Going Green: Transforming Healthcare Offices for a Sustainable Future
Todd L Sack, MD, FACP
Jacksonville, Florida
tsack8@gmail.com 904-403-6446
“Going Green”: Ten Weeks to a
Healthier Climate & Healthcare Office
~ I have no financial disclosures ~
Ten Reasons to “Go Green”
1. Leads to wiser uses of resources.
2. Saves money by lowering office expenses.
3. Creates a healthier work environment.
4. Encourages team-work & finding ways to do things better.
5. Green Teams generate ideas from every member of the office.
6. It’s easy, enjoyable & satisfying.
7. Enhances the office’s public image & patient trust.
8. Decreases air pollution, water consumption and waste.
9. Builds a healthier community.
10. Helps put environmental sustainability into everyone’s life!
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A practice management tool for healthcare offices
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Guides Green Teams to begin & to succeed
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Developed by physicians to be fun & easy
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Suitable for any outpatient office; used worldwide
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Evidence & science based, non-political
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Tailored for use by all staff members
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No science background needed
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Used in 30 US states & 32 countries
What is “My Green Doctor”?
How to Register, and Why
→ Register at www.mygreendoctor.org .
→ Gives access to this complete environmental
sustainability service.
→ Free, safe, and takes under 3 minutes.
→ No password is needed.
→ Receive for free a waiting room
“Pledge” certificate.
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The green team process is an established management
tool used successfully by businesses worldwide.
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Make having a Green Team an official policy for
your healthcare office.
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Meet for 5 minutes weekly as part a staff meeting.
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Make slow, steady improvements as guided by M.G.D.
Green Team Process
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Explains exactly what to say & do at your first ten Green
Team meetings
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Nothing for the Leader to research or prepare in advance
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Focuses on slow, steady improvements
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Encourages discussion & participation
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Provides “Green Team Notes” for easy record keeping
Our “Meeting-by-Meeting” Guide
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Requirements:
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5 Green Team meetings
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5 Action Steps
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5 Education Steps
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Valid for 3 years
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Free to members of My Green Doctor’s
partner organizations (otherwise $250).
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Saved energy every month
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5.2% energy electricity saving per year
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125,000 kilowatt hours electricity per year
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85,600 metric tons CO
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Equivalent of 4,349 gallons gasoline
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Bottom Line
: $14,000 saved annually
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“Going Green” saves money & offers other benefits.
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The Green Team is an established management process.
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Green Teams are easy, enjoyable & satisfying.
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The Green Team becomes a regular part of your office.
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Add 5 minutes of Green Team to the weekly staff meeting.
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Follow our easy Meeting-By-Meeting Guide.
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Earn your Green Doctor Office certificate in 3 months.
“Going Green”: Key Points
“Please register today to start
YOUR Green Team!”
“Going Green”: Ten Weeks to a Healthier
Climate & Healthcare Office
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Explore "Going Green: Ten Weeks to a Healthier Climate & Healthcare Office" by Dr. Todd L. Sack, offering invaluable insights on environmental sustainability in healthcare. Discover the benefits, practical steps, and tools like "My Green Doctor" to initiate and maintain greener practices in medical settings. Learn how to register, establish Green Teams, conduct meetings, and earn recognition with the Green Doctor Office Certificate, fostering a healthier planet and community.
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Going Green: Ten Weeks to a Healthier Climate & Healthcare Office Todd L Sack, MD, FACP Jacksonville, Florida tsack8@gmail.com 904-403-6446 ~ I have no financial disclosures ~
Ten Reasons to Go Green 1. Leads to wiser uses of resources. 2. Saves money by lowering office expenses. 3. Creates a healthier work environment. 4. Encourages team-work & finding ways to do things better. 5. Green Teams generate ideas from every member of the office. 6. It s easy, enjoyable & satisfying. 7. Enhances the office s public image & patient trust. 8. Decreases air pollution, water consumption and waste. 9. Builds a healthier community. 10. Helps put environmental sustainability into everyone s life!
What is My Green Doctor? A practice management tool for healthcare offices Guides Green Teams to begin & to succeed Developed by physicians to be fun & easy Suitable for any outpatient office; used worldwide Evidence & science based, non-political Tailored for use by all staff members No science background needed Used in 30 US states & 32 countries
How to Register, and Why Register at www.mygreendoctor.org . Gives access to this complete environmental sustainability service. Free, safe, and takes under 3 minutes. No password is needed. Receive for free a waiting room Pledge certificate.
Green Team Process The green team process is an established management tool used successfully by businesses worldwide. Make having a Green Team an official policy for your healthcare office. Meet for 5 minutes weekly as part a staff meeting. Make slow, steady improvements as guided by M.G.D.
Our Meeting-by-Meeting Guide Explains exactly what to say & do at your first ten Green Team meetings Nothing for the Leader to research or prepare in advance Focuses on slow, steady improvements Encourages discussion & participation Provides Green Team Notes for easy record keeping
The Green Doctor Office Certificate 1. Requirements: 5 Green Team meetings 5 Action Steps 5 Education Steps 2. Valid for 3 years 3. Free to members of My Green Doctor s partner organizations (otherwise $250).
Example: Escambia County Health Dept. Example: Escambia County Health Dept. Saved energy every month 5.2% energy electricity saving per year 125,000 kilowatt hours electricity per year 85,600 metric tons CO2 per year Equivalent of 4,349 gallons gasoline Bottom Line: $14,000 saved annually
Going Green: Key Points Going Green saves money & offers other benefits. The Green Team is an established management process. Green Teams are easy, enjoyable & satisfying. The Green Team becomes a regular part of your office. Add 5 minutes of Green Team to the weekly staff meeting. Follow our easy Meeting-By-Meeting Guide. Earn your Green Doctor Office certificate in 3 months.
Going Green: Ten Weeks to a Healthier Climate & Healthcare Office Please register today to start YOUR Green Team!
