Emotional interpretation trust in each other’s competence
Chainge
Rational interpretation changing to modern reusable high technical textiles
Emotional interpretation change for society
On its own, a hospital cannot address all parties needed for the use of reusable surgical gowns and drapes. Who are the parties needed to make this reusable system work?
Manufacturer of microfibers
Manufacturer of laminates
Manufacturer of tapes
Cut & sew
Laundry service
Manufacturer of hygiene chemicals
Hospital
Cluster chain
Different parties work as 1 internationally to provide 1 solution and 1 point of contact. These two parties usually work together locally.
Laundry service
Hospital
Goals
Made possible by standards
European standard EN 13795
American standards ASTM 1670 & ASTM 1671
no cotton allowed any longer for surgical gowns and drapes
motivate to change from disposable or non-regulated reusable textile to reusable high technical textile
Excellent surgical gowns and drapes can
substantially lower the risk of post-operative infections
reduce sources of contamination to lower the healthcare cost and morbidity
Reduction of surgical site infections
superficial infections involving skin
particles under the skin
organs
implanted material
Economic advantage and improved efficiency by
reducing the infection rate and other post-operative problems through best possible protection of patients and staff
reducing mistakes through better concentration
reducing cost of medical waste disposal
increasing number of using cycles
longer life time of products
less cleaning cost after the operation due to the fact reusables have a higher absorption
having a better workflow
less cost of warehousing
Steakholders
Chainge has an influence on both direct and indirect parties within the medical field.
Who are the stakeholders in the medical sector?
Hospital management
cost savings in the OR
logistic efficiency
sustainability
less cost of medical waste
Hospital purchaser
achieve more with the same budget
investing 1x in reusable high technical textile = longer use
more money for other purposes
Laundry service
securing their business
chance for more turn-over
employment security
customized solution
Surgeons
higher protection against blood, bacteria, viruses, liquids
comfort during surgery
higher focus
shorter operating time
avoid changing gowns and drapes
Nurses
higher protection against blood, bacteria, viruses, liquids
comfort during surgery assistance
avoid changing gowns and drapes
Ready to use packs with high reliability during surgery
Patients
higher protection against blood, bacteria, viruses, liquids
comfort during surgery
breathable materials which keep the body temperature steady
Medical students
awareness of reusable high technical textiles existence
chose reusable high textile to grasp the impact on society and economy
Public
awareness of sustainability and environmental impact of reusable high technical textiles
decrease of health care costs
Public authorities
aware of better solution
propose subsidies and legislations
secure local employment
less cost of infections
It’s a good deal
high technical reusable textiles for high performance surgeries
decrease the risk of infection or transference of bacteria
best cost efficiency solution
highest comfort for OR team and patient
lowest carbon footprint
Are you ready to chainge?
Chainge is not a choice
But a habit
