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Nurse-sensitive environmental indicators: A qualitative study
Elizabeth Schenk1, Sarah Johnson2
1Providence, Renton, Washington, USA.
Journal of Nursing Management
|October 7, 2022
Summary
Nurses can significantly impact environmental health in hospitals. This study confirms the concept of nurse-sensitive environmental indicators, highlighting the need for education and leadership support to advance sustainability in nursing practice.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Health
- Nursing Leadership
- Sustainable Healthcare
Background:
- Nurses are integral to achieving Sustainable Development Goals related to environmental safety and health.
- Limited understanding exists regarding the environmental impacts of acute-care nursing practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the concept of nurse-sensitive environmental indicators within acute-care settings.
- To identify key areas where nursing actions influence environmental outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive analysis of interviews with nursing and non-nursing environmental stewardship leaders (N=9).
- Exploration of the concept of acute-care nurse-sensitive environmental indicators.
Main Results:
- Nurses are pivotal in driving environmental change but require enhanced education, awareness, and leadership support.
- Waste management emerged as highly nurse-sensitive, followed by food, chemicals, and transportation (moderately sensitive), and energy/water (minimally sensitive).
Conclusions:
- A preliminary consensus on nurse-sensitive environmental indicators was established among study participants.
- Nursing leaders can leverage these indicators for planning, education, and resource allocation to bolster environmental stewardship in acute care, aligning with Sustainable Development Goals.
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