Many products and materials that come into hospitals may contain or release carcinogens, reproductive toxins, or other hazardous materials, exposing patients, staff, and the community to harm. Purchased goods and services also account for a majority of the energy and water use by the sector. Participants meet to share best practices in engaging group purchasing organizations (GPO) and suppliers, integrating environmentally preferable purchasing (EPP) in value analysis, and identifying cost saving opportunities. Also, time is reserved during each session for participants to receive quick problem-solving advice on any timely issues or challenges.
Target audience: Sustainability leads, supply chain, procurement
Level: Beginner to intermediate
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Facilitator: John Ullman Contact: jullman@hcwh.org |
“Since cost is always a key driver for supply chain, a best practice is to identify ways the organization can save money in order to engage supply chain leadership.” – Kyle Tafuri, Hackensack Meridian Health
This cohort is one of the largest with more than fifty participants represented by some of the facilities below:
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2023 Schedule
March 16, 2023 2:00 PM ESTTopic: How to benefit from products with ecolabels Discussion questions:
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May 11, 2023 2:00 PM ESTTopic: The power of procurement to support communities Discussion questions:
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July 27, 2023 2:00 PM ESTTopic: Prioritizing plastics reduction opportunities Discussion questions:
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October 26, 2023 2:00 PM ESTTopic: Data solutions for tracking sustainable procurement Discussion questions:
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