Conducting the storeroom inventory: a step-by-step approach

At least once each year, it is necessary to perform a physical count of every item in the hospital's official inventory. The author contends that this often dreaded task needn't be difficult and should actually be somewhat pleasant for those involved. To ensure this, he provides a step-by-step instructions for how to prepare for and conduct the actual inventory. If followed, this should yield an accurate and efficient inventory while simplifying an often distasteful task.