Catherine Zimmer, MS, BSMT
Health
Care Specialist
612.624.4635
e-mail
Areas of Assistance
- Clinics
- Dentists
- Hospitals
- Laboratories
- Pharmacies
- Other Health Care Facilities
Catherine’s education and work background give her a wealth of knowledge and practical experience in the healthcare industry. She notes that health care institutions are like little cities, and understanding how they work is vital for providing useful pollution prevention information. Catherine says that one of her most rewarding tasks is showing institutions how to make regulations work for them. A facility that specializes in caring for and educating people, makes a stronger positive impact on health by caring about the environment too, says Catherine.
Catherine provides assistance in a variety of ways, including presenting suggestions for implementing waste reduction to management. Sue Severson of North Central Pathology says that Catherine was helpful in providing insight to where improvement was needed. In a team with another MnTAP staff member, Catherine performed a voluntary audit by reviewing North Central Pathology's procedures, and then gave suggestions for improvement.
Good Questions to Ask Catherine
- What can we do to reduce our hazardous wastes and their disposal costs?
- Do you have suggestions on how our hospital can become mercury free?
- How can we reduce our infectious waste?
- What can we do to improve pharmacy inventory management and reduce costs?
Related Work Experience
- 11 years as MnTAP Healthcare Specialist
- 3 years as a hazardous waste inspector
- 10 years in laboratories and health care
Associations
American Society of Clinical Pathologists
Practice Green Health
MN Department of Health, Environmental Health Specialist
Forum of Women in the Environmental Field
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