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In a renal service caring for approximately 40 patients dependent on central venous lines for haemodialysis access, the technique to access central lines was changed from using large aseptic fields…

Central Liverpool PCN undertook a 6 month project using the existing process of structured medication reviews (SMRs) to focus on deprescribing. 81 patients were reviewed. Reviews took an average…

A QI project investigating the practicalities of collecting used inhalers returned from wards

This service evaluation prospectively evaluated whether patients admitted to the admissions ward for acute respiratory conditions were assessed for DPI suitability and switched to MDIs if appropriate.

Title: How Ealing Borough Primary Care Team embedded sustainability in primary care. Summary: Aim of the project: To inspire GP…

Poster and abstract describing a study to determine patient medicine disposal habits according to: - Medicine formulation e.g. tablets/capsules, liquids - Medication source e.g. Hospital, GP,…

A QI project that aimed to reduce the numbers of couriers transporting medicines between the hospitals of the trust on weekends

In December 2021 JDS Evans Pharmacy was successfully selected to enrol in “Greener Primary Care '' pilot scheme. This is a framework and award scheme in Wales that encourages all sectors of primary…

Key learning point: Simple measures to reduce, reuse and recycle paper resulted in a 75% reduction of paper use, resulting in environmental and financial savings. Setting/Patient Group: Dialysis…

Key Learning Point: Purchase and use of a baling machine to compact waste can result in significant environmental and social savings with calculated actual financial saving. Setting/Patient…