Medical logistics
Encyclopedia
Medical logistics is the logistics
of pharmaceuticals, medical and surgical supplies, medical devices and equipment, and other products needed to support doctors, nurses, and other health and dental care providers. Because its final customers are responsible for the lives and health of their patients, medical logistics is unique in that it seeks to optimize effectiveness
rather than efficiency.
Medical logistics functions comprise an important part of the health care system: after staff costs, medical supplies are the single most expensive component of health care. To drive costs out of the health-care sector, medical logistics providers are adopting supply chain management theories.
This organizational chart is as follows and separated into three keys areas.
These areas are managed by a qualified Director of Logistics. The Director of Logistcs educational background holds some type of accredited graduate degree (MBA or M.S.
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Logistics
Logistics is the management of the flow of goods between the point of origin and the point of destination in order to meet the requirements of customers or corporations. Logistics involves the integration of information, transportation, inventory, warehousing, material handling, and packaging, and...
of pharmaceuticals, medical and surgical supplies, medical devices and equipment, and other products needed to support doctors, nurses, and other health and dental care providers. Because its final customers are responsible for the lives and health of their patients, medical logistics is unique in that it seeks to optimize effectiveness
Effectiveness
Effectiveness is the capability of producing a desired result. When something is deemed effective, it means it has an intended or expected outcome, or produces a deep, vivid impression.-Etymology:...
rather than efficiency.
Medical logistics functions comprise an important part of the health care system: after staff costs, medical supplies are the single most expensive component of health care. To drive costs out of the health-care sector, medical logistics providers are adopting supply chain management theories.
This organizational chart is as follows and separated into three keys areas.
- Medical MaterielMedical MaterielA Medical Materiel is a vital component of the healthcare delivery system. Employed by hospitals, clinics, and the military; Loggies are highly skilled specialists responsible for performing and managing preparation and maintenance of manual and computerized accountable medical materiel records,...
- Biomedical Engineering (BMET)) or Clinical EngineeringClinical engineeringClinical engineering is a specialty within Biomedical engineering responsible primarily for applying and implementing medical technology to optimize healthcare delivery...
- Facilities Management.
These areas are managed by a qualified Director of Logistics. The Director of Logistcs educational background holds some type of accredited graduate degree (MBA or M.S.
Master of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
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