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. 2022 May 26;19(11):6504.
doi: 10.3390/ijerph19116504.

Developing Green Healthcare Activities in the Total Quality Management Framework

Sang M Lee  1 , DonHee Lee  2
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Developing Green Healthcare Activities in the Total Quality Management Framework

Sang M Lee et al. Int J Environ Res Public Health. .

Abstract

This study examines the effectiveness of green healthcare activities in hospitals based on the total quality management (TQM) framework. The proposed research model and associated hypotheses were tested using structural equations modeling based on the data collected from 261 employees at general hospitals in South Korea. The results of the study revealed that the role of top management is essential for the successful implementation of green healthcare activities through motivating employees for their active participation in the program, providing continuous education and training on the importance of environmental sustainability, and diligent monitoring of the progress at the organization level. The study findings provide theoretical and practical implications on strategic approaches to planning and implementing green healthcare activities in hospitals for the greater good.

Keywords: continuous improvement activities; green healthcare; healthcare industry; total quality management framework.

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The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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