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Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Sustainability
Luminis Health recognizes the healthcare sector's impact on the environment and actively works to evaluate our role in contributing to climate-related issues. We work towards improving human health and embrace the opportunity to be leaders in environmental change. We provide solutions to improve our climate footprint, mitigate harm, and positively impact the health of our staff, patients, community, and families who have put their trust in us. , Environmental Certification Programs, Awards, and Other Activities Maryland Hospitals for a Healthy Environment (MD H2E) 2010 Trailblazer Award for LEED design and construction. United States Green Building Council of Maryland (USGBCMD) 2010 Wintergreen Award for New Construction Maryland Hospitals for a Healthy Environment (MD H2E) 2011 Trailblazer Award for Greening the Surgical Services. Maryland Hospitals for a Healthy Environment (MD H2E) 2012 Trailblazer Award; Nursing Leadership in Environmental Health 2014 Anne Arundel County Public Schools "Distinguished Stakeholder Award" 2015 Becker’s Hospital Review Top 50 Greenest Hospitals in the US 2021 USGBC of Maryland awarded LH McNew the Community Leader Award in the Innovative Project, Health and Wellness in the Built Environment category. A Healthier Home Booklet - simple steps to protecting our families from toxic substances , Buildings New designs and renovations provide sustainable solutions and a positive environmental impact on our community. LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Recognition: LHAAMC South Hospital, in 2010, is the first Maryland hospital to be LEED Gold certified acute care pavilion. LHAAMC completed a significant expansion in April 2011 including new emergency rooms, eight operating rooms and multiple levels of in-patient care units. 6th floor at LHAAMC, in 2016, a build-out of the South Tower, received LEED Gold certification. Luminis Health J. Kent McNew Family Medical Center, in 2021 continued the commitment to green building and applied for LEED Silver but due to outstanding achievements was awarded the LEED Gold certification. , Energy Conserving our energy usage will help improve our health. It is estimated that 80% of the US greenhouse gas emissions are directly related to the production and use of energy. Decreasing our contribution of emissions of greenhouse gases will help slow climate change. We work to eliminate the negative health and climate impacts of our energy consumption while enhancing patient outcomes and minimizing costs. All building projects are designed to achieve or exceed LEED standards to reduce energy consumption. We utilize sustainability software to track energy and waste data to manage programs, goals and initiatives. High-efficiency LED lighting is used in our operating rooms to reduce heat and electrical load. LED Lighting conversion projects throughout our campuses and over the years have resulted in a reduction in electrical usage. , Food Our hospitals offer healthier menus, work with farmers to purchase locally and sustainably grown products, offer plant-forward menus, and foster community partnerships to help meet the food needs of the community. Luminis Health began operating an annual on-campus farmers market in 2010 at our LHAAMC campus. In 2017, the market expanded to increase community outreach and became one of the first farmer's markets in Anne Arundel County to accept SNAP and provide a matching dollar market money program to the community. Continuing the commitment to supporting local resources, the market expanded to the LHDCMC campus in 2020. Luminis Health purchases locally grown, organic and seasonal produce when possible. We are consistently increasing Vegan and plant-forward options in our cafeterias. , Water Our Luminis Health campuses are located in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed and incorporate conservation efforts in our site design to continue our commitment to environmental stewardship. Meeting and exceeding stormwater management practices through green roofs, step ponds, and incorporating low-flow plumbing fixtures into all showers, toilets, faucets and sinks ensuring water efficiency helps us meet our goals. , Waste Waste in healthcare is a complex situation. Luminis Health works to evaluate its waste stream, segregate and reduce waste, choose reusable products and recycling efforts to demonstrate a strong commitment to the environment Remanufacturing & Reprocessing program Reusable sharps containers Waste segregation and recycling (described under Recycling) Waste Diversion Remanufacturing & Reprocessing: Luminis Health partners with an FDA-approved, 3rd party vendor to begin a remanufacturing and reprocessing program. Many items approved by the FDA for multiple use but packaged by the manufacturer as “single-use” are now collected. Over a third of our cost savings is in the collection and reprocessing of pulse oximeter probes! This program has reduced our waste, minimizing our environmental impact, while saving significant financial resources. Reusable Sharps Containers: We participate in a reusable sharps program. These reusable containers can be reused over 500 times, greatly reducing the number of plastics being sent to the incinerator, and the air emissions, including dioxin, which is released when plastic is burned. Surplus Supply Global Donation Program When possible Luminis Health donates supplies that the hospital can no longer use. These supplies, while no longer useful for us, still had lots of life in them. Throughout the years we have donated over 12 tons of surplus medical supplies to hospitals in need globally. The additional local benefit is seen in waste diversion, ordinarily these items end up in landfills or incinerators. We are especially proud of our efforts to support global needs and reduce our impact on our local environment. , Chemicals Exposure to toxic substances can cause harm. Luminis Health provides annual comprehensive chemical evaluations throughout all entities supporting our efforts to work towards the elimination of harmful chemicals and reduce hazardous health exposures. In 2007, LHAAMC became the first tobacco-free hospital campus in Maryland. In 2014, we became the first hospital to implement tobacco-free hiring. 2016, LHAAMC is awarded the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in Health Care Award by Maryland Pesticide Network and Beyond Pesticides, for their work in using less toxic pest control methods. , Transportation LHAAMC was named a Bronze Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) by the League of American Bicyclists in 2017. We were the first healthcare organization in Maryland and the first business in Anne Arundel County to receive the BFB designation. Wheels of Hope – In 2018, Luminis Health developed a program with community stakeholders to collect and refurbish bicycles to provide reliable climate-friendly transportation solutions. Bikes are donated throughout Anne Arundel County and provide direct support to Luminis Health Pathways clients. , Sustainable Procurement Purchasing decisions impact the health of our building occupants in all aspects of our organization. Our Supply Chain is committed to ensuring sustainable practices eliminate harmful toxic exposures, increase reusable products and support the movement towards decreasing impact on our planet. In 2004, we converted 85% of the cleaning chemicals to Green Seal™ certified cleaners. In 2007, we reduced the use of mercury-containing instruments to near zero. We also have a restriction on paints and adhesives with high VOC (volatile organic compound) levels and we have successfully transitioned to microfiber mops which clean more effectively and require fewer cleaning products. In 2012, we converted to formaldehyde-free infant bath wash and more DEHP-free tubing. In 2017 a conversion from disposable pillows to reusable pillows continued the commitment to fewer single-use items.
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Hackerman-Patz House Reservation Request Form
Hackerman-Patz House Reservation Form
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If a doctor, nurse, therapist, technician, or other staff at Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center (LHDCMC) made a meaningful contribution to improving your health or the health of a loved one, then why not say "thank you" by making a gift in their honor? The Grateful Patient Program offers patients and their families an opportunity to express heartfelt appreciation for exceptional care. Your financial support helps provide state-of-the-art equipment and treatment. Together, we can make a difference by bringing hope, healing, and recovery to those who need it most. Our caring doctors and nurses are the heartbeat of our hospital. Help us honor them today. Make a gift to Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center We want to hear from you. Please let us know how our passion for caring has influenced your life or the well-being of a loved one. Stop by the Foundation Office for a cup of coffee and meet our staff, write to us with your story, or e-mail us at [email protected] . Gifts can change lives. Here are examples of what your gift can do:
LHDCMC Foundation-Grateful Patient Program
LHDCMC Foundation-Grateful Patient Program
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Our Commitment Luminis Health will build a diverse supplier portfolio which embraces our values of respect, inclusion, service, and excellence (RISE). We will provide opportunities to businesses within our state and the communities we serve, and we will partner with suppliers who invest in robust JEDI policies and practices for their employees as well as their supplier base. We pursue these goals as a means to strengthen and empower our health system, business partners and the communities we serve. Our Guiding Principles We will address structural inequities and interrupt systemic inequity in our procurement policies and practices We will continually evaluate and improve our processes, policies and practices to create inclusive opportunities which increase our diverse supplier spend We will strive to eliminate bias in supplier selection processes We will act with a sense of urgency as we grow a diverse supplier portfolio We will proactively promote diverse businesses and job growth in our communities Doing Business with Luminis Health Luminis Health seeks to create mutually beneficial business relationships with diverse suppliers and vendors that are representative of and also strengthen the communities we serve. We are committed to building a diverse supplier portfolio which increases our spend with small, minority-owned, women-owned, disadvantaged/disabled, veteran owned and LGBTQIA+ business enterprises. The primary goal of our Luminis Health supplier diversity program is to provide opportunities to diverse suppliers that satisfy our procurement and contractual standards. We understand it can be difficult to know how to conduct business with our health system. We encourage you to email our Supply Chain Team at [email protected] , they will be able to make the appropriate connections within our organization. We welcome the opportunity to build strong, productive relationships with high-quality diverse businesses in our communities. Seeking Contracting Opportunities? About Job Order Contracting with Luminis Health Gordian Job Order Contracting Presentation | Find bid opportunities by creating a new account PASSport 2.0 New User Registration
Supplier Diversity Program
Supplier Diversity Program
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SOS Committees Patient Mentors Breast cancer survivors serve as mentors who can provide information and real life experience to help alleviate some of the fear and anxiety caused by the diagnosis of breast cancer. SOS mentors volunteer their time to give a sympathetic listening ear, share experiences, but above all, bring understanding to the experience of newly diagnosed patients. Mentors provide an invaluable "buddy support system" and support patient over the course of their treatment. Delivery Scheduler A weekly schedule of breast cancer surgeries, excluding patient names or information, is compiled by the Fortney Breast Center and forwarded to the SOS scheduler who then emails the schedule to the Patient Visitors. These volunteers then reply to the scheduler regarding their availability and which days and times they are able to deliver the SOS gift tote bags. Gift Bag Packers/Inventory Monitors The gift tote bags are packed by volunteers on a biweekly basis so that they are available in the Fortney Breast Center library workroom to be picked up by the Patient Visitors. Many of the items that are packed include "comfort gifts," such as lip balm, protective seatbelt pillows, scarves, socks, and lotion, plus reference materials. An inventory list is updated frequently so that the gift items can be reordered on a timely basis. Patient Visitors These volunteer survivors deliver the wonderful SOS gift tote bags to our patients in the hospital on the day of their surgeries. This visit provides a source of hope and comfort at an overwhelming time. The bags include different products and niceties to help our patients cope both physically and emotionally in their post- operative period. Library Mentors/Office Support SOS members are encouraged to staff the Fortney Breast Center Library, which is a hub for SOS efforts. Volunteers are available as an on-site resource for newly diagnosed patients and their families. These volunteers are mini-mentors who have been trained to offer real life support and understanding of a patient's journey. Sometimes just chatting with a survivor provides proof that one day at a time does result in an end to the treatment process. Library volunteers offer a welcoming presence to the Library and provide office support to the Fortney Breast Center staff when needed. New Member Liason The SOS organization is constantly evolving and seeking new volunteers who are breast cancer survivors having completed active treatment one year ago or longer. This liaison maintains a contact list of all individuals who indicate interest in becoming new SOS volunteers. These names are then forwarded to a hospital staff member who sets up the SOS training sessions and prerequisites. The SOS Membership List is also maintained by this volunteer liaison.
Volunteer - SOS
Survivors Offering Support (SOS)