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1. Going to waste. One surgeon's trash can be a hospital's treasure as providers figure out how to minimize opening supplies that don't get used.

Author

Becker C

Subjects
Central Supply, Hospital, Developing Countries, Disposable Equipment supply & distribution, Equipment Reuse economics, Equipment and Supplies, Hospital economics, Equipment and Supplies, Hospital statistics & numerical data, International Cooperation, Materials Management, Hospital economics, United States, United States Food and Drug Administration, Waste Management methods, Conservation of Natural Resources economics, Disposable Equipment statistics & numerical data, Equipment and Supplies, Hospital supply & distribution, Materials Management, Hospital methods
Published
2002

3. Economics slow to decide oximeter sensor debate.

Author

Wagner M

Subjects
Disposable Equipment statistics & numerical data, Equipment Contamination, Oximetry instrumentation, United States, Disposable Equipment economics, Oximetry economics, Purchasing, Hospital economics
Abstract

Reusing pulse oximeter sensors is more economical for hospitals, but making the switch from disposables won't be easy. Personnel are used to the convenience of one-use sensors, and there's been some concern about the possibility that blood-borne diseases could be transmitted. But economics may win out--one industry executive says hospitals could save $100 million annually by going with reusables.

Published
1992

4. Disposable diapers get dumped.

Author

Taravella S

Subjects
United States, Disposable Equipment statistics & numerical data, Infant Care economics, Maintenance and Engineering, Hospital methods, Refuse Disposal methods
Published
1990

5. Environment, cost concerns spur new interest in reusables.

Author

Wagner M

Subjects
United States, Bedding and Linens standards, Disposable Equipment statistics & numerical data, Purchasing, Hospital trends
Abstract

Disposable linens have blanketed the hospital market since the 1970s, but reusable products are attracting renewed interest. Sparking the reassessment are elevated costs of medical-waste disposal, innovations in recycled linens and blossoming environmental concerns.

Published
1990

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