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HI SR174
Resolution
AI Summary
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Department of Health requested to encourage reductions in disposable surgical equipment use and promote sustainable practices in health care services, following California and Japan examples.
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Department of Health urged to develop guidelines and initiatives aimed at reducing disposable surgical equipment usage in health care facilities.
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Hospitals and medical centers in Hawaii encouraged to explore partnerships with companies specializing in medical equipment sterilization and reprocessing.
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Department of Health required to submit a report to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the convening of the Regular Session of 2026 detailing feasibility, potential cost savings, and environmental benefits of reducing disposable surgical equipment usage.
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Certified copies to be transmitted to the Governor and Director of Health.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of Health To Encourage Reductions In The Use Of Disposable Surgical Equipment And Adoption Of Sustainable Practices In The Provision Of Health Care Services Following Examples Set By California And Japan.
DOH
Last Action
Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).
4/3/2025