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12-inch-to-18-inch hanging bins. However, if the room is wide enough, they may be able to utilize 24-inch or even 30-inch deep wire racks to increase total capacity of the supply room.”


Sifting through inventory can make a dif- ference, too, advised Amy Flynn, OR/CS Market Manager, Hänel Storage Systems. “By re-evaluating PAR


levels and weeding out unused products, supply chain departments can become more effi cient and potentially gain much- needed  oor space, she said. “One of the most


3. Organized shelving and racks can be an important factor in a facility’s storage footprint. “Like visual jars on a coun- ter, shelving and racks can help make supplies or euipment easy to fi nd and less likely to be overlooked in ordinary searches,” he added.


4. Systematic checking and replenish- ment of supplies/equipment and loca- tions of those items are also important.


Amy Flynn


common storage errors in supply chain is not right-sizing bins and corresponding racks, resulting in overstuffed or partially empty bins on racks that are either too big or too small, all resulting in a poor use of space, making it diffi cult to fi nd product and correctly manage inventory.” Brian Hazelwood,


Marketing Manager, Midmark, acknowledges that the increased number of medical products and frequency of supply usage, along with the need for safety and improvements in workflow and pro-


It is imperative to have supplies or euipment nearby. In an emergency, having the proper supplies/equipment in the designated storage areas can be critical to patient care,” he insisted.


5. Locks on cabinets, drawers, carts and supply closets can help eliminate theft and improve safety in the facility. “The last thing you want is patients or staff taking supplies for personal use that could potentially cause them or oth- ers harm. And not being able to locate supplies or equipment due to theft can endanger patients in need of those items,” he warned.


6. Best practice is to follow the 5S Lean Workplace model. Hazelwood cites from and references https://www.5sto- day.com/what-is-5s/.


Brian Hazelwood


ductivity, demand more organization in storage.


Well-organized storage in exam, proce- dure and patient rooms and storage areas can improve efficiency in supply and equipment utilization and also assist with inventory cycling to help ensure fi rst-in, fi rst-out FIF usage for dated supplies, according to Hazelwood. Hazelwood proffers six ways supply chain can maximize storage space. 1. Visually seeing equipment and sup- plies is important. “Not long ago there were items such as swab jars and culture swabs stored in jars on counters in the exam room. The products may change but the need for visual and easy access to products has not. Easy visual access to products can help improve caregiver effi ciency and the patient experience, he indicated.


2. Use of bins or dividers can assist with organizing supplies and equipment. “Having to search through a drawer or cabinet to fi nd supplies can detract from the effi ciency of the patient visit and the care experience, which is important in developing patient trust and improving outcomes,” he noted.


• Sort – keep only what is necessary and discard the rest when in doubt, throw it out.


• Set in order – arrange and label neces- sary items for easy use and return.


• Shine – keep all areas swept and clean. • Standardize – standardize cleanup to preserve the state that exists when the fi rst three pillars or s are properly maintained.


• Sustain – make a habit of properly maintaining procedures.


Dave Salus, Market Manager, Healthcare


Division, Interetro Industries orp., pro- motes the durability and reliability of long-stand- ing high-density storage as the “most cost-effective way to maximize storage space. It essentially eliminates the need for redundant aisles by allowing the user to move the aisle to the storage unit they need,” Salus said. “Today, these systems can sup- port wire shelving for general supplies, epoxy-coated or stainless steel shelving for corrosion protection, and even advanced polymer shelving that not only protects from corrosion, but also protects from rips and tears for wrapped items, like found in the SPD department.”


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Salus acknowledges that mobility remains another key aspect, and not just for transport.


“For areas that don’t utilize high-density systems, confi guring storage on casters provides some advantages that will be utilized over time,” he continued. “Ease of cleaning for one. Casters enable storage units to be moved for a more thorough cleaning. Supply requirements change over time, and as such the storage area will require some slight adjustments that mobile storage can accommodate. Some requirements are larger scale; think reno- vation. Mobile supply storage will facili- tate easy relocation of supplies, whether for a permanent or temporary move.”


Pursuing ingenuity


Designing and crafting effective but more effi cient storage footprints can range from high-tech automation tactics to low-tech and simple strategies that are user-friendly and visual. DIs oper argues that anytime a chance emerges to pare down PAR levels and reduce the amount of supplies within a storage area the opportunity should be captured and the new system should be implemented. He points to a two-bin Kanban system as an option. hen using the fi rst-in fi rst-out method, 50% of the PAR level is stored in the front compartment and the other 50% is stored in separate compartment,” Loper noted. “This forces the staff to pull inventory from the front compartment fi rst, then pull from the back bin after the fi rst bin has been depleted. The two-bin system helps drive supply costs down, increases pick- ing accuracy, eliminates expired supplies being used on patients, and maximizes the storage effi ciencies within the allotted footprint.”


Supply Chain can implement this with


both storage types – the wire shelves/ plastic bin combination and the integrated high-density basket system, according to Loper. “The combination of wire/plastic bins is a cost-effective, easy to adopt solution,” he said. “The high-density basket system will help consolidate the supplies in a much smaller footprint while increasing its overall storage capacity and enhancing workflow in the department. The two- bin system used in both storage systems reduces inventory levels and makes the department more effi cient. Interetros alus concurs about the utility of two-bin and Kanban systems, but


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