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Reusable Theatre Cap Research and NHS Evidence
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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Somerset NHS Foundation Trust — Musgrove Park
48% cost savings and 95.9% staff recognition improvement. The definitive NHS proof-of-concept for reusable badge hats. April 2024.
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Somerset NHS — Standard Operating Procedure
Step-by-step SOP covering laundering, badge storage, daily use protocols, and infection control compliance requirements.
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Case Studies
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SOPs & Operational Guides
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Standard Operating Procedure
Badge & Theatre Cap Maintenance SOP — Somerset NHS
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Independent Lab Testing
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Implementation Guides & Templates
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Badge Hat Pilot at Musgrove Park
The first NHS trust in the UK to roll out Eco Ninjas name and role badge hats — watch the launch.
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Educating Theatres
An educational video making the journey of learning about theatre caps engaging and accessible.
Tutorial
Ordering Tutorial — 2,000 Hats for 400 Staff
See how a large order is placed in just a few minutes using the Eco Ninjas portal.
How-To
Braided Hat Fitting Guide
Emily demonstrates how easily a lot of hair fits into the braided hat — quicker than you might expect.
Impact
Maria Koijck — The Waste Problem
A striking visual demonstration of the sheer volume of waste generated by disposable theatre caps.
Conference
AfPP Manchester — Rumbidzai Kufa
Interview on the challenges facing theatre teams and what needs to change in NHS culture.
Real interviews from patients and staff who have experienced or trialled Eco Ninjas name & role badge hats in theatre settings. Their stories make the case for identification more powerfully than any data alone.
Patient Story
John — Hip Replacement Patient
John reflects on his theatre experience and why knowing who's who matters from a patient's perspective.
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Daniel — Birthing Partner
Daniel's account of being indistinguishable from theatre staff when his wife gave birth to twins.
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Kim — First Time in Theatre
Kim explains the anxiety of not knowing who any of the clinicians were after coming round from anaesthetic.
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Rita — Emergency Theatre Patient
Rita was rushed into theatre surrounded by 15 staff all looking alike. A powerful case for identification.
Staff Story
Dr Gillian McNab — Research Perspective
Dr McNab on her research into theatre cap adoption and the evidence behind the shift to reusables.
Staff Story
Dr Mruga Diwan — Clinical Lead
Dr Diwan on leading the Royal Liverpool pilot and why reusable caps are the future for theatre teams.
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