Course Description: This course focuses on sustainable practices and green initiatives in healthcare facilities. Participants will learn about sustainability principles, waste reduction, and energy conservation to promote environmental stewardship in healthcare environments.
Course Outcomes:
- Develop proficiency in sustainability practices for healthcare facilities.
- Implement green initiatives effectively.
- Promote waste reduction and recycling.
- Enhance energy conservation efforts.
- Foster environmental stewardship in healthcare environments.
Objectives:
- Identify key principles of sustainability in healthcare facilities.
- Develop and implement green initiatives.
- Promote waste reduction and recycling programs.
- Monitor and evaluate sustainability efforts.
- Address common challenges in sustainability.
- Educate staff about sustainability practices.
- Collaborate with environmental and sustainability professionals.
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- Develop strategies for continuous improvement in sustainability.
- Review case studies to apply sustainability techniques in real-world settings.
Units:
- Introduction to Healthcare Facility Sustainability
- Principles of Sustainability in Healthcare
- Implementing Green Initiatives
- Waste Reduction and Recycling Programs
- Monitoring and Evaluating Sustainability Efforts
- Addressing Challenges in Sustainability
- Staff Education on Sustainability Practices
- Collaboration with Environmental Professionals
- Compliance with Environmental Regulations
Case Studies and Practical Applications
