Transition to Reusable Surgical Gowns at a Hospital System
Ava Yap, Kaiyi Wang, John Cornejo, Evan Chen, Logan Pierce, Elizabeth C. Wick, Seema Gandhi
Abstract
This quality improvement study investigates the feasibility of transitioning back to reusable surgical gowns at a US tertiary hospital system and projected corresponding cost savings and solid waste reduction.
Topics & Concepts
Operations managementMedicineMedical emergencyEngineeringHealthcare cost, quality, practicesClimate Change and Health ImpactsHealthcare and Environmental Waste Management