GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPING THE SUPPLIES MANAGEMENT AT SURIN HOSPITAL

Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1) to investigate the current state of supplies management at Surin Hospital 2) to study methods for resolving issues related to supplies management and 3) to explore development guidelines for enhancing supplies management efficiency at Surin Hospital. This study employed a mixed-methods research design, integrating both quantitative and qualitative approaches. For the quantitative phase, the sample consisted of 364 personnel involved in supplies management at Surin Hospital. The research instrument was a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire regarding supplies management efficiency, covering general respondent information, factors influencing supplies management, current management conditions, and potential development guidelines. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean (), and standard deviation (S.D.). The qualitative data were obtained through in-depth interviews and documentary research. The qualitative sample included 10 participants, comprising hospital executives and operational staff. Data from all sources were integrated and synthesized for the final analysis.The research findings are as follows:

Factors Influencing Supplies Management: The overall level of opinion regarding factors influencing supplies management was at a high level ( = 3.74, S.D. = 0.80). When considering individual aspects ranked from highest to lowest, "Personnel" had the highest mean ( = 3.77, S.D. = 0.74), followed by "Budget" ( = 3.73, S.D. = 0.81) and "Planning" ( = 3.71, S.D. = 0.85), respectively.

Current State of Supplies Management: The overall opinion on the current state of supplies management was at a high level ( = 3.72, S.D. = 0.85). Analysis of individual aspects showed that most were rated at a high level. Ranked from highest to lowest, they were: "Lending/Borrowing" ( = 3.82, S.D. = 0.73), followed by "Procurement" ( = 3.81, S.D. = 0.85), and "Storage, Recording, and Distribution" ( = 3.71, S.D. = 0.86). The aspect with the lowest mean was "Disposal of Supplies" ( = 3.57, S.D. = 0.87).

Feasibility and Appropriateness of Development Guidelines: The overall opinion toward the development guidelines for supplies management was at a high level ( = 4.48, S.D. = 0.65). When considering individual aspects, "Procurement" was the only area rated at the highest level ( = 4.51, S.D. = 0.66). Other aspects were rated at a high level, ranked as follows: "Personnel and Departmental Participation" ( = 4.50, S.D. = 0.60), "Maintenance, Inspection, and Disposal" ( = 4.49, S.D. = 0.65), and "Storage, Recording, and Distribution" which had the lowest mean ( = 4.40, S.D. = 0.70).