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Table 4 Process definition and sample size

From: Analysis of processes and costs of alternative packaging options of sterile goods in hospitals – a case study in two German hospitals

Process name

acronym

sample size

Open the Container and take tray from it

C01S

824

Load Container on large-capacity WD loading trolley

C02S

1101

Bring Container loading trolley to large-capacity WD and start program

C03S

2155

Remove and dispose of wrap

W01S

1124

Dispose of all collected wrap

W02S

65

Provide new garbage bag

W03S

66

Get Container loading cart out of large-capacity WD, park (cool off)

C04S

1998

Reload Containers from loading cart onto little transport trolleys

C05S

1139

Put Containers in shelves

C06S

1854

Bring, check and prepare the Containers with inner wrap

C07S

759

Bring, check und prepare the wrap

W04S

732

Place tray into Container

C08S

836

Cover tray with inner wrap, add label

C09S

810

Cover tray with first wrap layer, add label

W05S

1051

Insert filter, check Containers filter holder

C10S

661

Close Container, seal with lock, place label

C11S

812

Cover tray with second wrap layer, place label

W06S

1059

Bring and provide basket and trayliner, place tray into it

W07S

423

Open Container

C12O

253

Check and open Containers inner wrap

C13O

248

Check and open wrapped tray

W08O

262

Take out and provide instrument tray

C14O

285

Take out and provide instrument tray

W09O

239

Dispose of inner wrap

C15O

212

Put Container aside

C16O

211

Put instruments and tray back in Container or disposal Container

C17O

243

Put wrap (without tray) aside

W10O

104

Put instruments and tray back into wrap and cover it

W11O

135

Total

19,661