title: Sustainability and the health care manager: part I.
abstract: Given the current operating climate, organizations are coming under pressure to develop and implement sustainability programs and projects, yet few managers truly understand what is meant by sustainability and its implications for managing organizations. This article examines the concept of sustainability and provides a broader definition of the term than going "green." Using a puzzle metaphor, the authors outline and explain the different components of sustainability and provide a checklist for achieving sustainability goals. In addition, resources such as guides and tools are reviewed and offered to assist managers in gaining more insight into the challenges and complexity of sustainability.
authors.affiliation: Department of Health Management and Informatics, College of Health and Public Affairs, University of Central Florida, Daytona Beach, Florida, USA. bramirez@mail.ucf.edu
authors.forename: Bernardo
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Ramirez
authors.forename: Reid M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Oetjen
authors.forename: Donna
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Malvey
mesh_terms: D057189:Checklist; D003247:Conservation of Natural Resources; D006270:Health Facility Administrators; D006801:Humans; D019365:Metaphor; D009937:Organizational Objectives