Your Medicines Your Health (YMYH)
October 11, 2023
Your Medicines Your Health (YMYH)
YMYH supports the Welsh population to get the maximum benefit from their medication. To ensure…
University Hospitals Birmingham: A world first in carbon net zero surgery
Operating theatres are an important focus in carbon reduction: they account for as much as…
NHS organisations cut desflurane in drive for greener surgery
October 11, 2023
NHS organisations cut desflurane in drive for greener surgery
Widely used in everyday surgeries, anaesthetic and medical gases are responsible for around 2% of…
Reducing unnecessary cannulation at Charing Cross Hospital
October 11, 2023
Reducing unnecessary cannulation at Charing Cross Hospital
The emergency departments at St Mary’s Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital, both part of Imperial…
The gloves are off campaign: reducing unnecessary non-sterile glove use
Overuse of non-sterile gloves have been seen to increase transmission of pathogens, cross contamination, and…
Towards a Circular Economy in NHS Wales – Mobility Equipment Repair and Reconditioning
October 11, 2023
Towards a Circular Economy in NHS Wales – Mobility Equipment Repair and Reconditioning
Across Wales, there are approximately 60,000 individuals who are served by the Artificial Limb &…
Reduction of wastage of linen and consumables in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) 2020
October 11, 2023
Reduction of wastage of linen and consumables in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) 2020
This project aimed to reduce the waste of linen and consumables in the ICU.
Reducing plastic bag usage in Bronglais Hospital Pharmacy Department
October 11, 2023
Reducing plastic bag usage in Bronglais Hospital Pharmacy Department
This project reviewed the method for transporting medications to patients on the wards from the…
Reducing disposable bag use within the Pharmacy Department at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
October 11, 2023
Reducing disposable bag use within the Pharmacy Department at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Aims: • To reduce the number of bags used for inpatient supplies by >80%. •…
Preventing Food Waste in the Healthcare Sector
October 11, 2023
Preventing Food Waste in the Healthcare Sector
The real cost of food waste The total cost of food waste to the healthcare…
