Do not overlook advocacy for “Green Laboratory” initiatives, a key element in raising awareness among institutions, companies, citizens, and patients toward a sustainable healthcare system. The laboratory must not limit itself to communicating internally its choices, awareness initiatives, results, and sustainability goals, but must also address patients, institutions, suppliers, and the broader community.

Do not overlook advocacy for “Green Laboratory” initiatives, a key element in raising awareness among institutions, companies, citizens, and patients toward a sustainable healthcare system. The laboratory must not limit itself to communicating internally its choices, awareness initiatives, results, and sustainability goals, but must also address patients, institutions, suppliers, and the broader community.

by | Oct 15, 2025

The Laboratory must take on a proactive advocacy role for green pathways, engaging with institutions (decision-makers and stakeholders), healthcare organizations (Region, Health Authority, Universities, IRCCS), citizens (both through civic organizations such as...
Do not overlook advocacy for “Green Laboratory” initiatives, a key element in raising awareness among institutions, companies, citizens, and patients toward a sustainable healthcare system. The laboratory must not limit itself to communicating internally its choices, awareness initiatives, results, and sustainability goals, but must also address patients, institutions, suppliers, and the broader community.

Do not engage in automatic or unconscious behaviors that lead to the waste of reagents, the use of non-essential single-use plastics, improper waste management, or energy waste, in compliance with the laboratory’s Quality System.

by | Oct 15, 2025

The adoption of Total Quality Management (TQM), integrated with Six Sigma (“zero defect”) and Lean Thinking (“no waste”) methodologies in laboratory management, is closely linked to sustainability. TQM practices enhance organizational capabilities in achieving...