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Evaluating and Selecting Video Equipment for the OR
Author(s) -
Workman Jean,
Vrabel Cheryl
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
aorn journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222
H-Index - 43
eISSN - 1878-0369
pISSN - 0001-2092
DOI - 10.1016/s0001-2092(06)62209-6
Subject(s) - standardization , vendor , task (project management) , computer science , process (computing) , purchasing , product (mathematics) , operations management , business , engineering , systems engineering , marketing , geometry , mathematics , operating system
Purchasing video equipment for minimally invasive procedures can present a huge challenge. Standardization offers obvious advantages; however, it often is dismissed as an unattainable goal when dealing with physicians of multiple specialties. Standardization of video equipment throughout all specialties, however, is attainable. The keys to evaluating and selecting one product or vendor are clearly defined goals, the proper tools, and education. Although it might seem like an overwhelming task, it is possible to stay in control throughout this process and achieve the facility's goals. AORN J 70 (Dec 1999) 1025–1034.