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  11. Examining Canadian Hospitals' Support For Planetary Health Through The Implementation Of Green Teams And Sustainability Offices

Examining Canadian Hospitals' Support for Planetary Health Through the Implementation of Green Teams and Sustainability Offices

Maya R Kalogirou1, Jennifer Baumbusch1

  • 1School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Canadian hospitals are advancing planetary health through dedicated green teams and sustainability offices. Integrating both top-down and bottom-up strategies proves most effective for promoting environmental sustainability in healthcare settings.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Public Health
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Planetary health recognizes the interdependence of human and environmental well-being.
  • The healthcare sector significantly impacts the natural environment while striving to improve human health.
  • Canadian hospitals are increasingly adopting strategies to address their environmental footprint and promote planetary health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate how Canadian hospitals support planetary health initiatives.
  • To understand the specific roles and integration of green teams and sustainability offices within hospitals.
  • To identify effective strategies employed by these teams in promoting planetary health.

Main Methods:

  • A qualitative study involving participants from Canadian hospitals' sustainability offices and green teams.
Keywords:
climate changeenvironmental sustainabilityhospitalsnet zero

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  • Thematic analysis of interview transcripts to identify key themes and strategies.

    • Main Results:

    • Two primary approaches to planetary health support were identified: 'grassroots to corporate' (green teams) and 'top-down' (sustainability offices).
    • Five distinct models of green teams were observed, illustrating diverse operational structures.
    • The study highlighted the importance of metrics and broader indicators for tracking success in sustainability efforts.

    Conclusions:

    • Canadian hospitals utilize both bottom-up (green teams) and top-down (sustainability offices) approaches to advance planetary health.
    • Integrated strategies combining both top-down and bottom-up perspectives are most effective for promoting planetary health in hospitals.
    • The findings offer insights into optimizing sustainability initiatives within the healthcare sector.
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