Module #1 Introduction to Sustainable Health Infrastructure Overview of the importance of sustainable health infrastructure and its impact on the environment and human health
Module #2 Global Healthcare Challenges and Sustainability Exploring the intersection of healthcare and sustainability, including climate change, resource depletion, and social equity
Module #3 Sustainable Building Design for Healthcare Facilities Principles and strategies for designing sustainable healthcare buildings, including energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste reduction
Module #4 Green Building Certification for Healthcare Facilites Overview of green building certification programs, such as LEED, WELL, and Green Globes, and their application to healthcare facilities
Module #5 Renewable Energy Systems for Healthcare Facilities Options and benefits of renewable energy systems, including solar, wind, and geothermal, for healthcare facilities
Module #6 Energy Efficiency in Healthcare Facilities Strategies for reducing energy consumption in healthcare facilities, including lighting, HVAC, and building envelope optimization
Module #7 Water Conservation in Healthcare Facilities Water-saving strategies and technologies for healthcare facilities, including low-flow fixtures and greywater reuse
Module #8 Waste Reduction and Management in Healthcare Facilities Approaches to reducing waste in healthcare facilities, including recycling, composting, and waste-to-energy conversion
Module #9 Sustainable Materials and Supply Chain Management Selecting sustainable materials and managing supply chains to reduce environmental impacts
Module #10 Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation in Healthcare Facilities Designing and operating healthcare facilities to minimize indoor air pollution and promote ventilation and air quality
Module #11 Resilience and Disaster Preparedness in Healthcare Facilities Designing and operating healthcare facilities to withstand natural disasters and promote community resilience
Module #12 Sustainable Transportation and Access to Healthcare Facilities Promoting sustainable transportation options, including electric vehicles, public transportation, and pedestrian-friendly design
Module #13 Food Systems and Nutrition in Healthcare Facilities Sustainable food systems and nutrition strategies for healthcare facilities, including local sourcing and food waste reduction
Module #14 Waste Reduction and Management in Healthcare Operations Reducing waste in healthcare operations, including medical waste, sharps disposal, and pharmaceutical waste management
Module #15 Sustainable Healthcare Technologies and Innovations Exploring emerging sustainable healthcare technologies, including telemedicine, digital health, and medical device innovation
Module #16 Healthcare Policy and Regulation for Sustainability Examining policy and regulatory frameworks that support sustainable healthcare infrastructure and operations
Module #17 Financial Incentives and Funding for Sustainable Healthcare Infrastructure Exploring financial incentives and funding opportunities for sustainable healthcare infrastructure projects
Module #18 Case Studies in Sustainable Healthcare Infrastructure Real-world examples of sustainable healthcare infrastructure projects, including challenges, solutions, and lessons learned
Module #19 Stakeholder Engagement and Community Outreach Engaging stakeholders and promoting community outreach and education on sustainable healthcare infrastructure initiatives
Module #20 Sustainable Healthcare Infrastructure in Low-Resource Settings Adapting sustainable healthcare infrastructure principles for low-resource settings, including resource-constrained countries and communities
Module #21 Climate Change and Health:Impacts and Opportunities Examining the health impacts of climate change and opportunities for sustainable healthcare infrastructure to mitigate them
Module #22 Healthcare Facility Design for Climate Resilience Designing healthcare facilities to withstand and adapt to climate-related threats, including extreme weather events and sea-level rise
Module #23 Sustainable Healthcare Infrastructure and Human Health Exploring the relationship between sustainable healthcare infrastructure and human health outcomes, including indoor air quality, natural light, and noise reduction
Module #24 Data-Driven Decision Making for Sustainable Healthcare Infrastructure Using data and performance metrics to inform decision-making and optimize sustainable healthcare infrastructure operations
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Sustainable Solutions for Health Infrastructure career
