Course Detail
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSTAINABILITY in the BUIL. SECTOR : GREEN HOSPITALS | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 8 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Second Cycle (Master's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Yeter USLU |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Yeter USLU |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | Ensuring the application of sustainability principles in the planning, design and operation of hospital buildings; thoroughly examining the concept of the ‘Green Hospital’, which is environmentally friendly, energy efficient and supports the patient recovery process. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Healthcare Facilities and Sustainability ,The Concept of Green Hospitals and Global Governance,An Overview of Green Building Systems - I,An Overview of Green Building Systems – II,Healing Design and WELL Certification (Patient and Staff Centricity),Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization Strategies in Hospitals,Water Efficiency and Wastewater Management,Waste Management and Logistic Operations in Hospitals,Smart Building Technologies and Data-Driven Healthcare Management,Economic Analysis of Green Hospitals and Return on Investment (ROI),Regulations, Green Financing, and Sustainability Reporting,Economic Analysis and Smart Building Management in Green Hospitals,Green Hospitals in Practice: Cases from Türkiye and the World,Resilient Healthcare Facilities in Post-Pandemic and Disaster Eras. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Analyzes the environmental impacts of healthcare buildings and sustainability principles within the framework of global governance. | 10, 9 | A |
| Grasps the criteria specific to healthcare facilities in green building (LEED) and healing design (WELL) certification systems. | 10, 13, 9 | B |
| Evaluates energy efficiency, water management, and waste logistics processes in hospitals from the perspective of operational sustainability. | 12, 19 | E, H |
| Interprets the contribution of smart building technologies and data-driven approaches to the performance management of healthcare facilities. | 10, 13, 9 | B |
| Transfers "best practices" to their professional practice by examining successful green hospital examples from Türkiye and the world. | 10, 13, 36, 9 | A, L |
| Develops managerial strategies to increase the resilience of healthcare facilities in post-pandemic and disaster eras. | 19, 4 | E, F |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 36: Peer Teaching Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, B: Short Answer Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task, H: Performance Task, L: Group Assessment Technique |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare Facilities and Sustainability | A literature review of the relationship between the UN Sustainable Development Goals (Goals 3 and 11) and health infrastructure. |
| 2 | The Concept of Green Hospitals and Global Governance | Detailed analysis and summary of the GGHH (Global Green and Healthy Hospitals) 10-goal framework. |
| 3 | An Overview of Green Building Systems - I | Comparative analysis of the core categories and scoring of LEED and BREEAM certification systems. |
| 4 | An Overview of Green Building Systems – II | Technical reading of LEED v4.1 for Healthcare reference guide, focusing on "Location and Transportation" credits. |
| 5 | Healing Design and WELL Certification (Patient and Staff Centricity) | Investigation of Biophilic Design principles and the WELL Building Standard pilot notes for healthcare. |
| 6 | Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization Strategies in Hospitals | Reading the IEA (International Energy Agency) buildings sector report and technical papers on hospital HVAC systems. |
| 7 | Water Efficiency and Wastewater Management | Case study review on gray water recovery and medical wastewater treatment technologies in large-scale facilities. |
| 8 | Waste Management and Logistic Operations in Hospitals | Review of the Zero Waste Regulation (healthcare section) and hazardous waste disposal protocols in Türkiye/EU. |
| 9 | Smart Building Technologies and Data-Driven Healthcare Management | Researching the impact of BMS (Building Management Systems) and IoT sensors on hospital operational efficiency. |
| 10 | Economic Analysis of Green Hospitals and Return on Investment (ROI) | Theoretical review of financial metrics: Payback Period (PP) |
| 11 | Regulations, Green Financing, and Sustainability Reporting | Research on the Green Bond market in Türkiye and GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) standards for healthcare sustainability. |
| 12 | Economic Analysis and Smart Building Management in Green Hospitals | Case study analysis on the cost-benefit ratio of energy-efficient automation and smart building investments. |
| 13 | Green Hospitals in Practice: Cases from Türkiye and the World | Comparative analysis of sustainability reports from a local (e.g., Isparta City Hospital) and a global (e.g., Cleveland Clinic) hospital. |
| 14 | Resilient Healthcare Facilities in Post-Pandemic and Disaster Eras | Review of the WHO "Operational framework for building climate resilient health systems" and modular hospital designs |
| Resources |
| USGBC, LEED v4.1 for Healthcare Reference Guide. Guenther, R., & Vittori, G. (2008). Sustainable design for healthcare facilities. John Wiley & Sons. |
| GGHH (Global Green and Healthy Hospitals) Agenda and Technical Documents. WHO (World Health Organization), Operational framework for building climate resilient health systems. WELL Building Institute, WELL Building Standard for Healthcare. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | 1. Improves upon and deepens the knowledge she/he gained at the health management undergraduate program to the level of an expert in the field. | X | |||||
| 2 | 2. Comprehends and explains the interaction between health management and related disciplines. | X | |||||
| 3 | 3. Has the ability to make use of and communicate with staff the theoretical and applied knowledge he/she gained in the field of health management. | X | |||||
| 4 | 4. Analyzes, interprets and evaluates events by integrating theoretical and applied knowledge of health management with knowledge from other related disciplines. | X | |||||
| 5 | 5. Analyzes problematic areas in the field of health management with scientific research methods and develops solutions. | X | |||||
| 6 | 6. Independently carries out a project and makes decisions related to it when necessary. | X | |||||
| 7 | 7. Takes part in identifying mission, vision, aims and goals as part of strategic planning of the institution for which he/she works. | X | |||||
| 8 | 8. Provides new strategic solutions in complicated situations not foreseen in the field of health management. | X | |||||
| 9 | 9. Since she/he internalized the principle of lifelong learning, she/he critically evaluates whether or not the information she/he gained in the field of health management is current, directs his/her learning and independently conducts advanced level studies. | X | |||||
| 10 | 10. Shares his/her thoughts and suggestions about current developments in health management with the inner and outside stakeholders of the instituions she/he Works for verbally and in writing. | X | |||||
| 11 | 11. Communicates verbally and in writing in a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. | X | |||||
| 12 | 12. Knows computer software at a sufficient level to do analysis related to his/her studies, and uses health information and communication technologies at an advanced level. | X | |||||
| 13 | 13. Develops strategies regarding health management, makes plans and develops policies for applying these strategies, and performs periodical checks and corrections during the strategic management process. | X | |||||
| 14 | 14. Contributes to international health policy projects as well as developing national health policies. | X | |||||
| 15 | 15. Teaches and monitors the social, scientific, and ethical values at the stages of data collection, publication, and application in relation to health management. | X | |||||
| 16 | 16. Applies the knowledge and skills she/he gained at the field of health management in interdisciplinary projects related to the field. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |
| ECTS / Workload Table | ||||||
| Activities | Number of | Duration(Hour) | Total Workload(Hour) | |||
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 | |||
| Guided Problem Solving | 4 | 2 | 8 | |||
| Resolution of Homework Problems and Submission as a Report | 3 | 20 | 60 | |||
| Term Project | 14 | 5 | 70 | |||
| Presentation of Project / Seminar | 1 | 25 | 25 | |||
| Quiz | 2 | 5 | 10 | |||
| Midterm Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 | |||
| General Exam | 1 | 15 | 15 | |||
| Performance Task, Maintenance Plan | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total Workload(Hour) | 240 | |||||
| Dersin AKTS Kredisi = Toplam İş Yükü (Saat)/30*=(240/30) | 8 | |||||
| ECTS of the course: 30 hours of work is counted as 1 ECTS credit. | ||||||
Detail Informations of the Course
Course Description
| Course | Code | Semester | T+P (Hour) | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSTAINABILITY in the BUIL. SECTOR : GREEN HOSPITALS | - | Spring Semester | 3+0 | 3 | 8 |
| Course Program |
| Prerequisites Courses | |
| Recommended Elective Courses |
| Language of Course | Turkish |
| Course Level | Second Cycle (Master's Degree) |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Coordinator | Prof.Dr. Yeter USLU |
| Name of Lecturer(s) | Prof.Dr. Yeter USLU |
| Assistant(s) | |
| Aim | Ensuring the application of sustainability principles in the planning, design and operation of hospital buildings; thoroughly examining the concept of the ‘Green Hospital’, which is environmentally friendly, energy efficient and supports the patient recovery process. |
| Course Content | This course contains; Healthcare Facilities and Sustainability ,The Concept of Green Hospitals and Global Governance,An Overview of Green Building Systems - I,An Overview of Green Building Systems – II,Healing Design and WELL Certification (Patient and Staff Centricity),Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization Strategies in Hospitals,Water Efficiency and Wastewater Management,Waste Management and Logistic Operations in Hospitals,Smart Building Technologies and Data-Driven Healthcare Management,Economic Analysis of Green Hospitals and Return on Investment (ROI),Regulations, Green Financing, and Sustainability Reporting,Economic Analysis and Smart Building Management in Green Hospitals,Green Hospitals in Practice: Cases from Türkiye and the World,Resilient Healthcare Facilities in Post-Pandemic and Disaster Eras. |
| Course Learning Outcomes | Teaching Methods | Assessment Methods |
| Analyzes the environmental impacts of healthcare buildings and sustainability principles within the framework of global governance. | 10, 9 | A |
| Grasps the criteria specific to healthcare facilities in green building (LEED) and healing design (WELL) certification systems. | 10, 13, 9 | B |
| Evaluates energy efficiency, water management, and waste logistics processes in hospitals from the perspective of operational sustainability. | 12, 19 | E, H |
| Interprets the contribution of smart building technologies and data-driven approaches to the performance management of healthcare facilities. | 10, 13, 9 | B |
| Transfers "best practices" to their professional practice by examining successful green hospital examples from Türkiye and the world. | 10, 13, 36, 9 | A, L |
| Develops managerial strategies to increase the resilience of healthcare facilities in post-pandemic and disaster eras. | 19, 4 | E, F |
| Teaching Methods: | 10: Discussion Method, 12: Problem Solving Method, 13: Case Study Method, 19: Brainstorming Technique, 36: Peer Teaching Technique, 4: Inquiry-Based Learning, 9: Lecture Method |
| Assessment Methods: | A: Traditional Written Exam, B: Short Answer Exam, E: Homework, F: Project Task, H: Performance Task, L: Group Assessment Technique |
Course Outline
| Order | Subjects | Preliminary Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthcare Facilities and Sustainability | A literature review of the relationship between the UN Sustainable Development Goals (Goals 3 and 11) and health infrastructure. |
| 2 | The Concept of Green Hospitals and Global Governance | Detailed analysis and summary of the GGHH (Global Green and Healthy Hospitals) 10-goal framework. |
| 3 | An Overview of Green Building Systems - I | Comparative analysis of the core categories and scoring of LEED and BREEAM certification systems. |
| 4 | An Overview of Green Building Systems – II | Technical reading of LEED v4.1 for Healthcare reference guide, focusing on "Location and Transportation" credits. |
| 5 | Healing Design and WELL Certification (Patient and Staff Centricity) | Investigation of Biophilic Design principles and the WELL Building Standard pilot notes for healthcare. |
| 6 | Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization Strategies in Hospitals | Reading the IEA (International Energy Agency) buildings sector report and technical papers on hospital HVAC systems. |
| 7 | Water Efficiency and Wastewater Management | Case study review on gray water recovery and medical wastewater treatment technologies in large-scale facilities. |
| 8 | Waste Management and Logistic Operations in Hospitals | Review of the Zero Waste Regulation (healthcare section) and hazardous waste disposal protocols in Türkiye/EU. |
| 9 | Smart Building Technologies and Data-Driven Healthcare Management | Researching the impact of BMS (Building Management Systems) and IoT sensors on hospital operational efficiency. |
| 10 | Economic Analysis of Green Hospitals and Return on Investment (ROI) | Theoretical review of financial metrics: Payback Period (PP) |
| 11 | Regulations, Green Financing, and Sustainability Reporting | Research on the Green Bond market in Türkiye and GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) standards for healthcare sustainability. |
| 12 | Economic Analysis and Smart Building Management in Green Hospitals | Case study analysis on the cost-benefit ratio of energy-efficient automation and smart building investments. |
| 13 | Green Hospitals in Practice: Cases from Türkiye and the World | Comparative analysis of sustainability reports from a local (e.g., Isparta City Hospital) and a global (e.g., Cleveland Clinic) hospital. |
| 14 | Resilient Healthcare Facilities in Post-Pandemic and Disaster Eras | Review of the WHO "Operational framework for building climate resilient health systems" and modular hospital designs |
| Resources |
| USGBC, LEED v4.1 for Healthcare Reference Guide. Guenther, R., & Vittori, G. (2008). Sustainable design for healthcare facilities. John Wiley & Sons. |
| GGHH (Global Green and Healthy Hospitals) Agenda and Technical Documents. WHO (World Health Organization), Operational framework for building climate resilient health systems. WELL Building Institute, WELL Building Standard for Healthcare. |
Course Contribution to Program Qualifications
| Course Contribution to Program Qualifications | |||||||
| No | Program Qualification | Contribution Level | |||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
| 1 | 1. Improves upon and deepens the knowledge she/he gained at the health management undergraduate program to the level of an expert in the field. | X | |||||
| 2 | 2. Comprehends and explains the interaction between health management and related disciplines. | X | |||||
| 3 | 3. Has the ability to make use of and communicate with staff the theoretical and applied knowledge he/she gained in the field of health management. | X | |||||
| 4 | 4. Analyzes, interprets and evaluates events by integrating theoretical and applied knowledge of health management with knowledge from other related disciplines. | X | |||||
| 5 | 5. Analyzes problematic areas in the field of health management with scientific research methods and develops solutions. | X | |||||
| 6 | 6. Independently carries out a project and makes decisions related to it when necessary. | X | |||||
| 7 | 7. Takes part in identifying mission, vision, aims and goals as part of strategic planning of the institution for which he/she works. | X | |||||
| 8 | 8. Provides new strategic solutions in complicated situations not foreseen in the field of health management. | X | |||||
| 9 | 9. Since she/he internalized the principle of lifelong learning, she/he critically evaluates whether or not the information she/he gained in the field of health management is current, directs his/her learning and independently conducts advanced level studies. | X | |||||
| 10 | 10. Shares his/her thoughts and suggestions about current developments in health management with the inner and outside stakeholders of the instituions she/he Works for verbally and in writing. | X | |||||
| 11 | 11. Communicates verbally and in writing in a foreign language at least at the European Language Portfolio B2 General Level. | X | |||||
| 12 | 12. Knows computer software at a sufficient level to do analysis related to his/her studies, and uses health information and communication technologies at an advanced level. | X | |||||
| 13 | 13. Develops strategies regarding health management, makes plans and develops policies for applying these strategies, and performs periodical checks and corrections during the strategic management process. | X | |||||
| 14 | 14. Contributes to international health policy projects as well as developing national health policies. | X | |||||
| 15 | 15. Teaches and monitors the social, scientific, and ethical values at the stages of data collection, publication, and application in relation to health management. | X | |||||
| 16 | 16. Applies the knowledge and skills she/he gained at the field of health management in interdisciplinary projects related to the field. | X | |||||
Assessment Methods
| Contribution Level | Absolute Evaluation | |
| Rate of Midterm Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Rate of Final Exam to Success | 50 | |
| Total | 100 | |