title: Case outsourcing medical device reprocessing.
abstract: IN THE INTEREST OF SAVING MONEY, many hospitals are considering extending the life of some single-use medical devices by using medical device reprocessing programs. FACILITIES OFTEN LACK the resources required to meet the US Food and Drug Administration's tough quality assurance standards. BY OUTSOURCING, hospitals can reap the benefits of medical device reprocessing without assuming additional staffing and compliance burdens. OUTSOURCING enables hospitals to implement a medical device reprocessing program quickly, with no capital investment and minimal effort.
authors.affiliation: Vanguard Medical Concepts, Inc., Lakeland, Fla, USA.
authors.forename: Deborah
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Haley
mesh_terms: D004209:Disposable Equipment; D004469:Economics, Hospital; D017743:Equipment Reuse / Q000191:economics*; D020416:Outsourced Services; D011786:Quality Control; D013523:Surgical Equipment / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States