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Where do you start?Where do you start?Which award do you apply for?Which award do you apply for?
2005 H2E Awards Workshop
2004 Environmental Leadership Award Winners
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Why apply? Award Ceremonies What do I need to do
to get an award? Forms and deadlines Tips and tricks
Today’s ObjectivesToday’s Objectives
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Award ScheduleAward Schedule December 1, 2004-February 15, 2005 - Accepting
applications
February 15, 2005 - Applications must be received by this date to be reviewed
March 21, 2005 - Award winners will be contacted
March 25, 2005 - Public Media Announcements
April 12, 2005 - H2E Award Ceremonies & H2E Workshop at Environmental Summit (Chicago)
May 3, 2005 - Environmental Leadership Award ceremony, AHA Annual Meeting, Washington, DC.
2005 - Award ceremonies at ASHES, AHRMM, HOSPAA and other meetings
** Create your own Award Ceremony at your facility!
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Before Applying…..Before Applying…..
You must be a Partner or a Champion Can join in conjunction with award
application
Understand the different awards…
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Award Categories Award Categories
For Partners (healthcare facilities) only:*Making Medicine Mercury Free Environmental Leadership
Sustained Environmental Leadership
Partners for Change Partners Recognition
For Champions (non-hospitals) only: Champions for Change
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MMMF AwardMMMF Award
Apply Anytime!!! 2005 Priority – MOU Goal Criteria: substantial mercury reduction
Complete self-certified list of mercury-elimination activities
Award given to all eligible hospitals A one-time award Bi-Monthly Teleconferences
http://www.h2e-online.org/events/teleconf/index.cfm January 28, 2005
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Environmental Leadership Environmental Leadership
Most prestigious award Only a hand-full are given out each
year Can receive award each year
Previous winners become Sustained Environmental Leaders
Presented at AHA national meeting
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Partners for Change AwardPartners for Change Award
Given to hospitals that have made strides in waste reduction & Hg reduction, (may or may not qualify for MMMF)
Award given to a high number of hospitals
Award can be received annually
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ELA and PFC Application CategoriesELA and PFC Application Categories
I. General Waste and Environmental Infrastructure
II. Mercury EliminationIII. Solid Waste Reduction, Recycling and Reuse
InitiativesIV. Regulated Medical Waste Reduction (RMW)
and Treatment Technologies V. Hazardous Chemical Waste Minimization
Programs VI. Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP)
Products and PracticesVII. Facilities
Appendix A: Recycling and Reuse Data Checklist
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PFC Eligibility GuidelinesPFC Eligibility Guidelines
Applicants must have: Implemented a source Reduction, Reuse,
and/or Recycling program whereby at least 10% of total waste has been recycled, reduced or reused.
Have the following policies in place and be implementing the following plans/programs at some level, but full implementation may not have been necessarily been achieved. mercury elimination program waste management plan that includes a waste
reduction and pollution prevention policy regulated medical waste reduction and management
program
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ELA Eligibility GuidelinesELA Eligibility GuidelinesApplicants must have… Met the Making Medicine Mercury Free award criteria. A 25% recycle, reduce or reuse rate A waste management plan that includes a waste
reduction and pollution prevention policy. A regulated medical waste reduction and management
program in place. A “environmentally preferable purchasing policy” in
place. A long-term, sustainable environmental programs that
have become institutionalized that can serve as model practices for the industry.
Innovative programs, techniques, processes and policies that increase environmental performance. Efforts might include collaboration with the community, educational programs and cost accounting.
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Partner Recognition Partner Recognition
Designed to encourage hospitals that are new to program Hospitals must meet self-set goals for the
year to receive award
Given to all hospitals that fulfill criteria No ceremonies are planned for
Partners receiving recognition
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Champions for Change AwardChampions for Change Award
Designed to recognize Champions for helping to promote H2E Must describe and document their
activities in promoting H2E
Given to a select handful of Champions
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How often can I apply?
Annual Awards Applications accepted from Dec-Feb
H2E Environmental Leadership Award– H2E Sustained Environmental Leadership Award
H2E Partners for Change Award H2E Recognition
One Time Award Making Medicine Mercury Free Award Applications accepted throughout the
year!
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Deadline H2E is accepting award applications from December 1, 2004 until February 15, 2005. All
applications must be received by close of business on February 15th. This deadline is for both e-mailed electronic files and mailed hard copies.
Submittal Process E-mail an MS Word copy of the application by February 15, 2005 to [email protected].
Include as many supporting documents as possible in an electronic format. Please use your facility name in the subject line.
Jolie Patterson Rosst will reply to this e-mail to confirm receipt of your application. If she does not reply within 1 business day please either re-send your application or call 800-727-4179 to notify H2E staff that you are having a technical problem.
Submit by mail 3 copies of your application with all supporting documentation including documentation that you were not able to include in your e-mail version. The mailing address can be found on the application cover page.
Important Details to Note Incomplete or late award applications will not be considered for this award cycle. No
supplemental materials will be allowed after February 15, 2005. Award application materials become the property of H2E -- they will not be returned. All applications require supplemental documents to support the information you present.
Please limit these materials to no more than 10 pages for the Partner Recognition application and 15 pages for all other applications. Supporting documentation refers to sample policies, training programs, tracking forms, and other information that could serve as a model for other Partners. We discourage the use of electronic presentations and meeting minutes as supporting documentation.
How to Apply – for all awardsHow to Apply – for all awards
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Can I apply for more than one award?Can I apply for more than one award?
YES… but Each award is designed to recognize healthcare
facilities at a different level of environmental achievement.
Refer to the award criteria for each award to determine which one best fit your facility’s accomplishment to date.
You may apply for the Making Medicine Mercury Free Award along with the H2E Partners for Change Award -- provide complete application forms and materials for each award. The applications and the supporting materials are reviewed by different panels.
H2E Environmental Leadership Award applicants must also meet the MMMF award criteria so do not apply for both awards. Winners of the ELC Award get 2 award plaques.
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Can I be considered for an award that I did Can I be considered for an award that I did not apply for?not apply for?
Yes but under special circumstances. if you submitted an application for the
H2E Environmental Leadership Award but did not necessarily meet all the criteria for that award, you still may be eligible for a H2E Partners for Change Award or a Making Medicine Mercury Free Award.
If you applied for an H2E Partners for Change Award, but did not meet all the criteria for that award, you will be eligible for H2E Partner Recognition
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More FAQsMore FAQs Can I apply for the Mercury Award if I have not met all of
the criteria? No, applying for the award essentially assumes you have met all of the
criteria. If you have not met the criteria, keep working on your program and apply when you’re there.
What supporting materials should I include? Each award application must include the award cover sheet, the
specific awards checklist and any supporting documentation to confirm the work. Also, we invite you to include examples of innovative work that can be shared with other facilities.
Can I apply for a Partner Award as a health system? We encourage individual facilities to apply for awards separately.
Can I apply for an award if I have RCRA, EPA, OSHA or other environmentally related violations? Please contact the H2E program if you’ve had past violations. Ongoing
or current enforcement actions may preclude you from applying.
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Tips and Tricks Tips and Tricks We expect a lot of applications
Keep your applications short and concise Do not send copies of e-mail communications,
powerpoint presentations Do send synopsis of work done
You may apply for more than one award each year Each award has different requirements Submit a separate application for each award
Start early! And get your applications in on time!
H2E Program ContactsH2E Program ContactsToll Free Hotline: 800-727-4179Toll Free Hotline: 800-727-4179
www.h2e-online.orgwww.h2e-online.org
Laura Brannen, H2E(603) [email protected]
Janet Brown, Partner Coordinator (718) [email protected]
JOLIE ROSST, Awards Coordinator (800) 727-4179
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H2E Award WinnersH2E Award Winners
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Environmental Leadership Award Winner!Environmental Leadership Award Winner!
“Success breeds success. The recognition, excitement and positive publicity encourage increased participation in our environmental stewardship programs, and spur new initiatives among our staff.”
-- Bruce A. Cadwallender, Safety DirectorUniversity of Michigan Hospitals & Health Centers, Ann Arbor
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Partner Recognition WinnerPartner Recognition Winner
...."receiving an H2e recognition award is a great validation of our program; instead of it being just me saying we have a great program, its now officially recognized. That makes a big difference to our leadership."
Tom Badrick, Legacy Health System, Portland, Oregon
Recycling Specialist
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MMMF and Partner for Change Award WinnerMMMF and Partner for Change Award Winner
“Hartford Hospital has received the Partner’s for Change Award in 2002, 2003 and 2004 as well as the Making Medicine Mercury Free Award in 2002. The award process has helped the institution more closely gage what has been happening with our environmental management system over this time period and has allowed the hospital to set realistic goals to improve our waste amounts and bottom line.”
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MMMF and Partner for Change Award WinnerMMMF and Partner for Change Award Winner
Over the past 6 years, Hartford Hospital was able to reduce hazardous waste amounts by over 70% and medical waste 50%. These levels have been either remaining constant or decreasing as the institution continues its waste minimization efforts.
The reduction of waste has improved our overall financial costs, not only on the disposal side, but on the front end as well.
“The recognition that our institution has received from gaining the awards has given us all of the above as well as respect in the community for our environmental efforts.”
Mike Tortora, Industrial Hygienist
Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT