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Why Hospitals Need a Healthier Approach to Sustainability

Hospitals, which keep us healthy and safe, share the responsibility for keeping the earth healthy and safe. Let’s explore hospitals’ environmental footprint, their current efforts to improve, and one solution that could make a real difference.

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Douglas Poffinbarger, HIT Consultant / HIT Consultant

11 Dec 2023

The Problem: Recognizing Hospitals’ Impact on the Environment

“Healthcare organizations can no longer ignore their contributions to greenhouse gas emissions,” reads a recent statement accompanying the climate change standards proposed by The Joint Commission (TJC). The new standards hold hospital leadership, including clinical and facility representatives, responsible for their carbon footprint-minimizing efforts.
And there’s plenty to minimize. Read more

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