ABSTRACT
Healthcare is rooted in the Hippocratic Oath, “First, do no harm.” Today, many healthcare employees feel that purpose in responsibility for care of the planet; they understand that failure to use resources responsibly can have unintended, negative consequences for the environment and health of the community.
Embracing sustainability as an ethical responsibility and moral imperative is central to the role of healthcare leaders. Failure to meet the mandates of sustainability results in harm to the community.
This book concentrates on how to focus the attention of leadership on sustainability. If you, as a healthcare leader, care about physician recruitment and engagement, process redesign, employee engagement, facility investments and cost structure, then this book explains why you should care about sustainability. Each chapter addresses top priorities healthcare leaders care about and their links to sustainability, which ultimately enriches leadership.
