GO GREEN Initiative from Office Desk to Operational Practices in a Laboratory Animal Research Facility
Care Process & Redesign
Environmental Sustainability
Technology
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2023
To establish paperless workflows, implement recycling, and enhance animal welfare via used paper. A sustainable approach improves workflows, reduces waste, and contributes to environmental goals.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Environmental Sustainability, Care Process ＆ Redesign, Technology, Paper Waste, Recycling, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign, Digitalisation, Digitisation
About this Content
Aims
To establish paperless workflows, implement recycling, and enhance animal welfare via used paper.
Background
Lab animal research generates excessive paper waste. Efficient digital processes are necessary.
Methods
Introduced paperless documentation, secured digital sharing, and recycled shredded paper for animal bedding.
Results
Reduced A4 paper usage by 2 reams, shortened approval times, lowered stationery use, and enhanced sustainability.
Conclusion
A sustainable approach improves workflows, reduces waste, and contributes to environmental goals.
Lessons Learnt
Paperless operations save resources and improve research facility efficiency.
Keywords
Paperless Workflow, Recycling, Sustainability
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Singapore Health Services |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration, Ancillary Care |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Clinical Research |
Project Lead(s) | Edgar M. Pena |
Project Member(s) | Edgar M. Pena |
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Edgar M. Pena - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg