The economic and safety impact of glass versus polymer containers in a radiology department.
Injuries and the resultant costs of injuries in today's healthcare environment are driving the need for healthcare to adopt measures to improve workplace safety for employees and increase safety for patients. Many imaging departments and facilities have implemented or are implementing safer engineering controls in an attempt to improve workplace safety. Newer options in contrast media packaging can provide alternative options engineered to improve workplace safety, avoiding risks with hidden physical and financial costs.
Gricar
Joseph
J
Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy, NJ, USA.
Deutsch
Stephen
S
Blackburn
Jill
J
Zyczynski
Teresa
T
D000062:Accidents, Occupational / Q000517:prevention & control; D004496:Education, Continuing; D005898:Glass; D006801:Humans; D016272:Occupational Health; D011108:Polymers; D019064:Product Packaging / Q000191:economics; D011872:Radiology Department, Hospital / Q000191:economics*; D014481:United States
D011108:Polymers