/ en Thu, 08 May 2025 07:06:21 -0500 Fri, 03 Mar 23 16:39:03 -0600 /sustainability <div class="raw-html-embed"> <div class="raw-html-embed"> <div class="body"> <div> </div> <div> #main-content p, #main-content ol>li, #main-content ul>li{ font-size:16px } </div> .Banner_Title_Overlay_Bar { position: relative; display: block; overflow: hidden; max-width: 1170px; margin: 0px auto 0px auto; } .LogoInsert { position: absolute; top: 0px; height:100%; left:0px; } .LogoInsert img{ max-width:500px; max-height:125px; top:calc(50% - 125px/2); left:calc(100% + 50px); position:absolute; } .LogoInsert h1{ position:absolute; left:0px; bottom:0px; width:500px; opacity:0; margin: 0px; padding: 0; } @media (max-width:640px) { .LogoBG { object-fit: cover; height: 200px; } .LogoInsert img { max-width: 250px; left: calc(100% + 15px); top: calc(50% - 112px/2); background-color: #00584499; padding: 25px; border-radius: 30px 0px; } } @media (max-width:320px) { .LogoBG { height: 150px; } } <header class="Banner_Title_Overlay_Bar"> <img alt="Banner Image - Glass Earth sitting in a hand over tall grass" class="LogoBG" src="/sites/default/files/2023-03/sus-background-banner-1170x250_Green.jpg"> <div class="LogoInsert"> <h1> 陳栠勛圖Sustainability for Health Care - Achieving Your Sustainability Goals </h1> <img alt="Sustainability Roadmap for Health Care | Achieving Your Sustainability Goals - Logo" src="/sites/default/files/2023-03/SustainabilityRoadmap_Logo_Hor-white_700x217.png"> </div> </header> .shcIntro{ background-color:#78be2022; padding: 5px 50px 15px 50px; margin-bottom:20px; } .shcIntro h2{ color:#005844; text-align:center; } shcIntro ul{ color: grey; } <div class="shcIntro BulletCircle"> <h2> Supporting Your 陳栠勛圖Sustainability Journey </h2> <p> Health care facilities are dedicated to working together to become more sustainable by adopting environmental, social, and fiduciary practices that support healthy, equitable, and resilient environments and communities. In support of its mission of advancing the health of individuals and communities, 陳栠勛圖provides strategic thought leadership, resources, and programs to support health care organizations pursuing sustainability. </p> </div> <div class="row"> /* TocMini */ .TocMini { margin: 0px auto 25px; padding-bottom: 5px; color: #005844; letter-spacing: 1.5px; font-weight: 400; font-size: .7em; width: 80%; } .TocMini .TocMiniBar { border: 1px solid #78be20; padding: 5px 10px; overflow: auto; border-radius: 20px 0px; } .TocMini .TocMiniBar .TocMiniGroup a:after { content: "|"; padding: 0 3px 0 6px; color: #253b80; font-weight: 700; } .TocMini .TocMiniBar .TocMiniGroup a:last-child:after { content: ""; } .TocMini .TocMiniGroup { float: right; } .TocMini .TocMiniHome { text-transform: uppercase; color: #005844; font-weight: 700; } .TocMini .TocMiniChild { font-weight: 500; opacity: .9; color: #555; } .TocMini .TocMiniHome:hover, .TocMini .TocMiniChild:hover { text-transform: ; color: #5fa1d0; } .TocMini .TocMiniActive{ font-weight: 700; color: #5fa1d0; } /* TocMini // */ <div class="TocMini"> <div class="TocMiniBar"> <a class="TocMiniHome" href="https://www.aha.org/sustainability" target="_blank" title="Home - Sustainability Roadmap for Health Care">Sustainability Roadmap for Health Care </a> <div class="TocMiniGroup"> <a class="TocMiniChild" href="/sustainability" target="_blank" title="陳栠勛圖Sustainability for Health Care Facilities">Sustainability for Health Care Facilities</a> <a class="TocMiniChild" href="https://www.aha.org/sustainability/glossary" target="_blank" title="Glossary">Glossary</a> <a class="TocMiniChild" href="/sustainability/healquest" target="_blank" title="HealQuest">HealQuest<sup>TM</sup></a> </div> </div> </div> </div> .shcHighlight h2{ color:#005844; } .shcHighlight span{ font-weight:700; color:#78be20; } .BulletCircleX ul { list-style: none; /* Remove default bullets */ padding-left: 0px } .BulletCircleX ul li { margin-bottom: 7px; line-height: 1.5em; } .BulletCircleX ul li::before { content: "���"; font-size: 1em; position: relative; top: 0px; color:#78be20; text-indent: -20px; /* key property */ margin-left: 20px; /* key property */ padding-right:10px } .BulletCircleX ul li { text-indent: -40px; /* key property */ margin-left: 30px; /* key property */ } <div class="row shcHighlight BulletCircleX"> <div class="col-md-6"> <h2> What is sustainability in health care? </h2> <ul> <li> In health care, sustainability refers to the integration of environmental stewardship, social equity and fiduciary responsibility to support healthy, equitable and resilient environments and communities over time. </li> <li> Sustainability in health care is based on a simple principle: Everything that humans need for their survival and well-being depends, either directly or indirectly, on the natural environment. </li> <li> To pursue sustainability is to create and maintain the conditions under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony </li> </ul> </div> <div class="col-md-6"> <h2> Why and how does environmental sustainability affect health care? </h2> <p> <span>Problem:</span> The environment contributes to people's wellbeing, contributing to chronic diseases, such as asthma and cancer, or to acute illnesses like heat exhaustion. </p> <p> <span>Solution:</span> Everyone, including hospitals, needs to be a part of the solution and make changes that will help improve the environment. </p> <p> <span>Premise:</span> Hospitals can reduce carbon emissions significantly with simple changes, such as reducing surgical waste, reducing toxic chemicals and installing life-saving renewable energy sources. </p> <p> <span>Reason:</span> Hospital and health systems engaged in sustainable practices are doing so largely because it aligns with their humanitarian and stewardship mission and vision. Becoming a positive force for environmental health leads to human health and wellbeing. </p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> .shcItems{ border: solid 2px #005844; padding-top: 25px; padding-bottom: 25px; border-radius: 75px 0px; margin-top:50px; margin-bottom:50px; } .shcItems h2{ text-align:center; color:#005844; margin-bottom:50px; } .shcItems h3{ margin:0px; } .shcItems h4{ color:#78be20; } .shcItems .shcItemsLine { border-bottom:solid 1px #78be20; margin-top:25px; margin-bottom:50px; } <div class="col-md-12"> <div class="col-md-10 col-md-offset-1 shcItems"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12"> <h2> Getting Started </h2> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12"> <div class="col-xs-3 col-md-2"> <img alt="Icon Presentation" src="/sites/default/files/2023-03/sus-map-icons-basics-300x300.jpg"> </div> <div class="col-md-10 "> <h3> The Basics </h3> <p> ���Where do we start?��� is a common question when embarking on a sustainability journey. Complicating the question further, the word ���sustainability��� is often used interchangeably with other related concepts. Standardize your team���s communication to make your journey more cohesive and efficient with the <a href="https://www.aha.org/sustainability/glossary" target="_blank" title="Sustainability Glossary">Sustainability Glossary</a>. </p> </div> <div class="col-md-10 col-md-offset-1 shcItemsLine">   </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12"> <div class="col-xs-3 col-md-2"> <img alt="Icon Presentation" src="/sites/default/files/2023-03/sus-map-icons-sustainability-guide-300x300.jpg"> </div> <div class="col-md-10"> <h3> Sustainability Guide </h3> <p> The 陳栠勛圖<a href="/sustainability/guide" target="_blank" title="Sustainability Guide">Sustainability Guide</a> was developed to provide step-by-step directions for developing and executing a sustainability program for your health care facility. </p> </div> <div class="col-md-10 col-md-offset-1 shcItemsLine">   </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12"> <div class="col-xs-3 col-md-2"> <img alt="Icon Presentation" src="/sites/default/files/2023-03/sus-map-icons-success-300x300.jpg "> </div> <div class="col-md-10"> <h3> Success Stories and Sustainability Tips </h3> <p> Read <a href="/energytocare/success-stories" target="_blank" title="Success Stories">success stories</a> about the health care facilities that have improved sustainability and embarked on decarbonization. Gather real world examples and <a href=/energytocare/sustainability-tips" target="_blank" title="Sustainability Tips">sustainability tips</a> from health care industry professions to help readers like you thrive in sustainable practices. </p> </div> <div class="col-md-10 col-md-offset-1 shcItemsLine">   </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12"> <div class="col-xs-3 col-md-2"> <img alt="Icon Globe Sustainability" src="/sites/default/files/2023-10/green_world_sustainability_icon_400x400.png"> </div> <div class="col-md-10"> <h3> Discover Emissions Sources </h3> <p>State and Local jurisdictions across the US are setting environmental sustainability and decarbonization goals and targets for commercial buildings. <a href="/sustainability/decarbonization" target="_blank" title="Decarbonizing Health Care Facilities">Learn more</a> about hospital specific emissions and how they relate to different departments. Find out how to achieve <a href="/sustainability/pro-bono-energy-star" target="_blank" title="Volunteer to Help Other Facilities Get ENERGY STAR Certified">ENERGY STAR certification</a> at your facility. </p> </div> <div class="col-md-10 col-md-offset-1 shcItemsLine">   </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12"> <div class="col-xs-3 col-md-2"> <img alt="Icon Presentation" src="/sites/default/files/2023-03/sus-map-icons-take-action-300x300.jpg"> </div> <div class="col-md-10"> <h3> Taking Action </h3> <p> Learn to take action to decarbonize health care facilities and become more sustainable. These opportunities provide foundational knowledge of sustainability and empowers learners to work with their organizations to become more sustainable. Start your journey today! </p> <ul> <li> <a href=" /sustainability/healquest" target="_blank" title="HealQuest">HealQuest</a><sup>TM</sup> Program </li> <li> <a href="/sustainability/operation-decarbonization" target="_blank" title="Decarbonization Code Overlay">Operation Decarbonization: A Sustainability Game Plan for Health Care Facilities</a> </li> <li> <a href="/sustainability/electrifying-heat-existing-hospital" target="_blank" title="Electrifying Heat in an Existing Hospital">Electrifying Heat in an Existing Hospital</a> </li> <li> <a href="/sustainability/prepare-decarbonization-study" target="_blank" title="How to Prepare for a Decarbonization Study">How to Prepare for a Decarbonization Study</a> </li> <a href="https://www.aha.org/sustainability/health-care-leaders-guide" title="The Health Care Leader���s Guide to Sustainability and Decarbonization" target="_blank">The Health Care Leader���s Guide to Sustainability and Decarbonization</a> </li>--> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-12"> <h2> Publications </h2> <p> Browse through exisiting publications that relate to sustainabile practices in health care facilities. </p> </div> </div> /* PubsSlider */ #PubsSlider { position: relative; 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connect. </p> </div> <div class="row rowEqual_768a"> <div class="col-md-6 schOfferDirect"> <div class="row" data-target="#rcm-task-force" data-toggle="modal" title="View for more details"> <div class="col-xs-4"> <a target="_blank" title="View for more details"><img alt="Leaders discussing sustainability in health care" src="/sites/default/files/2023-05/ashe_sustainability_groups_image_3_300x300.jpg"> </a> </div> <div class="col-md-8"> <h3> <a target="_blank" title="Sustainability Reliability Centered Maintenance Task Force">Sustainability Reliability Centered Maintenance Task Force</a> </h3> <p> This <a>task force</a> works to create tools and resources specific to the sustainability of equipment and Reliability Centered Maintenance strategies. </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 schOfferModal"> <div class="row" data-target="#sus-task-force" data-toggle="modal" title="View for more details"> <div class="col-xs-4"> <img alt="The foundations task force discussing 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decades of combined expertise, they provide expert guidance and feedback to 陳栠勛圖staff as well as oversee task forces with strategic goals. This group acts as a set of trusted advisors that help inform 陳栠勛圖staff about their experiences in the field, flag growing trends, and champion advocacy initiatives. </p> <h4> Committee Members: </h4> <ul> <li> Kathleen Fink </li> <li> Andy Woommavovah </li> <li> Lindsey Brackett </li> <li> Fred Betz </li> <li> Kathy Henderson </li> <li> Peter Dahl </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal fade in" id="sus-task-force" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> �� <h3> Sustainability Innovation Task Force </h3> </div> <div class="modal-body"> <p> The Task Force works to highlight new technologies, best practices, and identify leading organizations and/or individuals within the health care sustainability space. They help maintain ASHE's role as a thought leader in the health care sustainability space. </p> <h4> Task Force Members: </h4> <ul> <li>Mark Chrisman</li> <li>Dana F. "Dino" Coliano</li> <li>Kieran Whitmore</li> <li>Peter Nabhan</li> <li>Leah Suzor</li> <li>Ian Hadden</li> <li>Fred Betz</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="modal fade in" id="rcm-task-force" role="dialog"> <div class="modal-dialog"> <div class="modal-content"> <div class="modal-header"> �� <h3> Sustainability Reliability Centered Maintenance Task Force </h3> </div> <div class="modal-body"> <p> This task force works to create tools and resources specific to the sustainability of equipment and Reliability Centered Maintenance strategies. </p> <h4> Task Force Members: </h4> <ul> <li>Jake Hall </li> <li>Terrell Estes</li> <li>Gregory Hudson </li> <li>Stephen McTigue </li> <li>Anthony Ortery </li> <li>Wallace Rucki </li> <li>Lindsey Brackett </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row y-hr3"> <div class="col-md-3">   </div> <div class="col-md-6">   </div> <div class="col-md-3">   </div> </div> .ttCollaboration img{ max-width:300px } <div class="row ttCollaboration"> <div class="col-md-12"> <h2> Solution Providers: </h2> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-6 col-md-4"> <a href="https://www.brightlysoftware.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" title="Brightly logo Logo"><img alt="Brightly, a Siemens company Logo" src="/sites/default/files/2025-03/Brightly-Logo-843x313px.png"> </a> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 col-md-4"> <a href="https://www.eaton.com/us/en-us/markets/healthcare.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" title="Eaton"><img alt="Eaton Logo" src="/sites/default/files/2023-10/eaton_logo_843x313.png "> </a> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 col-md-4"> <a href="https://environenergy.com/healthcare/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" title="Environ Logo"><img alt="Environ Logo" src="/sites/default/files/2024-01/Sustainability-Solution-Providers-Environ.png"> </a> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 col-md-6"> <a href="https://www.trane.com/commercial/north-america/us/en.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" title="Trane"><img alt="Trane Logo" src="/sites/default/files/2024-03/trane_logo_845x315.png"> </a> </div> <div class="col-sm-6 col-md-6"> <a href="https://www.zurn.com/vertical-landing-pages/healthcare" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" title="Zurn Elkay logo"><img alt="Zurn Elkay" src="/sites/default/files/2024-01/Sustainability-Solution-Providers-Zurn-Elkay.png"> </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-12"> <a class="btn btn-wide btn-primary" href="https://www.ashemarketingsolutions.org/corporate-support/sustainability-initiative/">Become a Solution Provider</a>     </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> Fri, 03 Mar 2023 16:39:03 -0600 Issue Landing Page /ashe-cybersecurity <p> </p><p>Managing threats to protect patients, staff and visitors is one of the primary responsibilities of a health care physical environment professional. 陳栠勛圖seeks to aid members in developing effective cybersecurity best practices and policies at their facilities. This page includes links to cybersecurity recommendations, articles, resources and more.</p><p> </p> Thu, 15 Apr 2021 09:51:44 -0500 Issue Landing Page /energytocare Mon, 15 Apr 2019 00:21:12 -0500 Issue Landing Page /workforce/strategic-workforce <p>America���s hospitals and health systems are innovating and reshaping how they deliver care.</p><p>The health care workforce also is changing to meet these new challenges and others, including an aging population, better care coordination and integrating behavioral and physical health care.</p><p>Read on to explore resources.</p> Thu, 09 Nov 2017 11:00:33 -0600 Issue Landing Page