Knowledge Centre
As a clinical partner, we want to empower you to provide a safer environment for your staff, greater waste segregation outcomes for lower environmental impact, and a more efficient workflow. To do this, we have compiled some of our best resources to help you achieve safety in sharps handling and optimised clinical waste management within your facility.
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Sharpsmart Container Brochure
Find out more about Sharpsmart's flagship sharps container, globally unrivalled for s...
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The Historical Trends and Improvements in SI
This article glances at the history behind sharps injuries and how it has been improv...
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Bag to Bedside: Safety, Environmental, and Waste Improvements
This article studies the impact of the Bag to Bedside system on patient care, infecti...
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The Widespread Movement to Reusable Sharps Containers
This paper acknowledges the significant impact that reusable containers have had on h...
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Sharpsmart: 28% Waste Reduction After Introducing Reusables
The 11 hospital study elaborates on the benefits of using a reusable container rather...
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The Microbiology Behind Reusable Containers in Hospitals
The paper delves into the microbiology behind reusable clinical waste containers and...
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Safety and Cost Considerations for Medical Device Decisions
The article, ‘Litigation Exposure from a "Cost Over Safety" Attitude’ explored cases...
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Sharpsmart: Impact on Sharps Injuries
A Before-After intervention study of 8 acute care hospitals ranging in size from 150...
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