Boston hospitals decreased their energy use by 4 percent and emissions by 2.9 percent from 2011 to 2013, according to a new report. The December report, prepared by Health Care Without Harm and with participation of the Health Care Working Group of the Boston, is part of a decades-long, citywide initiative to decrease energy use throughout Boston. While 22 hospitals participate in the program, the recent report included data from only 13 institutions. A total of 39 buildings totaling 22 million square feet of space was included.
In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, nurse leaders must decide: Will they let the narrative spiral, or can they adapt and join the conversation?
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