Recycling Initiative: Implementing Waste Segregation
Care Process & Redesign
Training ＆ Education
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2023
To increase recycling awareness and reduce general waste through proper segregation at CGH. Collaborative efforts promoted sustainability and environmental awareness among staff.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Training ＆ Education, Quality Improvement, Workflow Redesign, Lean Methodology
About this Content
Aims
To increase recycling awareness and reduce general waste through proper segregation at CGH.
Background
Increased clinical consumables led to more general waste, highlighting the need for better recycling practices.
Methods
Installed recycling bins, distributed visual aids, conducted staff education, and monitored recycling rates.
Results
Reduced general waste by 3.934 tonnes, saving SGD 297.80; improved recycling practices across multiple sites.
Conclusion
Collaborative efforts promoted sustainability and environmental awareness among staff.
Lessons Learnt
Visual aids and stakeholder engagement are critical for successful waste segregation initiatives.
Additional Information
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress 2023 – Excellence in Environmental Practices
Keywords
Recycling, Waste Segregation, Sustainability
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Changi General Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Carol Ng Xing Rou |
Project Member(s) | Tenny Chow |
Connect with this contributor!
Carol Ng Xing Rou - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C_828_CGH_SHM_2023_Recycling_Initiative_Implementing_Waste_Segregation_yh.pdf