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This award is conferred on an individual (above 60 years) who is nominated and chosen by the patrons and jury based on his/her lifelong outstanding contribution to promote quality and patient safety

To recognize hospitals that have adopted exemplary practices in ensuring and promoting environmental sustainability within their facilities.

Environmental Sustainability Award

SUBMISSION FORMAT:

Hospital Sustainability Governance Framework – 300 words (Please provide details on the hospital’s approach towards sustainability, particularly environmental sustainability and carbon footprint reduction. Also furnish information on the Sustainability Policy, Objectives, Sustainability Governance Structure, Roles and Responsibilities of concerned staff etc., established by the hospital. Additionally, is there a designated officer or department responsible for sustainability within the hospital ?)

Training & Competency Initiatives – 200 words (What training, awareness, and competency-building initiatives have been implemented for staff regarding sustainability in your hospital).

Energy Consumption & Carbon Footprint Reduction – 300 words (Please provide details about the programs, initiatives, targets, performance indicators, and measurement metrics implemented by the hospital to enhance energy efficiency, reduce energy consumption, transition to renewables, and decrease carbon footprint and emissions. Additionally, please share innovative measures and key technologies employed by your hospital to achieve these goals and also highlight any allocated budgets and resources dedicated to these sustainability initiatives)

Water Performance – 300 words (Please outline the programs, initiatives, targets, performance indicators, and measurement metrics the hospital has adopted to minimize water usage, enhance efficient water utilization, implement rainwater harvesting, manage wastewater treatment, and promote reuse of water resources. Additionally, please share any innovative measures and key technologies implemented by the hospital to reduce water consumption and/or improve its efficient use and also to highlight any allocated budgets and resources dedicated to these water sustainability initiatives.)

Waste Management – 300 words (Please provide details on the programs, initiatives, targets, performance indicators, and measurement metrics implemented by the hospital for general & biomedical waste management, waste segregation & disposal, as well as the management of hazardous, radiological, and e-waste? Additionally, please share any innovative measures and key technologies employed by your hospital to reduce waste consumption and enhance the efficient management of waste and also highlight any allocated budgets and resources dedicated to these waste management initiatives)

Materials & HAZMAT Management – 300 words (Please outline the programs, initiatives, targets, performance indicators, and measurement metrics that the hospital has adopted to decrease the consumption of consumables, plastics, and other materials. Additionally, please provide details on the management of Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT), sustainable procurement practices, and initiatives related to recycling and reuse programs within the hospital. Additionally, share innovative measures and key technologies implemented by your hospital to reduce material consumption and/or enhance efficient material management. And also highlight any allocated budgets and resources dedicated to these sustainability initiatives.)

Patients & Sustainability – 100 words (Describe the methods through which the hospital engaged and communicated with patients to promote its sustainability goals.)

Best Practices, Certifications, Third Party Audits, Accreditations & Awards – 300 words (Is your organization subject to certifications, third-party audits, or accreditations? Please elaborate on these processes. Additionally, highlight any best practices related to waste, water, energy, emissions, and materials management. Also, mention any awards your organization has received for these sustainable practices.)

NOTES:

Announcement of shortlisted hospitals for virtual assessment/presentation to a panel of Sustainability Assessors by 15th March.
Onsite Assessment by Sustainability Assessors in March 2024.
Showcase of best practices at CAHOCON 2024.
Awards presentation to winners during the closing ceremony on 7th April 2024, only on conference registration.

Last date of submission:
10th March, 2024