- November 2013
The making of a healthcare design changemaker
Honored designer reshaping the way healthcare is delivered in developing countries
11/27/2013
Temecula Valley Hospital opens using Lean principles
Lean principles allow the owner, architect and contractor to participate in the design and decision-making process from the onset of the project
11/27/2013
What does the Affordable Care Act mean for the design industry?
With evidence-based design findings, designers can help reduce patient harm as a result of hospital-acquired conditions
11/27/2013
Hospitals' large energy use a solvable dilemma
Health care retrofits provide numerous other benefits as well, ranging from improved equipment longevity to decreased patient recovery times to a more attractive brand
11/27/2013
Re-thinking the role of the community hospital
The Affordable Care Act, an aging population living longer with chronic conditions, increased health system consolidation, rapid technological advances and the ever-evolving delivery of care model, are creating an uncertain picture of what the healthcare facility of the future will look like
11/27/2013
Re-thinking the role of the community hospital
The Affordable Care Act, an aging population living longer with chronic conditions, increased health system consolidation, rapid technological advances and the ever-evolving delivery of care model, are creating an uncertain picture of what the healthcare facility of the future will look like
11/27/2013
New Brunswick hospital to get $200M renovation
Fredericton hospital expansion required to meet needs identified in 2007 report
11/27/2013
Tool kit available for antimicrobial stewardship
Kit contains resources on planning, implementing and sustaining an antibiotic stewardship program for C. diff reduction
11/27/2013
Green healthcare design can have big environmental impact
Healthcare facilities use twice as much energy as typical buildings, and are one of the largest municipal water and sewer customers
11/27/2013
Isolated Colorado hospital braces for winter after surviving flood
One road into Estes Park Medical Center remains drivable, but it is a circuitous route down the mountain that turns a 45-minute trip into a few hours
11/26/2013
Alternatives to incineration sought for medical waste
Clean air advocates argue for alternatives as other states send their waste to Utah for incineration
11/26/2013
Oversight not keeping up with the reality of today's assisted living facilities
An examination of industry reveals minimal state regulation and no federal involvement
11/26/2013
Ontario hospital lauded for going green
Lakeridge Health Oshawa named Green Hospital of the Year by the Ontario Hospital Association
11/26/2013
Tips for ergonomic electronic medical records work environments
In the rush to accommodate electronic health records, facilities may be creating unnecessary risks to staff
11/26/2013
Remote monitoring measures the impact of construction on sensitive equipment
Preconstruction testing with representative equipment is the best way to quantify the expected impact of the vibrations of construction activities
11/26/2013
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's Advanced Health Science Pavilion designed as gateway
Color, texture, and varied lighting chosen to give patients and staff a feeling of comfort and thoughtful organization makes the building easy to navigate
11/26/2013
Discrete event simulation can enhance flow in healthcare design
DES environment allows the testing of a variety of scenarios with clients to understand the impact that different layouts have on workflow
11/26/2013
CertainTeed strengthens commitment to environmental transparency with new blowing wool insulation
11/26/2013
Confusion over handling of blood-saturated linen creating unnecessary costs
Trade groups seek clarification from OSHA on linen handling regulations
11/25/2013
Study says good nurse/cleaning staff relationships can improve care
Cultural and organizational barriers sometimes prevent good relationships between the two groups
11/25/2013
The influence of Lean on project team dynamics
The architecture/engineering/construction industry has begun to recognize the value of integration and eliminating waste
11/25/2013
Isolation linked to patient dissatisfaction
Infection precautions create negative perception of care
11/25/2013
Designer talks about effects of Affordable Care Act
Initiative seen as a wake-up call for facility managers, urging them to become leaders with more responsibility for patient advocacy
11/25/2013
Bryan Medical Center simplifies onsite power operation
Hospital uses power monitoring and control system to instantly gather, process, analyze, and act on the huge volumes and velocity of data
11/25/2013
Delaware medical center expansion recognized for design
Bayhealth Medical Center project includes an emergency department and oncology center, supported by a helipad, conference center
11/25/2013
Geisinger Medical Center earns perfect ENERGY STAR score
A cogeneration plant boosts efficiency for the Pennsylvanis health campus
11/25/2013
Phigenics to deliver ongoing smart water management services to VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
11/25/2013
Health Facilities Innovation Forum
An invite-only gathering of senior facilities executives from the nation's top health systems and hospitals
11/24/2013
Hidden cameras are finding their way into long-term care facilities after discoveries of abuse
Three states permit residents in long-term care facilities to maintain surveillance cameras in their rooms
11/22/2013
Tennesee health system to outsource all food and housekeeping services
The shift is expected to save the hospital about $3 million in both material and personnel costs
11/22/2013
Medical facility opening in an Ontario mall
Loved ones of patients will be given a buzzer so they may go shopping instead of waiting on the patient from a waiting or exam room
11/22/2013
Medical homes may be new model for care
Spiraling costs and Affordable Care Act pressures raising question whether old-fashioned house calls might be updated for today's needs
11/22/2013
Does enterprise architecture have a place in healthcare?
Enterprise architecture has emerged to help institutions in many markets build new operating models and connect their as-is and to-be business strategies and IT capabilities
11/22/2013
Winners of the 2013 Nightingale Awards announced
Awards recognize contribution to the healthcare built environment through product design and innovation that contributes to healing
11/22/2013
Middle East conference explores healthcare facility design
Event brought together design and health professionals and experts from around the world to explore how the design of urban and healthcare infrastructure can support health, well-being and quality of life
11/22/2013
China's medical waste piling up
Poor management and substandard facilities blamed for problems
11/22/2013
Phigenics to deliver ongoing Smart Water Management services to VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
11/22/2013
Super storms put focus on building resilient hospitals
Recent events demonstrate that with weather events becoming more and more extreme, healthcare owners may need to reassess the resiliency of their facilities
11/21/2013
Toronto health care facility design lauded for use of sustainable wood
Batchewana First Nations Health Facility recognized for use of wood framing and structural timber construction
11/21/2013
UK health board facing legal action over hospital asbestos
Asbestos found in plant room at Glasgow hospital, three other sites
11/21/2013
Patients and families can be hand-hygiene champions at healthcare facilities
Facilities should share hand hygiene information and advice via ongoing communications
11/21/2013
Smarter energy use can reduce operational costs
The latest building automation systems offer energy management features that allow hospital facilities managers to improve efficiency and save money
11/21/2013
Healthcare can learn from Homeland Security
Risk management never ends. New cyber threats, vulnerabilities and consequences require the constant modification of strategy
11/21/2013
Healthcare facility assessments offer a guide to the future
Administrators have limited capital to invest in facilities, yet they face seemingly limitless requests for improvements
11/21/2013
Kids dental clinic uses colorful, open design to extract fear
Seattle Kids Dentistry uses exposed concrete walls and custom wood details to capture the Pacific Northwest aesthetic
11/21/2013
Innovations in electronic faucet technology provides new solutions for hospital infection control
11/21/2013
Medical apps may mean fewer doctor visits
There might not be a need for a receptionist in the doctor's office, or doctors may transition from standard offices to timeshare suites
11/20/2013
Medical apps may mean fewer doctor visits
There might not be a need for a receptionist in the doctor's office, or doctors may transition from standard offices to timeshare suites
11/20/2013
Some Illinois hospitals reducing infection, study shows
The hospital association report showed that 843 instances of patient harm were avoided, saving $18 million in health care costs
11/20/2013
Florida and Ohio healthcare providers honored for environmentally friendly pest management
Environmentally friendly pest management emphasizes multiple methods of non-chemical pest control and prevention
11/20/2013
Alabama hospital replaces beds for patient comfort, safety
Athens-Limestone Hospital's new beds part of $780,000 renovation project
11/20/2013
Chicago safety-net hospital designs for the future
Saint Anthony Hospital engages architect to design prototype that would act as a model for cohesive approach to their facilities and future clinics
11/20/2013
USB management in healthcare can be complicated
Storage capacity and portability make them efficient, useful and vulnerable
11/20/2013
Aging population will need larger emergency department capacity
Patients aged 60 to 80 used EDs less frequently but generally need more care and time, according to study
11/20/2013
Hospital reviews policies after TB infection death
Investigation showed Las Vegas facility did not follow proper visitor, protection guidelines
11/19/2013
Demonstrating the business case for infection control
The key reason for making the business case is the decision by the CMS not reimburse hospitals for potentially preventable events
11/19/2013
Raleigh, N.Y. hospital gets a power system upgrade
Upgrade increased Rex Hospital's emergency power generating capacity, boosted its fuel storage capacity and added a SCADA system
11/19/2013
Green healthcare design knowledge no longer an 'extra'
Design firms now need to have extensive sustainability expertise even to be considered for new projects
11/19/2013
ES must partner with nursing and infection control
Working together in a mutually supportive workplace culture is key to reducing risk
11/19/2013
IT trends shaping the future of healthcare
Beyond meaningful use, security and interoperability, these issues are top of mind for IT leaders
11/19/2013
Olivia Newton John Cancer & Wellness Centre recognized for design
Centre's designers were lauded for capturing outdoor space and natural light in a tight urban setting
11/19/2013
Does self protection drive hand hygiene in healthcare?
Studies show doctors much more likely to wash hands after patient contact than before
11/19/2013
Thermal Energy International awarded $1.2 million heat recovery order from another major hospital
11/19/2013
Succession planning key to healthcare facilities teams' future
Recent survey shows 40 percent of healthcare facilities managers are older than 55 - an increase from 35 percent in the 2009 survey
11/18/2013
Researchers evaluate several aggressive chemistries for reduction of C. diff
Chlorinated lime and peracetic acid were statistically superior to acidified bleach and the non-antimicrobial handwash, according to the study
11/18/2013
Bath hospital wins bid to upgrade lighting
The Royal United Hospital Bath to receive 1.7 million pounds to upgrade lights throughout its buildings
11/18/2013
Project Solutions: Effective use of Lean in healthcare construction
The award recognizes a healthcare service company that demonstrates a progressive approach to developing strategic partnerships that have contributed to transforming healthcare through innovation
11/18/2013
Healthcare design and construction professionals recognized for innovation
The award recognizes a healthcare service company that demonstrates a progressive approach to developing strategic partnerships that have contributed to transforming healthcare through innovation
11/18/2013
Hospitals should evaluate infection-prevention policies, survey suggests
The survey questions addressed policies including placement and maintenance of devices, evaluation of healthcare workers' competencies and outcomes evaluation
11/18/2013
Elevator safety controls 'overridden' in fatal Alabama hospital accident
Decatur Morgan Hospital employee killed when freight elevator falls on him
11/18/2013
Brazilian hospital project's multisensory experience includes aromatherapy
Emotional design concept addressed the main lobby, elevators, main circulation and waiting area, traumatology entrance, cafeteria, and radiotherapy center
11/18/2013
ABM Launches healthcare support services business to meet evolving needs of the healthcare market
11/18/2013
Beautiful hospital design more than just marketing ploy
Designers understand that design decisions impact recovery time, the spread of infection, medical errors, and patient and staff satisfaction
11/15/2013
Healthcare facility planning should reflect mission over time
Healthy, flexible and sustainable master planning can be achieved over the life of the campus only if it is implemented, organized and maintained through sound urban design strategies
11/15/2013
Healthcare designers mostly embracing new LEED v4
LEED v4 called the most significant and comprehensive update since LEED's inception,with more aggressive energy and water efficiency prerequisites and credits and unprecedented building product reporting and disclosure requirements
11/15/2013
Hospitals lauded for electronic medical record systems
All four Health First hospitals were recently recognized for their use of electronic medical record systems and advanced clinical technology
11/15/2013
Four tips for infection prevention and quality assurance
To motivate staff to stay on track, expert suggests designating someone as an infection preventionist who conducts quarterly infection control assessments and evaluations
11/15/2013
Even with boom, retail clinics still a minor part of market
Study says percent of American families using retail clinics in the previous year nearly tripled between 2007 and 2010, from 1.2% to 2.9%
11/15/2013
2.4 million pound grant to replace UK hospital heating system
Fairfield General Hospital's ageing coal-fired steam boiler plant will be replaced with a gas hot water system
11/15/2013
Topeka reduces in-hospital infections with statewide push
Stormont-Vail and St. Francis Health have taken measures to reduce a range of infections acquired during treatment
11/15/2013
Skyline Medical announces upgraded version of its flagship technology, the STREAMWAY System
11/15/2013
Safety violations cited in fatal Indian hospital fire
One doctor died in recent fire at the Gokul Hospital, a private hospital in Mumbai that had no fire alarm
11/14/2013
Solar Suitcases provide light and power to health facilities cut off from modern electricity
Device allows midwives and doctors to deliver babies, conduct c/sections, treat pregnancy complications, and care for newborn babies in 25 countries
11/14/2013
Quarter of Portugal's patients who died in 2011 had hospital bug
According to the national health board, it is not known how many actually died from the bug
11/14/2013
Building information modeling can advance the health facility planning process
Complex medical technologies present technical, financial, structural and logistical challenges to planners
11/14/2013
Using healthcare landscape architecture to promote healthier lifestyles
Now's the time to re-evaluate how site development of a healthcare campus can contribute to a proactive wellness strategy
11/14/2013
St Louis hospital gets 'Storm Ready' status
The SSM St. Clare Health Center has been declared a Storm Ready supporter by the St. Louis National Weather Service
11/14/2013
Abington Memorial Hospital wins patient safety award
Pennsylvania hospital went 365 consecutive days without a serious safety event
11/14/2013
New Vancouver hospital brings new design benchmarks to province
St. Mary's is first British Columbia hospital with all single-occupancy rooms
11/14/2013
Wausau announces INvision Series product family of unitized curtainwall and RX window wall systems
11/14/2013
New Gyptone INSTANT from CertainTeed Ceilings offers immediate acoustical upgrade to existing spaces
11/14/2013
GE's Critical Power business introduces New PowerMOD Power System for modular data center market
11/14/2013
Is rubber flooring safe for healthcare?
Rubber flooring can trigger concerns with toxic contaminants in the manufacturing process, as well as in the final product
11/13/2013
Lack of natural light effects patients' sleep, study says
Researchers found the lowest levels of daytime light exposure were tied to worse mood and more fatigue and pain among patients
11/13/2013
South Carolina Hospital ranked among world's safest
Baptist Easley Hospital was awarded the Program of Distinction Certification from the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety
11/13/2013
Radiology suite equipment failure results in patient death
A UK hospital patient bled to death during an operation after medics accidentally hit an emergency power off button with a cart
11/13/2013
UK energy initiatives to save 14 million pounds a year
UK Department of Health to fund about 70 plans to save 13.7 million pounds
11/13/2013
Hospital interior design focuses on improving outcomes
We are now in an era of accountability on all levels that impacts design, too
11/13/2013
Hospitals' physician lounges are becoming ghost towns
Without a place to interact regularly with their colleagues, physicians face a profession that resembles a collection of silos
11/13/2013
Investment in hospital's physical environment brings healthy returns
Investing in creating a more caring, healing culture is a strategy more healthcare organizations could pursue to improve the patient experience
11/13/2013
Gamewell-FCI fire and co detector meets code-mandated need, aesthetically and economically
11/13/2013
How many people does it take to change a lightbulb in a hospital?
There is no one, easy answer to energy efficiency at health facilities, but British Columbia health authorities commit to devising a long-range strategic energy management plan
11/12/2013
What to do when biomed equipment is down
Facility managers share tips to get equipment working again
11/12/2013
Hospital's child friendly designs are bright, cheerful distraction
Alabama's Benjamin Russell Hospital for Children built to meet demands of growing population and new technology and to improve patient experience
11/12/2013
Design team talk about Haiti hospital project challenges
Healthcare Design's 'Take Five' series asks healthcare design professionals about what's got their attention
11/12/2013
Digital healthcare bringing many changes to how healthcare is delivered, study says
Healthcare technology may mean gains in efficiency, but it's not clear what happens to quality of care
11/12/2013
UK hospital trust in court over safety charge
Prosecution was brought after a Blackpool Victoria Hospital worker broke his arm in two places at the hospital's laundry department
11/12/2013
Gifford Medical Center ranks first in Vermont for energy efficiency
Hospital working toward being first in state to get 'Energy Star' rating
11/12/2013
Hospitals must make infection control part of the culture, expert says
Facilities must set clear expectations about safety behaviors; provide staff with education, skills and tools; and hold everyone accountable
11/12/2013
Custom Equipment's HB-1030 provides exceptional capacity, safety for range of applications
11/12/2013
Integrated project delivery of cancer center eliminated surprises but added time
From beginning to end, the project team took the time to keep stakeholders involved
11/11/2013
ROI of sustainable healthcare design must be demonstrated
To maximize ROI, sustainability strategies should carefully balance fiscal, sociological and ecological interests- the triple bottom line
11/11/2013
Canadian official says hospital infection control good, but can be better
Alberta's auditor general says while no patient is in immediate danger, the province can do a better job on infection control in healthcare facilities
11/11/2013
Massachusetts assisted living facility stresses natural light, access to nature
The facility is designed with gables, wrap-around porches, and colonnaded enclosed promenades, and set against a wooded backdrop and manicured landscaping
11/11/2013
Midwest supermarket chain moves into health care
Schnucks opened its first infusion solutions facility in St Louis this fall to treat acute and chronic conditions
11/11/2013
Health sector in Indian region going greener
The first to embrace the concept will be the new section of Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology in Thiruvananthapuram
11/11/2013
Electronic health tools may cut in-person physician visits
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and The Commonwealth Fund say the growing use of health information technology and electronic-health apps will impact the future demand for physicians
11/11/2013
Healthcare architect experiences hospital room firsthand
The hospital experience can be improved by understanding how patients interact with their physical environment. The practical and emotional implications of space planning and furnishings selection cannot be ignored
11/11/2013
Custom Equipment's HB-1030 provides exceptional capacity, safety for range of applications
11/11/2013
Deinstitutionalizing facility that treats criminals comes with obstacles
West Virginia's William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital behavioral health addition brings concerns related to safety and visual control of all patient-access areas
11/8/2013
Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center brings nature to patients with green roof
Toledo hospital's patients and their visitors can see the park-like setting from over 84 patient rooms, multiple waiting rooms, and visitor lounges
11/8/2013
'Worst practices' that endanger meaningful use incentives
Blogger says too much is at stake with meaningful use and a wrong move during the audit or appeal process would take a hospital's staff to a place where it should never have to go
11/8/2013
Hospital report cards get a report card
New York Hospital group releases ratings on hospital ratings systems
11/8/2013
Report examines health IT and quality measurement
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality report discusses the expectation that health IT-enabled quality measurement can make quality improvement possible
11/8/2013
Reprocessing equipment touted as saving money and waste
Presentation says healthcare as an industry produces the second largest amount of waste. Ten percent of the waste that is recyclable actually completes the process and 20 to 30 percent of healthcare waste is created in the operating room
11/8/2013
Parkland Hospital in Dallas designed to eliminate security, safety problems
The $1.2 billion replacement facility is being built across the street from the original hospital and is designed to eliminate some of the biggest concerns.
11/8/2013
ACE advisory addresses environmental risks of healthcare construction projects
Advisory also examines opportunities to help mitigate the risks of potential pollutant exposures and describes how healthcare organizations can meet higher standards of care and take a proactive approach to risk management
11/8/2013
MaxLite's LED G9 Retrofit Lamps provide energy-efficient alternative to Halogen T4 G9 Lamps
11/8/2013
AHRI launches two new certification programs: variable frequency drives and datacom cooling
11/8/2013
Design visionaries see future workplace as hyper-collaborative, sustainable and employee-centric
11/8/2013
N.Y. hospital building projects prepare facilities for future superstorms
One year after superstorm Sandy, Coney Island Hospital is building for a future when such storms are routine
11/7/2013
Rural Arkansas hospitals get funds to connect to state HIE
Poorer critical access hospitals often struggle with electronic health record implementation costs
11/7/2013
Agnesian HealthCare starts $21 million project expansion project
The 100,000-square-foot project will allow Agnesian to consolidate its podiatry services, expand its space for orthopedics and Sports, Spine and Work Center, and relocate physiatry, neurology services and the dialysis center
11/7/2013
Gathering insights to inform patient-focused design solutions
Designers can capture feedback in various ways, including observation, interviews and focus groups
11/7/2013
Michigan health information exchanges connecting data
Great Lakes Health Information Exchange and Michigan Health Connect, the largest of six HIEs in Michigan, will connect more than 3,000 physician offices and 96 hospitals
11/7/2013
Smartphone locators becoming key to mobile workforce management
The number of users of smartphone-based workforce management services in Europe and North America is forecasted to grow from 0.8 million in 2012 to nearly 2.5 million by 2018
11/7/2013
Walgreens clinics recognized by Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care
AAAHC standards require clinics to be patient-centered, comprehensive, accessible and to coordinate care with all of the patients' primary care and specialty care provider teams
11/7/2013
Remodeling projects reveal top senior living trends
Facilities are faced with growing pressure from changing care models, market competition, declining building stock and regulatory requirements to update existing environments
11/7/2013
MaxLite's LED G9 Retrofit Lamps provide energy-efficient alternative to Halogen T4 G9 Lamps
11/7/2013
Advanced Energy Retrofit Guide for Healthcare Facilities available for free download
Advanced Energy Retrofit Guides help building owners and managers as well as design and construction professionals plan, design, and implement energy efficiency upgrades in commercial buildings
11/6/2013
New trends seen in healthcare facility design
There has been a push toward patient comfort over the past few years with the aim of changing stark, sterile facilities into comfortable and relaxing places for patients to heal
11/6/2013
What the U.S. can learn from India's healthcare system
Indian hospitals use a hub-and-spoke design, transfer of responsibility for routine tasks to lower-skilled workers and save money through old-fashioned frugality
11/6/2013
Research shows healthcare savings with retail clinics
New study says costs reduced further when nurse practitioners practice independently
11/6/2013
Nyack Hospital to install more than $1 million in energy and water conservation measures
Facility expects to conserve an estimated 12.4 million gallons of water and avoid the creation of 1,616,357 pounds of carbon dioxide annually
11/6/2013
Pathogens on soft surfaces often overlooked
Studies have shown that bacteria, viruses, and fungi can thrive on soft surfaces for extended periods of time
11/6/2013
Telemedicine: The days of dismissing it as a mere technology option are over
Advances in health care through audiovisual connections are allowing entirely different ways to spread specialty expertise around, cover shortages of professionals, compete in metropolitan areas and anticipate health reform
11/6/2013
Design decisions can help make hospital labs greener
Laboratory space is one of the worst offenders in energy and water use
11/6/2013
Legrand Launches Integrated Cable Management InteGreat solutions bring something new to the table
11/6/2013
Kemper System America showcases waterproofing technology for diverse architectural projects
11/6/2013
Healthcare design for elderly focuses on homelike environment
Competition has increased because of housing slowdown and "aging in place" trend
11/5/2013
Project solutions: The future of healthcare and its impact on capital planning
Market dynamics, health system consolidation, the Affordable Care Act, payment reform, technological advances, and the ever-evolving and changing delivery of care are creating a new normal
11/5/2013
Impact of education, information on hand hygiene compliance studied
Rhode Island Hospital study showed compliance improve from 60 percent to 89 percent
11/5/2013
Florida healthcare systems food service operations entered futuristic realm.
Systems have improved how they store and prepare foods as well as how it's ordered and presented to the patient
11/5/2013
Blog asks: What makes a good waiting room?
PBS documentary raises questions about how improved emergency room waiting area design might offer comfort
11/5/2013
Blog asks: What makes a good waiting room?
PBS documentary raises questions about how improved emergency room waiting area design might offer comfort
11/5/2013
Pennsylvania senior nursing facility finishes $1 million in renovations.
Mount Carmel Senior Living Community celebrates 30th year with upgrades; rooms renovated, food service improved
11/5/2013
Singapore health official says facilities have to be adaptable to meet changing needs
The government plans to more than triple the number of hospital beds by 2020 under its Healthcare 2020 Masterplan
11/5/2013
Study shows Veteran's Affairs MRSA initiative continues to make gains
A initiative required participating hospitals to implement a set of best practices, including nasal surveillance for MRSA, improved hand hygiene protocols and contact precautions
11/5/2013
New medical staffing procedures call for design solutions
A physician-architect can bridge the gap between architecture and medicine through the field of healthcare design
11/4/2013
Signature HealthCARE looking to expand longterm care facility
Tennessee facility seeks Eden certification for facilities with a homelike atmosphere
11/4/2013
Upgrading video image quality for healthcare surveillance
Staff, sick patients, visitors, newborns, long-term care patients all must be protected
11/4/2013
Hospitals lack culture of safety of high-reliability industries
Paper offers a 14-component framework based on what works for commercial aviation and nuclear power
11/4/2013
Wichita hospital augmenting cleaning protocol with robot.
Robot not replacing Wesley Medical Center's routine infection prevention methods, just adding another layer
11/4/2013
Health system's supply chain boasts efficiency, lowers costs
Intermountain projects $200 million savings over the next five years
11/4/2013
Evaluating infection prevention policies can reveal improvement opportunities
Majority of hospitals have policies for hand hygiene, fewer for antimicrobial restrictions
11/4/2013
Hospitals addressing problems from flooding one year after Sandy
Health and hospital officials have made good progress in defining the risks, but less headway in actually implementing solutions
11/4/2013
More progress needed to prepare hospitals for natural disasters.
Health and hospital officials have made good progress in defining the risks, but less headway in actually implementing solutions
11/1/2013
Emphasis on sustainability makes prefabricated healthcare facilities more popular
An increased focus on sustainability in the construction industry has resulted in a growing trend toward prefabrication and modularization in health care facility construction
11/1/2013
Environmental services earning respect for quality outcomes
ES has developed into a science that no self-respecting infection-prevention program should be without
11/1/2013
Pay-for-value healthcare creates real estate options
Shift to ambulatory facilities is creating new product types within the commercial real estate industry
11/1/2013
Restaurant to clinic renovation serves up challenges
Zoning restrictions, sustainability requirements and one giant billboard all needed to be dealt with
11/1/2013
Four steps to ensure infection prevention programs meet ASC survey requirements
Experts offers advice on crafting an effective infection prevention program
11/1/2013