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A team approach to OR environmental issues.

J Proctor1, C Raym

  • 1Munroe Regional Medical Center, Ocala, FL.

Journal of Healthcare Materiel Management
|June 7, 1994
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Materials Management and the Operating Room (OR) collaborated to reduce environmental impact. They found single-use gowns were more cost-effective than reusable ones, leading to further sustainability initiatives.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Environmental Sustainability in Hospitals
  • Clinical Operations

Background:

  • Hospitals face increasing pressure to minimize environmental impact.
  • Effective collaboration between hospital departments is crucial for operational efficiency and sustainability.
  • Understanding interdepartmental processes is key to evaluating cost-in-use and environmental impact.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the cost-in-use and environmental impact of single-use versus reusable operating room gowns.
  • To foster collaboration between Materials Management and the Operating Room departments.
  • To identify strategies for minimizing the Operating Room's environmental footprint.

Main Methods:

  • Materials Management observed surgical procedures to understand product requirements.

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  • Operating Room personnel received financial data on purchasing and disposal costs.
  • A cross-departmental team (MM/OR) analyzed cost-in-use and environmental data.

    • Main Results:

    • The MM/OR team determined that single-use polypropylene gowns were the preferred option over reusable gowns.
    • The collaboration led to the successful implementation of a disposable wrap recycling program.
    • The partnership enhanced cost consciousness, communication, and supplier accountability.

    Conclusions:

    • Interdepartmental collaboration between Materials Management and the Operating Room can effectively address environmental and cost concerns.
    • Data-driven decision-making is essential for selecting appropriate surgical supplies.
    • Successful sustainability initiatives can yield significant long-term benefits, including improved cost awareness and team cohesion.