Globally, it is recognised that health and care systems are undergoing transformative change to adapt to the needs of patients and communities, with increasing pressure to be financially, socially and environmentally sustainable. Appraising the sustainability of care pathways is seen as a crucial step to enabling a more sustainable health system. Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Continue reading “Reducing the Environmental Impact of Chronic Kidney Disease Care”
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A Perspective on Environmental Sustainability Assessments in the Healthcare Sector
A discussion paper titled “Challenges and recommendations for environmental sustainability assessments of pharmaceutical products in the healthcare sector” has been published in Green Chemistry by Wouter De Soete of Ghent University, Johnson & Johnson, GlaxoSmithKline, the Sustainable Healthcare Coalition and the American Chemical Society. Healthcare represents a significant portion of the global economy so, it Continue reading “A Perspective on Environmental Sustainability Assessments in the Healthcare Sector”
A Manifesto for Global Sustainable Health
A manifesto has been produced that attempts to summarise the thoughts explored by the Sustainable Health Symposium that was held in Cambridge in July, 2017 and sponsored by the Sustainable Healthcare Coalition. Across the globe, the health of individuals, their communities and the planet is in crisis as key drivers including rising inequity, food insecurity, Continue reading “A Manifesto for Global Sustainable Health”
In-centre haemodialysis at Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals
In June 2019, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NUTH) became the first healthcare organisation in the world to declare a Climate Emergency, recognising that a climate emergency is also a health emergency, and committed to becoming a net-zero carbon organisation by 2040. In response, the Green Nephrology Group at NUTH developed a roadmap with Continue reading “In-centre haemodialysis at Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals”
Healthcare, Circular Economy Principles and Sustainable Wellbeing
Global expenditure on healthcare represented close to 10% of GDP in 2015, a proportion that is anticipated to grow because of increasing access to healthcare, as a consequence of an ageing global population and the higher demands placed on healthcare services as we age. At the same time, the provision of healthcare plays a part Continue reading “Healthcare, Circular Economy Principles and Sustainable Wellbeing”
Green Surgery Webinar – Supply Chain, Procurement & Industry
10th April 2024 The Green Surgery Report, a collaboration between Brighton & Sussex Medical School, UK Health Alliance on Climate Change and the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare was published in November 2023. It lays out a clear statement of the need for sustainable surgical practice and points to practical actions for all members of the Continue reading “Green Surgery Webinar – Supply Chain, Procurement & Industry”
Environmental impacts of poor control and improved control of paediatric asthma by use of intelligent digitally-connected Dry Powdered Inhalers (DPI)
The use of digital technology in asthma treatment is relatively new and is still evolving. It promises to revolutionise the management of the disease. The Sustainable Healthcare Coalition has worked with member company AstraZeneca to produce a study that demonstrates that good asthma treatments, effectively delivered and adhered to, result in reduced environmental impacts.
Environmental Impacts of Seasonal Influenza: A Case Study
Vaccination programmes are used to prevent the transmission of flu, and to reduce the cases and severity of flu in the population, which in turn reduces the burden on healthcare services. Sustainable Healthcare Coalition member, AstraZeneca conducted a care pathway assessment to determine the impacts of treating flu and compare that to the impacts of Continue reading “Environmental Impacts of Seasonal Influenza: A Case Study”
Environmental Impact of PlGF-based testing for pre-eclampsia
The availability of quick, accurate blood tests that can help rule out pre-eclampsia (PE) is improving care for pregnant women and their unborn babies, reducing anxiety and saving the NHS money. The Oxford Academic Science Network, who have been championing the use of PlGF-based testing, have worked with the Sustainable Healthcare Coalition to appraise the Continue reading “Environmental Impact of PlGF-based testing for pre-eclampsia”
Environmental Impact and Benefits of Care4Today Total Knee Replacement Care Pathway
Environmental Impact and Benefits of Care4Today Total Knee Replacement Care Pathway This new case study from Johnson & Johnson demonstrates the value of assessing care pathways with an environmental impact lens. It reinforces value-based healthcare, in that improved health outcomes following knee replacement surgery using Care4Today®, a digital care pathway programme, correlate with a reduced Continue reading “Environmental Impact and Benefits of Care4Today Total Knee Replacement Care Pathway”
