Sustainable Operations
WellSpan York Hospital Expansion Project Focusing on Sustainability
The expansion project includes a green roof and high-performance design.
6/26/2024
Tarzana Medical Center's New Patient Tower Outfitted with Rockfon Solutions
The Friese Family Tower is the centerpiece of an extensive and ongoing hospital expansion and modernization initiative known as Tarzana Reimagined.
6/21/2024
Valley Children's Hospital Awarded Sustainable Healthcare Certification
The facility is the first hospital in California and the second children’s hospital in the U.S. to receive the certification.
6/4/2024
Critical Questions To Ask & An Approach That Works To Achieve Big Facility Goals
7/1/2024
HVAC Innovations to Help Achieve Net Zero and Decarbonization Goals
HVAC manufacturers discuss the latest in sustainable innovations.
5/17/2024
How Ohio University HCOM's Heritage Hall Achieved WELL Certification
Design collaboration and an emphasis on occupant wellness aided in Heritage Hall’s achievement.
4/25/2024
CMS Introduces Healthcare Decarbonization and Resilience Initiative
Participation in the program would be voluntary.
4/24/2024
3 Key Factors to Maintaining IAQ in Healthcare Facilities
Indoor air quality is critical to the operations and wellness of a healthcare facility.
4/11/2024
Intelligent Building Controls Are Revolutionizing Healthcare Infrastructure
By leveraging automation, data analytics and machine learning, these systems empower healthcare managers to operate facilities with accuracy and foresight.
4/10/2024
Klickitat Valley Health Installs Zero-Emission Fuel Cell System
The fuel cell system was created via a partnership between Kohler and Toyota.
3/22/2024
Improper Medical Waste Disposal Puts Staff at Risk: Survey
Improper disposal of medical waste has negative health and environmental impacts.
3/6/2024
Ohio University Hertiage College of Osteopathic Medicine Awarded WELL Certification
HCOM’s Heritage Hall received the WELL Certification at the Silver level.
2/29/2024
Healthcare Workers Support Sustainability in Facilities: Survey
Four in five clinicians believe it is important for their hospitals to address climate change.
2/14/2024
Green Seal to Prohibit PFAS in Its Certified Products
This comes as a growing body of evidence indicates short-chain PFAS are just as hazardous.
10/2/2023
Joint Commission Launches Sustainable Healthcare Certification
Sustainability is a hot button issue that is sticking around in healthcare.
9/20/2023
How to Choose Healthy, Sustainable Finishes for Healthcare Facilities
Evaluating the many variables behind material selection can be overwhelming. One strategy incorporates research on material sustainability.
9/6/2023
GREEN Hospitals Act Announced
Congresswoman Jayapal and Senator Markey have moved to introduce the legislation.
8/17/2023
ASHE Acknowledges Healthcare Facilities' Sustainability Efforts
Ten healthcare facilities earned the 2023 Sustainability Champion Award.
8/16/2023
What Alternatives Exist for Traditional Storage Tank Water Heaters?
Water heater manufacturers discuss alternatives to storage tank water heaters.
7/28/2023
Occupancy Sensor Benefits for Healthcare Facilities
Occupancy sensors play a role in optimizing space management and reducing energy consumption
7/27/2023
Reducing Energy Demand and Decarbonizing Healthcare Facilities
Improving the energy efficiency of healthcare facilities will help offset rising energy costs and improve resilience in these uncertain times.
7/19/2023
What are the Best Plants to Use in Biophilic Design?
Good biophilic design marries interior and exterior, space and site.
6/27/2023
Should Hospitals Add Electric Vehicle Charging Stations?
With electric vehicle usage climbing up, hospitals might look to outfit their facilities with charging stations.
6/15/2023
Raw Wastewater Energy Transfer System Reduces Hospital's Emissions
University Health Network’s Toronto Western Hospital and Krembil Discovery Tower get beneficial results from WET system.
6/8/2023
Designers Rely on Empathy to Create Sustainable Buildings
Designers are thinking about future generations when building new healthcare facilities.
6/6/2023
Heat Pump Installation Reduces Costs, Improves Efficiencies
University Health Network’s Bickle Center finds success with heat recovery alternative.
6/1/2023
What Kinds of Energy Efficient Technologies Can Hospitals Use?
From LED lighting to building automation systems, there are many types of technology that hospitals can employ.
5/23/2023
What Kinds of Energy Efficient Technologies Can Hospitals Use?
From LED lighting to building automation systems, there are many types of technology that hospitals can employ.
5/1/2023
Valley Children's Healthcare Details New Net-Zero Environmental Strategy
The organization aims to reduce its emissions by 50 percent by 2030.
4/27/2023
WellSpan Turns Plastic to Construction Materials
WellSpan Hospital has partnered with Center for Regenerative Design and Collaboration to turn plastic waste into concrete.
4/26/2023
How Can the Inflation Reduction Act Benefit Healthcare Facilities?
Within the IRA was an enhancement to the 179D Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction.
4/13/2023
