For our first week of "Team Up with GreenED" we're focusing on how to set up a green group in your Emergency Department. This is so vital that it’s action #1 on the GreenED framework. It makes the work more effective and sustainable but most importantly, more fun.
The GreenED Handbook emphasises 'Organisational & Leadership’ actions should be addressed first
🌿to give a solid foundation
🌿build capacity
🌿emphasise a team-based approach
🌿maintain momentum
You can access the handbook via this link:
https://rcem.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/GreenED-Handbook-v13.pdf
We also think you'll be surprised how much support there is for introducing environmental sustainability in your ED
👍 9/10 in the NHS support the green agenda.
😡NHS staff raised concerns over waste, plastic & air pollution
It just needs someone to start the conversation and get the ball rolling
When setting up a GreenED green group, the more multidisciplinary the better. You should include clinical & non-clinical staff. Each will each have different perspectives and diverse experiences lead to more ideas on how to solve problems.
The GreenED stakeholder map shows who we think your ED green group should involve and be collaborating with.
You can access this here:
https://greened.rcem.ac.uk/GreenED/GreenED_Resources.aspx
Have we missed anyone off the list who you included in your team?
The GreenED pilot also recommends a green group includes senior members of ED staff to make lasting and significant change.
Our "Top Tips on Securing Senior Support" tool is available in the Toolkit at
https://greened.rcem.ac.uk
Regular green group updates will increase engagement and drive projects forward. You could
💡make a green group noticeboard
💡start a departmental “green news” bulletin
💡set up a social media account
The GreenED "Top Tips on how to set up a green group in your ED" tool recaps all we've covered this week and more.
You can find it in the GreenED Toolkit at https://greened.rcem.ac.uk under Resources
And finally, a green group should also be fun. "The group that plays together, stays together".
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