| Overall Rating | Platinum |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 86.87 |
| Liaison | Carrie Metzgar |
| Submission Date | Nov. 5, 2024 |
University of California, San Diego
IN-22: Hospital Network
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.50 / 0.50 |
Carrie
Metzgar Campus Sustainability Officer Utilities & Sustainability |
Does the institution have an affiliated healthcare facility that is a current member or active participant of the following?:
| Yes or No | |
| Global Green and Healthy Hospitals Network | Yes |
| Healthier Hospitals Initiative / Practice Greenhealth | Yes |
| An equivalent green health care network or program that has been approved by AASHE | No |
Documentation affirming the institution’s participation in a green hospital network:
Website URL where information affirming the institution's participation in a green hospital network is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
All UC Health Centers, including UC San Diego Health (https://health.ucsd.edu/about-us/sustainability/), are required per UC Sustainable Practices Policy to maintain membership with Practice Greenhealth. UC Sustainable Practices Policy, pg. 19: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/3100155/SustainablePractices
As active members of Practice Greenhealth, UC San Diego is also represented in the Global Green and Healthy Hospitals Network (https://www.greenhospitals.net/members/?lang=en).
In 2023, UC San Diego Health received multiple awards from Practice Green health, recognizing achievement and innovation in health care sustainability efforts. (Press release here: https://health.ucsd.edu/news/press-releases/2023-06-05-uc-san-diego-health-recognized-for-leadership-in-environmental-sustainability/). These awards include:
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Top 25 Environmental Excellence Honoree, the organization’s highest honor
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Three Circles of Excellence Awards for Sustainable Procurement, Transportation and Green Building
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University of California Health Circles of Excellence Award for Sustainable Food Program
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Greening the OR Recognition Award
Points of contact for credit information:
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Carrie Metzgar, Campus Sustainability Officer, Utilities & Sustainability
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Nicole Poletto, Sustainability Analyst, UC San Diego Health
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