Effectiveness of lean medical equipment inventory management program implementation in central medical equipment inventory department, Nong Khai hospital.

Abstract

     Research on Effects of the medical equipment delivery program using the Lean concept on the efficiency of medical equipment delivery, Central Distribution Department, Nong Khai Hospital. The objective was to study 1) Compare the results of the delivery of medical equipment and central payment work. Aspect of correctness Efficient, ready to use, and timely between the original model and the Lean Concepts model. 2) Compare the results of compliance with the guidelines for sending and receiving medical equipment and central distribution work between the original model and the Lean Concepts model, and 3) satisfaction. of personnel towards the transfer of medical equipment in the Lean Concepts format. This is a quasi experimental research with two groups comparing. Between the control group and the experimental group, there were 77 people per group. The tools used in the research were 1) guidelines for sending and receiving medical equipment using the traditional model and 2) guidelines for sending and receiving medical equipment using the Lean Concepts model. Statistics used in the research Including number, percentage, mean, t-test, independent, and Chi-square.
     The results of the research found that: 1) Comparative results of the assessment of compliance with the guidelines for sending and receiving medical equipment. Between the control group and the experimental group There is a statistical significant difference at the .05 level. 2) The delivery of contaminated medical equipment by central distribution personnel answered that the highest correct answer was that used equipment was moved with care. Delivery of sterile medical equipment by central distribution personnel There is a correct answer: Placing sterile equipment in locations agreed with the agency. The highest percentage of contaminated medical equipment and equipment received by central distribution personnel answered correctly and answered that they were ready for use, i.e. used equipment was moved with care. Delivery of sterile medical equipment by central distribution personnel. The highest number of respondents was placing sterile equipment in the location agreed upon with the agency. The highest percentage of contaminated medical equipment and equipment received by central distribution personnel answered correctly and in a timely manner, i.e. used equipment was moved with care. The delivery of sterile medical equipment by central distribution personnel involves placing sterile equipment in the location agreed upon with the agency. 3) Overall satisfaction of the control group had a mean value of 1.82 when analyzed separately by item. that the item with the highest average score is The greatest satisfaction is the delivery time.