Viewpoint: actionable steps for regulatory, industry, and health care organization practices to accelerate reduction of single-use plastics and help protect planetary and human health. https://t.co/OWfHuq8qaF https://t.co/H6iA4azCLN
Infection Prevention, Planetary Health, and Single-Use Plastics.
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Oct 2023 – Nov 2025Where it's discussed
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Overall, the discussions reveal a strong concern for environmental health, exemplified by phrases like 'sound the alarm' and 'eye-opening article,' which convey urgency and relevance. Several posts highlight practical strategies proposed in the publication, such as reforming infection prevention guidelines and reducing reliance on disposables, emphasizing the perceived importance and potential influence of the research. The tone reflects a mix of informative support and advocacy for sustainable healthcare practices.
Most discussions agree that the overuse of single-use plastics in healthcare is problematic and needs change, as seen in phrases like 'unacceptable' and 'harmful.'
Posts show genuine curiosity and concern, with expressions like 'eye-opening' and calls for action, indicating high relevance and concern among audiences.
While some posts reference specific strategies and reports, many are more supportive or informative rather than deeply analytical, implying moderate but not deep engagement.
There is recognition that reducing plastics could have environmental benefits and influence healthcare practices, but broader societal impacts are implied rather than explicitly discussed.
Abstract in brief
- The text discusses the impact of single-use plastics on planetary health, emphasizing how plastic waste contributes to environmental pollution and health issues.
- It highlights the importance of infection prevention practices that reduce reliance on disposable plastics to protect both human health and ecosystems.
- The message encourages adopting sustainable alternatives and better waste management strategies to minimize the environmental footprint of single-use plastics.
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Most liked on X and BlueskyCongratulations to Matt Smith, recent ID fellow and current Iowa City VA CADRE research fellow, on his JAMA Viewpoint article on the role of infection prevention programs in sustaining the environment!!! DOI: 10.1001/jama.2023.20550
Wow, eye-opening article on how to reduce single-use plastics in healthcare – reforming infection prevention guidelines to evaluate single-use vs. reusable equipment, better reporting for device-related infections, and FDA involvement
Given threats to human health from environmental contamination, climate change, and biodiversity loss, time is ripe to reduce overreliance on single-use disposables in healthcare. Check out the 3 strategies we propose in JAMA #ClimateAction #policy https://t.co/Ok13DtY5A1 https://t.co/n5jBlP4uoU
'While health care contributes nearly 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions & consumes substantial quantities of plastics, efforts to reduce use of plastics in health care are largely absent.' by M Smith, H Singh, @GreeningDoc via @JAMA_current
Plastics pollution is a global crisis so what should we in healthcare do? In today’s @JAMA_current we propose 3 strategies to reduce broad-scale, unfettered, and irrational adoption of disposable plastics in healthcare. With Matt Smith and @GreeningDoc https://t.co/Ok13DtY5A1
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[4/4] Sounding the alarm about disposable plastic in the health care industry: https://t.co/mXY4gP4s7L Global Efforts to Address Plastic Pollution: An FDA Perspective: https://t.co/bSKHZghYfY Infection Prevention, Planetary Health, and Single-Use Plastics: https://t.co/p4ko9OM8Gk
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Viewpoint: actionable steps for regulatory, industry, and health care organization practices to accelerate reduction of single-use plastics and help protect planetary and human health. https://t.co/54VTJCnrYZ https://t.co/40mxuq8qj7
Infection Prevention, Planetary Health, and Single-Use Plastics https://t.co/V4EbtEKaPn
RT @whatherad: Wow, eye-opening article on how to reduce single-use plastics in healthcare – reforming infection prevention guidelines to e…
RT @whatherad: Wow, eye-opening article on how to reduce single-use plastics in healthcare – reforming infection prevention guidelines to e…
Learn more about the impact of healthcare use of plastics in this paper: Infection Prevention, Planetary Health, and Single-Use Plastics #Nurses4PlanetaryHealth https://t.co/gbAskhm3ov https://t.co/Qso7fSB0mG
RT @docalok: Infection Prevention, Planetary Health, and Single-Use Plastics | Infection Control | JAMA | JAMA Network https://t.co/YuLa513…
Wow, eye-opening article on how to reduce single-use plastics in healthcare – reforming infection prevention guidelines to evaluate single-use vs. reusable equipment, better reporting for device-related infections, and FDA involvement
Infection Prevention, Planetary Health, and Single-Use Plastics https://t.co/uwO3bo5tZX
Infection Prevention, Planetary Health, and Single-Use Plastics #science #publication #research #journal https://t.co/pNncQkNYle
Infection Prevention, Planetary Health, and Single-Use Plastics | Infection Control | JAMA | JAMA Network https://t.co/YuLa513jja
Infection Prevention, Planetary Health, and Single-Use Plastics https://t.co/NmriqZf318
RT @HardeepSinghMD: Plastics pollution is a global crisis so what should we in healthcare do? In today’s @JAMA_current we propose 3 strate…
RT @HardeepSinghMD: Given threats to human health from environmental contamination, climate change, and biodiversity loss, time is ripe to…
RT @UIowa_ID: Congratulations to Matt Smith, recent ID fellow and current Iowa City VA CADRE research fellow, on his JAMA Viewpoint article…
Infectious disease spread = BAD Single use plastics = BAD Supply chain vulnerabilities = BAD What is the evidence-basis to justify our healthcare system's reliance on disposable devices? Thought provoking read! @HardeepSinghMD @GreeningDoc @JAMA_current https://t.co/8Ph6I9eUNF
Sorry Covidians, you're going to have to give up your masks and tests. https://t.co/bmJ8E3axMh
How did we get here? "... select medical devices, single-use disposability may be the best solution, but broad-scale, unfettered, & irrational adoption of disposable items in the name of infection prevention is harmful, unsustainable, & unacceptable." https://t.co/HkjtTpKRX5
Infection Prevention, Planetary Health, and Single-Use Plastics https://t.co/sUxVGhIb1X
Infection Prevention, Planetary Health, and Single-Use Plastics #science #publication #research #publications https://t.co/cTumuCrYqq
RT @HardeepSinghMD: Given threats to human health from environmental contamination, climate change, and biodiversity loss, time is ripe to…
Infection Prevention, Planetary Health, and Single-Use Plastics https://t.co/dwMnAg0ThV
RT @JAMA_current: Viewpoint: actionable steps for regulatory, industry, and health care organization practices to accelerate reduction of s…
RT @JAMA_current: Viewpoint: actionable steps for regulatory, industry, and health care organization practices to accelerate reduction of s…
RT @JAMA_current: Viewpoint: actionable steps for regulatory, industry, and health care organization practices to accelerate reduction of s…
Given threats to human health from environmental contamination, climate change, and biodiversity loss, time is ripe to reduce overreliance on single-use disposables in healthcare. Check out the 3 strategies we propose in JAMA #ClimateAction #policy https://t.co/Ok13DtY5A1 https://t.co/n5jBlP4uoU
Viewpoint: actionable steps for regulatory, industry, and health care organization practices to accelerate reduction of single-use plastics and help protect planetary and human health. https://t.co/OWfHuq8qaF https://t.co/H6iA4azCLN
'While health care contributes nearly 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions & consumes substantial quantities of plastics, efforts to reduce use of plastics in health care are largely absent.' by M Smith, H Singh, @GreeningDoc via @JAMA_current
RT @UIowa_ID: Congratulations to Matt Smith, recent ID fellow and current Iowa City VA CADRE research fellow, on his JAMA Viewpoint article…
Here's the link: https://t.co/ZUtR5iNWMP
Plastics pollution is a global crisis so what should we in healthcare do? In today’s @JAMA_current we propose 3 strategies to reduce broad-scale, unfettered, and irrational adoption of disposable plastics in healthcare. With Matt Smith and @GreeningDoc https://t.co/Ok13DtY5A1
Congratulations to Matt Smith, recent ID fellow and current Iowa City VA CADRE research fellow, on his JAMA Viewpoint article on the role of infection prevention programs in sustaining the environment!!! DOI: 10.1001/jama.2023.20550