All Resources
DPI + SMI List and General Search Criteria
Recommendations for Dry Powder Inhalers (DPIs) and Soft Mist Inhalers (SMIs) search criteria.
EMR search tools

Detailed Inhaler Comparison Chart
A detailed chart comparing inhalers with provincial and territorial drug coverage status
Chart

Correct Inhaler Usage Resources
A resource for patients on using their inhaler correctly to ensure that their treatment is the most effective, that they use the inhaler in its entirety, and if they are using an aerosol inhaler, prevent the release of aerosol into the air.
Patient resource

Considerations for Climate Conscious Prescribing
A guide for climate conscious prescribing including, need, control, type, technique, and disposal.
Guide

Clinical Order Set Redesign: Step-by-step guide
The steps in this guide are contextualized by the worked examples and recommendations from the Critical Air Project team. Use the Notes section to brainstorm who to engage, ideas for action, and to check off completed steps.
Guide

Outpatient provider-specific information: Outpatient Pharmacy discharge letter
An educational resource that can be included with a discharge summary and provided to a patient’s healthcare provide to educate them on climate conscious inhaler practices.
Infographic

EMR Strategies (EN/FR)
A guide for adding prescription favorites that will show low carbon alternative at time of new prescription.
EMR search tools

Inpatient provider-specific information: Physician and Trainee infographic
An infographic on climate conscious inpatient practices for students and residents.
Infographic

The Reprocessing Pathway at NYGH
This video presented sustainable perioperative care practices through the use of reusable anesthesia components and outlined the reprocessing pathway at North York General Hospital. It highlighted ways to improve the sustainability of perioperative care and provided an overview of additional learning resources, including an introduction to sustainable health systems e-learning module and an overview of perioperative sustainability action areas from CASCADES.
Video

Bring your own reusable bag -NYGH
This video introduces the Bring Your Own Reusable Bag Initiative at North York General Hospital
Video