EPA New England - Hospital Environmental Assessment Template: An Environmental Compliance and Pollution Prevention Tool
This tool was developed for an Office of Environmental Compliance and Assistance (OECA) grant which was given to the University of New Hampshire Pollution Prevention Program. The tool was modified into three state specific tools for CT, RI and NH. The interns collected and compiled information from a total of 25 hospitals in the three states. A copy of the final report can be found at http://www.unh.edu/p2/nhppp/i2003.html. This tool is not all-inclusive and it does not include all Federal hospital requirements or preferable practices. If you are a VA there are additional requirements that will apply to you that are not covered in this template. In addition, you should also always check with your state for any additional state requirements. If you would like a word version of this document to customize for your state or EPA Region, please email Janet Bowen of EPA Region I at Bowen.Janet@epa .gov or call her directly at (617) 918-1795. URL: http://www.epa.gov/region01/healthcare/pdfs/EPAHospitalTool.pdf Rate this site! Previous Clearinghouse users rated this site
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A Guide for Dentists: How to Manage Waste from Your Dental Practice
A guide to reducing waste from common dental office operations, including mercury amalgam wastes, x-ray processing chemicals, and other common materials found in dental practices. URL: http://www.uwex.edu/shwec/Pubs/pdf/guidefordentists.pdf Rate this site! Previous Clearinghouse users rated this site
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North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources: Water Conservation Checklist - Hospitals/Medical Facilities
This checklist will help facility managers evaluate where to look for water-saving measures in North Carolina. As different as many hospitals and medical facilities can be, they have similar water uses in equipment, operations and procedures. Hospitals and medical facilities instituting water-saving measures have historically seen significant operating cost and energy savings. URL: http://www.owr.ehnr.state.nc.us/ref/23/22006.pdf Rate this site!
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National Electrical Manufacturers Association's LampRecycle.org Web Site
p Lamprecycle.org is a resource for any light bulb ("lamp") user seeking
details on recycling spent mercury-containing lamps, but is
particularly useful for facilities managers, MRO (maintenance, repair
and operations) personnel, commercial or residential property managers,
environmental programs managers, lamp distributors, and
government/regulatory employees for commercial or office buildings,
hospitals, warehouses, military bases, manufacturing plants and retail
stores. /p URL: http://www.nema.org/lamprecycle/ Rate this site!
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MnTAP Case Study: Improved Inventory Management in Health Care Labs
Minnesota Technical Assistance Program mini case study of a health care laboratory's improved inventory management practices. URL: http://mntap.umn.edu/source/13-3/sr698-g8.htm Rate this site!
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Shipping and Receiving Folks Can Help Reduce Waste
Minnesota Technical Assistance Program tip sheet on waste reduction strategies for shipping and receiving personnel. URL: http://www.p2pays.org/ref/09/08791.htm Rate this site!
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Regulated Medical Waste Transporter Fact Sheet
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection fact sheet (in MS Word format) for medical waste transporters, which covers regulations and forms, the definition of regulated medical waste, registration and fees, tracking forms, labeling and marking, vehicle requirements, and reporting. URL: http://www.state.nj.us/dep/dshw/rrtp/factsht/rmwtfs.doc Rate this site!
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Regulated Medical Waste Tracking Form Fact Sheet
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection fact sheet (in MS Word format) on medical waste tracking forms. Topics covered include: definition of regulated medical waste, use of the tracking form, completion of the tracking form, and the generator exception report. URL: http://www.state.nj.us/dep/dshw/rrtp/factsht/rmwtffs.doc Rate this site!
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Regulated Medical Waste Q&A Generator Fact Sheet
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection fact sheet (in MS Word format) on common questions and answers about New Jersey's medical waste regulations. URL: http://www.state.nj.us/dep/dshw/rrtp/factsht/rmwqafs.doc Rate this site!
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Regulated Medical Waste Generator Fact Sheet
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection fact sheet (in MS Word format) for medical waste generators. Topics include: regulations and forms, definition of regulated medical waste (including waste class and description), use of the waste tracking form, waste classification, registration and fees, waste segregation, storage, packaging, labeling and marking, recordkeeping, and annual reports. URL: http://www.state.nj.us/dep/dshw/rrtp/factsht/rmwgfs.doc Rate this site!
