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The Practice Greenhealth leaner energy framework challenges hospitals to meet the baseline objective and take on three goals to help hospitals protect people from the harm of pollution stemming from energy use. The goals were selected for their positive impact on human health and the environment, as well as their potential to drive increased energy-efficient equipment and services in the marketplace.
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NYU Langone Medical Center provides an example of a safety policy on the proper management and disposal of hazardous waste from contractors involved in construction and building maintenance. The purpose of this policy is to protect human health and the environment and to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
View this resource to read the full policy from NYU Langone Medical Center.
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Ask the following RFI/RFP questions in contracts for floor cleaning equipment to reduce exposure to building occupants and maintenance personnel to potentially hazardous chemicals, biological and particle contaminants, which adversely impact air quality, health, building finishes, building systems and the environment. These suggested questions reflect some of the sustainability requirements for cleaning equipment in LEED certification.
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Practice Greenhealth provides a list of potential questions for asset management services that manage unwanted equipment. Electronic equipment contains numerous hazardous chemicals that require handling in a responsible manner to avoid release into the environment and that cause human health issues. The questions in this guide address options for handling unwanted equipment in an environmentally preferable manner including refurbishment and reuse.
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HealthPartners
HealthPartners celebrated Earth Day in lots of different ways in 2017 – from electronics recycling to shred events to bee-friendly plants, there was something for everyone to participate in! Events took place throughout the whole week leading up to Earth Day and all across the Twin Cities Metro area and into Western Wisconsin.
In partnership with a local non-profit organization, TechDump, the health system hosted electronic recycling events for the third year in a row.
In honor of Earth Day, and the end of tax season, HealthPartners encouraged employees to bring in their… Read More
Type: Resources
Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital believes in helping employees thrive in all elements of well-being. Healthier, happier employees are more productive, more likely to volunteer, more likely to recover from illness and hardship, and less likely to miss work due to poor health. Staff well-being drives organizational outcomes, and healthcare workers should lead patients by example. The linked presentation details the hospital's efforts to achieve these goals.
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Kaiser Permanente's environmental stewardship program is anchored in promoting the health of communities. Healthier communities with healthier people are more resilient to disease. By eliminating or mitigating environmental contributors to disease, we help people lead healthier lives. To encourage healthy environments, we lead or support innovative efforts throughout our organization to decrease waste and pollutants, conserve water and energy, promote sustainable agriculture and food procurement, and take steps to reduce our carbon footprint.
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(Transportation toolkit) Gasoline-powered vehicles are major sources of greenhouse gases (GHGs), smog-forming compounds, particulate matter, and other air pollutants. Widespread use of alternative fuels and advanced vehicles, including plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) can reduce the emissions that impact our air quality and public health. Employers are well-positioned to install non-residential charging where it is needed most, as PEV drivers park their cars at the workplace for 6.5 to 8 or more hours a day.
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Plant-forward menus reduce greenhouse gas Scope 3 emissions while maintaining customer and patient satisfaction.
Practice Greenhealth partners will share how small changes to their menus have resulted in significant reductions in emissions. Also, learn how plant-forward menus are more inclusive, increase choices for eaters, and realize cost and health benefits. We will share additional details about how Practice Greenhealth can support your hospital in meeting food-climate goals.
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This is a press release from University Hospitals about the 2016 pre-launch roll out of a bike share system they sponsor in Cleveland and Cuyahoga counties in Ohio. “Biking is healthy, active and highly social – in short, a great way to help create more livable and connected communities, both for residents and visitors,” said Sarah O’Keeffe, Sustainability Manager. “UHBikes directly aligns with this concept as well as our organization’s health mission and UH is proud to have these bikes out in the community.”
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