scope:

This standard addresses practitioners in enterprises and establishments in the health-care sector. With this standard they can make use of findings and experiences in Cleaner Production with regard to the optimization of procedures and the modernization or planning of installations and processes. Thus, depending on the priority of the specific operating situation, the environment can be protected, the quality be optimized and the costs be reduced simultaneously.

Basically all measures undertaken in hospitals have a particular problem as regards the sheer number of persons and departments involved. Successful realization of the potential of Cleaner Production very much depends on a coherent environmental management system (from procurement to disposal) and regular information for all persons involved regarding Cleaner Production Measures and their advantages.