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This resource provides a policy template for establishing and approving a reprocessing and remanufacturing program of single-use or disposable medical devices in accordance with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), and other federal, state and local agencies. It outlines definitions, requirements, and policy components with the goal of ensuring safe and quality patient care while helping the environment and using scarce resources optimally.
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Antibiotic resistance directly impacts patient care in the hospital setting as an increasing number of hospital-acquired infections are now caused by highly resistant bacteria. This threat is growing in healthcare due to the widespread use of antibiotics, much of which is given needlessly and non-therapeutically to animals intended for food. University of Washington Medical Center is trying to reduce overall antibiotic use by choosing food raised without the use of antibiotics.
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Single-use medical devices are expensive resources that end up in the landfill after use. By using reprocessed medical devices, Virginia Mason has provided the highest quality of care, while reducing waste to the landfill and reducing supply costs by over $3M in three years. In 2014, Virginia Mason reprocessed or recycled over 18,850 pounds of devices, which may have otherwise have been discarded in a landfill
Type: Resources
This resource provides a policy template for establishing and approving a reprocessing and remanufacturing program of single-use or disposable medical devices in accordance with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), and other federal, state and local agencies. It outlines definitions, requirements, and policy components with the goal of ensuring safe and quality patient care while helping the environment and using scarce resources optimally.
Type: Resources
Rob's experience of over 20 years in communications blends environmental education, outreach and advocacy, strategic marketing, visual design, and a background rooted in science. Both his work and his life outside of work are guided by his caring for community and a strong sense of environmental stewardship. When he isn't working, Rob enjoys spending time with his wife and dog, being outdoors, and cycling.
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Introduction
Increasing seafood purchases, is a solid strategy for reducing meat while promoting human and environmental health. However, the lack of transparency – along with seafood’s numerous health, environmental, and social justice concerns – make it a particularly difficult food group to navigate. This guide offers seafood procurement recommendations based on sustainability, nutrition, social, and animal welfare concerns.
This guide’s recommendations complement existing third-party certifications and inform day-to-day purchasing when sustainability labeling and information is… Read More
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10.07.15 by Beth Burmahl, Suzanna Hoppszallern Senior Editor, Jamie Morgan
Hospitals make fruitful progress toward sustainability as some take great strides and others stick to baby steps
When it comes to environmental sustainability, hospitals across the United States are making considerable strides in lopping off what industry experts call the low-hanging fruit — the less costly and labor-intensive measures that often show significant energy and cash savings.
But reaching the fruit nestled higher up in the tree — purchasing bigger-ticket items, securing adequate staffing and… Read More
Type: Press
Greenhealth pushes sustainable products, services to the forefront of contract availability
http://www.hpnonline.com/inside/2016-09/1609-SF-sustainability.html
by Rick Dana Barlow
When it comes to progressing toward and implementing environmentally responsible contracting and purchasing of sustainable products and services, a small percentage of forward-thinking "green"-minded healthcare organizations have been making some waves.
Through their individual philosophies and projects, they have been carrying the flag for sustainability in healthcare, which they promote as fitting hand-in-… Read More
Type: Press
Concerns over infection prevention, continued increase in the use of single-use, disposable plastics, and changes in international recycling markets and a lack of U.S.-based material recovery facilities have left operating rooms awash in single-use medical plastics. Additionally, a 0.5 percent contamination rate requirement on marketable medical plastics has challenged the compliance of many hospital recycling programs.
One ubiquitous medical plastic, ”blue wrap,” is estimated to make up almost 20 percent of all operating room waste. While these plastics do an excellent job of keeping… Read More
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Seattle Children’s has a large campus with a huge variety of plant and tree specimens. When the 2013 Building Hope was planned, one wing of the top floor was devoted to garden spaces. The plan includes a healing garden space for cancer patients and their families as the Cancer Care unit is adjacent to the space. Next to the healing garden is a large rooftop garden to mitigate storm water runoff. The plantings are native or drought tolerant, and there are design elements like raw wood benches that are typical to this geographical area.
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