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The final part of the BDJ series on the environmental impact of community caries prevention: Water fluoridation performed well in all measures of environmental sustainability (August 2022). #puttingchildrenfirst #prevention #fluoride #cwf #waterfluoridation #sustainability

How to Conduct an Environmental Scan: A Guide for Public Health Practitioners

Following scheduled maintenance, our website, including MyCIEH, is back online. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this downtime. Why not check out the events calendar for 2024 and start planning your CPD? Or, find out how you can get involved in shaping environmental health policy by joining one of our advisory panels. #CIEH #EnvironmentalHealth

The environmental impact of community caries prevention - part 2: toothbrushing programmes (BDJ 26 August 2022). Supervised toothbrushing had a lower environmental impact than provision of toothbrushes and toothpaste in all 16 impact categories measured. #puttingchildrenfirst #prevention #fluoride #stb

New #ClimateCheckup out this week from Dr. Elizabeth Cerceo: With the End of Chevron, Health and Environmental Experts' Hands Are Tied "Issues related to environmental, public, and individual health are extremely complex and should be in the hands of experts, but after this Supreme Court ruling, experts' hands are tied." Via MedPage Today #ClimateChange #Health #ChevronDoctrine #Chevron #SCOTUS #EPA #HealthProfessionals #ClimateIsHealth

Preparing to be more competent in delivering ToTs on environmental cleaning in Healthcare facilities. The modules in the course really helps.

🌿 Lets talk Environmental Sustainability for Care Homes!🌿 The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is leading the way towards a greener future for care homes with their new Quality Statement for Environmental Sustainability. Thornbury Nursing Services Consultancy is excited to see the CQC prioritising sustainability and evaluating how care homes are taking steps to become more eco-friendly. Under "well-led", inspectors will assess how care homes are reducing their negative impact on the environment. This initiative highlights the importance of responsible stewardship and accountability in the care sector. By integrating environmental considerations into governance structures and operational practices, care homes can enhance their operational efficiency and contribute to a healthier planet for residents and staff. The CQC's focus on environmental sustainability provides the care industry with a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact. 🚀 Thornbury Nursing Services is offering fantastic FREE resources to help care homes embrace environmental sustainability. Get in touch with us to receive these resources! You can also check out my article too on suggestions of "How to be greener" to get you started! Do stay tuned for our upcoming webinar and videos on how care homes can become more sustainable. Learn practical tips and strategies to make your care home greener. Let's work together to create a healthier future for all. #EnvironmentalSustainability #CareHomes #CQC #Leadership #Sustainability #governance #qualitystatements #inspections #consultancy

Innovations in Environmental Health: Leveraging Technology for a Healthier Future Environmental health is a crucial aspect of public health that focuses on the relationships between the environment and human health. It aims to prevent disease and promote healthy living by identifying and controlling environmental factors that can harm human health. Environmental Health encompasses a wide range of topics, including air and water quality, food safety, waste management, climate change, and vector-borne diseases. It also includes environmental toxicology, occupational health and safety, radiation protection, noise pollution, soil contamination among other components. The goal of environmental health is to create healthy environments where people can live, work, and play safely. To achieve all of the aforementioned, environmental health professionals monitor and assess environmental health risks, using the datas to develop and enforce policies and regulations. Educate the public about environmental health issues, and conduct research to better understand environmental health relationships. By addressing environmental health issues, we can prevent disease outbreak, reduce healthcare costs, and create healthier and more sustainable communities. By prioritizing environmental health, we can protect the health and well-being of current and future generations. As Prevention is better and Cheaper than Cure. Environmental health practice is the application of scientific knowledge and principles to prevent human injury and illness and promote healthy living environments. It involves assessing and monitoring environmental health risks, developing and enforcing policies and regulations, educating communities, investigating and controlling environmental health hazards, and researching new technologies and strategies. Environmental health professionals conduct inspections and surveys to identify hazards, develop plans to control and mitigate risks, provide education and training, collaborate with other professionals, and advocate for policies and programs that promote environmental health. They work to prevent human injury and illness, promote healthy living environments, protect the natural environment, reduce environmental health disparities, and improve quality of life. Environmental health practice is carried out by a range of professionals, including environmental health specialists, public health professionals, environmental scientists and engineers, healthcare providers, and policy makers and advocates. They work together to address environmental health issues and promote healthy and sustainable communities. The goals of environmental health practice are to prevent human injury and illness, promote healthy living environments, protect the natural environment, reduce environmental health disparities, and improve quality of life. continue in comment.. #environmental #environmentalissues #envirommentaljustices #anwosunday #sundayadedeji #EIA #EAR #anwo

🌿Preparing for CQC’s new Environmental Sustainability Assessment Environmental sustainability is now a key component in the Care Quality Commission’s new single assessment framework. 🌿 Starting March 2025, all CQC registered providers will be assessed on their environmental sustainability practices – a first for many. Understanding climate change impacts and implementing low-carbon initiatives will be crucial for compliance and demonstrating environmental responsibility, which also promotes public health. 🗓️ Join us for a free webinar on 25th July, 11 am – 11:30 am.🗓️ What’s on the agenda? ✅Explore the CQC’s new environmental sustainability Quality Statement and best practice guidance. ✅ Get practical tips for implementing sustainability initiatives in health and social care services. ✅ Understand the importance of developing an environmental sustainability policy. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead and ensure your organisation is ready for these crucial assessments. #CQC #Sustainability #Healthcare #Webinar #EnvironmentalResponsibility #CareQuality #HealthAndSocialCare Register now and secure your spot: