title: Washer-sterilizers vs. indexed washer-decontaminators: a cost comparison.
abstract: Washer-sterilizers are the most common type of automated decontamination equipment in hospitals today, but from a cost standpoint, installing an indexed washer-decontaminator makes more sense for hospitals with active decontamination areas. An indexed washer-decontaminator is a highly productive and efficient machine that results in streamlined workflow in decontamination. Even in hospitals that own washer-sterilizers, the economics can be so compelling that they might want to consider replacing them with indexed washer-decontaminators.
authors: G E
authors: GE
authors: Becker
mesh_terms: D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D003666:Decontamination / Q000191:economics* / Q000295:instrumentation; D004526:Efficiency; D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital / Q000191:economics*; D013242:Sterilization / Q000191:economics* / Q000295:instrumentation; D014481:United States