[Large-scale Hospital Material Supply Chain Practice under Closed-loop Management].

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Healthcare Management
• Supply Chain Logistics

Background:

• Public health emergencies necessitate robust supply chain management for medical materials.
• Existing supply chain models may require adaptation for emergency scenarios.
• Hospitals face challenges in maintaining adequate medical supplies during crises.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and evaluate a "three-group, three-port" emergency plan for hospital medical supply management.
• To provide a framework for closed-loop management of emergency medical supplies.
• To address challenges of supply shortages, information flow, and efficient distribution during emergencies.

Main Methods:

• Utilized an existing hospital supply chain model as a foundation.
• Developed a "three-group, three-port" emergency plan through simultaneous research and practice.
• Focused on three core groups: closed-loop working, inventory management, and material procurement.
• Defined three critical ports: material storage, logistics receiving/dispatching, and closed-loop releasing.

Main Results:

• The "three-group, three-port" plan demonstrated positive effectiveness during an emergency incident.
• The system facilitated closed-loop management of emergency medical supplies.
• The model assisted in ensuring adequate and balanced supply, clear demand information, organized command and dispatch, and efficient material distribution.

Conclusions:

• The developed emergency plan offers a valuable model for hospitals facing medical supply shortages.
• Closed-loop management is crucial for effective hospital supply chain operations during emergencies.
• The "three-group, three-port" strategy enhances preparedness and response to public health crises.