Introduction Hospital waste management is an essential, yet often overlooked, pillar of effective healthcare delivery. Hospitals in the U.S. generate more than 29 pounds of waste per bed per day1, illustrating the scale of the challenge. Managing this volume,...
Introduction Hospitals are under unrelenting pressure. Increasing patient demand, staffing shortages, and tighter operating budgets require healthcare providers to do more with less. For hospital administrators, the answer lies in improving operational efficiency:...
Introduction Ensuring safety in healthcare environments is essential, not just for patients receiving care, but for the healthcare professionals delivering it. Unfortunately, despite decades of focus, hospitals and surgical centers still face persistent threats to...
Introduction Medical waste in healthcare is a growing and complex challenge. According to Health Care Without Harm, the global healthcare sector is responsible for nearly 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions, with medical waste being one of its most visible and...
Introduction Healthcare costs across North America continue to rise at unsustainable rates. For hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs), and healthcare networks, this translates into increased pressure on operational budgets, limited capital for new technology,...
Introduction Hospitals are pillars of community health, but they’re also among the most resource-intensive buildings in the world. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, hospitals consume 2.5 times more energy per square foot than typical commercial...
