- March 2019
Hospital cockroaches may be mechanical vectors for MRSA
Cockroaches can transmit human pathogens in healthcare facilities
3/29/2019
Customer service strategies can still translate to FM success
Here's what facility managers need to know to stay current
3/29/2019
N.C. residents oppose construction of ‘essential’ hospital water system
Hospital wants station to ensure it can provide water during future disasters
3/29/2019
Acute care facility cuts infection rates with disposable microfiber mops
A good information security plan can be affordable
3/29/2019
Infographic describes dangers of handling cleaning chemicals
A good information security plan can be affordable
3/29/2019
Studies explore work habits of environmental services professionals
Research also addresses perceptions of the profession
3/29/2019
Quat binding can hinder healthcare facilities' infection control measure
Quat binding occurs when quaternary ammonium compounds make contact with materials, such as cotton, that inactivate or impair the germ-killing performance
3/28/2019
Creating a winning alternative equipment maintenance (AEM) strategy
Alternative Equipment Maintenance programs instituted as part of an Evidence-Based Maintenance umbrellas can ensure that the right maintenance is done, correctly, and at the lowest possible cost.
3/28/2019
Winning stakeholder support for hospital security programs
If people aren’t familiar with a security department's value, ideas may not gain traction
3/28/2019
ASHE Hospital Construction Survey finds regulations create unnecessary burden
Questions about compliance issues were asked for the first time in this year’s survey
3/28/2019
Hospital flooring options for 2019
Flooring is a crucial part of creating a quality care setting
3/28/2019
Cybersecurity still possible on a tight budget
A good information security plan can be affordable
3/28/2019
CDC: Congo's Ebola outbreak could last a year
The majority of hospital, K-12 and higher ed campuses have security cameras
3/27/2019
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: False-alarm fire drills
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for false-alarm fire drills
3/27/2019
Cybersecurity responsibility shared by entire healthcare supply chain
Increased use of connected medical devices and software and wireless technology have made health systems more vulnerable
3/27/2019
Manitoba wants to give hospital security guards power to intervene
Safety officers could detain people during violent incidents
3/26/2019
UC Davis Medical Center first hospital recognized by James Beard Foundation for sustainable food sourcing
Smart Catch leader designation recognizes sustainability in seafood procurement
3/26/2019
Seismic-event-ready California hospital themed for natural elements
One-hundred-twenty viscous wall dampers are placed around the perimeter of the building’s floorplates to absorb vibration
3/26/2019
More than 350 staffers sleep at S.D. in case of blizzard
The facility estimated that about once a year it has to prepare for a similar emergency situation
3/26/2019
Perimeter security technologies can help to detect, deter problems
NFPA 730 includes guidance on the ‘Concentric Circles of Protection’
3/26/2019
New HVAC systems present challenges, opportunities
Mechanical systems have evolved not only technologically, but also in how they're purchased
3/26/2019
Planning for an active shooter in physician offices
Offices need to plan for an active shooter the same way they’d prepare for any other potential emergency
3/25/2019
Minimizing risk in hospitals with best flooring practices
Proper flooring can play a key role in helping minimize various types of risks
3/25/2019
Kaiser Permanente expands contract landscaping service
The company announced that it will eliminate approximately 60 full-time gardening jobs at several facilities across Northern California
3/25/2019
Designing lighting systems and controls
Daylighting, codes and standards and other factors must be considered
3/25/2019
