Trending News - May 2013
Hospitals invest in systems to encourage hand hygiene, prevent infection
Hospitals across the country are responding to the low adherence to hand-washing protocols by using new systems to monitor employees and encourage them to wash their hands.
5/31/2013
NFPA sprinkler system maintenance standard gets a revamp for 2014 edition
Significant revisions to standard NFPA 25, Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, have been put into place for the 2014 edition.
5/31/2013
New study shows soap, ointment reduce infections in hospital ICU patients
The study, known as "Randomized Evaluation of Decolonization Versus Universal Clearance to Eliminate (REDUCE) MRSA," found using antimicrobial soap and ointment to decolonize all intensive care unit patients reduces all bloodstream infections, including MRSA by 44 percent.
5/30/2013
Experts shed light on best practices for LED lighting applications
The challenge for maintenance and engineering managers is making sense of new LED products and their manufacturers, and then specifying the most appropriate products for particular facility applications.
5/30/2013
NFPA, OSHA work to reduce confusion over hazard labeling
Hazardous materials labeling guidelines recently adopted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have the potential to cause confusion and expose individuals to harm through misunderstanding of hazard levels, according to NFPA.
5/30/2013
Expert offers tips for choosing electronic key management systems
The challenge of key management lies in balancing the daily operational needs of your facility while still maintaining control of who has what keys, when they have them, what they can access and when they are returned.
5/29/2013
Changes in paints, coatings offer opportunities for facility managers
New regulations and advancements in paints and coatings can offer managers the opportunity to revisit their planning processes and implement cost-saving tactics that produce longer-lasting, better-looking applications.
5/29/2013
Study finds bacteria on hospital towels can survive laundering
Viable bacteria on hospital towels used for cleaning patient rooms can survive the laundering process, according to study.
5/29/2013
ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp. fleet zooms in size with purchase of 66 new Link-Belt cranes
5/28/2013
Kaiser Permanente aims for LEED Gold in all new hospital construction
Kaiser Permanente May 22 announced it will seek Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification for all new construction of hospitals, large medical offices and other major projects.
5/28/2013
Case study: Zone defense fire detection strategy preserves peace at hospital
A fire protection system based on zone detection helped St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls, Idaho, minimize patient disruptions while providing full coverage.
5/28/2013
ASHRAE expands its building energy labeling program
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) building energy labeling program has expanded to include an As Designed label in addition to its current In Operation label.
5/24/2013
Hospitals must carefully site and protect emergency power supply systems
Hardening emergency power supply systems against all the likely threats they might face is imperative in safeguarding power to critical facilities such as hospitals.
5/24/2013
Patient participation in gardening at hospitals can improve health outcomes
A significant healing effect can be achieved by giving patients access to a gardening space, whether as simple as a container garden or a much more involved garden plan.
5/23/2013
Submissions sought for healthcare design renovation competition
Healthcare Design magazine, in partnership with The Center for Health Design, is seeking submissions for its 2013 Remodel/Renovation competition.
5/23/2013
Submissions sought for healthcare design renovation competition
Healthcare Design magazine, in partnership with The Center for Health Design, is seeking submissions for its 2013 Remodel/Renovation competition.
5/23/2013
Training offered on efficient lighting in facilities for energy savings
The Energy Center of Wisconsin will offer the program, "Efficient facility lighting for energy savings and productivity," June 4 and 5.
5/22/2013
Training offered on efficient lighting in facilities for energy savings
The Energy Center of Wisconsin will offer the program, "Efficient facility lighting for energy savings and productivity," June 4 and 5.
5/22/2013