National Green Theatres Programme Work Plan
Strategic Priority 7
Improve and evidence environmental sustainability across NHS Scotland
Identify, develop and release carbon-saving actions
Work with clinicians and support staff to identify potential new carbon saving actions
Work with clinicians and support staff to develop guidance and resources to support implementation
Work with national bodies, including Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infection (ARHAI), to enable change
Release carbon saving actions as part of quarterly cycle.
Support Boards to implement carbon saving actions
Host national community for practice to encourage knowledge sharing
Develop case studies outlining how actions have been realised.
Convene discussions to develop understanding and share learning.
Deploy a measurement plan to support progress and demonstrate impact
Implement agreed measurement plan and reporting schedule across NHS Scotland.
Review and refine the measurement plan on a quarterly basis.
Maintain a high level of Board engagement to support accurate and timeous completion of the measurement plan.
Realise the principles of Value Based Health care in particular strategic aim 3: Sustainability and Stewardship.
Embed National Green Theatre actions and principles into future national design/guidance
Establish links with NHS Scotland Assure.
Identify relevant engineering and structural actions to be incorporated into Scottish Health Technical Memoranda (SHTM) and national guidance.
Promote new/revised SHTM guidance.
Explore opportunities to harness innovation and research in partnership with academia and industry
Engage with universities to consider appropriate research.
Identify ways to implement/promote research in NHS Scotland.
Scope out opportunities for expansion of programme into other high impact areas
Scope out opportunity and applicability for green endoscopy, green renal, green laboratories, green pathways and green pharmacy.
Conduct review of programme oversight, engagement and communications
Carry out scoping work to understand current programme capacity.
Develop staffing resource and clarify priorities to support the evolving nature of the programme.
Review and refine governance, reporting and oversight arrangements
Review the role, remit and membership of the Programme Board.
Seek confirmation around long-term funding and support.
Update and implement communications and engagement plan.
Identify and pursue opportunities to share successes and learning.