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Integrated pest management (IPM) programs protect staff, patients, and visitors from exposure to pesticides linked to adverse health impacts, including respiratory impacts, cancers, neurological disorders, and reproductive problems. A defined IPM program is a pest management strategy focusing on long-term, non-chemical strategies for preventing and suppressing pest problems through a combination of structural, cultural, mechanical, physical, and biological controls, with least-hazardous pesticides used only as a last resort. The program focuses on removing or altering the pest-conducive… Read More
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In today’s climate, navigating the complexities of sustainability communication requires a careful balance – especially in health care. This webinar guided participants through the process of telling an impactful sustainability story that aligns with organizational mission and values. Presenters explored how to honor sustainability commitments in the current political landscape and emphasized that sustainability is not just about blue bins – it’s about meaningful change that enhances your hospital’s impact on both its community and the environment. Learn how to authentically connect… Read More
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Sustainability staff at Carilion Clinic walk you through their journey to develop the health system’s first Scope 3 emissions inventory.
• Learn about all 15 categories of Scope 3 emissions and how to develop your organization’s Scope 3 emissions inventory by using the new Health Care Emissions Impact Calculator for facilities and health systems.
• Understand which Scope 3 categories are easier to reduce than others and the challenges to reducing Scope 3 emissions.
• Develop strategies and an action plan to reduce your organization’s Scope 3 emissions.
Gain a basic understanding of each of… Read More
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Stay informed about the latest climate and environmental policy trends impacting health care and hospital sustainability. Engage in real-time conversations with our in-house policy experts to understand emerging challenges and opportunities. Join these monthly, 30-minute deep-dive discussions on federal, state, and local policy developments shaping sustainability in health care, such as federal clean energy incentives, climate resilience, disaster preparedness, and Medicaid’s evolving role in climate policy. Topics will depend on the specific moment and the most topical issues. Ask questions… Read More
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Listen to all the ways policy advocacy plays a role in advancing your sustainability efforts. Learn to navigate government levels to drive broader change and highlight your unique accomplishments. Hear firsthand from U.S. Health Care Climate Council members Providence and Boston Medical Center about their experience in climate and sustainability-oriented policy advocacy and discover how to engage internal teams like communications and government affairs on sustainability policy opportunities. This session will give you actionable insights into how to engage in policy work, no matter where you… Read More
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Change happens through people. A successful sustainability program builds a culture that embodies its environmental mission within the assumptions and beliefs of its staff – sustainability then becomes everybody’s job. Further, engaged staff are often willing to play a role in interorganizational collaboration, influencing the supply chain and other key stakeholders.
This session identified key stakeholders, communication tools, proven engagement practices, and clinical engagement opportunities, and how to avoid pitfalls. Facilitators also guided participants through a series of interactive… Read More
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Establishing good governance is critical for advancing sustainability. Good governance promotes clarity, accountability, and transparency and allows human, natural, economic, and financial resources to be managed efficiently. While governance does not guarantee a strong foundation, its absence severely limits a sustainability program’s success and can, at worst, impede it.
This session taught attendees the basics of sustainability governance, including core documents, structures, staffing, stakeholders, and resourcing. Facilitators also guided participants through discussions on key… Read More
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Sustainability programs that align with organizational priorities will gain senior leadership’s support and lead to long-term success. Most top-performing health organizations have an executive-level champion at the top of their sustainability reporting structure. This brings credibility and authority to a sustainability program, setting a tone from the top that this work is essential, and so is resourcing it. Acquiring leadership support can sometimes be a tall order.
This session prepared attendees to make a pitch to executive leadership by focusing on which channels of appeal and… Read More
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This event event occurred as part of CleanMed 2024. For information about CleanMed, the premier national conference for leaders in health care sustainability, visit CleanMed.org.
Health systems are grappling with internal and external drivers to reduce GHG emissions, including community health impacts of climate change, proposed Joint Commission standards for environmental sustainability, and risk disclosure requests, as well as federal, state, and local programs and regulations. In particular, the HHS Health Sector Climate Pledge has motivated planning exercises related to reducing scopes 1… Read More
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Since 2021, 14 health systems have been participating in a leadership commitment to increase their spending with diverse, sustainable, and other high-impact vendors. This session introduced the Impact Purchasing Commitment and highlighted success stories and lessons learned. 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.
Don’t worry – if you missed joining us, view this recorded webinar on the Destination CleanMed series webpage.
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