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(Greenhealth cost of ownership toolkit) The user guide supports effective use of the Greenhealth cost of ownership calculator and provides instructions on each of the steps. The guide also shares frequently asked questions to support ease of use.
The purpose of this calculator is to support hospitals and group purchasing organizations in considering environmental costs in their procurement decision-making, and ultimately to minimize both financial costs and environmental impacts. For the purposes of this tool, environmental costs refer to realized financial costs that are linked to… Read More
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Suggested RFP/RFI questions for service contracts for foodservice distribution. There are suggested questions covering food, beverages and foodware as well the supplier's corporate environmental responsibility. Other questions may be considered.
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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."
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