12 steps to green a kidney unit
Categories: Net zero health systems, Action plans for sustainable low carbon health systems, Guidance document, Country experience, Europe, Low Carbon Sustainable Health Systems
Publisher: UKKA Sustainability Committee; Centre for Sustainable Healthcare; Sustainable Healthcare Coalition
This practical guide aims to support kidney units in embedding sustainability into everyday practice, lowering carbon emissions, improving resource efficiency, and enhancing the resilience and quality of kidney care. It outlines 12 practical steps to reduce the environmental impact of kidney units, including actionable guidance on communication, transport, energy use, funding, building efficiency, water conservation, procurement and dialysis practice. It also links to example case studies that illustrate several actions.
Intended users
Health care facility managers; Health care professionals.