The Sus-Op Network is for everyone interested in improving the environmental sustainability of operating theatres. Our aim is to share ideas and resources using the blogs, forum and resource pages. Please join us! Register via the link on the right hand side of this page to receive emails and post content.
Video: I want my NHS to be a sustainable NHS
Video Podcast Anonymous 10/05/2013 - 8:05pm
This video was made by a group of UK students (www.healthyplanetuk.org) made for this year's NHS Sustainability Day - have a watch and share - You can contact us on twitter @HealthyPlanetUK.
Sustainability in Ophthalmology - new position paper from RCOphth
News Article Frances 08/05/2013 - 9:59am
In a new position paper, The Royal College of Ophthalmologists calls for leadership from the profession and the healthcare industry to develop best practice in sustainability and integrate this into ophthalmic service redesign.
Call for Abstracts for Poster Presentations!
News Article aya.suganuma 17/04/2013 - 2:04pm
We are looking for inspiring examples of sustainable healthcare to showcase and discuss at CleanMed Europe 2013 conference 'Pathways to Sustainable Healthcare'.
Whether you are a researcher, practising healthcare professional or work in healthcare infrastructure please do submit your ideas to us in the form of a short written paragraph by April 30th 2013.
Register Now for the 4th CleanMed Europe Conference: Pathways to Sustainable Healthcare!
Blog Article Ingeborg 25/03/2013 - 2:38pm
Healthcare without Harm Europe and CSH are pleased to invite you to the 4th CleanMed Europe conference on 17th 18th 19th September 2013 in Oxford where you can share problems and solutions with 450 others working on the interface between health and the environment.
CleanMed Europe Conference
Blog Article Rachel 11/10/2012 - 9:42am
Sharing challenges and solutions, I was one of 350 healthcare delegates from 34 countries and 5 continents who met at CleanMed 2012 to develop models for sustainable healthcare.
You can see photos and link to all the presentations here at www.cleanmedeurope.org
NHS Forest Conference- 18th October, Todmorden
Blog Article sarahdandy 24/09/2012 - 12:21pm
CSH is delighted to announce that this year's NHS Forest Autumn Event is to be held on the 18th October at Todmorden Health Centre, Todmorden, West Yorkshire.
The day includes: The launch of the partnership between Incredible Edible Todmorden and Ambulance Services, a "creating a healthy route through the NHS Forest" workshop, an awards ceremony hosted by Pam Warhurst, (Chair of the Forestry Commission), and a guided walk to include the planting at Todmorden Healthcare Centre.
Would you like to supervise a student on a project?
Blog Article Ingeborg 19/09/2012 - 2:48pm
Would you like to supervise one or a few students on a practical or literature-based research project related to sustainability, climate and health/healthcare? If so, Healthy Planet UK (www.healthyplanetuk.org) are hoping to put students in touch with potential supervisors for SSC projects, dissertations or extra-curricular projects.
Are online journals actually greener compared to the print versions?
Blog Article jayaindra 22/07/2012 - 7:48amIt is perceived that online medical journals have a smaller carbon footprint as well as costs, than its printed version. Subscription rates for online and print versions of most medical journals portray this difference. BJS is an exception to this practice. Reliable evidence is hard to come by with regard to the carbon footprint of print products and downloading journal articles; the available evidence is confusing. It may be opportune for this forum to consolidate the evidence of the carbon footprint of print vs. online medical journals.
Green Ward Winners at the Whittington
News Article Rachel 27/06/2012 - 1:16pm
A competition including a brief intervention, designed by CSH has had an immediate impact at Whittington, including going from 0 - 60 bags of waste recycled per week in one operating theatre. Hugh Montgomery, climate expert and Whittington clinician, inspired 3 departments to compete for cash and energy-saving prizes which have just been awarded.
Cost-Effective and Sustainable Surgery
News Article Ingeborg 12/06/2012 - 12:37pmThe Association of Surgeons in Great Britain and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland have published a Consensus Statement on Cost-effective and Sustainable Surgery. The statement is based on presentations, discussions and interactive sessions at a Consensus Conference which was held on 10th November 2011 in Dublin.
