Decommissioning retired hemodialysis machines in Dutch hospitals: strategies and sustainability considerations
Decommissioning strategies for hemodialysis machines in Dutch hospitals do not use formalized guidelines and are still predominantly shaped by economic drivers. The recognition that each decommissioning strategy entails distinct economic, social and environmental consequences highlights the need for more balanced decision-making. By embedding sustainability principles into hospital policies and standardizing decommissioning procedures, hospitals can move toward more circular and responsible dialysis care.
Institutions
- Radboud University Nijmegen (NL)
- Utrecht University (NL)
- Tilburg University (NL)
- Maastricht University Medical Centre (NL)
- Catharina Ziekenhuis (NL)
- Radboud University Medical Center (NL)
- University Medical Center Utrecht (NL)
- Maastricht University (NL)
- Sint Franciscus Gasthuis (NL)
- Spaarne Ziekenhuis (NL)
- Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences (NL)
- Renal Research Institute (US)
- Elisabeth-TweeSteden Ziekenhuis (NL)
- Jeroen Bosch Ziekenhuis (NL)
- Spaarne Gasthuis (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Kidney Journal
- Published
- 2025-12-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ckj/sfaf389
- Primary Topic
- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Universiteit van Tilburg