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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.
Federal health systems are diverse in terms of both the patients they serve and the agencies that govern their operations, but they are all required to meet the same waste reduction, energy efficiency, and green procurement benchmarks. Federal health systems are often leaders on sustainability within the health care space, but how they achieve those benchmarks has historically varied, without much exchange between… 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.Join this session to learn about stakeholders, communication tools, proven engagement practices, clinical engagement, and how to avoid pitfalls. Facilitators will also guide participants through a series of interactive… 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… Read More
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Leaders from federal and private health systems will share strategies for achieving ambitious climate goals. From innovative decarbonization strategies to long-term electrification plans to emergency response preparedness and more, leading systems are paving the way for climate action.
Health systems are increasingly committing to ambitious climate mitigation and resilience goals. In 2021, the Biden Administration committed to health sector decarbonization, affecting VA and DHA hospitals nationally. More than 800 hospitals committed to the HHS Health Sector Climate Pledge for private… Read More
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CleanMed is the premier national conference for leaders in health care sustainability.Presented each year by Practice Greenhealth and Health Care Without Harm, CleanMed brings together health care leaders from across the country to learn, share, innovate, and collaborate to develop new sustainability standards, practices, and products. CleanMed also explores how health care organizations can partner with their communities to build conditions that support health, well-being, and justice.CleanMed 2026 brought together 600 health care sustainability leaders in St. Louis for panels, workshops,… Read More
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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.
In U.S. health care facilities alone, 20% to 25% of the 14,000 tons of waste generated daily is plastic. Most plastic is produced from fossil fuel-based materials and is disposed of in landfills or contaminates our natural environment. Plastics are degraded into micro-plastics and leak harmful chemicals known to have many health impacts. The session engaged participants in discussions on the health impacts of health care… 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.
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. They shared how they address these challenges, what they see as critical issues in… Read More
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This event occurred as part of CleanMed 2025. For information about CleanMed, the premier national conference for leaders in health care sustainability, visit CleanMed.org.Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) and AdventHealth shared their journeys in driving sustainable health care practices through transformative leadership and strategic initiatives. HMH has focused on embedding sustainability across its operations, aligning goals such as reducing emissions, promoting local food purchasing, and fostering strong governance. AdventHealth’s rapid scaling of environmental efforts, including… Read More
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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.
Clinical decisions drive health care's environmental impact. Through interactive clinical vignettes, presenters shared two high-impact ways clinical decision-making can be more sustainable: selecting alternative tests and treatments and minimizing low-value care. Learn to consider environmental factors alongside clinical efficacy, cost, and patient preference when choosing medical tests and treatments.
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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.
In the ever-evolving health care landscape, the imperative to pioneer tangible solutions that encompass resilience, equity, and mitigation within organizations has reached a critical juncture. Yet, navigating this multifaceted terrain remains a formidable challenge. In this plenary, an esteemed panel of speakers shed light on the intricacies underlying these challenges, including the pervasive presence of departmental… Read More
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Practice Greenhealth is the health care sector’s go-to source for information, tools, data, resources, and expert technical support on sustainability initiatives that help hospitals and health systems meet their health, financial, and community goals.
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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.