Actions for adoption
As part of this programme we have produced information to raise awareness of other actions that can contribute to reducing carbon emissions. There is not a requirement to validate, measure and report against these actions as part of Green Healthcare Scotland. This may be because:
- There is already national work underway,
- The scope is broader than that of NGTP, and/or
- It would be difficult to measure improvements
The documents below provide a summary of the impact these actions could have. Where appropriate they signpost to further information:
|
Action |
Date first published |
Date updated |
|
December 2023 |
N/A |
|
| Reducing the use of ethyl chloride spray in testing sensory level for neuraxial and regional blocks |
December 2023 |
N/A |
| Using telephone and video conferencing appointments to support reducing NHS Scotland’s carbon footprint |
December 2023 |
N/A |
| Switch off non-productive devices |
March 2024 |
N/A |
| Introduce Reusable Plastic Trays |
March 2024 |
N/A |
| Rationalising Patient Warming devices |
March 2024 |
N/A |
| Patient self-removal of urinary catheters |
October 2024 |
N/A |
| Improving theatre efficiency through the use of regional anaesthesia and blocked rooms |
August 2025 |
N/A |