April 26th, 2022- Today marks HealthPRO’s inaugural Sustainability Rounds, a virtual half-day summit focused on sustainability in healthcare and its supply chain. HealthPRO suppliers were asked to share sustainability stories to showcase their contribution to green healthcare. Surface Medical Inc. shared a short video on how CleanPatch can reduce landfill waste by choosing repair over replacement.
When a patient surface is compromised by a tear or puncture, the standard protocol is to completely replace the equipment because the damaged surface poses a risk of healthcare associated infections to patients and hospital employees. This means medical equipment such as mattresses from hospital beds, exam tables, and stretchers are sent to the landfill even though their service life could be extended by repairing the surface with CleanPatch. As a result, CleanPatch reduces landfill waste and carbon emissions associated with the supply chain, and it provides a unique opportunity for healthcare organizations to implement sustainable practices.
In the video submitted to Sustainability Rounds, Surface Medical Inc. explains how healthcare facilities can minimize landfill waste by choosing repair over replacement when it comes to damaged medical equipment. See the video below to learn more about CleanPatch and sustainable healthcare:
HealthPRO recognizes the need to implement better sustainability practices whether it be on the social, environmental, or economic front and is working with suppliers and members to identify and encourage more sustainable practices from production of goods to delivery of care. This includes empowering our members to make more informed decisions when choosing a supplier.
Sustainability Rounds is a chance to share renewed energy, ideas, and approaches to build a sustainable healthcare industry. The summit features a keynote address, the opportunity to learn from global stakeholders, concurrent learning sessions, and more.
Surface Medical Inc. (“SMI”) is a Canadian medical device company solving problems in healthcare with simple solutions. By focusing on the importance of surface integrity in infection prevention, the company develops and commercializes soft surface repair products that save money, reduce infection risks, and minimize environmental waste. SMI is recognized for its innovative products and its contribution to patient safety and sustainable healthcare. In numerous health regions, its products have been implemented as the standard of care for soft surface repair.