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Maryland Hospitals for a Healthy Environment and the
University of Maryland School of Nursing present:

Environmental Excellence in Health Care:
Measuring Success

November 10, 2011
7:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

Visit the conference website to view the full schedule and to register:
http://nursing.umaryland.edu/events/environmental/2011/

Join regional and national health care professionals, environmental industry experts, and educators for this learning and networking event designed to showcase the measurement practices of hospitals as they journey toward more sustainable environments for hospital staff, patients, and communities. The keynote speaker, plenary session, and smaller breakout sessions will explore how facilities are measuring sustainability success using quantitative and qualitative measures. Areas of measurement may include building design and construction, carbon footprint reductions, chemical usage reductions, community benefits, cost savings, employee engagement and/or satisfaction, patient exposure reductions, sustainable food practices, waste reduction, and water conservation.

Keynote Address:
Christina Vernon, AIA, LEED AP BD+C

Senior Director, Sustainability and Environmental Strategy

Office for a Healthy Environment

Cleveland Clinic

Panel Discussion: Implementing and Measuring Sustainability Efforts at Community Hospitals

Robert White

Assistant Vice President, Purchasing and Support Services

Carroll Hospital Center

Jo Wilson, MBA, FACHE

Vice President, Ancillary Support Operations

Western Maryland Regional Medical Center

Michael Forthman

Vice President, Facilities and Support Services

Greater Baltimore Medical Center

Moderator:

Joan D. Plisko, PhD

Technical Director

Maryland Hospitals for a Healthy Environment

Still the same low price!

Visit the conference website to view full pricing information and to register:
http://nursing.umaryland.edu/events/environmental/2011/

Location:
University of Maryland School of Nursing

655 W. Lombard Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

For additional information: pe@son.umaryland.edu