AMA and DEA joint submission to the ACSQHC – Sustainable Healthcare Module

The AMA and DEA believe that Module activities could be more specific in some areas to further support healthcare facility implementation, including specific measurements for healthcare facilities to monitor and report on, such as carbon emissions. This Module should be the first step to implement a mandatory Accreditation Standard on environmental sustainability to enable the healthcare sector to reach net zero by 2040 (an AMA and DEA commitment). The ACSQHC should ensure its work aligns with the Department of Health and Aged Care’s National Health Sustainability and Climate Unit.