Monitor levels of supplies monthly. No practice wants to run out of essential patient care supplies, such as latex gloves or gauze pads. On the other hand, having 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 ordering supplies.

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