AHE launches a environmental sustainability certificate program

The program will acknowledge the environment and ecological sustainability efforts of healthcare environmental service departments

By Healthcare Facilities Today


The Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE) has launched a new certificate program to acknowledge the environment and ecological sustainability efforts of healthcare environmental service departments, according to an article posted on the Infection Control Today website.

AHE's Environmental Sustainability Certificate Program provides facilities and organizations an opportunity to demonstrate accomplishments related to environmental sustainability and stewardship.

The program provides guidance on budget-friendly, efficient, effective and value-added environmentally sustainable health care operations for facilitates of all sizes and care settings.  The certificate program is a component of AHE's overall sustainability efforts, which include the Sustainability Roadmap for Hospitals and educational opportunities.

Get more information on the AHE Environmental Sustainability Certificate Program.

 

 

 

 



October 10, 2013


Topic Area: Sustainable Operations


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