HI HCR194

Requests the Department of Health to reduce disposable surgical equipment usage and adopt sustainable healthcare practices modeled after California and Japan programs.

Directs the Department of Health to develop guidelines and initiatives for reducing disposable surgical equipment in health care facilities.

Encourages hospitals and medical centers to partner with medical equipment sterilization and reprocessing companies.

Requires the Department of Health to submit a report to the Legislature by twenty days prior to the 2026 Regular Session detailing feasibility, cost savings, and environmental benefits of reducing disposable surgical equipment.

Acknowledges that California has implemented reprocessed and sterilized surgical instrument programs reducing medical waste and costs, while Japan uses advanced sterilization and recycling techniques to extend surgical instrument lifespans.