Previous Project ECHO – Sustainability in Healthcare Series

You can watch the full series of the Project ECHO: Sustainability in Healthcare series on YouTube:

The Sustainability in Healthcare series covered the following topics:

• The RACGP Position Statement on the impact of climate change on human health.
• Strategies for “greening” our practices through both clinical and non-clinical activities.
• Examination of prescribing habits, particularly concerning antibiotics and metered dose inhalers.
• Discussion on digital health practices and the elimination of inefficiencies and waste in everyday care.
• The potential role of the PHN in adaptation and preparation strategies for future natural disasters and pandemics in regional Victoria.

Learning Outcomes included:

• Explaining the RACGP position statement on the impact of climate change on human health.
• Describing strategies for reducing the health sector carbon footprint through adoption of high value care, through elimination of low value care and care “waste.
• Sharing our progress towards “greening” our practices through both clinical and non-clinical activities.
• Discussing the broader primary care sector role in climate adaptation and disaster preparation strategies.
• Participating in a community of practice and peer learning network.