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Utilize the suggested RFP/RFI questions for fluid management systems with reusable canisters to reduce a significant portion of waste from operating rooms. Disposal fluid suction canisters may contribute up to 40% of the waste in OR’s.
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These questions are suggested for consideration in services contracts for environmental services, laundry and linen services, and patient transport services.
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(Employee engagement toolkit) In 2012, Ridgeview started to implement a number of energy efficiency projects. Concurrently, the team started to analyze employee behavior as it relates to energy usage. The mindset is health care is a 24/7 operation, but not every space operates that way. This allowed Ridgeview to create a list of low- and no-cost actions for employees to help with energy conservation throughout the hospital and at home.
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Use this worksheet to identify key stakeholders and plan for and implement an HVAC setback program that meets your needs. Suggested key departments are listed with topics that could be used to aid in discussion. Some questions or factors may not be realized unless the conversation is started. There is no one-size-fits-all solution—each facility and team is unique and needs a program that meets its specific needs. This worksheet is intended to help initiate the conversation around energy efficiency opportunities in the operating room.
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(Employee engagement toolkit) University of California Medical Center San Francisco engages staff to bring sustainability programming to the next level through certification, awards, communications, and education. The goal of the engagement strategies is to show that leadership is supportive of environmental initiatives and that they are encouraged to act to support sustainability programs.
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This sample employee engagement poster features a staff member of Ridgeview Medical Center explaining "why a healthy environment is important to me."
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This sample employee engagement poster features a staff member of Ridgeview Medical Center explaining "why a healthy environment is important to me."
Type: Resources
(Greenhealth cost of ownership toolkit) This webinar will review and demo a detailed cost of ownership calculation on durable goods. The speakers will describe the data needed for a detailed assessment and the special considerations for durable goods. Users will view a demo, walking through a typical product scenario to fully understand how to use the calculator.
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(Greenhealth cost of ownership toolkit) This webinar reviews and demos a detailed cost of ownership calculation on consumable/reusable goods. The speakers describe the data needed for a detailed assessment and the special considerations for consumable/reusable goods. Users view a demo, walking through a typical product scenario to fully understand how to use the calculator to compare consumable/reusable products and the type of results that show the lowest cost and the least environmental impact to support smart purchasing decisions. This webinar offers a valuable learning opportunity for… Read More
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