Education from the Manufacture's Perspective: A Changing Environment
When new products are introduced into the medical environment, the necessary education is best handled as a collaborative effort between the manufacturer and the institution purchasing the product. This education has been dramatically impacted by safety legislation and the advent of the safety-engineered devices that are now required as health care facilities work to protect health care workers from sharps injury and blood/body fluid exposure. The authors address this changing environment, as well as responsibilities for both the manufacturer and the facility when new products are introduced.Abstract
Contributor Notes
Barbara Offner, RN, CRNI, has 26 years experience in nursing. Her career includes extensive experience in oncology and home infusion. She is now employed as a clinical consultant with Becton Dickinson Medical. Mary Ann Thornhill, RN, BSN, MEd, has been a registered nurse for 30 years. Her career includes experience in a variety of nursing areas, with extensive clinical experience in Neonatal ICU and professional education. She is currently employed as a clinical consultant for Becton Dickinson Medical.