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'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…
On the 16th April at 5pm we will be hearing from our Greener Palliative Care Award winners, as well as from Dr Max Watson and Rachel Stancliffe, as we celebrate and reflect on progress in Greener…
QI work to to optimise rates of living donation and pre-emptive transplantation in Scotland.Looking at our pathways, driver diagrams, where opportunities to impact positive change lie, and what an…
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…
World Kidney day has a strong focus on sustainability this year - Homepage - World Kidney Day 2026Kidney health for all: caring forpeople, protecting the planet
There is an Environmental Sustainability session at the British Transplant Society conference next week with members of our ESiT among the presenters, see the session outline below!Environmental…
Hello!We are evaluating the carbon footprint of our team's structured medication reviews for a large cohort of frail people living in care homes (we see about 1500 residents a year) and eventually…