ROLE OF A NURSE IN MATERIAL MANAGEMENT

INTRODUCTION Material Management is the coordinated function, responsible for planning, acquiring, stocking, moving & controlling materials to optimize the usage of facilities & capital funds in order to provide customer /patient service

Material

include equipment, apparatus,& other supplies used for patient care. Material refers to commodities purchased & stocked by an institution for the purpose of consumption & rendering service.

DEFINITION
Housely,--Management

of goods services & equipment from acquisition to disposition. Judith & Maradole :-- The management & control of medical, surgical & clerical, interdepartmental services & equipment from acquisition on floor to disposition of patient

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF MATERIAL MANAGEMENT

control

over acquisition storage retrievability distribution use and disposal of supplies and equipment So as to carry the primary responsibilities of an organization in an efficient, effective and economical manner .It ensures availability of right time, to right place at the least cost.

PROCESS OF MATERIAL MANAGEMENT

Budgeting

and Materials Planning. Demand Forecast Procurement Receipt, Inspection, Acceptance and Payment (Inspection and Quality Control) Storage Inventory Control Issue and Distribution Maintenance Disposal and Condemnation

ROLE OF A NURSE IN MATERIAL MANAGEMENT

She

should have sound knowledge of the requirements and functioning of her unit. Must prepare budget for materials required. Forecast the demands for smooth running of the unit (less or more supplies will cause mismanagement and poor quality of patient care). Prepares, assists and maintains the policy about purchasing, inventory, maintenance, prevention of pilferage and condemnation of the unserviceable items. Exercise her powers to control the inventory in her unit.

 Ensure

perfect functioning of the equipment in the unit under her control. Should be able to provide feedback about the materials regarding their quality to the purchase department. Accurate recording and reporting of the materials required regarding their maintenance and quality. Prepares guidelines and ensures that they are followed properly regarding the breakdown of equipment, loss of equipment and avoid mishandling of

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activities to assess the impact of material management on patient care. Evaluation of the procedures, policy and performance of equipment and feasibility of the policies should be documented. Should be able to prevent pilferage ad fraud, hence be alarmed at the night time.