What are supplies such as disposable wraps typically classified as?

Disposable wraps are classified as consumable supplies because they are designed for single-use and cannot be reused after their initial application. This characteristic of being used only once aligns with the definition of consumables, which are items that are consumed quickly and need to be replaced regularly. In sterile processing, these wraps play a crucial role in maintaining sterility for instruments during storage and transportation.

Capital equipment refers to larger, long-term investments such as sterilizers or surgical tables and does not apply to wraps. Reusable supplies are items that can undergo cleaning and sterilization processes for multiple uses, which is not the case with disposable wraps. Durable goods are typically items that last for an extended period and are not intended for one-time use, further differentiating them from consumable supplies like disposable wraps.