The present climate crisis poses an extreme threat to human health and healthcare delivery systems. Deactivating the central piped system and transitioning to a portable cylinder source for nitrous delivery has been identified as an effective strategy to significantly reduce anesthesia-related emissions without compromising patient care.

Join us to learn about why your hospital should consider deactivating the piped nitrous system, how to assemble a multidisciplinary team, and the multiple approaches that the clinical and facility management teams have taken to achieve a successful transition at UC Health and Providence Health.

Together, we can take steps towards decarbonizing healthcare!

Speakers:

• Alan Ladwiniec: UCSF Health Facilities Manager
• Albert Huang: UC Davis EH&S Industrial Hygiene Programs Administrator
• Andy Mason: Providence Director of Facilities
• Dr. Brian Chesebro: Providence Environmental Stewardship Medical Director
• Chris Shirar: UCSF Health Supervising Chief Engineer
• Dr. Seema Gandhi: UCSF Health Medical Director of Sustainability