Trending News - September 2014
Hospital pillows can harbor pathogens
Thirty-eight percent of pillows retained infection-causing pathogens after disinfection
9/30/2014
Experts say US hospitals unprepared for Ebola waste
Waste management companies are refusing to haul away the soiled sheets and Ebola virus-spattered protective gear
9/30/2014
Converting doubles to private rooms
ACA has increased the pressure to go to all private rooms, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
9/30/2014
HVAC considerations in hybrid OR design
To maximize future flexibility, designers should consider using an integrated ceiling system rather than a monolithic design
9/30/2014
N.J. utility honored for hospital efficiency
PSE&G recognized for its $3.7 million energy-energy efficiency effort at Trinitas Regional Medical Center
9/30/2014
Essential vs. critical electrical systems
The three branches of generator power referred to as 'essential systems'
9/30/2014
Edmonton hospital fighting influx of flies
Misericordia Hospital says flies don't pose any health risk
9/29/2014
Five operating room cleaning checklists
Routine disinfection is associated with significant reductions in surgical site and other patient infections
9/29/2014
Preparing Caribbean hospitals for natural disasters
The smart hospital initiative has become a global standard for assessing the likelihood a hospital can remain functional in disasters
9/29/2014
Ontario health system introduces guest meal program
Family members and visitors on all inpatient units at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital can order meals
9/29/2014
Children's hospital to have Xbox Kinect-powered atrium
New $270 million A.I. duPont Hospital for Children will open in Wilmington, Del.
9/29/2014
Critical power management systems vital for health facilities
A CPMS monitors and controls emergency generator sets, circuit breakers, transfer switches and other emergency power system equipment
9/29/2014
Minneapolis hospital reportedly used unsterilized equipment
Abbott Northwestern hospital use potentially dangerous instruments in four surgeries
9/26/2014
Broken bed alarm blamed in patient's death
Man died after he became disoriented and left his hospital room at UCSD Medical Center
9/26/2014
Hawaii approves funding for hospital upgrades
A total of $9.2 million was ok'd for projects that will include the renovation of two state facilities
9/26/2014
Derry renal facility honored for environmental services
Altnagelvin Hospital in Derry, Ireland, was honored in a Best Kept Healthcare Facility competition
9/26/2014
New ambulance bay built to improve safety and efficiency
Janesville, Wis., hospital's new structure can accommodate five ambulances
9/26/2014
Boomers reinventing senior food service
Care organizations are recognizing that seniors want flexibility and variety in dining, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website
9/26/2014
Best hand-hygiene practices for a healthcare facility
Proper hand washing can help healthcare workers fight germs, bacteria and disease
9/26/2014
BlazeMaster fire sprinkler systems boost efficiency, cost-effectiveness with updated listing
9/26/2014
Earthquake-retrofit costs lead to closing of L.A. hospital
Temple Community Hospital closed its doors, citing low revenue and increasing costs of maintaining its aging building
9/25/2014
UAE hospitals don't spend enough on infection control
Experts say that healthcare managers are reluctant to spend spend money on infection control because they don't receive direct revenue from the investment
9/25/2014
Resolute Health's Wellness Campus features green spaces, walking trails and gardens
Healthcare Design website article offers a photo tour of New Braunfels, Texas, facility
9/25/2014
Ongoing training vital to healthcare security programs
Every healthcare facility is different and security officers must receive the appropriate training
9/25/2014
Control valve tamper switches Q&A
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about control valve tamper switches
9/25/2014
Hospitals trimming energy costs with demand response programs
The demand response strategy typically pays users for reducing their demand
9/25/2014
St. Louis senior community renovates inside and out
Bethesda Terrace project created a multi-use living/dining/activity room and beautified the outdoor space, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website
9/25/2014
Healthcare center blamed for man's mushroom poisoning
Family says Cordilleras Mental Health Facility neglected to maintain a safe environment
9/24/2014
Seniors' food preferences and attitudes spark chef's creativity
Long-term living care is moving from institutional meals to fresh, local and organic food offerings, according to an interview on the Long-Term Living website
9/24/2014
Architect talks of 'restorative design'
In TEDMED talk, architect discusses healthcare's move away from harmful built environments, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
9/24/2014
Rural hospitals closing without ACA money
Four rural Tennessee hospitals have closed and dozens are at risk because of the state's decision not to join the Affordable Care Act
9/24/2014
Retail urgent care retailers increase access
Facilities part of shift in the way healthcare is delivered
9/24/2014