Instructions included? Why materials managers need to make safety training part of medical device procurement process.

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Instructions included? Why materials managers need to make safety training part of medical device procurement process.

June 16, 2010

Keller JP. Mater Manag Health Care. 2010;19(4):26-29.

This article examines the potential for equipment failures stemming from insufficient training and recommends steps to improve new device implementation.

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