Archive: January 1970

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…

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

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

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.

AI food waste monitoring - pilots in 3 hospitals

Using an AI system to monitor and reduce food waste - experiences in three hospitals.  

Water Efficiency Guide (2024)

This Guide provides an overview of the main aspects involved in efficient water use in Irish hospitals. Including case studies and best practice benchmarks the guide provides a stepwise approach to address water conservation in your hospital.

Legionella Flushing Guidelines (Poster)

This poster outlines the best practice guidelines for flushing in different locations throughout Irish hospitals and also identifies the best practice tap flow rates that can help reduce water use and the carbon emissions associated with hot water use

Green Theatre Checklist

A list of recommendations to reduce the environmental impact of operating theatres. Compiled by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, the Royal College of Surgeons of England, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, and the Royal…

CUH Nitrous Oxide Reduction Project

CUH's Nitrous Oxide Reduction Project will save 600 tonnes of carbon per year. The hospital has successfully decommissioned the nitrous oxide piped system for anaesthesia in CUH theatres, now providing canisters locally in theatre for N2O supply.

Leak Detection - How-To Guide