Friday, February 1, 2013

Reusing medical devices

http://www.bullhpl.org/resources/Publications/JordonRD.pdf

Re-used Medical Devices in the Era of Rising Healthcare Costs, Patient Centered Care, and Going GreenSarah E. Jordan

Abstract: As healthcare costs continue to rise, there is an increased likelihood that healthcare providers will be inclined to reuse medical devices both as a cost saving and eco-friendly measure. Proper guidance in this arena has become a forefront concern of the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), especially in light of recent reports on hospital-acquired infections.


Published: 10 January 2013 Cite as: Jordan SE. Re-used Medical Devices in the Era of Rising Healthcare Costs, Patient Centered Care, and Going Green. Bull Health L Policy. 2012;1(2).

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