Reusables vs Disposables

 

Reusables vs. Disposables

 

There is no argument!

Reusables WIN!

 

 Disposables are twice as expensive as reusables: 

• Expensive initial purchase price

  • Disposal and Warehousing costs

  • Occupational health costs

  • Liability costs

  • Environmental consequences

     

    The reusable comfort advantage

  • • Doctors prefer them

    • Nurses prefer them

    • Patients prefer them

     

  • OSHA Standards 

    1. "Garments have to be appropriate for the task and degree of exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious bacteria anticipated." When reusable barrier items are laundered correctly, the end result is that reusables are 70% better than the latest disposable spun-bond products when tested for meeting standards.

       • Reusables will help hospitals need to meet EPA waste reductions.

         Reusables are people preferred (especially gowns by Dr., RN and Patient)

         Reusables provide better barrier protection in surgery.