Which is true about case cart systems?

A case cart system is designed to streamline the process of providing surgical instruments and supplies to operating rooms. By pre-packaging the necessary tools for specific procedures into case carts, there is a significant reduction in the variety and amount of inventory that individual departments need to maintain on a daily basis.

This approach minimizes overstocking and understocking issues, allowing surgical teams to focus on a defined set of instruments tailored to particular surgeries rather than managing a larger inventory. Consequently, the user departments can maintain only the essential items needed for their procedures, making the process more efficient and cost-effective.

While tracking and standardization of instruments can be part of a well-organized case cart system, the primary function of such a system is to ensure that user departments have what they need without the burden of maintaining an excessive inventory, thereby promoting a more organized and economical approach to surgical supplies.