Florida International University
EN-16: Hospital Network

Baptist Health Systems: Here is summary of eco-friendly initiatives launched over the last year: -PC monitors. An energy-saving feature powers down computer monitors on more than 8,000 desktops throughout the organization after 30 minutes of inactivity. The measure will yield about $150,000 in annual energy savings. -Waste management and recycling programs. Baptist Health recycles more than 20 tons of solid waste per month through a pilot program that is being rolled out throughout the organization. -Paperless purchases. Baptist Health is eliminating catalogues and other paper materials from many purchasing processes. -Recycled printing supplies. The organization uses recycled materials for printing. -Educational and training events. Baptist Health provides sustainability training, Earth Day fairs and other educational opportunities to employees. -Community outreach. Using print, television and online media, Baptist Health shares green initiatives with the public. -Community events include Hands on Miami Day, on which Baptist Health employees landscaped, painted and refurbished the Florida Baptist Children’ Home, a residence for abused and neglected children in Miami. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Cleveland Clinic: http://my.clevelandclinic.org/about-cleveland-clinic/office-for-healthy-environment/about.aspx Our program focuses on: -Our Buildings: We are committed to designing and building safe, green buildings using evidence-based design and the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED ) system to deliver healthier environments in which to work and heal. -Our Operations: In connection with creating a healthier-built environment, we strive to design and implement operational processes that reduce waste and chemical use, and promote improved stewardship of our natural resources. -Better Buying: We are committed to selecting non-hazardous alternatives to conventional products, to seeking out ways to stop waste at its source, and to engaging caregivers in using products more efficiently. -Our Involvement: We are committed to educating and engaging our workforce and visitors to help our region’s communities become “Green Cities on a Blue Lake.” We seek to pioneer sustainable healthcare on a national scale by leveraging Cleveland Clinic’s standing and expertise. -Among other affiliations, Cleveland Clinic is an ENERGY STAR Partner, a member of Practice Greenhealth and the U.S. Green Building Council, and an active participant in Sustainable Cleveland 2019. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Broward Health – Medical Center, Broward Health Coral Springs, Broward Health Imperial Point, Broward Health North, Broward Health Weston: https://www.browardhealth.org/Green Some of Broward Health's system-wide green initiatives include: -Reprocessing of single-use devices -Recycling (paper, plastics, glass, aluminum, lamps, cardboard, etc.) -E-waste (hard drives, batteries) -Food waste (solid waste converted to liquid) -Green office supplies -Green cleaning supplies and systems -OR waste reduction (med/surg kits and packs) -Recovery of solvents (formalin, alcohol, xylene) -IS green initiatives -Converted to 100% green paper towels and tissue products