Blalock, David, RRT

Miller, Kenneth, MEd, RRT-NPS

Skiles, Heather A, RRT

Smith, Raymond W, RCP

English

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Lehigh Valley Health NetworkLVHN Scholarly WorksPatient Care Services / NursingThe Development of a Respiratory SuppliesIndexing System to Improve Retrieval TimeDavid Blalock RRTLehigh Valley Health Network, David.Blalock@lvhn.orgHeather A. Skiles RRTLehigh Valley Health Network, Heather_A.Skiles@lvhn.orgKenneth Miller MEd, RRT-NPSLehigh Valley Health Network, Kenneth.Miller@lvhn.orgRaymond W. Smith RCPLehigh Valley Health Network, Raymond_Wally.Smith@lvhn.orgFollow this and additional works at: http://scholarlyworks.lvhn.org/patient-care-services-nursingPart of the Medical Education Commons, and the Nursing CommonsThis Poster is brought to you for free and open access by LVHN Scholarly Works. It has been accepted for inclusion in LVHN Scholarly Works by anauthorized administrator. For more information, please contact LibraryServices@lvhn.org.Published In/Presented AtBlalock, D., Skiles, H., Smith, R., & Miller, K. (2012). The development of a respiratory supplies indexing system to improve retrieval time.Respiratory Care Department, Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, PAThe Development of a Respiratory Supplies Indexing System to Improve Retrieval TimeBackgroundDavid Blalock RRT; Heather Skiles RRT; Raymond Smith RCP; Kenneth Miller MEd, RRT-NPS		Often locating specific equipment can be overwhelming or time consuming in a large respiratory care equipment office.		Not being able to locate equipment in a timely manner can cause delays in patient care.		These delays can also lead to staff frustration and dissatisfaction.ConclusionsDevelopment of an on-line searchable equipment inventory system has:			Increased equipment retrieval time			Reduced therapist frustration			Helped in the orientation processDevelopmentMethods		We conducted an assessment of our current arsenal of equipment and supplies.		When staff was questioned to locate supplies in a timely manner:	 	 –	 Common items could be located promptly	 	 –		Less common items  resulted in a significant delay in locatingResults		Pre indexing: it could take as long as 10-20 minutes per item.		Post indexing: the time was reduced to about one minute, even for seldom used items.		Critical time delays have been reduced and staff satisfaction has been enhanced.		Facilitated the orientation process.ExamplesDevelopment of Inventory Indexing System		Conducted an analysis of all equipment currently listed on inventory.		Determine current inventory.Example CategoryMasks	&	Cannulas		Organized all equipment by clinical application and frequency of utilization.		Developed a computerized catalog system and hard copy notebook. Example CategoryVentilatorsExample SearchAerosol	MasksExample Search ResultsAerosol	Masks

The Development of a Respiratory Supplies Indexing System to Improve Retrieval Time

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