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Abstract:
Washer-sterilizers are the most common type of automated decontamination equipment in hospitals today, but from a cost standpoint, installing an indexed washer-decontaminator makes more sense for hospitals with active decontamination areas. An indexed washer-decontaminator is a highly productive and efficient machine that results in streamlined workflow in decontamination. Even in hospitals that own washer-sterilizers, the economics can be so compelling that they might want to consider replacing them with indexed washer-decontaminators.
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