We would welcome your comments on the draft paper entitled “Policy for the sustainable procurement, management, administration and disposal of medical gases, within the hospital setting, to achieve decarbonisation” and the associated Equality and Health Impact Assessment (EqHIA) form.
This document targets the procurement and management of medical gases. This work is aligned with the NHS Wales Decarbonisation Strategic Delivery Plan (2021), specifically Approach to Healthcare Initiatives 40 and 41 and the decarbonisation of medical gases. While the principles and recommendations could be applied to many medical gases, this policy focuses on nitrous oxide and Entonox®, as these gases have the highest impact due to high global warming potential and high-volume usage.
This document and associated EqHIA form and consultation feedback form can be accessed below.
Closing date: Friday 14th February 2025
⇩ Policy for the sustainable procurement, management, administration and disposal of medical gases within the hospital setting to achieve decarbonisation - Consultation draft 171KB (PDF) |
⇩ Policy for the sustainable procurement, management, administration and disposal of medical gases within the hospital setting to achieve decarbonisation - EqHIA 143 KB (PDF) |