#DAPHNE Resilient and Sustainable Surgical Services: The Experience of the General Hospital of Larissa Shaping the Future of Healthcare
As part of the DAPHNE project - Decarbonisation of Healthcare in EU Regions, implemented under the Interreg Europe program, we continue to highlight good practices that help healthcare institutions become more resilient, energy-efficient, and environmentally responsible.
One of these examples comes from the General Hospital of Larissa in Greece, which has implemented comprehensive improvements to enhance the performance of its surgical services. The hospital focused on optimising the operation of its surgical theatres, reducing energy and resource consumption, and improving comfort and safety for both patients and medical staff.
Through its modernisation efforts, the hospital upgraded essential infrastructure and improved systems that ensure the stable and efficient functioning of its operating rooms. As a result, the hospital has significantly enhanced the quality and sustainability of its surgical services, ensuring their continuity even during periods of increased demand. This has not only reduced overall energy consumption but also improved the efficient use of medical supplies, lowering waste generation and increasing the effectiveness of surgical operations.
Today, patients receive care in a safer, more technologically advanced, and more comfortable surgical environment, while healthcare professionals benefit from improved working conditions that meet modern standards. This experience demonstrates that sustainability and high-quality medical care can go hand in hand, helping build a resilient healthcare system for future generations.
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“DAPHNE - Decarbonizing Healthcare in the EU Regions” project is implemented under the Interreg Europe Program, funded by the European Union. The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of the author. The management of the Interreg Europe Program is not responsible for any information contained in this publication.
