22. • Autoclaving is the
process of sterilizing
supplies and
equipment with the use
of high pressure that is
saturated at 250°F
(121°C) for about 15
minutes.
77. INVENTORY CONTROL
• The term INVENTORY CONTROL is
defined as “the systematic control and
regulation of purchase, storage and
usage of materials in such a way so as
to maintain an even flow of production
and at the same time avoiding
excessive investment in inventories.”
78.
79.
80. ABC ANALYSIS OF
INVENTORY CONTROL
• ABC Analysis is a method of tiered
inventory that divides inventory into
categories based on cost per unit and
quantity held in stock or turned over a
period of time.
81.
82.
83.
84.
85. VED ANALYSIS OF
INVENTORY CONTROL
• In hospital inventory
management, VED
analysis has been
commonly used
together with ABC
analysis.
86. VED analysis is based on the criticality of an
item. “V” is for vital items without which a
hospital can not function, “E” for essential
items without which a hospital can function
but may affect the quality of the services,
and “D” for desirable items, unavailability of
which with not interfere with functioning
