Reducing plastics part 1: Addressing infection prevention perceptions

Learn about the concerns associated with plastic single-use devices, the value proposition for switching to more sustainable alternatives, and strategies for engaging internal stakeholders.

• Uncover the environmental concerns associated with plastic single-use devices.
• Understand the value proposition for using more sustainable alternatives.
• Learn how to engage internal stakeholders and drive change within your organization.

Single-use devices (SUDs) may seem like an easier and safer option than reusables from an infection prevention perspective, especially when considering operational needs for staffing and space within health care facilities. But they come at an enormous environmental cost and with the potential for supply chain disruptions when they are quickly consumed and discarded, as was experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Experts will share the concerns associated with SUDs, the value proposition for switching to more sustainable alternatives, and strategies for engaging internal stakeholders. Learn how to have productive conversations with infection control and make the case for reusables – even with your most skeptical colleagues – to drive change within your organization.