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  1. Commentary: A Call to Go Green in Health Care by Reprocessing Medical Equipment

    Kwakye, Gifty; Pronovost, Peter J.; Makary, Martin A. Academic Medicine. 85(3):398-400, March 2010. doi:10.1097/ACM.0b013e3181cd5a71 . Health care is one of the largest contributors to waste production in the United States. Given increased awareness of the environmental and financial costs associated with waste disposal and its public health impact, many hospitals are adopting environmentally friendly practices that reduce waste production and offer equally effective, yet less expensive alternatives. Reprocessing of medical equipment is one such practice that has gained popularity in recent years and has led to major cost savings across several medical disciplines. In this commentary, we seek to take a closer look at the practice of reprocessing, explore the evidence surrounding its safety, and suggest implications of reprocessing for medical centers. (C) 2010 Association of American Medical Colleges

    from SHEBA on 05 March 2010 | Direct link | Comment on this

  2. Reprocessed Single-Use Medical Devices

    FDA Oversight Has Increased, and Available Information Does Not Indicate That Use Presents an Elevated Health Risk. United States Government Accountability Office Report to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives

    from SHEBA on 01 January 2008 | Download | Comment on this