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Every day, hospital teams make decisions that affect both patient safety and environmental responsibility. From managing sterile packaging in SPD and procedural areas to navigating waste streams across departments, these real-world practices matter more than most people realize. To better understand what is happening in healthcare facilities today, the Sterile Barrier Association (SBA) is inviting hospital end users around the world to complete a short survey focused on sterile packaging sustainability.
The SBA is a global organization dedicated to promoting best practices and education in the use of sterile barrier systems to enhance patient safety. Through this survey, the SBA Sustainability Committee is seeking insight from the people closest to the work - those who handle packaging, separate materials, and navigate local recycling and waste-handling processes every day.
Hospitals must balance safety, efficiency, regulations, and environmental goals, all while maintaining compliance and supporting patient care. The SBA wants to understand what is working well in the real world, where facilities are facing challenges, and what education, tools, or guidance could better support hospital teams going forward. Survey findings will help identify best practices for managing sterile packaging and non-hazardous waste, highlight common barriers to separating and recycling materials, and inform future resources for healthcare professionals — with the broader goal of advancing safer, smarter, and more sustainable healthcare systems globally.
This survey is designed for SPD/CSSD professionals, perioperative and endoscopy teams, pharmacy personnel, and anyone involved in packaging disposal, recycling, waste management, or sustainability initiatives. Whether your facility has a well-established process or is still working through operational barriers, your perspective is valuable. The more frontline voices represented, the more meaningful and impactful the results.
Participation is simple, takes just a few minutes, and responses are managed securely and anonymously. Visit the feature section below to access the survey, and please consider sharing it with colleagues across your department and facility.
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