Greener hospitals: emerging trend

Over the past few years, regulatory agencies and local communities have pushed for greater environmental controls within the healthcare setting. Green Hospital concept will play an important part in the curative process in time to come. Hospital of tomorrow will now focus on wellness and be transformed in to welcoming spaces to get well. In fact it was recently reported by market research firm SBI Energy, that green building renovation are set to increase significantly through 2015. From energy conservation to the proper disposal of medical waste and the safe handling of highly potent pharmaceuticals, healthcare facilities are discovering that the adage “do no harm” is applicable not only to their patients but to the natural environment and communities around them. This study makes an attempt to aware about the term “Green hospital” and its strategies for controlling environmental protection.