NSLHD Net Zero leads were recognised for their contributions with a ceremony at RNSH
nslhd completes australian-first net zero leads program In what was an Australian first, NSLHD has completed its Net Zero Leads Program, marking a significant milestone in the district’s planetary health efforts. clinicians to be champions for the district’s planetary health efforts, which has also led to
improved staff and patient outcomes. “It’s amazing to see how the Net Zero Leads Program has developed the skills and confidence of a group of our clinicians to lead projects which reduce the environmental impact of our clinical services, while at the same time improving patient care,” she said. “Thanks to the support of the NORTH Foundation, our Net Zero Leads are now recognised across the district and NSW Health as ‘go-to’ sustainability experts within their field and have helped to foster a culture of innovation and improvement within their departments for this work to continue.” More information about the projects can be found on this page: https://www.nslhd.health. nsw.gov.au/AboutUs/Pages/planetaryhealth. aspx NSLHD continues to work towards net zero by 2035 for emissions it can control, with a 70-80 per cent reduction by 2030. an effective tool to de-escalate incidents. The footage captured may also be used by NSW Police as direct evidence of offending against NSW Health workers. The cameras will only be activated where there is an imminent threat to the safety of security staff, and other staff or individuals.
The program, which was funded by NSLHD’s charity partner The NORTH Foundation, saw a group of 12 nurses, doctors, pharmacists and allied health staff from two NSLHD hospitals undertake 16 projects to improve the district’s planetary health efforts. Over two years, the clinicians dedicated half or one day per week designing, implementing and evaluating projects that minimise low- value care and decarbonise high-value care. Some notable highlights as a result of the program include an annual saving of 45,529 kg carbon dioxide equivalent (which equates to 1,300 acres of blue gum forest being saved), 16.3 tonnes of waste being diverted from landfill and a total of $170,000 in savings each year. NSLHD Planetary Health Manager, Nicola Groskops, said the program has enabled the
Body-worn cameras protecting staff and patients In a first for NSW, security guards at Royal North Shore Hospital are wearing body-worn cameras to improve safety for patients and staff.
The 12-month trial started in early December and will be rolled out to other hospitals across the state. Minister for Health Ryan Park announced the trial when he visited RNSH’s emergency department where he was given a demonstration of the cameras. Prior to activating their cameras, security staff will issue verbal advice that they are going to activate their cameras. “Our frontline health workers work hard every single day to provide care and treatment to people when they need it most,” Mr Park said. “But we know there is a risk they may be subjected to abuse and aggressive behaviour while on duty.” The trial will assess whether these cameras are
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