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The Memphis VA Medical Center’s mission is to honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. As a responsible member of the


communities in which we serve Veterans, we understand our facilities must operate in a manner that protects the environment and the health and safety of our patients, employees, visitors and


communities. The Memphis VA Medical Center is committed to reducing environmental risk factors and associated expenses at all its facilities by focusing on pollution prevention, resource


reduction strategies, environmental compliance, waste reduction and continuous improvement of its environmental program. In 2005, the Memphis VA Medical Center started the Green


Environmental Management System (GEMS) program – according to Presidential Executive Order 13148 requirements and guidance provided by the Veterans Health Administration. Subsequent related


Executive Orders have been issued, generally building on the concepts of the original Executive Order further defining goals to make VA more environmentally friendly. The Memphis VA Medical


Center has a GEMS manager and a GEMS committee that meet regularly to discuss environmental goals and review environmental impacts throughout the health care system. The Memphis VA Medical


Center is committed to the following actions: * Being a good steward of the environment by complying with federal, state and local environmental laws and other requirements, preventing


pollution, minimizing waste, conserving cultural and natural resources and continually improving environmental programs. * Utilizing sustainable practices to eliminate, minimize or mitigate


adverse environmental impacts. * Integrating pollution prevention, waste minimization, and resource conservation into operations whenever practical. * Using natural resources efficiently and


maintain a policy of protecting plant and wildlife habitats. * Considering the unique conditions of the environment during development and construction of the Memphis VA Medical Center’s


facilities. * Training our staff, as needed, to carry out the environmental responsibilities of their positions. JOSEPH P. VAUGHN, MBA, FACHE Medical Center Director


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