Implementing Sustainable Practices in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory: Results from a Year-Long Waste Reduction Initiative

• Published in: Acta Cardiologica Sinica Vol. 41; no. 4; pp. 539 - 548
• Main Authors: Chen, Kuan-Jen, Chen, Lung-Ching, Liou, Jer-Young, Hung, Huei-Fong, Lin, Shen-Chang, Shyu, Kou-Gi, Lee, Shih-Huang, Chang, Che-Ming, Chao, Shu-Ping, Wang, Tzu-Lin, Wei, Cheng-Chun, Liao, Zhen-Yu, Jong, Bor-Hsin, Chou, Ching-Yao, Chuang, Cheng-Yen, Lai, Wei-Ting, Charng, Min-Ji, Lin, Donna Shu-Han, Lo, Hao-Yun, Chua, Su-Kiat
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: China (Republic : 1949- ) 中華民國心臟學會 01.07.2025; Taiwan Society of Cardiology
• Subjects: Miscellaneous; Original; Cardiac catheterization; Quality improvement; Recycling; Sustainability; Medical waste

Background: Cardiac catheterization laboratories (CCLs) contribute significantly to hospital waste and environmental impact. While sustainability efforts in healthcare are growing, comprehensive strategies for waste reduction in CCLs remain limited. Aims: This study evaluated the effectiveness of a...