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Exam glove shortage leaves MMs searching for supplies.

Hosp Mater Manage. 1987 Oct;12(10):3-6. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE AHA/88059327
Brightbill TC

Abstract: In this issue HMM examines the impact of AIDS on the price and availability of disposable gloves. Materials managers are facing higher prices and uncertain supplies as more and more health care workers use gloves and other protective apparel.
Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/PREVENTION & CONTROL Gloves, Surgical/*SUPPLY & DISTRIBUTION Human Materials Management, Hospital/*ECONOMICS United States JOURNAL ARTICLE

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