Sustainability in aged care

Thinking about sustainability across whole systems rather than in individual areas can create multiple benefits with limited resources. To illustrate the point., the article looks at indoor environment quality (IEQ) - the umbrella term for good daylight, good acoustics, low levels of indoor pollutants and good interior comfort. The benefits of high IEQ have been shown to include increased productivity and improved attraction and retention rates of employees and increased rates of recovery in hospitals, The article explains the benefits in the context of aged care facilities.