Trending News - July 2014
Mice, filth alleged at New Jersey facility
Broken furniture, moldy mattresses and cigarette burns on floors and walls cited by former employee
7/31/2014
Public awareness called key to healthy design
Facility owners need more comprehensive data to support investments in healthier building practices and products, study says
7/31/2014
Hawaiian facility to shift beds from long-term to acute care
Hilo Medical Center wants to increase its acute medical care beds to 20 and eliminate 20 of its skilled nursing facility beds
7/31/2014
Designing to prevent HAIs
From design to maintenance, engineering can help prevent HAIs and ultimately improve patient health and satisfaction, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
7/31/2014
N.H. facilities drug-test law to begin
Most must adopt a written testing and diversion policy in August
7/31/2014
N.C. facility plans $16.5 million ER expansion
CaroMont Health expansion will increase the size of its emergency department by nearly 70 percent
7/31/2014
Trends in senior living design
Experts identified and discussed the driving trends in senior living design at Senior Living Design Symposium
7/31/2014
Fire alarm system Q&A
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answers a question about fire alarm systems in a business occupancy
7/31/2014
DuctSox's New SkeleCore pull-tight adds value-engineered, tensioned fabric duct to SkeleCore line
7/31/2014
Hospital face scaled back future
Massive structures are transitioning into multiple smaller buildings across the community
7/30/2014
Data analytics effective energy efficiency tool
Effective use of data analytics in healthcare facilities can reduce major equipment spending and increase energy savings by up to 30 percent
7/30/2014
UV cuts resistant organisms by 20 percent: study says
New York hospital added ultraviolet environmental disinfection (UVD) to its cleaning regimen of patient rooms
7/30/2014
Grand Falls Hospital uses pellet-fired heating system
Hospital is one of the first public buildings in New Brunswick to use a new energy-efficient heating system
7/30/2014
Clean construction protects patients
Clean construction methods reducing infection risks for patients.
7/30/2014
Mayo Clinic renovation design a team effort
Clinic exam and hospital suites were designed with the help of staff
7/30/2014
Design choices may reduce fall risk for elderly
Improving the design of walking environments may reduce risk of falling, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website
7/30/2014
Cincinnati hospital's facade honors region's artistic history
West Hospital project involved an artistic vision, mock-ups, a dose of technology and a leap of faith, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
7/30/2014
MaxLite's new Architectural Recessed Downlights deliver energy efficiency with design in mind
7/30/2014
Healthcare industry urged to address climate change
The healthcare industry could experience a "surge" from people without the means to move in response to increased temperatures
7/29/2014
Nursing station design must consider patient care issues
Varied use of nursing stations presents complex and challenging issues to designers
7/29/2014
Survey says wireless applications growing in hospitals
Examples include cellular service, nurse call systems and patient monitoring
7/29/2014
Joint Commission online learning module addresses long-term care infections
Online educational tool focuses on how to apply high-reliability principles
7/29/2014
Smart building automation systems can add intelligence, efficiency
Healthcare facilities differ from other buildings making them challenging and demanding places to install and manage a BAS
7/29/2014
Systems engineering called crucial to transforming healthcare delivery
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services urged to transform healthcare nationally by engineering a 'robust' health information infrastructure
7/29/2014
Soliant Health names 20 Most Beautiful Hospitals for 2014
The specialty healthcare staffing provider named McKay-Dee Hospital Center in Ogden, Utah, the winner
7/29/2014
In healthcare design, what is 'appropriate'?
In a blog on the Healthcare Design website, Debra Levin discusses the difference between designing an appropriate hospital for today's needs and realities and continuing to push the boundaries of innovation
7/29/2014
California hospital implements new security procedure
Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock has a new check-in and visitor-badge procedure
7/28/2014
Facility backup power requires correct connectivity
A careful assessment helps hospitals ensure outage protection
7/28/2014
Brigham and Women's Hospital project honored for safety in construction practices
IFMA Boston Excellence Award for Best Practices in Sustainability given to Brigham and Women's Hospital and EH&E
7/28/2014
Study says good physical work environment = effective nurses
Physical work environments affect registered nurses (RNs) and their ability to complete tasks, communicate and do their jobs efficiently
7/28/2014
Gardens in long-term care settings benefit dementia patients
Gardens promote relaxation, stimulate memories, encourage activity and reduce agitation among residents who have dementia, according to an article on the Long-Term Living website
7/28/2014
Online infection control course offered to improve construction safety
Renovation and construction projects in healthcare environments pose unique infection control challenges for contractors and workers
7/28/2014
Comfortable work environments boost productivity
Providing a comfortable setting has become a healthcare priority for productivity, recruitment and retention, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
7/28/2014