University of Texas at Austin
IN-22: Hospital Network
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.50 / 0.50 |
Rocky
Baier Data Analyst and Reporting Coordinator Office of 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 | No |
| Healthier Hospitals Initiative / Practice Greenhealth | Yes |
| An equivalent green health care network or program that has been approved by AASHE | --- |
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:
The Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas was awarded a 2024 Greenhealth Partner for Change Award, which recognizes superior performance in environmental sustainability, covering a range of different sustainability programs and activities. Winners have also made substantive progress on mercury elimination.
In addition, the Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas earned the first-ever Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design for Healthcare (LEED-HC) Platinum designation from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). This is the second record-breaking LEED designation for Dell Children’s, which became the world’s first LEED Platinum Certified hospital in 2008.
The hospital also received the Partner Recognition Award in 2022 and 2023.
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