<br />
Impacting Patient Satisfaction<br />
Through Sustainable Dining Practices<br />
A review of the connection between sustainable<br />
dining efforts and patient experience impact.<br />
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN<br />
SUSTAINABILITY AND<br />
PATIENT SATISFACTION<br />
What is the missing link preventing<br />
sustainable practices from flourishing<br />
in healthcare?<br />
Over the last decade, the healthcare and sustainability landscapes have<br />
transformed, but have yet to become truly integrated despite the<br />
significant potential to impact change. The healthcare industry comprises<br />
approximately 16% of the national and regional economies.1 According<br />
to the World Health Organization (WHO), the United States spent more on<br />
healthcare per capita ($8,608) and more on healthcare as a percentage of<br />
its Gross Domestic Product (17.2%) than any other nation in 2011.2<br />
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