SÜRDÜRÜLEBİLİR YEŞİL HASTANE’YE DÖNÜŞÜM İÇİN ÇERÇEVE YAPILANMA

Öz

Hastaneler ve sağlık kuruluşlarından kaynaklanan çevre kirliliği, küresel ölçekte kritik bir sorun haline gelmiş ve bu durum Yeşil Hastane kavramının ortaya çıkmasına neden olmuştur. Bu tür tesisler, enerji tasarrufu, tehlikeli atık yönetimi ve çevre dostu satın alma gibi sürdürülebilir uygulamaları hayata geçirerek sağlık hizmetlerinin çevresel etkilerini azaltmayı amaçlamaktadır. Bu çalışma, Yeşil Hastane kriterlerine ulaşma sürecinde karşılaşılan mevcut zorlukları ve kaydedilen ilerlemeyi incelemektedir. İki aşamalı bir araştırma yöntemi kullanılmıştır:(1) Yeşil Hastaneler için standartların tanımlanması amacıyla mevcut literatür, veri tabanları ve çalışmaların kapsamlı bir şekilde incelenmesi,(2) Yeşil girişimlerde yer alan sağlık profesyonelleriyle yapılan görüşmeler ve anketlerle bilgi toplanması.Sonuçlar, Enerji ve Çevresel Tasarımda Liderlik (LEED) ve ISO 14000 gibi çerçevelerin sürdürülebilirlik kriterlerinin belirlenmesinde önemli roller üstlendiğini, enerji verimliliği, atık yönetimi ve çevre dostu satın alma uygulamalarını önceliklendirdiğini ortaya koymaktadır. Bu araştırma, söz konusu standartların hastaneleri daha çevreci uygulamalara yönlendirmede ne denli önemli olduğunu vurgulamakta ve hem çevresel sürdürülebilirliğin hem de halk sağlığı sonuçlarının iyileştirilmesi için yenilikçi çözümlere olan sürekli ihtiyacın altını çizmektedir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• yeşil hastane
• sürdürülebilir kalkınma
• yeşil hastane göstergeleri

A FRAMEWORK STUDY GOING TOWARD GREEN HOSPITAL

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Environmental pollution from hospitals and healthcare facilities has become a critical concern globally, leading to the introduction of the Green Hospital concept. These facilities aim to mitigate the harmful environmental impacts of healthcare activities by implementing sustainable practices, including energy conservation, hazardous waste management, and green purchasing. This study examines the existing challenges and progress toward achieving the benchmarks of a Green Hospital. A two-phase research approach was employed: (1) a comprehensive review of existing literature, databases, and studies to define the standards for Green Hospitals, and (2) interviews and questionnaires to gather insights from healthcare professionals involved in green initiatives. Results indicate that frameworks such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and ISO 14000 play pivotal roles in setting sustainability criteria, prioritizing energy efficiency, waste management, and environmentally friendly procurement practices. This research underscores the importance of these standards in guiding hospitals toward greener operations and highlights the ongoing need for innovation to ensure both environmental sustainability and improved public health outcomes.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Green Hospitals
• Green Hospital’s indicators
• Sustainable development

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