Date: November 18, 2026

Time: 10:00 – 11:00

Place: Online, registration required

Description

Presented by Tim Reeve

This session is part of the Canadian Healthcare Engineering Society (CHES) 2026 webinar series.

It will showcase how healthcare organizations can transition from single-use items to reusables, reducing waste and improving cost-efficiency without compromising patient safety. You’ll hear case studies from Vancouver Coastal health, success stories, best practices and practical steps for adopting reusables in everyday health care settings. Session objectives:

• Understand the environmental and financial benefits of switching to reusables in healthcare.
• Understanding high-impact procurement opportunities and key intervention points in the procurement cycle where reusables can be considered.
• Discover successful case studies of hospitals and clinics implementing reusables.