Trending News - May 2019
W.Va. VA healthcare facility makes healthy, tasty food a priority
More than 80% of the the VA Medical Center menu items are made from scratch
5/31/2019
Telemedicine company launched to focus on infectious disease
Infectious Disease Connect will seek to reduce transfers and allow the treatment of patients with infectious diseases in their own communities
5/31/2019
W.Va. healthcare facility installs model train
The 980-square-foot display includes 220 feet of track, three trains on three levels, homes, buildings and other structures
5/31/2019
Sanitizer uses ultraviolet rays to kill viruses on mobile devices
Studies have found that 94 percent of cell phones used by hospital staff carry contaminants
5/31/2019
Study: Hand-hygiene signs not working in healthcare facilities
Researchers placed placards near soap and alcohol-based hand-rub dispensers in two hospital units
5/31/2019
Comp Resource Group Receives 2019 Best of Delray Beach Award, Recognized for a 4th Straight Year
5/31/2019
Seattle Children's Hospital operating rooms shut down because of fungus
Air tests detected Aspergillus in several operating rooms and equipment storage rooms
5/30/2019
Escalating workplace violence hits hospitals hard
Many healthcare facilities are increasing security measures to deal with the issue
5/30/2019
Ohio hospital honored for environmental practices
Health system has developed initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve management of electricity and gas usage and increase recycling of hazardous waste
5/30/2019
Children’s hospital using input, mock rooms to design mental-health facility
Mock rooms built to mimic nine-story behavioral health pavilion
5/30/2019
Report: Healthcare devices are becoming more vulnerable to cyberattack
Forty percent of the devices medical professional are using are IoT devices
5/30/2019
Johnson Controls Releases Micro Camera Ideal for Exceptional Video Quality in Discrete Applications
5/30/2019
Healthcare facilities changing how they fight superbugs
Drug-resistant strains of Staphylococcus, Enterobacteriaceae and Clostridium difficile have been overcoming antibiotics
5/29/2019
Hospital cybersecurity lagging due to talent gap
Half of organizations lack the security talent needed to remain secure
5/29/2019
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Emergency power generators
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for emergency power generators
5/29/2019
New factor that can influence spread of legionella found
Legionella can proliferate less efficiently in amoebae if they contain endosymbionts
5/29/2019
Larson Electronics Releases Vehicle Roof Mount Tower LED Light, 240W, 12V DC, 4 LEDs, 13.5 Feet
5/29/2019
Canadian hospitals hope to cure their lackluster food
Initiative also aims to elevate the role of food as an important part of healing
5/28/2019
Fla. hospital's hurricane shelter plan may be collapsing
Limited uses decrease funding opportunities
5/28/2019
The benefits of patient entertainment systems
Modern patient entertainment systems are a great way of putting patients first
5/28/2019
Enhancing operational efficiency, staff satisfaction and patient care with false alarm reduction
A healthcare facility's mission is easily deterred when safety and security systems aren’t performing at an efficient rate, specifically with alarm systems
5/28/2019
C diff. transmitted through non-critical items
Report says proper disinfection of tools is crucial
5/28/2019
Larson Electronics Releases Explosion-Proof Lighting Panelboard, 208Y/120 3PH, 3-Pole, 15A Breakers
5/28/2019
Agencies investigating Legionnaires' case at McLaren Flint
Hospital officials acknowledging that a patient may have acquired the disease at the facility
5/24/2019
Study: Outside temperature impacts pathogens in climate-controlled ICUs
The outside temperature can influence the indoor temperature
5/24/2019
Security hired for Manitoba healthcare facilities after city bills for police time
Province announces two guards will be on staff at all times
5/24/2019
When to consolidate clinical testing (core) laboratories.
Increasingly, customers of clinical testing labs want a one-stop shop, particularly as large healthcare systems acquire smaller, more specialized independent practices
5/24/2019
'Best Places to Work' in healthcare named
Modern Healthcare shares alphabetical list of winners
5/24/2019
Vancouver VA offers veterans freshly prepared meals
All cooking is done on site, on the same day
5/24/2019
