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Atlantic Health System 2022

Business Information
Name of Organization: 
Atlantic Health System - Morristown 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: 
Carolyn Brown-Dancy
Title: 
Executive Director Environmental Health & Safety- Sustainability
Business Location: 
Morristown
100 Madison Ave
07960 Morristown , NJ
United States
40° 47' 22.6536" N, 74° 27' 56.0448" W
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Phone: 
973-660-3593
Email: 
Carolyn.Dancy@atlantichealth.org
Number of Employees: 
6075
Website: 
https://www.atlantichealth.org/locations/hospitals/morristown-medical-center.html
Renewal Date: 
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Management and Leadership
Annual Environmental Goals
Description of Action: 
As a system Atlantic Health signed the White House Pledge that was led by the Biden Administration. This pledge states that we have a goal of reducing emissions by 50 percent by 2023 and becoming net zero by 2050. We and 15 percent of all US hospitals are committed to this goal because we recognize how much the healthcare system contributes to domestic emissions and acknowledge climate change is the number one threat to global public health.
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Aspirational Goals
Description of Action: 
Waste
Waste Recycling
Description of Action: 
Morristown Medical Center has recycling programs in place to recycle non-universal wastes such as plastic, glass, cardboard and paper. In 2023, Morristown recycled a total of 1,217,420 lbs. of waste which saved 977.1 metric tons of carbon emissions and $62,533.371 dollars.
Lbs Saved: 
1,217,420
Money Saved: 
62,533
Waste Other
Description of Action: 
In addition to the “traditional” recycling programs, Morristown 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. Morristown Medical Center has a universal waste vendor that picks up all “non-traditional” recyclables. Morristown Medical Center also recycles toner cartridges for all printers in jointure with Staples, Inc.
Energy
Energy Efficiency
Description of Action: 
In 2022 Morristown Medical Center opened its cogeneration plant. Reducing the utility bills by about 3.7 million dollars, this plant is an investment in Atlantic Health systems' future. The plant is powered by natural gas and produces both electricity and steam. This change has greatly reduced our carbon emissions and our demand for outsourced energy overall. We estimate that we will reduce MMC’s carbon emissions by 4,222 tons/year.
Energy Other
Description of Action: 
Morristown Medical Center and all AHS hospitals became Energy Star Certified in 2023 and 2024. This certification process involves auditing by the Environmental Protection Agency and is based on how energy efficient a building is compared to other similarly functioning buildings.
Certification Programs
Certification Programs Other
Description of Action: 
Atlantic Health Care System received the Joint Commission Sustainability Certification June 2024. This certification spotlights our decarbonization efforts and sustainable practices while showcasing us as a mindful and socially responsible hospital system.
Environmental & Community Restoration
Environmental Success
Description of Action: 
Morristown Medical Center host bees in hives. Wild bees are collected and placed in hives to increase their chance of survival. Atlantic Health recognizes bees' role in the environment and their importance to community health. This highlights our commitment to the betterment of the community. We have professional beekeepers who maintain the hives and help us harvest the beeswax and honey. The honey is bottled and sold at our pop-up produce market and local restaurants. The beeswax is turned into lip balm and lotions and sold at our gift shops. Any money made from the sale of these products goes back to maintaining the beehives.
Industry-Specific
Industry Specific Other
Description of Action: 
In 2024, Morristown Medical Center received the Practice Greenhealth’s Emerald Award. This award recognizes the top 20 percent of Practice Greenhealth applicants that have advanced sustainability programs with exemplary scores in a various categories such as waste, emissions and energy.
Community
Shop Local
Description of Action: 
In collaboration with the Food Services Department a pop-up farmers market takes place in the cafeteria of MMC. Fresh vegetables and fruits from local farms are sold at the market. In addition, honey from our bees and eggs from our chickens are sold for sale. This has been a great way to increase food accessibility and creates an opportunity for people to learn more about sustainability at Atlantic Health.
Other
Other
Description of Action: 
In 2023 and 2024 Practice Greenhealth awarded Morristown the “Greening the OR” award. This award highlights the exceptional sustainability work done in the OR by Atlantic Health System Employees. Due to this exceptional work, Morristown was able to reduce their desflurane, sevoflurane and isoflurane carbon emissions by 80% since 2021. This reduction has saved 439 metric tons of carbon emissions.
Lbs Saved: 
967,829
Finished Application: 
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Member Since: 
Thursday, April 12, 2018

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