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Ascension sustainability organizational structure
The governance structure of the Environmental Impact & Sustainability program extends from the executive Steering Committee to Green Teams at each site of care in order to create a continuum of engagement for Ascension associates.
Providence sustainability team structure
Providence’s sustainability team structure, focused on environmental stewardship, has a strong emphasis on sponsors, “caregivers,” and “partners” to advance sustainability.
Collaborating to prevent Nitrous Oxide waste in medical gas systems
Several Pacific Northwest sustainability leads were inspired by the collaborative research, assessment, and solutions developed by Dr. Brian Chesebro and Andy Mason from Providence St. Vincent Medical Center that was presented during the 2022 CleanMed Conference. With continued interest, the group convened a collaborative to expand their solutions across the region with the goal of transforming…
Stanford Health Care Sustainability Program organizational chart
Stanford Health Care has a Sustainability Program Office and an associated organizational chart that includes both full-time Stanford employees and part-time contractors.
Health Care Emissions Impact Calculator
The Health Care Emissions Impact Calculator is an accounting tool specifically designed to help health care organizations measure their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The calculator can be used to develop a GHG inventory at the facility and/or system level for all Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Note: In order to accommodate data from multiple facilities, the system version will require you to…
Why buy local?
Invest in healthy people, places, and economies The health care sector can increase access to healthy foods while addressing the social and environmental determinants of health in their communities, by creating jobs and contributing to a strong and equitable food economy. A Health Care Without Harm position statement
CCCAS Antimicrobial Stewardship through Food Animal Agriculture Toolkit
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Ethical food purchasing
This position paper describes health care’s role in protecting workers, community health, and the planet through procurement and advocacy.
Food purchasing standards: Accepted certifications and label claims by product category
This resource includes the accepted certifications and label claims by product category for an organization to meet the food purchasing standards.
Food purchasing standards: Accepted certifications and label claims by value category
Food purchasing standards: Accepted certifications and label claims by value category is a document to support organizations in navigating the criteria, definitions, certifications and attributes, measures, and strategies to support and evaluate values-based procurement efforts.
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