Health Service Executive Standard Operating Procedure
| Sector: | Water |
| Format: | Guide |
2026
Health Service Executive Standard Operating Procedure
Management and Verification of Uisce Éireann Mains Meters Installed in Healthcare facilities.
Resources
Uisce Eireann & HSE Meter Validation Process & Communication
| Sector: | Water |
| Format: | Guide |
2026
Uisce Eireann & HSE Meter Validation Process & Communication
This flowchart outlines the WPRN verification process developed through collaboration between the HSE’s Climate and Estates Sustainable Infrastructure Office and Uisce Éireann
How to guide for the Re-turn scheme in healthcare
| Sector: | Recycling |
| Format: | Guide |
2026
How to guide for the Re-turn scheme in healthcare
A how to guide for the Re-turn scheme in healthcare - examples of the different ways hospitals have been implementing collections for Re-turn cans and bottles in hospitals and the potential there is in the healthcare sector in terms of…
Developing a long term water infrastructure strategy
| Sector: | Water |
| Format: | Guide |
2026
Developing a long term water infrastructure strategy
St. Finbarr's hospital, Cork, has been working on improving the leaking water infrastructure onsite. Using accurate network drawings and strategic sub-metering, a long term water infrastructure strategy has been developed to future proof the site in a cost effective manner.
Continual Water Monitoring Saves Water and Money
| Sector: | Water |
| Format: | Case Studies |
2026
Continual Water Monitoring Saves Water and Money
The National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh installed an on-line water sub-metering system in 2024 and since then, have identified and responded to numerous water leaks. This case study demonstrates the importance of human monitoring of a technological solution.
Water Rebates for Healthcare Facilities
| Sector: | Water |
| Format: | Guide |
2026
Water Rebates for Healthcare Facilities
While water monitoring has improved across the healthcare sector, leaks will continue to occur (and be repaired). In these, and other instances, rebates may be available from Uisce Éireann. Learn more about rebates in our healthcare specific guide.
Rainwater Harvesting Guidance for the Healthcare Sector
| Sector: | Water |
| Format: | Guide |
2026
Rainwater Harvesting Guidance for the Healthcare Sector
Rainwater harvesting can be an excellent option for healthcare facilities, especially when considered at the design stage for non-clinical areas. However, careful consideration must be given to ongoing management of the system and water quality assurance.
Remanufactured electrosurgical devices at CUH and CUMH
| Sector: | Recycling |
| Format: | Case Studies |
2025
Remanufactured electrosurgical devices at CUH and CUMH
A case study on how theatres at CUH and CUMH are sending some of their single use electrosurgical devices for remanufacturing, instead of being disposed of as healthcare risk waste after a single use.
Technology Helping Wood Pallet Reuse at St. Ita's
| Sector: | Recycling |
| Format: | Guide |
2025
Technology Helping Wood Pallet Reuse at St. Ita's
Partnering with St. Ita’s Climate Crew, Verifact360, an online platform that facilitates the collection of Returnable Transport items such as wooden pallets,PET Strapping and soft plastics, conducted a successful pilot in Dublin during spring 2025.
Microbiology Lab Recycling Posters
| Sector: | Recycling |
| Format: | Guide |
2025
Microbiology Lab Recycling Posters
These posters were developed in conjunction with staff in the Microbiology lab in Cork University Hospital and the waste contractor. They set out exactly what can and cannot go into the mixed recycling stream from a micro Microbiology laboratory.