Trending News - November 2018
Wildfire evacuee shelters hit by viral outbreaks
Cleanup crews work to curb spread of sickness with a powerful chemical disinfectant
11/30/2018
Healthcare worker protection: The key to pandemic containment
Prioritizing the protection of healthcare workers can ensure a resilient frontline defense
11/30/2018
Tennessee children's hospital designed for homey feel
Le Bonheur Children’s Outpatient Clinic was designed with forms and materials that suggest a 'home away from home,' according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
11/30/2018
Healthcare facility professionals weigh in on impending pharmacy regulations
On December 1, 2019, sweeping changes to hazardous drug handling in hospitals’ pharmacies will be enforced as the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Chapter 800 rules go into effect
11/30/2018
Intelligent ventilation system enables creation of energy-efficient 'Smart Labs'
UC Irvine developed 'Smart Labs' with demand control ventilation systems
11/30/2018
N.Y. hospital institute new security policy for visitors
Security officers have been stationed at all entrances to help guide patients and visitors
11/30/2018
Chicago hospital’s training, preparation praised after fatal shooting
The staff only recently had reviewed how to respond to an active shooter
11/29/2018
Children return to Wanaque facility where 11 died in adenovirus outbreak
Three children have been returned, with their families' permission, after recovering at area hospitals
11/29/2018
Healthcare facility noise pollution can impact quality and safety of healthcare
Noise is a worsening problem, with levels regularly exceeding international recommendations
11/29/2018
ECRI Institute opens access to clinical practice guidelines
The healthcare community has free access to the website
11/29/2018
BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre designed to be 'wood first'
The design reflects Vancouver's wood-first initiative that mandates timber use in buildings, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
11/29/2018
Hospital projects can strengthen neighborhoods
Limited influence blamed on outdated planning strategies and tax laws
11/29/2018
Experts urge healthcare facilities to review safety plans
The shooting at Mercy Hospital in Chicago demonstrates the difficulty of keeping hospitals safe
11/28/2018
Healthcare facilities focusing on security long before Chicago shooting
Chicago shooting highlights the benefits and limitations of the heightened sense of alert
11/28/2018
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Exit enclosure antenna
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for an exit exclosure antenna
11/28/2018
Scrubs vending machines designed to curb OR contamination
Sales reps are required to buy scrubs while inside healthcare facilities
11/28/2018
Launderable mattress barrier may cut hospital-acquired infections
Clostridium difficile can be spread via neglected surfaces, such as those underneath hospital beds
11/28/2018
JE Dunn Construction Receives USAF Design Award For Cannon Air Force Base Medical/Dental Clinic
11/28/2018
N.J. facility separates patients after 11th child dies from viral outbreak
The state ordered 'medically-fragile' children separated from those who are sick
11/27/2018
Garage becomes makeshift hospital during Calif. wildfires
Ambulance uses garage to keep patients safe
11/27/2018
Survey suggests healthcare facility security is getting better
American Society for Health Care Engineering’s 2018 Hospital Security Survey found hospitals were taking steps to control hospital access
11/27/2018
Hospital evacuates ER due to 'unpleasant odor' caused by blocked grease trap
A 'code yellow' — a disaster that requires an emergency and urgent response — was declared because the Royal Hobart was already operating at the highest stress load
11/27/2018
Environmental health and safety versus demand control ventilation: Challenges and opportunities
New solutions offer ways to proactively prioritize laboratory safety and system performance
11/27/2018
Building a compliant emergency preparedness program
An effective emergency preparedness program is more than a written plan
11/27/2018
Contrast&Care 2.0 Presented at the RSNA (Radiological Society North America) Congress in Chicago
11/27/2018
Some fear Congo Ebola outbreak could get much worse
Expert says in many ways it's as if they're stuck at square one
11/26/2018
Boost ES recognition by providing opportunities for success
Surveys identify cleanliness, appearance and safety as being key for a healthcare facility
11/26/2018
Georgia senior facility build with indoor and outdoor spaces for entertaining and socializing
The Arbor at BridgeMill in Canton includes an expansive terrace, gardens, a fire pit and barbecue area, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website
11/26/2018
Fla. nursing homes want more time on generator requirements
But the state Agency for Health Care Administration said it won’t approve waiver requests for facilities that haven’t been working on the situation
11/26/2018
Cooking, corridors and compartments: 3 NFPA updates for your longterm care facility
From 2011-2015, there were 5,750 fires in healthcare facilities, and 66 percent were caused by cooking equipment
11/26/2018
University of Washington to close hospital laundry
The university has cited budget shortfalls and pledged to help workers find new jobs
11/26/2018
