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Green Teams – Julie Strychowsky, ONSQIN
Julie Strychowsky discusses Green Teams at an ONSQIN event.
Video

Sustainable Perioperative Care: Extended Breathing Circuits
Dr. Melissa Ho, Staff Anesthesiologist, North York General Hospital discusses extending breathing circuits in perioperative care.
Video


St. Michael’s Hospital Biohazardous Waste Poster (St. Mike’s)
A poster to support biohazard waste segregation
Poster
Device Remanufacture “How To” Guide: Medical Devices (NHS)
A guide for making a business case for device remanufacturing by NHS, including case studies and additional gudiance.
Guide
Greening the OR: Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society Position Statement on Reducing Harmful Emissions, Waste and Costs
The Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society (CAS) firmly believes that all efforts should be made to reduce the impact of the healthcare sector on the environment while improving the quality of care. CAS has identified key areas in which changes could provide direct improvements on harmful emissions and waste reduction.
Website

The Environmental Impacts of Unnecessary Blood Tests with Dr. Karina Spoyalo
Dr. Karina Spoyalo, General Surgery Resident, Vancouver General Hospital discusses appropriate tests and visits in the perioperative care.
Video
Stewardship for Sharps and Reusable Sharps Containers
This report by Global Product Stewardship Council is intended to assess current business case considerations for reusable sharps stewardship models for the home healthcare industry.
Document

Eliminating Desflurane at NYGH with Dr. Melissa Ho
Dr. Melissa Ho, Staff Anesthesiologist, North York General Hospital discusses eliminating desflurane in the perioperative care.
Video