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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).
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