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Kimberly Johnson1, Caroline Smith1, Lee G Barker2
1Emergency Medicine, Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) Florida Ocala Hospital, Ocala, USA.
Cureus
|August 21, 2023
Summary
Emergency Department (ED) teams can improve efficiency with a novel procedure cart. This organized cart reduces time spent gathering supplies, saving valuable practice time and minimizing frustration.
Area of Science:
- Emergency Medicine
- Healthcare Operations
- Medical Device Design
Background:
- Inefficiencies in Emergency Department (ED) supply retrieval lead to delays.
- Current methods of gathering procedure supplies are time-consuming and frustrating for ED staff.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the design and contents of a novel procedure cart for the Emergency Department.
- To provide a replicable model for other EDs seeking to improve supply management.
Main Methods:
- Development of a customized procedure cart with designated drawers.
- Detailed cataloging of all items within each drawer for easy identification and restocking.
Main Results:
- The procedure cart significantly reduces the time and effort required to assemble necessary supplies for procedures.
- Implementation of the cart led to decreased frustration among ED personnel.
Conclusions:
- The designed procedure cart is an effective tool for enhancing ED workflow and efficiency.
- Replication of this procedure cart design can benefit other healthcare facilities facing similar logistical challenges.
Keywords:
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