A graduate from the University of Plymouth has led a new study into air pollution levels in and around Derriford Hospital, supporting its ambition of achieving an ‘excellent’ rating in the Clean Air Hospital Framework.
A graduate from the University of Plymouth has led a new study into air pollution levels in and around Derriford Hospital, supporting its ambition of achieving an ‘excellent’ rating in the Clean Air Hospital Framework.
Elliot West is a recent graduate from the Environmental Consultancy programme, and works as the Future Hospitals Programme Support Manager for University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust.
For the thesis completed during his course, he analysed data from air quality sensors positioned in and around the hospital, focusing on key locations such as main entrances, receptions and the Emergency Department ambulance drop-off area.
The study was carried out under the supervision of Lecturer in Environmental Science Dr Cho Kwong Charlie Lam, Research Fellow in Respiratory HealthDr Joseph Lanario, and Honorary Associate Professor Dr Cyrus Daneshvar.
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