Inventory Control Flashcards
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What is the purpose of a 'safety stock' level in central service inventory planning?
Answer: To serve as a buffer against unexpected demand spikes or supply delays
Safety stock provides a cushion of extra inventory to prevent stockouts when demand is higher than expected or deliveries are delayed.
Which term describes inventory that is no longer useful because it has become outdated or is no longer needed clinically?
Answer: Obsolete inventory
Obsolete inventory refers to items that are no longer clinically relevant or usable, often due to changes in practice or technology.
A CS department uses a two-bin system for managing disposable supplies. When should replenishment be triggered?
Answer: When the first bin is emptied and the second bin is put into use
In a two-bin system, emptying the first bin signals the need to reorder while the second bin supplies demand during the replenishment lead time.
Which of the following BEST describes 'consignment inventory' in a healthcare setting?
Answer: Inventory owned by the vendor and stored at the facility until used
Consignment inventory remains the vendor's property until it is consumed, reducing the facility's upfront capital investment.
What does 'lead time' refer to in inventory management?
Answer: The elapsed time between placing an order and receiving the goods
Lead time is the delay between order placement and delivery, and it must be factored into reorder points to avoid stockouts.
Which practice BEST helps prevent inventory shrinkage due to theft or unauthorized removal in a CS department?
Answer: Implementing access controls and tracking dispensing through a system
Controlled access and electronic dispensing tracking create accountability and deter unauthorized removal of supplies.
When a new supply item is introduced to a facility, which step is MOST important from an inventory control perspective?
Answer: Establishing par levels and integrating the item into the inventory management system
Setting par levels and entering the item into the inventory system ensures proper tracking, reordering, and storage from the start.