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
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. An EPD focuses on a product’s environmental impact, from raw material extraction to end-of-life disposal. An HPD focuses on how a material affects human health.
July 3, 2014
Topic Area: Energy Efficiency
Probiotic Cleaners: The Start of a Cleaning Revolution?Advantages of probiotic cleaning include fewer resistant genes and cost savings through decreased antibiotic use.
Gun Incident Highlights Need for Security InfrastructureA man was arrested at Aultman Memorial Hospital after allegedly firing a gun in the ER.
Creative Solutions in Healthcare Acquires 5 Skilled Nursing FacilitiesEach location is planned to begin substantial upgrades to infrastructure and resident services.
Over 700 Hospitals at Risk of ClosureHospitals are citing financial problems at the main cause of potential closure.
Astrana Health Fully Acquires Prospect HealthThey completed the acquisition of Prospect Health for a total purchase price of $708 million.