- March 2017
Active incident training must go beyond a focus on active shooters
Immediate entry and fast-moving tactics now constitute the majority of active shooter training
3/31/2017
Boosting healthcare facilities' cybersecurity
Cybersecurity spending increased by nearly $74 billion in 2016
3/31/2017
Course offered on planning for biosafety environments
Course aims to revolutionize the design, construction, management and delivery of environments where infectious disease needs to be controlled
3/31/2017
UNC healthcare facility project designed to become regional referral center
UNC REX Healthcare heart and vascular hospital also designed with the patient experience in mind
3/31/2017
Behavioral health design white paper available
Healthcare Design magazine is offering a free white paper on design considerations for behavioral health, including patient dignity, safety and durable interior products
3/31/2017
Virginia healthcare facility designed with distinct 'households'
The Sentara Rehabilitation & Care Residence has a distinctive name, color palette and decorating theme for each household of 20-40 residents, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website
3/31/2017
Diversey Care Awarded 3-Year Purchasing Contract for Disinfectant Cleaner Wipes from Premier Inc.
3/31/2017
Tips for better healthcare cybersecurity
Culture change can help providers improve their healthcare cybersecurity measures
3/30/2017
Designing for an aging population
Every environment needs to be a senior environment, including healthcare facilities, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
3/30/2017
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital plans its biggest project
Construction of a patient tower and related infrastructure could cost up to $650 million
3/30/2017
Micro hospitals trending in healthcare real estate
Healthcare property developers are starting to think smaller
3/30/2017
Mass. healthcare facility installing rooftop solar array
Countryside Health Care of Milford will construct a 261 kilowatt rooftop solar array on the rehabilitation facility
3/30/2017
Commercial laundries lauded for safety
Op-ed says commercial laundries serve hospitals safely and effectively
3/30/2017
Schneider Electric Study Highlights Cross-Industry Trend to Move Security Applications to the Cloud
3/30/2017
R-D Rapid Disinfector Outperforms Competitive UV-C Disinfection System in an Independent Study
3/30/2017
Security staff saves man who set himself on fire in Detroit hospital
Man walked into Beaumont Hospital’s Dearborn pharmacy with a two liter soda bottle of gasoline
3/29/2017
Cleanest patient rooms listed
Hospitals scored at least 89 percent on patient HCAHPS survey
3/29/2017
Advances in energy management changing systems
Building automation also changing energy investments
3/29/2017
Outpatient healthcare facility construction fueled by consumer demand
Architects and construction companies still optimistic on healthcare market
3/29/2017
Chefs looking at healthcare positions for challenges, benefits
When healthcare took hold, an increasing number of chefs with formal training have joined food services
3/29/2017
Hospital design and technology in the Trumpcare era
If the bill passes, major changes to the healthcare system will be underway
3/28/2017
Healthcare projects demand design and practicality
Construction for healthcare tenants can be one of the most expensive project types
3/28/2017
BayCare Health System putting screening stations in Publix stores
Publix will operate pharmacies on-site at five BayCare hospitals
3/28/2017
Leapfrog Group announces changes to the 2017 hospital survey
Changes reflect hospital advances in the drive for quality and safety
3/28/2017
How a Houston homeless healthcare facility designed a space for comfort and durability
The challenge from the outset was to completely transform the outdated downtown building into a welcoming and comfortable place
3/28/2017
Ohio hospital security officers suspended after detaining visitor
Incident leads to suspensions after video was released
3/27/2017
FBI offers updated active-shooter planning document
Document expands on 'Active Shooter Planning and Response in a Healthcare Setting'
3/27/2017
How to hire the best security officers
The quality of the staff is the best indicator of an effective department
3/27/2017
Finding the right information
The Center for Health Design offers resources that will help separate the noise from the signals, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
3/27/2017
Energy resilience bank focusing on hospitals
Bank will help four New Jersey hospitals stay up and running during outages
3/27/2017
Topeka VA battling bed bugs
Patients from the psychiatric recovery and wellness program on the building's first floor were relocated
3/24/2017
360 degree photo spheres used to capture information for healthcare facility
Minneapolis medical center uses panoramic photos to maintain building
3/24/2017
How to better manage energy use
Connected the dots between energy improvement and reduction of pollutants
3/24/2017
Kansas healthcare facility hires infection-fighting robot
Olathe Medical Center uses ultraviolet light to disinfect hospital rooms
3/24/2017
Few nursing homes use isolation procedures to control superbugs' spread
Skipping isolation precautions may place other residents at risk
3/24/2017
Mass casualty mitigation strategies
A good offense can improve response to an active shooter
3/23/2017
Centralized team areas need to be designed for efficiency and collaboration
The idea is to gather information, services and resources
3/23/2017
Green cleaning's effect on indoor air quality
Look for products that are green certified by at least two certification organizations
3/23/2017
Pediatric facility architect relies on family input
Giving parents plentiful outlets in a waiting room to keep their phones charged, can transform a hospital experience, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
3/23/2017
Healthcare facility professionals mark Patient Safety Awareness Week
Patient safety responsibility extends to every department
3/23/2017
Healthcare facilities cut expenses with sustainability programs
Hospitals are also concerned with their environmental footprint
3/23/2017
Additional Healthcare Providers Joining Ecore Patient Safety Collaborative Research Pebble Project
3/23/2017
Baltimore wellness center designed to reduce stigma of mental illness
Simon Life and Wellness wants clients to see it as a cool and welcoming place
3/22/2017
Michigan healthcare facility design aces test of time
ACHA 2017 Legacy Project Award winner still groundbreaking
3/22/2017
Death of patient who hit hospital security guard ruled a homicide
Autopsy results showed the man died as a result of traumatic asphyxiation caused by the position in which he was being held
3/22/2017
Tips for reducing exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other infectious diseases
Prevention measures include the proper handling and disposing of linens and wastes
3/22/2017
Is healthcare cleaning a special case?
Many companies offer specialist cleaning and hand hygiene solutions for the healthcare sector
3/21/2017
New prevention methods for Clostridium difficile on a horizon
Prevention relies partially on infection control efforts
3/21/2017
Hospital food service aide gave young patients a Christmas surprise
Cafeteria worker saved all year and spent nearly $5,000 on around 1,300 toys
3/21/2017
Hospitals fear Obamacare repeal may create financial strain
Affordable Care Act goes beyond expanding health insurance coverage to helping keep hospitals afloat, expert says
3/21/2017
Hospital security is like an onion
Each layer – from the property perimeter to the innermost highly-sensitive areas – presents its own set of challenges that need to be addressed
3/21/2017
Creating a wholesome healthcare environment
Textiles and wall coverings present a unique opportunity to make an important design impact for design professionals
3/21/2017
Modern surveillance technologies can improve decentralized healthcare security
Security professionals rely on their surveillance system to help them monitor indoor and outdoor spaces
3/20/2017
Hospital floors often overlooked when it comes to infection control
Floors in patient rooms are often contaminated with health care-associated pathogens
3/20/2017
Inspectors find safety issues at Montana hospital
Hospital did not eliminate environmental risks for suicidal patients
3/20/2017
New technology and approaches to cut lab energy use
Lab research facilities are energy intense building types due to the vast amounts of 100 percent outside air required
3/20/2017
Trumpcare could cut public health funds
Funds for the prevention of bioterrorism and disease outbreaks would be eliminated
3/20/2017
Boiler problems cause evacuation of Pennsylvania healthcare facility
Patients at Consulate Health Care of Cheswick were displaced for several hours
3/20/2017
Now Available: Versatile and Economical Wattstopper® FSP-2x2 Fixture Integrated Outdoor Sensors
3/20/2017
Patient with gun admitted to ICU, bypassed security
Woman shoots, kills herself at Florida hospital
3/17/2017
Manufacturer changing how sinks work in hospitals
It has no faucet, knobs or levers and is designed to reduce splashing
3/17/2017
Connecticut healthcare facility increases efficiency
Windham Hospital in Willimantic was recently honored for energy initiatives
3/17/2017
Safety concerns raised before hospital roof collapse
Concerns about the structural safety at the Charlotte Maxeke Hospital, where a section of the roof collapsed, were raised by a legislator
3/17/2017
Healthcare facilities make nature part of healing process
The beneficial impact of nature as a healing element is well-documented
3/17/2017
Good design can future-proof healthcare facilities
Design can reduce distractions, standardize equipment and supply location and provide adequate space for documentation and work areas
3/17/2017
Digital Signage Federation Atlanta Regional Council to Host 'Meet & Greet' Networking Event
3/17/2017
Hospital says facility smoking ban forces patients onto dangerous roads
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, which sets guidance for clinical practice, states that hospital premises, including the grounds, should remain smoke-free
3/16/2017
Healthcare built environments being created in convenient retail locations
Adapting buildings in former retail spaces requires significant infrastructure upgrades and collaboration with property managers, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
3/16/2017
One-stop healthcare facility for veterans planned in Hawaii
Facility represents a first-in-the-nation leasing arrangement for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
3/16/2017
Data disaster recovery planning key for healthcare facilities
HIPAA-covered entities are required to have a contingency plan
3/16/2017
Healthcare facilities can be compromised by malware that infects medical devices
Insecurable medical systems provide a target for identity thieves
3/16/2017
ASHE honored designs put patients first
Vista awards honor exceptional teamwork on new healthcare construction, renovation and infrastructure projects
3/16/2017
Study finds air quality can impact effectiveness of antibiotics
Bacteria that cause respiratory infections can be affected by air pollution
3/15/2017
Cancer center designed to improve patient experience
Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute was designed to allow natural light throughout the building
3/15/2017
Chicago healthcare facility demolishing student housing for outpatient care facility
Buildings to be replaced by the Rush Center for Advanced Health Care
3/15/2017
Q&A: Are smoke barrier doors required to be inspected in hospitals?
Brad Keyes discusses inspection requirements of smoke barrier doors in hospitals
3/15/2017
Cancer center uses clerestory windows to add light into interior spaces
The 52,000-square-foot Valley Health Cancer Center at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Va., features a range of natural elements, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
3/15/2017
Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Port Huron Campus Opens to Provide Higher Level of Cancer Care
3/15/2017
Developing a total project budget for a healthcare capital project
Some new bacteria with characteristics of species known to be harmful were seen
3/14/2017
Ending approval requirements for new hospitals has mixed results
Certificate of need regulations have come under fire from legislators who want to improve competition in the healthcare
3/14/2017
Full-scale patient room mock-ups help designer see flaws
Patient-care scenarios can be simulated to make sure the design provides an workable space and healing environment, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
3/14/2017
Study says healthcare facility floors can harbor pathogens
Many items in patient rooms can come in contact with the floor, and germs can spread to hands
3/14/2017
Many hands: Team building may boost hand washing
Study suggests a cohesive team will have improved compliance
3/14/2017
Standardized security technologies urged for healthcare campus
Facilities with strict, consistent specifications can improve safety and cut costs
3/13/2017
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta: Navigating a better patient experience
Mobile wayfinding application instrumental in designing and delivering a personalized patient experience
3/13/2017
Materials management supported by efficiently designed spaces
Nurses can spend 20 percent or more of their total time performing fundamental materials management tasks
3/13/2017
Hospital displays repurposed 'industrial junk'
University of Kentucky creates art from construction barrier images
3/13/2017
Patient room floors, sinks could be contaminated with bacteria
Infection risks may be overlooked by infection control efforts
3/13/2017
Human capital management for the healthcare industry: What to look for
Healthcare organizations need to locate and manage talent that will support their unique operational objectives
3/13/2017
Hospital floors may be spreading germs more easily than believed
Germs can move quickly from floors to high-touch surfaces
3/10/2017
Madison hospital makes eating healthy easier
The effort began with the removal of sugar-sweetened drinks and deep-fat fryers
3/10/2017
Report predicts healthcare facilities to increase IT security spending
A majority of survey respondents are without adequate data security controls
3/10/2017
Yelp-style app lets veterans rate healthcare facilities
Confusing facility layouts, poor staffing, excessive wait times are some of the issues addressed in the reviews
3/10/2017
Technology advances fuel demand for new healthcare equipment
How to finance new equipment in 2017
3/10/2017
Improving healthcare engineer/designer communication
The most important predictor of a team’s success is its communication patterns
3/10/2017
Study explores superbugs found in healthcare facility sinks
Bacteria spreads from drainpipes to patients in stages
3/9/2017
Big Data can support infection control
Healthcare facilities can use Real Time Location Systems to track visits to hand hygiene stations
3/9/2017
$1.2 million of equipment stolen from Toronto hospital
The hospital’s video surveillance footage shows the suspects used suitcases to transport equipment
3/9/2017
Outpatient healthcare design looking to retail and hospitality
Facilities getting a fresh look that caters to the new lifestyle design trend
3/9/2017
Texas hospital ready for hazardous material emergencies
Parkland Memorial Hospital decon unit deals with chemical exposure situations
3/9/2017
Concierge-style healthcare facility opens in Palm Beach
Center has a high-resolution CT scanner, digital X-ray machine, ultrasound room, body composition analyzer and LED light therapy bed
3/9/2017
Texas hospital employee says stealing was 'easy'
Employee allegedly stole $400k of medical equipment from Christus Santa Rosa Hospital
3/8/2017
Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center designed for different mission
Replacement hospital must respond to different service members and potentially different types of injuries and patient experiences, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
3/8/2017
Maximizing BIM use in healthcare facility operations
White paper says not all facilities are putting BIM to use
3/8/2017
Urgent care centers gaining traction in Toledo area
Health systems trying to cut costs, emergency room crowding
3/8/2017
Trends affecting healthcare real estate in 2017
Repeal of the Affordable Care Act is just one issue potentially affecting the industry
3/8/2017
New Riser Diagrams in Wattstopper DLM Software Simplifies Project Submittal and Quote Process
3/8/2017
Bad hospital design can be unhealthy
Doctor says he is struck daily by how much better hospitals could be designed
3/7/2017
Johns Hopkins Hospital provides prescription for healthcare surfacing
JHH conducted a system wide multi-disciplinary research flooring testing study
3/7/2017
Urgent care centers leading retail healthcare delivery
Hospitals run 37 percent of urgent care facilities in U.S.
3/7/2017
What does LEED mean for healthcare
The goal is to promote clean, healthy, affordable, durable, and environmentally friendly practices into construction and design
3/7/2017
Pre-fab bathroom pods deliver luxury to go
The Christ Hospital Joint and Spine Center plugged in high-end modular bathrooms as part of its tight construction schedule
3/7/2017
Tenn. healthcare facility's facade supports visibility and efficiency
Methodist South Hospital's emergency department's new facade gives the addition a more visible presence, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
3/7/2017
AAMA Releases New Selection and Application Guide for Plastic-Glazed Skylights and Sloped Glazing
3/7/2017
Drug disappearances at VA hospitals investigated
VA drugs losses rose tenfold between 2009 and 2015
3/6/2017
Healthgrades names 2017 Best Hospitals
Medicare inpatient data from the Medicare Provider Analysis and Review database from 2013 through 2015 for the 32 most common inpatient conditions and procedures is considered
3/6/2017
Innovations curbing healthcare facility infections
Lighting and antibacterial surfaces helping to reduce harmful microrganisms
3/6/2017
Your healthcare facility's LED retrofit checklist
How do you begin to coordinate and come up with funds to replace lighting systems across thousands of square feet?
3/6/2017
Height-adjustable bathroom fixtures can make life easier for people with mobility challenges
Fixtures have been designed to allow quick and easy height and position adjustability
3/6/2017
Feasibility study should uncover strengths, weaknesses of a proposed project
Exercise also helps document the planning, engineering and construction
3/6/2017
CMS reimbursement changes could alter facility building plans
Lower reimbursement rate for services at a hospital-owned outpatient center may discourage the building of outlying facilities, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
3/3/2017
Steps to prevent health facility violence
Risk management expert urges zero tolerance culture
3/3/2017
New Pa. microhospital may be future of healthcare
A new $35 million microhospital is under construction in Lancaster
3/3/2017
Critical conditions: Healthcare construction challenges and opportunities
Managers should familiarize themselves with accepted industry best practices for completing healthcare construction projects
3/3/2017
Feasibility study can support facility funding request
A solid study should show what needs to be done and how it can be done
3/3/2017
Patient Mechanical Lift Handling Equipment Market Expected to Reach $1,629 Million, Globally by 2022
3/3/2017
Flint healthcare facility ordered a second time to address Legionella issues
Michigan health officials told McLaren Flint Hospital to correct conditions to reduce the presence of bacteria
3/2/2017
Survey suggests better supply chain management supports patient safety
A quarter of hospital staff with 'good' processes have seen or heard of expired product being used on a patient
3/2/2017
Healthcare facilities striving for on-demand access
Health systems reposition themselves with convenient care centers, virtual venues
3/2/2017
NOAH plans first conference
National Organization for Arts in Health plans event with the 30th Healthcare Facilities and Design Symposium and Exposition
3/2/2017
Popular Diversa Sensor Line Latest Addition to Universal Lighting Technologies Product Offering
3/2/2017
Lawsuit linking sixth death to UPMC mold names third facility
A third wrongful death lawsuit was filed in connection to a University of Pittsburgh Medical Center mold outbreak
3/1/2017
Q&A: Cooking ranges open to the corridor
Brad Keyes discusses cooking ranges open to the corridor
3/1/2017
Nursing homes opening their doors to students
Some facilities are allowing college students to move in
3/1/2017
Dispute over hospital defects resolved
Embattled South Australian hospital will open within months
3/1/2017