Reducing Telecommunication Waste
Care Process & Redesign
Environmental Sustainability
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2023
To terminate under-utilized telecommunication equipment that consumes electricity unnecessarily. Telecommunication waste reduction contributes significantly to operational efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Year Submitted: 2023
Published Date: 31 December 2023
Tags: Care Process ＆ Redesign, Environmental Sustainability, Operational Management, Energy Waste
About this Content
Aims
To terminate under-utilized telecommunication equipment that consumes electricity unnecessarily.
Background
Many telecom devices (e.g., fax machines, terminals) were on standby mode, consuming energy and incurring costs.
Methods
Reviewed telecom usage, engaged stakeholders, and terminated under-utilized lines and devices.
Results
Removed 26 terminals and 50 fax lines, saving 2,023kWh annually and $30,880 in costs. Recycled old devices and reduced office clutter.
Conclusion
Telecommunication waste reduction contributes significantly to operational efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Lessons Learnt
Proactive review and stakeholder engagement drive impactful cost and energy savings.
Additional Information
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress 2023 – 2nd Prize (Environmental Sustainability category)
Keywords
Telecom Waste, Energy Reduction
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | National Heart Centre Singapore |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Edmund Khoo Kim Hai |
Project Member(s) | Wendy Chu Lin Yuh |
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Edmund Khoo Kim Hai - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg