ABC and VED analysis of Supplies to an Outpatient department of a Teaching hospital

Dr GSCNV Prasad; Dr G Balaji Prasad; Dr Rama Mohan Desu

Volume : VII, Issue : IV, April - 2018

ABC and VED analysis of Supplies to an Outpatient department of a Teaching hospital

Dr Gscnv Prasad, Dr G Balaji Prasad, Dr Rama Mohan Desu

Abstract :

The goal of the hospital supply system is to ensure that there is adequate stock of the required items, so that an uninterrupted supply of all essential items ismaintained. .Inventory control is a tool of management which is used to maintain an economic minimum investment in materials and products for the purpose of obtaining a maximum financial return. ABC analysis is an easy, low–cost and rapid way to identify major products, based on specific criteria, and classify them into categories.

The present study aimed to study the supplies to an out patient department of a general hospital to understand cost incurred on materials and identify essential items and to focus on minimizing costs and to prevent misuse or wastage .

Results :A total of 103 items were issued for which total annual consumption value was about 21,46,107 for a period of one year “9.70% of items were “ A” items costing 69.82% of total value . “ B” category was of 22.33% of items with 20.13% of value and 67.96% of “ C “ items costs 10.03% of total consumption value . Vital items were the one which must be available and stock out of these items affect patient service. vital (15) items ,Essential (47) and D items (41) were identified basing on the criticality . case sheet forms ,consent ,charts ,check list are some essential and desirable items which may not hinder inc the service .

Recommondations :The OPD incharge or administrator should focus on category I items consisting of AV,BV,CV,,AE,and AD items .Mis use of forms , pilferage, awareness of costs, wastage , audit and accountability are the managerial issues that need attention and monitoring