Tools and resources

Environmental Commitment Statement Dignity Health 2016

• Exemplary Document
• Dignity Health
• Communications
• Pledge
• Policy

Dignity Health manages its operations in a manner demonstrably protective of human health and the environment and seeks new and better ways to meet its environmental goals through conservation, reduction, reuse and recycling programs. Dignity Health is committed to improving environmental management in its hospitals and to partnering with others in its community to safeguard the health of people…

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Environmental Commitment Statement Boston Medical Center 2016

• Exemplary Document
• Boston Medical Center
• Communications
• Pledge

Boston Medical Center is committed to excellence in health care, research and teaching while also protecting and enhancing the environment.  As such, operations will be managed to minimize adverse environmental impacts and to maintain and continuously improve environmental compliance and performance. View this resource to view the full environmental commitment statement from Boston Medical…

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Environmental Commitment Statement University Hospitals 2016

• Exemplary Document
• University Hospitals
• Communications
• Pledge

University Hospitals knows their decisions impact the cultural, economic and physical landscape of northeast Ohio and resonate on a national and global level. They are committed to communicating their values to the next generation of health care providers, sharing best practices with peer institutions, and employing innovative strategies to become a leader in sustainable health care. View this…

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Boston Medical Center 2016

• Education
• Exemplary Document
• Boston Medical Center
• Presentation

Open this resource to view a Boston Medical Center employee presentation on sustainability initiatives and achievements.

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Health Partners 2016

• Education
• Exemplary Document
• HealthPartners
• Guide
• Engaged Leadership

Health Partners is committed to educating its leaders and teams on better sustainability practices. Sustainability is an important part of the mission to improve health and well-being, and a commitment to sustainability at home and work helps create a healthier and cleaner environment for everyone. Sustainability also impacts the bottom line and is tied to stewardship goals. Employees can support…

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New Employee Orientation Sustainability Legacy Good Samaritan 2016

• Education
• Exemplary Document
• Legacy Health
• Presentation

Open this resource to view Legacy Health's employee education presentation on sustainability.

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NorthShore University Health System 2016

• Education
• Exemplary Document
• NorthShore University HealthSystem
• Presentation
• Report

The NorthShore Corporate Green Team provides and facilitates ideas and solutions to promote and sustain a healthier environment for staff, patients and their families, and the community.  This is achieved by continuously assessing and implementing opportunities to improve consumption and waste management practices in an environmentally responsible, efficient, and cost-effective manner without…

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Advocate 2016

• Education
• Exemplary Document
• Advocate Health Care
• Presentation
• Engaged Leadership

Advocate Health Care provides an outline for a computer based training module on creating a healthy environment. This guide contains topics to be covered, infographics, and sustainability facts that can be used for education.

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PHI Boston Medical Center 2016

• Education
• Exemplary Document
• Boston Medical Center
• Presentation
• Report

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA) holds covered entities responsible for the appropriate treatment and disposal of all patient health information (PHI). Boston Medical Center sought to improve knowledge about, and proper handling of, PHI among employees and established a goal of decreasing the number of PHI violations by 50%. The linked resource details their…

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Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital 2016

• Education
• Exemplary Document
• Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital
• Presentation

Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital believes in helping employees thrive in all elements of well-being. Healthier, happier employees are more productive, more likely to volunteer, more likely to recover from illness and hardship, and less likely to miss work due to poor health. Staff well-being drives organizational outcomes, and healthcare workers should lead patients by example. The linked…

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