The process of establishing a mercury prevention program in your hospital consists of five steps:
- Get started
- Gather data
- Establish realistic goals and implementation plans
- Institute best management practices
- Measure, document, and advertise success
The following diagram shows the process in greater detail:
Steps to Establish Mercury Pollution Prevention
in Your Hospital
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| Get support from the top |
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| Identify and involve staff |
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| Identify mercury sources |
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| Evaluate current handling and disposal techniques |
| Evaluate current policies |
| Evaluate mercury product alternatives |
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| Establish realistic goals and implementation policies |
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| Institute best management practices |
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| Eliminate mercury-containing products |
| Make mercury pollution prevention easy |
| Establish purchasing policies |
| Educate staff |
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| Measure success |
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| Identify mercury sources |
| Evaluate current handling and disposal techniques |
| Evaluate current policies |
| Document reductions |
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| Advertise success |
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