Dr Gemma L Saravanos

@GLSaravanos

Public Health Epi RN PhD (She/Her) #SydneyNursingSchool @Syd_Health @Sydney_ID Health & wellbeing, art & science, immunisation & infection prevention #IPC #SDGs

Darug & Gumbayngirr Country bit.ly/GemSar_USyd Joined March 2016

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Dr Gemma L Saravanos @GLSaravanos Jul 25, 2025

A privilege to connect with the incredible ACN community at #NNF2025!
Feeling inspired by nurse-led innovation across clinical care, policy, and advocacy - and the profession’s growing voice in health system transformation.
#SydneyNursingSchool

Dr Gemma L Saravanos @GLSaravanos Aug 19

Evidence suggests gloves aren't routinely needed for injections, yet practice varies widely. Our review highlights the need for clear, consistent, evidence-based guidance to support safe sustainable practice 👋💉
See the #preprint on @researchsquare researchsquare.com/article/rs-106…

www.researchsquare.com Sustainable glove use of nurses and midwives when administering injections: A scoping review Background Inappropriate non-sterile glove use presents patient and healthcare worker safety risks and contributes to healthcare waste and emissions. Existing guidelines suggest gloves are not...

Dr Gemma L Saravanos @GLSaravanos Aug 29, 2025

Great to attend the annual ANMF Health & Environmental Sustainability Conference 🏥🌿

Inspiring to hear how nurses and midwives are challenging “business as usual” - delivering high-quality care while reducing environmental impact and emissions 💡✨

#SydneyNursingSchool

Dr Gemma L Saravanos @GLSaravanos Aug 28, 2025

🔥Hot off the press🔥
The Commission “Healthcare Sustainability & Resilience Module” will support Australian health services to address healthcares impact on the environment & the climate risks affecting human health & access to high-quality care 🌏🏥🩺

safetyandquality.gov.au/publications-a…

www.safetyandquality.gov.au Healthcare Sustainability and Resilience Module | Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in...

Dr Gemma L Saravanos @GLSaravanos Jul 31, 2025

“Infection prevention and control (IPC) is inherently sustainable”