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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 from Healthcare Without Harm highlights successful initiatives across Europe where pharmacists are taking the lead in promoting responsible medicine use, reducing pharmaceutical waste, and…
The environmental impact of formula feeds, particularly infant formula, is significant and multifaceted, involving greenhouse gas emissions, land and water use, pollution, and resource depletion.…
The aim of this study was to scale and spread a quality improvement (QI) initiative promoting appropriate intravenous to oral switch (IVOST) of metronidazole in all adult inpatient wards in NHSGGC…
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July 2024
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Rachael Rodger, Amy Robertson, Emma Thompson, Karen Downie, Sharon Thompson, Gautam Ray, Lindsey Chisholm and Rosie Hillson
Pharmaceutical Public Health short course: environmental sustainability**Access to this resource is currently free of charge for a limited time**This course explores the links between a healthier…
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University of Bath Advanced Programmes in Pharmacy Practice and Therapeutics
How to Drive Sustainable Healthcare: Educate, Engage, and Empower
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/how-to-drive-sustainable-healthcare
Discover the importance of sustainability in…
The NHSScotland Climate Emergency & Sustainability Strategyaims for an environmentally and socially sustainable health and care system that improves the health and wellbeing of people living in…
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…