The article explains the benefits of using disposable medical instruments and how it helps mitigate health risks and infections among patients in the long run.
Disposable medical supplies are a must-have for those offering medical services. The need has shifted from gloves, syringes, test strips, wipes, shoe covers and other single-use medical items such as cardiac pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs).
Here, we are sharing with you the benefits which have spurred many Singaporean healthcare professionals to utilise single-use medical items in their setups.
Risk Management
Mitigating the risk of infection and controlling the spread of diseases among patients, particularly children is a necessity for any medical facility. Use of medical items over and over again could accelerate the risk of infection and lead to significant health issues which can sometimes be incurable. Thus, using disposable medical supplies plays a vital role in controlling infections and reducing health issues.
Decontamination
Use of disposable or single-use medical items for surgery and other operative procedures ensures safety while decreasing the risk of contamination. A healthcare professional has to unseal the item to use it. There is no chance of the product being contaminated from improper sterile treatment.
Saves Time
The disposable items are available pre-sterilized, so the health care professionals do not have to spend time and efforts to sterilise the instruments before every use. This could be of great help as it saves times, hence making the services and care more efficient.
Upgraded Hygiene Standards
Utilising disposable medical instruments and supplies contributes to health and hygiene standards. Not only does it remove the risks of infections and diseases but leads to a higher recovery success rate.
Know Costs Upfront
By using disposable items, the professionals can easily calculate the cost of surgery and healthcare services being delivered. On the contrary, reusable items make it difficult to take into account the sterilisation cost, labour cost, and other initial charges.
Though the obvious benefits of using disposable medical supplies and devices are many, there is one thing, purchasers and medical office assistants should buy quality products at all times. In Singapore, one of the best ways to judge the quality of all medical supplies is to know if they meet the standards of the Health Sciences Authority or HAS. The Authority is governed by the Health Products Act and the Health Product (Medical Devices) Regulations.
To Wrap up, buy from retailers who provide products registered with HSA – it will mean that the disposable products meet the quality standards required to offer the best care for residents of the country.