How can we keep medicines out of bio-waste? On the occasion of the 2015 C2DS "Sustainable waste management" theme day, Catherine Taillefer, hospital pharmacist at Hôpitaux des Portes de Camargue and C2DS administrator, took stock of good care practices and returns from patient meal trays.
L’économie circulaire : des possibilités insoupçonnées
Interview de François-Michel Lambert, député des Bouches-du-Rhône, Président de l’Institut de l’Économie Circulaire. Il nous parle de l’économie circulaire difficile à mettre en place dans les établissements de la santé.
Teleworking at the CH de Cannes
Since January 2016, it has been possible to work from home at CH de Cannes. The implementation process has been carefully studied with a multidisciplinary working group to ensure that the process works from day one. We explain how in this article.
Supervaltech revalidates its EMAS registration
For the second time, the Supervaltech SSR clinic (66) has validated its EMAS registration, a voluntary approach to continuous improvement of its environmental performance.
Training nursing students in sustainable development
They run IFSIs in Montpellier, Toulon and Alès, and deplore the lack of sustainable development in the training they provide. Here's a look back at their experiences and initiatives to remedy the situation.
When technicians come to the rescue of employees' broken equipment
Clinique du Pré (72) proposed educational initiatives for staff and the general public on the themes of eco-mobility, waste, the environment and CSR.
The art of eco-wisdom
Four young people on a civic service contract have just completed their mission at the Résidence Marie Romier in La Talaudière (42). For six months, two days a week, they went out to meet residents and set up concrete actions around sustainable development: better sorting of food waste using posters and labels, which eco-gestures and commitments are best suited to the elderly, thinking about the concept of intergenerational relations, etc.
Societal open house: from Blériot XI to robotic-assisted rehabilitation
SAS Clinique Saint-Roch is taking part in European Sustainable Development Week by organizing an "atypical" open house. A return to the future will enable visitors to (re)discover part of the local (Cambrian) heritage and history, through a tour of four workshops.
When the operating room becomes eco-responsible
Dr Jane Muret, sustainable development officer, anesthesia department, Institut de Cancérologie Gustave Roussy (94), answered our questions about her sustainable development approach in the operating theater.
Let's change our practices!
Sustainable development week at the Flandres and Lille-Métropole public mental health establishments (EPSM) will be a time to discover the initiatives in place at both establishments.
General mobilization at Lille CHRU
From May 30 to June 3, 2016, the Lille CHRU is organizing games aimed at raising awareness of sustainable development: sorting, energy, biodiversity, waste, etc. See the program in this article.
Find your mistake at Clinique du Saint-Cœur
Once again this year, the Clinique du Saint-Cœur in Vendôme (41) is taking part in Sustainable Development Week from May 30 to June 5, 2016. The organizing committee has no shortage of ideas for this 2016 edition! With its stands, events and role-playing activities, this is an event not to be missed.
Extreme conditions and system D in Guadeloupe
In Guadeloupe, health and social care establishments have to be prepared for climatic and social risks. The Cliniques de Choisy, Gosier (97) and Manioukani, Gourbeyre (97) have plenty of ideas for dealing with any eventuality.
"Air washes with air"
Read the interview with Dr Philippe Carenco, Hospital Hygiene Department, Hyères Hospital. He talks about air quality issues in hospitals.
A resolutely person-centred approach, Résidence Massy Vilmorin, Massy (91)
At Massy Vilmorin, the well-being of the resident is as important as that of the employee. With its ADD'AGE project and Humanitude approach, the residence has a strong commitment to sustainable development.
Maison de santé Marie Galène shares its eco-healthcare guide
Download the eco-responsible caregiver guide for La Maison de santé Marie Galène (33).
Testimonial CHRU de Lille, 1st C2DS Partners' Club evening
The Lille Regional University Hospital (CHRU) has set up a sustainable development governance structure to steer ambitious and effective projects. Philippe Van de Woestyne, Director of Quality, Risks and Vigilance, explains the rationale behind the CHRU's SD approach and the results of the actions developed via an online video.
Notre Dame des Roches, Anjou (38), a harmonious approach
EHPAD Notre Dame des Roches is committed to sustainable development: waste sorting, resident well-being, purchasing charter... Find out more!
Centimeo, the job-creating, community-minded distributor
Centimeo is a single-serve dispenser of eco-responsible snacks made in France and payable with red coins (cents): biodegradable chewing gum made in Angers, organic cookies made in Normandy, fair-trade chocolate, etc. The operation is entirely free of charge for establishments. The dispenser mounts like a picture on the wall, and requires no power supply.
Taking action against violence against women, a commitment by the Les Cèdres medical and surgical center in Brive-la-Gaillarde
Together with the NGO Gynécologie Sans Frontières and the town of Malemort-sur-Corrèze, the Clinique des Cèdres organized a symposium entitled "Réunir les maillons de la chaîne. Pour une meilleure coordination de la prise en charge des violences conjugales" on November 25, 2015, to mark International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.