Going Green: Specialist Outpatient Clinic Sustainability Initiatives
Care Process & Redesign
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2024
Our aim is to increase staff awareness to reduce energy consumption and cut paper usage by 20% within next year (2024). Implementing these changes can significantly reduce energy consumption and paper usage, contributing to the hospital's sustainability.
Year Submitted: 2024
Published Date: 31 December 2024
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Build Environment, Facilities Engineering, Green Building, Workflow Redesign, Productivity, Energy Waste, Paper Waste, Cost Saving
About this Content
Aims
Our aim is to increase staff awareness to reduce energy consumption and cut paper usage by 20% within next year (2024), supporting the hospital’s Green Plan for a sustainable environment.
Background
NTFGH hospital operates 24/7, consuming substantial energy, contributing to CO2 emissions. The Specialist Outpatient Clinic (SOC) operates only during office hours, presenting opportunities for sustainability improvements.
Methods
Identify issues such as unnecessary energy consumption and paper usage, implement changes like powering off equipment, using pictorial signs, QR codes for brochures, and digitalizing roll call minutes via Microsoft Teams.
Results
Energy consumption was 10,0000kWh/month before implementation. Expenses on printing service brochures were $41,206 per year (2022) and on A4 copier paper $3,070 per year (2023).
Conclusion
Implementing these changes can significantly reduce energy consumption and paper usage, contributing to the hospital's sustainability goals.
Lessons Learnt
Everyone can play a part for a Green sustainable environment by doing minor behavior change in their daily activities.
Additional Information
Strategies include daily SMS reminders to switch off equipment and ensuring all staff have email accounts for digital communication.
Keywords
Sustainability, Energy, Paper, Waste, Conservation, Productivity
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Nursing |
Project Lead(s) | Sim Siew Ngoh |
Project Member(s) | Tay Lee Hiang |
Connect with this contributor!
Sim Siew Ngoh - siew_ngoh_sim@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
449_NTFGH _QM 2024_Going Green Specialist Outpatient Clinic Sustainability Initiatives.pdf