Trending News - June 2015
Are TV makeovers killing healthcare design?
Reality TV home makeover shows have given an unrealistic look at the real work of design, especially in something as complex as healthcare, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
6/30/2015
Dallas' new Parkland Memorial Hospital receives LEED gold
The hospital previously won LEED gold for its eight-story parking garage and seeks the same status for its new power plant
6/30/2015
Stemming data disasters: How to improve healthcare data security
Research estimates 50 percent of healthcare organizations experienced between one and five cyber attacks in 2014
6/30/2015
Dietary errors is an often hidden threat to patients
Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority identified 285 dietary errors in healthcare facilities during study
6/30/2015
Tips for sustainable environmental services
Environmentally sound practices can also save money
6/30/2015
Tracking healthcare facilities' energy use
By improving energy efficiency, hospitals can generate a new source of capital to increase the bottom line
6/30/2015
Untested contract type adding to Aurora VA hospital problems
VA officials decided that year to use a method called integrated design-construct, or IDC, on major building projects
6/29/2015
Testing infection prevention effectiveness
Confirming the disinfection of high-touch surfaces is important in healthcare facilities
6/29/2015
Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation's role in the war against infectious diseases
UV-C energy can fortify hospital defenses against infectious diseases by reducing their concentrations without increasing their resistance to medicines
6/29/2015
Global opportunities for healthcare manufacturers
A recent roundtable organized by the White House focuses on how international trade policy can help American companies prosper in the international marketplace, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
6/29/2015
Focusing on infection prevention
There are a number of different best practices and technologies healthcare facility managers use to help help battle infections
6/29/2015
$10M stand-alone emergency center planned in Las Cruces
MountainView Regional Medical Center has announced plans to build a 10-bed standalone emergency care center
6/29/2015
IPD keeps California healthcare facility project on track
Sutter Health Eden Medical Center was completed on time and within budget with integrated project delivery and Lean methods
6/29/2015
Florida VA says dead rats show pest control is working
Dead rats fall from the kitchen ceiling of the Tampa Bay veterans hospital
6/26/2015
Swedish NICU design a collaborative effort
NICU design in Sweden has developed through the application of research and adjusted according to ongoing practice, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
6/26/2015
Senate may strip VA of authority over Aurora hospital construction
The change is one of several Congress is demanding before approving money to complete a half-finished medical center
6/26/2015
Fire detection, protection in healthcare facilities
Healthcare facilities require fire alarm and detection specifications at a higher level than in other buildings
6/26/2015
Proper washing, storage keeps most healthcare textiles safe
Laundering procedures shown to be effective at preventing the spread of infection
6/26/2015
Clearing the AIIR about the Ebola scare
With the Ebola scare, hospitals around the country are quickly realizing they need to adopt a more consistent, continuous, automated method of CDC compliance
6/26/2015
Nursing home bedbugs a growing problem
Hospitals doing a better job than nursing homes dealing with pests
6/25/2015
Antimicrobial textile manufacturers address pandemic issues
Infection Control Today interviews manufacturers of personal protective equipment (PPE) and antimicrobial textiles on pandemic preparedness
6/25/2015
Vancouver emergency rooms not expected to survive major quake
Aging hospital buildings found to be at high-risk of collapse or being rendered useless by a strong tremor
6/25/2015
Miami Jewish Health Systems expansion will serve dementia patients
Miami Jewish Health Systems will add a 'village' to its campus in the next two to three years
6/25/2015
Healthcare laundry best practices reviewed
Laundry recommendations include adherence to standard precautions (gown and gloves) and minimal textile agitation when handling contaminated laundry in isolation rooms
6/25/2015
Data center infrastructure management in healthcare: The physical world meets the virtual world and the 'cloud'
DCIM is not a single tool, but a category of tools ranging from facilities monitoring, IT asset management, capacity planning, capacity management, dynamic/adaptive cooling and 'what-if' tools to various power, environmental and IT control applications
6/25/2015
20 most beautiful hospitals named
A new survey by Soliant Health recognizes the 20 most beautiful hospitals of 2015
6/24/2015
Illinois healthcare facility project boosts security
Franklin Hospital in Benton will upgrade emergency room
6/24/2015
Law buys more time for over-budget VA hospital
The legislation gives the VA limited, one-time authority to move about $150 million from 10 budget items and funds
6/24/2015
Australian hospital construction costs on the rise
Regulatory constraints blamed for higher construction costs
6/24/2015
Maine hospital project to benefit budget, environment
The annual savings for Pen Bay Healthcare could be more than $550,000
6/24/2015
How omni-channel provides a better patient experience
With a broader definition of the patient 'experience,' healthcare contact centers need to adopt an omni-channel approach
6/24/2015