Trending News - July 2019
Bats in Iowa hospital buildings lead to patient safety alert
The hospital receives about 10 reports of bats in its facilities a year, typically in non-patient care areas
7/31/2019
N.C. hospital security now scanning visitor photo IDs
The technology will create a personalized badge with a visitor's photo and patient room number
7/31/2019
Adopting LEED for Healthcare facilities delivers big benefits
Kaiser Permanente seeks Gold certification for new construction
7/31/2019
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Aerosol can storage
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for aerosol can storage
7/31/2019
A text message to save more than 13 million lives
Patient engagement through text messages has emerged as one of the biggest avenues for optimizing care quality
7/31/2019
W. Va. hospital opened cooling station to beat the heat
The cooling center was free for the community
7/31/2019
Candida auris may have been spurred by global warming
The fungus sprung up simultaneously on three continents
7/30/2019
Double cable failure causes Mass. hospital power outage
Mount Auburn Hospital had system in place to prevent outage
7/30/2019
Solar panels proposed near Calif. hospital
Four acres of ground-based panels would be located on the west and north sides of the hospital
7/30/2019
Healthcare design strategies can facilitate care in a home setting
Hospital-level acute and subacute care being delivered at home brings numerous advantages, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
7/30/2019
Door selection can impact infection control
Touchless doors can help stop the spread of germs and bacteria
7/30/2019
Healthcare food-service veteran discusses amenity-centered care and retail food service
Food-service trends are being shaped by amenity-centered care like those offered in hotels
7/30/2019
Trusted Network Accreditation Program (TNAP) Releases Accreditation Criteria for Public Review
7/30/2019
How do Southern Calif. hospitals rate for earthquake safety?
Currently one third of hospitals in the area are rated as at risk of collapse
7/29/2019
Man pulls gun on Winnipeg hospital security guards
The man was part of a violent disturbance in the Children’s Hospital at the Health Sciences Centre
7/29/2019
Report finds VA concealed Legionella at facility
Inspectors also found the facility’s staff routinely failed to conduct routine cleaning
7/29/2019
Technology that detects falls helps shown to reduce ED services
Reviewing videos helps caregivers determine causes of falls
7/29/2019
Healthcare and retail: A perfect match
Healthcare providers nationwide are actively expanding into “convenience care” as healthcare consumers increasingly expect greater availability and a better experience when seeking care
7/29/2019
AI-driven software automation brings sweeping change to healthcare industry
The future holds even more dynamic changes for automating tedious processes, streamlining redundant tasks and speeding well-informed decision-making
7/29/2019
Larson Electronics Releases Explosion Proof Emergency System, 90Min Runtime, 120/277V, W/ Exit Sign
7/29/2019
University Health Network Adds Aircuity in Additional Building, Implements Exhaust Fan Control
7/29/2019
While healthcare facility shootings are still rare, assaults are not
Shootings like the recent one in a Baltimore drug treatment center draw attention to violent incidents
7/26/2019
Second Va. senior facility reports respiratory illness outbreak
The county health department says there doesn’t appear to be a link between the outbreaks
7/26/2019
Hospital overcrowding leaves patients boarding in ERs
National provider shortage, rise of antibiotic-resistant infections making things worse
7/26/2019
IoT – The prescription to keeping workers and patients safe on hospital construction jobsites
When workers are equipped with IoT-based wearable sensors, managers can see in real time the workers present for every trade
7/26/2019
University Health Network Adds Aircuity in Additional Building, Implements Exhaust Fan Control
7/26/2019
Md. dialysis center renovation brings insect issues
Patients of a Towson dialysis center have complained about flying insects
7/25/2019
Appliance seller has lessons for hospitals about patient experience
Hospitals are trying a number of initiatives to improve their patients’ satisfaction
7/25/2019
Manhattan hospital relies on emergency system during blackout
Mount Sinai West was among the hospitals that went to backup generator
7/25/2019
Designing restrooms for long-term use can save money in the long run
Good design choices can mean lower operating costs over the life of the facility
7/25/2019
Integration of Internet of Things and RAIN RFID in hospital asset management systems boosts efficiency
The implementation of RAIN RFID in hospital asset systems helps to keep track of tagged items, store information
7/25/2019
Cybersecurity is a top safety issue for healthcare facilities
Cybersecurity was listed behind severe weather and active shooter incidents
7/25/2019
