Hornsby Hospital’s Haemodialysis Unit implements water recycling initiative The haemodialysis unit at Hornsby Ku-ring-
sustainable and it’s great that the water can be reclaimed for other uses. “We have installed hose taps which we use for external washing of paths and buildings across the hospital,” he said. “The recycled water also helps water garden beds and plants.” “We will be continuing to see what other uses we can put any excess recycled water to across the campus in the future.”
gai Hospital (HKH) has began recycling water to help reduce water wastage. Dialysis treatments require ultra-pure water that is created by a process called reverse osmosis. Reverse osmosis contaminants are removed from water by pushing it through a semi permeable membrane. The decontaminated water is then used in
dialysis treatments, while the leftover water is often sent down the drain. The unit has now
introduced a way to reclaim this leftover water. A 10,000 litre tank
captures and stores the water so some of it can be used for irrigation across the site. Approximately 1200 litres of recycled water from dialysis treatments at HKH is deposited into the tank per day.
HKH Engineer Lucas Woodford said the hospital aims to be environmentally
HKH A/Engineering Manager Lucas Woodford and HKH Corporate Services Manager Rizwan Rahiman
World Oral Health Day Celebrations have been underway across NSLHD to celebrate World Oral Health Day. World Oral Health Day is observed and celebrated every year on March 20 and this year’s theme was ‘A Happy Mouth is a Happy Body’. The day was celebrated at RNSH and Hornsby Hospital across a variety of wards, with a focus on promoting the theme to paediatric patients by engaging with parents and caregivers. NSLHD Clinical Director of Oral Health Service Dr Megan Ghaffari said the day is an important reminder to raise awareness about oral health. “Your mouth is the gateway to your body,” she said. “Neglecting oral health not only affects your teeth and gums but can also lead to serious health issues. Bacteria from your mouth can enter the body, increasing the risk of heart attack, stroke, and various infections.”
For information about the oral health service and eligibility for free dental care, please visit www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/Services/ Pages/Oral_Health.aspx.
Staff dressing up for World Oral Health Day
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