Hospitals all set standards and processes for addressing patient care and operations. This often includes standardizing product purchases in an attempt to reduce costs and improve efficiency. However, recent survey data shows that hospital staff may be concerned glove standardization can be taken too far, leading to increased risks and costs down the line.
Exam glove purchasing and use is an area often impacted by these types of decisions, and should be considered more closely as decisions are made to ensure that a facility is choosing the right mix of gloves for the work performed daily.
During an upcoming webinar from noon to 1 p.m. CDT on Wednesday, June 12, attendees will learn:
- How to standardize and realize cost and storage savings without compromising safety.
- The risks of excess standardization.
- How to identify the benefits of an appropriate high-use and specialty mix of exam gloves.
To register for the webinar, click here.
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