Central Supplies

Central Supplies

Description of Service

The Central Supplies Department purchases and maintains stock materials for the day to day running of the hospital. Purchases of hospital equipment, patients’ aids & appliances and other special requirements. Central supplies places purchase orders for medical equipment maintenance and also manages hospital service contracts.

The National Procurement Policy and HSE Policy provides a framework for operating within spend thresholds, using open competitive quotations. Cost savings are achieved through negotiating with national suppliers, particularly on printing consumables, cleaning materials, office equipment, therapy supplies and medical dressings.

The Central Supplies Department purchases and maintains a computerised materials stock control system for the day to day running of the hospital.