Online Green Plan Report

Online Green Plan Report:

Online Green Plan Report Melissa Stedman, Adrian Acosta, Ryan Silvera, & Karina Johnson Group 03 MAN 4748 04/21/11 Dr. Bates

Green Audit Summary:

Green Audit Summary Harmony Health Center

Green Audit Summary :

Green Audit Summary Harmony Health Center Owner: Ayintove Associates Skilled Nursing Center Employees approx. 300 Occupies 203 patient beds

Green Audit Summary:

Green Audit Summary Positive Findings Recycling of paper Trying to fix broken or damaged equipment before buying new Repurpose, reuse motto One scanner in facility Currently buying some green products or products that used green packaging Majority of employees familiar or open minded to green practices

Green Audit Summary :

Green Audit Summary Ex. Positive Findings Lourdes Guitian Medical Records Director

Green Audit Summary:

Green Audit Summary Negative Findings Very limited green practices No current green plan to address issues Heavily dependent on paper Many areas of facility outdated No energy efficient products Majority of patients room have old TV box sets Dinosaur monitors and computers Faxes and big, clunky printer Standard lighting

Green Audit Summary:

Green Audit Summary Negative Findings Melva Ordonez Medical Biller and Business Office Assistant

Green Audit Summary:

Green Audit Summary Our strategy Feedback from nursing staff Goals Implement green practices Not interfere with patients medical treatment Not interfere with patients comfort level during stay Save the company time, energy, and money

Areas to Improve:

Areas to Improve (A) Energy Consumption- Electricity Where It’s A Problem Basically the entire facility Lights & TVs in every patient room PCs in all offices A/C through out facility Appliances in kitchen Why It’s A Problem It’s energy that doesn’t have to be wasted It’s money that doesn’t have to be wasted

Areas to Improve:

Areas to Improve (B) Water Usage Where It’s A Problem Bathroom in every patient room Handicap Accessible community restrooms for patients Staff restrooms Why It’s A Problem Outdated bathroom fixtures can leak Older plumbing from a building that is over 40 years old Waste more water then you realize

Areas to Improve:

Areas to Improve (C) Paper used Where It’s A Problem All Departments Especially Admissions Dept. Medical Records Business Office Why It’s A Problem Unnecessary with current technology Wasting company's money Wasting employees time

Recommendations:

Recommendations (1) Install energy effective products Benefits: Save money on energy Save time on having to replace Costs: Greatly varies depending on product CFL Bulb $ Energy Efficient TV $$ Commercial Grade Energy Star Appliances $$$ EST. $15,000.-$25,000. total

Recommendations:

Recommendations (2) Computerize the entire filing & record keeping system Benefits: Fewer errors Less missing paperwork Save time Costs: New green computers New server/database New programs Salary of in-house techs EST. $80,000.-$100,000.

Recommendations:

Recommendations (3) Install water saving systems Benefits: Decrease water bill Costs: EST. $20,000 Includes materials and installation Water saving toilets Water saving shower heads Water saving facets

Recommendations:

Recommendations (4) Install solar panels Benefits: Reduce electricity used Backup energy supply Costs: EST. $200,000 (Range $50,000-$300,000) Proven to pay for itself over 5 year period

Recommendation:

Recommendation (5) Implement a Green Purchasing Policy Benefits: Add to marketing strategy Better future for operations Costs: $0.00 – Virtually FREE!!! Difference between regular supplies and green supplies

Desired Outcome:

Desired Outcome Save money Less resources used Government incentives Improve company’s reputation Makes customers happy Creates goodwill Help the environment Create future for the company Promotes continuity

Reaction to Green Plan:

Reaction to Green Plan Positive Save money in the long term May allow for extra money in the budget elsewhere Increase company profits Save time in certain processes Ex. Light bulbs & Paperless Billing In sync with employee’s personal goals Research proves that employees are more motivated at work when their employers goals match their own Reach customer expectations Especially patient families

Reaction to Green Plan:

Reaction to Green Plan Nery Lopez Director of Admissions and Marketing

Reaction to Green Plan:

Reaction to Green Plan Negative Initial Cost High Hard to receive budget approval Initiation New systems and processes Training Resist against change Very common with both regular employees and managers Difficult to overcome

Reaction to Green Plan:

Reaction to Green Plan Barbara Rapien Business Office Manager

Conclusion:

Conclusion Both negative and positive reactions to green plan One thing everyone agreed on was the “Potential and Value” of the plan Got the wheels turning Learning experience for both the group and management Recommendations for a lifetime

Conclusion:

Conclusion Green Plan = Value Lysle Cain Facility Administrator