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Subtainable development. Cooking up a storm.

Kaye McIntosh

    The Health Service Journal
    |April 13, 2007
    PubMed
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    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.

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    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.

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    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.