title: Optimisation is at the heart of the operation.
abstract: In our other article based around operating theatres in this issue of HEJ (see pages 64-72), we examine how some of the latest technology is benefiting users, but in this article--with all areas of the NHS charged with reducing energy consumption and cutting carbon emissions--Darren Jones, MD at carbon and energy management specialist, Low Carbon Europe, takes a detailed look, with the help of a 'real-life' case study based on recent experience at London's Heart Hospital, at operating theatre optimisation and HTM 03-01 audits.
authors.affiliation: Low Carbon Europe.
authors.forename: Darren
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D002300:Cardiac Care Facilities; D003246:Conservation of Energy Resources / Q000379:methods*; D017046:Cost Savings; D004782:Environmental Health / Q000379:methods*; D006779:Hospitals, Public; D008131:London; D009873:Operating Rooms / Q000458:organization & administration*; D019982:Organizational Case Studies