Dated February 2005, this compliance assistance booklet is designed to give government staff and operators of healthcare facilities a general understanding of the major environmental issues associated with this industry and the steps that can be taken to improve environmental performance. While focusing on pollutant sources that would be part of a large medical center, the topics covered also apply broadly to many other smaller facilities such as: dentists’ and physicians’ offices, laboratories, home health services, nursing and residential care facilities and veterinary services. The Profile contains chapters on: industry background and trends, pollutant releases, applicable regulations, pollution prevention opportunities, compliance history, voluntary initiatives and resources for additional research.