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SusQI project improving access to electronic notes in the community delivered as part of The 2019 Barts Health NHS Trust Green Ward Competition.
Project Aims: To improve access to electronic notes…
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Abstract
Objectives:This study aimed to better understand the carbon emission impact of haemodialysis (HD) throughout Australia by determining its…
The Royal College of Physicians published a new report 'Outpatients: the future – adding value through sustainability' which seeks to re-evaluate the purpose of outpatient care and align those…
Summary
Background and objectivesHemodialysis resource use—especially water and power, smarter processing and reuse of postdialysis waste, and improved ecosensitive building design, insulation, and…
Short animation to raise awareness of the NHS contribution to environmental issues such as climate change and air pollution, and encourage health professionals to look for environmentally friendly…
Key learning point:
Switching to the 44 to 1 concentration cans is a relatively easy process at negligible cost and may be a simpler method of reducing concentrate solution storage without…
Published date
May 2011
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Fraser Campbell, Renal Technician, East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
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…
Key learning point
"We advocate that every renal unit both in the United Kingdom and throughout Europe considers salvaging reject water as it offers a major opportunity to reduce not only the…
Published date
May 2010
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Connor, A., Milne, S., Owen, A., Boyle, G., Mortimer, F., & Stevens, P.
Welcome to the resources page for the UKKA Kidney Unit Sustainability Champion Scheme
The UKKA Sustainability Committee needs a named staff Sustainability Champion in each UK kidney unit so…
