There’s nothing worse than realizing at the last moment that you’ve forgotten something. During usual day-to-day affairs, it’s usually not a huge problem. If you’re missing something on a medical supply list, though, that’s another story.
The covid pandemic showcased how important it is to keep a stock of medical supplies. A lack of protective equipment led to far too many unnecessary complications and deaths.
If you’re running a healthcare office, you must have everything you need. You never know what might go wrong, and proper preparation allows you to react quickly and efficiently.
Let’s go through the essentials that will ensure nothing takes you or your healthcare office by surprise.
Basic Medical Supply List
Before moving onto any advanced equipment, we should make sure we have the basics. After all, it’s so often the simplest things that are the easiest to forget.
The items needed to cover basic diagnostics and procedures are first on the shopping list.
- Bandages and cotton swabs
- Antiseptic and antibacterial wipes
- Blood pressure monitor
- First aid kids
- Stethoscopes
- Colposcopes
Listed above is the absolute bare minimum of supplies that you will need. There are other things too, such as reflex hammers and eye charts. Those are less urgent than the already mentioned items, though.
Also, make sure that you keep track of your medical inventory. Even if you’ve already got some, it won’t hurt to buy needles. The same goes for any other one-use items in constant circulation.
Protective Equipment
It’s important enough to deserve a section all to itself, so remember that protective equipment is an absolute must-have. A constant supply of disposable items such as gloves and face masks should be available.
A failure to keep adequate stock of these kinds of items is dangerous to both you and any patients. Following smart health and safety protocols is also a must, so everybody should have access to hand sanitizer.
Proper Storage
If you plan to take any samples, you’ll also need to think about investing in proper storage. This is a piece of medical equipment that you can not skip.
Invest in something reliable, a fridge that will maintain reliability and allow properly practiced hygiene. Two of the most important traits of a medical fridge or freezer.
Advanced Medical Equipment
There are more advanced items found in hospital supplies that aren’t strictly required, but all the better if you’re able to stock them.
Equipment that gives a more immediate diagnosis to patients is always a plus. Items such as a centrifuge, or tools such as microscopes and urine analyzers.
Fetal monitors, X-ray machines, and ultrasound machines are items that will also see a lot of use. They can be more on the expensive side, but no healthcare office is complete without them.
Being Mindful and Attentive
The final thing you shouldn’t forget to add to your medical supply list is mindfulness. An attentiveness to the needs of any patient you may have is the most helpful piece of equipment you’ll ever need.
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