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A comprehensive charge system for unit supplies.

B Crookston·K T Kirchhoff
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Various methods of capturing charges for supplies stocked on nursing units have been devised, such as stickers and charge slips attached to the items. Effectiveness and efficiency were not maximized through these methods. A new system customized for each unit showing daily patient charges per patient provides for an audit of inventory and for lost charges. Items from both pharmacy and central supply are included. Charge capture is maximized with relative ease for the nursing staff.

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B Crookston, K T Kirchhoff. 1986. A comprehensive charge system for unit supplies.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3633966/

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