Tackling the climate targets set by the Paris Agreement (COP 21): Green leadership empowers public hospitals to overcome obstacles and challenges in a resource-constrained environment

Weimann, Edda; Patel, Bobby

doi:10.7196/samj.2017.v107i1.12023

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“…Hier können neben klimaneutralem Transport und Vermeidung von vielen, kleinteiligen Einzelbestellungen, die Wahl möglichst nachhaltig agierender Hersteller potenzielle Optionen sein. Um diese Optionen auszuschöpfen, haben die Gesundheitsministerien in Holland und Südafrika bereits Richtlinien für eine nachhaltigere Beschaffung festgelegt 6 . In Zukunft wird die Frage „Wo kommt es her und wo geht es hin?“ auch für das Krankenhauspersonal eine immer größere Rolle spielen.…”

Section: Green Hospitalunclassified

Nachhaltigkeit im Gesundheitswesen braucht innovative Ideen und interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit

Schilling¹

2022

Endo-Praxis

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Nachhaltigkeit im Gesundheitswesen braucht innovative Ideen und interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit

Schilling¹

2022

Endo-Praxis

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“…Of note, insulation within many hospital buildings has been found wanting, but little had been done to address the problem [80]. Some hospitals have taken steps to increase use of natural ventilation to adapt to temperature increases and as part of efforts to curb use of air conditioning [81]. Natural ventilation also reduces transmission of multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis, important as the country has one of the highest rates of tuberculosis worldwide [82].…”

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Climate change adaptation in South Africa: a case study on the role of the health sector

Chersich

Wright

2019

Global Health

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Background: Globally, the response to climate change is gradually gaining momentum as the impacts of climate change unfold. In South Africa, it is increasingly apparent that delays in responding to climate change over the past decades have jeopardized human life and livelihoods. While slow progress with mitigation, especially in the energy sector, has garnered much attention, focus is now shifting to developing plans and systems to adapt to the impacts of climate change. Methods: We applied systematic review methods to assess progress with climate change adaptation in the health sector in South Africa. This case study provides useful lessons which could be applied in other countries in the African region, or globally. We reviewed the literature indexed in PubMed and Web of Science, together with relevant grey literature. We included articles describing adaptation interventions to reduce the impact of climate change on health in South Africa. All study designs were eligible. Data from included articles and grey literature were summed thematically. Results: Of the 820 publications screened, 21 were included, together with an additional xx papers. Very few studies presented findings of an intervention or used high-quality research designs. Several policy frameworks for climate change have been developed at national and local government levels. These, however, pay little attention to health concerns and the specific needs of vulnerable groups. Systems for forecasting extreme weather, and tracking malaria and other infections appear well established. Yet, there is little evidence about the country's preparedness for extreme weather events, or the ability of the already strained health system to respond to these events. Seemingly, few adaptation measures have taken place in occupational and other settings. To date, little attention has been given to climate change in training curricula for health workers. Conclusions: Overall, the volume and quality of research is disappointing, and disproportionate to the threat posed by climate change in South Africa. This is surprising given that the requisite expertise for policy advocacy, identifying effective interventions and implementing systems-based approaches rests within the health sector. More effective use of data, a traditional strength of health professionals, could support adaptation and promote accountability of the state. With increased health-sector leadership, climate change could be reframed as predominately a health issue, one necessitating an urgent, adequately-resourced response. Such a shift in South Africa, but also beyond the country, may play a key role in accelerating climate change adaptation and mitigation.

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“…Heatwaves are increasing in intensity and number, aggravating chronic diseases, and leading to the deaths of thousands of people. Storms, floods, tornadoes, and droughts are occurring with increasing intensity, compromising water supplies in many parts of the world, triggering mass migrations and public health crises [2]. If commitments are not made by governments and organizations and effective actions against global warming are not taken, these effects will become irreversible [3].…”

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Making Hospitals Sustainable: Towards Greener, Fairer and More Prosperous Services

Oliveira

2022

Sustainability

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The growing demand for hospital services and the pressure to incorporate sustainable strategies into hospital management have led hospitals to rethink their business model and seek new ways to manage their operations. Corporate sustainability is an important way to make hospitals more sustainable and competitive. Therefore, this paper proposes a framework that contains the drivers for the management of sustainability in hospitals (SH), developed through the content analysis method. As a result, this study proposes five drivers: toward the circular economy; making sustainable buildings; adopting knowledge management and organizational culture; employing management systems, tools, and methods; and applying technological innovations. This framework contributes in a managerial way to helping managers of hospitals in managing sustainability; making their businesses fairer, greener, and more prosperous; and fulfilling their commitments to the well-being of their employees and society, providing a basis for moving toward the premises of the United Nation’s 2030 Agenda. This study also scientifically contributes to the academic maturation of the topic by systematizing elements and adding insights to the state of the art on SH. It is recommended that future studies add new elements to the drivers or even propose new drivers for the continuous scientific advancement of this topic.

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Tackling the climate targets set by the Paris Agreement (COP 21): Green leadership empowers public hospitals to overcome obstacles and challenges in a resource-constrained environment

Cited by 12 publications

References 11 publications

Nachhaltigkeit im Gesundheitswesen braucht innovative Ideen und interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit

Nachhaltigkeit im Gesundheitswesen braucht innovative Ideen und interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit

Climate change adaptation in South Africa: a case study on the role of the health sector

Making Hospitals Sustainable: Towards Greener, Fairer and More Prosperous Services

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