Environmental, Social, and Governance: A Framework for the Future of Healthcare

Healthcare organizations have a responsibility to address environmental and social crises because of the potential impact they may have on community health. Environmental, Social, and Governance: A Framework for the Future of Healthcare explores the triumphs and lessons learned by healthcare organizations striving to improve the well-being of their communities. This collection of adapted and expanded articles from the journal Frontiers of Health Services Management explains the benefits of and approaches to applying environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles to healthcare organization management. The book is divided into three sections that correspond to the three prongs of the ESG framework. Each chapter provides real-world examples to help clarify strategies and includes questions for reflection and discussion. Topics include the following: ? Integrating ESG into operations ? Developing climate-smart initiatives for healthcare organizations ? Creating and maintaining board diversity At the end of the book, three case studies illustrate how healthcare organizations are successfully addressing the challenges posed by each of the three components of the ESG framework.

Carla Jackie Sampson, PhD, MBA, FACHE, is clinical professor of healthcare management and public service, and academic director of the healthcare management and policy programs at New York University’ s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and editor of Frontiers of Health Services Management, where articles in this book first appeared.

Chapter 1 - Climate Change and Healthcare: A Complicated Relationship Chapter 2 - A Faith-Based Healthcare Organization Turns the Tide of Environmental Impact Chapter 3 - Sound Environmental Practices in Healthcare Facilities Management Chapter 4 - The Impact of Environmental Factors on Credit Ratings in Healthcare Chapter 5 - An Effective Response to Healthcare Disparities Begins With a Strategic Plan Chapter 6 - Equity Rx: Boston Medical Center's Work to Accelerate Racial Health Justice Chapter 7 - Lown Institute: Measuring What Matters Chapter 8 - Community Health Improvements: Social Care Is Healthcare Chapter 9 - Reimagining Healthcare to Meet Communities' Needs Outside Hospital Walls Chapter 10 - Reverse Ride-Alongs Connect Medical Caregivers With Their Community Chapter 11 - Sustainable Healthcare Depends on Good Governance Practices Chapter 12 - Aligning Healthcare's Mission With Corporate Social Responsibility Action Chapter 13 - ESG Expands the View of Corporate Stewardship in Healthcare Chapter 14 - The Disparity Challenge: How Governance Can Lead the Way on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chapter 15 - Integrating ESG, Sustainability, and Social Responsibility into Operations Chapter 16 - Notes on Recognizing Risks, Prioritizing Responses Chapter 17 - Stony Brook University Hospital: Working Cleaner, Smarter (Case Study) Chapter 18 - Guadalupe County Hospital: Facing Unique Social Challenges (Case Study) Chapter 19 - Chesapeake Regional Healthcare: Providing Support from the Top for Impactful Relationships (Case Study)