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10 years ago detailed a vital role for the medical profession in addressing climate change and was used in Australia to form Doctors for the Environment Australia (DEA). Progress has been slow, with…
Carbon footprinting study by D S Morris, T Wright, J E A Somner and A Connor published in Eye(22 February 2013):This was a component analysis study for one patient having first eye cataract surgery in…
In this BMJ article Ray Moynihan explores early preparations for a low carbon health system, including setting out 10 goals for greening hospitals and health systems.
This is a really good checklist for you to try and reduce the carbon footprint of the practice. I found it on the resource page for the NHS Sustainability Day.
Carbon champion checklist, developed in UCLH. All hospitals, clinics & GP practices are encouraged to carry out a snap-shot audit on NHS Sustainability Day of Action - 28 March 2012.More checklists…
Dialysis units can make big carbon and £ savings by slimming down their use of dialysis consumables. This guide suggests how you can spot opportunities and measure savings. It's easy!
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Setting/Patient Group: Operating Theatres
Issue to be addressed:
To reduce the environmental impact of two operating theatres, focusing on waste disposal and electricity usage.…
Key learning point:
Administering IV antibiotics by bolus instead of infusion where possible offers great cost and carbon savings as well as more efficient use of nursing time. Savings could be…
Key learning point:
A simple code created and introduced in under an hour offers financial, electrical and carbon savings by automatically switching off PCs after a period of inactivity. With no…
Published date
January 2010
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by
Dr Jamie Traynor, Consultant Renal Physician, NHS Lanarkshire
