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This report outlines considerations for a transition to reusable slide sheets in a hospotal. Potential financial, carbon and social impacts have been considered.This report forms part of a larger…
This report outlines considerations for a transition to reusable tray wrap in place of single use tray wrap for surgical sets. Potential financial, carbon and social impacts have been considered.This…
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May 2025
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Victoria Williams, Procurement Specialist, Krithea Baker - Recovery Nurse Practitioner
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
The National Health Service (NHS) faces an urgent need to address the environmental and financial impacts associated with the use of single-use medical devices. Transitioning to reusable medical…
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September 2025
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Mortimer, F., Cameron, D., Hillson, R., McLean, R., Bhutta, M., Llewellyn, C., Tabakov, P. & Robinson, A.
This case study outlines the implementation and impact of Theatre Badge Hats-reusable scrub caps with detachable name badges at Musgrove Park Hospital, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. Designed to…
Ditch the Incopad: Greener AnaesthesiaThis project was completed as part of the 2025Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) Green Team Competition, implemented by the…
"Why this, why now?Global fossil CO₂ emissions hit a record high in 2024, rising yet again despite urgent warnings. While most debates focus narrowly on emissions, Cradle to Grave shines a light on…
Case study on the deployment of CrossCover, a Medical Device software platform designed to help clinical teams design, build, test, deploy and monitor clinical pathways.
Project completed as part of the Calgary Zone, Alberta Health Services Green Team Competition, 2025.Team membersAndrew Graham (Thoracic Surgeon)Rajajee Selvam (Thoracic Surgery Fellow)Megan Muir (OR…
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September 2025
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Graham, A., Selvam, R., Muir, M., Gomez, H., Bolt, J., Aguirre, F. and Russell, C.
Project completed as part of the National Green Maternity Challenge 2024-25 by the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospitals NHS FT (NNUHFT) team.Reducing the impact of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy -…