Facilities & Waste Management, Uninterrupted
Upgrade your waste management. Effortlessly.
Change is only scary if you choose the wrong partner
You’re the backbone of a smoothly running hospital, and the last thing you need is a change in waste management that adds to your already demanding workload. Sharpsmart understands this. We offer hospitals a seamless transition to a modern waste management programme designed with operational efficiency in mind, ensuring a seamless integration that simplifies your daily tasks and ultimately lightens your load.
How Sharpsmart Supports Facilities and Waste Managers
- An effortless transition with the aid of dedicated installation teams managing the entire changeover process with clear communication and minimal disruption to your daily operations.
- Simplified daily workflows with intuitive containment systems, clear segregation solutions designed for ease of use and tailored education – streamlining waste handling processes for your team.
- Reduced risk and enhanced safety with safety-engineered devices that minimise the risk of spills and injuries – contributing to a safer healthcare environment.
- Optimised waste management with solutions designed to improve waste segregation and reduce overall waste volumes and associated costs, whilst also optimising your waste compound and storage space for efficiency.
- Reliable and consistent service from a friendly team who maintain the highest reliability scores for pickups and services – ensuring predictable and dependable waste management you can count on.
And we don’t just talk the talk, we walk the walk with trackable KPIs around our promised safety and sustainability outcomes – holding ourselves accountable whilst helping you reach your goals.
Change in practice
We understand that the thought of changing any process can seem daunting. That’s why the Sharpsmart installation process begins the moment we’re engaged as a potential partner – we work closely with you to understand your specific needs so that we can develop a service tailored for your facility.
We begin with an audit to assess current processes and identify ways to reduce waste and improve resource use through circular economy principles.
Once goals are set, we create a detailed installation plan and seamlessly replace your old containers with new containers with minimal disruption to your continuum of care.
Change brings all of the benefits with none of the downsides
- Our dedicated installation teams work around your schedule to ensure a swift and seamless changeover with minimal disruption.
- We provide clear and concise training materials and support to ensure you and your colleagues feel comfortable and confident with the new systems from day one.
- Our systems are designed to integrate with your existing workflows, requiring no major changes to how to deliver patient care.
- We’re more than just a waste service provider – we’re a partner committed to ensuring a smooth transition and expert guidance every step of the way.
The Sharpsmart Difference
Healthcare Waste Management cost efficiencies are derived from the successful deployment of five key elements.
At Sharpsmart we work closely with our customers to ensure that all healthcare staff are protected, trained and equipped, that the facilities’ risk profile is managed, and that costs associated with the handling of healthcare waste are minimised. Learn more about how Sharpsmart engages these five key elements to deliver cost-savings, safety, compliance, segregation and labour efficiencies to healthcare facilities across the United Kingdom.
Safety
The Sharpsmart Difference
Our highest commitment is safety; through intelligent products, systemised solutions and bespoke training, we work with our customers to reduce needlestick injuries and bloodborne pathogen exposure, minimise infection transfer risk, and provide solutions that protect the safety of staff and patients.
Sustainability
The Sharpsmart Difference
Our reusable products and environmentally responsible treatment services are designed to increase segregation accuracy, reduce CO2 burden and minimise waste volumes going to high-temperature incineration. Through waste mapping, auditing and environmentally graded solutions, we work with our customers to achieve the highest green ratings.
Efficiency
The Sharpsmart Difference
Sharpsmart optimises the efficiencies of healthcare environments through smart products, point-of-use solutions, process re-engineering and redefined waste handling methodologies. Significantly reducing labour through point-of-use bagless containment systems, wall mounting accessories and logistical solutions, our customised services guarantee optimised time and movement efficiencies and optimised costs.
Compliance
The Sharpsmart Difference
Experts in the regulatory complexities governing the healthcare sector, we position ourselves as an astute partner delivering expert guidance and compliant solutions to our customers. All Sharpsmart solutions are vetted against federal, provincial and municipal regulations and executed through waste plans and training to achieve optimised safety and compliance.
Education
The Sharpsmart Difference
Our ongoing commitment to educate staff within healthcare ensures that together we achieve greater safety awareness and drive behavioural change in waste management, segregation, compliance and best practice management. Through onsite training, educational material and module-based e-learning, we ensure all healthcare staff are trained and compliance certified.
We Help All Healthcare Staff Understand Waste Management
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Standards & RegulationsWhat is the Waste Hierarchy?
Learn the definition of the waste hierarchy and how healthcare facilities can implement this framework to prioritise waste management methods that reduce CO₂e.
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Standards & RegulationsWhich Waste goes into Which Bin?
Make waste optimisation and segregation easy with your guide to hospital waste bin colour coding in the UK. Ensure compliance and reduce costs.
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Standards & RegulationsCommon Healthcare Waste Challenges Faced by Clinical Staff
An overview of the common healthcare waste challenges faced by clinical staff each day and practical solutions for overcoming them.
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Standards & RegulationsManaging Liquid Waste Disposal in Healthcare – A Compliant Approach
Have you ever been tempted to dispose of an item without draining or solidifying the liquid contents first? It may […]
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Infection Prevention & ControlWhy Hospital Waste Management Is Important
A guide of things to consider when creating a hospital waste management plan.
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Standards & RegulationsEverything You Need to Become an NHS Waste Manager
A look at the day-to-day work of an NHS Waste Manager, what’s needed to get started, and some expert tips from experienced team members.
Are You Ready for a Simpler Way to Manage Waste?
Switching to Sharpsmart means a more efficient and less burdensome waste management system for your team.