Discussion Questions
1.
• How do you define sustainability in health care?
• What opportunities exist in your organization for meaningful dialogue about sustainable practices?
2.
• How important is "green" in the overall purchasing decision for health care products and supplies? Defend your answer.
3.
• Health care professionals are constantly challenged to improve patient outcomes. How can sustainable practices be implemented when the processes of care become more complicated with the introduction of new drugs, technologies, and regulations?
4.
• How does your employer address the problem of reducing waste in your place of employment?
5.
• If a community rejects non-legislative efforts to adopt sustainable practices, should it be forced upon them through laws or regulation? Defend your answer.
6.
• What tools and resources are available to health care leaders to help guide their efforts toward sustainable operations?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.