Generic template for contracting integrated pest management for landscaping services at a health care facility.
(Less waste toolkit) This 2011 case study examines how Practice Greenhealth member Inova Fairfax Hospital reduced 14 percent of red bag waste and saved $200,000 in waste removal fees.
This guide helps you prevent the generation of waste and evaluate the potential to transition some items from disposable to reusable while still ensuring infection prevention and patient safety.
Reduce the most expensive type of hospital waste and save your facility money with this guide on segregating regulated medical waste.
This implementation module defines best practices in the OR to reduce environmental impact, cost, increase efficiency, and improve worker and patient safety.
When considering how to reduce the environmental footprint of the operating room, it makes sense to first revisit the old adage of Reduce-Reuse-Recycle.
Here are the finite steps an organization can follow to set up and implement a medical plastics recycling program in the OR.
Fluid management systems that empty liquids directly to the sanitary sewer—are safer for staff, better for the environment and offer long-term cost-savings.
(Greenhealth Cost of Ownership toolkit) What to consider for a product's total cost along with specific examples of products, costs, and considerations.
This certificate states your facility has made a commitment to sustainable operating room practices and reduced environmental impact through endorsement of the Greening the OR initiative.
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