Coinciding with Earth Day, this session will explore the vital role of environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in shaping the future of healthcare delivery and organizational success.

Panelists will delve into the intersection of sustainability and healthcare leadership through insightful discussions, practical examples and will uncover how embracing ESG principles can drive positive change within healthcare organizations, enhance patient care and elevate community well-being.

This webinar will spotlight innovative strategies for reducing healthcare's environmental footprint and promote health equity while fostering ethical governance practices. From sustainable procurement to community health initiatives, presenters will showcase best practices and actionable insights tailored to healthcare executives' unique challenges and offer a roadmap for integrating sustainability into an organization's mission and operations.

Seminar Objectives:

• Describe environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles, their relevance to healthcare and how to leverage ESG principles to drive innovation and resilience in healthcare.
• Explore examples of successful sustainability initiatives implemented by healthcare organizations specifically innovative approaches to environmental stewardship, social responsibility and ethical governance.
• Identify key areas within healthcare operations where ESG principles can be integrated to drive positive change, such as energy efficiency, waste reduction, diversity and inclusion and community engagement.

Moderator:

Monica L. Nakielski, ESG and sustainability advisor, Harmeda

Panelists:

Andres Gonzalez, VP, community engagement & chief diversity officer, Froedtert Health

Terri Scannell, principal advisor, Sustainability and ESG, Ohio Health

Amy Bovi, VP of Ethics, Advocate Aurora Health

Continuing Education Credit

ACHE Qualifying Education Credit

This webinar is eligible for 1 ACHE Qualifying Education credit. ACHE Qualifying Education credits will be automatically updated in your My ACHE account upon completion of the recording.

Interprofessional Continuing Education Credit

In support of improving patient care, the American College of Healthcare Executives is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive a maximum of 1 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change. For further information about Joint Accreditation credits and certificates, please click here.

Physician Continuing Medical Education

The American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Continuing Nursing Education

The American College of Healthcare Executives designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 contact hours of continuing nursing education.

Continuing Pharmacy Education

The American College of Healthcare Executives designates this knowledge-based activity for a maximum 1 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit. 

Continuing Social Work Education

The American College of Healthcare Executives designates this knowledge-based activity for a maximum 1 contact hours of continuing social work education credit.

Continuing Education for Dietitians

The American College of Healthcare Executives designates this knowledge-based activity for a maximum 1 contact hours of continuing education credit for Registered Dietitians and Dietetic Technicians, Registered. RDs and DTRs should enter activities offered by jointly accredited providers as type 102 on Professional Development Portfolio (PDP) activity logs. CPEUs awarded must be commensurate with participation in the activity.

Physician Associate/Physician Assistant Continuing Education

The American College of Healthcare Executives has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for a maximum of 1 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.