine
Assign ownership, establish replenishment schedules, and identify reorder points before empty dispensers or depleted inventory interrupt workflows.
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