This is an optional Innovation & Leadership credit. These credits recognize exemplary practices and performance above and beyond what is recognized in standard credits and may not be relevant to every institution. Scoring in the Innovation and Leadership section is capped at 4 bonus points total.
Credit Language
IN 22: Hospital Network – version 2.2
Resources, Templates & Tools
Example Responses
- Virginia Commonwealth University – Response includes uploaded documentation of Healthier Hospitals Initiative / Practice Greenhealth.
- University of California, San Diego – Response includes several URLs affirming participation in Healthier Hospitals Initiative / Practice Greenhealth (All UC Health Center are required to be an active participant of Practice Green Health).
- University of Utah – Website documentation affirms participation in Healthier Hospitals Initiative / Practice Greenhealth.
Common Issues Identified During Review
- Institutions may pursue this exemplary practice if they have “an affiliated healthcare facility within its STARS institutional boundary.” Affirmative responses must be supported by information provided in upload or URL fields.