Reducing plastics: Addressing infection prevention perceptions

May 24, 2023

Reducing plastics: Addressing infection prevention perceptions

Date range
May 24, 2023
10–11 am ET (7–8 am PT)
Description

Single-use devices (SUDs) may seem like an easier and safer option than reusables from an infection prevention perspective, especially when considering operational needs for staffing and space within health care facilities. But they come at an enormous environmental cost and with the potential for supply chain disruptions when they are quickly consumed and discarded, as was experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Experts will share the concerns associated with SUDs, the value proposition for switching to more sustainable alternatives, and strategies for engaging internal stakeholders. Learn how to have productive conversations with infection control and make the case for reusables – even with your most skeptical colleagues – to drive change within your organization. 

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