Environmental equity and the role of health care facilities
Devastating wildfires, deadly hurricanes, extreme heat, unprecedented ice storms, destructive flooding, crippling droughts. While such natural disasters are not new occurrences, the effects of climate change have exacerbated their impacts. The likelihood of more frequent and severe events means planning, preparation and recovery needs will only increase in the future.
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Press Releases
CHICAGO — The American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) of the American Hospital Association has announced the winners of its 2024 Energy…
Monograph
This eBook features a collection of articles describing extreme weather events that have affected health care facilities across the country.
Guides/Reports
ASHE has developed 52 actionable ECMs in eight categories to help facilities management teams better manage energy use and advance your health care…
Resources
Learn more about how to end the use of fossil fuels at your health care facility.
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This category of emissions includes fossil fuel-powered equipment performed by health care organization staff.
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Carbon emissions associated with energy use are often a mix of on-site usage and off-site emissions from regional utilities can be complicated to…