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Independent research, NHS case studies, laboratory testing, and educational video content — everything you need to build the case for reusable theatre caps.

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Videos
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Patient Stories
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NHS Trusts
Case Studies
5 documents
Case Study
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust — Musgrove Park Hospital
Somerset NHS · 2024 · 48% cost saving · 95.9% staff recognition improvement
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Case Study
Royal Liverpool Hospital — Dr Mruga Diwan (Original)
Royal Liverpool Hospital · 2022 · Tackling excess waste by switching to reusable theatre hats
Case Study — Follow-Up
Royal Liverpool Hospital — Dr Mruga Diwan (Follow-Up)
Royal Liverpool Hospital · 2023 · Patient safety; 70% of adverse incidents linked to miscommunication (WHO)
Case Study
Liverpool University Hospitals
Liverpool University Hospitals · 2022 · Northwest Coast Research & Innovation Sustainability Award Winner
Case Study
Black Maternity Matters — Great Western Hospital, Swindon
Great Western Hospital · Making theatre experiences more comfortable and inclusive for patients and staff
SOPs & Operational Guides
1 document
Standard Operating Procedure
Badge & Theatre Cap Maintenance SOP — Somerset NHS
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust · 2024 · Laundering, storage, daily protocols, infection control
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Research & Published Articles
4 documents
Research Review
Demand Hub Review — Dr Gillian McNab
NHS Research · Expert review of hospital theatre cloth hat adoption across NHS trusts
Lab Investigation
Microbial Evaluation of Theatre Hats — Dr Gillian McNab
University of Birmingham · Personalised reusable cloth hats can safely replace disposable hats
Published Article
Clinical Services Journal (CSJ) — Theatre Team Identification
Clinical Services Journal · Team briefs, environmental impact, and infection control in surgical theatres
Published Article
Badges: A Simple Solution for Safer Surgery — Danielle Checketts
Published Article · Knowing who's who in healthcare settings improves patient and medic experience
Independent Lab Testing
2 documents
Lab Report
Badge Separation Testing — TWI Cambridge
TWI Cambridge · Independent testing validating badge integrity, separation resistance, and clinical safety
Lab Report
Badge Degradation Test — Birmingham University (AMCASH)
University of Birmingham · Tested against Actichlor, Clinell, and 70% Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA)
Implementation Guides & Templates
2 documents
Implementation Guide
UK Theatre Cap Challenge — Mrs Scarlett McNally
NHS Guide · Information for trusts on the Theatre Cap Challenge and how to lead the switch
Editable Template
Editable Badge Hat Staff Poster (PowerPoint)
Eco Ninjas · Dec 2024 · Print-ready poster to prepare staff for the transition to reusable badge hats

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