METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MANAGING DISPOSABLE MEDICAL SUPPLIES APPROPRIATE FOR A SINGLE PATIENT VISIT

摘要

A method of supplying health care workers with disposable supplies (44) determines a requirement for a patient during a single visit by a health care worker. An accounting code corresponding to the disposable supplies (44) and associated with the visit is recorded in an accouting database (36). The supplies (44) are placed in a disposable container prior to the visit by the health care worker (52) to a first site (60). The container is subsequently delivered to a second site (76) for disposal. Movement of the disposable container is recorded in a computer database (36). Means are disposed on the outside of the disposable container for identifying the container so that it is trackable by an inventory tracking system. Means also are disposed on the outside of the container for indicating a delivery address. Means are provided for sealing the container after use and for covering the address once the container is sealed.