Materials management in the healthcare environment involves all of the following EXCEPT:

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Materials management is a subset within supply chain management that focuses on the storage, inventory and quality control, and operational management of supplies, pharmaceuticals, equipment, and other items used in the delivery of patient care or managing the patient care system. Logistics involves the flow of goods and services from the point of origin to the point of consumption and thus falls outside the realm of materials management.

Materials Management in the Healthcare Environment Involves All of the Following