- July 2017
Dozens of swastikas found in Long Beach hospital stairwell
Nurses at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center ask for more security
7/31/2017
Jury orders Olympus to pay hospital $6.6 million but rejects claims scopes are unsafe
Hospital must pay $1 million to deceased patient’s family
7/31/2017
Behavioral health facility renovation designed for flexibility
Grand Rapids facility adds beds, renovates admissions area
7/31/2017
Improving emergency department efficiency
Healthcare designers are implementing strategies within the built environment to improve throughput, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
7/31/2017
Georgia dementia care facility designed for emotion-based treatment
Stone Mountain health services facility is state’s first-ever, built-to-suit household model
7/31/2017
Time for a checkup: Conducting hospital roof inspections
Regular maintenance will protect one of a healthcare facility's most expensive assets
7/31/2017
Promotion, Relocation and New Addition Bolsters McCarthy Building Companies' Omaha Leadership Team
7/31/2017
Bathroom doors removed after patient suicide at N.C. hospital
Investigation also found that staff members were not checking patients as they should
7/28/2017
Report: Healthcare facilities unprepared for next infectious disease outbreak
When the next outbreak hits, healthcare facilities should lead with their emergency management (EM) team.
7/28/2017
Combustible dust rule dropped in Trump deregulation push
The administration has dropped several potential workplace safety regulations
7/28/2017
Cutting costs in water management
CMS requires healthcare facilities to reduce Legionella risk in water systems
7/28/2017
Lucile Packard Children's expansion will more than double the size of facility
The new facility is built with a family-centered design
7/28/2017
Report outlines senior living design trends
Experts identify four major trends that are influencing senior living residences and communities, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website
7/28/2017
Philadelphia hospital cleaners cited for state of bed railings
Doctor says fault is with design, not with environmental services
7/27/2017
Nurse pleads for more hospital security after attack
New bill would require safety plans for healthcare facilities
7/27/2017
Recognition first step in fighting violence in healthcare
Workers should be educated as to what the warning signs are
7/27/2017
Retail space gaining more importance in hospital settings
But there is still room to grow in this area
7/27/2017
Children's healthcare records especially vulnerable to cyber attacks
The healthcare industry may be more vulnerable to cyberattacks because of the wide variety of data
7/27/2017
Healthcare laundries evolve to deal with emerging issues
Laundries competing in healthcare will need to be more professional in their operations
7/27/2017
Armstrong® Ceiling Solutions Adds 2" and 10" Widths To Portfolio of MetalWorks™ Linear Panels
7/27/2017
N.Y. healthcare facility to create 'medical village'
Glens Falls Hospital awarded nearly $20 million for expansion
7/26/2017
Black mold abatement underway at California hospital
Palm Drive Health Care District to pay for remodeling costs of Sonoma West Medical Center
7/26/2017
No-money-down microgrid can benefit healthcare facilities
Hospitals don't need to cut into their capital to install a healthcare microgrid
7/26/2017
Life Safety Q&A: Locked exit doors from psychiatric unit
Brad Keyes continues the discussion on locked exit doors from psychiatric unit
7/26/2017
Wyoming healthcare facility among those affected by phone, internet outage
Outage caused by cut fiber optic cable about four miles north of Casper
7/26/2017
ASID spotlights healthcare in industry briefs
American Society of Interior Designers publishes five sector reports that explore industry influences
7/26/2017
Sewage backup contaminated surgical instruments at VA hospital
Virginia healthcare facility forced to evacuate contaminated area
7/25/2017
Rise in dementia leads to new food service options
Program addresses residents' potential malnutrition issues
7/25/2017
Washington 'virtual hospital' provides second set of eyes on patients
CHI Franciscan's Clinical Operations Center in Tacoma monitors regional health system
7/25/2017
Glasgow hospital lauded for hygiene turnaround
Previous inspections at Hairmyres Hospital found issues
7/25/2017
N.M. board questions timing of potential new hospital
With the future of U.S. healthcare laws in flux, the state Board of Finance on Tuesday expresses doubt about new project
7/25/2017
Better cleaning and fewer antibiotics are cutting C. diff rates
Many healthcare facilities implemented stricter cleaning and infection control protocols
7/25/2017
CBRE Creates Omnichannel Real Estate Practice To Help Retailers Navigate Evolving Experience Economy
7/25/2017
CBO says new repeal-and-delay bill would increase uninsured by 32 million people
Individual market premiums would double by 2026
7/24/2017
Lake Forest Hospital reopens after floods
Healthcare facility in Chicago northern suburb was closed for nearly a week
7/24/2017
Shopping centers' evolution includes healthcare
There is a growing need to make healthcare more accessible
7/24/2017
Projects are still doable during tough times for healthcare construction
Providing the best possible design is tough when uncertainty is the new norm in the healthcare industry
7/24/2017
The ABC of FHIR: Reinventing interoperability
FHIR was created with keeping the complexity and the sheer amount of healthcare data in mind and it takes a new, web-based approach to connecting discrete data elements
7/24/2017
Video walk-through offers peek at 'super hospital'
A state-of-the-art healthcare facility in Wales will offer complex and acute emergency care
7/21/2017
Emerging trends in healthcare
Competitive marketplace and globalization is resulting in an increasing number of discerning patients and providers
7/21/2017
Crowdsourcing challenge seeking hospital electrical distribution innovations
Challenge will explore IoT's impact on electrical distribution
7/21/2017
Work temporarily stops on West Maui hospital
Project needs construction permits and $83 million in federal, tax-free bonds
7/21/2017
Stanford Hospital union issues a cautionary tale
Workers claimed that healthcare system had high rates of healthcare-associated infections due to inadequate staffing and training
7/21/2017
Keys to cleanliness in an ambulatory care setting
Limited resources can make a standardized environmental cleaning program challenging
7/21/2017
Electrician's work transforms refugee hospital
Window films were added to make the hospital rooms cooler, more energy efficient
7/20/2017
Preparing for active shooter events in healthcare facilities
Hospitals should start with training employees to recognize and respond to dangers
7/20/2017
Fewer healthcare facilities planning emergency notification upgrades
Survey also indicates the authority to issue alerts is shifting
7/20/2017
N.H. VA hospital officials fired for safety issues
Staffers cite an operating room infested with flies and obsolete or unsterile surgical instruments
7/20/2017
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia developing research campus
The research campus is directly across the Schuylkill River from the hospital’s main campus, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
7/20/2017
Assessing potential utility problems and responses can help with CMS compliance
Planning for utility system failure is essential for patient care
7/20/2017
University of Kansas Health System First to Achieve Comprehensive Cardiac Center Certification
7/20/2017
Hospital asbestos called 'a ticking time bomb'
BBC London has found 94 percent of hospitals in the city contain asbestos
7/19/2017
Healthcare facilities urged to develop systems to track security technology repairs
Maintenance issue is much bigger than most facilities realize
7/19/2017
Miami children's hospital design stress social interaction
The design of the $75 million Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Advanced Pediatric Care Pavilion also focused on access to daylight and nature, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
7/19/2017
Life Safety Q&A: Operating room exit doors
Brad Keyes continues the discussion on operating room exit doors
7/19/2017
Micro-hospitals may allow expansion without major capital
More systems are turning to a micro-hospital model to expand their footprints during times of political uncertainty
7/19/2017
Cedars-Sinai pilot Uses Apple's iPad to Provide Patient with Data, Control Infection in NICU
7/19/2017
Towne Park Partners with Yale New Haven Hospital to Build World-Class Patient and Guest Experiences
7/19/2017
Wyoming healthcare facility bracing for eclipse fans
Hospital preparing by shuffling around staff from its professional office building and stopping nonessential services
7/18/2017
Chicago area flooding, power outage force evacuation of hospital
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital transferred 70 patients to nearby facilities after losing power
7/18/2017
Urgent care centers implementing environmental scenting programs
MD Now is diffusing a vanilla fragrance in the waiting areas of all of its facilities
7/18/2017
Infection rates key in Stanford Hospital, union conflict
SEIU says hospital's poor infection control practices jeopardize safety
7/18/2017
Study says bacteria adhesion does not depend on contact area size
Despite their spherical shape, the bacteria cannot be described as hard spheres when they interact with a surface
7/18/2017
Bronx hospital attack, puts focus on healthcare worker safety
What measures do hospitals take to minimize risk to their employees
7/18/2017
AJ Manufacturing Moves to Larger Facility, Adds New Equipment and Increases Capacity by 50%.
7/18/2017
Texas healthcare facility mosaic mural to feature handprints
Helping Hands mural planned for San Antonio's Dr. Robert L.M. Hilliard Center
7/17/2017
131 Ontario hospitals to get repairs, upgrades
Funding will allow hospitals to make improvements to their facilities, including upgrades or replacements to roofs, windows, heating and air conditioning systems, fire alarms and back-up generators
7/17/2017
Healing from under your feet
How resilient flooring is helping fight hospital-associated infections
7/17/2017
Hand and surface cleanliness support prevention of cross contamination
Frequently touched surfaces can collect infectious pathogens
7/17/2017
NewTek NDI Version 3 Offers the Only End-to-End IP Video Solution for Product Manufacturers
7/17/2017
HAI reduction program developed to support environmental services
Hospital improves infection control by educating housekeeping
7/14/2017
Wired hospitals using technology to drive efficiency
Health Care's Most Wired survey suggests there's room to further integrate systems
7/14/2017
Self-cleaning touch points can support infection control
Powered by light, the self-cleaning surface use mineral nanocrystals to create an oxidation reaction
7/14/2017
Stab-proof vests urged for staff at some Perth hospitals
New figures about 50 violent incidents reported each day
7/14/2017
ASHE announces 2017 award recipients
The American Society for Healthcare Engineering is recognizing members for improving the healthcare physical environment, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
7/14/2017
Building design and construction can impact patient safety
Buildings should be designed in a way that prevents patient injury
7/14/2017
Bomb scare at Dallas VA hospital just latest in history of troubles
Physician assistant sparked concern from colleagues for months before incident
7/13/2017
Guidelines help hospitals make drink options healthier
New South Wales Health has banned the sale of sugary beverages from its healthcare facilities, but Queensland makes it optional
7/13/2017
Vanderbilt Rehab Hospital continues renovations
The project will include corrections to ADA deficiencies
7/13/2017
Healthcare facility design can impact infection control
Environmental services should participate in the design process
7/13/2017
Three more 'neighborhood' hospitals planned for Las Vegas
Current facility has eight emergency beds and eight in-patient beds
7/13/2017
MEMSIC Launches New MDP200 Pressure Sensor for Medical, Automotive and Industrial Applications
7/13/2017
NewTek Completes the Transition to IP Video with NDI Converters for All HDMI and SDI Sources
7/13/2017
Hospitals reviewing security after Bronx shooting
Shooting at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center resulted in death of one doctor and injuries to six other people
7/12/2017
Surface touch frequency & hand hygiene in the patient zone
A closer look at surface contamination and compliance rates
7/12/2017
Senate bill called ‘death sentence’ for rural hospitals
Much of the concern is centered on potential Medicaid cuts
7/12/2017
Life Safety Q&A: More on med-room corridor doors
Brad Keyes continues the discussion on regulations for med-room corridor doors
7/12/2017
Partnering with students on a POE
Vision 3 Architects partners with university students to conduct post-occupancy evaluations for smaller facilities, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
7/12/2017
Study says recurring C. diff infections up 189% from 2001 to 2012
Findings indicate multiple recurring C. diff infections place an increased burden on healthcare system
7/12/2017
Schneider Electric’s Proficient Program Delivers Resources to Build Smart, Connected Facilities
7/12/2017
Unions claim victory in Mayo food fight
SEIU Healthcare Minnesota announces a tentative contract agreement with Morrison Healthcare
7/11/2017
Freestanding ERs and urgent care centers having identity crisis
Distinction may be costing patients money
7/11/2017
Heater-cooler contamination found to be more common than previously believed
Devices have been linked to a number of infections
7/11/2017
Costly skilled-nursing renovations can be good investment
Infection-control design elements save money in the long run
7/11/2017
Many healthcare organizations adding wound care units
Planning for these units involves spatial requirements accommodate a hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
7/11/2017
Three hospitals fail fire safety checks after London tower fire
Buildings at London's King's College Hospital, Sheffield's children's hospital and the North Middlesex Trust have been found to have combustible cladding
7/11/2017
Study says that understanding how microbes interact with hospital surfaces is key to infection control
Previously, few studies focused on the hospital room microbiome and whether the data might affect room cleaning
7/10/2017
Healthcare facilities striving for more creativity in the kitchen
Hospital chefs and food service workers networks submit themed recipes for annual contest
7/10/2017
Doctor opens fire at a Bronx hospital, killing one and wounding six
Disgruntled doctor was armed with an AR-15 rifle that he snuck in under a lab coat
7/10/2017
Study says even clean hands can transmit MRSA in the NICU
Hospitals urged to not rely on hand hygiene alone for protecting patients
7/10/2017
Maine names 2017 Healthcare Engineer of the Year
Franklin Community Health Network director of facilities management has been recognized for promoting better patient care through design, maintenance and operations
7/10/2017
Report says ‘pope’s hospital’ has poor hygiene, other issues
Bambino Gesu accused of putting profits ahead of patients
7/7/2017
Hospital's sprinklers will not be fully installed until 2020
Inspectors highlighted fire safety failures at Carlisle's Cumberland Infirmary in UK three years ago
7/7/2017
Healthcare facility microgrids can mean more reliable, lower-cost energy
Healthcare expansion means a greater need for energy
7/7/2017
Better cleaning contributes to fall in C. diff rates
Healthcare facilities are adopting stricter cleaning standards
7/7/2017
Getting started: Approaching and funding smart improvements in healthcare facilities
An increased emphasis on patient experience and the need to reduce costs is driving healthcare systems to upgrade facilities, including infrastructure projects that improve energy, comfort and safety and technology projects that improve processes, operations and ultimately, patient care.
7/7/2017
Common problems found during building renovations
The older the structure is, the more likely it is that the building inspector will find some form of defect
7/7/2017
Wisconsin healthcare facilities affected by global ransomware attack
International cyberattack is having an effect on medical facilities here in Northeast Wisconsin
7/6/2017
Best surface cleaning options depends on many factors
Whole-room disinfection robots may be part of best practices for outpatient facility
7/6/2017
20 most beautiful hospitals in America named
Orange Regional Medical Center in N.Y. takes number one spot
7/6/2017
Canadian hospitals may have exposed 1,307 patients to hepatitis B and C
Some diabetic patients were potentially exposed during individual insulin training sessions
7/6/2017
Cutting infection risk in high-traffic areas
Public spaces contain her own infection-risk issues
7/6/2017
Superheroes drop in on hospitalized children in Virginia
Window washers dressed as superheroes Spider-Man, Batman, Thor and Superman
7/5/2017
Guide looks at hospitals' response to food insecurity
AHA’s Health Research & Educational Trust explores the challenges of ensuring a population has access to healthy food
7/5/2017
Mass. nurses push for safety after stabbing
Hospital asking safety officials to examine security following attack
7/5/2017
Life Safety Q&A: Med-room corridor door
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for med-room corridor doors
7/5/2017
Why clinical operations is one of the hottest careers in research
One of the most common misperceptions about clinical research is that all clinical researchers work 'at the bench'
7/5/2017
Hospital staff searches 15 tons of hospital waste to find patient's necklace
St. Luke's Hospital in Phillipsburg apologized for losing the jewelry in the first place
7/3/2017
Study focuses on better patient room cleaning methods
Researchers are using human factors engineering to optimize performance and processes
7/3/2017
N.Y.C. hospitals use modular construction updating facilities
Prefab building helps rein in costs for healthcare providers
7/3/2017
Welch hospital cladding checked after London tower fire
The cladding on Singleton Hospital in Swansea will be removed and inspected as a precaution
7/3/2017
Cherokee Indian Hospital designed to reflect locale, support patient comfort
The hospital’s Great Smoky Mountains locale was brought indoors with a tree form element as the theme for the building’s central spine, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
7/3/2017
Training key to curbing hospital violence
Workplace violence injuries increased by 55 percent among nurses during this time period from 2012 to 2014
7/3/2017