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Atlantic Health - Rockaway Ambulatory Surgery Center 2024

Business Information
Name of Organization: 
Atlantic Health System - Rockaway Ambulatory Surgery 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: 
Rockaway Ambulatory Center
333 Mount Hope Avenue
07866 Rockaway , NJ
United States
40° 54' 19.3608" N, 74° 32' 54.1104" W
See map: Google Maps
Phone: 
9739716021
Email: 
Karen.Coppa@atlantichealth.org
Website: 
https://www.atlantichealth.org/
Renewal Date: 
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
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
Develop Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Plan
Upload Document(PDF Only): 
PDF icon EPP-GREEN PURCHASING POLICY-AHS_1.pdf
Waste
Waste Reduction
Description of Action: 
Rockaway Ambulatory Center has recycling programs in place to recycle non-universal wastes such as plastic, glass, cardboard and paper. Additionally, Rockway recycles universal wastes such as electronics, batteries, aerosols and more. In 2023, Rockaway recycled a total of 66868 lbs. of waste which saved 48.7 metric tons of carbon emissions.
Lbs Saved: 
66,868
Waste Recycling
Description of Action: 
In 2023, Rockaway recycled 24000 lbs. of cardboard which allowed them to save 19 metric tons of carbon emissions. The dedication necessary to diligently separate the cardboard from general waste shows how big a role sustainability plays in AHS values.
Lbs Saved: 
24,000
Energy
Energy Efficiency
Description of Action: 
All five of Atlantic Health’s 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.
Industry-Specific
Industry Specific Other
Description of Action: 
In 2024, Practice Greenhealth awarded Rockaway the “Greening the OR” award. This award highlights the exceptional sustainability work done in the OR by Atlantic Health System Employees. In 2022, Rockaway did not use any sevoflurane for any of their OR cases and as such was able to reduce their carbon emissions by 1 metric ton and save $2892.
Lbs Saved: 
2,205
Money Saved: 
2,892
Community
Support Community Initiatives
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 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.
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: 
0
required_descriptions: 
5
Member Since: 
Tuesday, July 9, 2024

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