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Week 5 : Reducing Venepuncture

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18 Aug 2023
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Frances Balmer
Week 5 and we're focusing on venepuncture & blood tests. We can make a significant impact by reducing unnecessary procedures. You can see how the #GreenED framework addresses this in full at…
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Welcome new network members

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15 Aug 2023
by
Catherine Richards
Hi everyone, I'd like to welcome our newest members to the network. Bhavini Gohel -Section Chief for Medical Inpatients and Site Chief for Hospitalist Program South Health Campus, Calgary…
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SusQI showcase recordings

Created on
15 Aug 2023
by
Catherine Richards
Dear all, I hope you're all well and enjoying the summer holidays! I have a few short videos I’d like to share with you from the SusQI Showcase that took place earlier this summer. In the…
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Sustainability Fellows in ED

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9 Aug 2023
by
Joanna Childs
Hi! I've just started in a new role as Sustainability Fellow in EM. Just thought I'd write a message on here to introduce myself to this group and see if there are any other new sustainability fellows…
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Week 4 : Paper use

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5 Aug 2023
by
Frances Balmer
Week 4 and we're focusing on paper use in the ED. Despite the fact the NHS is undergoing a digital transformation, we still use huge volumes of paper in ED. 3 actions on the GreenED framework…
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Week 3 : PPE

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28 Jul 2023
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Frances Balmer
Week 3 and we're focusing on PPE. PPE can be life-saving when used correctly, but used unnecessary use carries a huge environmental and financial cost. Two actions on the GreenED framework address…
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Single Use Plastic

Created on
25 Jul 2023
by
Helen Payne
Here are details of a project on single use plastic.
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Target Progress Report

Created on
24 Jul 2023
by
Helen Payne
I agreed at the last Academy Network to share our Target Progress Report (TPR) that we use in MPFT, I hope this is useful.
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Week 2 : Nitrous in the ED

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19 Jul 2023
by
Frances Balmer
For Week 2 of the "Team Up with Green ED" campaign, we're focusing on nitrous oxide use in the ED. Nitrous has a huge global warming potential, nearly 300x that of CO2. This joint…
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RCEMLearning Blog - Top Ten Tips For Turning your ED Green

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12 Jul 2023
by
Frances Balmer
Some great ideas on how to start turning your ED green in this @RCEMLearning blog by RCEM Environmental Specialist Interest Group (ESIG) member Dr Helen Wilkins, reflecting on her experiences on…