These environmental considerations will inform the purchasing process for television systems and services.
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According to Department of Energy, low-slope roofing—the kind most commonly used in commercial buildings—is one of the most
environmentally damaging building materials. The following sample RFI/ RFP questions have been developed and listed in table format so they can be integrated easily into a pricing template or used in other formats.
(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.
(Greenhealth cost of ownership toolkit) Flyer about Practice Greenhealth’s development of a total cost of ownership tool that calculates hidden costs of devices and services during the procurement process.
Environmental considerations for rapid test screen kits include waste minimization, mercury, and PVC.
Here are questions to suppliers concerning environmental considerations for contracting commercial printing services
Health care facilities can be one of the largest users of water in a community and, by reducing water use, can achieve a return on investment. Use these questions in your RFI or RFP to identify environmentally preferable products.
Environmental considerations for paint, sealants, and adhesives including occupant health and performance and low volatile organic compound emissions.
Environmental considerations for nurse call systems such as recycled content, packaging, hazardous substances, etc. to facilitate purchasing decisions.
Generic template for contracting integrated pest management for landscaping services at a health care facility.
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