Summarize: The challenge of sustainability will impact the hospital health care setting significantly. Hospitals are high energy consumers due to their 24/7 operation. To become sustainable, they will need to invest in energy-efficient systems, such as LED lighting, high-efficiency HVAC systems, and renewable energy sources like solar panels. This could require significant upfront investment but will result in long-term cost savings. Hospitals also generate a large amount of waste, much of which is hazardous. Developing and implementing sustainable waste management practices can be complex and costly. Staff will most likely need to be trained in sustainable practices, which requires time and resources. There might be resistance from staff who are used to doing things a certain way. Hospitals rely on a vast supply chain and ensuring that every link in that chain is sustainable can be a daunting task. Ultimately, hospitals must ensure that their sustainability efforts do not compromise patient care. This can be a delicate balancing act.