Stryker Corporation Demonstrates Continued Commitment to Healthcare Sustainability Through Educational Seminar

Stryker Corporation demonstrates its commitment to environmental responsibility in healthcare by providing a grant to support ‘Lighten Your Carbon Footprint,’ an education session at the 59th AORN Congress in partnership with Pfiedler Enterprises. Today, 800 nurses will learn about the link between environmental and human health, review environmental best practices, as well as discuss strategies to reduce the carbon footprint of the nation’s operating rooms. “Healthcare sustainability is an important focus at Stryker, because our hospital partners are asking for solutions that optimize the use of environmental resources and improve quality care delivery,” said Tamara Cutler, vice president of public affairs at Stryker. “We understand the importance of clinician involvement in carrying out sustainability initiatives that make a difference every day. This is our third year supporting the event at AORN, because we believe in championing nurses’ role and providing them with measurable ways they can help lower their facility’s carbon footprint.” The continued education session features some of the most prominent leaders in healthcare sustainability who will share their experiences implementing environmental initiatives. Panelists include: · Cecilia DeLoach Lynn, MBA, Practice Greenhealth · Martin A. Makary, MD, MPH, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine · Jodi Sherman, MD, Yale University School of Medicine · Julie K. Moyle, RN, MSN, Consulting 1x1 “Reducing the environmental impact of the healthcare industry is a big task. When we break it down to individual hospital departments, it’s easier for clinicians to see the difference they can make,” said Bob Jarboe, executive vice president of Practice Greenhealth. “I applaud Stryker and Pfiedler for bringing this important event to the nation’s largest nursing conference to acknowledge the key part nurses play in helping to advance healthcare sustainability.” In addition to supporting this event, Stryker is engaged in efforts to lower the environmental footprint of its own operations and pursue new sustainable healthcare initiatives. Some of its current efforts include: * Supply chain solutions, such as reprocessing and remanufacturing, that help divert medical device waste from landfills and reduce supply costs, thus enabling a reallocation of resources to support other quality care initiatives. * Products that help hospitals reduce waste. Stryker’s Neptune 2 system reduces the amount of red bag waste a hospital will send to the landfill or incinerator. A solidified three liter suction canister from an average procedure is roughly equal in red bag waste to 77 procedures with Neptune 2. * The use of recycled steel content, environmentally-friendly coatings and green circuit boards in certain products. * LEED-certified manufacturing facilities in Portage, Michigan and Suzhou, China, with several more certifications expected this year. * The use of packaging in certain products, such as recycled content in boxes and plastic, and blister packs instead of expanded polystyrene foam cushioning, is evolving to be more environmentally-friendly. * Collaboration with vendors and contractors to align supply chains with Stryker’s environmental standards. About Stryker Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. The Company offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including reconstructive, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology and spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives.