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Dear Colleagues,
Pleased to share with you the first environmental "parallel assessment" (Toolan et al., 2022) alongside a health economic analysis that I undertook last year for the Scottish…
This study audited the introduction of recycling of paper and cardboard within an operating theatre. All waste within a single operating theatre was collected by a dedicated team for 20 surgical…
Published date
March 2017
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McKendrick, D., Snedden, L., Bunch, R. & McGregor, H.
Abstract
Climate change represents a major global public health threat. The very provision of healthcare itself has a significant untoward effect on the environment, to which kidney care is likely…
Thisexample driver diagram shows how principles of sustainable clinical practice can be applied to improverespiratory inhaler prescribing. Hopefully it shows a holistic approach (MDI>DPI is not the…
Greener by Default are a non-profit consultancy who provide healthcare orgs 'one-on-one consultation, menu analysis, and marketing collateral, all completely free of charge.'
“Greener by Default…
Colour poster / leaflet giving 10 practical steps to improve the sustainability of a dental service - please feel free to use and share.
Developed by HEKSS Dental Sustainability Scholars 2015-16,…
*Please note: this article is behind a paywall*
Abstract
The impact of unmitigated climate change upon global health is predicted to be disastrous. However, the very provision of healthcare…
Up to date Climate Science and Legislative information, for your educational materials in setting the context and importance of embedding sustainability in QI.
The University of Westminster has published an excellent explanatory document on social prescription. It's a fantastic end to end resource with explanations of terminology, structures, different types…
