The bigger picture…
November 1st 2011

In the current economic climate, trying to achieve “more with less” is fundamental to the budgets of healthcare operations! But how can the healthcare industry make an impact on their consumable budgets without impacting on the health and hygiene of their facilities?

Paul Stacey, sales director for Disposables & Catering Supplies, says “the answer to this is to look at the ‘total picture’ because ‘one size does not fit all!”

And DCS are qualified to answer, having helped a range of healthcare clients including HCA Healthcare, Ramsay Health Care and Nuffield Health & Fitness to achieve cost savings, whilst retaining product quality and taking care of the environment.”

DCS put their success in the healthcare market down to a partnership approach. Paul explains, “This starts with the client – working with them to analyse what they do now, what works and what doesn’t (and why). Having assessed the start point, we then introduce them to appropriate products. As part of that process, we show them the latest innovations, new thinking and best practice. Finally, in conjunction with their procurement team, we develop the perfect solution”.

DCS believe that the key to their success is also working with the very best supplier partners. Paul explains. “As an example, Katrin products, from our long standing partner, Metsä Tissue, deliver complete hygiene systems which are ideal for the healthcare market:

Katrin’s touch free products ensure that cross contamination is avoided during use

Metsa’s environmental approach is second to none, and forest certification systems and ISO standards ensure that Katrin products are safe, always made from renewable raw materials, and are biodegradable

Katrin’s innovative product features deliver savings throughout the lifecycle of the product, and so represent excellent return on valuable budget investment

In addition, together, DCS & Metsä Tissue deliver a Hygiene Consultancy service for inspecting customer facilities, helping the customer accurately assess the hygiene level, identifying right products for the right place and offering a list of suggested improvements.

Paul concludes, “Looking at the bigger picture will help customers use the right product, in the right place, at the right time. This in turn reduces tissue consumption, lowers product spend, minimises transportation and storage costs, and reduces admin and janitorial resource implications, making a healthy contribution to any bottom line!”

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