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UMMC's Dr. Rafael Andrade is dedicated to improving the health of the environment by working to reduce the amount of waste his procedures generate.
UMMC has been using reusable gowns and basins in their operating rooms for 15 years. In 2007, UMMC staff started a green team to decrease the facility's negative impact on the environment.
(Employee engagement toolkit) This is a case study on the sustainability employee engagement program at Virginia Mason
Case study on employee engagement at Stericycle
Spectrum Health’s goal was to reduce its overall waste stream by 30 percent by focusing on regulated medical waste reduction and recycling efforts.
(Less waste toolkit) Since 2012, a total of 297 tons of waste has been diverted from landfills as a direct result of the reusable gown program.
Providence Health System has been focusing for several years on how to rein in its energy use across the system.
This case study outlines Palomar Health's efforts to increase sustainable, local, and organic food purchases to serve more balanced menus.
NSMC staff struggled with the safe management of fluid waste in the operating room (OR). NSMC recently purchased the Stryker Neptune Fluid Management System for the hospital’s 6 ORs.
After framing the benefits for leadership, $75,000 dollars in capital was allocated for the purchase of reusable hard cases. Projections included a 5-year savings of $84,000.
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