The IV solution bags are 100 percent PVC- and DEHP-free, and the intravenous tubing is also 100 percent free of DEHP. This conversion affects nearly 100 tons of medical equipment and is expected to save Kaiser close to $5 million a year.
This purchase is in line with Kaiser’s Sustainability Scorecard. The scorecard, which launched in 2010, allows Kaiser Permanente to evaluate the environmental and health impacts of each medical item purchase and also encourages suppliers across the industry to provide greener products for the healthcare sector. The scorecard requires suppliers to provide information on their company’s environmental commitment, use of potentially harmful chemicals in their products and information about product and packaging recycling.
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