Greening the OR SymposiumJune 5, 2013CAMLS · Tampa, FL The OR is the epicenter of today’s hospital, generating about 42% of the hospital’s revenue. A primary source of hospital admissions, the OR drives significant costs related to equipment, supplies and personnel, and generates 20-30% of the hospital’s total waste volume. As the healthcare sector explores ways to become more sustainable, it makes sense to focus on those departments with the highest costs, greatest inefficiencies and/or largest volumes of waste. The Greening the OR Initiative works to coalesce the body of knowledge around sustainable practices in the OR, substantiate these practices with data and case studies, and develop guidance that can be shared across the sector. The financial benefits of these programs are significant, with millions of dollars in potential savings. Objectives: Describe the environmental footprint of the OR and the impact on human healthDelineate the business case for a Green ORFrame the benefits of green programs in the OR from a cost, safety, engagement and environmental perspectiveUse a virtual green OR and case study data to highlight implementationDescribe the need for a team approach and delineate potential stakeholdersFacilitate group discussion on strategies to initiate these programs.   8:00 - 9:00                            Registration and Networking Breakfast at CAMLS in Tampa9:00 - 9:30                            Welcome and Introduction to Practice Greenhealth and Greenhealth Academy                                                 Laura Wenger, RN, Executive Director, Practice Greenhealth9:30 – 10:00                        Why Greening the OR?                                                 Kaeleigh Sheehan, Project Manager, Practice Greenhealth10:00 – 10:45                      Reusable Linens in the OR                                                 Jack Hamilton, VP Quality, Synergy Health                                                 TBD (Facility)10:45 – 11:00                      Break11:00 – 12:00                      RMW Minimization in the OR                                                 Paul Harvey, Tampa General Hospital12:00 – 1:00                        Lunch & Networking1:00 – 2:00                           Bluewrap Reduction, Reuse, Greening the OR Case Study                                                 Holly Norris, Oak Hill Hospital, HCA2:00 – 2:45                           Reprocessing in the OR/Clinical Engagement                                                 Caryn Humphry, RN, Stryker Sustainability Solutions2:45 – 3:00                           Break3:00 – 4:00                           Activity – Reviewing Checklist and Group Problem Solving4:00 – 5:00                           Tour of CAMLS5:30 – 7:30                           Happy Hour/Networking  Optional Activity:             June 6, 2013Tour of Synergy Linen Reprocessing Facility          Pricing GuidelinesMember Attendee:                         $149Non-Member Attendee:                  $249Member (only reception):               $29Non-Member (only recep):             $59 Member 149.00 Non-Member 249.00 Member (Reception Only) 29.00 Non-Member (Reception Only) 59.00