The cost of supplies directly impacts patient care in several ways:
- Quality of Care: Adequate and high-quality supplies are essential for providing effective patient care. Cost-cutting measures that compromise the quality of supplies can adversely affect patient outcomes. - Patient Safety: Using appropriate and timely supplies is critical for ensuring patient safety. For example, using expired or low-quality supplies can lead to infections and other complications. - Efficiency: Proper management of supplies ensures that nurses have what they need when they need it, leading to more efficient and timely care.
