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Sunday, November 05, 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
- Room: 343
- Session Number:E05
This presentation documents the journey of Lee Health, a large nonprofit health system located in Lee County, Florida, which took a direct hit from Hurricane Ian in September 2022. Hurricane Ian was the fifth strongest hurricane on record in the state of Florida and caused massive destruction to the community....
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Sunday, November 05, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Room: 343
- Session Number:E15
Research published from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’s (HHS) consultative planning for the new Office of Climate Change and Health Equity department and HSS sustainability team has prompted a 2024 initiative emphasizing sustainability efforts under a multitude of grants, direct payments, and financial assistance. More than 10...
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Sunday, November 05, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Room: 343
- Session Number:E25
Northern Light Health (NLH) formerly owned and operated 10 hospitals across the state of Maine, two of which were in Portland—the largest and fastest-growing city in the state. NLH decided to combine the two hospitals into a single modern facility and sell the 1940s hospital building to a local consortium...
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Sunday, November 05, 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
- Room: 343
- Session Number:E35
The built environment is a powerful determinant of both individual and population health, and healthcare systems are uniquely positioned to serve as a role model for designing facilities that promote health and wellness. Leading by example, Baptist Health Care has achieved a Fitwel certification for the campus’ new medical office...
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Monday, November 06, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
- Room: 343
- Session Number:E45
Healthcare represents 10% of U.S. carbon emissions, and 5% of global carbon emissions, and continues to fuel the carbon fire. Discover a guidebook for decarbonization of hospitals. It will serve as a reference tool for hospital owners, operators, designers, architects, engineers, and regulators to understand the benefits of using advanced...
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Monday, November 06, 3:45 PM - 4:45 PM
- Room: 343
- Session Number:E55
With the combined goal of a net zero carbon future and bolstered resiliency in the face of increasingly volatile global climatic conditions, the design, construction, and operation of healthcare facilities is challenged to perform at much higher levels than ever before. Located next to Beacon Hill on a more than...
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Tuesday, November 07, 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
- Room: 343
- Session Number:E65
Decarbonization of the healthcare sector is a pressing and difficult challenge on a global scale. Is electrification part of the solution? Ultimately, if hospitals across the globe can become fully electric or incorporate greater use of electrified energy into their buildings and operations, it could create a virtuous circle. As...
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Tuesday, November 07, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
- Room: 343
- Session Number:E74
Extreme weather events are repeatedly testing the resiliency of healthcare facilities and revealing vulnerabilities in maintaining essential functions. More than ever, a thorough planning process that considers infrastructure needs, design factors, backup systems, and budget realities is essential in preventing costly damages and disruptions to critical care when it’s needed...
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Tuesday, November 07, 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
- Room: 343
- Session Number:E83
In an effort to future-proof the emergency department at University of Cincinnati Medical Center (the only Level 1 trauma center in Cincinnati and surrounding communities), UC Health is incorporating a public lounge space adjacent to the newly renovated ED that can transform into additional patient treatment space. This presentation will...
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Tuesday, November 07, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
- Room: 343
- Session Number:E91
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) in Boston recently completed a 450,000-square-foot, 11-story, 158-bed inpatient and diagnostic and treatment addition in the heart of Boston’s Longwood Medical Center. Located along Boston’s Emerald Necklace designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the building is inspired by the presence of this green space to...
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