IHSCM National Conference Presentation Janet Smith The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Green Plan 20202025 Focus on Targets25 reduction in 2025 Net zero by 2040 and Net zero by 2045 on NHS Carbon Footprint plus ID: 935629
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GREENING ORTHOTICS SERVICES
IHSCM National Conference Presentation
Janet Smith
Slide2The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Green Plan 2020-2025
Focus on
Targets-25% reduction in 2025; Net zero by 2040 and Net zero by 2045 on NHS Carbon Footprint plus
Slide3Orthotics Services
A small team of 6 clinical staff supported by 4 admin/support staff
Early adapter for greening clinical services to support the Trust net zero carbon ambitions
A team who are passionate about sustainability and the impact of air pollution on public health
Slide4Context
Redesign of service to cope with COVID-19 restrictions allowed staff to:
Consider wider impact of its function
Its carbon footprint
Consider the sustainability of any proposed changesEnsure that any changes prioritised treatment outcomes, patient safety and positive patient experience whilst meeting the goal of becoming a sustainable, environmentally friendly service
Slide5Actions to reduce carbon footprint
Reducing Care Miles via Virtual appointments
Going Paperless
Reducing Single Use Plastic and Recycling
Reducing Procurement Carbon FootprintRefurbishment of Facilities Implement Carbon Reduction Crib Sheet Measures
Slide6Results
Reducing Care Miles via Virtual appointments
Slide7Results
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Going Paperless
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Converting post books into electronic version which can be accessed from all clinic sitesMoved from paper referral triaging to electronic triagingMoved from paper ward log to electronic ward log – accessible from all sites“Reducing single use plastic & recycling”Reduced the use of individual cardboard boxes to reusable hard plastic box that accommodate more orthoses from suppliersUse of plastic free tape for parcels leaving the departmentAnkle Foot Orthosis (AFOs) sent without the usual 3 layers of plastic packaging, delivery notes sent electronicallyPaper documents Shredded via Trust inhouse paper recycling system“Reducing Procurement Carbon Footprint”Reduced carbon emissions by implementing reduced scheduled delivery and collectionOrders and delivery notes are sent electronically
Slide8Challenges
Funding and Resources
Competing targets and priorities
Cost Improvement Programme (CIP) vs front-end commitments and investment for greening services, the Trust hospital infrastructure and system processes to save money over time.
Need to appropriately resource the implementation of the Green PlanNeed to align the net zero ambitions with existing commitments
Slide9Opportunities
Strengthen partnership and collaborative working with local partners, regional networks, national agencies and international organisations;
Access external green funding
Knowledge exchange and mentorship
Slide10Questions?