Green health care represents the cutting edge of technology combined with earth friendly practices to maximize the patient experience. Tuck Chiropractic has been an example of the movement since 1978.
We at Tuck Chiropractic believe that earth friendly practices comes second only to quality, patient-focused, chiropractic care. To illustrate our commitment we have implemented the following practices:
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Utilizing hands on health care that reduces the need for hospitalizations and surgeries that create biomedical waste.
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Create and implement sustainable procedures in our daily patient care.
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Reduce paper consumption by implementing electronic health records, electronic billing and computerized scheduling.
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Use both sides of printed forms.
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Digitize standard forms to reduce bulk paper printing and excess paper usage.
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Minimize electricity consumption by turning machines off over break periods and every night prior to leaving for the day.
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Making walking or riding a bus or bike a viable option to our patients.
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Encouraging and rewarding staff members who actively contribute to the “greening” of our business.
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Replacing monthly face-to-face meetings with weekly phone conference calling.
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Provide reusable ice and heat packs in order to reduce the need for disposable packs.
As new greener technology becomes available in healthcare, Tuck Chiropractic will be early-adopters in the utilization of these practices. We encourage all businesses and health care providers to follow our example.