title: Should shelf-life policy be determined by events or time?
abstract: Historically, a time-related basis has determined shelf-life. Changes to event-related policy may not require changes in packaging materials. Changes made in shelf-life practices must be viewed from a cost- benefit perspective.
authors.forename: N L
authors.initials: NL
authors.lastname: Belkin
mesh_terms: D002495:Central Supply, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D016134:Organizational Policy; D010539:Permeability; D013242:Sterilization / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013997:Time Factors