Congratulations to the European Renal Association for introducing sustainability measures to their annual conference. At ERA26 in Glasgow this week, single-use plastics have been removed and local…
Hi. Do any Trusts allow in-patient phlebotomy to take bloods without aprons on? I'm working with a team whose SOP states they must wear aprons for all in-patient and they are struggling to get it…
We advise patients against showering with TCVC - particularly when skin has not yet healed up. However, patients consider ability to shower as important to them. (Patient and Health Care Provider…
Phase 2 of the Sustainable Kidney Care project, delivered by CSH & UKKA is underway and WE NEED YOU!The Champion scheme exists to build sustainability leadership within kidney care, one of the most…
We're exploring which water sources are used for endoscopy in UK hospitals. We haven't identified clear guidance on whether water for flushing and bedside cleaning endoscopes needs to be sterile,…
HiI would be keen to understand what each Trusts IPC guidance is around cleaning returned walking aids if people are happy to share. Secondly, has their been challenge around cleaning the inside of…
Each dialysis session generates a significant amount of waste. Multiply this by tens of thousands of treatments per year, and the environmental impact becomes impossible to ignore.Nephrology—and…
I found this article provides a positive framing of rational use of healthcare. It proposes proactive approaches to stop ineffective or harmful interventions, and as much celebration of the benefits…