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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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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… Read More
Type: Resources
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.
Type: Resources
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.
Type: Resources
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.
Type: Resources
130 hospitals – and counting – have signed the Coolfood Pledge, an international, cross-sector effort to achieve food-related greenhouse gas reduction. Several hospitals and health systems have already met or even surpassed the goal of 38% per plate GHG reduction, with a 15.7% average reduction – and some Practice Greenhealth partners have achieved as much as a 54% reduction.
Check out the champions
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James is currently an MBA student at UC Berkeley. In his role with UCOP, James supports UC Health’s systemwide efforts to reduce Scope 3 emissions by analyzing current practices, engaging with campus teams, and identifying opportunities to scale low-carbon strategies across sites and suppliers. He has a background in supply-chain operations and sustainability, with experience working on cross-functional projects that bridge data, procurement, and environmental impact.
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Composting landscape and food waste is a viable waste reduction strategy for many hospital and health systems. Long-term benefits of compost programs for hospitals might include:
Reduces incineration or landfill disposal costs for dense and heavy landscape and food scraps
Avoids costly extra water discharges from wastewater treatment due to food waste sludge created by industrial food disposal systems.
Saves landscaping budget by increasing water retention, aeration, and soil nutrients, which reduces mulch, fertilizers, and pesticide purchases.
Unneeded compost can potentially be sold… Read More
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The surgery department is sometimes referred to as the soul or epicenter of a hospital for a number of reasons: It can bring in up to 60% of a facility’s revenue, and the reputation of the operating room is often tied directly to the reputation of the hospital.
At the same time, a typical OR can make up half of a hospital’s aggregate costs, produce 33% of a facility’s waste, consume more energy per square foot than any other area of the hospital, and anesthetic gases alone make up around 5% of an organization’s greenhouse gas footprint.
All of this boils down to a department… Read More
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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.
Type: Resources
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