Hospital logistics manual for the DRC

By Carine KANGA KUZASA, Gabin Kalau Kaumb, Alexis Tohemo Lukamba

Hospital logistics is a complex field, encompassing inventory management, medical and pharmaceutical supplies, internal distribution of healthcare products and patient transport. The issues and challenges it faces are numerous: (1). Cost management: hospitals must strike a balance between the quality of service they offer their patients and their limited financial capacity. (2). Time optimization: in the hospital environment, every minute counts to save a life or improve a patient's condition. Efficient logistics are essential to avoid delays and errors. (3). Health safety: healthcare products must be stored in optimal conditions to avoid contamination or alteration before use. (4). Technological integration: with the rapid advance of digital technologies, it is becoming essential for hospitals to use these tools to improve their supply chain (computerized inventory management, for example)......

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 620633130X
• ISBN13: 9786206331308
• Release Date: August 2023
• Publisher: Our Knowledge Publishing
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"