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This review highlights critical knowledge gaps about polymer waste and pollution in oral healthcare clinics. The variability of study designs limited the feasibility of meta-analysis. Current evidence…
This study outlines a quality improvement project assessing the impact of reducing dialysate flow rates in haemodialysis from 800 ml/hr to 500 ml/hr. The change was introduced to cut water and energy…
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October 2024
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Whyke, K., Sabharwal, A., Anderson, K., Spark, P., Lockley, L., Choo, S., Reddy, V.
In our monthly Kidney Care Sustainability Networkevent, we explore innovative approaches to building greener kidney care. This month, we dive into one of the most debated topics in nephrology:…
Grimsby dialysis unit partnered with Kidney Quality Improvement Partnership (KQIP) and the Trying to Reduce UnNecessary Carbon from Haemodialysis (TRUNC-HD) initiative to cut carbon emissions by…
Despite the wealth of scientific research on the health-promoting values of nature in space, incorporating indoor plants in the design of healthcare facilities has significant challenges. Given the…
This report outlines the current practice and use of blood pressure cuffs at University Hospital Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, and quantifies potential impacts of transitioning more fully to use of…
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May 2025
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A. Walters, S Hill, Clinical Procurement Specialists, M Still, Senior Matron IPC, N Gibbard, Matron
This report outlines considerations for a transition to reusable tray wrap in place of single use tray wrap for surgical sets. Potential financial, carbon and social impacts have been considered.This…
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May 2025
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Victoria Williams, Procurement Specialist, Krithea Baker - Recovery Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Irmak shared a compelling look into the development of an implantable artificial kidney, focusing on the design of membranes that integrate with the body's vascular system and support real-time…
Project completed as part of the Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust Green Team Competition 2024-25.Team members:Sriram Boppana, Junior Clinical Fellow, Emergency medicineRana Goadar, Junior…
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May 2025
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Sriram Boppana and Rana Goadar, Junior Clinical Fellows, Emergency medicine
Project completed as part of the Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust Green Team Competition 2024-25.Team members:Trena Lee (Ward Sister, Holcot Ward)Martin Baldwin (Catering Services…