A newly released draft study on isolation gowns prepared by environmental experts commissioned by ARTA produced results similar to those of a comparable “Life Cycle Assessment” (LCA) that TRSA published in 2014. In essence, both studies confirm that reusable barrier gowns require less energy, chemical and water resources during and through the end of their useful lives than the disposable variety.
 
“We’re pleased with the findings of the ARTA study and also glad to hear that they reinforce the LCA study that TRSA completed in 2014 on isolation gowns, wipers and napkins,” said TRSA President and CEO ...