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Time well spent? Assessing nursing-supply chain activities.
Materials Management in Health Care
|March 20, 2010
Summary
Nurses report spending excessive time on supply chain tasks, impacting patient care. A closer partnership between supply chain leaders and nurses is recommended to improve efficiency and bedside care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Supply Chain Management
Background:
- Direct patient care time for nurses is decreasing.
- Nurses frequently engage in supply chain duties, diverting time from patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the extent of nurses' involvement in supply chain duties.
- To understand the impact of these duties on patient safety and bedside care.
- To propose solutions for a better partnership between supply chain leaders and nurses.
Main Methods:
- A survey was conducted among critical care, operating room (OR) nurses, and nurse executives.
- 1600 respondents participated in the survey.
Main Results:
- Half of the surveyed nurses feel they spend too much time on supply chain duties.
- Most respondents indicated that supply chain tasks negatively affect patient safety and their ability to provide bedside care.
Conclusions:
- There is a significant need for improved collaboration between supply chain professionals and nursing staff.
- Recommendations are provided to enhance performance and optimize the partnership between these groups.
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