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Many facilities have already invested in a safe and hygienic closed system to collect and flush medical fluid waste for high volume surgical cases. These systems are designed to protect patients and staff from spills, splashes, and airborne infection. However, most high volume systems can cost $20 or more in disposables for every single case.…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued multiple statements regarding the importance of properly contained and removed medical fluid waste. According to recent reports, safe waste management in healthcare facilities is essential for the provision of patient-centered care.1 Such systems have been shown to reduce healthcare associated infections, decrease the cost of service delivery, and…
It has been a busy few months for Steve Viera. As the newest member of the Serres US staff, Steve has recently taken on the role of Technical Product Manager. Based in Boston, Steve’s professional background blends healthcare engineering with customer engagement, and will support Serres customers with their innovative fluid waste management systems. What…
The American Hospital Association (AHA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recently published findings and recommendations for best practices to prevent infections in a variety of physical healthcare environments. Using the Health Care Physical Environment to Prevent and Control Infection: A Best Practice Guide to Help Health Care Organizations Create Safe, Healing Environments contains…
The proper suction and containment of medical fluid waste is of paramount importance in any healthcare facility. Established procedures for suction canister removal expose staff to infection and can result in costly mistakes. Currently, healthcare facility staff must take apart and re-setup the suction system before and after every surgery, thus increasing the chances of…
For the first time in the U.S., the Serres Nemo fluid disposal equipment allows you to eliminate unnecessary costs associated with medical fluid waste handling, equipment storage, and disposal. By replacing existing systems with Serres Nemo, ORs are introducing a safer, hygienic, and more cost-effective process. The Serres Nemo uses a very simple, three-step process:…
Beyond focusing on patient care, a growing number of healthcare professionals have recognized the importance of environmental sustainability as part of their effort to help others. While taking steps to improve environmental sustainability is certainly admirable, it is vital that these steps be practical and align with budgetary constraints when implemented in the healthcare industry.…
After months of anticipation, OR Excellence 2018 did not disappoint. Here are some highlights from the conference and what was heard on the showroom floor. Emerging Technology – The Good and the Bad Wednesday afternoon kicked off with a workshop lead by Peter J. Papadakos, MD, FCCM, FAARC from the University of Rochester Medical Center…
Many healthcare facility leaders are unaware of how antiquated and potentially dangerous their current protocols are for disposing of medical fluid waste from canister cases. Common methods have shown to create unnecessary costs associated with expensive red bag waste disposal. In addition, the practice of opening canisters and pouring waste down the drain can expose…
Serres, the progressive leader of smart fluid management solutions around suction for healthcare facilities, announced today its participation in OR Excellence 2018, a leading interactive event for medical professionals. The conference will be held Oct. 3-5 at the Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Exhibiting at booth #307, Serres will utilize…
