Demonstration of Healthcare Waste Management Tools
Developed by H2E
Janet Bowen and Mary DeverEPA Region 1617-918-1795/617-918-1717
Today’s Objectives
•BRIEF Overview of new H2E Tools
•Demonstration of the Data Collection/Benchmarking and Mercury Tool
New H2E/National Tools
• Healthcare Environmental Resource Center (HERC)
• Environmental Compliance & Improvement Guide (JCAHO)
• Waste Management Tool
• Mercury Database Tool
Healthcare Environmental Resource Center
• Formally launched April 2005- Still under development
• Expected to integrate existing H2E website into HERC by Fall 2005
• State Locators for regulations- RCRA, Universal Waste, Infectious Waste
www.hercenter.org
Hospitals for a Healthy Environmentwww.hercenter.org
Compliance and P2 Assistance
Environmental Compliance & Improvement Guide (JCAHO)
• Purpose of GuideTo improve compliance with JCAHO
Environmental of Care Standard
• Availablewww.hercenter.org/regsandstandards/jcahoint
ro.html
How does the JCAHO Guide Work?
JCAHO standards address an organization’s performance in key functional areas. Each standard is presented as a series of "Elements of Performance" (EP) -- expectations that establish the broad framework that JCAHO surveyors use to evaluate a facility's performance.
Many of the environmentally relevant Elements of Performance fall under the Environment of Care (EC) standard, but others are included in the Human Resources (HR) and Leadership (LD) standards.
The Guide relates each JCAHO Element of Performance to specific federal regulations, to help facilities be in compliance with both.
Symbols in JCAHO Guide
= Compliance
= Environmental Improvement
= Tools and Resources
Choose a Standard.
“Clip Board” Versions
Standards and Elements of Performance“Full” Versions
Compliance Language
Pollution Prevention Language
H2E Waste Management System
• Excel spreadsheet to assist hospitals track waste data – solid, hazardous, recyclable, regulated medical
• Currently being piloted with hospitals
• Register for this FREE tool at http://www.hercenter.org/wms.html
Analyze Your Waste Streams
• List all categories and subcategories of a specific waste stream
• Determine who is responsible for each waste stream category – who manages it and who pays the bills
• Use waste bills to calculate the amount (weight or volume) and cost of each waste stream
Why Collect Waste Data?
• Helps set priorities for waste reduction• Establishes baseline to measure
success• Helps identify potential cost reductions• Helps identify procurement priorities• Provides justification for your programs
Mercury Assessment Tool
• Based on CA Excel speadsheet (2002)• Use to help inventory mercury items• Use to calculate the amount of mercury
http://www.h2e-online.org/tools/merc-man.htmScroll down and click Mercury Assessment Worksheet. To access the manual open the spreadsheet and click on INSTRUCTIONS at the bottom
Demonstration
• H2E Waste Management Tool
• Mercury Assessment Tool