The health and safety of patients and the public are linked to the health of the environment. The following AHRMM10 Exhibitors help maintain a healthy environment with a commitment to use environmentally-sound products, services, and operations:
Reprocessing & Remanufacturing of Single-use Medical Devices
Through environmental leadership in the medical device industry, Ascent: A Stryker Sustainability Solution continues to push for more environmentally sound practices in healthcare. We assist hospitals and healthcare providers using resources in a smarter, better way. Our partners use our reprocessing and recycling services as a cornerstone of their environmental initiative. Since our inception, Ascent customers have eliminated more than 11,000 tons from overtaxed landfills by reprocessing and recycling medical products they would otherwise have needlessly thrown away.
EcoChoice™, Hybrid Preference Pack™
EcoChoice™ products are made from recycled content. Hybrid Preference Pack™ combines both reusable and disposable products into a customized procedure pack program.
Sharpsmart Reusable Collectors
The Daniels Sharpsmart Collectors provide the safest and most environmentally responsible sharps management system. The reusable sharpsmart system reduces significant volumes of plastic and cardboard from the sharps waste stream.
Latte Lounge
Latte Lounge's "Committed to Caring" is a program which promotes our socially responsible fair-trade and organic coffee line. The brewer is ROHS certified; none of their materials contain hazardous chemicals and can also be recycled.
The Entire HIS Catalogue
HSI's manufacturing facility is Certified Green by the state of California. We hold ourselves to the highest standard so not only are our products green for the health and well-being of the patients and practicioners, but our whole manufacturing process is green for the health of our planet.
HotDog Patient Warming
HotDog patient warming is the eco-healthy solution. This reusable conductive fabric warming system eliminates disposable waste, consumes 80% less energy than forced-air, and is free of harmful DEHP plasticizers. It's the only patient warming technology that is a member of Practice Greenhealth.
MedSpeed Transportation Solutions for Healthcare
The work we do at MedSpeed not only has a positive impact on our client's operational success, strategy and bottom line, but also on the environment. MedSpeed uses smart analysis to optimize all of our routes and cover the most ground with as few vehicles as possible. In fact, we reduce miles driven for our clients by an average of 25%. Additionally, by connecting facilities within an IDN, our routes eliminate the need to use external freight methods (such as FedEx and UPS), reducing both gas and emissions. MedSpeed's fleet is comprised of the most fuel efficient vehicles available in each class and we always employ the smallest vehicle possible on every route. We utilize reusable containers and our scan-track technology is fully electronic, greatly reducing paper consumption. At MedSpeed, we pride ourselves on taking care of our clients and that includes performing our job as efficiently as possible and doing all we can to help protect the environment.
Universal Waste Recycling
Recycling of universal waste (lamps, ballasts, equipment containing mercury, batteries, electronic waste). E-waste consists of computers, office equipment, printers, TVs, etc.
Grow a Badge
Vendormate plants five trees for every one used for paper for its vendor badgers. Vendormate joined forces with American forests, the nation's oldest non-profit citizen conservation organization, to execute the program.
AHRMM10 Exhibitors Introducing Products Released Within the Last 12 Months (July 2009-August 2010):
AmFab Overbed Tables with Seamless Vinyl Thermofoil Tops
AmFab Overbed Tables with Seamless Vinyl Thermofoil Tops manufactured in rectangular or customized shapes and edge treatments. Tops available with solid contour or spill containment profiles.
Low Profile Base
AmFab also introduced a new line of Low Profile Base options with “U”, “H”, and “Fork” shaped base configurations with Black Decorative Cap option to interface with any AmFab primary acute care overbed tables.
GuardIVa™ (co-branded with HemCon)
Innovative IV site dressing that is highly antimicrobial, as well as hemostatic, absorbent and cost-effective. Only IV dressing that combines antimicrobial protection of CHG, with a propriety oxidized cellulose hemostatic compound to control minor bleeding and oozing encountered with IV or percutaneous device placements.
Modu-stor High Density Storage Systems
Modu-stor high density storage systems are designed to increase capacity in a specific area by 25% to 60%. O.R.s, E.R.s and S.P.Ds are particularly well-suited to this system.
Oasis Headwall
The Oasis is a built-to-order headwall in warm wood tones and a smooth flush finish. With many options for lighting, materials and configuration, the Oasis is the latest in creating a healthy environment in the patient room.
HotDog Multi-Function Controller and HotDog Underbody Mattress Warming System
The next wave in patient warming just got better. The HotDog Mutil-Function Controller can operate two conductive warming blankets and one mattress simultaneously while making warming patients more efficient and less costly. The Underbody Warming Mattress fits over existing operating table pads and allows unrivaled user convenience, access to the patient and warming performance.
InnerSpace ILS: Intelligent Locking System
InnerSpace's Intelligent Locking System (ILS) takes small supply cart security to an unparalleled level. Manage staff member access to your supply/med carts via a wireless, web-based interface. Eliminating the need to program prox cards or codes at each individual cart on your patient floors, ILS saves administrators time and money, and ensures that your carts are locked when left in the patient room. Value-adding reporting capabilities track cart and user activity.
KB-iD
Logi-D, creator of the RFID enabled two-bin replenishment system, innovates again by releasing, at AHRMM 2010, KB-iD, its newest international breakthrough in hospital material management. Logi-D has drawn on its extensive knowledge in hospital supply chain management and its experience in implementing the lean kanban replenishment system and leading-edge RFID technology to introduce KB-iD, an inventory management automation solution used independently of storage equipment. It has been designed specifically to enable implementation of an automated replenishment system by easily retrofitting most hospital storage solutions in cases where storage is not identified as a constraint. The new KB-iD RFID reading device connects to the proven and robust LogiDATA-iD material management software application used to manage current Logi-D sites.
MedAssets Construction Services Program
MedAssets Construction Services combines leading Web-based technology from e-Builder and expertise from MedAssets' group purchasing organization (GPO) to help healthcare providers gain greater fiscal control over the building process. Industry best practices ensure project delivery in the areas of architectural design, contractor RFP process and equipment planning. Hospitals and health systems can increase front-end savings on unit pricing and generate lifecycle savings from contract pricing on proprietary systems. The MedAssets Construction Services Portal uses e-Builder's capital program and project management software to provide real-time project management capabilities, giving healthcare executives visibility across multiple projects and facilities.
MedAssets Clinical Margin Management
MedAssets Clinical Margin Management solution helps hospitals and their physicians cross the bridge between fee-for-service and value-based or episodic reimbursement. Combining the consulting power and experience of Aspen Healthcare Metrics, a MedAssets company, with a proprietary technology tool based on the nationally-recognized PROMETHEUS Payment® model, MedAssets assists providers in reducing cost, improving care coordination and outcomes, and preparing to compete in a changing marketplace. Among some of the things MedAssets Clinical Margin Management helps providers do to prepare for new reimbursement models: identify cost and quality improvement opportunities through analysis by MSDRG, physician and payor; engage physicians in adopting evidence-based medicine; focus on high volume, medical populations with a comprehensive cost analysis; and aggregate inpatient, physician, and pharmacy claims.
MedAssets Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program
MedAssets' Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program allows providers to easily identify and contract for healthcare supplies that reduce their environmental impact while improving patient safety and care, along with the provider's reputation. It helps providers make more informed, greener choices on the critical supplies and services they need to serve their patients and operate more efficient facilities. Through the program, providers can easily identify reusable products and supplies that reduce waste, energy usage and are biodegradable, or products that have environmental certifications such as Green SealTM, EcoLogoTM or ENERGY STAR. MedAssets regularly educates healthcare providers on best practices for improving sustainability and includes the newest and most innovative green products available in its Web-based contract catalogs.
MicroGuard® Antimicrobial Copper
New MicroGuard™ antimicrobial copper alloys are EPA registered with public health claims. Stringent testing showed that MicroGuard surfaces kill 99.9% of infectious bacteria* within two hours when cleaned regularly. Approved for over 100 touch surfaces, MicroGuard is ideal for grab bars, over-bed tables, IV stands, hand railing, door hardware and other frequently touched surfaces.
Sustainable with up to 100% of recycled content, MicroGuard surfaces continuously reduce bioload. Users should continue to follow standard cleaning and infection control practices. MicroGuard is an excellent supplement to a multi-faceted approach to combat hospital-acquired infections.
*Independent laboratory testing demonstrated effective antibacterial activity against Staphylococcus aureus, Enterobacter aerogenes, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Escherichia coli 0157:H7, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. MicroGuard reduces microbial contamination, but it does not necessarily prevent cross-contamination.
Terso TS 030 Intelligent Enclosure
The Terso TS030 Intelligent Enclosure is an RFID-enabled enclosure that contains 25 cubic feet of
storage space and captures inventory transactions at the item level by user. A key feature of the
cabinet is a customizable storage system of bins, shelves, and hangers that is suitable for protecting and tracking a variety of high-value items like cardiovascular products, orthopedic supplies, Class II pharmaceuticals, reagents and bio-samples. In addition to managing inventory, the enclosure also monitors its internal temperature and the inventory expiration dates. The TS030 is well-suited for operating room supply centers and catheterization labs, as well as other environments where high-value items need to be controlled at the point of use.
Face Masks
TIDI's fluid resistant face masks were designed from end user feedback to offer the best available protection and comfort. Our face masks are made in the USA using soft, breathable materials, comfortable ear loops for long-wear and downward folding pleats to prevent pooling. They are odorless, latex-free and surpass high-level protection standards. Available in regular and fog free versions.
ID Confirm
Whether staff, contractors or even students in training, ID Confirm captures, credentials and monitorseach group and each person according to the criteria that matter to you.
Vendormate plants five trees for every one used for paper for its vendor badgers. Vendormate joined forces with American forests, the nation's oldest non-profit citizen conservation organization, to execute the program.
REE20 and REE25 Upright Regfrigerators
Energy-saving features, such as full-length LED light bars that eliminate the delay of flourescent bulbs, consume significantly less energy and generate virtually no heat. A full 2.75" of CFC-free foam insulation reduces conduction heat loss, refrigerator run time and power consumption by as much as 40% compared to other models. Special low-E coating on dual-pane glass door also reduces energy loss by 30-50%.
VasoPress
Responsible reprocessable sleeves for DVT Prophylaxis offered by a Practice Greenhealth 2010 Environmental Excellence Award winner.
