Sustainability in Healthcare
Sustainability in healthcare means providing care for patients in a way that meets their current needs while saving resources for future generations (Kruk, 2018). The healthcare industry includes a wide range of things, such as saving energy, reducing waste, preventing pollution, and responsibly buying supplies and equipment. Many healthcare organizations have begun including culture ambassadors in their departments to help in retaining staff as well.
Creating a Culture of Sustainability Dialogue
In the organization that I work for, there are various opportunities for meaningful collaboration around sustainable practices. For instance, the organization has reviewed processes and identified areas for improvement. Based on research and real-world scenarios our sustainability committee works towards developing strategies that will reduce waste, conserve energy, and promote sustainable practices in the organization (How to Start a Great Green Team for Your Business, 2016). The organization also has a sustainability officer, who oversees sustainability efforts and advises teams on best practices. The sustainability officer oversees finding ways to improve sustainability, putting sustainability projects into action, and keeping track of progress toward sustainability goals.
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Green products and supplies are made to have less of an effect on the environment, such as by using less energy or making less waste over the course of their lives. (Sustainable Procurement - Kaiser Permanente Impact Spending, 2023). Because of this trend, there is more demand for eco-friendly healthcare products like medical equipment that can be used more than once and natural remedies. To meet this growing demand, companies are making new products and getting better at being environmentally