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AbstractBackgroundHaemodialysis treatments generate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions mainly as a result of the equipment, consumables and pharmaceuticals required. An internal audit demonstrated a 33%…
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
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This studymeasured the extent of active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) contamination in the English national parks by monitoring 54 APIs in 37 rivers across all national parks over…
This TOG commentary outlines why the climate and ecological crises should be of particular concern to all those working in women's health, the ways in which our healthcare systems contribute to the…
This report records a sustainable quality improvement project aimed at reducing plastic bag use in the pharmacy dispensaries of the acute general hospitals of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board…
We were proud to welcome international leader and Associate Director of Nursing in Renal, Gloria Munoz Figueroa to our June network event who shared her valuable insights on 'Learning from Nurses…
Hi Everyone!Hope had great festive time!Just a shout out from the dermatology sustainability network!We have lots of useful resources with quite an emphasis on dermatological surgery which will be…
Olly posted this is the community hub but thought would highlight on here too. Really great toolkit from RCP with large inventory of approaches to reduce carbon emissions in healthcare. Nicely…
Laura and Krithea present on a project they undertook, making a switch from single use to remanufactured Harmonic scalpels used in laparoscopic surgery, and switching from disposable to reusable…
