Goals:

Financial sustainability:

We live within our means, and we grow our capacity.

Environmental sustainability:

We aim to achieve net zero emissions by 2045 to reduce the impact of climate change on the health of our community. We always aim to improve the value of our services.

We apply evidence to improve care. Right care, right time, right place, right way.

Outcomes:

Environmental:

Total reduction in emissions was estimated to be 906 kg CO2-e per year.

Financial:

Annual savings from the reduced number of tests were estimated to be around $885,000, based on a comparison of test numbers in April 2023 to April 2024. In addition, staff time for testing was reduced by around 726 hours per year, or around 91 eight-hour shifts. Assuming an average hourly rate of $50 this added a further $36,000 to the annual financial savings.

Patient care:

No adverse events were identified.