Exam glove shortage leaves MMs searching for supplies.
In this issue HMM examines the impact of AIDS on the price and availability of disposable gloves. Materials managers are facing higher prices and uncertain supplies as more and more health care workers use gloves and other protective apparel.
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control; D005932:Gloves, Surgical / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D006801:Humans; D008421:Materials Management, Hospital / Q000191:economics*; D014481:United States