Description

Healthcare Inventory Management, Procuring & Storing

Optimize Supply Chain Efficiency to Ensure Uninterrupted Patient Care and Cost Control

In healthcare, the right supplies must be available at the right time, in the right condition, and at the right cost. Effective Healthcare Inventory Management is the systematic process of procuring, storing, and controlling medical supplies to balance clinical needs with financial stewardship. This focused course provides a clear overview of the core principles and best practices for managing healthcare inventory, empowering you to reduce waste, prevent stockouts, and support the delivery of safe, continuous patient care.

What You Will Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Define the Key Objectives of healthcare inventory management and its impact on patient safety and operational efficiency.

  • Differentiate Between Inventory Types such as consumables, implants, and high-value items.

  • Understand Core Inventory Control Methods including par levels, reorder points, and ABC analysis.

  • Outline the Procurement Lifecycle from need identification to supplier selection and purchase ordering.

  • Identify Best Practices for Storage to ensure product integrity, including FIFO and proper environmental conditions.

  • Recognize the Financial and Clinical Consequences of poor inventory management, such as expiration, obsolescence, and stockouts.

Course Curriculum

The course is structured into targeted modules for practical understanding:

  • Module 1: The Critical Link: How Inventory Management Supports Patient Care

  • Module 2: The Procurement Cycle: From Need Identification to Supplier Management

  • Module 3: Efficient Storage and Control: Principles for Warehouse and Ward-Level Management

Who Is This Course For?

This course is designed for professionals involved in the healthcare supply chain and clinical operations, including:

  • Hospital and Clinic Administrators

  • Supply Chain and Procurement Officers

  • Pharmacy and Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) Staff

  • Nursing In-Charges and Ward Managers

  • Inventory and Storekeepers in healthcare settings

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this course. A basic understanding of healthcare or logistics operations is helpful.

Course Features & Included Materials

  • Focused eLearning: Complete the 1 hour of essential content efficiently.

  • Practical Framework: Learn actionable strategies for improving inventory accuracy and availability.

  • Quick-Reference Guide: Access a downloadable checklist of key inventory control methods and storage best practices.

  • Certificate of Completion: Earn a verifiable, with a unique ID and QR code, soft-copy certificate issued via the QCI training portal. Validate your achievement anytime at https://pathshala.qcin.org/.

Enroll Today and Master the Supply Chain that Powers Patient Care!

Invest 1 hour to learn how efficient inventory management can enhance clinical outcomes and reduce costs. Gain the knowledge to ensure critical supplies are always available when needed.

For more information, please contact:

Rohit Varshney at rohit.varshney@qcin.org, Ph. 9773500376