By identifying hidden inventory costs, nurse managers can save money for the organization. Some measures include tracking and standardizing supplies, accurately evaluating patients' needs, and making informed purchasing decisions. More communication, more usage control, and more accountability translate into more storage space and more savings .
Some trays contain several sizes of a particular item.
If we take care when opening and using the pack, we can recycle uncontaminated items into other packs. We can review and delete these items from inventory. We recently started a tracking process to identify these items, and we delete any item not used from a pack in a 1-year period after notifying the physicians still using the pack. Obsolete and slow-moving inventory Evaluate the need for any inventory that staff hasn't used in a practical amount of time. Some facilities may be surprised at their cost of unofficial inventory.