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In 2015 the Sustainable Development Unit (SDU) (now known as Greener NHS) in partnership with Environmental Resources Management estimated carbon footprints for the following units of healthcare…
A video, for patients, explaining the different inhaler devices available for use for asthma, who they may be suitable for and environmental considerations.
A video, for patients, explaining why regular treatment with preventer inhalers is so important and why using too much reliever inhalers may mean your asthma is not well controlled.
A link to information on the Fostair Nexthaler plan for clinicians wanting to give patients more resources for better inhaler usage. There are "downloadable resources" on the page - mainly user…
Key learning point
Careful consideration of all blood ordering requests and order sets in line with the concept of ‘resource stewardship’ helps improve value of care through reducing…
SusQI project completed as part of theRoyal Cornwall Hospitals Green Team Competitionfrom February to July 2022 by the Domestic Services
Team members:
Charlotte Wakeham – Domestic service…
This case study was completed as part of the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Green Team Competition from February to July 2022 by the Endoscopy Team.
Team Members:
Anna Betts (Deputy Sister),…
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UCL have put together a green lab consumables guide with actions following the 5'Rs waste management principles.
Link to guide:green_lab_consumables_guide_2021_update.pdf…
Published date
August 2022
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Phelps, E., Farley, M., Arnott, A., Cheek, K., Farina, D., & Bennett, M.
Key learning point
Incremental HD is a good quality of life option for certain patients and offers high value with reduced environmental and cost impact.
Setting/Patient Group: Dialysis…
Published date
February 2022
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E. Murray, J. Traynor, K. Craig, A. Doak, C. Grant, M. Findlay, R. Hutton et al
SusQI project was completed as part of theLeedsGreen Ward Competition10th January - 25th March by the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Team.
Team members:
Grace Crossland - PICU…
