Year: 2023
Resolution Number: 45
Action Taken: Approved as Amended
Status: Complete
Author(s): Jerry Walden, MD
Sponsor: Jerry Walden, MD
On behalf of: Washtenaw County Delegation
Committee: D (Public Health)
Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS support the reduction of the greenhouse gas profile of health care facilities and the involvement of physicians in this effort including the following:A. Reduction in the release of CO2 and methane related to building electricity, building heating and cooling, water heating, vehicle use, components of buildings, and other sources.B. MSMS supports the exploration of limiting and/or removing deslurane and nitrous in operating rooms within hospitals, private facilities and offices providing anesthesia to patients for surgeries and for procedures.C. Reduction in greenhouse gas release related to products used in health care, employee and patient travel, and other sources.D. Electrification of appliances to enable future powering by electricity from sustainable sources, replacing use of fossil fuels.E. Signing of the HHS pledge form by health care systems in Michigan.F. Development and participation in climate resilience plans by health care systems.
RESOLVED: That MSMS support the reduction of the greenhouse gas profile of health care facilities and the involvement of physicians in this effort including the following:A. Reduction in the release of CO2 and methane related to building electricity, building heating and cooling, water heating, vehicle use, components of buildings, and other sources.B. MSMS supports the exploration of limiting and/or removing deslurane and nitrous in operating rooms within hospitals, private facilities and offices providing anesthesia to patients for surgeries and for procedures.C. Reduction in greenhouse gas release related to products used in health care, employee and patient travel, and other sources.D. Electrification of appliances to enable future powering by electricity from sustainable sources, replacing use of fossil fuels.E. Signing of the HHS pledge form by health care systems in Michigan.F. Development and participation in climate resilience plans by health care systems.
Fiscal Note: $1,000-$2,000
Resolution: View PDF for Decarbonization of Health Care Facilities
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