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Developing Green Healthcare Activities in the Total Quality Management Framework
1College of Business Administration, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588, USA.
Summary
Top management support is crucial for successful green healthcare activities in hospitals. Leadership drives employee participation, education, and monitoring for environmental sustainability.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Environmental Sustainability
- Organizational Behavior
Background:
- Growing emphasis on environmental sustainability within the healthcare sector.
- Need for frameworks to guide the implementation of green initiatives in hospitals.
- Limited research on the role of management in driving green healthcare activities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the effectiveness of green healthcare activities within the Total Quality Management (TQM) framework.
- To investigate the influence of top management support on the successful implementation of these activities.
- To identify key strategies for enhancing environmental sustainability in hospital settings.
Main Methods:
- A research model and hypotheses were developed.
- Structural equations modeling was employed for data analysis.
- Data were collected from 261 employees at general hospitals in South Korea.
Main Results:
- Top management's role is essential for successful green healthcare activities.
- Motivation, continuous education, and diligent monitoring by top management significantly impact implementation.
- Employee participation is positively influenced by leadership support and training.
Conclusions:
- Effective implementation of green healthcare activities requires strong top management commitment.
- Strategic approaches involving leadership, education, and monitoring are vital for environmental sustainability in hospitals.
- Findings offer theoretical and practical insights for healthcare organizations aiming for greener operations.
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