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Push to green—encouraging slow IV push of antibiotics (tazocin, teicoplanin, ceftriazone) in NNUH ED. This project was completed as part of the 2025 Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS…
A sustainable clinical blood sample transport systemThis project was completed as part of the 2025 Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) Green Team Competition,…
This is a new guide for talking to children about climate change designed for parents and teachers. It is comprehensive, easy to read and includes helpful ideas about disaster preparedness and a…
Community Transformation: Wound care at point-of-careProject completed as part of Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh (WWL) Green Team Competition 2025.Team members:Elaine McDowell, Head of Business…
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September 2025
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Elaine McDowell, Head of Business Development & Transformation
Very pleased that this paper is out. Unnecessary diagnostic specimens can contribute to the large carbon footprint of our services. They add little or no clinical value to patient care and can even…
Why you should read this article:To enhance your understanding of your role in mitigating the environmental costs of providing careTo reflect on how you could lead quality improvement projects aimed…
Despite the wealth of scientific research on the health-promoting values of nature in space, incorporating indoor plants in the design of healthcare facilities has significant challenges. Given the…
The need for evidence-based practice in health care is now well accepted. Best practice is likely to change over time with the emergence of new research evidence and may be influenced by other…
The soils of five potted plants cultivated within a hospital were investigated for the presence of fungal opportunistic pathogens of humans. A total of 16 potentially pathogenic species were isolated,…
