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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
How to guide scorecard
A brief overview on how to use the sustainable perioperative care scorecard as an assessment tool and to identify and capitalize on change opportunities to improve perioperative care.
Slide deck
Stryker Sustainability Program Proposal
A document proposing the adoption of Stryker’s Sustainability Solutions Program (for device remanufacturing) at Health Sciences North in Ontario.
Document

Sustainable Perioperative Care Scorecard
This scorecard helps perioperative teams identify sustainability opportunities, track progress, and align initiatives with the broader goals of planetary health and sustainable care.
Scorecard
Pharmaceutical Waste Project Charter Summary
A two-page summary of the pharmaceutical waste project charter, including potential metrics, root causes and change ideas.
Project Charter
Clinical Recycling Trainer Program Guide (BC GreenCare)
The Clinical Waste and Recycling Trainer (CRT) program is an evaluation and education program Green+Leaders can implement to improve recycling in Lower Mainland hospital and residential care sites.
Guide
Managing Plastic Waste Project Charter Summary
A two-page summary of the plastic waste project charter, including potential metrics, root causes and change ideas.
Project Charter
Drop the Pre-Op (Choosing Wisely Canada)
A toolkit for reducing unnecessary visits and investigations in pre-operative clinics.
Report