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Image transcription text Analyze an issue or concern related to sustainability ‘ Describe background and context of the issue or concern ‘ Identify spe… Show more Green Healthcare-healthy hospital environment Making Health Practice Environmentally Responsible Key facts (Source: WHO, November 2011): Of the total amount of waste generated by health-care activities, about 80% is general waste. The remaining 20% is considered hazardous material that may be infectious, toxic or radioactive. Every year an estimated 16 000 million injections are administered worldwide, but not all of the needles and syringes are properly disposed of afterwards. Health-care waste contains potentially harmful microorganisms, which can infect hospital patients, health-care workers and the general public. There are various ways to make hospitals and clinics environmentally responsible. Some methods include a wiser management of waste, such as limiting waste incineration, recycling non-hazardous wastes responsibly and reducing paper usage with the use of Electronic Medical Records (EMRs). Hospitals and clinics can also be designed and built to make the most efficient use of clean energy and to optimise recycling. At the micro level in daily medical practice the same principles apply, for example: Ensure the most efficient and economic use of hot water heaters Use tap water instead of bottled when available Ensure recycling bins are available and use recycled paper Switch to electric hand dryers in restrooms Use only environmentally friendly office cleaning and pest control chemicals Reduce the use of mercury-containing equipment such as sphygmomanometers, thermometers, and thermostats Maintain a consistent pharmaceutical disposal strategy Be community leaders and set a good example: carpool or ride bike to work, telecommunicate as much as possible Educate patients and staff about the health and environmental benefits of acting green. SCIENCE HEALTH SCIENCE NURSING This was created

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