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Join Two Key Webinars on Healthcare Procurement This April

Health Proc Europe, the facilitator and co-founder of the Alliance for Procurement Impact (API) initiative, is hosting two interactive webinars in April, focusing on how procurement can enhance security, sustainability, and resilience in healthcare and the pharmaceutical sector. These sessions will bring together European procurement leaders to share insights and best practices.

April 10th, 2025 – Advancing Security & Sustainability through Effective Procurement Practices
Featuring Josep Maria Guiu, Director of Pharmacy and Medicines at Consorci de Salut i Social de Catalunya, discussing innovative public procurement approaches in healthcare.

April 29, 2025 – Building Resilient Supply Chains: Criteria for Secure and Sustainable Procurement
Featuring a real-world use case from Eirik Sverrisson, Sykehusinnkjøp, on integrating environmental criteria into tenders.

What to Expect:
A practical case study on procurement’s role in supporting sustainability and resilience
Panel discussions with experts, including Josep Maria Guiu, Luna Dayekh, Pål Rydstrøm, Eirik Sverrisson, and Maja Graf
A live Q&A session with procurement and sustainability professionals

These webinars are free and open to all, with no prior knowledge required. They are designed for procurement professionals, sustainability experts, and stakeholders from healthcare providers and pharmaceutical companies.

Register here

The Alliance for Procurement Impact (API) is a European initiative dedicated to strengthening supply systems through strategic collaboration and turning best practices into scalable solutions. As the facilitator of API, Health Proc Europe is committed to driving secure and sustainable procurement in healthcare.

Have your say! The API survey on sustainable procurement is still open. We’d love to hear from as many procurement professionals as possible—your insights help shape the future of procurement in healthcare!
Take the survey here: https://forms.office.com/e/pvBarhgQUY
Feel free to share it with your network—we truly appreciate your input!

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Become a Kidney Centre Sustainability Champion

The Kidney Centre Sustainability Champion role is a key initiative aimed at making kidney care more sustainable, reducing its environmental impact, and improving patient outcomes. With kidney care's significant energy consumption, water use, and waste generation, adopting sustainable practices is crucial for both environmental responsibility and enhancing care quality.

Managed by the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare, in partnership with the UK Kidney Association and Health Innovation North-East and North Cumbria, this role allows healthcare professionals to lead Sustainable Quality Improvement (SusQI) projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and engage with patients to co-create sustainable solutions.

As a champion, you'll complete a free online course on sustainable kidney care, participate in national audits, and share best practices to foster local change. The role offers numerous benefits, including the opportunity to improve healthcare equity, connect with a global network, and gain skills in leadership, project management, and professional development.

If you're ready to make a positive impact, sign up to become a Kidney Centre Sustainability Champion today.

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Health Tuesday: Sustainable Healthcare – Do I Need to Care?

On May 6, 2025, Business Finland will host “Health Tuesday: Sustainable Healthcare – Do I Need to Care?” at the Team Finland House in Helsinki, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM. The event will focus on the growing need for sustainability in healthcare, discussing topics like green procurement, waste reduction, and energy optimization in healthcare settings.

The event will feature expert speakers, including representatives from the Finnish Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, as well as companies like Serres and Halton, who are leading the way in sustainable healthcare solutions. Attendees will gain insights into how sustainability can be integrated into healthcare practices, improving both environmental impact and cost efficiency.

Networking opportunities will allow participants to connect with industry leaders, discuss innovative solutions, and share ideas on advancing sustainability in healthcare. As sustainability becomes more important in healthcare globally, this event is a key opportunity for professionals to engage with the future of eco-friendly healthcare practices.

The event is free to attend but requires registration, which closes on April 30, 2025. For anyone interested in the intersection of healthcare and sustainability, this event is an essential opportunity to learn, connect, and contribute to a greener future in healthcare.

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YelloPort Elite™: Decarbonising Surgery

Surgical care’s environmental impact is significant, with UK operating theatres contributing 5.7 million tonnes of CO2e annually, along with 25% of hospital waste. A key contributor is the mass use of single-use plastic medical devices.

YelloPort Elite™, a hybrid Port Access System for minimally invasive surgery, reduces CO2e emissions by up to 73% and cuts clinical waste by 85% per laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Impact in India
Since its 2023 launch, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi has reduced CO2e by 5.1 tonnes annually, equivalent to 14,000 car miles and cut waste by 61 kg annually, equal to 3,080 plastic bottles.

Recognition & Growth
YelloPort Elite™ was nominated for a Prix Galien in 2023 and is used in 14% of Belgian hospitals. In the UK, a leading teaching hospital reduced CO2e by 2.6 tonnes and waste by 197 kg in 2022, with plans for expansion.

The 2024 BD Healthcare Resilience Barometer delves into the resilience of healthcare systems across 100 countries in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). This comprehensive report is built on a foundation of primary and secondary data from internationally recognized sources. Additionally, it incorporates insights from key opinion leaders to provide context and unique perspectives on the resilience scores.

This year's Barometer places a spotlight on three critical and interconnected components that influence care delivery: patients, the healthcare workforce, and the overall efficiency and sustainability of care delivery. By examining these elements, the report aims to address the challenges they face in a holistic manner. This approach is essential for developing sustainable and resilient healthcare systems that can ensure access to safe, high-quality care for both current and future generations while also minimizing environmental impact.

Click here (or scan the QR code) to explore the BD Healthcare Resilience Barometer and download a copy.

Our member Gerflor has launched a new and sustainable flooring solution.

For over 35 years, Gerflors Premium collection has played a crucial role in healthcare environments where durability, hygiene, and sustainability are essential. Now, the product has taken a significant step forward with an updated formula that combines robust performance with a clear climate profile, making it an ideal solution for healthcare facilities.

 As part of the We Care / We Act environmental initiative, Premium offers:

• 29% lower CO2 emissions through optimized production and material choices
• 80% natural and recycled content, improving resource efficiency
• 100% recyclability, supporting circular building projects

Designed for healthcare, Premium features a 1mm homogeneous wear layer, reinforced to withstand heavy traffic and hospital beds. Its patented Evercare™ surface treatment ensures resistance to chemicals and disinfectants commonly used in healthcare, making it easy to maintain and clean. The floor also offers:

• Resistance to chemicals and stains with Evercare™ treatment
• Low resistance when rolling heavy equipment
• Acoustic properties for noise reduction
• Bacterial and antiviral surfaces, tested to ISO standards

Premium is accredited by DSDC (Dementia Services Development Centre), simplifying flooring choices for dementia care. With its focus on sustainability and functionality, Premium meets the evolving needs of healthcare environments today and in the future.

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The Masterclass is an exclusive event organized by Health Proc Europe in collaboration with EHPPA and Nevi. It focuses on elevating the healthcare procurement skills of participants. Building on the success of previous editions, this Masterclass promises to bring together industry leaders to delve into the dynamic landscape of healthcare procurement.

Key Details:

Dates: November 04-05, 2024 (networking dinner November 4)
Venue: Seville, Spain
Format: Live session, face-to-face + networking dinner
Public Fee: €1,791 (excl. VAT)
Members Fee: €1,590 (excl. VAT)
Language: The masterclass is conducted in English. Live simultaneous Spanish translations will be provided.
Certification: Participants will receive an official Nevi/IFPSM Certificate.

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Our member Avidicare is inviting you to University College London's "Innovation in Sustainable Hospital Theatre Design" – an event for those curious about sustainable healthcare.

Date: 12 June 2024
Time: 09.30–12.30 GMT+1
Location: UCL Roberts Building (Torrington Place, London WC1E 7JE, United Kingdom)

The meeting focuses on sustainability within the hospital environment, centered around changes in practice, design, and innovation related to hospital theatre suites.

Presentations will cover the current drive towards NetZero and explore how new innovations from Europe can contribute to future NetZero goals. Among the speakers you will meet Remko Noor from Maximuse, who will inform about European innovation in theatre design.

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NCSH's member HealthTextiles, a pioneering textile company from Gävle (Sweden), has been awarded the prestigious title of "Medical Clothing Provider of the Year" at the annual Corporate LiveWire Global Awards. This recognition acknowledges the company's innovations and successes in medical clothing and women's health.

With its origins as a family-run business, HealthTextiles was founded by Birgitta, Torgny, and Tomas Persson. As a family team consisting of mother, father, and son, they collectively possess a wide range of expertise in entrepreneurship, public service, and textiles.

The founders of HealthTextiles: (from the left) Tomas Persson, Birgitta Persson and Torgny Persson

The company is dedicated to protecting healthcare professionals against healthcare-associated infections and has a particular focus on high-quality menstrual underwear. Their work, in collaboration with Monthly of Sweden, is supported by the Ahlgrens Donations Fund in Gävle.

"This international recognition from the United Kingdom is of great significance to us, especially at a time when we are expanding our presence in the UK", says Tomas Persson, founder and owner of HealthTextiles. "The award confirms our commitment to delivering innovative and ethically manufactured products that improve women's health worldwide."

HealthTextiles's specially designed garments feature the innovative and patented TorTex™ fabric at their core – a material with antimicrobial properties primarily composed of sustainable and biodegradable fibers. This reduces the environmental impact from single-use PPE and the risk of antibiotic resistance. TorTex™ fabrics offer natural antibacterial protection against Staphylococcus aureus for up to 100 washes and against the H1N1 virus, verified by SGS.

The judging panel at Corporate LiveWire was particularly impressed by HealthTextiles's commitment to protecting people and the world around us through its innovative apparel.

HealthTextiles has also been selected to participate in EIT Health's Bridgehead program, further solidifying its role as a leader in medical fashion and innovation. The company continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in medical clothing, strengthening its position as a pioneer in the industry, with a clear vision for the future and an unwavering focus on quality and innovation.

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Tomas Persson
Founder and owner
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About HealthTextiles
HealthTextiles is a leading Swedish manufacturer on a mission to save lives and reduce costs for the healthcare sector by developing innovative new healthcare uniforms and textiles. The company is also committed to improving the quality of life for women through innovative products such as menstrual underwear, through an exclusive agreement with Monthly of Sweden (a market leader in menstrual cups in Sweden). HealthTextiles works closely with its partners and investors to drive the industry forward and create positive change.

For more information, see: https://www.healthtextiles.com

About Corporate LiveWire Global Awards
The Corporate LiveWire Global Awards is an annual awards ceremony aimed at recognizing and rewarding innovation and excellence across various business sectors globally. This initiative is designed to highlight companies and individuals demonstrating outstanding achievements in their respective fields. The awards cover a broad spectrum of categories including technology, sustainability, finance, and health, among others. The process of selecting a winner is not based on the number of votes a candidate receives but on merit through thorough assessment of the company's overall excellence in its field. This provides a recognized validation of the company's expertise and professionalism, which could potentially enhance its competitiveness in the market.

For more information, see https://corporatelivewireglobalawards.com

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Silentia assisted the project team at Regionshospitalet Gødstrup in repurposing over 100 screens from two previous hospitals that were being replaced. This effort saved around 1.6 tons of materials.

Our EasyClick system allows our screens to be easily moved, combined, or reconfigured to fit the changing needs of the care environment. At Gødstrup Hospital, our system's durability, modularity, and repairability worked in harmony to ensure that the screens outlasted the old hospitals and could be adjusted to fit the new modern facilities.

A digital product passport is attached to every screen, enabling us to track and store its information. In Gødstrup, this helped us register, service, and plan the transfer of screens.

Read the full case story here

Or, read about Silentia's approach to sustainability HERE.

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Sustainability Specialist
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