ASHE Sustainability & Energy Efficiency

Question 1

What is the primary benefit of energy efficiency in health care facilities?

Accepted Answer

Reduces operational costs and environmental impact

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Increases energy consumption

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Limits patient services

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Requires no maintenance

Question 2

Which system can significantly reduce energy consumption in a health care facility?

Accepted Answer

LED lighting and automated controls

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Traditional incandescent bulbs

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Gas-powered generators

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Non-regulated power systems

Question 3

Why is water conservation important in health care facilities?

Accepted Answer

Reduces costs and ensures sustainability

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Increases water waste

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Eliminates need for water treatment

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Only benefits non-medical facilities

Question 4

Which strategy can help a hospital reduce its carbon footprint?

Accepted Answer

Use renewable energy sources

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Increase fossil fuel consumption

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Eliminate energy audits

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Increase single-use materials

Question 5

What is a key element of a hospital’s sustainability plan?

Accepted Answer

Implement energy-efficient building designs

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Increase waste production

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Eliminate recycling programs

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Increase medical waste output

Question 6

Which waste management practice improves sustainability in health care facilities?

Accepted Answer

Segregate medical and non-medical waste

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Dispose of all waste together

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Increase landfill contributions

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Ignore hazardous waste disposal protocols