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Operating theatre

Clinical Supply Chain

Definition

An operating theatre is the dedicated clinical space in which surgical procedures are performed. Theatres are typically the largest single concentration of high-value supply spend in a hospital, making accuracy of preference cards, case trolleys and point of care capture particularly important.

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