{"id":10105,"date":"2022-02-03T14:37:41","date_gmt":"2022-02-03T20:37:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/?p=10105"},"modified":"2022-06-16T08:45:09","modified_gmt":"2022-06-16T13:45:09","slug":"improving-population-health-through-the-built-environment-podcast-included","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/insights\/blog\/improving-population-health-through-the-built-environment-podcast-included\/","title":{"rendered":"Improving population health through the built environment (Podcast included)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Second in a series based on the IMEG executive guide, <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/library\/enhancing-the-quadruple-aim-through-data-driven-decisions-in-the-built-environment\/\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cEnhancing the Quadruple Aim through Data-driven Decisions in the Built Environment.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0 <em>A related podcast can be found at the end of this post.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By Adam McMillen<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The built environment of a healthcare facility or campus can help improve population health\u2014one of the four goals of the Quadruple Aim. Those involved in design and construction can help an organization achieve this goal by sharing the data and research that show how the built environment can affect the health and livelihood of people near and far\u2014and then implementing strategies that mitigate the negative impacts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Strategies are numerous and include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reducing the carbon footprint.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Studies confirm the negative public health impact of carbon emissions, the major factor driving climate change. According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/noharm-global.org\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Healthcare Without Harm,<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> the healthcare sector is responsible for 8.5 percent of the U.S. carbon footprint and 4.4 percent of the global footprint.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The construction of one healthcare facility might seem like a drop in the bucket compared to the global carbon conundrum. However, local emissions all add up and contribute to climate change, and every bit of carbon reduction at a healthcare facility helps to improve population health\u2014even for those who never step foot inside the building. Carbon reduction strategies are numerous and include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Building for energy efficiency. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This includes proper building orientation and siting to take advantage of passive heating, shading, and ventilation to reduce the size and energy use of HVAC equipment; maximizing the use of natural light; building envelope measures and investing in energy-efficient mechanical equipment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Using low-embodied carbon materials and equipment. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition to<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">reducing carbon emissions by utilizing high-performance, energy-efficient mechanical equipment, a healthcare facility can further reduce its effect on the environment by reducing its embodied carbon\u2014the greenhouse gas emissions arising from the extraction, manufacturing, transportation, installation, maintenance, and disposal of building materials and equipment<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Utilizing renewable energy. <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A new facility offers a prime opportunity to commit to solar panels, geothermal, wind, and other renewable energy sources.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Adding green space.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Green space not only provides respite for patients and caregivers, thus improving the quality of care and outcomes, it also is a major contributor to improved public health. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/327177#Parks-can-protect-against-early-death\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">According to the World Health Organization<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, urban green space leads to better air quality, improvements in mental health, more opportunities for physical activity, and less overall stress.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reducing runoff.<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Water runoff carries oils, pesticides, bacteria, dirt, and other toxic materials into the stormwater removal systems and eventually into the water supply. Runoff is particularly troublesome for commercial building structures\u2014including healthcare facilities and campuses\u2014which have large building footprints, parking lots, and roadways that cover large areas of the ground.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By understanding these and other relationships between the built environment and communities, designers and builders can help a healthcare facility reduce its negative impacts on population health.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>Listen to the podcast:<\/em><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);\" title=\"The Quadruple Aim &amp; the Built Environment, Part 2: Improving Population Health\" src=\"https:\/\/www.podbean.com\/player-v2\/?i=2tagn-11c0ef1-pb&amp;from=pb6admin&amp;share=1&amp;download=1&amp;rtl=0&amp;fonts=Arial&amp;skin=1&amp;font-color=auto&amp;btn-skin=3\" width=\"100%\" height=\"150\" scrolling=\"no\" data-name=\"pb-iframe-player\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Also in this series:<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/resources\/blog\/the-quadruple-aim-the-built-environment-healthcares-dynamic-duo\/\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Quadruple Aim &amp; The Built Environment: Healthcare\u2019s Dynamic Duo<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/resources\/blog\/reducing-the-cost-of-care-through-the-built-environment-podcast-included\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reducing the cost of care in the built environment<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/insights\/blog\/enhancing-the-patient-experience-through-the-built-environment\/\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Enhancing the patient experience through the built environment<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/insights\/blog\/improving-provider-satisfaction-through-the-built-environment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Improving provider satisfaction through the built environment<\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For more information <\/span><\/i><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">download a copy of the IMEG executive guide, <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/library\/enhancing-the-quadruple-aim-through-data-driven-decisions-in-the-built-environment\/\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cEnhancing the Quadruple Aim through Data-driven Decisions in the Built Environment.\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adam McMillen explains how the built environment can help healthcare organizations improve population health, one of the four goals of the Quadruple Aim.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":10106,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[3,1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n<title>Improving population health through the built environment (Podcast included) - 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