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This tool is designed to support hospitals in tracking overall reduction in meat purchasing and increases in purchases of meat and poultry raised without routine, non-therapeutic antibiotics, and aligns with the data tracking needs at Practice Greenhealth.
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Here are suggested environmental considerations for the RFI/RFP process for medical instrument cleaners. Instrument cleaners and enzymatics are designed to decrease manual handling and scrubbing of medical devices and instruments. The products are especially effective in the removal of blood, proteins and organic matter form medical devices and instruments.
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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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(Delivering community benefit: Climate and health toolkit) This presentation walks through climate and health community benefits.
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Practice Greenhealth provides a template that can be edited to make a poster on climate and human health. Use the increasing levels of ozone smog and local data on asthma and respiratory disease to illustrate how climate and human health intersect.
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Inova Health System is committed to creating an environmental program that contributes to a safer and healthier environment for patients, employees and community. Inova’s Supplier Sustainability Code of Conduct shares our value to work with suppliers and partners that are committed to integrating environmentally sustainability principles in their practices and conduct themselves accordingly.
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Sample letter to the VP of suply chain asking for support in purchasing environmentally preferable products and services, which are are essential components of a sustainable health care system.
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Sample letter to the CEO of a group purchasing organization asking for support in purchasing environmentally preferable products and services, which are are essential components of a sustainable health care system.
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This is a photo of an E-Ride electric utility vehicle made in Princeton, Minnesota.
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Asking questions about environmental attributes of electric and electronic equipment can help healthcare organizations identify suppliers who are taking the lead to reduce their use of toxic chemicals and materials.
This guide will show you how to differentiate environmental leaders for capital equipment, electronic devices, office equipment, telecommunications equipment, and anything that plugs in, uses electricity, or has a battery.
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