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Maryland Hospitals for a Healthy Environment (MD H2E) Presents:

Reducing Energy Costs in Maryland’s Hospitals

October 10^th 2013, 8 a.m. – 1p.m. at the Maryland Hospital Association

• Results and Observations from MD H2E Hospital Environmental Sustainability Practices and Energy Benchmarking Surveys, Joan Plisko, PhD, Technical Director, MD H2E
• Energy Star for Health Care, Clark Reed, National Program Manager, ENERGY STAR Commercial Buildings, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• Incorporating “High Tech” Tools and Processes with “High Touch” Employee and Staff Engagement, Rich Morgan, Senior Director Facilities and Real Estate, AtSite Inc
• Correlating Energy Projects to Environmental and Health Benefits, Laura Anderko, PhD, RN, Robert and Kathleen Scanlon Endowed Chair in Values Based Health Care, Fellow, Center for Social Justice, School of Nursing and Health Studies, Georgetown University
• GBMC Energy Management Journey, Mike Forthman, Vice President Facilities and Support Services, GBMC

Breakfast and Lunch included!

Register here for this free event: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DYHJKBC

This event is organized in collaboration with the Maryland Hospital Association and the Maryland Health Care Sustainability Leadership Council, and with sponsorship and analytical support from AtSite Inc.

Welcome to the MDH2E September 2013 News Roundup ! In this issue you will read about

• Agenda announced for Reducing Energy Costs in Maryland’s Hospitals Symposium (October 10^th)
• Local Hospital wins Stericycle Award for commitment to the environment
• MD H2E Revises Trailblazer Award Schedule
• Four things hospitals can do to prepare for climate change
• Maryland Healthcare Sustainability Leadership Council Meeting Agenda
• Clean Energy Summit coming in October
• Food Day is October 24^th
• Chesapeake Food Leadership Council meeting wrap up

From the Maryland National Capital Homecare Association http://www.mncha.org/public-policy–

The Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Advisory Board (“Board”) along with the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Program (“Program”) is in the process of drafting regulations to address occupational exposure to hazardous drugs in Maryland. Prior to starting the formal regulatory adoption process, the Board and the Program are seeking input from interested stakeholders. You can download the draft regulation by clicking this link.

On Wednesday, September 11, 2013, there will be a public meeting for interested stakeholders to provide comments to the draft regulation. The meeting will be held at 10 a.m. in the auditorium at 300 W. Preston Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. Please

note that only on-street parking is available. We hope that the members of your association will attend. If members are unable to attend, written comments may be submitted by September 11th to dstone@dllr.state.md.us.

Welcome to the MDH2E August 2013 News Roundup! In this edition, read about:

• A free forum for health care providers entitled “Reducing Energy Costs in Maryland’s Hospitals.” Registration Required.
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  Maryland Health Care Sustainability Leadership Council’s (MD HCSLC) next quarterly meeting

• White House public health and climate “Champions of Change”
• GBMC’s continuing green journey
• Updates on the Chesapeake Food Leadership Council and “Food Day”