Introduction A quality management system (QMS) in healthcare organisations encompasses not only policies, processes and necessary procedures but also the quality, safety and risk management of medical technology. Tactical and operational decision-making levels should be closely interconnected. Previous …

The healthcare sector ranks among the largest consumers of single-use plastics, generating substantial amounts of waste, an issue strikingly captured in Maria Koijck's breast surgery photography. To reduce the environmental impact, biobased and biodegradable polymers are promising alternatives to conventional …

De CSRD is een nieuwe EU-richtlijn die gaat over het rapporteren over duurzaamheid. Vandaag gaan we dieper in op wat de richtlijn inhoudt. Het doel is niet alleen om informatie te geven over het onderwerp maar ook om praktische inzichten te delen hoe de richtlijn toegepast kan worden in de bedrijfsvoering. …

Dear Reader, Welcome to Sustainable EU Economy. This book is more than a textbook—it is an invitation to explore how the European Union shapes business, society, and sustainability in today’s interconnected world. My hope is that it will inspire you to think critically, engage actively, and see how Europe’s …

The mission of the UN's Principles for Responsible Management Education is to transform management education and align it explicitly with achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Despite progress, critical goals, such as No Poverty and Zero Hunger, remain inadequately addressed. Our intervention …

Introductie van een Speciale Editie met papers geselecteerd van het Euprera congres in Praag 2023

Europe faces significant challenges in maintaining its aging infrastructure due to extreme weather events, fluctuating groundwater levels, and rising sustainability demands. Ensuring the safety and longevity of infrastructure is a critical priority, especially for public organizations responsible for …

Improving teenagers’ mental health is a major challenge in today’s society. Improving this requires a preventive approach with a focus on social-emotional skills. Education serves as an important environment for teenagers to develop these skills. School-based social-emotional learning programs are effective …

Our planet’s weather patterns are changing, plastic pollution is increasing, economic volatility and social inequality are rising globally, and supply chains are becoming more unstable due to the overuse of vital resources. With its global reach and influence, the hospitality industry has the potential …

Hoofdconclusies Cash naar de Kringloop Is er voldoende verdienvermogen voor kringlooplandbouw? Nu nog niet. Maar ons onderzoek legt wel een aantal belangrijke barrières en kansen bloot, en legt de basis voor een verdere transitieagenda.