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Committee approves CME COP order to replace end-of-life OR equipment
Summary
The committee approved a package of 103 items from CME COP to standardize and replace end-of-life operating-room equipment (tables, prep stands, mayo stands). Dr. Baxter said the items will support daily OR functions and standardization.
Dr. Josh Baxter told the finance committee that many OR items — tables, prep stands, mayo stands and similar kit — had reached end of life and that standardizing replacements was necessary to maintain daily surgical operations. The package included 103 items; the committee moved and approved the request.
No specific dollar amount was read aloud in the transcript for the CME COP package beyond the item count; Dr. Baxter said the purchase will standardize OR equipment and support surgical services.
