Just-in-time delivery of sterilised surgical instruments

• Published in: BMJ innovations Vol. 2; no. 2; pp. 58 - 64
• Main Authors: Guédon, A CP, Rakers, T J, Wauben, L S G L, Meeuwsen, F C, Hoeijmans, V, van der Elst, M, Dankelman, J, van den Dobbelsteen, J J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London BMJ Publishing Group LTD 01.04.2016
• Subjects: Anesthesiology; Efficiency; Health care; Hospitals; Inventory; Patient safety; Quality; Suppliers; Supply chain management; Supply chains; Surgeons; Surgery; Surgical apparatus & instruments; Technological change

The unavailability of the required surgical instruments at the start of a procedure is undesirable. It causes delays and stress in the operating room (OR), which can lead to additional risks for the patients. Issues with availability of surgical instruments may become visible just before the start o...