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GreenED Launch 04/07/23

Created on
29 Jun 2023
by
Frances Balmer
We're really excited to announce GreenED will launch nationally on 4th July 2023 GreenED is an RCEM-led initiative to reduce the environmental impact of emergency departments. Pilot sites…
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Indexor - Greener approach to Blood Samples

Created on
20 Jun 2023
by
Tracey Townley
This is a new inititative - introducing the use of Indexor into Pathology Sample Reception for GP (Primary Care) activity. It's great at fast tracking blood samples throught the laboratory using ICE…
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Advocating for wider sustainable change

Created on
4 Jun 2023
by
Frances Balmer
It's not just about what we do inside our EDs. As healthcare professionals we hold a position of trust. We can use that influence to advocate for wider systemic change. With that in mind we're…
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Where to start - Top 10 Tips

Created on
3 Jun 2023
by
Frances Balmer
The hardest part can be knowing where to start. If you want to make your ED green but you're not sure where to begin, join us on our RCEM sustainability study day as Dr Helen Wilkins outlines her…
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Reducing unnecessary blood tests in the ED

Created on
1 Jun 2023
by
Frances Balmer
Reducing unnecessary blood tests saves emissions, money, staff time and improves the patient experience. Join us as Dr Frances Balmer discusses how we can reduce coagulation testing in the…
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Reusable suture packs in the ED

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31 May 2023
by
Frances Balmer
We're delighted to hear from Dr Hannah Webb at the RCEM Sustainable Emergency Care Study Day, presenting how she re-introduced reusable suture packs to the ED. Join us…
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Reducing cannulation in the ED

Created on
30 May 2023
by
Frances Balmer
One week until our RCEM Study day on Sustainable emergency care. Learn how to get hands on in making change as Dr Anu Mitra presents his a QIP on reducing unnecessary cannulation in the ED Sign…
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Clinical Waste Strategy - NHS

Created on
25 May 2023
by
Conor Connolly
In March 2023, the NHS Estates team published an updated Clinical Waste Strategy document that outlined strategic guidelines for trusts to follow to lower the carbon footprint associated with…
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What do you think of the RCEM Position Statement on Environmentally Sustainable Emergency Care?

Created on
24 May 2023
by
Frances Balmer
RCEM released their position statement on environmentally sustainable emergency healthcare today. I think it's a strong move from RCEM and will support clinicians like me who advocate for…
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RCEM Environmentally Sustainable Emergency Care Study Day - 6th June

Created on
23 May 2023
by
Frances Balmer
Only 2 weeks to the Royal College of Emergency Medicine Environmentally Sustainable Emergency Care Study Day. We're proud to welcome some of the most knowledgable speakers from the world of…