Gundersen became the first health system in the nation to produce more energy than it consumed, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, Wis., hit its net zero goal when it became the first health system in the nation to produce more energy than it consumed, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. The system's renewal project allowed it to improve operations while also bringing its main campus in line with its broader sustainability initiatives, the article said.
February 20, 2015
Topic Area: Sustainable Operations
Life Sciences and Healthcare: Reshaping Institutional DesignExamining the way leaders address the increased pressures and prolonged project timelines can reveal best practices and delivery models.
Arnprior Regional Health Upgrades Building Controls to Improve IEQCase study: They wanted to improve the hospital facility’s IEQ to support patient care and reduce long-term operating costs.
Oregon Health & Science University Opens Vista PavilionVista immediately adds 128 new inpatient beds; once it is fully built out, it will expand OHSU Hospital’s capacity by about one-third.
The Growing Crisis in Rural Healthcare FacilitiesOutdated buildings, reactive planning and complex funding are forcing rural leaders to rethink their strategies.
A Cleaning Alternative: The Benefits of Steam TechnologyCleaning is essential in healthcare facilities, but traditional disinfectants have harmful chemicals. Researchers say that steam technology may be the solution.