Pharmaceutical and medical supplies
Hospital Supplies of Australia in Hobart have a 'one stop shop' contract for the supply and servicing of pharmaceutical and medical items to the AAD. A waste management strategy was developed as part of the contract documentation, identifying strategies for not only minimising waste, but also creating innovative and creative solutions to packaging.
Waste management is a contract key performance indicator that will enable the AAD to monitor contractor waste management performance.
This shipping season the AAD recorded no waste management non conformances for the supply of pharmaceutical and medical supplies, which indicates that partnering arrangements such as this can have a significant influence in our environmental strategies.
We have also identified purchasing as an area which can make a significant impact in environmental management. Environmental Purchasing Guidelines have been developed that are available for staff involved in the requisitioning and purchasing process. They are also available to contractors and suppliers wishing to supply goods and services or tender for business with us.
