Energy Efficiency July 2014 - Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management
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7/28/2014
Gardens in long-term care settings benefit dementia patients
Gardens promote relaxation, stimulate memories, encourage activity and reduce agitation among residents who have dementia, according to an article on the Long-Term Living website
7/24/2014
Practice Greenhealth awards winners announced
Awards are given each year to honor outstanding programs that reduce a healthcare facility's environmental footprint
7/23/2014
Wisconsin healthcare campus designed for water conservation
The University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics incorporates water sustainability measures
7/22/2014
New Australian hospital takes green path
$1.76 billion Fiona Stanley Hospital in Western Australia is an example of how sustainable building practices can affect well-being
7/16/2014
Washington hospital opens new cafe with sustainable menu, healthy choices
EvergreenHealth's Cafe 128 offers local, seasonal and sustainable foods and ingredients that support the system's Healthy Food in Health Care Pledge
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7/9/2014
LEED rating system putting focus on product content
U.S. Green Building Council VP talks about how the system is helping to drive material disclosure in a blog on the Healthcare Design website
7/8/2014
Missouri hospitals find it's becoming easier to go green
LED and compact fluorescent bulbs, reusable and recycled materials and energy efficient heating and air-conditioning units are more readily available
7/7/2014
Boston-area hospital receives 'Greenhealth' award
Newton-Wellesley Hospital honored for environmental achievements in the healthcare sector
7/3/2014
Building product transparency basics
Healthcare projects can now earn LEED points for using environmental product declarations (EPDs) and health product declarations (HPDs), according to an article on the Healthcare Design website