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Managing Supplies with ESO Inventory
Take control of your EMS medical supplies at every point in their journey.
Time for an inventory management makeover
Inventory management software built specifically for EMS medications and supplies can turn a persistent problem into an opportunity: keeping critical supplies available while controlling costs.
The traditional approach means long spreadsheets, handwritten notes, repeated recounts, and endless emails. With ESO Inventory, real-time data and ePCR integration support a simpler workflow and better decisions across the inventory life cycle.
The inventory life cycle, before and after
Administer care
Before
Translate scribbled notes and scramble to recall which supplies were used across multiple runs.
With ESO Inventory
With ePCR and ESO EHR integration, usage of medications and other supplies is recorded through a pre-populated list in ESO Inventory as a result of entering treatment into your ePCR.
Frees up paramedics to focus on patient care.
Stock rig
Before
A feeding frenzy in the supply closet at the start and end of each shift.
With ESO Inventory
Arm staff with timely, reliable data and action lists to keep supply levels adequate and improve operational readiness.
Expired medications and supplies are flagged so they can be pulled before they become a safety or compliance problem.
Store
Before
Eyeball the shelves to approximate replenishment quantities, then recount frequently.
With ESO Inventory
Avoid empty bins and overstocked shelves alike, with constant visibility into par level status and expiration dates.
Eases compliance with state and local regulations.
Review
Before
Getting reliable information structured well enough to help with par level refinement and process improvement is so daunting it is rarely done.
With ESO Inventory
Make data-driven decisions using on-screen status indicators and reports covering what to transfer, what to buy, how much, and when. Reduce waste and improve overall inventory management.
Expiring medications are clearly flagged, so they can be transferred to higher volume locations before they expire.
Transfer
Before
Make phone calls, send emails, and wait for responses from busy colleagues to check stock in remote locations.
With ESO Inventory
Check stock, request a transfer, get it approved, and receive it, all in one tool. Restocking between locations avoids costly waste.
Gain real-time visibility into stock levels at all your locations.
Buy
Before
Time-consuming recounts, a jumble of records, and a patchwork approach lead to imperfect procurement decisions.
With ESO Inventory
Make informed purchasing decisions based on reliable counts, usage history, par levels, and procurement history. Automatic conversion of unit of measure saves time and reduces data entry errors at receipt.
Make consistently smarter purchases with less effort.
Worth knowing
Even small EMS agencies can waste thousands of dollars a month in medications and other supplies.
