Posts Tagged ‘Sustainability’
First-of-its-Kind Collaboration Aims to Reduce Emissions from Regulated Medical Waste
To address the healthcare system’s reliance on single-use materials, medical supply chain solutions derived from this effort will prove critical to preserving the environment.
Read MoreBoston Medical Center Health System’s New Pilot Program Will Allow Doctors to Prescribe Energy Bill Credits for Patients
Boston Medical Center Health System’s first-in-the-nation Clean Power Prescription pilot builds on the health systems’ sustainability practices, as well as its commitment to community investments.
Read MoreHospital Prepares for Worst-Case PPE Demand
As materials that are normally easy to stock become scarce, hospitals are forced to grow nimbler in creative sourcing efforts and more strategic in clinical use.
Read MoreHealthcare Leaders on Institutional Response to Climate Change
Leaders and executives should seek “credible champions, manageable bites, and actionable solutions,” says Kate Walsh, CEO of Boston Medical Center. “This is the issue of our day.”
Read MoreFood Access and Education Take Root in Hospital Farms
Onsite farming provides ripe opportunity to improve food access and engage patients in better nutrition, benefiting outcomes and healthcare spending.
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