Creating an Environmentally Sustainable Practice: Benefits for Patients, Practices, and the Planet

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The presentation discussed the concept of sustainability in healthcare and the need for sustainable clinical practice. It highlighted the importance of reducing environmental impact, promoting patient empowerment and prevention, and implementing lean practices. The speakers provided practical tips and examples of how to incorporate sustainability into endoscopy practice, such as adhering to guidelines, considering low-carbon alternatives, and improving resource use and waste management. They emphasized the importance of team collaboration, leadership, and getting buy-in from stakeholders. They also discussed the concept of measuring the sustainable value of care and presented potential indicators for sustainable care in endoscopy. Overall, the presentation aimed to empower practitioners to make their practice more sustainable and highlighted the economic and environmental benefits of doing so.

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Concept Sustainable Practice

Concept Climate Change

Concept Environmental Footprint

Concept SUS-QI

Concept Healthcare

Keywords

sustainability

healthcare

sustainable clinical practice

environmental impact

patient empowerment

prevention

lean practices

endoscopy practice

resource use

waste management

Sustainable Practice

Climate Change

Environmental Footprint

SUS-QI

Healthcare