Bojan Rupnik
Teaching Assistant
Faculty of Logistics, University of Maribor
Benjamin Marcen
Teaching Assistant
Faculty of Logistics, University of Maribor
Tomaz Kramberger
Associate Professor
Faculty of Logistics, University of Maribor
Bojan Rosi
Full Professor
Faculty of Logistics, University of Maribor
Maja Fosner
Full Professor
Faculty of Logistics, University of Maribor
Teaching Assistant
Faculty of Logistics, University of Maribor
Benjamin Marcen
Teaching Assistant
Faculty of Logistics, University of Maribor
Tomaz Kramberger
Associate Professor
Faculty of Logistics, University of Maribor
Bojan Rosi
Full Professor
Faculty of Logistics, University of Maribor
Maja Fosner
Full Professor
Faculty of Logistics, University of Maribor
Optimizing sterilization logistics in General Hospital Izola (SBI - Splosna bolnisnica Izola)
In this paper, we explore opportunities for improvements of material flow in hospitals, i.e., the flow of sterile instruments. The improvements are based on an aligned combination of improvements in work processes and information technology. We consider changing the logistic management principles and optimization of operation sets’ sterilization in SBI.
The basic problem of the client, which led to the search for new solutions has been spatial restructuring in SBI and the consequent intention to build a new central sterilization area.
Process of sterilization in SBI is currently conducted primarily in close proximity to the operation rooms. Due to the planned introduction of a central unit for the entire sterilizing instruments in SBI, the aim of the paper is to determine the effects of changes in the sterilization process and supply of sterile materials.
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