The disposal of waste contributes to the environmental impact of healthcare. Kidney care, and dialysis in particular, produces large amounts of plastic and packaging waste. If explored further, the…
The Institute of Medicine recognises six domains of quality within health care; high quality health care should be safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient centered. For an…
We are delighted to welcome Dr Gaetano Alfano, Leading Nephrologist working with Professor Gabriele Donati in Modena, Italy.
Giuseppe will be sharing his research on 'Green Haemodialysis': The…
We are delighted to share the recording of our recent event with Dr Gaetano Alfano, Leading Nephrologist working with Professor Gabriele Donati in Modena, Italy.
Gaetano shared his teams research…
Midlands Kidney Network - Benefits of Central Delivery Systems (CDS) for In-Centre Haemodialysis
Waste benefits:
Most units will use a 6L canister per treatment which is not fully utilised,…
Renal replacement therapy has a significant impact on the environment as various natural recourses are consumed, hazardous waste is generated and chemical substances are being used. To address this…
How bad will the climate crisis get and what can we, as a healthcare community, do about it?
Dr Mark Harber, the new Royal College of Physicians of London expert adviser on healthcare…
Abstract
Background
Haemodialysis treatments generate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions mainly as a result of the equipment, consumables and pharmaceuticals required. An internal audit…
We were proud to welcome international leader and Associate Director of Nursing in Renal, Gloria Munoz Figueroa to our June network event who shared her valuable insights on 'Learning from Nurses…