Group Work:
As a group discuss each other’s initiatives and mind maps and provide feedback on potential successes or concerns for your sustainability initiative. This is already done
Individually:
After your discussion you will take the feedback and each of you will write a 350- to 700-word evaluation of how your sustainability initiative will improve patient care and outcomes and include your mind maps. Done .
The group will put everyone’s written evaluation and put it together into a cohesive document. Everyone working on their portion.
You can put the mind maps after each student’s evaluation or put all the mind maps in an appendix at the end of the document.
· Content from each student’s information on how their initiative will improve services after implementation.
· A conclusion and then your – My portion
· Appendix with your individual mind maps, and a
· Reference page with everyone’s references on.
I will send the attachment for the other information’s to work on. thank you.
Running head: Sustainability Initiative
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Wk 3 – Group: Sustainability Initiative – Patient Care Outcomes Analysis
Adrian Cook
University of Phoenix
MHA/560
Professor Doria Chege
October 2nd 2023
Sustainability Initiative
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Mind Mapping
Operating
Room
Radiology
Emergency
Department
Inpatient
Units
Labaratory
Pharmacy
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Sustainability Initiative
The goal is to focus on energy efficiency by replacing all light bulbs with LED lighting
within the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children. The building was built in 1989 and requires
upgrades, with energy efficiency being one of them (Orlando Health, 2023). Implementing the
sustainability initiative of replacing all the fluorescent light bulbs with LED lights will be
beneficial and sustainable for the hospital. The above mind mapping shows a breakdown of the
department affected by the sustainability initiative. The sustainability initiative will impact all
departments as many light fixtures reside throughout the various areas.
Having LED lights lowers emissions and provides better visibility and fewer bulb outages
due to the life span of the LED lights (Zhang et al., 2020). The initiative will positively impact
and improve patient care outcomes because they are safer, generate less heat, and the lighting
can help with patient’s moods (Bureau, 2020). The feedback I received from the group is that my
mind map is clear and easy to follow. They also noted that my paper covers how the different
departments are affected by the LED lights initiative. If any changes were to be made, it would
be to add more about the cost impact.
In addition, there will be significant cost savings due to minimizing the changing of
standard light bulbs. There will be a need to invest $10,000-$12,000 to replace all of the lights,
but this will pay off over time.
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References
Bureau, EB. (2020). Why Healthcare Facilities are Upgrading To LED Lighting.
https://www.electtronics2b.com/important-sectors/leds-led-lighting/why-healthcarefacilities-are-upgrading-to-led-lighting/
Orlando Health. (2023). Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.
www.orlandohealth.com/content-hub/aph
Zhang, R., Campanella, C., Aristizabal, S., Jamrozik, A., Zhao, J., Porter, P., Ly, S., & Bauer, B.
A. (2020). Impacts of Dynamic LED Lighting on the Well-Being and Experience of
Office Occupants. International journal of environmental research and public
health, 17(19), 7217. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph17197217
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Group: Sustainability Initiative – Patient Care Outcomes Analysis
Erika Cortez
University of Phoenix
MHA/560
Doria Chege
October 3, 2023
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Erika Cortez Mind Map and Evaluation
Clinical Services San Antonio is a leader in surgery. We offer inpatient services,
outpatient services, major surgeries, minor surgeries with post-op services, and same-day
surgeries. Operating facilities are the most energy-intensive sites, three to six times more
energy-intensive than the rest of the hospital, significantly contributing to these environmental
effects (Cunha, 2023). By reducing the amount of waste generated, healthcare facilities can save
money, conserve natural resources, and reduce the amount of waste that goes into landfills
(Environmental Protection Agency, 2023). Red bag waste reduction is the sustainability initiative
I would implement in our organization because it impacts all areas and focuses on reducing
healthcare sector waste. Red bags are used in operating rooms and other hospital clinical areas
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to safely dispose of materials saturated with blood or other biohazardous waste (Brigham
Bulletin, 2023).
Red bag waste reduction can also have a significant effect on the services offered by
healthcare facilities. For example, healthcare facilities can reduce their cost by reusing items,
reducing their reliance on single-use items, and reducing the amount of waste that goes into
landfills. In addition, by reducing the amount of waste generated, healthcare facilities can reduce
their environmental impact and help to conserve natural resources.
Healthcare facilities should find ways to improve patient care and outcomes in healthcare
facilities to maximize the effectiveness of red bag waste reduction. For example, healthcare
facilities should reduce their dependence on single-use items, reusing items as much as possible,
such as hospital beds, suction canisters, and tourniquets, and finding ways to reduce the amount
of waste that goes into landfills. In addition, these facilities should look for ways to increase
their use of sustainable practices, such as using green energy sources, recycled materials, and
efficient waste management techniques (Liu, 2020). By providing and implementing a
sustainability plan, healthcare facilities can ensure they take the necessary steps to reduce waste
to improve the quality of care they provide to their patients.
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References
Brigham Bulletin. (2023). Targeting Misuse of Medical Waste Bags, “Watching Our Waste”
Project Seeks to Go Green by Reducing Red.
https://bwhbulletin.org/2023/03/20/targeting-misuse-of-medical-waste-bags-watchingour-waste-project-seeks-to-go-green-by-reducing-red/
Cunha MF, Pellino G. Environmental effects of surgical procedures and strategies for sustainable
surgery. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2023 Jun;20(6):399-410. doi: 10.1038/s41575022-00716-5. Epub 2022 December 8. PMID: 36481812; PMCID: PMC9735025.
Environmental Protection Agency. (2023, June 14). Prevent Wasted Food Through Source
Reduction. https://www.epa.gov/sustainable-management-food/prevent-wasted-foodthrough-source-reduction#:~:text=what%20you%20need.,Benefits,reduce%20methane%20emissions%20from%20landfills.
Liu, G., Agostinho, F., Duan, H., Song, G., Wang, X., Giannetti, B. F., … & Lega, M. (2020).
Environmental impacts characterization of packaging waste generated by urban food
delivery services. A big-data analysis in Jing-Jin-Ji region (China). Waste Management,
117, 157-169.
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Sustainability Initiatives
Name: Venicia Yance
Course: MHA 560
week 3 group individual work.
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Sustainability Initiative
Sustainability initiatives in the healthcare center will improve patient care and outcomes in
numerous ways. Medication management is an approach that ensures proper recording of the medicine
in the center and the administration processes. Implementing energy-efficient measures ensures that
the drugs are in appropriate condition before being administered to the patients. Different medication
requires specific storage and administration. With effective medication management, the practitioners
will easily administer dosage to the patients. Remember that poor handling of medicines might cause
poisoning. I concur with the student`s feedback on the fewer chances of spoilage if we implement better
drug storage facilities.
Daily living assistance is another aspect that caught the attention of my group members.
Advanced technology, including energy-efficient measures, provides a conducive and safe patient
environment. Patients require a safe and serene setting to enhance their recovery. Staff members will
be in a better position to provide healthcare with the help of such facilities. It does not necessarily
require medication for a patient to heal. Different factors must be utilized to shorten the recovery
period. With practical daily living assistance, the health docket will enjoy better healthcare delivery and
lower mortality rates due to poor patient environments.
Regarding meal preparation and assistance, the patients must receive their meals on time.
Remember, they have drugs that need to be administered on time. It means that their feeding schedules
should be specific. With energy-efficient kitchen facilities, the meal preparation will be timely. The group
members also pointed out the issue of nutrition standards, which proper meal preparations will
enhance. Patient welfare should be improved to ensure a smooth recovery process.
Patients require adequate transportation to healthcare facilities. Implementing energy-efficient
vehicles saves the institution on cost and enhances the logistics of the patients and practitioners. Ride-
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sharing programs will also reduce the operation cost. The patients and the practitioners will use the
same vehicles to travel, saving energy and conserving the environment.
Social and recreational services will be effective in the healthcare setting as it eases the minds
and body of the patients. With more exercises, the healing process is enhanced. They keep fit both
mentally and physically. Eco-focused educational programs will help the patients protect the
environment while ensuring they keep track of their recovery process. Lastly, memory care will be
enhanced by providing a conducive and calm environment for those with dementia. With the above
approaches, patient care will be improved while promising a better outcome in the healthcare setting.
Memory care for
Medication
individuals with
Meal preparation
management
lzheimer’s or dementia
Daily living
assistance (e.g.
Mind Map
Assisted living
Transportation to
medical
bathing, grooming)
appointments
Social and recreational
activities
Social and recreational
activities
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Sustainability Initiative Patient Care Analysis
Sustainability Initiative Patient Care Analysis -Mind map
Christine Lopez
MHA/560
Doria Chege
October 1, 2023
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Sustainability Initiative Patient Care Analysis
Know where to throw.
Red Bag Waste
Hospital
inpatient
caregiver
Transporter
outpatient
Hazard waste
Environmental
ICU
Services
Labor and
Delivery
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Sustainability Initiative Patient Care Analysis
Introduction
Patient safety has become a high priority for all health sectors and providers. “The quality of
patient care is essentially determined by the quality of infrastructure, quality of training,
competence of personnel and efficiency of operational system”. (Rao, 2002). As we think of the
quality of care for our patients, we need to address areas of problems and where they rely, whether
it’s medical or non-medical factors. Two factors addressed in the mind map displayed, red bag waste
(medical) and energy efficiency(non-medical infrastructure) are areas we currently overlook,
however these two factors are a benefit to our sustainability initiative by reducing cost and waste also
known concept “people, planet and profit”.
Providence hospital is committed to reducing waste and creating a process of waste optimization.
The key practices are to focus on three waste streams, landfill, biohazards, and hazardous, the
process initiated is to maximize segregation and providing caregivers the proper knowledge on how
to properly dispose of waste. The commitment is to keep our patients and environment safe,
“Healthcare waste contains potentially harmful microorganisms that can infect hospital patients,
health workers and the hazardous may include drug resistant microorganisms which spread from
health facilities”. (Health care waste, 2018). As we look at the health risks and the disposal of
intreated waste in landfills and how it can harm the environment by creating air pollution of
emissions gas released and contamination of drinking water. Providence proposed initiative
generated ways to reuse plastic bins, hospital gowns, dishware by sterilization, training on properly
aligning hazardous bins reducing use of bags and the segregation of the bins. Knowing where to
throw waste and what each container is used for, yellow bins for chemo and radiotherapy, black bins
for hazardous waste, red bins for biohazardous material and blue bins for pharmaceutical waste.
Knowledge and communication of waste comes from leadership and the executive team and the
communication is to the team outlining the importance of handling waste.
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References
Health care waste. (2018, February 8). World health organization. https://www.who.int/newsroom/fact-sheets/detail/health-care-waste
Rao, G. N. (2002). How Can We Improve Patient Care. National Library of
Medicine. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1705904/
Silva, G. S. (2022, October). What Would It Mean for Health Care Organizations to Justly Manage
Their Waste. American Medical association. https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/what-wouldit-mean-health-care-organizations-justly-manage-their-waste/2022-10
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