Bantry Injury Unit celebrates major environmental sustainability award
Bantry General Hospital has secured a prestigious Silver Award for pioneering eco-friendly practices within its acute medical services. The achievement highlights how regional healthcare teams can successfully reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining exceptional patient care standards.
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HSE — Health Service Executive
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The HSE South West Injury Unit at Bantry General Hospital has proudly clinched a Silver Award for its outstanding efforts in becoming cleaner, greener and more sustainable. This esteemed recognition was awarded through the GreenED project, a pioneering initiative established by the Royal College of Emergency Medicine to measure and minimise the ecological impact of acute medical facilities. By embracing innovative eco-friendly strategies, the team has proven that excellent community healthcare and environmental protection can go hand in hand.
Hospital Manager Carole Croke expressed immense pride in the achievement, highlighting the dedicated leadership of staff member Dr Rachel Fellowes alongside Clinical Nurse Manager Marguerite Murray. The multidisciplinary team successfully implemented a series of impactful measures, including streamlining waste streams, cutting down on single-use plastics, transitioning to paperless digital communications, and establishing a biodiversity-boosting Green Space. These clever adjustments not only slashed carbon emissions but also optimised resource efficiency across the entire department.
Leadership figures across the region, including Annette Logan and Priscilla Lynch, praised the initiative as a shining example for other healthcare facilities nationwide. Supported by the HSE Climate Action team and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, the Bantry unit now sets its sights on achieving Gold accreditation next year. This triumph demonstrates that small, smart operational changes within local clinics can drive meaningful progress toward national net-zero targets.
Hospital Manager Carole Croke expressed immense pride in the achievement, highlighting the dedicated leadership of staff member Dr Rachel Fellowes alongside Clinical Nurse Manager Marguerite Murray. The multidisciplinary team successfully implemented a series of impactful measures, including streamlining waste streams, cutting down on single-use plastics, transitioning to paperless digital communications, and establishing a biodiversity-boosting Green Space. These clever adjustments not only slashed carbon emissions but also optimised resource efficiency across the entire department.
Leadership figures across the region, including Annette Logan and Priscilla Lynch, praised the initiative as a shining example for other healthcare facilities nationwide. Supported by the HSE Climate Action team and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, the Bantry unit now sets its sights on achieving Gold accreditation next year. This triumph demonstrates that small, smart operational changes within local clinics can drive meaningful progress toward national net-zero targets.