Knee Replacements Generate a Surprising Amount of Waste
A single knee arthroplasty produces more waste than a family of 4 generates in an entire week, according to a study in the Canadian Journal of Surgery. Researchers from Western University in London, Ontario, audited 5
A greener path to health care
Going green isn’t easy, but Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough, NH is taking on the task. Unlike many organizations that focus their efforts in one or two areas, the Peterborough hospital is tackling all six
Going Green Pays Off for Hospitals, Mother Earth
Hospitals and Health Networks (H&HN) reports that Health systems lead the effort to reduce their effects on the environment. Regardless of what the truth is on the existence of global warming, hospitals are reducing pollution
Happy World Environment Day, From AMDR
CleanLink, the Professional Cleaning Industry’s Online Resource reports: This special day, which is celebrated every year on June 5, helps raise global awareness about the need to always think about the environment and how our
Consulting Firm Wipfli Confirms: Sustainability in Hospitals = Savings
In response to the “I don’t have time for sustainability” and “Sustainability efforts cost me money” naysayers, please take note of the following: The Healthier Hospitals Initiative (HHI) 2012 Milestone Report shows amazing results both
In honor of National Hospital Week last week, May 12 – 18, 2013 AMDR wishes to thank America’s hospitals!
Each year in May the nation celebrates National Hospital Week, a celebration of the history, technology and dedicated professionals that make our hospitals exceptional places to receive care. National Hospital Week is a time to