#HandleTheHeat checklist for climate-ready hospitals
Categories: Climate change & health Vulnerability & Adaptation Assessments, Health National Adaptation Plans, Discussion paper, Global, Europe, Climate resilient health systems, Low carbon sustainable health systems
Publisher: Health Care Without Harm (HCWH)
The Handle the Heat Checklist for Climate-Ready Hospitals is a practical tool to help hospitals strengthen climate resilience and protect patients and health professionals. It is designed for sustainability managers and hospital staff who lead or support climate and sustainability action. The checklist sets out key action areas to improve climate readiness, with direct links to resources that can support implementation.
It is part of the #HandleTheHeat – Health professionals for Climate Ready Hospitals campaign, which promotes action on climate resilience across European healthcare systems to protect health professionals from the impact of climate change and ensure the safe delivery of care.