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February 13, 2025
Incorporating reusable incontinence care products into your facility may be an adjustment for your staff. However, as caretakers, your team recognizes that continuous improvement within healthcare must include strategic sustainability efforts and waste reduction.
The statistics are staggering. The healthcare industry produces more than 6,600 tons of solid waste every day, which adds up to over four billion pounds of waste annually. The tangible costs to dispose of healthcare organizations’ solid waste also continues to soar. Considering the impact of reusable incontinence pads is imperative.
Below are some important items to discuss with your staff as reusable incontinence pads are implemented into your system.
Experts agree that managing moisture and the microclimate around the patient’s skin is essential for attempting to prevent skin breakdown. Beyond fundamental moisture control, some reusable underpads provide actual clinical benefits to patients and contribute to improved patient outcomes. For example:
Disposable underpads generate tremendous amounts of waste.
Ongoing staff education about underpad utilization best practices is essential. Here are some general guidelines:
Preventive incontinence care practices are essential for patient health and well-being, and for helping to move healthcare systems along the path to greater sustainability. Equipping your team with more knowledge about reusable incontinence care solutions can help you determine the right approach for your facility.
We’re here to help. Our team has been inspiring care, comfort, and change in our communities since 1940. We can support your sustainability efforts, strengthen your supply, and help provide positive outcomes for your patients and staff. To connect with a member of our healthcare team of experts, contact us today.
Reusable underpads deliver numerous benefits over single-use disposable products. But how do they work? And what factors need to be considered when selecting an incontinence care solution?
A recent study published in the Journal of Nursing Care Quality aims to support clinicians’ knowledge to include environmental sustainability in decisions regarding patient care and reusable versus disposable incontinence underpads. A life cycle analysis was conducted, including soiling, reusable cycles before removal, supply chains, laundry use, and end-of-life environmental impact.
Effective incontinence care prioritizes dignity while minimizing the exposure of a patient’s skin to moisture. But, how do you know which underpad option is best for your patients? What are the differences between a reusable and a disposable underpad? Read our latest blog to learn more.
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