Other Titles
Sepcial Session G 04
Abstract
Climate change is considered the “single biggest health threat” to humanity. Because healthcare systems emit almost 5% of greenhouse gasses worldwide, nurses must take steps to mitigate climate change. In this session, the Sigma UN Team will discuss strategies from A-Z to lower the carbon footprints of healthcare organizations.
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Sigma Membership
Epsilon Chi
Lead Author Affiliation
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Climate Change, Carbon Footprint Reduction, Healthcare
Recommended Citation
Hawkins, Janice E.; Mousa, Dania Itani; and Eviza, Kathleen, "Reducing the carbon footprint of our healthcare systems: A to Z" (2023). Creating Healthy Work Environments Event Materials. 45.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/chwe/2022/presentations_2022/45
Conference Name
Creating Healthy Work Environments 2022
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Washington, DC, USA
Conference Year
2022
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Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host
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Reducing the carbon footprint of our healthcare systems: A to Z
Washington, DC, USA
Climate change is considered the “single biggest health threat” to humanity. Because healthcare systems emit almost 5% of greenhouse gasses worldwide, nurses must take steps to mitigate climate change. In this session, the Sigma UN Team will discuss strategies from A-Z to lower the carbon footprints of healthcare organizations.