Host: Trey Beuttel, Director, Provider Relationships and Education, Healthcare Business Media

A LEED certification can be very beneficial for hospitals. However, healthcare leaders have many questions surrounding the LEED certification, including

• Is there a premium you pay for LEED certifying your facilities?
• What are the benefits of LEED certification?
• What are the influence factors that impact LEED certification?
• How does LEED positively impact the patient experience?
• What have been your experiences in LEED certification?

These questions and more will be explored in this Idea Exchange focusing on green building leadership.

Learning Objectives:
1. Identify key influence factors that impact LEED certification.
2. Evaluate ways in which LEED certification enhances patient experience.
3. Discuss your organizations experiences with LEED certification.
4. List and discuss the benefits of LEED certification.