Trending News - July 2016
Facility staffs express concern over security following Kanagawa stabbing
Lone intruder at a care facility for disabled people kills 19,
7/29/2016
India hospital deaths blamed on power cut
21 patients at Gandhi Hospital died after power outages
7/29/2016
Delivering internal customer service in healthcare facility security
There is a host of stakeholders inside a facility who public safety and security departments must serve
7/29/2016
Focusing on interiors and exteriors in healthcare environments
Designers talk about the mutually supportive role interior and exterior spaces play
7/29/2016
Legionella risks in building water systems
There are potentially significant liability risks related to water quality in the healthcare sector.
7/29/2016
Decision to leave suspect at hospital broke with state guidelines
Police decision to leave suspect before teen's killing under scrutiny
7/29/2016
Research focuses on impact of reorienting patient beds
When bed headwalls were not visible from the hallway, patients reporting less noise and increased privacy
7/29/2016
Art initiative makes children's healthcare facilities less scary
RxArt commissions artists to create artworks on walls, ceilings, floors - even medical equipment
7/28/2016
Why patient engagement is key to success in today’s value-based market
Many health systems make large investments to improve the patient experience but fail to achieve their desired objectives because they did not understand what really matters most to their patients
7/28/2016
Designing a facility for virtual healthcare
Despite developments in telemedicine, few facilities have adapted or been developed to incorporate it
7/28/2016
Outdated security devices can get left behind
Security personnel unknowingly disconnect them during security upgrades
7/28/2016
What you need to know about the new HIPAA guidance on ransomware
There has been a 300% increase in ransomware attacks in 2016
7/28/2016
N.J. hospital earns top honors at culinary competition
Valley Hospital won the national 2016 Association for Healthcare Foodservice (AHF) Culinary Competition
7/28/2016
New E. coli strain reinforces need for effective ES
Rigorous cleaning can help to prevent spread of new antibiotic-resistant bacteria
7/28/2016
Schneck Medical Center implements the power of ultraviolet technology against hospital infections
7/28/2016
Siemens recognizes Arkansas engineering firm for innovative approach to fire/life safety design
7/28/2016
At least one hospital embracing Pokémon Go (with limits)
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin says it's the distraction that makes the app worth playing
7/27/2016
NHS could save £26.4 million annually with CHP
A report says that combined heat and power (CHP) provides the biggest energy saving opportunity
7/27/2016
Cleveland Clinic's green revolving fund paying off
Green fund helps pay for lighting retrofit, building automation upgrade
7/27/2016
Philly hospitals ready for potential convention issues
Mass casualty drills, last September's papal visit and the fatal crash of Amtrak 188 have already tested the city's health systems
7/27/2016
Q&A: Fire door maintenance
Brad Keyes advises to start planning on testing all of the fire doors
7/27/2016
Architectural art and science behind healthcare facilities explained
Architect discusses how architecture has contributed to improved health outcomes by creating better environments for patients
7/27/2016
Howden American Fan Company announces BCS backwardly inclined fan for air purification applications
7/27/2016
Mass General, others ban staff from playing Pokemon Go
Providers concerned about safety are asking people not to wander around campuses using mobile app
7/26/2016
Data overload could swamp healthcare Internet of Things
Many are unsure how to take advantage of IoT big data analytics
7/26/2016
Hospitals taking cues from hospitality industry to improve patient experience
Customer service is now a big part of hospitals’ strategic planning
7/26/2016
Minimizing traffic during surgery lowers infection rate
New study finds a connection between surgical site infections and how often the OR door is opened during a procedure
7/26/2016
Patient food blamed for cases of lethal listeria infection in UK
Report says pre-packed sandwiches could be contaminated with a lethal bug
7/26/2016
Technology can streamline visitor management at healthcare facilities
Lack of visitor control can impact security
7/26/2016
N.C. healthcare facility fined for wastewater violations
Company is facing the possible loss of its state license to provide non-skilled assisted living care at a residential facility
7/26/2016
New book provides a comprehensive guide to delivering energy savings and carbon emission reductions
7/26/2016
More hospitals ask Pokemon Go players to stay off their grounds
Players no longer will be able to 'catch em' all' at some healthcare facilities in the Quad Cities
7/25/2016
White paper offered on emergency power system basics
Paper discusses maintaining consistent power for reliable healthcare
7/25/2016