As we recognize the effects of climate change on community health, what role do healthcare systems play in protecting the environment? 

Joining us to discuss the topic is industry expert Dan Scher, the Vice President of Strategic Planning and Environmental Stewardship at Medxcel.

Dan discusses how healthcare facilities are innovating to meet sustainability standards and improve community health. He recognizes that improving sustainability practices can seem overwhelming, so he shares many ways to make impactful changes in your organization. 

Discover better sustainability practices in this episode of Outside the Patient’s Door.

On this episode, you’ll hear:

• [00:25] Historical background of healthcare facilities and their innovations
• [02:10] Population health challenges
• [03:52] The changes in healthcare locations, particularly in rural areas
• [06:17] Healthcare and sustainability
• [09:33] How does technology play a role in sustainability
• [10:51] Sustainability changes that make a big impact
• [13:52] What makes healthcare facilities prime targets for implementing sustainability practices
• [16:51] What happens if healthcare facilities don’t start implementing sustainability practices