Method and apparatus for managing disposable medical supplies appropriate for a single patient visit

Abstract

Abstract A method of supplying health care workers with disposable supplies appropriate for a single patient visit determines a requirement for disposable medical supplies for a patient during an associated single visit by a health care worker. An accounting code is recorded in an accounting database, the code corresponds to the disposable supplies determined to be associated with the visit. The disposable supplies are placed in a disposable container, which is delivered a first site whereat a patient is to receive treatment, prior to the visit by the health care worker. The container is subsequently delivered to a second site for disposal after the visit. Movement of the disposable container is recorded in a computer database when the disposable container is delivered to the first site and to the second site. A package for use by a health care worker in performing health care services comprises a disposable container adapted to receive disposable supplies required by the health care worker for a single visit to a patient. Means are disposed on the outside of said container for identifying the container so that it is trackable by an inventory tracking system. Means are also disposed on the outside of the container for indicating an address to which the container is to be delivered. Means are provided for sealing the container after use so that any material disposed therein cannot be accessed without breaking a seal, and for covering the address means once the container is sealed.

Inventors

• 👤 Andrew Withers

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