The hub of transport of medical equipment throughout the hospital, central services can only run in a smooth manner when equipment is in fact returned; return to central services labels make sure that staff members realize it must be returned. There are times that a staff member will assume that equipment belongs to his department and will store it away for future use, but when a return to central services label is applied to the equipment, there is no doubt where that piece must go. Furthermore, sometimes staff may think that a piece of equipment is disposable, and this may not actually be the case. By utilizing return to central services labels, the fact that a product is reusable will be reinforced. This can save a hospital money because it does not have to continue reordering a product and time because the department does not have to contact the purchasing department who in turn contacts the manufacturer or distributor. Overall, return to central service labels guarantee that the proper medical equipment can be located and is available when necessary. Central service labels that ensure the location of equipment are just as important as crash cart labels, equipment check labels and tray labels that assure staff that all the proper materials are stocked and in a functioning state.