Reusable Scrub Cap Attitudes and Hospital Policy Change With Operating Room Sustainability Education

= 0.01). Post-lecture, 87.9% felt knowledgeable, 94.4% felt motivated to improve OR sustainability, and 42.5% preferred single-use scrub caps. No differences were noted among comparison groups post-lecture. At the end of the study period, official hospital policy was revised to allow use of reusable scrub caps. Comparing the 6 months before and after the policy change, 31,200 fewer disposable scrub caps were purchased at a cost savings of $976.22.

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The American Surgeon
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2026-04-10
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https://doi.org/10.1177/00031348261441682
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Climate Change and Health Impacts
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= 0.01). Post-lecture, 87.9% felt knowledgeable, 94.4% felt motivated to improve OR sustainability, and 42.5% preferred single-use scrub caps. No differences were noted among comparison groups post-lecture. At the end of the study period, official hospital policy was revised to allow use of reusable scrub caps. Comparing the 6 months before and after the policy change, 31,200 fewer disposable scrub caps were purchased at a cost savings of $976.22.

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