title: OR supply storage takes on a new look.
abstract: As with any system, gridwall does not solve all the supply problems encountered in the OR; however, when properly applied, it is an excellent tool for improving performance and eliminating some of the problems inherent in traditional storage methods. Operating rooms that use case cart storage systems could benefit from a gridwall. Because supplies in these areas are minimal and are chosen irregularly, inventory control and locating items could be simplified greatly. Gridwall also can solve storage problems in other areas of the hospital. Depending on the volume of supplies and the quantities kept on site, the gridwall system can be used effectively in sterile supply storage areas, labor and delivery areas, emergency rooms, and laboratories, and on patient floors. Instrument set and small equipment storage is another possible way gridwall could be used in the hospital. Instruments frequently are misplaced or unavailable. The gridwall system, with its enhanced supply visibility, could solve this problem as well.
authors.affiliation: Postanesthesia care unit, St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Houston.
authors.forename: M T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Moss
mesh_terms: D004526:Efficiency; D006746:Hospital Bed Capacity, 500 and over; D006801:Humans; D007445:Inventories, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards; D008421:Materials Management, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D009873:Operating Rooms / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D013781:Texas