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Spotlight environmental sustainability: a strategic priority for NICE.
Manuj Sharma1, Sarah Walpole2, Koonal Shah3
1Public Health Registrar, Health and Social Care, NICE.
Journal of Public Health (Oxford, England)
|August 19, 2022
Summary
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is integrating environmental sustainability into its guidance to reduce healthcare
Area of Science:
- Environmental sustainability in healthcare
- Public health policy
- Health and climate change
Background:
- NICE's 2021-2026 strategy aims to lead globally in incorporating environmental impact data into health guidance.
- Anthropogenic environmental changes present significant risks to human health and can exacerbate health inequalities.
- NICE guidance influences healthcare delivery and its environmental footprint.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide context for NICE's strategic priority of environmental sustainability.
- To outline the ongoing work at NICE to achieve its sustainability agenda.
- To highlight the importance of reducing the carbon footprint of health and care.
Main Methods:
- Review of NICE's strategic priorities and initiatives.
- Analysis of the link between healthcare delivery and environmental impact.
- Examination of NICE's role in promoting sustainable practices within the health sector.
Main Results:
- NICE has formally adopted environmental sustainability as a strategic priority.
- Work is underway to embed environmental considerations into NICE's guidance development processes.
- The initiative aims to reduce the carbon footprint associated with healthcare.
Conclusions:
- NICE is committed to leading global efforts in sustainable healthcare guidance.
- Integrating environmental impact data is crucial for mitigating health risks associated with climate change.
- The outlined work demonstrates a proactive approach to addressing the environmental impact of health and care services.
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