Keeping an accurate and plentiful inventory will prevent a medical office from running out of needed supplies. If there is an emergency and the clinic has an influx of patients and they aren’t properly stocked, they could run into issues of running out of important supplies needed to help with the emergent patients. The goal of having an accurate inventory is to yield an anticipated result with the least effort, expense, and waste. When ordering supplies, it is imperative that there are enough supplies ordered to last until the next shipment, but also important to not overstock the supply room. This will help minimize loss, theft, and damage. When receiving shipments, it is important to double check against the receipt and put things away in a timely matter. This is especially important with refrigerated items so they do not spoil.
There are many items that will needed to be ordered in the medical office. It is important to make sure that they are ordered to provide a safe environment for the patient. Tongue
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The DEA monitors drugs that have the potential for substance abuse and named them controlled substance, there are 5 categories for controlled substances. Schedule I has the highest potential for abuse and is not accepted for medical use. This includes drugs like heroine, methamphetamine, and diethylamide. Schedule II drugs are a high potential for abuse, they are closely monitored and not given out all the time. This includes drugs like morphine, oxycodone, and methadone. Schedule III drugs have a potential for abuse but not as much as I and II. This includes drugs like anabolic steroids, codeine, and hydrocodone with Tylenol. Schedule IV drugs have a low potential for abuse. This includes drugs like valium and Xanax. And finally Schedule V drugs have the lowest potential for abuse. This includes cough medicines with