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Open this resource to see an example of a poster on recycling in the ICU from Seattle Children's Hospital.
Type: Resources
Open this resource to see an example of a poster on regulated medical waste disposal from Overlook Medical Center.
Type: Resources
View this resource to see an example of a recycling poster from Boston Medical Center and Stericycle.
Type: Resources
Legacy Health's definitions of and procedures for hazardous materials.
Type: Resources
Open this resource to view an employee education presentation from the University of Vermont Medical Center on recycling.
Type: Resources
Health care is a huge generator of waste materials. While some wastes are difficult to avoid, many waste types can be reduced, and others can be recovered and recycled. This employee education presentation focuses on the best ways to reduce, reuse, recycle, and properly dispose of waste in Legacy Health facilities.
Type: Resources
Wall protection includes panels, corner guards, crash rails, and other materials used to protect walls and doors from damage. The questions in this guide cover key environmental considerations for products in this category. This category would also provide opportunities for health care facilities to earn USGBC’s LEED credits for sustainably built environments.
Type: Resources
(Anesthetic gas toolkit) In 2015, Virginia Mason continued to improve on their anesthesia carts to enable anesthesiologists to have an environmentally responsible practice. The carts were optimized so that each one has a recycling, compressed aerosols, and a comingled sharps container. Once the standard work was agreed to, all of the carts were standardized to the design, so that it is intuitive and easy to use. This improved quality, reduced opportunities for mistakes, and ensured a lower environmental impact.
Type: Resources
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