SF 4 - The green hospital: enhancing sustainability

1. To be familiar with the evidence relating to the relative contribution of departmental resources to the overall environmental impact, focussing on energy consumption and single-use items.
2. To understand the costs and savings of green practice.
3. To understand the environmental impact of streamlining clinical care.

1. To define the concepts of "circular economy" and "carbon footprint".
2. To identify the different dimensions across which circular economy can be applied to healthcare.
3. To provide examples of sustainable practices that can be applied by healthcare professionals.

1. To understand the concept of green radiology and the importance of enhancing sustainability in radiology facilities.
2. To learn about the safe and sustainable use of contrast media.
3. To gain knowledge on strategies for promoting contrast media sustainability.

1. To name typical imaging examinations of low-value to patients.
2. To discuss resources wasted on unnecessary imaging examinations.
3. To discuss measures to effectively reduce the use of unnecessary imaging examinations.