Sustainability for Healthcare Management A Leadership Imperative

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Synopsis

Sustainability is not unique to health, yet sustainability is a unique vehicle for promoting healthy values. This book challenges healthcare leaders to think through the implications of our decisions from fiscal, societal and environmental perspectives. It links health values with sustainability drivers in order to enlighten leadership about the value of sustainability as we move toward a new paradigm of health.
Fully updated for the second edition, the book now includes case studies about:


Waste disposal and cost


Chemicals of concern


Cost of water


Green building ratings

This book is a unique resource for researchers, students and professionals working in health and healthcare management because the book connects key concepts of environmental sustainability with healthcare operations. Readers will gain an appreciation for translating leadership priorities into sustainability tactics with beneficial operational outcomes.

Book details

Edition:
2
Author:
Carrie R. Rich, J. Knox Singleton, Seema S. Wadhwa
ISBN:
9781351997669
Related ISBNs:
9781315276878, 9781138244528, 9781138244528, 9781138244511, 9781138244511
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2019-06-25
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2018
Copyright by:
Carrie R. Rich, J. Knox Singleton, Seema S. Wadhwa 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Business and Finance, Earth Sciences, Nonfiction, Outdoors and Nature, Politics and Government