Implementation of Full-Empty System Management: A Paediatric Intensive Care Unit Experience

Authors

  • A. Botte Hôpital Jeanne de Flandre
  • C. Fayeulle Hôpital Jeanne de Flandre
  • H. Comte CHU Lille, pharmacie centrale
  • A. d’Haveloose CHU Lille, pharmacie centrale
  • S. Neuville CHU Lille, pharmacie centrale
  • P. Mazaud CHU Lille, pharmacie centrale
  • G. Dussart CHU Lille, département des ressources physiques, service logistique
  • A. Petit CHU Lille, département des ressources physiques, service logistique
  • F. Leclerc Hôpital Jeanne de Flandre
  • S. Leteurtre Hôpital Jeanne de Flandre

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1007/s13546-016-1246-8

Keywords:

Mechanical ventilation, Pneumonia, Diagnosis, Prevention

Abstract

Introduction : The objective of this study was to describe and to evaluate a Simplification, Improvement and Modernization project (SAM) of logistics processes in a pediatric intensive care unit. SAM includes a full-empty system for the supply chain management (drugs, medical devices, solutes and hygiene equipment). It required spatial reorganization of the unit and the implementation of a pharmacy performance.

Materials and methods : In late 2008, after an analysis, endowment was managed by full-empty system with Radio Frequency Identification using Scan Modul System Data software.

Results : The immobilized stock decreased of 69 % (94,816 Euros in amount), and 18 % in number of references stored in the unit. The weekly time gain of the nurses (88.5 hours) in 2008 was reinvested in 0.8 full-time equivalent of childcare assistant. Additional weekly time for the pharmacy and the logistic units was respectively 9.5 and 5 hours without job creation. In both surveys, the system was well accepted by actors. The general feeling was the improvement of quality of care and patient monitoring.

Conclusion : This study has shown the interest in a computerized full-empty system for the supply chain management. This project required a working time reallocation in particular for the logistical tasks (additional tasks transferred to the pharmacy). It improved quality of care and patient monitoring and strengthened communication between actors.

Published

2016-11-30

How to Cite

Botte, A., Fayeulle, C., Comte, H., d’Haveloose, A., Neuville, S., Mazaud, P., Dussart, G., Petit, A., Leclerc, F., & Leteurtre, S. (2016). Implementation of Full-Empty System Management: A Paediatric Intensive Care Unit Experience. Médecine Intensive Réanimation, 26(1), 56–62. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13546-016-1246-8

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