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Thank you to Tabitha A. Scott, CEM, CDSM, CHTP for sharing her expertise on The Green Leap, the blog for sustainable healthcare. Tabitha A. Scott, CEM, CDSM, CHTP is an internationally renowned expert in sustainability. In her post below, she explains how healthcare can become more sustainable. To begin, she recommends aligning the economic interests of health systems w/ environmental concerns. Think like health system administrators who work nights & weekends to meet their budgets. Remember, that healthcare has very slim margins. Hospitals devote much attention to improving their operational efficiency so they can continue running. All too often, when interacting with hospital administrators, well-intentioned climate folks lead with environmental concerns. Administrators, whose performance is judged on meeting their budgets and who will get promoted when they deliver higher economic returns, consider these concerns as out of scope. What is the sweet spot? Consider win-win value propositions that are good for economics and the environment. Thank you, Tabitha A. Scott, CEM, CDSM, CHTP for your pragmatic insights! #ClimateAction #GreenLeap goals.https://https://lnkd.in/gUPqiVDa

Are you curious about sustainability in #HealthCare? Join Shweta Narayan, our International climate and health campaigner, in the online course "How to Drive Sustainable Healthcare," developed by UCL. Discover how health practices impact ecosystems, and learn to reduce these effects through interdisciplinary collaboration. In her session, Narayan discusses the vital role of health care professionals as advocates for a sustainable future. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ei3RAgvh

How can a hospital or healthcare organization's focus on sustainability help to tackle two of the sector's biggest challenges? Andrew Garman offers a picture of how to make sustainability part of the solution to today's main healthcare delivery concerns. https://lnkd.in/gJQN7Jut #SustainableHealthcare #HealthcareLeaders #HospitalLeaders

As part of our sustainability commitments, we understand that reducing the environmental impact of healthcare and supporting others to do the same is vital for people and planet health. 🌍 💙   Healthcare – as well as being part of the solution – is also part of the problem. The way in which modern healthcare is delivered can impact the environment through emissions, pollution, resource consumption, and waste.     And our health is fundamentally dependent on the health of the planet. Simple things such as the air we breathe, the food we eat, and the water we drink, as well as the environments in which we live and work, all have an impact on our health.   Our Health and Environmental Insights Team, Clare Scully, PhD, Ian Culligan, and Rachel Donnison, want to inspire and support healthcare colleagues who are looking to reduce the environmental impact of care. They’ve worked with our global clinical teams to develop five sustainable healthcare toolkits to kickstart sustainability projects across healthcare settings, without compromising on quality or outcomes.   You can download all five documents via the link below: https://lnkd.in/erS__ynP   #HealthyPeopleHealthyPlanet #SustainableHealthcare

CAHO's Program for Sustainability (CAPS) is fostering a culture of environmental stewardship and sustainable healthcare practices, making a positive impact on our planet. Learn about the compelling reasons why sustainability is crucial in healthcare and how CAPS is empowering healthcare professionals to embrace sustainable practices. From reducing emissions to promoting waste reduction initiatives, CAPS is leading the charge towards a greener and healthier future. Join us in our mission to promote sustainable healthcare practices and visit www.doublehelical.com to learn more about CAPS and the transformative impact it's making in the Indian healthcare sector. #sustainablehealth #HealthcareTransformation #doublehelical #doublehelicalmagazine

An inspiring part of my role at Philips is leading our approach to sustainability in Europe and connecting our expertise with customer needs. The opportunity we have to set the gold standard for sustainable healthcare is right here in front of us. Adopting a circular mindset is critical in our rapidly evolving healthcare environment. We must work together to protect and sustain both a healthy planet and human health.    Speaking with customers shows that the cost of systematic change can be a pressure point. But there is also a clear understanding that integrating sustainability into business strategies can and will deliver tangible financial benefits.  Sustainable healthcare initiatives encourage process optimization and innovation, leading to increased efficiency. By streamlining operations and adopting more efficient circular practices, healthcare organizations can improve productivity, decrease costs and better care for the patient.  Ultimately, doing more with less is a mantra that we all need to live by. Read more about how healthcare cannot afford to ignore the climate emergency here: #healthcare #sustainability #CMTW

As a sector, healthcare is responsible for more than 4% of global emissions. Without global adoption of sustainable healthcare solutions, it won't be possible to meet the targets we know we must achieve. This can be done without compromising patient care - because very often the most sustainable choice is also the best business choice. Doing more with less starts here. Read more about how healthcare cannot afford to ignore the climate emergency. #healthcare #sustainability #CMTW

Excited to share my groundbreaking blog: "From Hippocrates to Eco-Crates: The Green Healthcare Imperative." 🌱💡 In this insightful piece, I try to bridge the gap between ancient Hippocratic principles and our modern-day environmental challenges, introducing the concept of 'Eco-Crates'—a call to action for the healthcare sector to embrace sustainability and environmental stewardship. Discover how healthcare professionals can integrate green practices into their daily operations, reducing the carbon footprint while enhancing patient care. I provide compelling arguments and practical solutions, urging the medical community to lead by example in the fight against climate change. Join us in exploring how the ethos of "First, do no harm" is evolving to encompass our planet's health, ensuring a sustainable future for all. A must-read for healthcare professionals, environmental advocates, and anyone committed to fostering a healthier world for generations to come. 🌍 Read, reflect, and let's discuss how we can collectively contribute to this vital transformation in healthcare. #GreenHealthcare #Sustainability #HealthcareInnovation #EcoCrates

The healthcare sector is vital, but its carbon footprint is growing at an alarming rate. Discover the hidden environmental costs of medical care and explore sustainable solutions in our latest blog "The Escalating Carbon Footprint of Healthcare": https://lnkd.in/gT62AaCb #SustainableHealthcare #EcoFriendly #ClimateAction #WeBlog