Kimberly-Clark Awarded First Novation NOVAPLUS Contract for Hand Hygiene Products
Kimberly-Clark and Novation announce that for the first time in the history of the Kleenex® brand, Kimberly-Clark is offering its complete line of hand hygiene products via an exclusive contract through NOVAPLUS®, the leading private-label brand for hospitals.
The new five-year agreement represents the first NOVAPLUS® contract for hand-hygiene products. Through the agreement, Kleenex® and Scott® antimicrobial hand soap and washes, instant hand sanitizers, dispensers, and hand lotion will be sold and supported through the program. This provides savings of up to 20 percent to the more than 100,000 hospitals and affiliates that Novation serves, including members of VHA, UHC, Childrens Hospital Association and Provista. The effort is designed to help health care organizations as well as educational institutions lower costs and increase the quality of care and experience in the critical areas of hygiene compliance and infection prevention.
Kimberly-Clark is continually impressed by Novations commitment to delivering unsurpassed value to members while helping them improve hand hygiene compliance and patient outcomes, says Keith Kuchta, vice president of global accounts and strategic partners for Kimberly-Clark. We are honored to have the opportunity to offer additional value to the health care providers that Novation serves by deepening our long-standing relationship and continuing our commitment to provide best-in-class quality.Â
Through the agreement, effective Jan. 1, 2014, Kleenex® hand hygiene products will be sold and marketed using the recognition and support of the highly recognized NOVAPLUS®private-label program, which delivers the best financial value on the products and services that hospitals use most frequently.
Hand hygiene is one of the most fundamental and important ways to prevent the spread of disease and were thrilled to help the members we serve by offering Kimberly-Clark products, clinical education, and community support, says Brent Gee, senior director of Novation. Kleenex® brand products are a trusted resource in the fight against infections, offering members exceptional value while supporting better patient outcomes. Its a perfect fit.
Source: Kimberly-Clark
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