Module #1 Introduction to Circular Healthcare Systems Defining circular healthcare systems, their benefits, and the importance of policy frameworks in achieving a circular economy in healthcare
Module #2 Understanding the Linear Healthcare System Analyzing the current linear healthcare system, its limitations, and the environmental and economic impacts of waste and inefficiency
Module #3 Key Principles of Circular Economy in Healthcare Exploring the fundamental principles of circular economy, including design out waste, keep products and materials in use, and regenerate natural systems
Module #4 Circular Economy Policy Frameworks:An Overview Introduction to policy frameworks for circular economy, including the EUs Circular Economy Package and the UNs Sustainable Development Goals
Module #5 Circular Healthcare System Drivers and Enablers Identifying the key drivers and enablers of circular healthcare systems, including technological innovation, policy, and stakeholder engagement
Module #6 Circular Business Models in Healthcare Exploring circular business models in healthcare, including product-as-a-service, sharing, and leasing
Module #7 Designing out Waste in Healthcare Strategies for reducing waste in healthcare, including designing out waste, reducing packaging, and promoting sustainable procurement
Module #8 Sharing and Collaboration in Healthcare The role of sharing and collaboration in circular healthcare systems, including sharing of resources, knowledge, and best practices
Module #9 Regenerative Healthcare and Biomimicry Exploring the role of regenerative healthcare and biomimicry in circular healthcare systems, including the use of biodegradable materials and closed-loop systems
Module #10 Circular Economy Policy Instruments in Healthcare An overview of policy instruments that can be used to promote circular economy in healthcare, including taxation, subsidies, and regulation
Module #11 Economic Incentives for Circular Healthcare Designing economic incentives to promote circular healthcare systems, including pay-per-use models and outcome-based payments
Module #12 Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration in Circular Healthcare The importance of stakeholder engagement and collaboration in circular healthcare systems, including the role of patients, healthcare providers, and industry partners
Module #13 Circular Healthcare System Indicators and Metrics Developing indicators and metrics to measure the success of circular healthcare systems, including waste reduction, resource efficiency, and patient outcomes
Module #14 Case Studies in Circular Healthcare Systems Real-world examples of circular healthcare systems in practice, including successes, challenges, and lessons learned
Module #15 Circular Healthcare System Policy and Governance The role of policy and governance in promoting circular healthcare systems, including the need for policy coherence and coordination
Module #16 Financing Circular Healthcare Systems Exploring financing options for circular healthcare systems, including green financing, impact investing, and public-private partnerships
Module #17 Skills and Education for Circular Healthcare Systems The need for new skills and education in circular healthcare systems, including design thinking, systems thinking, and circular economy literacy
Module #18 Overcoming Barriers to Circular Healthcare Systems Addressing the challenges and barriers to implementing circular healthcare systems, including cultural, organizational, and technical barriers
Module #19 Circular Healthcare System Roadmapping and Implementation Developing roadmaps and implementation strategies for circular healthcare systems, including stakeholder engagement, pilot projects, and scaling up
Module #20 International Cooperation and Knowledge Sharing in Circular Healthcare The importance of international cooperation and knowledge sharing in promoting circular healthcare systems, including collaboration, networking, and knowledge exchange
Module #21 Innovative Technologies for Circular Healthcare Systems The role of innovative technologies in promoting circular healthcare systems, including digitalization, artificial intelligence, and blockchain
Module #22 Circular Healthcare System and Sustainable Development Goals The connection between circular healthcare systems and the UNs Sustainable Development Goals, including SDG 3, SDG 12, and SDG 17
Module #23 Circular Healthcare System and Climate Change The impact of circular healthcare systems on climate change, including reducing greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, and waste
Module #24 Circular Economy and Healthcare Policy Trends Emerging trends and innovations in circular economy and healthcare policy, including new business models, technologies, and partnerships
Module #25 Measuring the Impact of Circular Healthcare Systems Assessing the impact of circular healthcare systems, including environmental, economic, and social benefits
Module #26 Circular Healthcare System and Patient Outcomes The impact of circular healthcare systems on patient outcomes, including patient satisfaction, quality of life, and health outcomes
Module #27 Addressing Health Inequality through Circular Healthcare Systems The role of circular healthcare systems in addressing health inequality, including increasing access to healthcare, reducing health disparities, and promoting health equity
Module #28 Circular Healthcare System and Workforce Development The impact of circular healthcare systems on workforce development, including new job opportunities, skills requirements, and training needs
Module #29 Circular Healthcare System and Supply Chain Management The importance of supply chain management in circular healthcare systems, including designing out waste, reducing supply chain risk, and promoting sustainable procurement
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Policy Frameworks for Circular Healthcare Systems career
