Practice Greenhealth

Events

Sustainable procurement 101: A learning hub for sustainable sourcing (April)

Date range
April 17, 2025, 2 pm ET (11 am PT)
partners-exclusive
Description
Join this quarterly interactive gathering to gain the knowledge and skills to incorporate sustainability into your procurement practices. This session focused on creating a sustainable procurement strategy, using key resources to assess and set SMART goals, and how to take steps to gain internal support.

Crafting your hospital's sustainability story: Aligning commitments, narrative & impact

Date range
April 16, 2025, 2 pm ET (11 am PT)
public
Description
This webinar shared how to navigate the complexities of sustainability communications, ways to authentically connect sustainability efforts to your hospital’s broader goals, and avoid the pitfalls of retreating from your commitments in a shifting political landscape.

Achieving The Joint Commission’s Sustainable Healthcare Certification

Date range
March 19, 2025, 1 pm ET (10 am PT)
public
Description
This session led by the Director of Healthcare Sustainability at The Joint Commission introduced the certificate, the benefits of achieving it, and some of the trends from the first year. Multiple sessions will help you prepare for the certification at CleanMed in Atlanta on May 6-8, 2025, and this session is your chance for a sneak peek of what you can expect.

Procurement with impact: Prioritizing sustainable & diverse vendors

Date range
January 23, 2025, 2 pm ET (11 am PT)
public
Description
This session highlighted success stories and lessons learned from health systems prioritizing spending with diverse, sustainable, and high-impact vendors. Procurement strategies will be highlighted at CleanMed in Atlanta on May 6-8, 2025, and this session is your chance for a sneak peek of what you can expect.

Affiliate premium partner forum featuring Ecolab & ODP Business Solutions

Date range
December 11, 2024, 11 am ET (8 am PT)
partners-exclusive
Description
Affiliate premium partners Ecolab and ODP Business Solutions share their sustainability efforts to spark new conversations and collaborative opportunities.

Closing plenary: Charting a course for climate resilience, equity & mitigation

Date range
May 23, 2024
partners-exclusive
Description

This event occurred as part of CleanMed 2024. For information about CleanMed, the premier national conference for leaders in health care sustainability, visit CleanMed.org.

Learning from the local landscape: Building equity, climate resilience & community well being

Date range
May 22, 2024
partners-exclusive
Description
This dynamic session explored Salt Lake City basin's deep challenges with poor air quality and the realities of a changing climate. Moderated by leaders from the area's premier health care systems, this plenary featured insights from a panel of leaders at the forefront of public and environmental health and community advocacy.

Opening plenary with keynote speaker Dr. Britt Wray

Date range
May 21, 2024
partners-exclusive
Description
Climate change is the number one threat to public health, and research shows that climate anxiety and trauma are on the rise. The work of Dr. Britt Wray, an eco-anxiety expert from Stanford University, on the psychological toll of climate change reveals a surprising truth – that embracing climate distress can help solve both mental health and ecological challenges.

Detailed assessments of durable goods using the Greenhealth cost of ownership calculator

Date range
September 29, 2016, 1 pm ET (10 am PT)
partners-exclusive
Description

This webinar will review and demo a detailed cost of ownership calculation on durable goods. The speakers will describe the data needed for a detailed assessment and the special considerations for durable goods. Users will view a demo, walking through a typical product scenario to fully understand how to use the calculator.

 

Detailed assessments of consumable reusable goods using the Greenhealth cost of ownership calculator

Date range
September 27, 2016, 1 pm ET (10 am PT)
partners-exclusive
Description

This webinar will review and demo a detailed cost of ownership calculation on durable goods. The speakers will describe the data needed for a detailed assessment and the special considerations for durable goods. Users will view a demo, walking through a typical product scenario to fully understand how to use the calculator.

Getting Started with the Greenhealth Cost of Ownership (GCO) Calculator

Date range
September 13, 2016, 1 pm ET (10 am PT)
partners-exclusive
Description

The Greenhealth cost of ownership calculator, designed by Practice Greenhealth and partners, helps hospitals and health systems make the best procurement decisions to meet their needs.

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Practice Greenhealth is the leading sustainable health care organization, delivering environmental solutions to more than 1,500 hospitals and health systems in the United States and Canada. Partnership opportunities include hospitals, health systems, community health organizations, NGOs, nonprofits, government, academic institutions, and the health care value chain.