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How to calculate monthly glove stock for a clinic
A practical worksheet for estimating nitrile, latex, or vinyl usage by room and shift.
- Count treatment rooms and list procedures per shift that require gloves.
- Estimate pairs per procedure × procedures per day × working days per month.
- Add 15–20% buffer for size mix changes and unexpected volume.
- Order by pack size (usually 100 per box) and round up — partial boxes waste shelf space.
Nitrile vs latex vs vinyl — material differences
What each material is made of and how it behaves — supply facts, not clinical indications.
- Nitrile: synthetic rubber, latex-free, good chemical resistance — common default for clinics.
- Latex: natural rubber, elastic fit — note latex allergy policies in your facility.
- Vinyl: PVC-based, economical for short low-risk tasks — less durable than nitrile.
- This describes material properties for procurement — not clinical indications for use.
Managing expiry dates in a clinic store
FIFO rotation, minimum shelf-life rules, and audit-friendly batch records.
- Receive stock into a FIFO system — oldest expiry at the front of each shelf.
- Set a monthly audit: flag items under six months remaining for priority use or return.
- Match Pontavivo's minimum shelf-life policy (6 months at dispatch) to your own rotation rules.
- Keep batch numbers in your inventory log for traceability audits.
Checklist: equipping a new treatment room
Core consumables categories to specify before opening day.
- Gloves (multiple sizes), masks, surface disinfectant, hand sanitiser.
- Wound care basics: dressings, bandages, tape, sterile swabs.
- Sharps container, waste bags, couch roll / paper towels.
- Specimen containers if applicable; thermometer and BP cuff for vitals room.
- Document CE status and storage conditions for each line in your opening inventory.
Preparing a supply specification for a tender
SKU structure, pack sizes, CE references, and delivery SLAs procurement teams expect.
- List SKU or product description, manufacturer, pack size, and unit of purchase.
- State CE marking requirement and minimum remaining shelf life at delivery.
- Define delivery SLA (e.g. 2–5 business days) and partial-shipment rules.
- Include VAT treatment, invoice format, and contract duration for framework bids.