Inventory Control Flashcards
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In an ABC inventory analysis, which category represents high-value items that require the most rigorous control?
Answer: Category A
Category A items are the highest value and typically represent about 20% of items but 80% of total inventory value, requiring close monitoring.
What is the PRIMARY purpose of a perpetual inventory system in central service?
Answer: To maintain a continuous, real-time record of stock levels
A perpetual inventory system updates stock counts with every transaction, providing real-time visibility into supply levels.
Which documentation is MOST important to retain when receiving a shipment of sterile supplies?
Answer: Packing slips, purchase orders, and inspection records
Packing slips, purchase orders, and inspection records create an audit trail verifying receipt, quantity, and condition of sterile supplies.
A facility switches from a traditional stockroom model to a 'just-in-time' (JIT) supply system. What is the MAIN advantage?
Answer: Reduced inventory holding costs and less storage space needed
JIT minimizes on-hand inventory, reducing carrying costs and storage requirements by aligning deliveries closely with actual demand.
What action should a CS technician take upon discovering that a supply item has passed its expiration date?
Answer: Remove the item from stock and follow the facility's disposal protocol
Expired items must be removed from circulation immediately and handled per facility policy to prevent patient safety risks.
Which inventory metric measures the number of times inventory is sold and replaced over a specific period?
Answer: Inventory turnover rate
Inventory turnover rate indicates how efficiently stock is being used; a higher rate suggests less excess inventory and lower carrying costs.
When storing sterile packages in central service, which environmental factor is MOST critical to monitor for inventory integrity?
Answer: Temperature and humidity levels
Excessive temperature or humidity can compromise packaging integrity and sterility, rendering supplies unsafe for patient use.