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Project completed as part of the Green Surgery Challenge 2021.
Setting/Patient Group: 2 hospital sites
Issue to be addressed:
To reduce the carbon footprint of carpal tunnel release…
Published date
July 2021
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Kodumuri P, Jesudason P, Houghton J, Roberts S, Williamson I and Revell T
A landmark report, laying the groundwork for reducing the carbon footprint of surgical care. The Green Surgery report has involved significant input and collaboration with individuals and…
SusQI project completed as part of TheChristie Green Team Competitionfrom September to December 2022.Setting/Patient Group: Trust-wideIssue to be addressed:Surgical list delays and cancellations due…
Project completed as part of the 2021 Green Surgery Challenge.Setting/Patient Group: Operating theatresIssue to be addressed:Aim to deliver more sustainable surgical care through two…
Published date
April 2021
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Beatty J, Gan J, Robb H, Dryden S, Ortega P, Granger T, Russell B, Purkayastha S and Kynoch M
Environmentalism in surgical practice. Weiss, A et al. Current Problems in Surgery. April 2016; 53 (4): 165-205
A long article, but worth taking time to read. It provides a really good breakdown of…
"TheGreen Surgeryreport is best viewed as an evidence base and tool for action but will need ongoing commitment to support implementation, and an exploration of the barriers and incentives to…
Project completed as part of the 2021 Green Surgery Challenge
Setting/Patient Group: Trust-wide
Issue to be addressed:
To eliminate the second group and save (G&S) blood test in the…
Practice Greenhealth is an American organisation working to promote sustainable, eco-friendly practices in healthcare https://practicegreenhealth.org/initiatives/greening-operating-room. This tool can…
Project completed as part of the Hampshire Hospitals Green Team Competition 2023.Team members:Laura Vale, Senior Operating Department PractitionerKrithea Baker, Recovery Nurse Practitioner,Gemma…
Published date
December 2023
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Krithea Baker, Recovery Nurse Practitioner, and Laura Vale, Senior Operating Department Practitioner
Hi all,
Thought I would share our first Green Newsletter with everyone to inspire each other to do similar projects as well as potential future collaboration!
Many thanks.
jason
