The Executive’s Daily Green Briefing

April 13, 2007

Premier Launches Green Best Practices Web Site

premier-launches-green-1559.jpgThe Premier Safety Institute has launched, Green Corner, a Website that showcases hospital and supplier success storiesĀ on green initiatives.

“‘Green Corner’ provides a valuable resource for healthcare professionals seeking anecdotes about how their peers in the hospital industry are tackling important community environmental issues - both simple and complex,” said Gina Pugliese, RN, vice president of the Premier Safety Institute.

Premier Healthcare Alliance’s supply chain unit, Purchasing Partners, recently signed group contracts for computers and electronic devices from Dell and Gateway that use green manufacturing, use and end-of-life processes.

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