Link to EAHP Statements

• Section 1 – Introductory Statements and Governance: Statements – 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
• Section 2 – Selection, Procurement and Distribution: Statements – 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
• Section 3 – Production and Compounding: Statements – 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
• Section 4 – Clinical Pharmacy: Statements – 4.1, 4.4, 4.6
• Section 5 – Patient Safety and Quality Assurance: Statements – 5.2, 5.9

Abstract 

Hospital pharmacists play a critical role in promoting sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of healthcare. However, integrating sustainable practices into hospital pharmacy operations can be challenging. Where should we begin? What changes can we implement at the pharmacy level to shift sustainability?

This World Café session will provide an interactive forum to share experiences and strategies for promoting sustainability in hospital pharmacy practices. During the session, participants will be gathered in small groups. They will exchange ideas and share experiences on a particular topic related to sustainable healthcare in hospital pharmacy (sustainable medication use, eco-friendly clinical pharmacy services, waste reduction and recycling, sustainable procurement practices, sustainable energy efficiency, stakeholder engagement, sustainable transportation and logistics, sustainable medical devices use…). Participants will rotate through different discussion groups, allowing for a diverse range of perspectives and experiences to be shared. At the end of the session, the ideas of each group will be shared to the whole assembly.

By the end of this World Café session, participants will gain a better understanding of the opportunities and challenges of promoting sustainability in hospital pharmacy, as well as practical strategies and tools for implementing sustainable practices in their pharmacy. With this newfound knowledge, participants will be able to make tangible changes and implement sustainable elements in their pharmacy upon returning to their respective countries. The session will also provide an opportunity for participants to build relationships and networks with peers who share a commitment to sustainable healthcare.

Learning objectives

After the keynote, the participant should be able to:

• Gain a better overview of how hospital pharmacies can reduce their environmental impact
• Identify practical measures that pharmacists can implement to promote safe, effective, and sustainable medication use in healthcare facilities
• Find at least one measure to implement in the participants’ hospital pharmacy after the congress

Educational need addressed

What are some practical starting points for implementing sustainability in hospital pharmacy? How can we refine or further develop existing sustainability efforts in hospital pharmacy through sharing experiences with peers?

Keywords

Environmental aspects, management, pharmaceutical care, sustainable hospital pharmacy, world café, sustainable practices, shared experiences