Sustainability SIG Webinar - Green Surgery: Reusable Theatre Hats and Infection Control

Join for a practical, evidence-led session on how reusable theatre hats and other circular-economy approaches can support greener, safer surgical practice. This webinar is free to attend for members of IPS, BIA and HIS.

The Green Surgery report outlines proven ways to reduce the environmental impact of healthcare without compromising patient safety. One key opportunity lies in reducing unnecessary single-use items in theatres. Despite longstanding concerns around infection risks, emerging evidence shows that reusable items - when implemented correctly - are both safe and environmentally beneficial.

With a focus on reusable theatre hats, this webinar brings together expert speakers to explore the evidence, address common concerns and provide practical tools for embedding sustainable practice within surgical settings.

Who Should Attend

Infection prevention and control clinicians
Theatre staff and theatre managers
Surgical clinicians
Sustainability leads and green champions

What You'll Learn

Evidence-based IPC considerations for reusable items
How IPC teams can champion sustainability in theatres
Practical tools from the Green Surgery Toolkit to support carbon reduction in your healthcare setting

Why Attend

Make an informed and evidence based decision about which type of PPE is appropriate for your own practice in the OT
Discuss the evidence base for PPE to inform practice in your healthcare facility
Be able to contribute to susQI in OT through ensuring appropriate policies, supplies and communications
Reflect on the role of IPC teams in supporting sustainability within theatres.

Find out more and book: https://www.ips.uk.net/events-calendar/sustainability-sig-webinar-green-surgery-reusable-theatre-hats-and-infection-control/