National Academy of Medicine

Health Care Supply Chain Working Group Health care supply chain generates 71% of the health sector’s emissions globally, and in the U. [...] Perlin, MD, PhD President & CEO, The Joint Commission National Academy of Medicine Action Collaborative on Decarbonizing the U.S. [...] • The second TAP generated proactive standards to accelerate health care organization efforts in carbon accounting and decarbonization. [...] Environmental Sustainability Standards Background:© 2023, The Joint Commission The hospital decreases greenhouse gas emissions and waste. *EP 1. [...] The hospital leaders designate an individual(s) responsible for the oversight of activities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in coordination with clinical and facility representatives. Environmental Sustainability Standards LD.XX.XX. [...] XX (Leadership Chapter)© 2023, The Joint Commission The hospital decreases greenhouse gas emissions and waste. EP 2. [...] The hospital measures three or more of the following: Energy use Purchased energy (electricity and steam) Anesthetic gas use Pressurized metered dose inhaler use Fleet vehicle gasoline consumption Solid waste disposal to landfills or through incineration Environmental Sustainability Standards LD.XX.XX. [...] XX (Leadership Chapter)© 2023, The Joint Commission The hospital decreases greenhouse gas emissions and waste. EP 3. [...] The hospital develops written goals and action plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in three or more areas that they have measured. [...] XX (Leadership Chapter)© 2023, The Joint Commission The hospital decreases greenhouse gas emissions and waste. EP 4.