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This opinion piece proposes that the paradigm guiding occupational therapy be expanded to incorporate a global perspective, thereby integrating exploration of sustainability issues. Sustainable global…
Key learning point: Reducing the burden of waste and improving its segregation into appropriate streams for disposal has positive environmental impacts as well as cost savings.
Setting/Patient…
The project was shortlisted for the Green Nephrology Awards 2012. The PDF award entry poster may be downloaded fromhere.
Key learning point: Electricity energy saving in patients homes – with…
Created on
10 Apr 2024 •
by
Kevin Gibbs, Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Key learning point
The case study and discussion outlined above includes most of the information required to develop a sound business case for a programme to retro-fit heat exchangers to existing…
Created on
17 May 2023 •
by
Steve Milne, East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Key learning point
Light fitting change resulted in improved the energy efficiency leading to carbon reduction whilst improving illumination and saving finances.
Setting/Patient Group:Renal Unit…
Created on
16 May 2023 •
by
Mr Nsipa Siwale, Energy Manager, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Summary
Background and objectivesHemodialysis resource use—especially water and power, smarter processing and reuse of postdialysis waste, and improved ecosensitive building design, insulation, and…
Case study: a service line analysis of Nottinghamshire Healthcare's carbon footprint.
Service lines provide a means of organising clinical activities and linking expenditure to patient conditions…
This is the pre- and post-session evaluation form used at a teaching session on leadership for sustainable healthcare, run for London "Darzi" Clinical Leadership Fellows in 2013.