Trending News - January 2020
China's new coronavirus hospital half done in four days
The hospital is expected to take its first patients on February 3
1/31/2020
China says coronavirus can spread before symptoms show
The CDC says there is no clear evidence that patients are infectious before symptom onset
1/31/2020
Ebola virus, Lassa fever can be treated without infecting healthcare personnel
'Meticulous' implementation of infection control and clinical biosafety practices needed
1/31/2020
Economic analyst says the worst has yet to come with coronavirus
The number of new infections is still on the rise
1/31/2020
U.S. readiness for a viral outbreak better, but needs improvement
The U.S. has made progress in preparedness since Ebola
1/31/2020
Wheel Launches to Meet Challenges of Virtual Healthcare Market and Announces $13.9 Million Series A
1/31/2020
Snakes could be the source of the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak
Virus linked to the Chinese krait and the Chinese cobra
1/30/2020
Chinese city plans to build coronavirus hospital in days
Wuhan is constructing a 1,000-bed facility with prefab buildings
1/30/2020
Coronavirus death toll jumps to more than 80, five US cases confirmed
New coronavirus has been identified in Arizona, California, Illinois and Washington state
1/30/2020
Chocolate Lab training to be bomb-sniffing therapy dog in Ohio
Most of her life is going to be helping children. But the rest of the time she's have ongoing training for bomb detection
1/30/2020
Cardinal Health recalls 9 million surgical gowns
About 7.7 million were distributed to 2,807 facilities across the country
1/30/2020
Tryko Partners Expands its Greater Philadelphia Skilled Nursing Portfolio with Glendale Uptown Home
1/30/2020
US government just cut funding for the hospitals that deal with outbreaks
Hospitals are unlikely to invest the necessary resources to prepare for somewhat improbable events
1/29/2020
FEMA OKs funds to rebuild hospital in Puerto Rico after teen's death
A girl, 13, died after lacking a proper medical facility in Vieques
1/29/2020
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Storage of flammable liquids (Part 4)
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for storage of flammable liquids
1/29/2020
Keeping your healthcare facility safe
How technology can help you achieve a safer healthcare environment
1/29/2020
Gaps found in Canadian hospitals’ preparedness for C. auris
The first multidrug-resistant case of the illness was reported in the country in 2017
1/29/2020
Veterans say the D.C. VA hospital is not safe for women
A woman said she was sexually assaulted at the Washington D.C. VA Medical Center four months ago
1/28/2020
CDC estimates flu has killed 6,600 in U.S.
The overall flu-associated hospitalization rate is in line with trends seen during this time last season
1/28/2020
Missouri hospital gives staff panic buttons
The use of the buttons is in a trial phase and is aimed at improving security in high-risk areas like the ER
1/28/2020
FEMA funding earthquake safety for Los Angeles hospital
Funds will go to non-structural bracing and anchoring of medical equipment, communications hardware, and supporting infrastructure
1/28/2020
Integrated infection prevention is essential for protecting patients
A growing number of clinical studies have demonstrated that “no-touch” technologies are effective in reducing bacterial contamination of surfaces and can reduce colonization/infection in patients admitted to these hospital rooms
1/28/2020
UV light fights germs on mobile devices
Ultraviolet rays kill nearly 100% of bacteria found on mobile devices in healthcare settings
1/28/2020
At least five patients with Wuhan coronavirus reported in U.S.
A man in Washington State is infected with the new respiratory virus, and there are more possible
1/27/2020
Detroit Medical Center cancels plan to outsource security jobs
Union filed unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board
1/27/2020
Addressing software challenges
Careful specification and implementation paves the way for enhanced productivity and performance
1/27/2020
Internet of Medical Things changing future of healthcare
The ability to collect, analyze and transmit health data, is changing care delivery
1/27/2020
Puerto Rico still lacking proper medical facilities since hurricane
Vieques has not had a functioning hospital since it was destroyed during Hurricane Maria more than two years ago
1/24/2020
