Spectrum Health System has a nationally recognized sustainability program. Aquinas College, the first institution in the United States to offer undergraduate degrees in sustainable business, recognizes what Spectrum has accomplished. Click on the link to see a list of the many unique sustainability programs that have been implemented at Spectrum, including partnering with Key Green Solutions sustainability management software suite.
http://www.centerforsustainability.org/resources.php?root=176&category=294
Month: April 2011
Spectrum Health System receives Practice Greenhealth 2011 System for Change award and others
Since the System for Change award’s program began in 2008, only 17 health care systems in the U.S. have received this award. This is a great accomplishment for Spectrum and indicates a shift towards creating a sustainability culture.
Additionally, Spectrum Health Butterworth and Blodgett Hospitals received Partner for Change with Distinction. And Spectrum Health United Hospital received Partner for Change.
Spectrum Health System utilizes Key Green Solutions software suite to manage their sustainability program.
Metro Health Hospital receives Practice Greenhealth 2011 Environmental Leadership Circle award
This is the third year in a row that Metro Health has received this award. The Environmental Leadership Circle is the premier award recognizing health care facilities that exemplify environmental excellence and are setting the highest standards for environmental practices in health care. To be considered, facilities must meet the criteria for the mercury-free award, recycle at least 25 percent of their total waste, have implemented numerous other innovative pollution prevention programs, and be leaders in their community.
Metro Health Hospital utilizes Key Green Solutions software suite to manage their sustainability program.