| Commentary: a call to go green in health care by reprocessing medical equipment. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20182109 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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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. |
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Authors:
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Gifty Kwakye; Peter J Pronovost; Martin A Makary |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Academic medicine : journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges Volume: 85 ISSN: 1938-808X ISO Abbreviation: Acad Med Publication Date: 2010 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-02-25 Completed Date: 2010-03-22 Revised Date: 2010-09-01 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8904605 Medline TA: Acad Med Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 398-400 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Academic Medical Centers Conservation of Natural Resources* Delivery of Health Care* Equipment Reuse* United States |
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Comment In:
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Acad Med. 2010 Sep;85(9):1397; author reply 1397
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20736662
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