Environmental sustainability resources: Networks & other resources

Chaired by Prof Eugenie Kayak (Vic) and Dr Rebecca Mcintyre (Vic) presentations included:

Project SPRUCE - Dr Elizabeth Hansen (US)
Nitrous oxide pipeline decommissioning at The Prince Charles Hospital - Dr Mary O'Shea (Qld)
Pharmaceutical waste and anaesthesia - Dr Daniel Brooks Reid (Vic)
Volatile anaesthetic agent capture technologies - Dr Matt Taylor (NZ)
Panel discussion - including A/Prof Forbes McGain (Vic)

The presentation focus areas:
- HVAC and Sustainability in Hospitals: Insights from the University of Melbourne Research Team
- HVAC in the Operating Room Suite
- FSFHG HVAC Setback Program – An Experience
- HVAC = Big Time Gas Exchange for Anaesthetists

Panel members:
- Dr Wagih Abu Rowin
- Dr Marion Kainer
- Dr Brooke Rule
- A/Prof Forbes McGain
- Dr Rebecca McIntyre
- Dr James Anderson
- Dr Emily Balmaks

You can read more on ANZCA's commitment to environmental sustainability on our website: https://www.anzca.edu.au/about-us/our-culture/environmental-sustainability

The webinar was co-chaired by Dr Archana Shrivathsa and Dr Mary O'Shea and features Infectious Diseases and Microbiology consultant Dr David New, anaesthetist Dr Justin Hii and Queensland Children’s Hospital Environmental Sustainability consultant Renae McBrien

The Environmental Sustainability Network's (ESN) is pleased to present its first first webinar: "N20 or Not? Ways to mitigate the environmental impact of N20". The session includes thought-provoking presentations by international speaker and founder of the Nitrous Oxide Project, Alifia Chakera, and fellows and experts in the field Dr Matthew Jenks and Dr Rob Burrell. Some of the latest technology solutions for Nitrous Oxide in hospitals are also showcased. The 90-minute webinar concludes with a panel discussion. Dr Beth Hall and Dr Maggie Keys of the ESN executive co-chaired the event. Proudly sponsored by Mediquip.

The ANZCA Environmental Sustainability Network hosted a webinar covering green disposal of sharps and drugs waste with two keynote speakers who shared their research to shed light on these important issues; Dr Martin Minehan and Dr Taryn Naggs.

The session ended with a panel discussion including Dr Minehan, Dr Naggs and Dr Daniel Brooks Reid who is the principal investigator for TRA2SH’s (Trainee-led Research and Audit in Anaesthesia for Sustainability in Healthcare). The webinar will be co-chaired by ESN Executive members Dr Archana Shrivathsa and Dr Rajesh Pachchigar.

We thank Drug Waste International for their support of this webinar. Drug Waste International is focused on environmental sustainability, compliance and safety and prides itself on being a safety management company, not a waste management company. Drug Waste International provides a unique and timely answer for compliant drug disposal. For further information visit https://www.drugwaste.com.au/ or contact 1800 30 60 75.

The ESN recording from 22 November 2022 at 6:30pm. Duration: 81mins

Single use surgical gowns are standard in most operating theatres - but what are their unseen environmental impacts? Reusing gowns and reducing their use may help to reduce healthcare waste and contributions to landfill - what's stopping us?

Hear from our multidisciplinary panel of local and international speakers Dr Marion Kainer, Associate Professor Forbes McGain, Dr Cliff Shelton and Dr Ben Dunne exploring surgical and infection control perspectives on introducing reusable surgical gowns, and reviewing the necessity of surgical gowns for anaesthetic procedures. The webinar was chaired by Dr Eugenie Kayak and Dr Archana Shrivathsa