Trending News - September 2021

Forum Targets Healthcare-Higher Education Synergy

Topics included green revolving funds and financing, renewables procurement, goal setting and collaboration on energy efficiency, and building operations during the pandemic

9/30/2021

Forum Targets Healthcare-Higher Education Synergy

Topics included green revolving funds and financing, renewables procurement, goal setting and collaboration on energy efficiency, and building operations during the pandemic

9/30/2021

Healthcare Compliance Target of CBRE Offering

Tools cover employee evaluation and assessment, training and certifications, and benchmarking, analytics and reporting

9/30/2021

Tampa Hospital Launches Largest Master Facility Plan

Plan will have impact of more than $967 million and create more than 5,952 jobs

9/30/2021

Why Don’t More Facilities Install Lighting Controls?

How facility managers can overcome obstacles and incorporate lighting control systems in their hospitals

9/29/2021

Ransomware Linked to Higher Patient Mortality: Survey

COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in less confidence among providers in mitigating risks posed by ransomware

9/29/2021

Illinois Hospital To Open Cardiovascular Institute

167,000-square-foot complex will house six new dedicated operating rooms and nine new labs for multiple cardiovascular needs

9/29/2021

Healthcare Facilities Top List of UV Applications: Survey

Eighty-one percent of respondents are concerned about UV disinfection safety

9/28/2021

Distinct Construction Project Must Complement Existing Campus

New facility also adds urban park and parking garage

9/28/2021

CDC To Invest $2.1 Billion in Infection Prevention in Healthcare Facilities

Funds will help facilities prevent infections more effectively and support rapid response to detect and contain infectious organisms

9/28/2021

Overhead Ventilation Is IAQ Culprit: Study

When overhead vents supply heated air, occupants might be exposed to respiratory aerosols more than if same room were well-mixed

9/27/2021

UC Health Expands Emergency Department

Cincinnati facility is also renovating its existing 30-year-old emergency department

9/27/2021

3 Tips for Designing Welcoming Healthcare Spaces

Healthcare design contributes to patient comfort and safety, as well as staff morale and productivity

9/24/2021

Senior Living Community Requires Luxury Facility Amenities

Security features include IP cameras, electronic visitor management and access-controlled garage

9/24/2021

Remote Monitoring Important, But Few Facilities Capable of Doing It

Healthcare facility managers plan to invest in remote monitoring and smart buildings in the next year

9/24/2021

3D Printed Walls Promise Efficiency in Construction

Walls can be printed with integrated electrical, mechanical, and HVAC services, reducing labor-intensive interior finishing process

9/23/2021

NEMA Offers Motors and Generators Standard for Free

Standard provides guidance for motor manufacturers, state and local codes, repair shops, contractors, facilities managers and original equipment manufacturers

9/23/2021

Case Study: Intercom System Improves Visitor and Patient Experience

Communication system also provides video monitoring of suspicious activity

9/22/2021

New Construction Projects Expand Austin’s Healthcare Market

Women’s Center four-story vertical expansion project will consist of 166,369-square-foot addition

9/22/2021

Long-Term Care Facilities To Receive Pandemic Relief Funds

Funding includes $17 billion covering range of providers that can document revenue losses and expenses associated with pandemic

9/22/2021

What Products Should Be In a Networked Lighting Control System?

Lighting control systems continue to advance, giving facility managers many options to consider

9/21/2021

$60 Million Gift To Fund New Cancer Center

Donation will support construction of modern, state-of-the-art cancer hospital at the Mount Sinai Hospital campus in New York City

9/21/2021

How Do Light Levels Affect Patient Health and Recovery?

Hospitalized patients often suffer from sleep deprivation due to environmental noise and interruptions from staff

9/21/2021

Keeping Patients Safe From Harm: Enacting and Sustaining a Ligature Risk Assessment

Many facility-related products in hospital rooms can pose a risk to patients

9/20/2021

New UL Resources Target Fire Safety

Software tracks and manages certification, testing schedules, professional competencies and other activities across single buildings or whole portfolios

9/20/2021

As New Colorado Hospital Opens, Current Facility Shifts Focus

New $26 million hospital began construction in 2019 but encountered building delays due to COVID-19

9/20/2021

New Cleaning Approach Reduces HAIs by 65 Percent

Minnesota hospital uses technology and teamwork to minimize hospital-acquired infections

9/17/2021

COVID-19 Challenges Hospital’s HVAC Operations

Department focuses on UVC technology, air filtration to create healthy indoor environments

9/17/2021

Florida Hospital Campus Prepares for Fall Opening

65-acre campus will include a 365,000-square-foot, five-story hospital with 110 private patient suites, a 28-bed emergency department

9/17/2021

Minimizing Mold Growth: The Value of Preventive Maintenance

Healthcare facility managers need to take the necessary precautions to prevent patients from acquiring fungal infections

9/16/2021

California Warns Healthcare Facilities on Cybercrime

Attorney general urges providers to take proactive steps to protect against cybersecurity threats

9/16/2021

DOE Resources Support Codes To Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Facilities rely on robust energy codes to enhance resilience and mitigate impacts of climate change

9/16/2021

Carpets Cannot Be Disinfected

They can be cleaned and sanitized and here’s how to do it in 3 steps

9/15/2021

EPA Webinar Targets IPM in Healthcare Facilities

Integrated pest management is a science-based decision-making framework that emphasizes pest prevention and least-toxic control measures

9/15/2021

Case Study: Canopy Skylight Welcomes Visitors To Cancer Center

anodized aluminum canopy is expected to last 40 years

9/15/2021

Biden’s COVID-19 Mandates Target Vaccinations in Healthcare Facilities

Mandate covers healthcare settings that receive Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement, including hospitals, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgical settings, and home health agencies

9/14/2021