James Tullie, a specialist trainee in emergency care at the University Hospital of North Tees, is spearheading an to move the department toward carbon . The service has been selected as a pilot site for a programme operated by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine.
The project follows Dr Tullie’s attendance at a national conference last October, where developed a vision for more hospital operations. Working groups have since been established to identify specific areas for improvement across the department.
Planned changes include moving to paperless systems, increasing reliance on , and promoting virtual care options. The team also aims to reduce nitrous oxide usage by over 50 per cent and introduce a biodegradable waste stream alongside existing recycling and domestic services.
policies are also being reviewed to cut down on single-use plastics and cutlery, while shifting toward reusable personal protective equipment. The Trust has set an overarching goal to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040, supported by the appointment of green champions and a formal green plan.
Archive : This story is based on reporting originally published by North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust on 2022-01-21. The original source image has been and credited.