Inventory Management & Distribution Flashcards
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Which inventory management system automatically generates a purchase order when stock falls to a predetermined minimum level?
Answer: Reorder point system
The reorder point system automatically triggers a purchase order when inventory drops to the preset minimum quantity needed to sustain operations until the next delivery.
In the FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory method, which items are distributed first?
Answer: Items with the earliest expiration date
FIFO ensures that items received first (and typically with the earliest expiration dates) are used or distributed before newer stock, preventing waste and outdating.
What is the primary purpose of a par-level system in CS/SPD inventory management?
Answer: To maintain a set minimum quantity of supplies at each location
A par-level system establishes a defined minimum quantity for each supply item at each location, ensuring replenishment occurs before stock runs out.
Which distribution method involves case carts being assembled in the CS department and delivered to the OR before each surgical procedure?
Answer: Case cart system
The case cart system involves CS staff assembling all needed supplies and instruments for a specific surgical procedure onto a cart that is then delivered to the OR.
What does the term 'stock rotation' mean in central service inventory management?
Answer: Moving older inventory to the front so it is used before newer stock
Stock rotation means placing newly received items behind existing stock so that older items are used first, which maintains product integrity and prevents expiration.
Which of the following best describes an 'exchange cart' distribution system?
Answer: A system where a full cart replaces an empty or depleted cart at a nursing unit
In an exchange cart system, a fully stocked cart is brought to the using department and the depleted cart is returned to CS for restocking, ensuring continuous supply availability.
Why is it important for CS technicians to check the expiration dates of sterile packages during inventory management?
Answer: Expired packaging may compromise sterility and pose patient safety risks
An expired sterile package cannot be guaranteed to be sterile, as packaging integrity may degrade over time, posing a direct infection risk to patients.