Most Directors of Housekeeping, Environmental Service Directors, and Infection Control Nurses would agree that the key to reducing the cost of Medical waste is through in-servicing those people who produce it.

The Walsh Waste Reduction Program consists of in-service sessions, a monthly waste tracking service, quarterly reporting and presentations, and a waste management support program. Our approach is to combine professional promotional tools, informative in-service sessions and valuable waste management services.

We know that many hospitals can, and do, do this work themselves. Our program is simply a proven, packaged solution.

Our In-service and Support program includes:

• In-service sessions to teach clinical and support staff proper waste disposal measures
• A monthly waste tracking service provided by an experienced Walsh employee
• Quarterly reporting and presentations to motivate employees and remind them that the Waste Tracker program is an ongoing one, and that everyone's effort is needed over time to ensure success
• A comprehensive internal promotional campaign including:
     Posters and handouts
     Red bag reminder Post-It^TM notes
     Newsletter articles and press releases
     Pens, coffee cups, etc.
     Whatever it takes to keep the staff informed
     and involved in the effort
• Analysis of receptacle layout to ensure that the right bin is always available