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Published on: July 9, 2019
Summary
Sustainable development should be a priority for the National Health Service (NHS). Despite financial pressures, the Department of Health (DoH) is pushing for trusts to adopt sustainable practices.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Environmental Sustainability
Background:
- The National Health Service (NHS) is a major global organization.
- The NHS faces significant financial pressures and a target-driven culture.
- Sustainable development is often deprioritized by senior management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of sustainable development within the NHS.
- To address the challenges in integrating sustainability into NHS management.
- To inform stakeholders about the Department of Health's (DoH) intentions regarding sustainability.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of current NHS management practices.
- Review of policy signals from the DoH.
- Consideration of future assessment frameworks.
Main Results:
- Sustainable development is not consistently prioritized in the NHS.
- Financial pressures and performance targets impede sustainability initiatives.
- The DoH is actively promoting sustainable development among NHS trusts.
Conclusions:
- The NHS must prioritize sustainable development to align with its scale and influence.
- Overcoming cultural and financial barriers is crucial for successful integration.
- Sustainability is likely to become a key performance indicator in future NHS assessments.
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