Title:

Environmental Sustainability in Quality Improvement

Description:

This session introduces a novel approach to quality improvement, where environmental, social and financial aspects are considered alongside health outcomes. We explore the concept of 'sustainable value' and use quality improvement (QI) project examples to show you how to improve the environmental and social sustainability of healthcare in your setting.

Hierarchy:

Environmentally Sustainable Healthcare (ESH) > Environmental Sustainability in Quality Improvement

Keywords:

Sustainability, environment, climate change, biodiversity, carbon, green, greener nhs, greenhouse gases, quality improvement, triple bottom line, net zero, long term plan, green plans, future. Sustainable healthcare, SusQI, ecological, planetary health, social impact, Plastic, gases, inhalers, waste, recycling, energy, transport, General practice, nursing, surgery, ophthalmology, physiotherapy, AHP, anaesthetics, paediatrics, mental health, psychiatry, occupational therapy

Created:

25 Jan 2022

Updated:

25 Jan 2022