Steam sterilization trends in the U.S.A.
Steam sterilization practices, standards, and products in the United States are changing as the U.S. health care system continues to undergo dramatic restructuring. The causes of this restructuring are hospital consolidations, implementation of diagnostic-related-group reimbursement, cost-containment programs, and increasing acceptance of disposable packs.
D002495:Central Supply, Hospital / Q000379:methods*; D004209:Disposable Equipment / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008422:Materials Testing; D013227:Steam; D013242:Sterilization / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014481:United States