The following Climate-Resistant and Environmentally Sustainable Practices in Healthcare Training is designed to educate healthcare providers (HCP) on the risks to health systems and facilities associated with climate change. The impacts of global warming and environmental degradation are increasingly influencing public health. Healthcare providers are on the front lines in treating health effects and mitigating the environmental footprint of their practices. Healthcare settings can be transformed to be more sustainable and prepared for the challenges posed by a changing climate. For medical practitioners and health facility administrators, this training course offers valuable insights and practical solutions for integrating sustainable practices into your professional activities.
What you will learn:
- Risks to healthcare facilities from climate change
- Fundamental requirements for providing safe and quality care
- Applying a climate-resistant lens to healthcare facilities
- Interventions to build climate resilience in healthcare facilities
- Water and sanitation interventions
Details
Course length: 1 hour and 45 minutes. CME: 1.75
Languages: American English
Key features: Audio narration, learning activity, and post-assessment.
American Medical Compliance is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education to physicians. Our Continuing Medical Education (CME) program is committed to enhancing the knowledge, skills, and professional performance of healthcare providers to improve healthcare outcomes. Through high-quality educational activities, we aim to address the identified educational gaps to support the continuous professional development of our medical community. American Medical Compliance designates this activity for a maximum of 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should only claim this credit for their complete participation in this activity.
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Addressing the Vulnerability of Health Systems to Climate Change
As the climate continues to change, the risks to health systems and facilities – including hospitals, clinics, and community care centers – are escalating. These risks significantly compromise the ability of health professionals to protect people from a range of climate hazards. Increasingly severe weather events, such as hurricanes and floods, pose direct threats to infrastructure and disrupt the continuity of care.
Additionally, indirect effects such as the spread of vector-borne diseases and worsened air quality can overload health systems. The urgency to fortify health facilities against these threats is critical. Without robust healthcare infrastructures, communities remain at higher risk during climate crises.
The Water Crisis and its Impact on Healthcare in Developing Countries
In developing countries, the delivery of healthcare services often occurs under challenging conditions, particularly in areas with limited access to clean water. Many regions lack a reliable water supply, and the situation is further complicated by absent water treatment facilities. These deficiencies pose significant health risks, not only complicating the delivery of healthcare but also increasing the susceptibility to waterborne diseases among the population.
Importantly, the impact of climate change has intensified these challenges, especially in areas prone to drought.
