"One and Done? Building a Secure Supply Chain" on Power Supply Podcast
The last couple of years have brought significant challenges in procurement of routine medical supplies with ongoing backorders, allocations and product substitutions - how can the healthcare supply chain work to build resiliency and security with strategic initiatives? After years of the healthcare industry transitioning to single-use products, many healthcare supply chains are now evaluating and moving back to reusable products as a long term solution. For instance, reusable gowns can be a reliable option to replace disposable items with more robust and better quality products that users feel more comfortable wearing. Patti Hoch discusses the benefits of these reusable products with Hays Waldrop, Garry Skinner and Justin Poulin on this episode of Power Supply, highlighting a way to build supply chain security that also provides some significant cost savings AND reduces excess waste from healthcare operations. With a Win, Win, Win, you don't want to miss this episode!
La Forma Medical's Commitment to Sustainability
At La Forma Medical our mission is to provide high performance reusable medical products that shrink our customer’s carbon footprint. We believe in the importance of sustainability in the medical industry through reusable performance products. We have big goals at La Forma Medical and we’re sticking to them.
ECRI Names Disposable Gowns one of its Top Ten Technology Hazards of 2022
Disposable Hospital Gowns Could Expose Health Workers to Infection
Widely used gowns, intended to protect people, can let too much liquid seep through, new studies suggest. Disposable gowns designed to deflect the splatter of bodily fluids, used in thousands of U.S. hospitals, have underperformed in recent and ongoing laboratory tests and may fall short of safety standards, leaving health care workers with a greater risk of infection than advertised.
Disposable Versus Reusable Medical Gowns: A Performance Comparison
This research evaluated the performance of disposable versus reusable medical gowns by assessing their ability to provide adequate protection across their expected service lifespan. Level I, II, and III gowns were tested for water resistance and hydrostatic pressure, along with other durability assessments (breaking, tear, and seam strength, pilling resistance, dimensional stability, and air permeability, colorfastness, and fabric hand) per standard test methods.
Reusable Gowns Become Industry Standard
At La Forma Medical our mission is to provide high performance reusable medical products that shrink our customer’s carbon footprint and provide substantial cost savings. We believe in the importance of sustainability in the medical industry. Yet, all too often, the sustainable options available aren’t always cost effective. That’s why we’ve worked hard to offer a product that not only helps your healthcare system meet its goals, but also provides long-term cost savings.
Innovative Gowns Fill Wishlist of Sustainability, Style, Design by, Tori L. Whitacre
Innovative Gowns Fill Wishlist of Sustainability, Style, DesignArticle written by Tori L. Whitacre for Infection Control Today"Collaboration of a team from Inova Health with La Forma Medical developed an isolation gown...
Virginia Hospital System innovative, reusable gown a hit across the board
Virginia Hospital System innovative, reusable gown a hit across the boardArticle credited to Healthcare Purchasing News"According to a release by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology’s (APIC),...
How a sports apparel company helped health system pivot to reusable gowns by, Samantha Liss
How a sports apparel company helped health system pivot to reusable gowns Article written by Samantha Liss from Healthcare Dive"Personal protective equipment shortages forced Inova to find new ways to protect workers....
Hospital System Develops Reusable Gown that Eases Supply Chain and Environmental Impact Issues by, Aaron Cohen
Hospital System Develops Reusable Gown that Eases Supply Chain and Environmental Impact Issues Inova Health System shares success of developing user-friendly gown at APIC Annual Conference Article Credit: APIC News Releases"Arlington, Va.,...
Reusable Scrub Caps
We know that, just like a professional athlete, frontline workers need a product that provides high performance protection and eliminates any friction between them and the task at hand. Our...
Reusable Isolation & Surgical Gowns Comparison
We know that, just like a professional athlete, frontline workers need a product that provides high performance protection and eliminates any friction between them and the task at hand. So what is the difference between our Standard Velcro Gown and our Patented Pull-Cord Gown? Click here to learn more!
Advantages of Reusable Garments
The future is not disposable! Reusable gowns are both an environmentally friendly and cost-effective option. Reusable gowns can reduce medical waste as much as 80 percent. Additionally, our manufacturing operations run on over 90 percent solar energy, a renewable resource that helps reduce our carbon footprint.
