title: Single-use/multiple-use gowns and drapes: criteria for decision making.
abstract: 1. Perioperative managers have more product choices for gowning and draping materials than ever before. Decision making is more difficult, yet more critical. The product/system selected must meet the patient care, employee protection, and cost expectations of the department. 2. Decision-making should be based on product characteristics, cost considerations, and availability of resources in the institution or service area. 3. Before deciding on any product, a criteria-based evaluation should be conducted. Product, characteristics should be weighed in terms of importance.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Koch
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: James
mesh_terms: D001512:Bedding and Linens; D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D004209:Disposable Equipment; D017743:Equipment Reuse; D006801:Humans; D009745:Nursing, Supervisory / Q000458:organization & administration; D009871:Operating Room Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration; D011481:Protective Clothing