The economic impact of unused suture at a community hospital

Climate change is a pressing matter that over the upcoming decades will put the health of billions at risk. The health care sector while simultaneously striving to improve the health of people, is perpetuating climate change with its considerable carbon footprint. Operating rooms and labor-delivery suites in the United States make up as much as 70% of waste produced from hospitals, and while. many studies acknowledged that waste associated with disposable medical supplies is an area of potential improvement, few have quantified its economic impact to the healthcare system.
Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Source Type: research