Like many hospital systems across the nation, TPC is focused on growing our sustainability programs to reduce the environmental footprint of our delivery of care.
One of the most impactful initiatives we are pursuing is the reprocessing and remanufacturing of single-use medical devices. This allows us to recycle and reuse single-use medical devices that would otherwise end up in landfills. Participating in this program enables us to divert much of our hospital waste away from local landfills. Our reprocessing partner, Stryker’s Sustainability Solutions division, collect the devices from our facilities and then inspect, clean, function test, sterilize and package them for safe reuse by following strict FDA guidelines.
Because of our Members’ strong waste diversion efforts in 2021, TPC was awarded Stryker’s Bronze Environmental Excellence Award. In total, 49,747 lbs of medical device waste was successfully diverted from landfills. Thanks to all our Members who make this program such a success and allow us to reduce our impact on the environment.
Broad healthcare sustainability is a journey. Our reprocessing and remanufacturing programs are just one way we are demonstrating our commitment to quality healthcare.
