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MEDUNE greensmart Product Guide }f Promoting sustainability in healthcare
Open the catalog to page 1Ecofriendly. Economical. Medline’s Sustainability Mission Pollution is a serious public health concern that affects everyone, but it especially affects vulnerable populations such as the elderly, sick, children and the poor. At Medline we feel that preserving a healthy planet for future generations is not only the right thing to do, but it is our responsibility as leaders in the healthcare industry to do our part. We believe that sustainability is a journey and commit to meeting our customers wherever they are in their own journey. We will provide sustainable products and services for all...
Open the catalog to page 3Bamboo and other rapidly renewable sources are 4 used in Medline's greensmart™ paper products
Open the catalog to page 4Ecofriendly. Economical. Table of Contents Ideas for Greening Your Ideas for Greening Your Operating Room greensmart details ordering details greensmart details ordering details Ideas for Greening Your Ideas for Greening Your Food Services greensmart details ordering details greensmart details ordering details
Open the catalog to page 5Greening the Operating Room Ideas for Greening Your Operating Room Operating Rooms (along with L&D) make up 25-30% of a hospital’s waste and account for 70% of regulated medical waste (RMW). Even though RMW represents about a quarter of all hospital waste, it accounts for 86% of total hospital disposal costs.1 Because of the sheer volume of supplies that pass through the OR, small incremental changes can add up to signicant overall impacts. These impacts are both environmental and economic, and greensmart products are designed to enhance both. Waste reduction and energy conservation reduce...
Open the catalog to page 6Greening the Operating Room PerfecTemp™ Patient Warming System ordering details on page 20 The Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) is a national quality partnership of organizations focused on signicantly reducing surgical complications. PerfecTemp helps you comply with SCIP Measure 10, which recommends the use of active warming intraoperatively to achieve the target temperature of 36°C (96.8 degrees F) within 30 minutes before or 15 minutes after anesthesia end time. The measure applies to patients of all ages undergoing surgical procedures under general or neuraxial anesthesia for 60...
Open the catalog to page 7Greening the Operating Room Sterilization Containers ordering details on page 21 Compared to disposable sterilization wrap, reusable sterilization containers are the hands-down winner when it comes to sustainability. And among sterilization containers, Medline's SteriSet® containers rise to the top. Our more sustainable design eliminates the need for plastic locks and disposable inner lters. The engineered aluminum case is designed for strength and longevity, and at the end of the container's useful life, it can be recycled easily. A variety of sizes and color options suit your...
Open the catalog to page 8Greening the Operating Room Single Sterile EcoDrapes™ ordering details on page 22 EcoDrapes are made of more than 96% natural bers without dyes,chemical binders or uorochemicals. EcoDrape’s base material is composed of wood pulp gathered from sustainably managed forests. They have all the same great features as other Medline drapes, including hook-and-loop line holders, large reinforcement zones, and premium tape and incise lm ush to the fenestration. They are available in over two-dozen procedure-specic designs. Proxima Packs with EcoDrape ordering details on page 23 Simplify your...
Open the catalog to page 9Ideas for Greening the Laundry If you’re looking for a greener laundry, you should look to using greener linen. What you wash can affect your energy and water usage no matter how you wash. The PerforMAX™ line of textiles from Medline is designed to look better, perform longer, and save resources with every washing. The advanced polyester fabric in our scrubs and sheets feels great and keeps you cool and comfortable. The ringspun towels are plush and absorbent. Yet all materials wash with less water and fewer chemicals and dry in a fraction of the time.
Open the catalog to page 10PerforMax™ Scrubs ordering details on page 24 PerforMAX apparel works like high-tech athletic gear to move heat and moisture away from the body while remaining light and dry. In addition to water, chemical and energy savings because of their superior laundering performance, the factory uses extensive reverse osmotic and nano ltration to reclaim a full 99.5% of water used in production. Sediments and precipitates from the purication process are redirected to other users, rather than sent to a landll. PerforMax Gowns ordering details on page 24 Finally, a print that lasts. Say goodbye to...
Open the catalog to page 11PerforMax™ Underpads ordering details on page 24 The PerforMAX reusable incontinence underpad is nothing like the traditional pads of long ago. Quick absorption helps keep skin dry and more uses-per-pad helps keep costs under control. New Medicare reimbursement rules are bringing pressure ulcer prevention to the forefront at hospitals. Pressure ulcers frequently are associated with skin breakdown caused by moisture, friction or shear. Absorbent underpads are one tool for reducing the chance of skin breakdown. PerforMax Bath and OR Towels ordering details on page 24 PerforMAX towels combine...
Open the catalog to page 12Microfiber Cloths ordering details on page 25 Medline's MicroMax™ Microber Cleaning Cloths add efciency to your cleaning. To start with, they're reusable, not disposable. These multipurpose cleaning cloths are ideal for patient contact areas such as countertops and bedside tables. They clean effectively with fewer chemicals. They launder extremely well and dry quickly. 100 percent microber construction is 80% polyester/20% polyimide bers. MicoMax Microber Cleaning Cloths Microfiber Mops ordering details on page 25 All-in-one microber works for both wet and dry mopping. This mop can be used...
Open the catalog to page 13Greening Housekeeping Ideas for Greening Housekeeping Consider all the environments your housekeeping touches. It's responsible for the clean and sanitary spaces in your facility. It also must consider the larger environment as powerful housekeeping chemicals go down the drain and into the air. Finally, the human ecology of housekeepers, patients and other workers are affected by the products and practices of the housekeeping team. Studies suggest that facilities using greener cleaning have lower absenteeism and respiratory complaints from housekeepers.4 And microber oor care is lighter...
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