Hi. Do any Trusts allow in-patient phlebotomy to take bloods without aprons on? I'm working with a team whose SOP states they must wear aprons for all in-patient and they are struggling to get it…
We're exploring which water sources are used for endoscopy in UK hospitals. We haven't identified clear guidance on whether water for flushing and bedside cleaning endoscopes needs to be sterile,…
HiI would be keen to understand what each Trusts IPC guidance is around cleaning returned walking aids if people are happy to share. Secondly, has their been challenge around cleaning the inside of…
I wanted to share a relevant article just published in the British Journal of Music Therapy, hopefully people find it interesting: https://doi.org/10.1177/13594575261424466
QI work to to optimise rates of living donation and pre-emptive transplantation in Scotland.Looking at our pathways, driver diagrams, where opportunities to impact positive change lie, and what an…
I found this article provides a positive framing of rational use of healthcare. It proposes proactive approaches to stop ineffective or harmful interventions, and as much celebration of the benefits…
What is climate adaptation? Climate adaptation is the process of adjusting to actual or expected climate and its effects in order to moderate harm or take advantage of beneficial opportunities.You are…
World Kidney day has a strong focus on sustainability this year - Homepage - World Kidney Day 2026Kidney health for all: caring forpeople, protecting the planet
There is an Environmental Sustainability session at the British Transplant Society conference next week with members of our ESiT among the presenters, see the session outline below!Environmental…
The British Association for Music Therapy (BAMT) are having their next conference online next year, as is called ‘Music Therapy in a Changing Landscape’.It would be amazing to see some presentations…