Toronto Western Hospital (TWH) Waste Audit (NCT06680284)
Greening the Operating Room: Auditing Anesthesia Generated Wastes and Exploring Strategies to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the amount and types of anesthesia wastes generated for each surgical case at the Toronto Western Hospital (TWH). The main questions it aims to answer are: * The amount of anesthesia waste generated per surgical case at TWH * The amount of wastes that are inappropriately discarded * The percentage of discarded waste that can be reused or recycled * The percentage of recyclable waste that is actually recycled * The percentage of discarded waste that is appropriately sent to landfill * The financial cost of waste disposal * The impact of a staff education program on waste reduction and proper waste disposal The research team will conduct the audit by inspecting the contents of the waste bins and bags following completion of a surgery.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Toronto Western Hospital — Toronto, Ontario
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Staff Education Program (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Toronto Western Hospital — Toronto, Ontario
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (416) 603-5800
Email: jayanta.chowdhury@uhn.ca
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.