CM13C9 – Achieving More With Less

UC Davis and University of Minnesota at Fairview share their reuse successes for improved efficiency and cost savings. UC Davis Medical Center, a 600 bed teaching hospital in Sacramento, CA will cover the process and implications of developing a multi-disciplinary Linen Task Force to establish a baseline and implement five policy changes, resulting in cost savings and measured improvements. Early results demonstrated a cost-savings in linen replacement and laundering costs, and the program has received acceptance from staff and patients in line with quality, safety and the patient-focused model of care. In order to reach lofty waste reduction goals, Fairview Health Services realized they would need to fully embrace the mantra REUDUCE, REUSE, and RECYCLE. To put this practice into motion, they launched "Reuse Stores" at six Fairview facilities in 2011. Instead of purchasing new, these stores reallocate excess and unused office supplies and furniture across the system. Using their success as a catalyst, they will discuss how anyone can launch a reuse store and in broader terms, how healthcare can gain control of the excesses beyond the recycling bin. Join us for two win-win strategies, where less is definitely more.

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Prof. Joanne Brasch , PhD - UC Davis Health System - Sustainability

Ms. Crystal Saric - Sustainability Program Manager - Fairview Health Services

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CM13C9 - Achieving More With Less
UC Davis and Fairview Health Services share their reuse successes for improved efficiency and cost savings. UC Davis Medical Center, a 600 bed teaching hospital in Sacramento, CA will cover the process and implications of developing a multi-disciplinary Linen Task Force to establish a baseline and implement five policy changes, resulting in cost savings and measured improvements. Early results demonstrated a cost-savings in linen replacement and laundering costs, and the program has received acceptance from staff and patients in line with quality, safety and the patient-focused model of care. In order to reach lofty waste reduction goals, Fairview Health Services realized they would need to fully embrace the mantra REDUCE, REUSE, and RECYCLE. To put this practice into motion, they launched "Reuse Stores" at six Fairview facilities in 2012. Instead of purchasing new, these stores reallocate excess and unused office supplies and furniture across the system. Using their success as a catalyst, they will discuss how anyone can launch a reuse store and in broader terms, how healthcare can gain control of the excesses beyond the recycling bin. Join us for two win-win strategies, where less is definitely more. SPEAKER: Joanne Brasch, Sustainability Researcher, University of California, Davis | Crystal Saric, Sustainability Program Manager, Fairview Health Services You must register to access.