Ascent Healthcare Solutions, Inc. Receives 2006 Champions for Change Award; Environmental Efforts Recognized by National Healthcare Initiative.PHOENIX -- Ascent Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (Ascent), the leading independent third-party reprocessor of single-use medical devices (SUDs), today announced it has received the Hospitals for a Healthy Environment (H2E) Champions for Change Award for its leadership in improving the environmental performance of the healthcare sector. The Champions for Change Award recognizes Ascent's contribution to helping the healthcare industry address environmental issues through the reduction of medical waste. Ascent provides its customers with unparalleled opportunities to promote environmental stewardship The integration and application of environmental values into the military mission in order to sustain readiness, improve quality of life, strengthen civil relations, and preserve valuable natural resources. and expects to eliminate over 7,000 tons from the nation's landfills annually. "Ascent Healthcare Solutions is honored to be recognized by H2E for the positive impact third-party reprocessing Reprocessing may refer to:
Regulated by the FDA FDA abbr. Food and Drug Administration FDA, n.pr See Food and Drug Administration. FDA, n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration. , reprocessing allows SUDs to be cleaned, checked for functional integrity, and sterilized ster·il·ize tr.v. ster·il·ized, ster·il·iz·ing, ster·il·iz·es 1. To make free from live bacteria or other microorganisms. 2. according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. all of the requirements currently applicable to original equipment manufacturers. In the coming year, Ascent expects to help its customers save in excess of $92 million in supply expenses, which may be redirected to patient services. About Hospitals for a Healthy Environment As a non-profit organization jointly founded by the American Hospital Association American Hospital Association (AHA), n.pr a nonprofit national organization of individuals, institutions, and organizations engaged in direct patient care. The association works to promote the improvement of health care services. , the Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), independent agency of the U.S. government, with headquarters in Washington, D.C. It was established in 1970 to reduce and control air and water pollution, noise pollution, and radiation and to ensure the safe handling and , Health Care Without Harm, and the American Nurses Association American Nurses Association, n.pr professional organization of registered nurses created to encourage high standards in nursing care, pro-mote nursing as a profession, and lobby Congress for issues of concern to nurses. , H2E educates healthcare professionals about pollution prevention opportunities, rewards the sector's best performers, and provides a wealth of practical tools and resources to facilitate the industry's movement toward environmental sustainability. About Ascent Healthcare Solutions Ascent Healthcare Solutions is the leading independent third-party reprocessor of specific single-use medical devices (SUDs) and has reprocessed more than 40 million SUDs for over 1,700 healthcare facilities nationwide. The company's home office is in Phoenix, Ariz. with additional reprocessing centers in both Phoenix and Lakeland, Fla. Ascent holds agreements with all leading national group purchasing organizations as well as numerous nationally recognized hospital integrated delivery networks that collectively represent more than 5,000 healthcare facilities. For more information about Ascent Healthcare Solutions, visit www.ascenthealthcaresolutions.com. |
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