Event related outdating: a fairy tale comes true
Chadwick, S.
Canadian Operating Room Nursing Journal 12(4): 22-26
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0712-6778 PMID: 7834586 Document Number: 427941
Traditionally ORs and CSRs have outdated reusable sterile goods at predetermined times. Professional standards (ORNAC, AORN, CSA) support event related outdating meaning that sterile goods remain sterile indefinitely unless package integrity is compromised. Significant savings in supply and labour costs can be realized without compromising patient care. The article outlines a model for the implementation of event related outdating.