This is a sample policy with direction on vendor behavior concerning medical device reprocessing
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Questions to ask suppliers and to take into consideration when making purchasing decisions about fresh, canned, and frozen produce.
Use one or more of the suggested environmental disclosure questions in your RFI/RFP to help inform your purchasing decisions around processed food.
Questions to ask suppliers and to take into consideration when making purchasing decisions about oils and shortenings.
Environmental considerations for reusable textiles. This contract category for reusable textiles covers everything from towels and blankets, staff and patient apparel, to room decor (such as curtains, drapes).
Suggested environmental considerations and RFP questions for reusable sharps containers to facilitate the purchasing process.
(Less water toolkit) By utilizing water-efficient equipment and materials, health care organizations can reduce the operational costs and environmental impacts associated with water usage.
Here are suggested environmental questions for RFP/RFIs or considerations for the value analysis process for pediatric and youth disposable clothing products.
Guidance on the applicable environmental considerations for can liners
Furniture and medical furnishings are made with chemicals and materials that may be hazardous and may pose risks to staff, patients and entire communities throughout their life cycle. These are environmental considerations for furniture and medical furnishings.
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