Sustainability in the Operating Room
... Sustainability in the OR is a multipronged initiative that can include, but is not limited to, recycling and reprocessing equipment; reducing prescription drug waste; properly disposing of medical waste; and choosing and managing anesthetics
Three Ways to Sell your Hospital on Sustainability
Despite popular perceptions that sustainability measures will financially drain hospitals and health systems, they can drive savings when organizations take certain steps,according to a new report from the University of Pennsylvania. There are numerous ways
The 2014 Practice Greenhealth Sustainability Benchmark Report
Check out the just released 2014 Practice GreenHealth Sustainability Benchmark Report (members only). The report again highlights that award-winning hospitals adopt SUD reprocessing as a means to cut regulated medical waste. In fact, according to
AMDR Practical Considerations White Paper (2016)
http://sudreprocessing.amdr.org/AMDR-Practical-Contracting-Considerations.pdf Certain contracts could limit SUD reprocessing savings. Check out this 2 page white paper from AMDR with practical contracting considerations aimed at maximizing the benefits of reprocessing and minimizing potential disruptions presented in certain
Relias Media: Keep Vendors and Their Surprises Out of Your ORs and Your Contracts
... The Story: You’re doing all you can to reduce your expenses, but then a vendor shows up in the operating room with a “surprise” implant. Or an expensive piece of technology breaks down, and you
AMDR Alert on Duodenoscopes Safety Communication
On February 19, 2015, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety communication to healthcare professionals regarding the design of certain reusable Duodenoscopes that may impede effective cleaning. AMDR member companies in