. . . Stryker Sustainability Solutions says it helps reduce 3,400 tons of medical waste per year and saves hospitals $6.5 in supply costs every second. "Infection preventionists should remember that some medical devices, while

Washington D.C., August 29, 2014 - Each year, U.S. News & World Report releases their annual list of the Best Hospitals across the country, including the highly coveted “Honor Roll” list that distinguishes the hospitals

The following is just one of many instances where HPN's current issue highlights the environmental and economically sustainable practice of SUD reprocessing. John Orsini, CPA, Executive Vice President and CFO, Cadence Health, Winfield, IL “For

Not only does reprocessing SUD’s reduce waste but it results in significant cost savings. Typically, hospitals and surgery centers can attain a $15,000 to $25,000 annual savings for every active operating room that they have

The lifespan of medical devices is growing longer as more and more hospitals are turning to device reprocessing to cut costs, reduce waste and maximize potential use of these items. Millions of single-use devices are

'Singled out' - Dan Vukelich, of the Association of Medical Device Reprocessors, examines issues surrounding ‘single use’ devices, the opportunities available for the reprocessing of these devices in the EU and how it can learn