Greening Infection Prevention and Control: Multifaceted Approaches to a Sustainable Future - Takeaways - MDSpire

Greening Infection Prevention and Control: Multifaceted Approaches to a Sustainable Future

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  • Pamela S Lee

  • Irene Frantzis

  • Shira R Abeles

  • July 3, 2024

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    Infection prevention and control (IP&C) is essential for ensuring safety in healthcare while also impacting environmental sustainability.

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    Healthcare systems contribute significantly to global emissions, with the US healthcare system leading in per-capita greenhouse gas emissions.

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    Climate change and pollution threaten IP&C practices, potentially increasing the prevalence of multidrug-resistant organisms.

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    Plastic pollution from healthcare contributes to antimicrobial resistance, complicating IP&C efforts and harming human health.

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    IP&C can drive sustainable change in healthcare by developing environmentally friendly practices without compromising patient safety.

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Greening Infection Prevention and Control: Multifaceted Approaches to a Sustainable Future

  • by Pamela S Lee, Irene Frantzis, Shira R Abeles

  • July 3, 2024

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