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Water use in Endoscopy

Created on
28 Apr 2026
by
Sarah Walpole
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,…
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Walking Aid Reuse and Recycling - IPC guidance

Created on
28 Apr 2026
by
Kerry Herriott-Brown
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…
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Celebrating stopping

Created on
14 Mar 2026
by
Sarah Walpole
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…
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Carbon Footprint of Dental Practice

Created on
10 Feb 2026
by
Katie Reville
Hi, I recently had a carbon footprint calculated for my 5 surgery dental practice and had an action plan produced to help reduce the amount of CO2 we're responsible for. However, I don't have anything…
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Aprons whilst serving food

Created on
4 Dec 2025
by
Angela Hayes
This question is posted on the N&MW network...Would welcome your expertise on this? Are clean hands more important?Hello,I have a question regarding the use of a plastic disposable blue aprons for…
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New Co-leads Wanted!

Created on
30 Sep 2025
by
Olly Coe
Are you interested in making infection prevention and control more sustainable? Are you a healthcare professional, patient, student, academic or someone else with a vested interest in…
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Planetary Health Report Card - Dentistry

Created on
29 Aug 2025
by
Monisha Chinthala
The Planetary Health Report Card is a student-driven metric-based tool that aims to evaluate health professional schools on discrete metrics in five main category areas: 1) Curriculum, 2)…
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IV to oral medication - how nurses can encourage the switch

Created on
31 Jul 2025
by
Angela Hayes
How Nurses Can Lead the IV to Oral Antibiotic Switch Campaign - SciTube
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Product carbon footprint for hand splints?

Created on
2 Jun 2025
by
Melissa Pegg
Dear Network,I hope you are well. May I kindly enquire if anyone has data/know of a publication on the product carbon footprint for hand splints?Many thanksKind regardsMel
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Spaces left on our June and July Carbon Footprinting for Healthcare Course!

Created on
2 Jun 2025
by
Rosie Hillson
Spaces left on our June and July Carbon Footprinting for Healthcare Course!Are you passionate about driving sustainability in healthcare? Join our June or July carbon footprinting course designed…