Stacey Matthews
@staceymatthews1.bsky.social
Research Fellow at Deakin University & Western Health Partnership, Institute for Health Transformation 🔬
Cardiothoracic & Critical Care Nurse 👩⚕️
Passionate about advancing health equity, promoting sustainable healthcare, and improving cardiovascular care ♥️
Cardiothoracic & Critical Care Nurse 👩⚕️
Passionate about advancing health equity, promoting sustainable healthcare, and improving cardiovascular care ♥️
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Beds we make, futures we shape: A life cycle and cost analysis of reusable and disposable linen in the ICU
The aim of this study was to quantify and compare the environmental impact and cost associated with transitioning from disposable under pads (blueys) …
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Healthcare makes up 7% of Australia’s carbon emissions. Our study showed switching disposable blueys and pinkies in ICU to reusable options cut carbon emissions by 50% and avoided over 2 tonnes of waste with minimal cost. #SustainableHealthcare #NetZero #SDGs www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Healthcare makes up 7% of Australia’s carbon emissions. Our study showed switching disposable blueys and pinkies in ICU to reusable options cut carbon emissions by 50% and avoided over 2 tonnes of waste with minimal cost. #SustainableHealthcare #NetZero #SDGs www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Beds we make, futures we shape: A life cycle and cost analysis of reusable and disposable linen in the ICU
The aim of this study was to quantify and compare the environmental impact and cost associated with transitioning from disposable under pads (blueys) …
www.sciencedirect.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:15 AM
Healthcare makes up 7% of Australia’s carbon emissions. Our study showed switching disposable blueys and pinkies in ICU to reusable options cut carbon emissions by 50% and avoided over 2 tonnes of waste with minimal cost. #SustainableHealthcare #NetZero #SDGs www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Reposted by Stacey Matthews
November issue highlight: Implementation of reusable linen in the #ICU: Impact on pressure injury, staff satisfaction, & environmental sustainability #Openaccess
www.australiancriticalcare.com/article/S103...
www.australiancriticalcare.com/article/S103...
Implementation of reusable linen in the intensive care unit: Impact on pressure injury, staff satisfaction, and environmental sustainability
Pressure injuries (PIs) remain a major concern in intensive care units (ICUs), leading
to increased morbidity, healthcare costs, and extended hospital stays. While various
prevention strategies exist,...
www.australiancriticalcare.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:44 AM
November issue highlight: Implementation of reusable linen in the #ICU: Impact on pressure injury, staff satisfaction, & environmental sustainability #Openaccess
www.australiancriticalcare.com/article/S103...
www.australiancriticalcare.com/article/S103...
Reposted by Stacey Matthews
Health care is responsible for up to 7% of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing the use of disposable products could reduce this footprint.
👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/reusing...
👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/reusing...
October 7, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Health care is responsible for up to 7% of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing the use of disposable products could reduce this footprint.
👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/reusing...
👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/reusing...
Hospitals are the single biggest contributor to green house gas emissions from healthcare sources. Our study showed a simple change, replacing single-use “blueys” with reusables is safe for patients and saves almost half a tonne of landfill waste ♻️ Read more: @deakinuniversity.bsky.social
Health care is responsible for up to 7% of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing the use of disposable products could reduce this footprint.
👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/reusing...
👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/reusing...
October 7, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Hospitals are the single biggest contributor to green house gas emissions from healthcare sources. Our study showed a simple change, replacing single-use “blueys” with reusables is safe for patients and saves almost half a tonne of landfill waste ♻️ Read more: @deakinuniversity.bsky.social