JP2002150057A - Control system for consumable in care and medical treatment facility and consumable storage cart used in the system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a control system capable of precisely and efficiently carrying out control of the consumable such as paper diapers, in a care and medical treatment type facility while saving the labor. SOLUTION: Consumable information is inputted every time when the consumable is used in the facility, a supplier places an order for the consumable in quantity in correspondence with consumption from a manufacturer, and the manufacturer receiving the order directly delivers the consumable to the facility and deposits them in the control system of the consumable to be used in the care and medical treatment type facility.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a management system which can collectively manage the stock status of consumables such as disposable diapers and billing to consumers in a nursing / medical care facility, and a nursing / medical care type for using the system. The present invention relates to a consumable goods storage cart that can be moved within a facility.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art The disposable diapers used in nursing / rehabilitation facilities and hospitals (hereinafter referred to as "facility") are not a single type, but are different depending on the manufacturer, gender, size, absorption capacity, etc. In addition, there is a wide variety of disposable diapers of different types among patients.

[0003] In addition, since the introduction of the nursing care insurance, bills for disposable diaper fees are different for each patient, such as being paid for by themselves or included in facility costs. In addition, even within processing within facility costs, there is a limitation in the number of uses, and billing work at facilities is becoming more and more complicated.

[0004] Conventionally, excretion care in facilities has been 5 days a day.
~ 8 times at regular time, and at that time, write down the type of disposable diapers used, the number of used, other items, the quantity, etc., and manage them manually by compiling and compiling them later ing.

[0005] That is, as shown in FIG. 5, regarding the stock relationship, the stock a is checked (a), a stock slip is prepared to replenish the shortage, and an order is placed with the supplier (b). ), Confirming the result of storage (c), and inputting the result to a personal computer (d).

[0006] On the other hand, in the case of excretion care, a work daily report is created after the regular work is completed (e). However, conventionally, the work daily report is created by hand (f) and the usage amount of the disposable diaper is calculated. (G) Input the delivery result to a personal computer or the like (d).

[0007] After that, the results regarding the use of the disposable diaper are calculated (h), and the results are printed (t) as a total result.

[0010] That is, the results of entry and exit as data used for the final tabulation work are manually performed, and if there is an error at that stage, an incorrect number will be calculated in the final tabulation results.

[0009] Further, in the work daily report 300, it is necessary to leave by hand the items to be sent to the next excretion care person depending on the condition of the patient.

[0010]

However, in such a management, the actual consumption and the number of stocks eventually become inconsistent due to forgetting to attach a daily report, entry mistakes, and counting mistakes. Or so often. In particular, patients are frequently replaced because they are transferred, discharged, or die, and it is difficult to grasp the appropriate inventory.

[0011] When the stock is insufficient, problems such as the necessity of disposable diapers in an emergency occur. In order to avoid the problem, it is difficult to purchase a large amount of the diapers and store and use them. Will do.

Therefore, the inventory work is indispensable, and the inventory must always be checked frequently.

[0013] Further, since the form of billing differs for each patient, it takes time and effort to process the billing work, resulting in a rise in labor costs and an error in the billing process. Improvement of business related to discharge care using consumables, particularly disposable diapers, has been a major issue in recent years.

[0014] As described above, in a facility, it is becoming increasingly difficult to perform a billing operation and inventory management, particularly after introduction of the long-term care insurance, and as a result, labor costs have risen. This may cause the patient service to wrinkle, which may lead to social problems.

An object of the present invention is to provide a consumable supply management system in a nursing / medical facility capable of solving the above-mentioned problems, and a consumable goods storage cart used in the system.

[0016]

According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a management system for a consumable used in a nursing / medical facility, wherein the consumable is used in the facility. Each time the product is used, the consumables information is entered, and based on the consumables information entered, the supplier places an order with the manufacturer for the quantity of the product corresponding to the consumption, and the manufacturer who receives the order directly receives the product. It was decided to ship it to the facility and deposit it.

In the present invention, the input of the consumables information is performed by reading a barcode set for each consumable with a barcode reader. It is mounted on a consumables storage cart that can store items and move freely within the facility.

In the present invention, at least the type and price of the consumable are input as the consumable information according to each consumer.

Further, according to the present invention, the consumable is a disposable diaper.

Further, according to the present invention, the nursing care
A consumables storage cart used in a medical treatment facility,
A consumables storage section such as a disposable diaper and a dust box storage section are arranged side by side on a base section provided with wheels, and a bar code reader for reading consumables information, Was placed.

[0021]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention relates to a management system for consumables used in a nursing / medical facility, wherein the user inputs consumables information each time the consumable is used in the facility. On the basis of the consumables information, the supplier places an order for the product in accordance with the consumption amount to the manufacturer, and the manufacturer who receives the order directly ships the product to the facility and deposits the product.

That is, for example, assuming that the above consumables are frequently used in a facility, that there are many types, and that the form of claim differs for each patient, the information of this disposable diaper is represented by a bar code set for each disposable diaper. It can be input by reading with a code reader.

As the disposable diaper information, at least the type and price of the disposable diaper may be input according to each individual patient who is a consumer, and the date and time of replacement can be automatically input. The information is converted into a bar code for each type of disposable diaper and is read.

Further, the bar code reader for reading a bar code can be mounted on a cart configured to accommodate a disposable diaper. When exchanging disposable diapers while moving inside the facility with the cart, the bar code reader can be used simultaneously with the exchange operation. Since information can be entered, there is no need to forget to record. A list of disposable diaper codes can be attached to the cart.

On the other hand, the patient's code can also be a list, but a bar code can be posted on the patient's bed, for example, to more accurately identify the individual. When changing the disposable diaper, the cart must be brought to the bedside, and this method can be used to prevent a wrong input of the patient.

By the way, regarding the cart described above, a consumables storage section such as a disposable diaper and a dust box storage section are arranged side by side on a base section provided with wheels.
A configuration in which a barcode reader for reading consumables information and a hot towel dispenser are arranged on the consumables storage unit can be considered.

[0027] With this configuration, it is possible to move freely within the facility, perform a rational disposable diaper changing operation, and easily input disposable diaper information. In addition, by inputting such information, the person in charge is freed from the daily report creation work conventionally performed by hand.

Further, by providing a hot towel dispenser for supplying disposable paper hot towels, it is much more sanitary than using a steamed towel or the like at the time of defecation treatment, etc. There is no need for labor such as washing, which is advantageous in terms of cost.

Further, the information input using the bar code reader is automatically totaled by the computer, and the bill for each patient is also automatically and accurately created, so that the billing work is greatly simplified and the calculation is further simplified. Mistakes can be prevented.

[0030] In addition, among such information, regarding the consumption information, the disposable diaper supplier can obtain the information as online information, and upon receiving the information, the supplier dispenses the required amount of disposable diapers to the facility. The manufacturer sends the indicated amount of disposable diapers to the facility, sends the bill to the supplier, and the supplier charges the facility for the order.

As described above, by using the present system, the management of consumption and inventory can be performed accurately, so that commodities (paper diapers) can be deposited, and the storage space for paper diapers becomes larger than necessary as a facility. No need,
Only the required quantity is stocked at any time, and work such as inventory is not required.

[0032]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The above-mentioned invention will be described more specifically with reference to the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of a management system for consumables used in a nursing / medical facility according to the present invention.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a facility such as a nursing care / medical care facility, a hospital, etc., which mainly performs care for the elderly.
Reference numeral 2 denotes a supplier who has business with the facility 1, and mainly supplies consumables used in the facility 1. In this embodiment, the consumables are handled as disposable diapers. Reference numeral 3 denotes a paper diaper manufacturer, which manufactures a wide variety of paper diapers.

In the facility 1, a large number of disposable diapers are used as consumables every day. The feature of the present invention is that, as shown in the figure, each time a disposable diaper is used in the facility 1, consumables information is collected. Based on the consumable information input, the supplier 2 orders the diaper in an amount corresponding to the amount of consumption, that is, the used diaper, from the manufacturer 3, and the manufacturer 3 that has received the order directly supplies the diaper. Facility 1
To be shipped and deposited.

In the present embodiment, consumables information is input by converting barcodes of necessary information such as various types of disposable diapers (manufacturers, genders, functions, etc.), sizes, prices (unit prices), etc. Is prepared, and the barcode is input by reading the barcode with the barcode reader 4. At this time, individual codes are converted into barcodes for the patient M, and the barcode is read and input, so that information on the disposable diapers for each patient M can be input collectively.

As for the timing of inputting information, if the diaper changing operation is performed at regular intervals in the facility 1, that is, the operation is performed during excretion care, the information can be input reliably.

For this purpose, the bar code reader 4 is
A consumables storage cart (hereinafter referred to as a “cart”) 5 for replacing disposable diapers configured to be capable of storing disposable diapers is mounted on the disposable diaper. Information is entered.

That is, the cart 5 is provided with a list on which a bar code indicating each patient M and a bar code in which necessary information is input for each item of the disposable diaper are printed, and the bar code of the patient M is displayed when the disposable diaper is replaced. By reading with the code reader 4 and reading the barcode corresponding to the used diaper, necessary information such as the type, size, and unit price of the diaper is automatically input for each patient M. Also, at this time, treatment items for excretion care, such as using a disposable diaper of a different type due to leakage, or coding other treatment items, so that a bar code can be input for the treatment content. Keep it.

Therefore, it is possible to prevent a record concerning the treatment of the patient M, forgetting to attach the number of used disposable diapers, counting errors, and the like at the time of excretion care, as in the related art, and update the number of stocks in real time.

This information data is input to a personal computer, and can be linked with subsequent tabulation work and billing work. The information data is processed into individual patients, disposable diaper manufacturers, or other necessary forms and output. Can be

The personal data for each patient input in this manner is browsed in advance during regular excretion care,
The type of disposable diaper required by the patient M can be easily grasped, and the history of, for example, the use of an irregular and unusual disposable diaper in the last time can also be known, and confirmation as an invoice item can be performed.

The above data can also be used as a material for improving the quality of disposable diapers and determining an appropriate disposable diaper for each patient M.

In the management system according to the present embodiment, a LAN is constructed by a host computer arranged in the facility 1 and terminal computers arranged on each floor in the facility 1, and a bar code reader 4 arranged in the cart 5 is used. Transmits the read information wirelessly to the host computer,
Alternatively, it is stored in a memory in a barcode reader, and is transmitted from the terminal computer on each floor to the host computer at the end of the excretion care work. That is, the consumption information input at each floor is sequentially transmitted to the host computer via the LAN.

FIG. 2 shows a flowchart of a management process by the management system according to the present embodiment.

As shown in the figure, the host computer has a stock file b storing information such as the stock number of disposable diapers, and the current stock and the like and the quantity of newly received disposable diapers are always checked. be able to.

At the time of excretion care, a person in charge at each floor patrols while moving the cart 5, and
At this time, at this time, as described above, the patient M
The barcode indicating the individual and the barcode in which the necessary information of the disposable diaper are input are read by the barcode reader 4. At this time, the bar-coded treatment items are also read. By this operation (100), necessary information such as the type, size, and unit price of the disposable diaper is automatically input to the file for each patient M.

In the host computer, the totals are automatically totaled based on the updated information (200), the consumption results of the disposable diaper are updated (300), and the totaling results can be printed out at any time (400).

Then, as shown in FIG. 1, the order of the quantity corresponding to the actually consumed disposable diapers is transferred to the supplier 2 using a predetermined communication line, and the supplier 2 manufactures the required quantity of disposable diapers. The manufacturer 3 who orders and receives an order from the manufacturer 3 can ship the ordered amount of disposable diapers directly to the facility 1 and deposit it.

Therefore, the facility 1 does not have a shortage of disposable diapers, and furthermore, does not needlessly stock up. Therefore, the problem of the disposable diaper storage space and the like can be avoided, and further, the stocktaking and the like become unnecessary. Work efficiency can be improved.

Further, the information data inputted by using the bar code reader 4 is automatically totaled by the host computer, and bills for each patient having a different billing form can be accurately and automatically created. Is greatly simplified, labor costs and the like can be suppressed, and calculation errors and the like can be prevented.

By the way, the barcodes of the patient M may be stored in the cart 5 in the form of a list, but in this embodiment, the barcodes are individually attached to the bed 6 of the patient M. In other words, when changing disposable diapers, the cart 5
By sticking the barcode of the patient M on the bed 6, it is possible to reliably prevent the patient's data from being input by mistake.

Next, the configuration of the cart 5 used in the present management system will be described.

The cart 5 is, as shown in FIG.
Is composed of a vertical frame 51 and a horizontal frame 52, and wheels 53 made of casters are provided on the lower surfaces of the four vertical frames 51, respectively.
At the base 50, there is a storage area for consumables such as disposable diapers.
54 and a dust box storage unit 55 are arranged side by side. The barcode reader 4 and a hot towel dispenser 7 described below are arranged on the consumables storage unit 54. In the figure, 56 is a dust box, 57 is a handle, 58
Is a drawer for storing a disposable diaper.

With such a configuration, the excretion care worker can freely move in the facility 1, can perform rational disposable diaper changing operations, and can easily input disposable diaper information at the work site. In addition, since such information can be obtained by a simple operation of simply reading the information with the barcode reader 4, it is also free from the daily report creation work conventionally performed by the worker in charge.

As shown in FIG. 4, the hot towel dispenser 7 placed in the cart 5 stores a roll paper 71 in a box-shaped casing 70, and
A desired number of rolled paper hot towels 73 can be taken out from an outlet 72 provided below the front panel.

Inside the casing 70, a water supply tank (not shown) is provided behind the roll paper 71, a cutter device for drawing and cutting the roll paper at a set length, and a winding device for winding the cut paper again into a roll shape. And a humidifier for rapidly heating the water from the water supply tank and spraying the towel onto a roll-up towel, and a battery (not shown) for supplying power thereto. The operation button 74 provided on the front panel allows the user to set the humidification amount, the temperature adjustment, the extraction amount, and the like. Reference numeral 75 denotes a display unit for displaying the settings, etc., and 76 denotes a handle of a lid 77 which is attached to the upper surface of the casing 70 so as to be freely opened and closed.
To open the lid 77 and take out the roll paper 71 and the water supply tank.

The provision of the hot towel dispenser 7 on the cart 5 makes it much more sanitary when using a steamed towel or the like as in the case of using a steamed towel or the like as in the case of defecation processing when changing disposable diapers. There is no need for labor such as collecting and washing, which is advantageous in terms of cost.

As described above, by using the system according to the present embodiment, it is possible to centrally manage the ordering of disposable diapers, the billing operation, and the inventory management in the facility 1.
In addition, since labor saving at a care site for performing excretion care and the like can be achieved, it is possible to enhance nursing care services while suppressing a rise in labor costs.

[0060]

The present invention is implemented in the above-described embodiment, and has the following effects.

(1) According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a management system for a consumable used in a nursing / medical facility, wherein consumable information is input each time the consumable is used in the facility. Based on the input consumables information, the supplier places an order for the corresponding product in a quantity corresponding to the consumption amount to the manufacturer, and the manufacturer who receives the order ships the product directly to the facility and deposits it. .

Accordingly, the management of the consumption and stock of disposable diapers can be performed accurately in real time, and complete deposit of disposable diapers can be performed. As a facility, it is necessary to increase the storage space of disposable diapers more than necessary. Instead, only the required quantity will be in stock at any time,
Work such as stocktaking becomes unnecessary.

In addition, since the individual management of the resident (patient) in the facility can be easily performed, it is possible to accurately cope with a different claim form for each person.

(2) According to the present invention, the input of the consumable information is performed by reading a bar code set for each consumable with a bar code reader.
The barcode reader is capable of storing consumables and is mounted on a consumables storage cart that is configured to be movable within the facility. This can be easily performed at the time of patrol, and input omission is also eliminated.

(3) According to the third aspect of the present invention, at least the type and price of consumables are input according to each consumer as the consumables information. In addition, it is possible to further promote automation and simplification of a billing operation by a consumer attribute.

(4) According to the present invention, since the consumables are formed into a disposable diaper, the consumables are used in a large amount every day, and can be greatly improved in the business improvement of nursing / medical care facilities and the like in which the billing business is complicated. Can contribute. In addition, since a complete ceremony can be performed by directly shipping from the disposable diaper manufacturer to the facility, useless inventory does not occur, a piece-of-piece payment can be established, and the labor of the disposable diaper supplier can be reduced.

(5) According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a consumable goods storage cart used in a nursing / medical facility, wherein a consumable goods storage section such as a disposable diaper is provided on a base provided with wheels. And a dust box storage unit, and a bar code reader that reads consumables information and a hot towel dispenser on the consumables storage unit to improve the efficiency of nursing care and other nursing care tasks. However, the input of the consumables information is facilitated, and the use of the hot towel dispenser makes the sanitation more hygienic and can prevent hospital infection and the like.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of a management system for consumables used in a nursing / medical facility according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a management process of the management system.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a cart used in the management system.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a hot towel dispenser provided in the cart.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a management process of a management system for consumables used in a conventional care / medical facility.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Nursing care facilities 2 Suppliers 3 Manufacturers 4 Barcode readers 5 Carts 6 Beds 7 Hot towel dispensers

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A management system for consumables used in a nursing / medical facility, wherein consumables information is input each time a consumable is used in the facility, and based on the input consumables information. Consumables in a nursing / medical facility characterized by the fact that the supplier places an order for the product in accordance with the consumption amount to the manufacturer, and the manufacturer who receives the order ships the product directly to the facility and deposits it. Management system. The consumables information is input by reading a barcode set for each consumable with a barcode reader, and furthermore, the barcode reader can store consumables and keep the inside of the facility. 2. The nursing care device according to claim 1, wherein the nursing care device is mounted on a consumables storage cart configured to be movable.
Management system for consumables in recuperation facilities. 3. The consumables management system according to claim 1, wherein at least a kind and a price of the consumables are inputted according to each consumer as the consumables information. . 4. The system for managing consumables in a nursing / medical facility according to claim 1, wherein the consumables are disposable diapers. 5. A consumable goods storage cart used in a nursing / medical facility, wherein a consumable goods storage part such as a disposable diaper and a dust box storage part are arranged side by side on a base part provided with wheels. In addition, a consumables storage cart having a barcode reader for reading consumables information and a hot towel dispenser arranged on a consumables storage unit.