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Developing a Personal Protective Equipment Calculator During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Sina Abdollahzade1, Sima Rafiei2, Peyman Namdar3
1Neurosurgery Department, Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, UK.
Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness
|October 13, 2022
Summary
A new software helps hospitals manage personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic. This tool optimizes PPE purchasing, distribution, and future needs prediction, addressing critical supply chain challenges.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Supply Chain Management
- Epidemiology
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant challenges and resource scarcities, particularly in Iran.
- A critical issue identified is the lack of personal protective equipment (PPE), posing risks to the healthcare system.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce novel software designed for effective hospital management of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- To address challenges in purchasing, distribution, and forecasting future PPE requirements during health crises.
Main Methods:
- Development and implementation of specialized software for hospital inventory management.
- Features include rapid processing, cost control, a comprehensive managerial dashboard, broad applicability, and supply chain optimization.
Main Results:
- The software offers superior speed and cost management capabilities.
- Provides a comprehensive overview of PPE status through a managerial dashboard.
- Facilitates effective supply chain management and quality appraisal for PPE.
Conclusions:
- The developed software can significantly assist health authorities in planning and optimizing PPE utilization.
- Aims to mitigate the impact of resource shortages due to supply chain disruptions during pandemics like COVID-19.
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