title: Reuse of single-use medical devices: study shows how to determine cost savings and limits.
abstract: How many times can providers reuse single-use medical devices before it's no longer cost-effective or safe? A recent industry report offers practical advice and mathematical equations to help managers compute savings and decide when to throw those devices away.
mesh_terms: D017046:Cost Savings / Q000379:methods*; D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control; D003657:Decision Making; D004209:Disposable Equipment / Q000191:economics*; D017743:Equipment Reuse / Q000191:economics*; D004865:Equipment and Supplies, Hospital / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D014481:United States