Green Healthcare Institutions

Green Healthcare Institutions
Author: Institute of Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2007-06-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0309179432

Green Healthcare Institutions : Health, Environment, and Economics, Workshop Summary is based on the ninth workshop in a series of workshops sponsored by the Roundtable on Environmental Health Sciences, Research, and Medicine since the roundtable began meeting in 1998. When choosing workshops and activities, the roundtable looks for areas of mutual concern and also areas that need further research to develop a strong environmental science background. This workshop focused on the environmental and health impacts related to the design, construction, and operations of healthcare facilities, which are part of one of the largest service industries in the United States. Healthcare institutions are major employers with a considerable role in the community, and it is important to analyze this significant industry. The environment of healthcare facilities is unique; it has multiple stakeholders on both sides, as the givers and the receivers of care. In order to provide optimal care, more research is needed to determine the impacts of the built environment on human health. The scientific evidence for embarking on a green building agenda is not complete, and at present, scientists have limited information. Green Healthcare Institutions : Health, Environment, and Economics, Workshop Summary captures the discussions and presentations by the speakers and participants; they identified the areas in which additional research is needed, the processes by which change can occur, and the gaps in knowledge.

Current Publications

Current Publications
Author: United States. Health Resources and Services Administration
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 1987
Genre:
ISBN:

Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospital and Health Care Facilities

Guidelines for Design and Construction of Hospital and Health Care Facilities
Author: AIA Academy of Architecture for Health
Publisher:
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2001
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

Reflecting the most current thinking about infection control and the environment of care, this new edition also explores functional, space, and equipment requirements for acute care and psychiatric hospitals; nursing, outpatient, and rehabilitation facilities; mobile health care units; and facilities for hospice care, adult day care, and assisted living. [Editor, p. 4 cov.]

Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications

Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications
Author: United States. Superintendent of Documents
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 1985
Genre: Government publications
ISBN:

February issue includes Appendix entitled Directory of United States Government periodicals and subscription publications; September issue includes List of depository libraries; June and December issues include semiannual index