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A computerized purchase order management system.

S Subramanian1, P A Villez

  • 1Department of Biomedical Engineering, University Hospital, Stony Brook, NY.

Biomedical Instrumentation & Technology
|May 1, 1991
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Biomedical engineering departments can improve inventory management by integrating purchase order functions into existing systems. This enhancement, developed by staff, offers local control and addresses user needs effectively.

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Healthcare Informatics
  • Inventory Management Systems

Background:

  • Order processing and parts issuing are critical functions of inventory management systems.
  • Existing hospital purchasing systems may lack specific functionalities required by specialized departments like biomedical engineering.
  • Integrating specialized functions into broader systems can improve efficiency and user satisfaction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To incorporate purchase order management into an existing biomedical engineering inventory management system.
  • To provide enhanced, locally accessible purchasing functions for biomedical engineering staff.
  • To assess the feasibility and resource requirements for such an integration.

Main Methods:

  • The purchase order management function was developed and integrated by a biomedical engineering technician.

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  • The software development process took two months, utilizing existing staff and PC-based implementation.
  • The new function was incorporated into the established biomedical engineering inventory management system.

    • Main Results:

    • The integrated system provided local purchasing functions not available on the hospital's mainframe system.
    • The implemented functions directly met the specific needs of the biomedical engineering department staff.
    • The integration required minimal resources, primarily staff time for software development.

    Conclusions:

    • Integrating purchase order management into biomedical engineering inventory systems is feasible and beneficial.
    • Staff-led development is an effective approach for tailoring inventory management solutions.
    • Local PC-based functions enhance the usability and efficiency of hospital inventory and purchasing processes.