Sunday, March 11, 2018
M7.8 Topic of Interest - Greener Hospitals
I was thinking of writing my literature review on the movement hospitals are making to be more environmentally friendly and green. This triggered my interest after the previous modules' lecture on seasonal menus at hospitals and the information that was provided regarding Healthcare without Harm. It led me to wonder if there were other initiatives hospitals take in creating a healthier and clean environment for their patients and employees. A new Kaiser Permanente hospital in San Diego is one of the leading innovations for cultivating a healthy environment and being a smart hospital. It is LEED certified. It also includes new landscape, with improved walking areas and a meditation room. The hospital also has seasonal menus through their cafeteria. This is just such an interesting topic because while we can talk about smart futuristic cities, those also include the healthcare systems within them.
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Hi Tina,
ReplyDeleteI think this a great idea for you topic review. I would definitely be interested in reading more about the efforts hospitals are making to promote a more environmentally friendly and green space. It would be wonderful if all hospitals become like the new Kaiser Permanente, I love the idea of a walking area, mediation room and a seasonal menu, it's great that they are promoting physical activity, relaxation, organic and healthy eating.
I agree, your topic is so interesting! I had no idea there were such things as green hospitals. I am really excited that they are becoming more common though. Since hospitals are known to use a lot of energy as well as use a lot of disposable materials, it would be more efficient for them to be less wasteful and become environmental friendly. I hope to learn more about your topic!
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