NH3E Meeting Presentations
September 26, 2019
Meet the IEHA: Sustainability training and other opportunities and membership benefits for housekeeping, facilities & food services professionals (Membership materials) (Env Sustainability Conference info)
(Zac Conaway, EVS Operations Manager and Environmental Sustainability Coordinator, DHMC)
Revisiting Proper Body Mechanics & Ergonomics for Environmental Services Staff (Rountine for EVS)
(Valori Petrin, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist, & Nancy Evans, Physical Therapist, Kendal at Hanover)
Global Disparities in Our World, Making a Differnce in Our World - Local Effort, Global Impact
(Elizabeth McLellan RN MSN MPH, President and Founder, Partners for World Health)
June 13, 2019
The Climate and Food Connection
(Jen Obadia, Eastern U.S. Regional Director, National Leadership Team, Healthy Food in Health Care)
Promoting Food Donation: Liability Protections, Tax Incentives, & Date Labeling
Chris Beling, Project Engineer, Assistance and Pollution Prevention Unit, U.S. EPA Region I
A Case for Composting at the Manchester Veterans Affairs Medical Center
(Amanda Furtado, GEMS Program Mangager & Nancy Romano, Chief of Nutrition & Food Services)
PFAs in Food Service Ware - an encore presentation
(Cynthia Nelson, Pollution Prevention Manager, NH Department of Environmental Services)
The Farmacy Garden: A collaboration between Wililing Hands and Dartmouth-Hitchcock
Zac Conawy, Manger, Environmental Serices, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
March 21, 2019
RALI ZeroLeft in the Medicine Cabinet
Deterra Drug Deactivation System
(Vanessa Stafford, VP, Communications, NH Hospital Association)
Perfluorinated Chemicals (PFCs) in Food Service Ware
(Cynthia Nelson, Pollution Prevention Manager, NH DES)
Approved Storage & Waste Hauling, Inc.
What a Long Strange Trip It's Been.... Medical Waste Management Around the World in 30 years
(Ed Krisiunas, MT (ASCP), MPH, President, WNWN International)
September 20, 2018
Northern New England Recycling Summit: China's National Sword and its Impact on Recycling Programs
Zac Conaway, Manager of Waste, Recycling and Training, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Circular Blu -The Future of Healthcare Plastics Recycling
Christopher Bodkin, CEO/Owner
Introduction to Practice Greenhealth: Building a Healthier Future
Christopher Bodkin, Data Coordinator, Practice Greenhealth
Biohazardous Waste Identification in the Lab
(Michele Messam, Infection Preventionist, Cleveland Clinic)
Cleveland Clinic’s Greening the Lab Program: recycling, waste and energy reduction
(Ilyssa O. Gordon, MD, PhD, Staff Pathologist, Asst. Prof. of Pathology, Med Dir for Sustainabilty, Cleveland Clinic)
How to develop and roll out a lab-greening program, including educating and engaging staff
(Amber Garrard, Education & Outreach Manager, Yale University Office of Sustainability
December 3, 2015
Building Health Care Sector Resilience, and the Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Health Care Facilities Tool Kit
Climate Risks and Community Vulnerablilities Assessment Checklist for Health Care Facilities
(Robin Guenther, FAIA, LEED Fellow, Principal, Perkins+Will)
September 18, 2014
(Michael Stanton, Sales Consultant, Noury Supply, Inc.)
Lead apron recycling resource document
September 19, 2013
Changes to Federal Air Quality Standards Affecting Generators and Boilers
(Pat North, Environmental Progam Manager, Air Resources Division, NHDES)
Lean 101: Healthcare Performance Improvement & Sustainability
(Alex Jaccaci, Corporate Improvement Training Facilitator, Hypertherm, Inc.)
Lean Microfiber Mop Implementation Project
(Anne Pilllion, GEMS Coordinator, VA Medical Center Manchester, NH)
Electrolyzed Water: Sanitizing Alternative to Chlorine Bleach
(Jack Fellman, Greener Chemistry Associates, LLC)
All About Rubber Flooring, and Rubber: Its Implications to Environmental Health
(Haim Barnoy, Environmental Chemistry Consultant, Nora Systems, Inc.)
June 6, 2013
Introducing the Healthier Hospitals Initiative (HHI)
(Jessica Wolff, Outreach Specialist, Healthier Hospitals Initiative)
March 14, 2013
OSHA Quick Start for Health Care and OSHA Quick Takes
Hospital E-tool and Joint Commission: Improving Patient and Worker Safety
(Joanne Regan, Industrial Hygienist, Enforcement Programs & Tech. Support Section, OSHA, Region I)
Ice Melters and Non-detergent Cleaning, Cleaning Healthy, Smart and Green and Cleaning for Health and Efficiency
(Clarke Hall, Senior Facilities Consultant, Custodial Partners, LLC. and company)
(Lavallee I Brensinger Architects)
Special Presentation: EPA New England Webinar
Engaging Hospital Leaders to Advance Sustainability: Connecting the Dots on Climate Change
(Alex Jaccaci, MA, CHEP, Assoc. VP, Organizational Improvement and Planning, Alice Peck Day Health Systems)
Duration: 1 hour, 36 minutes (NOTE: Large download - 110 Mb)
Climate Change Discussion, APD Sustainabilty Program
APDHS Sustainabilty Position Statement
APDHS Draft Climate Change Action Plan 2.22.11
(Alex Jaccaci, MA, CHEP, Assoc. VP, Org. Improvement and Planning, APDHS)
March 9, 2011
Tour of Zero-Sort Recycling Facility
(Casella's Charlestown, MA plant)
December 2, 2010
Exeter Hospital Pharmaceutical Waste Management Program
(Deanna King, RPh, MS, Dir. of Pharmacy, Tamara Harmer EOC Specialist)
Greening the O.R.- Methods for Reducing Our Environmental Impact
(John Leigh, Manager, Waste & Recycling Programs, DHMC)
September 23, 2010
EPA GreenScapes & WaterSense Programs
(EPA, Region 1)
June 17, 2010
Menu of Change: Healthy, Local, Sustainable Food in Healthcare
(Health Care Without Harm)
March 18, 2010
Top Violations Observed During Hospital Hazardous Waste Inspection
(NH Department of Environmental Services)
December 10, 2009
Blue Wrap Recycling
(Institution Recycling Network (IRN))
Why Green Healthcare? LEED and Healthcare
(EBI Consulting)
Public Health Emergencies: Impact on Waste Management, Sustainability, etc
(EBI Consulting)
September 10, 2009
Cleaning Chemicals: Risk, Cleanliness Testing and EPA Regulatory Update
(Greener Chemistry Associates)
Responsible Battery Management for NH's Healthcare System
(Call2Recycle Program)
Meet a New Medical Waste Management Provider from Maine
(Oxus Environmental)
June 11, 2009
Update on Pharmaceutical Waste Management (Charlotte Smith).
March 19, 2009
Proposed Healthcare Waste Facility, Rochester, NH (Waste Management)
Green to Gold: EHS Strategies for a Safer, Healthier Hospital Environment -- and Bottom Line! (Chase House at the Inns at Mill Falls, Meredith, NH)
June 19, 2008
Managing Stormwater with Low Impact Development (UNH Stormwater Center)
Low Impact Development web sources (EPA)
December 13, 2007
Toxics in Packaging: Its Still an Issue (NH DES)
Pharmaceutical Waste Management (Stericycle)
September 20, 2007
Cleaning and Disinfecting in Health Care Settings (JohnsonDiversy)
Waste Management & Minimization Training for New Employees(DHMC)
Hazard Communication Orientation Training (LRGHealthcare)
Additional information not presented at meeting:
Safety Orientation Training (DHMC)
Clostridium Difficile FAQs, (JohnsonDiversy)
Avian Influenza (JohnsonDiversy)
June 7, 2007
An Overview of Mold
Cleaning for Health
How easy is it to apply for an H2E Environmental Excellence Award?
March 8, 2007
Hazard Identification
NH's Idling Reduction Campaign
Sample Engine Idling Reduction Guidelines for hospitals
Pledge to Reduce Idling
December 12, 2006
Solvent Recycling
HIPAA and Paper Recycling
September 14, 2006
OSHA’s Perspective on Regulated Waste
New Hampshire Hospitals Hazardous Waste Summary: 2000 vs 2005
Infectious Waste: Clearing up Misperceptions - Managing Medical Waste with Education
Medical Waste vs. Infectious Waste (SWANA)