Every Item Accounted For, Across Every Store
Care18 inventory management keeps consumables, implants and medicines visible across main stores, sub-stores and ward racks. Goods receipts, issues, transfers and returns all post to one ledger, while low-stock and expiry alerts flag action before a shortage stops a procedure or a batch goes to waste.
- Multi-store stock visibility
- GRN & batch tracking
- Low-stock alerts
- Ward issues & returns
What Is Hospital Inventory Management?
Hospital inventory management tracks every item a facility buys, stores and issues, from sutures and implants to reagents and general supplies. Care18 inventory maintains store-wise balances, records each goods receipt against a GRN, and follows items through transfers, ward issues and returns. With reorder points, batch numbers and expiry dates held at item level, stores teams act on alerts rather than waiting for a shelf to run empty during a case.
- Store-wise stock for main store, sub-stores and ward racks
- GRN-based receipts with batch, lot and expiry details
- Low-stock and reorder alerts on critical items
- Ward issues, returns and transfers on one ledger
- Consumables, implants, medicines and supplies in one catalogue
Key Benefits
Fewer Stock-Outs
Reorder alerts and live balances give stores teams time to buy before a critical item runs out mid-shift or mid-procedure.
Less Wastage
Expiry and batch visibility helps staff rotate stock carefully and return or exchange items before they lapse or expire unused.
Accurate Stock Value
Every receipt, issue and adjustment is recorded, so valuation and consumption reports match what is physically on the shelf.
Faster Ward Supply
Indents and issues are processed against live stock, keeping wards supplied without manual register checks or repeated phone calls.
Key Features
Multi-Store Stock
Hold separate balances for the main store, sub-stores and department racks, with inter-store transfers posted against a single consolidated ledger.
GRN & Goods Receipt
Record goods received notes against purchase orders with quantity, batch and invoice checks before stock is accepted into the store.
Low-Stock Alerts
Reorder levels for each item and store trigger alerts so buyers act on shortages early instead of discovering them during a case.
Batch & Expiry Control
Batch, lot and expiry dates are captured at receipt and checked at issue, preventing expired stock from leaving the shelf or the store.
Ward Issues & Returns
Wards raise indents, stores issue against live balances and unused items are returned with every movement recorded on the ledger.
Stock Reports & Valuation
Category, store and item reports show consumption, movement history and closing value for audits, purchase planning and review meetings.
How Stock Moves Through Your Hospital
From goods receipt to ward issue, every movement lands on one ledger.
- 01
Purchase & Goods Receipt
Buyers raise orders against reorder levels, and stores receive goods with quantity, batch and invoice checks recorded on the GRN.
- 02
Put-Away & Store Allocation
Accepted items are shelved in the correct store or sub-store, establishing an accurate balance for each location.
- 03
Replenishment Alerts
When stock falls below its reorder level, the item is flagged for purchase before a shortage can affect operations.
- 04
Ward Indents & Issues
Departments raise indents, the store issues against live balances and each movement posts to the issuing store's ledger.
- 05
Returns, Transfers & Counts
Unused items return to store, transfers move stock between locations and physical counts keep ledger and shelf aligned.
Security Built Into Every Layer
Hospital data deserves enterprise-grade protection. Care18 is designed with security at its core — access control, encryption, auditability and recoverability.
Role-Based Access Control
Every user sees only what their role permits, down to the field and report.
Encrypted Data
Encryption in transit and at rest for records, attachments and backups.
Audit Trails
Immutable, timestamped logs of who changed what, when and from where.
Secure Authentication
Password policy, multi-factor options and session control for sensitive actions.
Cloud Backups
Automated, encrypted backup schedules with retention policies you control.
Disaster Recovery
Documented recovery procedures, standby infrastructure and restore testing.
Who Benefits
Main Stores & Sub-Stores
Track balances location by location while keeping one consolidated view for the whole hospital.
Operation Theatre Supplies
Keep implants, sutures and consumables available so scheduled cases are never held up by stock.
Ward & Department Inventory
Manage floor stock and issue counters with indent-based replenishment from the central store.
Procurement & Audit Teams
Plan purchases from consumption data and verify closing stock with complete movement history.
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