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Paul brings more than three decades of diverse nonprofit management and leadership to the organization. Prior to joining Health Care Without Harm and Practice Greenhealth in 2011, Paul served as director of programs for the Healthy Building Network, as programs director at the international environmental organization Greenpeace, and as strategic campaigns coordinator for the United Steelworkers of America. His mix of strategic program development and innovative program structures brings critical experience to the integration, growth, and success of the organization.
Type: Staff
Practice Greenhealth’s report demonstrates how your hospital can save money – up to $56,000 per operating room annually – while improving environmental and community health.
Leading hospitals are targeting the surgical suite to reduce waste, energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, and supply costs. Those participating in Practice Greenhealth’s Environmental Excellence Awards reported combined savings of more than $58.6 million in their ORs last year. Sustainability strategies also helped prevent nearly 13,000 tons of waste from going to the landfill in 2017.
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Type: Resources
Practice Greenhealth’s 2016 Sustainability Benchmark Report highlights the achievements of the 2016 Environmental Excellence award winners. More than 300 hospitals provided data for this year’s report, with combined savings of more than $92 million across a range of environmental program areas. The new report provides not only a benchmarking comparison for hospitals already engaged in the work, but also showcases a range of success stories demonstrating how a commitment to a healthy environment can assist health care administrators in achieving financial goals while engaging and empowering… Read More
Type: Resources
Health Care Without Harm and Practice Greenhealth have integrated their own climate resilience planning guidance with plan elements suggested by the Office of Climate Change and Health Equity (OCCHE) to create this recommended climate resilience plan outline for health care organizations. This plan will be updated periodically, in response to advancements in this work and learnings shared by those engaged in implementing climate resilience plans within their communities.
Introduction (identified need, target population, and objectives)
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Sustainability staff at Carilion Clinic walk you through their journey to develop the health system’s first Scope 3 emissions inventory.
• Learn about all 15 categories of Scope 3 emissions and how to develop your organization’s Scope 3 emissions inventory by using the new Health Care Emissions Impact Calculator for facilities and health systems.
• Understand which Scope 3 categories are easier to reduce than others and the challenges to reducing Scope 3 emissions.
• Develop strategies and an action plan to reduce your organization’s Scope 3 emissions.
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Kervi brings several years of experience across diverse HR functions. Her journey at Health Care Without Harm and Practice Greenhealth began as an intern, before she was promoted to HR and administrative coordinator and then people and culture manager. She previously served in a local government HR role, advising on employee relations matters and conducting investigations. When not spending time with her kids and husband, she enjoys outdoor adventures, trying new restaurants, attending musical performances, and kicking back with a good book.
Type: Staff
In light of the opioid epidemic, environmental concern over medication in waterways and confusing and sometimes conflicting DEA and EPA regulations, Practice Greenhealth formed a controlled substances work group to develop a guidance document helping health care facilities properly and legally manage controlled substances within the facility. The flow chart leads the facility through the steps to ensure legal and safe handling of controlled substances. While this is a regulatory requirement, the guidance document helps facilitate implementation of legal and safe practices.
Type: Resources
It’s not too late to register for CleanMed May 21-23 in Salt Lake City. Participate in sessions led by experts from across the country at the forefront of cutting-edge research and innovation in climate-smart health care, make connections, and leave with the tools and strategies you need to improve your sustainability efforts.
Can’t attend in person? We are pleased to offer a virtual option with live streaming of all plenary sessions and select breakout sessions through our online event platform.
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Type: Press
Emma has dedicated herself over the last 25 years to building a better food system – one that nourishes our bodies, our communities, and our planet. In her current role, she leads a team of content experts and organizers to engage the health care sector to use its economic, social, and political influence to support the development of healthy, sustainable, and equitable food systems. Emma holds a master’s degree in urban and environmental planning from Arizona State University.
Type: Staff
Food Day is an annual event on Oct. 24 that inspires Americans to change not only their diets but also our food system. But for hospitals in our network, it’s Food Day every day. Food service directors, chefs, nutritionists, and other hospital leaders who are taking action to source local and sustainable ingredients, serve more plant-centered meals, and reduce food waste are working to build and support strong local food systems and economies, increase the health and well-being of those they serve, and reduce their impact on the planet.
Here are stories of what they’ve accomplished over the… Read More
Type: Press
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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.
Who We Are
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.