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Discover the highlights from the Green Nephrology Survey 2010, showcasing a high level of support, activity, and replication of green ideas. Find out the identified needs and future focus for sustainable healthcare initiatives. Explore the potential for resource development, time management, and support from senior management for a greener future in healthcare.
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Green Nephrology Survey 2010 • RESULTS SUMMARY • 81.2% hub units questioned • 63.8% response rate = response from 52% UK units • New representatives • Half offered new representatives = 41 additional people = 59% increase overall • Support locally and raising awareness • Over 2/3rd felt they had support from within their unit ‘in practice’ • 2/3rd spent time raising awareness using • teaching sessions • every day activities - waste reduction, bolus drugs (not infusion) etc. • meetings - clinical governance, HD, ward, MDT • dedicated meetings eg ‘renal environmental group’ • included in new staff orientation pack • events eg bike to work day
Green Nephrology Survey 2010 Use of resources 86.4% used CGH website – 70% in last 3 months 70.5% used renal 10:10 checklist – 38.6% used poster Some used home made labels and flyers Would value downloadable ‘ready to use’ resources
Green Nephrology Survey 2010 Activity 14-30% had tried to replicate case studies – 1/3rd still running 27-54% would like to have a go 2/3rd have made changes ‘however small’ in the last year 11% have assisted others Types of project Paper – electronic patient letters, double sided results, no local printing Videoconferencing – review patients, MDTs, staff education E-consultation Tele-OP – HD, CKD, Tx Water - central water treatment, reject salvage, central priming Central acid delivery Waste – baler, recycling, reducing consumables IT – auto shutdown Food – reduce waste in HD units
Green Nephrology Survey 2010 Green Stars 15.9% submitted case study 20.5% planning to Only 1 submitted green action plan (now 2) Only 1 have patient representative Spreading out from renal services Fife – waste management in theatres, medical + surgical wards Cornwall – SAP Trust wide Bradford – e-consultation adopted by other services Glasgow – waste management in neuro theatres
Green Nephrology Survey 2010 • SUMMARY • There is a lot of support for green nephrology at a local level • It is spreading beyond renal services • There is a high level of activity and desire to be active • Cost and carbon savings demonstrated for individual projects • There is evidence of replication of ideas between regions • Identified need for: • Time • Fewer financial barriers • More support at senior management and Trust level • Ways round regulations eg COSHH, EU • Downloadable resources • Searchable website • Educational tools • Link to other representatives / online communication facility • List of a few, clear areas to focus on + instructions
Green Nephrology • FUTURE FOCUS • Focus on local representatives • Clear need for resource development – website + tools + blog • Find a solution for • Time – always a problem • Support from senior management + organization • The CSH aims to provide: • Background knowledge • Communication between representatives • Practical and teaching resources resources • Central reporting • Move to new model where Trusts / Boards fund a session of nurse time to implement sustainable healthcare projects eg as in Fife where £45k annual savings have been demonstrated?