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The True Cost of Manual Waste Handling in Hospitals

Hospitals face constant pressure to improve safety, reduce costs, and create cleaner environments for patients and staff. Yet one area often overlooked is waste management. Manual waste handling may seem simple, but it carries hidden costs in labor, infection control, and safety that can add up fast. Automated waste handling systems are changing that.

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Research shows closed pipe systems reduces hospital bacteria

A report from the Public Health Agency of Sweden in 2023 showed that up to SEK 1.6 billion could be saved in healthcare simply by reducing the number of patients who acquire healthcare-associated infections. By revising logistics, hospital waste management, and improving medical procedures, infection spread can be reduced.

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