Safety Conversion Management Process

BD Safety Conversion Services

Over the past decade, BD has helped many healthcare institutions implement safety-engineered medical devices.  In fact, BD created the first safety-engineered injection device available in the world and BD is now a leader in safety-engineered products.  Through our years of experience helping hospitals implement safety-engineered technologies, we've learned that selecting the right safety-engineered devices is only the first step towards eliminating sharps related injuries.  To fully benefit from the protection these devices offer, they need to be integrated into routine clinical practice through formal processes.

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BD Can Help

We understand the supply, logistical (internal and external), and training issues involved in implementing safety-engineered technologies, and we can help you achieve the following objectives:

• Determine the appropriate mix of safety-engineered and conventional devices your institution will require to meet your infection control, clinical, and medication preparation needs.
• Train your healthcare workers about their new safety-engineered devices.
• Efficiently manage with your distributor and internal supply personnel the replacement of conventional device inventory with safety-engineered device inventory.
• Identify all appropriate opportunities to implement safety devices, including often overlooked areas such as pre-filled pharmaceuticals and off-site facilities.

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What You Can Expect From BD

The BD Conversion Management Process is the result of experience we've gained from hundreds of conversions.  BD will partner with your institution to understand your needs and practices, identify improvement opportunities, and to implement a specific program that will result in successful implementation of safety-engineered devices.  Together we will meet milestones that insure a successful transition.

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Conversion Management Process Steps

BD will work with you and your staff throughout the entire Conversion Management Process.

Some process specifics include:

• A plan for depleting inventory of conventional medical devices.
• Removal and replacement of conventional medical devices with safety-engineered devices.
• Inservice professionals and additional training tools to educate your staff about their new safety products.
• Regular, planned follow-up with all departments to provide post-conversion support.

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The BD Conversion Benefits

We are confident that if your institution implements a structured conversion program, you will see the following benefits.

• Rapid conversion among your staff to safety-engineered devices.
• Maximum clinical buy-in.
• Minimal clinician confusion.
• Consistent adoption throughout the institution.
• Minimal conversion costs and wasted inventory.
• Minimal need for clinician re-education.

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