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AbstractBackgroundHaemodialysis treatments generate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions mainly as a result of the equipment, consumables and pharmaceuticals required. An internal audit demonstrated a 33%…
In-hospital promotion of the oral route and IV to oral switch (IVOST) are key antimicrobial stewardship (AS) initiatives providing benefits for patients, staff and the environment, including reduced…
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August 2024
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Rodger R, Robertson A, Thompson E, Downie K, Thompson S, Ray G, Chisholm L, Hillson R
This report records a sustainable quality improvement project aimed at reducing plastic bag use in the pharmacy dispensaries of the acute general hospitals of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board…
Project completed as part of the Great Ormond Street Hospital Green Team Competition.
Team members: Nicola Moore, Zoe Vamplew, Amy Young and Rachel Naunto, Physiotherapists
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How to Drive Sustainable Healthcare: Educate, Engage, and Empower
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Discover the importance of sustainability in…
Project completed as part of the Great Ormond Street Hospital Green Team Competition.
Team members:
Caroline Haynes and Tayana Harding, Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapists
Setting…
Published date
April 2024
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Caroline Haynes and Tayana Harding, Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapists
Project completed as part of the Great Ormond Street Hospital Green Team Competition.
Team members
Jessica Gowing - Dispensing Optician
Meera Nagji - Optometrist
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Published date
April 2024
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Jessica Gowing - Dispensing Optician and Meera Nagji - Optometrist
Technical Case StudyGlobally,anaesthetic gases are responsible for ∼2-3% of Healthcare’s carbon footprint.The United Kingdom has steadfastly reduced its emissions associated with volatile…
Technical Case Study
Populations are ageing and many people over the age of 50 years live with multiplelong-term conditions and as a result take multiple medications (known aspolypharmacy).…
