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Critical Care Susnet Networking presentation
Speaker - Dr Nicole Hunfeld, PhD, PharmD Critical Care
Topic - Material flow analysis and carbon hotspots in intensive care
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Presented by Katy Whitehouse at February's Susnet event focused on Entonox, a real world case study of Catalytic Entonox cracking.Katy Whitehouse is a consultant obstetric anaesthetist at the Royal…
A useful review examinging the environmental impact of dermatology healthcare and explores sustainable solutions such as teledermatology and waste reduction to reduce carbon emissions.
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Robert J Vanaria, Vishnu Bhupalam, Angelica Marrero-Perez, Aysham Chaudry, Nardin Awad, Mark Nestor
East London NHS Foundation Trust uses quality improvement as its approach to solving complex problems. This article uses a case study methodology to describe how the trust's programme of…
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August 2024
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Sarah McAllister, Juliette Brown, Auzewell Chitewe, Francisco Frasquilho, Sian Hodgkinson, Paul Lomax, Adam Toll, Marco Aurelio, Amar Shah
This study outlines a quality improvement project assessing the impact of reducing dialysate flow rates in haemodialysis from 800 ml/hr to 500 ml/hr. The change was introduced to cut water and energy…
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October 2024
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Whyke, K., Sabharwal, A., Anderson, K., Spark, P., Lockley, L., Choo, S., Reddy, V.
We aimed to identify, collate, and summarise published evidence on the impacts of interventions to reduce low-value care in intensive care units (ICUs). Multiple evidence-based interventions may…
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October 2024
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Jake T W Williams, Florencia Moraga Masson, Forbes McGain, Rachel Stancliffe, Julia K Pilowsky, Nhi Nguyen, Katy J L Bell
This report outlines considerations for a transition to reusable containers in place of single use tray wrap for surgical sets. Potential financial, carbon and social impacts have been considered.…
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May 2025
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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Project completed as part of the 2025 Hampshire Hospitals Green Team Competition.Project Team Members:Teri Hope, Facilities Admin LeadMark Nicholson, Deputy Head of CateringCatering teamSetting /…
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…
Aims: Clinical laboratories play a vital role in healthcare, yet their operations contribute to resource consumption, waste generation, and greenhouse gas emissions. The need for sustainable practices…
