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In summary, it's important for the materiel manager to have an understanding of the clinical aspects of pressure ulcers. By understanding how ulcers are staged, treated, and prevented, the materiel manager will have a better idea why certain products are needed and how they are used to reduce overall patient costs. Specialty beds, replacement mattresses, and high-end overlays represent a significant cost--approximately $500,000 to $1 million based on studies cited in this article. Further proven by research is the fact that these costs can be reduced by carrying out utilization plans with specific criteria for patient selection. Finally, materiel managers can be key coordinators in the entire process since they are often on the front lines in any institution's cost containment efforts.
总之，物资管理人员了解压疮的临床方面很重要。通过了解溃疡如何分期、治疗和预防，物资管理人员将更清楚为何需要某些产品以及如何使用这些产品来降低患者的总体成本。根据本文引用的研究，专用床、更换床垫和高端床罩成本高昂——约50万至100万美元。研究进一步证明，通过实施针对患者选择的特定标准的使用计划，可以降低这些成本。最后，物资管理人员可以成为整个过程中的关键协调员，因为他们通常处于任何机构成本控制工作的前沿。
