How one IDN gave cold shoulder to high energy costs Hospital invests and warms to far-reaching power savings
Hospital Materials Management, June 1, 2009
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For hospitals looking to cut expenses—name a hos¬pital not on that path these days—strange-looking ma¬chines, cables, and equipment lurking on rooftops, in parking lots, and pounding away in basements could hold the key to better days ahead.
Although not as sexy as, say, standardizing hip im¬plants, a fresh look at your hospital’s physical plant offers enormous possibilities in cost savings without the gruel¬ing, hard-won, and lengthy battles fought over product choices. All you need is support from administration and either a good deal of technical knowledge or a smart fa¬cilities manager on your team.
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