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“All QI needs to include sustainability.” This is not an add-on—it’s essential.Two leading NHS Trusts—Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) and South Warwickshire University NHS…
This report outlines the current practice and use of blood pressure cuffs at University Hospital Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, and quantifies potential impacts of transitioning more fully to use of…
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May 2025
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A. Walters, S Hill, Clinical Procurement Specialists, M Still, Senior Matron IPC, N Gibbard, Matron
This report outlines considerations for a transition to reusable tray wrap in place of single use tray wrap for surgical sets. Potential financial, carbon and social impacts have been considered.This…
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May 2025
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Victoria Williams, Procurement Specialist, Krithea Baker - Recovery Nurse Practitioner
Project completed as part of the Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust Green Team Competition 2024-25.Team members:Jasmine Lowdon (Band 6 IPC nurse, Project Co-ordinator/Project lead)Holly Slyne…
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May 2025
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Jasmine Lowdon (Band 6 IPC nurse), Holly Slyne (Associate Director of Infection Prevention & Control), Mary Reynolds (Project Admin Support) and Athira Sreelatha (HCA)
This report outlines considerations for a transition to reusable containers in place of single use tray wrap for surgical sets. Potential financial, carbon and social impacts have been considered.…
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May 2025
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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
This report outlines the current practice of bronchoscopes use in Cambridge as well as impacts of using reusable bronchoscopes in comparison to single-use scopes. It also includes learning on…
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May 2025
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Katie Sell, Richard Hales, Lina Solanki, Brigid Boultbee, Ruth Jackson
The toolkit was compiled by the Joint BASHH/BHIVA Sustainable Healthcare Special Interest Group and is co-badged by The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare.It is designed to spark change within your…
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April 2025
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Sustainable Health Special Interest Group (Joint BASHH/BHIVA)
Occupational Therapy Susnet Event: Benefits of Cycling to OT Access VisitsMarty and a colleague used bikes for access visit to assess patient's homes for discharge from hospital. They used the…
This paper explores the challenges faced by general practice in implementing sustainable prescribing. It outlines the actions governments and other relevant bodies across the UK can take to…
Project completed as part of the National Green Maternity Challenge 2024-25 by the team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.Team members:Dr Thomas Liney, Specialty trainee in Obstetrics &…
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March 2025
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Dr Thomas Liney, Specialty trainee in Obstetrics & Gynaecology
