Kelsey Brimmer: Sustainability Tips for Hospitals

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Submitted By Anonymous, Created 05/22/2014 - 12:30

Establish Priorities- Sutter said it’s often hard for hospitals and other healthcare organizations to figure out what can be done first, or what is the most important step to take
Purchasing Preferences- There are so many elements to a hospital’s cost structure and how to fit in ways to save costs
Targeting Supply Chain Metrics- Hosptials can develop metrics, then implement them by identifying and prioritizing greener purchases
Waste Reduction & Local Sourcing- Two other important and achievable aspects of sustainability in healthcare include reducing waste through recycling programs
Physicial Plant Energy Consumption- Energy conservation programs could result in 20 to 30 percent reductions in annual bills