Practical considerations in purchasing new products.
The introduction of acceptable PPE to OR personnel requires several items: a practical consideration for implementing CDC guidelines, evaluation of fiscal issues, a coordinated effort of clinical trials, and adherence to other standards for OR products. It is essential to know current research in the area of PPE in order to help institutions make knowledgeable, cost-effective, safe decisions on the purchase of products for the prevention of employee exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D004209:Disposable Equipment / Q000191:economics; D017743:Equipment Reuse / Q000191:economics; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D009873:Operating Rooms; D011481:Protective Clothing / Q000191:economics; D011482:Protective Devices / Q000191:economics; D011682:Purchasing, Hospital / Q000191:economics