title: Optimizing cost and service in sterilization.
abstract: Controlling sterilization costs is a necessity if medical device manufacturers are to remain competitive. This article looks at ways the industry can reduce these costs and also considers the benefits to be gained by improving relationships with sterilization contractors.
authors.affiliation: Isotron plc, Swindon, UK.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Woolston
mesh_terms: D002495:Central Supply, Hospital / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration; D003284:Contract Services; D003363:Cost Control; D004465:Economic Competition; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D007221:Industry / Q000191:economics*; D013242:Sterilization / Q000191:economics* / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000592:standards