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Atlantic Health System - Overlook Medical Center 2022

Business Information
Name of Organization: 
Atlantic Health System - Overlook Medical Center
Organization Type: 
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: 
Atlantic Health System - Overlook Medical Center
99 Beauvoir Ave
07901 Summit , NJ
United States
40° 42' 46.4364" N, 74° 21' 9.3852" W
Phone: 
9739716021
Email: 
Karen.Coppa@AtlanticHealth.org
Number of Employees: 
3657
Website: 
https://www.atlantichealth.org/
Renewal Date: 
Sunday, April 24, 2022
Management and Leadership
Adopt Environmental Policy Statement
Description of Action: 
As a leading health system, we know our decisions impact the cultural, economic and physical landscape of New Jersey and resonate on a national and global level. We are committed to communicating our values to the next generation of health care providers, sharing best practices with our peer institutions and employing innovative strategies to become a leader in sustainable health care all while fulfilling our sustainability mission
Annual Environmental Goals
Description of Action: 
AHS 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 are among 15 percent of all US hospitals who have committed to this goal. As a system we recognize how much the healthcare industry contributes to domestic emissions and acknowledge climate change is the number one threat to global public health.
Develop Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Plan
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Waste
Waste Recycling
Description of Action: 
Overlook Medical Center has recycling programs in place to dispose of non-universal wastes such as plastic, glass, cardboard and paper. In 2023, Overlook recycled a total of 1,104,480 lbs. of waste which saved 806.2 metric tons of carbon emissions and $52,426.48 dollars.
Lbs Saved: 
1,104,480
Money Saved: 
52,426
Food Waste
Description of Action: 
In addition to receiving the Practice Greenhealth Emerald Award, Overlook also received the “Food Circle of Excellence” Award which highlights the hospitals commitment to making our food system more sustainable and having strong policies around procurement, healthy food access and food waste.
Waste Other
Description of Action: 
In addition to the “traditional” recycling programs, Overlook 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 that covers the recycling of all Universal Waste. Overlook Medical Center has a universal waste vendor that picks up all “non-traditional” recyclables. Overlook Medical Center also recycles toner cartridges for all printers in jointure with Staples, Inc.
Energy
Energy Efficiency
Description of Action: 
Overlook medical center’s tri-generation power plant has had the most significant impact on reducing the facility’s carbon footprint. The power plant produces 4 Megawatts of electricity on site by harnessing the waste heat produced by the generators and substitutes steam formerly created by boilers. The use of an absorption chiller creates chilled water for air conditioning and dehumidification; lower grade domestic hot water produced by the system is used by the hospital, as well. This tri-generation process reduces the cost of replaced energy by more than 60 percent, while also providing a redundant electrical generating capability which, in emergency situations, allows the hospital to operate independent of grid-supplied power. The tri-generation is powered by natural gas, the cleanest of all conventional fuel sources; this decreases emissions and the hospital’s carbon footprint – a reduction equivalent to removing the carbon that would be absorbed by 2,244 acres of forest and produced by 1,799 cars annually. Atlantic Health System has also invested in energy efficiency measures throughout its locations. Overlook Medical Center is actively transitioning over to energy efficient lamps and LED light bulbs through ongoing replacement of old bulbs and fixtures as they reach the end of their life cycle. 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 Overlook 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.
Water
Water Conservation
Description of Action: 
Overlook 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.
Certification Programs
Certification Programs Other
Description of Action: 
Camfil has certified Overlook 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.
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Environmental & Community Restoration
Environmental Success
Description of Action: 
Overlook 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 Practices
Description of Action: 
In 2023 and 2024, Practice Greenhealth awarded Overlook with 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, Overlook was able to reduce their desflurane, sevoflurane and isoflurane carbon emissions by 40% since 2021. This reduction has saved 481 metric tons of carbon emissions.
Acres Saved: 
6
Industry Specific Other
Description of Action: 
Overlook 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: 
Overlook Medical Center’s Community Garden is down the street on donated land. This garden is open for use by local community groups and for residents of the area. This is one of the initiatives that have helped develop Overlook’s reputation as a sustainable neighbor. Also, Overlook owns chickens at a local chicken coop to bolster our efforts to provide locally sourced, fresh food.
Other
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.
Finished Application: 
1
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Member Since: 
Tuesday, April 24, 2018