1 Idaho Hospitals for a Healthy Idaho Hospitals for a Healthy Environment Environment If We Can Do It, So Can You Liisa Itkonen, Ph.D. Sr. Environmental Projects/H2E Coordinator Idaho Department of Environmental Quality NAHMMA 20 th Annual Conference September 23, 2005
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Idaho Hospitals for a Healthy EnvironmentIdaho Hospitals for a Healthy Environment
If We Can Do It, So Can You
Liisa Itkonen, Ph.D.
Sr. Environmental Projects/H2E Coordinator
Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
NAHMMA 20th Annual Conference
September 23, 2005
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What is H2E?What is H2E?
1998 memorandum of understanding Voluntary program to help healthcare
facilities reduce the amount and toxicity of wastes they generate
Fully-funded Technical assistance and information
exchange Community and national recognition for
participation and achievements
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Common Hazardous Wastes in HospitalsCommon Hazardous Wastes in Hospitals