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9 3 A P R I L 2 0 1 4 | O U T P AT I E N T S U R G E R Y M A G A Z I N E O N L I N E issues at the surgical field. But don't underestimate the value of starting off on the right foot by buying instruments forged from durable materi- als. The $21 scissor made of German-grade stainless steel is going to stand up to a lot more use than the $6 made-in-Pakistan scissor, and the manufacturer known for top-quality instruments will deliver a more durable product than the company that fills your mailbox with sale booklets. For tools you'll be reusing again and again, look for longevity and keep your sterile processing staff in the loop when you're weighing the purchase. OSM Ms. Greene-Golden ( sha ron_g reen-g olden2@b shsi.org ) is manager of the sterile processing department at Bon Secours-DePaul Medical Center in Norfolk, Va., and president of the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM). S T E R I L E P R O C E S S I N G OSE_1404_part2_Layout 1 4/4/14 2:40 PM Page 93

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