Greening the OR Series: Moving Back to OR Reusable Textiles to Minimize Waste: How to Begin?

Overview

Session Description

New EPA stormwater regulations will affect hospital facilities across the United States, sometimes requiring permits and management practices to control pollution in facility runoff that enters our lakes, creeks, and the ocean. Using photographs and non-technical language, this one-hour session will provide an overview of the new rules and timing, the environmental issues and sustainability implications, and practical solutions that are consistent with other practices you employ to achieve environmental compliance and sustainability goals at your facility. This webinar offers specific information on "how-to" begin installing reusable OR gowns and drapes at your hospital. The webinar will debunk common myths and answer specific questions on disposables versus reusables:

Do reusables really provide the best quality, waste minimization and ROI?
How do I accommodate reusables with my current space?
And how can I justify the upfront expense involved in purchasing reusables?
How do I ensure we secure the quality and supply we need?

Learning Objective

Learn why reusable surgical textiles significantly reduce waste in the OR
Learn tactics on who to convert existing space to handle reusable surgical textiles
Tips to ensure you secure the quality and supplies needed to run your OR with reusable surgical textiles