We"ve all heard the glove trial horror stories, the switchover plans that start with the best laid plans but wind up astray in endless evaluation processes, staff and surgeon resistance, glove hoarding and ultimately a return to the drawing board. I"m happy to report that here at Glens Falls Hospital, our experience was much more positive. We ended up reducing the number of gloves styles we stocked (from seven to three) and the number of companies we purchased from (from four to one). We completed our trial in just three weeks. And in the first year, I figure we"ve saved $10,000. More importantly, we"ve had no complaints or problems with our choices. Here"s how we did it, and how you can, too.