087 - Sustainability insights from 290 nurses and clinicians w. Michael Maagard Region Midt
The Sustainable Healthcare PodcastShow Notes
Understanding Clinicians' Perspectives on Sustainability: A Survey Insight
Join Joachim from Green Innovation Group and Michael Maagaard from the Central Danish region as they delve into the findings of a survey on how healthcare workers perceive and act upon sustainability.
They discuss the key themes of motivation, shared responsibility, practical roadblocks, and the need for better tools, visibility, and leadership to support sustainable practices in healthcare settings.
00:46 Importance of the Survey
03:59 Survey Findings: Clinicians' Knowledge and Motivation
04:12 Theme 1: Knowledge vs. Action in Sustainability
09:10 Theme 2: Shared Responsibility but Limited Results
21:35 Theme 3: High Motivation Among Staff
26:02 Theme 4: Practical Roadblocks in Implementation
32:55 Theme 5: Missing Links - Tools, Visibility, and Leadership
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