Plans for a Greener NHS Launched
Thomson Reuters reports: Plans for a Greener NHS Launched (01/31/13): A major consultation to create a sustainable development strategy for the NHS, public health and social care system has been launched. Revealed at Guys and
Former Stryker Employees Create New Company
According to Dotmednews, former Stryker Sustainability employees, including Lars Thording, have formed Intralign, a "health care consulting services company that . . . aims to help hospitals move toward more value-based delivery models -- something
Green Solution for Medical Waste
iol scitech reports on a Green Solution for Medical Waste Cape Town - A machine that incinerates hazardous medical waste into ash within minutes is set to make the disposal of waste green while reducing
Health Facilities Management: New Tools to Reach Sustainability Goals
Deanna Martin, senior communications specialist for ASHE, writes about New Tools to Reach Sustainable Goals in Health Facilities Management: Hospitals are striving for sustainability as they work to improve building performance and facility operations in
Becker's Hospital Review: "First, Do No Harm" Should Extend to the Environment
William T. Gorton III, Esq. of Stites & Harbison writes for Becker's Hospital Review: "First, Do No Harm" Should Extend to the Environment A long-standing adage in the healthcare industry is "first, do no harm."
Dotmednews: Third-party reprocessing; A safe way to contain costs and reduce waste
Brian White of Stryker Sustainability Solutions talks about reprocessing as a safe way to contain costs and reduce waste in Dotmednews: ... Stryker estimates our programs save hospitals $5.25 in supply costs every second. Some