In 2009 an independent study confirmed that Stericycle Sharps Management Service (SMS) demonstrated a decrease in disposal needle sticks while being environmentally green.   A telephone survey was conducted among Infection Control Practitioners or EVS managers whose facilities are currently using the Stericycle Sharps Management Service. Here is what they had to say:

 

Top 3 Reasons for Choosing Stericycle's SMS

 

• Reduce costs (29%)
• Decreases risk of sharps injuries (27%)
• Positive environmental impact (22%)
• Stericycle Sharps Management Service is recommended by hospitals.
  • 90% responded that they would highly recommend Stericycle's SMS to their peers at other hospitals and plan to continue to use the service.
• Stericycle Sharps Management Service Reduces Needlesticks
  • 100% of respondents indicated a significant decline in disposal needle sticks with 77% averaging 0-1/year.
• Stericycle Sharps Management Service Is Considered A Clinical Best Practice
  • 91% of respondents "agreed"  that SMS is a clinical best practice.
• Clinicians prefer the reusable, vertical drop container
  • 100% preferred the reusable container for its environmental impact and its ease of use.

The results are clear. With more than 20 years experience serving over 1,500 healthcare facilities, Stericycle Sharps Management Service featuring Bio Systems reusable containers has a proven track record of delivering the highest quality sharps management service.

 

Contact one of your Infection Control Practitioner peers to hear what they have to say about Stericycle Sharps Management Service.