Microbiology Reagent and Consumable Inventory Management Policy

13 pages. Grades every item by consequence of absence rather than by cost or turnover, with safety stock and check frequency set by grade. Covers calculation of reorder and maximum levels from recorded consumption and lead time, storage segregation, rotation by first expiry first out, and lot to patient traceability tested annually. Includes a nine step shortage procedure triggered at backorder, substitution approval, and contingency stock that is rotated rather than left to expired