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Center for Critical Care: 2025 Inaugural Green ICU Conference The Green ICU Initiative: Sustainability in Healthcare for a Healthier Future.-September 17, 2025-FREE (NO CE CREDIT)
Overview
NOTE - CE CREDIT IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE FREE SESSION. LEARNERS WISHING TO RECEIVE CE CREDIT MUST REGISTER FOR THE CE CREDIT OFFERING OF THIS ACTIVITY.
Presented by the Houston Methodist Neurological Institute
Click here for information on how to claim informal credit for participating in this activity.
There have been significant advances in the diagnosis and treatment of many neurological diseases. Attempts to cover these scientific advances have been made through peer-reviewed journals, national and international society meetings, and consensus statements. This program will emphasize evidence-based strategy for the current treatment of neurological disorders and cutting-edge research in novel therapeutics.
Program
| AGENDA |
| 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Arrival & Networking |
| · Light breakfast and coffee |
| · Networking |
| 8:30 AM – 8:45 AM | Welcome & Meeting Objectives |
| · Opening remarks by Dr. Faisal Masud |
| · Overview and agenda |
| 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM | Presentation/Panel- Session 1 (Jan De Waele, MD, PhD) President, European Society of Intensive Care Medicine- ESICM |
| Topic: Shades of Green: Establishing Sustainability in an ICU (“The green ICU: How to interpret green?”) Session hosts: Dr. Megan Gooch & Dr. Lilit Sargsyan |
| · Presentation followed by Q&A session |
| 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM | Coffee Break/Networking |
| 10:00 AM- 10:15 AM Abstract viewing and presentations |
| 10:15 AM – 10:30 AM | SCCM Task Force Message (Michele Domico, MD, FCCM) Co-chair of the Society of Critical Care Medicine’s Environmental Sustainability Task Force |
| Topic: “The SCCM Sustainability Task Force: From inception to future plans” Session host: Dr. Megan Gooch |
| 10:30 AM– 11:30 AM | Session 2: - Houston Methodist Office of Sustainability Presents! |
| (Dr. Daniel Mahoney (TCH), Rock Morille, PE, MBA (Baylor College of Medicine) |
| Jason Fischer MBA (Office Of Sustainability), Coral Lozada, PhD (Office of Sustainability), |
| Moderator: Dr. Hardeep Singh (National Academy of Medicine) |
| Topic: Houston We Have a Vision: What If We Led Together? Reimagining Healthcare Through a Shared Sustainability Vision. |
| · Presentation |
| · Fireside Chat panel discussion |
| 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Lunch Break (Catered) |
| · Abstract viewing/discussions continued |
| 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Presentation/Panel- Session 3 (Deepak Bhonagiri MBBS, MD, FCICM, MHQS) Head of ICU Net Zero Hub, for the state of South Wales, Australia, |
| ANZICS Chair for Safety and Quality, Chair of the Joint ANZICS-ICS writing committee |
| Topic: Green Teams in the ICU: Creating the ICU Net Zero Hub in 41 ICUs and the programs promoting environmental sustainability. Session hosts: Laura Blackburn and Jason Fischer |
| · Presentation followed by Q&A session |
| 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Presentation/Panel- Session 4 (Heather Baid BSN, PGCHSCE, PGCert, MSc, PHD) Principal Lecturer at the University of Brighton, Lead for the |
| National Intensive Care Environmental Sustainability Recipe Book project with the Intensive Care Society, Faculty Intensive Care Medicine and |
| UK Critical Care Nursing Alliance |
| Topic: UK National Strategy, recipe book, gloves off campaign, public priorities with green initiatives, nursing education and sustainability competency. Session hosts: Mani Padmanabahn and Alisha Estay |
| · Presentation followed by Q&A session |
| 2:30 PM- 3:00 PM Wrap-Up & Closing Remarks |
| · Summary of discussions |
| · Announce abstract winners (TBD) |
| · Adjourn |
Abstract Submissions
Venue
In-Person attendance will be held at TMC-3 7255 Helix Park Ave Houston,TX 77030 .
Parking is available in nearby parking garages for a fee. Carpooling is encouraged.
Travel
Nearby Accommodations
Numerous hotel options are available within the Texas Medical Center and near the venue (TMC Helix Park).
The closest hotel is the Blossom Hotel Houston that is located directly across the street from the venue.