title: The economic and safety impact of glass versus polymer containers in a radiology department.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy, NJ, USA.
authors.forename: Joseph
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gricar
authors.forename: Stephen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Deutsch
authors.forename: Jill
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Blackburn
authors.forename: Teresa
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Zyczynski
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D011108:Polymers