title: Hospitals going green: a holistic view of the issue and the critical role of the nurse leader.
abstract: The healthcare industry produces millions of tons of waste each year and is one of the largest consumers of energy in the United States. This article focuses on how nurses can facilitate "green" hospitals and work toward environmental sustainability. The authors critically approach the topic from the perspectives of nursing, environmental health, psychology, politics, international health, economics, and ethics. Specifically, the article addresses the critical role of the professional nurse as a leader in the creation of environmentally friendly and holistic clinical practice.
authors.affiliation: Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USA. nik_4Him@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Nikela
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Harris
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Pisa
authors.forename: Sandy
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Talioaga
authors.forename: Toni
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Vezeau
mesh_terms: D004777:Environment; D004782:Environmental Health / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000379:methods; D004993:Ethics, Nursing; D018939:Holistic Nursing; D006739:Hospital Administration / Q000191:economics; D006801:Humans; D038622:Internationality; D018505:Waste Management