Sponsor Level: Leader
BD is a leading global medical technology company that develops, manufactures and sells medical devices, instrument systems and reagents. The company is dedicated to improving people's health throughout the world. BD is focused on improving drug delivery, enhancing the quality and speed of diagnosing infectious diseases and cancers, and advancing research, discovery and production of new drugs and vaccines. BD's capabilities are instrumental in combating many of the world's most pressing diseases.
Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, BD employs approximately 28,000 people in approximately 50 countries throughout the world. The company serves healthcare institutions, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, the pharmaceutical industry and the general public.
Statement of Support
BD is committed to supporting The Joint Commission’s efforts to improve patient safety and standardize healthcare that is efficient, high quality and low cost. The Joint Commission’s new Center for Transforming Healthcare seeks to reduce the spread of healthcare-associated infections, which aligns with BD’s purpose of “Helping all people live healthy lives.” BD believes that investing in the Center’s initiatives will lead to long-lasting, proven solutions that address current gaps in safe healthcare practices. We look forward to working with the Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare in implementing process improvement technologies that can bring medical care to a higher level. |