A Moral Imperative for Healthcare Professionals
The health sector accounts for almost 5% of all greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. If it were a country, hospitals and health systems would be the fifth largest emitter, and its greenhouse gas emissions are
U.S. Hospitals Could Save $2.28 Billion by Maximizing Use of Reprocessed “Single-Use” Devices, According to New Analysis from the Association of Medical Device Reprocessors
[31 May 2023 / Washington, DC and Berlin] At a time when hospitals are under unprecedented logistical and financial strain, a new industry-wide report illuminates the potential for saving money and reducing waste and emissions
Modern Healthcare: Beyond going neutral: Addressing healthcare’s supply chain poses the next big environmental challenge
Healthcare companies in recent years have largely focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions as they strive to become more environmentally sustainable. While that focus has produced several innovations in conservation and alternative energy use, critics
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THE BUSINESS CASE FOR SUSTAINABILITY IN SURGERY Because of the complexity of surgical services and their impact on hospitals' bottom line, perioperative administrators have arguably one of the most challenging and influential positions within a