Supply chain tip of the week: Consider reprocessing medical devices to drive efficiencies and sustainability at your facility

U.S. hospitals create more than 29 pounds of waste per staffed bed per day. Health care delivery often puts the U.S. healthcare system in a juxtaposition of caring for the patient while harming the environment.

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Many health systems have recognized this paradigm and are expanding their missions to improving and maintaining the health of the surrounding communities they operate within.

Third party reprocessing is an FDA-regulated practice that not only helps hospitals reduce waste and protect the environment, but also significantly reduce costs and can help streamline operations. By reducing disposal fees and streamlining the amount of product in your pipeline, reprocessing efforts can have a direct impact on supply chain performance. 

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