Sustainable Operations
Sustainability, Waste Management and COVID-19
Materials protecting people from illness could cause long-term harm to public health and planet
4/13/2021
Microgrids Help Ensure System’s Sustainability
Two issues spurred growth of microgrids: broader higher-acuity care and increased threat of natural disasters
4/12/2021
Hospitals Renew Efforts To Cut Waste
Clinics and hospitals are among nation's top consumers of single-use plastics
4/9/2021
Can High-Tech Healthcare Be Sustainable?
Modern hospitals are high energy users because of large plug loads from medical devices, lighting, and HVAC
3/23/2021
Campaign Seeks To Increase Installation of EV Charging Stations
Group is teaming up with 29 other EV cooperatives to create a regional charging network
1/25/2021
New COVID-19 Challenge: Minimizing PPE Waste
Managers seek to reduce the quantity of isolation gowns, gloves and masks discarded after use
1/15/2021
Hospitals Prepare To Issue Service Prices
Hospitals must list standard prices for 300 shoppable services and the lowest prices they will accept
12/11/2020
The Evolution Of Sustainability Post COVID-19
The pandemic has shown how sustainability in facilities must evolve to also include health and wellness strategies for building occupants
11/9/2020
Decarbonizing Healthcare Facilities in a Post-Pandemic World
Decarbonizing a facility in a post-pandemic world first requires hospitals to determine what was changed and how drastically this may have impacted energy use
11/6/2020
LEED Safety First Credits Embraced Quickly
Cleaning, indoor air quality and ventilation rates, and water system recommissioning are also strategies covered in the LEED Safety First credits
10/27/2020
ER Waste Generation Examined
85 percent of all items disposed of as regulated medical waste, did not meet the criteria
10/2/2020
Using Resources Wisely During COVID-19:
Waste and recycling options for healthcare facilities
8/7/2020
New Jersey hospitals revamping supply chains for second wave
System plans to stockpile enough personal protective equipment to last 90 days
7/17/2020
Sustainable hospital design reduces environmental impact while improving performance
By focusing on details such as building orientation, sustainably-sourced materials, better water systems, and increased daylighting, architects can design hospitals that are mindful of the environment
5/26/2020
Project offers a look behind the curtain at WELL, Fitwel, and LEED
A recent project shows how sustainability and health and wellness complement each other
5/12/2020
Maintaining a sustainable future for your healthcare facility
It's not a 'step-one-and-done' process; the ROI can have everyone seeing green
5/11/2020
Green building in 2020 - what you need to know
Four main areas — sustainability, resilience, health and wellness, and value for investors — will be trending in 2020
3/13/2020
The growing demand for transparency in all building spaces
To meet efficiency, optimization and carbon management goals, all the pieces of the puzzle must be considered
1/14/2020
Greener healthcare facilities can impact climate change
Changes in the industry can play a major role in addressing the climate crisis
1/2/2020
Eco-friendly strategies for healthcare facilities
Healthcare industry can identify areas to reduce environmental impact
12/27/2019
California power outage disrupted patient care on Northern Coast
A majority of the state’s counties lost power for portions of October
11/25/2019
U.S. health systems help assess Dorian-damaged Bahamian hospitals
Facilities experts helping determine whether to repair or replace
11/22/2019
Strategies for sustainable grounds
Key sustainability considerations can enable managers to improve the performance and appearance of landscapes
11/13/2019
Going green can save healthcare facilities millions
Analysis estimated that hospitals in the United States create just under 34 pounds of waste per staffed bed per day
11/4/2019
S.C. children's hospital designed to withstand hurricane, earthquake at same time
The new MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital may be the safest building on the East Coast
10/28/2019
Healthcare urged to address climate change issues
Climate change is not an imperceptible environmental process, but a bona fide public health crisis in the making
10/24/2019
Hospitals are taking a more proactive approach to managing critical events
Healthcare facilities are working toward high resilience, safeguarding the continuity of services and ensuring the best patient outcomes
10/23/2019
Oregon hospital planning for resiliency
The hospital has considered a variety of methods for resilient alternative power
10/21/2019
Focusing on bond prevention is one sustainable snow strategy
Implementing best practices when using deicers can help keep surfaces clear
9/20/2019
Family sues healthcare center after man dies during Hurricane Harvey
Suit alleges one of its properties was poorly prepared for the storm
9/10/2019
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