Monitor levels of supplies regularly. No practice wants to run out of essential patient care supplies, such as latex gloves or gauze pads. On the other hand, having a two years’ supply of hand soap isn’t an efficient use of resources either. Knowing the amount of supplies the practice uses in an average month should serve as a guide when placing orders.

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