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Implementing green practices at hospitals is good for public health, the environment and the overall economy. Whether building a green hospital from the ground up or simply making small changes in energy consumption, eliminating the use of hazardous chemicals or improving indoor air quality, patients, employees and the environment all benefit. And although some of the changes create an increase in cost initially, in the long run, financial benefits over the life of these changes can well exceed the initial investment.
A two-day premier industry event focusing on: • Implementing green strategies to reduce costs and create a better environment for patients and employees • Decreasing energy consumption to reduce air and water pollution, cut global warming, and lower energy costs for the facility • Reducing/replacing the use of hazardous chemicals to improve patient recovery time and lessen employee sick days • Improving indoor air quality, one of the top 5 environmental risks to public health, leading to faster patient recovery and improved staff productivity • Achieving Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards, creating a healthier environment for all • Implementing green building practices to reduce pollution and cut overhead costs • Creating a more agricultural outdoor environment causing less mental and physical stress for patients • Building a green hospital from the ground up that will significantly reduce the total cost of ownership through energy savings