Warszawski Uniwersytet Medyczny (WUM)

Warsaw, Poland

WUM specialises in nephrology, dialysis, and internal diseases, providing top-tier care for a variety of kidney-related conditions.

General info

Patients: 100 kidney transplant patients and 115 dialysis patients.
Staff: 6 doctors, 4 nurses, and various specialists in nephrology.

Optimisations Applied

Waste Management and Disposal

Improving waste segregation efficiency through better infrastructure and staff training

Resource Savings

Reduction of drug returns by optimising the online medical ordering and pharmacy system
Implementing electronic signatures to replace paper-based documentation, reducing paper waste

Optimising use of Dialysis Machines

Upgrading to new dialysis machines and actively using built-in sustainability features to reduce energy and water consumption and minimize environmental impact

Contact

Zuzanna Jakubowska

jakubowska@wum.edu.pl

Benchmarking Dashboard

The KitNewCare project will develop a benchmarking tool based on the 4 factor Life Cycle Assessment carried out at the 4 European pilot sites. This tool will enable kidney care centers to assess their environmental, social, financial, and health outcomes.