Historically, for reasons of cost and efficacy, most general anesthesia was performed with nitrous oxide. Then came halogenated gases: Desflurane and Sevoflurane.
Un label à défendre
Les chiffres sont bons. « Entre le premier bilan carbone réalisé en 2014 et le deuxième l’année dernière, nous avons réduit de 17 % nos émissions de gaz à effet de serre », précise Sylvie Chanton, pharmacienne au CH Simone Veil.
Convergence infirmière: "Balance ton gaspi!
Since the widespread use of single-use equipment, private practice nurses have noticed a huge waste in the world of home care. "Waste doesn't stop at the hospital door, it continues into the patient's home".
A "GreenLab
When it comes to environmental initiatives, there's strength in numbers. At the end of 2019, volunteers from several CHU laboratories decided to set up a sustainable development working group, called GreenLab.
AFU communications: we love it!
The learned society of urologists has launched its CSR commission, which has produced a guide and posters. Urologists move forward with color, simplicity and humor.
An eco-responsible month
Sort your waste, turn off the lights... At Almaviva Santé Group, the CSR initiative launched in early 2022 began with a major awareness-raising campaign planned over a month.
A golden hospital
Their eyes were filled with glitter! In March 2022, the hospital was awarded the THQSE Gold label.
Reprocessing: the C2DS takes it to the next level!
The United States and Germany allow it, and the benefits are many, not least safety. Here are the proven benefits of reprocessing.
Toulon Civil Hospital: putting an end to disposables
The Civil Hospital in Toulon (83), like the Military Hospital, is deeply committed to sustainable development. "We're at the beginning of the process, but the current context of growing awareness of environmental issues is working in our favor.
May on your bike!
The Mai à vélo operation became a national challenge in 2022. At Lille University Hospital, the operation was a success. It has to be said that bicycles have become increasingly important: over 1,000 parking spaces are now dedicated to them.
The Climate Fresco, a game in development
"It's a serious game that uses a highly interactive animation method to explain fairly complex processes, such as climate change.
Climbing the Lansink ladder
10,000 biological samples processed every day! With an activity focused on analysis (the catalog references 2,500), the biology center brings together almost all the CHU's laboratories on an 18,000 m2 site, employing 1,000 medical and non-medical staff.
The waste challenge at Clermont-Ferrand University Hospital
The four establishments of the Clermont-Ferrand University Hospital generate over 2,000 tonnes of waste per year, a figure that is still rising (1,881 tonnes in 2019). With the ten establishments that make up the regional GHT, a total volume of 4,500 tonnes needs to be treated and financed.
Heating with wood is a win-win situation
ASEI's mission is to support, educate and integrate people with disabilities and those who are dependent or vulnerable. The association manages 107 health and medico-social establishments and services. In Salvetat, one of them was due to have its boiler replaced.
Disinfection: getting rid of chemicals
Dr Meunier, Chief Hygienist at CH Haguenau, and his team demonstrate the microbicidal effectiveness of UV-C rays for disinfecting equipment, rooms, etc.
No more electrical and electronic waste (WEEE)
From 250 kg of WEEE, Ecologic, the approved eco-organization, will come to you. They take care of your waste and take responsibility for its disposal. And best of all, it's free!
Welcome to new members
Welcome to the 76 health and medico-social establishments that have joined C2DS in the last quarter of 2022.
France is beautiful!
We crossed it from one side to the other at the 15 congresses to which the C2DS was invited during this last quarter of 2022. Thanks to all of you!
The DU sustainable development program is back on track!
22 healthcare professionals from this new class are back in school! 90% of former students say they are very satisfied with their training. This community of over a hundred graduates is now managing CSR in healthcare establishments.
Winter readings, accessible to all
Share, be inspired, duplicate: fill up on ideas and information with open-source C2DS publications and films.