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Atlantic Health System - Chilton Medical Center 2018

Business Information
Name of Organization: 
Atlantic Health System - Chilton Medical Center
Organization Type: 
Healthcare & Medical Services
Business Description: 
Atlantic Health System, headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey and one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the state, is committed to creating a Trusted Network of Caring®. Our promise to our communities is that all who enter our system receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. Atlantic Health System includes Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ; Overlook Medical Center in Summit, NJ; Newton Medical Center in Newton, NJ; Chilton Medical Center in Pompton Plains, NJ; Hackettstown Medical Center in Hackettstown, NJ; and Goryeb Children’s Hospital in Morristown, NJ, as well as Atlantic Rehabilitation, and Atlantic Home Care and Hospice. In addition, we have more than 600 community-based health care providers who are affiliated with us through Atlantic Medical Group. We are also part of Atlantic Accountable Care Organization, one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.
Contact Person: 
Karen Coppa
Title: 
Occupational Safety Officer
Business Location: 
Chilton Medical Center
97 West Parkway
07444 Pompton Plains , NJ
United States
40° 57' 27.6264" N, 74° 18' 30.51" W
See map: Google Maps
Phone: 
973-971-6021
Email: 
Karen.Coppa@atlantichealth.org
Number of Employees: 
1312
Website: 
https://www.atlantichealth.org
Renewal Date: 
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Waste
Waste Recycling
Description of Action: 
Chilton Medical Center has recycling programs in place to recycle plastics, glass, paper and cardboard. In 2017, Chilton Medical Center recycled 259,075 lbs of paper, resulting in a cost savings of over $9,000.
Lbs Saved: 
259,045
Money Saved: 
9,066
Food Waste
Description of Action: 
Recycles Cooking Oil from the Kitchen
Waste Other
Description of Action: 
In addition to the “traditional” recycling programs, Chilton Medical Center recycles the following “non-traditional” items: batteries (alkaline, lead, lithium, nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride), fluorescent light bulbs, items containing lead, lead shielding, cooking oil from the kitchen, mercury waste, and consumer electronic waste, which includes television sets, laboratory equipment, and other electronic devices. The system has a comprehensive hazardous waste management plan the covers the recycling of all Universal Waste. Chilton Medical Center has a universal waste vendor that picks up all “non-traditional” recyclables. Chilton Medical Center also recycles toner cartridges for all printers in jointure with Staples, Inc.
Lbs Saved: 
8,256
Money Saved: 
288
Energy
Energy Efficiency
Description of Action: 
Atlantic Health System has invested in energy efficiency measures throughout its locations. Chilton Medical Center has transitioned over to energy efficient lamps and LED light bulbs. LED bulbs are at least 40% more efficient over fluorescent and incandescent bulbs, and provide 50,000 to 100,000 hours of light per piece. Occupancy sensors have been installed in bathrooms, offices and conference rooms throughout the Morristown facilities. The sensors trigger lights to come on and stay on while the rooms are in use, but they prevent lights from having to be on unnecessarily resulting in significant energy savings.
Energy Other
Description of Action: 
Camfil has certified Chilton Medical Center with the “5-star” Energy Rating Achievement. The 5-star award recognizes the company for meeting all ECI (Energy Cost Index) air filtration standards to ensure continued energy savings while maintaining quality indoor air throughout the facility. The 5-star recognition indicates that the facility is using the most energy efficient, longest lasting filters available.
Water
Water Conservation
Description of Action: 
Chilton Medical Center has implemented low flow/high efficiency fixtures throughout its facilities in an effort to reduce water usage. All new construction includes installation of low flow/high efficiency fixtures as well.
Industry-Specific
Industry Specific Other
Description of Action: 
In 2018, Atlantic Health System - Chilton Medical Center became a partner level member of Practice Green Health.
Finished Application: 
1
required_descriptions: 
5
Member Since: 
Tuesday, April 24, 2018

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