Regional Update Q4

Driving Sustainability in Healthcare: ACIPC Educational Breakfast Symposium

O&M Halyard proudly sponsored the Educational Breakfast Symposium at the ACIPC Conference 2025 on “Government Policy & Grassroots Initiatives to Drive Sustainability in Hospital Systems”. Held on 18 November, the session was attended by 65 delegates, reflecting strong interest in sustainable healthcare practices.

Speaker Sarah Ripley, Sustainability Consultant, highlighted the role of infection prevention nurses in advancing sustainability, linking national and international climate policies, including Australia’s emissions targets and the Paris Agreement, to hospital operations. Practical strategies were shared on responsible glove usage, waste reduction, informed procurement, and embedding sustainability across hospital systems. Topics such as greenwashing, biodegradation, and composting were also addressed, providing attendees with actionable insights to integrate sustainability without compromising patient care.
The symposium emphasized collaboration with ACIPC’s Sustainability Special Interest Group, NSW Health leaders, and industry stakeholders to further education and evidence-based practices. Attendees can access the session on-demand via the Halyard Education Foundation, ensuring knowledge continues to drive change across the APAC region.

Malaysia Update: MDA & NIOSH Engagement on N95 Respiratory Protection

The EMA team held a productive engagement with Malaysia’s Medical Device Authority (MDA) and NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) to align on key N95 considerations and reinforce confidence in our Safety Seal N95 respirator, designed specifically for Asian facial profiles. The discussion focused on fit, comfort, and compliance, critical factors in effective respiratory protection. These interactions strengthen collaboration and help ensure our respirators meet both regulatory expectations and the practical needs of healthcare professionals.
These conversations are instrumental in strengthening collaboration between regulators and industry, building confidence in HALYARD products, and ensuring that our solutions continue to support safe and effective respiratory protection in clinical settings. Insights from the session will guide future product education, compliance strategies, and user engagement initiatives across the region.

JAPAN Spotlight: Knowledge-Led Engagement Through Newsletters

The Japan Marketing Team continues to strengthen healthcare professional engagement through two targeted newsletters designed to deliver clinical value while promoting the HALYARD brand and product portfolio.
Knowledge Communication provides evidence-based insights on infection prevention, PPE standards, and practical clinical applications. Vol. 28, published in October, focused on evolving infection control practices in the post-COVID-19 environment and emerging trends in appropriate PPE use.
Complementing this, User Report Express showcases customer testimonials through interviews with healthcare professionals using HALYARD products. Vol. 08, released in November, highlighted the use of multiple glove brands – including LAVENDER, STERLING NITRILE-XTRA, PURPLE NITRILE MAX, PINK UNDERGUARD, and SKYBREEZE tailored to different departmental needs. Vol. 09, scheduled for release by the end of December, focuses on preventing occupational exposure to chemotherapy drugs. To maximise impact, Miho Takeuch, Clinical Marketing Manager conducts advance briefings with the sales team to support effective field utilisation and reinforce HALYARD brand value.

Team India achieves 18 iProtect Conclaves Strengthening HCP Safety

O&M HALYARD team India has successfully conducted 18 iProtect Conclaves across India, reinforcing healthcare professional (HCP) safety in the operating room and promoting best practices in infection prevention. The sessions took place at leading hospitals including KMCH, CMC Vellore, Fortis Gurgaon, and Rukmani Birla Jaipur, engaging participants per conclave across surgeons, nurses, OT teams, infection control, quality, and procurement departments.
Each 3-hour conclave featured a HALYARD company introduction, expert-led modules on HCP safety, PPE selection, and medical device regulations, as well as panel discussions with hospital leadership. Practical demonstrations of PPE donning and doffing and pre- and post-session quizzes provided interactive learning opportunities. Participants received CAHO-certified certificates acknowledging their engagement.
These conclaves successfully strengthened cross-department collaboration, reinforced infection control practices, and promoted the correct use of PPE, demonstrating HALYARD*’s continued commitment to protecting healthcare professionals and advancing patient safety across India. See more details in the events section.

EMA – KOL Engagement – Advancing Infection Prevention Across the Region

On 23rd September, our team Aimee, Poonam, Dimitra, and Jacky from UIC Hong Kong had the privilege of meeting with Ms. Patricia Ching, WHO Collaborating Center, School of Public Health, HKU. The discussion focused on co-developing seminar topics for an upcoming educational dinner, covering infection prevention, emerging pathogens like Candida auris, PPE quality standards, and cross-country practice comparisons.

Engaging with key opinion leaders like Ms. Ching fosters regional collaboration, supports knowledge-sharing, and helps elevate the standard of care across borders. Initiatives like these not only strengthen our network with healthcare experts but also position HALYARD* as a partner in advancing clinical best practices. We look forward to the impact this collaborative educational initiative will deliver in the region.