Green Skills for the Health Sector
About the course
Target group
Health and Care Workforce (HCWF), Technicians, Manager, Consultants
Key words
Course introduction
The course is divided in n. 2 modules: the first provides an overview of the definition of the Green skills and the impact on the health sector analysing 3 elements: the building, the service delivered, the people, both the Healthcare workforce and the patients. The goal is to understand the environmental impact of the Hospitals with the aim to sensitise all the actors (at national and local level) on the effect of their action, with the objective to understand the importance of a develop a sustainable strategy within the health organisation that ensures a good quality of healthcare, with the minimum environmental impact.
The second module, composed by 4 lessons, is characterised by the analysis of 4 case studies related to some international hospital experiences in the following fields: food, water, energy and transport, to show some practical example on the implementation of green projects to explain how the HCWF can act in their daily work life to reduce the environmental impact of the health sector.
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Assessment
6 Quizzes
Learning outcomes
- Understanding the Concept of Green Skills: Grasp the fundamental principles of green skills, including their definition, importance, and relevance to sustainability in the healthcare sector.
- Environmental Impact Awareness: Acquire knowledge of how healthcare activities affect the environment, including resource use, waste generation, and carbon footprint
- Implementation of Sustainable Practices: Develop the ability to apply sustainable practices within healthcare settings, such as energy conservation, waste reduction, and sustainable procurement.
- Problem-Solving and Innovation: Demonstrate the capacity to identify environmental challenges in healthcare and propose innovative solutions to address them.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Enhance skills in working with diverse teams to integrate sustainability into healthcare practices, ensuring alignment with economic, social, and ecological goals.
- Adaptation to New Technologies: Cultivate adaptability to incorporate new technologies and processes that enhance sustainability in healthcare.
- Patient and Workforce Education: Gain the ability to educate patients and healthcare professionals about the importance of sustainability and how to implement green practices in everyday healthcare activities.
- Continuous Improvement: Foster a mindset of continuous learning and improvement in sustainable practices within the healthcare sector.
More detailed Learning Outcomes can be found in module introductions.
The definition of green skills for the health sector
Lessons
Introduction 1. The Meaning of Green Skills in the Health Sector 2. Key Focus Areas ReferencesPractical example on Green skills application in the health sector
Lessons
Introduction 1. Case study 1: One Blue Dot Project 2. Case Study 2: Sustainable medical transport 3. Case Study 3: Water reduction for smart health care facilities 4. Case Study 4: Environmental impact of radiology References Course Evaluation
Co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union under Grant Agreement number 101056563.
Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or EACEA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.