Promoting Pollution Prevention and Sustainabilty in the Health Care Sector
• Legislative-Policy Framework - Stay aware of the environmental regulations and policies affecting health care institutions. View sample policies from health care institutions.
• Management Tools - Improve your hospital's environmental performance through the use of management tools such as: audits, environmental management systems, health and safety programs, pollution prevention plans and emergency response plans.
• Areas of Concern - Learn how to minimize the impact of health care activities on the environment. Issues covered include: cleaning & disinfecting, specific substances, materials management, solid and hazardous waste management, incineration, wastewater, energy efficiency, water conservation and sustainable building design.
• Procurement / Green Purchasing - product purchasing, product substitution, life-cycle analysis & ecolabelling
• Case Studies - Refer to lessons from other health care facilities with successful environmental programs.
• Networks and Programs - Keep connected with environmental practitioners and activities in the health care sector.
• What's New? - Remain informed on the latest developments on health care environmental issues.
Healthcare EnviroNet services are possible through the generous support of:
