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6/12/2025

Virginia Hospital Goes into Lockdown Following Admission of Shooting Victim

The hospital followed standard protocol by restricting access to ensure safety.

6/12/2025

Ground Broken on Adena Fayette Medical Center

The 65,000-square-foot facility is slated to open in 2027.

6/12/2025

University of Mississippi Medical Center Acquires Merit Health Madison

Merit Health Madison will now operate under the name UMMC Madison.

6/11/2025

Preventing Slips and Falls in Hospitals

Flooring type, matting and cleaning programs all contribute to safer facilities.

6/11/2025

Crane Collapse Kills 2 at Health First Cape Canaveral Hospital Construction Site

Health First said none of its staff were on site during the incident.

6/11/2025

Jackson Health System Discloses 5-Year Long Data Breach

There was unauthorized access to more than 2,000 patient records by an employee between July 2020 and May 2025.

6/10/2025

Why Furniture Selection Matters in Senior Care Facilities

When selecting furniture for senior care facilities, there is more to consider than one might think.

6/10/2025

ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Lancaster Officially Opens

The newly completed hospital includes 36 beds, with infrastructure in place to expand to 40.

6/9/2025

Seeking Standards for Microbial Loads in Healthcare Facilities

Why is there no binding standard for the acceptable microbial load on surfaces or in the air in hospitals?

6/9/2025

UCR Health Unveils Plans for Major Expansion

The vision for the site will include an outpatient diagnostic center and possible future expansion.

6/6/2025

High-Performance Windows Support Safety at UW Medicine's New Behavioral Health Center

Case study: Engineered for strength, quiet and daylight, the chosen windows help create a safe, calming and energy-efficient environment for patients and providers.

6/5/2025

Central Maine Healthcare Dealing with IT System Outage

The organization identified unusual activity within their computer software, prompting them to secure and shut off all IT systems.

6/5/2025

Kaiser Permanente Opens Newly Expanded Everett Medical Center

The facility offers primary care and pediatric care and has specialty care departments.

6/5/2025

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla Opens North Tower

The 420,000-square-foot structure of glass, brick and steel took eight years to plan and construct.

6/4/2025

Prefabrication Opens Doors to Smarter Construction

UPMC Presbyterian is able to build 40 percent of its new bed tower offsite.

6/4/2025

Man Stabbed in Lobby at Massachusetts General Hospital

The man’s injuries were not life-threatening.

6/4/2025

Bradford Health Services Falls Victim to Data Security Incident

The healthcare organization says it has no evidence that the information potentially involved in this incident has been misused.

6/3/2025

How to Select Furniture for Senior Care Facilities

Furniture in senior care facilities needs to be durable, yet comfortable.

6/3/2025

Longhorn Village Celebrates Opening of New Expansion

The Life Plan Community adds 48 luxury hybrid homes to meet the needs of today's active, independent seniors.

6/2/2025

Certifications Help Address Generational Differences

Organizational success depends on adapting to a multi-generational workforce through programs to foster collaboration and bridge knowledge gaps.

6/2/2025

Health First Announces 5-Floor Patient Tower Expansion at Palm Bay Hospital

Construction is slated to begin in Summer 2026, with completion aiming for 2028.

5/30/2025

Northwell Health Partners with APM Steam to Reduce Energy Consumption

Case study: Northwell Health reduces energy consumption with APM Steam’s proactive maintenance program.

5/29/2025

Kettering Health Confirms Ransomware Attack Behind System Outage

It’s still unclear whether any patient or employee data was compromised.

5/29/2025

Ardent Health Partners Announces New Company Name

The new name will be effective June 3.

5/29/2025

UCM Medical Group Experiences Data Breach via Third-Party Vendor

The cybersecurity incident occurred in July 2024.

5/28/2025

5 Components of an Integrated Safety Culture in Healthcare

The goal is not to create a fortress but to build a space where patients feel protected and caregivers feel empowered to deliver exceptional care.

5/28/2025

Patient Suicide Prompts Investigation at Providence Hosptial in Washington

The patient had been assigned a round-the-clock sitter, but supervision was removed without explanation just days before her death.

5/28/2025

Care Resource Officially Opens Expanded Little Havana Health Center

The 45,000-square-foot facility increases access to care for individuals and families across the neighborhood.

5/27/2025

Privacy Curtains May Contribute to HAI Cases

Privacy curtains can harbor bacteria that can be passed down to patients.

5/27/2025

Ground Broken on Banner Health Scottsdale Medical Campus

The campus is slated for completion in early 2027.

5/23/2025

Don't Let Cleaning and Maintaining Upholstery Be an Afterthought

Manufacturers discuss how frequently healthcare facilities should clean and maintain upholstered furniture.

5/22/2025

Kettering Health Faces Systemwide Outage After Cyberattack

Elective inpatient and outpatient procedures were canceled as a result, though emergency rooms and clinics remain open.

5/22/2025

AdventHealth Orlando Invests $1 Billion into New Campus Project

The investments include a 14-story patient and surgical tower, expanded services, and ongoing recruitment and training.

5/22/2025

Prisma Health Breaks Ground on Behavioral Health Hospital in South Carolina

This $138 million facility will double the healthcare system’s inpatient behavioral health capacity in the Upstate.

5/21/2025

Building Enclosures: Keys to Safe and Efficient Construction 

By using modern tools and following a phased inspection strategy, facility managers can ensure enclosures are resilient and fit for demanding environments.

5/21/2025

Multicare Auburn Medical Center Sued After Patient Went Missing

A patient with severe dementia went missing from the hospital in June 2024, being found nearly 12 hours later.

5/21/2025

$50 Million Award Supports Palomar Behavioral Health Expansion

Funding through Proposition 1 will help expand mental health and substance use disorder treatment facilities.

5/20/2025

Wayfinding Challenges: How Designers Can Fix Them in Senior Care Facilities

When everything looks the same, it’s hard to know where you are. Wayfinding can help aid in this challenge.

5/20/2025

Neenan Archistruction and Ampla Health Celebrate Opening of New Flagship Facility

At 56,498 square feet, the newly completed facility brings together advanced design, comprehensive care services and community-centered functionality.

5/19/2025

Advanced Building Envelopes to Innovate Healthcare Environments

By integrating cutting-edge air systems and intelligent building management, facility envelopes can exceed rigorous demands of modern medical care.

5/19/2025

Ground Broken on Mercy Hospital Wentzville in Missouri

Construction of the 400,000-square-foot hospital is expected to be completed in four years.

5/16/2025

Designing for Flexibility: How Healthcare Furniture Is Evolving with the Times

Manufacturers share how modular, mobile solutions are helping healthcare facilities meet the growing demand for adaptable, patient-centered spaces.

5/15/2025

Proactive Coil Maintenance and Cleaning in Healthcare Facilities

Most healthcare facility managers rely on annual cleanings, but that schedule may no longer be enough.

5/15/2025

Ground Broken on Boca Grande Health Clinic in Florida

The new clinic will offer primary care, urgent care, lab, imaging and infection-control-ready negative pressure rooms.

5/15/2025

Sonrisas Dental Health Hit with Cyber Extortion Incident

The incident was detected in early March.

5/14/2025

In or Out? Identifying an Effective Infection Control Strategy

The quality of training, supervision and oversight matter more than whether the cleaning team is in-house or outsourced.

5/14/2025

Ambulance Crashes into Baptist DeSoto Hospital in Mississippi

No patients were injured, but one staff member suffered minor injuries.

5/14/2025

City of Hope Officially Opens Hope Plaza

More than $400 million was invested in the construction and equipping of Hope Plaza.

5/13/2025

Wayfinding Doesn't Need to be Stressful

Wayfinding can help anyone navigate their surroundings with less anxiety.

5/13/2025

Ground Broken on The Gayle and Tom Benson Ochsner Children's Hospital

It is slated for completion in early 2028.

5/12/2025

What Hospitality Means for Healthcare Facilities

Understanding the design, adaptability and technology considerations related to improving the hospitality of healthcare.

5/12/2025

TriasMD Announces Plans for DISC Surgery Center at West Palm Beach

It’s slated to open in Q4 2025.

5/9/2025

Balancing Patient Comfort with Function and Durability

Furniture and textile manufacturers discuss new trends that are changing how patient comfort is balanced with durability and function.

5/8/2025

The Decline of HVAC Hygiene in Healthcare Facilities

Once a top priority during COVID-19, HVAC cleaning efforts are now slipping.

5/8/2025

Northwell Health and Nuvance Health Merge for Integrated Health System

As part of the agreement, Northwell will invest at least $1 billion in Nuvance hospitals.

5/8/2025

Horizon Behavioral Health Becomes Victim of Ransomware Attack

The incident occurred in March.

5/7/2025

Bringing Hospitality into Healthcare Facilities

By making facilities feel less like institutions, organizations can address issues such as aging populations, housing flexibility and workforce shortages.

5/7/2025

Regions Hospital Fined $100,000 for Improper Infectious Waste Disposal

Officials say the infectious waste was sent to the wrong facility several times.

5/7/2025

Ground Broken on BayCare Hospital Manatee

The $563 million project is expected to open in 2028.

5/6/2025

Navigating Wayfinding in Senior Care Facilities

Navigating senior care facilities can be troublesome for its residents.

5/6/2025

The Leapfrog Group Releases Spring 2025 Hospital Safety Grades

346 hospitals nationwide have not only achieved an “A” for Spring 2025 but have sustained the grade for five or more grading rounds.

5/5/2025

Next-Gen Disinfectants: Embrace the Upgrade

Understanding the role of the environment in healthcare-associated infections will lead to more effective use of disinfectants in healthcare settings.

5/5/2025

Center for Elders' Independence Expands with 3 New PACE Centers

This major expansion will nearly triple CEI’s capacity, bringing community-based care to over 3,200 older adults across Alameda and Contra Costa counties.

5/2/2025

How Healthcare Furniture is Evolving for Infection Control

Cleanability, durability and safety remain key, but now they must coexist with aesthetics, comfort and sustainability.

5/1/2025

Report: Healthcare Ransomware Attacks Up 21 Percent in 2024

Guarding against phishing – a common method used to deploy ransomware – is crucial.

5/1/2025

St. Louis Community College's Nursing and Health Sciences Center Opens

The $62.9 million facility will address the immediate job training demands of St. Louis’ area hospitals and healthcare systems.

5/1/2025

Park Royal Hospital Falls Victim to Phishing Attack

This incident did not disrupt Park Royal’s services or operations.

4/30/2025

Patient Found Dead at New Jersey Psychiatric Hospital

The patient’s cause of death remains unknown pending investigation.

4/30/2025

Smart Lighting Overhaul Boosts Efficiency, Diagnostics and Wellness at Bryan Health

Case study: LED upgrade and advanced controls across Bryan Health campuses cut lighting energy use by 57 percent while enhancing patient care and staff productivity.

4/30/2025

Ground Broken on El Camino Health Rehabilitation Hospital

The new facility is scheduled to start taking patients in the spring of 2027.

4/29/2025

Workplace Injuries on the Decline

Safety initiatives have been prioritized among organizations.

4/29/2025

Ascension Saint Thomas and Lifepoint Health to Build New Rehab Hospital

After receiving approval from their state, the two are going forward with their plans for a new 40-bed inpatient rehab hospital in Tennessee.

4/28/2025

Man Charged in Gun-related Incident at Minnesota Hospital

The incident led to a lockdown at the facility.

4/28/2025

Sila Realty Trust Acquires Dover Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility

The Dover Healthcare Facility is a 34-bed, inpatient rehabilitation facility offering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care programs.

4/25/2025

Case Study: How NYU Langone Rebuilt for Resilience After Superstorm Sandy

Although the damage was severe, it provided a valuable opportunity for NYU Langone to assess structural vulnerabilities and increase facility resilience.

4/24/2025

Frederick Health Hospital Faces 5 Lawsuits Following Ransomware Attack

The lawsuits accuse FHH of inadequate cybersecurity, poor breach notification and failing to protect patients from identity theft risks.

4/24/2025

Arkansas Methodist Medical Center and Baptist Memorial Health Care to Merge

They have signed a non-binding letter of intent to complete a shared mission agreement to merge the two organizations.

4/24/2025

Ground Broken on Intermountain Saratoga Springs Multi-Specialty Clinic

The clinic is scheduled to open and start seeing patients in the fall of 2026.

4/23/2025

Electrical Fire Tests Resilience of Massachusetts Hospital

Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital used opportunity to renovate key systems and components and expand facility operations.

4/23/2025

Bomb Threat Alleged at Illinois Hospital

The alleged suspect was taken into police custody, and the threat was determined to be unfounded.

4/23/2025

OCH Regional Medical Center Caught Up in Data Breach

Unauthorized individuals gained access to 67,000 files in OCH’s possession.

4/22/2025

Design Plays a Role in the Future of Healthcare

With no healthcare facilities popping up, designers need to create spaces that will stand the test of time.

4/22/2025

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health Officially Opens

It is the first freestanding, full-service hospital to be constructed in Washington, D.C., in over 25 years.

4/21/2025

Designing Healthcare Facilities for Pediatric and Geriatric Populations

Understanding the nuanced needs of both age groups is essential to creating supportive multi-generational environments.

4/21/2025

Kaiser Permanente Announces New Hospital Tower at Sunnyside Medical Center

It plans to open this new facility on the campus in 2029.

4/17/2025

Building Disaster Resilience Through Collaboration

The ability to respond quickly and recover effectively depends on the strength of an organization’s external bonds.

4/17/2025

Amae Health Expands to New York City

This expansion brings its integrated care model to serve individuals with complex mental health conditions.

4/17/2025

Hospital for Special Surgery Opens Two New Facilities in New Jersey

The two facilities are a full-service outpatient center and a surgery center.

4/16/2025

Should We Be Testing Toilet Water in Patient Restrooms?

Research suggests transmission of Legionella pneumophila through toilet flushing should be considered when investigating a Legionnaires’ disease case.

4/16/2025

Healthcare Union Petitions for Increased Staff Safety at HCA Florida Hospitals

The petition follows a recent nurse assault and 160 calls to law enforcement this year at one hospital alone.

4/16/2025

HGA Announces Completion of the Jeffrey and Patricia Cole Pavilion

The new outpatient facility is at the Cleveland Clinic’s Cole Eye Institute in Cleveland, Ohio.

4/15/2025

Healthcare Facilities Look to Future-Proof Facilities

New buildings aren’t going to stay new forever. It is up to designers to consider the future with their designs

4/15/2025

Yale New Haven Health Experiences Data Breach

At no point did this incident impact their ability to provide patient care

4/14/2025

Rethinking Facilities: A New-Generation Approach to Behavioral Healthcare

Adaptive reuse of shipping containers offers a cost-effective, scalable solution for developing behavioral health facilities to address growing crisis

4/14/2025

ThedaCare to Open Medical Center in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

The campus is 25,000 square feet, with an estimated $35 million investment

4/11/2025

UF Health Hospitals Rely on Green Globes to Realize Their Full Potential

Case study: The process encouraged the team to push themselves in several areas.

4/10/2025

How Healthcare Facilities Can Be Truly Disaster-Resilient

Real resilience looks different than what’s written down in plans

4/10/2025

TriasMD Breaks Ground on DISC Surgery Center for San Fernando Valley

It is set to open in Q3 2025

4/10/2025

Bigfork Valley Hospital Falls Victim to Data Breach

The incident occurred in November 2024

4/9/2025

AI-Driven Facilities: Strategic Planning and Cost Management 

6 factors to ensure infrastructure, operations and financial management support AI’s integration

4/9/2025

Double Homicide Suspect Hides from Police in Upstate Community Hospital

The alleged suspect passed through the hospital’s weapons detection system, alerting the facility and police

4/9/2025

McCarthy and HOK Break Ground on Kedren Children's Village

The estimated completion of the facility is in summer 2027

4/8/2025

Thousands of Healthcare Workers Laid Off

As part of DOGE and RFK’s plan to reduce federal spending, thousands of healthcare workers have lost their jobs in recent weeks.

4/8/2025

Construction Tops Off at Hackensack Meridian Health and Wellness Center

Located at a major transit hub, the new facility is expected to open in fall 2025.

4/7/2025

8 Operational Considerations for All-Electric Central Plants

All-electric plants can help hospitals meet heating and steam generation needs while reducing operational complexity and improving sustainability.

4/7/2025

Novant Health Breaks Ground on New Facilities in South Carolina

The Novant Health Bluffton Emergency Department and Novant Health Bluffton Health Place are slated to open in spring 2026.

4/4/2025

Building an Organ Regeneration Lab at UHN's Toronto General Hospital

Case study: The hospital overcame space constraints and sterility challenges to create facilities that enhance organ transplant capabilities and global medical training.

4/3/2025

Oracle Health Hit by Data Breach, Patient Data Possibly Compromised

The incident is the latest in a growing list of third-party vendors suffering from cyberattacks.

4/3/2025

Ground Broken on New MD Anderson Sugar Land Facility

Anticipated to open in 2029, the five-story location will be MD Anderson’s largest Houston-area location to date.

4/3/2025

Florida State University Reveals Plans for Panama City Beach Hospital

The targeted opening date is in 2028.

4/2/2025

The Effect of Over-Cleaning on Human Health

Environmental services managers should be concerned and informed about the oral and dermal toxicity of all chemicals used in their facilities.

4/2/2025

Rumored Terror Threat to Hospitals Prompts FBI Warning

Despite no threat, healthcare facilities are urged to review emergency preparedness protocols.

4/2/2025

Ground Broken on New Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

The new 56-bed hospital will be on a 112-acre site in Wesley Chapel.

4/1/2025

States Move Forward to Better Protect Senior Citizens

Senior citizens are among the most vulnerable population and require a certain level of care. States are trying to protect them.

4/1/2025

Archer and REDA to Transform Newport Beach Building into Outpatient Center

Groundbreaking on the Newport Irvine Medical Center is scheduled for June 2025.

3/31/2025

Sunflower Medical Group Facing Lawsuit Following January Data Breach

The lawsuit seeks a jury trial, damages, expanded credit monitoring services and security improvements at Sunflower Medical Group.

3/31/2025

Nemours Children's Health Opens New Location in Lake Nona

The nearly 8,000-square-foot facility will increase access to primary and specialty care services.

3/28/2025

Enhancing Safety at Hennepin Healthcare with a Screening System

Case study: The system was able to detect 2,500 risk items in less than five months.

3/27/2025

Healthcare Workers Outside Butler Memorial Hospital for Increased Workplace Safety

The picketing comes as the nurses and other healthcare staff experience increasing incidents of workplace violence.

3/27/2025

TriasMD Set to Open DISC Surgery Center at Carlsbad

With construction finished, it is now being equipped and staffed to take on its first cases.

3/27/2025

Columbia Eye Clinic Ensnared in Data Security Incident

It does not have any indications that its electronic medical record system or practice management systems were affected by this incident.

3/26/2025

7 Steps for Strategic Technology Integration in Healthcare Facilities

Careful thought about the ways technology can, should and might be used in the future can prevent costly retrofits and ensure seamless system integration.

3/26/2025

Shooting Breaks Out Between Employees at Corewell Hospital in Michigan

The suspect fled the scene but was arrested the same day at a residence in Macomb Township.

3/26/2025

Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital Plans Announced

The collaborative healthcare facility will open in June 2026.

3/25/2025

Modern Day Design Choices for Healthcare Facilities

Designers have the ability to create modern spaces so that patients can receive the best care.

3/25/2025

Nemours Children's Health Opens Moseley Foundation Institute

The facility will provide care to pediatric patients in the Delaware Valley and beyond.

3/24/2025

Healthcare Designs That Prioritize Patient and Provider Experiences

From office flow to biophilic design, designers need to create an atmosphere where patients feel welcome and comfortable.

3/24/2025

University of Utah Receives $75 Million Gift for New Hospital and Medical Campus

The multi-specialty health clinic is scheduled to be completed in 2028, with hospital rooms expected in 2029.

3/21/2025

How to Future-Proof Healthcare Facilities for EV Charging Integration

EV charging represents a significant investment, making it essential to carefully plan how charging stations can be incorporated.

3/20/2025

33 Percent of Healthcare IT Professionals Concerned About Data Breaches

Cyberattacks remain a threat to healthcare facilities.

3/20/2025

HSHS Announces Expansion and Remodeling of Two Green Bay Hospitals

The two hospitals are HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center and HSHS St. Vincent Hospital.

3/20/2025

Stantec Selected to Design New BC Cancer Centre at NRGH

Preliminary site work will get underway in March, with construction expected to begin in the fall of 2025 and finish in 2028.

3/19/2025

Reduce Occupant Burnout Through Facility Design

As facility managers renovate or build new facilities, implement these 5 design considerations that prevent stress.

3/19/2025

Patient Contacts Legionnaires' Disease at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital

No information has been given about the patient’s status or how they contracted the illness.

3/19/2025

Scripps Health Plans to Build New San Marcos Medical Center Campus

The first phase of the project will be a comprehensive ambulatory facility, while the campus’ second phase will be an acute care hospital.

3/18/2025

What Modern Architectural Trends Shape Healthcare Facilities Design

The average U.S. building is over 50 years old, but people are expecting more modern design when it comes to their healthcare facility.

3/18/2025

Vera Whole Health Opens Fifth Atlanta Area Care Center

The new East Point location further expands Vera Whole Health's footprint in the Atlanta metropolitan area.

3/17/2025

Using Drones with Safety and Privacy in Mind

By addressing key considerations, managers can avoid problems and realize the substantial benefits drones can provide throughout the construction lifecycle.

3/17/2025

MultiCare and Kootenai Health Announce 30-acre Prairie Medical Campus

Development on phase one is scheduled to begin in 2025, with an anticipated 24 to 36-month timeline for completing projects in this phase.

3/14/2025

Retrofitting Healthcare Facilities for EV Charging

With EV adoption growing, healthcare facilities may face some challenges when retrofitting their buildings for charging.

3/13/2025

Healthcare Real Estate: Challenges and Industry Shifts for 2025

The hurdles include balancing expansion with financial constraints, the sustainability of office and retail conversions, and technological disruptions.

3/13/2025

Geisinger to Build $32 Million Cancer Center in Pennsylvania

The two-story, 40,000-square-foot facility will be home to the cancer center with space for future growth of services.

3/13/2025

Sunflower Medical Group Experiences Data Breach

To date, Sunflower has no evidence that personal information has been misused.

3/12/2025

Strategies to Eradicate Biofilm Containing C. Auris

Understanding the speed and risks of contamination after room disinfection should inform managers’ environmental cleaning recommendations.

3/12/2025

Man Attacks Nurses, Police Officer at Jefferson Hospital

The man allegedly attacked the staff members before being restrained and sedated.

3/12/2025

Freeman Health System Breaks Ground on New Full-Service Hospital

The construction project will be completed in three phases, over a 24- to 34-month time period.

3/11/2025

All Eyes on Gen Z as They Enter the Workforce

As the labor gap widens in the facilities industry, not many managers trust Gen Z to fill that hole.

3/11/2025

Cleveland Clinic Starts Fundraising Effort for New Hospital in West Palm Beach

Plans for the new hospital include approximately 150 inpatient beds, an emergency department, a medical office building and an ambulatory surgery center.

3/10/2025

Cultivating a Workforce in the Face of Skilled Trade Shortages

Facilities managers must make concerted efforts to attract skilled trade workers to their facilities and retain them long term.

3/10/2025

Prime Healthcare Acquires 8 Ascension Hospitals in Illinois

They also acquired a number of other facilities in this acquisition.

3/7/2025

Charging Ahead: Incentives Driving EV Charging in Healthcare Facilities

Manufacturers discuss how incentives impact the decision-making process.

3/6/2025

Outpatient Growth and the Future of Healthcare Real Estate

From shifting services off hospital campuses to investing in purpose-built outpatient facilities, the healthcare sector is evolving rapidly.

3/6/2025

Mount Sinai South Nassau Opens Expanded Emergency Department

$50 million renovation designed to reduce wait times and improve patient experience; includes 54 private exam rooms.

3/6/2025

Lehigh Valley Health Network to Open Fourth Neighborhood Hospital in 2026

The project is a three-story, 90,000-square-foot building, with the hospital occupying the first floor and medical offices on the two upper floors.

3/5/2025

Creating an Emergency Preparedness Plan with NFPA 99

Digital tools and codebooks can relay pertinent information faster to facility professionals.

3/5/2025

Dameron Hospital Association Settles Cyberattack Lawsuit for $650,000

While Dameron denies wrongdoing or liability, it has chosen to settle the lawsuit on a class-wide basis.

3/5/2025

Mayo Clinic Announces $1.9 Billion Transformation of Phoenix Campus

Design for the Arizona expansion begins this year with completion slated for 2031.

3/4/2025

Listeria Outbreak Infects 38, Kills 12 in Senior Care Facilities 

The Listeria outbreak largely affecting senior care facilities first started in 2018.

3/4/2025

HCA Florida Healthcare Completes Purchase of Lehigh Regional Medical Center

HCA invested $134.5 million into the acquisition of this 53-bed hospital from Prime Healthcare.

3/3/2025

Chemical-Dispensing Systems and Patient Health: A Closer Look

Chemical disinfectants with concentrations that deviate from recommendations can harm patients by compromising disinfection efficacy.

3/3/2025

BayCare Opens Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center in Florida

It was made possible by a $3.6 million grant from the Pasco County Commission.

2/28/2025

EV Charging in Healthcare: Does the ROI Make Sense for the C-Suite?

Convincing the C-suite to invest in EV charging calls for a strategic approach that balances financial returns with environmental benefits.

2/27/2025

Addressing Infection Prevention Staffing Gaps in Ambulatory and Procedural Care

Traditional models that are based on inpatient bed counts fail to account for the unique demands of ambulatory and procedural settings.

2/27/2025

Sandra R. Berman Pavilion at GBMC HealthCare Opens

The Sandra R. Berman Pavilion is a two-story, 70,000-square-foot comprehensive, multidisciplinary cancer center over a four-story parking garage.

2/27/2025

Logansport Memorial Hospital to Pursue Affiliation with Parkview Health

An affiliation would allow for expanded services in Cass County and north central Indiana and support the hospital’s financial stability.

2/26/2025

Integrated Facilities Management for Shifting Healthcare Landscape

Linking siloed facility management tasks together reduces costs and improves efficiencies.

2/26/2025

One Dead, Four Injured After Hostage Situation at UPMC Memorial Hospital

The alleged suspect was killed in a shootout with police.

2/26/2025

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – Medical Center to Close in Late April

The move follows an evaluation of the medical center’s operations and the evolving healthcare needs of the community.

2/25/2025

HAIs Increase, Brand Reputations Fall

COVID-19 continues to being a major cause in hospital acquired infections, leading more people to be questioning their trust in healthcare facilities.

2/25/2025

Sutter Health Reveals East Bay Expansion Plan

The plan features a new acute care medical center, primary and specialty care clinics, destination advanced care centers, urgent care facilities and ambulatory surgery centers.

2/24/2025

Tailoring Hospital Amenities to Occupants' Needs

Once facility managers understand occupants’ physical and emotional needs, they can identify solutions using design, technology and partnerships.

2/24/2025

Construction Kicks Off on New Advanced Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine MOB

The 17,452-square-foot medical office building will increase access to orthopedic care in North Houston.

2/21/2025

The Double-Edged Sword of AI in Healthcare Cybersecurity

The use of AI could be beneficial, but some may misuse the technology.

2/20/2025

Third-Party Vendors and Networks Pose Risks for Healthcare Cybersecurity

Collaboration and intelligence sharing are crucial actions to take to defend against cyberattacks, including ones linked to third parties.

2/20/2025

Community Health Network and Lifepoint Behavioral Health Form Joint Venture

The partners anticipate building two new 120-bed hospitals in the greater Indianapolis area.

2/20/2025

PAM Health Reveals Plans to Build 42-bed Rehab Hospital in Florida

The new hospital will create approximately 80 new jobs including medical professional and support staff positions.

2/19/2025

When Product Labels and Regulatory Guidelines Clash

A huge gap exists between government registration protocols for disinfectants and processing an emergency department trauma room.

2/19/2025

Two Emergency Department Staff Attacked at Provident Hospital of Cook County

The suspect approached one staff member, stabbed him in the chest with a sharp object, and injured another staff member.

2/19/2025

Ochsner Behavioral Health Acadiana Location Announced

Construction is scheduled to be completed in early 2026 with an opening later that year.

2/18/2025

The Benefits of Biophilic Design in Healthcare Facilities

Biophilic elements have proven to have a calming effect on healthcare patients.

2/18/2025

Palomar Health Expands Facility with New Ninth Floor at Escondido Campus

The ninth floor of Palomar Medical Center Escondido will now have an additional 24 beds to better serve the high admission volumes.

2/14/2025

Healthcare Crime and Violent Incidents by the Numbers

A closer look reveals key data on criminal and violent incidents in healthcare.

2/13/2025

3 Critical Cyber Threats to Healthcare Facilities in 2025

With cyber threats continuing to evolve rapidly, healthcare facility managers must be aware of what can impact their operations.

2/13/2025

Phoenix Children's Hospital Brightens Patient Journeys with Interactive Art

The aim was to make the facility feel more inspirational and less institutional.

2/13/2025

University Diagnostic Medical Imaging Falls Victim to Data Breach

The data breach occurred on November 26, 2024.

2/12/2025

5 Actions for Future-fitting Healthcare Facilities by 2030

Facilities leaders can advance organizational priorities with effective structures and skill sets, according to JLL’s 2024 Global Future of Work.

2/12/2025

Frederick Health Grappling with Ransomware Attack on IT Systems

Despite the attack, most facilities remained open.

2/12/2025

Plan for Houston Healthcare to Join Emory Healthcare Goes Forward

The last step will be closing the transaction, which is anticipated to occur in the coming months.

2/11/2025

Facilities Market Introduces Facilities in Focus Podcast

The Facilities in Focus podcast is officially available on all streaming platforms.

2/11/2025

New Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health Opening Date Announced

The new facility at the St. Elizabeth’s East campus will officially open in mid-April.

2/10/2025

The Future of Healthcare Facilities: Three Trends

From workplace improvement to AI, JLL’s 2024 Global Future of Work survey reveals priorities for healthcare facilities teams.

2/10/2025

Newly Completed UCHealth Green Valley Ranch Medical Center Wins Award

The facility won the Best New Medical Office Buildings and Other Outpatient Facilities (Less than 25,000 square feet) category in the 2024 HREI Insights Awards.

2/7/2025

Inside Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital's Modern Transformation

The newly transformed facility was designed to incorporate materials and spaces to benefit patient healing.

2/6/2025

Report Sheds Light on Cyberattack and Data Breach Trends from 2024

Despite a slight decrease in data breaches from 2023, the volume of exposed data and records surged.

2/6/2025

Hampstead Hospital Officially Joins Dartmouth Health

This will make Dartmouth solely responsible for the clinical leadership, patient care and operation of Hampstead Hospital and Residential Treatment Facility.

2/6/2025

HCA Florida Healthcare Announces Plans for Three New Freestanding ERs

Construction is expected to begin on the three facilities in 2025, with completion anticipated in 2026.

2/5/2025

Barriers to Infection: Rethinking Mattress Cleaning

Laundering removable bed barriers provides a more effective, consistent and safer method for eliminating harmful bacteria compared to manual cleaning.

2/5/2025

Over 1 Million Individuals Affected in Community Health Center Data Breach

No evidence of data misuse has been found so far.

2/5/2025

Prospect Medical Holdings to Sell Crozer Health to Non-Profit Consortium

The sale includes Crozer Health’s operating assets, including all hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, clinics and physician offices.

2/4/2025

The Top States for Pest Infestations

Healthcare facilities are among the most popular locations for pest infestations.

2/4/2025

Ground Broken on Wichita Biomedical Campus Project

The $172.5-million, eight-story, 350,000-square-foot building will be completed in 2026.

2/3/2025

Aligning Construction and Facility Activities to Minimize Problems

Project managers need to address risks early to prevent issues during construction and renovation projects.

2/3/2025

Cooper University Health Care Breaks Ground on 'Project Imagine'

The groundbreaking launched the first phase of a $3 billion expansion of the Health Sciences Campus in Camden, New Jersey.

1/31/2025

3 Employees Injured by Patient at Halifax Infirmary's Emergency Department

Police contained the threat and took the patient into custody.

1/30/2025

How Architects Shape the Future of Healthcare Facilities

Healthcare architecture is more than just designing and building hospitals.

1/30/2025

UNC Health, Duke Health Form Partnership for Stand-alone Children's Hospital

The partners plan to break ground together on the new NC Children’s campus by 2027.

1/30/2025

Sarasota Memorial Hospital Plans to Build New Facility in North Port

The six-story, 100-bed hospital is slated to open in fall of 2028.

1/29/2025

CMMS, Data and the Path to Compliance

Taking control of healthcare facilities data in CMMS enables managers to use it to ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of their assets.

1/29/2025

Healthcare is a Major Ransomware Target

Healthcare is the third-most-targeted sector, according to the report.

1/29/2025

Woodland Recovery Center to Expand with New Facility in Mississippi

The new 100-bed facility is expected to be completed in 2026.

1/28/2025

How to Design Senior Care Facilities for Veterans

Designing for veterans requires a specific set of needs.

1/28/2025

Allegheny Health Network Struck by Third-Party Vendor Data Breach

The organization is not aware of any actual or attempted identity theft or fraud as a result of this incident.

1/27/2025

AI and FM: Insights from the Front Lines

Standford Medicine’s facilities management team discusses the opportunities for and challenges of its efforts to apply AI to projects and processes.

1/27/2025

Chippewa Valley Health Cooperative to Build Nonprofit Hospital in Lake Hallie

The facility is projected to open in fall 2027.

1/24/2025

84 Percent of Healthcare Organizations Detected a Cyberattack in Past Year

Healthcare facilities remain a target among cyber criminals.

1/23/2025

Current Trends in Healthcare Architecture

Key trends include balancing flexible spaces with patient comfort and healing.

1/23/2025

North Los Angeles County Regional Center Targeted by Ransomware

There is currently no evidence of identity theft or fraud in relation to this incident.

1/23/2025

Aspirus Wausau Hospital Announces Expansion Project

This multi-phase project is scheduled to begin in early 2025.

1/22/2025

Power Reliability: NFPA Electrical Cycle of Safety

Ensuring facilities meet current codes and standards can establish a holistic level of electrical resilience.

1/22/2025

Coos County Nursing Hospital Fighting Flu Outbreak

Eight residents and 10 staff members have tested positive so far.

1/22/2025

Cincinnati Children's Announces Expansion Project for Liberty Campus

The expansion will more than double the number of inpatient hospital beds and add surgical operating rooms.

1/21/2025

Designing Safe and Supportive Senior Care Facilities for Veterans

Veterans deserve a space that honors their service while supporting their unique needs as they age. 

1/21/2025

Ground Broken on AdventHealth Celebration New Patient Tower

The new eight-story patient tower will bring the hospital’s bed count 437.

1/20/2025

Designing for Rural Healthcare Access

Architects and designers can improve reach and outcomes by reimagining healthcare environments as inclusive, supportive, community-focused spaces.

1/20/2025

STV Completes Flood Resilience Project at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan in East Harlem

New floodwalls and floodgates ensure the metropolitan hospital can withstand a one-in-500-year storm.

1/17/2025

Los Angeles County Healthcare Facilities Battle Wildfires

Certain key facilities have burned down or narrowly escaped evacuations.

1/16/2025

Balancing Hand Hygiene Monitoring with Broader Infection Prevention Goals

A recent AJIC study sheds light on possibly reducing the amount of hand hygiene observations without compromising data integrity.

1/16/2025

BayMark Health Services Experiences Data Security Incident

The incident occurred in October 2024.

1/16/2025

Dobie Road Falls Victim to Data Breach

They have not received any reports of misuse, identity theft or fraud related to the incident.

1/15/2025

Bugs Without Borders: The Coming HAI Crisis

A tsunami of pathogenic threats to healthcare facilities is not unthinkable. Simple cleaning might be a key defense.

1/15/2025

Deadly Patient Assault Breaks Out at Fulton State Hospital

The suspect was charged with first degree murder and fourth degree assault in connection to the death of another patient after an alleged assault.

1/15/2025

County of Santa Clara to Acquire Regional Medical Center from HCA Healthcare

The 258-bed hospital was purchased for $150 million.

1/14/2025

Designing Senior Care Facilities with Veterans in Mind

Veterans have unique needs that go beyond the typical design for senior care facilities.

1/14/2025

All Children's Specialty Physicians Outpatient Care Opens in Wesley Chapel Area

The center is a precursor to the construction of a new 56-bed Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in Wesley Chapel.

1/13/2025

Deferred Maintenance: 5 Critical Issues

Managers face challenges in keeping facilities and systems safe and reliable. Here are five insights to help the effort.

1/13/2025

AdventHealth Parker Breaks Ground on $300 Million Expansion Project

Construction is expected to begin in February 2025, with plans to care for the first patient by February 2027.

1/10/2025

HHS Proposes Changes to HIPAA Security Rule to Enhance Cybersecurity

The proposed changes would enhance cybersecurity protections for electronic protected health information.

1/9/2025

Navigating the Healthcare Real Estate Landscape in 2025

Balancing cost-optimization with the need to expand facilities to meet patient care demands and location of facilities impacting employee sentiment are two key trends.

1/9/2025

UI Health Care Acquires 20 Mission Cancer + Blood Clinics in Iowa

Mission’s assets were officially purchased on December 31, 2024.

1/9/2025

Dignity Health Lassen Medical Clinics Struck by Data Breach

Some information in the Lassen Clinics' records may have been accessed or acquired by an unauthorized third party.

1/8/2025

On-Demand Training to Meet Managers' Evolving Needs

Digital training options offer benefits that include increased flexibility and expanded access to critical information.

1/8/2025

PIH Health Facing Lawsuit Over December 2024 Ransomware Attack

The lawsuit alleges negligence, invasion of privacy and other complaints stemming from the ransomware attack.

1/8/2025

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center Launches Three Transformative Projects

One facility will relaunch inpatient rehabilitation services and expand patient capacity, while another will undergo renovation.

1/7/2025

Healthcare Facilities May Reduce Amount of Hand Observations

Practicing hand hygiene has been the number one recommendation given to stop the spread of infections.

1/7/2025

Prosser Memorial Health to Open New Hospital

The new $125 million, 88,000-square-foot hospital will open on February 1.

1/6/2025

Biofilms: Top-Tier Threat to Surface Disinfection

It is time to recognize biofilms as the top-of-the-pyramid predators they are.

1/6/2025

Ardent Health Obtains 18 Urgent Care Clinics in New Mexico and Oklahoma

The purchase follows Ardent Health’s acquisition of nine additional urgent care centers in its East Texas and Topeka, Kansas markets in 2024.

1/3/2025

Parker Solves Contact Problems by Implementing Touchless Access Controls

Case study: The organization installed touchless access controls at its Somerset post-acute rehabilitation and skilled-nursing home.

1/2/2025

Technology Trends for Healthcare Real Estate in 2025

AI and other sophisticated technologies are looking to influence healthcare real estate in the new year.

1/2/2025

Advocate Healthcare Invests $1 Billion Into Chicago's South Side

The expansive investment in a wellness model is the direct result of an extensive community input process over much of 2024.

1/2/2025

Children's Medical Center Plano Opens New Patient Tower

The expansion will triple the campus’ bed capacity.

12/30/2024

Layered Security on the Rise in Facilities

More than three-quarters of survey respondents say digital and physical security integration is critical.

12/30/2024

OhioHealth Plans New Comprehensive Outpatient Cancer Center

Construction is slated to begin in the spring of 2026, with the goal to open for patient care in the spring of 2029.

12/27/2024

Milwaukee Man Imprisoned for Stabbing Hospital Security Guard

The man was sentenced to five years in prison and six years of extended supervision.

12/26/2024

Disinfectant Dispensers in Healthcare Facilities Often Fail to Deliver Safe Concentrations: Study

Study of 10 hospitals finds 90 percent have at least one dispenser delivering disinfectants at incorrect concentrations.

12/26/2024

Duke University Health System Receives $50 Million for Proton Beam Therapy Center

The donation is the largest philanthropic gift received by Duke University Health System.

12/26/2024

UT Southwestern Experiences Data Breach Through Calendar Tool

The incident occurred in October.

12/23/2024

Protecting Patient Data: Strategies and Tactics

As cyber threats and breaches grow, healthcare organizations and facilities need a better approach to cybersecurity.

12/23/2024

Duke Health to Acquire Lake Norman Regional Medical Center

The closing is projected for the first quarter of 2025.

12/20/2024

17 Million Patient Records Stolen in PIH Health Ransomware Attack

A ransomware attack halted operations across three of PIH’s hospitals.

12/19/2024

Holidays are Prime Times for Healthcare Cyberattacks

A study found that 86 percent of organizations that experienced ransomware attacks were targeted on a holiday or weekend.

12/19/2024

Hartford Healthcare Forms Partnership to Open Health Equity Clinic

The new clinic will open in January 2025.

12/19/2024

UCHealth Reveals Plans for Memorial Hospital North Expansion

Construction on the patient tower is slated for 2026 with a projected opening to patients in 2029.

12/18/2024

What Are 'Hospi-tels'?

Hospitals and hotels are partnering to better cater to patients and families.

12/18/2024

Jefferson Health Faces Lawsuit Over Third-Party Tracking on Websites

The lawsuit alleges that the health system allowed Facebook’s Meta Pixel to track patient activity on its websites.

12/18/2024

Seneca Healthcare District Names Its New Community Hospital

The name was approved by the District Board during a meeting in November.

12/17/2024

The Most Read Healthcare Facilities Today Articles of 2024

Healthcare Facilities Today continues to be a resource for the facilities industry.

12/17/2024

Cybersecurity, Generative AI Among Top Risks for Healthcare Organizations in 2025

Ensuring compliance with a number of federal healthcare regulations was also identified as a concern by this recent study.

12/16/2024

Facility Condition Assessments and the Bottom Line

Assessments can give managers critical tools they need to transform facilities from cost centers into revenue centers.

12/16/2024

NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens Completes Energy Efficiency Upgrade

These upgrades will generate more than $400,000 in annual energy savings.

12/13/2024

Saint Vincent Hospital Upgrades Its Security Systems

Case study: The facility upgraded its security systems to comply with the new patient health and safety law, Laura’s Law.

12/12/2024

Fire Breaks Out at Chino Valley Medical Center, Prompting Evacuations

The fire was contained and extinguished without any injuries to occupants or firefighters.

12/12/2024

Massachusetts General Hospital Receives $100 Million Gift for New Facility

The nearly one million-square-foot tower will offer an array of re-imagined indoor and outdoor areas.

12/12/2024

Fortified Health Security Forms Healthcare Cybersecurity Board

The board convenes representatives from healthcare organizations across the United States.

12/11/2024

What's In the Toilet Bowl Is in the Air, Too

Aerosolized contaminants from toilet plumes remain airborne for up to seven days and can be inhaled by patients and healthcare workers.

12/11/2024

Allina Health Facing Fines Over Incidents of Workplace Violence

Nurses report escalating violence, with injuries including concussions and physical assaults.

12/11/2024

Yale New Haven Hospital Tops Off Adams Neurosciences Center

The $838 million, 500,000-square-foot Adams Neurosciences Center will feature two new patient towers.

12/10/2024

Healthcare Design Trends to Watch in 2025

As a new year approaches, there will be a shift in trends.

12/10/2024

UPMC Presbyterian Tower Project Reaches Construction Milestone

The 1.2 million-square-foot, 17-story tower is expected to be completed in late 2026.

12/9/2024

Backup Power: Challenges and Solutions

By ensuring reliable, resilient and cost-effective solutions, managers can meet demands of healthcare operations and safeguard patients.

12/9/2024

West Henderson Hospital Officially Opens in Southern Nevada

The 150-bed hospital is equipped to care for patients with a variety of medical needs.

12/6/2024

Niagra Falls Memorial Medical Center Installs Sturdy Door Locks for Wellness Center

Case study: The medical center’s head locksmith chose these locks based off their sturdiness and previous experience with them.

12/5/2024

Watsonville Community Hospital Wrestles with IT Outage

It is unknown if the outage was caused by a cyberattack.

12/5/2024

Blount Memorial Hospital Integrated into Prisma Health

It is the first hospital outside South Carolina to join Prisma Health.

12/5/2024

WellSpan York Hospital Surgical & Critical Care Tower Expansion Begins

The $427 million project will build a new eight-story surgical and critical care tower.

12/4/2024

3 Ways to Secure a Healthcare Facility

As workplace violence grows in healthcare, being aware of different security methods can help prevent and address dangerous situations.

12/4/2024

Use Cases for Insulated Metal Panels in Healthcare Building Projects

Case study: The UC Medical Center selected IMPs for its ongoing revitalization project.

12/4/2024

Memorial Healthcare System Plans Two New Freestanding Emergency Departments

Construction is expected to begin in early 2025 and complete by mid 2026.

12/3/2024

Communication Proves to Be Essential Task During Design Phase

Projects go over more smoothly when people are transparent and communicating openly.

12/3/2024

Northwest Healthcare Acquires Carbon Health Urgent Care Centers in Arizona

With this acquisition, Northwest Healthcare has more than 80 sites of care.

12/2/2024

Dry-Surface Biofilms: Challenges and Strategies

Environmental services managers might not be using the right disinfectant in their cleaning operations.

12/2/2024

The Springs at The Waterfront Senior Living Community Officially Completed

The new twelve-story, 360,000-sqaure-foot, 250-unit community is designed as an optimum environment for the health and well-being of residents and staff.

11/27/2024

Intelligent Hospitals: Leveraging Data to Future-Proof Operations

Facilities have an opportunity to integrate smart technology to streamline operations, automate processes and boost patient experience without sacrificing human touch.

11/27/2024

Western Washington Healthcare Facilities Recover from 'Bomb Cyclone'

Backup power and advanced prep are critical to weathering winter storms.

11/27/2024

UT Southwestern Medical Center Expanding with Two-Story Radiation Oncology Campus

Construction is expected to begin in early summer 2025, with the facility opening in 2028.

11/26/2024

Design Collaboration with Medical Professionals Increases Operational Efficiency

Human-centric design is becoming more popular within healthcare facilities.

11/26/2024

Franciscan Health Dyer to Convert to Behavioral Health Campus

The transition will take place in late 2027.

11/25/2024

Designing Hospitals for Wellness

Thoughtfully designed spaces can transform the overall well-being of patients, staff and caregivers.

11/25/2024

Baptist Health Announces New Cancer Care Center in Key West

The building will be two stories tall and span 4,300 square feet.

11/22/2024

Waco Family Medicine Achieves Savings and Bold Design with Wood Selections

Case study: The healthcare facility incorporated over 25,000 square feet of wood and saved over $400,000.

11/21/2024

Alleged Ransomware Administrator Extradited from South Korea

The Phobos ransomware has been used globally to target over 1,000 organizations, including healthcare.

11/21/2024

Design Plans Unveiled for New Intermountain St. Vincent Regional Hospital

The new hospital will be a 14-floor, 737,000 square-foot facility in Billings, Montana.

11/21/2024

Ground Broken on New Pediatric Health Campus in Dallas

The new campus will replace the existing Children’s Medical Center Dallas.

11/20/2024

Pre-Construction Strategies for Successful Facilities Projects

Savvy decisions can help facilities meet long-term goals by creating consistency and eliminating waste.

11/20/2024

Geisinger Finds Success with Violence Prevention Efforts

Their safety measures included training staff in de-escalation, active-shooter response drills and equipping 6,000 employees with duress notification badges.

11/20/2024

Great Plains Regional Medical Center Struck by Ransomware Attack

Their systems were quickly restored following the attack; however, a limited amount of patient information was not recoverable.

11/19/2024

Recruiting and Retaining New FM Talent Goes Beyond Pay

More healthcare facility managers are planning to leave the industry.

11/19/2024

Ameresco Partners with UCI Health to Power All-Electric, Zero-Emission Hospital Campus

Solar photovoltaic arrays will power the all-electric medical campus.

11/18/2024

Design-Build Benefits: Shorter Timeframe and Lower Costs

Upgrades at Grady Memorial ICU minimize patient disruption and revenue loss.

11/18/2024

Norton West Louisville Hospital Opens in Kentucky

The facility is the first new hospital west of 9th Street in more than 150 years.

11/15/2024

Man Wanted for Murder Captured at Hospital in South Carolina

A hospital employee identified the wanted man and alerted the authorities.

11/14/2024

Infection Preventionist Staffing Levels Correlate to HAI Incidence

Nearly four in five hospitals are not staffed at sufficient levels to keep patients safe from preventable infections, according to a study.

11/14/2024

SW Family Medicine Experiences Cyber Incident

The incident occurred on or about August 7, 2024.

11/14/2024

UT Health San Antonio to Open New Multispecialty and Research Hospital

The new eight-story hospital will open on December 10.

11/13/2024

Plume Problems: Toilets and Airborne Contaminants

Fecal bacteria and viruses ejected during flushing can contaminate restroom surfaces with microorganisms.

11/13/2024

Police Searching for Man Who Fled PeaceHealth Hospital in Washington

The police are looking to arrest the man and are calling on the public to help locate him.

11/13/2024

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Houston at The Medical Center Opens

The 61-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital is Encompass Health's first hospital fully constructed using prefabricated modules.

11/12/2024

Senior Housing Increases in Third Quarter

More elderly adults are moving into senior care facilities.

11/12/2024

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano to Build New Tower

Construction of the new tower is slated to begin in summer 2025, with an expected opening in fall 2028.

11/11/2024

What Caregivers Want from Their Workspaces

Improving the real estate and facilities experience can benefit employee attraction, recruitment and retention.

11/11/2024

Bartow Regional Medical Center Breaks Ground on Expansion

Construction is expected to take a few years to complete.

11/8/2024

Innovations Thrive Within a Culture of Sustainability

Case study: Creative and unexpected evolutions happen when clear goals and opportunities converge in sustainability pilot projects.

11/7/2024

What Amenities Do Healthcare Employees Want?

Amenities are a critical part of employee satisfaction.

11/7/2024

Encompass Health Corp. Announces Plans for Florida Rehab Hospital

The hospital expected to open in 2027.

11/7/2024

Kaiser Permanente Gets Hit with Email Hack

The hack happened in September 2024.

11/6/2024

Building Better Healthcare Through Strategic Funding

For healthcare funding to succeed, facilities managers must ensure infrastructure investments are sustainable operationally and financially.

11/6/2024

AHA and FBI Partner to Mitigate Targeted Violence in Healthcare

Both organizations are creating new resources for addressing the escalating threat of targeted violence.

11/6/2024

Lehigh Valley Health Network Breaks Ground on Third Neighborhood Hospital

The facility is expected to open in winter 2026.

11/5/2024

Reducing Family Stress with Design Choices in Children's Hospitals

Design choices do not need to add stress to the family unit.

11/5/2024

Inova Health Center – Oakville Officially Opens in Virginia

It is the first of a multi-campus initiative aimed at establishing a new physical identity, operational standard and patient experience for the health system.

11/4/2024

Biofilms: The New Frontier for Reducing MDRO

Biofilms in healthcare facilities act as reservoirs for microbial transmission to patients that can lead to infection.

11/4/2024

St. Anthony Regional Hospital Falls Victim to Hacking

The hospital says there is presently no evidence any breached information has been used for identity theft or fraud.

11/1/2024

Healthcare Facilities Alerted of 'Scattered Spider' Cyber Threat

The group uses a form of AI technology known as deep fakes, which are convincing yet false recreations that can trick people.

10/31/2024

What Do Healthcare Employees Want from Their Organizations?

Safety, location and company culture are among employees’ top concerns.

10/31/2024

CareTrust REIT to Acquire a Portfolio of 31 Skilled Nursing Facilities

The company expects the transaction to close in the fourth quarter of 2024.

10/31/2024

Report Concerning Cybersecurity Risks of Connected Medical Devices Published

The report identifies 162 different cybersecurity vulnerabilities in connected medical devices.

10/30/2024

Henry Ford Health to Pay Settlement in Data Breach Lawsuit

The settlement comes more than a year after the March 2023 data breach.

10/30/2024

Shots Fired Inside Kentucky Hospital

A police officer shot the alleged gunman once, hitting him.

10/30/2024

Ground Broken on Expansion of UNM Hospital Children's Psychiatric Center

The construction process is expected to take two years to complete.

10/29/2024

What Amenities Can Relieve Stress at Children's Hospitals?

Hospital admissions can be stressful, but designers are looking for ways to help ease this tension.

10/29/2024

Riverview Health Experiences E-mail Account Data Breach

The incident was detected on August 23.

10/28/2024

Barrier Management: Strategies and Tactics

To ensure the compliance and performance of barriers in their facilities, managers need to take ownership of their rated barriers.

10/28/2024

Orlando Health Completes Purchase of Three Hospitals from Steward

The three hospitals have been immediately rebranded.

10/25/2024

How Healthcare Facilities Can Prepare for All Types of Emergencies

With myriad emergencies being faced daily, healthcare facilities can prepare themselves ahead of time with training and planning.

10/24/2024

The Three Key Functions of Lighting in Healthcare Facilities

Lighting in a healthcare facility goes beyond brightening up a dim space.

10/24/2024

Ground Broken on UM Shore Regional Medical Center in Maryland

The new facility is expected to open by the end of summer 2028.

10/24/2024

AdventHealth Officially Opens New Riverview Facility

The 282,000-square-foot facility will open with 82 beds, with plans to add more if needed.

10/23/2024

Designing for Patient Rehabilitation and Wellness

Designers can establish a nurturing atmosphere that allows patients to focus on regaining their strength, mobility and independence.

10/23/2024

Five Key Strategies to Implementing Automated Hand Hygiene Systems

Hand hygiene is a core policy in healthcare facilities, and AHMMS are one solution to improving compliance.

10/23/2024

Adair County Health System Announces Re-Opening Date for Facility

The facility sustained damage from a tornado this past May and has been closed since then.

10/22/2024

How to Approach Designing Children's Healthcare Facilities

Designing a children’s healthcare facility brings its own set of challenges.

10/22/2024

Sutter Health Reveals Plans to Expand Elk Grove Campus

The plan is to construct a new 56,000-square-foot, two story specialty care center.

10/21/2024

New Technologies for Patient Safety

Integrating digital systems can pave the way to improve inventory management and security.

10/21/2024

UCHealth and Estes Park Health Sign Letter of Intent to Form Partnership

Estes Park Health will join UCHealth in 2025 when the agreement is finalized.

10/18/2024

Get Smart: The Advantages of Implementing Smart Lighting Controls

Lighting manufacturers discuss the use cases for smart lighting controls.

10/17/2024

Making a Microgrid: Valley Children's Healthcare's Sustainability and Resilience Project

Valley Children’s Healthcare faces a few growing energy issues threatening their operations. Their answer? A microgrid.

10/17/2024

Cleveland Clinic and Cavaliers Break Ground on New Facility

The Cleveland Clinic Global Peak Performance Center will provide care both to Cavaliers players and the general public.

10/17/2024

OSF HealthCare to Rename OSF Transitional Care Hospital in Illinois

The facility is being renamed to align better with the other hospital names throughout the rest of the OSF Ministry.

10/16/2024

Three Steps to Strategic Capital Planning

Healthcare facility managers overseeing projects need to balance escalating material costs, labor shortages and supply chain challenges that impact budgets.

10/16/2024

Riot Breaks Out at Riverview Behavioral Health in Arkansas

Three adolescent male patients were taken into police custody for allegedly inciting the riot.

10/16/2024

PeaceHealth Unveils Plans for Timber Springs Behavioral Health Hospital

The 96-bed, free-standing facility will be built and operated with Lifepoint Behavioral Health.

10/15/2024

Design Choices to Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls

It is possible to create aesthetically pleasing spaces with hazards in mind.

10/15/2024

SunLink Health Systems Announces Sale of Trace Regional Hospital

The hospital building and its related real estate sold for approximately $2 million.

10/14/2024

Mold Matters: Strategies for Prevention and Remediation

Understanding how to detect mold early, assess its risks and implement effective mitigation is essential to ensure a safe environment.

10/14/2024

The Queen's Health Systems Acquires Behavioral Hospital from Sutter Health Pacific

It will connect the behavioral health hospital with a broader continuum of local care.

10/11/2024

The Impact of Lighting on Aesthetics and Atmosphere in Healthcare

Lighting manufacturers discuss how lighting affects the look and feel of healthcare facilities.

10/10/2024

Nearby Explosion Damages Avera St. Anthony's Hospital in Nebraska

No major injuries to patients or employees were reported.

10/10/2024

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Collierville to Begin Expansion Project Construction

The expansion for the ICU is expected to be complete in the fall of 2025, with the emergency department to be complete a few months after.

10/10/2024

Proofpoint and Ponemon Institute Release Third Annual Healthcare Cybersecurity Survey

The survey found that 92 percent of organizations surveyed experienced at least one cyberattack in the past 12 months.

10/9/2024

Infection Control in the Splash Zone

Handwashing sinks have been a target for infection control improvement in hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

10/9/2024

Disorderly Patient with Drugs Arrested at Brandon Regional Health Centre

The patient was found to be in possession of 7.5 ounces of cocaine.

10/9/2024

Resthaven Opens The Farmstead Senior Living Community

The independent and assisted living community is the latest offering from Holland, Michigan-based Resthaven.

10/8/2024

Communication is Key for Hospital Renovation Projects

Communication goes beyond patient care.

10/8/2024

PeaceHealth to Acquire Four Providence Clinics in Washington

The four clinics will provide new services and offerings to PeaceHealth’s network.

10/7/2024

Six Challenges of Modern Healthcare Leadership

From technology and staffing to project management, managers must ensure efficient operations and high-quality patient care.

10/7/2024

Work Begins on New UCSF Health Helen Diller Hospital

The new facility is expected to be complete in 2030.

10/4/2024

Making Healthcare Lighting More Energy Efficient and Sustainable

Lighting manufacturers discuss the latest developments to make lighting more eco-friendly.

10/3/2024

UMC Health System Grapples with IT Outage from Ransomware Attack

The organization’s facilities remained operational despite the IT outage.

10/3/2024

Boston Medical Center Welcomes Two New Facilities into Health System

Good Samaritan Medical Center and St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center are officially part of the health system.

10/3/2024

Inspira Health Breaks Ground on Mullica Hill Expansion

The new 150,000-square-foot, five-story wing is expected to be open in the first quarter of 2027.

10/2/2024

Cleanology: The Need for a Study of Cleaning

There are no accepted risk-based standards to verify whether a hospital is truly clean and safe.

10/2/2024

Hurricane Helene Forces Unicoi County Hospital to Evacuate

A helicopter was called in alongside the Tennessee National Guard to help complete the evacuation.

10/2/2024

Ground Broken on Baptist Health's Al and Jane Nahmad Women's Cancer Center

Construction of the new facility is slated for completion by the end of 2026.

10/1/2024

Nursing Home Residents Evacuated as Hurricane Helene Hits

At least 26 nursing homes and 43 assisted living facilities have evacuated the area.

10/1/2024

Governor Abbott and Texas HHSC Break Ground on New Wichita Falls Hospital

The new hospital, set to be complete in late 2027, will replace the North Texas State Hospital.

9/30/2024

Three Questions When Designing Inpatient Behavioral Health Facilities

Effective designs balance safety, comfort and functionality to enhance patient care, family experience and staff efficiency.

9/30/2024

Novant Health Announces Plans for Hospital Campus in Bluffton, South Carolina

The new facility will be built with 50 beds to start with plans to expand to 100 beds.

9/27/2024

The Impact of Lighting on Healthcare Staff's Well-Being

Lighting manufacturers discuss how lights impact staff comfort and efficiency.

9/26/2024

Why Healthcare Organizations are Major Cyberattack Targets

Healthcare is seen as especially vulnerable; however, organizations can take action to build out their cyber defenses.

9/26/2024

Bradford Health Services Acquires Lakeview Health

The acquisition will expand Bradford’s reach and service offerings.

9/26/2024

Award Winners Announced by Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo

Eight reward recipients were selected by industry leaders.

9/25/2024

Microhospitals Thrive on Efficiency, Connections

These lean facilities provide a range of accessible services and reinforce the relationship and collaboration between patient and doctor.

9/25/2024

Addressing Workplace Violence in Healthcare with Reporting Systems

Reporting systems allow staff to document violent incidents and individuals.

9/25/2024

Primary Care Center of Clear Lake Opens Second Pasadena Location

The expansion will provide greater convenience and improved access to healthcare for patients in the area.

9/24/2024

How to Keep Contaminants Away from Patients During a Renovation

There is a way to undergo hospital renovations without compromising patient care.

9/24/2024

KSB Hospital Approved to Join OSF HealthCare

The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board officially approved the change of ownership.

9/23/2024

Power When It Counts: Emergency Power Strategies

Facility managers and technicians face myriad challenges in ensuring reliable emergency power for healthcare facilities.

9/23/2024

Hospice of the Western Reserve Breaks Ground on New Facility

The new care center is expected to open in 2026.

9/20/2024

Lighting a Path: How Lights Help with Wayfinding

Lighting manufacturers discuss how lights can be used for wayfinding applications.

9/19/2024

Defending Healthcare Facilities Against Ransomware Attacks

As ransomware attacks and tactics evolve, healthcare facilities must be aware of what threats exist and how to stay secure.

9/19/2024

Cooper University Health Care Forms Joint Venture for Expansion Project

Cooper partnered with the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters and its construction manager for the expansion of its main campus.

9/19/2024

Atrium Health Falls Victim to Phishing Incident

The incident was detected in late April.

9/18/2024

Construction, Contamination and the Case for 'Clean'

Study of healthcare facility surfaces during and after construction highlight potential risk of HAIs.

9/18/2024

How Digital Twins Can Be Used for Healthcare Facilities

Digital twins can be used for many applications in facility management.

9/18/2024

Northwest Healthcare to Acquire 10 Carbon Health Urgent Care Centers

The 10 urgent care centers are located in Arizona.

9/17/2024

Effective Patient Safety Practices in Hospital Renovations

Before a renovation project can begin, designers need to consider the risks of having patients in house.

9/17/2024

Christ Hospital Medical Center – Liberty Township Opens Expansion

The new expansion spans 17,800 square feet.

9/16/2024

Adaptive Reuse: The Role of Engineers in Successful Projects

Bringing in qualified engineers before a lease is signed or purchase agreement finalized can save healthcare organizations time, money and headaches.

9/16/2024

Henry Ford Health Breaks Ground on $2.2 Billion Hospital Expansion

The new hospital facility is expected to open in 2029.

9/13/2024

The Role of Lighting in Patient Well-Being and Recovery

Lighting manufacturers discuss how certain types of lighting impacts a patient’s mood and health.

9/12/2024

Third-Party Vendors May Pose Healthcare Cybersecurity Risks

CMS and WPS alerted individuals about a potential data breach from the third-party software MOVEit.

9/12/2024

Palomar Health Breaks Ground on Behavioral Health Institute

The two-story facility will have 120 beds and provide 84,700 square feet of indoor and outdoor recovery space.

9/12/2024

UNC Health Rex Files Plans for New Wake Forest Hospital

The plans will have to be approved by North Carolina’s CON office.

9/11/2024

6 Steps to Reshaping Hybrid Healthcare Workplaces

A more enjoyable workplace can be a powerful tool for helping an organization thrive.

9/11/2024

Man Escapes Police Custody at California Hospital After Causing Car Crash

The man escaped police custody during his transfer to jail.

9/11/2024

Adena Health Unveils Construction Plans for New Fayette County Hospital

Groundbreaking and construction are expected to begin in mid-2025.

9/10/2024

Healthcare Design Does Not Have to be Compromised to Prevent HAIs

Many think that healthcare facilities have to be bland spaces in order to keep people healthy, but that isn’t always the case.

9/10/2024

Haydon Breaks Ground on Abrazo Health Litchfield Medical Building

The new hospital is expected to be completed in 2025.

9/9/2024

HAIs Are Worse Than You Thought

No standards exist requiring a hospital room to be free of bacteria or viruses in sufficient numbers to cause an infection.

9/9/2024

Ground Broken on New El Paso VA Health Care Center

The healthcare facility is anticipated to be completed in 2028.

9/6/2024

Authorities Issue Joint Advisory on RansomHub Ransomware

RansomHub has impacted at least 210 organizations across critical infrastructure sectors, including healthcare.

9/5/2024

9 Steps to a Successful Healthcare Capital Project

Navigating the future of the healthcare industry can be challenging, but prioritizing these key drivers for healthcare capital projects can help senior leaders make future-proof choices.

9/5/2024

Steward Health Care to Sell Wadley Regional Medical Center in Texarkana

The facility is being sold to CHRISTUS Health.

9/5/2024

Texas HHSC Breaks Ground on New Terrell State Hospital

The facility is expected to be completed in late 2027.

9/4/2024

Enhancing Behavioral Healthcare with Thoughtful Design

Six design examples that foster healing, improve comfort and promote dignity.

9/4/2024

Violence Against Staff Rises at Washington Children's Behavioral Health Hospital

The increase in staff assaults in early 2024 is more than double compared to 2023.

9/4/2024

Steward Health Care to Sell Massachusetts Hospitals

The organization announced that certain Massachusetts hospitals will be sold off to other systems.

9/3/2024

What Materials Can Prevent HAIs?

Hospital acquired infections can help be prevented with select materials.

9/3/2024

Sharp HealthCare and Palomar Health Form Partnership

The partnership aims to maximize inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory services for patients in North County San Diego.

8/30/2024

Arnprior Regional Health Upgrades Building Controls to Improve IEQ

Case study: They wanted to improve the hospital facility’s IEQ to support patient care and reduce long-term operating costs.

8/29/2024

McLaren Health Care Restores IT Systems Following Cyberattack

The organization was also the victim of a cyberattack last summer.

8/29/2024

Ground Broken on Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health

The new facility is slated to open in 2026.

8/29/2024

UCSF Health Opens Bayfront Medical Building

The five-story, all-electric, 181,000-square-foot building is designed with wood trim and light-filled spaces.

8/28/2024

Contractor Questions for Successful Construction Projects

Managers need to ask targeted questions that reveal a contractor’s experience, methodologies and capacity to deliver a successful project.

8/28/2024

Oregon Man Charged in Bomb Threats to Jewish Hospitals in New York

If convicted, the man faces up to 155 years in prison.

8/28/2024

Pocahontas Medical Clinic Reports Cybersecurity Incident

The incident occurred in late May.

8/27/2024

Avoiding HAIs in Healthcare Design

The first rule of medicine is “Do No Harm,” and that applies to the design of a facility.

8/27/2024

APIC Issues Statement Following HHS Report Concerning Nursing Homes

The new report estimates that one in four nursing homes nationwide may not have complied with federal requirements about infection preventionists.

8/26/2024

Savings Strategy: Energy and Water Assessments

Healthcare facilities managers can use assessments to benchmark their facilities and assess the financial impact of conservation measures.

8/26/2024

Mayo Clinic Completes New Hospital in Wisconsin

The six-level, 96-bed facility will replace the current hospital in La Crosse.

8/23/2024

MetroHealth's Glick Center Gets Equipped with HID Security Solutions

MetroHealth chose HID2 to meet their need to provide a safe and secure experience for their occupants.

8/22/2024

How is Artificial Intelligence Being Used in Healthcare Architecture?

AI presents many potential uses in designing healthcare facilities, though it still requires human oversight.

8/22/2024

Palomar Health and Lifepoint Health to Break Ground on New Behavioral Health Facility

The Palomar Health Behavioral Health Institute is a two-story, 84,700-square-foot hospital with four 30-bed units.

8/22/2024

Sunrise Senior Living Assumes Management of Battery Park Community

Sunrise seeks to renovate the independent living high-rise community by modernizing the HVAC and main building systems.

8/21/2024

When It Comes to Disinfectants, Close Is Not Good Enough

Front-line technicians need better products, processes and education to ensure healthcare facility surfaces are safe, clean and disinfected.

8/21/2024

HVAC Systems Fail at Behavioral Health Center in Phoenix

Nearly 100 patients had to be transferred to other facilities.

8/21/2024

Wayne Memorial Hospital Falls Victim to Ransomware Attack

The incident was detected in early June.

8/20/2024

Democratic VP Pick Signals Hope for Senior Care Facilities

Vice president hopeful has long-term stance on senior care facilities.

8/20/2024

Texas Health Resources to Build New Hospital and MOB in Forney

The new hospital, which will be built on 50 acres, will be the first full-service acute care hospital for the area.

8/19/2024

Freestanding Facilities Offer Benefits for Healthcare Systems

Benefits include more affordable treatment for patients, greater access to patients in outlying areas and construction cost savings.

8/19/2024

Palomar Health Medical Group Fully Restores Operations Following Cyberattack

The organization was able to successfully recover its data and correct the issue.

8/16/2024

New Vision Institute Signage Developed by Kolano Design

The signage and wayfinding system were designed to enhance accessibility throughout the facility.

8/15/2024

What's the Future of Healthcare Facility Architecture?

Staff retention and modular design are two ideas influencing future architectural design concepts, among others.

8/15/2024

DesignGroup Completes Renovation of Morris Hospital OR

The 20,200-square-foot renovation started in 2020 and wrapped up in 2024.

8/15/2024

Western Memorial Regional Hospital Receives LEED Silver Certification

The hospital also set a new precedent for modern infrastructure with its geothermal field.

8/14/2024

Nature Meets Care: Designing Healing Spaces

By transforming clinical spaces with organic elements, facility design considerations can contribute patient healing.

8/14/2024

Threats of Violence Hit Two Wisconsin Hospitals

Both hospitals secured their premises, with law enforcement confirming there were no credible threats.

8/14/2024

Roper Hospital to be Sold to MUSC Health

The transaction is expected to be complete in late 2029.

8/13/2024

Enhancing Children's Healthcare with Thoughtful Design

When it comes to designing children’s healthcare facilities, more care needs to be used.

8/13/2024

Structural Phase Ends at Lurie Children's Schaumburg Outpatient Center 

The new facility, which just had the final piece of structural steel added to it, is expected to open in summer of 2025.

8/12/2024

Facility Management: First Line of Defense in Healthcare Facilities

Healthcare facility managers are cornerstones of emergency preparedness because they provide a foundation for a safe, effective response to crises.

8/12/2024

Ground Broken on New Fayetteville Medical Center

The new 20,213-square-foot MOB and ASC is set to be completed in 2025.

8/9/2024

WellStar Kennestone Hospital PICU Installs SHIELD WALL

The hospital selected Abatement Technologies’ Shield Wall for its PICU build.

8/8/2024

Designing for an Enhanced Patient Experience

Ease-of-access, color selections and natural lighting were key to the overall design.

8/8/2024

Two Hospitals See HAI Reduction After Installing Air Decontamination System

The study showed a 96 to 99 percent reduction in MRSA and a 70 percent decrease in total HAIs.

8/8/2024

Phoenix Children's Hospital – Arrowhead Campus Set to Open

The 175,000-square-foot hospital offers a comprehensive range of services.

8/7/2024

Environmental Rounds: A New Approach

Managers and others involved in environment of care safety tend to rely on outdated or ineffective inspection processes that result in repeated requests for improvement.

8/7/2024

Controlling the Spread of Antimicrobial-Resistant Bacteria

WHO has sounded the alarm over an antibiotic-resistant strain of bacteria that is becoming more common and encourages healthcare facilities to ramp up infection control measures.

8/7/2024

IRA Capital, Oaktree Acquire 12 Property Medical Portfolio

The 12 property portfolio spans 600,000 square feet.

8/6/2024

Designing Healthcare Facilities with Communities in Mind

Designers are leaning on community engagement to better design new facilities.

8/6/2024

KAI Designs and Builds New Urban League Senior Living Center in St. Louis

The $10 million project offers 44 resident units and a community room, among other amenities.

8/5/2024

How To ESKAPE the Threat of Pathogens on Surfaces

Environmental service technicians play an essential role in preventing hospital acquired infections.

8/5/2024

Sunrise Senior Living Announces Opening of Lonsdale Square Community

The 82.019-square-foot, six-story community offers many different amenities for its residents.

8/2/2024

Willis-Knighton Medical Center Upgrades Chilled Water Plant

The medical center sought upgrades through Trane to add capacity, control comfort, increase redundancy and reduce energy costs.

8/1/2024

Facility Condition Assessments Help Make Cases for Upgrades

Making a case to the C-suite for facility upgrades can be tough, but facility managers can leverage FCAs to communicate their needs.

8/1/2024

UK HealthCare Opens First EmPATH Psychiatric Unit in Kentucky

The 11,000-square-foot unit has room for up to 12 patients at a time.

8/1/2024

Ground Broken on UC Davis Health California Tower Project

The 910,000-square-foot project is slated for completion in 2030.

7/31/2024

Strategies for Tackling Deferred Maintenance in Healthcare

Solid data and clear communication to the C-suite offer managers hope in improving the condition of aging healthcare facilities.

7/31/2024

North Korean Operative Accused of Hacking into U.S. Healthcare Providers

The man allegedly stole sensitive information and installed ransomware to fund further attacks.

7/31/2024

Westchester Medical Center Begins Critical Care Tower Project

The tower will span 162,000 square feet and rise five stories when complete.

7/30/2024

Community Engagement Plays Vital Role in New Healthcare Facilities

Designers want to bolster communities rather than take away from neighborhoods.

7/30/2024

Mercy to Operate Three Former Walmart Health Centers in Arkansas

The organization anticipates opening these locations by late summer.

7/29/2024

Strategies and Tactics to Target Ligature Risks

Patient suicide and self-harm both rank among The Joint Commission’s top 10 sentinel events.

7/29/2024

HGA Announces Completion of Beth Israel Center for Advanced Heart Failure & Cardiomyopathy

The newly designed outpatient clinic was a full-gut renovation of about 11,000 square feet on the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center campus.

7/26/2024

Nursing Home Owner Faces No Jailtime After Hurricane Mishandling

The owner of seven nursing homes sent his occupants to a poorly equipped warehouse during Hurricane Ida.

7/25/2024

Protecting the Healthcare Supply Chain from Cyberattacks

Vulnerabilities within the healthcare supply chain can become avenues for cyberattacks and subsequent disruptions.

7/25/2024

Jefferson Health Opens Honickman Center in Philadelphia

The 462,000-square-foot facility is home to 10 different buildings with over a dozen specialty practices scattered throughout.

7/25/2024

First Building Opens at FSU/TMH Medical Campus in Panama City Beach

It is the first of several buildings planned for the 87-acre campus.

7/24/2024

Palomar Health Medical Group Partially Restores Systems Following Cyberattack

It had taken the organization around two months to restore some system functions.

7/24/2024

Healthcare Surfaces Institute Merges With ISSA

The HSI community can become members of ISSA immediately.

7/24/2024

Lester Senior Living's Independent and Assisted Living Community Spaces Re-Imagined

The Whippany, New Jersey campus updates include a café/reading room, a dining room and a cinema.

7/23/2024

Ensuring Efficiency Despite Healthcare Labor Gaps

Managers need to begin prioritizing hiring new talent so efficiency doesn’t drop.

7/23/2024

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland Approved for Modernization Project

The modernized facility is slated to open in 2030.

7/22/2024

Skills Gap Remains Wide in Facilities Management

Many candidates lack the skills that are needed to be a facilities manager.

7/22/2024

Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital Announces Expansion Project

The project will add 58 beds and 347,000 square feet of new and renovated service areas.

7/19/2024

3 Key Roles Doors Play in Healthcare Facilities

From securing areas to reducing infection spread, doors play many parts in a healthcare facility’s operations.

7/18/2024

Patient Chokes Out Roommate at Norristown State Hospital

The incident stemmed from a dispute over the roommate throwing the patient’s books.

7/18/2024

OhioHealth Announces Expansion of Dublin Methodist Hospital

Construction is expected to begin in winter 2026.

7/18/2024

Atlantic Health System Forms Joint Venture with Premier Health Associates

The joint venture seeks to expand its ability to provide comprehensive primary care.

7/17/2024

Environmental Services and the Fight Against AMR Bacteria

Disinfecting and training are low-cost options that address the rising threat of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria.

7/17/2024

97 Senior Care Facilities in Southeast Texas Lose Power After Hurricane

The power outages have created concerns for seniors’ health during the summer heat.

7/17/2024

SouthCoast Health Struck by Data Security Event

The event occurred in June 2023, with the organization’s review just recently being completed.

7/16/2024

Senior Care Facilities Construction Drops, Occupancy Increases

This is the twelfth consecutive quarter that occupancy has increased in the senior care market.

7/16/2024

Carilion Clinic Receives $25 Million Donation for New Cancer Center

The new facility, dubbed the Carilion Taubman Cancer Center after its donors, is currently in the planning stages.

7/15/2024

Sinks, Drains and the Need for Infection Control

The acquisition of infections from sink drains might be more widespread in in-patients than previously thought.

7/15/2024

WellSpan Health and Emerus Break Ground on Third Hospital

The new hospital will be in Newberry Township, Pennsylvania.

7/12/2024

From Rocks to Sinkholes: Geological Challenges at Construction Site

Unique approaches were needed to construct Morristown-Hamblen West Facility.

7/11/2024

When Should Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Their Doors?

Door manufacturers discuss when to maintain doors in healthcare facilities.

7/11/2024

Geisinger Medical Center Expansion Project Announced

The $880 million project is slated to be complete and open in 2028.

7/11/2024

Palomar Health Medical Group Experiences Data Breach

Currently, PHMG cannot determine the specific individuals and information that may have been impacted by the incident.

7/10/2024

Workplace Violence: Report Confirms Growing Concerns 

‘One in five healthcare workers feel unsafe at work.’

7/10/2024

Healthcare Cyber Incidents by the Numbers

A closer look reveals key trends on cyber incidents in healthcare.

7/10/2024

Orlando Health Lake Mary Hospital Set to Open in January 2025

The project began construction in November 2021.

7/9/2024

Inside the NICU: How the Facilities Team Protects Newborns

The facilities team at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital strives to take care of their most vulnerable patients.

7/9/2024

Hannibal Regional Receives $15 Million to Build New Cancer Center

The new center will be in Kirksville, Missouri.

7/8/2024

WHO Updates Airborne Pathogen Definitions 

Updated definitions enable different industries and professionals to communicate in a common language.

7/8/2024

Stamford Health Announces Opening of Harbor Point Walk-In Center

It is the health system’s fourth immediate care offering and second location in Harbor Point.

7/5/2024

The Role of Doors in Emergency Preparedness

Door manufacturers discuss features that are a help in emergency scenarios.

7/3/2024

Digital Tools, Retail Sites and Interconnected Healthcare Systems

Moving healthcare services to retail locations and supporting them with digital technologies presents a promising approach to healthcare’s future.

7/3/2024

Man Assaults Security Guard, Threatens Staff at Pennsylvania Hospital

The man had been taken to the hospital to be evaluated for a head injury.

7/3/2024

Update on Lurie Children's Hospital Cyberattack

Around 792,000 individuals were affected by the attack.

7/2/2024

Wayfinding Solutions for Senior Living Communities

Designers look to find inclusive wayfinding strategies to enhance navigation and independence for seniors.

7/2/2024

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center Begins Expansion

The first phase of the 600,000-square-foot project is slated for completion in 2028.

7/1/2024

The Case for Revamping Cleaning and Disinfecting Instructions

Healthcare facilities should advocate for developing a standardized format for instructions for use and making them last the product’s lifespan.

7/1/2024

Kiewit and Veolia Collaborate with Henry Ford Health for Central Energy Hub

The hub will provide heating and cooling via a hot and cold-water system that will tie into the new hospital facilities.

6/28/2024

Hands Off: How Hands-Free Doors Help Reduce Pathogen Transmission

Door manufacturers discuss hands-free doors and how they aid in reducing germ spread.

6/27/2024

HHS Alerts Healthcare Organizations to 'Qilin' Ransomware Group

Qilin is known to employ tactics such as spear phishing and double extortion.

6/27/2024

Saint Peter's to Join Atlantic Health System

Both have announced their signing of an agreement to expand their strategic partnership.

6/27/2024

Aultman Hospital Experiences Email Phishing Attack

The incident involved one employee’s email account sending out phishing messages.

6/26/2024

Facility Makes Zero Energy History

Pueblo Community Health Center in Colorado is the first zero energy outpatient healthcare facility in North America.

6/26/2024

3 Key Benefits of UV-C Disinfection for Healthcare Facilities

Being faster for disinfection is one benefit, among others.

6/26/2024

WellSpan York Hospital Expansion Project Focusing on Sustainability

The expansion project includes a green roof and high-performance design.

6/25/2024

Effective Signage Enhances Wayfinding in Senior Care Facilities

Signage can make it easier to navigate a space for seniors.

6/25/2024

Austin Regional Clinic to Add Two-Story Medical Office Building

The 63,000-square-foot project is slated to begin construction in July.

6/24/2024

3 Case Studies Demonstrate Successful Pediatric Design

Designers and planners should use a range of tools to capture input from patients and families to create a tailored approach that responds to their unique needs.

6/24/2024

Ground Broken on James LeVoy Sorenson Center for Medical Innovation

The nearly 60,000-square-foot facility will be complete in 2026.

6/21/2024

Tarzana Medical Center's New Patient Tower Outfitted with Rockfon Solutions

The Friese Family Tower is the centerpiece of an extensive and ongoing hospital expansion and modernization initiative known as Tarzana Reimagined.

6/20/2024

How Doors Help Provide Security and Privacy in Healthcare Facilities

Door manufacturers discuss how doors aid in securing facilities and providing privacy.

6/20/2024

Bon Secours Completes Expansion of St. Francis Medical Center

The project consisted of a 55-bed renovation and vertical expansion.

6/20/2024

Delta Specialty Hospital Experiences Email Breach

The incident was limited to just one employee’s email account.

6/19/2024

Selecting the Right Team for Healthcare Projects

Focusing on key criteria ensure design and construction teams deliver a facility that is safe, functional and tailored to a specific healthcare setting.

6/19/2024

How the Ascension Ransomware Attack Happened

An employee mistakenly downloaded a malicious file.

6/19/2024

Community Health Network Announces New Central Indiana Campus

The new 425,000-square-foot facility is expected to be completed in mid-2026.

6/18/2024

Lighting and Wayfinding: Keys to Senior Independence

Lighting can make wayfinding more manageable in senior living communities.

6/18/2024

RUHS and PMB Break Ground on The Wellness Village Project

The 445,000-square-foot integrated health village is slated for completion in 2026.

6/17/2024

Stopping C. Auris Transmission from Adults to Infants

With the right disinfectant and enough time, a trained EVS technician can prevent more C. auris than a roomful of doctors can cure.

6/17/2024

Aylo Health Announces Opening of Second Primary Care Office in Georgia

The official opening is on July 8, 2024.

6/14/2024

Breaking a Barrier to Entry: Doors and Accessibility

Door manufacturers discuss door hardware that helps to increase accessibility in healthcare facilities.

6/13/2024

Behavioral Healthcare Facilities Can Be Designed for Calming and Healing

Fostering a sense of calmness, providing a connection to the outdoors and giving enough space for patients are key to promoting healing.

6/13/2024

Native American Health Center Falls Victim to Cyberattack

The incident occurred on November 19, 2023.

6/13/2024

Oklahoma Mercy Health Clinic Reopens After Tornado Damage

The clinic was struck by an EF 4 tornado on April 27.

6/12/2024

Designing Healthcare Spaces with Women in Mind

Design focused on comfort and connection affects the way patients feel and influences the communication between care providers and patients.

6/12/2024

Prefabricated Wall Panels Provide Solution for Two Expansions in Banner Health's Arizona Campuses

Both campuses’ construction projects made use of Sto Panel Technology products.

6/12/2024

70,000 Adventist Health Tulare Patients Impacted by Third-Party Breach

The incident happened to a third-party agency named Signature Performance.

6/11/2024

Communication Plays Vital Role in Budget for New Healthcare Facilities

Clearly communicating wants versus needs can help a project run smoothly. 

6/11/2024

Microsoft Announces Cybersecurity Program for Rural Hospitals

This comes in the wake of growing cyberattacks on the healthcare industry.

6/10/2024

In Hospitals, Pest Control Is Infection Control

By prioritizing pest control in hospitals, managers can create a hygienic environment that promotes healing, recovery and well-being.

6/10/2024

WellSpan Health Breaks Ground on New Pennsylvania Hospital and Medical Campus

Projected to open in late 2025, the facilities will offer residents a choice in healthcare providers close to home.

6/7/2024

How Soundproof Doors Help Reduce Noise Levels

Door manufacturers discuss using soundproof doors to help patients heal and recover.

6/6/2024

The Downfall of Walmart's Health Centers: What Happened?

A multitude of factors contributed to the closure of the clinics, including labor shortages and other barriers to entry.

6/6/2024

AdventHealth Implements Infection Prevention Program

The Florida hospital more than doubled staff positions for infection prevention and control over a four-year period.

6/6/2024

Maine Medical Center and Southern Maine Health Care Complete Combination

The combination forms a multi-campus medical center known as MaineHealth Maine Medical Center.

6/5/2024

Outpatient Facilities Spur Opportunities for Facilities Managers

The rise of medical outpatient buildings marks a significant shift in the future of healthcare delivery.

6/5/2024

Water Main Break Hampers Atlanta Hospital's Operations

The hospital received 58,000 gallons of water from local sources to maintain air conditioning.

6/5/2024

Ground Broken on Acadia Geisinger Behavioral Health Hospital Project

It is projected to be completed in the spring of 2025.

6/4/2024

First Cybersecurity Certification Developed for Healthcare Facilities

More healthcare facilities are falling victim to cyberattacks.

6/4/2024

Valley Children's Hospital Awarded Sustainable Healthcare Certification

The facility is the first hospital in California and the second children’s hospital in the U.S. to receive the certification.

6/3/2024

Healthcare Landscapes Come of Age

Healthcare organizations are rethinking the role of facilities landscapes in the overall mission of care and healing for patients and staff.

6/3/2024

Crescent Regional Hospital First in U.S. to Use Holograms for Patient Care

The integration of Holoconnects’ Holobox technology will enable doctors to teleport as a life-size 3D hologram and connect with patients in real-time.

5/31/2024

The Shift Towards Outpatient Care Facilities

Lower costs, increased patient convenience and more are driving a shift towards outpatient care settings.

5/30/2024

When Should HVAC Systems Receive Maintenance?

HVAC manufacturers discuss when it is best to maintenance HVAC systems.

5/30/2024

Children's Minnesota Caught Up in Email Breach

They identified unauthorized access on two employee email accounts.

5/30/2024

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Building New NICU

The new NICU is expected to open sometime in the fall or later.

5/29/2024

Making Boiler Maintenance Work

By understanding industry standards, manufacturer recommendations and potential challenges, managers can ensure effective boiler maintenance.

5/29/2024

Two Seniors Die in Hospital Murder-Suicide

The husband and wife found dead were both in their 70s.

5/29/2024

Sutter Health to Expand Flagship Midtown Sacramento Hospital

Construction on the expansion is scheduled to begin in April 2025.

5/28/2024

Texas to Offer Grant to Aid Operations for Rural Operations

Over 80 hospitals in Texas currently face closure.

5/28/2024

Allina Health Opens Lakeville Specialty Center

The 100,000-square-foot center includes more than 10 specialty services.

5/24/2024

How Can BAS Help HVAC Systems Be More Efficient?

HVAC manufacturers discuss the efficiencies of pairing HVAC systems with BAS.

5/23/2024

Lessons to Learn from the Ascension Ransomware Attack

Securing backup data, having the correct resources and sharing information are crucial to addressing ransomware attacks.

5/23/2024

DIG Completes Two New Hackensack Meridian Hospital Projects

Their Jersey Shore and JFK Medical projects focused on enhancing the patient and staff experience.

5/23/2024

CentroMed Struck with Another Cyberattack

This is the second time the Texas-based healthcare provider has been involved in a cyberattack in under a year.

5/22/2024

Creating a Resilient Healthcare Supply Chain

Reliable supply chains prepare facilities for crises that might bring supply shortages, delivery disruptions and patient surges.

5/22/2024

San Diego Birthing Center Installs Noritz Tankless Water Heater

The product that was used was the EZ Series tankless water heater.

5/22/2024

ARPA-H Announces Program to Automate Cybersecurity in Healthcare

The program, named UPGRADE, aims to protect operations and care continuity from cyberattacks.

5/21/2024

Safety Initiatives Sees Drop in Workplace Violence

Workplace violence has dropped after employee reports of feeling unsafe at work.

5/21/2024

New Jersey Affiliated Dermatologists Suffers Cyberattack

The cybersecurity incident occurred in March.

5/20/2024

Three Strategies to Streamline Cleaning Labor in Senior Living Facilities

In a tough labor market, it pays for managers in senior living communities to evaluate all their processes, including cleaning.

5/20/2024

Providence Invests $177 Million to Address Healthcare Challenges in Portland

This commitment is the result of Tomorrow Starts Today.

5/17/2024

HVAC Innovations to Help Achieve Net Zero and Decarbonization Goals

HVAC manufacturers discuss the latest in sustainable innovations.

5/16/2024

Addressing a Months-Long CPE Outbreak

Study follows infection prevention efforts of contaminated sinks and plumbing at Tokyo hospital.

5/16/2024

KAI Finishes SSM Health Outpatient Center Expansion in Missouri

The recently completed 15,600-square-foot clinic is more than double the size of its previous space.

5/16/2024

Lawrence Group Works on New Missouri Ronald McDonald House

The new facility is expected to open in summer 2024.

5/15/2024

Infection Prevention for 'Near Patient' Surfaces

Six core components for cleaning and disinfecting the bed and 36 inches around it.

5/15/2024

Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Expands and Renovates

The facility decided to use Sto products as a part of the project.

5/15/2024

Harris Health Systems Breaks Ground on New Hospital

The 12-story hospital is expected to open in late 2028.

5/14/2024

Ascension Confirms Ransomware Attack

The organization has yet to confirm if the incident compromised patient data.

5/14/2024

OSF HealthCare and KSB Hospital Negotiate a Merger

The two organizations will spend the next several months finalizing the agreements.

5/13/2024

Workplace Safety and the Role of Access Control

Workplace violence and other issues threaten patients, staff and operations, so managers need to rethink security measures and technology.

5/13/2024

Ground Broken on HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital

The new hospital and medical office building is targeting an early 2026 opening.

5/10/2024

The Impact of Temperature on Occupant Functioning

HVAC manufacturers discuss how to properly regulate temperature for occupant comfort and productivity.

5/9/2024

Walmart is Closing All its Healthcare Clinics

Closure affects locations in five states.

5/9/2024

MedStar Health Victim of Data Security Incident

The nonprofit healthcare provider experienced the breaches intermittently between January 2023 and October 2023.

5/9/2024

Harrison County Hospital Construction Project Starts in Missouri

The project is expected to finish in mid-2026.

5/8/2024

Understanding Vibration and Noise Control in Healthcare Facilities

To mitigate the impact of vibration and acoustics, managers need to understand the sources of these disturbances and their potential impacts.

5/8/2024

Cameron Memorial Community Hospital Cleans Up with OhmniClean

CMCH adopted the UV-C disinfection robot to assist with their EVS services.

5/8/2024

Aspire Health Alliance Struck by Data Security Incident

Unusual activity was discovered in their digital environment in September 2023.

5/7/2024

Oklahoma Hospital Damaged by Tornado Closes Indefinitely

The hospital and a clinic closed due to safety concerns.

5/7/2024

UCSF Health Launches Construction of Helen Diller Hospital

The 15-story facility is expected to open in 2030.

5/6/2024

The Workplace Violence-Staffing Connection

As increased workplace violence meets staff shortages, improvements to training programs can help address the challenges.

5/6/2024

Piedmont Augusta's Summerville Campus to Reopen Emergency Department

They will also be reopening inpatient services.

5/3/2024

Scrubbing Up for World Hand Hygiene Day

The day focuses on proper handwashing and care, which is especially important in the healthcare field.

5/2/2024

Outfitting HVAC Systems to Kill Airborne Pathogens

HVAC manufacturers discuss implementing different technologies in HVAC systems to combat germ spread.

5/2/2024

Ground Broken on Two New UCHealth Medical Office Buildings

They are in the Denver-area communities of Highlands Ranch and Green Valley Ranch.

5/2/2024

Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital Falls Victim to Cyberattack

The cyber incident occurred in late January.

5/1/2024

Do Not Compromise in Choosing the Right Disinfectant

Managers should select the best disinfecting protocols that reduce worker exposures and maintain patient safety.

5/1/2024

LA County Department of Health Services Targeted in Phishing Attack

More than 6,000 individuals’ data may have been affected.

5/1/2024

University of Kentucky to Acquire St. Claire HealthCare

Their targeted closing date is July 1.

4/30/2024

Prisoner Escapes Holding Cell at San Francisco Hospital

The prisoner peacefully surrendered while not escaping custody.

4/30/2024

AdventHealth Daytona Beach Plans Major Expansion

The expansion project is expected to be completed by fall of 2026.

4/29/2024

Study Clarifies Prevalence of Workplace Violence

75.2 percent of workplace violence events were managed with verbal de-escalation as the only intervention.

4/29/2024

Ground Broken on WellSpan Shrewsbury Hospital

The new hospital, located in New Freedom, Pennsylvania, is expected to open in late 2025.

4/26/2024

How Do HVAC Systems Filter Out Odors in Healthcare Settings?

HVAC manufacturers discuss filtering out unpleasant odors from healthcare facilities.

4/25/2024

How Ohio University HCOM's Heritage Hall Achieved WELL Certification

Design collaboration and an emphasis on occupant wellness aided in Heritage Hall’s achievement.

4/25/2024

Jackson Medical Center Falls Victim to Cyberattack

The cyber incident occurred in February.

4/25/2024

McLeod Health Breaks Ground on Carolina Forest Campus

The construction project is expected to take two years to complete with an anticipated opening in 2026.

4/24/2024

Brightness to Wellness: The Transformative Power of Lighting Design

When exceptionally designed and executed, lighting can enhance healing, comfort visitors and promote staff well-being.

4/24/2024

CMS Introduces Healthcare Decarbonization and Resilience Initiative

Participation in the program would be voluntary.

4/24/2024

UNC Health Celebrates Upcoming Opening of New Surgical Hospital

The hospital is slated to begin treating patients this July.

4/23/2024

How Workflow Automation Benefits Facilities Management

Workflow automation can make daily operations easier for the facilities team.

4/23/2024

Eskenazi Health Thomas & Arlene Grande Campus Opens

The new 95,000-square-foot facility saw its first patients on April 17.

4/22/2024

Cohesion: The Key to Managing Multiple Healthcare Facilities

Strategic approaches can ensure overall management of multiple facilities enhances an organization’s operational capabilities.

4/22/2024

Tampa General Hospital Breaks Ground on New Medical Pavilion

Construction is expected to be complete in 2027.

4/19/2024

Suicide Offers Reminder of Need for Hospital Security

The incident did not disrupt patient care.

4/18/2024

Cleveland Clinic Implements Flagging System for Violence Prevention: Study

The system flags patients with a history of violence.

4/18/2024

Northeast Georgia Medical Center Lumpkin Officially Opens

The new 66,000-square-foot hospital is located in Dahlonega, Georgia.

4/18/2024

Group Health Cooperative of South Central Wisconsin Experiences Cyber Incident

The incident happened during the early morning on January 25.

4/17/2024

Hospital Websites Too Often Share User Data with Third Parties: Study

User privacy can be compromised by sharing website information with external organizations.

4/17/2024

Remote Access Systems Pose Cybersecurity Risk

Attacks can impact a healthcare system’s ability to provide care.

4/17/2024

Tampa General Hospital Plans for a Men's Health Center

The plans were made possible through a $6.5 million contribution from the Chivukula family.

4/16/2024

How Technology is Evolving Healthcare Design

Emerging technology is changing the way healthcare facilities are designed from the very beginning.

4/16/2024

Cedars-Sinai Joins White House AI Consortium

Cedars-Sinai has also joined the TRAIN group, which is led by Microsoft.

4/15/2024

Update Survey Spotlights Pay for Security Professionals 

Managers can sort the salary data based on titles, responsibility, gender, location, experience and certification.

4/15/2024

OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center – Peru Opens

The newly opened hospital is more focused on outpatient services.

4/12/2024

Healthcare Ranks Highest for Ransomware Complaints: Report

The healthcare and public health sector filed 249 ransomware complaints to the FBI in 2023.

4/11/2024

3 Key Factors to Maintaining IAQ in Healthcare Facilities

Indoor air quality is critical to the operations and wellness of a healthcare facility.

4/11/2024

Bon Secours and Compass Open Millennium Surgery Center

The 20,000-square-foot facility is in Greenville, South Carolina.

4/11/2024

McLeod Health Announces Plans for New Hospital in Cheraw

The new hospital will be constructed on the current McLeod Health Cheraw property.

4/10/2024

Intelligent Building Controls Are Revolutionizing Healthcare Infrastructure

By leveraging automation, data analytics and machine learning, these systems empower healthcare managers to operate facilities with accuracy and foresight.

4/10/2024

Hospital Revisits Security After Woman Tries to Kidnap Baby

The hospital is reviewing and tightening security measures in response.

4/10/2024

FSU and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Form Partnership

The two organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create a governance structure for two new facilities.

4/9/2024

Preparing for Tech-Ready Healthcare Spaces

Modern healthcare design is becoming more intricate as technology plays a more essential role in everyday operations.

4/9/2024

Mercy Files Letter of Intent to Build New Missouri Hospital

It will address the population growth in the state’s tri-county area.

4/8/2024

Clearing the Air: How Ventilation Delivers Multiple Benefits

Forward-looking healthcare facilities managers are shifting their mindsets on ventilation to embrace ongoing recalibration and resilience.

4/8/2024

City of Hope Experiences Data Breach

The incident occurred in October 2023.

4/5/2024

Wilsonart Products Used in Construction of Penn Pavilion

One of the products used was Wilsonart's Solid Surface.

4/4/2024

Perceptions of Healthcare Safety Are Mixed: Report

While healthcare safety outcomes improve, patients and employees share mixed views of overall safety.

4/4/2024

RadNet and Providence Health System Announce Joint Venture

The new joint venture is comprised of seven outpatient imaging centers.

4/4/2024

UNC Hospitals & School of Medicine Target of Phishing Attack

The phishing attack occurred on February 1.

4/3/2024

The 'Cruise Ship Virus' Has Come Ashore

Each year, norovirus causes an average of 900 deaths and 19-21 million illnesses.

4/3/2024

CISA Proposes New Rule on Reporting Cyber Incidents

Proposed rule would give healthcare organizations a timeframe to report cyber incidents and ransomware payments.

4/3/2024

Tenet Healthcare Corporation Sells Six California Hospitals

Four of the hospitals are in Orange County and Los Angeles County.

4/2/2024

EPA Creates New Disinfectant List for Bloodborne Pathogens

The risk of employee exposure to bloodborne diseases is a recognized hazard in the healthcare industry, and employers must act to abate the hazard.

4/2/2024

Froedtert ThedaCare Health Breaks Ground on Oshkosh Campus

The approximately 85,000-square-foot facility is expected to be complete in 2025.

4/1/2024

Technology Integration Within Healthcare Facilities: What to Look For

Technology is not going anywhere and facility managers need to be aware of how operations will change.

4/1/2024

Ground Broken on Centra Langhorne Medical Center

The new medical office building is slated to open in late 2025.

3/28/2024

Improving Infection Control in Long-Term Care Facilities

Having programs in place and even an infection preventionist on staff are critical to infection control.

3/28/2024

Construction Kicks Off on Health First Cape Canaveral Replacement Hospital

The new replacement hospital was designed by Lawrence Group architects.

3/28/2024

Pembina County Memorial Hospital Caught in Data Breach

The data security incident occurred in April 2023.

3/27/2024

2024: Year of Innovation, Transformation for Healthcare Facilities

Facilities can elevate patient and staff experiences by optimizing real estate to increase efficiency.

3/27/2024

New York Hospital Receives Bomb Threat

Police investigate and find no bombs on the premises.

3/27/2024

AdventHealth Announces New Hospital in Weaverville

The announcement comes as the organization awaits a decision in its appeal to a 2023 trial.

3/26/2024

How to Minimize Patient Interference During Construction Projects

Without planning ahead of time, patient lives could be at risk during construction projects.

3/26/2024

Atrium Health Children's Services Rebranded

Atrium Health Levine Children's will be added to the name of each location.

3/25/2024

Healthcare Maintenance in the Digital Age

Digital versions of codes and standards offer technicians enhanced access to codes and standards for fire and life safety in healthcare.

3/25/2024

Deaconess and Memorial Hospital Acquire Former St. Joseph's Hospital

The Huntingburg, Indiana property has been closed since 2007.

3/22/2024

Klickitat Valley Health Installs Zero-Emission Fuel Cell System

The fuel cell system was created via a partnership between Kohler and Toyota.

3/21/2024

Making Healthcare Facilities More Like Home

Designing a healthcare facility to be more home-like can benefit a patient’s overall experience.

3/21/2024

CCM Health Falls Victim to Data Breach

The breach occurred in April 2023.

3/21/2024

McLaren Greater Lansing to Build New Ambulatory Care Campus

Construction is set to begin in summer 2024 and is slated to be complete after a full year.

3/20/2024

Healthcare Facilities Spending to Rise

Survey highlights the evolving relationship between healthcare delivery and facilities.

3/20/2024

Man Had Escaped from Riverside Community Hospital Days Before Murder

Suspect was being treated before he eventually left and shot Michael Rangel.

3/20/2024

UofL Health – South Hospital Opens in Bullitt County

The new acute care hospital currently houses 40 inpatient beds with shell space for 20 more.

3/19/2024

Which Construction Procurement Strategy Is Right for You?

Selecting a procurement strategy affects cost, schedule, quality and team relationships and is fundamental to project success.

3/19/2024

Piedmont Columbus Regional to Expand Midtown Campus

The 99,038-square-foot project will add 43 new ICU beds.

3/18/2024

What Construction Workers Need to Know About Healthcare Facilities

Construction workers are encouraged to work with the facilities team to best determine how to protect patients during a project.

3/18/2024

Bucktail Medical Center to Close Long-Term Care Facility

Bucktail cites challenging fiscal issues contributing to its decision to close the long-term care facility.

3/15/2024

Arkansas Children's Hospital Reports Nine Violent Incidents in Two Months

These incidents resulted in injuries to 18 employees.

3/14/2024

Preparing Healthcare Facilities for Severe Thunderstorms

Hardening plans and collaboration with local stakeholders can aid in prep for severe weather.

3/14/2024

UC San Diego Health Experiences Phishing Attack

The phishing attack may have exposed patient data.

3/14/2024

USA Health Children's & Women's Hospital Opens Newly Expanded Facility

The expansion itself is nearly 19,000 square feet.

3/13/2024

Do We Need a National Toilet Plume Standard?

Toilet plume aerosolization helps healthcare-associated infections spread to patients and healthcare staff.

3/13/2024

Hospital Murder Highlights Need for De-escalation Training

De-escalation is crucial to winding down volatile incidents.

3/13/2024

HSHS to Close Two Hospitals in Late March

One of the hospitals will now be closing earlier than anticipated.

3/12/2024

Maintaining Safety in Healthcare Construction Projects

There is an elevated level of planning for safety in a healthcare setting.

3/12/2024

Urgent Care Services to Open at Marshfield Clinic Lake Hallie Center

It is being done to help address the expected influx of patients seeking emergent and urgent care services.

3/11/2024

Taking a Data-Informed Approach to IAQ

Maintaining clean air and proper air flow can be one of the biggest challenges a healthcare facility manager faces.

3/11/2024

ACMH Hospital to Affiliate with Pennsylvania Mountains Care Network

The facilities involved will retain their original identities.

3/8/2024

The Role of Furniture in a Patient's Healing 

Furniture manufacturers discuss how furniture can promote more holistic healing and a home-like feeling.

3/7/2024

Designing Healthcare Facilities for Rural Communities

The Bitterroot Health-Darby Scripps Clinic is a recent example of designing and building a rural healthcare facility.

3/7/2024

Cogdell Memorial Hospital Experiences Data Breach

The breach occurred in October 2023.

3/7/2024

HCA Florida Osceola Hospital Opens Freestanding Emergency Room

The new 11,000-square-foot facility offers 24/7/365 care.

3/6/2024

De-escalation Training is Critical for Safety in Healthcare

Leading organizations understand that workplace violence mitigation includes a holistic approach to workforce safety strategy.

3/6/2024

Improper Medical Waste Disposal Puts Staff at Risk: Survey

Improper disposal of medical waste has negative health and environmental impacts.

3/6/2024

Sutter Health Buys Five Radiation Oncology Centers

The five radiation oncology centers were operated by GenesisCare.

3/5/2024

Leading with Empathy: What Not to Overlook in Healthcare Design

Engaging with patients can help create a more empathetic healthcare environment.

3/5/2024

Mayo Clinic Health System to Close Minnesota Facility

The clinic has been temporarily closed since mid-August 2023.

3/4/2024

Mandating a Patient's Right to a Clean Room

All interested parties should work together to create a universal, meaningful standard of cleanliness for patient rooms.

3/4/2024

Silver Cross Orland Park Medical Pavilion Completed

The newly completed facility was also awarded an HREI Insights award.

3/1/2024

Change Healthcare Cyberattack Prompts Cybersecurity Advisory

The party behind this attack has been identified as the ALPHV Blackcat ransomware group.

2/29/2024

Managed Service Providers: An Alternative to In-House IT

UTMC is one such case of using an MSP for their IT needs.

2/29/2024

ChristianaCare Partners with Emerus Holdings to Develop Three Hospitals

The three neighborhood hospitals are expected to open in Pennsylvania in 2025.

2/29/2024

Ohio University Hertiage College of Osteopathic Medicine Awarded WELL Certification

HCOM’s Heritage Hall received the WELL Certification at the Silver level.

2/28/2024

Maximizing Safety Through Digital Training

By embracing technology-driven training, managers help deliver high-quality care while minimizing risks and enhancing overall safety.

2/28/2024

Man Wielding Knife Shot by Police in Emergency Department

Man was also shot with a stun gun but managed to escape.

2/28/2024

WellSpan Health and Evangelical Community Hospital to Join Systems

The hospital will become WellSpan Evangelical Hospital around early July, pending regulatory approval.

2/27/2024

Enhancing Healthcare Facilities with Evolving Trends

Trends are shaping the way healthcare facilities are made. 

2/27/2024

HHS Reaches Second Ever Settlement for Ransomware Attack

The settlement involved a cyberattack that occurred back in 2019.

2/26/2024

How Location Data and Analytics are Revolutionizing Site Success

True site success prioritizes important mission and business objectives, such as patient volume and physician utilization.

2/26/2024

Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County to Rebrand

The rebranding will coincide with the opening of a new location in January 2025.

2/23/2024

Man Dies by Suicide at Wisconsin Hospital

The incident appears to be part of a murder-suicide.

2/22/2024

What to Expect at NFMT 2024

Returning this March, NFMT brings a must see offering of events and activities.

2/22/2024

Orlando Health and Acadia Healthcare Break Ground on New Hospital

The 144-bed behavioral health hospital is slated to open in spring of 2025.

2/22/2024

Hord Coplan Macht Helps Expand Greater Baltimore Medical Center

HCM provided planning and design for a new 117,000 square foot addition.

2/21/2024

Security and Openness in Behavioral Health Staff Stations

A design that retains openness between staff and patients contributes to a more normalizing, stress-reducing environment.

2/21/2024

Vanderbilt Health Implements Patient and Visitor Code of Conduct

Introduction of code comes in response to increasing workplace violence against healthcare employees.

2/21/2024

GE HealthCare to Collaborate with OSF HealthCare

The collaboration aims to help increase clinical and operational efficiencies.

2/20/2024

Enhancing Care Environments: Trends in Healthcare Facility Design

Designers are exploring the latest trends in healthcare facilities.

2/20/2024

Construction Continues on Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital

The new nine-story community hospital is expected to be ready in 2026.

2/16/2024

3 Nuances of Cleaning and Disinfection in Healthcare

With cleaning and disinfection being crucial in healthcare, understanding their nuances is key.

2/15/2024

Integrating the Natural World into Healthcare Facilities

The natural world has a myriad of health benefits for patients of all types.

2/15/2024

Azura Vascular Care Confirms Data Breach

The breach happened on or before September 27, 2023.

2/15/2024

Froedtert ThedaCare Health Breaks Ground on Fond du Lac Campus

The new campus is expected to be completed in 2025.

2/14/2024

Healthcare Workers Support Sustainability in Facilities: Survey

Four in five clinicians believe it is important for their hospitals to address climate change.

2/14/2024

Bill Addresses Healthcare Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity remains a top concern of healthcare organizations and Congress.

2/14/2024

Baptist Memorial Forms Joint Venture with Urgent Team

The joint venture will involve the rebranding of 10 current Urgent Team locations beginning in mid-March.

2/13/2024

Quality Control in Healthcare Facilities: The Impact of In-House Production Studios

Production studios can help healthcare facilities navigate the digital crossroads.

2/13/2024

FCA Turns Former Retail Space into Ambulatory Care Center

The retail space used to be a Toys “R” Us.

2/12/2024

Bleach Study Sends Unneeded Shock Waves

Can bacteria become resistant to disinfectants? Perhaps. However, let’s look at the facts.

2/12/2024

Lurie Children's Health Confirms Cyberattack

They were also able to confirm their network was accessed by a known criminal threat actor.

2/9/2024

Identifying Germs and Cleaning Occupied Spaces for Environmental Services

Disinfectant manufacturers discuss germ identification and cleaning occupied spaces.

2/8/2024

Designing for Holistic Healing in Healthcare

Creating a space for holistic health, or the community, means going beyond the basics of healthcare facility design.

2/8/2024

EPA Releases Update to Federal Purchasing Search Tool Regarding PFAS

The update is in regard to Green Seal product standards and forever chemicals.

2/8/2024

New $5 Billion Pediatric Health Campus Planned for Dallas

The 33-acre campus is being planned by Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center.

2/7/2024

Infusion Bay Design to Balance Privacy and Efficiency

Good design can ease discomfort, but one standardized choice might not fit all.

2/7/2024

North Shore University Hospital Completes Petrocelli Surgical Pavilion

The new surgical tower was named after its donors.

2/7/2024

Inmate Dead After Fleeing Kettering Health Dayton

Securing a healthcare facility to prevent such incidents takes several lines of defense.

2/6/2024

Hospitals to Add Production Studios to Facilities

Production studios are the next step in redefining patient care.

2/6/2024

Palm Primary Care Texas Opens Two New Medical Centers

Palm plans on adding several more locations before summer 2024.

2/5/2024

Needed: New Framework for Environmental Services Workers

Develop an apprenticeship program for environmental services technicians in healthcare that leads to certification.

2/5/2024

UCI Health to Acquire Four Tenet Healthcare Hospitals

The four Southern Californian hospitals will become part of UCI Health in spring 2024.

2/2/2024

When to Use Cleaning Chemicals or Germ-Killing Disinfectants

Disinfectant manufacturers discuss the different situations to use cleaning products in.

2/1/2024

Designing Healthcare Facilities for Autonomy, Choice and Inclusivity

Giving patients a familiar space and the power to choose can enhance their overall experience.

2/1/2024

CHRISTUS Health Announces Plans for New Emergency Hospital Campus

The new facility will be located on the current Magnolia Medical Plaza campus in Palestine, Texas.

2/1/2024

HHS Releases Voluntary Cybersecurity Performance Goals

The AHA has also provided input on the resiliency report.

1/31/2024

Cleveland Clinic Confiscated 30,000 Weapons in 2023

A mix of technology and collaboration can help address workplace violence in healthcare settings.

1/31/2024

Contractor Employee Killed in Construction Incident at Brockton Hospital

OSHA found the contractor could have prevented the fatal incident that occurred in June 2023.

1/31/2024

Peru Hospital Reopens Under OSF Healthcare

The Peru, Illinois hospital was shut down over a year ago prior to its reopening.

1/30/2024

Five Key Points to an Effective Infection Control Program

Follow these tips to create strong infection control practices.

1/30/2024

University Health Breaks Ground on Palo Alto Hospital

The five-story, 166 inpatient bed hospital is slated to open in 2027.

1/29/2024

Technology To Benefit Facilities and Patients

Technological innovations vary in application but collectively contribute to a more efficient, accessible and personalized healthcare system.

1/29/2024

Franciscan Alliance to Fully Acquire Franciscan Beacon Hospital

The acquisition will be completed in spring.

1/26/2024

Preventing Quat Binding in Healthcare Facilities

Disinfectant manufacturers discuss how to prevent quat binding from happening.

1/25/2024

Modular Construction: A Different Approach to Building Healthcare Facilities

Modular construction may save on construction time and be a more sustainable practice.

1/25/2024

Columbus Regional Healthcare System Caught in Data Breach

The incident occurred in May 2023.

1/25/2024

ThedaCare Completes Modernization of Neenah Medical Center

The $100 million modernization project began in January 2022.

1/24/2024

Workplace Violence: Finding Effective Training

Maintaining a security presence is part of the solution, but managers also need to select a program that meets organizations’ needs.

1/24/2024

Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital Opens Second Lehi Campus

The new facility will officially open on February 12.

1/24/2024

Seattle Children's Hospital Embroiled in Mold Class-Action Lawsuit

Getting rid of mold requires tackling the issue at its source.

1/23/2024

Mask Mandates Ramp Up at Healthcare Facilities

Healthcare facilities have resulted in reimplementing masking guidelines as flu season continues.

1/23/2024

FCA Combines Two Existing Hospitals for WMC Health Alliance

The existing building received an additional 51,000 square feet of renovations.

1/22/2024

Designing Customized Furnishings in Healthcare

What happens when the exact furniture piece healthcare designers need does not exist? They help create it.

1/22/2024

Sharp Rees-Stealy Otay Ranch Medical Center Expansion Underway

The 60,000-sqaure-foot expansion is expected to open in 2025.

1/19/2024

Disinfecting Against Tough-to-Kill Pathogens

Disinfectant manufacturers discuss the best chemicals to use against highly resistant germs.

1/18/2024

Inclusivity and Dignity in Healthcare Facility Design

A sense of pride in the facility is important to the patient experience.

1/18/2024

HMG Healthcare Experiences Data Security Incident

The data incident occurred in November 2023.

1/18/2024

Froedtert Hospital to Add Nine-Story Patient Tower

The new addition is expected to open in 2027.

1/17/2024

De-escalating Workplace Violence: A Training Infrastructure

Strategies and tactics to build an effective program that protects workers and patients.

1/17/2024

Study Finds Bacteria Stick Around Even After Cleaning

Rethinking the disinfection process is critical to killing germs of all kinds.

1/17/2024

RWJBarnabas Health Begins Construction on New Cancer Care Hospital

The 12-story, 510,000-square-foot facility is expected to open in 2025.

1/16/2024

Evidence-Based Design Plays Major Role in New Healthcare Facilities

Designers must remain flexible to best provide individuals with healing design solutions.

1/16/2024

Skanska Completes Lee Health's ICU Expansion

The project added a 12-bed ICU expansion.

1/15/2024

Cleaning Patient Care Equipment

Left untouched, objects or materials such as clothes, utensils and furniture can carry infections.

1/15/2024

Cullman Regional Completes Two-Phase Expansion Project

The hospital now has 175 beds.

1/12/2024

Training Frontline Healthcare Staff for Effective Pathogen Control

Disinfectant manufacturers discuss training frontline staff on different chemicals and their dwell times.

1/11/2024

How to Integrate Biophilia into Healthcare Settings

Biophilia, while associated with plant life, is much more than just that.

1/11/2024

Baptist Health and Compass Surgical Partners Announce Joint Venture

The two organizations plan on launching a network of ambulatory surgery centers.

1/11/2024

MountainView Hospital Finishes New Patient Tower

The tower added 64 beds and 71,714 square feet to the facility.

1/10/2024

Human-Centered Design Can Redefine Physical Spaces

By weaving technology into the fabric of healthcare, designers can tackle inherent challenges at the heart of healthcare.

1/10/2024

Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare Opens New Oncology Center

The new facility is called the Bourland Radiation Oncology Center.

1/10/2024

Patient Barricades Themself in Room at Methodist Richardson Medical Center

The patient was experiencing a mental health crisis at the time of the incident.

1/9/2024

Patient-Centric Design Helps Ensure the Success of Healthcare Design Projects

There are various elements to consider when creating a place of healing.

1/9/2024

Mayo Clinic to Expand New Prague Cancer Center

The health system is committing $9 million to this expansion project.

1/8/2024

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Drive Healthcare Efficiency and Resilience

Robotics and AI can help managers reduce costs and risk, improve operational efficiency and address tough challenges.

1/8/2024

UCHealth Breaks Ground on Major Expansion Project

The project includes a new tower and a cancer center.

1/5/2024

Differentiating Between Traditional and 'Hospital Grade' Disinfectants

Disinfectant manufacturers discuss the distinction between two types of products.

1/4/2024

3 Benefits of Autonomous Floor Care Equipment in Healthcare

Switching to robots can help departments address staffing shortages and streamline tasks.

1/4/2024

Great Falls Clinic and Hospital Announces Campus Expansion

The new property is located on almost 15 acres of space.

1/4/2024

Jefferson Health and LVHN Announce Intent to Combine

The combined system would operate 30 hospitals and more than 700 sites of care.

1/3/2024

Study Finds C. auris Capable of Quick Recontamination

While already being tough to deal with, C. auris can also swiftly contaminate a recently disinfected environment.

1/3/2024

Team Strategy for Effective Healthcare Cleaning

Team approach can help facilities set priorities, identify responsibilities and avoid contamination

1/3/2024

Coos Health and Wellness Hit by Data Breach

The data incident occurred earlier last year

1/2/2024

How Patient-Centric Design Helps Promote Wellness

Staying informed on accessible patient-centric design will further improve healing and the facility’s overall wellness mission.

1/2/2024

Tampa General Hospital Renames Children's Hospital

The children’s hospital has been renamed in honor of long-time donators.

12/28/2023

Individualizing the Patient Experience Through Technology

From lighting controls to smart rooms, using existing and emerging technology to further the patient experience is vital.

12/28/2023

Advanced Diagnostics Healthcare System Acquires TREND Healthcare

The acquisition will expand ADHS’ advanced approach to care.

12/28/2023

East River Medical Imaging Falls Victim to Cyberattack

The incident occurred on September 20, and ERMI began notifying patients and employees of it on November 22.

12/27/2023

Cost Savings in Rural Hospitals to Promote Longevity

Facilities and systems can explore internal operations to cut costs and reallocate funds elsewhere.

12/27/2023

Froedtert & MCW to Open New Clinic in Shorewood, Wisconsin

The 7,000-square-foot primary care facility will house 13 exam rooms and an on-site laboratory.

12/27/2023

C. auris Case Suspected in WVU Medicine Hospital in Bridgeport

C. auris is a drug-resistant pathogen, and it has a penchant for lingering in healthcare facilities for extended periods.

12/22/2023

Sprinkler System Limits Fire Spread at Massachusetts General Hospital

Fire sprinklers are vital to fighting a fire and preventing its spread.

12/21/2023

3 Essentials of A Floor Care Program

Follow these tips to keep hospital floors looking their best.

12/21/2023

Over 9,500 Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Patients Affected in Vendor Breach

The data breach occurred with a third-party vendor TMH does business with.

12/21/2023

UI Health Care Updates Branding and Logos

The new changes will go into effect in 2024.

12/20/2023

Urban, Suburban and Rural Healthcare: What the Future Holds

Understanding the distinct requirements of each setting is paramount in forging resilient and responsive healthcare systems.

12/20/2023

Cleveland Clinic Opens New Facility in London

This new facility expands the organization’s footprint in the UK.

12/20/2023

Caravel Autism Health Debuts Redesigned Clinic

The redesigned therapy clinic has spaces and areas geared towards the needs of children with autism.

12/19/2023

Top 5 Most Read Articles of 2023

The most-read Healthcare Facilities Today articles of 2023 discuss a range of topics impacting healthcare facility management.

12/19/2023

Shady Grove Fertility Opens New Sandy Springs Facility

The facility features an onsite lab and surgery center.

12/18/2023

Med-Tail: Retail Sites Offer Opportunities for Healthcare

Vacated retail spaces can help healthcare organizations address real estate needs and align services with the communities they serve.

12/18/2023

HealthAlliance Experiences Data Security Incident

The organization learned of the incident on October 12.

12/15/2023

3 Benefits of Access Control Technology in Healthcare

Access control technologies can benefit three different areas of healthcare facilities: security, points of access and traditional access formats.

12/14/2023

Designing Healthcare Facilities to Reduce Anxiety and Stress

Human-centered design is a concept that prioritizes the needs of an individual and the healing process.

12/14/2023

Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital Opens New Satellite Location

The expansion will add 48 beds.

12/14/2023

Parkview Medical Center and Parkview Pueblo West Join UCHealth

With this addition, UCHealth will now have 14 acute-care hospitals in Colorado.

12/13/2023

The Digital Path to Streamlining Code Compliance

The fusion of cutting-edge technology and traditional expertise is the key to creating healthcare environments that are code compliant.

12/13/2023

Med Center Health Announces Three New Capital Projects

The three projects are expected to begin in Spring 2024.

12/13/2023

Two Nurses, One Medical Assistant Slashed at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

While violence in healthcare settings is becoming more common, these facilities can adopt many methods to mitigate the threats.

12/12/2023

Overcoming Design Challenges Through Collaboration

Collaboration efforts are being utilized more to avoid any hiccups during the design process of new facilities.

12/12/2023

Intruder Breaks into Lakeview Specialist Facility

The intruder stole password-protected mobile devices and medical records.

12/11/2023

Avoiding Problems When Disinfecting Hospital Surfaces

Guidance on ensuring success when it comes to the most effective products and procedures.

12/11/2023

Turner Construction Company Tops Out McGivney Tower

The entire 507,000 square foot project is expected to be finished in late 2026.

12/8/2023

The Advantages of Access Control Technology Over Traditional Formats

Access control manufacturers discuss the technology’s potential benefits.

12/7/2023

Preparing for the Hazards of Winter Weather

Winter is here and healthcare facilities must be ready for inclement weather to prevent slips and falls.

12/7/2023

The Leapfrog Group Announces 2023 Top Hospital and Top ASC Award Winners

132 hospitals earned the Top Hospital Award, and 27 ambulatory surgery centers earned the Top ASC Award.

12/7/2023

Tampa General Hospital Completes Acquisition of Bravera Health

This acquisition will expand TGH’s capabilities and reach.

12/6/2023

Protecting Healthcare Facility Workers During Winter Weather

As facility managers brace for colder weather, workplace safety must remain top of mind.

12/6/2023

Man Escapes Police Custody at Jefferson Hospital

Securing a healthcare facility requires accounting for the unexpected.

12/6/2023

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Unveils Verstandig Pavilion

The new 477,000 square foot addition is set to open in early December.

12/5/2023

Collaboration is a Must-Have When Designing Healthcare Facilities

Designers have begun working with medical professionals to create more functional healthcare facilities.

12/5/2023

Lifepoint Health and Ascension Saint Thomas Form Joint Venture

The aim of this joint venture is expanding access to care and services in Tennessee.

12/4/2023

Best Disinfecting Practices Unveiled by Top Experts

Environmental services professionals weigh in on the most effective steps to take.

12/4/2023

Tampa General Hospital to Serve America's First Solar-Powered Town

The town of Babcock Ranch will be the home of a new urgent care facility.

12/1/2023

Microgrids Help Build Energy-Resilient Healthcare Facilities

In the face of extreme conditions affecting power supplies, microgrids can provide an uninterruptable solution.

11/30/2023

The Difference of Tracking Occupants and Visitors in Healthcare

Access control manufacturers discuss the difference and importance of tracking people in healthcare facilities.

11/30/2023

Ardent Health Services Ensnared in Ransomware Attack

The organization became aware of this incident on the morning of November 23.

11/30/2023

Northwell Health Opens Cancer Center and Multispecialty Practice in Queens

The $52 million, 70,000-square-foot facility is a transformative suite of medical practices.

11/29/2023

The Lasting Effects of Staffing Shortages in Healthcare Facilities

Staffing shortages continue to plague healthcare facilities, leading to unintended consequences for some of them.

11/29/2023

Warren General Hospital Experiences Data Breach

The data breach occurred in late September.

11/29/2023

OhioHealth to Open Pickerington Methodist Hospital

This facility will be OhioHealth’s fifteenth hospital, built on 30 acres of undeveloped land.

11/28/2023

Healthcare Experts Are Integral to Better Hospital Design

Designers have begun collaborating with healthcare experts to create more functional operations.

11/28/2023

HealthPartners Lakeview Hospital Enters Next Phase of Planning for Stillwater Campus

The new campus will be located on land the hospital acquired in 2017.

11/27/2023

Healthcare Design to Enhance Worker Well-Being

Digital experience designs can create interventions in healthcare that benefit medical providers, their patients and families.

11/27/2023

St. Croix Hospice Opens New Branch in Wildwood

This is now the eighth branch location in Missouri.

11/22/2023

3 Questions for High-Performance Facility Management

High-performance facility management involves understanding current facility management practices and identifying opportunities to boost outcomes.

11/22/2023

Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center-Staten Island Opens New Location

The new location consolidates the Staten Island and Hazlet practices and infusion centers into a single location.

11/22/2023

Cyberattacks Disrupt Critical Healthcare Services

Between disrupted services and down time, affected healthcare facilities can be left reeling from cyber incidents.

11/21/2023

Improving the Patient Experience Through Stress-Free Design

Design plays a role in the amount of stress patients feel in healthcare facilities.

11/21/2023

Tenet Healthcare Corporation Sells Three South Carolina Hospitals

The three hospitals have been sold to Novant Health, with the transaction expected to be completed in early 2024.

11/20/2023

The Benefits of Having Vendor Diversity in Healthcare Facilities

Working with small or minority-owned suppliers offers direct benefits to a healthcare organization and its facilities.

11/20/2023

Allegheny Health Network Plans New Full-Service Hospital in Pennsylvania

The nearly 300,000-square-foot facility is slated to open in 2027.

11/17/2023

Access Controls Help Track Flow of People in Healthcare Facilities

Access control manufacturers discuss keeping track of those who enter and exit a healthcare facility.

11/16/2023

How Facial Recognition Technology Works for Hospitals

This technology aims to add more security, efficiency and accountability.

11/16/2023

McLaren Health Care Caught in Data Breach

McLaren has begun mailing notice letters to the impacted individuals.

11/16/2023

Sutter Health Experiences Vendor-related Data Breach

No social security numbers or financial information were compromised in this incident.

11/15/2023

Rethinking Hospital Cleaning Methods and Materials

The guiding principle is to remove germs rather than kill them and when necessary, use the smallest amount of the mildest disinfectant.

11/15/2023

Belmont Village Senior Living Coral Gables Opens in Miami

This senior living community is a 10-story, mixed-use building with 232 apartments.

11/15/2023

Moodsonic Partners with MSK Innovation Hub for Healthcare Soundscaping

The collaboration is for researching nature-based soundscaping for recovery in oncology settings.

11/14/2023

Implementing Inclusion Methods in Healthcare Designs

Design in healthcare is about creating an environment that enhances building occupants.

11/14/2023

AMA and Healthcare Organizations Form Common Health Coalition

The coalition aims to take the lessons they learned from COVID-19 and put them into actionable strategies.

11/13/2023

Integrating Technology and Design to Expand Accessible Healthcare

Introducing third spaces can move healthcare bring healthcare into communities that need it most.

11/13/2023

CenterWell Senior Primary Care Opening Four New Indianapolis Locations

These will be the first care centers from CenterWell in Indianapolis.

11/10/2023

When to Renew MEP Systems in Healthcare

All systems have a life cycle, and understanding when to renew them is important to overall operations.

11/9/2023

Securing Healthcare Facilities with Access Controls

Access control manufacturers discuss how this technology can help reduce violence in healthcare settings.

11/9/2023

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Begins Emergency Department Expansion

The expansion will add 16,550 square feet and increase the number of care spaces from 60 to 100.

11/9/2023

Memorial Healthcare System Completes Newest Center

The new Memorial Cancer Institute will start accepting patients in January 2024.

11/8/2023

CMMS: Making the Upgrade-or-Replace Decision

Healthcare organizations require a CMMS that can streamline maintenance, lower operating costs and deliver critical data.

11/8/2023

BlueCrest Health Group Unites Three Different Behavioral Health Facilities

The three New Jersey-based facilities have been united under one banner.

11/8/2023

Healthcare Cyberattacks Come with High Costs

These costs can involve both finances and time.

11/7/2023

Incorporating Biophilic Design into Healthcare Operations

As more evidence comes out about how biophilic elements can have a positive effect on healthcare facilities, designers have opted to incorporate it into their designs.

11/7/2023

Enloe Medical Center to Rebrand

The new branding aims to reflect the scope of Enloe’s services.

11/6/2023

Cleaning Reduces Infection Risks for Patients

Patients deserve an environment that features clean and sanitary surfaces.

11/6/2023

UPMC Hamot Renames Pediatric Unit

The nine-bed pediatric unit was renamed to align it closer to UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.

11/3/2023

Biting Back: Treating and Preventing Bed Bugs in Healthcare

Coordinating with pest control professionals is critical to dealing with bed bug infestations.

11/2/2023

Converting a Bank into a Healthcare Facility

Integrated design firm JZA+D converted the space into a JAG-ONE Physical Therapy facility.

11/2/2023

Tri-City Healthcare District Partnering with UC San Diego Health

The partnership will broaden the reach of both organizations and their ability to provide care.

11/2/2023

Wynn Hospital in Downtown Utica Completed

The 10-floor facility is located on a 25-acre space and boasts 373 beds.

11/1/2023

From Checkout Lines to Waiting Rooms: Retail's Influence on Healthcare

What if healthcare facilities could integrate the efficiency and convenience found in retail?

11/1/2023

Cincinatti Children's Breaks Ground for New Eastgate Medical Building

The two-story facility will be around 110,000 square feet.

11/1/2023

Risks and Dangers of Sharing Patient Data with AI

Sharing private information with AI tools and services can go against HIPAA compliance.

10/31/2023

The Benefits of Biophilic Design in Healthcare Facilities

Designers have started implementing natural elements into the designs of healthcare facilities. 

10/31/2023

Everest Rehabilitation Hospitals Building New Inpatient Hospital

The new facility will be located in McKinney, Texas.

10/30/2023

How To Avoid Day-Two Challenges in Construction Projects

Ensuring the involvement of professionals who will work in the space is critical to project success.

10/30/2023

UPMC and Washington Health Care Services Enter Affiliation Agreement

No timeline for approvals has been given.

10/27/2023

How Building Automation Systems Impact Healthcare Facilities

From patient comfort to maintenance, a BAS can have numerous impacts on a facility.

10/26/2023

Healthcare Facility Conversion Projects Come with Unique Considerations

Converting a historic firehouse into a mental healthcare facility posed four challenges for design firm JZA+D.

10/26/2023

CenterWell Senior Primary Care Opening Eight Centers in Virginia

The eight primary care centers will open throughout 2023 and 2024.

10/26/2023

HealthAlliance Hospital and Margaretville Hospital Resume Operations Following Cyberattack

Their IT experts shut down all connected systems on October 20.

10/25/2023

Bringing Hospital Cleaning into the 21st Century

Hospital leaders should consider the risk of antimicrobial resistance and infection and compensate those who prevent them.

10/25/2023

Family Care Center Opens New Central Austin Clinic

This follows the opening of their Pflugerville clinic in early August.

10/25/2023

Preventing Weapon-Related Violence in Healthcare

Prevention and detection are key to stopping healthcare violence.

10/24/2023

Moffitt McKinley Hospital Improves Patient Experience with Personal Technology

Patient outcomes improve when patients are actively engaged in their health and informed of their care.

10/24/2023

Baptist Memorial and Anderson Sign Shared Mission Agreement for Merger

The merger will take place in January 2024.

10/23/2023

Strategic Planning for Healthcare Construction Projects

Healthcare systems face an array of construction challenges, from rising costs and labor shortages to technology advances.

10/23/2023

Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery Completed

The design, done by SBLM Architects, meets key criteria mandated in the Baker Act of 1971.

10/20/2023

Can Building Automation Systems Assist with Management and Maintenance?

BAS manufacturers discuss how these systems can enhance managing and maintenance of critical systems.

10/19/2023

Being Cybersecurity-Aware for Healthcare's Vulnerabilities

Awareness of cybersecurity vulnerabilities in healthcare is critical for defending against breaches.

10/19/2023

HGA Breaks Ground on New Surgical and Critical Care Facility

The project is expected to be completed in 2026.

10/19/2023

MUSC Health Hospitals Caught in Westat Data Breach

Westat experienced a data breach through a vulnerability in the MOVEit software.

10/18/2023

Upskilling Can Fuel Worker Efficiency and Retention

Employers in the healthcare industry must recognize their responsibility to provide workers with a path to upward mobility.

10/18/2023

Relievus Opens New Facility in Oaks

The new facility will offer pain management solutions.

10/18/2023

Third Party Vendors May Put Healthcare Facilities at Risk for Cyberattacks 

Third-party vendors are becoming a possible vector for cyberattacks.

10/17/2023

Revolutionizing Healthcare Design: Modular, Flexible and Tech-Driven Trends

Designers look toward emerging trends for the development of healthcare facilities. 

10/17/2023

Community First Medical Center Struck by Data Breach

The Illinois-based facility experienced a breach in July.

10/16/2023

4 Considerations for Bed Tower Success 

Thoughtful bed tower design helps patients and staff alike feel valued, safe and supported.

10/16/2023

Baptist Health to Acquire Drew Memorial Health System

The acquisition will be completed in December.

10/13/2023

Challenges to Be Aware of With Building Automation Systems

BAS manufacturers discuss potential issues of dealing with automation systems.

10/12/2023

NYC Health + Hospitals-Woodhull Resumes Operations After Rainstorm

Inclement weather can create a perfect storm of problems for healthcare facilities.

10/12/2023

Yale New Haven Health System Acquires PhysicianOne Urgent Care

The change of ownership was approved in August.

10/12/2023

Cayuga Health System and Arnot Health Seek Approval to Affiliate

The two organizations are seeking regulatory approval to affiliate as members of a parent company.

10/11/2023

Bed Towers Provide Flexibility for Expanding Hospitals

Managers and organizations need to focus on key considerations to ensure bed towers deliver intended benefits.

10/11/2023

The Architectural Team Completes All-Memory-Care Community

Biophilia was a key concept in the design of this facility.

10/11/2023

CarolinaEast Medical Center Receives Bomb Threat

Facility managers can help in these situations by drilling staff in preparation for lockdowns.

10/10/2023

Healthcare Facilities Trends to Look Out for in 2024

Healthcare facility designs are adapting to evolving patient and staff needs, with a focus on providing a more hospitality-oriented environment for patients.

10/10/2023

St. Mark's Medical Center in La Grange to Close

The hospital will close on October 12, 2023.

10/9/2023

How Clean Do Hard Nonporous Surfaces Need to Be?

Removing dirt from surfaces, whether visible or not, is fundamental to better patient outcomes.

10/9/2023

ASHRAE Standard 241 Comes in Time for Virus Season

Standard 241 focuses on reducing the risk of airborne aerosol transmission.

10/6/2023

Can Building Automation Systems Help Save Energy?

BAS manufacturers join to discuss energy-saving features for healthcare facilities.

10/5/2023

Cabell Huntington Hospital Fights Legionella Spread

Legionella grows in water, making water heaters and plumbing conduits for its spread.

10/5/2023

Updated Notice from Prospect Medical Regarding Data Breach

The incident involved seven healthcare facilities.

10/5/2023

Three Ohio Healthcare Facilities Join Parkview Health

There will be a transition period for the three facilities as they fully integrate with Parkview.

10/4/2023

3 Ways Technology Can Benefit Facilities Teams

By investing in people supported by innovative technology, facilities will be better equipped to meet evolving challenges.

10/4/2023

36th Annual Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo Held

The show was held in Charlotte, North Carolina.

10/4/2023

Florida Hospital Experiences Two Power Outages in Less Than 24 Hours

Facilities management can mitigate potential outages through training and planning. 

10/3/2023

Unique Facility Combines Housing and Healthcare

CCC Blackburn Center gives about 3,000 patients per year access to employment services, housing placement, and complementary clinic services.

10/3/2023

KnowBe4 Releases Figures Concerning Healthcare Cyberattacks

The U.S. healthcare industry has become a top target for cyberattacks over the past several years.

10/2/2023

5 Trends Shaping Healthcare Facilities and Patient Care

Technology, patient-centric design, accessible care and sustainable practices are influencing facilities of the future.

10/2/2023

Green Seal to Prohibit PFAS in Its Certified Products

This comes as a growing body of evidence indicates short-chain PFAS are just as hazardous.

9/29/2023

How Do Building Automation Systems Impact Patients' Experiences?

BAS manufacturers discuss the contribution these systems have to patient comfort, safety and well-being.

9/28/2023

Patient Attacks and Blinds Roommate at South Florida State Hospital

Assessing aggressive behaviors and defusing tense situations are crucial to avoiding violent incidents.

9/28/2023

CityMD Bayside Collaborates with InviAir Diffusers

The diffusers were chosen to help the clinic’s HVAC system performance.

9/28/2023

Oak Valley Hospital District Experiences Data Breach

The incident had taken place between April 2023 and July 2023.

9/27/2023

How Important Is a Medical Gas Master Plan?

Proper planning ensures facilities have a reliable, resilient medical gas system to provide essential care.

9/27/2023

CDC Publishes Study on CRKP in New York City Public Health System

Hand hygiene, protective equipment and cleaning can help protect against drug-resistant bacteria spread.

9/27/2023

Horton Automatics Doors Used in Lancaster General Hospital ER Expansion

The doors will help accommodate the expected influx of patients.

9/26/2023

Creating an Inclusive Space for Everyone Through Universal Design

Designers are using their compassion to create inclusive spaces for all patients.

9/26/2023

Lehigh Valley Health Network and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Announce Affiliation Agreement

The affiliation is to provide optimal care for children in the region.

9/25/2023

Four Healthcare Construction Best Practices

Strategies that prove effective can boost efficiency, lower costs and promote long-term success.

9/25/2023

Piedmont Henry Hospital to Expand with New Patient Tower

The project is expected to start in early 2024.

9/22/2023

Bill Proposed to Make Assaulting Healthcare Workers a Federal Crime

Efforts to reduce workplace violence in healthcare settings are coming from both health organizations and Capitol Hill.

9/21/2023

Disney and Pixar Art Puts Patients at Ease

Artwork and colors can affect the patient's experience.

9/21/2023

Healthcare Facilities Symposium and Expo Announces Award Winners

There were eight awards in total given out.

9/21/2023

UChicago Medicine Breaks Ground on New Cancer Care Pavilion

The facility is expected to open to patients in 2027.

9/20/2023

How To Choose Disinfectants for Emerging Viral Pathogens

Environmental services managers must be confident they are using a disinfectant that can eliminate a pathogenic virus on a surface.

9/20/2023

Joint Commission Launches Sustainable Healthcare Certification

Sustainability is a hot button issue that is sticking around in healthcare.

9/20/2023

SouthCoast Medical Group Experiences Possible Data Incident

The event may have exposed current and former patients’ information.

9/19/2023

Reside Health Transforms Space to Better Enhance Patient Experience

Reside Health transforms its space to create a comprehensive healthcare sanctuary for patients.

9/19/2023

Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists Experiences Data Breach

The data breach occurred back in March of 2023.

9/18/2023

Improving Patient Experience through Layout and Design

Designers are working with hospitals to accommodate new functions and procedures while keeping patients at ease.

9/18/2023

OGA Breaks Ground on Orthopaedic Office Building Complex

The 27,750-square-foot medical office building is expected to be completed in late 2024.

9/15/2023

How Proper Acoustics Impact Healthcare Facilities

They can help reduce noise levels and the stress patients or employees experience.

9/14/2023

How the FGI Guidelines for Healthcare Facilities are Created and Vetted

The process for a proposal to be accepted is long and rigorous.

9/14/2023

NCH to Commence Phased Brand Transition

The rollout will take place over the next year.

9/13/2023

Making Lighting System Upgrades Work

Projects can present managers with a host of tough challenges, including scheduling and safety, that must be addressed in the planning stages

9/13/2023

Strong Memorial Hospital Breaks Ground on Expansion Project

The expansion is expected to be completed in 2027

9/13/2023

Eugene Mayor Calls on Oregon Governor to Intervene in Hospital Closure

When a facility closes, facilities management can help by managing the assets

9/12/2023

Strengthening Healthcare Emergency Management

National Health Care Preparedness and Response Capabilities are vital components of emergency management.

9/12/2023

Skanska USA Finishes Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute

It is a combined inpatient and outpatient facility for orthopedic patients.

9/11/2023

Choosing a Disinfectant from a Crowded Field

It's time to clear out stock rooms, standardize products and select a new disinfectant.

9/11/2023

APIC Voices Concern Over Nursing Home Infection Preventionists

The association finds that there are too few infection preventionists on staff in nursing homes.

9/8/2023

Do Different Parts of Healthcare Facilities Have Different Acoustic Needs?

Acoustics manufacturers discuss the different needs of the various areas of a healthcare facility.

9/7/2023

What Cyber Threats Exist for Healthcare Facilities?

As cyberattacks continue to increase, facility managers have a few options to defend against them.

9/7/2023

CDC Releases Hospital Sepsis Program Core Elements

It is intended to be a “manager’s guide” to organizing staff and identifying the resources that can help bring sepsis rates down.

9/7/2023

North Mississippi Health Services Routs Cyberattack in 17 Minutes

There is no indication that any information accessed has been misused.

9/6/2023

How to Choose Healthy, Sustainable Finishes for Healthcare Facilities

Evaluating the many variables behind material selection can be overwhelming. One strategy incorporates research on material sustainability.

9/6/2023

Adena Health Combatting False Reports of Legionnaire's Outbreak

Misinformation can be destructive to healthcare facilities.

9/6/2023

Hoar Construction Completes VA Mental Health Clinic in Tampa

The first patients are expected to be seen in January 2024.

9/5/2023

What to do When Swatting Happens

More healthcare facilities are falling victim to swatting incidents.

9/5/2023

Major Health System Merger in Georgia Completed

Wellstar Health System and Augusta Health System have become a unified system.

9/1/2023

Acoustics Reduce Stress, Increase Productivity in Healthcare Staff

Acoustics manufacturers discuss the effects of acoustics on healthcare staff.

8/31/2023

What Role Does Facilities Management Play in Healthcare Cybersecurity?

Collaboration and a zero-trust approach from facilities management are key.

8/31/2023

Singing River Health System Rattled with Cyberattack

The network put its systems into downtime to prevent any further harm.

8/31/2023

Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital Expansion Topped Out

The new expansion is a seven-story, 290,000-square-foot patient tower.

8/30/2023

Complying with Joint Commission's Two Biggest Challenges

Indoor environments and building occupancies often create problems for healthcare facilities managers.

8/30/2023

CentroMed Hit with Data Breach

The San Antonio-based hospital says the breach happened back in June.

8/30/2023

AC Failure Causes Parkview LaGrange Hospital to Shut Down

HVAC systems are critical to any healthcare facility, so keeping them up and running is key.

8/29/2023

'Underutilization' to Blame for Recent Hospital Closures

There has been an uptick of hospitals closing.

8/29/2023

Brigham and Women's Hospital Experiences Privacy Incident

The incident involved 987 different individuals’ information possibly being exposed.

8/28/2023

Collaboration is Key to Reducing Costs for Healthcare Facilities

8/28/2023

PeaceHealth to Close Oregon Hospital

The Eugene, Oregon hospital has seen declining reliance from its community.

8/25/2023

How Effective are Acoustics Materials at Stopping Germ Spread?

Acoustics manufacturers discuss the effectiveness of materials stopping germ spread.

8/24/2023

Destigmatizing Senior Living Communities Through Design

From its layout to its amenities, Atria Englewood senior living community focuses on giving residents independence.

8/24/2023

Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers Experiences Cyberattack

The incident was discovered in early April 2023.

8/24/2023

SCL Health Locations to Get New Names Following Merger

Four sites will be renamed under the Intermountain Health branding.

8/23/2023

3 Ways to Nurture Next-Generation Healthcare Facilities Managers

Healthcare systems must prioritize succession planning to keep up with turnover and retirements.

8/23/2023

How Healthcare Facilities Management Can Respond to Disasters

The recent Maui wildfires underpin the importance of a proper facilities management program.

8/23/2023

DPR Construction Tops Out New UC San Diego Medical Center Outpatient Pavilion

The full project is expected to be completed in 2025.

8/22/2023

Senior Care Facilities Must Prepare for Extreme Weather

Preparing for extreme weather begins in the designing phase.

8/22/2023

Chattanooga Heart Institute Caught in Cyberattack

An unauthorized third party gained access to the provider’s network.

8/21/2023

Making Lighting System Upgrades Work

Projects can present managers with a host of tough challenges, including scheduling and safety, that must be addressed in the planning stages.

8/21/2023

Margaret Mary Health Announces Plans for New Hospital

Phase one will include a near 124,000 square foot replacement hospital.

8/18/2023

Proper Acoustics Help Improve Patient Recovery

Acoustics manufacturers discuss the impact of acoustics on patient comfort and healing.

8/17/2023

Mergers Pose Increased Risk for Cyberattacks

Five factors that make mergers a vulnerable time for healthcare facilities’ cyber defenses.

8/17/2023

ECRI Announces Winners of 2023 Healthcare Supply Chain Excellence Award

12 different healthcare organizations won the award.

8/17/2023

GREEN Hospitals Act Announced

Congresswoman Jayapal and Senator Markey have moved to introduce the legislation.

8/16/2023

Preventing Mold in Healthcare Facilities

Mold should always be on top of managers’ minds.

8/16/2023

ASHE Acknowledges Healthcare Facilities' Sustainability Efforts

Ten healthcare facilities earned the 2023 Sustainability Champion Award.

8/16/2023

How Rising Patient Costs Affect Facility Budgets

AHA releases statement on IPPS and LTCH payment rules.

8/15/2023

LiDAR in Healthcare Facilities Management

LiDAR’s capabilities make it a valuable investigation and documentation method in facility management and maintenance.

8/15/2023

AHCA/NCAL Sends Letter to Biden Administration Over Staffing Requirement

The letter outlines quality improvement solutions instead of a federal minimum staffing requirement.

8/14/2023

The Science Behind Surface Decontamination 

Keeping hospitals and other healthcare facilities clean is a crucial patient care and risk management issue.

8/14/2023

CommonSpirit Health to Directly Manage Hospitals Across Three States

There are 20 hospitals and more than 240 care sites in Colorado, Kansas and Utah that will be directly managed.

8/11/2023

Preventing Legionella Bacteria Proliferation in Water Heaters

Water heater manufacturers discuss preventing Legionella proliferation.

8/10/2023

Building Disaster-Resilient Senior Care Facilities

Adaptability and multipronged approaches are critical to weathering disasters.

8/10/2023

AdventHealth Opens Second Hospital in Flagler County

AdventHealth Pam Coast Parkway spans 158,000-square-feet and houses 100 beds.

8/10/2023

SoutheastHEALTH Signs Off on Agreement to Join Mercy

The two organizations have been finalizing details since their letter of intent was announced in January 2023.

8/9/2023

Can Biofilm Make Candida Auris More Dangerous? 

Everyone involved in cleaning must better understand the type of disinfectants required to control biofilms, especially those created by C. auris fungus.

8/9/2023

AdventHealth to Rename Five Colorado Hospitals

The five hospitals are being renamed and directly managed by AdventHealth.

8/9/2023

Emory University Midtown Hospital Experiences Electrical Fire

Smoke from electrical fires can pose a problem for IAQ.

8/8/2023

Designers Use Art for Wayfinding in Healthcare Facilities

Designers are embracing regionalism to help navigate complicated buildings.

8/8/2023

Corewell Health to Close Spectrum Health Kelsey Hospital

The 60-year-old hospital will officially be shut down in October.

8/7/2023

Revitalizing Healthcare: Lessons from the Retail Industry 

By embracing a customer-focused approach, healthcare systems can foster trust, improve patient satisfaction and enhance the overall quality of care.

8/7/2023

Aspirus Wausau Hospital Begins Construction on ER Expansion

The project is anticipated to take two years to complete.

8/4/2023

Building Senior Care Facilities for Harsh Temperatures

Going beyond the building code requirements is key for temperature resilience.

8/3/2023

What to Know About Water Heater Safety Hazards

Water heater manufacturers discuss different safety hazards to be aware of.

8/3/2023

Essentia Health Completes Vision Northland Project

The new facility is over 940,000 square feet.

8/3/2023

LifeWorks Wellness Center Falls Victim to Data Breach

There was an unauthorized third party that accessed some of their servers.

8/2/2023

Good Samaritan Medical Center Ups Security After Shooting

Preparedness is key to enduring or preventing emergencies.

8/2/2023

Norton Healthcare Faces Class Action Lawsuit Following Cyberattack

Following and implementing security standards are crucial for protecting sensitive information.

8/2/2023

UW Health to Expand University Hospital and East Madison Hospital

The expansion should be completed sometime in 2026.

8/1/2023

How Art is Transforming Healthcare Facilities

Designers are finding new ways to incorporate art in healthcare facilities.

8/1/2023

Tampa General Hospital Hit by Data Breach

An investigation determined that an unauthorized outside party accessed the hospital’s network.

7/31/2023

Beat the Heat: Healthcare's Unique Workplace Safety Challenges

Managers need to understand their regions’ risk levels for extreme heat, ways to manage it and strategies to implement to provide quality care.

7/31/2023

Phoenix Children's Announces New NICU

The new 44,000-square-foot NICU will be located at the Thomas Campus.

7/28/2023

What Alternatives Exist for Traditional Storage Tank Water Heaters?

Water heater manufacturers discuss alternatives to storage tank water heaters.

7/27/2023

Occupancy Sensor Benefits for Healthcare Facilities

Occupancy sensors play a role in optimizing space management and reducing energy consumption

7/27/2023

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held for Baptist Health Breckenridge

The new 126,800 square foot facility had taken two years to construct.

7/27/2023

UT Southwestern Medical Center Hit in MOVEit Software Vulnerability

UTSW is another victim in a long line of cyberattacks due to vulnerabilities through the MOVEit software.

7/26/2023

Compliance Strategies for Fire Safety 

Fire life safety is a critical responsibility of healthcare facility management, and there is no room for error .

7/26/2023

Northern Arizona VA Healthcare System Faces Cybersecurity Audit

Cybersecurity is more complex than it seems at first.

7/26/2023

Three Central Valley Hospitals Rebrand

The three hospitals have rebranded into a single network in the Central Valley.

7/25/2023

How to Prepare for Hidden Costs in New Construction

It’s important to partner with a builder early on in the design process.

7/25/2023

FTC and OCR Caution Against Use of Online Tracking Technologies

The warning for hospitals and telehealth providers is that these technologies could pose privacy concerns.

7/24/2023

Identifying Fire Hazards in Healthcare Facilities

Fire hazards in a healthcare facility can be found in nearly every corner.

7/24/2023

Baylor Scott & White Health Opens New Hospital in Waxahachie

The new hospital will offer several cardiovascular interventional services, among others.

7/21/2023

When Should Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Their Water Heaters?

Water heater manufacturers discuss maintenance frequency for water heaters.

7/20/2023

Measuring IAQ Is Crucial in Healthcare Facilities

Indoor air quality data can help prevent hospital-acquired infections.

7/20/2023

ENT Specialty Partners Opens Clinic in Southlake

The new clinic has opened in Southlake, Texas.

7/20/2023

Henry Ford Health Struck with Data Breach

An unauthorized person used a phishing email attack to gain access to business email accounts.

7/19/2023

Reducing Energy Demand and Decarbonizing Healthcare Facilities

Improving the energy efficiency of healthcare facilities will help offset rising energy costs and improve resilience in these uncertain times.

7/19/2023

South Suburban Surgical Suites Hit by Breach

The breach came via a phishing email attack.

7/19/2023

Shooting at New Jersey Nursing Facility Leaves Two Dead

De-escalation can be a crucial part of preventing incidents from turning violent.

7/18/2023

How Healthcare Facilities Can Better Improve the Patient Experience

The facilities team can manage the four areas of comfort to better improve the patient experience.

7/18/2023

HCA Healthcare Suffers Data Breach

The theft appears to have stemmed from an external storage location.

7/17/2023

Standard Needed for Electrostatic Application of Disinfectant

Using electrostatic sprayers without pre-cleaning surfaces is merely hygiene theater.

7/17/2023

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hit by Cyberattack

The attack was conducted through a phishing email.

7/14/2023

Are Heat Pumps Effective for Healthcare Facilities?

HVAC manufacturers discuss the effectiveness of heat pumps for healthcare facilities.

7/14/2023

Creating Diverse and Inclusive Senior Care Facilities: Designing for Diversity and Community

The older generation is rapidly diversifying and senior care facilities will need to reflect that.

7/13/2023

How Facilities Management Can Improve Patient Experiences

An effective facilities management program is key to patients' safety and comfort.

7/13/2023

Several Senior Care Facilities Hit by Cyberattack

The cyberattack affected multiple senior care facilities in Pennsylvania back in April.

7/13/2023

UAB Hospital Begins Emergency Department Expansion

Temporary expansions started in June 2023, while long-term expansions are expected to begin in 2024.

7/12/2023

Cyberattack Hits Several Idaho Healthcare Facilities

These cyberattacks can have ripple effects well beyond their targets.

7/12/2023

What Does NFPA 70B Mean for Healthcare Facilities?

NFPA 70B’s shift from a recommended practice to a standard provides more enforceable guidelines for safe electrical system maintenance.

7/12/2023

Montecito Medical Acquires Medical Office in California

The 32,300 square foot property is located in Visalia, California.

7/11/2023

Converting Old Buildings to New Hospitals

With limited space available for new buildings, healthcare professionals are now looking at old buildings.

7/11/2023

Mount Sinai Catches Fire, 6 Injured

The electrical fire started in a sub-cellar generator room.

7/11/2023

NIC Releases Data on Senior Housing Occupancy

While occupancy rates are up, they are below pre-pandemic levels.

7/10/2023

Protecting Birds from Buildings: Myths and Resources

Dispelling myths can lead to facility design and operations that help prevent bird collisions.

7/10/2023

DBK and Gresham Smith Complete New Multispecialty Surgery Center

The new center is located in Jacksonville, Florida.

7/10/2023

Lehigh Valley Health Network Targeted by Ransomware

The breach occurred in early January of 2023.

7/7/2023

What Energy Efficient HVAC Alternatives Exist for Healthcare Facilities? 

HVAC manufacturers discuss possible energy efficient alternatives to traditional HVAC systems.

7/7/2023

Flagler Health+ and UF Health Reach Agreement

The two have agreed to integrate Flagler Health+ into UF Health.

7/7/2023

Maury Regional Health Launches Facility Improvement Plan

The $115 million plan includes two new floors to the existing patient tower.

7/6/2023

What Does Trauma-Informed Design Mean for Healthcare Facilities?

This design practice can help ease traumatized patients in their surroundings with healthcare facilities.

7/6/2023

Police Officer Killed at Indiana Hospital

Sgt. Heather Glenn was reporting to a domestic dispute.

7/6/2023

CareNet Medical Group Hit by Data Theft 

Over 3,000 patients were notified that some of their protected health information had been stolen.

7/5/2023

Are Rural Healthcare Facilities Prepared for Climate Change?

While all healthcare facilities need to prepare for emergencies, rural facilities need to address several issues that urban and suburban facilities might not.

7/5/2023

SolutionHealth and Acadia Healthcare Partner for New Behavioral Health Facility

The new hospital will supply 144 inpatient beds.

7/5/2023

HGA Completes Children's National Hospital Project

Many different factors were considered in the design process for this project.

7/3/2023

Pathogen Removal Strategies for Infection Control

There is growing appreciation of high-touch environmental surfaces as vehicles for pathogens in hospitals and other healthcare settings.

7/3/2023

Montecito Medical Acquires Property from Village Medical Primary Care

The 24,900-square-foot property is one of the few primary care clinics in Murray, Kentucky.

7/3/2023

New Horizons Medical Impacted by Data Breach

The data breach has affected over 12,000 patients.

6/30/2023

How Often Should Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Their HVAC Systems?

HVAC manufacturers discuss how frequently HVAC systems should receive maintenance.

6/30/2023

Atlanta Women's Health Group Experiences Data Breach

The protected health information of over 33,000 current and former patients was exposed.

6/30/2023

Montecito Medical Acquires Hess Orthopaedic Center and Sports Medicine

The 20,724-square-foot property is located in Virginia.

6/29/2023

What is the Use Case for Robotics in Healthcare Facilities?

One major area these robotic units could help in is with cleaning.

6/29/2023

Infection Preventionists Call on Biden Administration to Better Protect Seniors

APIC is asking the Biden Administration to require minimum infection prevention staffing in senior care facilities. 

6/29/2023

GP PRO Releases Survey on Financial Pressures in Healthcare

According to the survey, margins still trend up for nearly two-thirds of respondents.

6/28/2023

Bird-Friendly Building Design: Enhancing Safety and Sustainability

Managers can make decisions related to windows, lighting and green roofs that prevent bird collisions.

6/28/2023

Bill Passes to Better Protect Rural Hospitals from Cyber Attacks

The bill was passed with an amendment specifying that CISA can’t ask for additional funds.

6/28/2023

Trinity Health Hit with Class Action Lawsuit

Trinity Health and two other healthcare providers were sued over a March 2023 cyberattack.

6/27/2023

What are the Best Plants to Use in Biophilic Design?

Good biophilic design marries interior and exterior, space and site.

6/27/2023

More Americans Concerned About Indoor Air Quality

Nearly half of respondents say that their physical health is impacted negatively by being indoors for long periods of time.

6/27/2023

Palm Medical Centers Opens Clinic in Orlando

This center is Palm’s 34th primary care clinic.

6/26/2023

Private Equity's Impact on Healthcare Facilities Management

Facility managers must be prepared to adapt to balance financial priorities, quality of care standards and patient experience.

6/26/2023

Columbus Regional Healthcare System Targeted by Daixin Team

The health system attempted to negotiate with the extortion group, though negotiations stalled.

6/26/2023

HSS Receives $10 Million Grant to Support Expansion of Main Campus and Tower

The Kellen Tower portion is expected to open in 2025.

6/23/2023

How Often Should Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Their HVAC Systems?

HVAC manufacturers discuss how frequently HVAC systems should receive maintenance.

6/23/2023

Ascension Experiences Security Breach Via Third-Party Vendor

Ascension has started notifying 148,606 patients about a security breach.

6/23/2023

Novant Health Agrees to $50 Million Commitment to Improve Pender Medical Center

Novant Health has agreed to this commitment for the next 10 years.

6/22/2023

What is the Latest Technology for Restrooms?

More smart devices and IoT capable technology are arriving on the scene for restrooms.

6/22/2023

Security Officers to Wear Body Cameras at CHRISTUS Health

Body cameras will now be worn to further prevent violence within the health system.

6/22/2023

Nursing Home Staffing Shortages Persists

One of the largest concerns is the coming federal staffing requirement.

6/21/2023

Strategies and Tactics for Successful Vendor Management

The real challenge for managers is navigating the complexities of vendor management in order to ensure facilities support high-quality patient care.

6/21/2023

Heywood Healthcare Changes Security Measures After Nurse was Stabbed

A man was arrested after stabbing a nurse.

6/21/2023

Manasa Health Center Fined $30,000 Over Disclosing Patient Information Online

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights agreed to settle the HIPAA violation case that started after a complaint received in April 2020.

6/20/2023

The Rise of Biophilic Design in Healthcare Facilities

What was seemingly a design trend is now here to stay.

6/20/2023

Jamaica Hospital Emergency Department Expansion Project Breaks Ground

The expansion and modernization project aims to build a new emergency department to meet increasing demands.

6/20/2023

Violence Against Healthcare Facilities and Personnel is a Global Trend

2022 was the worst year for acts of violence against healthcare workers.

6/19/2023

Solving the Infection Prevention Puzzle

Hospitals once tested surfaces for bacteria, but in 1970, the CDC and the American Hospital Association advised them to stop.

6/19/2023

Peachtree Orthopedics Falls Victim to Cyberattack

A forensic investigation affirmed that an unauthorized third party gained access to patient information.

6/19/2023

CareOne Acquires Whitney Place at Sharon Assisted Living Facility

It will be CareOne’s first assisted living and memory care community in Massachusetts.

6/16/2023

What Challenges Do Healthcare Facility Managers Face with HVAC Systems?

HVAC manufacturers discuss the challenges facility managers face with HVAC systems.

6/16/2023

HCA Florida Englewood Hospital to Expand into Wellen Park

This emergency healthcare services expansion will be built on 30 acres of land.

6/16/2023

Pioneer Valley Ophthalmic Consultants Hit with Malware

Over 36,000 patients had some of their protected health information exposed.

6/15/2023

Should Hospitals Add Electric Vehicle Charging Stations?

With electric vehicle usage climbing up, hospitals might look to outfit their facilities with charging stations.

6/15/2023

Construction Worker Dies at Brockton Hospital Worksite

The hospital has been under construction due to a fire that occurred in February.

6/15/2023

Rio Vista Behavioral Health Completes Construction on New Addition

This 52,000-square-foot addition has a pair of two-story behavioral hospital units.

6/14/2023

Building Activation: Four Tactics for Success

Activation is a sophisticated, high-stakes process. Ensuring on-time completion requires managing a detailed work plan.

6/14/2023

Clinton Mercy Medical Center Targeted in Cyberattack

Patient care was not affected; however, personal information was exposed.

6/14/2023

Dozens of Cars Robbed in Hospital Parking Garage

Security footage shows a row of vandalized cars outside the hospital. 

6/13/2023

Employees Call to Halt Surgeries After Finding Contaminated Trays

Unknown substances were found on surgical trays, prompting employees to call for a suspension on all surgeries.

6/13/2023

Henry Mayo Employee Allegedly Gained Access to Protected Records

The alleged employee gained unauthorized access to an unknown number of patients’ records.

6/12/2023

New Design Demands Challenge Healthcare Construction 

Construction teams and healthcare facility managers must align with all healthcare stakeholders to make timely, informed decisions.

6/12/2023

Clarke County Hospital Hit with Security Breach

The security breach led to over 26,000 individuals’ private health information being accessed

6/12/2023

Texas HHSC Celebrates Opening of New Rusk State Hospital Building

The new addition is a patient complex and administration building.

6/9/2023

How HVAC Systems Affect Indoor Air Quality and Patient Experience

HVAC manufacturers join to discuss the roles HVAC systems play in IAQ and patients’ experiences.

6/9/2023

Hospital Onboarding Prompt Engineer to Help Implement ChatGPT

With the coming changes of artificial intelligence, Boston Children’s Hospital is identifying potential applications for the technology.

6/9/2023

Tennessee Orthopaedic Clinics Affirms Security Breach

The security breach occurred in late March 2023 and was not confirmed until May 2023.

6/8/2023

Raw Wastewater Energy Transfer System Reduces Hospital's Emissions

University Health Network’s Toronto Western Hospital and Krembil Discovery Tower get beneficial results from WET system.

6/8/2023

Nursing Homes Lack Inspections, Put Residents at Risk

Staffing shortages at nursing homes continue to put residents in harm's way.

6/8/2023

SGSC Opens New Surgical Facility

The 13,000-square-foot campus will have four modern operating rooms.

6/7/2023

What You Should Know About C. Auris and Biofilm

One EVS technician with the right disinfectant and the proper amount of time, can prevent more C. auris than a roomful of doctors can cure.

6/7/2023

St. Dominic Hospital Lays Off 5.5 Percent of Employees

Financial challenges contributed to the closure.

6/7/2023

BJC of St. Louis and St. Luke's of Kansas City Announce Merger

The two healthcare systems’ merger is expected to be fully approved by the end of 2023

6/6/2023

Designers Rely on Empathy to Create Sustainable Buildings

Designers are thinking about future generations when building new healthcare facilities.

6/6/2023

Morrison Hospital Is Latest Cyber-attack Victim of 'Royal' Ransomware Gang

The latest attack highlights key issue healthcare facilities face in the digital age: cybersecurity.

6/6/2023

Majority of Americans Avoid Surfaces, Touchpoints in Shared Restrooms

Users will go out of their way to avoid germs in public restrooms.

6/5/2023

Meet Energy Standards of the 2021 IECC

Understanding IECC requirements can help managers make informed decisions about the code’s impact on project design and construction.

6/5/2023

CMS Updates Regulations Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Healthcare Staff

The new changes to regulations withdrew the requirement for vaccination.

6/5/2023

Healthcare Cyberattacks Disrupt Neighboring Hospital Emergency Departments

The study was conducted on a ransomware attack that happened in May of 2021.

6/2/2023

Can Adding Moisturizer to Hand Soaps Help Fight Skin Irritation from Frequent Handwashing?

Soap manufacturers join to discuss what kind of moisturizers can be included in hand soaps.

6/2/2023

Albany ENT & Allergy Services Targeted by Two Ransomware Groups

The protected health information of over 220,000 individuals was accessed.

6/2/2023

Novant Health Breaks Ground on Scotts Hill Medical Center Project

The new facility aims to be a one-stop healthcare destination.

6/1/2023

Heat Pump Installation Reduces Costs, Improves Efficiencies

University Health Network’s Bickle Center finds success with heat recovery alternative.

6/1/2023

Man Dies After Falling Out of Hospital Window

A man fell out of a hospital window after threatening hospital staff and a police officer.

6/1/2023

CommonSpirit Health Updates Estimated Cost from Ransomware Attack

The cost of the October 2022 attack is expected to increase to $160 million.

5/31/2023

Workplace Violence in Healthcare: Making Safety the Norm

As instances of violence rise, OSHA and the Joint Commission take steps to make healthcare facilities safer.

5/31/2023

OSHA Cites Hospital for Failing to Keep Employees Safe from Patients

Staff members of Big Lots Behavioral Health Pavilion reportedly suffered concussions, lacerations and sprains from patients.

5/31/2023

McCarthy Completes Construction on Two Structures for Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital

The project included a six-story medical office building and an attached seven-level parking garage

5/30/2023

AHA Sheds Light on Workplace Violence in Healthcare Facilities

This case study also offers advice and insight into how to mitigate violent incidents.

5/30/2023

More Hospitals to Leave the Mississippi Hospital Association

The reason for the hospitals leaving is still unclear.

5/30/2023

PAM Health and Kettering Health Enter Joint Venture for Rehabilitation Hospital

The new 62-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital will be in Dayton, Ohio.

5/26/2023

How Touchless Soap Dispensers and Nursing Station Hand Sanitizers Affect Germ Spread

Soap manufacturers discuss how both play a role in preventing the spread of germs.

5/26/2023

SCHA Receives Grant from The Duke Endowment to Address Workforce Problems

The three-year grant was given to SCHA to help them tackle their ongoing workforce issues.

5/26/2023

Texas Health Resources Joins the Dandelion Consortium

The Dandelion Consortium is a group dedicated to exploring the capabilities of AI in healthcare.

5/25/2023

How Will Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Impact Healthcare Facilities?

Changes are coming, though most of them will make tasks more efficient and productive.

5/25/2023

Arkansas Children's to Expand Clinics in Little Rock and Springdale

The expansion will happen over the next eight years.

5/25/2023

Over 600 Rural Hospitals at Risk of Closure

The hospitals face losses on patient services as health insurance plans will not pay the cost of delivery.

5/24/2023

OSHA Compliance: Priorities and Challenges

Successful OSHA compliance requires understanding enforcement priorities and delivering training that meets facilities’ needs.

5/24/2023

New Bill Aims to Better Protect Rural Hospitals from Cyberattacks

A new bill proposes to better educate rural hospitals on how to prevent cyber attacks.

5/24/2023

McPherson Hospital Struck with Ransomware Attack

Over 19,000 individuals were alerted about the July 2022 ransomware incident.

5/23/2023

Hospitals in Georgia Can Now Have Own Police Force

A new Georgia law allows hospitals to have their own police force to stop the rise in violence.

5/23/2023

UVM Medical Center Patient Falls Out Six Story Window

The patient was able to access the window through a stairwell.

5/23/2023

What Kinds of Energy Efficient Technologies Can Hospitals Use?

From LED lighting to building automation systems, there are many types of technology that hospitals can employ.

5/22/2023

Study Shows Air Purification Reduces Healthcare Acquired Infections

Indoor air quality is heavily affected by both HVAC systems and filtration.

5/22/2023

Brookdale Hospital Agrees to Civil Settlement Over Employees' Alleged Defrauding

Former employees of Brookdale Hospital allegedly defrauded the WIC program.

5/22/2023

University Urology iStruck with Data Breach

Over 56,000 individuals had their personal and health information exposed in the breach.

5/19/2023

How Healthcare Facilities Can Ensure Handwashing Happens

Soap manufacturers join to discuss the importance of medical staff washing their hands.

5/19/2023

NextGen Healthcare Hit with Cyberattack Potentially Exposing Protected Health Information

This is the second attack to hit NextGen in recent months.

5/19/2023

Kansas Governor Announces $65.4 Million in Awards for Medical and Mental Healthcare

These awards are supposed to close service gaps in the continuum of care that Kansas is facing.

5/18/2023

What's Causing Rising Rental Rates for Medical Office Buildings?

Interest rates, construction costs, and real estate location are the main drivers.

5/18/2023

New Rule May Prohibit Healthcare Facilities From Paying Ransom During Cyberattacks

When hacked, IT systems can be taken offline until a ransom is paid. 

5/18/2023

WellSpan Health Enters Agreement with Emerus to Build Three New Hospitals

The three new hospitals will be located in Cumberland and York counties in Pennsylvania.

5/17/2023

How to Design Healthcare Facilities for Staff Wellness

Good healthcare design supports staff and can help them make better decisions.

5/17/2023

COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ends – What Now?

Three years after it was first put into place, the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ends.

5/17/2023

ACHC Breaks Ground on New Addition to Corporate Headquarters

The addition is expected to be completed in late 2024.

5/16/2023

Making Restrooms Accessible in Senior Care Facilities

Making accessible restrooms doesn’t have to break the bank.

5/16/2023

Antibiotic-resistant CRAB Contaminates Entire ICU in Hangzhou

Of 35 positive patients, 14 acquired CRAB during their stay in the ICU.

5/16/2023

Hospital Employees Involved in Argument, One Dead

A fight between two hospital employees turned deadly.

5/15/2023

Infection Prevention Is Not Always at the Microbial Level

The guiding principle is to always remove the obvious, visible soil.

5/15/2023

Healthcare Facility Management Industry Poised for Significant Growth Through 2026

The industry will reach $8.3 billion by 2026.

5/15/2023

Monetcito Medical Completes Acquisition of Medical Office in Cincinnati

The 15,000 square foot building will mainly be used for primary care and OB/GYN services.

5/12/2023

Recent Shooting at Atlanta Hospital Leaves One Killed, Four Injured

Emergency preparedness is paramount for responding to active shooters.

5/12/2023

INTEGRIS Health to Operate Hospital Located in Woodward, Oklahoma

The new operation will start on December 1, 2023.

5/12/2023

Two Rivers Public Health Department Patient Data Accessed Without Authorization

The information of over 15,000 patients was accessed through an employee’s Office365 account.

5/11/2023

How Staffing Shortages are Impacting Healthcare Facilities' Cybersecurity Capabilities

Cyberattacks in the healthcare industry are increasing rapidly and most facilities are ill-equipped to defend.

5/11/2023

Lockdown Lifted at Oklahoma Hospital

McCurtain Memorial Hospital was placed under a strict lockdown after threats were made against the facility.

5/11/2023

The LeapFrog Group Releases Spring 2023 Hospital Safety Grade Data

The average risk of three HAIs spiked to a five-year high and patient experience measures continued to decline.

5/10/2023

Designing Behavioral Health Facilities for Patients and Staff

Designing spaces in ways that bring joy to occupants and create a sense of belonging can help facilities support health and well-being.

5/10/2023

Healthcare Facilities Managers Honored During World FM Day and National Hospital Week

Healthcare Facilities Today wishes healthcare facilities manager a happy World Facilities Management Day and National Hospital Week.

5/10/2023

Sodexo Providing Accessible Dining Options at Waterman Village 

Waterman Village houses six dining venues through Sodexo North America.

5/9/2023

Demand for Gender Neutral Restrooms on the Rise

Public restrooms have never been more private.

5/9/2023

Harris Health System Board of Trustees Approves Request to Order a Bond Election

The request is to finance the rebuilding and upgrading of Harris Health’s facilities.

5/9/2023

Essentia Health Upgrades Patient Experience with New Technology

Improved wayfinding, entertainment systems and elevators will enhance the patient experience.

5/8/2023

4 Ways to Maximize Healthcare Resources

Healthcare leaders must keep these four crucial components of facilities management top of mind when budgeting.

5/8/2023

New York City Joint Venture Breaks Ground on the Comunlife Throop Residence

Three organizations are involved in this project that is part of the Housing for Health Initiative.

5/8/2023

AHCA/NCAL and APIC Launch National Infection Prevention Forum

The Forum aims to help facilitate dissemination of the latest information on infectious diseases.

5/5/2023

What Can Cause Fire Sprinklers and Alarms to Not Function?

Manufacturers join to discuss what can cause fire sprinklers and alarms to malfunction.

5/5/2023

Seattle Hospital Battling Klebsiella pneumoniae Outbreak Since October

Hand washing plays a critical role in reducing spread of infection.

5/5/2023

Bacterial Infection Outbreak at Virginia Mason Medical Center

The outbreak has been going on since October 2022.

5/4/2023

How the Hospitality Industry is Influencing Senior Care Facilities

This trend aims to create a more inviting atmosphere and experience.

5/4/2023

New York Introduces New Hurricane-Proof Hospital

The Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospital replaces the facility that was destroyed during Hurricane Sandy.

5/4/2023

AHA Releases Report Detailing Financial Pressures Affecting Hospitals and Health Systems

2022 was the most challenging year since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

5/3/2023

Healthcare Facilities Wrestle with a New Era for Security

Managers need to rethink products and strategies in more effectively protecting staff, patients and visitors.

5/3/2023

4 Takeaways from the Environments for Aging Conference

The annual conference brought together designers and architects to discuss how they can create new, safe and innovative spaces for seniors.

5/3/2023

Stantec and Graham Design Builders LP to Work on Cariboo Memorial Hospital Project

The redevelopment project will add over 100,000 square feet and three stories to the existing hospital.

5/2/2023

How Healthcare Facilities Monitor Water Usage

With the pressure to become more sustainable, healthcare facilities are trying to monitor their water use.

5/2/2023

Alabama Passes Law Mandating Hospital Visitors

The bill allows hospitals to have visitors during public health emergencies.

5/2/2023

Eaton Enters Contract to Design and Construct Electrical System for Ann Arbor Hospital

The contract is for the new D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion at University of Michigan Health.

5/1/2023

Is ROI More Important Than ROL?

Hospitals should not place the value of a return on investment (ROI) above the return on a life (ROL) saved by a patient care environment that is safe, clean and disinfected.

5/1/2023

Lock Socket Solutions Used in the Houston Methodist Hospital System

The technology helps in securing chargers from being taken by staff or patients.

5/1/2023

What Kinds of Energy Efficient Technologies Can Hospitals Use?

From LED lighting to building automation systems, there are many types of technology that hospitals can employ.

4/28/2023

What Fire Sprinklers and Alarms are the Best for Hospitals?

Manufacturers join to discuss the best fit sprinklers and alarms for hospitals.

4/28/2023

High Rise Financial Releases Research on Rates of Workplace Accidents

Among the top three states, healthcare is one of the most popular careers.

4/28/2023

Infection Prevention and Control Team at VANTHCS Implemented Effective Initiative

The initiative positively impacted IPC staff burnout and aided prevention of healthcare-associated infections.

4/27/2023

Emergency Preparedness: Addressing Compliance Challenges

Healthcare facilities managers are dealing with important changes in the way their facilities comply with federal requirements for emergency preparedness.

4/27/2023

Fires Spread at Local Hospitals, One Man Arrested

Two hospitals were evacuated for fires.

4/27/2023

Valley Children's Healthcare Details New Net-Zero Environmental Strategy

The organization aims to reduce its emissions by 50 percent by 2030.

4/26/2023

How Heat Pumps Can Benefit Hospitals

A look at the emerging trend of using heat pumps instead of typical HVAC systems.

4/26/2023

St. Croix Hospice Opens Office in Green Bay

This new office marks the fifteenth branch in Wisconsin.

4/26/2023

WellSpan Turns Plastic to Construction Materials

WellSpan Hospital has partnered with Center for Regenerative Design and Collaboration to turn plastic waste into concrete.

4/25/2023

What to Do in the Event of a Water Outage

Water outages can have a detrimental effect on healthcare facilities. 

4/25/2023

St. Luke's Health System Accidentally Discloses Protected Health Information

Over 15,000 patients had their protected information disclosed due to a technical error.

4/25/2023

Government Officials Re-Introduce Violence Prevention Legislation

The bill aims to curb the rising rates of workplace violence in healthcare settings.

4/24/2023

Using Critical Data to Achieve Savings

By adopting a centralized, standardized approach to facility management, organizations can save money and improve safety and the patient experience.

4/24/2023

Caravel Autism Health Opens New Clinic in Northwest Indiana

The clinic features colorful, sensory-friendly spaces for young children with autism.

4/24/2023

Sarah D. Culbertson Memorial Hospital Fully Restores IT Network After Cyberattack

Systems were shut down to contain the cyberattack.

4/21/2023

When to Perform Maintenance on Fire Alarms and Sprinklers

Fire alarm and sprinkler manufacturers discuss when to maintenance.

4/21/2023

BrightSpring Health Services Targeted in Ransomware Attack

The Money Message ransomware group claims to have stolen more than 2 million records from the company.

4/21/2023

New Standard Senior Living Opens New Community in Hammonton

The new community offers 174 private studio apartment-style rooms with a bath and kitchenette.

4/20/2023

Best Practices for Ice Melt Application at Senior Care Facilities

Understanding how and when to use ice melt is key to reducing slippery conditions in winter.

4/20/2023

29 Dead After Hospital Fire in Beijing

Hospital renovations reportedly started the blaze.

4/20/2023

Encompass Health Opens Rehabilitation Hospital in Clermont

The new rehabilitation facility is home to 50 beds.

4/19/2023

Healthcare Flooring: Balancing Cleaning and Sustainability

Changing expectations placed on flooring in hospitals brought on by pandemic have created more complex replacement decisions for managers.

4/19/2023

CommonSpirit Health Provides Update on October 2022 Ransomware Attack

Over 160 different facilities were affected by the incident.

4/19/2023

HHS Investigated on Pandemic Relief Fund Distribution

The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability is concerned about the department’s decision to provide provider relief funds to profitable hospitals.

4/18/2023

Improving Water Quality in Healthcare Facilities

Water has an everyday role at healthcare facilities.

4/18/2023

AHA Urging Congress and Biden Administration to Act on Labor Shortage

Thousands of healthcare workers have left the industry.

4/18/2023

Physicians Rarely Speak to Patients About Gun Safety

Gun violence has been on the rise in the United States.

4/17/2023

Wrong Disinfectant Can Lead to Occupational Health Risks

Overuse of disinfectants cause healthcare workers to be unnecessarily exposed to substances that could cause or aggravate asthma or dermatitis.

4/17/2023

FEMA Sends Over $2.6 Million to Reimburse Danbury Hospital for COVID-19 Costs

The costs incurred were related to purchasing materials necessary for safe treatment during the pandemic.

4/17/2023

St. Luke's Health System Experiences Data Breach

The data breach was the result of sending certain letters to an incorrect mailing address.

4/14/2023

How Fire Safety Drills Differ for Healthcare Facilities

From laying out plans to actively drilling, fire safety drills are critical to preventing real harm.

4/14/2023

Iredell Memorial Hospital to Break Ground on New Expansion

The expansion will increase the size of both the emergency department and critical care unit.

4/14/2023

Montgomery General Hospital Suffers Cyberattack and Data Leak

The cyberattack involved unauthorized access to the hospital’s IT systems.

4/13/2023

How Can the Inflation Reduction Act Benefit Healthcare Facilities?

Within the IRA was an enhancement to the 179D Energy Efficient Commercial Buildings Deduction.

4/13/2023

Healthcare Coalition Releases AI Guidelines

The guidelines address the evolving landscape of AI tools. 

4/13/2023

Skanska Signs Contract Amendment for Oregon Health & Science University Hospital Expansion

The expansion project is expected to open to patients sometime in 2026.

4/12/2023

Clinic Design: Common Configurations for the Future

Designs need to balance the customer experience, touchpoints, circulation and flow of people, exam room flexibility and walking distances for clinical staff.

4/12/2023

Moose Wanders into Alaska Hospital

There is no code for when a moose enters a building. 

4/12/2023

Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Targeted in Data Breach Incident

The incident involved the unauthorized access of patient information.

4/11/2023

Mackenzie Health Implements Real-Time Location Systems, Sees Improvement

RTLS allows managers to quickly locate medical equipment and improve patient care.

4/11/2023

CMS Proposes New Rule for the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System

The new rule would increase aggregate Medicare spending by 3.7 percent compared with 2023.

4/11/2023

Swatting Attempt Takes Place at Sparrow Hospital

Lansing police was called to the hospital after several bomb threats were made.

4/10/2023

Future-Proofing Healthcare Infrastructure

Architects are focused on designing medical facilities that are sustainable, as well as pandemic- and future-proof.

4/10/2023

Surface Disinfectant Chemicals Market to Reach $5.3 Billion by 2033

The rise in use of disinfectants is due to several factors, including the pandemic.

4/10/2023

Select Medical Signs Agreement to Acquire Vibra Hospital of Richmond

The 63-bed hospital will be rebranded to Select Specialty Hospital – Richmond.

4/6/2023

Biophilia, Luxe Minimalism Paint Colors to Trend in Healthcare Facilities

Paint colors can leave a lasting impact on our moods.

4/6/2023

Class Certification in CareFirst Lawsuit Denied by District Court Judge

The lawsuit concerns a data breach that occurred in April 2014.

4/6/2023

AHA Urges Government Officials to Pass the Rural Hospital Support Act

The bill has been reintroduced to the Senate.

4/5/2023

Big-Picture Considerations in Clinic Design

Best practices for clinic layout and exam pod design that balance flexibility, efficiency, care delivery and standardization.

4/5/2023

Cases of Candida Auris on the Rise

Cases of Candida Auris have spread throughout half the country.

4/5/2023

AHA and AHCA Send in Joint Letter on Federal Staffing Mandate for Nursing Homes

The letter outlines concern about the federal mandate accelerating the current staffing crisis.

4/4/2023

What is the WELL Health-Safety Rating and How Does it Apply to Senior Care Facilities? 

This rating applies to all types of facilities in addition to senior care facilities

4/4/2023

Tracking and Analytics Tool Compromised Patient Data

New York-Presbyterian Hospital notified patients that its tracking and analytics tool may have resulted in sharing patient information.

4/4/2023

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Opens New Clinic on South Lake Union Campus

The outpatient cancer treatment clinic is six-stories and 150,000 square-feet.

4/3/2023

'Elbow Grease' Is Critical for Infection Control

Elbow grease can help ensure healthcare facilities remain as pathogen-free as possible.

4/3/2023

Atlantic General Hospital Experienced Possible Data Breach

AGH conducted an investigation that determined there was unauthorized access to its servers.

4/3/2023

Prisma Health Reopens Emergency Department at North Greenville Hospital

Greenville County approved a one-time fund $13.49 million in COVID-19 relief funds to help reopen the department.

3/31/2023

Why Proper Lawncare Matters for Healthcare Facilities

There are a multitude of factors that go into proper lawncare, even for healthcare facilities.

3/31/2023

Community Health Systems Experiences Security Incident

The incident was through Fortra, a cybersecurity that Community Health Systems contracts with.

3/31/2023

Singing River Health System Buyer Selected

A final agreement is expected to be reached by this fall.

3/30/2023

Paint Choices Facilities Managers Should Prioritize First

Designers can give insight on how certain paint choices can improve workflow and improve patient wellness.

3/30/2023

Texas Vista Medical Center to Close in May

Nearly one quarter of patients do not pay for services the hospital provides.

3/30/2023

Cardiovascular Associates Sued Over Recent Data Breach

The Alabama-based organization allegedly failed to meet its obligations under the FTC and HIPAA.

3/29/2023

Albany Medical Center Placed on 5-Hour Lockdown

Albany Medical Center was placed on lockdown after a relative of a patient locked themselves in a room with weapons.

3/29/2023

Beacon Health System Falls Victim to Unauthorized Access of Patient Records

A former employee was found to have accessed 3,117 patients’ records.

3/29/2023

Disinfectants Effective Against Candida auris

Fungus won’t be killed while disinfecting for COVID-19

3/28/2023

A Potential Alternative to the Certified Healthcare Facility Manager Program

Kentucky Community & Technical College offers a similar educational foundation on healthcare facilities.

3/28/2023

Florida Officials Question HCA Healthcare After Report Goes Viral

Sen. Marco Rubio and Rep. Gus Bilirakis have requested more information from HCA Healthcare.

3/28/2023

Atlantic General Hospital Experiences Privacy Incident

AGH discovered encrypted files in its systems in late January.

3/27/2023

Medical Office Building is Nation's First Net-Zero Healthcare Facility

Achieving net-zero building status required a two-part design combining energy efficiency and on-site renewable energy.

3/27/2023

Health Systems Turn to Artificial Intelligence to Ease Workforce Shortages

Almost half of executives in this survey report using AI solutions for their workforce.

3/27/2023

Press Ganey Releases Annual Safety Culture Trends Report

Findings report that there was a favorable shift in the perception of safety culture among clinical and nonclinical staff.

3/24/2023

How Frequently Should Healthcare Facilites Mow Their Lawns and Maintenance Mowers?

Lawn mower manufacturers discuss how often healthcare facilities should cut their lawns and when to maintenance mowers.

3/24/2023

CBIZ Releases 2023 State of Health Care Survey

The survey takes a look at healthcare plans and employee retention.

3/24/2023

PeaceHealth and Lifepoint Rehabilitation Enter Joint Venture for New Inpatient Rehab Facility

The new 67,0000-square-foot facility will feature 50 private rooms and a 12-bed acquired brain injury unit.

3/23/2023

Benefits of Automatic Doors in Senior Care Facilities

From ease of access to wander management, automatic doors offer several benefits for senior care facilities.

3/23/2023

NorthStar Hit with Data Security Incident

The incident may have impacted data belonging to certain current and former patients.

3/23/2023

Hand Hygiene Guidelines Updated

There are two new recommendations on how to improve hand hygiene.

3/22/2023

UCI Health's Efforts to Heal the Environment

Green efforts have targeted sustainable electricity, reduced medical gas use and electric grounds equipment.

3/22/2023

Protecting Patients During Hospital Renovations

LEMOINE decided to look for a quicker, easier, and more cost-effective solution to separate construction areas from the hospital's patient-occupied areas.

3/22/2023

Independent Living Systems Experiences Data Breach

The data breach may have impacted the privacy of certain peoples’ personal/protected health information.

3/21/2023

Healthcare Must Adapt to Changing Weathers

Hospitals and other healthcare facilities need to upgrade their infrastructure in order to keep patients safe during extreme weather events.

3/21/2023

Global Healthcare Exchange Announces the Best 50 Supply Chains for 2022

The Best 50 honorees were selected from more than 4,100 provider organizations.

3/21/2023

Mental Health Crisis, Staff Violence Top List of Patient Safety Concerns

ECRI names the top 10 patient safety concerns of 2023.

3/20/2023

3 Misconceptions About Healthcare Fire Safety

Healthcare facility managers who can avoid misconceptions can protect the safety and health of patients, staff and visitors

3/20/2023

Asante Experienced Unauthorized Access of Medical Records for 9 Years

The Oregon-based health system has said the unauthorized access was not done maliciously.

3/20/2023

Grady Health System Opens the Correll Pavilion

The new outpatient facility is 10-stories tall and 600,000 square-feet.

3/17/2023

What Kinds of Mowers are Used for Healthcare Facilities?

Lawn mower manufacturers discuss the different types of mowers and how they can be used.

3/17/2023

BayCare Health System Opens New Hospital Named 'Wesley Chapel'

The new facility houses 86 beds and is 318,000 square-feet.

3/17/2023

Bone & Joint Experiences Data Security Incident

The incident may have involved personal and protected information belonging to current and former employees and patients.

3/16/2023

Why the ADA Standards Matter for Senior Care Facilities

When the ADA standards are not properly followed, senior care facilities can incur serious costs.

3/16/2023

Pennsylvania Reps Introduce Legislation to Hold Hospitals Accountable When Closing

If passed, the bill ensures that hospital systems will have to double the time in which they must notify state and local agencies of a planned closure from 90 to 180 days.

3/16/2023

Tampa General Hospital Opens Newly Renovated Regional Burn Center

The new Burn Center features a connected and specialized Burn Intensive Care Unit.

3/15/2023

How Healthcare Facility Managers Can Elevate the Environment of Care

Managers need to ensure that every detail of a facility supports the team, community and patient experience.

3/15/2023

Cyberattacks Play a Role in Patient Deaths

Cyberattacks can compromise patient care.

3/15/2023

Valleywise Health Medical Center Nearing Completion

The new medical center is 673,000 square-feet and 10-stories high.

3/14/2023

Artwork Promotes Health and Healing in Healthcare Facilities

Art is being utilized for more services in healthcare facilities.

3/14/2023

Rehabilitation Hospital of Western Wisconsin Opens in Eau Claire

The new facility is a 36-bed rehabilitation hospital inside HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital.

3/14/2023

Proposed Law May Cut Hospital Facilities Fee

The bill aims to lower healthcare expenses for those seeking care.

3/13/2023

Infection Prevention: The HAI That Never Happened

Hospitals need to raise the level of awareness regarding environmental hygiene and its importance throughout society.

3/13/2023

Handwashing is Key to Prevent the Spread of Norovirus

According to the CDC, alcohol-based hand sanitizer does not work well against the norovirus.

3/13/2023

Sunrise Senior Living Achieves WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management

The rating goes for all of Sunrise’s 270-plus communities in the U.S. and Canada.

3/10/2023

Is Gas-powered or Electric More Efficient for Healthcare Facilities Mowers?

Lawn mower manufacturers discuss the benefits and drawbacks of gas-powered versus electric mowers.

3/10/2023

Essentia Health 'Vision Northland' Project Nearly Complete

The project is a medical campus located in downtown Duluth.

3/10/2023

Henrico Doctors' Hospital Hit with Data Breach

Certain private data was reviewed and/or removed from the hospital’s computer systems.

3/9/2023

How Can Senior Care Facilities Attract Families to Visit?

The design of common areas will be critical for holding family gatherings.

3/9/2023

FBI and CISA Release Joint Cybersecurity Advisory on Royal Ransomware

The Royal ransomware has targeted healthcare and public healthcare, among other critical infrastructure sectors.

3/9/2023

90 People Infected with COVID-19 at Massachusetts Nursing Home

Residents and staff have been fighting off the outbreak since February.

3/8/2023

Outpatient Healthcare Facilities Set for Enormous Growth

Aging U.S. population is driving demand for outpatient healthcare facilities and services, reinforcing the stability of medical office assets.

3/8/2023

Bon Secours Richmond Community Hospital Adds a Medical Office Building

The new medical office building is two stories and 25,000 square-feet.

3/8/2023

Florida Hospital Receives Death Threats After COVID-19 Report Sees Approval

The threats have escalated to the point where the facility receives both electronic media and voicemails.

3/7/2023

Owners of Senior Care Facilities to Pay $7.2 Million for Offering Worthless Services

The initial lawsuit alleged owners provided worthless services to residents.

3/7/2023

St. Luke's Opens New Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinic and Lakeview Lab

The new OB-GYN clinic and lab is 16,000 square-feet, nearly double its original size.

3/7/2023

Moz Designs Illuminates Inspira Vineland Medical Center

Moz Designs designed the facility with patients’ wellness in mind.

3/6/2023

Damaged Hospital Surfaces Cannot Be Disinfected

Some chemical disinfectants are so harmful to surfaces that damage might shorten their lifespans.

3/6/2023

Presbyterian Health Services and UnityPoint Health Explore Combining into New Organization

The two organizations, if combined, would be able to service both New Mexico and the Midwest.

3/6/2023

St. Luke's University Health Network Opens Three-Story Addition

SLUHN’s Upper Bucks Campus new addition adds more than 117,225 square-feet of space.

3/3/2023

Current Trends in Roofing for Facility Management

A summary of the topics and issues discussed in the recent round of manufacturer roundtables on roofing.

3/3/2023

OhioHealth to Expand Grant Medical Center in Columbus

A part of this expansion will include a new trauma center, emergency department and critical care pavilion.

3/3/2023

Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System Changes to 'Salinas Valley Health'

The change comes as a new envisioning of the institution's overall look and feel.

3/2/2023

Senior Living Facilities for the Baby Boomer Generation

Baby Boomers want to maintain their lifestyles and connections in senior living.

3/2/2023

Willapa Harbor Hospital Acquires Property for Future Upgraded Hospital

The future hospital will be located on a 20-acre property.

3/2/2023

Fire Department Responds to Hazmat Situation at Arizona Hospital

Hospital operations remained uninterrupted as the fire department tended to the scene.

3/1/2023

Women Pave the Way for Women in Healthcare Facilities

Women in healthcare leadership are responsible for providing opportunities for female employees to rise through the ranks.

3/1/2023

Charges Dropped Against Former Nursing Home Administrator Accused of Manslaughter

Charges were dropped against Jorge Carballo.

3/1/2023

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association Releases Workplace Violence Report

The report details various incidents of workplace violence and establishes a United Code of Conduct.

2/28/2023

Employees Contribute to Large Sum of Cyberattacks

Guaranteed education can prevent future attacks.

2/28/2023

Patients Escapes at All-Time High at Michigan Behavioral Hospital

The hospital has had 14 different patient escapes since 2020.

2/28/2023

Hoar Construction Completes Cardiovascular Unit for Shelby Baptist Medical Center

The 11,000-square-foot unit is located on the hospital’s second floor.

2/27/2023

Healthcare Facilities Wrestle with a New Era for Security

Managers need to rethink products and strategies in more effectively protecting staff, patients and visitors.

2/27/2023

Cynet Releases Report on the Stresses CISOs Face in 2023

Among those surveyed, 100 percent said they needed additional resources to deal with current challenges.

2/27/2023

Mike Evans to Speak at NFMT

Mike Evans’ session will help facility professionals learn how to respond to emerging challenges.

2/24/2023

New and Current Trends in Healthcare Facility Roofing

Roofing manufacturers discuss new trends in healthcare facility roofing, like green roofs.

2/24/2023

OSHA Cites Gainesville Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospital

An investigation found employees were exposed to serious injuries caused by encounters with patients.

2/24/2023

Stantec to Design New Patient Tower at Mount Nittany Health's Medical Center

The new patient tower is 300,000 square-feet and 10 stories high.

2/23/2023

What Certifications Should Healthcare Facilities Managers Receive?

A look at certifications in the healthcare facilities field.

2/23/2023

Brockton Hospital to Remain Close for Three Months

A massive fire has forced the hospital to remain close for the next three months. 

2/23/2023

Hackensack University Medical Center Opens the Helena Theurer Pavilion

The Pavilion is a nine-story surgical and intensive care tower.

2/22/2023

Pros of Outsourcing Environmental Services in Healthcare Facilities

Outsourcing environmental services can have a positive effect on healthcare facilities.

2/22/2023

Medical City McKinney Launches Multi-Phase Expansion Project

The multi-phase project begins with a new patient tower.

2/22/2023

Low Budgets Compromise Patient Care at Florida Hospital

Doctors allege that ceiling leaks and roaches are happening at the hospital.

2/21/2023

Checklist for Decarbonizing Healthcare Facilities

Decarbonization has drawn attention from managers seeking to achieve their organizations’ sustainability goals.

2/21/2023

Inflation Causes Chicago Hospital Construction to Increase $182 Million

The rise of inflation and redesign of the proposed hospital has increased the price.

2/21/2023

Lehigh Valley Health Network Forms Partnership for New Behavioral Health Hospital

The new behavioral health hospital will house 144 beds.

2/17/2023

Specific Needs of Healthcare Facility Roofing and When to Inspect

Roofing manufacturers discuss the specific needs of healthcare facility roofing and how often to inspect the roofing.

2/17/2023

Loma Linda University Children's Hospital Awarded $135 Million in Grant Funding

The money will go towards funding six major projects.

2/17/2023

Duke University Health System Hospitals to be Equipped with Weapons Detection Systems

The installation of these security systems comes in the wake of a rise in violence at healthcare facilities.

2/16/2023

The Internet of Things Can Maintain Restrooms More Efficiently

IoT technology can be used to clean restrooms based on frequency of use.

2/16/2023

Healthcare Facilities Implement New Policies to Protect Employees from Acts of Violence

Healthcare facilities are beginning to address the rise of violence against employees with new protection policies.

2/16/2023

Nystrom & Associates Opens Behavioral Health Clinic in Fargo

This is the company’s first clinic in North Dakota.

2/15/2023

Changes to Environment of Care Guidelines Affect Facilities

The Joint Commission in October 2022 issued revisions to the Environment of Care and Life Safety chapters of the comprehensive accreditation manuals. The revisions took effect Jan. 1, 2023.

2/15/2023

Strong Winds Cause Construction Collapse

The emergency room remains open.

2/15/2023

St. Croix Hospice Adds a New Branch in Chippewa Falls

The new Wisconsin-based branch seeks to reach more patients in its local community.

2/14/2023

Pest Management's Role in Patient Safety

Pest infestations can compromise patient care.

2/14/2023

Abrazo Health Continues Development Planning for New Buckeye Campus

The new campus will feature a 65,000 square foot medical office building on a 27-acre lot.

2/14/2023

Former Nursing Home Administrator on Trial for 2017 Manslaughter Case

An air conditioning outage after Hurricane Irma caused the death of 12 patients.

2/13/2023

Strategies for Decarbonizing Healthcare

Healthcare facilities managers should be aware of the benefits of driving sustainable initiatives and should be a part of the solution to climate change.

2/13/2023

Joint Venture Seeks to Bring Community Development in Healthcare to Detroit

The development will feature a reimagined Henry Ford Health academic healthcare campus.

2/13/2023

Nursing Homes Call on Policymakers to Prioritize Senior Care

Nursing homes have experienced the worse job loss of any other healthcare sector during the pandemic.

2/10/2023

Common Issues Facility Managers Face with Hospital Roofing

Roofing manufacturers discuss how to address common problems.

2/10/2023

JLL Releases Report Detailing Trends and Data in Senior Outpatient Care

The report finds that outpatient sites will lead healthcare services delivery.

2/10/2023

Fire Breaks Out at Brockton Hospital

Over 100 patients had to be evacuated from the hospital after a fire broke out.

2/9/2023

Healthcare Facilities May Have Time to Embrace the Metaverse

Implementation of the metaverse may not be as close as it seems.

2/9/2023

FGI Seeks Proposed Changes to Design Guidelines

Users can suggest where language could be improved for clarity, outdated requirements should be removed or new types of facilities should be added.

2/9/2023

Accretive Realty Advisors Completes of Improvements to Renton Medical Pavilion

The medical office has been updated with new designs and features.

2/8/2023

Ambulatory Surgery Center Design with Patients and Staff in Mind

Convenient location, thoughtful design and an emphasis on patient safety and comfort are hallmarks of contemporary ASCs.

2/8/2023

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare Diverts Patients in Wake of Cyber Incident

A security issue impacted the hospital's IT systems.

2/8/2023

Loma Linda University Cancer Center Expands with new Infusion Center

The new infusion center was redesigned out of a vacated surge space.

2/7/2023

How to Choose the Right Disinfectants

The growing selection of disinfectants and hospital equipment has made the selection of the most appropriate disinfectant a confusing task.

2/7/2023

Pipe Burst Closes Boston Medical Center's Emergency Department

Boston reached record breaking lows, causing a pipe burst at a local hospital.

2/7/2023

St. Charles Health System Announces new Cancer Center for Redmond

The new Redmond campus aims to ease strain on the Bend Cancer Center.

2/6/2023

Assisted Living Worker Charged in Resident's Death

Resident died after ingesting all-purpose cleaning solution.

2/6/2023

Erickson Senior Living Facilities Upgrades Security Systems with Genetec

The security system upgrade updates aged technology.

2/6/2023

NFMT 2023: What to Expect in Baltimore

With its return this March, NFMT brings a cannot miss lineup of events and activities.

2/3/2023

California Funds Security for Reproductive Health Facilities

Grants will fund physical and digital security enhancements at healthcare facilities and practitioner offices that might be the target of violence and vandalism.

2/3/2023

Methodist Hospital Emergency Department Doubles in Size

The three-year project saw the renovation and expansion of the Methodist Hospital Emergency Department completed.

2/3/2023

UCLA Health Alerts Patients of Compromised Data

An analytics tool may have captured and transmitted health data to the third-party service providers.

2/2/2023

Healthcare Facilities Embrace Modular Construction

Healthcare facilities have leaned on modular construction for quick builds with less waste.

2/2/2023

UPMC Western Behavioral Health Opens New Facility to Increase Community Access

The new facility will expand UPMC’s behavioral health services.

2/2/2023

Healthcare Workers Struggle with Emergency Codes

Workers only matched code words to corresponding emergencies 44 percent of the time.

2/1/2023

Gram-Negative Bacteria Threaten Hospital Patients

World Health Organization has named antimicrobial resistance as one of the 10 biggest threats to global public health.

2/1/2023

OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital Simulates a Renovated Surgical Department

The simulation allowed the hospital to see two different renovations for its surgical department.

2/1/2023

More Healthcare Workers Willing to Quit Over Workplace Violence

Workplace violence is on the rise and less employees are willing to deal with it.

1/31/2023

Hospitals Address Recent String of Gun Violence

St. Louis Children’s Hospital has begun distributing free gun locks to anyone who needs them.

1/31/2023

Strawberry Fields REIT Acquires The Landmark of Breathitt County Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

The acquired facility offers 120 beds and a range of services for its residents.

1/31/2023

Furniture's Role in Healthcare Facilities

Managers are creating environments that support patient healing and ease the workload and physical strain on clinicians.

1/30/2023

Striving for Better Cleaning in Hospitals 

Cleaning patient rooms is more efficient when workers follow a set pattern.

1/30/2023

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Unveils First Ever Family Commons

The 45,000 square-foot commons area provides a space for facilities to find comfort between appointments.

1/30/2023

Tia Teams Up with Cedars-Sinai in Expansion for Women's Healthcare

The partnership aims to provide comprehensive healthcare for more than 100,000 women in the Los Angeles region.

1/27/2023

CMMS Upgrades: Functions, Benefits and Challenges

MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks enhanced efficiency in new-generation software.

1/27/2023

Biden Administration Takes on Nursing Home Transparency

A new course of actions will be taken to bring more transparency.

1/27/2023

Construction Kicks Off on New Healthcare Campus in Panama City Beach

Plans include an 80,000-square-foot medical office building and a 100-bed hospital.

1/26/2023

Designers Address Growing Community Responsibility

Healthcare facilities designers are looking to improve buildings for everyone in the community.

1/26/2023

Staffing Strategies: Appreciate, Talk and Mentor

Tactics can prevent burnout, which is a real concern among healthcare workers.

1/26/2023

Mercy Health and Lifepoint Behavioral Health Enter Partnership for New Inpatient Hospital

The new inpatient behavioral health hospital will be a 75,000 square-foot, 72-bed facility.

1/25/2023

3 Predictions for Digital Transformation in 2023

Emerging technology will continue to modernize everyday tasks, encourage proactive facility management and foster resilience.

1/25/2023

MultiCare Health System Acquires Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital

The acquisition includes a 226-bed inpatient facility and 26 clinics.

1/25/2023

TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Hospital Parking Garage Collapses

A rescue box was struck to alert emergency crews of the collapse.

1/24/2023

The Future of Healthcare Facilities: Design Considerations and Cost Impacts

Healthcare leaders can incorporate design strategies into the built environment that create better patient outcomes and safer conditions for all.

1/24/2023

New Mexico Officials to Investigate Hospital

Official said there were multiple reasons that triggered the investigation.

1/24/2023

University of Minnesota Announces MPact Health Care Innovation Vision

This vision seeks to strengthen Minnesota’s healthcare and health professions.

1/23/2023

Ransomware Attacks on Healthcare More Than Doubled From 2016 to 2021

Attacks exposed the personal health information of nearly 42 million patients.

1/23/2023

Senior Housing and Care M&A Activity Hits Record Highs in 2022

There was a 17 percent increase in mergers and acquisitions compared to 2021.

1/23/2023

West Health Joins Sharp Memorial Hospital to Create Integrated Geriatric Care

New integrated care model to provide comprehensive approach to geriatric care.

1/20/2023

Converting Retail Spaces into Healthcare Facilities

Vacant retail spaces provide a unique opportunity healthcare systems to reimagine the way the space can be used.

1/20/2023

Baptist Health Foundation Receives Grant for Smart Technologies

This endeavor is being funded through a $2 million donation from BMI.

1/20/2023

University of Maryland Shore Regional Health Proposes Replacement Hospital

A need for a replacement hospital has been identified since 2006.

1/19/2023

Building Enclosure Commissioning: Achieving Project Success

The process addresses owner requirements, construction cost and schedule and project delivery to optimize building performance, cost, durability and maintenance.

1/19/2023

Healthcare M&A Activity Breaks Records in 2022

547 deals were reported during the fourth quarter.

1/19/2023

Designers Plan for Healthcare Facilities with Urbanization in Mind

Designers aim to blur the line between healthcare facilities and urban areas.

1/18/2023

Upgrading Aging Medical Facilities

Healthcare has become more patient-centric over the last 10 years, and infrastructure must be able to support this shift.

1/18/2023

Drug-Resistant Fungal Infection Found in Mississippi Senior Care Facility

Two residents have died from the infection.

1/18/2023

Los Angeles Gateways Hospital to Expand Adolescent Behavioral and Mental Health Services

The expansion will make Gateways Hospital the largest provider of acute adolescent mental health in Los Angeles County.

1/17/2023

Healthcare Industry Hit with Most Cyberattacks in 2022

Hospitals and other healthcare facilities suffered from 1410 weekly cyberattacks per organization.

1/17/2023

Children's Hospital of Orange County to Add New Tower

Southwest Tower to expand the hospital’s capabilities.

1/17/2023

Interior Design with Caregivers in Mind

More healthcare facilities are establishing spaces for caregivers that offer comfort, privacy and an opportunity to rest and recharge.

1/16/2023

Is Routine Disinfecting Necessary?

The need for the right surface disinfectant in the hands of educated professional cleaners is paramount.

1/16/2023

Indiana University Health Expands with New Downtown Hospital and Medical Campus

The cost of the expanded 44-acre campus and neighboring properties is projected at an additional $1.98 billion.

1/16/2023

New York Governor Kathy Hochul Announces Mental Health Care Overhaul

Overhaul part of multi-year plan to increase operational capacity for mental health facilities.

1/13/2023

Designing Hospitals Fit for the Future of Cities

By rethinking priorities, architects and designers can create healthcare facilities that improve the quality of life in the community.

1/13/2023

NYC Health + Hospitals to Expand Plant-Based Meals

The hospitals are expected to serve over 850,000 plant-based meals in 2023.

1/13/2023

COVID-19 Pandemic Leaves Lasting Impact on Senior Care Facilities

The pandemic has impacted access to care for vulnerable seniors.

1/12/2023

Senior Housing Occupancy Rate on the Rise

Rate increases for the sixth consecutive quarter.

1/12/2023

New York Law Targets Smoke in ORs

New York is 10th state to requires facilities to use a smoke-evacuation system for surgical procedures that generate surgical smoke.

1/12/2023

HHS Warns of New Ransomware Group Attacks on Healthcare Facilities

The Clop group was active throughout 2022.

1/11/2023

Metaverse and Healthcare: A Technological Partnership That Has Already Begun

The metaverse has already been implemented in healthcare facilities.

1/11/2023

Industry Group Requests OSHA Standard Remains Consistent with Updated COVID Standards

The American Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living argues that original COVID-19 protocols are no longer prudent due to new variants.

1/11/2023

Squalid Conditions Close 4 S.C. Assisted Living Facilities

Inspections turned up insect infestations, including bed bugs and roaches, among other violations.

1/10/2023

Senior Care Facilities Suffer From Staffing Shortages

Senior care facilities are struggling to maintain operations with smaller staffs.

1/10/2023

New Jersey Offers Loan to Healthcare Facilities Looking to Upgrade Reproductive Health Services

The funding includes zero-percent-interest loans for upgrades at reproductive healthcare facilities and grants for security enhancements.

1/10/2023

Federal COVID-19 Telehealth Program Includes Senior Living Residents

The entirely virtual community health intervention will provide free COVID-19 health services — at-home rapid tests, telehealth sessions and at-home treatments.

1/9/2023

Healthcare Supply Chain Management Continues to Grow

While the market will expand, security issues will hinder its growth.

1/9/2023

LCMC Health and Tulane University Finalizes Partnership

Tulane Medical Center, Lakeview Regional Medical Center and Tulane Lakeside Hospital will join LCMC Health.

1/9/2023

The Reason Behind the Luxury Senior Care Facilities Boom

Senior care facilities have increased expectations among residents.

1/6/2023

What the Rise of Digital Healthcare Means for Real Estate and Facilities

The integration of technology will lead to changes in facility function and workplace strategy.

1/6/2023

HHS Deploys Emergency Team to University of New Mexico Children's Hospital

UNM Children’s Hospital was at over 100 percent capacity.

1/6/2023

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center Begins Construction on Acute Rehabilitation Unit

The project is expected to be finished in mid-2023.

1/5/2023

Reality Check: Rethinking Surface Disinfectants

Huge gap remains between government registration protocols for disinfectants and the real world.

1/5/2023

Infection Control Market on the Rise

Several healthcare-associated factors contribute to the rise of infection control. 

1/5/2023

Healthcare Facilities View Doors as a Mode of Access Control

Increased acts of violence has hospitals and other healthcare facilities reconfiguring their access control systems.

1/4/2023

Rural Hospital Closures Affect 'Bystander' Hospitals

Researchers find a significant increase in inpatient admissions, emergency department visits for so-called bystander hospitals.

1/4/2023

Howard Memorial Hospital's Data Stolen in Cyberattack

The hospital took steps to promptly secure its network and began an investigation.

1/4/2023

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center to Add New Tower

Pre-construction is scheduled to begin in 2023.

1/3/2023

Safety Features Remain Critical for Senior Care Facilities

Designers continue to plan for safety elements within new senior care facilities. 

1/3/2023

Construction Begins on Athens Health Campus for Memorial Health System

The Athens Health Campus is a design-build project that will be the largest permanent healthcare facility using off-site modular construction.

1/3/2023

$11.3 Billion Needed for Nursing Homes Staffing 

Estimate comes from the American Health Care Association, representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.

12/29/2022

Hospitals Impacted by Winter Weather

Freezing temperatures leave hospitals with low water pressure.

12/29/2022

How Flooring Acts as a Mode of Infection Transmission

Here are strategies for breaking the mode of transmission if potential pathogens move from floors onto surfaces near patients.

12/29/2022

Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare Breaks Ground on New Oncology Facility

The center will be complete in one year.

12/28/2022

Strategic Planning for Sustainable Healthcare

Managers’ decisions surrounding environmental initiatives will have a direct impact on patients, associates and communities.

12/28/2022

Assisted Living Facility Market Expected to Grow in New Year

The significant aging population is increasing the demand for independent living facilities.

12/28/2022

Top 10 Most-Read Healthcare Facilities Articles of 2022

The most-read Healthcare Facilities Today articles of 2022 discuss a range of topics impacting healthcare facility management.

12/27/2022

HHS Releases Ownership Data for Medicare-Certified Hospitals

The new information includes detailed information on the ownership of more than 7,000 hospitals certified to participate in the Medicare program.

12/27/2022

Optimizing the Emergency Department for Efficiency and Success

Managers can invest in emergency department renovations to keep up with patient care, remain competitive, meet current codes and increase revenue.

12/27/2022

Centura Health Breaks Ground on Expansion

The project is slated to be completed by fall 2024.

12/22/2022

Lowering Carbon Emissions: Guidance for Hospitals 

Primary purpose is to aid managers of existing buildings in planning retrofit and operational strategies to achieve deep carbon reductions.

12/22/2022

More Hospitals Expected to Use Blockchain Technology to Protect Data

Data breaches continue to affect patients. Blockchain might fix the problem.

12/22/2022

Louisiana Hospitals Announce Affiliation

The affiliation creates opportunities for immediate collaboration to improve access to and the quality of pediatric healthcare in Louisiana.

12/21/2022

Nursing Home Management Sued for Financial Fraud

Lawsuit alleges financial fraud caused resident neglect and harm.

12/21/2022

Montana Psychiatry & Brain Health Center Expands Services with New Location

The Bozeman Montana Psychiatry clinic opened earlier this month.

12/20/2022

Senior Care Facilities Can Plan for Safety Within New Designs

Senior care facilities are striving to balance safety and independence for their residents.

12/20/2022

CMS Warns of Breach Impacting 254,000 Medicare Beneficiaries

Initial information indicates that Healthcare Management Solutions acted in violation of its obligations to CMS.

12/20/2022

Inspira Health Adds Salem Medical Center to Portfolio

The New Jersey committee appropriates $25 million to Inspira Health to provide Salem Medical Center medical and communication innovation.

12/19/2022

Threats of Violence, Infection Scaring Away Hospital Patients

70 percent of survey respondents say hospitals need to improve physical security.

12/19/2022

New Report Addresses State of Healthcare Operations

Eighty-one percent of hospitals and health systems must contend with data silos and disparate technology systems.

12/19/2022

Idaho Opens Latest Veterans Senior Care Facility

The 64-bed nursing facility first broke ground in late 2020.

12/16/2022

Facility Condition Assessments Help Manage Building Maintenance Costs

Financial pressures on healthcare facilities make it critical to integrate disciplines that help systems optimize their limited capital.

12/16/2022

Cancer Centers Struggle to Keep Up with Demand

More than 40 percent of survey respondents say they would have to physically expand their space in order to keep up with current demand.

12/16/2022

ScionHealth to Build New Florida Rehabilitation Unit

Construction is expected to start in early 2023.

12/15/2022

National Handwashing Awareness Week Focuses on Facilities

Proper hand hygiene adherence is one of the simplest and most cost-effective elements of infection prevention but remains unacceptably low.

12/15/2022

Ensign Group Acquires Colorado Senior Care Facility

The acquisition grows Ensign’s portfolio to 82 healthcare facilities.

12/15/2022

3 Strategies for Hospital Roofing Infrastructure

Healthcare facilities managers must be proactive in assessing their roofing assets before extreme weather hits, a leak is discovered or worse.

12/14/2022

Bacteria Found in Tap Water at Franciscan Children's Hospital

Franciscan Children’s Hospital has begun restricting use of tap water after detection of harmful bacteria.

12/14/2022

Biden Administration Considers Minimum Staffing Mandate for Nursing Homes

AHCA/NCAL cite ongoing labor shortage as why minimum staffing mandate could be challenging.

12/14/2022

Guide Offers Telehealth Implementation Insights

Document provides insights and best practices for telehealth, including carbon reduction, space utilization, equitable access and technology

12/13/2022

Environmental Hygiene Programs Help Reduce C. diff Rates

Proper cleaning and disinfection procedures play a critical role against the spread of C diff, according to a recent study

12/13/2022

HHS Warns of New Ransomware Group Targeting Healthcare Facilities

Royal has been targeting healthcare networks.

12/13/2022

Sparrow Health System Joins University of Michigan Health

University of Michigan Health has committed $800 million to Sparrow Health System.

12/12/2022

Maximizing Microfiber Cleaning Products

Performance of scientifically engineered wiping and mopping products performance depends on the way they are used, laundered and stored.

12/12/2022

New York Governor Signs Legislation to Help Spread of Infections in Senior Care Facilities

The legislation aims to expand the existing pandemic emergency plan.

12/12/2022

HAIs Contribute to Growth of Surface Disinfectant Market

The surface disinfectant market is expected to grow 8.5 percent by 2030.

12/9/2022

Congress to Consider National Patient Safety Board Act of 2022

The legislation would establish an independent federal agency dedicated to preventing and reducing healthcare related harm.

12/9/2022

Dallam Hartley Counties Hospital District Suffers Cybersecurity Attack

Attack compromised nearly 70,000 patients’ data.

12/9/2022

CDC Awards $3.2 Billion to Aid Healthcare Infrastructure, Workforce

Funding also includes $140 million from a new appropriation for jurisdictions to strengthen and revitalize their public health infrastructure.

12/8/2022

Guidelines Target Active Shooters in Healthcare

Guideline provides a framework to include preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery from an active shooter or hostile event.

12/8/2022

Hudson Regional Hospital Fined After Gun Cache Found

The New Jersey Department of Health found the hospital in violation of several licensing standards.

12/8/2022

Leapfrog Group Announces Top Hospitals and Top Ambulatory Surgery Center Award

Over 100 U.S. hospitals received the Top Hospital Award.

12/7/2022

Patient Safety Group Issues Wheelchair Alert

Hundreds of wheelchair-related injuries have been reported to Food and Drug Administration’s Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience reporting system.

12/7/2022

Lehigh Valley Health Network Breaks Ground on New Hospital

The hospital is expected to open by the end of 2023.

12/7/2022

Medical Waste Becomes More Worrisome for Healthcare Professionals

Nine in 10 healthcare providers believe improper medical waste disposal greatly impacts patient health and safety.

12/6/2022

Disinfectants That Don't Disinfect

Workers cannot kill the pathogens if they do not make contact using an activated disinfect that is allowed to remain wet according to the product’s label.

12/6/2022

Crib Shortage Leaves Healthcare Facilities Scrambling During Flu Season

Increase of flu, RSV and COVID-19 cases in pediatric hospitals has left facilities without enough appropriate equipment.

12/6/2022

Genesee Health System Supports Families with New Behavior Health Facility

HED developed a new facility that brings all of GHS’ children’s program to one space.

12/5/2022

CMS Alert Targets Healthcare Workplace Violence

Facilities have been put on notice that they are responsible for protecting patients and healthcare workers from physical violence.

12/5/2022

Memorial Hospital Ends Labor and Delivery Birthing Services

The hospital still plans to provide pediatric services, prenatal, postpartum and women’s services.

12/5/2022

Modular Construction Method Expected to Grow in Coming Years

The method is growing in popularity.

12/2/2022

ASHE Offers Maintenance Technician Certification

Mechanic Evaluation and Certification for Healthcare (MECH) is a benchmark for evaluating the core skills of healthcare maintenance mechanics and technicians.

12/2/2022

Mercy Health – Kentucky to Build New Cancer Center

Construction will be complete by the second quarter of 2024.

12/2/2022

Video Management Software Improves Safety at Metropolitan Multi-Service Center

The center’s staff can be alerted in real time if an incident occurs without waiting for an incident report to be filed.

12/1/2022

Hospitals Safer for Patients in Last Decade

Safety improvements saved more than 16,000 lives over the 10-year period.

12/1/2022

Connected Medical Devices Accelerating Cyberattacks at Healthcare Facilities

Over 60 percent of healthcare cyberattacks impact patient data. 

12/1/2022

Baptist Health and Encompass Health Corp Propose New Rehabilitation Hospital

The hospital will allow for relocation of a 29-bed physical rehabilitation unit at Baptist Health Louisville.

11/30/2022

Leveraging BIM To Streamline Healthcare Facility Renovations

At a surgery center in Florida, building information modeling technology drives collaboration and efficiency.

11/30/2022

Automatic Doors Address Specific Needs for Healthcare Facilities

American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers name incoming door trends that meet the needs of healthcare facilities.

11/29/2022

Benefits of Zen Gardens for Hospital Patients and Workers

Studies show that being close to nature improves the healing process and increases job satisfaction.

11/29/2022

St. David's Round Rock Medical Center Starts Expansion

The construction is expected to be completed in 2023.

11/29/2022

CDC: Hospital Associated Infections On the Rise

CDC recently reported continued increases in certain healthcare-associated infections (HAI) in 2021 and improvements in others.

11/28/2022

Roper St. Francis Healthcare to Build New Medical Campus

The project is anticipated to take five years to complete.

11/28/2022

Shore Medical Center Upgrades Security Systems, Improves Efficiency

Shore Medical Center provides high-level security to patients, staff and visitors with efficient, intuitive IP cameras and a video management system to monitor its campus.

11/23/2022

6 Ways to Get Occupants and Visitors to Take the Stairs

A stairway campaign can encourage people to add more physical activity into their days.

11/23/2022

DIGroup Architecture and Urban Health Plan Open Seventh Federally Qualified Health Center

The center aims to bring quality healthcare to underserved communities.

11/23/2022

Healthcare Construction Continues to Show Strong Momentum 

Growth in outpatient services demand is driving competition and creating demand for medical office buildings.

11/22/2022

Designing Behavioral Health Facilities With Patients in Mind

Effective design decisions enhance client well-being and improve outcomes by providing the most effective conditions for healing.

11/22/2022

Using Biophilia for Healing

Biophilic design speeds recovery rates, reduces stress and decreases dependency on medication.

11/21/2022

Healthcare Industry Continues to Grow Despite Ongoing Disruptions

Seventy-five percent of hospital chief financial officers still plan to decrease their operating budgets.

11/21/2022

Summit Health Opens New Hub in New Jersey

The 100,000-square-foot facility has 118 exam rooms.

11/21/2022

Flu, RSV, COVID-19 Combine to Impact Facilities

Over 4,300 influenza patients were admitted to hospitals in the week ending Oct. 29, the highest for that period in a decade.

11/18/2022

Healthcare Systems Receive Cyberattack Alert

The alert warns healthcare sector about possible threat Iranian hackers might pose to systems and facilities.

11/18/2022

The Glick Center to Use Nature, Art as Tools for Healing in New Design

Metro Health System’s new patient tower is sustainable and patient focused.

11/18/2022

NexCore Group to Build New Ambulatory Care Center

The project is moving forward in partnership with Montrose Regional Health.

11/17/2022

Fighting HAIs Takes Toll on Preventionists

Preventionists’ physical and mental health were negatively impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

11/17/2022

Hand Dryer Manufacturers Drive New Technologies Forward

Touchless technologies allow facilities managers to focus on more meaningful tasks.

11/17/2022

Massachusetts General Hospital Breaks Ground on Multi-Year Construction Project

Construction is anticipated to last at least seven years.

11/16/2022

CDC Sends Alert on Contaminated Water Lines

CDC reported it is investigating a March 2022 cluster of suspected nontuberculous Mycobacteria infections in children at an undisclosed location.

11/16/2022

How Luxury Senior Care Facilities Create a Community Between Residents

Senior care facilities are prioritizing connectivity and wellness for residents.

11/16/2022

Intermountain Healthcare Awards $250,00 Grant to Tepeyac Community Health Center

The grant will go toward expanding access to primary medical services.

11/15/2022

ASHE Book Tackles Healthcare Facilities Management

The 130-plus page introductory book provides an orientation to healthcare facilities management.

11/15/2022

Best Practices for Construction Scheduling

Understanding and maintaining a construction schedule is essential for healthcare engineers and facility managers

11/15/2022

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Begins Next Phase of Facility Plan

Construction of a 127,000-square-foot surgical tower will be completed in 2024.

11/14/2022

The Role of Facilities in Healthcare Incident Command

To provide valuable advice to the incident commander, healthcare facility managers need to understand the Healthcare Incident Command System and their role in it.

11/14/2022

Healthcare Facilities Suffered More Cyberattacks than Other Industries

Phishing was the most common type of cyberattack.

11/14/2022

LewisGale Medical Center Opens NICU

The NICU will feature six bassinets to expand as needed.

11/11/2022

Small Hospital Investments Can Aid in Sustainable Initiatives

Report chronicles efforts of hospitals that took a variety of successful approaches to shrinking their carbon footprints.

11/11/2022

Adena Greenfield Medical Center Opens Medical Office Building

The project took over a year to complete.

11/11/2022

Healthcare Facilities Predicted to Utilize Blockchain Technology in Coming Years

11/10/2022

How Hand Dryers Can Help Managers Reduce Costs

Managers should not overlook the critical role of hand dryers.

11/10/2022

Guide Helps Healthcare Facilities Embrace Telehealth

Document provides insights and best practices for telehealth, including carbon reduction, space utilization, equitable access and technology.

11/10/2022

Resilience Efforts After Hurricane Sandy Still Underway 10 Years Later

A total of 30 resilience projects were initiated across four affected facilities.

11/9/2022

How Proper Cleaning Can Limit the Spread of Norovirus

Norovirus can break out in any facility where the cleaning staff is not properly equipped or trained.

11/9/2022

King David Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Upgrades Facility

The center is reminiscent of a hospitality experience for both short- and long-term residents.

11/8/2022

Cybersecurity Attacks Now Commonplace within Healthcare Facilities

Cybersecurity attacks have been growing at a rapid rate within the healthcare sector.

11/8/2022

IRMC to Build New Mental Health Facility

The venture will keep patients closer to home as they work through various issues.

11/8/2022

EPA Guide Targets Hazardous Waste in Healthcare

11/7/2022

2 Nurses Assaulted Every Hour in U.S.

As healthcare facilities managers revisit security and safety guidelines to prevent workplace violence, new statistics reveal immense challenge.

11/7/2022

Quarter of Healthcare Organizations Halted Operations After Ransomware Attacks

Fifty-seven percent of global organizations admit being compromised by ransomware over past three years.

11/7/2022

Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Expands Upwards

The hospital went from four to eight floors. 

11/4/2022

Court Denies Health Provider's Objection Over Whistleblower

Health Center and CEO allegedly violated OSHA law by terminating employee who reported concerns about workplace COVID-19 exposure.

11/4/2022

Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital Completes First Phase of Expansion Project

The expansion initially began in April 2021.

11/4/2022

Healthcare Facilities to Rely on Automation as Labor Shortage Continues

More healthcare facilities have begun using technology systems.

11/3/2022

Hand Dryers Offer a Sustainable Alternative

Hand dryers help drive a sustainable message.

11/3/2022

Group Calls out Concern for Medical Waste During Extreme Weather

Hospitals that outsource RMW treatment services are most vulnerable when the transportation infrastructure is compromised due to flooding and debris.

11/2/2022

Cleaning to Impress Visitors

Every day of the week, hundreds or thousands of guests walk through your doors.

11/2/2022

Mercy and Lifepoint Rehabilitation Plan for New Hospital

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital South will be the sixth hospital operated jointly by Mercy and Lifepoint Rehabilitation.

11/2/2022

Healthcare Facilities at Risk of More Climate Events if Emissions Aren't Reduced

Negligent climate actions are taking years off of people’s lives.

11/1/2022

Dallas Hospital Shooting Leaves Two Dead

Police identified the hospital employees as a 45-year-old nurse and a 63-year-old social worker.

11/1/2022

Piedmont Newnan Hospital Breaks Ground on New Tower

Construction is estimated to be completed in 2024.

11/1/2022

Upgrading IAQ Systems Without Compromising Energy Efficiency

Improving air quality should not interfere with sustainability goals.

10/31/2022

Pandemic Lessons for the Next Surge

EVS managers prepare more pediatric patients with RSV and the likelihood of a heavy influenza season

10/31/2022

Healthcare Facilities Continue to Experience Significant Shortage of Staff

The primary challenge in recruiting allied healthcare professionals is the current labor shortage.

10/31/2022

Brown University Donates $5 Million for New Women & Infants Hospital

The hospital will be designed to meet the specific needs of birthing families from Rhode Island.

10/28/2022

Optimizing Facilities Teams to Benefit the Bottom Line

Facilities represent an opportunity to rethink business as usual and contribute to cost savings while improving the patient experience.

10/28/2022

Kansas-Based Saint Luke's Health System to Close Two Locations

Emergency care will continue to be available at both locations until December.

10/28/2022

Workers Still Want to Quit Their Job

More workers want to quit, but few have plans to actually do so.

10/27/2022

Healthcare Facilities Use Data to Drive Compliance

New York-Presbyterian supports maintenance with a data-driven program that aim to ensure regulatory compliance.

10/27/2022

New Retirement Community Opens in Santa Fe

The new facility comprises nearly 200,00 square feet of development.

10/27/2022

How Hand Dryers are Being Used in a Post-COVID World

Hand dryers have been a necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

10/26/2022

How COVID-19 Increased Demand for Paper Towels

Paper towel dispensers have been more popular since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

10/26/2022

Nursing Homes to See Tougher Federal Oversight

Revisions to Special Focus Facility program aims to increase enforcement actions for facilities that fail to demonstrate improvement.

10/26/2022

Senior Care Facilities Acquisitions Dropped in Third Quarter

The number of publicly announced seniors housing and care acquisitions in the third quarter of 2022 dropped to 133 deals.

10/25/2022

Healthcare Facilities Look to Build Resilient Teams

The increased attention on resilient facilities has highlighted the important role managers play in the success of their organizations.

10/25/2022

Compass Health Launches Campaign for New Mental Health Facility

The capital campaign has already raised over $10 million, more than 70 percent of the campaign’s goal.

10/25/2022

FBI and CISA Warn Healthcare Facilities of Ransomware Group Daixin Team

Federal authorities warn healthcare systems to up their cybersecurity protocols.

10/24/2022

Artificial Intelligence Healthcare Market Expected to Grow 47 Percent

Lack of a skilled workforce and stringent rules are expected to restrain the market growth.

10/24/2022

Healthcare Merger and Acquisition Activity Remains Active

Healthcare M&A deal value totals revealed a slight increase from $57.74 billion in Q2:22 to $58.2 billion during Q3:22.

10/24/2022

Hospital Cleaning Practices Need Improvement

Among 51 responding healthcare facilities, most reported some deficit in their practices related to cleaning all surfaces of a hospital room.

10/21/2022

Air-Balancing Compliance for Critical Spaces

Healthcare facilities that have the most trouble-free compliance inspections are those that retain a testing, adjusting and balancing agency to measure and audit systems annually.

10/21/2022

Essentia Health and Marshfield Clinic Health System Explore Merger

A combined organization would feature a network of 3,800 providers serving more than 2 million people in rural and mid-urban communities.

10/21/2022

Healthcare Facilities See Increase in Regulatory Burdens

Prior authorization requirements ranked as the top burden for medical practices.

10/20/2022

How to Specify Chemical-Resistant Fabrics for Healthcare Facilities

A standard and series of tests have been developed to ensure products and fabrics can withstand frequent cleaning and disinfection.

10/20/2022

Effective Elevator Maintenance in Healthcare Facilities

Delayed elevators can be harmful to patients.

10/20/2022

Cook Children's Medical Center Opens Infectious Diseases Critical Care Unit

The expansion ensures children with highly infectious diseases will be treated in the safest environment possible.

10/19/2022

Healthcare Facility Design Now Aims to Promote Employee Wellness

Promoting wellness through design is one way healthcare facilities are trying to recruit and retain employees.

10/19/2022

Convent Health Hobbs Hospital Reduces Services After Reports of Rodents, Water Quality Issues

The hospital has created a mitigation plan with outside experts.

10/18/2022

Hospital Room Design Affects Patient Health

Researchers sought to understand whether certain hospital room features impact mortality and length of stay after surgery.

10/18/2022

Parkview Health System Signs Letter of Intent to Join UCHealth

In the letter of intent, both healthcare systems commit to strengthening services offered throughout Southern Colorado.

10/18/2022

HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital Resumes Services

The hospital was heavily damaged during Hurricane Ian.

10/17/2022

Sick Healthcare Workers Can Harm Patients in Long-Term Care Facilities

Multiple issues contribute to employee 'presenteeism,’ including concerns about lost income, lack of days off, burdening colleagues.

10/17/2022

Medical Waste Management on the Rise

Market growth is driven by factors such as more traumatic and burn injuries, more surgical wounds and increased hospital stays.

10/17/2022

USDA Awards $110 Million to Improve Rural Healthcare Facilities

These grants will help 208 rural healthcare organizations expand facilities and critical services for nearly 5 million people in 43 states and Guam.

10/14/2022

Monkeypox Spreads Easily Within Isolation Rooms

Researchers found viral DNA shed by patients on multiple surfaces throughout isolation rooms.

10/14/2022

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Receives $710 Million Donation from Bezos Family, Plans Expansion

The gift supports the organization’s efforts to accelerate the pace and breadth of medical breakthroughs in cancer and infectious disease.

10/14/2022

Hospital Information Systems Market Could Grow 8.6 Percent

Growing use of digital healthcare infrastructure is expected to propel the growth of the hospital information systems market.

10/13/2022

How Towel Dispensers Can Prevent Spread of Infections

Proper hand washing can help limit the spread of disease.

10/13/2022

Hackensack Meridian Health Opens its First Long Term Acute Care Hospital

The hospital will offer 30 private rooms.

10/13/2022

Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Urges Mask Use in Healthcare

Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology strongly urges its members to maintain mandatory mask requirement policies for healthcare employees.

10/12/2022

UPMC Aims to Cut Emissions by 50 Percent

UPMC’s goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

10/12/2022

ChristianaCare Opens New Pediatric Care Center

The 14-bed facility provides short-stay inpatient and emergency care for children and teens.

10/12/2022

More Hospitals at Risk of Flooding from Hurricanes

The risk of hospitals flood is increased by ongoing challenges with climate change.

10/11/2022

Clean Hands Battle Healthcare-Acquired Infections

If hospital surfaces are inadequately cleaned, caregivers’ hands become re-contaminated seconds after they are washed.

10/11/2022

UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies Plans $280 Million Expansion

The project is expected to break ground in late 2023.

10/11/2022

One Dead, Several Injured After Explosion at Retirement Home

Six units were destroyed in the fire.

10/10/2022

Now is the Time to Prioritize Acoustics in Outpatient Facilities

The sudden rise in telemedicine has put renewed focus on acoustics.

10/10/2022

Iowa-Based Blessing Health to Close

The demand of patient care does not support the investment required to operate and maintain the hospital.

10/10/2022

Occupancy of Senior Care Facilities Increases, Outpaces Growth in Inventory

The total number of occupied senior housing units is 2,400 units shy of its pre-pandemic all-time high level.

10/7/2022

4 Interior Design Trends to Create Spaces That Heal

Healthcare facilities are evolving their designs to provide more calming and seamless patient experiences.

10/7/2022

Atrium Health Begins Construction on New Care Tower

Atrium Health began construction on a new $450 million care tower.

10/7/2022

Healthcare Groups Condemn Violence Against Workers

The last three years have seen an increase in violence against healthcare workers.

10/6/2022

How Technology is Changing the Way Towel Dispensers Operate

Innovative technology is playing a role in how towel dispensers are being used.

10/6/2022

Atlanta Medical Center Closes Emergency Department Prior to Hospital Closure in November

The AMC emergency department will close on Oct. 14.

10/6/2022

$1 Billion Navy Contract Targets Medical Facilities

Projects will include hospitals, dental and medical clinics, ambulatory care centers and research laboratories.

10/5/2022

Healthcare Facilities Worker Burnout on the Rise

Researchers concerned that findings could indicate more mental health disorders and cardiovascular diseases in healthcare staff.

10/5/2022

Rural Healthcare Programs Extended Through December

Rural hospitals are at higher risk of closure.

10/5/2022

Henry Ford Health, Acadia Healthcare Break Ground on Behavioral Health Facility

The hospital will have 192 beds and be able to expand if needed.

10/4/2022

One Killed in Shooting at CHI St. Vincent North Hospital

CHI St. Vincent North was placed on lockdown as officers worked to clear the facility.

10/4/2022

6 Steps to Build the Construction-Maintenance Connection

These six strategies can help healthcare facility managers connect construction and renovation projects to maintenance and operations.

10/4/2022

Hospitals Join Initiative to Address Gun Safety

Over 1,000 hospitals and health associations are encouraging parents to speak openly about gun safety.

10/3/2022

High-Touch Surfaces in Long-Term Care Facilities Often Contaminated

Findings could help long-term care facilities assess cleanliness of high-touch surfaces and enhance infection prevention and control measures

10/3/2022

New Resource Helps Prevent Violence in Healthcare Facilities

The Workplace Violence Prevention Handbook for Health Care Professionals aims to help healthcare facilities make immediate enhancements relating to workplace violence.

10/3/2022

Mental Health Impacted by Workplace Culture

Negative workplace environments can lead to less productivity.

9/30/2022

CMS Offers Resources for Florida Hospitals Affected by Hurricane

Resources and waivers aim to ensure hospitals and other facilities can continue to operate and provide access to care to those impacted by the hurricane.

9/30/2022

Jackson West Medical Center Uses Design to Focus on Patient Wellness

The design incorporates nature to better promote healing

9/29/2022

Tackling Infection in Senior Living Communities

Sodexo program implements enhanced cleaning protocols that fight the spread of infection to protect residents, staff and their families.

9/29/2022

The Role of Paper Towel Dispensers in Cutting Costs

As organizations search cost savings, more are taking a closer look at paper towel dispensers.

9/29/2022

Live Give Play and Spiritos Properties Plan New Luxury Senior Facility

The five-story facility is expected to open in late 2024.

9/28/2022

Legionella Prevention in Cooling Tower Systems

With the support of a team of experts, managers can effectively prevent, detect and respond to positive Legionella tests.

9/28/2022

States Strengthen Assisted Living Regulations

Over 90 percent of assisted living facilities require a consumer disclosure agreement.

9/28/2022

Healthcare Facilities Brace for Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian is expected to reach the coast of Florida Wednesday evening.

9/27/2022

Facility Management Before a Crisis Strikes

Growing threats to operations create pressure and opportunities for managers to improve their organizations’ resilience.

9/27/2022

Some Healthcare Facilities No Longer Need Face Masks While Working

The CDC releases new masking guidance for healthcare facilities.

9/27/2022

ShorePoint Health Venice Ends Services

Decline in inpatient volume and rising expenses contributed to the closure.

9/26/2022

Dead Rat Remained in Clinic After 2020 Inspection

Rat found in December 2020 inspection of city-run health clinic in Baltimore remained undisturbed and mummified in follow-up site visit 18 months later.

9/26/2022

What to Remember When Renovating Healthcare Facilities

Renovating healthcare facilities brings on its own set of challenges. Here are some things to consider.

9/26/2022

Round Desk Allows for Versatility and Flexibility

With beauty, performance, and pure possibility all in one, Durasein makes healthcare environments fun and rewarding to design.

9/23/2022

How to Prevent Mold Growth in Facilities

Mold can often grow out of sight and unnoticed.

9/23/2022

Cybersecurity Evolve as Attacks on Healthcare Sector Grow

Cyber attacks on healthcare organizations have increased 94 percent year-over-year.

9/23/2022

FGI Resource Targets Facilities Readiness for Emergencies

White paper helps facilities managers determine best practices and establish a new minimum standard on emergency preparedness and response.

9/22/2022

How COVID-19 Re-Focused Facilities on Compliance

The pandemic was the ultimate litmus test for and real-world example of hospital compliance standards.

9/22/2022

Ceiling Change Nearly Doubles Pressure Differential in Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital's Patient Room

The target was to maintain the minimum 0.020” w.c. under all conditions.

9/22/2022

Towel Dispensers Pivot to Become More Sustainable

Towel dispenser manufacturers are answering the call to become more sustainable.

9/21/2022

Closing a Safety Loophole in Healthcare Construction

Securely capturing digital check-in data protects the hospital, its patients and the general contractor.

9/21/2022

How Design May Prevent Burnout Within Healthcare Facilities

Burnout among healthcare facilities staff is at an all-time high, but the redesign of these spaces can help prevent it.

9/21/2022

Experience Senior Living Plans New Luxury Community in Maryland

Experience Senior Living expects to break ground in 2023.

9/20/2022

Senior Care Facilities Still at Risk of HAIs, Calls for Improvement Lag

Despite calls for improvements at senior care facilities, little progress has been made.

9/20/2022

Smaller Hospitals Are Larger Targets for Cyberattacks

Attackers moved from large hospital systems and payers to smaller hospital systems that lack the same level of security preparedness.

9/20/2022

Sliding Doors Improve Patient Experience at Pacific Medical Centers

Pacific Medical Center’s ease-of-use features allow for patients to get around the facility more easily.

9/19/2022

Thermal Imaging Can Improve Handwashing

Researchers obtained thermal images of 12 healthcare professionals using an infrared camera attached to an iPhone.

9/19/2022

UW Health Opens Transplant Clinic

The transplant clinic is located within steps of parking and valet services.

9/19/2022

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Opens Expanded Emergency Department

The $7 million project adds nine new rooms to the emergency department.

9/16/2022

'Active Adult Housing' Emerges as Senior Living Option

Facilities fill a market need and serve as a bridge between conventional multifamily housing and traditional senior living options.

9/16/2022

Automated Hand Hygiene Monitoring Systems Promote Cleaner Healthcare Facilities

Automated hand hygiene monitoring systems are able to achieve greater improvement in hand hygiene performance.

9/16/2022

Scripps Mercy Hospital Transforms Cancer Support Services with New Building

The Woltman Family College Building provides cancer support for patients receiving care at Scripps Mercy Hospital.

9/15/2022

The Looming Legal Battle over Hospital-Associated Infections

The belief that infections are unavoidable has shielded hospitals and doctors from liability for decades, but not in the future.

9/15/2022

COVID-19 Brings Back Demand of Towel Dispensers

Towel dispensers are back in demand because of the pandemic, but did they ever go away?

9/15/2022

Children's Health to Build New Psychiatric Hospital in Texas

The hospital is expected to open in 2025.

9/14/2022

Strategies for Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance

Most elements of the healthcare industry encountered setbacks during the pandemic, including the fight against antimicrobial resistance.

9/14/2022

Staff Shortages Impact Patient Experience at Small Hospitals

Healthcare facilities have experienced negative impacts from the Great Resignation.

9/14/2022

How to Improve Indoor Air Quality on a Budget

There is a way that managers can improve indoor air quality while reducing energy use.

9/13/2022

Man Dies After Falling Off Roof of OSF Healthcare Saint Francis Medical Center

It is unclear how the deceased gained access to the secure area. 

9/13/2022

Federation of American Hospital Urges Government Officials to Reauthorize Certain Hospital Programs

Federation of American Hospital outlines challenges facing rural hospitals.

9/13/2022

ASHE Guides Offer Ventilation Insights

Guides help staff make evidence-based decisions regarding ventilation to keep patients and staff safe and reduce the chance of contamination and infection.

9/12/2022

Designing for Safety, Security and Openness in Behavioral Health Facilities

Open, secure staff stations are another step toward a more humane, stress-reducing setting for patients and supporting staff.

9/12/2022

Mayo Clinic Health System Transitions Some Services to Wisconsin Hospital

Labor and delivery services from Mayo Clinic Health System in Barron and Menomonie will move to Eau Claire.

9/12/2022

Backup Generators Fail Santa Clara Valley Medical Center During Blackout

Parts of Santa Clara Valley Medical Center went without power for four hours during one of the hottest days of the year.

9/9/2022

Green Measures Benefit Students' Air Quality

Air purifiers in classrooms reduced indoor pollution concentrations by up to 57 percent.

9/9/2022

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center Completes Construction

The 132-bed acute care hospital is set to welcome patients later this year.

9/9/2022

Pajaro Valley Health Care District Hospital Acquires Watsonville Community Hospital

Hospital corporation led a fundraising effort to save Watsonville Community Hospital.

9/8/2022

Elevator Technicians Prove to Play a Critical Role in Healthcare Facilities

In hospital environments where every second counts, having an onsite technician can make a big difference.

9/8/2022

US Funds Expand Locations for Monkeypox Vaccines

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expanded the number of locations that can be supported with direct federal shipments of vaccine and treatments for monkeypox.

9/8/2022

Belmont Village Senior Living Coral Gables Reaches Construction Milestone

The project aims to create senior housing throughout South Florida.

9/7/2022

HAIs Spread in Community, Complicating Infection Control

Findings are concerning because CRE infections resistant most antibiotics and are considered a major public health threat.

9/7/2022

WVU Medicine Breaks Ground on New Hospital Wing

The project is estimated to cost $30 million.

9/6/2022

Alina Health to Expand Ownership of Interlude Restorative Suites

Alina Health will repurpose the site to best support the needs of the community.

9/6/2022

Healthcare Supply Chain Struggles to Track Supplies

Healthcare supply chains are still struggling to track and trace supplies, leaving facilities scrambling.

9/2/2022

Mississippi Water Crisis Begins to Impact Healthcare Facilities

Torrential rain in Mississippi has activated a state of emergency as residents run out of water.

9/2/2022

VA National Day of Service Addresses Cemeteries

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is asking for the public’s help to improve the appearance of its cemeteries.

9/2/2022

Mount Sinai Receives $11.6 Million Grant for New Surgical Innovation Center

The grant will support the construction of new facilities.

9/1/2022

What is the Threat of Infections Acquired in Ambulances

Contamination of emergency medical vehicles with pathogenic microbes poses a potential threat to public health.

9/1/2022

Sanford Health Breaks Ground on Virtual Care Center

The Sanford Virtual Care Center will serve as a hub for a network of virtual clinics and telehealth services.

9/1/2022

Why Managers Need Proper Elevator Documentation

Without complete documentation, occupants, staff and visitors could be put at risk.

8/31/2022

5 Steps to Controlling Workplace Violence

Workplace violence in hospitals and other healthcare facilities has been a problem since before 2020. Then the COVID-19 pandemic began.

8/31/2022

Woman Dies After Ingesting Toxic Chemicals at Senior Care Facility

The news is the latest in a string of tragic events impacting senior care facilities.

8/31/2022

Cyber Attacks Shift to Target Smaller Hospitals

Healthcare providers represent 73 percent of total breaches.

8/30/2022

Private Investment Needed to Improve Skilled Nursing Facilities

Researchers misalignment of public-private partnerships attracts capital to own skilled nursing facilities instead of investing in modernizing facilities.

8/30/2022

Staffing Woes Still Plaguing an Already Hurt Healthcare Facilities Industry

Since the beginning of the pandemic, healthcare facilities have been struggling to recruit and retain new talent. 

8/30/2022

Princeton Community Hospital Association Joins WVU Health System

The letter of intent was signed in 2021.

8/29/2022

5 Steps to Effective Zone Maintenance

A zone maintenance program that nurtures collaboration and responsibility for common objectives helps patient care environments run smoothly and safely.

8/29/2022

WakeMed Files Certificates of Need for Behavioral Health Hospital

Pending the approval by the state, WakeMed will build a 150-bed mental health facility.

8/29/2022

How Red Bird Mall Transformed to RedBird Health Center

The revitalization project aimed to provide community supportive services and close the healthcare gap in Dallas.

8/26/2022

Burke Rehabilitation Hospital Uses Art to Promote Healing

Art installations in Burke Rehabilitation Hospital inpatient and outpatients settings reinforces treatment.

8/26/2022

BayCare Health System to Open Florida County's First Hospital

The hospital is projected to open in 2025.

8/25/2022

Preventing Workplace Violence Through Proactive Security Strategies

By taking a proactive approach to security threats, managers can minimize risk to patients and staff.

8/25/2022

VA West Haven Medical Center Begins Multi-Phase Renovation

The construction project will provide a new surgical platform, surgical ICU and new laboratory space.

8/25/2022

Regular Elevator Maintenance Proves Essential for Healthcare Facilities

Prolonging maintenance on elevators can wreak havoc on facilities.

8/24/2022

Perfect Storm: High Surface Contamination and Vulnerable Patients

The education of EVS workers and healthcare professionals is necessary to break the chain of infections.

8/24/2022

Christiana Care Health System Will No Longer Purchase Crozer Health

Changing economic landscape impacted the ability to move forward with the sale.

8/23/2022

Doors and Hardware: Critical Safety Where You Last Think

From lockouts to security breaches, products play an important role in the safety of facilities.

8/23/2022

Rio Vista Behavioral Health Hospital Reaches Construction Midpoint

The expansion is expected to be completed in spring 2023.

8/22/2022

WELL Certification Covers 600 Senior Living Communities

Facilities represent more than 30 million square feet and a more than fourfold adoption increase in the sector since a year ago.

8/22/2022

Milwaukee County to Open New Mental Health Emergency Center

The Mental Health Emergency Center will replace the current behavior health center that will close in early September.

8/22/2022

Demand for HVAC Controls Drives Building Automation Market

The global building automation and controls market is expected to grow 11.3 percent by 2030.

8/19/2022

LED Lighting Systems Contributes to Reduced Falls in Senior Care Facilities

A study found that light exposure systems can help decrease falls at senior care facilities.

8/19/2022

3 Steps to Disrupt and Repair Supply Chains

Now is the time for facilities managers to examine what is and is not working in supply chains and take action to rebuild them.

8/19/2022

Franciscan Health Rensselaer to Move Forward with Modernization Project

Renovation work will include the hospital’s infrastructure and central plant equipment.

8/18/2022

How Managers Can Ensure Elevator Safety

With more buildings incorporating elevators, it is critical that proper safety measures are in place.

8/18/2022

New Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council Promotes Sustainability

The guide helps managers navigate economic, regulatory, resourcing, and infrastructure issues.

8/18/2022

HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital Closes Inpatient Pediatric Unit

The hospital will continue to operate its eight-bed pediatric emergency department.

8/17/2022

USDA Funds Target Rural Healthcare Facilities

These grants will help 143 rural healthcare organizations expand critical services for 3 million people in 37 states, Guam and Puerto Rico.

8/17/2022

University Hospitals Discontinue Services, Combine Medical Centers

Some inpatient, surgical and emergency services will be discontinued, while services will be consolidated at nearby locations.

8/16/2022

Arizona VA Nursing Home Closed Due to Rat Infestation

Recent storms caused rats to move into the facility.

8/16/2022

CDC Updates COVID-19 Guidance, Affecting Schools

The CDC has announced updated guidelines on COVID-19.

8/16/2022

Healthcare Facility Management Market to Hit $427.13 Billion

COVID-19 and growing elderly population are largely contributing to the growth of the healthcare facility market.

8/15/2022

Where Healthcare Facilities Stand on Reliability Asset Management

ASHE conference session takes the pulse of reliability asset management among facility managers

8/15/2022

University of Chicago Medicine Breaks Ground on New Micro-Hospital

The micro-hospital is expected to open in spring of 2024

8/15/2022

Demand for New Construction Increases Need for Elevators

With limited space for new constructions, companies are starting to build higher towers, requiring more elevators.

8/12/2022

Without Help, Nursing Home Workforce Recovery Will Struggle

The model indicates staffing levels might not return to pre-pandemic levels until 2026.

8/12/2022

Community Memorial Hospitals to Close Obstetrics Department, Avoid Layoffs

The closure comes as the healthcare facility still struggles to recruit and retain new employees.

8/12/2022

Taylor Hospital and Regional Hospital of Scranton Request to Consolidate

The goal is to complete the licensure transition later this year.

8/11/2022

Technology and Design Can Future-Proof Healthcare Facilities

In order to better embrace change, healthcare facilities must begin preparing employees for the future.

8/11/2022

Pullman Regional Hospital Plans for Remodel Project

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a funding proposal for a patient care expansion and remodel project.

8/11/2022

3 Most Common Questions About Chemicals

J. Darrel Hicks discusses common and dangerous mistakes when using, storing and handling cleaning chemicals in healthcare facilities.

8/10/2022

Healthcare Security Guideline Targets Body Cameras

New guideline includes a definition of body-worn cameras and guidance on policy and procedure surrounding training, use and retention of captured audio and video.

8/10/2022

Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital Announces $71.8 Million Expansion

The projects will bring an additional 185,000 square feet to the campus.

8/9/2022

3 Steps to Prevent C. diff Spread

CDI prevention begins with the right products and processes and an educated environmental services staff.

8/9/2022

Automation Requires Collaboration with Employees, Not Resistance

More automation is being implemented because of the great resignation, but will technology prevent employees from applying to new jobs?

8/9/2022

Rush Health Systems and Ochsner Health Officially Merge

The two companies, now Ochsner Rush Health, will anchor services in East Mississippi and West Alabama.

8/8/2022

Strategies for Supporting Mental Health in Healthcare Facilities

Facilities staff might not outwardly express feelings of anxiety, but managers can look for other signs of stress.

8/8/2022

11 Hospitals Receive Healthcare Supply Chain Excellence Award

ECRI awards 11 hospitals for supply chain excellence.

8/8/2022

Green County Medical Center to Close Long-Term-Care Department

After many attempts to continue services, the long term care department will close by Sept. 28, 2022.

8/5/2022

Retail and Dining Landmarks Ease Wayfinding in Hospitals

To improve navigation and engagement, healthcare facilities are modeling public pathways after airports and college campuses.

8/5/2022

Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation Market Grows to Prevent Spread of COVID-19

UV disinfection equipment is steadily being added to facilities to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

8/5/2022

Vanderbilt University Medical Center Plans for Expansion

The project is expected to take four and a half years to complete.

8/4/2022

Why Doors and Hardware Aid in Preventive Maintenance

Having a proper preventive maintenance plan in place can help ensure the longevity of doors and hardware.

8/4/2022

Healthcare Safety Group Creates Workplace Violence Resource

The ebooklet contains 19 select guidelines focused on supporting a workplace violence prevention approach to healthcare security and safety.

8/4/2022

New Women’s Center Added to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton

The four-story building was designed with extensive input from female patients.

8/3/2022

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center to Build Senior Living Campus

Construction will begin this fall on the 45,000-square-foot senior care facility.

8/3/2022

Staffing Shortages Create Bottlenecks in Healthcare Facilities

Lack of staff has forced more than 60 percent of nursing homes to limit new patient admissions, impacting hospitals seeking to free up precious beds.

8/2/2022

US News’ Releases 2022 Best Hospital Honor Roll List

The honor roll includes 20 hospitals that excel across most or all types of care. 

8/2/2022

How Digital Codes and Standards Are Affecting Healthcare Infrastructure

New-generation tools help teams better collaborate, document information, visualize requirements and retain veteran expertise.

8/2/2022

PAM Health to Build New Rehabilitation Hospital

This will be PAM Health’s first hospital in Pennsylvania.

8/1/2022

Healthcare Industry Drives Demand in 3D Printing

The global healthcare additive manufacturing market is expected to grow 22.6 percent by 2030.

8/1/2022

6 Strategies to Mitigate Risks in Development Projects

Volatile forces impact renovation and new construction projects, so effective strategies focus on mitigating economic pressures.

8/1/2022

Palomar Health and Kindred Behavioral Health Partner for New Behavioral Health Institute

The facility will include 120 inpatient beds and provide outpatient services.

7/29/2022

Tackling the Environment of Care Compliance Challenge

70 percent of the top 10 cited Joint Commission standards in 2021 consisted of EOC and life safety deficiencies.

7/29/2022

Healthcare Merger and Acquisitions Down in 2022’s Second Quarter

Healthcare merger and acquisition deal value totals showed quarterly declines.

7/29/2022

IoT Poised to Disrupt Healthcare Industry

Internet of Things will be a game changer for the healthcare industry in the coming decade. 

7/28/2022

Manufacturers Identify Trends for Doors and Hardware

Doors and hardware manufacturers discuss trends they expect to see in the next few years.

7/28/2022

UV Disinfection Technology Gets Boost

Ultraviolet technology is moving to center stage of efforts to improve its performance and reliability.

7/28/2022

Everside Health to Open Three New Jersey Locations

Everside Health is further positioning itself as a leader in direct primary care.

7/27/2022

Healthcare Supply Chain Needs Technology Upgrades

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, healthcare executives have committed to bringing greater levels of automation and digitization to their supply chains. 

7/27/2022

ECU Health and Acadia Healthcare to Build New Behavioral Health Hospital

The new facility will provide access to behavioral health services and treatment from specialized clinical teams in a carefully designed environment.

7/27/2022

Assisted Living Workforce Crisis Getting Worse

Nearly one-half of assisted living providers are concerned they might have to close their facilities if workforce challenges persist

7/26/2022

COVID’s Influence On Senior Care Design Trends

Facility spaces need to incorporate technology and a sense of community.

7/26/2022

Lessons Hospitals Learned from COVID-19

Healthcare Association of New York State identified underlying system and process causes and contributing factors that resulted in an overwhelmed healthcare delivery system.

7/26/2022

Black Nursing Home Residents Transferred to Hospitals More Often

A study by the University of Missouri found that repeat transfers are high for Black nursing home residents and those under 65.

7/25/2022

Monkeypox Transmission in Healthcare Setting is Low

Transmission to healthcare personnel in endemic settings is well described, but to date it appears to be rare in well-resourced settings, according to the researchers.

7/25/2022

Green Seal to Prohibit PFAS In All Green Seal Cleaning Products

Green Seal’s updated cleaning and personal care product standards now prohibit all approximately 12,000 chemicals in this class.

7/25/2022

4 Investments All Senior Care Facilities Should Make

Survey reveals substantial barriers to adequately care and house seniors.

7/22/2022

CDC: Pandemic Hurt U.S. Antimicrobial Resistance

A CDC report concludes threat of antimicrobial-resistant infections is not only still present but has gotten worse.

7/22/2022

Overlake Medical Center Installs VITEC IPTV System, Sees Results

The VITEC IPTV solution has made it simple for Overlake to provide patients and staff with managed access to different categories of content.

7/22/2022

University of Virginia Medical Center Completes 7 Year Expansion

The project provides much-needed additional capacity to the facility’s emergency department.

7/21/2022

Rules and Regulations Doors and Hardware Must Follow

Doors and hardware manufacturers discuss what requirements they follow to be more accessible.

7/21/2022

What Monkeypox Means for Environmental Services

Patients with diagnosed cases of monkeypox rarely become sick enough to be hospitalized, according to the CDC.

7/21/2022

COVID Forces Companies to Reconsider Leasing Vs Owning Buildings

More companies are considering leasing new properties in the future as COVID makes an impact on real estate. 

7/20/2022

3 Strategies for Smooth Healthcare Construction Projects

Addressing challenges requires that managers work closely with multiple stakeholders, including administrators, facility staff members, subcontractors and crews.

7/20/2022

Healthcare Facilities Require Collaboration within the Supply Chain

Healthcare supply chains have been placed under enormous pressure as the COVID-19 continues to evolve into new variants.

7/20/2022

New Pullman Regional Hospital Board Aims to Relocate Services with Project Proposal

The Board of Commissioners has approved a project proposal to add to the existing building and adjacent hospital-owned business property.

7/19/2022

Top Areas to Keep Clean in Senior Care Facilities

Proper training on cleaning high-touch surfaces proves to be essential for senior care facilities.

7/19/2022

Crown Hill National Cemetery Reopens After 60 Years

The columbarium will cover 15 acres of ground.

7/19/2022

Strategies and Technologies for Safeguarding Healthcare Facilities

Safety and security incidents might not be fully preventable, but managers can adopt many strategies and technologies that will keep patients, guests and staff more secure.

7/18/2022

Lessons from the Custodial Frontlines

Despite the relative simplicity of infection prevention principles, achieving the goal is not easy.

7/18/2022

Get Remix’d at NFMT in Las Vegas

NFMT Remix makes its long-awaited return to Las Vegas, November 2-3, 2022 at the Paris Las Vegas Resort Conference Center.

7/18/2022

Northeast Georgia Medical Center Breaks Ground on New Hospital

The future hospital will provide emergency care to Dahlonega and surrounding communities.

7/15/2022

CMS Releases Proposed Conditions for Rural Emergency Hospital Designation

The goal for the proposed Rural Emergency Hospital rule is to establish Conditions of Participation to ensure the health and safety of patients who will receive these services.

7/15/2022

Lawnwood Hospital Opens New Tower

With the new tower, Lawnwood will be able to keep pace with the growth in Fort Pierce for years to come.

7/15/2022

ASHE Recognizes Sustainable Hospitals

ASHE will recognize these facilities at its Annual Conference and Technical Exhibition.

7/14/2022

Healthcare Facilities Compliance: What Lies Ahead

Facilities managers involved in compliance face a range of new and expanded regulations and standards.

7/14/2022

Security Systems First Begin with Doors and Hardware

Facilities are looking to revamp their safety measures with secure doors.

7/14/2022

UK Healthcare Enters Purchase Agreement for New Medical Campus

UK HealthCare announced plans to enter into a purchase agreement to acquire roughly 27 acres of property for approximately $20.3 million.

7/13/2022

Medical Groups Condemn SCOTUS Over EPA Ruling

The American Medical Association and American Academy of Pediatrics expressed their disappointment in the most recent sustainability ruling.

7/13/2022

Allina Health to Replace Cambridge Medical Center with Modern Facility

The new medical center will feature inpatient beds, an emergency department, operating rooms and more.

7/13/2022

Joint Commission Joins Decarbonization Effort

Commission has pledged to reduce its emissions by a minimum of 50 percent by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

7/12/2022

Daylight Proves to Help the Healing Process in Healthcare Facilities

A growing body of research reiterates the importance of daylight.

7/12/2022

CMS Issues Guidance on Long-Term Care Compliance

The guidance aims to support the implementation of the Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities Requirements for Participation that were published in 2016.

7/12/2022

UCI Health and Kindred Rehabilitation Services to Construct New Hospital in Orange County

The facility, expected to open in 2025, features a 144-bed acute care hospital and will specialize in orthopedic and neurological surgery.

7/11/2022

Healthcare Facilities Compliance: Expanding Challenges

Facilities managers responsible for compliance face expanded regulations and standards and must work with systems and resources upended by the pandemic.

7/11/2022

Wildomar City Council Approves Inland Valley Medical Center Expansion

The Planning Commission approved the project to proceed to Council at its meeting on May 18.

7/11/2022

Philadelphia Nursing Home to Close by Year End

The 402-bed long-term care nursing facility will help relocate residents to new living situations by the end of October.

7/8/2022

OSHA Extends COVID-19 Program for Healthcare Facilities

Rise in hospitalizations reinforces the need to continue prioritizing inspections at hospitals, assisted living facilities and nursing homes.

7/8/2022

Nancy Friend Pritzker Psychiatry Building to Redefine Mental Health Services

The new center eliminates the boundaries that have previously isolated treatments by blending a healing environment.

7/8/2022

ChristianaCare to Purchase Former Jennersville Hospital

After announcing its intent to purchase the closed facility back in February, ChristianaCare is moving forward with the business deal.

7/7/2022

What Facilities Managers Risk When They Choose the Wrong Doors and Hardware

Doors and hardware are one of the things that keep healthcare facilities most safe.

7/7/2022

UofL Health Begins Upgrade to UofL Hospital

The project will increase operating capacity and facilitate a phase modernization to include all private beds throughout the remainder of the hospital.

7/6/2022

Senators Reject Plan to Overhaul VA Hospitals

Senators say they would not proceed with nominees to serve on the Asset and Infrastructure Review Commission.

7/6/2022

Prioritizing Facility Needs: Fundamental Strategies

To meet infrastructure needs, managers need to focus on critical areas to address and identify potential strategies to help facilities prepare for emergencies.

7/6/2022

Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Partners with Kindred Rehabilitation Services for New Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital 

The new inpatient rehabilitation hospital will be built adjacent to the current rehabilitation center and will double the number of beds.

7/5/2022

Senior Care Facilities to Provide Safer Environment for Residents

Senior care facilities are addressing four main areas of safety concerns in order to better protect residents.

7/5/2022

Safety of Patients and Data Depends on Cybersecurity Protocols

Ensuring the safety of patients and residents starts at the technological level.

7/5/2022

Novant Health Begins Construction on Renovation Project

The $169 million expansion will house 20 new patient beds.

7/1/2022

Red Fish Healing Center Supports Dual Addiction and Mental Health Recovery Through Calming Environment

Red Fish Healing Center is setting a new standard for mental health treatment and recovery.

7/1/2022

5 Ways to Strategize for Healthcare Facilities Planning

Managers need to incorporate more flexibility into their strategic facility planning to foster resiliency.

7/1/2022

ANF Group and Providence One Partners Break Ground on New Assisted Living Facility

The new facility will have 117 units with 121 beds of assisted living and memory care.

6/30/2022

Warmer Weather Means It's Time to Winterize Facilities

The best time to start winterizing sidewalks and parking lots is during the summer.

6/30/2022

Roper St. Francis Gains Department Approval for Expansion

Roper St. Francis Berkeley Hospital will more than double in size within four years as part of its new strategic plan.

6/30/2022

Hospital Earns Recognition for Tree-Planting Project

Arbor Day Foundation names Aspirus Wausau Hospital a Tree Campus Healthcare institution.

6/29/2022

Healthcare Facilities Revisit Indoor Air Quality as COVID Cases Rise

Faced with limited options, managers are investigating ultraviolet systems to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

6/29/2022

Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities Hit Hardest by Staffing Woes

The good news is total employment within the continuing care retirement communities and assisted living sectors inched up in recent months.

6/29/2022

New York Hospitals Still Rebuilding 10 Years After Superstorm Sandy

STV will manage all aspects of the FEMA-funded capital construction program.

6/28/2022

From HVAC to Playroom: Insights on Pediatric Care Facility Renovations

Renovation at Chicago’s La Rabida Children’s Hospital illustrates unique challenges for facilities managers.

6/28/2022

Senior Care Facilities Aim to Restore Image After Negative Press

A slew of negative publicity has forced senior care facilities to make sweeping changes to how they operate.

6/28/2022

St. Elizabeth Healthcare Begins Construction on New Cancer Center

The 66,000-square-foot facility will expand cancer care to Indiana counties.

6/27/2022

Hospital Grade Gloves Market to Reach $4.9 Billion by 2026

United States makes up 33.8 percent of the global surgical gloves market.

6/27/2022

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Adds to South Florida Skyline

12-story facility on campus of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine will be a hub for cancer research, innovation and wellness.

6/24/2022

Buy or Lease? Real Estate Considerations for Healthcare

The conversation about whether to buy or lease an existing facility is complicated and requires input from facility managers.

6/24/2022

Linen Market Sees Surge in Demand from Hospitals

The hospital linen supply market is expected to reach $21.3 million by 2030.

6/24/2022

Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice Plans for Expansion

Just six months after opening, Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice is planning for an expansion.

6/23/2022

Backup Power Keeps Hospitals Operating in Times of Crisis

Here are strategies and tactics to ensure facilities have reliable backup power options when patients need it the most.

6/23/2022

Which Ice Melt is Best for Your Facility?

Ice melt manufacturers help facilities managers choose which product meets the needs of their operations.

6/23/2022

Sharp Memorial Hospital Breaks Ground on Trauma Center

This is the first phase of projects that will take place over the next decade.

6/22/2022

Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital Unveils New Tower

The expansion adds 58,000 square feet to better support the health and healing of patients across multiple departments and services.

6/21/2022

How Healthcare Facilities Can Prevent Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Foodborne illness outbreaks can be detrimental to healthcare facilities, not just patients, so it is up to managers to help prevent them.

6/21/2022

VA Campus Rethinks Facilities to Address Homeless Veterans

Master plan for Los Angeles campus details updated vision for facilities and operations to support homeless and other at-risk veterans.

6/21/2022

Butler Health System and Excela Health to Combine Organizations

The combined organization will elevate its relevancy in the region’s healthcare marketplace.

6/20/2022

American Hospital Association Certificate Targets Infection Control in Healthcare

The program offers frontline cleaning and disinfection workers educational opportunity on cleaning in healthcare environments outside of acute-care settings.

6/20/2022

Amerigroup Grants Aim to Improve Rural Texas Hospitals

Amerigroup will distribute more than $500,000 in grants to rural Texas healthcare facilities.

6/20/2022

Penn Highland Healthcare Breaks Ground on New Hospital

The hospital will be one of the most technology advanced centers in the region.

6/17/2022

St. Anthony Expands Services with $152 Million Tower

Although the tower broke ground just as the COVID-19 pandemic was beginning, the project was able to stay on schedule.

6/17/2022

How Real-Time Location Systems Saved Healthcare Facilities During COVID

Through strained supply chains and operating at maximum capacity, real-time locating systems were able to increase efficiency, safety and profitability within healthcare facilities. 

6/16/2022

Sustainable Ice Melts are the Product of the Future

More healthcare facilities managers are looking to stock up on sustainable ice melt products before winter arrives.

6/16/2022

The International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety Guidance to Target Healthcare Security Incidents

The International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety revised its workplace violence standard to address the heightened threats to security and safety.

6/16/2022

Cleveland Clinic to Build 1 Million-Square-Foot Neurological Institute Building

The facility will bring caregivers and services together under one roof for the first time.

6/15/2022

Healthcare Officials Urge Senate to Act on Gun Reform

After two mass shootings at two different hospitals, healthcare officials are working to prevent workplace violence.

6/15/2022

MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center Receives ‘A’ Grade from The Leapfrog Group

The is the fourth “A” grade that the medical center has received from the Leapfrog Group.

6/15/2022

New Guidelines Target MRSA Management

Guidelines aim to prevent patients from getting MRSA and becoming ill and might help patients who already have MRSA.

6/14/2022

Mental Health Issues Drive More Employees to Quit

As COVID-19 cases increase again, healthcare facilities workers are once again feeling the strain of weakened operations and limited staff.

6/14/2022

Mercy Health to Build New Ohio Hospital

The 400,000-square-foot facility is expected to open in 2025.

6/14/2022

Facility Guidelines Institute's White Paper Targets Design of Behavioral Health Facilities

Paper discusses role of behavioral health crisis units in providing behavioral and mental healthcare services.

6/13/2022

Hospitals Can Save Money by Reprocessing Single-Use Medical Devices

A report by Association of Medical Device Reprocessors found that healthcare facilities can save money and reduce waste by extending the life of single-use medical devices.

6/13/2022

Senior Care Facilities Still Facing Staffing Shortages, Economic Crisis on the Horizon

73 percent of providers are concerned about having to close their facilities over staffing woes.

6/13/2022

New Jersey Approves First Premier Academic Medical Center

RWJBarnabas Health and Saint Peter’s Healthcare System will create an academic medical center in New Jersey.

6/10/2022

Increased Stay Lengths and Limited Staff Hurts Senior Care Facilities

Staffing challenges are negatively impacting the patient discharge process.

6/10/2022

Kaiser Permanente Pledges to Reach Net Zero by 2050

As part of effort, Kaiser Permanente joined U.S. Health and Human Services climate pledge, launched to mobilize healthcare sector to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

6/10/2022

USDA Invests $57 Million in Missouri Hospital

With the funding, Citizens Memorials Hospital District will expand for the first time since the early 2000s.

6/9/2022

Preventive Maintenance Reigns in Healthcare Facilities

The 2022 Hospital Construction Survey shows a renewed focus in facilities on preventive maintenance and budget trends favoring renovation and upgrades over new construction.

6/9/2022

Common Errors Facilities Managers Make When Spreading Ice Melts

Ice melts and snow removal manufacturers discuss common misconceptions that surround these products.

6/9/2022

Mercy Health and Kindred Rehabilitation Services Partner for New Hospital

Upon completion, this will be the third joint-venture standalone inpatient hospital located in Ohio.

6/8/2022

Marshfield Clinic Health System Expands Care in Wisconsin

The 12-bed hospital is an expansion of the existing medical center in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

6/7/2022

Properly Disposing of Medical Waste Plays a Role in Climate Change

More healthcare facilities are looking for ways to safely and sustainably dispose of medical waste.

6/7/2022

Senators Urge GAO to Study Accessibility Within Healthcare Facilities

U.S. senators asked the Government Accountability Office to conduct a comprehensive study into the persisting barriers that Americans with disabilities of all backgrounds experience in accessing healthcare.

6/7/2022

Good Samaritan Hospital Breaks Ground on New Pavilion

The project will not increase the hospital’s overall bed-count, but rather improve services.

6/6/2022

3 Water-Savings Strategies in Healthcare

Healthcare facilities have come under greater scrutiny and pressure in recent years to operate more sustainably.

6/6/2022

Nursing Homes Face Ongoing Economic Troubles 

The report assesses the potential impact on access to care and health equity.

6/6/2022

UNC Health Opens 80-Bed Tower

The 107,000-square-foot patient tower will be a destination for family medicine and adult inpatient rehabilitation.

6/3/2022

Access Control Systems Reevaluated in Wake of Mass Shootings

The mass shooting at a Tulsa hospital leaves many facilities rethinking access control

6/3/2022

Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health to Combine Services

The new organization will have a combined footprint across Illinois, Wisconsin, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama. 

6/3/2022

Hospitals Face Major Environmental Services Challenges

Survey provides overview of the strengths and challenges associated with healthcare environmental hygiene practices in healthcare facilities.

6/2/2022

Senior Care Facilities Strive to Make Improvements to Satisfy Residents

Senior care facilities are working to upgrade their operations to appease residents and staff.

6/2/2022

Surgeon General Addresses Healthcare Worker Crisis

Advisory lays out recommendations for healthcare organizations and facilities to address worker burnout and ensure their well-being.

6/2/2022

Hospitals Lighting Market to Reach $9 Million by 2028

Ongoing developments in lighting technology are creating a lucrative market.

6/1/2022

Automation Can Prevent Burnout within Healthcare Facilities

Increasing automation within organizations can help employees reduce the number of repetitive tasks they have to do throughout the day.

6/1/2022

Polk County, Iowa Limits Capacity in Hospital

Iowa county cites rising COVID cases and staffing shortages for limited services.

5/31/2022

Independent Living Communities Offers Residents Luxury Amenities

Waterman Village also features high-end fitness facilities, luxurious new homes and weekly social activities.

5/31/2022

OSF HealthCare Moves Forward with Next Phase of Construction

Placing the last structural steel beam signifies a project milestone.

5/31/2022

Why Your Facility Needs a Pest Management Plan

Hospitals face a series of risks when unwanted pests get into their facility.

5/27/2022

GAO Cites Concerns About OSHA’s Pandemic Performance

Report says OSHA must closely scrutinize itself to ensure future actions protect workers.

5/27/2022

Chicago Hospital Transforms to New Hotels for Medical Staff and Patients

Chicago’s Cook County Hospital was renovated by Hyatt Hotels to serve as two separate hotels for medical staff and guests.

5/27/2022

Quincy Medical Group Birthing Center Approved in Illinois

With this decision, the QMG Birth Center will be the sixth birth center in Illinois

5/26/2022

VA Issues Three COVID-19 Protocol Levels at Facilities

Levels align with CDC community transmission levels designed for use by healthcare facilities

5/26/2022

Healthcare Wayfinding Evolves During Pandemic

Wayfinding has proven essential to help patients, staff and visitors navigate hospitals.

5/26/2022

ARHS and UNC Health Board of Directors Form Long-Term Management Services

Through the agreement, the two organizations will expand local healthcare services and improve access to resources for patients. 

5/25/2022

How Healthcare Food Service Operations Work Through Ongoing Supply Chain Challenges

Hospital kitchens face the same challenges as families but on a much grander scale.

5/25/2022

Heywood Healthcare and UMass Memorial Health Explore Possible Merger

Heywood Healthcare and UMass Memorial Health have signed a non-binding Letter of Intent to explore affiliation options.

5/25/2022

Construction Training Can Prevent Hospital Acquired Infections

Hospitals can’t shutter operations during renovations, so it is up to construction crews to ensure their work doesn’t harm patients.

5/24/2022

Top 10 Diverse Hospitals and Health Systems Unveiled

DiversityInc reveals the top 10 diverse hospitals and health systems.

5/24/2022

U.S. Access Board Seeks Input on Medical Diagnostic Equipment

The guidance will help ensure equipment can be adjusted to accommodate the broadest range of users.

5/24/2022

Centura Health Acquires Two Hospitals

Both hospitals will become a part of the Catholic ministries with CommonSpirit Health.

5/23/2022

Elevating the Patient Experience with Creative Valet Parking Services

Valet services go well beyond simply parking cars.

5/23/2022

Froedtert & MCW Open New Hospital in Wisconsin

The hospital will offer around-the-clock access to emergency and inpatient care.

5/23/2022

4 Ways Healthcare Facilities Can Scale Back on Water Usage

A Servicon report suggests four ways for healthcare facilities to become more sustainable.

5/20/2022

Strategic Planning for Healthcare Workers’ Safety and Health

The COVID-19 pandemic and recent climate change and weather-related events have reinforced the importance of ensuring patient and staff safety.

5/20/2022

ThedaCare Breaks Ground to Modernize Wisconsin Hospital

The expansion of the new emergency department will create additional care space within the facility.

5/20/2022

Nichlaus Children’s Hospital Unveils First Wayfinding App 

The first of its kind app provides visitor and patients with turn-by-turn navigation around the hospital’s campus.

5/19/2022

How Flooring Impacts Healthcare Facilities

Poor design decisions and improper cleaning can increase risk of falls and infections.

5/19/2022

ARHS Opens New Heart and Vascular Clinic

Ashe County residents will now have more convenient access to services closer to home.

5/19/2022

How to Incorporate Flexibility within Healthcare Facilities

Josh Domingo discusses how healthcare facilities can better design an environment that allows for a more flexible operation.

5/18/2022

How Facilities Managers Can Better Prepare for Emergencies

Scott Cormier discusses how facility managers can weather the next storm.

5/18/2022

UnityPoint Health Hospital Officially Opens in Iowa

The hospital expanded its existing medical park.

5/18/2022

Parking Management Proves Critical for Public Health

Facility managers can take several critical steps that will make parking safer and protect hospital staff, patients and visitors

5/17/2022

How Healthcare Facilities Can Best Protect Their Assets

Daniel Loo of Rimkus Consulting Group's Safety and Security Practice advises how healthcare facilities can better serve their operations.

5/17/2022

Basic Infection Control Will Help Curtail HAIs

Out of every 100 patients in acute-care hospitals, seven patients in high-income countries and 15 patients in low- and middle-income countries will acquire at least one hospital acquired infection.

5/17/2022

NexCore and Catholic Health Initiatives Break Ground on New Medical Facility

The new healthcare facility will offer a variety of medical services.

5/16/2022

Why and Where Do Healthcare Facilities Need to Disinfect? 

When deciding where to disinfect, environmental services managers must consider guidelines established by OSHA, the CDC and state and local regulatory agencies.

5/16/2022

Experience Senior Living Development Begins Construction on New Community in Virginia

The 103-unit senior housing will be centrally located, providing easy access to all points in the Greater Richmond area.

5/16/2022

New Study Shows Vendor Management Systems Improve Healthcare Facilities’ Ecosystems

Vendor Management Systems help maintain staffing, allowing for more informed hiring decisions within healthcare facilities.

5/13/2022

Ascension St. Vincent and Purdue University to Build Neighborhood Hospital

The facility will bring inpatient and emergency care within West Lafayette.

5/13/2022

5 Must-Read Books on Healthcare Facilities Management

These books on healthcare facilities management help provide tools that are necessary to be successful within the industry.

5/13/2022

DesignGroup and Norton Healthcare Collaborate to Redesign Existing Medical Space

The project provides a physical space that aligns with the quality of clinical that patients expect from Norton Healthcare.

5/12/2022

Next-Generation Senior Living Design Focuses on Connection

New and renovated senior living developments will seek to link residents, families and surrounding communities.

5/12/2022

The Great Resignation: More Employees Plan to Quit in 2022

High levels of burnout and lack of flexibility are driving employees to quit.

5/12/2022

Houston Methodist Prepares for New 26-Story Hospital Tower

The new tower will house a new and larger emergency department, hundreds of additional hospital beds and more.

5/11/2022

Furniture Manufacturers Predict Interior Design Trends

Fashion always comes back in style, but some interior design selections aren’t always as lucky.

5/11/2022

Alice L. Walton Foundation Partners with Washington Regional Medical System to Build a Regional Health System in Arkansas

Through this partnership, the companies will work with Cleveland Clinic to support the growth of healthcare services in the region.

5/11/2022

Healthcare Facility Upgrade Spotlights Staffing Resource

Facility renovation at California Institution for Men also provided incarcerated persons with hands-on training.

5/10/2022

Memorial Hospital of South Bend to Build New $232 Million Tower

The tower will reshape how Memorial Hospital provides patient care.

5/10/2022

Basic Infection Control Will Help Curtail HAIs

Out of every 100 patients in acute-care hospitals, seven patients in high-income countries and 15 patients in low- and middle-income countries will acquire at least one hospital acquired infection.

5/9/2022

Independent Living Expected to Expand

From fluctuating COVID measures to protecting and retaining workers, senior care facilities have continued to wrestle with a range of challenges.

5/9/2022

Banner Health to Build New Hospital in Phoenix 

The comprehensive medical center is slated to open in the metro Phoenix area in 2024.

5/9/2022

Staff Burnout is Now a Major Concern Within Healthcare Facilities

Manual tasks, staffing shortages and lack of technology are contributing to feelings of burnout within the healthcare industry.

5/6/2022

Better Buildings Spotlights Healthcare Facilities Sustainability

Healthcare sector partners represent 495 million square feet of space, collectively saving $310 million since 2011.

5/6/2022

Flooring Longevity Matters in Healthcare Facilities

Flooring is the one surface area that is guaranteed to be touched by everyone, but why are designers unsure of finding long-term solutions?

5/6/2022

AdventHealth Plans for New Hospital

AdventHealth is planning to submit an application to build a new hospital in Asheville.

5/5/2022

Hundreds of Senior Care Facilities are Projected to Close in 2022

Lack of funding and ongoing staff burnout is playing a role into why many senior care facilities may close down by the end of the year.

5/5/2022

VA Continues Rollout of New EHR to Protect Data

Ohio debut marks third rollout in effort to replace 30-year-old software that tracks and stores patient data.

5/5/2022

Adolfson & Peterson Construction and Reunion Rehabilitation Hospitals Team Up for New Phoenix Medical Center

The 51,000-square-foot hospital is one in a series of inpatient rehabilitation facilities that will be built across the country.

5/4/2022

Each Piece of Furniture Plays an Essential Role Within a Healthcare Facility

Each piece of furniture is selected to provide patients with residents with the best care, but certain rooms require different functions.

5/4/2022

Steward Health Care Acquires Fifth Facility in Arizona

Steward Health Care acquired Abrazo Mesa Hospital.

5/3/2022

Fighting Fecal Matter on High-Touch Surfaces

Diarrheal illnesses are among most frequent healthcare-acquired infections in long-term care facilities

5/3/2022

Xanitos Acquires Legion Building Services

The acquisition expands on Xanitos expertise and service offerings beyond hospital environments.

5/2/2022

Mississippi Governor Vetoes $50M Improvements to UMMC

Governor Tate Reeves explained why he vetoed the improvements in a tweet.

5/2/2022

How Self-Distribution Can Cut Supply Chain Costs in Healthcare

Managers who build their own distribution operations and diversify supply chains can reduce costs and optimize efficiency

5/2/2022

Long Beach Medical Center Ranks 94 on World’s Best Hospitals 2022 List

The healthcare facility is ranked 94 out of more than 400 hospitals in the United States.

4/29/2022

New HHS Initiative Address Climate Change

The initiative challenges private healthcare systems to meet or exceed emissions goals and build facility resilience.

4/29/2022

Healthcare Management Solutions Market Sees Growth

The demand for patient information management, stock keeping and appointment scheduling is contributing to the burgeoning adoption of solutions.

4/28/2022

Interior Design Choices Play an Important Role within Healthcare Facilities

With an increased need for healthcare facilities, designers are being put to the test to create the best environment.

4/28/2022

Rady Children’s Hospital Completes Construction

Ware Malcomb provided the interior architecture and design services for the project.

4/28/2022

CDC Taps Into Data to Improve Disease Forecasting, Communication

Program seeks to enhance ability to use data, models, and analytics to enable timely, effective decision-making.

4/27/2022

Healthcare Acquired Infections Responsible for 100,000 Deaths Annually 

Because of the complex nature of healthcare facilities, the risk of HAIs exists even in the best situations.

4/27/2022

How Designers Prioritize Safety When it Comes to Furniture

While furniture needs to be functional within healthcare facilities, it also needs to be safe.

4/27/2022

WISE Initiative Aims to Improve Senior Care Environments

The WISE initiative will focus on different aspects of the senior living industry to advance innovation that will help make communities safer and healthier.

4/26/2022

Troubleshooting Pin-Hole Leaks in Healthcare Piping Systems

Managers can prevent problems by understanding water piping materials and causes of corrosion

4/26/2022

Healthcare Facilities Need to Standardize Supply Chain Practices

A survey found that a majority of healthcare facilities are still using manual techniques for tracking the supply chain.

4/26/2022

Hospitals Ease Mask Requirements as New Variant Looms

Some hospitals are changing their masking requirements after the federal government struck down the nationwide mask mandate for public transit.

4/25/2022

ASHE Infection Control Tool Focuses on Role of Maintenance

ICRA 2.0 promotes and directs interdisciplinary infection prevention in healthcare facilities during construction, renovation and maintenance.

4/25/2022

Tampa General Hospital and Kindred Behavioral Health Partner to Operate New Hospital

The joint venture partnership allows the hospitals to build and operate the new Tampa General Behavioral Health Hospital.

4/25/2022

Data Finds that Change of Ownership is More Common in Nursing Homes than Hospitals

HHS and CMS are releasing data on mergers, acquisitions, consolidations and changes of ownership from 2016-2022.

4/22/2022

3 Ways to Solve Staffing Issues

There is a no "one-size-fits-all" solution when it comes to attracting and retaining talent.

4/22/2022

Hackensack Meridian John Theurer Cancer Center Expands to Jersey Shore

The site offers top quality care from renowned researchers.

4/21/2022

Construction Prepares Retirement Community for Hurricanes

New Florida facility designed to offer protection from tropical threats.

4/21/2022

Indiana University Health Expands Healthcare Footprint

4/21/2022

Congressman Calls for Investigation of ‘Horrific Practices’ in Nursing Homes

Just one month after President Biden pushed to improve the quality of the nation’s nursing homes, congressman Bobby. L. Rush is calling for further investigations to Real Estate Investment Trusts.

4/20/2022

Porous vs. Nonporous: Which Surface Has the Most Effective Transmission?

Hard, non-porous surfaces are still most efficient in transferring and transmitting disease.

4/20/2022

AHF Adds Third Dallas Medical Center

AHF adds new healthcare center to Dallas Oak Lawn site.

4/20/2022

Why Healthcare Facilities Must Prioritize Furniture Decisions

The goal for all hospitals and healthcare facilities is to provide the best care possible, and furniture plays a role in that plan.

4/19/2022

What Healthcare Facilities Risk When They Choose the Wrong Paints

Paint selection is becoming increasingly more important within healthcare facilities.

4/19/2022

Healthcare Facilities Still Lack in Digital Transformation

There is a data readiness crisis that is brewing within the healthcare industry.

4/18/2022

Risk, Cost Drive Managers’ Decisions on Flooring

Choosing lower-priced flooring options can put visitors, patients and employees at risk

4/18/2022

Mayo Clinic Health System Breaks Ground on Wisconsin Hospital

The new hospital is the largest construction project in history of Mayo Clinic Health System.

4/18/2022

Urban Health Plan Breaks Ground on First Community Health Facility

The healthcare facility will open in spring of 2024.

4/14/2022

ASHE Spotlights Successful Facilities Projects

Awards target teams that developed safe, quality environments, demonstrate effective and efficient communication, and rely on data-based decision-making processes

4/14/2022

Water Contamination Limits Texas Medical Center Operations

William Beaumont Army Medical Center is limiting operations and postponing elective surgeries

4/14/2022

Medical Center Opens Expanded Emergency Department

24,000-square-foot facility will serve patients from pediatric to geriatric

4/13/2022

What Disinfectant Labels Really Mean

It is time for a reality check when it comes to disinfecting environmental surfaces.

4/13/2022

Construction Site Theft Could Delay Opening of Servier County Medical Center

Thieves allegedly stole an undetermined amount of copper lines and tools.

4/12/2022

More People are Concerned About Hospital Safety than Ever Before

Growing violence at healthcare facilities has made 60 percent of survey respondents concerned about loved ones’ safety.

4/12/2022

Four Trends Shaping Future of Healthcare Design

Telemedicine among key drivers of change within healthcare facilities

4/12/2022

Borowy Family Children’s Critical Care Tower Officially Opens

The hospital first broke ground on the tower back in May 2019.

4/11/2022

FBI Warns Against Cyberattacks, What Healthcare Facilities Can Do to Better Protect Themselves

Nearly 1 million patient records were breached in March.

4/11/2022

Pipe Burst Floods UVM’s Operating Rooms, Delays Surgeries

49 scheduled elective surgeries have been postponed until additional ORs are able to be brought back online.

4/11/2022

Louisville to Add $144 Million Tower

The project will increase hospital’s operating capacity and facilitate phased modernization to include all private beds throughout hospital.

4/8/2022

FGI Interprets Language in 2018 Guidelines

Interpretations address uncertainty over electrical receptacles, windows in behavioral health facilities and HVAC systems.

4/8/2022

Highlands Hospital Joins Penn Highlands Healthcare

The facility is eighth hospital in the Penn Highlands Healthcare system.

4/7/2022

UV-C Light Proves Essential for Facilities

Lighting has evolved over the last decade, but now UV-C has proven to be an essential tool within healthcare facilities.

4/7/2022

Nation’s Nursing Homes Need Sweeping Changes

The report calls for vast changes in an industry whose challenges have been magnified by pandemic.

4/7/2022

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth Opens New Tower

The nine-story tower is the largest construction project in Texas Health history.

4/6/2022

WHO Publishes New Guide: Caring for Those Who Care

World Health Organization guide provides overview of key elements of occupational health and safety programs.

4/6/2022

Cleveland Clinic London Hospital Officially Opens

The facility is the newest location in Cleveland Clinic’s expanding global footprint.

4/6/2022

St. Charles Health System Upgrades Electrical System with Minimal Disruptions

Planning was critical to ensure emergency care could be provided while power was switched to the new system.

4/5/2022

How HVAC Codes Must Adapt to Ever-Changing Science

Many hospitals are over-ventilating indoor spaces, resulting in wasted energy and dollars

4/5/2022

Healthcare Employees’ Behaviors Could Lead to Cybersecurity Risks

While healthcare facilities managers are making the right moves to better protect patient data, employee behaviors could risk exposure.

4/4/2022

Senior Care Facilities See Improvements Increase Over Last Decade

Nursing home care has improved over the last decade with less residents having to return to hospitals.

4/4/2022

Lee Health’s Gulf Coast Medical Center Completes Expansion

The $242 million expansion will better serve the growing population of Southwest Florida.

4/4/2022

White House Cites Role of Ventilation in COVID-19 Fight

International experts have advocated respirator use and enhanced ventilation systems in stopping the spread of the coronavirus.

4/1/2022

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Receives Donation for Ongoing Hospital

The $50 million gift from Sun Family Foundation will allow the healthcare facility to further expand its services.

4/1/2022

$15 Million Emergency Department Coming to Tennessee

3/31/2022

Hospitals’ Body Cameras Help Fight Workplace Violence

CoxHealth hospitals’ security guards have started to wear body cams to help monitor workplace violence.

3/31/2022

Southcoast Behavioral Health Expands Adolescent Behavioral Program

Southcoast Behavioral Health will expand its behavioral health service line from 24 beds to 48 beds.

3/30/2022

Why Healthcare Facilities Need to Update Their Software Systems

By not regularly updating software systems, healthcare facilities could be putting their patients at risk.

3/30/2022

Law Funds Support for Mental Health of Healthcare Workers

3/30/2022

Dignity Health Mercy Hospital Breaks Ground on Latest Expansion

The renovations will accommodate the increase in patient volume that the healthcare facility has seen in recent years.

3/29/2022

The Crucial Role of Hospital Filtration and Ventilation Systems

Systems are critical in providing safe and comfortable environment for patients and staff throughout facility.

3/29/2022

Less Than Half of Healthcare Facilities are Utilizing Multicloud Services

3/29/2022

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to Build New Pavilion in New York City

The cancer care pavilion on the main campus on the Upper East Side is slated to open in 2030.

3/28/2022

Fit for Purpose Disinfection: A Closer Look

If hygiene procedures are to be effective, a determination needs to be made regarding product efficacy and whether the results are worthwhile.

3/28/2022

Cape Fear Valley Health System Announces Expansion

The construction will build two new floors on top of the existing medical center.

3/28/2022

Healthcare Facility Infrastructure Changes for the Digital Age

Facility managers are now up to the impossible task of deciding when aging infrastructure needs to be updated, but how does technology play a role?

3/25/2022

OSHA Works Toward Standard to Protect Healthcare Workers

OSHA is developing a standard to protect healthcare and healthcare support service workers from workplace exposure to the COVID-19 virus.

3/25/2022

Atrium Health Union West Opens Hospital in Charlotte

Atrium Health Union West is the first newly built hospital in the Charlotte area in more than 30 years.

3/24/2022

What Healthcare Facilities Risk When Patient Data Gets Exposed

There has been an uptick of cyberattacks against hospitals and other healthcare facilities, putting patients at risk.

3/24/2022

Deborah Heart and Lung Center Breaks Ground on New Expansion

This is the first major expansion the center has seen since the mid-1990s

3/24/2022

Firing Over COVID-19 Complaint Triggers U.S. Lawsuit

Whistleblower sues over alleged firing regarding complaint about medical practice's failure to protect employees from COVID-19.

3/23/2022

Rethinking Routine Healthcare Cleaning Practices

Housekeeping managers need to understand the difference between hotel clean and hospital clean.

3/23/2022

How Will Technology Change the Way Healthcare Facilities Operate?

Manufacturers discuss the impacts and challenges of new technology on facilities

3/23/2022

Mount Sinai Medical Centers to Build Braman Cancer Center

Mount Sinai Medical Center recently announced the building of the Irma and Norman Braman Cancer Center on its main campus in Miami Beach, Florida.

3/22/2022

Hospital Earns Recognition from Arbor Day Foundation

Aspirus Wausau Hospital earned recognition in the foundation’s third year of the program.

3/22/2022

Cleaning Patient Rooms Once a Day Is Not Enough

Studies have shown that cleaning hospital rooms only once per day is not enough because surfaces can get contaminated more quickly

3/22/2022

Essentia Health Adds ICU-Capable Rooms to Medical Center

Essentia Health will add ICU-capable rooms in its new St. Mary’s Medical Center that is under construction.

3/21/2022

VA Recommends Closing Hospitals in System Overhaul

VA system serves about 9 million veterans nationwide through 171 medical facilities and more than 1,000 outpatient care locations.

3/21/2022

Trillium Health Partners to Replace Existing Hospital in Ontario

Stantec was selected to provide planning, design and conformance services for Trillium Health Partners’ Mississauga Hospital project.

3/21/2022

Giles Bed Tower at Norton Healthcare Pavilion Completes Project Under Pandemic Conditions

After an extensive overhaul, the Giles Bed Tower at Norton Healthcare Pavilion has welcomed patients back to its facility.

3/18/2022

COVID-19 Drives Surge in Workplace Violence

Joint Commission revised its workplace violence standards effective Jan. 1, 2022.

3/18/2022

Tryko Expands Senior Care Portfolio in Maryland

Tryko Partners will add Brighton Gardens and Sunrise of Carrol to its real estate portfolio.

3/17/2022

Strategic Emergency Preparedness for Healthcare Facilities 

Healthcare facilities must practice continuous emergency preparedness in the face of these more intense natural disasters, but is it practical to always be prepared for every emergency?

3/17/2022

Most Rural Hospitals at Risk of Closure

The ongoing labor shortage has contributed to wards shutting down at several hospitals, but what happens when an entire facility closes?

3/17/2022

University Health and PAM Health Collaborate to Expand Rehabilitation Services in San Antonio

The partnership allows University Health’s rehabilitation footprint to expand to three different locations.

3/16/2022

Incoming Technology Trends for Healthcare Facilities Management

Technology manufacturers discuss what trends to look out for in the coming years.

3/16/2022

How To Balance Energy Efficiency, Sustainability, and Patient Care

Energy efficiency and sustainability are high priorities in healthcare facilities, but patients come first

3/16/2022

UC Davis Breaks Ground on Aggie Square Project

Aggie Square will bring together university research, industry and the community to create opportunities across the region.

3/15/2022

Interior Design’s Impact on Hospital Staffing

Managers need to upgrade facilities overall to make them as appealing as possible to current and potential employees

3/15/2022

EPOCH Senior Living Opens Connecticut Senior Care Facility

3/15/2022

NFMT Preview: What to Expect in Baltimore

The National Facilities Management & Technology (NFMT) Conference & Expo is making its return to the Baltimore Convention Center on March 29-31, 2022.

3/14/2022

Disney Adults Find New Home in Walt Disney Company's New Retirement Community

The Walt Disney Company will build a new community for those who want to continue to experience Disney magic.

3/14/2022

Emergency Preparedness Now a Year-Round Challenge

Threats from hurricanes, wildfires and tornadoes require increased attention to healthcare facility resilience.

3/11/2022

OSHA Expands COVID-19 Inspections at Healthcare Facilities

OSHA will increase highly focused inspections at healthcare facilities that treat or handle COVID-19 patients.

3/11/2022

Mercy Hospital Fort Smith Begins ICU Expansion

Officials broke ground on the $162.5 million ER and ICU expansion at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith. 

3/10/2022

NIST Guide Targets Cybersecurity for Telehealth

The guide aims to help identify risks associated with remote patient monitoring architecture.

3/10/2022

HHS Invests in Healthcare Supply Chain

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources will invest in $250 million to reduce dependency on foreign markets.

3/10/2022

Goodwill Industries and Norton Healthcare Partner to Offer an Opportunity Campus in Louisville

Norton Healthcare will open the first hospital in West Louisville in more than 100 years.

3/9/2022

How to Gain Patient Trust with New Technology

New technology aims to improve the quality of patient care, but many patients are wary to try new products without seeing previous results.

3/9/2022

Mayo Clinic Health System to Build New Locations in Wisconsin and Minnesota

Mayo Clinic Health System will expand into Wisconsin while modernizing its Mankato, Minnesota location.

3/9/2022

Bat Intrusion Hits Louisiana Medical Center

No patients or staff members were harmed, and affected areas were cleaned and disinfected.

3/8/2022

Now is the Time to Improve Cybersecurity Protocols

As hospitals and other healthcare facilities invest in new technologies, it is essential that managers stay on top of cybersecurity.

3/8/2022

South Georgia Medical Center to Move Forward with Phase I of Expansion

The South Georgia Medical Center expansion is estimated to cost $125 million and take several years to complete.

3/8/2022

Two Emergency Preparedness Tactics for Healthcare Facilities

Facility managers must ensure buildings and organizations are ready to handle crises while supporting a high level of care.

3/7/2022

What Can Hospitals Do To Prevent Workplace Violence?

Reports of violence and harassment have increased in hospitals and other healthcare facilities, but organizations are still looking for the best way to protect staff members and patients.

3/7/2022

Kindred Rehabilitation Services to Open New Location in Jacksonville

Kindred Rehabilitation Services will build a new 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Jacksonville, Florida.

3/7/2022

What Do You Do With an Aging Hospital?

Facilities managers are now tasked with determining what to do when it comes to an aging or vacant building.

3/4/2022

4 Best Practices to Follow for Optimal Elevator Performance

Conducting an elevator audit can help ensure healthcare facility managers that their elevators are operating at peak performance.

3/4/2022

Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine to Open in April

The Knoxville Center for Behavioral Medicine will open in phases starting in April. 

3/4/2022

CDC Eases Mask Requirements

As COVID-19 numbers trend downward, the CDC loosens requirements for masks.

3/3/2022

How to Avoid 3 Common Lighting Upgrade Mistakes

Focusing on safety, expert help and savvy specification can help managers deliver long-term dividends.

3/3/2022

Biden Reforms Aim to Improve Quality and Safety of Senior Care Facilities

President Joe Biden has announced plans to improve the quality of the nation’s nursing homes.

3/3/2022

Wisconsin Passes Law Protecting Healthcare Workers

The legislation makes it a felony to threaten a healthcare worker or their family.

3/2/2022

How Will Technology Change the Healthcare Industry?

With more software and technology being implemented into healthcare facilities, many wonder how the industry will change.

3/2/2022

Tampa General Hospital to Build New Behavioral Health Facility

The four-story building will provide a full range of inpatient and outpatient services.

3/2/2022

Furniture Decisions Play an Important Role in Behavior Health Facilities

Designers must take into account appropriate furnishes and how they can be used by patients in these facilities. 

3/1/2022

Hackensack Meridian Revamps Campus, Expands Treatment Rooms

Medical center will debut expanded emergency department with additional treatment rooms in early 2022

3/1/2022

Rehabilitation Hospital Chain to Open Facility in Florida

Everest Rehabilitation Hospital announced the construction of a free-standing comprehensive physical rehabilitation hospital in Florida.

3/1/2022

Renovation Projects Turns Former Suburban Hospital into Healthcare Innovation Hub

AlphaLab Health cultivates promising medical technologies and other health solutions.

2/28/2022

Healthcare Facilities Management Market to Reach $68 Billion by 2026

Emerging technologies is playing a key role in the growth of the healthcare facilities management market.

2/28/2022

$7.5 Million Donation Funds Emergency Department Construction

Children’s Health announced a $7.5 million donation from Bright Industries to help provide ongoing care for children

2/28/2022

New Jersey Medical Center Breaks Ground on Behavioral Health Expansion

The Raritan Bay Medical Center Behavioral Health unit will become a specialized inpatient center, serving both Geriatric Psychiatric care and Dual Diagnosis services.

2/25/2022

Behavioral Health Job Vacancies Lead to Long Patient Waitlists

Recruitment and retention concerns and hundreds of vacancies are contributing to months-long waitlists and an 11 percent decrease in the number of individuals served compared to 2019

2/25/2022

Emory Johns Creek Hospital Adds Two Floors to Facility

One floor includes 40 medical/surgical patient beds, while the other is shelled space that will include hospitalists’ offices.

2/25/2022

CISA Sends ‘Shields Up’ Message to Healthcare Organizations

The message follows the U.S. State Department advisory urging Americans to leave Ukraine.

2/24/2022

Hospitals Look to Technology, Donations to Retain Staff

Labor shortage has become a top concern for healthcare executives as workers are quitting in large numbers.

2/24/2022

Health Centers Receive $55 Million To Expand Access

Funds increase access and quality for underserved populations through virtual care, such as telehealth and remote patient monitoring.

2/24/2022

Texas System to Build Three New Hospitals

St. David’s HealthCare in Central Texas has invested $953 million in the region’s healthcare infrastructure.

2/23/2022

Senior Care Facilities Look Toward Technology to Combat Resident Loneliness

More consumer electronics are being used in senior care facilities to help residents stay connected.

2/23/2022

Washington D.C. to Build First Hospital in 20 Years

The new medical center includes a 136-bed, full-service hospital, ambulatory pavilion for physician offices, clinics and community space, a 500-car garage, and a helipad for emergency transports.

2/23/2022

Healthcare Looks to Expand 3D Printing in 2022

More healthcare facilities are looking to add 3D-printing services within their operations.

2/22/2022

OSHA’s Respiratory Protection Standard: Are You in Compliance?

Respiratory protection programs continue to be among most cited annual OSHA violations across all industries.

2/22/2022

AHA Urges Congress to Address Labor Shortage

American Hospital Association details steps labor shortage that is impacting healthcare.

2/22/2022

$45 Million Gift Helps Expand Heart Hospital at Northwestern Medicine

The hospital will expand to 140 beds and modernize cardiovascular services on Northwestern Medicine’s Chicago campus Memorial Hospital.

2/18/2022

Patient Data Concerns Grow as Facilities Add Technology

While emerging technologies add value to healthcare facilities, top executives are concerned about patient data.

2/18/2022

LA County Approves $1.695 Billion Replacement Hospital

The 468,000-square-foot inpatient building will hold up to 346 beds and a new emergency department.

2/18/2022

University of Iowa Receives $70 Million for New Patient Tower

The donation will help the University of Iowa Health Care expand service by increasing patient capacity while modernizing its care facilities.

2/17/2022

OSHA Asks Healthcare Facilities to Better Protect Workers

Reports of injuries and illness in healthcare workers increased by 249 percent in 2020.

2/17/2022

VITAS Opens New Inpatient Hospice Unit

The VITAS IPU includes 16 private patient rooms with special amenities for families and visitors.

2/17/2022

S.C. Nursing Home Owner Arrested, Charged with Neglect

A South Carolina man who owns and runs two assisted living facilities was arrested and charged recently with neglecting and exploiting vulnerable adults and breach of trust.

2/16/2022

Hospitals Must Address Biases to Improve Patient Care

Lack of resources because of the ongoing pandemic have played a role in taking action against biases.

2/16/2022

Access Board Rule Targets Diagnostic Equipment

Standards established minimum technical criteria to ensure accessibility to medical diagnostic equipment, such as examination tables and imaging equipment.

2/16/2022

Senior Living Groups Form Coalition on Diversity and Inclusion

Coalition’s goal is to create a plan of action and strategy around diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

2/15/2022

Water-Conservation Strategies for Healthcare Facilities

Understanding how and how much facilities use water is critical in curtailing waste and cutting utility costs

2/15/2022

Hospitals Growing Weary of Labor Shortages

CEOs label ongoing labor problems as top concern within healthcare facilities.

2/15/2022

Hospitals Warned Against Potential Ransomware Attacks

HHS suggests that healthcare facilities take the following steps to reduce attack surface areas to the greatest extent possible.

2/14/2022

Tackling Dry-Surface Biofilm

Bacteria on damp and dry surfaces colonize with other germs to build a tough, protective biofilm.

2/14/2022

Froedert & MCW Open Community Hospital in Wisconsin

The small-scale hospital is designed to treat medical emergencies that require attention beyond a health center’s or urgent care clinic’s capability.

2/14/2022

Mental Health in Healthcare Facilities Reaches Crisis Levels

More businesses have begun prioritizing their employees’ mental wellbeing as reports of poor mental health have reached crisis levels.

2/11/2022

4 Technologies Shaping Hospitals of the Future

Managers can expect augmented reality, artificial intelligence, virtual reality and virtual beds to reshape healthcare.

2/11/2022

University of Chicago Medicine Plans New Cancer Center

Construction will begin in 2023 on the new facility, which will open to patients in 2026.

2/11/2022

USDA Provides $1 Billion in Grants To Improve Rural Hospitals

Funding will help build or improve hospitals and clinics and help other essential community facilities.

2/10/2022

Aurora Medical Center Opens New Location

The new campus includes a medical office building and hospital with an emergency department, intensive care unit and operating rooms.

2/10/2022

What the Future of Lighting Holds for Healthcare

UV-C lighting technology has proven to be effective, but how many healthcare facilities will buy into the trend?

2/9/2022

OSHA Spotlights Safety Risks from Use of Robots

Robots in hospitals perform cleaning duties, deliver medications and handle routine security.

2/9/2022

Healthcare Facilities Digitize to Meet Evolving Pandemic Needs

Medical technology companies embrace digitization of product development, engineering, production and logistics.

2/8/2022

New Hanover Regional Medical Center Renames Facility

Names have been updated to reflect being a part of Novant Health.

2/7/2022

COVID-19 Takes Toll on Hospital Operating Margins

Hospital operating margins dropped more than 15 percent in 2021 compared to pre-pandemic levels.

2/7/2022

MyMichigan Health System Adds Tenth Hospital

The 49-bed hospital features 51 long-term care beds and 20 psych beds.

2/7/2022

Marshfield Clinic Health System Hospital to Open in 2022

Marshfield Medical Center-River Region to offer 29 specialty services, adult and pediatric primary care, physical and occupational therapy and urgent care.

2/4/2022

COVID-19 Monitoring Evolves as Virus Spreads

As the nation continues to cope with pandemic, healthcare facilities seek new ways to monitor cases

2/4/2022

Lee Health Relocates Regional Trauma Center

To prepare for the relocation, Gulf Coast Medical Center underwent extensive $315 million expansion.

2/4/2022

VA’s New EHR Creates Woes for Physicians: GAO 

The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs' rollout of its new electronic health record transferred data to the new system, but the results failed to meet the needs of VA physicians.

2/3/2022

Cleaning Strategies for Furniture, Furnishings and Patient Care Equipment

Pieces of hospital equipment most likely to spread infection are difficult to disinfect.

2/3/2022

Methodist Health System to Build New Hospital in Texas

Hospital to break ground later this year on five-story, 200,000-square-foot project.

2/3/2022

How Healthcare Facilities Can Benefit From Lighting Technology

Lighting manufacturers discuss the reasons more healthcare facilities should be using lighting technologies.

2/2/2022

Enlivant Receives WELL Health-Safety Rating

Enlivant has become the first senior living provider to earn the WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management.

2/2/2022

Cleveland Clinic Announces $1.3 Billion in Facilities Projects

Cleveland Clinic announced plans for new construction, expansion and renovation projects.

2/2/2022

HCA Healthcare to Build Five New Hospitals in Texas

The new facilities will complement HCA Healthcare’s existing presence in communities across Texas.

2/1/2022

How Hospitals Can Tackle Pandemics with Technology

As admissions soar, environmental services departments continue to implement innovative solutions.

2/1/2022

Rehabilitation Hospitals Breaks Ground on Texas Location

The hospital will offer inpatient rehabilitation care for patients with debilitating illnesses and injuries.

2/1/2022

Nursing Shortage Goes Beyond Pandemic

Organizations must hire more than 13 million nurses in the next decade, but challenges remain that leave many hesitant to stay.

1/31/2022

Patients, Staff Need Risk-Based Standards on Cleanliness

One would think that a hospital accredited by the Joint Commission is clean, but that is no guarantee.

1/31/2022

Center for New Horizons Head Injury Associates Completes New Building

The 10,000-square-foot, one-floor facility involved complete gut and build-out.

1/31/2022

Cyber Attacks Are on the Rise, What Can Hospitals Do?

Despite beefing up cybersecurity efforts during pandemic, healthcare facilities still remain vulnerable.

1/28/2022

Hospital Upgrade Creates Benefits Through Design Best Practices

DesignGroup has helped Wyandot Memorial Hospital address concerns regarding number of operating rooms, flexibility and patient experience.

1/28/2022

New Children’s Hospital Opens in Pennsylvania

The 250,000-square-foot inpatient hospital was built with families in mind.

1/28/2022

Presbyterian Village North Debuts Renovated Corrigan Building

The effort to update and enrich building’s commons is a major component of $35 million campus-wide repositioning effort.

1/27/2022

Healthcare Industry Looks Toward Digital Transformation

More U.S. healthcare providers are leaning on digital transformations to help them with ongoing challenges of COVID-19 pandemic.

1/27/2022

ProHealth Care Opens Wisconsin Hospital

ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital-Mukwonago offers range of services, including more than 40 medical specialties.

1/27/2022

Meridian Completes Conversion of New Medical Office Building

The conversion turned 114,200-square-foot, four-story Class-A office building into a 100 percent Class-A MOB.

1/26/2022

Lighting Technology Innovates During Pandemic

Lighting professionals discuss the way lighting technology has evolved.

1/26/2022

Virginia Medical Center Begins $108 Million Expansion

The 179,000-square-foot renovation and expansion is expected to be completed by 2024.

1/26/2022

Groups Target Alzheimer’s Safety in Long-Term Care 

Organizations will partner to evaluate ongoing scientific issues, standards and performance measures, and quality improvement initiatives.

1/25/2022

Healthcare Renovations: Working in Challenging Environments

An ICRA operates as a blueprint to ensure all those involved in construction and renovations are working to prevent harm to patients.

1/25/2022

Spectrum Health Unveils Three New Building Projects

Projects focus on expanding outpatient services and represent an investment of $151 million.

1/25/2022

Should Patients Be Wary of New Healthcare Technology?

Hospitals have implemented new technologies rapidly during the pandemic, but are they the safest choices?

1/24/2022

Facilities’ Role in Navigating Healthcare Challenges

Managers need to be sure facility portfolios are aligned with organizations’ strategic plans.

1/24/2022

New Texas Hospital to Break Ground in 2022

Services to include emergency department, inpatient beds, imaging and other clinical services and expanded medical office space

1/24/2022

Evidence-Based Design Creates Healing Environments

Specific lighting, flooring and color choices offer a healing environment for patients.

1/21/2022

How to Successfully Manage Hardscapes

Attitudes toward hardscape management at healthcare facilities have changed in recent years, creating unique opportunities.

1/21/2022

Geisinger Medical Center Muncy Marks Official Opening

The medical center includes a multi-specialty clinic with adult and pediatric care, orthopedics, cardiology, ophthalmology and women’s health services.

1/21/2022

Healthcare Facilities Rethink Benefits to Help Retain Staff

Great Resignation has made it harder for employers to retain workers and recruit new workers.

1/20/2022

How Does Light Impact Patient Care?

UV-C light has been proven to disinfect surfaces, helping patients, staff, and visitors stay healthy

1/20/2022

OSHA Cites Medical Center Over Workplace Violence

Security officers, nurses, assistants, and technicians were exposed to violence related to patient interactions

1/20/2022

Abrazo Health Acquires Property for New Medical Campus

27-acre medical campus expected to break ground in 2022

1/19/2022

Survey Reveals Need for More Safety Resources in Healthcare

Responses reveal impact of changes brought on by new technology, changing expectations, and COVID-19 pandemic.

1/19/2022

Why Design Plays a Crucial Role in Renovations

Design has had to take a backseat when it came to renovating healthcare facilities, but that is no longer the case in 2022

1/18/2022

Why It Is Time To Re-Evaluate Your Cleaning Solution

Overuse of chemicals can create poor chemistry performance, but what is the best mix to keep surfaces clean?

1/18/2022

New Rehabilitation Hospital Breaks Ground in Arizona

Three-story, custom-built hospital will sit on 3.71 acres, encompass 49,128 square feet, and feature 40 patient beds

1/18/2022

Virtua Health, Rowan University To Create Academic Health System

System will serve as regional hub for innovation, research and discovery

1/17/2022

Assisted Living Facilities Settle Lawsuit Over Wheelchair Use

Case stemmed from complaints by residents of adult care facilities about discrimination against people who use wheelchairs

1/17/2022

Texas Behavioral Hospital Breaks Ground on Expansion

Project will provide Rio Vista Behavioral Health with new two-story, 40-bed unit and outdoor recreation space encompassing 38,000 square feet

1/14/2022

How Can FEMA Help Hospitals Mitigate and Recover from Disaster?

Following disasters, FEMA will reimburse 75-100 percent of costs for services such as debris removal, overtime pay, and infrastructure repairs

1/14/2022

WVU Cancer Institute Opens New Center

new 1,400-square-foot clinic will include six new infusion bays

1/14/2022

The Role of Employee Feedback in the ‘Great Resignation’

Regularly listening to employee feedback can help employers retain staff

1/13/2022

What Will 2022 Bring to Healthcare Facilities?

Telemedicine and supply chain challenges will continue to affect planning, design, and construction

1/13/2022

Mask Requirements Continue Evolving in Healthcare

In response to the omicron variant, healthcare facilities adjust mask requirements

1/13/2022

Zangmeister Cancer Center Expands New Clinic

Patients will have access to in-house lab and pathology, infusion therapy and financial counseling

1/12/2022

Supply Chain Challenges, Facility Issues: Real Estate Trends for 2022

'Temporary issues are now long-term issues that will reshape real estate and development projects well into 2022’

1/12/2022

NEMA Issues New Lighting Glare Guidance

White paper explains original intent of unified glare rating, its proper uses, and common misuses

1/12/2022

ThedaCare Begins $100 Million Modernization

Next phase of construction, which will include work on new emergency department, set to begin in spring 2022

1/11/2022

The Threats from Dust in Healthcare Facilities

While dust is a common part of daily life, it can bring on serious health problems in healthcare facilities

1/11/2022

Hospitals Tap Temp Staff To Help Fight COVID-19

75 percent of hospitals and other healthcare facilities are seeking temporary allied healthcare professionals

1/11/2022

West Virginia Health System Opens Neighborhood Hospital

Facility Offers 24-hour emergency care unit, overnight hospitalization services, on-site diagnostic testing and imaging, and 10 inpatient beds

1/10/2022

How To Make Sustainable Paint Choices

Paint manufacturers discuss the reasons sustainable paint choices matter in facilities

1/10/2022

Partnership Opens New Cancer Site in Arizona

8,845-square-foot facility will include seven exam rooms and 18 chemotherapy chairs

1/10/2022

Renovation Adds ORs to Texas Medical Center

Project is part of systemwide investment that adds space for general and OB/GYN surgeries

1/7/2022

Colorado Hospital Closes Due to Wildfire’s Impact

Centura-Avista Adventist Hospital to close temporarily due to extensive smoke damage

1/7/2022

Tampa Medical Center Opens Expanded Emergency Department

Opening is part of multi-phased, $18.4 million modernization and expansion project

1/7/2022

Arizona Health System Acquires Land for New Campus

Plans include medical office building, ambulatory services, and acute care hospital

1/6/2022

Hospitals Innovate To Avoid Closures Due to Staffing

Hospitals have begun closing select services because of staffing shortages

1/6/2022

Court Orders Care Facility To Pay Attorneys Over OSHA Subpoena

Behavioral health facility failed to comply with OSHA-issued subpoena for documents

1/6/2022

Cherokee Nation To Invest $440 Million in Healthcare Projects

Projects include $400 million for new hospital and $35 million for new outpatient health center

1/5/2022

How To Maintain Painted Walls

Paint manufacturers discuss strategies for extending performance life of painted surfaces

1/5/2022

What Role Can 3D Printing Play in Healthcare Facilities?

Hospitals and other healthcare facilities are no stranger to new technologies, but benefits of additive manufacturing remain uncertain

1/5/2022

CDC Releases Omicron Guidelines as New Cases Surge

Guidelines address isolation and quarantine for healthcare workers, decreasing isolation time after being infected

1/4/2022

Candida Auris Strikes Three Oregon Hospitals

First case was detected at Salem Hospital Dec. 11 in patient who had recent international healthcare exposures, and confirmed Dec. 17

1/4/2022

How To Protect Patient Data

With cyberattacks on the rise, every healthcare worker is responsible for protecting patient information

1/3/2022

How To Improve Bed Turnover

EVS team plays major role in managing hospital throughput 

1/3/2022

OSHA Withdraws Part of COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standards

Action affects non-recordkeeping portions of healthcare ETS

1/3/2022

Case Study: Bottom-Line Sustainability with Modular Casework

Strategy contributes to waste-reduction strategy with source reduction, efficient design and standardization

12/30/2021

Future Hospitals: What Will They Look Like?

Coronavirus has exposed issues with current healthcare provision and architecture

12/30/2021

Baptist Health Floyd Gets OK for $65 Million Expansion

Two-phase construction project will begin in spring 2020

12/30/2021

Henry Ford Health Partnership Aims To Cut Emissions

Beginning in 2023, 10 percent of system’s total electricity purchased from DTE will come from Michigan-made renewable energy

12/29/2021

How Can Antimicrobial Paints Benefit Healthcare Facilities?

Antimicrobial agents have proven to be effective in stopping the growth of bacteria, so how can managers take advantage?

12/29/2021

Maryland’s COVID-19 Cases Trigger Actions by Hospitals

State recently surpassed the threshold of 1,500 COVID-19 hospitalizations

12/29/2021

Rio Vista Behavioral Health Hospital Starts Expansion

Project to include a new two-story, 40-bed unit and outdoor recreation space encompassing 38,000 square feet

12/28/2021

Should Hospitals Eliminate Hot Water for Hand Washing?

Experts in infection control have been uprooting old assumptions that hot water is essential in hand washing

12/28/2021

States Deploy National Guard To Help Hospitals

Guard members will perform support roles related to security, patient transport, housekeeping, and food services

12/28/2021

New $243 Million Medical Center Tower Tops Out

310,000-square-foot expansion will double size of current campus

12/23/2021

OSHA Partnership Targets Medical School Construction

Organizations will engage workers in safety meetings and seek employee participation in construction site audits

12/23/2021

Sarasota Memorial Health Invests $1 Billion in Facilities

System opens 110-bed hospital and new cancer institute and will open health pavilion in 2022

12/22/2021

Healthcare Facilities Today 10 Most Read Articles of 2021

Healthcare Facilities Today looks back at the most popular insights and information of the year

12/22/2021

Duke Fertility Center Moves to New Facility

Facility features air filtration unit to eliminate harmful airborne toxins

12/22/2021

NFMT Baltimore Returns, Registration Opens

After two years, the National Facilities Management & Technology Conference and Expo returning to Baltimore Convention Center

12/21/2021

VA West Los Angeles Release Campus Master Plan

Plan guides system’s decades-long effort to reshape facilities and capital assets, covering construction, redevelopment, and leasing activities

12/21/2021

$46 Million Project Expands Michigan System’s Cancer Center

Project will include 13,800-square-foot-vertical expansion of cancer center and 7,200-square-foot expansion of proton therapy center

12/20/2021

Worker Shortages Are Top Challenge in Long-Term Care

Shortages have led to 35 percent of respondents to limit new admissions or move-ins

12/20/2021

Revamped Louisville MOB Becomes Neuroscience Institute

$8 million Norton Healthcare project opened in spring 2021

12/20/2021

Honolulu Medical Center Starts $1 Billion Expansion

Four-phase project will triple center’s existing size to 760,000 square feet and be a multi-year project

12/17/2021

Why Paint Choices Affect Patient Care

Paint colors play a role in the quality of care patients receive

12/17/2021

Virginia Medical Center Launches $108 Million Expansion

179,000-square-foot renovation and expansion includes the addition of 55 acute care beds

12/17/2021

Trinity Health Opens New Access Center

Center offers services from primary care physician or a specialist in cardiology, obstetrics, general surgery, pulmonology, rheumatology, or orthopedics

12/16/2021

Staffing Struggles Plague Hospitals as Omicron Spreads

From labor issues to vaccine mandates, employee challenges affect healthcare facilities operations

12/16/2021

Healthcare Technology Needs for Telemedicine

Broadband, AI and VR are changing facilities’ approach to delivering healthcare

12/16/2021

Duke University Hospital Opens New Tower

Work on Duke Central Tower began in late 2017 and cost approximately $265 million to construct 350 beds

12/15/2021

Kentucky Medical Center Opens Children's Hospital

Inpatient services are located in an 8,130-square-foot area consisting of a family-friendly waiting room and 10 private patient rooms, two of which are isolation rooms

12/15/2021

ASCE Updates Building Design Load Standard

As weather hazards become more extreme, this updated standard aims to improve resilience of facilities and communities

12/15/2021

Behavioral Health Hospital Planned for Texas in 2022

New facility will have 32 beds and create around 65 clinical and non-clinical positions

12/14/2021

Are Superbugs Becoming Resistant to Disinfecting?

While healthcare facilities have focused on finding solutions to stop COVID-19, superbugs might be forming from other bacteria and viruses

12/14/2021

Emory Opens Musculoskeletal Institute

Six-story, 180,000-square-foot building will continue to provide all musculoskeletal services in one convenient location

12/14/2021

ASCE Updates Building Design Load Standard

As weather hazards become more extreme, this updated standard aims to improve resilience of facilities and communities

12/13/2021

5 Issues for Integrating Telehealth into Ambulatory Care

Telehealth has major impact on facility design and planning, but there is minimal guidance on integrating it into facilities

12/13/2021

‘Neighborhood’ Hospital To Open in Buffalo in 2023

Plans call for 60,000-square-foot facility, 8,000 square feet of medical office space, and a 278-car surface parking lot

12/13/2021

Temple To Open Hospital for Women’s Health

Facility to feature private rooms for mothers and babies and clinical space for 12 labor and delivery/high-risk antepartum beds

12/10/2021

Sustainable Materials Critical for Resilience Amid Climate Change

Extreme weather events can have devastating consequences for facilities that are not prepared

12/10/2021

Adult Portable Bed Rails Recalled

Manufacturer received two reports of entrapment deaths associated with two of its bed assist handle bed rails

12/10/2021

How To Prevent Foodborne Illness During Pandemic

CDC has reported 14 foodborne illness outbreaks in 2021, up from 10 cases in 2020

12/9/2021

Encompass Unveils Plans for New Rehabilitation Hospital

No date set to begin construction on 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital

12/9/2021

CDC Awards $22 Million To Fight Antimicrobial Resistance

Efforts will build programs that focus on preventing infections in healthcare through proven infection control

12/8/2021

Why Hospitals Should Target Antibiotic-Resistant Infections

Pew Data research found that antibiotic-resistant infections are growing threat to patients

12/8/2021

VCU Health Opens Outpatient Pavilion

615,000-square foot facility consolidates 26 specialties under one roof

12/7/2021

Flu Season Threatens Seniors: CDC

2021-2022 flu season is gaining traction with strain that is especially dangerous for older adults

12/7/2021

Healthcare Systems Need To Rethink Cyber Security: Report

Healthcare organizations need to remain transparent when it comes to how patient data is used

12/6/2021

UV-C Technology Keeps COVID-19 in Check at Senior Living Community

Trilogy Health Services supplements disinfecting program with germicidal light

12/6/2021

Telehealth Driving Healthcare’s Digital Transformation: Survey

Use of telehealth continued to increase, but growth curve stabilized from sharper curve of 2020

12/6/2021

Norwood Hospital Breaks Ground on Replacement Facility

Hospital forced to close in 2020 due to flooding to build new facility

12/3/2021

HCA Healthcare To Build 3 New Hospitals in Florida

New hospitals include 90-bed acute care facility in Gainesville and 100-bed acute care hospital in Fort Myers

12/3/2021

Kettering Health Expands with New Hybrid OR

7,300-square-foot space functions like a surgical suite with integrated radiology imaging to provide high-tech imaging

12/2/2021

Senior, Assisted Living Providers Receive ARP Funds

47 percent of rural providers were operating in red pre-pandemic, and pandemic worsened their situations

12/2/2021

Florida Hospitals Rebrand, Expand

330,000-square-foot HCA Florida University Hospital offers comprehensive services, including maternity services with Level III neonatal ICU

12/1/2021

Why Paint Choices Matter

Manufacturers discuss priorities for healthcare facilities managers planning painting projects

12/1/2021

How To Protect Your Organization from Cyber Crimes During Holidays

CISA and FBI urge organizations to remain vigilant against cyber attacks

12/1/2021

Temple Health System To Open Hospital Specialized for Women’s Health

Hospital will offer general surgery, breast surgery, vascular surgery, urology, internal medicine, cardiology, endocrinology, and behavioral health

11/30/2021

Design and the Pandemic: Flexibility and Wellness Emerge

Healthcare decision makers seek to optimize patient and provider experience to support healthier future

11/30/2021

Technology Plays Key Role in Advancing Healthcare Facilities

New-generation robotics and software are reshaping healthcare facilities

11/30/2021

Texas Retirement Community Begins Construction

Future phase will add a health and fitness center and bring community’s total number of homes to more than 400

11/29/2021

Advance in Thermal Energy Storage Shows Promise

Breakthrough could play major role in decarbonizing buildings

11/29/2021

Alabama Hospital Authority Breaks Ground on New Facility

Hospital set to open in 2024 will include 412,000-square-foot, nine-story hospital with 200 beds

11/24/2021

Landscapes Become Focus of Climate Change Strategies

Survey finds growing demand for landscape planning and design solutions to climate change

11/24/2021

Ramping Up Foodservice Operations for a Pandemic

Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport overcomes daunting obstacles and challenges to accommodate rapid increases of COVID-19 patients

11/24/2021

Children’s Hospital New Orleans Completes Campus Expansion

$300 million expansion took place over four years

11/23/2021

CMS Issues Guidance on Co-Located Hospitals

Guidance provides clarification about requirements related to space, contracted services, staffing, and emergency services

11/23/2021

How To Properly Clean and Disinfect Environmental Surfaces

A closer look at the proper processes to ensure safe, clean, and disinfected facilities

11/22/2021

Preventing Bacteria in Ice, Water and Beverage Equipment

Water management and safety plans are just one step to prevent bacteria outbreaks ice machines, drinking fountains, and beverage dispensers

11/22/2021

Senior Care Facilities Reap Benefits from New Technology

Report finds that senior care facilities that use technology have higher occupancy rates

11/22/2021

UC Irvine Breaks Ground on $1.3 Billion Medical Complex

Complex will include 144-bed acute care hospital with emergency room, outpatient center, and center for children’s health

11/19/2021

5 Impacts of COVID-19 on Healthcare Facility Design and Technology

Managers should incorporate advanced technology throughout facilities, from patient rooms and lobbies to cafeterias and family spaces

11/19/2021

New Hospital Location Addresses Resilience

New building will be technologically and structurally upgraded to better withstand natural disasters, such as floods, hurricanes and earthquakes

11/19/2021

UCSF Health Earns ‘A’ for Safety

Grade is based on more than 30 national performance measures that reflect errors, injuries, accidents and infections

11/18/2021

How Often Should You Test for Legionella in Plumbing Systems?

Regular maintenance is essential to prevent the spread of Legionella, but how often should you test for it?

11/18/2021

Hospitals Nationwide Struggle as COVID-19 Cases Continue

In Minnesota, skilled-nursing facility will serve as an alternative care site to relieve hospitals overwhelmed by COVID-19 cases

11/18/2021

Phoenix Health System Wins ASHE Award

System consolidated decentralized technology, policies, processes and procedures to create to streamline operations

11/17/2021

Ongoing Labor Crisis Impacts Long-Term Care

Report finds Employment levels in nursing homes have dropped more than any other healthcare sector

11/17/2021

New Standards Address Modular Construction

Standards are intended to promote consistency of regulatory requirements for off-site construction processes

11/16/2021

Are We Cleaning and Disinfecting Surfaces the Right Way?

A closer look at the proper processes to ensure safe, clean and disinfected facilities

11/16/2021

University of Missouri Finds Benefits in Telehealth Appointments

Telehealth increases access to convenient care while lowering the risk of COVID-19 exposure

11/16/2021

Construction Begins on New Orlando Health Hospital

320,000-square-foot facility will have 180 beds housed in two six-story towers and can expand up to 240 beds

11/15/2021

Strategies for Fighting Legionnaires’ in Healthcare Facilities

Most medical facility accreditation agencies require a Legionella risk management plan

11/15/2021

Essex Breaks Ground on New Senior Living Community

Senior living community will have an expansive amenity selection and 133 apartments

11/15/2021

Pennsylvania County Welcomes First Hospital Project in 60 Years

155,000-square-foot hospital will hold 80 private rooms on four floors

11/12/2021

How Can Hospitals Prevent Ransomware Attacks?

More than 200 healthcare facilities have fallen victim to ransomware attacks in the last three years

11/12/2021

CMS Mandates COVID-19 Vaccine for Healthcare Workers

Requirements will apply to approximately 76,000 providers and cover more than 17 million healthcare workers nationwide

11/12/2021

ProHealth Care’s New Hospital to Open in January 2022

Hospital is being created by expanding and renovating ProHealth’s existing medical campus, which opened in 2005

11/11/2021

Open Layouts, Emerging Tech Among New Trends Entering Healthcare Facilities

Trends in healthcare facilities design have great impact on employees and patients

11/11/2021

UC San Diego Begins $3 Billion Project on Medical Campus

Campus will go through five phases during development as hospital still operates

11/10/2021

Why is Legionella Commonly Found in Hospitals?

Patients with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to Legionella, so it’s critical that managers implement steps to prevent bacteria growth

11/10/2021

Resource Targets Infection Prevention in Long-Term Care

First-of-its-kind infection prevention resource gives long-term care facilities tools to battle COVID-19 and other infections

11/10/2021

Louisville To Build New Rehabilitation Hospital

40-bed hospital is expected to begin providing inpatient rehabilitation services in 2023

11/9/2021

Demand for Medical Waste Containers to Grow Through 2031

Stringent waste disposal guidelines during the pandemic accelerating market growth

11/9/2021

OSHA Releases New COVID-19 Emergency Standard

OSHA announced an emergency temporary standard to protect unvaccinated workers from the spread of COVID-19

11/8/2021

Medical Facility Failed To Protect Workers from COVID-19: OSHA

Inspection at rehabilitation and post-acute care facility found healthcare facility did not comply with federal respiratory protection requirements

11/8/2021

Colorado MOB Recognized for Envelope Efficiency

Building envelope showcases hybrid vacuum-insulated glass technology, which reduces thermal transmittance and convection at windows

11/8/2021

Ohio Specialty Hospital To Open in November

165,000-square-foot hospital has three levels with 12 operating rooms and 60 private patient rooms

11/5/2021

Penn Medicine’s Pavilion Raises Bar for Sustainable Healthcare

1.5-million-square-foot facility is world's largest project to achieve LEED v4 Healthcare Gold certification

11/5/2021

Types of Flooring Matter in Hospitals

Poor acoustics attributed to flooring can lead to decreased patient wellness

11/5/2021

Barnes-Jewish Hospital To Add 16-Story Inpatient Tower

Construction will begin fall 2021, and building will open for patient care in 2025

11/4/2021

Trends in Senior Living Communities Spotlight Amenities

With construction of senior living communities on the rise, architects look for design elements that set them apart

11/4/2021

ThedaCare Approves $100 Million Medical Center Expansion

Design of enhancements is aimed to reduce cost, improve capacity, create sustained operational efficiency

11/3/2021

Measuring Cleanliness Will Reduce Hospital Acquired Infections

Patients and visitors associate dirty hospitals with poor care. Use science-based evidence to prove cleanliness

11/3/2021

LA County Addresses Aging Hospital Generators

Deployment of generator-monitoring technology provides real-time alerts to hospitals during power outages

11/3/2021

Children's Hospital Opens Pediatric Emergency Room

$4.4 million, 11,000-square-foot facility expands network of services for residents of Jefferson Parish

11/2/2021

What Causes Legionella?

Learn why Legionella can be found in a healthcare facility’s water supply

11/2/2021

Tower Expansion Showcases Luxury Senior Living Amenities

$145 million River Tower complex delivers 147 new upscale residences and suite of amenities in 24-story high-rise

11/1/2021

OSHA To Address Heat-Related Work Risks

Action begins process to consider heat-specific workplace rule for hazardous heat conditions

11/1/2021

Amazon Enters Senior Living Communities

Senior living and healthcare providers can now deploy Alexa to help residents and patients stay better connected and improve care team productivity

11/1/2021

Senior Living Center Focuses on Residents’ Independence, Creativity

Indoor, outdoor facility amenities cater to variety of individual interests

10/29/2021

Creating ‘Systemness’ in Facility Operations

Strategy can reduce maintenance, sourcing and utilities expenses by 12 to 18 percent

10/29/2021

Resources Help Managers Make Case for Energy Efficiency Funding

Implementing robust energy efficiency plans across an organization requires buy-in from leadership

10/29/2021

Washington State To Add Behavioral Health Facility

Building will support clinical services ranging from medication management and psychotherapies to art neuromodulation treatments

10/28/2021

ADA Technical Bulletins Target Sinks, Dryers, Saunas

Material addresses specifications for clear floor space, knee and toe space, forward and side reach, height, and turning space

10/28/2021

Hearing Protection Use Low in Healthcare: NIOSH

Researchers found some of the highest prevalences of non-use among exposed workers in finance and insurance, and healthcare and social assistance

10/28/2021

Nevada Medical Center Expansion Breaks Ground

Project to include, acute care, ICU, emergency room; surgery department, radiology services, and increased emergency room capacity of 5-12 beds

10/27/2021

Delayed by COVID-19, New Hospital Breaks Ground

Replacement for existing hospital will feature 146 private rooms, 26 ICU beds and a 30-bed emergency department

10/27/2021

Critical Power Systems' Impact on National Electric Code

New research on plug load demand indicates need for code changes

10/26/2021

AHA Rolls Out Workplace Violence Guidelines

Framework addresses four critical areas: trauma support, a culture of safety, violence intervention and risk mitigation

10/26/2021

$64 Million Senior Living Facility Breaks Ground in Arizona

197,000-square-foot building will provide 147 studio, one- and two-bedroom independent, assisted living and memory care units

10/25/2021

Joint Commission Issues Cybersecurity Advisory

Resource provides safety actions and resources to help managers and organizations prepare for and repel cybersecurity events

10/25/2021

New Guide Addresses Climate Change and Infrastructure

Report summarizes likely changes in various extreme meteorological and hydrological events and assesses vulnerabilities of infrastructure

10/25/2021

Cleveland Clinic Project Expands Outpatient Services

$1 million project will add 16 examination rooms and two procedural testing suites, with construction set to finish in January 2022

10/22/2021

Nursing Home Failed To Properly Protect Staff from COVID-19: OSHA

Facility failed to protect employees and temporary staff from possible coronavirus hazards a year after employee died of disease

10/22/2021

University of Iowa Breaks Ground on New Campus

Campus will accommodate up to 48 beds, 21 emergency care rooms, 16 operating rooms, laboratories, a pharmacy, and advanced diagnostic imaging

10/22/2021

Better Buildings Compiles Resilience Resources

Managers can use resources to minimize exposure to climate-related impacts through resilience planning, implementing new energy technologies, and decreasing energy demand

10/21/2021

Allegheny Health Opens 160-Bed Hospital

345,000-square-foot hospital includes 24-bed emergency department, pediatric-capable rooms and dedicated pediatric hospitalists

10/21/2021

Indiana Medical Office Building Breaks Ground

9,372-square-foot facility is expected to house new providers, as well as two existing practices that will move to new location

10/20/2021

5 Ways To Stop Slips and Falls in Long-term Care Facilities

Up to 75 percent of all nursing home residents fall each year. Here’s how facility managers can prevent problems

10/20/2021

WaterSense Provides Guidance on Water Conservation

Hospitals and other healthcare facilities use about 7 percent of the total water use in U.S. facilities

10/20/2021

VA To Build New Hospital in Louisville

910,115-square-foot medical center will replace existing Robley Rex VA Medical Center

10/19/2021

OSHA Increasing Inspections in Healthcare Facilities

Inspections are part of new COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard for Healthcare

10/19/2021

University of Missouri Breaks Ground on New Children’s Hospital

New facility set to open in summer of 2024 on MU Health Care’s main hospital campus

10/18/2021

Joint Commission Resources Address Workplace Violence

Page offers links to Joint Commission resources, as well as resources from federal, state, and professional organizations

10/18/2021

Guide Targets Patient Room Lighting, Energy Use

Lighting Research Center offers guidance for achieving effective, healthy lighting solutions while limiting energy use

10/18/2021

Indiana Hospital Expands Systems Service Area

With 622,000 square feet and 364 patient beds, IU Health Bloomington is larger than current facility

10/15/2021

Bottom Line: Study Finds Shoes Major Source of C. Diff

Shoe soles had highest positivity rates, with 45 percent of samples testing positive for bacteria

10/15/2021

UL Certification Recognizes Food Service Safety

Mark provides objective evidence that food service operations in healthcare facilities and other settings meet key food safety criteria

10/15/2021

Emergency Care Center Brings 24-Hour Care to Area

New facility features new exam rooms, trauma rooms, a full-service imaging center, and a laboratory

10/14/2021

How To Measure Cleanliness of Hospital Surfaces

What you can’t see can hurt you. Environmental services needs to prove cleaning regimen produces desired results

10/14/2021

GSA Lays Out Facility Resilience Guidance

Plan outlines actions that can help healthcare facilities adapt to the impacts of climate change, such as sea-level rise

10/14/2021

New Florida Hospital To Serve Growing Community

Between 2010 and 2019, county’s population increased by 20 percent and by 2026 is expected to grow by an additional 7 percent

10/13/2021

Renovation Combines Design Trends With Sensory Experiences

Senior center phased in renovation over six years

10/13/2021

Louisiana Medical Center Adds Cancer Institute

Facility will include more than 80,000 square feet and provide access to medical and surgical oncology practices, and advanced imaging and diagnostics for treatment

10/13/2021

AI Opportunities in Healthcare Emergency Management

Tips for successfully implementing emergency management technology

10/12/2021

Parking Lot Lighting Focus of New Guide

Guide demonstrates how to promote safety while reducing power demand by lighting parking lots more uniformly

10/12/2021

Former Macy's To Be Repurposed as Healthcare Facility

Connected to a mall, the location makes it a convenient location for patients

10/11/2021

2 Keys To Preventing Slips and Falls in Hospitals

As many as 1 million people fall in hospitals every year

10/11/2021

CISA Tool Helps Assess Cyber Risks

Managers can further understand nature of insider threats and steps to create prevention and mitigation programs

10/11/2021

New Hospital To Feature Patient-centric Layout

Focus also includes outpatient services using remote technologies

10/8/2021

Hospital Expands with Nine-Story Tower

Existing hospital will remain fully operational during construction, and once new building is completed, old building will be demolished

10/8/2021

4 Reasons You’re Disinfecting Improperly

Disinfecting high-touch surfaces is critical to preventing spread of infection. Unfortunately, you’re likely doing it wrong

10/7/2021

What’s Trending in Long-term Care Facility Design?

From on-site amenities to outdoor elements, these trends impact senior care facilities

10/7/2021

Disinfectants Damage Medical Device Monitoring Systems

Case study finds that chemical exposure led to equipment damage

10/7/2021

Penn State Opens Newest Hospital

300,000-square-foot hospital includes 110 private inpatient beds, emergency department, and imaging and lab services

10/6/2021

New Research Shows Effectiveness of Light Disinfection Against COVID-19

Technology also proven to work against Influenza A

10/6/2021

Researchers Develop Masks for Prolonged Use

Mask with micro air cleaner provides constant flow of purified air to create invisible air shield that can block ambient particles

10/6/2021

Cleveland Clinic Breaks Ground on $80 Million Hospital

Mentor Hospital will feature 34 inpatient and observation rooms, 19 emergency department beds, up to 25 outpatient rooms, and four operating rooms

10/5/2021

Virginia Hospital Completes Garage, Starts Six-Story Tower

Building will blend New 245,000-square-foot outpatient pavilion will house physical therapy examination and treatment rooms, radiology and imaging suites, clinics for examinations and six operating roomsinto surrounding community

10/5/2021

ASHE Resources Support COVID-19 Efforts

Resources cover critical operations, such as air quality, safety and security, emergency preparedness and infection prevention

10/5/2021

Six-Story Tower Will Expand Hospital’s Services

Expanded cancer space will be 15,000 square feet and feature 16 exam rooms and 20 infusion bays

10/4/2021

New Modern Facility to Incorporate Cutting-Edge Design

Building will blend into surrounding community

10/4/2021

ICC Resource Supports Inclusion of EVs

Educational resource addresses EV charging infrastructure and building codes

10/4/2021

Mayo Clinic To Add Eight-Story Hilton Hotel

Construction on $70 million project is scheduled to begin in 2022, with completion slated for early 2024

10/1/2021

$1 Billion in Federal Funds Support Upgrades to Health Centers

Health centers will use funds for capital needs, including constructing new facilities and renovating and expanding existing facilities

10/1/2021

Healthcare Facilities Resilience Topic of New ASHE Report

Resource offers guidance when designing and renovating spaces to address current pandemic and increase future resilience

10/1/2021

San Francisco Hospital Incorporates Health and Wellness into New Design

Facility used flexibility, lighting and contemporary design techniques to achieve goals

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

9/29/2021

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

9/28/2021

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

9/27/2021

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

9/24/2021

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

9/23/2021

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

9/22/2021

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

9/21/2021

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

9/20/2021

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

9/17/2021

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

9/16/2021

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

9/15/2021

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

9/14/2021

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

Preparedness Resource Targets Power Generation

Free, downloadable resource provides in-depth look at propane’s capabilities as a resilient energy source in healthcare facilities

9/14/2021

NFMT Returns With Its Remix Show in November

Live event takes place in Orlando, but facility professionals can also attend online

9/13/2021

What Are the Benefits of Installing Lighting Controls?

If hospitals are going to implement lighting controls, there is an ideal time to do it

9/13/2021

White Paper Targets Advanced Recycling in Healthcare

Healthcare industry has recognized that the environmental footprint from widespread use of plastics, especially packaging, is significant

9/13/2021

ASHRAE Updates Ventilation Standard for Healthcare Facilities

Changes include expanded requirements to allow airborne infectious isolation room exhaust discharge to general exhaust under certain conditions

9/10/2021

Prevent Infections Rather Than Have To Cure Them

Hospitals need to give greater attention and budget to preventing healthcare acquired infections

9/10/2021

Long-Term Care Facility Reduces Carbon Footprint With No Upfront Costs

Case Study: Crown Point Health Suites upgraded lighting to LED fixtures and added HVAC sensors

9/10/2021

The Joint Commission Launches Assisted Living Accreditation

ALCs have been increasingly shifting from hospitality-based environment to healthcare-focused setting

9/9/2021

Blower Fans Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

Fire-related property damage has totalled $75,000

9/9/2021

New York’s First Children’s Specialty Hospital Breaks Ground

Hospital will provide diagnosis, clinical assessment, crisis evaluation, and evidence-based treatment for issues related to complex conditions

9/9/2021

Florida Hospital Begins $10 Million Renovation

When complete in summer, 2022, emergency department will expand number of patient care areas to 18

9/8/2021

Hurricane, Wildfires Making Resilience a Top Priority for Facilities

Recent report suggests catastrophic climate change is imminent unless huge greenhouse gas reductions succeed

9/8/2021

Biden Pushes To Curtail Emissions from Healthcare Facilities

New office will prod hospitals to cut carbon emissions and provide greener, more environmentally friendly medical care

9/8/2021

Meet the Best Environmental Services Departments

AHE names its 2021 award winners

9/7/2021

Baltimore Medical Center Begins Construction on Towson Campus

The estimated cost of the project is $166 million

9/3/2021

Pandemic Tensions Fueling Rise in Healthcare Workplace Violence

Workers and health care officials say incidents of violence against staff have been rising in number and intensity

9/3/2021

University of Iowa Gets Approval for New Hospital

Facility in North Liberty slated to cost $230 million

9/3/2021

Cherokee Tribal Council Investing $110 Million in Health Centers

Two new facilities to be located on Qualla Boundary in Cherokee County

9/2/2021

Hospitals Assess Damage as Ida Moves Inland

Worst damage was at Ochsner St. Anne Hospital, where roof was damaged and section above an elevator blew out, rendering elevator unusable

9/2/2021

New York Hospital System Receives $17 Million for Upgrades

Renovations on NYC Health + Hospitals/Coney Island will begin in summer 2022

9/2/2021

Ohio Children’s Hospital Creates New Company and Care Model

Akron Children's Health Collaborative is designed to help coordinate care for 100,000 Medicaid patients

9/1/2021

Pandemic, Hurricane Test Resilience of Gulf Coast Hospitals

Hospitals in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama implement response plans for twin emergencies

9/1/2021

COVID-19 Forces Texas To Hire 8,000 Healthcare Workers

Hospitalizations from disease are getting dangerously close to state’s record set last winter

9/1/2021

Pandemic Drives Healthcare Technology Trends

COVID-19 pandemic forcing healthcare systems to adopt new technology and processes to deal with evolving challenges

8/31/2021

New VA Center Is One of World’s Most Expensive

$2 billion, 11-building, 1.2 million-square-foot, 31-acre health center is most expensive VA hospital

8/31/2021

More Healthcare Systems Raise Minimum Wage

Systems opting $15 minimum wage include Cleveland Clinic, John Hopkins Health System, Jefferson Health, Duke University Health System, and Advocate Aurora Health

8/31/2021

2021 Cybersecurity Breaches Most Since 2018

Number of healthcare breaches in first half of 2021 up significantly from first half of 2020 and higher than any six-month period since 2018

8/30/2021

10 Steps To Prevent Spread of C. auris in Hospitals

Drug-resistant superbug spreads easily throughout the facilities

8/30/2021

Idaho Calls on Volunteers To Help Keep Hospitals Open

Positions at all levels and in all parts of state need to be filled as soon as possible

8/30/2021

How Healthcare Systems Can Prepare for Storm Season

Peak tropical storm season is coming, which means potential downtimes for healthcare facilities

8/27/2021

Oregon Sends National Guard into Hospitals

Troops will perform non-medical work, such as being uniformed presence in anxiety-filled waiting rooms

8/27/2021

Patients Were Largest Source of Hospital-Acquired COVID-19: Study

Study provides previously unprecedented detail on the way infections might spread in hospitals

8/27/2021

Study Seeks Strategies To Reduce Spread of MDROs

Variety of interventions tested to reduce multidrug-resistant organisms in hospitals, long-term acute-care hospitals, and nursing homes

8/26/2021

Access Control Program Creates Secure Spaces to Work, Visit and Recoup

UVA Medical Center sees hundreds of patients daily, making security constant concern. This facility relies on policy, security officers and technology to keep security high.

8/26/2021

Ransomware Remains Threat to Healthcare

Healthcare systems are susceptible to ransomware attacks, largely due to technology that gives access to patient data

8/26/2021

Materials Problems Delay Construction on Wyoming Hospital

While a solid date on acquiring steel is being worked out, subcontractors will prepare utilities and build a playground

8/25/2021

Most Hospitals Lack Adequate Cybersecurity: Report

Report measured organization’s security strength against National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Cybersecurity Framework

8/25/2021

Pandemic, Growing Patient Needs Fuel Hospital’s Expansion

$85 million, four-story addition will open in early 2024 and double size of existing hospital

8/25/2021

Joint Commission Revises Workplace Violence Standards

Updated version will be effective Jan. 1, 2022, and include an updated definition of workplace violence

8/24/2021

COVID-19 Reshapes Facilities and Space Planning

By reviewing design and architectural space planning considerations, managers can lessen impact of future pandemics

8/24/2021

Kansas Hospital Is First in U.S. To Use Drone

Drones have a range of up to 68 miles with a maximum speed of 90 mph and payloads of up to 13 pounds

8/24/2021

Florida Teen Mental Health Treatment Center Opens

Dade City Discovery Behavioral Health Center is a 24-bed facility in Pasco County

8/23/2021

U.S. To Mandate Vaccinations for Nursing Home Employees

Move would impact about 15,000 nursing homes, which employ more than 1.3 million people

8/23/2021

New HCA Healthcare Texas Hospital Opening

Two-story building will be outfitted with new technology and increase education and simulation tools

8/23/2021

New Kentucky VA Hospital Slated To Open in 2025

Local officials have been discussing a replacement for the 59-acre Robley Rex center that has been around since 1952

8/20/2021

6 Tips for Disaster Preparedness

Managers should regularly review safety protocols in the event of an emergency

8/20/2021

Hawaii Health System Out of ICU Beds

Beds are occupied by COVID-19 patients, as well as those who have suffered heart attacks, strokes and other traumas

8/20/2021

Construction Restarts on $1.79 Billion Hospital at Ohio State

Restart event comes 10 months after construction started because COVID-19 pandemic prevented groundbreaking ceremony

8/19/2021

Field Hospitals Reopening as COVID-19 Surge Hits

University of Mississippi Medical Center will open second field hospital in parking garage

8/19/2021

11 Percent of COVID-19 Infections Were Hospital Acquired

Figure reached close to 16 percent by May 2020

8/19/2021

Pennsylvania Mandates Nursing Home Staff Vaccinations

State’s department of health expects all nursing homes to have at least 80 percent of staff vaccinated by Oct. 1

8/18/2021

USDA To Invest $500 Million in Rural Healthcare

Funds can be used to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines and healthcare services, as well as support construction or renovation of rural healthcare facilities

8/18/2021

Patient Attack Prompts Injuries, Strike at Hospital

Incident at Cascade Behavioral Health hospitalized one worker, injured others and threatened safety of additional patients

8/17/2021

Long-Term Care Facilities Struggle Amid Pandemic

Industry officials predict long-term care providers could lose $94 billion and caution that more than 1,800 facilities could close

8/17/2021

Hospital Design with Patient Sleep in Mind

Patient-care areas use noise-reducing materials, such as ceiling tiles that help with sound absorption

8/17/2021

Wisconsin Community Health Center Announces $15 Million Expansion

Center will construct a 58,000-square-foot addition to Milwaukee

8/16/2021

$300 Million New Orleans Hospital Expansion Nears Completion

Redevelopment is coming to a close after more than 1,300 days of construction

8/16/2021

How To Benefit From Reliability-Centered Maintenance

RCM yields several advantages, from decreasing maintenance expenses to minimizing downtime and increasing staff satisfaction

8/13/2021

Texas Hospitals Out of ICU Beds as COVID-19 Surges

One-half of state's 22 trauma service areas report 10 or fewer open beds as 9,400 COVID-19 patients fill ICUs

8/13/2021

Hospital Violence Continues To Escalate

Incidents reflect growing wave of attacks against front-line and support staff

8/13/2021

Ontario Invests $15 Million in Hospital Redevelopment

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital receives funding to ensure patients in growing community have access to high-quality care

8/12/2021

Nebraska Health Center Receives $23.4 Million for New Hospital

Kimball Health Services’ loan covers 75 percent of the new $32 million facility

8/12/2021

Psychiatric Care Unit Opens in Minnesota

St. Cloud Hospital opened a psychiatric unit to give adult patients up to 24 hours of care

8/11/2021

California Mandates Vaccinations for Healthcare Workers

State is requiring its 2.2 million healthcare workers to be fully vaccinated starting Sept. 30

8/11/2021

New Florida Hospital Designed with Hurricanes in Mind

Facility sits at higher elevation and features an impact-resistant design, with a strong core of durable tilt-wall concrete

8/11/2021

COVID Protocols for Facilities Managers in the Long Term

Delta variant’s rise proves healthcare facilities must make a pandemic safety response plan

8/10/2021

New Superbug Sweeping Through Healthcare Facilities

C. auris is drug resistant and sticks to surfaces

8/10/2021

Florida Has Nation’s Highest COVID-19 Hospital Bed Use

11,863 health center beds are filled with people who have COVID-19

8/10/2021

5 Ways To Improve Patient Safety

Every healthcare facility’s goal is to keep patients safe while giving them an optimal experience

8/9/2021

3,000 Hospitals Vulnerable Due to Pneumatic Tube Flaws

80 percent of hospitals in North America use system

8/9/2021

Heale Medical Opens New Facility in Virginia

1,684-square-foot facility was designed by architecture firm //3877 with patient comfort in mind

8/6/2021

How Lighting Benefits Patients and Providers

Lighting can improve sleep, ease pain, improve adjustments of night shift workers, and elevate mood among staff and patients

8/6/2021

Long-Term Care Facilities Struggle Amid Pandemic

Only one-quarter of officials believe those institutions will still be here by this time next year

8/6/2021

California Updates Rules on Health Facility Data Breaches

New regulations require facilities to report more information following a breach

8/5/2021

Hospital Forms Own Police Department

Officers receive certified training suited to a hospital environment, such as assisting patients and families

8/5/2021

BIM and the Benefits for Healthcare Construction

Building information modelling can help managers overcome traditional challenges with communication and collaboration

8/5/2021

Amid Worsening Pandemic, Hospital Attacks Continue

Even as delta variant drives up new hospitalizations, workers face ongoing threat of workplace violence

8/4/2021

223 Hospital Staffers Test Positive for Coronavirus

153 of its 183 infected staff members at one hospital had been fully vaccinated

8/4/2021

VA Pauses $16 Billion Cerner Software

Department removes Cerner’s electronic health record software for at least six months due to rollout issues

8/4/2021

How Can VR Benefit Healthcare?

VR in healthcare can be divided into many categories and include pain management, training, rehabilitation, surgery and communication

8/3/2021

Rhode Island Healthcare Workers Get More Protection

Workers now have procedures to file complaints in the event of an assault or other illegal behavior

8/3/2021

Parking Problems Continue at Military Hospital

Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii has had complaints about inadequate parking availability for years

8/3/2021

Texas Mental Health Center Saves Local System Millions

The Inn treats people dealing with homelessness and mental health issues in more relaxed and home-like environment

8/2/2021

Untreatable Superbug Outbreak Strikes Hospitals, Nursing Homes

Researchers identified several cases in which Candida auris was completely impervious to all existing medication

8/2/2021

5 Ways AI Benefits the Healthcare Industry

Technology makes life easier for providers and patients while optimizing healthcare procedures and resources

8/2/2021

Nurses Strike Over Staffing Concerns

More than 700 Massachusetts nurses have been on strike since March 8

7/30/2021

Delta Variant’s Spread Prompts Vaccine Mandates

Officials in California, New York City, and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to require vaccinations or proof of negative test

7/30/2021

Mayo Clinic Ranked Top U.S. Hospital

This is the sixth year in a row the 73,000-employee enterprise has ranked number one

7/30/2021

Texas Projects Target Children’s Facilities in Austin, Houston

Total cost of two projects is $686 million, and both set to open by 2024

7/29/2021

Keeping Hospitals Clean and Disinfected Is Team Job

Environmental services, nurses and infection control services need clear roles and responsibilities

7/29/2021

Two California Hospitals Prevent Lethal Fungal Spread

Hospitals enforced aggressive measures to prevent spread of Candida auris

7/29/2021

Canada’s First Smart Hospital Debuts

Mackenzie Health now using healthcare technology company CenTrak’s RTLS technology

7/28/2021

Former Hospital Sites to Be Redeveloped

These two sites have sat unused for years. 

7/28/2021

Advantages of School-Based Healthcare

These types of health centers help low-income and disadvantaged families find medical help.

7/28/2021

Senior Living Centers Fined $5.5 Million Over COVID-19 Practices

More than 184,000 nursing home residents have died of COVID-19 as of June 2021

7/27/2021

Getting Creative with Hospital Design

Hospitals seek design strategies that promote wellbeing of providers and patients

7/27/2021

IT Lapse Exposes 275 Million Medical Images

HHS recently alerted medical facilities to prioritize repair of PACS vulnerabilities

7/27/2021

$3.8 Billion Chicago Hospital Project Moves Ahead

Bronzeville Lakefront project would include nearly 6,800 units of new housing, 8 million square feet of mixed-use space

7/26/2021

California Mulls Delay in Seismic Requirements for Hospitals

Proposal might give hospitals until 2037 to ensure they remain operable after major earthquake

7/26/2021

Altru Health Restarting Construction on $380 Million Project

North Dakota Hospital paused construction due to pandemic to focus on patients and employees

7/26/2021

Healthcare Takes Heavy Toll on Environment: Study

Healthcare sector produces 10 percent of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions

7/23/2021

Mask Use in Healthcare Taking Toll on Environment

Adopting reusable masks can dramatically cut environmental impact of PPE waste

7/23/2021

Savings, Security Driving Cloud Migration

Using cloud-based software becoming increasingly popular among healthcare facilities

7/23/2021

$44.7 Million Project to Develop Texas Hospital

Psychiatric hospital planned for Dallas-Fort Worth area

7/22/2021

$43.7 Million Dollar Project to Rebuild Florida Hospital Complete

The previous hospital was destroyed by a 2017 hurricane.

7/22/2021

Staffing Shortage: Virginia Temporarily Closes Several Mental Hospitals

Five of eight of the state's mental healthcare facilities are closing admissions due to short staffing.

7/22/2021

Penn Medicine’s New Pavilion Focuses on HVAC Efficiency and Sustainability

New 1.5 million-square-foot Philadelphia hospital set to open in fall of 2021

7/21/2021

Rehab Hospital To Expand System’s Florida Presence

System’s hospitals are predesigned with option to add 17 additional private rooms

7/21/2021

Case Study: Wearable Hand-Sanitizing Device Improves Hand Hygiene

Device is paired with real-time, cloud-based reporting feedback technology

7/20/2021

Should Healthcare Workers Be Required To Get Vaccinated?

Healthcare group calls for COVID vaccine mandate since similar initiatives have proven successful

7/20/2021

Pandemic Helps Move EVS to Center Stage

Keeping hospitals clean and sanitized is where concerns of health and safety overlap

7/20/2021

5 Fire Prevention Tips for Hospitals

Recent incidents highlight need for fire safety and prevention practices

7/19/2021

Healthcare Facilities Management to Reach $360 Billion

Healthcare expenses, disease, and medical tourism are several reasons for projected increase

7/19/2021

Workplace Violence Strikes Three Hospitals

Incidents in Baton Rouge, Nashville and Little Rock spotlight threats to employees

7/19/2021

Former Alexandra Mall to Become Trauma Center

Repurposing vacant spaces into usable facilities is becoming trend since pandemic-induced closure of many retail stores nationwide

7/16/2021

Protecting Healthcare Facilities and Assets Using Access Control

Facilities are vulnerable to security breaches and have their own specific areas of risks and threats

7/16/2021

Tornado Damages, Closes Missouri Hospital

Facility experienced damage but infrastructure remains sound

7/16/2021

Healthcare Facilities Renew Focus on Sustainable Operations

Researcher discussed industry's effect on climate and actions to improve sustainability

7/15/2021

4 Steps to Better Cleaning in Patient Areas

Poor cleaning protocols increase risk of healthcare acquired infections

7/15/2021

Hospital Applies Lessons From Hurricane Irma to New Facility

$43.7 million project rebuilds Florida hospital destroyed by 2017 hurricane

7/15/2021

Hospital Surfaces Target of New Research on Infection Control

Covering high-touch surfaces with silver-impregnated foil could reduce bacterial pathogen contamination

7/14/2021

How the Pandemic Influenced Healthcare Design

Learn how healthcare design is changing to improve better patient experience

7/14/2021

Tulsa Hospital Announces $250 Million Expansion

Project includes 51,000-square-foot renovation of imaging spaces and four operating rooms, as well as 232,600-square-foot expansion

7/14/2021

Massive Project To Transform Mall Into Hospital, Urban Village

$2 billion project to renovate all-but-abandoned mall, create 2,000 new healthcare jobs

7/13/2021

Lighting That Aims To Improve Human Health

Luminaire level lighting controls technology has potential to revolutionize lighting in healthcare facilities

7/13/2021

Nursing Homes Wrestle with Climate Change, HVAC Demands

For Washington’s long-term care facilities, recent heatwave underscored growing need for air conditioning

7/13/2021

Boston Hospitals’ Greenhouse Gas Cuts Fall Short: Report

Hospitals cut emissions 18 percent between 2011 and 2019 even as they added space

7/12/2021

Advice for Disinfecting Hospitals

Disinfecting is critical to infection control. Get answers for disinfecting around occupants, common touch points, chemical alternatives and more

7/12/2021

$250 Million Renovation Expands Flurry of Projects

232,600-square-foot expansion includes four operating rooms, new six-story tower with 124 patient rooms, and six-story 600-space parking garage

7/12/2021

Hospital Layoffs Target Janitorial, Food Service Workers

Sodexo will lay off 407 workers after Health First, a four-hospital system based in Florida ends contract

7/9/2021

Expansion Elevates the Patient and Visitor Experience

See how Jefferson Health uses natural light, inviting spaces and a green roof in its design

7/9/2021

Hospital Construction Wave Comes to Boston

Hospital officials want to construct new outpatient surgery center spanning 224,000 square feet and five floors

7/9/2021

Delta Variant, Flu Cast Shadow Over Recovery from Pandemic

Health experts warn public there also could be very difficult flu season ahead

7/8/2021

4 Post-Pandemic Healthcare Construction Trends

Rethinking hospital design to make spaces safer

7/8/2021

Hospital Contract Addresses PPE, Workplace Violence

Pact calls for hospital behavioral response team with added security for workplace violence prevention

7/8/2021

Arkansas Hospital Expansion Targets ER, ICU Needs

Project will expand an ER seeing 55,000 patients per year — 37 percent more than designed to handle

7/7/2021

One Dead in Fire in Hospital

Officials investigating whether defibrillator being used ignited something in room

7/7/2021

UC Davis Launches $60 Million Rehab Hospital

Hospital will start with 40 private rooms but will be licensed to accommodate 52

7/7/2021

Cancer Center Expansion Puts Greater Focus on Patients

Design features include abundant natural light, views of green space, natural elements and specially selected artwork

7/6/2021

Hospitals, States Struggle To Prepare for the Next Crisis

New Jersey officials hope new budget will help hospitals improve emergency preparedness

7/6/2021

Expansion Targets Hospital’s Emergency Department, ICU

Project will expand emergency room from 29 to 50 rooms and increase ICU capacity from 38 to 64

7/6/2021

Hospital Design With Patients in Mind

Creating hospital room requires buy-in from team of patients, their advocates, providers, and architects

7/2/2021

Hospitals’ Security Officers To Get Tasers, Body Cameras

Facilities have faced growing concern around safety for their patients and providers

7/2/2021

Inspections on Infectious Disease Plans Lagged in 2020: Report

CMS lacked authority to ensure hospitals had plans to prevent infectious diseases in place during pandemic

7/2/2021

Handbook Offers Guidance for Healthcare Facilities Managers

Resource discusses primary skills and concepts managers should use and understand

7/1/2021

Mandatory Vaccinations for Hospital Workers on the Rise

Nationwide, little fanfare has greeted dozens of hospitals that require vaccinations

7/1/2021

Pandemic Could Not Stop Hospital Renovations

Projects so important to hospital and community that waiting to complete them not an option

7/1/2021

Hospital Announces Largest Expansion in Its History

Expansion will include construction of seven-story pavilion

6/30/2021

We Need A Better Understanding of Cleaning Terms

Communicating proper terminology is critical when training environmental services personnel

6/30/2021

New Hospital To Incorporate Lessons from COVID-19

Some of hospital’s 700 private rooms will be able to quickly convert to intensive care rooms

6/29/2021

COVID-19 Reshapes Hospital Expansion

Design-build team redesigned reception, waiting room, and triage areas and added rapid treatment area

6/29/2021

Coronavirus on Hospital Surfaces Unlikely to Be Infectious: Study

Reduction in virus contamination likely due to improved patient management and cleaning protocol

6/29/2021

Most Healthcare Organizations Expect Ransomware Attacks: Survey

One-third of surveyed organizations were impacted by ransomware in last year

6/28/2021

American Indian Tribes Press for Deferred Maintenance Funds

Average age of Indian Health Service facilities is more than 37 years, compared to nine years the private sector

6/28/2021

Kaiser Invests in Microgrids To Improve Sustainability

Higher-acuity care and increased threats of outages are driving interest in microgrids

6/28/2021

Lawsuits Filed Over Scripps Health Ransomware Attacks

Two cases were filed in federal court recently, joining two already filed in state court in early June

6/25/2021

Hospital Expansion Spotlights Flexible Spaces

Unit is designed with private universal rooms to flex between increasing demand for intensive care and step-down beds

6/25/2021

Construction Trends: Prefabrication, Infrastructure Upgrades

New report combines healthcare construction trends, challenges and insights from industry experts

6/25/2021

Senior Care Community, University Struggle to Co-Exist

Residents of senior living community complained about noise and hours of operation of nearby music venue

6/24/2021

Fire Safety and Cybersecurity: What’s the Connection?

Attacks can create false alarms, loss of communication or denial of service, and a malfunctioning system could compromise patient safety

6/24/2021

Texas Cancer Center Breaks Ground

Facility will include 30,000 square feet of clinic space for medical oncology, radiation oncology, and gynecologic oncology services

6/24/2021

Data Breach Affects 21 Hospitals. 1.6 Million People

Compromised files contained patient records with protected health information

6/23/2021

Rise of Delta Variant Puts Facilities on Notice

More-harmful coronavirus variant probably will become dominant U.S. strain in the coming months, Walensky says

6/23/2021

Wanted: A 21st Century IAQ Strategy

Managers need to consider holistic integrated IAQ solution that uses complementary technologies

6/23/2021

UC Irvine Gets OK for $1 Billion Hospital Campus

Campus will house 144-bed acute care facility, ambulatory care center and cancer center

6/22/2021

UC-Davis Construction Addresses Seismic Demands

Square footage of new hospital will be nearly double to accomodate more private rooms

6/22/2021

OSHA Cites Medical Facilities Owner Over COVID-19

Owner accused of failing to protect workers from exposure to virus and implement proper safety measures

6/22/2021

Nationwide Children’s To Spend $3.3 Billion on Construction, Expansion

Spending will come over next five years to build 12-story inpatient tower, three other facilities

6/21/2021

Stabbing of Physician Leads to Lawsuit

Doctor’s lawyers say no one on staff alerted hospital security or seemed to know how to respond to incident

6/21/2021

Hospital's Renovation, Expansion Focus on Patients and Families

New facility will feature behavioral health design

6/21/2021

Case Study: Revamped Hospital Meets Space Needs

Solution involved relocating and enlarging main entrance, reconfiguring hospital’s interior and adding a parking garage

6/18/2021

Twice as Nice: Hospital To Double Bed Count

Expansion will add 200,000 square feet, more than double number of beds, and renovate and expand surgical and other facilities

6/18/2021

Rethinking Emergency Preparedness in Assisted Living

Research findings underscore importance of understanding ‘unique challenges’ communities face

6/18/2021

Ronald McDonald House in Hotel Links to Hospital

First-ever Ronald McDonald House designed and built for hotel has opened

6/17/2021

Health-Housing Project Targets Community Needs

3.7-acre complex is designed to increase access to healthcare and affordable housing for area’s most vulnerable

6/17/2021

Seismic Shift: System Opts To Build New, Not Retrofit

Retrofitting existing facility would cost about as much as building new hospital

6/17/2021

COVID-19 Influences Hospitals’ Upgrades

Lessons learned during pandemic applied to building overhauls, including need for patient privacy and expanded digital capabilities

6/16/2021

Groups To Foster Sustainability in Safety-Net Hospitals

Topics to include strategic energy management planning, new technologies and innovative funding mechanisms

6/16/2021

New Hospital’s Design Process Embraces Real Life

Architects, nurses and physicians collaborate to refine design of critical rooms at Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital

6/15/2021

Hospital’s Construction Delayed Over COVID-19

Plans for new $240 million facility have been delayed again

6/15/2021

HEPA Purifiers Can Reduce Airborne COVID-19: Researcher

Air purifiers could benefit hospitals where aerosol-generating procedures occur

6/14/2021

Which State Just Opened Its First New Hospital in 30 Years?

$543 million hospital has been more than a decade in planning

6/14/2021

New OSHA Standard Targets COVID-19 in Healthcare

ETS requires employers to help protect workers where suspected or confirmed COVID-19 patients are treated

6/11/2021

Hospital Upgrades Reflect Impact of COVID-19

Facility to offer more single-occupancy rooms to decrease potential for spread of disease

6/11/2021

Training for Savings: Technicians as Energy Troubleshooters

HVAC mechanics familiar with troubleshooting faulty equipment were taught how to spot energy inefficiencies in system operations

6/11/2021

Hospital Pays Ransom Over Cyber Attack

Incident affected the protected health information of nearly 57,400 individuals

6/10/2021

Looking for Trouble: Tabletop Emergency Exercises

One alternative to full-scale emergency drills and exercises is tabletop exercises

6/10/2021

EVS in Spotlight of Facility Health and Safety

Managers need to consider measures to improve infection prevention

6/9/2021

Expanded Medical Center Tackles Seismic Requirements

Building sits on 126 base isolators, which allow it to accommodate movement during a seismic event

6/9/2021

COVID-19 Employment Lawsuits Target Healthcare

More than one in five of every pandemic-related lawsuit has been filed against healthcare employers

6/9/2021

COVID-19 Fallout: Facilities That Can Flex

Planning for adaptability is one solution to future emergency situations

6/8/2021

Flexible Design for Hospitals of the Future — Today

Challenges from COVID-19 provide roadmap to help hospitals prepare for when — not if — next pandemic occurs

6/8/2021

Location, Location, Location: The Impact on Patient Care

Researchers used tracking chips to investigate the way facility layout affects patient care

6/8/2021

Surface Spotlight: New Findings on Coating and Infection

Antibacterial surface coating limits the transmission of Staphylococcus aureus and Clostridium difficile

6/7/2021

Hurricanes Influence New Hospital’s Construction

New structure replaces original Fishermen’s Community Hospital, which was severely damaged by Hurricane Irma in 2017

6/7/2021

Infection Control and Interior Design: Making a Connection

Rethinking facility design to limit transmission of infections

6/4/2021

Accessibility Lawsuit Targets Assisted Living Facility

Manhattan facility faces federal lawsuit over allegations it discriminates against people with disabilities who use wheelchairs

6/4/2021

Tornado Preparedness: It’s Never Too Early

Not all tornado seasons will be like 2021, and it’s never too early to start preparing for next year

6/4/2021

Resilient, Sustainable and Adaptable: The Future of Healthcare

Hospitals need to be prepared for surplus of patients and have knowledge to mitigate emergent infrastructure failures

6/3/2021

COVID-19 Outbreak Hits Maine Hospital

Two recently admitted patients and four staff members in hospital’s medical/surgical unit tested positive

6/3/2021

$2 Billion Hospital Expansion Resumes for UPMC

Plans include heart and transplant hospital and cancer hospital

6/3/2021

Cutting the Construction-Infection Connection

Construction firms paying more attention to control and mitigation of potential airborne contaminants

6/2/2021

Lean Design: Preventing Infection During Construction

Strategy helps protect workers and materials from potential interaction with pathogens

6/2/2021

Ranking Risks: Ventilation and Infection Control

Risk-ranking each space in facilities with required temperature, pressure and humidity will guide testing procedures

6/2/2021

Mastering the Art (and Science) of Site Selection

Environments in which patients receive care are evolving, and process of developing new healthcare facilities must change

6/1/2021

$160.5 Million Hospital Stresses Security

New psychiatric facility has hundreds of cameras and is designed to minimize staff blind spots

6/1/2021

Las Vegas Hospital Launches $82 Million Expansion

Expansion will include five-story patient tower and include additional emergency department space

6/1/2021

Are Soft Surfaces Key To Preventing Infection?

A lack of knowledge about soft surfaces leaves facilities vulnerable to higher infection rates

Posts Part: 2 Who's Responsible? Reducing Soft-Surface Contamination

Posts Part: 3 3 Ways Soft Surfaces Prevent Infection

5/28/2021

Hospital’s New Technology Aimed at Maintenance

Software recommends preventive actions based on historical data to avoid costly repairs

5/28/2021

Disinfection in the Post-COVID-19 Era

Only 32 percent of 110,000 objects in healthcare facilities are thoroughly cleaned, studies show

5/28/2021

Case Study: Updated Hospital for Children Targets Comfort, Functionality

Hospital’s hematology and oncology unit has new look and benefit of architecture and engineering updates

5/27/2021

Facility Designs Respond to Changing Times

Pandemic and other changes have prompted new approaches to design

5/27/2021

Faulty Generator Hampers Hospital Operations

Patients transferred to surrounding hospitals, and surgical and elective procedures cancelled

5/27/2021

Hospital at Home: Facilities Impact?

Programs use telehealth technologies to provide patients with hospital-level care in their homes

5/26/2021

COVID-19 Strikes Hospital Construction Workers

Contractors working in non-clinical, closed area of Molokai General Hospital tested positive

5/26/2021

VA Patient Deaths Lead to Bill on Security Cameras

Move comes after lapses that allowed nursing assistant to kill patients at West Virginia veterans hospital

5/26/2021

Hospital Workers Get Emergency Backpacks

Backpacks include 32 servings of freeze-dried food, squeeze flashlight, portable stove and fuel tablets, and first aid supplies

5/25/2021

Scissors Attack Leads to Lawsuit over Hospital Security

Lawsuit accuses hospital and its security team of "gross recklessness”

5/25/2021

$300 Million Medical Center Set To Open

Acute care hospital has 108 private inpatient beds, an emergency department, and imaging and lab services

5/25/2021

Surgical Pavilion, Delayed by COVID-19, Moves Ahead

Project broke ground in April 2020 and it is slated to be complete by end of 2023

5/24/2021

Federal Effort Targets Support for Long-Term Care in Emergencies

Two new committees to provide support for older adults and people with disabilities in long-term care facilities

5/24/2021

Construction, Upgrades Aim to Transform System’s Facilities, Services

2014 bond measure in 2014 has funded multiple construction and renovation projects

5/24/2021

Roadmaps on the Search for Energy Efficiency

Evidence-based design with strategic energy management might reduce costs associated with energy use

5/21/2021

Future Facilities: Focus on Flexibility

Pandemic has driven home how necessary it is for facilities to be flexible

5/21/2021

Healthcare Parking Fees Draw Scrutiny

Spotlight on ‘financial toxicity’ of cancer treatment, including costs not covered by insurance, such as parking fees

5/21/2021

Ransomware Crisis Enters Third Week

More than two weeks after a cyber attack, Scripps Health fighting to get back online

5/20/2021

UCSF Announces New Research and Training Facility

Initial phase of 30-year vision aims to strengthen UCSF’s status as a top academic medical centers

5/20/2021

System and Facility Upgrades Target Patient Comfort

Hospital’s central utility plant had outlived its expected lifespan and needed to be replaced

5/20/2021

Face Facts: Security Issues and Facial Recognition Technology

More hospitals use technology to augment security programs to protect patients and staff

5/19/2021

Resilient Healthcare Facilities in a Post-COVID World

Core design strategies to help hospitals provide flexible, easily adaptable care centers

5/19/2021

Hospitals Ramp Up Cybersecurity in Shadow of Pipeline Attack

Healthcare-related cyber attacks rose by 55 percent in 2020

5/19/2021

Minimizing Pandemic’s Impact on Facilities Funding

Best practices in securing capital and operational funding

5/19/2021

Interior Design with Patients’ Families in Mind

Hospital’s hematology and oncology unit has new look and feel to welcome patients and families

5/19/2021

Spotlight: Resident Security Technology

With advances in resident security technology, facilities managers have access to range of helpful resources

5/18/2021

Behavioral Health and Memory Care Design Best Practices

When considering varying patient populations, designing for behavioral health creates challenges and opportunities

5/18/2021

Hospitals, Hurricanes and the Need for Resilience

Group encourages facilities to prepare for hurricane season

5/18/2021

Joint Commission IDs Top Safety Issues for Facilities

Infections and utility systems among top challenges in 2020

5/18/2021

Ransomware Attacks Up 102 Percent in 2021

Healthcare sees highest volumes of ransomware attempts, averaging 109 attempts per entity per week

5/18/2021

How VA Figured Out Food Service During Pandemic

Goal was to provide guidance that would help foodservice teams at individual hospitals best manage their own situation

5/17/2021

Cyber Attack Evolves To Pose New Threats

Group behind SolarWinds attack adjusts tactics, according to government advisories

5/17/2021

Georgia Health Systems Joining, Spending $1 Billion on Facilities

Investment over 10 years aims to enhance and expand facilities, information technology, clinical infrastructure and operational capabilities

5/17/2021

Hospital Evacuation Drill Targets Wildfires

Training prepares staff to respond to emergencies as part of safety and crisis planning and preparation

5/17/2021

200,000 VA Records Exposed Online

Exposed data included patient names, birth dates, medical information, contact information and physician details

5/17/2021

Fire Systems: Overlooked Cybersecurity Targets

Fire and life safety systems with cyber weaknesses can compromise safety

5/14/2021

ASHRAE, UV Group Partner on Research, Standards

ASHRAE, IUVA will cooperate to promote advancement of emerging research and technologies

5/14/2021

New Jersey Eyes New $1 Billion Hospital

Existing 42-year-old facility suffers from flooding and emergency room overcrowding

5/14/2021

Fueled by COVID-19, Fungal Infection Impacts Long-Term Care

Public health officials concerned that pandemic has created unique opportunities for infections to spread

5/14/2021

Indianapolis Hospital Plans $325 Million Expansion

Project will include updated women’s hospital, new neurosurgical hospital and larger neonatal intensive care unit

5/14/2021

Healthcare CEOs Vow Better Protection for Workers

Group aims to ensure workers have systems, tools, technologies and resources to feel safe

5/13/2021

ASHRAE Updates Healthcare Facilities Ventilation Standard

Standard offers guidance, regulation, and mandates to designers of healthcare facilities

5/13/2021

Michigan Medicine To Restart $920 Million Hospital Project

Citing financial loss and COVID-19 pandemic, system delayed project in May 2020

5/13/2021

Pipeline Cyber Attack Rekindles Threat to Healthcare

Officials continue to warn of imminent cyber threat against hospitals and health care systems

5/13/2021

Engaged Management Key in Controlling Infections

Lessons learned about better control of HAIs can apply to other pathogenic outbreaks, such as COVID-19

5/13/2021

CDC: COVID-19 Can Be Transmitted from More Than 6 Feet Away

Agency previously said most infections took place through close contact, not airborne transmission

5/12/2021

White Paper Explores Pandemic’s Impact on Future Facilities

Group looked at requirements and recommendations on emergency preparedness and offers new standard

5/12/2021

Alert Targets FiveHands Ransomware Attacks

Group has targeted businesses in healthcare, education, construction, engineering and food and beverage

5/12/2021

Houston Methodist Announces Plans for 400-Bed Hospital

New facility could open in 2024 and will employ more than 500 people

5/12/2021

Oxygen-Related Fires Target of Safety Alert

Managers must learn from fatal incidents to keep patients and staff safe

5/12/2021

Healthcare IT: The Human Toll of Ransomware

Connected devices enable more widespread care but also create increased vulnerability to ransomware

5/11/2021

Queens Medical Center-Hotel To Open in 2021

104,000-square-foot Eastern Mirage Medical Center is co-located with Eastern Mirage hotel

5/11/2021

UV-C Can Improve Efficacy of Disinfectants: Study

Disinfection using BAK followed by UVC radiation can minimize harmful effect of BAK residues on humans

5/11/2021

List of Healthcare Organizations Hit By Ransomware Attack Grows

Hospitals and health systems nationwide report data breaches linked to ransomware attack on CaptureRx

5/11/2021

Hospitals Driving Surface Disinfectant Sales: Study

High-level disinfectants have emerged as top-selling products in market

5/11/2021

Pushing Through Pandemic, Atlanta MOB Opens

After breaking ground in September 2019, construction was completed in December 2020

5/10/2021

SF Hospitals Rethink Use of Police for Security

Healthcare workers using de-escalation tactics would replace deputies

5/10/2021

Seeking Efficiency, Hospitals Rethink Operating Rooms

Even older hospitals with limited budgets are getting creative, since surgeries are important revenue sources

5/10/2021

Delayed by Pandemic, Hospital Expansion Ready To Open

12-story, $480 million expansion includes 292 new inpatient beds, bringing hospital’s total to 752

5/10/2021

Crisitunity: Design Opportunities from COVID-19 Crisis

Problems have made it essential to reevaluate and reimagine clinical environments

5/10/2021

Program Enables Energy, Water Efficiency in New Hospital

C-PACE provides lower-cost access to energy and water saving technologies, along with resilience measures and alternative energy

5/7/2021

Mold Case Against Seattle Hospital Advances

Public health documents relate to Aspergillus mold infections at Seattle Children’s hospital

5/7/2021

UT Health San Antonio Announces $430 Million Hospital

Eight-story, 144-bed hospital will offer specialty care in cancer, orthopedics and urology

5/7/2021

Average Ransomware Demand on Healthcare: $4.6 Million

Healthcare second only to education among industries most affected by tracked ransomware incidents

5/7/2021

Outpatient Centers Addressing Community Needs

Facilities integrated with hospitals in retail settings meet time and convenience factors for patient treatment

5/7/2021

Micro-Hospital Brings Needed Services to Area

12-bed facility will include emergency department and operating rooms

5/6/2021

New Tools Support Design for Behavioral Health

Resources connect built environment to better health outcomes and reduced cost of care

5/6/2021

Cyber Attack Hampers Scripps Health’s Operations

Weekend attack continues to plague San Diego-based healthcare system

5/6/2021

Capital Planning and the Role of Risk

Incorporating risk helps managers create a capital plan that allows for effective allocation of capital

5/6/2021

Case Study: Nature Inspires Healing from Outside In

Facility provides mental health services in underserved region of North Carolina

5/6/2021

4 Lighting Examples That Improve Visitor Experience

See how the Center for Health & Wellbeing uses lighting to create inviting and healthy spaces.

5/5/2021

How Safe Are U.S. Hospitals?

Grades focus on ability to protect patients from preventable errors, accidents, injuries and infections

5/5/2021

Group Opposes $2 Billion Hospital Expansion Plan

System seeks approval from state regulators to build three ambulatory care centers

5/5/2021

Stabbings Raise Security Alerts at Little Rock Hospitals

Four knife attacks caused local hospitals to double down on security

5/5/2021

Looking for Trouble: How To Plan for the Next Crisis

Preparing healthcare facilities for natural and manmade threats

5/5/2021

Rethinking Ergonomics for Food Service Workers

Specialists observed workers, noting how when and where they were lifting improperly, pulling, pushing and reaching

5/4/2021

4 MEP Design Considerations To Improve Patient Experience

Focusing on mechanical, electrical and plumbing features at cancer centers can make treatment sessions more comfortable for patients

5/4/2021

Field Hospitals: Lessons From the Pandemic

Planning team should be multidisciplinary, with physicians, nurses, facilities managers, and logistics and procurement specialists working together

5/4/2021

Infection Control During Renovation Projects

EVS managers can help improve existing design to incorporate new best practices for infection prevention

5/4/2021

Cyber Security Myths and Misconceptions

Healthcare IT managers are struggling with some massive cybersecurity blindspots and misconceptions

5/4/2021

Cleveland Clinic Restarts Hospital Project

Project was paused because of pandemic and need to preserve resources

5/3/2021

Flexibility Key for Future HVAC System Design

COVID-19 can spread via aerosol transmission, so controlling airflows is critical

5/3/2021

D.C.’s Largest Solar Array Debuts

Children’s National Research & Innovation Campus located on former Walter Reed Army Medical Center campus

5/3/2021

Case Study: Simulating Natural Light in Neonatal Wards

Lighting system helps premature children adapt to light

5/3/2021

VA Expands 5G Technology in Facilities

5G infrastructure to support connectivity between medical devices and greater use of virtual reality tools

5/3/2021

Surfaces, Sanitization and COVID-19: A Closer Look

Literature review focuses on ability of viruses to live on inanimate and inert objects

4/30/2021

Mayo Clinic Announces New Research Facility

Eleven-story facility initially announced in 2019 as four-story building

4/30/2021

ED Expansion Targets Patient Convenience, Safety

Project delivers better patient flow and experience by redesigning triage and fast-track areas

4/30/2021

COVID-19 Lesson: Adaptable Hospital Design

Designers working with facilities managers to create more adaptable spaces

4/30/2021

Campaign Seeks to Bolster Cyber Attack Defenses

FBI, CISA have issued several warnings about malicious actors exploiting software vulnerabilities

4/30/2021

Cyber Attack Disrupts Cancer Treatments

About 42 U.S. healthcare sites saw service disrupted as result of breach

4/29/2021

St. Jude’s Launches $11.5 Billion Expansion

Hospital plans to spend at least $1.9 billion on new construction and add 1,400 jobs

4/29/2021

4 Tips for Better Healthcare Security

In 2020, hospitals saw PPE and COVID-19 vaccines walk out the back door. A security assessment and a comprehensive security system can prevent a recurrence.

4/29/2021

City’s Hospitals Improve Parking Lot Lighting, Worker Safety

Investigation revealed hospitals nationwide fail to protect employees and visitors from violence

4/29/2021

South’s Winter Blizzards Yield Lessons for Improvement

One hospital’s preparation paid off, as no backup generators failed during storm

4/29/2021

Protecting Healthcare Workers Through Facility Design

Updated resource emphasizes combating violence in healthcare using the built environment

4/28/2021

Study Questions Rigid Use of Social Distancing

Variables among facilities suggest social distances might be pliable

4/28/2021

COVID-19 Presents Healthcare IT with Challenges

Pandemic reshaping healthcare IT in ways that affect leadership, employees and patients

4/28/2021

Hospital Thinks Fast on Construction Project

When new inpatient tower was near completion, the pandemic hit, prompting medical center to rethink project’s design

4/28/2021

Case Study: How To Safely Upgrade Fire Protection Systems

Temporary fire pump system keeps long-term care facility online

4/28/2021

Hospital Data Breach Affects 135,000

Former employee saved private data to personal folders and uploaded files to a public website

4/27/2021

Pandemic Delayed Most Hospital Construction Projects: Survey

76 percent of respondents delayed one or more construction projects due to COVID-19

4/27/2021

CyberSecurity Incident Response: Developing a Plan

Departments having trouble keeping pace with advances cybercriminals are making

4/27/2021

Is Dry Hydrogen Peroxide Effective in Hospitals?

New study looks at bacteria levels after cleaning with DHP

4/27/2021

Facility Design Beyond COVID-19

Most organizations are likely to convert temporary measures into permanent policies

4/27/2021

Penn Medicine Opens Sterilization Facility

Facility is nation’s largest instrument processing and surgical supply preparation operation

4/26/2021

Florida Healthcare System Prioritizes Energy Efficiency

Organization embarks on a multimillion-dollar project to better manage energy use

4/26/2021

Pandemic Prompts Reliance on VR in Construction

Experience had to be real enough that hospital staff could recommend changes just from seeing VR mock-ups

4/26/2021

Facilities Receive Healthgrades Recognition

Online resource connects patients to information about physicians and hospitals

4/26/2021

Building a Wall Against Cyber Attacks

Organizations should first address low-hanging fruit to protect this information

4/26/2021

Health System Undertakes $251 Million Expansion, Renovation

Project includes expansion of 30-year-old emergency department and construction of four-story building to add operating room capacity

4/23/2021

Future Facilities: Lessons from the Pandemic

COVID-19 forced healthcare facilities to make rapid changes to their infrastructure

4/23/2021

Hospital Security and Design: An Updated Resource

Publication emphasizes combating violence in healthcare using the built environment

4/23/2021

Tornado Preparations: Looking for Weak Spots

Plans should include contingencies for risks outside facility due to construction or outdoor work

4/23/2021

In-House Mishap Exposes Data of 4,000 Patients

Protected health information had been accidentally uploaded and exposed

4/23/2021

Robotics and Cleaning: What Lies Ahead?

Robots could gradually replace human personnel in dangerous hot zone of infectious hospital

4/22/2021

Tornado Season: Developing an All-Hazards Plan

Scientists predict 2021 could rival 2011 super outbreak

4/22/2021

Has Facial Recognition Come To Healthcare Facilities?

One Los Angeles hospital is among previously unreported users

4/22/2021

Forest Baptist Health Announces $450 Construction Project

New facility includes upgraded emergency department, state-of-the-art operating rooms and enhanced adult intensive care units

4/22/2021

Case Study: SaaS Brings Savings, Resilience to Hospital

Application helps Ontario facility meet building savings and sustainability goals

4/22/2021

Hospital Says ‘Not So Fast’ to This Fast Food

Campaign persuades hospital to close Burger King

4/21/2021

Taking on Tornado Season: Is Your Healthcare Facility Prepared?

Scientists predict 2021 could rival 2011 super outbreak

4/21/2021

Is UV Germicidal Light Effective in Operating Rooms?

New study shows whether environmental services teams can use UV to disinfect between surgeries

4/21/2021

Food Service Supply Chain Issues Prompt Changes

Management team decided to create secondary menus to ensure they had backup plan

4/21/2021

Diagnostic Software Delivers Energy Efficiency

Trouble spots included leaky water valves and faulty valve actuators and damper actuators

4/21/2021

Case Study: Hospital Design Centers on Patient Healing

Creating uplifting atmosphere was central to inpatient pavilion at Vassar Brothers Medical Center

4/20/2021

Hospital Expansion Persevered Through Pandemic

Team had to work adjacent to active emergency department and above radiology department

4/20/2021

UVC Light: A New Tool for EVS Teams?

Study finds devices used after standard cleaning procedures in hospitals can dramatically reduce pathogens

4/20/2021

Patient Attacks 6 in Hospital Parking Structure

Discharged patient arrested after allegedly assaulting five women and male security guard

4/20/2021

Lessons for Long-Term Care from COVID-19 Preparations

Survey of pre-pandemic plans offer lessons managers can use to prepare for next pandemic

4/20/2021

Design and Construction: Lessons from COVID-19

Future facilities to incorporate larger emergency rooms to keep patients more physically distanced

4/19/2021

COVID-19 Surge Strains Michigan Hospitals

Among biggest drivers of infections are outbreaks among youth athletes associated with K-12 schools

4/19/2021

ED Upgrade Tops Hospital Renovation

31,000-square-foot facility renovation project aims to improve delivery of care

4/19/2021

Far-UVC: Battling COVID-19 With a New Light

Specific UVC wavelength can reduce risk of spread in enclosed environments, particularly those with poor ventilation

4/19/2021

New 136-Bed Hospital Coming to Washington, D.C.

Facility will include maternal health and newborn nursery and obstetric services

4/19/2021

U.S. Senators Seek Financial Help for Senior Living Facilities

Funds could target personal protective equipment, staffing, and infection prevention and control

4/16/2021

Hospital Eyes Lighting Upgrades To Boost Energy Efficiency

System was spending $2 million annually on lighting for hospital, but also acute care facilities, clinics, medical office building and parking structure

4/16/2021

Texas Children’s Hospital Debuts Plans for New Facility

Groundbreaking is anticipated this spring for $485 million hospital

4/16/2021

Feds Act To Get More N95 Masks To Healthcare Workers

Hospitals saying limits on which workers should get N95s must stay in place

4/16/2021

New York Hospital Debuts Ambulatory Care Facility

Building houses 12 operating rooms for ambulatory surgery, surgical prep and recovery space, and central sterile services department

4/16/2021

Surgery During a Pandemic: Why Sterilization Is Important

Sterile processing department designers should consider how to organize storage space, reduce touchpoints and minimize inspection time

4/15/2021

Renovated Floor Enhances Hospital’s Flexibility

19,900-square-foot project provides additional bed capacity and swing space for entire building

4/15/2021

Food Program Reaches Beyond Hospital To Community

Objective is to provide nutritious food and education to help diabetic patients make healthy decisions

4/15/2021

Suspect Killed in Hospital Shooting

Police had escorted medics to emergency department, where suspect was to be checked for medical issue

4/15/2021

FDA Asks Hospitals To Stop PPE Crisis Measures

FDA and CDC believe there are now adequate domestic supplies of masks

4/15/2021

Robots Enlisted To Enhance Cleaning To Prevent Infections

Two robots will be developed that make it possible to disinfect potentially contaminated surfaces in buildings

4/14/2021

COVID-19 and Hospitals of the Future

Pandemic has accelerated considerations of the way medical facilities are built and designed

4/14/2021

1 in 3 State Nursing Homes Violated Coronavirus Protocols

Common violations include asking COVID-positive staff to keep working, not screening visitors for symptoms and not isolating infected residents

4/14/2021

Hospital’s COVID-19 Outbreak Total 31 Cases

Cases were traced to inpatient unit for surgical and cancer patients

4/14/2021

Facility Updates Interior To Address Patient, Family Needs

Switch in furnishings and layouts increased the facility’s capacity and patient privacy

4/14/2021

Food Service Options for Outside Dining Demands

Patients and families concerned with health are venturing outside more thanks to vaccine rollouts

4/13/2021

WHO Guidance Targets Healthcare Resilience

Document and checklists intended to help managers in terms of existing vulnerabilities and possible impacts

4/13/2021

Demolished Hospital Clears Way for New Facility

New hospital will have more than 200 beds and focus primarily on mental health

4/13/2021

University's Hospitals Ramp Up Security

Moves come in response to increasing reports of violence nationwide in healthcare settings

4/13/2021

Sustainability, Waste Management and COVID-19

Materials protecting people from illness could cause long-term harm to public health and planet

4/13/2021

What’s the Password? Too Often, Answer Is Easy

Despite recommendations to use strong, unique passwords, people continue using weak codes

4/12/2021

California Hospitals Struggle With Seismic Requirements

Hospitals ask state to reconsider requirements written into law more than 20 years ago

4/12/2021

Microgrids Help Ensure System’s Sustainability

Two issues spurred growth of microgrids: broader higher-acuity care and increased threat of natural disasters

4/12/2021

Email Attack Affects 221,000 Patients and Physicians

Sensitive information in accounts includes Social Security numbers, birthdates, and addresses

4/12/2021

Rethinking Design for Looming Behavioral Health Pandemic

Systems should plan now to integrate best practices in design so physical spaces can support patients

4/12/2021

Center for Breast Health Completes Construction

Design features improvements for environmental performance, and project is expected to receive LEED Silver rating

4/9/2021

COVID-19: The Impact on Emergency Preparedness

Health system rethinks number of negative pressure rooms and space needed to expand capacity

4/9/2021

Hospitals Renew Efforts To Cut Waste

Clinics and hospitals are among nation's top consumers of single-use plastics

4/9/2021

City’s Hospitals Improve Parking Lot Lighting, Worker Safety

Investigation revealed hospitals nationwide fail to protect employees and visitors from violence

4/9/2021

Health Insurer’s Data Breach Affects 1.2 Million

Breached information might include birthdates, insurance numbers and addresses

4/9/2021

Gas-Powered Tools Sicken 12 on Construction Site

Crews were using gas-powered tools in a building without ventilation system

4/8/2021

Managing Ventilation To Prevent Airborne Illnesses

Management plan can help managers maintain compliance with applicable accreditation, licensure and regulatory standards

4/8/2021

Hospital Data Breach Affects 3,000 People

Employee with access to hospital data servers improperly viewed private health information

4/8/2021

COVID-19 Spreads Via Airborne Droplets, Not Surfaces: CDC

Risk of contracting illness from contaminated surface is less than 1 in 10,000

4/8/2021

Hospital Design Emphasizes Nontraditional Approach

Services for behavioral and mental health treatment require collaboration to meet unique design considerations

4/8/2021

Food Programs Adapt to COVID-19 Era

Instead of delivering meals to COVID-19 patients themselves, kitchen coordinates with nursing staff

4/7/2021

Infrastructure Plan Would Give VA $18 Billion

Funds would target backlog of high-efficiency projects to help increase health security of veterans

4/7/2021

New Hospital Gives a Nod to Hospitality

Symbiotic relationship seeks to create steady flow of travelers for hotel and more welcoming, hospitality-inspired setting

4/7/2021

Window Problems Plague New Children’s Hospital

Officials want to spend $10-15 million to replace two floors of troubled windows

4/7/2021

ASHRAE Clarifies Buildings’ Role in COVID-19

Statement offers updated, unequivocal statement on airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in buildings

4/7/2021

Hospitals Seek Share of $2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill

Funds would aid physical plants, IT systems and emergency preparedness

4/6/2021

Arizona Medical Center Starts Major Expansion

Project includes a second five-story patient tower that brings 109 new patient beds

4/6/2021

Patient Dies Falling from Fifth-Floor Window

Chair slammed against window multiple times shattered glass, worker says

4/6/2021

Carbon Footprint and the Role of Interiors

Impact of interiors might be responsible for emissions akin to those from building structures and envelopes

4/6/2021

Floors Eyed Over Role in Infection Control

Traditional high-touch surfaces among most closely inspected facility components

4/6/2021

Hospital Ventilation in the COVID-19 Era

ASHRAE Standard 170 survived pandemic and is ready for next edition

4/5/2021

Vaccines Highly Effective for Healthcare Workers: Study

Infection risk after one dose reduced by 80 percent about two or more weeks after shot

4/5/2021

Parking Lot Attack Prompts Hospital To Upgrade Security

Security guard will replace parking attendant and two additional cameras will be installed

4/5/2021

Suspect Arrested for Bringing Guns, Bombs to Hospital

Situation closed several roads and hospital's emergency wing for several hours

4/5/2021

Health Systems Leaving Valuable Data Exposed: Report

Nearly 20 percent of files are open to every employee in organizations

4/5/2021

No-Touch Parking Access Targets COVID-19

Technology allows patients, visitors and staff access without reaching outside cars or touching equipment

4/1/2021

VA Considers Its Facilities Footprint

Listening sessions will result in recommendations on modernization and realignment of department facilities

4/1/2021

Case Study: Using Germicidal UV-C to Mitigate COVID-19

Chicago’s Loyola University Medical Center installed UV-C lamps in HVAC systems

4/1/2021

Look Out for These UPS Failures

When utility power fails in hospitals, FMs can’t afford for the uninterruptible power supply system to fail, too

4/1/2021

Key Tactics To Defend Against Cyber Attacks

Smaller medical facilities might be at greater risk because they did not have a decade to formalize cybersecurity

4/1/2021

Preparing Facilities for Vaccination Programs

After assessing data, one hospital determined it would locate its vaccine pod in its auditorium

3/31/2021

Overcoming Hurdles to Digital Health Implementation

Managers need to be aware of issues that threaten to keep telehealth from its full potential

3/31/2021

Health System Prepares for Opening of New Facility

New hospital will be licensed for 320 adult beds, 84 pediatric beds and 44 maternity beds

3/31/2021

Construction and Maintenance: Connectivity and Cyber Security Considerations

It’s crucial that organizations address security with construction and design firms and electronic-product vendors

3/31/2021

Hospital’s Closure Prompts Community Concerns

Nearly 40 percent of hospital’s patients are Black Americans, and 63 percent are over 60

3/31/2021

Health System Begins Its Largest Construction Project

$251 million includes new emergency department and surgical building

3/30/2021

Benzene Detected in 44 Hand Sanitizers

Highest level of carcinogen detected at 16.1 parts per million, more than eight times FDA limit

3/30/2021

COVID-Free: Strategies for Success

Achieving goal during pandemic took strict adherence to infection prevention protocols

3/30/2021

New Tool Helps Detect Cyberthreats

Forensic collection tool aims to help network defenders find indicators of compromise with key threat areas

3/30/2021

Cybersecurity Spending by Healthcare Falls Short: Survey

73 percent of respondents say their organization needs to increase funding to be secure, effective and compliant

3/30/2021

Medical Practice Reports Data Breach

Practice admitted patient data inadvertently left on a server that anyone with internet connection could access

3/29/2021

20 COVID-19 Cases at Duke Raleigh Hospital

Cases traced to fifth floor inpatient unit for surgical and cancer patients

3/29/2021

Ransomware Hackers Publish Stolen Healthcare Data

Hackers leaked data they claim to have stolen from at least five healthcare entities

3/29/2021

New VA Hospital Moves Closer to Reality

Federal judge dismisses lawsuit asking to stop plans for new hospital in eastern Louisville

3/29/2021

Hospital Revenue Losses Limiting Construction

U.S. hospitals lost $323 billion in 2020 revenue

3/29/2021

How to Avoid Generator Failure in Hospitals

Address these common generator problems to avoid power downtime

3/26/2021

Email Systems in Cross-Hairs of Hackers

In 2020, FBI received 19,369 complaints that led to about $1.8 billion in damages

3/26/2021

Hospital Security Officer Helps Woman Deliver Baby

Owen had trained for such situations and, as a mother, knew about childbirth experience

3/26/2021

Nurses Eyed When Microbe Spread Leads to Outbreaks

Study finds nurses more likely to be super spreaders of microbes primarily spread by hand

3/26/2021

Hospital Design in the COVID-19 Era

New ideas are being vetted rapidly, such as redesign of physical space and infrastructural updates

3/26/2021

Six Tips to Reduce Breaker Trips in Hospitals

FMs in healthcare facilities can’t afford power downtime. Here’s how to avoid problems

3/25/2021

Mandatory Vaccinations Become Issue Among Employees

Senior living provider says mandating employee vaccination is imperative to protecting residents and other staff

3/25/2021

High School Building Targeting Healthcare Professions

Building to feature medical training laboratories that accurately simulate scenarios students could face in real healthcare settings

3/25/2021

One Dead, Firefighter Missing in Assisted Living Blaze

Flames were so destructive they collapsed second floor of facility

3/25/2021

Venues Available for Vaccination Programs

Parking, wayfinding and accessibility are challenges for onsite hospital programs

3/25/2021

Move to Telehealth Strains Rural Hospitals

They have seen operating margins narrow but have smaller financial cushions than urban hospitals

3/24/2021

Fears Stall Vaccinations Among Senior Care Community Workers

Safety, efficacy, newness of vaccine and distrust of government among the major factors workers cited

3/24/2021

Facility Changes Can Create New Risks

Temporary physical changes can include installing temporary barriers, creating temporary screening locations and repurposing spaces

3/24/2021

Adapting Florence Nightingale to COVID-19 Era

Nightingale revolutionized hospital design by adding large windows to allow cross-ventilation and abundant natural light

3/24/2021

NIST Guidance Targets Mobile Devices

Guide supports managing increasing number of devices owned by employees that work remotely perform

3/24/2021

Small Equipment Upgrade Turns Into Major Renovation

Hospital’s renovation began with plan to replace seven pieces of imaging equipment

3/23/2021

Staff Is Key in Preventing Healthcare Cyber Attacks

Personnel must have basic understanding of proper cybersecurity protocols

3/23/2021

Can High-Tech Healthcare Be Sustainable?

Modern hospitals are high energy users because of large plug loads from medical devices, lighting, and HVAC

3/23/2021

Rethinking Security in the COVID-19 Era

MD Anderson improved hospital’s pandemic response with access control, visitor management and video surveillance

3/23/2021

Finding Efficiency in Digital Transformation

Yale New Haven Health System improved built environment by streamlining processes and enhancing software

3/23/2021

Senate Testimony Spotlights COVID-19 and Senior Care Communities

175,000 long-term care residents and staff have died of COVID-19 so far

3/22/2021

Cybersecurity Standards To Target Medical Devices

Guidance to ensure manufacturers build trusted, secure and interoperable products

3/22/2021

Infection Researchers Eye Facility-Community Link

Study will focus on how facilities and the community affects spread of infectious diseases

3/22/2021

Guidance Targets HVAC Controls in Healthcare

Resource fills a knowledge gap in a field with no definitive recommendations for environmental controls

3/22/2021

Food Program Extends Healthy Meals Beyond Hospital Walls

Before discharge, patients choose meals from a menu that supports individual health needs

3/22/2021

31 Million Patients Affected by Cyber Attacks

Healthcare hacking incidents rise for the fifth consecutive year

3/19/2021

COVID-19 Variant Strikes Nursing Home

Variant is not one of the common strains circulating in U.K., South Africa and Brazil

3/19/2021

Delayed Hospital Project Restarts

Financial loss exacerbated by COVID-19 pandemic delayed project in May 2020

3/19/2021

Group IDs Top Patient Safety Concerns

Eight of 10 concerns tied to or made worse by pandemic

3/19/2021

Pandemic Created New Reality for New Hospital

Within hours of opening, COVID-19 eclipsed hospital’s debut

3/19/2021

Microsoft Office Vulnerability Most Common Hacker Target

Malicious attachment launches provides the ability to deploy further malware

3/18/2021

Health System Hack Exposes Data of 200,000

Breached data was retrieved after an undisclosed ransom was paid

3/18/2021

Staff Resiliency: Filling Gap Exposed by COVID-19

Strategies to retain those already providing care and recruit those who will be needed to continue care

3/18/2021

Community Risk Greater for Workers Infected with COVID-19

Strongest risk factor was known exposure to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 in the community

3/18/2021

Report IDs Top 2021 Cybersecurity Risks

Attack vectors used by cybercriminals to be similar to those from last year

3/18/2021

Phasing: Strategy for Smooth, Successful Construction Projects

Projects must plan impacts to surrounding campus and mitigate appearance of change

3/17/2021

OSHA Program Targets COVID-19 and Healthcare Facilities

Efforts will focus on companies that put largest number of workers at serious risk of contracting coronavirus

3/17/2021

Relief Package Delivers IT Help for Healthcare

CISA will get $650 million for cybersecurity risk mitigation

3/17/2021

VA Adding Clinic, Domiciliary in Jacksonville

Clinic’s architectural and interior design focus on sustainably designed spaces

3/17/2021

Teamwork! Cooperative Strategy To Fight Cyber Attacks

Security teams need to know when to contact top administrators

3/17/2021

Arenas Look To Hospitals for Reopening Strategies

Efforts will focus on companies that put largest number of workers at serious risk of contracting coronavirus

3/16/2021

Pandemic Spurs Interest in AI for Healthcare

Ninety percent of hospital executives report they have an artificial intelligence strategy

3/16/2021

Blockchain Eyed as Solution in Protecting Patient Data

Technology offers potential to elevate security standards of a connected healthcare facility

3/16/2021

5G Not Linked to Cancer, COVID-19: VA

Other risks studied as 5G comes to fruition inside America’s hospitals

3/16/2021

Email Hack Affects 39,000 Laboratory Patients

Accessed emails contained patient Social Security numbers and financial account information

3/16/2021

Renovations, New Construction Can Address Healthcare Advances

Projects can incorporate consumer-driven facility needs, including virtual medicine and micro hospitals

3/15/2021

CMS, CDC Issue Guidance on Nursing Home Visits

Group hopes move will spur states to make similar recommendations for assisted living communities

3/15/2021

Expanding IT Use Create Attack Risks in Healthcare

Key aspect of safeguarding networks involves minimizing healthcare device vulnerability

3/15/2021

Microgrids: The Sustainability Connection

Growing desire for reliable power and cleaner energy sources renewed focus on more sophisticated microgrids

3/15/2021

Pandemic’s Financial Impact Takes Human Toll

More than 260 hospitals and health systems furloughed workers in last year

3/15/2021

Report Warns of Human Toll of Healthcare Cyber Attacks

Paper argues that cyberattacks on healthcare are attacks on society as a whole

3/12/2021

VA Puts Maintenance Backlog at $22 Billion

VA’s buildings are 60 years old on average, and 69 percent are at least 50 years old

3/12/2021

Homeland Security Resource Targets Security Gaps

Guidance aims to help with risk decisions and remediation of compromises of SolarWinds Orion platforms

3/12/2021

Guide Aims To Protect Construction Workers from COVID-19

Resource is designed to improve ventilation at indoor sites without working HVAC systems

3/12/2021

Storms Reveal Gaps in Protecting Senior Living Facilities

About 50 percent of Texas nursing homes lost power or had burst pipes or water issues

3/12/2021

Hackers Breach Hospitals’ Security Cameras

Attackers accessed live feeds of 150,000 surveillance cameras inside hospitals, prisons and schools

3/11/2021

Data Breaches Affect More Than 300,000 Patients

Systems compromised by a security incident, which led to unauthorized access

3/11/2021

Resident Security Technology Offers Array of Benefits

Video surveillance systems can monitor resident safety and protect facilities from vandalism

3/11/2021

Pandemic Prompts Major Changes in Middle of Construction

One change converted 12 intensive care rooms to feature slightly negative airflow

3/11/2021

VA Hospital on Cutting Edge of 5G Connectivity

VA is testing 5G for healthcare applications designed to improve patient care

3/11/2021

Medical Office Buildings Connects Patients to Nature

Design incorporates green moss wall that cleanses VOCs from air and reduces noise

3/10/2021

More Patients Join Lawsuit Over Mold in Hospital

Since 2001, at least 14 young patients claim to have been infected by Aspergillus mold

3/10/2021

Hospital Aims for Inclusive Design

Design prioritizes a lack of visual clutter, carefully thought-out travel paths, scale and lighting controls

3/10/2021

FBI Probes Cyber Attacks on Healthcare Systems

Leaked data included scanned patient IDs, driver’s licenses, bills of sale, and other sensitive information

3/10/2021

PPE Use in Healthcare Should Continue: Survey

Most providers say PPE use should remain at same frequency in all healthcare settings

3/10/2021

Connecticut Hospital Agrees To ADA Compliance

Patient complaint facility lacked equipment and staff needed to transfer him from wheelchair to examination table

3/9/2021

COVID-19 Expanded Potential Cyber Attack Targets

Pandemic led to massive increase in use of CT scanners and patient telemetry systems

3/9/2021

VA Seeks To Balance Mission and Maintenance

Department operates many buildings more than 50 years old

3/9/2021

Program Targets Discharged Patients with Healthy Meals

Hospital also sent information to its 5,600 employees and 110 physician’s offices

3/9/2021

Cyber Attacks Take Toll on Public Image of Providers

20 percent of Americans have a healthcare provider that has been affected by cyberattacks in last year

3/8/2021

Healthcare Among Top Targets of Cyber Attacks

Nearly 28 percent of attacks on healthcare last year were ransomware

3/8/2021

Facility Expands Access for Vaccinated Visitors

Visitors must provide a vaccination record card from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

3/8/2021

Security Systems To Improve Workplace Wellbeing

Managers might not see security systems as go-to solution to create healthier building environments

3/8/2021

Tool Aims To Help Healthcare Battle Cyber Attacks

Managers can review resource library page to search for materials to fit specific needs

3/8/2021

Degree Program Expands to Senior Living Management

Program provides opportunity to bring hospitality experience to senior living and long-term care communities

3/5/2021

UVC Disinfection and COVID-19: Understanding Safety Concerns

UVC lights are stronger than sunlight and can cause adverse reactions in various skin types

3/5/2021

Hospital Design with Workplace Violence in Mind

Design guidelines place considerable attention on updated guidance to help combat violence

3/5/2021

Healthcare Apps Play Role in Cyber Attacks: Report

Many healthcare apps have a range of bugs hackers could exploit

3/5/2021

RFID Steps Into COVID-19 Era

Hospital deployed RFID technology to track every vial of vaccine

3/5/2021

Rethinking EVS Leadership in the COVID-19 Era

Managers can glean important leadership principles from orchestra conductors

3/4/2021

$67 Million: Bottom-Line Impact of a Cyber Attack

Ransomware attack resulted in EHR outages at all 400 care sites for about three weeks

3/4/2021

Rethinking Reopening: Group Advises Careful Approach

Vaccines, continued visitor screenings, and required masking and social distancing still advised

3/4/2021

Adaptive Reuse Brings Clinic to Historic Building

Milwaukee project transforms 1847 firehouse into clinical location

3/4/2021

Nursing Home Staffing Linked to COVID-19 Rates

High turnover among staffs likely contributed to number of deaths during pandemic

3/4/2021

Big Picture: How COVID-19 Is Changing Facility Design

Pandemic has accelerated dramatic reforms in how hospitals look, feel and function

3/3/2021

Scrutiny Mounts on HVAC-COVID-19 Connection

Former OSHA head says employers not taking adequate measures to address real COVID-19 risks in workplaces

3/3/2021

Big Data Collaborative Raises Patient Privacy Concerns

U.S. healthcare providers plan to share de-identified data on tens of millions of patients

3/3/2021

Active Shooters: Strategies and Tactics for Safety

Managers must incorporate all satellite offices and related facilities in risk assessments

3/3/2021

Earthquakes, COVID-19 Affect Medical Center Design

To meet California’s seismic standards by 2030, UC Davis Health System to undertake $3.75 billion project

3/3/2021

Cyber Attacks: A Closer Look at Tactics and Strategies

Attackers are obtaining stolen credentials and leaked database files from specialized sources in cybercrime underground

3/2/2021

New Cases of COVID-19 Decline in Nursing Homes

From late December to early February, deaths have decreased by more than 65 percent

3/2/2021

How Can Hospitals Improve Crisis Management and Recovery?

Emergency medicine physicians identify opportunities to improve crisis planning

3/2/2021

Data Security in the COVID-19 Era

New study aims to provide IT managers with cloud security practices

3/2/2021

Hospitals: The Sustainability-Design-Energy Connection

An energy budget sets an energy target at the beginning of a design and construction project

3/2/2021

Assessing Risk When Updating Facilities for COVID-19

Changes often create situations that do not strictly comply with NFPA 101, Life Safety Code

3/1/2021

Email Hack Exposes Data of 45,000 Patients

Hackers combined vulnerable user IDs with different passwords until a combination worked

3/1/2021

774 Hospitals Penalized Over Patient Infections

Hospitals will lose 1 percent of their Medicare payments over 12 months

3/1/2021

Examining 2021 Healthcare Facility Predictions

How COVID-19, cybersecurity and other factors will play out in 2021

3/1/2021

Hospital’s Respirator Use Draws OSHA Penalty

Citation relates to federal guidelines for respirator use with workers treating COVID-19 patients

3/1/2021

Texas Cold Weather Prompts Generator Discussions

State nursing homes must have backup power where life-support systems are used; no such requirements exist for assisted living communities

2/26/2021

Rethinking Safety and Security in the Pandemic Era

Emergency and business continuity plans, particularly pandemic plans, will get refreshed

2/26/2021

Prefab Strategy Streamlines Office Building Renovation

Exam rooms built as pods off-site and delivered nearly complete to construction site

2/26/2021

Hospitals Across South Review Crisis Performance

Facilities faced three key challenges: accessing water for HVAC systems, sourcing oxygen and getting supplies

2/26/2021

Case Study: Disinfecting Contaminated Cell Phones and Tablets

Ultraviolet-C light is an effective alternative to germicidal wipes for disinfecting devices

2/26/2021

Doctor Wounded in Attack by Patient

Patient stabbed a doctor while being treated inside Pennsylvania Hospital

2/25/2021

Beware Casual Conversations and COVID-19: Study

Researchers say infections occurred likely due to not wearing a mask in social situations

2/25/2021

How Hospital Design Can Save Lives

For some patients, time is of the essence and can’t be wasted navigating layout

2/25/2021

Mass Communication’s Role in Emergency Response

System enables healthcare workers to quickly and discreetly report incident

2/25/2021

No Surface? No Touch: Technology Targets Infections

Touchless technology aims to enhance hygiene and minimize risk of infection

2/25/2021

Rethinking Design with COVID-19 in Mind

Expect hospital design to incorporate more infectious disease rooms, larger emergency departments and more flexible spaces

2/24/2021

Hospitals in South Begin Slow Return to Operations

Power outages, water shortages and scrambles for critical supplies delay and complicate patient care

2/24/2021

COVID-19 Prevention as IT Security Strategy

Applied to IT, health measures have potential benefits

2/24/2021

Hospital Maintenance Staff Shines in Cold-Weather Crisis

Employees carried buckets of well water throughout hospital

2/24/2021

How COVID-19 Is Reshaping Food Service

How can managers use staff effectively to deliver a quality product and meet customer expectations?

2/24/2021

Pandemic Uncovers IT Vulnerabilities

To protect patient and financial data, a proper security setup should include multiple controls

2/23/2021

Resource Targets HVAC Controls and COVID-19

No definitive recommendations exist for environmental controls when handling COVID-19 patients

2/23/2021

Protecting Workers Beyond COVID-19

Workplace violence is four times more likely to occur in healthcare settings than other private industries

2/23/2021

Ransomware Protection Extended to Private Hospitals

No-cost protection service is already available for public hospitals, health departments and healthcare organizations

2/23/2021

Should We Introduce Good Microbes into a Facility?

Instead of killing all the bacteria, facilities could add good microbes into surfaces or the air

2/23/2021

Rethinking Food Service in COVID-19 Era

University of California San Francisco Health relaunches delivery in main facility

2/22/2021

Co-locating Cancer Services Improves Patient Satisfaction

Designing for multi-disciplinary approach can be challenging, but improved results are worth the effort

2/22/2021

Healthcare Facilities Contend with Knockoff PPE

Agents intercepted hundreds of thousands of counterfeit 3M brand masks

2/22/2021

Power, Water, Weather Woes Plague Texas Hospitals

Hospitals need oxygen, water for the HVAC systems and transportation of supplies

2/22/2021

2020 Data Breaches Skyrocket 55.1 Percent

Hacking and IT incidents led to 67.3 percent of all healthcare breaches

2/22/2021

Strategies and Tactics to Improve Hand Hygiene

Monitoring by itself doesn’t change behavior of healthcare workers

2/19/2021

Hospitals Lead in Augmented Reality Use

Technology is likely used for virtual tours and smart maintenance

2/19/2021

COVID-19 Will Transform Food Service

Cost pressures probably will force dining programs to seek relief

2/19/2021

Long-Term Care Facilities Struggle Amid Power Outages

Storm bring freezing rain, sleet and snow from Texas to Mid-Atlantic

2/19/2021

Case Study: Renovation Helps Hospital React to Pandemic

Technology is likely used for virtual tours and smart maintenance

2/19/2021

Hospital, Clinic Shootings Put Spotlight on Security

Healthcare workers face constant challenge of assessing patients for threats

2/18/2021

Texas Hospitals Strain Under Weight of Emergencies

COVID-19 pandemic, vaccine distribution, massive winter snowstorm and statewide power outage combine to wreak havoc

2/18/2021

Americans Backsliding on Handwashing

As pandemic wears on, Americans are washing their hands less often and for less time

2/18/2021

How IoT Can Benefit Healthcare Facility Managers

Healthcare facilities are vulnerable to water damage, but sensors can alert FMs to trouble

2/18/2021

Shining a New Light on Hospital Lighting

Research center will explore light’s impact on patient health

2/18/2021

Cleaning Robots: The Impact on Environmental Services

Robots would not take environmental services jobs but might help workers disinfect hospital more quickly

2/17/2021

Hospital Shooting Continues String of Attacks

Two wounded, one arrested in shooting outside medical center

2/17/2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Checklist for Facility Managers

Executing a high distribution of the vaccine is possible with a solid plan

2/17/2021

Ransomware Attacks: What Can IT Managers Do?

Central to preventing attacks is ensuring staff are informed and taking precautions

2/17/2021

Ice Machines Linked to Nosocomial Infections: Study

Dozens of machines frequently contaminated with gram-negative bacilli and Candida species

2/17/2021

Troubled Chicago Hospital Files for Bankruptcy

Moves comes after state regulators rejected proposal to close down hospital

2/16/2021

Antibiotic-Resistant Infections Strike Hospitals: CDC

Outbreaks linked might be linked to reuse of personal protective equipment by staff

2/16/2021

Healthcare Cyber Attacks Exploded During Pandemic

Three-quarters of all breaches tied to third parties

2/16/2021

Hospital Design with Pandemic in Mind

Strategies and principles for a pandemic-resilient hospitals

2/16/2021

Evidence Grows That Masks Essential in Battling COVID-19 Spread

Two studies take closer look at role of mask-wearing in preventing illness

2/16/2021

Design Decisions for Cutting-Edge Cancer Centers

Multi-disciplinary team approach for cancer care requires right space

2/12/2021

Healthcare Cyberattacks Rise 177 Percent

Attacks targeted life science and research labs, rehabilitation facilities, hospital systems, and healthcare organizations

2/12/2021

Case Study: Relocating 43,000-Square-Foot Radiology Department

Improved wayfinding and use of existing spaces at heart of renovation

2/12/2021

One Year Later, PPE Presents Challenges

CDC recently issued guidance that two masks might be better than one

2/12/2021

Healthcare Tech Not Prepared for Cyberattacks: Survey

Only 18 percent believe security built into their medical devices is strong

2/12/2021

Clinic Shooting Spotlights Violence Threat in Healthcare

Suspect kills one person and wounds four others in attack

2/11/2021

The Role of Emergency Management in COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

In coming months, emergency management teams will be crucial in establishing and delivering distribution plans

2/11/2021

Strict Infection-Prevention Measures Stop Superbug Outbreak

Cleaning, disinfection, hand hygiene and other measures, contained outbreak within two months

2/11/2021

Interior Design with Culture in Mind

How healthcare design is address access deficiencies among patients in indigenous and sovereign jurisdictions

2/11/2021

Healthcare Cyber Attack Targeted 36,000 Patients

Information included Social Security numbers, birth dates, bank and financial account numbers, medical record numbers and diagnosis details

2/11/2021

Researchers Test Wearable Device Targeting Handwashing

Technology must be further developed and tested to improve hand hygiene compliance

2/10/2021

Hackers Post Trove of Stolen Patient Info

Posts include patient names, addresses and birthdays, as well as medical diagnoses

2/10/2021

Assisted-Living Center Resident Suspect in Maintenance Worker’s Murder

Suspect had been told he was not allowed to have gun

2/10/2021

Hospitals, Schools and Building Resilience in Communities

What is hospitals' role in responding to and returning to operation after a natural disaster?

2/10/2021

Flooring Focus: Keeping COVID-19 At Bay

Managers and general public have questions about long-term effects of treating soft and hard floor surfaces

2/10/2021

Hospital Designers Study Lessons from COVID-19

Managers look for ways to futureproof their facilities to meet whatever comes next

2/9/2021

Healthcare Suffered 239.4 Million Cyber Attacks in 2020

FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and other federal agencies all have issued warnings about the surge in attacks

2/9/2021

Rethinking IT Security Amid Telehealth Expansion

New report notes an increase of more than 140 percent in mentions of telehealth-related keywords on dark web

2/9/2021

RFID Offers Potential Benefits to Hospitals

Technology enable automated monitoring of locations, movements and identities of assets

2/9/2021

Culinary Center Targets Hospitals and Resilience

Healthcare systems are seeking to prevent disease and health issues in communities by addressing social determinants of health

2/9/2021

Construction Adapts to the COVID-19 Era

Healthcare construction finds new policies to keep workers and construction sites safe Category: construction

2/8/2021

Mechanical Explosion at Hospital Injures 2

Explosion of mechanical equipment in basement went up chimney shaft and damaged several floors

2/8/2021

Protest, Attack Prompts Hospital Lockdown

As crowd gathered, the hospital went into lockdown and requested additional sheriff's deputies

2/8/2021

NFL Scores with COVID-19 Measures

A closer look at key elements of program to minimize spread of coronavirus

2/8/2021

Association Renews Focus on Healthcare

IEHA changed its name and rebranded to bring EVS employees to the forefront

2/8/2021

Managers Eyeing Energy Efficiency in Hospitals

Energy to Care gives managers access to information on assessing, tracking and reducing energy consumption

2/5/2021

Joint Commission Proposes Workplace Violence Standards

Standards call for hospitals to have a violence prevention program developed by a multidisciplinary team

2/5/2021

Refrigeration Breakdown Prompts Vaccine Scramble

Freezer storing 1,650 doses of the clinics’ COVID-19 vaccines stopped working

2/5/2021

Alerts Continue on Hospital Cyber Attacks

The latest ransomware strikes hit more hospitals than previously known

2/5/2021

Hospital Security Touted in Machete Attack

Security upgrades have included more exterior lighting and call boxes, access control on more than 130 doors, and nearly 300 cameras

2/5/2021

Halted by Pandemic, New Hospital To Resume Construction

Health system paused $55 million project three months before work was scheduled to finish

2/4/2021

Clinics Ventilation Not Up to Standard: Study

Investigators looked at stand-alone clinics, ancillary clinics to hospital systems, clinics in retail pharmacies and urgent care centers

2/4/2021

Pandemic Puts Renewed Focus on Healthy Buildings

Occupants are now much more aware of the positive or negative impacts of their work surroundings

2/4/2021

Hospital Study Explores Benefits of Disinfectant Wipes

Cleaning time decreased by 12 minutes for discharges and 20 percent for daily cleaning

2/4/2021

Bill Targets Emergency Plans in Long-Term Care

Legislation would apply to assisted living facilities, adult family homes, enhanced services facilities and nursing homes

2/4/2021

Resource Targets HVAC Systems and COVID-19

Guide aims to help performance of flush calculations to reduce the time and energy to clear spaces of contaminants

2/3/2021

How To Minimize COVID Liability and Ensure Compliance

As the pandemic continues, OSHA will be instrumental in ensuring safe conditions for workers

2/3/2021

COVID-19 Ramps Up Hazards in Healthcare

UV disinfection and masks can create issues for staff, occupants and visitors

2/3/2021

Improved Interior Design Can Reduce Overcrowding

Many hospitals have faced overcrowding of emergency departments in the last decade

2/3/2021

Adaptive Reuse Brings Expanded Healthcare Services

Empty for five years, the former grocery store space has been converted into a federally qualified health center

2/3/2021

EPA OKs Antiviral Air Treatment for COVID-19

Product can be used in indoor spaces where social distancing is difficult, including food preparation areas in healthcare facilities

2/2/2021

PPE Issues Continue One Year Later

Mississippi man allegedly attempted $1.8 million scheme to hoard PPE: DOJ

2/2/2021

Inside Efforts to Combat Cyber Attacks on Healthcare

Technology implementation, along with many personnel working from home, has led to more attacks

2/2/2021

Clinic Murders Spotlight Workplace Violence in Healthcare

Threat of workplace violence remains a top priority for facility managers

2/2/2021

Cyber Attacks Strike Two Healthcare Organizations

Attack in Washington drives county health department’s computer infrastructure offline

2/2/2021

Faulty Valve Label Cited in Deaths of Two Patients

Hospital says issue was oxygen valve mistakenly turned off during maintenance

2/1/2021

Hand Hygiene Key in Controlling COVID-19

When staff focus on imminent patient care needs, hand hygiene compliance can slip

2/1/2021

Incidents Highlight Risks Facing Hospital Workers

As front-line healthcare workers risk health and safety battling COVID-19, security workers and others face dangers

2/1/2021

As Remote Work Goes On, Protecting Data Becomes Crucial

Only two of every ten survey respondents said they have adequate resources to support employees working remotely

2/1/2021

Environmental Services Evolves in COVID-19 Era

Role of EVS technicians has been highlighted and recognized more than ever before

2/1/2021

Case Study: Mobile Structures Assist in Pandemic Testing

Customizable containers and trailers, like the Athena Mobile Laboratory, are assisting healthcare workers with the pandemic

1/29/2021

Healthcare Real Estate Sector Remains Strong

Telehealth will supplement patient care, changing the needs of the facility

1/29/2021

COVID-19 Focus Opened Door to Other Illnesses

Drug-resistant bacteria and fungi have grown opportunistically in health care settings

1/29/2021

Hotels Eyed for Vaccination Sites

Hotels bring unique infrastructure and operational capabilities to serve as vaccine administration sites

1/29/2021

Cyber Attacks Require Healthcare Organizations To Take Action

Extraordinary increase in connected medical devices makes hospitals more vulnerable

1/29/2021

OSHA-Approved State Standards Help Curtail COVID-19 Cases

In lieu of federal OSHA standards, 28 states have implemented their own emergency standards

1/28/2021

Improving Bed Turnover

EVS team plays a major role in managing hospital throughput

1/28/2021

Vaccines and Security in the COVID-19 Era

Security departments play an integral role in ensuring the rollout runs as smoothly as possible with minimal threats

1/28/2021

Florida Healthcare System Buys into Solar

300-ton steel canopy will power 84 percent of executive office building

1/28/2021

Changes to Food Programs Could Outlast COVID-19

Atlanta hospital has eliminated self-serve stations, room service-style patient menus, and cash

1/28/2021

Plant Operations in Spotlight for Energy Star Certification

Projects to curtail energy use inside and outside of healthcare facilities recognized

1/27/2021

Healthcare Facilities at Risk for COVID-Related Fines, Litigation

Failure to protect employees from COVID-19 could cost facilities thousands of dollars

1/27/2021

Vaccine Storage Problems Arise in Hospitals

Nearly 2,000 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine were spoiled after a contractor accidentally unplugged a freezer

1/27/2021

Michigan: HVAC Certification for Restaurant Openings

Program allows food service establishments to become certified by having their HVAC systems inspected

1/27/2021

Microgrid Projects Show Tech’s Potential for Healthcare

Projects will include how to incorporate renewable energy and move away from diesel generators

1/27/2021

Cyber Criminals Exploit COVID-19 in Attacks

Increasing attacks spur need to adopt cybersecurity best practices to keep pace with evolving threats

1/26/2021

Biden Asks OSHA To Review Healthcare Worker Safety

Agency to issue revised guidance on safety during pandemic within next two weeks

1/26/2021

Flu Watch: Social Distancing in Facilities Paying Off

Flu numbers are well below normal across all ages

1/26/2021

Major Hospital Campus Expansion Gains Approval

University of California, Irvin project to include 144-bed acute care facility, ambulatory care center and cancer center

1/26/2021

Looking for Trouble: Proactive Tactics for IT Security

Strengthening employee security education and training should be a key focus for all healthcare entities

1/26/2021

Design Links New Children’s Ward with Nature

625,000-square-foot facility emphasizes natural light and access to outdoor spaces

1/25/2021

Automated Technology Reinforces Proper Handwashing

Technology uses near-field magnetic induction technology to verify clinicians sanitize hands properly

1/25/2021

Judge Tosses Penalty Against Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

$4.3 million penalty stemmed from two instances of lost, unencrypted USB drives containing patient data

1/25/2021

Hospital-Acquired COVID-19: A Closer Look

Healthcare decision makers need metrics to provide accurate estimates of cases to effectively allocate resources

1/25/2021

Campaign Seeks To Increase Installation of EV Charging Stations

Group is teaming up with 29 other EV cooperatives to create a regional charging network

1/25/2021

Energy Efficiency in the COVID-19 Era

Challenges related to to energy efficiency in hospitals are compounded In multi-facility healthcare systems

1/22/2021

4 Factors in COVID-19 Spread in Long-Term Care

Staff member infections, facility size among the factors associated with cases and deaths

1/22/2021

The Case for Training Facilities Staff

Why don’t hospitals train workers? Training is viewed as an expense, not an investment

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1/22/2021

Contractors and Scientists Partner to Reduce COVID-19 in Senior Living Communities

New division creates four-step approach to healthy building design

1/22/2021

Healthcare Technology: The Impact on Data and IT

Even before COVID-19, managers faced myriad challenges to their data infrastructures

1/21/2021

Hospital Design Puts Patient Needs First

To maintain a setting that is better for patients with autism, the design emphasizes a lack of visual clutter

1/21/2021

Organizations Weigh Turning Field Hospitals into Permanent Spaces

Officials encourage involvement of local CMS office, state fire marshal’s office and local building departments

1/21/2021

A New Approach to Operations and Management

Care coordination command centers can improve outcomes and efficiency

1/21/2021

Corporate Headquarters to Re-Emerge as Medical Facility

Former world headquarters of Union Carbide will see new life for Nuvance Health Systems

1/20/2021

Visitor Management Takes Center Stage in COVID-19 Era

More than ever, facilities need control over patients, families, visitors, and outside contractors

1/20/2021

COVID-19: Challenges Continue for Environmental Services, Maintenance

Praise for healthcare workers is well deserved, but it left out nursing aides, housekeepers, medical assistants and food service workers

1/20/2021

Strategies and Resources for Technician Training

Providing training also is a proven strategy for engaging and motivating technical staff

1/20/2021

Fast Track: China Builds Hospital in Five Days

A 3,000-room hospital is under construction in Shijiazhuang

1/19/2021

HVAC Systems and COVID-19: What’s the Link?

Experts say scientific evidence does not indicate that transmission of COVID-19 occurs via HVAC systems

1/19/2021

Managers Search for Staffing Strategies Amid Pandemic

Hospital facilities and engineering departments are in constant competition with other fields for qualified technicians

1/19/2021

IT Security in the COVID-19 Era

Senior care facilities can be particularly vulnerable to security risks

1/19/2021

Amid Vaccine Rollout, PPE Shortage Continues

Requests to one collection group increased by 200 percent between November and December

1/19/2021

Texas Joins States Opening Field Hospitals

Convention center offers 25 beds but can treat more patients if needed

1/18/2021

Cyberattack Increase Tied to Vaccine Distribution

Attacks on web applications jump 51 percent since December

1/18/2021

Decade-Long Legionnaires' Outbreak Tied to Michigan Hospital: CDC

state reported 90 cases of Legionnaires' disease during 2014 and 2015

1/18/2021

Senior Care Facilities Go to the Dogs To Detect COVID-19

Dogs identify coronavirus via sweat samples from individuals

1/18/2021

COVID-19 Leads to Television as Diagnostic Tool

Converting existing televisions in nearly 1,200 patient rooms into virtual care endpoints

1/18/2021

Environmental Services Workers Feeling Underappreciated

Workers say they are not trained enough and see themselves as having a low social status

1/15/2021

Hospitals Fined $184K Over Worker Infections

Two hospitals fined for failing to report when employees were infected with COVID-19

1/15/2021

New COVID-19 Challenge: Minimizing PPE Waste

Managers seek to reduce the quantity of isolation gowns, gloves and masks discarded after use

1/15/2021

Healthcare Facilities Addressing Workplace Violence

Workplace violence is about four times more prevalent in healthcare than in other industries

1/15/2021

Telehealth Grows Amid Pandemic and Is Likely To Stay

Virtual visits must focus on patient experience to be a viable option

1/15/2021

Food Programs Adapt in the COVID-19 Era

Service had to continue where many traditional models no longer were feasible

1/14/2021

Rethinking Facility Airflow To Control COVID-19

Facilities can use altered airflows to increase air exchanges and optimize fresh outdoor air

1/14/2021

Controlling COVID-19 on Construction Sites Proves Challenging

One-half of the respondents indicated training is “often” or “always” required by project owners

1/14/2021

Flexible Food Program Responds to Pandemic

Programs had to rethink and revamp operations while still ensuring the health of patients

1/14/2021

Ohio Healthcare System Plans Expansion

$156 million, 60-bed hospital and medical office complex could create up to 275 jobs

1/14/2021

CMS Emergency Preparedness Final Rule Improves Hospital Response

Rule mandates emergency planning and support with an emphasis on communication

1/13/2021

Four Most Frequent COVID-related OSHA Citations

By knowing the common citations, employers can better ensure they are protecting their workers

1/13/2021

Ransomware Attacks on Healthcare Skyrocket

Attacks against healthcare organizations have jumped about 45 percent since early November

1/13/2021

COVID-19 and Design for Mental Health Facilities

Demand for healthcare facilities that offer mental and behavioral health services is increasing

1/13/2021

COVID-19 Is Remaking Healthcare Construction

ASHE resources address key considerations for keeping construction site safe

1/13/2021

OSHA Offers Tips on Safety with Dry Ice

Super-cold blocks of carbon dioxide keep temperamental vaccines at the right temperature

1/12/2021

Pandemic To Impact Senior-Living Facilities Through 2022

Within the senior living industry, continuing care retirement communities were hit the hardest

1/12/2021

Report Faults Security Efforts for Patient Information

Only 6 percent of audited organizations adequately fulfilled requirements for reducing risks and vulnerabilities

1/12/2021

Freezer Malfunction Forces Emergency Use of Vaccine

Sensor that monitors freezer didn’t work and didn’t notify hospital personnel of problem

1/12/2021

Ransomware Attacks Continue to Plague Healthcare

Facilities are implementing measures designed to keep critical data safe and secure

1/12/2021

Cyberattack Tactics Included Guessing Passwords

Perpetrators of the attack used common hacker techniques to get passwords

1/11/2021

COVID-19 Continues Pressure on Hospital ICUs

Study finds 90 percent increase in hospitals reaching ICU capacity

1/11/2021

Seven Legal Considerations for Constructing Healthcare Facilities

The pandemic is altering the approach to facility design and construction

1/11/2021

Healthcare Facilities Eye Blockchain To Address Challenges

Blockchain can do many things, from providing secure encryption of patient information to handling epidemics

1/11/2021

California Project Addresses Research, Capacity and Earthquakes

The project aims to address a severe bed shortage and create a more modern, seismically sound hospital

1/11/2021

ASHE Offers Guidance on Additional COVID-19 Space

Existing hospital beds cannot accommodate the millions of patients who will require medical care

1/8/2021

Scrutiny Grows on Air Filtration’s Role in Controlling COVID-19

An enhanced HVAC system design will minimize the recirculation of contaminated air in air distribution systems

1/8/2021

Massive Construction Project Opens in New York

The cost of the project originally had been estimated at $545 million

1/8/2021

Design of Mental Health Facilities Back in Spotlight

New research into the effects of the design is spurring the development of facilities that feel more residential

1/8/2021

How COVID-19 Is Affecting Healthcare Design

The impact on designing healthcare spaces and workplaces is already being felt

1/8/2021

Lexington Sees Wave of Healthcare Construction Amid Pandemic

A new project is one of several areas hospitals and medical groups that have renovated or expanded buildings recently

1/7/2021

Hospital Must Release Records on Mold Outbreaks

The hospital has seen a host of mold outbreaks since 2005, when it discovered Aspergillus mold in an operating room

1/7/2021

Closed Hospital Reopens Amid COVID-19 Surge

Historic Community Hospital Long Beach has begun receiving transfer patients

1/7/2021

COVID-19 Spotlight Falls on HVAC Systems

One mitigation strategy involves ensuring adequate ventilation in indoor spaces

1/7/2021

Assessing COVID-19’s Impact on Hospital Design

The pandemic has accelerated some trends, such as the one to a hospital without walls

1/7/2021

Designing Hospitals That Foster Healthier Minds

The hospital has seen a host of mold outbreaks since 2005, when it discovered Aspergillus mold in an operating room

1/6/2021

VA’s Struggle with PPE One of Many Issues

VA had no reliable tracking system for what hospitals have, what they need or what was expired

1/6/2021

COVID-19 Highlights Issue of Superbugs in Hospitals

Every year, hundreds of millions of people admitted to hospitals end up with dangerous infections

1/6/2021

Hospital Targets Healthier Foods for Staff, Patients

Meal prep service helps people enjoy a stress-free, healthy meal at their convenience

1/6/2021

COVID-19: The Impact on Hospital Design

The new normal includes being able to modify existing facilities to quickly create isolation zones

1/6/2021

COVID-19 Relief Act Funds New VA Hospital

Plans call for two buildings to be renovated into a 58-bed medical-surgical hospital

1/5/2021

Hospitals Receive Ransomware Alert

The advisory finds that malicious cyber actors are increasingly targeting the healthcare sector

1/5/2021

Revisiting IT Issues as Vaccine Rollout Expands

The IT infrastructure in many hospitals and healthcare facilities might not be up to the task of a successful vaccination program

1/5/2021

Healthcare IT Responds to Battle Pandemic

Adoption skyrocketed as hospitals, health systems and facility managers increasingly relied on digital health technologies

1/5/2021

COVID-19 Reemphasizes Role of Housekeeping

Hospitals seeking to control the coronavirus and other infections need to remain vigilant in their sanitizing efforts

1/5/2021

Asset Tracking: What Can RTLS Do for You?

Primarily used to track equipment and people, these systems are expanding into additional applications

1/4/2021

Nashville Explosion Hampers Hospital Operations

Blast affected connection points for regional internet services and local wireless, internet and video

1/4/2021

Clearing the Air: COVID-19 Strategy Must Address IAQ

Researchers stress that risk of infection is particularly high in hospitals and nursing homes

1/4/2021

Food Service Workers To Receive Early Vaccines

CDC recommendations for vaccination priorities acknowledge risks facing key employees in healthcare facilities

1/4/2021

California Opening Field Hospitals

The situation was particularly grim in Riverside County, which recently was at zero available ICU capacity

1/4/2021

CASE STUDY: UVA Hospital Expansion Emphasizes Well-being

The new space connects patients and staff to the calming effects of nature

12/30/2020

COVID-19: Study Reveals Role of Housekeeping in Patient Health

Antimicrobial measures in hospitals and healthcare facilities with COVID-19 wards need to be amped up

12/30/2020

Hospital’s Rebirth Results in Impressive New Role

Rebirth of old Cook County Hospital took on special meaning in 2020 as healthcare workers battled the deadly coronavirus

12/30/2020

Office Space and the Impact of COVID-19

To create more productive and effective workplaces, hospitals need to better understand the way occupants use existing workspaces

12/30/2020

BAS Advances Address Hospitals’ Long-Term Challenges

Technology offers extensive capabilities through integration with other systems within healthcare environments

12/30/2020

Case Study: Deactivating the Coronavirus with Doorway Air Curtains

A well-established technology, bipolar ionization is now an option offered inside air curtains

12/29/2020

Virginia Nursing Home Named America’s Best

The facility was honored for its performance data, peer recommendations and its handling of COVID-19

12/29/2020

Office Space: Rethinking Workspaces in the COVID-19 Era

By revisiting administrative space, hospitals can elevate the workplace experience and free space for more productive uses

12/29/2020

RFID Offers a Range of Benefits to Facilities

The tools use wireless communication to identify and track assets and equipment

12/29/2020

Pandemic Brings Spotlight to Environmental Services

In-house staff needs to be familiar with the most common and highly transmissible and infectious germs found in public spaces

12/29/2020

Cybersecurity Challenges in 2021: What Lies Ahead?

COVID-19, vaccines and cyberattacks upend traditional operations

12/28/2020

Ventilation Takes Center Stage in Protecting Patients, Staff

Researchers say it is important to control indoor air and combine different measures to achieve reduced spread

12/28/2020

Designing Telehealth Spaces

Facility managers can help ensure spaces work for virtual visits

12/28/2020

Addressing Physical Threats in the COVID-19 Era

Threats are increasing in frequency, putting financial, reputational and liability pressures on organizations

12/28/2020

Laundry Workers Confront Risks in Healthcare Facilities

Essential workers keep hospitals and nursing homes running by washing soiled linens, uniforms and gowns

12/28/2020

Case Study: Reliable and Seamless Load Transfer

'Mission-critical' takes on additional meaning when patient welfare is at stake

12/23/2020

COVID-19 Spotlight Falls on Environmental Services

Vaccine priorities for those who do the humblest work in hospitals filled with COVID-19 patients

12/23/2020

Hospital Endures 550 Cyber Attacks Daily

Attacks come as federal authorities warn of credible, ongoing and persistent threat to hospital's systems

12/23/2020

Second Wave: PPE Shortages Plague Healthcare Again

There weren’t supposed to be more shortages that imperil the lives of doctors, nurses and maintenance and housekeeping workers. But here we are

12/23/2020

Nursing Homes Rethink Ventilation’s Role in Pandemic

One state’s facilities offer insights into challenges facing managers

12/23/2020

Can Hospitals Use Door Wedges?

Brad Keyes explains the requirements for holding doors open in hospitals

12/22/2020

Using UVC Light To Disinfect Shoes

It’s easy for shoes to cross-contaminate surfaces in hospitals

12/22/2020

Hospitals Upgrade Ventilation To Combat Coronavirus Spread

When it comes to infection control and prevention, focus on HVAC systems for patient and provider safety

12/22/2020

State’s Rural Hospitals Worry about PPE Mandate

California requires hospitals to maintain three-month PPE stockpiles starting in April

12/22/2020

Rethinking Compliance Inspections and Audits — Virtually

Technology is reshaping methods of scrutiny from inspectors and surveyors

12/22/2020

Food Programs in Senior Living Facilities Carry On

To deal with the COVID-10 pandemic, dining operations have had to change

12/21/2020

Floors in Spotlight in Battle Against Pathogens and illness

Hospital room floors are quickly and frequently contaminated with antibiotic-resistant bacteria within hours of patient admission

12/21/2020

Health System’s Food Offering Targets Sweet Tooth

The facilities have offered dessert stations before but never a complete station dedicated to chocolate

12/21/2020

Prefabrication Is a Fit for the Healthcare Industry

This example of patient bathroom pods demonstrates the effectiveness of prefabrication

12/21/2020

Snowstorm Challenges Hospitals Amid COVID-19

Pretreated sidewalks and backup generators among the measures to handle snow

12/21/2020

Keep on Truckin’: Vans Deliver Vaccines to Rural Hospitals

Trucks will bring vials to small, remote hospitals across a 200,000-square-mile area

12/18/2020

Hospital Police Forces Come Under Scrutiny

Twenty-nine states and the District of Columbia allow hospitals to have their own sworn police departments

12/18/2020

Modular Construction Isn’t Without Challenges

When planning your next healthcare project, ask your supplier these three questions

12/18/2020

IT Cost Controls in the COVID-19 Era

Changes in revenues force managers to explore new ways to ensure care continuity with limited funds and staff resources

12/18/2020

Closing of Chicago Hospital on Hold

Illinois health regulators denied bid to close its doors due to increased costs and lower utilization

12/18/2020

Eye on ADA: Architect, Senior Living Communities Face Violations

U.S. Justice Department sues firm, owners of 15 facilities over accessibility failures

12/17/2020

UV LEDs Show Promise in Killing Coronavirus: Researchers

Researchers investigated the disinfection efficiency of UV-LED irradiation at different wavelengths or frequencies

12/17/2020

Contaminated Shoes Can Spread Viruses in Hospitals

Disinfecting shoes can prevent cross-contamination, including spread of COVID-19

12/17/2020

How Safe Are U.S. Hospitals?

Rating focuses on how well hospitals protect patients from preventable errors, accidents, injuries and infections

12/17/2020

Staff Shortage Imperils Field Hospital

With beds available, nursing shortage means hospital can’t staff field hospital Category: Infection control

12/17/2020

Amid COVID-19, Florida Healthcare Campus Breaks Ground

Healthcare center will entail a 602,000-square-feet hospital with 264 beds spread over 10 floors

12/16/2020

Life Safety Q&A: Powering Exit Signs

If batteries are removed from exit signs, do signs still need to be tested?

12/16/2020

Planned Closing of Chicago Hospital Creates Tough Decisions

Owner plans to shutter hospital later this winter or early spring, citing financial struggles

12/16/2020

Telehealth, Security and the Impact of COVID-19

Ditching telehealth isn’t an option, but the technology to provide virtual care securely often leaves much to be desired

12/16/2020

Consolidation Among 2021 Trends for Hospitals

Trend is likely to accelerate as smaller, independent hospitals face revenue shortfalls caused by low patient volumes

12/16/2020

Medical Colleges Adds Flood-Prevention Measures

Medical College of South Carolina has weathered tropical storm surges and regional flooding

12/15/2020

Revisiting Air Filtration in the COVID-19 Era

Design engineers and facilities engineers must cooperate to ensure modified hospital engineering systems minimize the coronavirus risk

12/15/2020

Healthcare Design and the Impact of COVID-19

Some design changes might be temporary, many of these now-makeshift elements will be embedded permanently in designs for the future

12/15/2020

Tailoring Cybersecurity Disaster Recovery to Facility Needs

Managers understand both the vulnerable areas of facilities and key operations that must be protected

12/15/2020

Healthcare HVAC Design Post-Pandemic

Future hospitals should implement HVAC best practices learned during COVID-19

12/15/2020

2021: Looking Ahead at Challenges for Facilities

Assessing the rush to embrace new technologies to keep patients, families and healthcare workers safe

12/14/2020

Ramping Up Security for Healthcare IT

Systems contain highly sensitive data that, if compromised, could jeopardize staff and customer privacy

12/14/2020

Rethinking Food Service in the COVID-19 Era

Managers in these operations no longer can use their tried-and-true ways of working

12/14/2020

Signs Everywhere: A Closer Look at Parking Signage

The challenge of directing parking lot traffic and keeping patients and visitors safe has become increasingly important

12/14/2020

VA Vaccine Distribution Faces Challenges

Staff remain concerned about the department's ability to deliver them around the country

12/14/2020

Walgreens Clinics Aim To Compete with Off-Campus Offerings

Facilities are a part of plan to open 500-700 clinics in more than 30 U.S. markets

12/11/2020

COVID-19 Wave Hits Hospitals Nationwide

From coast to coast, hospitals are reporting various levels of new cases that are swamping available resources

12/11/2020

Strategies for Facility Design in the COVID-19 Era

Research activities like interviews, contextual inquiries and usability tests pose challenges for architects

12/11/2020

Hospitals Prepare To Issue Service Prices

Hospitals must list standard prices for 300 shoppable services and the lowest prices they will accept

12/11/2020

Assessing the Impact of COVID-19 on IT in 2020

From telehealth and remote patient monitoring to remote work strategies and increased cyberattacks, IT had to revisit strategies

12/11/2020

The Benefits of Modular Construction

The pre-fabrication trend is here to stay in healthcare facilities

12/10/2020

Are Facilities Ready for COVID-19 Vaccines?

Managers must assess the readiness of facilities, systems and technicians to ensure proper storage and handling

12/10/2020

Streamlining COVID-19 Communication to Staff

Brief huddles, not a barrage of emails and texts, might be the best way to prevent communication overload

12/10/2020

Food Programs Pivot in Response to Pandemic

Micromarkets have popped, offering an easy way for hospital workers to pick up items without entering grocery stores

12/10/2020

Hospitals Struggle with Accurate COVID-19 Data

Some hospitals have not been able to track the number of patients who might have contracted COVID-19 during a stay

12/10/2020

Robots Deployed To Deliver Hospital Medications

Meds-to-beds program includes secure, autonomous robotic delivery of prescribed medications

12/9/2020

COVID-19 Resurgence Might Trigger Field Hospital Reopenings

New York’s Cuomo says New York can add 5,000 field hospital beds if needed

12/9/2020

Do You Need Sprinklers in a Covered Walkway?

Learn the fire code requirements for canopies and similar covered spaces

12/9/2020

Cybersecurity Apt To Remain Challenging in 2021

2021 is likely to see ongoing threats and vulnerabilities affecting the healthcare industry

12/9/2020

HVAC System Performance and COVID-19

Enhanced system design minimizes recirculation of COVID-19-contaminated air in air distribution system

12/9/2020

Long-Awaited Resurgence of COVID-19 Cases Hits Hospitals

U.S. COVID-19 death toll could reach 450,000 by February

12/8/2020

CDC Guidelines Address COVID-19, Flu in Long-Term Care

Guidelines target nursing home residents with acute respiratory illness symptoms but can be adapted for other long-term care settings

12/8/2020

GAO Report Explores AI’s Impact on Healthcare

Tangible benefits must balance efficiency and savings with security and privacy

12/8/2020

Healthcare Facilities Rethink Design in the COVID-19 Era

Facilities across the country have had to be creative to find ways to safely handle the surge in patients

12/8/2020

PPE Shortage Leads to Crisis Standards of Care

73 percent of healthcare facilities have implemented PPE crisis standards of care for respirators

12/8/2020

Healthcare Design for the New Normal

Spaces will consider the needs of healthcare workers in addition to patient experience

12/7/2020

Some Healthcare Facilities Not Reporting Staff Deaths To OSHA

Employers did not report more than one-third of deaths during pandemic because they said the deaths were not work-related

12/7/2020

Hospital Fought Two Suberbugs at Same Time

CRAB is a deadly pathogen rarely seen in the United States

12/7/2020

Case Study: Healing Through the Outdoors

MarinHealth Medical Center renovation emphasizes biophilic design and brings nature indoors

12/7/2020

COVID-19 and the Role of Resilient Design

Employers did not report more than one-third of deaths during pandemic because they said the deaths were not work-related

12/7/2020

Hospitals Expanding UV Cleaning Applications

Applications are being considered for equipment such as CT scanners

12/4/2020

Healthcare Workers To Be First in Line for COVID-19 Vaccinations

Workers with direct patient contact would be among the first, as well as individuals working in long-term care facilities

12/4/2020

Medical Center Reveals 4.5-Year Data Leak

Server misconfiguration might have allowed unauthorized individuals access to patient data

12/4/2020

COVID-19: Design and the Impact of Patient Technology

Embracing technology in design can dramatically improve building designs and patient outcomes

12/4/2020

A Lesson In Diversity At Froedtert Health

Wisconsin hospital’s path to diversity includes contractors, vendors and employees

12/4/2020

Facilities Continue to Struggle with PPE Supply Chain

Homeless shelters, natural disaster relief groups, nurses’ offices in schools and smaller hospitals are also struggling

12/3/2020

Deja Vu: Field Hospitals Reopening in Several Cities

Facilities in Wisconsin and Rhode Island recall onset of COVID-19 pandemic

12/3/2020

COVID-19 Challenges Health System's Food Service Program

Managers updated spaces and offerings with safety in mind

12/3/2020

Nursing Home Improvises To Accommodate Visitors

The facility is using a converted shed as a meeting space for patients and families

12/3/2020

Hospitals’ Supply Chains Under Scrutiny for Cybersecurity Role

Healthcare facilities must closely monitor the security posture of their supply chain partners

12/3/2020

Maintenance and Housekeeping: Crucial Workers During Pandemic

A generally invisible workforce performs critical tasks that keep facilities operating safely and do so at great risk

12/2/2020

Safety Q&A: Oxygen Cylinder Storage

Requirements change depending on the quantity of gas

12/2/2020

Hospital Expansions Continue as Pandemic Cases Surge

Long-planned expansions an upgrades continue as facilities revamp operations

12/2/2020

Phishing Tops List of Healthcare IT Attacks

More than one-half of healthcare cybersecurity professionals say their organization has experienced a phishing attack in the last year

12/2/2020

Hospitals Eye Vacant Retail Buildings for Added Space

Big-box stores often are located in populated areas with high traffic, good visibility and access and abundant parking

12/2/2020

Medical Center Seeks to Recover from Cyberattack

Officials work to restore access to sites used by the public and say it will be some time before systems are fully restored

12/1/2020

Wave of Ransomware Puts Healthcare Facilities on Alert

The pandemic’s sudden onset forced organizations to set up emergency COVID-19 facilities with no time to plan robust IT security infrastructures

12/1/2020

Case Study: Selecting Back-up Power For Large Hospital

A low-cost approach might not reliably meet critical power needs during an emergency

12/1/2020

Curtain Control? Researchers Study Antimicrobial Offerings

Researchers tested the effectiveness of antimicrobial curtains in an intensive care unit

12/1/2020

Teamwork Central To Health System’s Food Program Success

Meetings include a formal comparison of data from five key performance indicators that are tracked daily, weekly and monthly

12/1/2020

Are NYC Hospitals Prepared Better for COVID-19?

One focus has been upgrading spaces and preparing for the rapid conversion of hospital units and non-clinical spaces

11/30/2020

COVID-19 Resource Targets Assisted Living Facilities

The infection prevention and control document aims to prevent the spread of infectious disease in communities

11/30/2020

Patient Falls On The Rise

Falls cost U.S. hospitals an estimated $2 billion a year

11/30/2020

Reopening of Emergency Hospital Signals COVID-19 Trouble in NY

The unit was one of several emergency facilities that were set up in New York earlier in the year to treat virus patients

11/30/2020

2 Hospital Deaths Cast Focus on Aging Infrastructure

An accident has drawn steam-powered energy systems into the spotlight

11/30/2020

Hospital Design Looks Up To Expand

Vertical hospitals have gained traction as healthcare providers looked to serve patient populations in urban centers

11/25/2020

Are Smoke Alarms Necessary In Sleeping Rooms?

It all depends on the facility type and situation

11/25/2020

Hygiene Remains Key To Controlling Coronavirus

Healthcare facilities also need to focus on surface cleaning and placement of sanitizer dispensers

11/25/2020

Hospital System Assesses Options for Old Hospital

Iowa the system considers potential uses for existing structure as a new one comes online

11/25/2020

Earthquakes and the Role of Hospital Cooperation

Study finds that if hospitals responding to earthquake are highly coordinated, they can cut patient wait times by more than half

11/25/2020

Space Shortages Affecting State’s Psychiatric Hospitals

Responding to COVID-19 surge, California hospitals seek space options and wrestle with impact on patients

11/24/2020

Hospital Workers Remain at Higher Risk of Contracting COVID-19

Spotlight on doctors and nurses, as well as security, housekeeping and food service workers

11/24/2020

Hospitals Prepare for the Next Wave of COVID-19

Hospitals have been preparing for months for another surge and are hoping to deploy the lessons they learned during an agonizing spring

11/24/2020

Germicidal Lighting Gains Grounds Beyond Healthcare

In some hospitals, ground-level robots emitting UV-C are being used to sanitize floors

11/24/2020

Cybersecurity Remains Tough Challenges for Healthcare

Hospitals are prime targets because they often house sensitive and personal data

11/24/2020

Health System Drops Plans for New Hospital

Florida’s Venice Regional Bayfront Health instead announced plans for a multimillion

11/23/2020

Health Systems Grapple with Growing Cybersecurity Threats

Breaches, ransomware and other security incidents are becoming larger and more disruptive

11/23/2020

Hospitals Curtail Elective Surgeries as COVID-19 Surges

Once again, hospitals must decide how to take care of COVID-19 patients while providing other services

11/23/2020

Tips To Avoid PPE Cross-contamination

Improperly donning and doffing personal protective equipment can spread germs

11/23/2020

Survey Spotlights Advances in Healthcare IT

One-third of organizations have adopted components of a comprehensive security program in 2020

11/23/2020

IT Room Fire Forces Evacuation of Hospital Buildings

Electrical fire and smoke leads hospital officials to evacuate two office buildings

11/20/2020

COVID-19 Strains Hospital Staffing

Surging cases drive up patient levels and worker infections

11/20/2020

Iowa Hospitals, State Officials Spar Over Data

State calls data on physical infrastructure and emergency preparedness confidential

11/20/2020

COVID-19 Leading to Regulatory Changes for Nursing Homes: Expert

Changes apt to address testing, access to visitation and aging infrastructures

11/20/2020

OSHA Targets Healthcare Workers and Coronavirus

Guidance describes measures that include face masks and surgical masks

11/20/2020

Study Looks at Patient-Centric Healthcare Facilities

When remodeling rooms or purchasing products, facility managers need to factor patient experience in their decisions

11/19/2020

12 U.S. Hospitals Closed During Pandemic

Lower patient volumes, canceled elective procedures among challenges to bottom lines

11/19/2020

Case Study: Choosing A Hand Dryer For Senior Living Centers

Proper hand hygiene is especially important for the elderly during the pandemic

11/19/2020

Construction Tied to Higher COVID-19 Risks

Researchers explored the impact of keeping construction sites open during pandemic

11/19/2020

COVID-19 Tests Organizations’ Emergency Preparedness Plans

Pandemic challenges test plans and offer opportunities to improve performance

11/19/2020

PPE Supply Chains Under Scrutiny as Pandemic Worsens

Panel of experts offers suggestions for ensuring a pipeline of essential supplies

11/18/2020

Fire Safety Q&A: Where To Place Fire Extinguishers

Know the clearance radius before mounting fire extinguishers

11/18/2020

Safety Spotlight: Electrical Receptacles

Maintenance can ensure proper device operation and safety of staff and patients

11/18/2020

Cyberattacks a Growing Threat for Hospitals

Beyond the challenges created by COVID-19, officials also must attend to cybersecurity

11/18/2020

2 Hospital Workers Killed in Explosion

Technicians at VA hospital were maintaining a leaky steam pipe at the time

11/18/2020

COVID-19 Again Challenges Hospital Supply Chains

Shortages of masks, gloves and respirators remind managers of the importance of procurement

11/17/2020

Coronavirus Pandemic Shifts Long-Held Healthcare Design Ideas

A move to touchless technology and elimination of waiting rooms are two examples

11/17/2020

Preparedness Helps VA Hospital Avoid COVID-19 Cases

Maine’s Togus Veterans Affairs Maine Medical Center has had no known coronavirus transmissions in seven months

11/17/2020

Health System To Outsource 700 Workers

Move by Ohio’s Premier Health will affect nutritional services and environmental services workers

11/17/2020

Rural Hospitals Feels the Weight of Surging COVID-19

Already struggling financially, hospitals outside metro areas see resources and equipment stretched thin

11/17/2020

VA Embraces 3D for PPE

Recurring shortages of masks, gowns and gloves prompts agency to turn to advanced technology for essential products

11/16/2020

COVID-19 Forces Hospital To Revamp Food Service

Hospital's curbside meal program aim to replace lost revenue

11/16/2020

University of Iowa Hospitals Seek To Expand PPE Storage

Storage move aims to avoid PPE shortages among front-line workers

11/16/2020

Maine Nursing Homes Struggle with COVID-19 Compliance

Facility residents account for 60 percent of state’s deaths

11/16/2020

Minnesota Hospitals Brace As COVID-19 Cases Surge

Adjustments include diverting ambulances from crowded facilities

11/16/2020

Half Of Disposable Gowns Are Not Meeting Safety Standards

Study shows that majority of imported gowns won’t protect against COVID-19

Focus: Security

11/13/2020

Ligature-Resistant Door Solutions For Multi-use Healthcare Facilities

New rolling counter doors create safe spaces out of thin air, saving hospital systems time and money while addressing serious behavioral and mental health challenges

Focus: Security

11/13/2020

Hospitals Boosting Email Security

Additional restrictions implemented to help prevent ransomware attacks

11/13/2020

Ultraviolet Light Kills Coronavirus, But Caution Required

Continuous disinfection of surfaces and air would be a desirable outcome, but there is a lot of unknown risk with these solutions

11/13/2020

Small Michigan Hospital Braces For COVID

Last week, five of its six ICU beds were filled; one with a COVID patient

11/13/2020

Study Tests Effectiveness Of Materials For Face Masks

Researchers tested everything from t-shirts and socks to jeans and vacuum bags

Blog / Focus: New Construction

11/12/2020

A Continuous Assessment: Understanding Compliance During New Construction

Healthcare facilities must keep pace with rapid changes in code compliance, neighborhood health, sustainability and energy management

Focus: New Construction

11/12/2020

Design Should Balance Infection Control, Quality Of Life And Greater Resident Wellness

Nursing home design should balance infection control, quality of life and greater resident wellness

11/12/2020

Butte Longterm Care Facility Resorts To Extreme Measures

Some asymptomatic staff members who have tested positive continue working with the COVID-19 positive patients

11/12/2020

OSHA Issues Respirator Guidance For Longterm Care Facilities

11/12/2020

Cleaning, Sanitizing And Disinfecting

COVID has spurred a new standard for healthcare facility hygiene

11/11/2020

Kansas Healthcare Providers With COVID-19 Allowed To Treat Patients

The practice is allowed when facilities face staff shortages

Focus: Cybersecurity

11/11/2020

Tips For Hiring Healthcare Cybersecurity Pros

Cybersecurity requires people from all backgrounds and majors

11/11/2020

Traveling Healthcare Workers Face Dire COVID Conditions

Caught between hospitals and agencies, workers’ protections are blurred

11/11/2020

Michigan Healthcare Facilities Prep For COVID Surge

State’s hospitals prepared to different degrees

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

11/11/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Fire Damper Testing

Brad Keyes discusses regulations on fire damper testing

11/11/2020

Telemedicine Market Growing Rapidly

Remote patient monitoring is one of the primary benefits of telemedicine

11/10/2020

Giant Therapy Dog Brings Smiles, Infection Concerns To Ohio Healthcare Facility

Pandemic paused the project for safety reasons

Blog / Focus: Emergency Prep

11/10/2020

The Three Stages Of Facility Emergency Response

The biggest challenge that healthcare facility managers face in an emergency is ensuring safety

Focus: Emergency Prep

11/10/2020

Developing Robust Emergency Operating Procedures

Preparations must be taken to develop, deploy and maintain emergency operating procedures and harden the facility department’s emergency preparedness

Focus: Security

11/10/2020

Feds Warn of ‘Imminent’ Cyber Threat to Healthcare Facilities

Some two dozen hospitals have already been hit

11/10/2020

Some Healthcare Facilities Challenged By Virtual Survey Documentation

Only 8 percent said they had digitized their compliance documents

11/10/2020

Working In Multiple Nursing Homes May Spread The Virus

Research has found that on average each nursing home is connected to seven others through staff movement

11/9/2020

Twin Cities On 'Red Alert' For ICU Beds

ICU bed space is scarce because caregivers own infections or exposures

Focus: New Construction

11/9/2020

Containing Infection Risk During Hospital Construction

Early discussion and risk assessment associated are key to minimizing the potential impact

11/9/2020

Operating Room Airflow Makes COVID Social Distancing Ineffective

Stepping away from a patient may not reduce risk

11/9/2020

Mask Stockpiling May Be Hurting Small Healthcare Facilities

Larger healthcare facilities are stockpiling what they can in preparation for future surges

11/9/2020

The Evolution Of Sustainability Post COVID-19

The pandemic has shown how sustainability in facilities must evolve to also include health and wellness strategies for building occupants

11/9/2020

Bacteria On Hospital Floors Suggests Need For Better Infection Control

New study finds floors are a significant, but often overlooked, bacteria source

11/6/2020

NYC Healthcare Facilities Feel Ready For COVID Resurgence

Hospitals and nursing homes are drawing on lessons learned in the spring

Focus: Security

11/6/2020

Visitor Registration Systems Can Boost Healthcare Facility Security

Security must contend with these threats while balancing the need to maintain an open and inviting environment

Focus: Security

11/6/2020

‘Security Incident’ Shuts Down Sonoma Valley Hospital Computers

Incident triggered 'significant downtime'

Blog

11/6/2020

Decarbonizing Healthcare Facilities in a Post-Pandemic World

Decarbonizing a facility in a post-pandemic world first requires hospitals to determine what was changed and how drastically this may have impacted energy use

Focus: Security

11/6/2020

Bill Targets Improved Hospital Signage, Lighting

Massachusetts legislation to require regulations on emergency room signs, lighting, doorbells or panic buttons, and video surveillance

11/6/2020

Alaska COVID Alternate Care Sites Ready

Officials remain concerned about staffing

11/5/2020

Chart Shows Healthcare Workers Most Likely To Be Hospitalized For COVID

Housekeeping and maintenance workers were below those with nursing-related jobs, but above physicians

Focus: New Construction

11/5/2020

Indiana Hospital Designed With Storm Water Management System

The system was designed to conserve energy and support the ecology

11/5/2020

Building Analytics Strategies For COVID-19 Building Operations

As occupancy levels fluctuate during the pandemic, building analytics can help FMs fine-tune equipment to run efficiently

11/5/2020

CDC Launches Anti-infection Program for Healthcare Workers

The $180 million program is designed to help stop the spread of pathogens in healthcare facilities

11/5/2020

Texas Nursing Homes Violated Infection Control Standards During COVID

According to state records, 556 Texas longterm care facilities violated infection control standards at least 1,435 times between early March and mid-August

11/5/2020

Infection Control Training From CDC Supports Existing Efforts

Program targets frontline healthcare workers and could supplement senior living community offerings

11/4/2020

Some Michigan Hospitals Boosting Minimum Wage

Two Michigan hospital systems raise minimum wage to $15 to fill job openings

Focus: Security

11/4/2020

Security/Safety Mistakes That May Be Overlooked During COVID

Basic hospital security can lapse during a crisis

11/4/2020

Paint Can Keep Surfaces Below Ambient Temperature

The paint reflects 95.5 percent of solar radiation

11/4/2020

Hospital COVID Outbreak May Have Started In Break Room

15 staff members at Mass. hospital tested positive for COVID-19

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

11/4/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Corrective Maintenance Work

Brad Keyes discusses regulations on corrective maintenance work

11/4/2020

Study Recommends Cleaning the Air to Decrease COVID

The air in ultrasound departments should be disinfected

11/3/2020

Texas Hospital’s Face Shield Program Controlling COVID Spread

Researchers have also found the program has reduced overall hospital-acquired infections

11/3/2020

Pandemic Adds Election Duties To Longterm Care Workers’ To-Do Lists

Staffers visit each resident to help with voting

11/3/2020

Healthcare Facility Dining Programs Meet COVID With Innovation

At UF Health Shands Florida Hospital, dining staff started delivering food directly to COVID patients

Focus: Security

11/3/2020

La. Hospital Shares Security Measures After Baby Was Taken

The baby was found safe a few hours later

11/3/2020

Equipment Inspection, Training Key to Snow And Ice Management

Preparation for winter should include a thorough inspection of snow- and ice-removal equipment and training personnel

11/2/2020

Designing Healthcare Facility Ventilation After COVID-19

Designers are using different strategies to support infection control

11/2/2020

Staff-strapped Canadian Nursing Homes Turning To Immigration

Staffing for longterm care facilities called a national issue

11/2/2020

Keeping The Hospital Cafeteria Safe During The Pandemic

A properly developed, executed and periodically reviewed plan is key

11/2/2020

Indiana Hospital Fighting COVID With Germ Killing Robots

Reid Health has added three robots to cleaning arsenal in rooms occupied by COVID-19 patients

11/2/2020

False Positives in COVID Not A Harmless Mistake

False negatives are not the only problem with faulty coronavirus testing

Blog / Focus: Emergency Prep

11/2/2020

Disaster Preparedness – Considerations On Cybersecurity And Resiliency

Planning starts with the end result in mind, but along the way, there are other key goalposts

10/30/2020

Water Vapor In Hospitals Is A Good (Necessary) Thing

Humidity in buildings has acquired a bad reputation

Focus: Renovation

10/30/2020

How To Keep A Facility Running During Expansion And / Or Renovation

By mixing creative choreography with ground rules, goals and expectations, owners and construction firms can make jobs easier

10/30/2020

Healthcare Facilities Stocking Up On Personal Protective Equipment

Midwest hospitals looking for supplies as numbers surge

10/30/2020

Chicago Nursing Home Security Caught 'Ghost' On Security Camera

Guard posts footage on Facebook, where it has racked up more than 2.5 million views

Focus: Facility Design

10/30/2020

COVID-19 Can Impact Restroom Upgrades

Pandemic has increased focus on improved hygiene and improved accessibility

Focus: Facility Design

10/30/2020

Trends Shaping The Future of Healthcare Real Estate

Divesting in healthcare real estate is also key to reducing unnecessary costs to a health system

10/29/2020

The 'Kevin Bacon' Factor May Help COVID Spread In Nursing Homes

A lot of nursing home workers are working at more than one facility

10/29/2020

Completely Wireless Hospital Bed Launched

The new bed has intuitive patient positioning and bed alarms

10/29/2020

Protecting Practices And Patient Data During COVID-19

Renovating to create segregated areas and reconfigure existing spaces will be key

10/29/2020

Former Employee Suing Ohio Hospital After Nearly Freezing To Death In Parking Lot

The suit claims the hospital was negligent for not having adequate security cameras in the parking lot and that a security guard who promised to help did not

Focus: Facility Design

10/29/2020

Healthcare Renovations Need Flexible Design Solutions

Renovating to create segregated areas and reconfigure existing spaces will be key

Blog

10/29/2020

Location-based Intelligence (LBI) Uses Real-Time Information To Fulfill The Promise Of Quality Care

LBI provides visualization to mobile medical equipment that staff have never had in the past

10/28/2020

Twin Hurricanes Of Flu And COVID-19 Approach

Experts deliver pattern analysis and action guide to help

10/28/2020

Can Nursing Homes Social Distance If The Power Goes Off During A Hurricane?

Many longterm care facilities have temporary generators, which may require moving residents into a single large space

10/28/2020

Hospices Work To Keep Families Connected With COVID Patients

Hospices have had to get creative about how they help infectious patients safely maintain contact with their families

10/28/2020

Controlling Infection When Using Mobile Devices

COVID-19 has put renewed focus on the potential for cross-contamination

10/28/2020

Numbers Tell the Story for Facility Department Diversity

At Froedtert Health, measurable goals drive and document progress

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

10/28/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: PT Activity In Stairwells

Brad Keyes discusses regulations on PT activity in stairwells

10/27/2020

COVID Provides Ideal Conditions For Candida Auris

A patient with both COVID and C. auris should only be placed in the same room as another patient with COVID-19 and C. auris

10/27/2020

Infographic: How To Clean Different Mats

Choosing the proper products can makes cleaning more efficient

10/27/2020

LEED Safety First Credits Embraced Quickly

Cleaning, indoor air quality and ventilation rates, and water system recommissioning are also strategies covered in the LEED Safety First credits

Blog

10/27/2020

How Facilities Can Prepare for Flu Season Amidst COVID-19

Helping COVID-19 and flu patients and your healthcare staff safely navigate within your facility can make a huge difference in stopping the spread

Blog

10/27/2020

USP <800> and Other Hazardous Pharmaceuticals Standards and Regulations: Update 2020

Implementing measures to protect residents and staff from unintentional exposure to HDs is an integral part of safety and public health

10/27/2020

IoT Reshapes Healthcare By Cutting Costs, Increasing Efficiency

Healthcare is a prime candidate for IoT solutions

10/26/2020

Kaiser Cited For Not Treating COVID-19 As Airborne

Kaiser says it will appeal the citation against its psychiatric facility in Santa Clara, Calif.

Focus: Facility Design

10/26/2020

Healthcare Facility Design Can Impact Infection Control

Environmental services should participate in the design process

10/26/2020

Healthcare Cybersecurity Consistently A Concern

With technology and the movement of information on virtual and cloud systems, there are vulnerabilities

10/26/2020

Covid-19 Is Turning South African Hospitals Into ‘Obsessive Infection Control Bubbles’

Where necessary, hospitals triage so arrivals are diverted into categories that separate positive patients from Persons Under Investigation, who are in turn separated from Covid-19 negative patients

10/26/2020

Solar Array Covers 90 Percent Of Healthcare Facility’s Energy Needs

The installation will generate an estimated 541,645 kWh of clean energy annually

10/23/2020

Bill Would Allow Hospitals To Repair Their Own Medical Equipment

Because of the pandemic, many manufacturers are restricting travel for their repair technicians

Focus: Interior Design

10/23/2020

Building Smarter Healthcare Through Better Interior Design

Many of the finishes chosen for a new, expanded or renovated healthcare facility are more than just passive elements

10/23/2020

Cool Roofing Can Help Environment As Well As Budgets

Cool roofing helps save individual building owners money on cooling costs. But it also reduces urban heat islands and enhances community resilience.

Focus: Facility Design

10/23/2020

Massachusetts Sets New Nursing Home Room Limits

Residential rooms that hold more than two people will be phased out

10/23/2020

Mass ER Nurse Raising Awareness Of Violence

‘We’re just human punching bags’ according to the nurse after attack

10/23/2020

Ohio Hospital Installs Metal Detectors at ER Entrance

Wheeling Hospital has boosted safety measures

10/22/2020

Calif. Hospital Staff Protests After Deputy Shoots Patient

The patient was shot by a deputy who was inside the hospital as part of a security detail for a different patient

Blog

10/22/2020

Acoustics: The Hidden Risk For Mission Critical Data Centers

Focusing on assessment, specification and implementation allows managers can streamline installation and enhance access control

10/22/2020

Key Questions When Renting Generators

Create detailed specifications regarding requirements, usage and site conditions.

10/22/2020

Robotic Cleaning Can Boost Efficiency

Robotic floor care can free up valuable time to focus on high-touch cleaning and disinfecting

10/22/2020

Why Supplier Financial Stability Matters to Healthcare Facility Managers

The Covid-19 pandemic brings sharp focus on healthcare supply chains

Blog

10/22/2020

Health And Environmental Risks Of Improper Waste Management

One of the biggest dilemmas faced by the EPA is the tightrope between sanitary waste disposal and environmentally harmful emissions

10/21/2020

Wastewater Testing May Provide Indication Of Coronavirus

Some U.S. cities have employed ‘sewage surveillance’

10/21/2020

Reasons To Focus On Healthcare Interior Design

There are job opportunities, as more healthcare administrators are looking to hire healthcare interior design experts, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

10/21/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Red Bag Waste Containers

Brad Keyes discusses regulations on red bag waste containers

10/21/2020

Smart Lighting Design, Lighting Controls Can Optimize Daylighting

From window film to lighting controls, here are some strategies for overcoming daylighting challenges

10/21/2020

Study To Explore Whether Wearable Technology Can Boost Infection Control

Wearable devices can register when wearers come into contact with each other

10/21/2020

Pandemic Sparks Access Control Changes

2020 Campus Safety Survey found COVID affected policies, technology

10/20/2020

Two Minnesota Nursing Homes Call National Guard To Help Contain COVID Outbreaks

Staff-shortage issues amplified by pandemic

Focus: Interiors

10/20/2020

Best Practices For Maintaining Flooring During COVID-19

Flooring can often make or break the efficacy of even the most rigorous sanitation efforts

10/20/2020

Joint Commission Offers Tips For ASCs On An Effective Covid Response

A strong response starts at the top

Focus: Interiors

10/20/2020

Maintain Hospital Floors With An Integrated Care Program

Four steps can improve results

10/20/2020

Extra Effort In HVAC Optimization Can Be Cost Effective

Optimization project may require some time and expertise to properly tune a system — not necessarily requiring a huge investment

10/20/2020

Half of Philadelphia’s Nursing Home Patients May Have Had COVID-19

Philadelphia's health department believes previously infected nursing home patients can resist a second wave of infection

10/19/2020

Natural Disasters Add Challenges For Healthcare Facilities During Pandemic

Hurricanes, etc., can further complicate facility managers’ efforts to help contain COVID-19

10/19/2020

Florida Senate Hires Tampa Hospital For COVID-19 Safety Consulting

The Senate will pay the hospital $200 an hour for providing services

10/19/2020

Utah Ready To Open Temporary COVID-19 Hospital

State health officials still hope they won’t need it

10/19/2020

Preparing for Winter Weather

The approach of winter is the signal to update plans for snow and ice removal in order to keep paved surfaces clear and pedestrians safe.

Blog

10/19/2020

Hurricane Preparedness Procedures for Healthcare Facilities

Mitigating the risk of a hurricane’s impact requires planning, organization, guidance and teamwork

Focus: Interior Design

10/19/2020

The Right Flooring Choices Can Impact Staff Efficiency and Patient Outcomes

Flooring can contribute to the reduction of noise and impact the patient experience

10/16/2020

Nursing Home Outbreaks May Be Stressing Wisconsin Hospital Capacity

It's increasingly difficult to control COVID in nursing homes during surge

Focus: Patient Experience

10/16/2020

Theme Parks Can Teach Healthcare Systems About Patient Experience

Museums, zoos and other amusements succeed when designing positive consumer experiences

10/16/2020

More than 100 N.J. Nursing Homes Have Had Coronavirus Outbreaks Since Summer

At least 102 longterm care facilities saw new outbreaks this summer or fall after being declared COVID-19 free

Focus: Interior Design

10/16/2020

Creating 'Outdoor' Workspaces

Even without traditional outdoor space, improvements to bring nature to the lobby and other community spaces to give a 'walk in the park' feel

10/16/2020

Keeping Hospitals Supplied In A Centralized Operation

Ensuring critical supplies are where they need to be is an important function

10/15/2020

Wisconsin Opens State Fair Park Facility for COVID Patients

Madison’s Alliant Energy Center is also being prepped to be an alternate care facility

Focus: Interior Design

10/15/2020

Understanding The Real Cost Of Paint

Understanding the ingredients in paint is the first step to making a quality paint selection

10/15/2020

Two Colorado Alternate Care Sites To Be Deconstructed

Colorado Convention Center, two others, to stay open

Focus: Facility Design

10/15/2020

Banner Boswell Medical Center Project Uses Prefabricated Wall Panels

The panels saved approximately three months of construction time and allowed for enhanced safety precautions

10/15/2020

Geisinger Adjusts Food Service Operations

Employees can now order and pay through the hospitals’ payroll deduction system

Focus: Facility Design

10/15/2020

LEED Certification Shifts Focus

New guidance and tools support facility teams with healthy, sustainable re-entry and measuring ongoing performance

10/14/2020

Louisiana Hospitals Prepared For Delta While Dealing With Covid

Separation is key when dealing with extra patients or housing staff

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

10/14/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Replacing Old Smoke Detectors

Brad Keyes discusses regulations on replacing old smoke detectors

10/14/2020

Understanding the Challenges of Daylighting

Daylighting offers wellness and productivity benefits

10/14/2020

Paris Hospitals Strained By New Wave Of Covid Patients

More than 2,300 Covid-19 patients are hospitalized in Ile-de-France, the country’s most popular region

10/14/2020

Survey: N.J. Adults (50+) Still Hesitant to Go To Hospitals For Non-COVID-19 Procedures

COVID-19 admissions represented less than 5 percent of total patients in the state's medical facilities in Sept.

10/14/2020

Energy Reviews Reveal Hidden Inefficiencies

University of Maryland Medical Center discovers ways to decrease energy use

Blog / Focus: Facility Design

10/13/2020

What Does the Future of Healthcare Facility Design Look Like?

Changes to the design of a facility can be implemented for a number of reasons, ranging from new equipment, new services or perhaps even downgrading certain departments

10/13/2020

Focusing On The Bottom Line During COVID

Facility managers must handle the financial challenges created by COVID-19

Blog

10/13/2020

What Clean Really Means To A Healthcare Organization’s Culture

If people do not feel safe, or if they feel they don’t have the support or resources to provide safe care, poor PX scores, high infection rates and staff attrition can result

10/13/2020

S.C.Hospital Using Software To Control Energy Use

Fault-detection diagnostic software can reduce waste

10/13/2020

Keeping A Hospital Campus Secure

Parking and entries should be protected

10/12/2020

CDC Confirms Airborne Transmission Plays Role In COVID Spread

Update comes after website error in September

Focus: Facility Design

10/12/2020

Healthcare Environments Can Support Safety, Teamwork

Healthcare settings designed to enable communication may save lives.

Focus: Cybersecurity

10/12/2020

Healthcare Tech Needs Up-To-Date Security

Healthcare security needs to include ways to protect data

10/12/2020

Senior Facilities Need To Be Part Of Emergency Prep Plan

Report says Connecticut should have worked with more closely with assisted living communities and nursing homes

Focus: Facility Design

10/9/2020

Covid-19 Could Change Future Hospital Design

New facilities may be designed to accommodate sudden patient surges

Blog / Focus: Facility Design

10/9/2020

Evolving Healthcare Design With Virtual Reality Technology

Virtual reality (VR) technology allows for immediate experiences and on-demand reconfigurations at significantly lower costs than building physical mock-ups does

10/9/2020

Designing A Disaster Plan During COVID-19

COVID’s impact on a disaster plan focuses on risk analysis, emergency response and business continuity

10/9/2020

Senate To Investigate Use of Security Cameras at VA Hospitals

Legislation to support transparency

10/9/2020

Coronavirus Surge Starting to Stress Wis. Hospitals

Governor issues emergency order to bring in out-of-state healthcare workers

10/9/2020

For HVAC Efficiency, Go Beyond The Obvious

Energy-use data and analysis is crucial to identifying and picking projects that can have huge longterm impact on efficiency

10/8/2020

How Healthcare Facilities Are Dealing With Hurricanes, Wildfires And A Pandemic

Medical centers use lessons learned from pandemic response to manage natural disasters

Focus: Interiors

10/8/2020

Design Considerations From A Nurse/Interior Designer For Healthcare Facilities

Healthcare should be the leader in innovative design solutions for employees who call a healthcare setting their workplace

10/8/2020

Pandemic Experience Is Changing ASCs infection Control

During COVID, facilities have improved their infection control procedures

Focus: Facility Design

10/8/2020

Virtual Reality Can Facilitate Hospital Design Input

Medical professionals are able to comment on design decisions

10/8/2020

Wisconsin Coronavirus Surge Forced To Wait-List Or Transfer Patients

Bellin Hospital hopes to convert a facility on its campus into another space for hospital beds

Blog

10/8/2020

More Than Entertainment: Cable’s Role In Healthcare Facilities

Supporting innovations in healthcare requires advanced networks and scalability

10/7/2020

Brigham and Women's Hospital Nurses Urge Stronger COVID Safety Measures

42 patients and staff and one visitor have tested positive in hospital cluster

Focus: Patient Experience

10/7/2020

Healthcare Renovation Trends Driven By Patient Satisfaction, Market Needs

At the end of 2017, more than 15,000 healthcare construction projects were underway in the United States

10/7/2020

How To Avoid A Wrecked Boiler

Water-side corrosion and thermal shock or stress are calamities all facility manager should do their best to avoid

10/7/2020

Study Says Shallow Hospital Sinks Can Spread Infections

Researchers found that a shallow sink can lead to the contamination of worker hands and patient care equipment and surfaces

10/7/2020

San Bernardino Hospital Workers Protest Coronavirus Protocols

Demonstrations were held at more than 30 Dignity Health and Sutter Health facilities

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

10/7/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Fire-Watch

Brad Keyes discusses fire-watch regulations

10/6/2020

Health System Eases PPE Issues By Buying Stake In Company

Genesis Health System purchased a minority stake in Prestige Ameritech

Blog

10/6/2020

RTLS: The Intersection of Patient Experience and Facility Design

RTLS can be used to support a wide variety of patient-centric mobile applications

Blog

10/6/2020

Green Cleaning Challenges for Healthcare Facilities Due To COVID-19

The healthcare industry continues to advance its efforts on green cleaning and its mission to 'do no harm' while also effectively addressing COVID-19

10/6/2020

Hospital System Hobbled By Cyberattack

Universal Health Services Inc. experienced treatment interruptions at US facilities

10/6/2020

Improving Diversity In Facility Management

Create a game plan managers can use to increase diversity, equity and inclusion in their departments

Focus: Patient Experience

10/6/2020

How Digital Signage And Wayfinding Can Support The Post-COVID Healthcare Facility

Digital signage and wayfinding technology can bridge a gap in the communication, testing and patient care

10/5/2020

Hospitals Brace For Impact Of Flu, COVID

A main challenge will be differentiating patients being admitted with the flu from those with COVID-19

Blog / Focus: Patient Experience

10/5/2020

How Hospital Food Service Can Improve Patient Experiences And Outcomes

Food is fundamental to the human experience, and that’s doubly true for the patient experience

10/5/2020

Despite Charleston’s Chronic Flooding, Hospitals Plan To Stay Put

Investments into the peninsula continue

10/5/2020

Two More COVID-19 Field Hospitals Planned In Jamaica

The government will invest about $199 million in the facilities

10/5/2020

Firefighters Work To Protect California Hospital

A hospital skeleton crew stayed back to wet the roof and make last-minute arrangements

10/5/2020

Banned Hand Sanitizer List Nears 200

The list of hand sanitizers deemed unsafe by the FDA topped 100 in early August

10/2/2020

Prioritizing Cyber Emergency Preparedness

Ransomware death in Germany offers lessons

Focus: Interiors

10/2/2020

Interior Design Choices Can Support Infection Prevention

Style must be balanced with ease of cleaning

10/2/2020

Achieving Net-Zero Energy

Historically high energy users, hospitals do have a pathway to net-zero energy

10/2/2020

Milwaukee Hospital Opens Separate Emergency Department For Pregnant Women

The specialized ER is the first of its kind in the area

10/2/2020

ER Waste Generation Examined

85 percent of all items disposed of as regulated medical waste, did not meet the criteria

10/1/2020

Patient Equipment Decontamination Can Impact Infection Control

Quick and effective decontamination of shared patient equipment is essential

Focus: Facility Design

10/1/2020

COVID-19 Healthcare Facility Design Checklist

The list was compiled by architects and frontline workers

10/1/2020

Ultraviolet Lamp Said to Kill COVID Without Risk To People

The company plans to sell the lamp to medical facilities first

10/1/2020

Preventing HVAC from Spreading Coronavirus

Good ventilation, filtration and humidity control are crucial

Blog

10/1/2020

New Air Speed And Direction Measurement Technology Delivering Airflow Visualization For Healthcare Environments.

It is critically important to understand how the airflow can impact the time between scheduling procedures in different types of healthcare environments

10/1/2020

Proper Ventilation, Filtration To Curb COVID Risk

Air disinfection in healthcare facilities may be just as important as using fitted N95 respirators

Focus: Infection Control

9/30/2020

Ten Percent Of N.Y. Nursing Homes Failed At Infection Control

The New York Health Department has fined 23 nursing homes a total of $328,000

9/30/2020

Continuously Active Disinfectants Said To Control COVID Spread

Protecting exposure via surfaces in heavily trafficked facilities can be a challenge

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

9/30/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Start/Stop Times For Generator Load Test

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for generator load tests

Focus: Infection Control

9/30/2020

Study: Coronavirus Lingers on Shared Medical Equipment

Research doesn’t say whether this could lead to virus transmission

Focus: Facility Design

9/30/2020

Modular Construction Can Offer Healthcare Facilities Needed Flexibility

For construction projects already underway when the pandemic and subsequent lockdown hit, modular meant that off-site construction of various building components could continue unabated even as other industries ground to a halt

9/30/2020

Pa. Health System Adjusts Food Service During Pandemic

Geisinger’s former self-serve stations are all staffed and shielded

9/29/2020

Reducing HAIs With Touchpoint Disinfecting

Cleaners target HAI hotspots

Focus: Infection Control

9/29/2020

Study Finds Educating Cleaning Staff Lowers C. diff Infections

Study suggests focusing on knowledge gaps, challenges and barriers

Focus: Cybersecurity

9/29/2020

Ransomware Attack Leads To Death Of Patient In Germany

Woman died after being diverted to facility 20 miles away when hackers shut down hospital where she was being admitted

9/29/2020

Selecting the Right CMMS

CMMS selection requires matching specific project and facility goals with the capabilities and functionality of the system

Focus: Infection Control

9/28/2020

Hospitals Say They're Now Better Prepared For COVID-19

Healthcare leaders are stockpiling needed supplies

Blog / Focus: New Construction

9/28/2020

Common Myths In Healthcare Construction Management

When setting the foundation for a healthcare construction project, it’s important to separate fact from fiction

9/28/2020

Material Health in Healthcare Facilities

As a collective, the architecture and design community is applying the pressure for increased product transparency regardless of whether their clients are working toward LEED certification or not

9/28/2020

Healthcare Tech Supporting COVID-19 Fight

Some hospitals are using remote surveillance to monitor COVID-19 patients on ventilators

9/28/2020

With COVID-19 Reopenings, There May Be Legionella in A Building's Water

Stagnant water can be a breeding ground for waterborne pathogens, such as legionella

Focus: Infection Control

9/28/2020

Survey: Dirty Carpet Impacts Perception of Care in Long-term Care Facilities

Older Americans (65+) are more likely than their younger counterparts to be influenced by dirty carpet

Focus: Infection Control

9/25/2020

Flu Season During Coronavirus Pandemic Raises New Questions

Flu patients can take up resources

9/25/2020

Lessons From Ebola

Healthcare professionals have learned a great deal about creating effective care environments that allow for the safe treatment of patients with EVD and other infectious diseases

Focus: Infection Control

9/25/2020

Washington Hospital Fixes Water Issue After Two Weeks

The water issue affected sterilization of surgical instruments

Blog / Focus: New Construction

9/25/2020

Success Factors Using Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) In Healthcare Construction Projects

Projects can be more fulfilling and successful at meeting desired project outcomes through IPD

9/25/2020

Doctor Shot During Robbery At Minnesota Hospital

Employees had asked for better protection in parking areas

9/25/2020

Kaiser Permanente First Healthcare System To Reach Carbon Neutrality

One hundred percent of energy the system uses is being either used in a green way or is offset

Focus: Cybersecurity

9/24/2020

56% Of Healthcare Facilities Did Not Meet National Cybersecurity Standards In 2019

Added technologies and an increased focus on existing ones is recommended

Focus: New Construction

9/24/2020

Healthcare Construction Management: Myths vs. Facts

Few construction projects are as complex as those in healthcare

9/24/2020

Case Study: Urology Center in Little Rock

The project provided lighting for a range of medical and cleanroom applications

9/24/2020

What You Need to Know About Elastomeric Coatings

Durable and not easily cracked, elastomeric coatings are also effective at sealing roof leaks and preventing existing damage from worsening

9/24/2020

2020 Environmental Services Departments of the Year Named

AHE awards honor top hospital EVS departments

9/24/2020

Pa. Hospital Using ‘Mobile Boiler Rooms’ During Repairs After Fire

The fire has been linked to a chemical reaction during maintenance work

9/23/2020

Florida Assisted-Living Facilities No Longer Required To Test Staff For COVID

Federal guidelines require nursing homes to continue testing

9/23/2020

Pandemic Hastening Closure Of Some Urban Hospitals

COVID has worsened the situation for already weakened hospitals

9/23/2020

Georgia Blocks ‘Granny Cam’ Legislation

Some in the long-term care industry have opposed cameras

Blog

9/23/2020

Tackling the Pandemic with Environmental Monitoring

The benefits of temperature and environmental monitoring are twofold

9/23/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: More On Power Strips

Brad Keyes discusses regulations related to power strips

Blog / Focus: Energy Efficiency

9/23/2020

Spending On Energy Efficiency Means Improving Patient Care

Running a hospital means taking the reins on your energy output by making smart energy-saving investments

Focus: Infection Control

9/22/2020

CDC Reverses Guidelines On Testing People Exposed To Covid-19

People who have had close contact with someone infected with the coronavirus, but who have not exhibited symptoms are now recommended to be tested

9/22/2020

Energy Retrofit Project Brings Cost Savings Without Patient Disruption

The $5.5 million project is calculated to pay for itself in just under three years

Focus: Cybersecurity

9/22/2020

Smart Healthcare Facilities Can Come Unique Cybersecurity Threats

All the standard vulnerabilities apply to healthcare facilities as well

9/22/2020

Coronavirus Could Make Touchless Restrooms a Must

No longer a nice-to-have, touchless restroom fixtures may curb infections from commercial restrooms

9/22/2020

Senior Living Dining Program Works to Maintain Community

Nebraska facilities innovate in how they serve residents under restrictions

9/22/2020

Columbus Surge Hospital In Storage For Now

The hospital at the Greater Columbus Convention Center has been disassembled

Focus: Infection Control

9/21/2020

Nursing Home Workers Who Work At Multiple Facilities May Be Behind Some Of COVID Spread

Florida facilities continue to see cases despite lockdown

9/21/2020

Containing Healthcare Costs in the New COVID Normal

Navigating pandemic-induced financial strain to reduce expenses

9/21/2020

Mayo Clinic Opens A Dedicated Gluten-Free Kitchen

Clinic now a validated gluten-free 'safe spot'

Focus: Infection Control

9/21/2020

Mass. Hospital Keeping COVID Transmissions at Nearly Zero

The Boston hospital has dedicated COVID-19 units with airborne infection isolation rooms

Focus: Infection Control

9/21/2020

UVC Disinfectant Not Easy to Use

UVC radiation disinfect requires many protocols to use safely

Focus: Infection Control

9/21/2020

Some Hospitals Fail To Separate COVID-19 Patients

Combining patients can fuel its spread

Focus: Infection Control

9/18/2020

Spray-On PPE Is Being Developed

The product would be used once a day and administered by a shelf-stable inhaler or nasal spray

Focus: Infection Control

9/18/2020

Material Shortages Hinders Mask Manufacturing

Meltblown textile is needed to make N95 masks

9/18/2020

The Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree Campus Healthcare Program Recognizes Healthcare Facility Tree Planting

A tree canopy has been called a critical component of community health infrastructure

9/18/2020

Penn. Hospital Fire Sparks Shelter-in-Place Order For Area

Smoke from putting out a fire at UPMC Lock Haven could have been hazardous

9/18/2020

How Hospitals Can Achieve Net-Zero Energy

Historically high energy users, hospitals do have a pathway to net-zero energy. These tips and real-world case studies illustrate how.

Focus: Cybersecurity

9/18/2020

Cybersecurity Not Just A Technology Problem

Continual education and reinforcement of staff is key

Focus: Infection Control

9/17/2020

Laundry Practices A Key Part Of Infection Control

It’s an area that’s underappreciated in eldercare

Focus: New Construction

9/17/2020

Building Design, Construction And Operations Can Contribute To Sustainability

High-performance buildings that use fewer resources are healthier for people and the planet

Focus: Infection Control

9/17/2020

Access Control Strategies Can Help Curb Coronavirus Spread

Facility managers can turn to a number of solutions, ranging from no-tech to low-tech to high-tech

9/17/2020

Health Systems Discovering Benefits Of Cloud

Facilities finally moving away from CDs

Focus: New Construction

9/17/2020

Patients R Us: Former Toy Store To Become Outpatient Center

Penn State Health transforming big-box store near Harrisburg

Focus: Infection Control

9/17/2020

Nursing Facilities Can Be Hotbeds For Bacteria

Infection control protocols are key to preventing spread

9/16/2020

Pandemic Makes Inspecting Nursing Homes Difficult

Regulators stuck without travel and face-to-face visits

Focus: Infection Control

9/16/2020

Water Chemistry Issues Suspend Surgeries At Washington Hospital

The water issue is affecting sterilization

9/16/2020

Pa. Hospital Patient Suffering Third-Degree Burns In Operating Room Fire

Patient files suit against the UPMC Susquehanna’s Williamsport Regional Medical Center

Focus: Infection Control

9/16/2020

Green Cleaning During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Facilities should pay attention about to what’s in their cleaning products

9/16/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Power Strips

Brad Keyes discusses regulations related to power strips

Focus: Cybersecurity

9/16/2020

Survey: Healthcare Facilities Not Keeping Up With Hackers

96 percent of IT professionals say data attackers are outpacing healthcare facilities in effectiveness

Focus: Infection Control

9/15/2020

Decontamination May Solve Mask Shortage

With cold and flu season around the corner, new PPE shortages are feared

Focus: Infection Control

9/15/2020

Legionella At D.C. VA Hospital Cuts Off Water

The water was flushed and the water heated to eradicate any possible legionella bacteria

9/15/2020

Mass Hospital Still Closed By Summer Flood Waters

Video on Campus Safety website shows water flooding Norwood Hospital

9/15/2020

Most Abu Dhabi hospitals Now Digitally Connected

More than 60 percent connected one year from the launch of HIE platform

9/15/2020

Pandemic Has Healthcare Facilities Increasing Focus On Patient Experience Efforts

Facilities are working on increasing access to care and deliver a better-than-expected service

Blog

9/15/2020

Five Reasons Validated Water-Management Programs Are More Critical Than Ever

Many healthcare facilities may have experienced changes in their occupancy and water usage

Focus: Infection Control

9/14/2020

N95 Masks Still Being Rationed At Minnesota Hospitals

State has more than 1 million masks in storage

Blog / Focus: New Construction

9/14/2020

Four Keys To A Complex Healthcare Construction Project

Patient safety and operational continuity come above all else

Focus: Infection Control

9/14/2020

HAIs May Be Rising Amid Pandemic

COVID-19 has stretched the workforce of infection experts, possibly increasing hospital-acquired infections

Focus: New Construction

9/14/2020

Pre-Fab Bathroom Pods Deliver Luxury To Go

The Christ Hospital Joint and Spine Center plugged in high-end modular bathrooms as part of its tight construction schedule

Focus: Infection Control

9/14/2020

Dozens Of Maryland Nursing Homes Cited For Infection Control Lapses

Ten have faced significant fines based on the inspection surveys, from $70,000 to $380,000

9/14/2020

Managing Campus Visitors During the Pandemic

Visitor management begins at the door

Focus: Infection Control

9/11/2020

Idaho Nursing Homes Visited By State Inspectors With COVID-19

Inspectors didn't know they were infected

9/11/2020

Whitepaper: How to Select Electrostatic Technology

Whitepaper identifies four critical elements to evaluate

Blog / Focus: Infection Control

9/11/2020

Two Initiatives to Enhance Your Infection Prevention Programs

There are steps that you can take in two key areas — instrument processing and contact tracing — that can help enhance your infection prevention program

Focus: Infection Control

9/11/2020

Pandemic Increases Importance of Infection Control Efforts

COVID-19 has increased the chance of infection for in-center dialysis patients

Focus: New Construction

9/11/2020

Mayo's Tower Expansion Paused Indefinitely'

The proposed expansion would have included a seven-story hotel

Focus: Cybersecurity

9/11/2020

Tips For Medical Device Cybersecurity

Device cybersecurity called the biggest challenge hospitals face today

Focus: Infection Control

9/10/2020

Healthcare Employees With COVID Say They’ve Been Asked To Work

Situation is approved by the CDC

Blog / Focus: New Construction

9/10/2020

Battling Infection Through Construction And Design

Throughout history, how we design and inhabit physical space has been a primary defense against epidemics

Blog

9/10/2020

The High Standards Faced By Hospital Facility Managers

Healthcare facility managers are held to high and sometimes impossible standards

9/10/2020

La. Hospital Cares For Babies During Hurricane

The babies were moved to the main hospital in the system which has its own generator and was built to withstand hurricane force winds

Blog / Focus: New Construction

9/10/2020

How to Keep Healthcare Construction Sites – and Patients – Safe and Healthy During a Pandemic

During the pandemic, we’re focusing on strengthening these longstanding procedures

9/10/2020

Nurse Reports Cooling Issues At Texas Nursing Home For COVID Patients

Nurse sues - saying she was fired after report

Focus: Infection Control

9/9/2020

Canadian Healthcare Facilities Seeing Resistance To In-Hospital Masking

Altercations witnessed when visitors are asked to wear mask in Alberta facility

Focus: Cybersecurity

9/9/2020

Healthcare Facilities Have Complex Cybersecurity Risks

Nonprofit hospitals face greater risks from cyberattacks than any other sector

9/9/2020

Disinfectant Overuse May Have Caused Nurses' Illnesses At Vermont Hospital

Investigators were unable to pinpoint an exact reason why 21 nurses fell ill

9/9/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Evacuation Route Maps

Brad Keyes discusses regulations related to evacuation route maps

Focus: Infection Control

9/9/2020

IPs and EVS Work Best Together With Give-And-Take

The COVID pandemic is bringing them teams together to discuss maintaining supplies of cleaning and disinfecting

Focus: Infection Control

9/9/2020

COVID-19 Could Change Enhanced Assisted Living

Some assisted living providers are reevaluating their healthcare offerings

Focus: Infection Control

9/8/2020

Return-to-School Issues Can Offer Lessons For Healthcare Facilities

Community living environments, such as universities and skilled nursing facilities, are challenging

Focus: Infection Control

9/8/2020

Balancing Infection Control With Green-Cleaning Efforts

There are good sustainable alternatives out there if healthcare professionals are 'willing to open their eyes and take a look'

Focus: Infection Control

9/8/2020

More Scrutiny Sought For Florida Coronavirus Isolation Centers

Some of the nursing homes have been cited for infection control issues

9/8/2020

Minnesota Hospital Adds Halal Options To Patient Menu

Change at St. Cloud Hospital launched to better serve Muslim patients

Blog / Focus: Infection Control

9/8/2020

How Healthcare Is Embracing Digital Technology And Contact Tracing To Fight Against COVID-19

Hospitals can utilize location technologies to support digital contact tracing and social distancing protocols

9/8/2020

Pandemic Increasing Demand For Telemedicine

Health systems are struggling and adjusting to the changes

Blog / Focus: Infection Control

9/4/2020

How Healthcare Facilities Managers Have Become Unsung Heroes for Reducing the Spread of COVID-19

Healthcare facilities managers are making sure infrastructure doesn’t fail

Focus: Infection Control

9/4/2020

One In Eight UK Patients Caught COVID In Hospital

Researchers said that was a relatively low rate

9/4/2020

Survey: COVID Hasn’t Changed Large Employers Support Of On-Site Clinics

More than half of employers surveyed said they already have an on-site clinics

9/4/2020

Pa. Hospital System Dealing With Food Service Problem

Patients skipping meals and resorting to snacks

9/4/2020

Designing Healthcare Facilities with Mass Notification in Mind

These systems also offer flexible options for healthcare facilities to reach people via on-premises and mobile devices, as well as create groups and zones to target messages

Blog

9/3/2020

Preparing For A Hurricane In The Middle Of A Pandemic

Facilities must routinely research and update plans in order to reduce damage, remain open and recover quickly

9/3/2020

Hospital Airflow Crucial For Infection Prevention

There is a lot that can be done in indoor air management to decrease transmission of infections

9/3/2020

Healthcare Foodservice Operations Had To Pivot During the Pandemic

Many hospitals received donations from local businesses

9/3/2020

Two Twin Cities Hospitals Hit With OSHA Penalties Over COVID-19

United, North Memorial fined for PPE, staff-safety violations

Focus: Infection Control

9/2/2020

California Hospital Workers Say They're Not Being Protected

Ad hoc COVID-19 medical centers are often remote and security is often a lower priority

Focus: Cybersecurity

9/2/2020

Temporary Hospitals Have Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities

Ad hoc COVID-19 medical centers are often remote and security is often a lower priority

Case Study

9/2/2020

Sound Masking Project Creates Healing Environment

Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel’s patient-room design presented several acoustic challenges

9/2/2020

Promote Healing And Create Energy-Efficient Environments With Modern Lighting Design And Controls

Healthcare facilities can employ advanced lighting design strategies to improve patient and visitor comfort

Focus: New Construction

9/2/2020

Wisconsin Healthcare Project Uses Prefab Components

New ambulatory health center cut a month off of its construction time

9/2/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Eyewash Stations

Brad Keyes discusses regulations related to eyewash stations

Focus: Infection Control

9/1/2020

Some Healthcare Workers Need Convincing To Wear Masks

Some healthcare workers still believe COVID is a farce or it doesn't really exist

Blog / Focus: New Construction

9/1/2020

Healthcare Projects Benefiting From Modular Construction

Modular construction translates into reductions in cost, risk, material waste and construction times

9/1/2020

Healthcare Parking Lots Can Be Hazardous To Workers

Investigation shows security measures lacking

Focus: Infection Control

9/1/2020

Baltimore-Area Hospitals Easing Visitor Restrictions

Some visitors are being encouraged to stay in the hospital rather than come and go

Focus: New Construction

9/1/2020

New Indiana Hospital Designed To Be Environmentally Friendly

Energy-efficient La Porte Hospital to include technological amenities

8/31/2020

India Deploys Portable, Foldable Covid Hospital

Facility can be set up in a few hours by fewer than five people

Focus: Renovation

8/31/2020

How To Free Up Capital For Hospital Renovations

Unload medical office buildings, other real estate

8/31/2020

New York Hospital Back Online After Malware Attack

Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown announced it was hit by malware in July

8/31/2020

A Connected Point of Care Ecosystem Checklist

The entire point of care ecosystem, which goes beyond the interaction between patient and caregiver, has an effect on improving the overall experience

8/31/2020

Mobile COVID Clinical Trial Travels To Nursing Homes

An experimental drug to halt sudden outbreaks is being tested

8/31/2020

Staten Island Hospital Installs Thermal Scanners

Employees and visitors can be tested when entering the hospital

8/28/2020

Many Doctors Say Pandemic Won't Be Contained Until June

Eighty-six percent of physicians said COVID-19 won't be under control until at least January 2021

Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/28/2020

Solar Power, Other Tech, Can Save Hospitals Money And Energy

Technologies can help cut costs and improve energy efficiency

Blog / Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/28/2020

Selecting the Right Steam Control Mechanism

Moving beyond ‘business as usual’ regulators and relief valves to explore different steam control options

8/28/2020

Report: Nursing Homes Facing Severe Staffing And Protective Equipment Shortages

Report includes results from a new national database containing 98 percent of U.S. nursing homes

8/28/2020

Legionella May Be COVID-19 Reopening Risk

Stagnant water can be a breeding ground for waterborne pathogens, like legionella. Here's how to reduce the risk

8/27/2020

Study: Children With Covid May Be More Contagious Than Adults

Infected children had significantly higher levels of virus in their airways

Focus: Interiors

8/27/2020

Art In Healthcare Facilities Can Support Good Outcomes

Art helps to manage pain. Several studies have found that patients' pain levels are reduced by art

8/27/2020

Hospice Providers Can Lend Expertise, Technology And 'Softer Skills' As Healthcare Facilities Reopen

The hospice model provides a framework that can help facilities reopen safely

8/27/2020

CMS to Resume Routine Nursing Home Inspections

Onsite revisit surveys, non-immediate jeopardy complaint surveys and annual recertification surveys will resume

8/27/2020

Connecticut Report Says Nursing Home Staff Should Not Work In Multiple Facilities

The report also said that facilities assign staff to the same units and schedule longer shifts to cut down on departures and arrivals

8/26/2020

What to Know about Germicidal Lighting And Coronavirus

Fighting pathogens with lighting is not new, but can be tricky

8/26/2020

Solar-Powered Hospitals Saving Lives in Congo

The installation at a hospital consists of 100 solar panels and seven batteries capable of accumulating the necessary energy to run the facilities for two full days

8/26/2020

Superbug Closes Irish Hospital Ward

Several patients in St Luke’s General Hospital in Kilkenny were infected by CPE

8/26/2020

N.C. Hospital Launches Drone Delivery Service

The drones transport medicines and personal protective equipment

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

8/26/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Storage Rooms

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for storage rooms

8/25/2020

7 Million N95 Masks From Federal Stockpile Earmarked For Nursing Homes

Stockpile has 44 million masks

Blog / Focus: Interiors Design

8/25/2020

Mosaics for Morale: Colorful Murals Designed To Brighten Healthcare Facilities

Mosaics can differentiate a healthcare space and its unique characteristics from competing hospitals, while bringing a positive energy to traditionally stressful environments

8/25/2020

Strike Teams Deployed To Combat Covid-19 in Nursing Homes

States are sending teams to help with outbreaks

8/25/2020

N.J. Hospitals Install Temperature Screening System for COVID-19

Alerts from thermal imaging cameras can be sent instantly to medical staff or security personnel

8/25/2020

Training and Certification Requirements for Maintaining Fire Alarm Systems

Testing must be done on an annual basis.

8/24/2020

26 States Don’t Mandate COVID-19 Testing for Nursing Home Inspectors

Some states are still creating formal testing requirements

8/24/2020

A Healthcare Facility Lighting Retrofit Checklist

How do you begin to coordinate and come up with funds to replace lighting systems across thousands of square feet?

Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/24/2020

Clean Energy Microgrid Built For Covid-19 Hospital In Migrant Camp

Batteries combined with photovoltaics provide power for the pop-up clinic

8/24/2020

Personal Robots Used In Senior Facilities May Be Vulnerable To Cyberattacks

Cybersecurity experts tested the robots and found four separate vulnerabilities

8/24/2020

COVID Patient Cohorting Can Come With Challenges

There are a number of considerations when planning patient-care arrangements during a pandemic

8/21/2020

N.Y. Hospital Sets Up Outdoor Visits For Elderly Patients

Rome Memorial Hospital helping its residents reconnect

Focus: Interior Design

8/21/2020

Healthcare Fixtures Designed For Cutting Costs, Infections

Healthcare facilities need to cater to this changing demographic in all areas of their operations, including restroom design and construction

8/21/2020

Flu Season With COVID Uncharted Territory For Healthcare Facilities

Things could be complicated because there’s going to be no way to distinguish between the two — without better testing capabilities

8/21/2020

N.Y. Hospital Adds Brick Pizza Oven To Energize Retail Cafeteria

So far, the North Shore Hospital cafe is open only to staff

8/21/2020

The ‘Hospital Of Tomorrow’ Expected To Extent Beyond Hospital Walls

Coronavirus accelerating the transition

8/21/2020

Texas COVID Recovery Centers Ready For Patients

State’s largest recovery centers located at Casa de Amistad and the McAllen Convention Center

8/20/2020

Mayo Clinic Hospital Has Salad-Making Robots

Fresh Food Robots program may be future of food service

8/20/2020

IoT Leverages Existing Systems To Effect Operating Efficiencies

Actionable data drives value across organizations

8/20/2020

VA To Welcome Volunteers Back to Healthcare Facilities

Some volunteer roles will be new, modified, virtual or remain paused

8/20/2020

Monitoring Feedback Recommended For Hand-Hygiene Programs

Monitoring hand-hygiene performance and providing personnel with feedback is key

8/20/2020

Preventing HVAC From Spreading Airborne Coronavirus

Good ventilation, filtration and humidity control can be crucial to mitigating the spread in facilities

8/19/2020

Report Links Spike In New Nursing Home COVID Cases To Community Spread

The report shows these cases increased in July after having dropped in June

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

8/19/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Operating Rooms As Hazardous Areas

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for operating rooms

8/19/2020

Best Practices for Healthcare Data Collection During COVID-19 and Beyond

Every COVID-19 case offers an opportunity to learn

8/19/2020

Study: Cleaning COVID Hospital Rooms Requires Contact Precautions

Education about infection prevention and maintaining adequate supplies of personal protective equipment was emphasized

8/18/2020

San Francisco Health Department May Cut Ties With Sheriff’s Department

Disproportionate use of force with Black patients in the ER cited

8/18/2020

Technology Key To Transforming Dorms to Alternative Hospital Space

When states look for pop-up hospitals, college housing is often one of the options to consider

8/18/2020

Q&A: How Design Can Assist in Care

Safety is always our number one priority, and every design decision is made with this in mind

8/18/2020

Inspecting, Testing, And Maintaining Fire Alarm Systems

Refer to Chapter 14 of NFPA 72 to understand minimum levels of performance for fire alarm systems

Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/18/2020

Tips For Energy Eficient Healthcare Facilities

Improving energy efficiency can be done in a few minutes a day

Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/17/2020

Planning For Long-term Energy Efficiency

A multi-year energy-planning process allows for a wide range of 'what-if' scenarios

8/17/2020

Switching From Phone To Video Telehealth

The Institute for Family Health was conducting 1,800 telehealth visits per day — about two-thirds of which were via telephone

8/17/2020

Securing A Hospital Campus During A Pandemic

Protecting entries to healthcare facilities is key

8/17/2020

Glasgow Hospitals Increasing Security After Rise In Attacks

Since March, hospital staff have reported more than 2,300 attacks

8/17/2020

California Senior Care Homes Still Aren’t Ready for Wildfires

State and federal laws demand that long-term care facilities plan and train to keep residents safe in a disaster

8/14/2020

Proper Handling and Laundering of Bed Linen Can Help Curb Infection

Fabrics are sometimes overlooked as a potential source of healthcare-acquired infection

Focus: Renovation

8/14/2020

FMs Share Renovation Best Practices

Facility managers discus how to keep renovation projects on budget and on time

8/14/2020

Keeping Patients, Staff Safe With Smart Healthcare Facilities

A look at the future of integrated life safety

8/14/2020

Study: Healthcare Workers Of Color Nearly Twice As Likely To Get COVID

They were also more likely to care for COVID-19 patients and report having PPE issues

Blog

8/14/2020

Keeping Facility Ice Machines Clean and Safe

Ice machines can become contaminated with bacterial and viruses. These pathogens are often introduced by a person using the ice machine – not the machine itself.

8/13/2020

Hospitals Tracking COVID-19 With Sensors On Employee Badges

If a patient or staffer is diagnosed with the virus, the sensor system can pull up a map that shows who might have been in close proximity

Blog / Renovation

8/13/2020

In Healthcare Facility Renovations, Early Partnership With Qualified Specialty Contractors Is Critical

The early onboarding of specialty contractors can play a crucial role in completing projects safely

8/13/2020

National Guard Helping Ease Long-Term Care Facilities’ Staffing Issues

National Guard members are also help run COVID-19 testing sites

8/13/2020

Preparing Healthcare Facilities for the Next Crisis

Facilities must ensure the health of patients outside of COVID, and be more prepared for the next emergency

8/13/2020

Consider Coronavirus, Hygiene Issues WIth Restrooms Upgrades

Upgrades should adapting to the pandemic, while improving productivity of custodial staff and reducing costs

8/12/2020

Telemedicine’s Impact Expected To Last Beyond Coronavirus

2020 has accelerated already-growing trend

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

8/12/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Dietary Carts Left Unattended In Corridors

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for dietary carts left unattended in corridors

8/12/2020

Full-Time Facilities Employees Key During Pandemic

There is no one-size-fits-all formula to determine the proper number of FTEs

8/12/2020

These High-Touch Surfaces Are Often Missed By Healthcare Facilities Cleaners

Healthcare workers are more likely to spread infection after touching these non-disinfected surfaces

Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/12/2020

California Hospital Gets Half Its Energy From Solar Power

The system will generate 2.4 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of clean, renewable power per year

8/11/2020

California Hospitals Expect To Face PPE Shortage For Next 2 Years

Hospitals across the state describe growing PPE shortages

Blog / Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/11/2020

CHP Systems Offer Energy Efficiency At The Source

A loss of power can have devastating effects, particularly in hospitals and healthcare facilities that need reliable power to keep their patients alive and healthy

8/11/2020

Acoustics Concerns Making More Noise in Healthcare Facilities

In addition to helping patients heal, hospitals are also motivated to reduce noise levels as it impacts funding and is part of the building code

8/11/2020

Longterm Impact From COVID-19 Expected For Senior Facilities

Facility design will need to enable residents to be smarter about living together

8/10/2020

Orlando Hospitals Remind Public That Medical Facilities Are Not Hurricane Shelters

Facilities stress the point this year because of social distancing needs

8/10/2020

Anesthesiologist Tracking Healthcare Workers Killed By COVID-19

Industry professionals say the lack of good official data is putting lives in danger

8/10/2020

Study Said Healthcare Workers Wearing PPE Still Have Three Times The COVID-19 Risk

Minority workers have an even greater risk, the study said. Minority care providers were five times more likely to contract Covid-19 than white colleagues.

Focus: Renovation

8/10/2020

Adapting Worksites at Active Healthcare Facilities During Covid

There are additional factors to consider during the pandemic

8/10/2020

Hospitals Prepare For Hurricane Season During Pandemic

COVID-19 has many hospitals planning to shelter in place

8/7/2020

Georgia Reopens Temporary Hospital in Atlanta To Deal With Covid Surge

The Georgia World Congress Center facility has a 120-bed capacity

Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/7/2020

Making The Case For Energy Efficiency

A communication gap between the CFO and facility managers can mean missing out on good efficiency projects

8/7/2020

Use Of Domestic Medical Suppliers More Expensive

Johns Hopkins VP says 40-cent surgical gowns now cost $9

8/7/2020

Using Resources Wisely During COVID-19:

Waste and recycling options for healthcare facilities

8/7/2020

Inspection After First Covid Case Finds Va. Hospital Staffers Failed To Clean Hands And Equipment

A state inspector cited the issues at Maryview Medical Center in Portsmouth during an unannounced visit this spring

8/6/2020

Pennsylvania Nursing Homes' Second COVID-19 Wave Linked To Mistakes

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention expects a second wave to start in the fall, during the traditional flu season, but the increase seen in Pennsylvania has begin early

8/6/2020

Healthcare FMs Challenged with Unified Response for Facilities Nationwide

Varied responses offer an opportunity to learn and share best practices across geographies that much more quickly

8/6/2020

Mayo Clinic Invests $1M To Expand Telehealth

Expansive telemedicine network available to treat COVID-19 patients

8/6/2020

FEMA Sends Gowns Without Arm Holes And Strapless Masks To Care Homes

$134 million shipment to frontline workers included ‘glorified garbage bag gowns’

8/6/2020

California Hospital Weathering Supply Chain Challenges

Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital’s parent company acquired stake in PPE manufacturer

8/5/2020

South Carolina Hospital Installing Tents As It Deals With COVID-19 Patients

Regional Medical Center Orangeburg Hospital is also preparing for the upcoming hurricane season

8/5/2020

The Importance Of Surge Protection In Healthcare Facilities

Ventilators and other monitors must have a constant stream of power to reduce risks to patients

8/5/2020

Microgrids in Hospitals Can Support Bolster Public Health

Hospitals need electricity for critical functions such as ventilators and dialysis machines

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

8/5/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Does an Actual Alarm Count as a Fire Drill?

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for fire drills

Focus: Interior Design

8/5/2020

How Modular Healthcare Facilities Aided Pandemic Response

Modular healthcare facilities are being widely used as surge capacity for COVID-19 patients

8/4/2020

Regulatory Compliance at Healthcare Facilities As Non-Covid Patients Return

The policies around the handling and disposing of PPE may have changed

8/4/2020

Hand Hygiene Even More Important in the Post-COVID-19 Era

Healthcare facilities must sustain the gains achieved during the pandemic

8/4/2020

Puerto Rico Lacks Hospital To Survive COVID-19

Puerto Rico has a surge in COVID-19 infections

8/4/2020

Telemedicine Market Expected to Hit $175 Billion by 2026

The rising number of COVID-19 infections across the globe is one of the key factors driving the demand for telemedicine

8/4/2020

Hospital Cyber Attacks On the Rise with Covid

Temporary facilities are potentially adding to the problem

8/3/2020

23 Employees, 13 Patients Infected At Mass. Hospital After Employee Visited A Coronavirus Hotspot

The coronavirus cluster emerged on a non-COVID unit

8/3/2020

Tenn. Hospitals Preparing Extra Space If Needed For Covid-19 Patients

COVID-19 hospitalizations are hitting new highs in the region

Blog

8/3/2020

Contact Tracing Gets Real

Hospitals and clinics look to location based intelligence (LBI) for fully automated, real-time contact and contagion tracking

8/3/2020

NICUs Facing Unique Challenges During Covid

A patient is labor is not going to be asked to wear a mask

8/3/2020

Some R.I. Hospitals Getting Pushback on Mask Requirements

A state ban ban on hospital visits changed in July and restrictions were eased — but not lifted

8/1/2020

Germicidal Technologies Can Reduce Hospital Airborne Pathogens

UV-C energy can fortify hospital defenses against infectious diseases by reducing their concentrations without increasing their resistance to medicines

7/31/2020

Florida opens its first mobile hospital

The state is providing staff and equipment for the unit

7/31/2020

Building infection prevention programs at longterm care

Addressing the risk and not just the treatment of infection can save money, too

7/31/2020

Department of defense looking for contractors to set up Fla. mobile hospitals

As cases surge, the Army is helping the state in case it needs to quickly build out

7/31/2020

COVID-19 is changing hospital design in the short- and longterm

Healthcare facilities are urged to limit entries, improve HVAC systems, compartmentalize spaces and create hot zones

7/31/2020

COVID-19 infecting patients inside healthcare facilities

5,142 patients in the US reported to be infected with coronavirus inside a hospital.

7/31/2020

Rajant's Globally Available Emergency Response Rapid Deployment Kit

7/31/2020

Ignis Health Introduces First-of-its Kind Software Program Aimed at Quickly Deploying High Quality Telehealth Programs

7/31/2020

HealthTap Announces Free COVID-19 Virtual Doctor Visits In Partnership With Doctors Across U.S.

7/31/2020

H/Cell Energy Obtains Contract to Equip Coronavirus Tents

7/31/2020

Array Analytics’ Model Reveals Potential Surge Capacity Alternatives for Housing COVID-19 Patients

7/30/2020

National Guard raises tents outside South Carolina hospital

As of mid July, 84 percent of Orangeburg County’s hospital beds were occupied

Focus: Cybersecurity

7/30/2020

Healthcare data security still needs attention during pandemic

Healthcare institutions can have difficulty leveraging the large amounts of data that they store

7/30/2020

Reinventing the healthcare facility post-Covid

There could be fundamental differences in care, according to a new whitepaper

7/30/2020

How McCormick Place became Chicago's alternate care site

The convention center was converted to a 3,000-bed hospital

Blog

7/30/2020

Adapting medical office buildings to increase patient safety and confidence

Healthy, welcoming spaces are essential as patients and staff consider care options

Focus: Food Service

7/30/2020

Pandemic’s impact on on-site dining at healthcare facilities

Dining programs could see a continued slump in retail dining

7/30/2020

Bally Ribbon Mills Manufacturing Materials to Ensure Health and Safety of Front-Line Workers

7/30/2020

Russelectric, A Siemens Business, Announces Quickship Program for Automatic Transfer Switches at Healthcare Facilities

7/30/2020

RAS Watch Partners with CONTRACE Public Health Corps to Expand Access to Trained Contact Tracers

7/30/2020

AkitaBox Offers Free Resources to Healthcare Institutions Amid COVID-19 Crisis

7/30/2020

WAC Donates 500,000 Masks to US Healthcare Providers for COVID-19 Relief

7/29/2020

California hospitals get help with staffing shortages from military

A total of 160 Air Force healthcare professionals are working in five hospitals

7/29/2020

Integrating EHR and medical devices in longterm care

This integration could support better outcomes and lower the cost of care for patients

7/29/2020

Designing for wellbeing in longterm, behavioral care

Color, material choices can support patient independence

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

7/29/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Stairwell card-access readers

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for stairwell card-access readers

7/29/2020

Five housekeepers at N.Y. hospital volunteered to clean COVID patients’ rooms

Volunteer cleaners say they were motivated by the patients

Blog / Focus: Food Service

7/29/2020

Supersized food can mean undersized profits for healthcare facilities

When it comes to offering healthier food options in their cafeterias and gift shops, most U.S. hospitals may be 'penny wise and pound foolish'

7/29/2020

43% of Patients Apprehensive about Seeing a Healthcare Provider In-Person Until at Least the Fall, With Anxiety Lasting Into 2021

7/29/2020

Nation’s Emergency Rooms to HHS: 'We Have 1,500 More Beds Ready for Patients'

7/29/2020

Hygienically Clean Certification Provides Additional Reassurances in Supplying Essential Businesses

7/29/2020

Renovation Containment Systems Manufacturer Refocuses on Instant Isolation Rooms to Protect Healthcare Workers + Patients

7/29/2020

Greenheck Group Producing Essential Air Movement Equipment to Support Healthcare During COVID-19 Pandemic

7/28/2020

Connecticut Guard helps inspect longterm care facilities

Support from the Guard has enabled the DPH to inspect more longterm care facilities more frequently

Blog

7/28/2020

Managing flanking noise in healthcare facilities

And at a time when hospital reimbursements are aligned with patient satisfaction, noise management is fundamental to business performance

7/28/2020

Masks, gowns shortage to leave hospital workers exposed

Without federal guidance, states must compete for products

7/28/2020

Insulation blanket saves Canadian hospital 15 million pounds of steam

The reusable insulation was installed in the boiler room’s main header, instantaneous heater and condensate pumps

Blog

7/28/2020

The COVID-19 public health emergency highlights the need for better data accessibility in healthcare

Interoperability facilitates the availability of data to clinicians and patients

7/28/2020

Cerner Offers Support to Clients, Associates During Covid

7/28/2020

Duro-Last, Inc., Joins Fight Against COVID-19, Retools to Produce Medical PPE

7/28/2020

STARC Systems Refocuses Production to Provide Critical Isolation Rooms for Healthcare Facilities

7/28/2020

iCAN Technologies Launches Comprehensive Workforce Competency Assessment and Training Solution

7/28/2020

Gloves In A Bottle Help Reverse Damage from Over-sanitizing While Keeping Hands Healthy

7/27/2020

Nursing home infection prevention should be group effort

Environmental services and facilities management staffs need to work together

7/27/2020

Meeting the needs of non-Covid patients

Healthcare facilities must manage patients with time-sensitive and medically complex conditions

7/27/2020

Pandemic increases union activity among hospital workers

The main concerns are adequate staffing and PPE

7/27/2020

Idaho hospital steps up its cleaning efforts for Covid

The hospital now uses electrostatic sprayers and a hydrogen peroxide-based dry fog

7/27/2020

Healthcare slow to adopt modular construction

A manufacturing-style process helps to reduce the amount of wasted material

Focus: Security

7/27/2020

Hospital security cameras can promote safety

Cloud-based security systems can provide pictures of each person entering and exiting a facility

7/27/2020

New Thermal Tech Discreetly Scans Elevated Body Temperatures to Safeguard Workplaces Amid COVID-19

7/27/2020

Humanitas Global Logistics Changing Supplies Industry

7/27/2020

First Orion Helps Mission-Critical Calls Get Answered During COVID-19 Pandemic

7/27/2020

Medical Rehabilitation Hospitals Adapt Amid Crisis

7/27/2020

Frictionless Parking Promotes Public Health

7/24/2020

Candida auris infects L.A. County healthcare facility

The shortage of medical equipment may be helping to spread

7/24/2020

Improper medical waste management can bring risks

Disposing of waste can be overwhelming for small healthcare facilities

7/24/2020

Report says nearly all healthcare workers dealing with COVID need N95s

Allowing surgical masks and medical masks to be used in circumstances where N95s should be used detracts from the effort to supply enough N95s

7/24/2020

Future hospital entrance areas designed as a visual statement

A glass-walled Galleria entrance to the main lobbies of both the future adult hospital and the expanded Children’s Hospital in Loma Linda

7/24/2020

How to manage senior care facilities during crisis

Facilities and IT infrastructure must be at their optimal performance

Focus: Food Service

7/24/2020

Healthcare food service operators ‘cautiously optimistic’ during pandemic

Healthcare operators are less likely to see longer-term impacts than other food service segments

7/24/2020

Cloud-based Electronic System May Help First Responders Better React to Natural Disasters

7/24/2020

COVID-19 Testing: PCR Reagent Supply Statement from PCR Biosystems

7/24/2020

Simplify Optimizes Patient Journey for Scheduling Medical Appointments Thanks to Vocalcom Cloud Contact Center Solutions

7/24/2020

Corizon Health Wins Renewal for Prince George’s County Jail

7/24/2020

New Pig Fights Covid-19 with Key Products Facilities Need

Blog / Focus: Cybersecurity

7/23/2020

Healthcare facility hacking increasing during coronavirus pandemic

IBM reported a 6,000 percent increase in spam attacks

7/23/2020

Refrigerator trucks deployed in Texas as hospital morgues fill up

More than 4,000 Texans have died from the coronavirus and counties are preparing for even more deaths

Focus: Food Service

7/23/2020

St. Louis hospital workers demand hazard pay after cafeteria staffers test positive for COVID-19

The workers are also demanding proper PPE

7/23/2020

New certification issued for janitors helping to fighting COVID-19

The course covers infection control, proper cleaning procedures, documentation and communication and worksite safety precautions. It also defines cleaning and disinfecting

Focus: Security

7/23/2020

COVID-19 may affect campus weapons detection

Coronavirus could impact how hospitals use metal detectors

Blog / Focus: Cybersecurity

7/23/2020

Using a cybersecurity plan at your healthcare facility

A digital shift in the handling of private health information (PHI) opened up healthcare systems to hackers

7/23/2020

Halio Smart-Tinting Glass Earns Top Product of the Year Award from Environment + Energy Leader

7/23/2020

Report: Ransomware is Responsible for 1 in 3 Cyberattacks Against Organizations

7/23/2020

DesignGroup Leads the Transformation of Washington Hospital’s Obstetrics Unit

7/23/2020

MDClone Forms Unique Research and Innovation Network with Global Health Leaders

7/23/2020

Resilinc/Stanford Health to Launch 'Hospital-Supplies Exchange Program' During COVID-19

7/22/2020

Environmental services workers find spotlight during Covid

The frontline healthcare workers rely on the environmental services

7/22/2020

Infection control best practices for healthcare facilities

Limiting patient visitors helps keep the virus from entering healthcare facilities

Focus: Security

7/22/2020

UK group lists workers most likely to die from coronavirus

The Office for National Statistics shows that men working as social carers, factory workers, security guards and cabbies are at greater risk

7/22/2020

Q&A: New construction hazardous rooms

Brad Keyes discusses regulations related to new construction hazardous rooms

7/22/2020

Reducing healthcare worker stress with environmental changes

Small breaks and respite spaces can help with stress

Focus: Security

7/22/2020

Security guards in demand — and stressed

Job descriptions for guards now can include temperature checks

7/22/2020

Pfannenberg Offers PY L-S LED Signaling Device for Use To Convey Normal and Irregular Activity

7/22/2020

HLAC Adds 'Inspection Delivery Option' For Healthcare Laundries Seeking to Maintain Status Or to Become Accredited During Pandemic

7/22/2020

The Future of Social Distancing in Restrooms

7/22/2020

Russelectric, A Siemens Business, Announces Quickship Program for Automatic Transfer Switches at Healthcare Facilities

7/22/2020

Banner Health Adds Cerner’s Revenue Cycle Management

7/21/2020

America is running short on PPE again

Nurses say they are reusing N95 masks for days and weeks at a time

7/21/2020

Hurricanes may mean field hospitals not answer for Florida’s COVID-19 surge

The state is focusing on expanding hospital surge capacity instead

7/21/2020

Coronavirus infections spike among workers at San Francisco hospital

Forty-five workers at San Francisco General Hospital tested positive

7/21/2020

New surge of Covid-19 patients straining hospitals

ICU units are reaching capacity

Blog

7/21/2020

Tips for hospitals to operate safely in the ‘new normal’

The physical space of a hospital can encourage the spread of infectious disease

Blog / Focus: Food Service

7/21/2020

Hospital patients require better food service and it's improving bottom lines

Factors such as a general uptick in health-conscious consumers have put food service on the front burner

7/21/2020

Printing 3D Equipment to Fight COVID-19

7/21/2020

AES Controls Creates a Ventilator Solution

7/21/2020

CarePortal to Help Kids and Families Most Affected by COVID-19

7/21/2020

Arbor Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Launches Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program

7/21/2020

Premier Parking Mobile App Pivots During Time of Need

7/20/2020

FDA publishes list of hand sanitizers that may be toxic

Fifty-five products are on the list

7/20/2020

Workers link COVID-19 outbreak at California hospital to mismanagement

Staff members say not properly separating patients, short staffing and a lack of testing and protective gear has led to an outbreak

7/20/2020

Ozone disinfection could allow safe reuse of PPE

Method doesn’t work on items that include stapled-on elastic straps

Focus: Security

7/20/2020

Nash UNC Health Care working to raises the bar for EVS department

The way the facility is cleaned has changed in order to address the coronavirus pandemic

Focus: Security

7/20/2020

Managing security challenges in healthcare

Healthcare facilities must assure staffing amid increasing risk

7/20/2020

Technology available for the decontamination of N95 respirators

7/20/2020

Florida Drone Company Changes Production from Drones to Masks for COVID-19

7/20/2020

Textile Industry Focusing on Medical Garments Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

7/20/2020

Community Memorial Health Systems Is First On-Premise Laundry to Earn Hygienically Clean Healthcare Certification

7/20/2020

Mount Sinai Health System’s Telestroke Program Implements Telemedicine with the Help of Adorama Business Solutions

7/17/2020

New Covid care center in India the size of 20 football fields

Indian officials called the 10,000-bed Sardar Patel Covid care centre, one of the largest such facilities in the world

7/17/2020

Healthcare facility trends to expect as staff returns to work

Organizations consider how to best eliminate the risk of coronavirus transmission among staff

Focus: Security

7/17/2020

Keeping patients and staff safe without armed security

Scientific American opinion piece recommends eliminating armed police, guards in emergency rooms

7/17/2020

New Jersey hospitals revamping supply chains for second wave

System plans to stockpile enough personal protective equipment to last 90 days

7/17/2020

ADA considerations part of facility adjustments for COVID-19

Changes to entrances, restrooms and office areas will need to be accessible

7/17/2020

Tens of Thousands of Life-saving Ventilators on Deck to Combat COVID-19

7/17/2020

Precision Textiles to Outfit New Jersey Hospital with Medical-Grade Mattress Encasements

7/17/2020

oneSOURCE launches FREE database to address COVID-19 Pandemic

7/17/2020

JTA, Beep & NAVYA Autonomous Shuttles Help Transport COVID-19 Tests Collected at Mayo Clinic Drive-Thru Site in Jacksonville

7/17/2020

PCR Biosystems Continues to Scale Up Operations to Ensure Ongoing Availability of COVID-19 Test Reagents

7/16/2020

Hospital ratings can depend more on nice rooms than healthcare

The most satisfied patients tend to die in greater numbers

7/16/2020

COVID-19 overflow patients in Texas nursing home dealing with excessive heat

Residents were wearing only undergarments and laying on towels or thin sheets to try to stay cool

7/16/2020

Hospital staff’s perception can impact cleaning of pediatric wards

Surfaces that are easiest to clean can become most contaminated after cleaning

7/16/2020

Illinois governor asked to move nursing home residents to hotels

Pritzker administration against ‘moving medically fragile people’

Blog

7/16/2020

Occupancy data can create safer, more engaging and productive workplaces

Your team can use occupancy data to quickly identify COVID-19-related concerns as they arise

Blog / Focus: Security

7/16/2020

Security fundamentals for temporary facilities

Six steps for effective security design and operation during an emergency

7/16/2020

Science Proves Soap and Water are the Safest Solution for Handwashing

7/16/2020

Kimberly-Clark Professional and AHE to Honor Frontline Environmental Services Professionals

7/16/2020

milliCare Introduces Enhanced Hygiene Services

7/16/2020

RIT Leads Regional Response to Ventilator Shortage, Creating Prototype to Aid Coronavirus Fight

7/16/2020

Dialog Health Makes Telehealth Easier and More Effective by Adding Two-Way Texting

7/15/2020

Atlanta coronavirus field hospital to be reopened

The facility was first turned into a 200-bed alternative care location in April

7/15/2020

Joint Commission testing virtual surveys

A new format is being used for physical environment surveys

7/15/2020

Boston company offers to build ‘sanitization stations' for local healthcare workers

These temporary shower can be installed inside or outside workers' homes

7/15/2020

Q&A: Mobile ABHR dispensers

Brad Keyes discusses regulations related to mobile ABHR dispensers

7/15/2020

Mask-strapped healthcare facilities turn to mask-cleaning system

Issues with availability of materials is contributing to the shortages

7/15/2020

Milan Hospital Deploys Qure.ai’s AI Solution to Measure COVID-19 Disease Progression

7/15/2020

Txtonomy Launches COVID-19 Chatbot

7/15/2020

British Cyber Tech Company Develops Covid 19 Digital Health Passport with VCode

7/15/2020

TORAY Introduces TORAYSEE for ES Micro Fiber Wiping Cloth Specified to Clean Endoscope Lens of Laparoscopic Surgery

7/15/2020

HDR and Herzog & de Meuron Selected For New Hospital Design at UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center In San Francisco

7/14/2020

6,500 dead from COVID-19 in N.J. nursing homes

Department of Health inspectors reported few issues

7/14/2020

Hospitals working to maintain PPE supplies before flu season

Hospitals are stockpiling personal protective equipment (PPE), including masks, face shields and gowns

7/14/2020

N.H. nursing homes receive defective equipment from FEMA

In New Hampshire, 80 percent of the COVID-19 deaths have been residents of nursing homes

7/14/2020

Maryland healthcare organization ramps up pandemic preparedness

The University of Maryland Medical Center scrambled to find ventilators, create surge capacity

7/14/2020

Texas announces $9 million for nursing home infection control projects

Nursing facilities are encouraged to submit applications to the HHSC to receive the funding

Focus: Food Service

7/14/2020

Hospital food service operators on front lines of coronavirus

Healthcare executive chef shares details of serving patients and staff during the pandemic

7/14/2020

EOS Labs Launches to Help Building Managers Optimize Utility Efficiency

7/14/2020

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Expands South Lake Union Campus

7/14/2020

oneSOURCE Expands Reach to Help Long-Term Care and Assisted Living Facilities Decrease Infection Spread Due to COVID-19

7/14/2020

Crest Pointe Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Launches Cardiac Care Program

7/14/2020

Precision Textiles Donates Level IV Medical-grade Mattress Encasements to Community Hospital

7/13/2020

Florida hospital ICUs hitting capacity

These hospitals were spread across more than 20 counties

7/13/2020

Housekeeper helps save COVID patient's life

Only healthcare workers and cleaning staff could have in-person interaction with the patient

7/13/2020

Enhanced safety measures initiated to make hospital patients comfortable about seeking care

Washington system established guidelines to ensure patients safety

7/13/2020

AI reduces hospital’s energy use by 20 percent

A system of multi-variant sensing for predictive controls of air-conditioning was used

7/13/2020

N95s urged for all inpatient COVID care

N95 respirators are better at filtering out aerosol generating particles

Case Study

7/13/2020

Orlando’s VA Medical Center at Lake Nona updates digital infrastructure

Synergy opportunities between systems offer a growing number of conveniences and increased safety to patients, visitors and staff alike

7/13/2020

ValueHealth and ChristianaCare Announce High-Performance Surgical Joint Venture in Delaware

7/13/2020

Flagship Healthcare Properties Announces REIT Website Launch

7/13/2020

Anodized Aluminum Surfaces May Help Minimize Surface Pathogen Collection

7/13/2020

Integra Seating Announces New Wellness Divider

7/13/2020

Rush to Disinfect Well-Intentioned but Potentially Harmful

7/10/2020

Scientists finding that coronavirus is airborne

WHO guidance disagrees

7/10/2020

Federal records show healthcare workers’ pleas for better COVID protective gear

A third of the healthcare-related COVID-19 complaints remain open

7/10/2020

Research finds patients prefer off-campus healthcare

The trend is likely to continue for the foreseeable future due to COVID-19

7/10/2020

Mass. hospital temporarily closed following severe floods

Storm forced power outages and patient evacuations

Focus: Food Service

7/10/2020

Flexible foodservice design key in healthcare

As trends shift, operators must keep up with menu innovations and remain adaptable

7/10/2020

Shamrock Roofing and Construction Opens Nominations for 'Roof 4 A Hero' Campaign

7/10/2020

Several Aspirus Clinics Re-Opening

7/10/2020

Secure Clean Building Services Releases White Paper on Coronavirus and Cleaning

7/10/2020

Innovator of Visitor Management Systems Offers Free Safety Guide to Hospitals

7/10/2020

RoboAds, a New Breed of Service Robots to Combat COVID-19

7/9/2020

What a second wave of Covid-19 could look like

A second wave during flu season could potentially overwhelm the healthcare system

7/9/2020

Arizona nursing homes preparing for another coronavirus surge

As the number of new coronavirus cases continues to rise, nursing homes are emphasizing frequent testing

7/9/2020

Adapting construction sites at healthcare facilities

Containment systems and anterooms can keep negative air pressure within the workspace and out of patient rooms

7/9/2020

COVID-19 increases use of microgrids in healthcare sector

There are still regulatory, awareness barriers to adopting systems

7/9/2020

Boston Hospital builds a Covid-19 forecasting system

Forecasting can be useful in times of uncertainty

Focus: Security

7/9/2020

Enhancing healthcare facility security using mass notification

Mass notification systems can connect many devices and other systems healthcare facilities already have in place and help leverage them for safety and communication needs

7/9/2020

U.S. Department of Labor Issues Guidance for Respiratory Protection During N95 Shortage Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

7/9/2020

Preparing for the New Age of Hand Washing

7/9/2020

Prisma Health Collaborates with Ethicon Inc., to Manufacture and Distribute the VESper Ventilator Expansion Splitter Device

7/9/2020

OpenMed Launches First-Ever AI COVID-19 Triage To Coordinated Testing Platform

7/8/2020

COVID-19 outbreak brings rising attacks on healthcare workers

There have been more than 400 reported global incidents of COVID-19-related violence

7/8/2020

Pandemic changing strategies for parking garages

Moving into the new normal of parking garage management

7/8/2020

Q&A: Battery-operated emergency lights for ATS?

Brad Keyes discusses battery-operated emergency lights for ATS

7/8/2020

LA’s motion picture home battles coronavirus despite precautions

Management stockpiled surgical gowns, N95 masks and gloves

7/8/2020

Women's Apparel Company Pivots to Produce Masks

7/8/2020

Crown Health Care Laundry Services Recertifies Five Laundries for Hygienically Clean Healthcare

7/8/2020

New Technology Disinfects Masks and Gowns in Seconds, Economically and Environmentally

7/8/2020

Larco Coppershield and U-WAV Product Description

7/8/2020

HMMC Launches COVID-19 Product Exchange Site for Healthcare Providers and Suppliers

7/7/2020

Pa. nursing home requires non-medical staff to assist nurses

Building maintenance staff and others are told to help with resident care

7/7/2020

N95 mask shortage still a problem

More than 20 states saw an increase in their daily average of coronavirus cases in mid-June

7/7/2020

Michigan won’t put COVID-19 patients in vacant facilities

But state officials set up a system in which infected residents are cared for in isolated areas of nursing homes

7/7/2020

Hospitals in San Antonio implementing no-visitor policy amid Covid spike

Visitors allowed for critically ill, laboring, pediatric patients

7/7/2020

Hygienic flooring essential choice for healthcare

Pathogens can spread from the floor to hands and other high-touch surfaces throughout a hospital room

Blog / Focus: Security

7/7/2020

Security fundamentals for temporary facilities

Six steps for effective security design and operation during an emergency

7/7/2020

Winners Announced for CMAA’s Industry Excellence Awards

7/7/2020

Cintas Launches Annual America’s Best Restroom Nationwide Contest

7/7/2020

Public Hospitals Authority Modernizes Financial and Supply Chain Systems with Infor

7/7/2020

P&G Professional Survey Reveals Consumers Want Transparency in Cleaning

7/6/2020

Covid outbreak at Mass. veterans facility linked catastrophic decisions

Holyoke Soldiers' Home outbreak killed 76 vets

7/6/2020

Veterans’ home had ‘the opposite of infection control’

An independent report on the coronavirus outbreak at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home found wards with both infected and uninfected patients

7/6/2020

Healthcare facilities adjust practices based on supply shortages

Many facilities have started self-producing PPE and test materials and reprocessing respirators

7/6/2020

Pro hand-hygiene culture better than monitoring devices

Consistent and constant messaging and staff empowerment as key drivers of success, according to a study

7/6/2020

Masks, field hospitals seen as urgent preparations for second wave

Ontario Hospital Association also called for the Ontario government to give clearer advice about when people should wear masks

7/6/2020

Green Seal Releases Safer Disinfecting Guidelines for COVID-19

7/6/2020

Epatra Announce Partnership with Lenovo

7/6/2020

Kimberly-Clark Professional and AHE to Honor Frontline Environmental Services Professionals

7/6/2020

Rush Memorial Expands Treatment Capacity with Renovation

7/6/2020

CertaSite Acquires ABC Fire Extinguisher Co.

Focus: Food Service

7/2/2020

Reopening onsite restaurants in healthcare facilities

A limited menu, eliminated seating and enhanced cleaning policies can help the transition

7/2/2020

There’s still a PPE shortage in Massachusetts

A second wave could bring situation to crisis level

7/2/2020

Honda, GM producing hand sanitizer for healthcare facilities

An apparatus designed to manufacture the electrodes used in the fuel cells has been repurposed

Blog

7/2/2020

Preparation for entering the next pandemic with copper and other automatic door solutions

It is critical for public spaces to implement solutions to prevent escalating virus spread as they re-open in the new normal

Focus: Cybersecurity

7/2/2020

The more cybersecurity changes, the more it stays the same

It is time for an evolution in cybersecurity that focuses on adversary disruption

7/2/2020

Crest Healthcare Supply Expands Safety Net Infection Control Partnership

7/2/2020

Introducing COVID-19 Safety & Screening Solutions for Industrial Workplaces

7/2/2020

Absolute Best Cleaning Service Invests in Electrostatic Technology

7/2/2020

Identiv’s COVID-19 Response Solutions Support Enterprise and Government Customers in Worldwide Reopenings

7/2/2020

MedSign International Introduces Qortex Home TV-based Telehealth Solution

7/1/2020

GEMA, Georgia National Guard moving makeshift hospital for potential second wave

Seventy-six beds will be set up in the Youth ChalleNGe Academy in Milledgeville

7/1/2020

The importance of FTEs for pandemic preparedness

Full-time employees and contractors must be determined on an environment-by-environment basis

Focus: Security

7/1/2020

Improving mobile medical equipment security and safety with electronic access control

Take time to review existing best practices and embrace innovation

7/1/2020

Q&A: Storing a single oxygen cylinder in a dental clinic

Brad Keyes discusses storing oxygen cylinders

7/1/2020

Preparing facilities for reopening

Take time to review existing best practices and embrace innovation

7/1/2020

New Approach to Extend Shelf Life for N95 Mask

7/1/2020

New Munters Whitepaper Explores How Humidity Affects Viral Infectivity and Longevity

7/1/2020

Lorin Develops Anodized Aluminum Floor and Counter Stands for Hand Sanitizer Dispensers

7/1/2020

Eon and AWS Partnership Advances the Pace of Healthcare Technology Adoption

6/30/2020

California hospital suspends admission of non-Coronavirus patients after surge of staff cases

The facility has been preparing for this type of surge since the pandemic began

6/30/2020

FEMA paid company $7M for plastic soda bottles

Original order was for test tubes for COVID-19 testing

6/30/2020

Cleanroom requirements and classifications for healthcare facilities

Cleanroom facilities provide an essential barrier against the spread of contaminants and disease in the healthcare sector

6/30/2020

Assisted living facilities running low on PPE equipment

Many facilities said they have less than a two-week supply of specific PPE

Focus: Environmental Services

6/30/2020

Healthcare facility environmental services managers share top concerns

Role of the environmental services department in patient care often underestimated

6/30/2020

Pandemic has greatly increased the use of telemedicine

Will it be the future of healthcare?

6/30/2020

Hurlburt Field Medical Clinic Modernization Earns LEED Silver Designation

6/30/2020

Light on Additives, Bantam Still Packs a Heavy Punch for Contract and Healthcare Environments

6/30/2020

Cintas Spotlights Superhero EVS Technicians During Nationwide Awards Program

6/30/2020

Indoor Air Hygiene Solution Center Combines Expertise from Industry Leaders to Help Reduce Viral Spread as the World Re-Opens

6/30/2020

Two Georgia Facilities are First to Achieve GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation for Commitment to Cleaning, Disinfection and Infection Prevention

6/26/2020

California long-term care facilities build booths for visits

Families visit loved ones through Plexiglas during pandemic lockdown

6/26/2020

Long Island emergency staff wants more security after bomb scare

Two floors, including the emergency room, were evacuated in the incident

6/26/2020

Infection preventionists are preparing for COVID’s second wave

Part of the process are education and establishing plans

Focus: Environmental Services

6/26/2020

R.I. hospital using disinfecting units to fight coronavirus

The units use disinfecting solution effective against COVID-19

6/26/2020

Battling COVID with a video camera

With the continued need for social distancing, hospitals are seeking ways to distance healthcare workers form contagious patients

Focus: Facility Design

6/26/2020

Behavioral health facility design sends a message

The design of a psychiatric unit is about more than safety

6/26/2020

ARC Facilities Unveils Software for Healthcare Compliance

6/26/2020

NFMT Cancels 2020 Conference and Expo

6/26/2020

Cintas Donates 100,000 Face Masks

6/26/2020

Sloan Products Deliver Hygiene and Wellness Solutions to Fulton East

6/26/2020

Purdue Team Finds New Approach to Extend Shelf Life for N95 Mask

6/25/2020

A sustained response to COVID-19 depends on key capabilities

Kaiser Permanente put together a checklist to manage a pandemic

6/25/2020

How can hospitals prepare for two disasters at once?

Coordination with emergency response agencies is key

6/25/2020

How access control technology is being used in the pandemic

Technology is being used to help eliminate common touch points, isolate infected patients

Focus: Environmental Services

6/25/2020

Reducing HAIs with touchpoint disinfecting

EVS staff should focus their efforts on one of the most challenging areas to disinfect

Blog

6/25/2020

Implementing a healthcare data platform to promote high-value care

The global pandemic amplifies the day-to-day challenges of identifying gaps in care

6/25/2020

Southco Announces Website Relaunch

6/25/2020

Cloud Security Alliance Releases Telehealth Report

6/25/2020

MedSign Announces a Telehealth System Designed to Reach Patients at Home

6/25/2020

AAAHC Ramps Up Survey Operations

6/25/2020

HID Global Empowers Workplaces to Safely Re-Open by Automating Employee Social Distancing and Contact Tracing

6/25/2020

ARC Facilities Unveils Software for Healthcare Compliance

6/24/2020

Unions say mask decontamination endangers healthcare workers

N95 respirators used by clinical workers are complicated safety devices and are meant to be disposable, according to an expert

Focus: Facility Design

6/24/2020

Healthy design choices can support patients' wellbeing

Even small changes in design elements such as room layouts, wall color and flooring choices improved both patient and staff moods

6/24/2020

Pittsburgh company repurposing industrial masks to use against Covid-19

Elastomeric masks cost more upfront, but they can be cleaned and reused for years, with the filter replaced monthly

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

6/24/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Isopropyl alcohol storage

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for isopropyl alcohol storage

6/24/2020

U.S. News names best children’s hospitals

Boston Children’s Hospital tops the honor roll

Focus: Environmental Services

6/24/2020

Outsourcing: Going from 'housekeeping' to 'environmental services'

Professional environmental services make a science of cleaning

6/24/2020

AAAHC Releases Report Identifying High Compliance Areas and Improvement Opportunities

6/24/2020

Experity Launches EMR Patient Visit History Functionality to Support Urgent Cares Looking to Transform into Hybrid Clinics

6/24/2020

InEight and Jovix Join Forces to Reduce Mega-project Delays

6/24/2020

Kareo Survey Reveals Coronavirus Pandemic Impact on Independent Medical Practices and Their Patients

6/24/2020

Health Partners Plans and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Announce Agreement

6/23/2020

What is covered by FEMA relief for COVID?

There is $75 billion in funding still available

6/23/2020

Indiana hospital security guard shoots, kills patient and fellow guard during assault

Patient had attacked nurse and was choking guard that was killed

6/23/2020

Senior living facilities applying Covid’s infection-control lessons long term

Procedures have come under scrutiny during the pandemic

Focus: Renovation

6/23/2020

The impact of blue light on patients at night

Light is critical to our health because it helps synchronize the biological clock that maintains our circadian rhythms

6/23/2020

Contracting for maintenance and engineering jobs

The COVID-19 pandemic has further complicated the decisions maintenance and engineering managers must make

6/23/2020

IREM announces this year's 30 Under 30

6/23/2020

COVID-19 Testing and Screening Trucks Created

6/23/2020

Scepter Creates Fuel Safety Month

6/23/2020

Qortex TV-based Home Telehealth System Launched

6/22/2020

What if hospitals face a hurricane and coronavirus at the same time?

COVID 19 has made storm preparations even more critical

Focus: Environmental Services

6/22/2020

N.H. nursing home workers petition for COVID-19 stipends

Facility staff in Rockingham County want to be compensated as front-line workers

6/22/2020

How hospitals can prepare for a ‘new normal’

Hospitals are facing new challenges that have lead to technological innovations

6/22/2020

Johnson Controls Introduces Envirco IsoClean Portable HEPA Filtration System

6/22/2020

Construction Specialties’ HUSH Curtain is Just What the Doctor Ordered

6/22/2020

Astreea Addresses Hand Sanitizer Dispenser Shortage

6/22/2020

Carrier Launches Healthy Buildings Program to Help Customers Reinvent Their Buildings for Occupant Health

6/22/2020

Hoefer Wysocki, JE Dunn Construction Earn LEED Silver Designation for Hurlburt Field Medical Clinic Modernization

Focus: Environmental Services

6/19/2020

How to curb the spread of airborne and surface contaminants

Building’s mechanical systems can support occupant health

6/19/2020

Lessons learned in pandemic offer opportunities for change

Telehealth became more common with significant advances in the last 10 weeks

6/19/2020

Improving facility door security as crime risk increases

Door can have vulnerabilities that can be exploited

Focus: Environmental Services

6/19/2020

Infection preventionists, environmental services staff urged to work together

COVID-19 is inspiring teams to improvise

6/19/2020

Cleaning machines may be smart investment for healthcare facilities

It is important that floor-cleaning machines be employed whether or not an imminent threat is already present

6/19/2020

Ohio-based company produces protective face shields for frontline healthcare workers

6/19/2020

Hydro Systems Launches Coronavirus Microsite with Free Cleaning Resources

6/19/2020

Righttime Medical Care Sees Large Increase in Telehealth Visits During Coronavirus Pandemic

6/19/2020

International Federation of Healthcare Engineering Launches Global Healthcare Energy Awards

6/19/2020

AJ Manufacturing Introduces Portable Air Filtration Units for Creating COVID-19 Patient Isolation Rooms

6/18/2020

Purdue University startup creates bedside hand-washing system

Project Process created a portable bedside sink

6/18/2020

Pennsylvania orders stricter COVID-19 protections for hospital workers

The measures include staff members in housekeeping services, dietary services and maintenance

6/18/2020

Free Webinar June 25: Integrated Healthcare Facilities Infrastructure

Learn how to create a safer, more productive, and energy-efficient Environment of Care

6/18/2020

VA not prepared for second virus wave

Agency says it lacks adequate medical gear

6/18/2020

Sanitizing, stockpiling and communication helps keep nursing home stay COVID-free

Some of these steps happened before the U.S. entered its lockdown phase

6/18/2020

Environmental survey shows how HAIs often start

The researchers sampled 179 sites including sink traps, pulse oximeters, and door handles

Blog

6/18/2020

Keeping patients safe in major hospital renovations and expansions

Insight on best practices learned from Houston Methodist project

6/17/2020

FDA updates rules on cleaning N95 masks

Some made In China should not be reused

Blog

6/17/2020

What hospitals can learn from the Parkview Medical shutdown

The good news is COVID-19 is not resistant to disinfectants

6/17/2020

Children in care at risk for coronavirus

Many have been locked down since late February facing isolation with strict social-distancing measures

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

6/17/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Dead-bolt lock on closet door

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for a dead-bolt lock on closet door

Focus: Environmental Services

6/17/2020

Environmental services technician certification proves its worth

Certification also helps decrease infection rates in hospitals

Focus: Renovation

6/16/2020

Two floors of Nashville General converted to coronavirus ward for potential second wave

Area retrofitted in case of second wave

6/16/2020

Protecting healthcare facilities from drones

There continues to be a sharp increase in uses for drones - both positive and negative

6/16/2020

Reliable power source key during pandemic

In some countries, 25 percent of health clinics lack electricity

6/16/2020

N.Y. initiative boosts cleaning in longterm care facilities

Daily, discharge cleaning show improvements

6/16/2020

Alabama doctor invents hand-sanitizer-dispensing wristband

The device could be helpful in combating illnesses commonly spread by hand, such as the flu, the common cold and food poisoning

Focus: Facility Design

6/16/2020

How healthcare facility design can improve patient well-being

Exposure to daylight and acoustical and thermal comfort are key

6/16/2020

Quest Controls Moves to the Next Level of IIoT Monitoring & Management with OspreyFMS 4.0 Release

6/16/2020

HID Global Introduces Its WorkforceID Cloud Platform That Digitally Transforms Physical and Cyber Identity Management

6/16/2020

ChristianaCare Develops Telehealth Employee COVID-19 Symptom Monitoring and Testing Program

6/16/2020

IICRC Revising Current S540 Standard for Trauma and Crime Scene Cleanup

6/16/2020

Kingsdown Shifts Production to Healthcare Beds

6/15/2020

Pop-up grocery stores popping into healthcare facilities

Foodservice company is converting existing retail space at healthcare facilities into 'pop-up' grocery stores to serve frontline healthcare workers

Blog / Focus: Facility Design

6/15/2020

COVID-19 challenges us to rethink clinical workflow

Changes in the healthcare industry are placing greater importance on the point-of-care ecosystem

6/15/2020

Considerations for hospital and healthcare facility evacuations

Facilities should incorporate elements of an evacuation plan, with logistics and alternatives

6/15/2020

Joint Commission to resume regular surveys and reviews this month

Surveys and reviews will come with some changes to protect safety

Focus: Facility Design

6/15/2020

Healthcare design can help prevent infection spread in restrooms

The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the need for better design in restrooms

6/15/2020

Hoffmaster Group, Inc. Introduces New Wrapped Cutlery and Takeout Options

6/15/2020

NeoSan Labs: Nontoxic, Cost-Effective Cleaning/Decontamination With Verification to Reassure Customers & Public

6/15/2020

Mission Linen Supply’s Sacramento Laundry Earns Hygienically Clean Healthcare Certification

6/15/2020

Textile Supplier Donates Masks to Local Healthcare Workers

6/15/2020

CarePortal to Help Kids and Families Most Affected by COVID-19

6/12/2020

Coronavirus complicates hurricane planning

Storm shelters have to be designed for social distancing

6/12/2020

Cal/OSHA issues guidance for protecting healthcare employees from COVID

The agency has also issued a guide to California’s Aerosol Transmissible Disease (ATD) standard

Focus: Infection Control

6/12/2020

WHO says there’s a second outbreak of Ebola in Congo

Country already battling COVID-19 and measles

Focus: Environmental Services

6/12/2020

Avoiding the hidden costs of environmental services staff injuries

Environmental services work-related injuries usually involve either exposure to harmful contaminants or musculoskeletal disorders

6/12/2020

Volunteers Fly 3D-Printed Face Shields to Unsung Hospital Heroes

6/12/2020

MDClone Announces COVID-19-Specific Application, Enabling Healthcare Industry Collaboration and Innovation

6/12/2020

Sterile Processing Platform, oneSOURCE, Creates Free Database to Address COVID-19 Pandemic

6/12/2020

AtlasIED Offers Industry-First Speaker Cover Designed to Maintain Clean Air Quality

6/11/2020

COVID-19 would complicate hospital evacuations

The University of Texas Medical Branch has been training to deal with a complex disaster during a COVID-19 flare up

6/11/2020

CDC updates COVID guidance for assisted living communities

The update provides recommendations on infection reporting, visitor restrictions and group activities

Blog / Focus: Environmental Services

6/11/2020

Tackling difficult carpet stains

When an accident occurs, it is vital to clean bodily fluids from floors immediately and with caution

Blog

6/11/2020

Chatbots are reshaping the way COVID-19 ERA healthcare facilities and hospitals connect with patients

Tools that allow self-service customer response techniques are more important than ever

6/11/2020

Survey finds almost 75 percent of campuses use multiple emergency notification systems

But this total represents a drop since the last survey

Focus: Renovation

6/11/2020

Top healthcare facility renovation pain points

The project timeline must be carefully managed to avoid disruptions in patient care

6/11/2020

27 IREM chapters establish local COVID Relief Funds through the IREM Foundation

6/11/2020

Handwashing Compliance Tool Instills Confidence and Improves Customer Experience

6/11/2020

New Littelfuse Knowledge Center Helps Customers Prevent Arc-Flash Hazards

6/11/2020

Reach Tool Reduces Contact with the Coronvirus

6/11/2020

Wisconsin State Bar Offers Free Healthcare Decisions Guide

6/10/2020

Minneapolis hospital cancels surgeries over safety concerns

Emergency procedures continued but other surgeries were postponed

6/10/2020

North Carolina using drones in Covid-19 response

Novant Health received a temporary waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration to fly the drones

6/10/2020

Healthcare facilities urged to redefine their culture

Establishing a career path and offering continued development is important

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

6/10/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Medical gas system testing frequency

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for medical gas system testing frequency

6/10/2020

HEPA containment systems for isolation rooms

Because the ductwork is protected by the filter, there is a reduced risk of a potential contagion spreading in the ceiling service spaces

Focus: Facility Design

6/10/2020

Resilient design for healthcare facilities about more than disasters

Resilience can be about how the design holds up in the long-term

6/10/2020

Cascades Collaborates with Partners to Manufacture Medical Visors

6/10/2020

INOX Develops Antimicrobial Coating for Commercial and Residential Door Hardware

6/10/2020

Sera Labs and Terratori Technologies Getting PPE to Those in Need

6/10/2020

Manufacturers Join Together for Coronavirus Emergency Building Response

6/10/2020

Sinomax Chooses Microban Antimicrobial Technology for Hospital Mattress Protection

6/9/2020

Minneapolis healthcare facilities damaged during recent protests

Equipment was taken and windows smashed

6/9/2020

Georgia student creating COVID-19 protective equipment

The equipment is made using a water-jet machining process

6/9/2020

Nursing home workers face risks during coronavirus

A third of Covid deaths in the U.S. have been in longterm care facilities

6/9/2020

Kaiser Permanente releases guidance on bringing back employees to the workplace

The playbook was made in response to requests from the health plan's customers

6/9/2020

COVID-19 increases importance of hand hygiene

Proper hand hygiene training called the number one way to reduce the spread of illnesses and viruses

Focus: Environmental Services

6/9/2020

Environmental services' role goes beyond cleanliness

EVS professionals can impact patient satisfaction

6/9/2020

E-Guide on Healthcare Infrastructure Available

6/9/2020

New Clean Safely Platform Powdered by RSC Bio Solutions

6/9/2020

Dortronics Door Control Keep Clean Rooms Better Protected

6/9/2020

Wisconsin Health System Chooses Cerner’s Leading Behavioral Health Technology

6/9/2020

Telehealth Claim Lines Increase 4,347 Percent Nationally from March 2019 to March 2020

6/8/2020

Elastomeric masks may be an alternative N-95s

Elastomeric masks used with a P100 filter provides 99.97 percent respiratory protection

Blog

6/8/2020

Strategies for effective healthcare facility management in the time of COVID-19

To support healthcare workers and limit the spread of the virus in care facilities, the impact of identifying critical areas that need support such as HVAC, fire systems, security, and building automation systems is underestimated

Focus: Environmental Services

6/8/2020

Many common cleaning products reported effective against COVID-19 virus

The researchers said the microbicidals ethyl alcohol, para-chloro-meta-xylenol (PCMX), salicylic acid; and quaternary ammonium compounds kill 99.9 percent of coronaviruses

6/8/2020

Drones are delivering medical supplies and PPE in North Carolina

It may be the longest-range drone delivery service that’s been approved in the U.S.

Focus: Facility Design

6/8/2020

Healthcare design after COVID-19

Experts see a number of areas where they see change coming, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Facility Design

6/8/2020

Coronavirus emergency could change hospital design

Facility design changes have become necessary

6/8/2020

Vast Majority of Americans Increase Hand Washing Due to Coronavirus

6/8/2020

Disinfection of Personal Items is Now a Practical Option With UV-C LED Surface Disinfection System

6/8/2020

FGI to Establish Committee and Develop Guidelines for Health and Residential Care Facilities During Emergency Conditions

6/8/2020

Indiesigns Offers COVID Signage for the Healthcare Industry, including Senior Living

6/8/2020

How Will Healthcare Change After Coronavirus Covid-19

6/5/2020

CDC reports pandemic has killed close to 300 U.S. healthcare workers

More than 60,000 workers have been infected

6/5/2020

Maine healthcare facility switches to in-house security

The decision was made after an assessment of the physical environment

6/5/2020

Iowa manufacturer turns ceiling panels into intubation shields

The acrylic and polycarbonate sheets used were turned into medical equipment

Focus: Renovation

6/5/2020

Financial office design inspires healthcare facility

New amenities for financial services office lead to ideas for medical settings, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Renovation

6/5/2020

Keeping operations safe during healthcare facility renovations

Involvement and communication during construction are important

6/5/2020

Maxxess Systems Partners with Seek Thermal to Deliver Complete Health Screening Solution

6/5/2020

SCWorx Confirms Plans for Distribution of COVID-19 Rapid Testing Units

6/5/2020

Flagship Healthcare Properties Increases its Presence in Greater Richmond, Virginia Region with New Acquisition

6/5/2020

New Testing Confirms Xenex LightStrike Pulsed Xenon UV Robots Do Not Damage N95 Respirators

6/5/2020

Espen Technology Launches LED Emergency Driver For 0-10V Downlights & Other Fixtures

6/4/2020

Healthcare exec discusses adapting healthcare to post COVID-19 world

Boston Medical Center focusing on four Rs: responding, rebounding, rebuilding and reimagining

Focus: Environmental Services

6/4/2020

Products to fight COVID-19

The good news is COVID-19 is not resistant to disinfectants

6/4/2020

Flooring: a low-touch surface with high stakes infection consequences

Experts say it’s important to view flooring as part of the chain of infection

6/4/2020

The key to an effective emergency plan

The program should address a range of emergencies

Focus: Facility Design

6/4/2020

Large scale simulation to inform hospital design

Simulation project will assist in the planning process for the new Women’s and Children’s Hospital in South Australia.

6/4/2020

MaxLite Provides LED Bulbs to Food Pantries During COVID-19 Crisis

6/4/2020

Euclid Medical Products Launches MyMeds+ To Help Pharmacies Deliver Maximum Care

6/4/2020

Attainia Launches Next Generation Medical Equipment Planning Platform

6/4/2020

Keeping Cleaning Workers Healthy Starts with the Vehicles They Drive

6/4/2020

The Illuminating Engineering Society releases new report on Germicidal Ultraviolet

6/3/2020

How nursing homes can bolster infection control

Infection control in skilled nursing facilities has come under scrutiny

Blog

6/3/2020

Manufacturers and providers – Superheroes in fighting healthcare cybercrime

More and more medical devices are wirelessly connected to the Internet and also to healthcare facility networks and their respective sensitive devices

Blog

6/3/2020

How cloud-integrated robotics can make your budget and staff more efficient – choose to make a difference today

The U.S. healthcare system must look for opportunities to automate tedious tasks

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

6/3/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Monitoring fire pump power supply

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for monitoring fire pump power supply

Focus: Environmental Services

6/3/2020

Cleaning strategies during coronavirus pandemic

Focus on cleaning and disinfecting common areas where staff and others providing services

Focus: Facility Design

6/3/2020

Purposeful design can help fight a pandemic

Healthcare environments can assist in the prevention, containment and treatment of infectious disease

6/3/2020

Five Restroom Upgrades to Improve Hand Washing and Minimize Germs

6/3/2020

Reliable Controls Releases RC-WebView 3.13

6/3/2020

North American Corporation and WAXIE Sanitary Supply Formalize Partnership with FEMSA

6/3/2020

Z-Handle.com Releases Hands FreeDoor Pull

6/3/2020

Concerns Mount about Dry Floor Drains Spreading COVID-19

6/2/2020

Banner Health launching virtual waiting room

COVID-19 is expected to bring changes to maintain social distancing guidelines

Blog

6/2/2020

Facilities could be liable if healthcare personnel test positive for coronavirus

If an employee tests positive for coronavirus they contracted while working, or they unknowingly brought the disease to work and infected others, employers can be held liable for a workers’ compensation claim

6/2/2020

Hurricane Florence repairs nearly complete at North Carolina hospital

Another hurricane season is approaching as the work is finished

6/2/2020

HVAC considerations for healthy offices

HVAC and cleaning strategies can create emotional safety for workers

6/2/2020

Out of Quarantine and Into Legionella - Testing and Treating Water Before Employees Return

6/2/2020

AAAHC Helps Guide ASCs Exploring COVID-19 Hospital Status

6/2/2020

ELITechGroup MDx LLC and OSANG Healthcare Providing FDA Emergency Use Authorization Rapid Detection Test Kits

6/2/2020

COVID-19: New Partnership with AI Specialist Causaly Will Help UCL Accelerate Coronavirus Research

6/2/2020

Espen Technology Launches LED Emergency Driver For 0-10V Downlights & Other Fixtures

Focus: Environmental Services

6/1/2020

Pandemic will change how environmental service teams operate

Before the pandemic, infection prevention in healthcare facilities focused on hospital-acquired infections

Focus: Environmental Services

6/1/2020

How Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is working to keeping facility safe

The hospital is encouraging families not to delay needed care for their children

6/1/2020

Longterm care facilities face challenges battling Covid 19

One of these challenges is the continued struggle to keep PPE in stock

Focus: Facility Design

6/1/2020

COVID-19 expected to change healthcare facility design

Healthcare facilities are looking at the space they have available and how they can make better use of it

6/1/2020

Optimizing physical spaces for telehealth

In 2020 alone, experts predict virtual visits will soar to more than one billion, with more than 900 million visits related to COVID-19

6/1/2020

Beekeeper Communication Platform Launches Free Next Normal Package To Help Organizations Empower Frontline Workers

6/1/2020

INOX Develops Antimicrobial Coating for Commercial Door Hardware

6/1/2020

TRB Produces Face Visors for Healthcare Workers on the COVID-19 Frontline

6/1/2020

Sofidel Highlights Hand Hygiene Best Practices during COVID-19 Pandemic

6/1/2020

Security & Safety Things sparks new era in video surveillance with commercial availability of supported cameras

Focus: Infection Control

5/29/2020

Creating an N95 mask disinfection facility for less Than $15,000

Health system is offering a free instruction manual

Focus: Infection Control

5/29/2020

Healthcare cook stitches masks for customers at Pittsburgh hospital during pandemic

Her design includes pockets!

5/29/2020

ASHE offers guidance for COVID recovery

The pandemic’s impact on the physical environment has offered challenges and lessons

Focus: Infection Control

5/29/2020

Houston hospital installs touchless temperature cameras

The cameras can scan whoever crosses their path, alerting users instantly if an elevated temperature is present

5/29/2020

Becker's names 100 great hospitals in America for 2020

The hospitals were selected for inclusion based on analysis of ranking and award agencies, including U.S. News & World Report's 2019-20 rankings, CareChex, Healthgrades, CMS star ratings, Leapfrog grades and IBM Watson Health top hospitals

5/29/2020

From Zero Waste to Zero Spread: Zabble Deploys Suite of Free Tools and Resources to Stop COVID-19 Spread from Hospitals and Essential Businesses

5/29/2020

NeoSan Labs Added to US EPA List N for Use Against COVID-19

5/29/2020

Faurecia Selects Schneider Electric to Support its Commitment Toward CO2 Neutrality

5/29/2020

Covid-19 Crisis Triage--Optimizing Health Outcomes and Disability Rights

5/29/2020

Datica Fast Tracks VigiLanz COVID Quick Start Implementations – Free for Six Months

Focus: Infection Control

5/28/2020

A million N95 masks is not what it used to be

In normal, pre-Covid-19 times, that would be a large supply. Now, not so much.

Focus: Infection Control

5/28/2020

Aspergillus mold discovered again at Seattle Children’s hospital

The hospital has had mold issues for nearly 20 years and has been linked to seven deaths

Focus: Infection Control

5/28/2020

Mattresses choices can help with COVID-19 infection control

Many healthcare facilities use porous mattresses that may allow the virus to enter the medium and contaminate them

5/28/2020

Resiliency can assure a safe environment of care

Energy resiliency remains the key factor in maintaining normal operations

Focus: Infection Control

5/28/2020

Cleaning for healthy workplaces during pandemic

Focus on cleaning and disinfecting common areas where staff and others providing services might come into contact with ill persons

Focus: Infection Control

5/28/2020

Equipment and environment need infection control attention

Coronavirus can remain on surfaces long after a patient infects a certain area or item

5/28/2020

AAAHC Shares Alignment of Standards with New Industry Recommendations for Infection Prevention When Performing Necessary Surgeries

5/28/2020

Coviant Software Providing Healthcare and Government Organizations with Free File Transfer Software

5/28/2020

Custom Building Products recently secured GREENGUARD Gold Certification

5/28/2020

Cerner Provides Access to De-Identified Patient Data for COVID-19 Research and Vaccine Development

5/28/2020

MetricStream Releases its COVID-19 Solution to Help Businesses Plan, Act and Adapt at High Velocity to Stay Resilient

Focus: Infection Control

5/27/2020

Lessons From South Korea on the role of infection control in flattening the curve

South Korea has incorporated hospital infection control as a core component of its national COVID-19 containment strategy

Blog

5/27/2020

Combining union and open-shop labor for healthcare commissioning projects

The open-shop model is one that can continue to benefit the healthcare construction industry navigate regulatory and technology-driven hurdles

Blog

5/27/2020

What labs can teach us about safely returning to offices

Research has shown that buildings with poor indoor air quality (inadequate ventilation, filtration or humidity control) can promote the spread of airborne bacterial or viral infections

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

5/27/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Four-foot wrap around for ABHR dispensers

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for four-foot wrap around for ABHR dispensers

Focus: Environmental Services

5/27/2020

CDC says COVID-19 does not easily spread from contaminated surfaces

But it appears that the virus can spread from people to animals

5/27/2020

Visual Clinic’s Safe Visits Helps Medical Clinics Comply with New Post-COVID-19 Protocols

5/27/2020

LightFair Launches “LightFair Connect” Virtual Conference

5/27/2020

Morse Watchmans Introduces Touchless and Anti-Microbial Coated Key Control Solutions

5/27/2020

ACHA Certified Designers Surveyed on COVID-19, Future of Health Facilities

5/27/2020

LeanTaaS Releases COVID-19 Backlog Recovery Calculator to Help Hospitals Prepare for Post-Surge Elective Surgeries

5/26/2020

The CDC releases official reopening guidelines

Document came about two weeks after the White House reportedly tabled the guidelines

5/26/2020

N.C.’s pandemic medical shelter to go dormant but won’t be dismantled

The shelter can be made ready to take patients within four or five days

5/26/2020

Infection prevention and control in the hospitals of Wuhan

Shelter hospitals have higher risks of nosocomial infection than general hospitals

Focus: Infection Control

5/26/2020

Sustainable hospital design reduces environmental impact while improving performance

By focusing on details such as building orientation, sustainably-sourced materials, better water systems, and increased daylighting, architects can design hospitals that are mindful of the environment

Focus: Infection Control

5/26/2020

What Ghana has to teach US healthcare

The level of healthcare in Ghana is currently very low, whereas the level of healthcare in the U.S. is considerably higher, but they are facing the same concerns

Focus: Food Service

5/26/2020

Hospital cutting food waste and cost

Providence Health trimming unnecessary food expenditures

5/26/2020

Espen Technology adds 10W, Type B, Emergency Driver to Extensive EM Solution Line

5/26/2020

Spry Therapeutics Announces Soft-Surface Filter Technology to Combat Healthcare Acquired Infections and Superbugs

5/26/2020

Intent Solutions Streamlines Data Transmission for Medication Dispensing System with AT&T LTE-M IoT Technology

5/26/2020

LiquidCool Solutions Partners with Norway’s Leader in Green Real Estate Technology

5/26/2020

Cloud-Based Parking Technology Company Receives Fund To Tap Into Real Estate Ecosystem

5/22/2020

Hospitals use online matchmakers to exchange supplies

Online platforms have emerged to match hospitals that need masks, gowns and ventilators with those that have extras

5/22/2020

US says it won’t use Russian ventilators after deadly hospital fire

Russia stopped using them following a fire in a St. Petersburg hospital that killed five patients with Covid-19

5/22/2020

Nursing home won't allow granny cam in resident's room

Family asking for camera during Covid lockdown

Focus: Infection Control

5/22/2020

Hospital procedural change blamed for 6 nurses testing positive

Syracuse hospital told nurses it was no longer necessary to wear N95 masks and that surgical masks are enough

Blog

5/22/2020

Mastering the master planning process

Evolving market requires new master planning approaches

Focus: Infection Control

5/22/2020

Areas outside nursing home resident rooms key to infection control

Residents have frequent contact with staff and the environment outside of their rooms

5/22/2020

Trusted Health and The Ohio State University College of Nursing Partner to Promote Mental and Emotional Health For Nurses

5/22/2020

EarthTronics Offers New TBEM10 Emergency Power Source Retrofit Solution for Emergency Egress Lighting Systems

5/22/2020

US LED Launches Fast Track – A New Way To Get Essential Lighting Solutions Delivered Fast

5/22/2020

Ética has Shifted Production to Fight Covid-19

5/22/2020

AdvaMed Joins AORN, AHA in Issuing 'Re-entry Guidance for Healthcare Facilities and Medical Device Representatives'

Focus: Infection Control

5/21/2020

Documenting pandemic poses safety challenge

Photographer is documenting the coronavirus pandemic through the eyes of patients and staff

Focus: Infection Control

5/21/2020

20 years of closing hospitals in N.Y. hampers capacity during pandemic

State and healthcare leaders eliminated 20,000 hospital beds over the past two decades

5/21/2020

Illuminating the importance of emergency and exit lights

Facility managers should understand the role of emergency and exit lighting and the importance of maintaining these units

5/21/2020

Effective surface preparation key to successful painting projects

Managers who understand the importance of ensuring that workers perform effective surface preparation are more likely to produce successful applications

Focus: Technology

5/21/2020

Technology can boost hand-hygiene compliance by 45%

The study, originally featured in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) stated that hand-hygiene compliance rates provided by the traditional direct observation method did not accurately reflect baseline rates.

5/21/2020

OMI Deploys LightStrike Germ-Zapping Robots Among Its Disinfecting Services

5/21/2020

Hydro Systems Releases Free Laundry White Paper on Proper Pathogen Removal

5/21/2020

Western Specialty Contractors Performs Complete Façade Restoration of Historic Catholic Church

5/21/2020

Federated Healthcare Supply Acquires Cole Medical

5/21/2020

North American Corporation and WAXIE Sanitary Supply Formalize Partnership with FEMSA

5/20/2020

Ventilator examined after fires kill six in Russia

Some of the ventilators have been sent to the United States, though not used

Focus: Infection Control

5/20/2020

Florida strengthens COVID-19 testing in longterm care facilities

The orders require nursing homes and assisted-living facilities to allow the Florida Department of Health into their buildings for infection control and conducting COVID-19 testing

Focus: Infection Control

5/20/2020

Wisconsin nursing home took aggressive steps to halt coronavirus

Autumn Oaks Assisted Living in Slinger once faced four active cases of coronavirus

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

5/20/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Fire alarm strobes in offices

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for fire alarm strobes in offices

Blog / Focus: Infection Control

5/20/2020

Impact of superbugs on infection control strategies

Currently, superbugs cause twice as many deaths in the U.S. as they did six years ago

5/20/2020

A Mid-term COVID-19 Strategy for Northwell Health

5/20/2020

Contec, Inc., Milliken Partner to Produce Sporicidin Brand Disinfectant qualified to Kill Coronavirus

5/20/2020

Cedar Valley Hospice Selects Curantis Solutions' Hospice & Palliative Care Software

5/20/2020

Fitango Health Launches an Innovative Solution to Help Rapidly Screen and Monitor for COVID-19

5/20/2020

LeanTaaS Releases COVID-19 Backlog Recovery Calculator to Help Hospitals Prepare for Post-Surge Elective Surgeries

Focus: Infection Control

5/19/2020

Experts suggest public restrooms and offices should be re-engineered to control infections

Hand washing can be useless if people have to touch unclean surfaces

5/19/2020

A New York hospital staff surprised with free vacations

Hyatt and American Airlines announced that the more than 4,000 hospital staff — including doctors, physician assistants, nurses and facilities and food service teams would be treated to trips

5/19/2020

CMS draft guidelines for reopening nursing homes

Some industry officials and infection-control experts are worried that moving too fast could increase the risks

5/19/2020

Six tactics for streamlining your operations amid COVID-19

One way to streamline your operations workflow is through organizing your preventive (PM) and corrective maintenance tasks

5/19/2020

Early planning of fire safety systems can saves time, money

Fire suppression and alarm systems, fire protection water supply and life safety features should be planned for before construction begins

5/19/2020

New Carrier OptiClean Negative Air Machine to Help Hospitals Slow Spread of COVID-19

5/19/2020

MBranded Launches Full-Line of Safely6ft Social Distancing Products to Help Companies Restart Safely, Adapt to Changing Requirements

5/19/2020

Digital Defense, Inc. Offering $1 Million in Free Ransomware Vulnerability Assessments to Help Healthcare Organizations During Pandemic

5/19/2020

Robertson Marketing Launches SWAG-Aid Helping Fortune 500 Companies Procure Critical PPE Products and Donate Essential Supplie

5/19/2020

Contec, Inc., Milliken partner to produce Sporicidin brand disinfectant qualified to kill coronavirus

Focus: Infection Control

5/18/2020

Hospitals struggle to restart elective care after shutdowns

Reopening will be difficult with the threat of more infection

Focus: Infection Control

5/18/2020

Pa. had plan to protect nursing home during pandemic that was never fully implemented

A more limited effort wasn’t activated until mid-April, long after major outbreaks had already taken hold

Focus: Infection Control

5/18/2020

Nursing homes, veterans’ homes are Covid-19 hotspots

Long-term care facilities are the overlooked epicenters of the pandemic.

5/18/2020

Hospital ship stopped treating patients, but still in L.A. for support

Mercy hadn’t admitted new patients for treatment since April 30

5/18/2020

Legionnaires' plan: Prevent, detect, treat

Legionnaires’ disease remains a top priority in effective plumbing and restroom maintenance

Focus: Technology

5/18/2020

Location technology: The next investment for healthcare

Location-based security technology is a win for both staff and patients

5/18/2020

Tech Startup Airzai Pivots Production to Air and Hand Sanitizers

5/18/2020

Honeywell AI-Driven Thermal Imager Detects Elevated Body Temperature, Helping To Keep People And Places Safe

5/18/2020

Google Cloud and Coviant Software Work Together for Automating Healthcare Data Transfer and Processing

5/18/2020

Introducing WorkSafe: A Simple Way to Health Check Your Employees Before They Come to the Office

5/18/2020

SRI Ventures Spinoff Decoded Health Launches Telehealth App Powered by Explainable AI to COVID-19 Demand Surge

5/15/2020

‘Recharge rooms’ give NYC healthcare workers space to rest

New York hospitals are trying to help frontline healthcare workers be ready to fight COVID-19

5/15/2020

Environmental monitoring tracks temperature and humidity to maintain safety

Humidity levels play a role in the safe storage of vaccines, medications, blood and lab samples

Focus: Infection Control

5/15/2020

Long-term care facilities opening dedicated COVID-19 units

The COVID-only wings will be cordoned off from the rest of the facilities and have their own entrances and dedicated staff

Focus: Infection Control

5/15/2020

Pa. health official says state won’t supply protective equipment to hospitals that resume elective surgeries

The priority has shifted to nursing homes, where most of the state’s COVID-19 deaths have occurred

5/15/2020

UArizona Health Sciences Awarded $1.35 Million in COVID-19 Relief Funds for Rural Hospitals in Arizona

5/15/2020

Avery Dennison Partners with Global Safety First, LLC to Produce and Exclusively Distribute N95 Masks for Healthcare Professionals

5/15/2020

Aquicore Announces Free Access to Its Platform, Launches New COVID-19 Tracking/Reporting Features

5/15/2020

2019 John M. Eisenberg Patient Safety and Quality Award Recipients Announced

5/15/2020

e4 Launches Six Healthcare 2.0 Solution 'Bots' to Support Hospitals Dealing with COVID-19 Business Impacts

Focus: Infection Control

5/14/2020

Feds consider relaxing infection control in U.S. nursing homes

The longterm care industry's residents and workers are currently overwhelmed by the coronavirus

Focus: Infection Control

5/14/2020

Many hospitals now sanitize and reuse masks

One agency of the federal government is allowing for 20 cycles of cleaning for a single mask. Another suggests three.

Focus: Infection Control

5/14/2020

National Guard disinfects George hospitals

30 National Guardsmen recently sanitize the Phoebe Putney Hospital cancer center

5/14/2020

Wealthy hospitals have a cushion to weather coronavirus crisis that safety-net facilities don’t

Cancellations of nonessential surgeries come with the coronavirus patients

Focus: Infection Control

5/14/2020

Study: Hand-washing better at killing flu than sanitizer

Hand-washing is better even without soap

5/14/2020

MuscleSound® Provides Free Technology to Hospitals Treating COVID-19 Patients

5/14/2020

Protective Footwear for Healthcare Workers: Honeywell Servus Passes ASTM Viral Penetration Testing

5/14/2020

Master Lock Announces Product Donation to Help Protect Frontline Healthcare, First Responder and Small Business Workers Amid Pandemic

5/14/2020

L-com Now Stocks RG178 Coaxial Cable Assemblies and Connectors

5/14/2020

SRI Ventures Spinoff Decoded Health Launches Telehealth App Powered by Explainable AI to COVID-19 Demand Surge

Focus: Food Service

5/13/2020

‘Scandal’ cast donates meals to South Side Chicago hospital

Roseland Community Hospital’s food service department has been shut down since March

Focus: Technology

5/13/2020

‘Tele-Triage’ models designed to keep patients and clinicians safe

Virtual care in emergency departments also can support security and workflow

5/13/2020

Designers can create more healthcare spaces in hotels

Engineers, architects and other designers are working with healthcare experts on a range of efforts to help expand the nation’s supply of hospital beds

Focus: Technology

5/13/2020

Tech can help healthcare facilities guard against disaster

Keeping health IT systems up and running is critical

5/13/2020

Aquicore Announces Free Access to Its Platform, Launches New COVID-19 Tracking/Reporting Features

5/13/2020

Yamaha UC Helps Connect Assisted Living Facility Residents to Loved Ones

5/13/2020

Leviton GreenMAX® DRC Room Control Systems Wins 2020 EC&M Product of the Year Award in the Lighting Controls Category

5/13/2020

AdvaMed Issues MedTech Compliance Guidance For COVID-19 Response

5/13/2020

Temporary COVID Hospital from Convention Center in 15 days; Uses Rubber Flooring for Infection Control

5/12/2020

Field hospitals occupy flood zones despite warnings

E&E News identified 16 facilities in flood zones using FEMA online flood maps

5/12/2020

Face masks and hand sanitizer stolen from Indiana hospital

Theft shows they’re now as sought-after as drugs

Blog / Focus: Technology

5/12/2020

COVID-19 – Creating a rare convergence of market need and technology

A new technology can now be incorporated in a traditional LED panel fixture using nanometer materials for antiseptic and anti-virus air-cleaning

5/12/2020

Project offers a look behind the curtain at WELL, Fitwel, and LEED

A recent project shows how sustainability and health and wellness complement each other

Blog / Focus: Infection Control

5/12/2020

Antibiotic resistant co-infections: A silent killer in COVID-19 patients

Hospitals are trying to keep pace with COVID-19 and the resulting drug-resistant secondary bacterial infections

5/12/2020

Finding the right technology for your facility

How FMs choose and implement technology has a profound impact on the long-term operations of a building

5/12/2020

MyTelemedicine Launches New Telehealth Virtual Care Platform Zeally

5/12/2020

TeleHealth Services Provides No Cost Relaxation Videos for Hospitals to Ease Patient Stress During COVID-19 Crisis

5/12/2020

Hometown Health Selects Vital Data Technology's Affinitē Quality Solution for Year-Round Quality Improvement and HEDIS® Compliance

5/12/2020

Leviton GreenMAX DRC Room Control Systems Wins 2020 EC&M Product of the Year Award in the Lighting Controls Category

5/12/2020

Yamaha UC Helps Connect Assisted Living Facility Residents to Loved Ones

Focus: Infection Control

5/11/2020

Study says coronavirus may linger in the air in patient bathrooms, staff areas

Researchers also found the concentration of the virus' genetic material in isolation wards and ventilated patient rooms was very low

Focus: Infection Control

5/11/2020

Study finds healthcare construction training is lacking

Only 52 percent of those surveyed said that owners of healthcare projects always or often required construction teams to receive training

5/11/2020

Designing and operating secure emergency facilities

The first step is to conduct a realistic threat assessment

Blog

5/11/2020

Maintaining a sustainable future for your healthcare facility

It's not a 'step-one-and-done' process; the ROI can have everyone seeing green

5/11/2020

Prioritize indoor environmental quality

Optimize the indoor environment while minimizing impact on the outdoor environment and global resources

5/11/2020

Honeywell Deploys Building Management System and Enhances Security System at New Alternative Care Facility at Miami Beach Convention Center

5/11/2020

D.C. National Guard Black Hawk Helicopters Deliver 250,000 Nufabrx PPE Masks Directly To First Responders

5/11/2020

Hospital Uses Hilti Firestop Speed Sleeve to Run Ventilator Tubes and Cables Through Walls

5/11/2020

OSHA Addresses N95 Respirator Decontamination

5/11/2020

Aquicore Announces Free Access to Its Platform, Launches New COVID-19 Tracking/Reporting Features

Focus: Food Service

5/8/2020

Texas hospital turns cafe into pop-up market for employees

Medical Health Center Health System facility’s café saw uptick in business

Focus: Infection Control

5/8/2020

Javits Center Hospital set to close

The federal facility at the Center treated just under 1,100 patients

Focus: Infection Control

5/8/2020

Advanced medical tents replace triage tents at Md. hospitals

The medical tents can be connected to the hospital’s electric power but also include a generator

Focus: Infection Control

5/8/2020

New decontamination center in Los Angeles allows N95 masks to be reused 20 times

The cleaning chamber began operating in early May

5/8/2020

Understand your electricity bill for better energy efficiency

Understanding bill’s variables can prevent surprises

Focus: Infection Control

5/8/2020

Infection control efforts start with EMS personnel

A study found that EMS practiced hand hygiene before patient contact in just 7 percent of assessments

5/8/2020

Partnership Between Coviant Software and Maytech Broadens the Scope of Both Offerings

5/8/2020

The University of Tennessee Medical Center Launches App to Help Patients Navigate Health System

5/8/2020

Ascentis Launches Touch-free Time Clock toolkit with Temperature Scanning Capabilities

5/8/2020

First Mats Launches Range of Social Distancing Products

Focus: Infection Control

5/7/2020

Can rice cookers decontaminate face masks?

Investigators found that the appliance can decontaminate cloth masks

5/7/2020

Trade Press Launches fnPrime - New Membership Program to Provide Timely Content, Advice and Education to Profession

Membership program now available for facility professionals worldwide

Focus: Technology

5/7/2020

Successful technology selection and implementation

Separating shiny new gadgets from systems that deliver when selecting new technology

5/7/2020

Leapfrog partners with Newsweek for new healthcare ratings series

The first series was published May 6

Blog

5/7/2020

Five important factors when designing for autism spectrum disorder in a pediatric environment

A strategic distribution of finishes combined with thoughtful approaches to lighting and acoustics can help a space feel comfortable, yet exciting

5/7/2020

Lake Effect Medical Unveils Specially Treated Microbe Safety Masks and Safety Pak Kits

5/7/2020

Southern Textile Services Earns Hygienically Clean Healthcare Certification

5/7/2020

Ozark River Manufacturing Combats COVID-19 Price Gouging While Demand Doubles For Its Portable Sinks

5/7/2020

IICRC Opens Nominations for 2020 Board of Directors

5/7/2020

Honeywell Deploys a New Alternative Care Facility at Miami Beach Convention Center in Two Weeks

Focus: Food Service

5/6/2020

Nebraska healthcare system staff can now buy hospital food to go

CHI Health has launched an online portal where employees can order basic groceries, take-and-bake meals and meal kits

Focus: Infection Control

5/6/2020

Five stages in the battle against COVID-19

Many leaders now are beginning to recognize the importance of planning for the complicated return stage

Focus: Infection Control

5/6/2020

N.Y.C. hospitals overflowing with bodies

FEMA is sending 85 refrigerated trucks

Focus: Infection Control

5/6/2020

Infection control measures failing in Colorado elder homes

Banning visitors, new rules for infection control and increased testing haven’t stopped spread of COVID-19

Blog

5/6/2020

COVID-19: Solutions for today, strategies for tomorrow

Healthcare leaders are exploring options on how hospitals can be designed and engineered to better accommodate future health emergencies

5/6/2020

Manufacturer of Printed Rigid Plastic Packaging Now Producing Up To 600,000 PPE Face Shields Per Day

5/6/2020

EagleHawk Drone-Enabled Disinfectant Spray Operations to Help Combat COVID-19 Spread

5/6/2020

IREM Releases Updated Pandemic Guide with Resources for Reopening Properties

5/6/2020

Eaton and Partners Deliver Essential Power Equipment for Emergency Hospital to Treat Coronavirus Patients in New York

5/5/2020

Converting campus spaces to healthcare facilities

For instance, Tufts University, will make its residence halls into housing for medical personnel and first responders, as well as patients

5/5/2020

Hospitals celebrate COVID-19 wins with music

Discharges and the removal of ventilators is celebrated

5/5/2020

Virginia hospital system bars workers from bringing own medical equipment

Only ‘hospital-grade, quality-assured products’ are approved by the system

5/5/2020

Closed hospital In New Mexico retrofitted to treat COVID-19 patients

The building could be used to handle general overflow patients as well

5/5/2020

Hospital Uses Hilti Firestop Speed Sleeve to Run Ventilator Tubes and Cables Through Walls to Help Protect Frontline Workers During COVID-19

5/5/2020

Xenex LightStrike Robot Destroys SARS-CoV-2 (Coronavirus) in 2 Minutes

5/5/2020

Interface Flooring Specified for Temporary Coronavirus Hospital at Miami Beach Convention Center

5/5/2020

University Health System Launches Gozio Health COVID-19 Fast Track Solution

5/5/2020

Tennessee Company Develops Reliable Emergency Ventilator Amid Global Shortage for Developing Nations in Remote Field Hospitals Around the World

Focus: Infection Control

5/4/2020

Oklahoma hospital's eight nurses are also the janitors

The nurses, along with an office manager and a part-time maintenance worker, are the only remaining employees

Blog / Focus: Technology

5/4/2020

Coronavirus’s impact on healthcare IT: Part Two: Supporting real-time needs of hospitals in crisis

Network segmentation, or social distancing for your medical devices

5/4/2020

Pandemic will affect future of the design

Healthcare design can be an important defense against COVID-19 and other outbreaks, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/4/2020

D.C. converting convention center to healthcare facility

The facility is scheduled to open in phases, with 500 beds available by the first week of May

5/4/2020

Ultrasonics can power infection control in nonwovens

Nonwoven fabrics are key in the battle to prevent the spread of infection

Focus:Technology and Infection Control

5/4/2020

Chicago-area hospitals using tracking technology to monitor hand hygiene

Healthcare providers only wash or sanitize their hands about half as much as they should

5/4/2020

Hydro Systems opens search for inspiring stories with Hydro Frontline Heroes Campaign

5/4/2020

Bradley Corp. survey: Coronavirus accelerates consumer demand for touchless restroom fixtures

5/4/2020

Statement on Universal Masking of Staff, Patients, and Visitors in Healthcare Settings

5/4/2020

Fil Doux Textiles Treats First Otratex Subcollection with Pro-Tech Plus

5/4/2020

Covid-19 Drives Huge UV Disinfection Demand in the HVAC and IAQ Industries

Focus: Technology

5/1/2020

Hospital system using technology to reduce staff’s' coronavirus exposure

Video tools can also cut down on the use of vital personal protective equipment

5/1/2020

Philly officials condemn improper transfer of bodies in pickup truck

The incident involved the movement of five or six cadavers to the Medical Examiner's Office in University City

Focus: Infection Control

5/1/2020

Sink design can affect infection control efforts

Relatively shallow bowls and aerators can spread microbes

Focus: Infection Control

5/1/2020

Hawaii using fogging equipment to disinfect equipment for healthcare facilities

Fog can reach hard-to-reach areas that are not practical to reach with a wiper

5/1/2020

During crisis, critical power plan is a must for the smaller medical facility

COVID-19 could affect supply chain long after the pandemic subsides

5/1/2020

Sloan Provides Touch-Free Commercial Restroom Products to Aid in COVID-19 Relief Efforts

5/1/2020

Eaton and Partners Deliver Essential Power Equipment for Emergency Hospital to Treat Coronavirus Patients in New York

5/1/2020

ChristianaCare Awarded $714,000 FCC Grant to Expand its COVID-19 Telemedicine Program

5/1/2020

FOS of CannonDesign Team Offering COVID-19 Support Services

5/1/2020

AMC Health Expands Partnership with Geisinger Health to Utilize Telehealth Monitoring Solutions

4/30/2020

Hospitals preparing more negative pressure rooms for COVID-19 patients

The need for these rooms can put more stress on hospitals

4/30/2020

Army Corps of Engineers stayed ahead of building challenge by being proactive

The Army Corps of Engineers is converting dozens of hotels and convention centers

4/30/2020

Healthcare facilities learning agility during Covid crisis

Adjustments and innovation is helping almost every state is avoiding ICU bed shortages

4/30/2020

Technology applications for infection control

Locating and sensing services enables real-time tracking of medical equipment, staff and patients.

4/30/2020

Tabula Rasa HealthCare and Strategic Solutions Network Partner on a Free COVID-19 Medication Safety Webinar

4/30/2020

New NFPA Tip Sheet Offers Timely Information on Demobilizing Buildings Under Construction During Government-required Shutdowns

4/30/2020

AtlasIED Introduces Line of Portable Indoor/Outdoor Public Address Systems

4/30/2020

Buildings Could Face Unanticipated Pest Problems During the COVID-19 Crisis

4/30/2020

Faultless Healthcare Linen Qualifies for Hygienically Clean Healthcare Recertification

4/29/2020

CDC warns of counterfeit N95 masks

Real masks are marked as being approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

4/29/2020

High school gym in New Mexico reopens as coronavirus hospital

Other places in the school are also being transformed, such as locker rooms to shower rooms, classrooms to medical staff lounges and storage and the snack bar to a pharmacy

4/29/2020

Mold found in baby’s heart after surgery at Seattle Children’s hospital

The operating room where the baby had his procedure did not have a HEPA filter

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

4/29/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Generators in an ambulatory surgery center

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for GFCI receptacles

Focus: Plumbing

4/29/2020

Plumbing upgrades focus on health and hygiene

Water conservation, less maintenance and improved hygiene are all popular targets of system improvements

4/29/2020

Russelectric, A Siemens Business, Announces Quickship Program for Automatic Transfer Switches at Healthcare Facilities

4/29/2020

UV Industry Associations Discourage the Use of UV Light on the Human Body

4/29/2020

To Protect Healthcare Workers During the COVID-19 Crisis, Design Businesses Collaborate

4/29/2020

Self-driving Shuttles Are Making Special Deliveries to Medical Staff on the Frontlines of Covid-19

4/29/2020

HMC Architects Releases Climate Action Plan

4/28/2020

Hotels could be converted into makeshift hospitals

Public health officials are weighing options to prepare multiple building types as low-acuity healthcare facilities

4/28/2020

Michigan hospital shut down to prepare for next surge of COVID-19 patients

The system is redeploying hospital staff to its other sites

4/28/2020

Coronavirus kills at Least 7,000 in U.S. nursing homes

About a fifth of U.S. virus deaths are linked to nursing facilities

4/28/2020

Keeping the lights on during COVID-19

Ventilators and other equipment essential to treating patients with acute symptoms of the virus depend on electricity to function

4/28/2020

Repurposing parking structures for COVID-19 patients

Fire and life safety requirements in parking structures are different from occupied spaces

4/28/2020

Lab and Healthcare Flooring Requirements in Covid-19

4/28/2020

Arteco Specialty Services Launches Disinfect & Shield: Organic FDA and EPA Approved Disinfectant Kills COVID-19 On Contact

4/28/2020

Freestanding ERs Gain CMS Recognition After a Decade of Requests

4/28/2020

Primary PartnerCare Secures N95 Masks for Independent Doctors

4/28/2020

Divurgent Introduces TOBIAS, AI-powered Chatbot as Part of Virtual Support Solutions

4/27/2020

Coronavirus deaths in U.S. nursing homes jumps in April

The largest increase was in New York state

4/27/2020

FDA says 4 million N95 masks could be reused

Emergency-use authorizations allow sterilizing and reprocessing N95 masks

4/27/2020

More than $1 billion in makeshift field hospitals are being built

FEMA has funded some 32 missions in 25 states

4/27/2020

Pizza and takeaway donations to UK hospitals could 'compromise' infection control

Officials asked people to stop donating hot and fresh food deliveries as it increased ‘certain risks.’

Focus: Energy Efficiency

4/27/2020

Flooring company creating personal protective equipment for healthcare workers

So far, two facilities have made 10,000 face shields and 5,000 gowns

Focus: Energy Efficiency

4/27/2020

Cool roofs can promote energy savings

By reflecting heat, and emitting absorbed heat, they keep building cooling costs lower

4/27/2020

MakerCause Launches to Create 3D Printing Collaboration Network in Partnership with MaketheMasks to Support COVID-19 Efforts

4/27/2020

Noridian Healthcare Solutions Receives North Dakota COVID-19 Hotline Contract

4/27/2020

CleanRobotics Helps Facilities Achieve Zero Waste with New Robots

4/27/2020

72% of Americans Say Dirty Carpet Would Negatively Impact their Perception of a Long-term Care Facility

4/27/2020

Ricardo Helps Isansys Scale Up Production of Patient Monitoring Systems

Blog

4/24/2020

Five ways to minimize infection risks in a healthcare facility

In an emergency event, strict control of who’s entering the lobby needs to be maintained

4/24/2020

HVAC increases in relative humidity may help fight COVID-19

The range of 40 to 60 percent RH may reduce contagion

4/24/2020

Patient at Seattle healthcare facility likely got coronavirus at the hospital

Harborview Medical Center has recorded a COVID-19 patient as a hospital-acquired infection, its first during the outbreak

4/24/2020

Sixty-eight bed field hospital set up in Central Park

The Central Park facility has 10 I.C.U. beds and ventilators, seven of which were being used at the beginning of last week

4/24/2020

Real-time visibility into patient, staff and equipment locations takes safety and strategy to the next level

Searching for equipment is a consistent facility-wide challenge, and a major patient safety risk caused by distraction and delays in care delivery as staff hunts for missing items

Focus: Energy Efficiency

4/24/2020

Addressing energy waste in the HVAC system

Smart building controls enable managers and technicians to uncover and address energy waste

4/24/2020

Molina Healthcare of Ohio Partners with Easterseals Central and Southeast Ohio to Support Ohio Governor's Imagination Library

4/24/2020

Novolex Repurposes to Manufacture Medical Protective Equipment

4/24/2020

IREM celebrates diversity and inclusion with 2020 DISI Leaders

4/24/2020

Tridiuum Enables Remote Behavioral Healthcare for Providers and Patients with Addition of Video Sessions

4/24/2020

Sofidel Highlights Hand Hygiene Best Practices during COVID-19 Pandemic

4/23/2020

Some California nursing homes are using pillowcase masks and trash-bag gowns

Cleaning supplies are also dwindling

4/23/2020

Engineering firm produces reusable face shields for DC-area hospitals

Company offers sterile 3D printer patent for COVID applications globally

4/23/2020

Lessons learned about temporary hospitals

Experience with these systems during natural disasters offers guidance

4/23/2020

Keeping your ice machine clean and safe

Ice machines provide a damp and dark environment which is ideal for mold to grow

4/23/2020

Tunable white LED lighting can offer energy savings

It also offers the chance to optimize the utility of your lighting system

Focus: Environmental Services

4/23/2020

A greener environmental services department can have a wide impact

Green practices can increase environmental sustainability and improve patient care

4/23/2020

Russelectric Announces Quickship Program for Automatic Transfer Switches at Healthcare Facilities

4/23/2020

Three Lessons Learned During COVID-19 From Jelly Bean Rubber Mulch

4/23/2020

Disinfecting and Reusing PPE During COVID-19

4/23/2020

MedTrainer Offers Complimentary Training to Help Healthcare Providers and Employees with COVID-19 Procedures and Regulations

4/23/2020

'Essential Roofing Knowledge for Facility Managers' Published

4/22/2020

Convention center official charged with stealing N95 masks from New Orleans field hospital

He could face up to five years in prison

4/22/2020

2,000-bed coronavirus hospital being built in the Colorado Convention Center

Health officials hope to have the beds ready by the end of the month for people recovering from the new coronavirus

Blog

4/22/2020

Healthcare needs continuing, whole-facility power protection

Life-safety diesel back-up power isn’t enough

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

4/22/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: GFCI receptacles

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for GFCI receptacles

4/22/2020

Oklahoma hospital sets up tent for potential overflow

The tent is 19 feet wide and 20 feet long with a generator as well as heating and air units.

Focus: Plumbing

4/22/2020

Planning plumbing systems in healthcare facilities

With planning, managers can ensures the success of maintenance and upgrades of plumbing systems

4/22/2020

New Carrier OptiClean Negative Air Machine to Help Hospitals Slow Spread of COVID-19

4/22/2020

Vast Majority of Americans Increase Hand Washing Due to Coronavirus

4/22/2020

ALM Provides Interim Guidance for Processing Single-Use Gowns in Response to Product Shortages during COVID-19 Pandemic

4/22/2020

NeoSan Labs Nontoxic, Cost-Effective Cleaning/Decontamination for the Restoration Industry

4/22/2020

U.S. Department of Labor Considers Employer’s Good Faith Efforts When Enforcing Compliance During Coronavirus Pandemic

4/21/2020

Michigan zoo donates meals, protective equipment

Binder Park Zoo staff donated medical supplies to Bronson Healthcare

4/21/2020

Research examines wastewater to detect community spread of coronavirus

Samples from a wastewater treatment plant serving a large metropolitan area found that the amount of SARS-CoV-2 particles in the sewage samples indicated a far higher number of people likely infected with Covid-19

4/21/2020

Minnesota volunteers pitching in making hospital supplies

Volunteers are manufacturing on home 3-D printers

4/21/2020

1,000-bed field hospital in Boston accepting coronavirus patients

Boston Convention and Exhibition Center transformed to temporary medical space

4/21/2020

Shuttered N.C. hospital reopened to deal with coronavirus overflow

The former Sandhills Regional Medical Center has rooms for 49 patients but could take up to 60 or 65

4/21/2020

Russelectric Emergency Power System Offers Redundant PLC Controls and Manual Backup Capability

4/21/2020

Sygnature Discovery Provides State-of-the-art Liquid Handling Machine to UK Government’s COVID-19 Testing Efforts

4/21/2020

Honolulu Hospitals Set to Receive Donation of N99 Masks

4/21/2020

Tabula Rasa HealthCare and CQuentia Expand Partnership with COVID-19 Test Kit Distribution Agreement

4/21/2020

Eleanor Health opens a virtual clinic in Asheville

4/20/2020

Rhode Island is converting a former Lowe’s store into a coronavirus hospital

As many as 624 beds will be set up in the 140,000-square-foot building

4/20/2020

UV light offered to sterilize face masks for healthcare workers

Hospitals aren’t ready to jump on board yet

4/20/2020

COVID-19 reinventing how healthcare providers use mobile medical vehicles and RVs

Healthcare facilities are using specialty vehicles that are already built and upfitted for various medical uses and repurposing them to provide frontline support

4/20/2020

CMS ‘hospitals without walls’ waiver allows ASCs to provide hospitals relief

The waiver is intended to ensure that local healthcare facilities have the capacity to handle a surge of COVID-19 patients

4/20/2020

Paying Attention to Drains During the COVID-19 Pandemic

4/20/2020

Aircuity Sends Thoughts to Those Affected by Virus; Now Focuses on the Impact to the Built Environment

4/20/2020

HLAC Says Its Laundry Process Monitoring ToolKit Offers Processing Safeguards During Unsafe Times

4/20/2020

Sinquefield Center for Research Donates $765,000 to COVID-19, Cross-Discipline Research at Saint Louis University

4/20/2020

MakerCause Launches to Create 3D Printing Collaboration Network in Partnership with MaketheMasks to Support COVID-19 Efforts

4/17/2020

South Carolina expanding hospital capacity for coronavirus with three-tier plan

The surge plan is based on projections of 3,500 coronavirus patients being hospitalized in early May

4/17/2020

Disney Parks donates supplies to hospitals fighting coronavirus

Disney has donated 150,000 rain ponchos to MedShare

4/17/2020

McCormick Place hospital ready to accept patients this week

The facility includes 500 negative pressure tents

4/17/2020

Army Corps scales back size of field hospital in suburban Detroit

A 250-bed facility will be built inside the convention hall instead of the original 1,100-bed plan

Blog / Focus: Energy Efficiency

4/17/2020

How energy efficiency is powering the new University of Utah Health Sciences campus

The existing chilled water plant did not have the capacity to meet the loads of these new buildings scheduled to come online

4/17/2020

HGA and The Boldt Company Build STAAT Mod Critical Care Units to Address the COVID-19 Hospital Bed Shortage

4/17/2020

NFPA Develops Additional Guidance for Healthcare Facilities During COVID-19 Pandemic

4/17/2020

MDClone Announces COVID-19-Specific Application, Enabling Healthcare Industry Collaboration and Innovation

4/17/2020

AAMI Releases Emergency COVID-19 Guidance

4/17/2020

Innovative Office Products Assisting Lehigh Valley Health Network with Protective Product Equipment Needs

4/16/2020

McCormick Place field hospital built in 5 days

Chicago convention center will eventually have 3,000 beds

4/16/2020

Soldiers, engineers building field hospital for coronavirus patients in Detroit

The upper floor will accommodate patients who require oxygen, but not a ventilator

4/16/2020

Four COVID-19 design changes hospitals can make now

When existing resources and equipment have been deployed and new items are needed, ensure that items can be reused in the next time of need

4/16/2020

L.A. clinics lack safety supplies as coronavirus spreads

Facilities for the poor continue to face a shortage of test kits and medical equipment

Focus: Plumbing

4/16/2020

Transmission bacteria linked to hospital sink drain

Two patients with NDM-1 Klebsiella pneumoniae had stayed in the same room

4/16/2020

InkJet, Inc. is Producing and Offering Liquid Hand Sanitizer to Help Keep the U.S. Supply Chain Up and Running

4/16/2020

Mannington Commercial Resilient Sheet Used in US Army Corps Temporary Hospital

4/16/2020

AtlasIED Introduces Line of Portable Indoor/Outdoor Public Address Systems

4/16/2020

ConTech Lighting's Eclipse Curve Series LED Track Luminaires

4/16/2020

Leavitt Partners Insight Launches New Tool to Help Hospitals Identify Resources and Capacity-Increasing Interventions

4/15/2020

California children's hospital adds plexiglass protection to ER

Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego is seeing a drastic drop in the number of Emergency Room visits

4/15/2020

Inspections expected to focus on infection control, emergency preparedness

The Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General is expected to add COVID-19 topics to its annual work plan

4/15/2020

Lawsuit says hospital security guard prohibited from wearing mask

His supervisor allegedly berated him for wearing a mask, telling him it was against hospital policy

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

4/15/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Smoke barrier or smoke partition?

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for smoke barriers or smoke partitions

Blog

4/15/2020

New study demonstrates accuracy of Legionella detection test

Regular testing for Legionella pneumophila is the only way to be certain that a water management plan is working properly to prevent patient exposure

Focus: Energy Efficiency

4/15/2020

Growing hospital energy costs can be managed

Low-hanging fruit includes turning off or reducing power to electronic equipment that is not being used

4/15/2020

AJ Manufacturing Introduces Portable Air Filtration Units for Creating COVID-19 Patient Isolation Rooms

4/15/2020

To Make the Case for the Integrity of Its Prison Laundry Processing, Missouri DOC Touts HLAC Accreditation

4/15/2020

Virsec and CyVolve Partner to Deliver Advanced Cybersecurity for Healthcare and Regulated Industries In the US, Europe and Middle East

4/15/2020

Kareo Survey Reveals Coronavirus Pandemic Impact on Independent Medical Practices and Their Patients

4/15/2020

Prisma Health Collaborates with Ethicon Inc., to Manufacture and Distribute the VESper™ Ventilator Expansion Splitter Device

Blog

4/14/2020

Pandemic preparedness: How hospitals can adapt buildings to address worst-case scenarios

A Canadian healthcare architect looks at how hospital staff can act now to modify facilities and contain a pandemic

4/14/2020

Minnesota plans 2,750 hospital beds for ‘alternate care sites’

One site considered is a shuttered private prison in western Minnesota

4/14/2020

A 250-bed field hospital is being built inside Massachusetts’ DCU Center

Photo tour of construction posted on telegram.com

4/14/2020

CDC studies show drop in MDR bacteria, C diff in US hospitals

Infections caused by four multidrug-resistant organisms decreased in US hospitals from 2012 through 2017

Focus: Plumbing

4/14/2020

Plumbing strategies to reduce HAIs

Bacteria lurking in the plumbing pipes and fixtures can contribute to HAIs

4/14/2020

Kaivac's KaiBosh Disinfectant Deemed Effective Against COVID

4/14/2020

KOVA Debuts New line of Compact Appliances, Offering Full-Sized Functionality at an Affordable Price

4/14/2020

Invixium Touchless Biometric Solutions Provide the Healthy Alternative for Workforce Management and Security

4/14/2020

ASHE Celebrates 2020 Winners of Prestigious Vista Awards

4/14/2020

McCormick Place Convention Center partially converting to Alternate Care Facility

Focus: Environmental Services

4/13/2020

Lower-profile hospital workers worry about their COVID-19 risk

Many hospitals are struggling to obtain protective equipment

4/13/2020

CDC director says: 'This virus is going to be with us'

Re-embracing social distancing may be necessary

Blog

4/13/2020

Technology takes the top position in outbreak management

Cloud-based software solutions provide unified platforms where data from diagnostic tests can be gathered

4/13/2020

N.Y. hospitals face $400 million in cuts amid coronavirus crisis

The funding cuts were proposed before the virus had reached the United States

4/13/2020

DNP IAM Donates Supplies to Support Local Front-Line Medical Professionals

4/13/2020

MasksForDoctors.org Gives PPE to Doctors & Nurses Fighting COVID-19

4/13/2020

ABM Offers EnhancedClean to Support COVID-19 Response Efforts

4/13/2020

Doing More For patients and Healthcare Organizations Amid the COVID-19 Crisis

4/13/2020

Txtonomy Launches COVID-19 Chatbot

4/9/2020

Librarian using 3-D printer to make equipment for healthcare workers

Public library’s printer is being used to create respirator masks

4/9/2020

3M says not sharing N95 masks could make the shortage worse

Millions of respirators are surfacing, but healthcare workers say they need more

4/9/2020

Ford, GE Healthcare to produce 50,000 ventilators by July

Car maker is using design from small tech company

4/9/2020

Nurses using baby monitors in the ICU

Healthcare workers want to limit risky interactions and preserve equipment already in short supply

4/9/2020

Minnesota looking for temporary hospital space

Officials are looking for large, vacant spaces

4/9/2020

DuctSox Outfits COVID-19 Medical Tents

4/9/2020

Danfoss Simplifies Floor Heating Installations with New LX Kits for Electric Floor Warming

4/9/2020

Jeron’s Ready-to-Ship Emergency Nurse Call Systems Are Serving COVID-19 Facilities

4/9/2020

ISSA Launches GBAC Fundamentals Online Course to Help Cleaners Combat Coronavirus

4/9/2020

Prodigo's Preparedness Initiatives Support Hospitals as Hospitals Serve their Patients

4/8/2020

Managing COVID-19 medical waste

The CDC has recommended that control of COVID-19 waste be handled through routine procedures

4/8/2020

Dallas convention center will get Texas’ first pop-up hospital in pandemic

As many as 1,400 beds could be housed at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center

4/8/2020

Building out a new hybrid OR a complex operation

The University of Washington Medicine constructed a highly technical hybrid bi-plane operating room

4/8/2020

Union alleges Calif. hospital risked coronavirus spread to workers

Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center in Riverside sent at least 10 employees home because they came in contact with a patient who had symptoms of coronavirus

4/8/2020

‘Healthcare facilities’ in N.J. to submit daily reports on capacity, supplies

Reports could include on bed capacity and availability of supplies, including personal protective equipment, ventilators

4/8/2020

New Portable Lighting for Temporary Hospitals Kills Bacteria Safely & Continuously

4/8/2020

CastleBranch Helps Hospitals, Schools and Students Fight Back Against COVID-19

4/8/2020

ASHE Announces New Executive Director

4/8/2020

iTranslate Launches HIPAA Compliant Translation App for Healthcare Professionals Worldwide

4/8/2020

Precision Textiles Donates Level IV Medical-Grade Mattress Encasements to Community Hospital

4/7/2020

Study says construction industry masks can be used for healthcare

Elastomeric half-mask respirators (EHMRs) provide the same level of infection protection as N95 respirators

Focus: Energy Efficiency

4/7/2020

Green hospitals may be better prepared to deal with crises

Boston Medical Center monitors its energy use around the clock

4/7/2020

South Carolina hospitals set up outdoor tents to curb coronavirus spread

At Conway Medical Center, emergency patients entering through the emergency department now have to be screened in an outdoor tent before entering

4/7/2020

During a pandemic, hospital staffers urged to get better at hand-washing

Specific hand-hygiene standards for doctors, nurses and hospital staff are needed

4/7/2020

Increase in healthcare facilities driving the hospital lighting system market

Hospital lighting systems cover both the interior and exterior lighting

Focus: Plumbing

4/7/2020

Maintenance insights to keep plumbing systems flowing

New-generation drain cleaning products offer efficiency and safety

4/7/2020

A-Medicare Pledges 30% of Company Resources to 3D Modeling of Novel Viruses

4/7/2020

Bay Area Based Charity Free Masketeers Announces Support for Our Local Healthcare Heroes

4/7/2020

LiveProcess Launches Free COVID-19 Response Package

4/7/2020

Jvion’s COVID Patient Vulnerability Lists Help Hospitals Proactively Respond to Pandemic

4/7/2020

Barco's Nightingales Foundation Donates 350,000 Medical Masks

4/6/2020

New York's Javits Center to be one of the largest hospitals in the country

There will be nearly 3,000 beds available

4/6/2020

Lessons from China’s temporary hospitals

The temporary hospitals are 10 times less expensive than building a new comprehensive COVID-19 care hospital

4/6/2020

Study: C. diff not affected by ultraviolet disinfection devices

Measuring the effectiveness of UV can be difficult

4/6/2020

Fake masks could put healthcare workers at risk

Healthcare facilities also contend with escalating costs, with some vendors raising equipment prices tenfold or more

Focus: Plumbing

4/6/2020

Upgrading plumbing systems can improve efficiency

Effectively diagnosing plumbing problems and performing successful upgrades can help minimize utility costs

4/6/2020

Clarus Glassboards Enable Critical Communication Between Doctors and Patients on the Front Lines of the COVID-19 Crisis

4/6/2020

NovuHealth Launches Rapid Response Engagement Solution to Help Health Plans Communicate with Members During COVID-19 Pandemic

4/6/2020

VitalTech and AT&T Business Offer Free Telehealth Services

4/6/2020

RxSafe LLC Launches ViralGuardRx COVID-19 Protection

4/6/2020

Domo Updates its COVID-19 Global Tracker with County-Level Infection Statistics, Stay-at-Home Orders and Testing-By-State Data

Focus: Environmental Services

4/3/2020

Hospital's housekeepers quitting over coronavirus safety issues

Environmental services workers say they are cleaning coronavirus rooms without proper gear

4/3/2020

CMS has redefined a hospital to include tents and dorm rooms

Hospital safety rules relaxed amid coronavirus

4/3/2020

US military is working to convert N.Y. buildings into hospitals in three or four weeks

The US Army Corps of Engineers is retrofitting hotels and dormitories

4/3/2020

Chicago’s McCormick Place to be turned into hospital

City may be ‘hot spot’ for COVID-19

4/3/2020

Healthcare workers’ masks donated by Facebook were stockpiled after wildfires

Many healthcare facilities’ frontline workers don’t have the proper protective equipment

4/3/2020

Simple Device Sanitizes Often Overlooked Breeding Ground for Bacteria and Viruses

4/3/2020

Premier Parking Expands Healthcare Service Offerings to Provide Healthcare Facilities with Non-Clinical Support for COVID-19

4/3/2020

ASHE Earns 2020 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year–Sustained Excellence Award

4/3/2020

Rosh Review Offers Free Online Learning Tools for Future Medical Professionals Impacted by COVID-19 Crisis

4/3/2020

HSM Develops New Medical Mattresses for Quick Production to Meet COVID-19 Demands

4/2/2020

Newly approved machine can decontaminate 80,000 respirator masks a day

The decontamination system uses vapor phase hydrogen peroxide to decontaminate the masks

4/2/2020

A photo tour of the first 1,000-bed temporary hospital at the Javits Center

The Army Corp of Engineers have identified four additional sites for temporary hospitals

4/2/2020

Healthcare facilities in Nebraska are experimenting with new equipment disinfecting technique

Ultraviolet light is being used to decontaminate medical supplies at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha

Blog

4/2/2020

Applying lessons learned from 9/11 biodefense response to the COVID-19 pandemic

The most important lesson to learn is to fight the current war and plan for the next, but don’t fight the last war

Blog

4/2/2020

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center feeds the hungry with surplus food

Between July 2016 and the end of 2019, the program has produced 61,365 meals

4/2/2020

Coronavirus will affect not-for-profit hospitals for the longterm

Many hospitals are canceling profitable elective surgeries

4/2/2020

Advanced Sterilization Products Announces Protocol for Reprocessing of N95 Masks to Protect Healthcare Workers in the Battle Against COVID-19

4/2/2020

Syneos Health Launches Ventilator Initiative to Raise Awareness of Bridging Option to Address Ventilator Shortage for COVID-19 Patients

4/2/2020

Spry Therapeutics Provides 10,000 Filtered Healthcare Pillows to U.S. Hospitals to Help Prevent the Spread of COVID-19, Other Harmful Pathogens

4/2/2020

Fresh-Aire UV Introduces PLP-LED Air Filtration for HVAC Systems

4/2/2020

The Joint Commission Issues Statement Supporting Use of Personal Face Masks Provided from Home amid COVID-19 pandemic

4/1/2020

Shuttered hospitals reopening as COVID-19 spreads

State and local governments across the nation are rushing to reopen facilities

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

4/1/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Annual testing of fire pump

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for annual testing of fire pumps

Blog

4/1/2020

How healthcare facilities can go green in 2020

Systems like Innova Health, Dignity Health and John Hopkins are even working to combat plastic pollution by eliminating plastic straws and switching to paper straws in their cafeteria facilities

4/1/2020

SelecTech Launches Healthcare Division

4/1/2020

Barco donates 10K Scrubs/Month to Healthcare Professionals

4/1/2020

Luminare Launches COVID-19 Self-Assessment Tool to Help Prioritize Testing for High-Risk Individuals

4/1/2020

Orbita Expands COVID-19 Bot Solutions to Support New Front-line Response Demands, Reaching Millions in Need

4/1/2020

Gloves In A Bottle Help Reverse Damage from Over-sanitizing While Keeping Hands Healthy

3/31/2020

CDC says expired equipment from stockpile OK

The Strategic National Stockpile is a supply of lifesaving drugs and medical supplies

3/31/2020

Javits Center, other facilities temporary hospital sites in NYC

Center will have a total of 2,000 temporary hospital beds

3/31/2020

Navy hospital ship sails to Los Angeles to help with hospital crunch

The former oil supertanker won’t take coronavirus patients

Blog / Focus: Technology

3/31/2020

Coronavirus’s impact on healthcare IT: Supporting real-time needs of hospitals in crisis

Part 1: Navigating device management and redistribution

Focus: Technology

3/31/2020

Unlocking the smart hospital: Top tips for a successful digital transformation

Hospital leaders can streamline workflow for staff while delivering an elevated patient experience

3/31/2020

Crafted to Serve: Mannington Commercial Resilient Sheet Used in FEMA and Other Temporary Healthcare Facilities

3/31/2020

First Commercial Laboratory in South Carolina Validated for COVID-19 Testing

3/31/2020

VuWall Responds to COVID-19 With Free Visualization Tool to Help Coordinators on the Front Lines

3/31/2020

Zurn Pledges $1 Million of Hygienic Product to Healthcare Facilities in Fight Against COVID-19

3/31/2020

Data Revolution in the Medical Sector to Fuel Growth in its Use of Data Visualization Tools

3/30/2020

Health systems urged to be ready for 15 or 20 percent of staff to have own coronavirus issues

Colorado plans to bring in contract nurses from out of state as well as medical students and professionals

3/30/2020

Illinois lawmakers working to curb Legionnaires’ Disease

New bill focuses on water quality, distribution

3/30/2020

A rural hospital's ‘improvises’ during coronavirus outbreak

Coronavirus pandemic presents significant challenges for rural hospitals

3/30/2020

New Pa. healthcare facility to include energy-saving power plant

Allegheny Health Network Wexford Hospital will have a natural gas-fired, two-story power plant

3/30/2020

Three coronavirus questions hospital asks before allowing entry into buildings

The questions were suggested by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

3/30/2020

Code Corporation Software Update Provides Remote Access to Barcode Readers in Hectic Healthcare Environments

3/30/2020

HOSPECO’s Complete No-Touch Restroom

3/30/2020

Fruit Street Health Announces Expanded Availability of Its Turnkey Telemedicine Platform for Healthcare Providers

3/30/2020

Bridge Connectors Offering Integration Services to COVID-19 Responders

3/30/2020

Fil Doux Textiles Introduces Pro-Tech Plus For Otratex

3/27/2020

CDC estimates 38 million sickened by flu

This season the flu has caused 23,000 deaths

3/27/2020

Michigan healthcare facilities vary in coronavirus screening protocols

Hospitals are implementing state coronavirus restrictions

3/27/2020

Hospital ready with mobile hazmat tent if needed for coronavirus

Tent could be used to safely move a coronavirus patient into the hospital without putting anyone else at risk

3/27/2020

Newsweek names 10 best hospitals in the world

The Mayo Clinic topped the list

3/27/2020

Healthcare facilities managers have a new charter: Creating an exceptional employee experience

Trends driving the evolving role of facilities managers as strategic experience design leaders

Focus: Security

3/27/2020

Biometrics, smartphones poised to replace key cards

Key cards can be expensive and technologically obsolete

3/27/2020

Envision Healthcare Patients Will Receive Coronavirus Care without Unexpected Costs

3/27/2020

AMC Health is Connecting and Protecting Families and Communities in the Fight Against Coronavirus

3/27/2020

Harbor Freight Donating Personal Protective Equipment Items

3/27/2020

Orbita Releases No-Cost COVID-19 Chatbot; Enables Immediate Integration of Q&A and Screening Tools into Existing Websites

3/27/2020

EQ2’s HEMS CMMS Software Installed in all Los Angeles County Hospitals and Health Centers

3/26/2020

Washington hospital workers make masks from office supplies

Workers are dealing with a severe shortage of equipment

3/26/2020

Some hospitals need emergency stocks for coronavirus

Hospitals in that situation can contact their local county health department or EMS agency

Focus: Security

3/26/2020

Protecting healthcare workers with location technology

Badges can be a life-saving tool for employees under duress

3/26/2020

Flood waters swamp Jakarta hospital

Medical equipment may have been damaged

Focus: HVAC

3/26/2020

Monitoring HVAC levels in sterile processing areas

HVAC must be addressed in compliance with current standards

3/26/2020

Medzone To Release Hand-Sanitizers With Proceeds Donated to World Health Organization

3/26/2020

Linen and Uniform Services Recognized as Essential Services in Battle with COVID-19

3/26/2020

Gruveo Launches New Measure to Help Businesses and Organizations During COVID-19 Pandemic

3/26/2020

Orbita Releases New No-Cost COVID-19 Chatbot

3/26/2020

DC Creative Agency Offers Virtual Solutions for Meetings Canceled by COVID 19

Blog

3/25/2020

Keeping hospital ice machines safe from coronavirus

Following proper ice handling procedures is one more way to stop the spread of infectious diseases like COVID-19

Blog

3/25/2020

Healthcare security: Why developing a drone use policy is essential

A policy governing who can use, who can approve, when and where they can be used should be developed

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

3/25/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Inactive leaf closer

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for inactive leaf closer

3/25/2020

As coronavirus spreads, hospitals deal with shortages

There are approximately 95,000 intensive care beds in the country

3/25/2020

Smart bed helps prevent falls and improve safety

The new beds have safety features, such as a motion-activated night light and can connect with the hospital’s call system

3/25/2020

MyTelemedicine Launches Coronavirus Covid-19 Self-Assessment Tool

3/25/2020

MobileSmith Health Supports Hospital Response to COVID-19 through Launch of Mobile Apps

3/25/2020

New FDA-Approved Antimicrobial Shield Kills 99.99% of Pathogens; Lasts a Year

3/25/2020

Sensely Launches COVID-19 Solutions Around the World

3/25/2020

Digital Healthcare Firm Offers Doctors Free Webinar on Using Facebook, Smartphones for Telehealth During Coronavirus Crisis

3/24/2020

‘Airborne precautions’ eyed for healthcare staffs after study shows coronavirus can survive in air

Scientists are looking at how humidity, temperature and ultraviolet lighting affects the disease

3/24/2020

Maryland hospitals setting up ‘triage tents’ to assess coronavirus patients

Some hospitals might also use the tents to triage those experiencing noncoronavirus-related symptoms

3/24/2020

More hospitals asked to share data about protective gear inventories

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working on a system that would track the inventory across the U.S.

3/24/2020

10 strategies for planning a successful construction project

Successful construction projects require effective preplanning, oversight, cooperation and anticipating problems and managing them before they become delays, failures and catastrophes

3/24/2020

People are stealing masks and other sterile supplies from hospitals

US officials have estimated the country only has about 1% of the masks needed for healthcare professionals

3/24/2020

EHR browser extension: Essential tool for optimizing value-based care initiatives

The goal is to aggregate data from every possible source to illustrate the patient’s health status

3/24/2020

m.Care Virtual Care Platform Now Supports COVID-19 Patient Monitoring

3/24/2020

HealthCare Partners Nevada Aims to Save Lives with Nation’s First Coronavirus/COVID-19 Downloadable Home Health Monitoring Application

3/24/2020

Novel Coronavirus Presents Unique Challenges for Hospital Staff and Patients in Isolation

3/24/2020

MDFlow and QMC Cares Team Up To Deliver Patient Hospital Encounter Notifications for Elderly Patients with Chronic Health Conditions during COVID 19 Outbreak

3/23/2020

Cuomo calls for construction of field hospitals

The N.Y. governor said it is only a matter of time before ICU beds fill up

3/23/2020

Utah hospital sets up negative pressure tents for coronavirus

The tents are completely self-sustaining

Blog

3/23/2020

What hospitals need to do to prepare and respond to the COVID-19 outbreak

The spike in U.S. cases and daily reports of medical personnel exposure, is that hospital preparedness is critical to avoid a disaster

3/23/2020

U.S. hospitals may face severe PPE shortage

Survey suggests there may be a three-fold increase in demand for N95 masks

3/23/2020

V.A. preps to support healthcare system during coronavirus

Agency is legally designated as nation’s backup health system

3/23/2020

Dentulu Teledentistry Helping In The Battle Against Coronavirus

3/23/2020

eVisit Commits Telehealth Expertise, Technology to Fight Against COVID-19

3/23/2020

New Research Finds COVID-19 Also Spread by Fecal-Oral Route

3/23/2020

Hospice Care Expands in Naples, Fla.

3/23/2020

mConsent Introduces Digital Forms as Precautionary Step to Avoid Coronavirus Spread Among Healthcare Settings

3/20/2020

Study: Hospitals will run out of beds if coronavirus cases spike

No state will have enough room for novel coronavirus patients if the surge in severe cases here mirrors that in other countries

3/20/2020

U.S. healthcare facilities offer different pictures of coronavirus preparedness

Some believe their health systems are equipped, others aren't sure

3/20/2020

What hospitals are telling workers about coronavirus

Healthcare providers urged to take 'conservative approach'

Case study /Focus: HVAC

3/20/2020

Essential HVAC craftsmanship in healthcare

The North Tower Project at INOVA Loudoun Hospital

Blog

3/20/2020

The challenge of mold in modern hospitals and healthcare facilities

Not only does mold cause structural damage to the facility costing them money and potential lost revenue, mold has been directly attributed to healthcare associated infections

3/20/2020

Researchers At UC San Diego Evaluating Potential 'One-Hour' COVID-19 Diagnostic Test Developed By Irvine-Based Innovator Fluxergy

3/20/2020

TeleRay Telemedicine Solution Can Be Implemented in a Single Day

3/20/2020

Checkster Offers Free Reference Checking to Organizations on the Coronavirus Front Lines

3/20/2020

Array Advisors’ Model Validates Fears of ICU Bed Shortage Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

3/20/2020

Hydro Systems Publishes Free White Paper on Cleaning during Coronavirus Pandemic

3/19/2020

Many highly rated nursing homes have infection-control lapses

Sixty-one percent of nursing homes were cited for one or more infection-control deficiencies in the past few years

3/19/2020

California lawmakers trying to block hospital closure amid coronavirus spread

Seton Medical Center in Daly City was due to close as soon as this month

3/19/2020

Florida man sets hospital bed on fire to get nurse’s attention

The man tried to flee the hospital after setting the fire

3/19/2020

Ohio children's behavioral health facility designed for safety without intimidation

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus built its own beds and asked suppliers for custom modifications

Focus: Technology

3/19/2020

Best practices to keep networks secure

Securing healthcare facilities against cyberattacks has become increasingly complicated

3/19/2020

10 strategies for planning a successful construction project

Successful projects require effective preplanning, oversight, cooperation and anticipating problems

3/19/2020

Free Telemedicine Platform to Combat COVID-19 From Bluestream Health

3/19/2020

Bradley Corporation Shares Hand Washing Habits Across the United States

3/19/2020

Cintas Announces Top 10 Finalists in Seventh-Annual Nationwide Custodian of the Year Contest

3/19/2020

RingMD Offering Telemedicine Platform for Free to Help Support Responsiveness to Global COVID-19 Pandemic

3/18/2020

Boston hospital braces for pandemic with warehouse of emergency supplies

Massachusetts General Hospital's facility contains stockpiles of critical items

3/18/2020

Nurses beg for protective gear and better planning amid coronavirus

Nurses in Washington State and California said they have had to beg for N95 masks

3/18/2020

Good design can reduce stress of visiting the hospital

Thoughtful wayfinding helps people feel more comfortable

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

3/18/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Ceiling tile replacement

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for ceiling tile replacement

Focus: HVAC

3/18/2020

Take the chill off! Ensuring comfortable conditions in workspaces

Electric heat can be a comfort solution no matter the temperature

Focus: Security

3/18/2020

The future of violence response and emergency preparedness in healthcare

Several healthcare organizations have published information to assist security directors

3/18/2020

Rancho Milagro Recovery Expands Services to Military Families with New TRICARE Approval

3/18/2020

Floor Care in the Age of Coronavirus

3/18/2020

TempTraq Ready to Support Remote Temperature Monitoring of Coronavirus Patients

3/18/2020

TeleHealth Services is Helping U.S. Hospitals Educate Patients and Visitors about COVID-19

3/18/2020

The HealthCare Executive Group Releases 2020 HCEG Top 10 Infographic

3/17/2020

Coronavirus preparedness planning for senior living communities

Prepare by keeping up with current events and be ready to implement additional recommendations as they become available

3/17/2020

Nursing homes urged to be extra vigilant on coronavirus

The novel coronavirus that originated is highly transmissible in ways scientists yet don’t fully understand

3/17/2020

Some Amazon sellers accused of price gouging hand sanitizers

Amazon has about 5 million sellers on its site, and 50 percent of its sales are by third-party sellers

3/17/2020

Occupational groups that are at high risk for coronavirus

Healthcare workers have a high risk of contracting coronavirus

Focus: Infection Control

3/17/2020

Study finds bacteria in ancient Irish soil stops growth of superbugs

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Focus: HVAC

3/17/2020

Maximizing healthcare facility HVAC system output

HVAC optimization involves automatically controlling HVAC systems to deliver work at energy-efficient levels

3/17/2020

A Silver Bullet Against Germs

3/17/2020

COVID-19 Eliminating Onsite Monitoring Visits in Clinical Studies; MANA RBM Has the Immediate Remote Risk Based Monitoring Solution

3/17/2020

ALM Coronavirus Statement and Resources for Healthcare Laundries and Their Customers

3/17/2020

Avetta Offers Tips for Executives to Protect Supply Chains from Coronavirus or any Crisis

3/17/2020

Keep Carpet Clean with Best Practices from Whittaker

3/16/2020

CMS: Main survey focus will be on infection control preparedness

The shift lets inspectors to focus on the spread of the coronavirus disease

Focus: Security

3/16/2020

Balancing security and comfort

Healthcare facilities must ensure safety while maintaining a focus on healing

3/16/2020

Blog: Why hospitals and nursing homes are likely coronavirus epicenters

Officials should focus on getting nursing homes ready

3/16/2020

Florida man can’t bring life-size Trump cutout to dialysis center because of safety, infection control

The man spends about three and a half hours a day, three days a week undergoing dialysis

3/16/2020

Hybrid UV lighting systems evaluated

Eight-hour exposures on counter surfaces were effective for suppressing pathogens

Focus: Security

3/16/2020

Inspection, testing and maintenance of door hardware key to security plan

By paying closer attention to the maintenance and performance of doors, hinges, closers, and fire-exit hardware, managers can help improve the safety and security of their facilities

3/16/2020

SiriusXM's Doctor Radio and NYU Langone Health Launch 24/7 Public Service Channel and Phone Line for Coronavirus Information

3/16/2020

Healthcare Workers Say Hospitals Must Collaborate with Them to Prevent Spread of Coronavirus Among Patients, Workers

3/16/2020

Orion LED Lighting System Technologies Fight Bacteria, Fungus, Mold & Mildew in Healthcare & Other High-Traffic Facilities

3/16/2020

Report Provides Road Map to Help Improve Response to Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreaks and Conserve Water

3/16/2020

McCarthy Completes Auditorium, Conference Space at the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children’s Hospital

3/13/2020

100+ disinfectants that may kill coronavirus on surfaces

Tests have yet to be completed that confirmed the disinfectants are able to kill this virus

Blog / Focus: Technology

3/13/2020

Telemedicine plays key role in battle against spread of coronavirus

Part of the demand for ID telehealth is the dearth of specialists in areas other than heavily populated urban centers.

Focus: HVAC

3/13/2020

U.S. hospital with coronavirus patients share lessons

Patients are being treated in isolation rooms

3/13/2020

Infection control violations may suggest many hospitals not ready for coronavirus

An outbreak would demand peak performance

3/13/2020

Green building in 2020 - what you need to know

Four main areas — sustainability, resilience, health and wellness, and value for investors — will be trending in 2020

Focus: HVAC

3/13/2020

Updating a healthcare facility ventilation system

For hospital administrators, proper infection control is an important task

3/13/2020

Hoffer Plastics Announces New Status as MedAccred Certified Injection Molder

3/13/2020

BSR/IICRC S220 New Draft Standard Available for Public Review

3/13/2020

HealthSignals Announces 12 Months of Maintenance and Monitoring to New Subscribers in Response to Impending COVID-19 Spread

3/13/2020

Healthcare From Anywhere: Groundbreaking Study Looks at the Impact of Telehealth in Rural America

3/13/2020

Rochester RHIO Turns to eHealth Technologies to Deliver Solutions for 3D Image Sharing

3/12/2020

Coronavirus evacuees monitored at Texas Center for Infectious Disease

Facility’s primary function is to treat tuberculosis patients

3/12/2020

Seattle nursing home coronavirus outbreak spotlights elder care risk

Age and close living conditions can increase danger

3/12/2020

Australia's first hospital built with liquor profits

The project was paid for by the sale of rum

3/12/2020

N.Y. hospital reduce C. diff rates with process changes

Changes include enhanced monitoring for room turnovers

3/12/2020

ASHE Announces Cancellation of 2020 PDC Summit

3/12/2020

The Arbor Day Foundation Recognizes Inaugural Class of Tree Campus Healthcare Facilities

3/12/2020

Regular End-to-End Testing, Effective Employee Training Cited As Key Measures to Maintaining Sanitary Laundry

3/12/2020

Cintas Survey Shows Majority of Americans Value Workplace Restroom Care

3/12/2020

Powered by PlateSmart Earns Recognition in Video Analytics Category

3/11/2020

CDC estimates flu deaths at 20,000 this season

This season the flu has caused 34 million illnesses

3/11/2020

Design and maintenance key to avoiding mold in healthcare facilities

Candida auris is now one of the world’s most feared microbes in healthcare settings

Focus: Security

3/11/2020

La. woman’s hospital increasing security due to increased violence

The hospital also conducting employee training and implementing a lockdown system for patient care areas

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

3/11/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Documentation of life safety assessment

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for documentation of life safety assessment

Focus: Security

3/11/2020

Calif. children’s hospital increases security after shooting threat

A staffer’s allegedly threatened to carry out a shooting rampage

3/11/2020

Safe Cleaning and Disinfection for COVID-19 Infections: How Hospitals Can Ensure They Are Equipped

3/11/2020

Drone delivery is critical to pandemic management

3/11/2020

Lyft and Unite Us Team Up to Reduce Transportation Barriers and Improve Access to Health and Social Care

3/11/2020

Free whitepaper: Dealing With Coronavirus (COVID-19) as a Facility Manager

3/11/2020

Goodway Technologies Encourages Facilities to Focus on Cooling Tower Health in 2020

3/10/2020

Healthcare workers question safety measures while prepping for coronavirus

Some say the medical community wasn't fully prepared for previous viruses, like SARS and Ebola — and they're concerned that lessons learned are not being applied

3/10/2020

Judge orders release of Seattle Children's mold records

The judge scolded Public Health of Seattle & King County for staying silent for so long in a case that has been in court for several months

3/10/2020

Prevention beyond PPE – The Importance of environmental hygiene to prevent spread of illnesses

There are several products with EPA-approved emerging viral pathogen claims that are available for surface disinfection against SARS-CoV-2

3/10/2020

How are hospitals screening for the coronavirus?

Healthcare facilities are stepping up screening efforts

3/10/2020

Seattle Homeland Security facility shuts down over coronavirus fears

An employee there may be infected with coronavirus

3/10/2020

Anxiety grows as N.Y prepares for epidemic

No confirmed cases have appeared in N.Y., but officials have begun to prepare for the possibility

3/10/2020

The First Open Application Store for Security Cameras to be Launched by Security and Safety Things at ISC West 2020

3/10/2020

Espen Technology Earns Sapphire Award Finalist For versaDim RF

3/10/2020

Pivot3 Achieves Common Criteria Certification to Support Expanding Edge Computing Use Cases in Government and Enterprise Markets

3/10/2020

Johnson Controls releases HD Video Encoder for Seamless Analog and IP Integration

3/10/2020

WilsonPro Announces Pre-orders for Its First 5G-specific Cellular Amplifier, the Pro 710i

3/9/2020

Quarantines were almost obsolete, but facilities are now needed

Governments are trying to find somewhere to put coronavirus patients

3/9/2020

U.S. healthcare facilities short on face masks

Many of the protective face masks used in the U.S. are manufactured in China

3/9/2020

Opinion: How to confront coronavirus

Protection equipment needs to be produced

Blog/ Focus: Technology

3/9/2020

Digital certificates play key role in healthcare industry

Initiatives aimed at standardizing use of trusted identities

Focus: Security

3/9/2020

Shooting victim found with gun in Minneapolis hospital

Nurse says there's nothing to stop guns from getting in

Focus: Technology

3/9/2020

Technology that detects falls helps shown to reduce ED services

Reviewing videos helps caregivers determine causes of falls

3/9/2020

Legrand Acquires Focal Point to Strengthen Portfolio and Leadership in Architectural Lighting

3/9/2020

Honeywell launches first autonomous building technology

3/9/2020

New Poll Shows Consumers are Confused About Fuel Product Offerings

3/9/2020

US LED Launches Light Now Lighting as a Service Program

3/9/2020

Stance Healthcare Launches Huxley Lounge Seating Collection

3/6/2020

U.S. coronavirus death toll hits 11

California declares state of emergency

3/6/2020

Humidifier linked to deadly mold issue at Seattle Children's

The humidifier had was not used for a decade

3/6/2020

Integrated, bundled approach can fight HAIs

Infection control specialists must know how to design and implement an effective infection prevention program

Blog

3/6/2020

Indoor cellular coverage got you down? There’s a treatment for that.

Many healthcare facilities have unique construction that needs to be considered when evaluating indoor cellular coverage solutions

Focus: HVAC

3/6/2020

HVAC experts suggest natural ventilation be allowed in most spaces outside of operating rooms

Natural ventilation is defined as the transport of fresh air through non-mechanical means, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/6/2020

Veolia to deliver 20-year EPC at Rotherham Hospital

3/6/2020

ASHRAE Resources Available to Address COVID-19 Concerns

3/6/2020

Central Florida Provider Practices Dramatically Improve Care Team Collaboration & Reduce Physician Burnout with Andor Health

3/6/2020

MemorialCare Heart & Vascular Institute at Long Beach Medical Center Enrolls First Successful Patient

3/6/2020

BJC Healthcare Improves Formulary Compliance and Increases Contract Utilization

3/5/2020

County declares emergency after a ninth death was reported in Washington state

King County is purchasing a motel to house coronavirus patients. Washington's death toll is now 10.

3/5/2020

Federal government says it won’t put coronavirus patients in Costa Mesa

The patients have been quarantined at Travis Air Force Base in Northern California

3/5/2020

Water leak stops inpatient services at Wyoming hospital

A leaking hydronic heating system has caused severe water damage on multiple floors throughout the hospital

3/5/2020

Carpenters learning to create infection-free hospital construction zones

Carpenters trained in infection-control practices by union

Focus: Technology

3/5/2020

Amazon's virtual medical clinic is 'open' for Seattle employees

The app provides virtual medical consultations, as well as a way to schedule a follow-up visit from a health professional

Focus: Security

3/5/2020

Survey suggests security cameras do make campuses safer

The majority of hospital, K-12 and higher ed campuses have security cameras

3/5/2020

77% of Americans Prefer to Purchase from Brands that Fight Global Warming

3/5/2020

BJC Healthcare Improves Formulary Compliance and Increases Contract Utilization

3/5/2020

Gravyty and Accordant Announce Strategic Partnership to Transform Health Care Philanthropy with Artificial Intelligence

3/5/2020

Ashwood Recovery Opens Mental Health Program for Adolescents

3/5/2020

Johnson Controls announces North American Rooftop Unit Roadshow

3/4/2020

Increased healthcare facility sanitation practices may not stop C. difficile spread

Research stresses C. Diff is not just a hospital problem

3/4/2020

Hospitals urged to do these four things to prepare for a pandemic

Healthcare facilities should review pandemic and surge plans

Focus: Technology

3/4/2020

Misconfiguration main cause of healthcare breaches

Misconfiguration due to human error in cloud infrastructures increased by 424 percent

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

3/4/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Smoke barrier between two different occupancies

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for smoke barrier between two different occupancies

3/4/2020

Florida nursing homes with serious violations could receive fewer inspections

Patient advocates say bills could be a threat to safety.

3/4/2020

Three-Step Program Increases Patient Activation and Engagement in Hospital Fall Prevention Efforts

3/4/2020

ibml Unveils World’s Fastest, Ultra-High-Volume, Intelligent Scanner

3/4/2020

Garland to Celebrate Milestone 125th Anniversary in 2020

3/4/2020

Everyware To Showcase its Healthcare Compliant Payment Solution at the Next HIMSS

3/4/2020

GE Healthcare Unveils Medical Device Cybersecurity Offering for Hospitals

3/3/2020

Second U.S. coronavirus-related death reported in Washington state

The total number of individuals who have tested positive for coronavirus in the area has risen to 10

3/3/2020

CDC confirms first U.S. coronavirus case of unknown origin

The infected individual had no known exposure to the virus through travel or close contact with a known infected person

3/3/2020

Surveyors expected to stress longterm care facilities' infection control compliance amid coronavirus outbreak

Providers were encouraged to review information on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus

3/3/2020

Coronavirus outbreak should spark focus on infection control

It’s a good time to review transmission-based precautions

3/3/2020

U.S. passengers cruise ship who tested positive for the coronavirus going to Alabama facility

Center for Domestic Preparedness in Anniston is a FEMA training facility

3/3/2020

Pfannenberg USA Introduces Pfannenberg’s Kinetic System Series Air to Air Heat Exchangers

3/3/2020

Baxter Medical Center Receives Incentives From Black Hills Energy, Includes Reusable Insulation Project

3/3/2020

Tryko Partners Acquires Three Skilled Nursing Facilities in Virginia

3/3/2020

Urgent Care Industry Grows to More than 9,000 Centers Nationwide

3/2/2020

Bed bugs found in Toledo adult care facilities

State reports show the bugs infested every bedroom of one facility

3/2/2020

Patient 'edutainment' systems evolving to better serve patients and staff

Having tools to manage their experience can be empowering for patients

3/2/2020

Chicago hospital plans $77.6 million expansion

Northwestern Memorial Hospital is seeking approval from the state for a $77.6 million expansion

3/2/2020

Design strategies can improve mental healthcare facilities

With staff input, architects can better understand the patient experience and create spatial solutions that improve it

3/2/2020

Malware disables Boston Children’s Hospital facilities systems

The main hospital system was not impacted

Focus: Security

3/2/2020

Workplace violence training program focuses on healthcare settings

Program focuses on de-escalation and addressing four stages of crises

3/2/2020

Johns Hopkins Proton Therapy Center Now Open

3/2/2020

Serinus Health Will Unveil Unique Suite of Patient Centric Services at HIMSS 2020

3/2/2020

New Study Explains Why Sales are Increasing for Waterless Urinals

3/2/2020

eLumigen Wins Sapphire Award For Rough Service LED A-lamps

3/2/2020

Crest Healthcare Partners with Paladin Healthcare

2/28/2020

CDC warns of U.S. coronavirus outbreaks

Clusters of infection are likely in American communities

2/28/2020

CDC says flu has sickened 29 million in U.S. so far

Forty-four states are still experiencing high flu-like illness activity

2/28/2020

Emergency prep experts are urging Americans to stock up on supplies for coronavirus

Public health officials warn about more cases coming to the United States

2/28/2020

UPMC, linen supplier settle fungal infection victims' families

The lawsuits accused UPMC and Paris Cleaners of negligence

Focus: Facility Design

2/28/2020

2020 healthcare design trends

Design should address: recruitment and retention, integrating research and technology and population health issues

Focus: Facility Design

2/28/2020

Green hospital design redefining healthcare

Hospitals are exploring efficient ways to reduce the toxins and contaminants in the air throughout the facility as well as save energy and water

2/28/2020

Bernhard and ProStar Announce National Agreement with HealthTrust for Energy-as-a-Service Solutions

2/28/2020

CME Corp, HPS Reach Agreement for Healthcare Equipment and Logistics Services

2/28/2020

New App Will Streamline Health Care Emergency Plans

2/28/2020

Banner – University Medicine ED Accredited as Tucson’s only Geriatric Emergency Department

2/28/2020

Ware Malcomb Announces Construction is Complete on Braille Institute’s New Anaheim Facility

2/27/2020

Dedicated ambulance used to transport San Antonio coronavirus patient

The San Antonio case was the 15th confirmed case in the U.S.

2/27/2020

CDC prepares for possible coronavirus pandemic in the US

Health officials say that they expect more cases to arise and are planning for the worst case scenario

2/27/2020

Wuhan hospital director died of coronavirus

U.S. risk still considered low

Blog / Focus: Facility Design

2/27/2020

Redefining surface performance

How innovations in engineered surfaces are changing what designers demand from flooring

2/27/2020

Cleaning hospital room sinks

Drains can be breeding grounds for pathogens

2/27/2020

Protecting senior care staff and residents in case of fire

There are a few basic tools every facility should have

2/27/2020

Mannington Commercial Introduces LVT Designs and Colorways from its Divergent Collection

2/27/2020

TRHC Signs Agreement to Provide CareVention HealthCare Services to New PACE Organization

2/27/2020

Boehringer-Ingelheim Launches Patient-Centric MyStudyWindow Powered by Carebox

2/27/2020

Georgia Health Information Network Launches Lab Results Service

2/27/2020

Hausys' HI-MACS Aurora and Terrazzo Collections' New Colors

2/26/2020

EPA registers first disinfectants effective against Candida auris

C. auris cases in U.S. top 1,000

2/26/2020

California city gets court order to delay establishing a coronavirus quarantine site

The restraining order prevents transportation of anyone infected with or exposed to the coronavirus to Costa Mesa

2/26/2020

Survey: Doctors aren't confident about U.S. preparedness for outbreak

The recent survey found that most doctors aren't very worried about the coronavirus, but their patients are

2/26/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Stairwell re-entry signs

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for stairwell re-entry signs

Blog / Focus: Facility Design

2/26/2020

It’s time to update your collaboration spaces

Companies that offer flexible geographic, collaborative and high-tech work environments have reported their workers are happier and more likely to stay with that place of employment

Case study / Lighting

2/26/2020

Improving patient outcomes through daylight

Sprawling Parkland Memorial Hospital site adapts for future, automates for performance

2/26/2020

City of St. Louis Renews Corizon Health Partnership

2/26/2020

Robotics company brings fresh healthy food to hospitals 24/7

2/26/2020

Intermountain Healthcare and Cerner Extend Health Technology and Innovation Agreement

2/26/2020

Piedmont Columbus Regional Now Offers New Mobile Wayfinding for Patients and Visitors

2/26/2020

Bridge Connector and Skedulo Announce Partnership to Automate Complex Scheduling and Patient Care Workflows for Healthcare Providers

2/25/2020

FBI has ordered $40,000 in hand sanitizer and face masks

Supplies ordered in case the coronavirus becomes a pandemic in the U.S.

2/25/2020

34 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the U.S.

This includes 21 cases of returning travelers, as well as 13 U.S. cases

2/25/2020

Baby with heart condition dies after mold exposure at Seattle hospital

14 patients had developed surgical site infections from Aspergillus since 2001

2/25/2020

Protecting staff, supplies amid coronavirus

Concerns may be contributing to a growing shortage of personal protective equipment

2/25/2020

Roof replacement best practices

Close attention to roof specification, installation and maintenance can ensure long performance life for a valuable facility component

Focus: Facility Design

2/25/2020

Sustainable design can support health and recovery of patients

Sustainable design elements can also benefit staff and visitors

2/25/2020

Oxford's MRC Weatherall Institute for Molecular Medicines Partners with Data Visualization Firm on Machine Learning

2/25/2020

Cynerio Introduces Virtual Segmentation to Healthcare IoT Cybersecurity

2/25/2020

Inland Empire Health Plan Celebrates 10 Years of Integrated Behavioral Health Services

2/25/2020

Drinking Water Treatment Units Must Now Meet Stricter Requirements for NSF/ANSI Lead Reduction Certification

2/24/2020

Study finds coronavirus may have multiple infection routes

Scientists report evidence of an oral-fecal transmission route

2/24/2020

Scientists invent germ-fighting fabric for healthcare

The team is working to embed a germ-killing agent into hospital garments

2/24/2020

CMS stresses infection control basics amid coronavirus outbreak

CMS sent a memo to state survey agency directors urging them to double down on compliance

2/24/2020

UV's effectiveness can depend on EVS department's effectiveness

Guideline-based EVS training can improve appropriate disinfection

2/24/2020

‘Virtual hospital’ can mean fewer ER visits and hospital admissions

Patients and staff report greater satisfaction with care provided at home

2/24/2020

RESTORE Launches Cloud-Based Skills Development Platform for Adult Rehabilitation Patients

2/24/2020

Stance Healthcare Expands Award-Winning Behavioral Health Collection

2/24/2020

CME, HPS Reach Agreement for In-Demand Equipment, Logistics and Biomedical Services

2/24/2020

Seven Angelica Laundries Recertify for Hygienically Clean Healthcare

2/24/2020

NELSON Worldwide Renovates Miami Heat Sports Medicine Center at Baptist Health

2/21/2020

How China built an emergency hospital in just 10 days

A construction expert breaks it down

2/21/2020

Disinfecting surfaces in coronavirus outbreak

Human coronaviruses can remain active on surfaces such as metal, glass, or plastic for up to 9 days after exposure

2/21/2020

Woman stabbed leaving hospital garage sues over lack of security

The suit accuses the hospital of violating Wisconsin’s 'Safe-Place' law

2/21/2020

How to care for patients with possible coronavirus

Spread is thought to occur mostly from close contact via respiratory droplets

Focus: Plumbing

2/21/2020

Components that ensure a successful restroom upgrade

Toilets, urinals and faucets are key to upgrades that deliver water conservation and savings

Focus: Lighting

2/21/2020

How lighting controls reduce energy use

Lighting controls can reduce lighting energy use in institutional and commercial facilities by up to 47 percent

2/21/2020

Leviton Introduces Medical Grade Power Strips with Load Monitoring Inform Technology

2/21/2020

PM Pediatrics and Children's Health Announce Fourth Pediatric Urgent Care Practice in North Texas

2/21/2020

MedTrainer Partners with MediGroup Physician Services to Provide Credentialing, Compliance and Accreditation Services

2/21/2020

Flagship Healthcare Properties Expands Raleigh Portfolio with Acquisition

2/21/2020

Elite Insurance Partners Named an SB100 Winner in the 2019 Best of Small Business Awards

2/20/2020

BBC website offers visual guide to Coronavirus outbreak

The virus has killed more than 2,000 so far - more than the 774 killed in the 2003 Sars epidemic

2/20/2020

CDC estimates the flu has sickened 22 million

There have been 210,000 hospitalizations and 12,000 deaths

2/20/2020

13 under quarantine at Nebraska hospital likely positive for coronavirus

All the patients will spend at least 14 days in the National Quarantine Unit

Blog

2/20/2020

How much does compensation matter when recruiting healthcare staff?

The fact that there is a significant and fast growing healthcare talent shortage should be very alarming to healthcare business leaders

Focus: Facility Design

2/20/2020

Design assist can help meet tight construction deadlines

The design approach project delivery method gets all parties to collaborate efficiently

Focus: Plumbing

2/20/2020

Flexible pipes support California hospital’s seismic safety

Loma Linda University Health facility is near major earthquake faults

2/20/2020

EQ2’s HEMS CMMS Software Installed in 26 Baylor Scott & White Health Hospitals in Texas

2/20/2020

Allergy & Asthma Center Celebrates 25th Anniversary with the Launch of New Website

2/20/2020

DocASAP Expands Patient Engagement Capabilities to Promote and Personalize Prevention and Wellness

2/20/2020

Tryko Partners Continues Skilled Nursing Expansion with Lutheran Crossings

2/20/2020

MobileSmith Health Drives Better Care Management Decisions with Evolution of Patient Adherence Management Solution

2/19/2020

Coronaviruses can survive on surfaces for up to 9 days

Study finds virus remains infectious at room temperature for more than a week

2/19/2020

CDC estimates flu deaths at 14,000

The CDC estimates the flu has caused 26 million illnesses, 250,000 hospitalizations this season

2/19/2020

How coronavirus compares to flu, Ebola, other outbreaks

National Geographic creates a chart to explain the comparison

2/19/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: MRI smoke detectors

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for MRI smoke detectors

Blog

2/19/2020

Supporting patient care with streamlined facilities maintenance

It is imperative for the healthcare industry to employ efficient, effective and flexible construction procurement processes

2/19/2020

New study shows how coronavirus is spreading

41 percent of the first 138 patients diagnosed at one hospital in Wuhan, China, were presumed to be infected in that hospital

2/19/2020

IMETCO Introduces an Innovative Approach to Re-Cladding Aging Facilities

2/19/2020

Baptist Easley Hospital Sees Immediate Monthly Cost Savings with UMF Corporation’s All-Inclusive PCPLUS Infection Prevention Program

2/19/2020

IICRC Seeks Volunteers for New Infection Control Standard

2/19/2020

AdvaMed Drives MedTech Industry Inclusion and Diversity Efforts

2/19/2020

Aspirus Stevens Point Campus Expands to Offer Hospital Care

2/18/2020

U.S. hospitals, already stressed by flu season, brace for Coronavirus

With much medical equipment and drugs made in China, health experts are watching the global supply chain

2/18/2020

Preparing for coronavirus spread

The World Health Organization, U.S. hospitals and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services are all getting ready

2/18/2020

How U.S. hospitals are preparing for coronavirus

The CDC is recommending that doctors and hospitals adopt a cautious approach

2/18/2020

Coronavirus testing Seattle’s infectious disease response

After responding to the first American case of the virus, healthcare workers say they are prepared.

2/18/2020

Understanding facility vulnerabilities in emergencies

By identifying weaknesses in facilities and plans, managers can improve an organization's resilience

2/18/2020

FGIA Updates Design Guide for Sloped Glazing and Skylights

2/18/2020

Drinking Water Treatment Units Must Now Meet Stricter Requirements for NSF/ANSI Lead Reduction Certification

2/18/2020

K-Bro Linen Systems, Inc. Renews Hygienically Clean Certifications

2/18/2020

ICD Building Automation earns Fireye Sales Excellence Award

2/18/2020

Legrand, North and Central America Donates Over $100,000 to Building Homes for Heroes

2/14/2020

15th coronavirus case reported in U.S. while death toll spikes in China

China's Hubei province announced 242 new deaths from the coronavirus on Feb 13

2/14/2020

Time-lapsed video of first coronavirus hospital being built

More than 1,000 workers and 100 machines worked non-stop for days

2/14/2020

Are you HIPAA compliant?

Checklist offers pointers on how to stay on the right side of the regulations

2/14/2020

Comparing the flu and the coronavirus

The flu has sickened an estimated 19 million people in the U.S. this season

Focus: Facility Design

2/14/2020

Designing for intimacy in senior care setting (Happy Valentines Day!)

There are opportunities to design elements to encourage socializing outside of set programming, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website

2/14/2020

U.S. Department of Labor Launches New Webpage to Observe 50th Anniversary of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970

2/14/2020

NYC's Largest Freestanding Cancer Center Opens for Patient Care

2/14/2020

Aspirus Family House grand opening celebrated

2/14/2020

Cerner receives ‘Best in KLAS’ distinctions in healthcare technology

2/14/2020

NELSON Worldwide Renovates Miami Heat Sports Medicine Center at Baptist Health

Focus: Plumbing

2/13/2020

Experts investigating whether the coronavirus can spread through bathroom pipes

Hong Kong apartment building partially evacuated over fears of spread through plumbing

2/13/2020

Protecting long-term care facilities from coronavirus

Communication, information are key

2/13/2020

VA to open all 5G-enabled hospital in California

The VA's Palo Alto Health Care System called the first 5G-enabled health facility in the world

2/13/2020

Coronavirus might return every winter

The new virus might never leave - like the flu

Focus: Plumbing

2/13/2020

Study suggests toilet flushing spreads C. diff in hospital bathrooms

Closing the toilet lid before flushing may help limit the spread of germs

Focus: Plumbing

2/13/2020

Study finds hospital sink traps may harbor antibiotic-resistant bacteria

CPE outbreaks are mostly attributed to patient-to-patient transmission via healthcare workers

2/13/2020

Leading Employer Assessment Platform kununu Launches Salary Tool for Healthcare Industry Professionals

2/13/2020

Concern About Disposable Surgical Gown Recall Prompts HLAC to Reinforce Awareness of Industry Best Practice in Sterility and Safety

2/13/2020

TRSA 2019 Healthcare Laundry Survey Results Now Available

2/13/2020

Mission-critical Emerson Hospital Outpatient Facility Trades Hands

2/13/2020

VuWall Enhances VuScape Video Wall Controller With Collaboration and KVM Features

2/12/2020

Experts say coronavirus looking like a pandemic

Rising caseloads suggest the coronavirus may make its way across the world

2/12/2020

California health system to use drones for deliveries

UC San Diego Health will partner with UPS on the project

Focus: Facility Design

2/12/2020

Many San Francisco area hospitals still at risk of earthquake collapse

Risk still exists 12 years past retrofit deadline

2/12/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Self-closing doors on hazardous rooms

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for self-closing doors on hazardous rooms

2/12/2020

Violent assaults add to chaos of San Francisco General Hospital's ER

Hospital struggles to handle mentally ill and drug-addicted

2/12/2020

Ohio ED renovation improves efficiency

Adena Regional Medical Center in Chillicothe completes two-phase renovation

2/12/2020

Americans Are Reducing Their Water Footprint

2/12/2020

MobileSmith Health Drives Better Care Management Decisions with Evolution of Patient Adherence Management Solution

2/12/2020

International Living Future Institute Honors Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions with Manufacturer Visionary Award

2/12/2020

Meridian Purchases 1.15 Acres in Santa Cruz County

2/12/2020

Huntington's Disease Society of America Announces 50 Centers of Excellence

Focus: Facility Design

2/11/2020

Photo tour: China's first coronavirus hospital

1,000-bed Wuhan facility built in well under two weeks

2/11/2020

Tracking the spread of the coronavirus

The New York Times' map tracks the progress

2/11/2020

Nemours Children’s Health System using video in nontraditional ways

Nemours uses their system to improve facility efficiency, lower operational costs and deliver a better patient experience

Focus: Facility Design

2/11/2020

Putting the creative brain to work in healthcare facilities design

When we let the unconscious work, we can provide better spaces for healthcare

Focus: Facility Design

2/11/2020

How to operate a 'biophilic' facility

Facilities managers should be at the table to ensure biophilic benefits continue throughout the building’s life cycle

Focus: Lighting

2/11/2020

LED lighting can save lives, energy in hospital parking garage

Reston Hospital is expecting an 81 percent reduction in annual energy consumption

2/11/2020

DriSteem Installation of Gas-to-Steam Humidifiers at Trek Headquarters to Create a Safe Environment for Its Employees and Data

2/11/2020

USRetina Announces Launch of New Brand and Identity

2/11/2020

Duro-Last, Inc. Honors Contractor of the Year and Annual Project Awards at 2020 National Sales Seminar

2/11/2020

U.S. Survey Results Indicate 75% of Organizations Plan to Increase Energy Efficiency and Smart Building Investments

2/11/2020

Elite Insurance Partners Named an SB100 Winner in the 2019 Best of Small Business Awards

2/10/2020

How will the coronavirus end?

Epidemiologists outline three scenarios

2/10/2020

FDA tells Purell to stop claiming it can prevent flu

Marketing campaign also claims product can prevent ebola spread

2/10/2020

Ohio healthcare facility creates simulation room to train for violence

Studies show that healthcare workers are four times more likely to be physically assaulted in the workplace than any other American worker

2/10/2020

FDA issues cybersecurity warning for GE medical equipment

The machines are used for monitoring blood pressure, heart rate, temperature and patient status

2/10/2020

VA hospitals installing safety features after suicides

Since 2018, 49 veterans have killed themselves on the grounds of VA medical facilities

Focus: Facility Design

2/10/2020

Designing the hospital of the future

Mock-ups of Minnesota hospital help hospital staff create efficient, effective space

2/10/2020

Divine Savior Healthcare joins Aspirus

2/10/2020

HLAC Advises on Measures to Reduce Environmental Transmission of Coronavirus

2/10/2020

First Primary Heart Attack Center Certified in Time for American Heart Month

2/10/2020

Easter Lift Truck Co., Inc. and Polaris Announce New Agreement

2/10/2020

AeroAggregates of North America Closes on $24 million Growth Equity Investment to Fund Expansion

2/7/2020

China's new coronavirus hospital taking first patients

Hospital was built in 10 days

2/7/2020

US hospitals are preparing for coronavirus outbreak

Healthcare facilities are being told to limit the number of patients they treat, but also be prepared to react if the cases spike

Blog

2/7/2020

Managed IT services for healthcare: Spending the IT budget wisely, while maximizing ROI

The convergence of telecom, security and data solutions makes network integration, proactive security monitoring and transparent pricing key priorities for IT investments

2/7/2020

Using panic hardware can be a challenge for healthcare facilities

Panic hardware is a popular exit device used to provide quick egress

2/7/2020

Milwaukee-area outpatient center designed for calm, convenience

Aurora Health Center 84South emphasizes calm, soothing environments that promote health and well-being with a retail-inspired main entry, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Plumbing

2/7/2020

Plumbing systems should be simple and reliable

Know the requirements and technical challenges of the healthcare facility plumbing system

2/7/2020

Aspirus to Host Multiple Job Fairs

2/7/2020

IREM Joins CCIM Institute to Combat Coronavirus

2/7/2020

Nation's First Comprehensive Burn Center Celebrates its 50th Anniversary as Part of Burn Awareness Week Awareness

2/7/2020

The Southwest Alliance for Excellence Honored Nathan Adelson Hospice with an Achievement Award for Excellence

2/7/2020

Laurel Brook Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Named One of New Jersey’s 'Best Nursing Homes 2020'

2/6/2020

Flu virus has killed 10,000 so far this season

Flu activity continued to rise in the week ending Jan. 25

2/6/2020

New York prepares for possible coronavirus

New York City officials say they’re working under the assumption cases will pop up here in the area

2/6/2020

Past experience with MERS, Ebola can help prep for coronavirus

Hospital personnel should observe standard, contact and airborne precautions

2/6/2020

Hospital exec goes from housekeeping to vice president

V.P. of nursing at Mo. hospital started as cleaner

Focus: Lighting

2/6/2020

HVAC, lighting upgrades help facility save money

Changes support user needs and cut energy costs

2/6/2020

New Poll Finds 79% of Americans Say a Foul Odor at a Restaurant Would Negatively Impact their Perception of the Business

2/6/2020

Orion Secures $4.8 Million in Initial Contracts for Custom LED Lighting Fixtures and Integrated Controls

2/6/2020

Cintas Shows Appreciation of School Custodians During Nationwide Contest

2/6/2020

Opto 22 Takes 2020 Engineers’ Choice Award for the Edge Controller Category

2/6/2020

Global Study Highlights Impact of Water Access on Employee Wellbeing

2/5/2020

CDC working to expanding coronavirus testing capabilities

The US has at least 11 confirmed cases as of Feb. 3

2/5/2020

Real-time location systems can reduce hospital infections

Ensuring that healthcare workers always clean their hands before interacting with a patient is key

2/5/2020

Calif. hospital testing drone delivery of genomic samples

The drone program could potentially shorten the time between when a genomic sample is taken and when test results are returned

2/5/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Fire damper testing in surgery centers

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for fire damper testing in surgery centers

2/5/2020

Worry about flu, not coronavirus, Va. doctor says

Since the start of the flu season, the Carilion Clinic in Roanoke has treated about 2,170 patients with influenza

Focus: Facility Design

2/5/2020

Designing for healthcare facility staff satisfaction

While healthcare facilities are designed to support patient well-being, they can be unsupportive when it comes to caring for the needs of the staff, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

2/5/2020

Aircuity Celebrates 20 Years

2/5/2020

Casa Colina Hospital Receives Five-star Overall Hospital Rating from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

2/5/2020

MedTrainer Releases Pandemic Response Training Course to Prepare Facilities for the Coronavirus Outbreak

2/5/2020

Ecotex Healthcare Linen Service Qualifies for Hygienically Clean Healthcare Recertification

2/5/2020

Spring Grove Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Named among “2019-’20 Best Nursing Homes for Short-Term Rehabilitation”

2/4/2020

How can China build a hospital for coronavirus so quickly?

Staff hoped hospital will be completed within six days

2/4/2020

Are U.S. hospitals ready for the corona virus?

Federal officials say they are monitoring the virus

2/4/2020

Seattle hospital hired security guards with body cameras for strike

The strike of SEIU Healthcare 1199NW members began on Jan. 28

Focus: Facility Design

2/4/2020

Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital in Baton Rouge was designed to engage young patients

The new hospital includes indoor and outdoor environments for patients and siblings to unwind, explore and play, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

2/4/2020

Aspirus Stevens Point Campus Expands to Offer Hospital Care

2/4/2020

Tryko Acquires Oak Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Wayne, N.J.

2/4/2020

Flagship Healthcare Properties Acquires Medical Office Building in Lexington, Kentucky

2/4/2020

FGIA Releases New Document for Determining THERM Finite Element Modeling Surface Temperatures

2/4/2020

Honeywell Recognizes ICD Building Automation as a 2020 Diamond Distributor

2/3/2020

WHO declares coronavirus a global health emergency

The coronavirus has infected more people than the 2003 SARS epidemic

2/3/2020

CDC: Flu cases at 15 million

Flu activity up after two weeks of decline

2/3/2020

First person-to-person transmission of coronavirus virus in the US confirmed

The husband of an Illinois woman with Wuhan coronavirus is now infected

2/3/2020

Healthcare providers urged to have a 'high index of suspicion' when screening for coronavirus

At least five cases of the coronavirus have been detected in the U.S.

Focus: Plumbing

2/3/2020

California facility shut down by water main break

Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills Medical Center was expected to be without running water for a week

Focus: Lighting

2/3/2020

The value of daylighting, even with LEDs

Even when LEDs mimic sunlight, expert see LEDs as complementary to — but not replacing — daylighting strategies

2/3/2020

ISSA Acquires INCLEAN Brand and Full Ownership of ISSA Cleaning and Hygiene Expo

2/3/2020

Cerner Named Best in Client Service and Technical

2/3/2020

Concern About Contracting Flu Hits All-time High

Colorado Legislature passed a law stating that by May 1, 2021, healthcare facilities in the state must implement policies to prevent human exposure to surgical smoke

2/3/2020

Zurn Acquires Just Manufacturing

2/3/2020

Orion Secures $18-20 Million Commitment to Expand Turnkey LED Lighting Installation Project

Focus: Infection Control

1/31/2020

China's new coronavirus hospital half done in four days

The hospital is expected to take its first patients on February 3

Focus: Infection Control

1/31/2020

Reported cases of coronavirus up by 1,000 in a day

Eighteen countries have confirmed cases

Focus: Infection Control

1/31/2020

China says coronavirus can spread before symptoms show

The CDC says there is no clear evidence that patients are infectious before symptom onset

Focus: Infection Control

1/31/2020

Ebola virus, Lassa fever can be treated without infecting healthcare personnel

'Meticulous' implementation of infection control and clinical biosafety practices needed

Focus: Infection Control

1/31/2020

Economic analyst says the worst has yet to come with coronavirus

The number of new infections is still on the rise

Focus: Infection Control

1/31/2020

U.S. readiness for a viral outbreak better, but needs improvement

The U.S. has made progress in preparedness since Ebola

1/31/2020

Wheel Launches to Meet Challenges of Virtual Healthcare Market and Announces $13.9 Million Series A

1/31/2020

Leronlimab Under Evaluation for Potential Treatment of Coronavirus

1/31/2020

Hospital Disinfectant Products & Services to Witness Strong Growth in Demand; Formulations with Natural Base to Emerge Popular: FMI

1/31/2020

UG2 Achieves Prestigious CIMS-GB Certification for Green Cleaning

1/31/2020

Potter Acquires TowerIQ, An Emergency Communications Company

Focus: Infection Control

1/30/2020

Snakes could be the source of the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak

Virus linked to the Chinese krait and the Chinese cobra

Focus: Infection Control

1/30/2020

Chinese city plans to build coronavirus hospital in days

Wuhan is constructing a 1,000-bed facility with prefab buildings

Focus: Infection Control

1/30/2020

Coronavirus death toll jumps to more than 80, five US cases confirmed

New coronavirus has been identified in Arizona, California, Illinois and Washington state

1/30/2020

Chocolate Lab training to be bomb-sniffing therapy dog in Ohio

Most of her life is going to be helping children. But the rest of the time she's have ongoing training for bomb detection

Focus: Infection Control

1/30/2020

Cardinal Health recalls 9 million surgical gowns

About 7.7 million were distributed to 2,807 facilities across the country

1/30/2020

Cintas Signature Series Offers Two New Air Care Fragrances and Color Choices

1/30/2020

Tryko Partners Expands its Greater Philadelphia Skilled Nursing Portfolio with Glendale Uptown Home

1/30/2020

5G is fueling Healthcare “Intelligence of Things” – Choice IoT Says Controlling Data Costs will be Essential

1/30/2020

Information Blocking Guidance to the Health IT Community Published

1/30/2020

Aircuity Celebrates 20 Years

Focus: Infection Control

1/29/2020

Facts about the coronavirus outbreak

The respiratory infection originated in Wuhan, China

Focus: Infection Control

1/29/2020

US government just cut funding for the hospitals that deal with outbreaks

Hospitals are unlikely to invest the necessary resources to prepare for somewhat improbable events

Focus: Emergency Preparedness

1/29/2020

FEMA OKs funds to rebuild hospital in Puerto Rico after teen's death

A girl, 13, died after lacking a proper medical facility in Vieques

1/29/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Storage of flammable liquids (Part 4)

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for storage of flammable liquids

Blog

1/29/2020

Keeping your healthcare facility safe

How technology can help you achieve a safer healthcare environment

Blog / Focus: Infection Control

1/29/2020

Gaps found in Canadian hospitals’ preparedness for C. auris

The first multidrug-resistant case of the illness was reported in the country in 2017

1/29/2020

Fisherman's Community Hospital by NELSON Worldwide

1/29/2020

McCarthy Completes Renovation on Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in College Station

1/29/2020

iOFFICE Acquires Leading Meeting Space Solutions and Workplace Analytics Company, Teem

1/29/2020

Perkins and Will Expands Presence in Latin America; Opens Studio in Monterrey, Mexico

1/28/2020

Veterans say the D.C. VA hospital is not safe for women

A woman said she was sexually assaulted at the Washington D.C. VA Medical Center four months ago

Focus: Infection Control

1/28/2020

CDC estimates flu has killed 6,600 in U.S.

The overall flu-associated hospitalization rate is in line with trends seen during this time last season

1/28/2020

Missouri hospital gives staff panic buttons

The use of the buttons is in a trial phase and is aimed at improving security in high-risk areas like the ER

Focus: Emergency Preparedness

1/28/2020

FEMA funding earthquake safety for Los Angeles hospital

Funds will go to non-structural bracing and anchoring of medical equipment, communications hardware, and supporting infrastructure

Blog / Focus: Infection Control

1/28/2020

Integrated infection prevention is essential for protecting patients

A growing number of clinical studies have demonstrated that “no-touch” technologies are effective in reducing bacterial contamination of surfaces and can reduce colonization/infection in patients admitted to these hospital rooms

1/28/2020

UV light fights germs on mobile devices

Ultraviolet rays kill nearly 100% of bacteria found on mobile devices in healthcare settings

1/28/2020

Clorox Healthcare Sponsors APIC’s 2020 Annual Conference Scholarship

1/28/2020

Cintas Offers Tips to Prevent the Spread of Germs This Flu Season

1/28/2020

Concern About Contracting Flu Hits All-time High

1/28/2020

Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Selects Corizon Health

1/28/2020

The Association for the Health Care Environment Announces Elected 2020-2021 Board Members

1/27/2020

At least five patients with Wuhan coronavirus reported in U.S.

A man in Washington State is infected with the new respiratory virus, and there are more possible

1/27/2020

Detroit Medical Center cancels plan to outsource security jobs

Union filed unfair labor practice charges with the National Labor Relations Board

1/27/2020

Addressing software challenges

Careful specification and implementation paves the way for enhanced productivity and performance

1/27/2020

Internet of Medical Things changing future of healthcare

The ability to collect, analyze and transmit health data, is changing care delivery

1/27/2020

SS Facility Services Confirms Long-Term Partnership with Spacewell

1/27/2020

HFAP Receives Renewal from the Medical Board of California for Accreditation of Outpatient Surgery Settings

1/27/2020

Sentara Obici Hospital in Suffolk Launches ED Expansion, Modernization

1/27/2020

Healthcare Associated Infections Workshop Advances Development of Ultraviolet Disinfection Technologies

Focus: Emergency Preparedness

1/24/2020

Puerto Rico still lacking proper medical facilities since hurricane

Vieques has not had a functioning hospital since it was destroyed during Hurricane Maria more than two years ago

Focus: HVAC

1/24/2020

Achieving a high-performance HVAC system

No building system has more impact on long-term facility operating costs than HVAC. Understand the true costs of HVAC, both initially and while in operation

1/24/2020

Pa. health system cancels surgeries due to surgical gown issues

Cardinal Health warned customers that some of its surgical gowns may not be sterile

1/24/2020

Copper surfaces reduce hand transmission in eldercare

Researchers investigated outbreaks in a nursing home

Focus: Infection Control

1/24/2020

Copper beds cut surface bacteria

On average, copper beds harbored 94 percent fewer bacteria than conventional beds

1/24/2020

Universal Lighting Technologies Recognized as Sapphire Awards 2020 Finalist

1/24/2020

Leviton Announces Organizational Changes for their Lighting Business in Canada

1/24/2020

ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance Kicks Off 2020 with Priority Projects and Expanded Membership

1/24/2020

University Hospitals Sports Medicine Finds Infection Control Program Reduced Bacteria by 95% in Athletic Training Rooms

1/23/2020

White substance sparks hazmat incident at Idaho hospital

A patient entered Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center ER carrying a container of an unknown white substance

1/23/2020

Minnesota law to allow surveillance cameras in senior homes

Nursing homes and assisted-living facilities across the state are required to inform residents of their right to use the cameras

1/23/2020

Reduced capacity at Atlanta hospital affects region

For more than a month, Grady Memorial Hospital emergency rooms has been operating at a reduced capacity

Blog

1/23/2020

Preventative lease portfolio audits are worth a pound of cure

The potential for fines for non-compliant use of space arrangements, can range in the millions and warrants a critical review of real estate portfolios

1/23/2020

Cleveland Clinic manages its medical waste with color coding

Cleveland Clinic’s Office for a Healthy Environment focuses on sustainability across the organization, including the responsible management of medical waste

1/23/2020

Western Specialty Contractors Completes Metal Roofing, Siding Façade on New Kansas City Campus for Animal Care Facility

1/23/2020

VuWall Powers Video Walls in LG's New Showrooms

1/23/2020

EHNAC Announces Finalized 2020 Accreditation Criteria Versions for All Accreditation Programs

1/23/2020

Enhanced Legend Power Systems Platform Mitigates Voltage Sags and Swells in Commercial Buildings

1/23/2020

Caldwell Adjustable Spreader Beam Lifts Rothera Wharf Frames in Antarctica

Focus: Infection Control

1/22/2020

N.Y. nursing home cited after maggots found in patient wound

Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation was not fined

1/22/2020

Atlanta hospital expects repair of flooding damage to take until fall

A water pipe break in early December flooded three floors at Grady Memorial Hospital

1/22/2020

Calif. hospital sets up overflow tent for flu patients

California seeing more flu cases than normal

1/22/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Storage of flammable liquids (Part 3)

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for storage of flammable liquids

1/22/2020

Haiti's biggest hospital still not rebuilt 10 years after quake

Port-au-Prince hospital one of the first projects approved for Haiti’s reconstruction

1/22/2020

Effective paints and coatings applications

The right paint selection and surface prep is key

1/22/2020

Australian Hospital Leads the World with Patient Monitoring Trial

1/22/2020

Pfannenberg Announces PMF LED-Hi LED Multifunction Light

1/22/2020

Polyglass Contributes Roofing Materials to Rebuild in the Bahamas

1/22/2020

Bank of America Tower is Setting the Standard for the Future of Sustainability

1/22/2020

Aircuity is an Approved Vendor for NYSERDA’s Real-Time Energy Management Program

Focus: HVAC

1/21/2020

Vermont healthcare facility reopening operating rooms after mysterious odor

Staff have installed carbon monoxide detectors and air sampling canisters in the buildings, and employees will wear detectors

1/21/2020

Ohio bill would allow cameras inside nursing home rooms

There is currently no law in Ohio against using private cameras inside a nursing home, but it's up to the nursing home to allow it

1/21/2020

Vail Health addresses surgical smoke concerns

Colorado Legislature passed a law stating that by May 1, 2021, healthcare facilities in the state must implement policies to prevent human exposure to surgical smoke

1/21/2020

Creating a secure building automation system

It is common for organizations to create a BAS and then more or less forget about it

Focus: Infection Control

1/21/2020

Dealing with the problem of dirty sinks

How clean can your washed hands really be if the sink is contaminated?

1/21/2020

INFICON Celebrates 50 Years of Advancing Innovation

1/21/2020

Nathan Adelson Hospice Offers Patients a Chance to Virtually Visit Special Places Through Aerial Video

1/21/2020

UF Health The Villages® Hospital Cuts Ribbon for New Freestanding Emergency Room

1/21/2020

A New Decade of Color Exploration Inspires Sherwin-Williams Color Collections for Every Market

Focus: Infection Control

1/20/2020

Adopting EVS cleaning practices in skilled nursing facilities

The presence of more higher-acuity patients has led to greater danger from infections

Focus: Infection Control

1/20/2020

Probe: Hospital used OR without HEPA filter when infant got sick

Other operating rooms at the hospital had HEPA filters

Blog

1/20/2020

The prescription for a healthy JCAHO audit

A robust, prescriptive EAM system is needed to avoid surprises and support a facility’s ongoing success

Focus: HVAC

1/20/2020

Planning and budgeting key to sustainable HVAC

Step one in achieving sustainable HVAC design is organizational buy-in

Focus: Infection Control

1/20/2020

Best practices for cleaning, disinfection

Cleaning, disinfecting critical to prevention of hospital-acquired infections

1/20/2020

MedTrainer Offers Specialized Content for Extended and Skilled Care Facilities

1/20/2020

Three HDR-Designed Hospitals Break Ground in China

1/20/2020

Johnson Controls Smoke Detection Technology Designed to Meet 2021 UL Standard

1/20/2020

Long Term Care Group, Inc. Generates Advancements in Core Business with Kryon's Full-Cycle RPA Solution

Focus: HVAC

1/17/2020

Seattle Children’s Hospital's mold issues spur class-action suit

Suit alleged hospital engaged in a coverup of problems

Focus: Infection Control

1/17/2020

CDC: Flu case total nears 10 million

The flu has already killed 4,800 this season

1/17/2020

Woman robbed, kidnapped from Louisiana hospital parking lot

Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System said it will evaluate the safety of all of its campuses

Focus: Infection Control

1/17/2020

Presence of pan-resistant C. auris growing in New York

A total of 427 of 911 nationwide confirmed cases are found in New York

1/17/2020

Threats that could threaten disrupt security

Facilities managers must have resilience and security strategies to deal with disruptive new technologies

Focus: Emergency Preparedness

1/17/2020

Steps for effective emergency preparedness

Make sure your risk assessment and scenario planning are up to date and accurate

1/17/2020

Clorox Healthcare Sponsors APIC’s 2020 Annual Conference Scholarship

1/17/2020

Bally Ribbon Mills Announces Safety Webbing and Tapes for Fire Fighting

1/17/2020

N1C Lithium Ion UPS Systems earn 2019 Sustainable Product Award

1/17/2020

oneSOURCE Partners With instrutrack to Supply Instrument Database for Kiwi Medical Supplies

1/17/2020

thyssenkrupp receives Elevator World 2020 award for sun-shaped lifts in Spain

Focus: Infection Control

1/16/2020

Science teacher's experiment illustrates need for hand hygiene

Soap and water had positive results

1/16/2020

Designing for dementia patients

Access to nature can help orient older adults to time and place, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: HVAC

1/16/2020

HVAC issues stall surgeries at Mo. hospital

Pinnacle Regional Hospital’s sterilization room didn’t have the right pressure, temperature and humidity

1/16/2020

Report says VHA spent $4 billion on new facilities with little oversight

The VHA supplies new medical facilities with startup funds for new staff, furniture, equipment, etc.

1/16/2020

A guide to winter roofing care

Roofs that are not properly cared for during the winter will bring unpleasant surprises when the weather warms.

Focus: Infection Control

1/16/2020

Door selection can impact infection control

Touchless doors can help stop the spread of germs and bacteria

1/16/2020

Eemax Tankless Electric Water Heaters Offer Advanced Handwashing Technology to Promote Infection Prevention in Healthcare Settings

1/16/2020

HFAP Celebrates 75 Years of Leadership in Healthcare Accreditation

1/16/2020

CENTRIA Products Add Modernity and Sharpness to Pointe at Polaris Community

1/16/2020

Russelectric, A Siemens Business, Announces DVL Group Named Manufacturer’s Representative for Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Idaho

1/16/2020

Armstrong Joins The Climate Group’s EP 100 Initiative to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Focus: Infection Control

1/15/2020

Pa. hospital criticized for 'systemic' failures

An investigation found unsanitary equipment, dirty linens on the floors

Focus: Infection Control

1/15/2020

Study: ICU patients’ hands carry pathogens

Hand hygiene important for patients as well as healthcare workers

1/15/2020

Choosing the right photo ID printer

There are many card printers on the market

1/15/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Storage of flammable liquids (Part 2)

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for storage of flammable liquids

1/15/2020

Healthcare design trends in 2020s

Design professionals offer predictions for the upcoming trends and challenges

Focus: Emergency Preparedness

1/15/2020

Tips for life-safety and emergency prep in longterm care facilities

Start by looking at all possible risks

1/15/2020

Skybridges, Test Towers and Innovations: thyssenkrupp Elevator sets the Tech Trends and Highlights for 2020

1/15/2020

Ellison Balanced Doors Complete Amherst College’s New Science Center

1/15/2020

Harris Williams Advises Upstream Rehabilitation in Connection with its Sale to Revelstoke Single Asset Fund I

1/15/2020

Microdesk’s BIMrx Core Optimizes Project Collaboration Through Roundtrip Data Management

1/15/2020

Eitan Group Signs Service Agreement with Integrated Medical Systems

1/14/2020

‘Recent world events’ spark increased security at federal healthcare center

The Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago has closed all entrances except the main gate

1/14/2020

Detroit hospital gets bomb, shooting threats

Police say a psychiatric patient at the hospital made the calls

Focus: Infection Control

1/14/2020

Pa. hospital where preemies died didn’t sanitize breast milk equipment

State health department ordered Geisinger Medical Center in Danville to correct several deficiencies

Focus: Infection Control

1/14/2020

Missouri hospital ordered to stop performing surgery

Regulators conducted an inspection at Pinnacle Regional Hospital and cited it for sterile processing procedures

1/14/2020

The growing demand for transparency in all building spaces

To meet efficiency, optimization and carbon management goals, all the pieces of the puzzle must be considered

Focus: Infection Control

1/14/2020

Five hospitals' mold issues making headlines

A number of healthcare facilities have detected molds in their facilities over the past year

1/14/2020

HealthEC a Top Rated PHM Software Vendor in 2019 KLAS Value-Based Care Managed Services Report

1/14/2020

Baltimore Aircoil Company Announces Nexus Modular Hybrid Cooler

1/14/2020

As Winter Storms Hit Home, the Metal Roofing Alliance Says Rooftop Readiness Is Essential

1/14/2020

Universal Lighting Technologies Partners with DSI Southwest in North Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas Region

1/14/2020

Marsh Bellofram Sells King-Gage to NOSHOK, Inc.

1/13/2020

Quake in Puerto Rico causes structural, power issues, but hospitals functional in hard-hit region

Earthquake killed at least one person and causing a power outage across the island

Focus: Infection Control

1/13/2020

Pediatric flu death toll highest in 17 years

CDC says 27 pediatric deaths have occurred so far this season

Case study

1/13/2020

The benefits of going paperless

The Raleigh General Hospital HR team decided they didn’t want to simply copy their current paper format. Rather, they decided to redesign how the files should be organized, not simply importing files as they were.

Focus: Emergency Preparedness

1/13/2020

Kaiser Permanente prepares for disasters based on experience

This year’s evacuation during a wildfire demonstrated significant improvements over previous efforts

1/13/2020

Selecting a photo ID system

Photo identification cards are an important part of healthcare facility security plan

Focus: HVAC

1/13/2020

Study finds air quality can impact effectiveness of antibiotics

Bacteria that cause respiratory infections can be affected by air pollution

1/13/2020

Huron Capital’s Pueblo Mechanical & Controls ExecFactor Platform Completes Sixth Add-on Acquisition

1/13/2020

TraceAir and Independent Construction Start Their 25th Joint Project at Placer Vineyards

1/13/2020

Sloan Introduces a Mobile Showroom Experience for Customers Across United States

1/13/2020

owing Basic Deck Coating System Terms Can Help Facility Managers Make Better Decisions Regarding Maintenance

1/13/2020

JE Dunn Construction Awarded North and South Regional Military Projects

1/10/2020

Hospital installs hydroponic farm in cafeteria

The healthcare system is looking to install an additional farm at the hospital as well as one at its cancer center

Focus: Infection Control

1/10/2020

Strain B influenza appearing earlier than usual this flu season

Strain A usually occurs around late December and early January

1/10/2020

Abandoned Illinois healthcare facility to be retrofitted for senior, disability housing

The site of the former Copley Hospital will be undergoing a $110 million retrofit

1/10/2020

Geothermal delivers savings

Investment in geothermal technology drives its energy efficiency to the top of the list

Blog

1/10/2020

It’s time to update your collaboration spaces

Companies that offer flexible geographic, collaborative and high-tech work environments have reported their workers are happier and more likely to stay with that place of employment

Focus: Emergency Preparedness

1/10/2020

Preparing healthcare facilities for a disaster

Hospitals must maintain continuity of patient care

1/10/2020

Accruent and Attainia Partner to Empower Better Medical Equipment Lifecycle Decisions

1/10/2020

Aquila launch LX300 latex glove - offers high grip - keeps operator hands dry, warm and safe

1/10/2020

Save Facility Floors with Cintas High Performance Series Floor Mats

1/10/2020

Lifepoint Informatics Launches App for DrChrono EHR Users to Manage Lab Reports

1/10/2020

2019 ARCSI Professional Image Award Honorees Announced

Focus: Infection Control

1/9/2020

Case of Legionnaires' Disease reported at Illinois Veterans Home

The facility is reviewing water quality data

Focus: Infection Control

1/9/2020

Infection control issues temporarily shut down Utah hospital's operating room

A health department report said the hospital failed to provide a sanitary environment

1/9/2020

Safety trends from the last 10 years

Campus safety and security have evolved

1/9/2020

Twin Cities Hospital offers infant footprint scans

Hospital officials say its better to take a scan of a footprint because fingerprints aren't as refined initially

1/9/2020

Cancer center embraces proactive maintenance

MD Anderson Cancer Center's facility renewal program takes maintenance from reactive to proactive

Focus: Infection Control

1/9/2020

Dry indoor air linked to higher infection rates

When air is dry, droplets and skin flakes carrying viruses and bacteria travel through the air

1/9/2020

SC Johnson Professional Champions Hand Hygiene During Cold & Flu Season

1/9/2020

SmithGroup Forecasts Trends for the 2020s in Design & Health Care

1/9/2020

Providence Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Named One of '2019-’20 Best Nursing Homes for Short-Term Rehabilitation'

1/9/2020

Branch Creek’s Entry Liquid Ice Melt Wins Green Seal® Certification for Innovation

1/9/2020

National Office Furniture Introduces New Solutions Focused on Artistry and Functionality

Focus: Infection Control

1/8/2020

U.S. flu season on pace to surpass 2017-18

The 2017-18 season was the worst in decades

Focus: Infection Control

1/8/2020

Data shows hundreds of Aspergillus infections at Wash. hospitals

Hospitals say they’re not the source

1/8/2020

University of Maryland Medical Center getting new look

New downtown Baltimore 10-story cancer center will change appearance of the hospital building

1/8/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Storage of flammable liquids (Part 1)

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for storage of flammable liquids

Focus: HVAC

1/8/2020

Air quality's role in infection prevention can be overlooked

Having the right tools to communicate the importance of temperature and humidity is important

1/8/2020

Flagship Healthcare Properties Expands Footprint in Little Rock, Arkansas

1/8/2020

Russelectric, A Siemens Business, Announces The Mission Critical Management Group Named Manufacturer’s Representative for Georgia

1/8/2020

Union Hospital Joins ChristianaCare

1/8/2020

HED and Puchlik Design Associates Announce Merger

1/8/2020

Supreme Laundry & Cleaners Inc., of El Paso Re-certifies for Hygienically Clean Healthcare

Focus: Infection Control

1/7/2020

Ebola protection program expiring

The program supports efforts to quickly identify and isolate infected people

Focus: Infection Control

1/7/2020

Study tracks MRSA and S aureus in nursing homes

The presence of S aureus was 28.6 percent and of MRSA and MSSA, 20.1 percent

Focus: Infection Control

1/7/2020

CDC says US Candida auris cases rose by 100 in two months

The number of infections increased by 105 from Aug. to Oct.

Focus: Infection Control

1/7/2020

Study says patients often bring C. Diff in with them

The study suggested hospitals should try to identify carriers of C. diff to prevent the spread on infection

Focus: Emergency Preparedness

1/7/2020

When disaster strikes, FEMA money is available to hospitals that file quickly

Hospitals often don't file for the funds because they're unaware of what can be reimbursed and there is only a 30-day window to apply

1/7/2020

athenahealth’s Connected Network Unlocks Unique Industry Data to Help Practices, Patients Prep for Flu Season

1/7/2020

EVERWhite Launches New Lines of Preprinted Whiteboards

1/7/2020

Petra Team Helps Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital Staff and Families During Kincade Fire Crisis

1/7/2020

AAAHC Publishes Medication Reconciliation Benchmarking Study Findings

1/7/2020

Legionella Conference 2020 Moves to Chicago With a Healthcare Focus

Focus: Infection Control

1/6/2020

Flu cases reach 4.6 million

2,100 deaths reported

1/6/2020

VA ends hospital star ratings system

The system allowed veterans to compare quality and performance at VA facilities

Focus: Infection Control

1/6/2020

Study links psychological safety, infection prevention efforts

Thirty-eight percent of responding hospitals had high levels of psychological safety

Focus: Security

1/6/2020

Healthcare moving toward paperless systems

Roughly 40 percent of data breaches are paper-based

1/6/2020

Card-operated lock systems becoming more popular

Flexibility is the primary benefit of this system

Focus: HVAC

1/6/2020

How to handle a major HVAC upgrade

Following plan can help ensure upgrade isn't disruptive to regular operations

1/6/2020

Cerner, AWS Work to Reduce Patient Re-Admissions and Time Spent Documenting Patient Visits

1/6/2020

Evolve Treatment Centers for Teens Opens New Location In Danville

1/6/2020

Hygienically Clean Healthcare Certification for Four Alsco Plants

1/6/2020

Urgent Care Association Updates Industry White Paper to Examine Trends, Issues in Delivery of On-Demand Care

1/6/2020

UF Health to Acquire Central Florida Health’s Regional Hospitals

Focus: Infection Control

1/3/2020

3.7 million flu cases reported by mid December

The CDC says there have 32,000 hospitalizations and 1,800 deaths

1/3/2020

Keeping hospitals safe by design

Designers have an opportunity for hospitals to increase safety through intentional and comprehensive design and facility planning, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

1/3/2020

Joint Commission clarifies ligature risk requirements

In a new blog post on it's website, The Joint Commission clarified its new ligature risk requirements regarding common patient room items and fixtures

1/3/2020

New Ohio bill would allow surveillance cameras in nursing home resident rooms

There has been pushback in the past about whether surveillance cameras are a violation of patient privacy

1/3/2020

FM salary survey data shows signs of optimism

Building Operating Management's annual FM Pulse salary survey shows how FM salary and benefit trends regionally and at various levels in an FM organization

1/3/2020

Operating room material choices must address infection control needs

Materials and finishes in the OR—particularly walls and flooring—are an important part of creating a safe environment, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

1/3/2020

Getinge Japan Celebrates the Delivery of More Than 200 Hybrid Operating Rooms

1/3/2020

Flagship Healthcare Properties Announces Acquisition in Hickory, North Carolina

1/3/2020

McCarthy Celebrates Groundbreaking of Latest Healthcare Project

1/3/2020

New Compression Latch from Southco Withstands High Pressure Cleaning in Food and Medical Applications

Focus: Infection Control

1/2/2020

Survey links psychological safety and infection prevention practices

Psychological safety refers to the shared belief that team members are safe when speaking up or making mistakes

1/2/2020

Greener healthcare facilities can impact climate change

Changes in the industry can play a major role in addressing the climate crisis

1/2/2020

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Suites in AHCO

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for suites in AHCO

Blog

1/2/2020

Healthcare on Cloud Nine: Top 8 benefits of healthcare-cloud merger

The cloud will be central to future digital transformations in healthcare

Focus: Emergency Preparedness

1/2/2020

Readiness matters with new CMS emergency preparedness requirements

The intent is still to establish criteria for healthcare providers and suppliers to better prepare for and respond to natural and man-made disasters.

1/2/2020

U.N. climate negotiations conclude with mixed results

1/2/2020

Southampton Hospital chooses Vinoly for new $300M hospital

1/2/2020

Ware Malcomb Announces Completion of Ultimate Software Offices in San Francisco

1/2/2020

Russelectric, A Siemens Business, Announces DVL Group Named Manufacturer’s Representative for Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Idaho

Focus: Infection Control

12/30/2019

Deaths could have been avoided at Glasgow hospital if staff had flushed out the taps, expert says

Nobody knew whose job it was to ensure taps, baths and shower heads were flushed at least once a day

12/30/2019

Leapfrog names top hospitals for 2019

Florida had the most top hospitals of all states with 21

12/30/2019

Mechanical systems in the healthcare environment — pipe and performance considerations

The insulation wrapping these systems plays an integral role in ensuring optimal performance of a building’s mechanical systems

12/30/2019

Achieving reliable power with microgrids

Microgrids take advantage of the IIoT to make energy choices based on capabilities like forecasting weather and load optimization

12/30/2019

Atlanta hospital gets 30-bed mobile unit a state of emergency declared

The emergency declaration allows the state to use Georgia Emergency Management Agency funding to bring the mobile unit

Focus: Lighting

12/30/2019

LED benefits, strategies illuminated

The most effective applications depend on matching advances in the technology to facility needs

12/30/2019

Henderson Products, Inc. Awarded Sourcewell Contract for Procurement of Brine Production, Application and Storage Systems

12/30/2019

Reliable Controls Partners with Ad Hoc Electronics

12/30/2019

Johnson Controls hosts two-day women in HVAC summit

12/30/2019

SmithGroup Forecasts Trends for the 2020s in Design & Technology

12/30/2019

Diversey Acquires AHP Intellectual Property from Virox Technologies, Inc.

12/27/2019

Vermont operating rooms will remain closed through January because of odors

The University of Vermont Medical Center continues to investigate the cause of mysterious odors

Focus: Infection Control

12/27/2019

FDA approves first fully disposable duodenoscope

Use it once and then toss it out

12/27/2019

Eco-friendly strategies for healthcare facilities

Healthcare industry can identify areas to reduce environmental impact

Blog

12/27/2019

Why firewalls and anti-virus software are no longer enough to protect your network

As cybercriminals become more adept and increasingly target healthcare facility networks, it is more crucial than ever before to ensure your cybersecurity defenses are up-to-date and tested regularly

12/27/2019

Lighting strategies are evolving for senior living environments.

New technology and resident quality of life are two factors driving the change, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/27/2019

Music's power to improve waiting room experience studied

Naval pilots concept uses music and nature to soothe

12/27/2019

Draper Introduces Child-Safe Clutch-Operated Shade

12/27/2019

New President of Anne Arundel Medical Center Named

12/27/2019

HoverCam Earns Second Award of Excellence From Tech & Learning

12/27/2019

tekmar Invita WiFi Thermostat Now Works with Alexa and Google Assistant Voice Controls

12/27/2019

2019 Oregon Zero Energy Ready Commercial Code Adopting ASHRAE 90.1 for Commercial Buildings

12/26/2019

3 Legionnaires' cases may be linked to Illinois hospital

The hospital has flushed its plumbing system

12/26/2019

Cyber attack stops radiation treatments at Oahu facilities

The company has reported the incident to the FBI and is working with a private computer forensics firm to investigate

12/26/2019

Study pilots the use of the post-occupancy evaluation checklist

Research team aims to develop an internal and reproducible POE process based on the Center for Health Design's Patient Room Design Checklist and Evaluation Tool, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

12/26/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Receptacle testing

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for receptacle testing

Focus: Lighting

12/26/2019

Smart windows for healthcare change tint automatically

Light-depleted patients and staff can only endure a few minutes of the day near regular windows before they start to get uncomfortable

12/26/2019

Dangerous bacteria can survive disinfectant

Study suggests that UV light is an option for disinfecting, but it can be challenging to make sure all surfaces are fully exposed to the light

12/26/2019

Beyond Air Terminates Commercial Licensing Agreement for LungFit PH for Use in the Hospital Setting in the United States and China

12/26/2019

EMA Launches New Course for Building Personnel: Building Energy Management Techniques and Strategies for Engineers and Facility Managers

12/26/2019

VuWall Releases Security Update for TRx Management System

12/26/2019

Johnson Controls Breaks Ground on 22,000 square-foot Expansion at Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Plant

12/26/2019

ASHE Launches Two New Programs for Year-Round Education

Focus: Infection Control

12/23/2019

Wis. hospital tap water contaminates lab specimens

Mycobacterium porcinum came from ice machines and water dispenser in ICU

12/23/2019

While active shooters at healthcare facility are rare, preparation is still key

Pharmacists in these facilities need to know how to respond

12/23/2019

Conference center converted to sports medicine complex

Inova Health System Sports Medicine complex includes 5,000-square-foot outdoor synthetic turf field designed for patient evaluation and performance enhancement, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Infection Control

12/23/2019

Cleaning's role in public health requires specific protocols

Cleaning and disinfecting must be done in two steps

Video / Focus: Infection Control

12/23/2019

London Hospital allows horse to visit patient before Christmas

Horse's box was parked in an ambulance bay and the horse rode the elevator up 13 floors

12/23/2019

Creating a healthcare facility emergency plan

Emergency departments must develop disaster preparedness plans that go beyond natural disasters and utility failures, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

12/23/2019

HealthEC Only Vendor Recognized for Having All SDOH Capabilities in 2019 KLAS Population Health Care Management Performance Report

12/23/2019

New OASIS Aquarius Convertible Water Coolers Compatible with Bottles or Water Line

12/23/2019

Livly Unlocks Value for Property Managers and Residents, Taps LaMarco Systems for Integrated Security Solutions

12/23/2019

BACnet Secure Connect Interoperability Acceleration Program Launched

12/23/2019

The Joint Commission Issues Quick Safety Advisory on Reducing Diagnostic Errors Through Closed-Loop Communication

12/20/2019

Ga. governor declares state of emergency after hospital flooding

Hospitals near flooded facility are at capacity

Blog

12/20/2019

'Tis the season for year-end equipment planning

Many affected ate pre-cut fruit

12/20/2019

Healthcare trends to watch in 2020

One of the healthcare industry’s chief struggles is attracting and retaining healthcare facility staff

12/20/2019

Urgent care needed: The importance of underground utility mapping for hospital campuses

Though hospitals are unlike other facility campuses, they are similar in one aspect— current underground utility management and mapping tend to be lacking

Focus: Infection Control

12/20/2019

Flu season might peak in December

One of the healthcare industry’s chief struggles is attracting and retaining healthcare facility staff

Focus: HVAC

12/20/2019

Selecting a high-performance HVAC system

Selecting HVAC means meeting the needs of a facility efficiently and effectively now and into the future

12/20/2019

Emerson Facility Receives Environmental Stewardship Recognition

12/20/2019

Invenergy Announces Launch of Invenergy Edge

12/20/2019

Altís Promenade Awarded National Green Building (NGBS) Silver Certification

12/20/2019

Inpro Introduces New Handrail for Behavioral Health Facilities

12/20/2019

ASSA ABLOY Unveils New Mortise Lock Status Indicators with Enhanced Viewing Capabilities

12/19/2019

Salmonella outbreak sickens 33 at Pa. healthcare facilities

Many affected ate pre-cut fruit

12/19/2019

Florida VA employees, medical suppliers indicted for alleged kickback scheme

VA employees allegedly received thousands of dollars in bribes

12/19/2019

Flooding at Atlanta hospital prompts closure of 62 patient beds

Cleanup and repairs have begun in the patient units significantly damaged by flooding

12/19/2019

Hospital learning to defuse violence

The hospital also has introduced a behavioral screening tool to help identify patients prone to violence

12/19/2019

Choosing a window wall vs. a curtain wall

Often less expensive and easier to install, window walls offer various ventilating styles and can offer improved sound transmittance between floors

12/19/2019

Walmart-Amazonian Culture Creates More Players in the Healthcare Retail Space

12/19/2019

Virgin Pulse Accelerates Global Innovation; Delivers Immersive and Adaptive Wellbeing Experiences to Engage Members Around the World

12/19/2019

SC Johnson Professional Refresh Foam Soap Receives 2019 ISSA Innovation Award

12/19/2019

SVN Commercial Advisory Group manages $12 million sale of medical office building

12/19/2019

Urgent Care Association Announces Industry Award Recipients

12/18/2019

NYC hospital security officers don't feel prepared for active shooter situation

The more than 800 law enforcement officers carry batons, handcuffs, radios and flashlights

12/18/2019

Technology saves Toronto hospital $3.2 million a year in energy costs

For instance, patient rooms feature an integrated bedside terminal that can, among other things, change the temperature in their room

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

12/18/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Cooking appliances

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for cooking appliances

Blog / Focus: Patient Experience

12/18/2019

Creating genuine privacy where it’s needed most

Acoustic pods address the issue of privacy head on, offering a soundproof solution for sensitive conversations as well as the need for accessible solitude in a public space

12/18/2019

EarthCam Announces Partnership with Rubicon to Help the Construction Industry Achieve Sustainability Goals

12/18/2019

Wellframe Secures $20M in Funding to Advance Digital Health Management

12/18/2019

UCA2020 Convention: Something (Almost) Completely Different

12/18/2019

Deeplink Medical Raises € 5 Million to Boost the Adoption of its Web Platforms for Healthcare Professionals and Patients:

12/18/2019

Ware Malcomb Announces Expansion in Canada

12/17/2019

Dallas children's hospital relocates patients after finding mold

Children's Medical Center Dallas relocated 28 patients after routine air tests

12/17/2019

CDC: 12 state seeing high flu activity

Fourteen states experienced moderate activity, eight states reported low activity and 16 states experienced minimal activity

Blog

12/17/2019

Driving savings, standardization and service excellence with enterprise strategy for clinical engineering

Keeping up with the rapid rate of change and getting the most value out of technology today requires a holistic strategy

12/17/2019

Atlanta hospital closed because of broken water pipe

The break caused flooding in some patient care areas of Grady Memorial Hospital

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/17/2019

How to assess the condition of your parking structure

From criteria ranging from safety and security to aesthetics and structural stability, here is how to assess the long-term viability of your parking structures

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/17/2019

Atlanta hospital brightens parking garage with mural

A 2,000-square-foot mural was added to cover a 100-foot-wide cement column in the center of a patient vehicle drop-off circle at Northside Hospital

12/17/2019

New Design Synergist Series Expands Lightfair Designer Experience

12/17/2019

Acuity Brands Introduces the Modulus Low Voltage Distributed Power and Control System

12/17/2019

West Hills Hospital receives Primary Plus Stroke Center Certification

12/17/2019

Smartway2 Identifies Three Key Workplace Trends That Will Elevate Employee Experience in 2020

12/17/2019

New from AAMA Education | Updated courses and platform now available for FenestrationMasters Version 2.0

Focus: Lighting

12/16/2019

UV lights could help limit bacteria on phones in healthcare facilities

Study suggests ultraviolet sanitizing devices could be stationed around hospitals

12/16/2019

University of California nurses rally at to raise awareness about workplace violence

Nurses at UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento and UCSF Hellen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights in San Francisco held rallies

Focus: Energy Efficiency

12/16/2019

Calif. health system launches solar initiative across Central Valley

The project launched on Dec. 3, and involve placing solar arrays at Adventist Health hospitals in Hanford, Bakersfield and Tehachapi

12/16/2019

When hospital surface cleaning fails, superbugs win

Plasma technology, which cleans air 24 hours a day, can be another line of defense.

Focus: Energy Efficiency

12/16/2019

Can energy models help healthcare facilities reduce energy use?

Energy models help designers and FMs make more informed decisions and better evaluate design trade offs to arrive at the most energy efficient solution.

Focus: Lighting

12/16/2019

Lighting best start for energy efficiency plan

Upgrades to LEDs can yield huge energy savings and can usually be installed without disrupting facility operations

12/16/2019

L.A. Care Health Plan Selects Apollo Managed Care Criteria Guidelines

12/16/2019

Collingswood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Named One of Maryland's Best Nursing Homes 2020

12/16/2019

Healthcare Remains the Most Breached Sector in 2019: How Can Companies Protect Themselves?

12/16/2019

USGBC Launches New 'Insight' Feature to Help Green Building Projects Prioritize Sustainability Strategies and Improve Performance

12/16/2019

EVERWhite Launches New Lines of Preprinted Whiteboards

12/13/2019

Mystery odor closes Vermont hospital operating rooms again

The oder caused staff to seek medical care

12/13/2019

Workers at Ohio healthcare facilities warned about credit card thieves

Kettering Health Network believes the thefts could be part of a possible crime ring

12/13/2019

Quake-resistant hospital to open soon in Turkey

The hospital features 1,800 triple pendulum isolator systems

12/13/2019

How BIM improves healthcare facility design and operations

BIM is especially crucial for large and complex healthcare facilities because it can simplify operations, and make them more efficient

12/13/2019

Aircuity is an Approved Vendor for NYSERDA’s Real-Time Energy Management Program

12/13/2019

WEDI Announces Slate of New 2020 Board of Directors

12/13/2019

Cintas in Charlotte, NC Earns Carolina Star Certification for Safety and Health

12/13/2019

Johnson Controls to Showcase HVACR Technologies at the 2020 AHR Expo

12/13/2019

The Villages, UF Health Enter into Exclusive Talks to Transform Regional Healthcare

12/12/2019

New Orleans hospital has seen more than 1,400 flu cases this year

Last year at this time it had seen nine

12/12/2019

Glasgow hospital's water supply was at 'high risk' of decontamination

Warnings about the risk of water contamination were issued just days after facility opened

12/12/2019

What are the attributes of a successful facility manager?

Experts' advice hit seven highlights

12/12/2019

Healthcare facilities should be designed for safety

Decisions made during planning can have significant future effects - known as latent safety threats, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

12/12/2019

Does your fire alarm system need an opgrade or replacement?

Consider age, functionality, control equipment and more when evaluating your fire alarm system for upgrade or replacement

12/12/2019

New Urban Land Institute Report Reflects Decade of Progress in Improved Environmental Performance in the Built Environment

12/12/2019

Johnson Controls Opens Second Training Center as Part of Nationwide HVAC Training Initiative

12/12/2019

Urgent Care Association, College of Urgent Care Medicine Launch Antibiotic Stewardship Commendation

12/12/2019

Earth Day 2020 Team Spotlight Climate and Environmental Education at COP25

12/12/2019

AAMA Creates New Web Page and Infographic on Aluminum Costs, Attributes

12/11/2019

Class-action lawsuit filed against Seattle Children's Hospital

Five deaths between 2001 and 2014 from surgical site infections from Aspergillus mold were likely caused by the air handling systems

12/11/2019

Healthcare facilities responding as natural disasters get worse

In the wake of a disaster, healthcare facilities can provide vital primary care, whether that’s within the walls of a clinic, in patients’ homes, or in the one place where many of their patients are most likely to show up: an evacuation shelter

Blog

12/11/2019

Roadmap to smart hospital: Step-by-step guide to the future of care

It's time to embrace smart hospitals to maximize the use of available technology.

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

12/11/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Electrical room

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for electrical rooms

Blog / Focus: Patient Experience

12/11/2019

Getting patients from the ED to admitted beds more quickly with mobile tech

12/11/2019

Baron Releases Customizable User-Defined Alerts for Baron Threat Net

12/11/2019

Seeq Corporation Announces AWS Industrial Software Competency Achievement

12/11/2019

WEDI Honors Health IT Industry Leaders at the WEDI Winter Conference through Annual Awards

12/11/2019

UNC Health Care Introduces App to Help Patients Navigate Hospitals, Clinics and Parking

12/11/2019

The Sanders Trust Acquires $21.5 Million Health Facility in Florida

12/10/2019

Hospitals prepare to be earthquake-ready

After the Nov. 30 quake in Southcentral Alaska, hospital uses lessons learned for next potential disaster

12/10/2019

Ransomware attack freezes health records access at 110 nursing homes

Some facilities were unable to get drug information updated, others faced billing issues

12/10/2019

CDC issues new warning about superbugs

'Everyone is at risk' for antibiotic-resistant infections

12/10/2019

N.Z. hospital asked to end coal use for energy, heating

Doctor cites health and environmental concerns

Focus: Lighting

12/10/2019

Tips for selecting LEDs

LEDs are an easy win for energy savings. But make sure you select the right type for your space. Here's what you need to know.

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/10/2019

Hospital designs suite to calm patients undergoing MRI

The new wide-bore MRI at the OSF Centers for Health in Peoria, Ill., features a four-inch-larger tube

12/10/2019

HoverCam Now Shipping Pilot X Digital Teaching Station

12/10/2019

Green Business Certification Inc. Rolls Out ISSP Professional Credentials, Recognizing Expertise in the Field of Sustainability

12/10/2019

Legacy Plaza Unites Seven Nonprofits in a Three-Building Complex

12/10/2019

CloroxPro Launches Placemaking Partnership with Project for Public Spaces

12/10/2019

Kentucky-Based Universal Linen Service Earns Hygienically Clean Healthcare Certification

12/9/2019

Man shouting ‘chemical warfare’ in Conn. ER prompts hazmat response

None of the 35 people evacuated was injured, but three were isolated

12/9/2019

MRSA can linger on surfaces for months

Good hygiene can help prevent the bacteria from spreading

12/9/2019

Seattle Children's hospital was once confident air systems weren’t source of infection

Hospital staff now believe the system that circulates air through operating rooms caused mold infections going back to 2001

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/9/2019

Pet therapy offers positive results in care facilities

The American Journal of Infection Control recommends a set of guidelines when it comes to bringing animals into long-term care facilities and hospitals

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/9/2019

Biophilic design can impact wellness

Using natural construction materials like wood or granite with texture and grain that people can see and touch can help reduce stress and improve well-being

Focus: Lighting

12/9/2019

The value of daylighting, even with LEDs

Even when LEDs mimic sunlight, expert see LEDs as complementary to — but not replacing — daylighting strategies

12/9/2019

DocASAP Unveils Results of First Annual 'State of Patient Access and Engagement' Healthcare Survey

12/9/2019

Blastcrete Equipment Tier 4 Final Products Meet Emission Standards

12/9/2019

Aquila Addresses the Environmental Issues of Industrial Gloves

12/9/2019

Aspirus Wausau Hospital Named 2020 Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospital

12/9/2019

Hoffmann Group USA’s GARANT Brand Wins Six German Design Awards

12/6/2019

S.D. hospital plans re-opening after tornado

Three tornadoes touched down in Sioux Falls in September

12/6/2019

W.Va. hospital increasing security after shooting

In August, a man shot and killed himself in an emergency room at the hospital

12/6/2019

Security, infection issues spark changes at D.C. hospital

St. Elizabeths reacts to shooting, Legionella

Focus: Energy Efficiency

12/6/2019

Senior living facilities can make a large contribution to reduce carbon emissions

The senior living industry is responsible for approximately 3.8 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/6/2019

Parking a crucial part of patient experience

Healthcare administrators can be challenged when it comes to providing their customers and employees with adequate, efficient parking, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

12/6/2019

Real-life Experiment on Climate Neutrality Shows a 78 Percent Cut in Emissions is Possible Now

12/6/2019

Absence of Strong Substitutes Heralding Steady Growth of Antiseptic and Disinfectant Market, finds a Fact.MR Study

12/6/2019

Hospital Guest House Creates a Welcoming Home-Away-From-Home Through Illumination

12/6/2019

Straightpoint’s Bluetooth CableSafe at Wastewater Project

12/6/2019

athenahealth Named Visionary Leader in US Healthcare Data Analytics by Frost & Sullivan

12/5/2019

Minn. hospital locks down because of brawl

The disruption involving from 50 to 75 people started when someone with a nonlethal gunshot wound was brought to the hospital

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/5/2019

Senior living dining spaces are being transformed by baby boomers

Upgrades, such as casual, bistro-inspired settings with a contemporary, even cool, aesthetics are expected, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website.

12/5/2019

Tips for life-safety and emergency prep in longterm care facilities

Start by looking at all possible risks

12/5/2019

Mercy Hospital accused of failing to take 'even the most basic security measures’ during 2018 shooting

The family of a pharmacist killed has filed a lawsuit

Focus: Energy Efficiency

12/5/2019

Best practices for planning smart buildings

If the planning is done wrong, building owners and facility managers will be playing the fix-it and upgrade game to keep up

12/5/2019

Baron Releases Customizable User-Defined Alerts for Baron Threat Net

12/5/2019

The Joint Commission Names Olga Levin as New Enterprise Marketing Leader

12/5/2019

Beyond Air Signs Agreement with MESA Specialty Gases & Equipment for Nitric Oxide and Nitrogen Dioxide Calibration Gas Supply

12/5/2019

New Floor Cable Protectors from First Mats

12/5/2019

New Research Reveals iInvestment in Smart Buildings is Moving up the Agenda

12/4/2019

Wash. health officials now require reporting of mold infections

The mandate comes after it was revealed that Seattle Children’s has had 14 patients develop mold infections over 18 years

12/4/2019

Hospital installs webcams in NICU beds

Families can see their babies when they can’t be at UC Davis Children’s Hospital

12/4/2019

Las Vegas psychiatric hospital given a year to address safety issues

In August, federal regulators cut off the facility's Medicare and Medicaid funding

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

12/4/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Annunciator panels

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for annunciator panels

12/4/2019

Sex offender removed from Pa. hospital during the birth of his child

A hospital security offered to escort the man to his wife's room the next day, but he declined fearing that he might be arrested

Focus: Lighting

12/4/2019

Lighting can support healthier patient rooms

Advanced lighting design can improve patient and visitor outcomes and comfort and staff productivity

12/4/2019

Journal Study Details How Hospital Reduced Risk of Single-Patient Insulin Pens Through Quality Improvement Project

12/4/2019

Ribbon Cut on New Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital

12/4/2019

Russelectric, A Siemens Business, Announces DVL Group Named Manufacturer’s Representative for Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Idaho

12/4/2019

OZ Lifting Davit Crane Installed on Hospital Rooftop

12/4/2019

Pipeline Health Commits to Implementing Cerner Technology in Dozens of Facilities Nationwide

12/3/2019

California hospital creates disaster carts

Two Army Nurse Corps nurses create new carts, classes and protocols

12/3/2019

FDA approves easier-to-clean duodenoscope

New scope will have fewer parts that need to be cleaned

12/3/2019

Family of toddler who died at Glasgow hospital claims 'bacteria' found in shower

Mother says she has documents which show that bacteria was found on the showerhead in her son's bathroom

12/3/2019

CDC: Someone in the U.S. dies of a drug-resistant superbug every 15 minutes

The report put five superbugs on the 'urgent threat' list

12/3/2019

Critics say safety standards creating institutional feel in hospital psychiatric wards

New suicide prevention requirements took effect on July 1

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/3/2019

Healthcare facility patient satisfaction is possible

Improving patient satisfaction scores is a challenge that almost all healthcare facilities face

12/3/2019

Meridian Sells Newly Built 13,600 SF Dialysis Clinic in Stockton for $7.5 Million

12/3/2019

Pro.Com Partners with SoFi to Make Home Improvements Even Easier

12/3/2019

Pinpoint Launches First ’15-minute Check’ Log

12/3/2019

OrbitaASSIST Launches a Digitally Reimagined Voice-powered, AI-Driven Virtual Health Assistant Proven to Improve Patient Communication at the Bedside

12/3/2019

Spellman Brady Energizes Oklahoma Senior Living Community

12/2/2019

Emails show Wash. hospital knew about mold problem for year and a half

Internal e-mails suggest Seattle Children's Hospital knew last year that there was a pattern of infections

12/2/2019

Hand-hygiene program in wards improve compliance

Most efforts to improve hand hygiene in hospitals focus on individuals

12/2/2019

Wisconsin hospital builds 'first of its kind' surgery floor

Froedtert Health Care's integrated procedural platform combines surgical and interventional care areas on a single, centrally located floor

Blog

12/2/2019

Four best practices for optimizing real estate in healthcare facilities

There are best practices facilities managers can adopt that not only preserve resources and reduce costs, but that also provide added benefits

12/2/2019

KAI Receives AGCMO Keystone Award for Deaconess Center for Child Well-Being Project

12/2/2019

10th Annual National Hygiene Specialist Excellence Award Recipients Announced by UMF Corporation

12/2/2019

Retrolux Winner of Schneider Electric and Powerhouse 4D Challenge

12/2/2019

Wellframe Secures $20M in Funding to Advance Digital Health Management

12/2/2019

Brightmark Opens National Site Search for $1B Advanced Plastic Recycling Facilities

11/27/2019

Close to 1,200 patients at risk at Indiana hospital due to sterilization lapses

One of the hospital's surgical instrument sterilization technicians failed to complete a necessary step

11/27/2019

New Stanford hospital inspired by Apple

The hospital has automated guided vehicles to assist with laundry delivery and trash disposal

11/27/2019

Canadian hospital hit for infection control issues and use of duct tape

Other maintenance issues include the need to resurface counters and wall in part of the neonatal intensive care unit

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

11/27/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Corridor projection

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for corridor projection

11/27/2019

Washington hospital cancels procedures after surgical tray issues

Flecks of plastic were found on some surgical trays

Blog

11/27/2019

Flushing rim sinks provide hygienic disposal of clinical waste

Sinks help maintain clean conditions for clinics and healthcare settings

11/27/2019

Major Revision to Drinking Water Treatment Standard Allows UV-LED Technology to Treat Microorganisms

11/27/2019

Aircuity’s CEO to Speak on the WELL Building Standard Relating to Laboratories

11/27/2019

Syneos Health and AiCure Announce Partnership to Optimize Patient Engagement and Trial Success

11/27/2019

SRP to Cut Emissions Through Major Solar + Battery Energy Purchase

11/27/2019

Accenture, Airbus, GE and Hitachi Join Intel Neuromorphic Research Community

11/26/2019

Legionnaires’ disease found at Ohio nursing home

Lake County General Health District confirms disease at Mentor facility

11/26/2019

10 Seattle hospital ORs closed through January after mold outbreak

The hospital is installing in-room HEPA filtration

Focus: New Construction

11/26/2019

Healthcare facilities are focusing on designing for flexibility

The ability to adapt and grow to patient needs, is a major concern when designing any kind of medical facility

Blog

11/26/2019

Innovative technology helps lower costs, overcome labor shortage and Increase safety

Technology can help close the labor gap, and it can also lower costs and increase efficiency by helping healthcare organizations’ facilities and housekeeping departments do more with less

11/26/2019

Expand the maintenance departments equipment arsenal

Renting portable cooling units, lifts and generators can supplement maintenance tools

11/26/2019

Pfannenberg Offers Next Day Delivery for Select Filterfans and Exhaust Filters

11/26/2019

RenoRun Rolls Out One-of-a-Kind Premium Monthly Subscription for Customers

11/26/2019

Zurn Expands California Service Center Operation

11/26/2019

Bridge Connector Announces Destinations, Advancing Health Care Data Interoperability with No-Code Integration Platform

11/26/2019

USGBC Announces Vision for LEED Positive

11/25/2019

CDC puts Candida auris and Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter in urgent category

C. difficile, carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriacese and drug-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae are also considered 'urgent'

11/25/2019

Scientists developing ‘smart toilet’ to collect health data

Some of the available information is alcohol consumption, caloric intake, and how quickly a person metabolizes certain medicine

11/25/2019

Indoor air quality in healthcare facilities: How to keep your patients and staff healthy

A new report suggests the issue is also being impacted by old and unsuitable infrastructure

11/25/2019

Infection control in five Irish hospitals hampered by overcrowding

A new report suggests the issue is also being impacted by old and unsuitable infrastructure

Focus: Emergency Preparedness

11/25/2019

California power outage disrupted patient care on Northern Coast

A majority of the state’s counties lost power for portions of October

Focus: New Construction

11/25/2019

Design of Unity Health Care Brentwood facility in D.C. focused on employee and patient experience

Unity Health Care Brentwood was recently recognized as a winner of the ASID Outcome of Design Awards

11/25/2019

Aircuity an Approved Vendor for NYSERDA’s Real-Time Energy Management Program

11/25/2019

Wiegmann Associates Completes Work for New Harris House Intensive Inpatient Treatment Center

11/25/2019

Gunderson Inc. Earns Two Hygienically Clean Certifications

11/25/2019

Armstrong Ceilings Recycling Program Marks 20 Years of Diverting Used Ceiling Panels from Landfills

11/25/2019

CloroxPro Launches Placemaking Partnership with Project for Public Spaces

11/22/2019

Kids 'drive' themselves to OR at N.H. hospital

The car is remote controlled by a staff member, but the children feel they are in charge of the wheel

11/22/2019

Superhero window washers pop in on Pa. children’s hospital

After peering through the windows, the superheroes made their way inside to meet with the kids and hand out a few gifts

Focus: New Construction

11/22/2019

Cherokee Nation opens largest U.S. tribal outpatient health center

More than 600 pieces of Cherokee art are on display throughout the new outpatient health center

11/22/2019

U.S. health systems help assess Dorian-damaged Bahamian hospitals

Facilities experts helping determine whether to repair or replace

11/22/2019

Maintenance is an investment, not a cost center

Engaged technicians can help managers revamp a department's image and drive an organization's success

Focus: Security

11/22/2019

HHS releases healthcare cybersecurity best practices

Guidance includes 10 best practices for mitigating hacking threats

11/22/2019

Formica Corporation Blurs Line Between Nature, Technology with SurfaceSet 2020

11/22/2019

M Property Services to Bring Much Needed Hospital, Healthworks Village to NorthSide Regeneration Development

11/22/2019

athenahealth Shares New Strategic Vision with More Than 1,500 Healthcare Customers at Recent Events

11/22/2019

Hubbell Lighting the Manufacturer of Choice for the Largest Hospital Expansion in the History of South Carolina

11/22/2019

Eitan Group Launches New Preventative Maintenance Servicing Tool for Sapphire Line of Infusion Pumps

11/21/2019

Healthcare data security at crisis levels

Cyber criminals have used x-ray machines to launch malware attacks

11/21/2019

Workers plan strike over UC hospitals outsourcing

UC Davis Health have not canceled any patient appointments in preparation for today's strike

11/21/2019

Nine in 10 healthcare organizations still using fax machines

Thirty-nine percent using pagers

11/21/2019

UK hospitals addressing structural issues

Seven healthcare facilities across England have building safety concerns

11/21/2019

Hospitals don't have to report waterborne infections

Tennessee and Oregon are the only states that require hospitals to report waterborne NTM infections

Focus: New Construction

11/21/2019

Illinois hospital's new $30 million emergency department includes an 11,000-square-foot green roof

The building is LEED-certified and 92 percent of the debris collected from its construction was recycled

11/21/2019

Interface Announces Mission Zero Success, Commits to Climate Take Back

11/21/2019

Touchplan Announces International Expansion

11/21/2019

Leviton Acquires Canada-Based Viscor

11/21/2019

AGF Manufacturing’s Purge and Vent Valve Awarded US Patent

11/21/2019

KTGY Unveils Co-Care: A Collaborative Assisted Living Concept for the ‘Missing Middle’

11/20/2019

Cancer cluster may be linked to medical equipment sterilization facility

The facility uses cancer-causing ethylene oxide in the sterilization process

11/20/2019

Seattle Children’s hospital faces lawsuit over mold issues

Lawsuit claims that the teen contracted meningitis in March 2018 from the Aspergillus mold

11/20/2019

CDC: Candida auris cases at 836

New York has the most cases with 388

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

11/20/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Stairwell storage

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for stairwell storage

11/20/2019

CDC says HAIs are decreasing

Clostridium difficile infections were down by 12 precent, between 2017 and 2018

11/20/2019

Digital Health Institute for Transformation and Tanjo Announce New Partnership to Impact Healthcare

11/20/2019

Adena Regional Medical Center Carries Out Emergency Department and West Entrance Expansion and Renovation Project

11/20/2019

Ecolab’s OxyCide Daily Disinfectant Cleaner Receives U.S. EPA Candida Auris Claim

11/20/2019

Orchard Hill Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Launches Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program

11/20/2019

Guerbet Announces a Strategic Partnership with InterSystems

11/19/2019

Buck crashes through Tennessee hospital window

Three patients at an outpatient clinic at Tennova Healthcare-North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell were evaluated for minor injuries

11/19/2019

New York identifies healthcare facilities with Candida auris

New York is the first state to release the names

11/19/2019

Water-borne infection hitting patients across the country

More than 150 hospitals across the country reporting infected patients

11/19/2019

2018 saw record number of Legionellosis cases reported

Rising temperatures, longer summers and the increased popularity of environmentally-friendly buildings may be contributing to the rise in cases

11/19/2019

Evaluating Building Internet of Things devices and systems

Make sure that it is truly commercial-grade

Focus: Emergency Preparedness

11/19/2019

Preparing healthcare facilities for a disaster

Hospitals must maintain continuity of patient care

11/19/2019

The American College of Healthcare Architects Announces Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient

11/19/2019

DAS Health Acquires Automated Medical Systems

11/19/2019

UCLA Health Center Receives All-Electric Winnebago As The Nation's First Zero-Emission Mobile Surgical Instrument Lab

11/19/2019

Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City Opens in Abu Dhabi

11/18/2019

Seattle Children's Hospital closes operating rooms due to fungus again

The latest discovery of Aspergillus has closed 11 operating rooms after the mold was detected in three ORs and two procedural areas

Focus: Security

11/18/2019

VA reorganizes police force after critical reports

One report also found the VA failed to develop adequate threat assessments and written policies

Focus: New construction

11/18/2019

New York senior facility developed on college campus

Broadview—Senior Living at Purchase College is being developed as an intergenerational senior learning community, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website

11/18/2019

Study: Copper hospital beds can kill bacteria

Copper beds in the ICU harbored an average of 95 percent fewer bacteria than conventional hospital beds

Focus: Security

11/18/2019

Escalating workplace violence hits hospitals hard

Many healthcare facilities are increasing security measures to deal with the issue

11/18/2019

U.S. Air Force Design Awards Recognize Two LEO A DALY Projects

11/18/2019

Caddis and Heartis Honored as Fastest Growing Companies by the 2019 Aggie 100

11/18/2019

Northwest Crane Service Uses Hydra-Slide System for Transformer Project

11/15/2019

Legionella found in Va. VA healthcare facility

McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center found bacteria in cooling system

11/15/2019

Disinfectants struggling to kill C. diff bacteria

Clostridioides difficile is challenging hospital-grade disinfectants

11/15/2019

Clemson creates healthcare design certificate for clinical and leadership nurses

The Clemson University Academy of Nursing Excellence in Design was founded in 2017

Focus: New Construction

11/15/2019

Australian healthcare facility designed to promote wellness

The Gandel Wing at Cabrini Malvern in Melbourne, connects patients with nature and promotes a more empathetic approach to healthcare design, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/15/2019

Connectivity Powers Telehealth Services; Disrupts Healthcare Norms

11/15/2019

UCLA Health Center Receives All-Electric Winnebago As The Nation's First ZeroEmission Mobile Surgical Instrument Lab

11/15/2019

California Power Outages and Clarifying the Solutions

11/15/2019

PDI Acquires Majority Share of Tru-D SmartUVC

Focus: Security

11/14/2019

K9 units becoming more common in healthcare facilities

Combating violence is just one role for the trained dogs

11/14/2019

Brooklyn Hospital Center permanently loses some patient data after ransomeware attack

It's been six months since a veteran and double amputee opened fire inside the West Palm Beach VA Center

11/14/2019

Employees concerned about flooding inside Washington state hospital

One employee described human feces falling from the ceiling

Blog

11/14/2019

Nine design drivers for behavioral health facilities

As the need for behavioral health inpatient units becomes clear, experienced healthcare designers are thinking carefully about the supportive characteristics of their architecture.

11/14/2019

VA Medical Center increases security, but won't add metal detectors, after shooting

The changes were implemented within six months of an incident where a veteran and double amputee opened fire inside the West Palm Beach VA Center

11/14/2019

Smartrac Further Expands its CIRCUS PRO Series for Secure Product Authentication with Greater Performance and Benefits

11/14/2019

The Joint Commission issues Quick Safety advisory on preventing maternal death from obstetric hemorrhage

11/14/2019

Western Specialty Contractors Going Green(er)

11/14/2019

T&S wins South Carolina State Manufacturing Award for Excellence

11/13/2019

Hospital links babies' deaths to bacteria in equipment

Geisinger says equipment was used in measuring donor breast milk

11/13/2019

Leapfrog unveils fall 2019 safety grades

Thirty-three percent of the hospitals graded earned an 'A'

11/13/2019

Listeria outbreak at healthcare facility linked 'ineffective fridges'

A cancer patient died after eating a pre-packed sandwich while he was being treated at Royal Derby Hospital

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

11/13/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Sterile processing room

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for sterile processing room

11/13/2019

Stanford Hospital will have a fleet of supply-delivering robots

Twenty-three of the robots will deliver linens, packages and medical supplies

11/13/2019

Strategies for sustainable grounds

Key sustainability considerations can enable managers to improve the performance and appearance of landscapes

11/13/2019

Zurn Recognizes Specifier of the Year

11/13/2019

Ice Air Receives AHRI Certification for Four of it's Vertical Stack Water-Source Heat Pump (WSHP) Products

11/13/2019

IICRC Seeks Volunteers for the Development of Three New Standards

11/13/2019

EW Howell Construction Group’s Healthcare Division Completes The Phillips Family Cancer Center

11/13/2019

Gurucul Detects Medical Device Security Threats Using Entity Analytics

11/12/2019

Drug-resistant bacteria 'growing problem' in Western Washington healthcare facilities

Four cases of a specific type of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii were recently found at a nursing rehabilitation facility

11/12/2019

Readiness matters with new CMS emergency preparedness requirements

The intent is still to establish criteria for healthcare providers and suppliers to better prepare for and respond to natural and man-made disasters.

11/12/2019

Chicago hospital gets more than $25 million in upgrades

Louis A. Weiss Memorial Hospital has made infrastructure improvements over the last nine months

Blog

11/12/2019

Can a Coworking Model and the Shared Economy Help Physicians Save on the High Costs of Operations?

The concept of coworking is a fundamental basis of today’s collaborative economy

11/12/2019

Lighting controls upgrade guidelines

Focusing on control strategies, space needs and planning principles can help managers create successful installations

11/12/2019

Tech can help healthcare facilities guard against disaster

Keeping health IT systems up and running is critical

11/12/2019

New Luxaire Optimum Choice 15-27.5 ton Rooftop Units Achieve Exceptional Energy and Cost Savings

11/12/2019

National Office Furniture Receives Nightingale Award for Weli Seating from Healthcare Design Expo

11/12/2019

LEED Reaches New Milestone, Surpasses 100,000 Commercial Green Building Projects

11/12/2019

Kadean Completes New 60-Bed Inpatient Addiction Treatment Center in St. Charles, Mo.

11/11/2019

California hospital resumes services for elective procedures after wildfire

The hospital reopened Nov. 5 for full inpatient and emergency care services after having been evacuated for nine days

Focus: New Construction

11/11/2019

Florida hospital system to invest $600 million into three 'wellness villages'

Each ‘village’ will have different healthcare concepts, including fitness and medical offices

Focus: New Construction

11/11/2019

Case study: UW Health Heart & Vascular Center at ProHealth Care

Make sure your risk assessment and scenario planning are up to date and accurate

11/11/2019

Making the case for wellness-supporting design

When health and wellness strategies dovetail with sustainability, the financial justification argument is becoming much stronger

11/11/2019

Snow Thrower Usage: Keep Safety in Mind This Winter, Get Ready Before the Snow Flies

11/11/2019

Codelocks Americas Announces Partnership with Tether Technologies

11/11/2019

BitBox USA and ServersCheck Partner to Showcase Smart Monitoring Platform for Multi-Site Edge and Critical Infrastructure

11/11/2019

Streamlight Launches Enduro Pro USB

11/11/2019

Atrium Expands Enterprise Analytics Capabilities with Tableau Partnership

11/8/2019

Some suicide-prevention measures may not increase hospital safety

These measures can cost millions of dollars to implement

11/8/2019

Where patients recover may affect whether they return to the hospital because of infections

Patients returning home from the hospital were 38 percent more likely to return to the hospital with a linked infection

11/8/2019

CDC reports decrease in HAIs

Compared to 2015, all states but one performed better on at least two infection types

Focus: New Construction

11/8/2019

Long Island hospital builds kid-friendly facility

Stony Brook Children’s Hospital’s new building was designed to make families more comfortable

Focus: Emergency Preparedness

11/8/2019

Medical evacuees called the new refugees of climate change

Wildfire evacuation everyday reality in Northern California

Focus: Emergency Preparedness

11/8/2019

Steps for effective emergency preparedness

Make sure your risk assessment and scenario planning are up to date and accurate

11/8/2019

ISSA Hygieia Network Launches HIGHER Regional Networking Events & Online Community

11/8/2019

The Joint Commission recognizes 25 U.S. hospitals and health systems for eCQM advancements in 2019 Proven Practices Collection

11/8/2019

Sloan Publishes New Parts Brochure to Facilitate Proactive Maintenance

11/8/2019

Kentucky Hospital Wins Award for Energy Efficiency

11/8/2019

Accruent Data Insights Is First Solution to Deliver Objective Equipment Reliability Data to Healthcare Organizations

11/7/2019

Research finds epidemic and pandemic preparedness lacking

Study suggests national governments should commit to take action to address health security risks

11/7/2019

Facility fee adding to cost of doctor visits

The purpose of the facility fee is to compensate hospitals and some medical practices for the expense of maintaining the facility

11/7/2019

Can retailers provide local healthcare?

Walmart and Best Buy are betting the answer is yes

Focus: Security

11/7/2019

Steps for updating the access control system

Build your team, evaluate possible integration with current systems and select the right product for your building

11/7/2019

State inspects hospital odor after employee complaint

Seventeen employees sought medical attention

Focus: Security

11/7/2019

Balancing security and access in healthcare facilities

Certain challenges are unique to healthcare facilities

11/7/2019

Lighting Manufacturer Launches More Designs for Behavioral Health

11/7/2019

ASHRAE Posts Eight Research Projects for Bid this Fall

11/7/2019

Texas Retailer H-E-B Names Tabula Rasa HealthCare Subsidiary Company PrescribeWellness as the 2019 Service Vendor of the Year

11/7/2019

Expansion of Apple Valley Residential Facility for Individuals with Brain Injury Now Complete

11/7/2019

Honeywell and Eindhoven University Complete One of The World’s Most Sustainable Educational Buildings

11/6/2019

Walgreens to cut some in-store clinics

The 220 clinics run by local health systems will remain open

Focus: New Construction

11/6/2019

Sutter Health combines two sites into new facility to meet seismic requirements

New million-square-foot California Pacific Medical Center Van Ness campus takes up entire San Francisco city block, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

11/6/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Fire drills

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for fire drills

Blog

11/6/2019

Omnichannel communication: The frontier healthcare meeds to target

For digital channels of communications to thrive and boost member experience, payers must work on developing omnichannel capabilities

11/6/2019

Douglas Lighting Controls Introduces Tunable White Lighting Control Solution

11/6/2019

Johnson Controls to acquire Synchrony from Siemens

11/6/2019

How Yeoman Shield Products Can Help Healthcare Centers

11/6/2019

Leviton Acquires Canada-Based Viscor

11/6/2019

Metro Linen Recertifies McKinney, Texas, Location for Hygienically Clean Healthcare

11/5/2019

Wildfires, power outages impact on healthcare in California called unprecedented

PG&E set up utility-scale generators at one of its utility substations in the Grass Valley area, creating a 'continuity zone' that is supplying electricity to 3,800 customers

11/5/2019

Study: Too many seniors are back in hospital for infections treated during initial stay

The most common type of pre-existing infection in the patients was C. difficile

Blog / Focus: Security

11/5/2019

Keeping medical devices, services and data safe from cyberattacks

The cost of inaction, starting with something as obvious as email security, can be steep for healthcare organizations

11/5/2019

Uber to integrate with an EHR system for U.S. providers

A patient’s information, including name, phone number and pick-up address, will auto-populate in Uber ride requests

Focus: Emergency Preparedness

11/5/2019

Keeping UPS and generators prepared for emergencies

Testing, maintenance and monitoring help standby systems support operations in a crisis

Focus: Emergency Preparedness

11/5/2019

Creating a healthcare facility emergency plan

Emergency departments must develop disaster preparedness plans that go beyond natural disasters and utility failures, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/5/2019

CSA Knoxville Announces Rebrand to Haines Structural Group

11/5/2019

CET Experience Brings Global Configura Community Together in Orlando

11/5/2019

Atlas Roofing Goes Pink, Raises Over $160,000 Toward Finding a Cure During Breast Cancer Awareness Month

11/5/2019

Aircuity’s CEO to Speak on the WELL Building Standard Relating to Laboratories

11/5/2019

Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital Breaks Ground on Major Expansion

11/4/2019

Sensors help healthcare facilities keep track of hand hygiene

The system compiles data on whether an employee cleans their hands within 60 seconds of entering a room

11/4/2019

Study: Contact precautions in VA facilities don't curb MRSA

New study evaluated admissions from 74 longterm-care facilities

Focus: Security

11/4/2019

Nurses want more security at Maine hospital after assaults

The nurses allege there has been no security presence at the hospital to assist nurses

11/4/2019

Going green can save healthcare facilities millions

Analysis estimated that hospitals in the United States create just under 34 pounds of waste per staffed bed per day

11/4/2019

The importance of a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)

Because of this, healthcare facility infrastructures, maintenance machines and computer systems work overtime to accommodate all members within the organization

Focus: Security

11/4/2019

Three trending security technologies

Drones, robots and advanced access control changing facilities management

11/4/2019

Meridian Acquires 53,500-SF Building for $20.35 Million in Southern California for MOB Conversion

11/4/2019

Tnemec Company, Inc. Acquires Assets of Textured Coatings of America, Inc.

11/4/2019

DuPont Partners with Habitat for Humanity for Community Builds and Neighborhood Revitalization Projects Across the United States

11/4/2019

Getinge Opens Up a New Hybrid OR in One of its Experience Centers

11/4/2019

Fleet Advantage Provides Truck Industry Benchmark Data For NACFE’s 2019 Run On Less Experience

11/1/2019

Cleaning plant shutdown could lead to surgical tool shortage

Several sterilization facilities that use ethylene oxide were shut down.

Focus: New Construction

11/1/2019

Boston healthcare transport facility includes on-site simulation lab

Boston MedFlight facility also includes radiant heat and solar panels, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/1/2019

Healthcare cybersecurity needs staff awareness

Some non-security or IT staffers never think about cybersecurity

11/1/2019

CDC: Flu activity low, but growing

Louisiana and Puerto Rico experienced high flu-like illness activity for the week ending Oct. 19

11/1/2019

Retrocommissioning can lead to long-term energy efficiency

A recent study shows that retrocommissioning leads to persistent energy savings in commercial buildings

Focus: Security

11/1/2019

Balancing security and access in healthcare facilities

Certain challenges are unique to healthcare facilities

11/1/2019

Bridge Connector Announces Destinations, Advancing Healthcare Data Interoperability with No-Code Integration Platform

11/1/2019

Smartway2 Achieves ISO 27001 Certification for Data Security Excellence in its Enterprise Workspace Scheduling Solution

11/1/2019

Legrand, North and Central America Acquires Connectrac

11/1/2019

Matrix Medical Network Achieves HITRUST CSF® Certification

11/1/2019

Global Pharmaceutical Company Appoints CBRE to Deliver Integrated Real Estate Management and Consulting Services Around the World

10/31/2019

D.C.'s St. Elizabeths Hospital gets clean water after 28 days

On September 26, a routine water test showed pseudomonas and legionella bacteria in the water supply

10/31/2019

Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville reports case of Legionnaires' disease

Mayo is conducting water testing and efforts are underway to reduce the potential for exposure

10/31/2019

California’s blackouts reveal healthcare’s fragile power system

How do you provide care without electricity?

Focus: Facility Design

10/31/2019

Eco-friendly strategies for healthcare facilities

U.S. healthcare industry contributes 8 – 10 percent of the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions

Focus: Interior Design

10/31/2019

Factors informing healthcare interior planning

People, process, place, and technology must be considered individually and in complement to ensure healthcare interiors contribute to a healing environment

10/31/2019

AI-Powered Digital Employee Prevents Automation Downtime for Hospitals

10/31/2019

oneSOURCE to Provide Electronic Document Database to Veterans Health Administration’s Medical Centers

10/31/2019

Cleartronic, Inc. Acquires ReadyMed Software Platform

10/31/2019

Match Point Deepens Experience in Healthcare A.I., Data Analytics and Value-Based Collaboration Technologies with Deals in 2019

10/31/2019

Make an Impact Without Leaving a Mark

Focus: Facility Design

10/30/2019

Designing for healthcare facility staff satisfaction

While healthcare facilities are designed to support patient well-being, they can be unsupportive when it comes to caring for the needs of the staff, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

10/30/2019

First Leapfrog ratings of outpatient facilities finds issues

Less than 1 percent of ASCs and 6 percent of HOPDs have implemented an electronic compliance monitoring system for hand hygiene

10/30/2019

Research: Washing hands best way to stop E. coli

New research confirms that failing to wash hands is behind much of the spread of the superbug

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

10/30/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Handrails

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for handrails

10/30/2019

Net-metering officials financial benefits for solar

The best way to make solar financially feasible is with new utility net-metering programs

10/30/2019

Emerson's AVENTICS Honored to Receive Bosch Global Supplier Award For Its Pneumatic Solutions

10/30/2019

New Video Explains the OSHA Inspection Process

10/30/2019

ISSA Announces 2019 Achievement Awards honorees

10/30/2019

Seeq to Exhibit at Asian Downstream Summit in Singapore

10/30/2019

Legrand, North and Central America Acquires Connectrac

10/29/2019

Va. hospital using UV lights in NICU to prevent infections

Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital is using a UV light box to disinfect germ-infested items

Focus: Facility Design

10/29/2019

Shaping tomorrow's hospitals and outpatient facilities

Establishing processes and standards can help deliver a consistent patient experience as well as economies of scale

10/29/2019

UPS to use drones to deliver medical supplies

New effort to target time-critical healthcare deliveries

10/29/2019

Department of Defense explores AI-enabled infection control

The technology examines vital signs and other biomarkers to predict the likelihood of infection

10/29/2019

Cool walls can help whole-building energy efficiency

When building wall systems also have high reflectivity and emissivity, the result is a much more efficient building overall

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

10/29/2019

Music's power to improve waiting room experience studied

Naval pilots concept uses music and nature to soothe

10/29/2019

Parts Town Comes Together with Heritage Foodservice Group to Strengthen OEM Parts Distribution

10/29/2019

Saint Barnabas Partners with Elemeno Health to Provide Superior Patient Care

10/29/2019

VuWall Increases Control Room Productivity With New VuWall2 Features

10/29/2019

BlueprintAMS – A new solution for the servitization era

10/29/2019

Focal Point to showcase new lighting and acoustic products at LED Specifier Summit

Focus: Facility Design

10/28/2019

S.C. children's hospital designed to withstand hurricane, earthquake at same time

The new MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital may be the safest building on the East Coast

10/28/2019

Sweden Ebola scare shows preparedness is vital

Incident a reminder to healthcare facilities to conduct an internal audit to evaluate training and process mapping

10/28/2019

How Kansas City hospitals prepare to help the injured after a mass shooting

The Mid-American Regional Council has worked on mass casualty incident plans since the 1970s

10/28/2019

Michael Jordan funds healthcare facility in Charlotte

The facilities design reflect’s Jordan athleticism

10/28/2019

Montana food bank to open clinic on site

The clinic will be located in about 1,600 square feet of space on the second floor

Focus: Facility Design

10/28/2019

Emergency rooms designed for older patients improving outcomes

These ERs include separate and customized physical spaces

10/28/2019

USGBC Explores Intersection of Health, Buildings and the Environment in Season 2 of Built for Health Podcast

10/28/2019

Power Distribution, Inc. Debuts Groundbreaking Power Distribution Unit (PDU) At 7x24 Exchange Fall Conference

10/28/2019

Sales of Operating Tables to Gain a Healthy Boost, with Robust Investments in Healthcare Infrastructure, Reports PMR

10/28/2019

Konica Minolta Healthcare and Oregon Tech Collaborate to Educate the Future Leaders of Medical Imaging Departments

10/28/2019

IFMA launches CFM Practice Exam, Sponsored by milliCare

10/25/2019

California blackouts shine light on healthcare system's vulnerability

Healthcare today is built on the assumption of steady power

10/25/2019

D.C. hospital goes 4 weeks without running water after failed bacteria treatment

The psychiatric hospital shut off its water Sept. 26

10/25/2019

Choosing security systems for assisted living facilities

Understanding the preferences of a technology’s end-users is key to a successful security systems

10/25/2019

Walmart opens 'first' in-store health center

New clinic said to be the first of its kind to put a range of services all in one place outside of a traditional healthcare facility

Focus: Facility Design

10/25/2019

Austin State Hospital replacement planned

A new hospital will replace the oldest psychiatric hospital in Texas, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

10/25/2019

Pa. healthcare facility adds calming live music to common areas

New arts department created a variety of art and music therapies at the hospital

10/25/2019

Emerald Textiles Recertifies Turlock, Ca. Location for Hygienically Clean Healthcare

10/25/2019

Chase Center Specifies Sloan as Part of State-of-the-Art Design

10/25/2019

Aspirus Wausau Hospital Implements Solar Panel Technology

10/25/2019

Inzata's New One-Click Enrichments Improve Data Analysis for Healthcare

10/25/2019

CupaClad announces partnership with Illinois Brick Company

10/24/2019

Dry indoor air linked to higher infection rates

When air is dry, droplets and skin flakes carrying viruses and bacteria travel through the air

10/24/2019

Healthcare urged to address climate change issues

Climate change is not an imperceptible environmental process, but a bona fide public health crisis in the making

10/24/2019

10 'best hospital cities' in the U.S. named

Boston is #1 in the U.S.

10/24/2019

Standards and certifications can support sustainable ice melt choices

Third-party certifications for the EPA and Green Seal can help FMs narrow choices down to products that meet specific sustainability criteria

Focus: Facility Design

10/24/2019

Brooklyn Heights clinic designing spaces for adults, children

Weill Cornell Medicine is outfitting two floors of primary care outpatient clinics, one pediatric and one adult, at its facility in Brooklyn Heights, N.Y., according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.

10/24/2019

Flagship Healthcare Properties Fully Leases Medical Office Building in Charlotte

10/24/2019

Lighthouse Guild and the American Occupational Therapy Association Launch eLearning Course on Pediatric Vision Loss

10/24/2019

High Investments in Digital Innovations Shaping Up Trends for Mass Notification System in Healthcare Market, Finds FMI

10/24/2019

Healthcare Flooring Gold Standard, Mipolam Symbioz from Gerflor USA, Debuts Revitalized Color Line

10/24/2019

New Virtual Reality Training from Tork is a Game Changer for Improving Hand-Hygiene Compliance

10/23/2019

New hospital must deal with flooding, seismic liquefaction risks

The risks are related to the fact that the hospital was built on land created by reclamation

10/23/2019

Legionella found at Las Vegas psychiatric hospital

Water was turned off after bacteria was detected

10/23/2019

Hospitals are taking a more proactive approach to managing critical events

Healthcare facilities are working toward high resilience, safeguarding the continuity of services and ensuring the best patient outcomes

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

10/23/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Auto flush bolts

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for auto flush bolts

10/23/2019

Mich. healthcare facility still has Legionella in water

The water-use restrictions remain in place and another round of testing is planned

Focus: Facility Design

10/23/2019

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

10/23/2019

Wiegmann Associates begins renovation project at St. Louis VA Medical Center-Jefferson Barracks

10/23/2019

Acronis Selects DrChrono as its First Electronic Health Record Partner

10/23/2019

Updated Surface-Generated Noise Test Data Available from Ecore

10/23/2019

Seeq is expanding support for chemical manufacturers around the world and presenting customer use cases at chemical events this fall.

10/23/2019

oneSOURCE to Provide Electronic Document Database to Veterans Health Administration’s Medical Centers

10/22/2019

Before flu season is a good time to review infection control procedures

When it comes to treating contagious and easily transmissible diseases healthcare providers are the first line of defense

10/22/2019

Patient burned in fire at Mich. ER

Fire investigators are looking into the incident and have listed it as suspicious

10/22/2019

New Jersey hospital addresses workplace violence with weapons screening

Virtua Camden emergency department also uses an amnesty box and signage

10/22/2019

Some VA healthcare centers told to improve cleanliness

Inspectors looked at 51 randomly selected VA health facilities across the country

Blog/Focus: Facility Design

10/22/2019

10 reasons why stainless steel products are the best choice for healthcare design teams and facility managers

Stainless steel products provide many functional and health benefits.

Focus: Facility Design

10/22/2019

Extreme weather changing design standards

Senior care facilities are adopting resilient design and planning strategies, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website

10/22/2019

Hilti Announces Software Collaboration with Procore to Support Digital Workflows

10/22/2019

Syneos Health Wins Society for Clinical Research Sites Eagle Award for Third Consecutive Year

10/22/2019

Ross & Baruzzini Creates World’s Largest Medical Equipment Planning Firm with Acquisition of Texas-based Genesis Planning

10/22/2019

ImageFIRST Launches New Comfort Care Maternity Gown for New and Expecting Mothers

10/22/2019

AdvaMed Launches Center for Digital Health

10/21/2019

Delivery drones may be becoming more common for hospitals

Federal regulators may be growing more comfortable with moving medical and commercial drone delivery

Focus: Facility Design

10/21/2019

Illinois hospital's new $30 million emergency department includes an 11,000-square-foot green roof

The building is LEED-certified and 92 percent of the debris collected from its construction was recycled

10/21/2019

Oregon hospital planning for resiliency

The hospital has considered a variety of methods for resilient alternative power

Blog

10/21/2019

Five-step roadmap to get healthcare disruption just right

Disruption in healthcare is something that we need, and to win at it, organizations need to move quickly to initiate changes and embrace new developments

10/21/2019

AAAHC Report Identifies Areas of Compliance and Opportunities for Improvement

10/21/2019

Comfy and Enlighted Collaborate to Create Smarter Workplaces

10/21/2019

WEDI Releases Industry White Paper, 'Understanding the Models and Definitions of Encounters'

10/21/2019

Cambridge Engineering Named 'Manufacturer of the Year'

10/21/2019

ASV Introduces 2-Year, 2,000-Hour Loader Warranty, Plus Industry’s First No-Derailment Guarantee

10/18/2019

Swedish hospital reports patient showing signs of Ebola

The hospital has launched an investigation and isolated patient

10/18/2019

Exploring biggest maintenance challenges healthcare facilities

The focus of the maintenance team should be on creating an environment that continuously supports the best delivery of each of these priorities

10/18/2019

New Hawaiian hospital to have almost 500 security cameras

A new building for the state’s only psychiatric hospital is currently under construction

10/18/2019

California hospitals powered by generators during power outages

A total of 248 hospitals were located in areas where power was turned off

Focus: Facility Design

10/18/2019

Hospital designs suite to calm patients undergoing MRI

The new wide-bore MRI at the OSF Centers for Health in Peoria, Ill., features a four-inch-larger tube

10/18/2019

Ergotron Releases WorkFit Elevate to Transform Underutilized Spaces

10/18/2019

Triax Technologies and EarthCam Partner to Provide the Next Level of Access Control for Construction

10/18/2019

John Deere Increases Diesel Options, Adds 72-inch Deck Option To Z994R ZTrak Zero-Turn Mower

10/18/2019

Greenheck’s Energy Core Ventilator Line Continues to Grow

10/18/2019

Honeywell Helps Improve Efficiency / Resilience at Hudson County Facilities

10/17/2019

California wildfires force four Kaiser Permanente hospitals to operate on generators

An outbreak of wildfires in the state prompted Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) to shut down power in some areas

10/17/2019

California wildfires can threaten community health

Wildfires increase the risk of respiratory distress, chronic disease and other ailments.

10/17/2019

How hospitals operated 100 years ago

Some facts you may not have known

10/17/2019

Nursing home fire spurs evacuation

Three dozen patients moved to an alternative location

Blog/ Focus: Patient experience

10/17/2019

The benefits of patient entertainment systems

Modern patient entertainment systems are a great way of putting patients first

10/17/2019

Fluke Integrated Condition Monitoring for IBM Maximo incorporates real-time asset data to enable condition-based maintenance

10/17/2019

RectorSeal TripleGuard System WIns Award

10/17/2019

Metalwërks’ AmeriplateSpline Installed on National Army Museum Facade

10/17/2019

VuWall Continues Global Expansion with Investment in the United States

10/17/2019

eBrightHealth ACO Achieves High Quality of Health Care While Reducing Costs

10/16/2019

Flies a problem again in N.H. VA operating rooms

The Manchester (N.H.) VA Medical Center says three operating rooms have been closed out of an abundance of caution

10/16/2019

Thousands of building problems found at unusable Edinburgh hospital

The Sick Kids facility in Edinburgh will not be fully operational until next fall after last-minute safety concerns

Focus: Facility Design

10/16/2019

Hospital, continuing care retirement community in China focusing on nature, natural light

The Taikang Ningbo Hospital and Continuing Care Retirement Community will include specialized healthcare, retirement living and retail, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

10/16/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Fire door inspections

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for fire door inspections

Focus: Interior Design

10/16/2019

Recognized interior designs include inviting, warm spaces

The International Interior Design Association announces the winners of the 2016 Healthcare Interior Design Competition

10/16/2019

Global Handwashing Day: Using Soap and Water Can Save Children’s Lives

10/16/2019

Best Hospital Cities 2019

10/16/2019

Meridian Sells Cotton Medical Center in Los Angeles County

10/16/2019

John Deere Increases Diesel Options, Adds 72-inch Deck Option To Z994R ZTrak Zero-Turn Mower

10/16/2019

WernerCo Relocates Headquarters to Itasca, IL

10/15/2019

DC hospital goes three week without running water

Contractors flushed the hospital's water system with chlorine

10/15/2019

Virginia VA hospital lost track of $1.8 million of equipment, supplies

They were in an unmarked second-floor storage room and a warehouse basement

10/15/2019

Water efficiency can boost facility resilience

As building owners and facility managers plan and prioritize capital improvements, resilience during extreme weather, power interruptions, and other events has become a priority

10/15/2019

C. auris outbreak spreads in nine Calif. healthcare facilities

A single introduction at a healthcare facility in southern California led to more than 180 colonized patients

10/15/2019

EPA developing a new strategy for testing hospital disinfectants

The APEP will replace the Antimicrobial Testing Program

Focus: Facility Design

10/15/2019

Outpatient facility design for introverts and extroverts

Waiting areas needs to allow for introverts to remain private as well as provide seating for the extrovert who is sociable and talkative, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

10/15/2019

SC Johnson Professional releases handwashing how-to video

10/15/2019

Marquis Health Services Completes $3 Million Renovation at Providence Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Yeadon, Pa.

10/15/2019

Salt River Project Donates Solar Systems to 3 Valley Nonprofit Organizations

10/15/2019

Western Specialty Contractors Experts Recommend Monthly Housekeeping to Prevent Roof Damage

10/15/2019

Three Danfoss technologies named winners of 2020 AHR Expo Innovation Awards

10/14/2019

Patient at Michigan hospital diagnosed with Legionnaires'

Beaumont Hospital is providing bottled water and continues water testing

10/14/2019

Developing a comprehensive utility-failure plan

The partnership between a facilities/engineering staff and the emergency management staff is critical

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

10/14/2019

Resilient design for healthcare facilities about more than disasters

Resilience can be about how the design holds up in the long-term

10/14/2019

Hospitals getting into the housing business

Hospitals cannot discharge patients if they have no safe place to go

10/14/2019

Fire protection program essentials include education

Precautions, education and protection can help keep facilities safe

Focus: Interior Design

10/14/2019

The value of daylighting, even with LEDs

Even when LEDs mimic sunlight, expert see LEDs as complementary to — but not replacing — daylighting strategies

10/14/2019

WEDI Announces Winter Conference 2019: Connect, Communicate, Collaborate

10/14/2019

STUDY: How Telemedicine Can Make Older Adults Healthier

10/14/2019

Honeywell helps improve efficiency / resilience at Hudson County facilities under $28M energy program

10/14/2019

The Power of Teamwork and MTU Onsite Energy: MultiCare Auburn Medical Center

10/14/2019

AHR Expo Announces 2020 Innovation Award Winners

10/11/2019

3 Alabama hospitals freeze admissions after ransomware attack

The hospitals are working with federal authorities and its IT staff, vendors and consultants to restore its system

10/11/2019

Michigan State University finds Legionella in diagnostic lab

Levels of Legionella bacteria were detected in a cooling tower at the university’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

Focus: Facility Design

10/11/2019

Addressing senior living staffing issues with design

An expected surge in the aging population will create unprecedented demand for residential care, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

10/11/2019

Experiential design can benefit healthcare facilities

This trend is resulting in efforts to improve the experience of hospital stays and visits

10/11/2019

New Luminaires Designed For Behavioral Health Patient Comfort

10/11/2019

Xylem Bell & Gossett Marks Reopening of Newly Renovated Little Red Schoolhouse

10/11/2019

CENTRIA Formawall Completes Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research

10/11/2019

Strategic Partnership with Accudata Systems Ignites Solis Mammography's US Growth Strategy

10/11/2019

Cintas Introduces Germ-X to its Sanitizer Dispenser Line

10/10/2019

3 infants dead after bacterial infection at Pa. hospital

The hospital said all of the babies had been born prematurely

10/10/2019

Pseudomonas and legionella bacteria found in D.C. hospital water

Hospital expected to be without potable water for at least a week

10/10/2019

Man shoots stepdaughter, self in Illinois hospital parking lot

Elmhurst Hospital was placed on lockdown as a precaution

10/10/2019

A Houston hospital stays afloat during extreme weather

Hospitals learned the lessons of Katrina

Focus: Facility Design

10/10/2019

Marquette University health facility includes state-of-the-art locker rooms

The Athletic and Human Performance Research Center (AHPRC) in Milwaukee combines training, testing and research in one facility, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

10/10/2019

San Francisco hospital cuts food waste with on-demand service

Hospitals waste two to three times more than other food service sectors

10/10/2019

New Luminaires Designed For Behavioral Health Patient Comfort

10/10/2019

Guide On Tall Building Security, Resilience & Protective Design Released

10/10/2019

Emerson and Arrowhead Systems Partner on Next-Gen, Edge-based Machine Health Monitoring Solution

10/10/2019

Leviton Introduces Online Fixture Dimmer Compatibility Tool

10/10/2019

The Search for Quantum-Resistant Cryptography: Understanding the Future Landscape

10/9/2019

Nursing home kitchens alleged in 'horrible' condition

An investigation found food safety problems

10/9/2019

Developing career opportunities for EVS can improve department

Environmental services is the first line of defense against infection

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

10/9/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Decorative Paint

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for decorative paint

10/9/2019

Is solar power a good Investment for your building?

Solar is making more sense on both owned and leased buildings

Blog / Focus: Facility Design

10/9/2019

How to create collaborative patient-centered design

The goal should be to provide spaces that offer the patient a voice, contribute to collaboration and facilitate healing

10/9/2019

Bacteria Trapped — and Terminated — by Graphene Filter

10/9/2019

Cerner and ResMed Join Forces to Connect Health Networks and the Home

10/9/2019

Diligent Robotics Announces Market Launch of Moxi and $3M Seed Funding

10/9/2019

Customer-focused Fire and Life Safety Protection Company Launches

10/8/2019

Hospital execs charged with misuse of FHA construction loan

The federal complaint alleges that the defendants schemed to improperly obtain the loan to build a Texas hospital

10/8/2019

Many healthcare facilities are developing command centers

Examining and tracking tens of millions of data points, pieces of equipment and people is a great challenge, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

10/8/2019

Amazon launches a virtual medical clinic for employees

The clinic offers a combination of telemedicine and in-person services

10/8/2019

VA Medical Center increases security, but won't add metal detectors, after shooting

It's been six months since a veteran and double amputee opened fire inside the West Palm Beach VA Center

10/8/2019

Singapore healthcare facilities work to protect patients from haze

Some ventilation systems are fitted with HEPA filters

10/8/2019

Avoiding winter equipment problems

Maintenance, inspection and training are key

10/8/2019

Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. Announces Additional Draft Local Coverage Determinations Proposing Coverage of Inspire Therapy

10/8/2019

Ergotron Releases WorkFit Elevate to Transform Underutilized Spaces

10/8/2019

Knowing Basic Roofing Terms Can Help Facility Managers Make Better Decisions

10/8/2019

Sentara Healthcare Partners with LISC to Announce $100 Million Community Investment

10/7/2019

Dogs a new tool against C. diff.

Dogs are being used to sniff out the bug

10/7/2019

California hospital resumes elective surgeries after mold issues

Mold was discovered in a room used to sterilize surgical equipment

10/7/2019

After active shooter, hospital develops emergency communication network

The hospital is implementing a communications platform that connects staff throughout the facility

Blog

10/7/2019

Uberization of healthcare: Data activation to bring the future of healthcare today

Uber shook the industry up with its core value of promoting consumer-centricity

Focus: Interior Design

10/7/2019

Quebec hospital interior designed to humanize the environment

The design also focuses on wayfinding, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

10/7/2019

Midmark Tabletop Sterilizers Updated

10/7/2019

Schneider Electric announces significant enhancements to EcoStruxure Power platform

10/7/2019

New Tool from PERC Allows Facility Managers to Compare Operating Costs Between Electric and Propane Forklifts

10/7/2019

Cerner and i2i Population Health Collaborate to Better Serve Medicaid Population

10/4/2019

Managing hospital visitors with video intercoms and visitor management systems

Current security-industry best practices call for a combination of video intercoms and visitor management systems

10/4/2019

Designing to give patients more control with wearable technology

Wearable technology can increase patients' level of control over their comfort and care

10/4/2019

Netherlands hospital uses wayfinding as place-making

At Zaans Medical Center in The Netherlands, the wayfinding provides a chance to create a strong sense of place, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

10/4/2019

Norovirus outbreak highlights infection control challenges

Researchers stress importance of strict infection control measures

10/4/2019

Planning for success requires planning tools

Project-delivery tactics aid in completion of Akron Children’s Hospital addition

10/4/2019

Getinge continues “GETwell Bears” Program to Support Research for The Children’s Heart Foundation

10/4/2019

Southco Celebrates Grand Opening of New Poland Facility

10/4/2019

Aspirus Woodruff Clinic Breaks Ground on Expansion

10/4/2019

Baron Launches New API Website for Insurance

10/4/2019

Rhode Island Adopts the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code

10/3/2019

Los Angeles hospital halts surgeries because of mold

Hospital will be unable to perform surgery and many other medical procedures for an estimated two weeks

10/3/2019

California's ingredient transparency law may lead to safer cleaners

New law takes effect on Jan. 1, 2020

10/3/2019

Infographic: Controlling HAIs

CDC's recent report on HAIs emphasizes the need to “develop a new normal” when the rate HAIs is limited and unusual

10/3/2019

Facilities department has a role in lean management

Implementing continuous improvement, standardization can benefit maintenance and engineering

10/3/2019

Honeywell Launches VESDA-E VES Aspirating Smoke Detectors to Improve Threat Identification and Reduce Losses

10/3/2019

Hims, Inc. Expands to the Columbus Region, Creating 500 New Jobs

10/3/2019

Johnson Controls Rooftop Center of Excellence recognized as an Oklahoma Project of the Year

10/3/2019

CMAA Honors 14 Projects for Outstanding Achievements and Announces Project of the Year

10/3/2019

The WEATHER GUARD Lighted Truck Box Wins Pro Tool Innovation Award for Best Truck Box in 2019

10/3/2019

EarthSafe Introduces Multi-Purpose Cleaner and Disinfectant to Bridge the Gap in Infection Prevention

10/2/2019

Proposed Wisconsin bill would increase penalties for assaults on nurses

The current penalty for assaulting a nurse is a fine of up to $10,000, up to nine months in jail, or both.

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

10/2/2019

More engaged healthcare foodservice workers don't lead to more satisfied patients

Research finds employee engagement doesn’t have a significant impact on patient satisfaction or turnover

10/2/2019

Infection control issues seen at ambulatory surgery centers

After an OIG report, 77 percent of ambulatory surgery centers had at least one violation, and 25 percent of them had serious deficiencies

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

10/2/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Smoke detectors

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for smoke detectors

10/2/2019

Saskatchewan children's hospital staff worked through 599 suggested changes before opening

Doctors and staff identified the action items following tours of the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital

10/2/2019

Legrand North and Central America Announce 2019 Energy Marathon, a Company-Wide Energy Reduction Program

10/2/2019

Hines Celebrates Sustainability from the Ground Up with Eighth Report

10/2/2019

Atrium Launches 'Elevate' To Improve Success Rate of AI Adoption

10/2/2019

Olive Set to Achieve Record Growth in 2019, Digital Employee Hired at More Than 500 Hospitals

10/2/2019

EarthSafe Introduces Multi-Purpose Cleaner and Disinfectant to Bridge the Gap in Infection Prevention

10/1/2019

Stem cells destroyed after freezer fails at Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Fifty-six patients, some with cancer, lost stem cells

10/1/2019

New $920M University of Michigan hospital to include family spaces

Construction expected to be completed in 2024

10/1/2019

Calif. hospital hospital rests on rollers to withstand earthquakes

Six feet of the facility would be able to move laterally in the event of a quake

10/1/2019

San Francisco pauses plan to shift long-term beds for mentally ill

The department planned to transform a portion of the unused beds into a temporary respite facility

Focus: Facility Design

10/1/2019

Tennessee children's hospital designed for homey feel

Le Bonheur Children’s Outpatient Clinic was designed with forms and materials that suggest a 'home away from home,' according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

10/1/2019

Crosby to Mark 100 Years of Premier Stamping

10/1/2019

Mr. David's Flooring International and RD Weis Companies Enter into Strategic Partnership

10/1/2019

Cerner and GetWellNetwork Bring More Convenience and Accessibility to Healthcare

10/1/2019

Alpha Medical Launches Membership and Announces Multi-State Expansion

10/1/2019

Texas Tower Earns WiredScore’s Platinum Certification for Digital Infrastructure

9/30/2019

VA regional director on leave after dying Georgia veteran found covered in ant bites

VA announced a series of changes at the assisted-living facility

9/30/2019

Survey: Campuses embracing access control, lockdown solutions

Nine in 10 respondents say they have adopted new or improved lockdown/shelter-in-place policies and procedures

9/30/2019

Vermont hospital uses trailer as temporary laundry solution

Copley Hospital searching for a new healthcare linen vendor

Focus: Cybersecurity

9/30/2019

Cost of data breaches most in healthcare industry

Data breaches in healthcare sector almost double that of the global average

Focus: New construction

9/30/2019

Plastic piping can offer savings, flexibility

A range options for new construction and renovation offer flexibility, cost efficiency and easy installation

9/30/2019

Montreal hospital to spend $4.5 million on security upgrades

A range options for new construction and renovation offer flexibility, cost efficiency and easy installation

9/30/2019

High Cost of Post-Fall Injuries Therapy Pushing Sales of Fall Detection Systems, PMR

9/30/2019

Smartway2 Expands Global Presence to Meet Growing Demand for its Workspace Scheduling Solution

9/30/2019

Pitney Bowes and Baron Partner to Provide Businesses with Usable Real-Time Weather Risk Data

9/30/2019

New Hanover Regional Medical Center Goes Live with Gozio Health’s Mobile Wayfinding Platform

9/30/2019

IREM Global Summit Kicks Off In San Francisco

Focus: Infection Control

9/27/2019

WHO raises concerns over possible unreported Ebola cases in Tanzania

Tanzania has not shared ebola tests so they can be validated at an outside laboratory

9/27/2019

Bahamas clinic loses staff, power and water — stays open

A massive generator was eventually delivered by the Dutch navy

Focus: New construction

9/27/2019

Kaiser Permanente moves Joshua trees on site of new Calif. facility

14 healthy, transplantable Joshua trees are being relocated

Focus: New construction

9/27/2019

Report: Children's hospital's cabling could trigger fire

The issue comes after claims that the hospital had serious drainage and ventilation problems

9/27/2019

Kaiser Permanente earns EPA green energy award

The award recognizes a renewable energy agreement that will enable the system to become carbon neutral in 2020

Focus: Cybersecurity

9/27/2019

Tips for medical device cybersecurity

Device cybersecurity called the biggest challenge hospitals face today

9/27/2019

New Lutron Commercial Experience Center Showcases Bold Approach to Lighting Control, New Technology

9/27/2019

Utah Adopts the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code; Effective Now

9/27/2019

VuWall Merges Canadian and German Operations to Strengthen Customer Experience and Global Strategic Vision

9/27/2019

Archibus Cloud Makes Enterprise-Grade IWMS SaaS More Accessible to Create People-Centric Workplaces

9/27/2019

Sports Stadiums Subject to Damage From Elements, Wear and Tear From Fans

9/26/2019

Volunteers going to the Bahamas to help rebuild healthcare facilities

Some volunteers have construction backgrounds and will help with rebuilding efforts

9/26/2019

Helping patients find their way only part of the potential of signage

Proper wayfinding and good signage is a crucial part of healthcare interiors design

Focus: New construction

9/26/2019

Designing the hospital of the future

Mock-ups of Minnesota hospital help hospital staff create efficient, effective space

9/26/2019

N.Y. hospital restricts access due to bedbugs

Glens Falls Hospital restricts Cancer Center's outpatient area

Focus: Infection Control

9/26/2019

Environmental service department leaders urged to embrace change

Change and innovation are at the forefront in healthcare

9/26/2019

Aspirus Rhinelander Clinic Breaks Ground on Expansion

9/26/2019

SIGNET Electronic Systems Marks 45-Year Anniversary

9/26/2019

ASHE Launches Energy to Care Dashboard Tool: Hospitals Gain Improved Energy Efficiency

9/26/2019

Meena Krenek Returns to Perkins and Will as Interior Design Director of the Firm’s Los Angeles Studio

Focus: Infection Control

9/25/2019

Should facility laundries 'own' infection prevention textiles?

Infection prevention microfiber textile products should no longer be purchased and owned by environmental services, article says

9/25/2019

Some Ga. hospitals replace color-based emergency codes with plain language

The use of plain language emergency alerts is recommended by federal agencies

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

9/25/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Fire-retardant treated wood

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for fire-retardant treated wood

9/25/2019

What should be included in a networked lighting controls system?

The anatomy of an advanced lighting controls system can seem tricky

Focus: Cybersecurity

9/25/2019

Hospitals urged to cooperate to beat hackers

Security frameworks and threat intelligence sharing already exist

9/25/2019

Husqvarna Expands Innovation Leadership with Virtual Boundary Technology for Professional Robotic Mowing

9/25/2019

ImageFIRST Launches New Comfort Care Maternity Gown for New and Expecting Mothers

9/25/2019

Ascent Windscreen Honored at GlassBuild America

9/25/2019

Middle Atlantic Now Shipping Award-Winning Forward Family of Toolless Rack Options

9/25/2019

Zotec Partners Selected to Transform the Healthcare Financial Experience in New Walmart Health Center

Focus: Infection Control

9/24/2019

A severe flu season is predicted

One pediatric flu-related death has already been confirmed

Focus: Infection Control

9/24/2019

Candida auris cases approaching 800

There have been 769 confirmed and 30 probable cases

Focus: Cybersecurity

9/24/2019

Wyoming hospital cuts services because of hacker attack

Campbell County Memorial Hospital, a 90-bed hospital was still operating

Focus: New construction

9/24/2019

Technology helps makes Stanford Hospital safer, more efficient

New facilities features lots of high-tech, but some older systems still remain

Focus: Infection Control

9/24/2019

Laundry operations need to balance caregiving, cleanliness, costs

Choosing equipment depends on a variety of factors

9/24/2019

PDI Busrail Configurations Represent Industry’s Quickest Method to Adjust Power Feeds for Changing Server-Rack Configurations

9/24/2019

Mission Linen Supply earns Hygienically Clean Healthcare Certification

9/24/2019

Honeywell Launches VESDA-E VES Aspirating Smoke Detectors to Improve Threat Identification and Reduce Losses

9/24/2019

BOMI International Welcomes New Business Development Manager

9/24/2019

Flagship Healthcare Properties Completes Development of Ambulatory Surgery Center in Caldwell County

9/23/2019

U of Chicago moved patients before nursing strike

Pediatric patients in the ICU were moved to other hospitals

Focus: Infection Control

9/23/2019

Candida auris found at Brooklyn nursing home

There have been 881 confirmed cases in N.Y. with nearly 200 deaths

Focus: New construction

9/23/2019

Dayton Children's Hospital Patient Tower reflects city's history

Designers chose a 'things that fly' theme to honor the city's aviation heritage according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

9/23/2019

Climate control efforts can support healthy environment during healthcare construction

Mold, microbes and other airborne particles can be introduced into the environment

Blog

9/23/2019

The ups and downs of elevator services: A primer on contract negotiations

With the right contract negotiation strategies—and thorough knowledge of the elevator industry—hospitals can maintain high-quality elevator service and save money

Focus: Infection Control

9/23/2019

Some hospital cleaning methods can

Spores grow on gowns, other surfaces

9/23/2019

Canadian Hospital Specialties to Distribute Eitan Group’s Sapphire Infusion Systems in Canada

9/23/2019

Bona US Launches New Resilient Floor Renovation Solution

9/23/2019

ERIKS North America Recognized by Marathon Petroleum as a Top Supplier

9/23/2019

Highview-Backed National Fire & Safety Announces Acquisition of Elite Fire Protection Systems

9/23/2019

Mannington Commercial Introduces The Drift Collection

Focus: Infection Control

9/20/2019

4 more Legionnaires' cases at Illinois senior facility

There are now 12 confirmed cases of Legionnaires' disease have been reported at Batavia facility

9/20/2019

Ant infestation at Georgia veterans facility is being investigated

Lawmakers want to know why Veterans Affairs officials did not react more quickly

9/20/2019

80,000+ Kaiser workers may strike in October

Housekeepers are among the jobs affected by the picket lines

Blog

9/20/2019

Innovation, automation and a 21st Century end-user experience: Aligning expectations with reality

It is incumbent upon IT partners to narrow the gap that exists between reality and expectations

9/20/2019

Focusing on bond prevention is one sustainable snow strategy

Implementing best practices when using deicers can help keep surfaces clear

Focus: Infection Control

9/20/2019

Deadly fungus must spur big changes in infection control

Expert says the best way to prepare for Candida auris is to really examine the culture around infection control in the nursing home

9/20/2019

Searstone Retirement Community Announces Expansion Project

9/20/2019

Danfoss Recognizes Arctic Chiller Group with 10th Annual EnVisioneer of the Year Award

9/20/2019

Espen Technology Recognized With Vision Award For Field-Adjustable Downlights

9/20/2019

Contractor Nation Takes Its Mission to a New Industry, Continuing to Grow

9/20/2019

MoistureShield Expands Relationship with BlueLinx in Florida with Additional Distribution Locations in Jacksonville and Miami

Focus: Infection Control

9/19/2019

Nursing homes feeding Candida Auris

Cleaning up America's nursing homes should be a priority

Blog

9/19/2019

Seismic compliance: Is your hospital on track?

Scientists are urging the public to prepare for future events. Will healthcare leaders also take action and get serious about seismic compliance and preparedness?

9/19/2019

Hospital employee killed after Ohio man crashes truck into ER

The medical center was closed due to structural damage

9/19/2019

Healthcare delivered in a damaged hospital, field hospitals and pop-up clinics in the Bahamas

It was estimated that 90% of equipment and supplies – and all the hospital beds – in Rand Memorial Hospital on Grand Bahama Island were damaged

9/19/2019

California hospital disaster planning conference dealing with new normal

What were once rare or infrequent events have now become regular occurrences in California

Focus: Cybersecurity

9/19/2019

Cybersecurity still possible on a tight budget

A good information security plan can be affordable

9/19/2019

Aircuity Announces Release of WELL Building Standard Vodcast and Webinar Offering

9/19/2019

Earth Day Network Co-Presents National Cleanup Day and World Cleanup Day 2019

9/19/2019

Ware Malcomb Recognized on Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America

9/19/2019

CENTRIA Formawall and Integrated Formavue Windows Enhance Salish Cancer Center Exterior

9/19/2019

HFAP Awards Compounding Pharmacy Certification to Swedish Covenant Health

9/18/2019

No injuries after tornado hits South Dakota hospital

Dozens of buildings were damaged or destroyed, trees torn up and power lines downed

Blog

9/18/2019

Healthcare provider waiting areas need to convey that visitors are entering a top-notch facility

Regardless of the size or type of facility, the patient experience typically begins in the waiting room

9/18/2019

N.J. hospital administrator charged with bringing gun onto grounds without permission

The incident occurred during an 18-month reform plan instituted after an outside consultant found widespread problems at New Jersey's psychiatric hospitals

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

9/18/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Delayed egress locks

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for delayed egress locks

Focus: Cybersecurity

9/18/2019

Blockchain technology in healthcare market to hit $1.6 billion by 2025

Healthcare organizations continue to be the subject of attacks by hackers seeking access to patient data for resale on the black market

Focus: Infection Control

9/18/2019

Door selection can impact infection control

Touchless doors can help stop the spread of germs and bacteria

9/18/2019

Cost & Transparency Ranks as The Biggest Issue/Challenge Facing Healthcare Today

9/18/2019

EMA, CEA form Collaboration

9/18/2019

Ergotron Receives Fourth Attendees' Choice Award at ErgoExpo

9/18/2019

BitBox USA Appoints Director of Product Strategy

9/18/2019

Executive Director of the Nathan Adelson Hospice Foundation Named

9/17/2019

When Dorian hit, Fla.’s generator requirements were not enforced

Following Hurricane Irma, Florida changed its regulations to require backup generators and enough fuel to maintain comfortable temperatures

9/17/2019

The critical condition of hospital power

Load bank testing for hospital generators is a crucial industry requirement.

9/17/2019

Overcrowding at Irish hospitals leading to co-ed wards

Patients also waiting on gurneys for the next empty bed

9/17/2019

Cladding to be removed at Oxford's Churchill and Children's hospitals

The wrong materials were used at the two healthcare facilities

9/17/2019

Strategies for water conservation

Water audits and leak-detection technology can help managers curtail facility water use

Focus: Cybersecurity

9/17/2019

What healthcare must understand about cybersecurity

Healthcare organizations continue to be the subject of attacks by hackers seeking access to patient data for resale on the black market

9/17/2019

National Food Distribution Service Company Anticipates Nearly $600,000 in Annual Energy Savings from Orion LED IoT enabled Lighting System

9/17/2019

New Agreement to Support Development of Advanced Features of PURE EP™ System

9/17/2019

Stellex Capital Management Enters into Agreement to Sell Morbark, LLC, to Alamo Group

9/17/2019

Silverstone Begins Construction on $76 million Senior Living Community in Rockville

9/17/2019

EDAM Group Creates Business Leaders of the Future with New Development Initiative

9/16/2019

Bahamas healthcare facilities struggle to deal with decomposing bodies after Dorian

Bahamas’ only functioning public hospital expects the death toll would be 'staggering,' and two refrigerated, 40-foot trucks would be needed

9/16/2019

FEMA urged to rebuild Puerto Rico hospital

The only hospital in Vieques has been closed since Hurricane Maria’s impact in September 2017

9/16/2019

Houston hospital declares 'internal disaster' after water main breaks

Declaring a systemwide internal disaster helped manage ambulance and patient volume

9/16/2019

Creating a successful healthcare facility management partnership

Misperceptions can hamper a partnership with an FM service provider

Focus: Infection Control

9/16/2019

Cancer patient forced to stop chemo early because of rare hospital infection

Three children had contracted infections while being treated for cancer at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

9/16/2019

Electrostatic sprayers can help control infections, save time

Machines allow janitors to sanitize and disinfect high touchpoints every day

9/16/2019

G4S Named Outstanding Contract Security Company by the OSPAs at GSX

9/16/2019

Hines Celebrates Sustainability from the Ground Up with Eighth Report

9/16/2019

Yanmar Completes Acquisition of North American Loader Manufacturer ASV Holdings

9/16/2019

LiveWall Living Wall Brings Natural Beauty and Calm to the TSA Checkpoint at Appleton International Airport

9/16/2019

Western Specialty Contractors Offers Tips on Protecting Parking Structures from Damage During Winter

9/13/2019

Dog to join Washington hospital security staff

The canine officer was added to help deter violence

9/13/2019

Patient expectations are redefining facilities

U.S. patients have begun expecting more from their healthcare facilities

9/13/2019

Greener healthcare facilities could mean lower healthcare costs

Healthcare facilities can generate a massive amount of waste and energy use

9/13/2019

Key steps to boosting facility security

Focusing on assessment, specification and implementation allows managers can streamline installation and enhance access control

Focus: Infection Control

9/13/2019

Best practices for cleaning, disinfection

Cleaning, disinfecting critical to prevention of hospital-acquired infections

9/13/2019

New Space Management Module by Dude Solutions Brings Healthcare and Senior Living Facilities to Life

9/13/2019

KIRCO Secures Management Agreement with Global Medical REIT for Mission Health Building

9/13/2019

Remote Monitoring Solution Addresses Rural Healthcare Challenges

9/13/2019

State-of-the-Art St. Louis Community College Center for Nursing and Health Sciences Opens to Students

9/13/2019

Echosens North America Names Jon Gingrich as CEO

9/12/2019

When computers crashed, one Milwaukee hospital turned away ambulances

At least four patients, including one who was having a life-threatening heart attack, were turned away

9/12/2019

Hospital staffers move babies to safety in 'mini ICU on wheels' ahead of hurricane

Three teams of drivers, respiratory nurses and therapists from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta drove to a pair of hospitals in Savannah

9/12/2019

Long-term care residents moved to safer ground ahead of Dorian

More than 380 people were evacuated from North Carolina long-term care centers

9/12/2019

Tech and design trends are shaping healthcare facilities

Many are aimed at boosting patient satisfaction

Focus: Infection Control

9/12/2019

Hospital design allows connection while maintaining USP 800 compliance

Required air pressure demands can isolate staff, but Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare maintains connections with large windows coupled with an intercom system, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Cybersecurity

9/12/2019

Cybersecurity is a top safety issue for healthcare facilities

Cybersecurity was listed behind severe weather and active shooter incidents

9/12/2019

ASV Breaks Into New Size Class with RT-50 Posi-Track® Loader

9/12/2019

Atrium Launches "Elevate" To Improve Success Rate of AI Adoption

9/12/2019

Seeq Presentations and Partners Featured at OSIsoft PI World User Conference in Gothenburg

9/12/2019

Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. Expands Dallas-Fort Worth Office

9/12/2019

Shortlist for the Accelerator Award Announced

9/11/2019

Labor and delivery units are closing at Chicago-area hospitals

Hospital leaders said the facilities saw too few patients to continue operating an entire unit

9/11/2019

Ascension Wisconsin to build new health center in former car dealership

The first floor of the building will house a 16,500-square-foot small-scale hospital

Focus: New construction

9/11/2019

Arkansas healthcare project optimizes tech

360-degree cameras allowed the project managers to create high-resolution images of each room and area

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

9/11/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Battery-charging room

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for battery-charging rooms

9/11/2019

Mayo Clinic Health Systems Austin temporarily offers valet parking

Construction at the hospital took away some handicap spots

Focus: Cybersecurity

9/11/2019

Report: Healthcare devices are becoming more vulnerable to cyberattack

Forty percent of the devices medical professional are using are IoT devices

9/11/2019

U.S. Green Building Council Report Reveals Prominence of LEED Certification Among Major Retailers Pursuing ESG Goals

9/11/2019

LG Hausys Introducing New Colors to its Strato Collection

9/11/2019

TAMKO Celebrates 75 Years in Roofing Industry this Week

9/11/2019

Physicians Endoscopy names CEO

9/11/2019

HDR Hires Health Principal

Focus: Infection Control

9/10/2019

Four cases of Legionnaires’ confirmed at Illinois retirement facility

Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Batavia is being investigated

9/10/2019

Hospitals are being rebuilt for stronger storms

The resilience of hospitals is especially important for areas that only have one major medical center

9/10/2019

Family sues healthcare center after man dies during Hurricane Harvey

Suit alleges one of its properties was poorly prepared for the storm

Blog

9/10/2019

Stopping cold drafts in their tracks

Suit alleges one of its properties were poorly prepared for the storm

Focus: New construction

9/10/2019

Children's mental health facility designed for connecting with nature

The Reach Out Centre for Kids focuses on the link between natural development and the close relationships children share with the living, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

9/10/2019

Rural hospital staff had to go to Dollar General for supplies

Surgeries were allegedly delayed because of a lack of supplies

9/10/2019

Cadence Education Announces Company-Wide Giving Initiative with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

9/10/2019

The Arbor Day Foundation Launches New Tree Campus Healthcare Recognition Program

9/10/2019

Medxcel Recognized Globally in Top 50 Most Engaged Workplaces for Fourth Consecutive Year

9/10/2019

The Joint Commission appoints new director, engineering, to Standards Interpretation Group

9/10/2019

Building Intelligence to Showcase Updates to SV3 at GSX, with Focus on Streamlining Temporary Employee Access

9/9/2019

Doctor brings 'Solar Suitcases' to hospitals without reliable power

We Care Solar is a nonprofit that distributes Solar Suitcases

Focus: Infection Control

9/9/2019

Ebola outbreak surpasses 3,000 cases

The second-largest, second-deadliest Ebola outbreak in history has exceeded 2,000 deaths

9/9/2019

Walmart testing dentistry and mental care clinics

The clinic is in a separate building next door to a Walmart store to give a sense of privacy for patients

9/9/2019

Dorian forces more than 100 Florida healthcare facilities to evacuate

Facilities moved patients and residents to other facilities and buildings inland

9/9/2019

Maintaining sidewalks and parking garages requires a comprehensive, strategic approach

Hardscape components need a comprehensive program that helps technicians address small problems early

Focus: Security and Technology

9/9/2019

Cybersecurity responsibility shared by entire healthcare supply chain

Increased use of connected medical devices and software and wireless technology have made health systems more vulnerable

9/9/2019

Seeq to Exhibit and Present at BioProcess International Conference

9/9/2019

Midmark announces “Save” 2019 Exam Room promotion

9/9/2019

SelecTech to Exhibit at SMTA International, Sept. 22-26

9/9/2019

AAMA Fall Conference to feature Supplier Product Display, Backpack Build, more – Sept. 30-Oct. 3

9/9/2019

Ascom Launches Quarterly Publication The Ascom Report

9/6/2019

Space Coast hospitals, nursing homes prepped for Dorian

The emergency management coordinator for Brevard County started daily conference calls with local hospital systems last week

9/6/2019

Former Georgia hospital security director charged with stealing guns, money

Security director at DeKalb Medical accused of stealing more than 90 guns, $20,000

9/6/2019

Hundreds of Florida nursing homes didn’t meet requirements ahead of Dorian

Eldercare facilities remain under scrutiny two years after Hurricane Irma

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

9/6/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Fire/smoke damper drawings

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for fire/smoke damper drawings

Focus: Infection Control

9/6/2019

Maximizing safety in healthcare facility construction

Contractors also need to be vigilant about infection control

Focus: Infection Control

9/6/2019

FDA says healthcare facilities should use safer scopes

Agency suggests companies make disposable versions

9/6/2019

AAMA and IGMA to Unify as One Combined Organization

9/6/2019

AAMA and IGMA to Unify as One Combined Organization

9/6/2019

Johnson Controls Extends VP140 Series of Pressure Independent Control Valves

9/6/2019

Ruskin ADC105 Addressable Damper Controller Meets NFPA 80 and 105 Life Safety Remote Damper Testing Requirements

9/6/2019

LATICRETE's Launches New Polishable, Cementitious Self Leveling Concrete Overlay, NXTⓇ Level SP

9/6/2019

KAI Build Selected General Contractor for Half-Acre Urban Park in St. Louis City’s Historic Laclede’s Landing District

Focus: Infection Control

9/5/2019

CDC report: More than 750 C. auris cases in U.S.

The number of confirmed cases hit 725 (with 30 more probable) as of June 30

9/5/2019

Finding security solutions in healthcare spaces

More facilities are transitioning from traditional keys to smart technology

9/5/2019

Preparing healthcare facilities for USP<800>

USP<800> is designed to educate and enforce the safe handling of hazardous drugs to protect healthcare workers and patients

9/5/2019

Woman assaults security officer while trying to abduct child at Pa. hospital

The patient at Lancaster General Hospital took a 4-year-old from her mother

Focus: New construction

9/5/2019

Southampton cancer center deigned to maximize daylight

The Phillips Family Cancer Center has a cathedral ceiling with skylights above 12 individual treatment stations, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

9/5/2019

Shoddy IT infrastructure invites hackers

Hackers are attracted to hospitals with rapid adoption of IT

9/5/2019

Binary Fountain Unveils Results of Third Annual 'Healthcare Consumer Insight & Digital Engagement' Survey

9/5/2019

AOTA Launches Interstate Licensure Compact Initiative

9/5/2019

exacqVision now offers integration with Percolata, an all-in-one customer prediction solution for retailers

9/4/2019

Sustainable design can support health and recovery of patients

Sustainable design elements can also benefit staff and visitors

Blog / Focus: New construction

9/4/2019

Looking to design a new space? Key considerations in AV technology

Audiovisual technology can be used within a building infrastructure to simply manage routine needs

9/4/2019

Florida hospitals install electronic paper patient and room information displays

Hospitals can display information without the glare and blue light of a typical LCD screen

Infographic / Focus: Cybersecurity

9/4/2019

Securing patients' medical information

Unless your staff is trained and vigilant, all your security precautions might be for nothing

Blog / Focus: Cybersecurity

9/4/2019

Blockchain technology holds potential of transforming healthcare sector

Blockchain offers better confidentiality of patient information alongside quick access to required data

Blog /Focus: New Construction

9/4/2019

New hospital near Washington opening soon within ‘Science Gateway’

The area includes the new headquarters for the Food & Drug Administration, mixed-use projects, new public amenities and the first bus rapid transit system in the state

9/4/2019

EarthSafe Introduces Multi-Purpose Cleaner and Disinfectant to Bridge the Gap in Infection Prevention

9/4/2019

Honeywell Launches VESDA-E VES Aspirating Smoke Detectors to Improve Threat Identification and Reduce Losses

9/4/2019

Protect Jobsites With Surface Shields’ New Fire-Resistant Floor Protector and Seam Tape

9/4/2019

Taylor Design Celebrates Groundbreaking with Kindred Healthcare and Palomar Health

9/4/2019

The University of Tennessee Medical Center Selects Gozio Health for Mobile Wayfinding

Focus: Infection Control

9/3/2019

Dogs in Vancouver hospital can sniff out C. diff

The dogs identified C. diff on medical equipment and in linen carts, hospital beds, waiting areas, and staff lockers

9/3/2019

Healthcare industry accounts for 70 percent of occupational violence

Nurses and other healthcare workers are more likely to face workplace violence than police officers and prison guards

Focus: Infection Control

9/3/2019

California hospital closes labor and delivery unit because of mold

The hospital discovered the mold July 18 in a nutrition room

Focus: New Construction

9/3/2019

Designing healthcare facilities for flexibility

Healthcare designers must address what’s necessary today while anticipating tomorrow's changes, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.

Blog / Focus: Infection Control

9/3/2019

Often overlooked "un-washable” surfaces in healthcare facilities harbor bacteria

The system will generate 2.4 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of clean, renewable power per year

Focus: Cybersecurity

9/3/2019

Tips for hiring healthcare cybersecurity pros

Cybersecurity requires people from all backgrounds and majors

9/3/2019

Sloan Introduces New Flushometer Finder

9/3/2019

Great Lakes Management and Ryan Companies Announce Age-in-Place Community in Sun Prairie

9/3/2019

PROSOCO Launches Liquid Integral Colors for Concrete Overlays

9/3/2019

EarthSafe Introduces Multi-Purpose Cleaner and Disinfectant to Bridge the Gap in Infection Prevention

9/3/2019

UCSF Welcomes Precision Cancer Medicine Building as Signature Addition to Mission Bay Campus

8/30/2019

Water coolers banned from Scotland's hospitals due to infection risk

Action has been taken because of the potential for bacteria to grow in the nozzle and the water bottle if not routinely used

8/30/2019

Safety issues at Florida VA hospital linked to patient suicide

Cameras the hospital was required to have on the unit for patient safety reasons hadn't worked in three years

Blog / Focus: Energy Efficienc

8/30/2019

CHPs a smart solution to combat increasing blackout risks facing healthcare facilities

Many healthcare facilities aren’t properly prepared for what is increasingly becoming a more recurrent threat

8/30/2019

Healthcare workers don't like hand-hygiene monitoring, but it works

Survey responses revealed negative attitudes about the system

8/30/2019

Planning lighting systems in healthcare facilities

With planning, managers can ensures the success of maintenance and upgrades of plumbing systems

8/30/2019

California hospital gets half its energy from solar power

The system will generate 2.4 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of clean, renewable power per year

8/30/2019

Holt Construction Closes Out Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute in Madison, N.J.

8/30/2019

SenzoLive and OfficeSpace Helping Employees Find Free Work Desks

8/30/2019

Hylan Moves Headquarters to Iconic New Jersey Bell Works Building

8/30/2019

LeanTaaS to Offer Continuing Education Credit at OR Manager 2019

8/30/2019

Medical Tourism Expected to Lift Global Back Table and Cart Market

8/29/2019

When disaster strikes, FEMA money is available to hospitals that file quickly

Hospitals often don't file for the funds because they're unaware of what can be reimbursed and there is only a 30-day window to apply

8/29/2019

Immediate feedback helps with electronic hand hygiene monitoring systems

Systems with immediate feedback perform slightly better.

Focus: Renovation

8/29/2019

Tips for a successful construction project

No construction project ever goes perfectly, but follow these tips to increase your chances of an on-time, on-budget building

8/29/2019

South Bend hospital police named best in the state

The Memorial Hospital police department started five years ago with eight officers and has grown to 15

Case study

8/29/2019

New behavioral health unit installs durable lighting with architectural touches

Robust lighting that could withstand high levels of abuse while trying to minimize the institutional look of fixtures was installed

Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/29/2019

Energy management and information systems (EMIS) boost efficiency

Rapidly evolving software systems provide visibility and analysis into how a building consumes energy

8/29/2019

Porex Announced as 2019 Outstanding Corporate Innovator Award Finalist by the Product Development and Management Association

8/29/2019

EMA Conducting Free Webinar: 'Essential Techniques and Calculations for Energy Managers & Commissioning Authorities'

8/29/2019

R.D. Olson Construction Completes Chapman University Student Housing Project

8/29/2019

Fall Ideal Time to Prepare Structures for Winter From Roof to Foundation

8/29/2019

Greenheck Ceiling Fan with Factory-Installed Radiation Damper UL Approved for Wood Truss Applications

Focus: Renovation

8/28/2019

Hospital infection rates drop with single-patient rooms

Single-patient room experience also supports privacy, confidentiality, comfort, reduced noise and improved quality of sleep

8/28/2019

Balancing security and access in healthcare facilities

Certain challenges are unique to healthcare facilities

8/28/2019

Patient sues Illinois hospital after contracting Legionnaires’

The suit alleges the hospital didn’t take proper precautions following a previous outbreak

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

8/28/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Electrical receptacles

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for electrical receptacles

8/28/2019

Holt Construction Completed the Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute

8/28/2019

LenioBio Won Horizon 2020 SME/2 Grant

8/28/2019

AntWorks Recognized as a Leader in NelsonHall’s NEAT for Intelligent Automation Platforms

8/28/2019

Fujitsu Adds Two New Area Sales Managers

8/28/2019

LIGHTFAIR International 2020 Conference Speaker Application Now Open

8/27/2019

‘Smart hospitals’ are on the horizon

These buildings perform functions like a medical practitioner

8/27/2019

Hospitals working to meet the challenge of seismic safety

Being able to ride out a major quake and remain operational doesn’t come cheap

Blog

8/27/2019

Personalize heat to match the space

Keeping occupants of a facility warm and comfortable is a year-round priority

8/27/2019

Case study: The prescription for EMI New York City

The operating room of a major hospital in New York City is free from the effects of EMI

8/27/2019

Acoustics involves a number of factors

The ceiling, the walls, the floor and the soundmasking system all play important roles in determining the acoustical quality of a space

Focus: Renovation

8/27/2019

New York hospital plans $2 billion renovation

The project will include residential apartments

8/27/2019

Honeywell is First Founding Members of Global Cybersecurity Alliance

8/27/2019

W. R. Meadows Expands Color Selection for Pourthane Joint Sealants

8/27/2019

Legrand North and Central America Employee and Company Donations Raise $55,000 for Red Cross Disaster Relief

8/27/2019

Premier Brain Injury Rehabilitation Provider Signs Lease with Tarzana Medical Atrium to Relocate its San Fernando Valley Offices

8/27/2019

Prisma Health Expands Interactive Mobile Wayfinding Platform to Six Midlands Hospitals

8/26/2019

The maintenance staff has a role in infection prevention

Facility professionals are constantly moving throughout the facility and may be able to spot potential problems

8/26/2019

Accredited ambulatory surgery center FMs face compliance challenges

Understanding the various regulations, inspections and other communications involved is just the beginning

Blog/Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/26/2019

Going hybrid for maximum heating efficiencies

Two types of boilers can be better than one

8/26/2019

Candida auris now one of the world's most feared hospital microbes

New research suggests higher temperatures may have led to an increase in infections

Blog

8/26/2019

Mission: Revamp Healthcare 2019 — Top policies this year to reimagine healthcare

One of the greatest challenges in healthcare is keeping up with the changing landscape

Blog

8/26/2019

Big data start-ups set to change healthcare

Healthcare is a sector which relies heavily on data and relay of information, so naturally there are lots of companies springing up

8/26/2019

Avetta Launches Marketplace—a Resource for Supply Chain Contractors to Purchase Discounted Safety Products, Insurance and Safety-Related Services

8/26/2019

Children’s Specialized Hospital’s Center For Discovery, Innovation And Development agrees to co-develop a collaborative care model

8/26/2019

HGA Expands Healthcare Business Development Team in Boston

8/26/2019

U.S. Green Building Council Welcomes Four New Board Members

8/26/2019

Spellman Brady & Company Expands Design Team

8/23/2019

C. difficile strain evolving to live in hospital rooms

A subset of Clostridium difficile bacteria is on the verge of becoming a new species

8/23/2019

Security catches woman trying to kidnap toddler from N.Y. hospital

The suspect allegedly took a stroller with a two-year-old inside and fled St. Joseph’s Hospital

8/23/2019

Rhode Island hospital employees to get panic buttons

Contract with Our Lady of Fatima Hospital addresses concerns around safety

8/23/2019

Maintaining sidewalks and parking garages requires a comprehensive, strategic approach

By developing inspection guidelines for common causes of problems, managers can extend the performance life of concrete components

8/23/2019

Massachusetts hospital deploys security video management software

Massachusetts General Hospital has 1,300 security cameras recording around the clock

8/23/2019

Honeywell Suite Of Building Integration And Cyber Solutions Help Improve Efficiency, Data Analysis And Control

8/23/2019

Douglas Lighting Controls Introduces CheckLight Energy Management Platform

8/23/2019

New HVAC Duct Converts from Cooling to Heating

8/23/2019

Brain Injury Rehabilitation Provider Signs Lease with Tarzana Medical Atrium to Relocate its San Fernando Valley Offices

8/23/2019

Tarkett Commits to Addressing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within Design Industry

8/22/2019

C. diff. is evolving to spread in hospitals

Superbug feeds on the sugar-rich Western diet

8/22/2019

Ebola spreads to third Congo province

South Kivu is located over 430 miles south of where the outbreak first began

8/22/2019

2019 Environmental Services Departments of the Year named

The award recognizes best practices in cleaning and caring for the healthcare environment

8/22/2019

Healthcare facilities must manage emergencies for hours, days after

Healthcare systems should maintain vigilant foresight

8/22/2019

IoT can simplify security efforts

Facilities can connect different security technologies

Focus: Interior Design

8/22/2019

Mass. hospice designed to be uplifting

Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, Mass., is a functional and uplifting environment for the staff, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

8/22/2019

Atlas Roofing's Summit 60 Underlayment Goes Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness

8/22/2019

Howard Locksmith Heights Started Offering Safe Selection, Repair, and Unlocking Services

8/22/2019

Garland Raises $56,000 for Santa’s Hide-A-Way Hollow Charity

8/22/2019

Cambridge Village Optimal Living Breaks Ground on Retirement Living Community

8/22/2019

HRC Releases Annual Healthcare Equality Index, Rates Record 680 Health Care Facilities on LGBTQ Inclusion

8/21/2019

Hospital lights track equipment

Smart lighting outfitted with radio chips

8/21/2019

Kansas stalls construction of surgical center

An inspector found several concerning problems at the new facility

8/21/2019

Patient who woke up covered in bugs at Detroit hospital takes legal action

Henry Ford traced the bed bugs back to wet, infested clothing that was placed under the mattress of a gurney

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

8/21/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Fire watch

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for a fire watch

8/21/2019

Planning healthcare facilities for the future

Managers can ensure the success of maintenance and upgrades of HVAC, plumbing and lighting systems

Blog

8/21/2019

Boston Children’s Hospital using Alexa to help parents and caregivers

Amazon asked healthcare facilities to test Alexa’s new HIPAA-compliant technology

8/21/2019

Avetta Launches Marketplace—a Resource for Supply Chain Contractors to Purchase Discounted Safety Products, Insurance and Safety-Related Services

8/21/2019

Pittsburgh Completes First Energy Benchmarking Report

8/21/2019

Linetec Wins Wisconsin Business Friend of the Environment Award

8/21/2019

Franklin Tower Residences' Modern, Energy-efficient, Glass-clad Exterior Repurposes and Revitalizes Former Concrete Office Tower

8/21/2019

Perkins and Will Expands Its Minneapolis Healthcare Leadership

8/20/2019

Kaiser Permanente workers in California vote to approve strike

The employees have been working under an expired national contract since September

8/20/2019

Man with assault rifle opens fire at Chicago VA hospital

No injuries were reported

8/20/2019

Stanford Medicine expansion almost finished

The project includes updating the School of Medicine with new labs

8/20/2019

Workplace culture key to return on investment

Good healthcare design is informed by the reality that culture as key to leveraging the investment in capital building projects, according to an article on the Healthcare Design

8/20/2019

Massachusetts hospital integrates security camera system

System reviews and monitors more than 1,000 security cameras

8/20/2019

Visa Lighting’s 'Narrowest Aperture Medical Light' Selected for 2019 IES Progress Report

8/20/2019

New Febreze Professional Kills 99.9% of Bacteria on 'Un-Washable' Soft Surfaces While Eliminating Odors with Fresh Scent of Febreze

8/20/2019

Experts Say Maintaining Facility Facades Just as Important as Maintaining Their Interiors

8/20/2019

DuPont Partners with Habitat for Humanity International

8/20/2019

Modern Forms Unveils Fluffy LED Ceiling Luminaires

8/19/2019

VA removes vets from facility after finding veteran dead for 4 days

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs investigation also found other issues at the California Villa home

8/19/2019

Two cancer patients catch rare bugs linked to hospital water supply

Glasgow Queen Elizabeth University Hospital has sealed off part of the facility

8/19/2019

Healthcare industry major source of harmful emissions

Doctors suggest multi-faceted approach to incorporate environmental sustainability into value assessments in healthcare

Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/19/2019

Four energy-saving design tips for cold climates

In cold climates, heating loads are key

8/19/2019

‘Playbook’ preps Rhode Island healthcare facilities for power outages

'Protecting Patients When Disaster Strikes' describes the before-during-after of a power outage

8/19/2019

Medpricer’s mSource Insights Integrates AI, Spend Analytics and Visualization with Purchased Services Reporting

8/19/2019

NYSID Announces Lineup for Fall 2019 Public Programs

8/19/2019

Aspirus Announces Stevens Point Campus Expansion

8/19/2019

Barack Obama to Keynote the 2019 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo

8/19/2019

HDR Hires Health Principal

8/17/2019

Ideagen Launches New Version of Q-Pulse

8/16/2019

Hospital cleaning bundle efficient and cost-effective

Method also reduces vancomycin-resistant enterococci infections by 37 percent

8/16/2019

Wyoming Medical Center upgrades security after shooting

A man who opened fire inside of Wyoming Medical Center in March

8/16/2019

First Legionnaires’ death linked to Atlanta outbreak confirmed

Air conditioning units are prime breeding grounds for the bacteria

Case study / Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/16/2019

University Health Network: Exhaust fan app boosts savings

DCV control of labs' air supply initially saved approximately $800,000

Focus: Renovation

8/16/2019

NICU renovation was executed in phases

The design of the existing Allison Family NICU at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital made it impossible to renovate one complete side at a time, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

8/16/2019

The Sanders Trust (BHM) Developing $23 Million Rehab Facility

8/16/2019

Delmarva Endoscopy Center Commences Operations

8/16/2019

S.S. White Technologies Celebrates 175th Anniversary Year

8/16/2019

HGA Welcomes Healthcare Principal in Boston

8/15/2019

Hospitals prep for the worst as mass shootings become more common

Hospitals mandate training for tragedy

Blog / Focus: Interior Design

8/15/2019

Nine ways the dimensions of wellness should be incorporated into assisted living facility design

Wellness is more than just the absence of disease

8/15/2019

Resources can help reduce Legionella risk

Resources distributed by ASHRAE include Standard 188, which provides a comprehensive approach to help prevent the growth and spread of Legionella within building water systems

Blog

8/15/2019

Are healthcare villages the future?

They are modern, realistic approaches to the problem of healthcare

8/15/2019

Three trending security technologies

Drones, robots and advanced access control changing facilities management

8/15/2019

Linetec Publishes Brochures on its Expanded Capabilities and its Anodize, Paint and Specialty Finishing Services

8/15/2019

Johnson Controls introduces Tyco Cloud for Secure and Simple Security

8/15/2019

Larson Electronics Releases LED Inspection Hand/Drop Light, 150' Cord, Colored LEDs, Vapor Proof, Waterproof

8/15/2019

MCN Healthcare Names Director of Customer Experience

8/15/2019

Parallel Technologies Expands Physical Security Team Leadership

8/14/2019

Security changes causing concern at Fla. hospital

JFK Medical Center in Atlantis removing medical detectors, police

8/14/2019

Emergency rooms designed for older patients improving outcomes

These ERs include separate and customized physical spaces

8/14/2019

Up to half of patient food in Irish hospitals is not eaten

Health officials are working on guidelines to address food waste

8/14/2019

Identifying and addressing DAS requirements in today’s hospital

DAS allows all users of the building, whether it be communicating infrastructure or a personal or business phone, to connect to their carrier of choice at full signal strength

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

8/14/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Fire extinguishers

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for fire extinguishers

8/14/2019

Micro-hospital set to open in Tulsa Hills

It has the capability of CT scan, ultrasound, lab, radiology, etc.

8/14/2019

STARC Systems Manufactures Modular, Re-usable Temporary Containment Walls

8/14/2019

Meridian Completes Renovation of Medical Office Building in Los Angeles County

8/14/2019

Wiegmann Associates Begins HVAC Work for New Edison at State College Residential and Retail Complex

8/14/2019

Sloan Launches Designer Urinal, Elevating Commercial Restroom Aesthetic

8/14/2019

Collingswood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Launches Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program

8/13/2019

Glasgow hospital spends more than $500,000 to kill pests after pigeon droppings crisis

Anti-bird spikes and netting have been installed and chemicals were used to kill mold and fungus

8/13/2019

Digital footprints boost safety for newborns

California hospital captures high-resolution images for better identification

8/13/2019

Sixth death in UK Listeria outbreak linked to hospital food

The death has been linked to sandwiches from Good Food Chain products served at St. Richard’s Hospital

8/13/2019

U.S. News releases latest top hospitals list

The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., has the top spot

8/13/2019

Study: Cigarette smoke boosts MRSA drug-resistance

Smoke also may make MRSA more invasive and persistent

Blog

8/13/2019

Telehealth market expected to see a 23.4 percent compound annual growth rate

Growth is driven by increasing health awareness and adoption of online health consultation

8/13/2019

Rural Hospitals in Danger of Closing Across U.S.; Condusiv Technologies

8/13/2019

Tarzana Medical Atrium Announces Lease With Providence Tarzana Medical Center

8/13/2019

Medline and Greenhealth Exchange Partner to Find New Ways to Advance Healthcare Sustainability

8/13/2019

AAMA to Host Sept. 10 Webinar on Tornado, Hurricane Storm Shelters

8/13/2019

BOMI International Announces New Board Leadership

8/12/2019

Wash. hospital adds dog to its security force

Tacoma General Hospital security dog expected to prevent assaults, help patients

8/12/2019

Candida Auris called 'new bug using old tricks'

C. auris acts more like a multidrug-resistant, healthcare-associated bacteria than like a typical yeast

8/12/2019

What do you know about hospital security?

Campus Safety Magazine offers a quiz on their website

8/12/2019

N.J. called hot spot for Candida auris

The CDC says most cases of Candida auris in the United States are in New York City, Chicago and New Jersey

Blog

8/12/2019

Non-regulated healthcare facilities taking resilience seriously

Technologies can help can cut costs and improve energy efficiency

8/12/2019

DAS Health Announces Fifth Acquisition in 12 Months

8/12/2019

ISSA Elects New 2020 Board Members

8/12/2019

ASIS Announces New Keynote Speaker for GSX 2019

8/12/2019

Hoefer Wysocki Awarded for Sustainable Healthcare Design of Saint Luke’s Multispecialty Clinic – Blue Springs

8/12/2019

NIKA Awarded $25M IDIQ Contract for OCONUS Medical Facilities Support Services by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

8/9/2019

Healthcare facility sends two comfort dogs to El Paso after mass shooting

Dogs offer comfort to the hospital staff and first responders tending to shooting victims

8/9/2019

Hospital mobilizes to fight deadly Candida auris

Widespread overuse of antibiotics and antifungals has bred superbug species

8/9/2019

Boston hospital roof farm sprouts other initiatives

Boston Medical Center began operating a 2,658-square-foot farm on a roof terrace in 2017

8/9/2019

Tips to keep long-term care facilities safe

Younger people with serious mental illness getting treatment in senior living and care settings is contributing to an increase in violence

8/9/2019

Schneider Electric and Lutron Electronics Integrate Their Systems to Enable Next-Generation Patient Experience

8/9/2019

JLL Sells Duke Health Medical Office Building for $80.5 Million

8/9/2019

Vanderbilt Medical Center Turns to Sloan for Streamlined Maintenance

8/9/2019

New White Paper Published by G&W Electric Highlights Mitigation Solution for Arc Flash

8/9/2019

RectorSeal Wins Product Design Award for TripleGuard Water Leak Property Protection System

8/8/2019

Death from infection linked to pigeon feces at Glasgow hospital could lead to criminal proceedings

A boy was battling cancer at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow in December 2018 when he contracted Cryptococcus and died

8/8/2019

Hospitals use technology, training to support seismic readiness

Healthcare facilities are diversifying their communication tools, outfitting buildings with technology and running preparedness scenarios

8/8/2019

Key to improving EVS results can be found in the C-Suite

Creating an infection-free facility begins at the top with a commitment from management

8/8/2019

Glasgow hospital fire evacuation protocols called 'chaotic and confusing'

Staff member says patients and staff at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital could be at risk

Blog

8/8/2019

Load testing of electronic health records - what to look for

Load testing is an essential component in performance testing, and doing so in a production-like environment brings its benefits.

Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/8/2019

Net zero energy is the future of facilities

Practices, considerations for an ultra-efficient building

8/8/2019

Sustainable, low-environmental-impact tile installation products introduced

8/8/2019

New cleaner meets EPA Safer Choice direct-release criteria

8/8/2019

Tarzana Medical Atrium announces lease with Providence Tarzana Medical Center

8/8/2019

New technology and increased awareness reduces security risk of remote cardiac devices

8/8/2019

ASIS International announces recipients of GSX 2019 Innovative Product Awards

8/7/2019

N.C. hospital goes on lockdown after patient says they opened envelope with white, powdery substance

FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital lifted lockdown after testing substance

8/7/2019

VA healthcare facilities going smoke free Oct. 1st

A recent VA survey revealed that approximately 85 percent of responding facility leadership support smoke-free campuses

8/7/2019

Two cases of Legionnaires’ confirmed at Connecticut nursing facility

Apple Rehab is working to find the source of the bacteria and have taken precautions, including chlorine treatments for the water system.

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

8/7/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Lactation pods

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for lactation pods

8/7/2019

Healthcare facilities need preparation to avoid a cyberattack

A strong, flexible game plan is crucial

Focus: Renovation

8/7/2019

Boston hospital expansion to include disaster, flood protection

The design will consider every worst-case scenario

8/7/2019

Reliable Controls partners with IR-TEC

8/7/2019

Report: Behavioral Healthcare Services M&A YTD Activity Surpasses 2018 due to Destigmatization and Awareness

8/7/2019

Array Architects + HITT Contracting Host Area Medical Professionals at Biocontainment Unit Mockup Event

8/7/2019

Johnson Controls and Punch Technologies, Inc. Collaborate to Deliver Safety Communication Technology

8/7/2019

Air Curtains Allowed as Vestibule Substitutes in Upcoming ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2019

8/6/2019

Roof rat concerns force closure of Washington hospital's kitchen, cafeteria

Patients’ food was being prepared and brought in from another hospital

8/6/2019

Specifying sinks for sterile compounding (HD) environments doesn’t have to be a hazardous decision

Hospitals will pay it for this service, which it expects will be much faster and eventually cheaper than current couriers

8/6/2019

Be measles ready: Tips on how to be prepared for the next outbreak

There are a number of factors that make measles a particularly difficult virus to protect patients, staff and visitors from contracting

8/6/2019

Washington hospital works to improve safety after patient's death

The patient ran from the facility after tampering with a fire alarm

8/6/2019

UPS to use drones for hospital deliveries

Hospitals will pay it for this service, which it expects will be much faster and eventually cheaper than current couriers

Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/6/2019

The value of daylighting, even with LEDs

Even when LEDs mimic sunlight, expert see LEDs as complementary to — but not replacing — daylighting strategies

8/6/2019

ISA Announces First Founding Members of Global Cybersecurity Alliance

8/6/2019

Fluke Corporation acquires PRUFTECHNIK

8/6/2019

MAKITA Recognized for Recycling Efforts

8/6/2019

New White Paper Published by G&W Electric Highlights Mitigation Solution for Arc Flash

8/6/2019

CleanSpace Healthcare Respirator Enters US

Case study /Focus: Renovation

8/5/2019

Candida auris is raising questions about its origin

The fungus doesn’t behave like a fungus

8/5/2019

Hospital-acquired C. diff comes with a financial price tag

The average healthcare cost for patients with the C. diff infection was $43,718

8/5/2019

High levels of air pollution found at London hospital causes concern

Pollution may be coming from generators and boilers at St Bartholomew’s Hospital

8/5/2019

Study focuses on where disease-causing pathogens might be hiding in a longterm care facility

Researchers examined the possibility that electric hand dryers installed in public restrooms could spread disease

Focus: Renovation

8/5/2019

Healthcare facility renovation addresses patient experience

Boston's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center added sconce lighting, warm wooden floors and natural color palettes, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

8/5/2019

Architectural Components Group (ACGI) Is Now Part of Armstrong Ceiling and Wall Solutions

8/5/2019

American Society of Civil Engineers to Grade Stormwater for First Time in 2021 Infrastructure Report Card

8/5/2019

Diversified Heat Transfer Selects Dyson Associates as the New Representative in New England Area

8/5/2019

Medpricer Announces Re-launch of mSource® Analytics at AHRMM 2019

8/2/2019

Hundreds of Tampa Bay area nursing homes, assisted living facilities still without backup power

A Florida law fines facilities as much as $1,000 per day for failure to install permanent generators, but records show these facilities rarely paid fines

8/2/2019

Two cases of Legionnaires’ reported at Illinois hospital

It was unknown if the infected patients were exposed at the hospital

8/2/2019

Safeguarding healthcare facilities from legionella

Having control measures and procedures in place is the first step in mitigating Legionella risk

8/2/2019

158 employees at Seattle hospital potentially exposed to dangerous bacteria

The exposure occurred in an operating room and a laboratory in late June

8/2/2019

Healthcare facilities in Portugal test 'panic buttons' for staff

The devices send a rapid message indicating danger

Case study /Focus: Renovation

8/2/2019

Texas children’s hospital relies on non-toxic coating for shower stall repairs

Many patient-room shower stalls were in need of repair

8/2/2019

Baron Launches New API Website for Public Safety

8/2/2019

Weland Solutions acquires Compact Store and Kodverkstan

8/2/2019

Hoefer Wysocki Modernizes Whiteman AFB Clinic, Achieves USGBC LEED v4 Certification

8/2/2019

The Joint Commission Recognizes Five Hospitals as 2019 Expert Contributors for Leading eCQM Knowledge and Utilization

8/2/2019

ISSA Launches CMI Consulting Program

8/1/2019

Superbugs can remain on surgical gowns after disinfection

Researchers tested single-use polypropylene surgical gowns infected with three strains of C. diff

8/1/2019

Regular inspections, testing helps keep sprinklers working properly

The reliability and effectiveness with which sprinklers operate cuts both the human and financial costs of fires

Blog

8/1/2019

Ransomware can put healthcare providers — and patients — in critical condition

Ransomware attacks have been numerous in hospitals and other health facilities recently, and the consequences can be dire

Blog

8/1/2019

Clinic relocation offers opportunity to study and optimize all aspects of care delivery

The new facility allowed leaders to plan flexible spaces they could adapt with changing practices

Focus: Interior Design

8/1/2019

New paint and coating technology has long-term benefits

Meeting facility sustainability needs means staying abreast of changes in products and applications

8/1/2019

Along with Accreditation Accolades, HLAC Sees Support for Its New Laundry Process Monitoring Toolkit

8/1/2019

Urgent Care Association Opens Enrollment for Gateway2Better Network

8/1/2019

Poettker Construction Announces Opening of Charlotte Office

8/1/2019

AAAHC Awards its First Advanced Orthopaedic Certification

8/1/2019

BehaveCare Rebrands Itself as Upward Health Amidst a Successful "Series A" Extension

7/31/2019

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

Focus: Security

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

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

7/31/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Aerosol can storage

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for aerosol can storage

Blog

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

Red Book Hospice Care Planning App to Assist with Improving Care Planning and Individualization of Care

7/31/2019

Sectigo Partners with NetObjex to Protect the Edge of IoT

7/31/2019

AAAHC Opens Applications for New Governance Units

7/31/2019

New Straub Medical Center Clinic and Urgent Care in Kahala at Kūʻono Marketplace to Provide Outpatient, Family, and Pediatric Care

7/31/2019

WEDI Releases Issue Brief on Common Acknowledgement Misunderstandings

7/30/2019

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

Focus: Food Service

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

Sloan Extends Custom Design Offering with New Graphite Finish

7/30/2019

Aspirus Wausau Hospital Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients

7/30/2019

IWFM Awards Announces Finalists

7/30/2019

Trusted Network Accreditation Program (TNAP) Releases Accreditation Criteria for Public Review

7/29/2019

How do Southern Calif. hospitals rate for earthquake safety?

Currently one third of hospitals in the area are rated as at risk of collapse

Focus: Security

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

Blog

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

Blog

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

Primex announces release of new OneVue capabilities

7/29/2019

Larson Electronics Releases Explosion Proof Emergency System, 90Min Runtime, 120/277V, W/ Exit Sign

7/29/2019

Real Time Patient Data for Real Time Physicians

7/29/2019

Outpatient Care Poised to Accelerate, Despite Economic and Political Uncertainty

7/29/2019

University Health Network Adds Aircuity in Additional Building, Implements Exhaust Fan Control

7/29/2019

WakeMed Goes Live with Interactive Mobile Wayfinding Platform

7/26/2019

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

Focus: Security

7/26/2019

10 steps to workplace violence reduction

It takes more than a policy, class or lecture

7/26/2019

Doximity Releases 2019-2020 Residency Navigator

7/26/2019

IFSS Announces Investment to Support Strategic Growth Plans

7/26/2019

Capstone Headwaters Advises Aspen Medical Products on its Recapitalization by Cortec Group

7/26/2019

University Health Network Adds Aircuity in Additional Building, Implements Exhaust Fan Control

7/26/2019

Hospital Consulting Partner Adds New Interim Leadership Solution

7/25/2019

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

Focus: Cybersecurity

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

Aquicore Launches 'Automatic Diagnostics,' a New Machine Learning Tool for Its Comprehensive Commercial Real Estate Operations Platform

7/25/2019

Johnson Controls announces enhanced listings for TYCO® Model CC3 4.2K and 5.6K combustible concealed sprinklers

7/25/2019

Garland launches new fluid-applied membrane, LiquiTec

7/25/2019

VC Funding in Digital Health Hits $5.1 Billion in 1H 2019, Reports Mercom Capital Group

7/25/2019

AAAHC Drives 1095 Strong: Quality Every Day with Best-Practices Resources

7/24/2019

WHO declares Ebola a global emergency

The declaration is meant to encourage international aid

7/24/2019

CMS won't update hospital star ratings until expert panel review

Ratings were last updated in February after 14 months

7/24/2019

Can a kids’ healthcare space teach, entertain and heal?

Standard building requirements don’t have to be boring – here’s how you can inject whimsical touches into everyday design features

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

7/24/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: EM lights in MRI

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for EM lights in MRI

7/24/2019

World’s Smallest UV LED System Validated Following Established US-EPA Protocols Across All 5 Models

7/24/2019

CME, Premier Inc. Reach Agreement for Providing Direct-to-Site Logistics Services

7/24/2019

Clorox Healthcare Announces Collaboration with HP Healthcare

7/24/2019

ACEINNA Expands AMR Based Current Sensor Family

7/24/2019

Backlit Pillow Speakers Available from Crest Healthcare

7/23/2019

Ebola case confirmed in Congo city on Rwanda border

Case could signal a major escalation for the outbreak

7/23/2019

Dangerous bacteria can survive disinfectant

Study suggests that UV light is an option for disinfecting, but it can be challenging to make sure all surfaces are fully exposed to the light

7/23/2019

Irish hospitals struggling with infection control

Problems include a lack of isolation facilities, high occupancy rates and aging hospitals

7/23/2019

BAS's role in facilities management

The BAS can assist FMs in promoting a safe, productive and efficient work environment

7/23/2019

Dealing with contamination in recycling programs

Widespread contamination of the recycling stream has resulted in what many are calling a crisis in the U.S. recycling industry

Focus: Cybersecurity

7/23/2019

The blueprint for IoT infrastructure in healthcare

Developments in technology that contribute to the Internet of Things are introducing some extremely interesting innovations for healthcare providers

7/23/2019

Greenheck Expands Automatic Balancing Damper Line

7/23/2019

New DIN Rail, Legrand Raceway, Shallow Strut and Back to Back Strut Dies Launched

7/23/2019

LATICRETE Expands Line of Linear Drain Grates and Troughs

7/23/2019

LG Unveils Smart Touch-Screen TV

7/23/2019

Brivo Launches Mobile Credential Application

7/22/2019

Respiratory outbreak investigated at Va. senior facility

54 residents fall ill at Springfield facility

7/22/2019

The healthcare industry is growing, but not for all workers

The healthcare jobs that are growing are in fields like home health care and urgent care

7/22/2019

Patient beds line Australian hospitals halls with increased demand

Some patients forced to spend more than 24 hours waiting for a room

Focus: Security

7/22/2019

Maintaining healthcare facility security during chaos

Facilities rely on cameras and professional security

7/22/2019

Some hospital cleaning methods can't kill C. diff

Spores grow on gowns, other surfaces

Focus: Cybersecurity

7/22/2019

IoT security is critical to healthcare

Traditional cybersecurity sometimes lapses when it comes to the IoT

7/22/2019

Acoustical Ceiling Has the Look of Drywall

7/22/2019

Fujitsu General America Unitary Ducted Equipment Offerings Expanded

7/22/2019

Johnson Controls announces VideoEdge integration with EntraPass go Mobile App

7/22/2019

National Office Furniture Introduces New Product Solutions

7/22/2019

Whitney Brothers Launches Early Learning Light Table

7/19/2019

New alarms that whistle and sing are designed to lessen hospital noise

Efforts are underway to make alarms quieter and design systems of visual cues — like interactive screens that look like paintings

Blog

7/19/2019

When specifying boilers, design details matter

Installing a boiler system is a significant investment requiring thoughtful consideration to ensure heating comfort, reliability and efficiency

7/19/2019

$1.5 billion Philadelphia healthcare pavilion project using lean practices, offsite fabrication

The project is using prefabrication for time-intensive construction like mechanical, plumbing and drywall work

7/19/2019

Lighting can support healthier patient rooms

Advanced lighting design can improve patient and visitor outcomes and comfort and staff productivity

Focus: Cybersecurity

7/19/2019

Tips for hiring healthcare cybersecurity pros

Cybersecurity requires people from all backgrounds and majors

7/19/2019

Industrial Thermal Camera Line Revamped

7/19/2019

Remote Operations Company (ROC) Merges with SRC Technologies

7/19/2019

Aspirus, Divine Savior Healthcare Sign Letter of Intent to Affiliate

7/19/2019

Mytonomy Wins 11 Telly Awards for Microlearning Patient Education Videos

7/19/2019

AAAHC Launches 1095 Learn to Drive Ongoing Education

7/18/2019

Most U.S. hospices surveyed had deficiencies

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report said 87 percent of hospices that were surveyed over a five-year period failed to meet one or more requirements

7/18/2019

Triclosan exposure linked to osteoporosis

The endocrine-disrupting chemical that has been widely used as an antibacterial in consumer goods and personal care products

7/18/2019

IAHSS Foundation recognizes achievements in healthcare security

Several hospital security programs were recognized at the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety

Blog

7/18/2019

Time to get serious about a facility's carbon footprint

Buildings are responsible for 40 percent of carbon emissions

7/18/2019

CDC seeks to update guidelines for infection control in occupational health

The CDC is updating two sections addressing protocol for infrastructure and routine practices

Focus: Security

7/18/2019

Key aspects to updating your security infrastructure

Start by discussing plans for growth and development

7/18/2019

BOMI International Announces 2019 Scholarship Winners

7/18/2019

Outpatient Care is Booming and Poised to Accelerate, Despite Economic and Political Uncertainty

7/18/2019

69 Percent of Healthcare C-suite Say Improving the Consumer Experience is a Top 2019 Priority

7/18/2019

LiquiTech and Spartan Bioscience Partner To Bring Real-Time Legionella Detection to HealthCare Sector

Focus: Security

7/17/2019

Data shows $117,000 in thefts from Minn. assisted living facility residents

Research showed the average amount lost was $1,130

7/17/2019

Bacteria associated with HAIs found in raw meat

These bacteria have become a major threat in hospitals

7/17/2019

Creating staff engagement in healthcare facilities

Disengagement can hurt interdepartmental relationships

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

7/17/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Air changes in the morgue

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for air changes in the morgue

Blog

7/17/2019

The ABC of Blue Button: APIs and the future of healthcare patient data

Application Programming Interface (API) is redefining accessibility of data in the healthcare ecosystem

Focus: Cybersecurity

7/17/2019

Cybersecurity responsibility shared by entire healthcare supply chain

Increased use of connected medical devices and software and wireless technology have made health systems more vulnerable

7/17/2019

Double Door ULTIMATE Enclosures Introduced

7/17/2019

Pumpable, High-Volume Self-Leveling Underlayment Launched

7/17/2019

AAAHC Opens Applications for New Governance Units

7/17/2019

Branch Creek’s Entry® Liquid Ice Melt Wins Green Seal Certification for Innovation

7/17/2019

Brokk Launches New Website for Ease of Use, Mobile Access and Educational Resources

7/16/2019

Funding to stop Candida auris lacking

A high proportion of people who have been diagnosed with C. auris have died

7/16/2019

New law expected to fuel Orlando hospital building boom

The law eliminates the requirement to apply Certificates of Need

Focus: Security

7/16/2019

Using biometrics on the healthcare campus

Fingerprint authentication can make physical access control systems more secure

Focus: Cybersecurity

7/16/2019

Healthcare cybersecurity market size to exceed $27 billion by 2025

Increasing incidences of healthcare data leaks is forecasted to boost healthcare cybersecurity industry growth during the analysis period

Focus: Cybersecurity

7/16/2019

Cybersecurity still possible on a tight budget

A good information security plan can be affordable

7/16/2019

New Compact Electronic Slide Bolt From Southco Offers Door And Latch Status Monitoring

7/16/2019

LightStrike Robot Proven Effective at Destroying Deadly Superbug Candida Auris in New Published Study

7/16/2019

EHNAC Appoints New Commissioners to Governing Body

7/16/2019

CDC’s Dr. Pat Breysse to Deliver Keynote Address at Legionella Conference 2019

7/16/2019

Flagship Healthcare Properties Geographically Aligns Property Management Services

7/15/2019

Seattle Children's is facing violations after mold investigation

Cited deficiencies include the failure to properly maintain air filtering systems that fed to operating rooms

Focus: Security

7/15/2019

Oregon program addresses healthcare workplace violence

Healthcare association creates customizable toolkit

7/15/2019

California hospital evacuated after earthquake

Ridgecrest healthcare facility sustained structural damage

Blog

7/15/2019

Environmental monitoring can reduce healthcare-associated infections

Patients in healthcare facilities are often particularly vulnerable to infections due to weakened immune systems and the presence of invasive medical devices such as needles and catheters

7/15/2019

Artificial intelligence is reshaping facilities management

AI is already reshaping both how buildings are designed and operated

7/15/2019

Partnership Offers Expanded Lighting Controls

7/15/2019

HMIs Provide Extensive Communication and IIoT Capabilities

7/15/2019

DESIGNFlex Ceilings Available for Formations Acoustical Clouds

7/15/2019

Branch Creek’s Entry Liquid Ice Melt Wins Green Seal Certification for Innovation

7/15/2019

Johnson Controls Announces VideoEdge integration with EntraPass go Mobile App

7/12/2019

Mich. nursing facilities seeing more VRE, less MRSA

Since 2003, rates of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus almost tripled

7/12/2019

Canadian hospitals adding secure safe rooms

Patients in crisis could wait up to 72 hours for transfer to other facilities

7/12/2019

Vermont hospital, community college partner on EVS training

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital works with local college on train-to-hire program

7/12/2019

Medically tailored meals may be saving lives

Organization serves people with a broad cross section of diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and kidney disease

7/12/2019

Smart hospitals market experiencing high demand for hospital-based software

The market is likely to gain from increasing incidence of chronic diseases and further rising demand for hospitals

Focus: Food Service

7/12/2019

Rise in dementia leads to new food service options

Program addresses residents' potential malnutrition issues

7/12/2019

Three New Lighting Catalogs Released

7/12/2019

Green Coalition’s New Case Studies Profile First Nations’ Community Energy Management Successes

7/12/2019

Colliers International Forms Colliers Project Leaders | USA, a Major Healthcare Owner's Representative

7/12/2019

Ross & Baruzzini Acquires Seattle, Wash.-based COMgroup, Inc.

7/12/2019

New Crossovers from Kee Safety Provide Safe Access Over Rooftop Obstructions

7/11/2019

Seattle Children's hospital reopened 14 operating rooms closed after mold found

1 killed, 5 infected by mold at the hospital in last two years

7/11/2019

Candida auris is a growing problem

It may remain even after surfaces are disinfected

7/11/2019

Hospitals in Vermont and New Hampshire struggle for clean linens after plant closing

Some hospitals are now getting linens from as far away as New York and Canada

7/11/2019

Sound strategy for senior environments

Designers can’t control the aging process and the effects hearing loss has on the individual resident, but they can control the built environment, according to an article on the Environments on Aging website

7/11/2019

mHealth market will register 38.0% CAGR Growth to cross $289.4 billion by 2025

Growing prevalence of chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes and cardiac diseases will drive mHealth market growth in the coming years

Focus: Cybersecurity

7/11/2019

What healthcare must understand about cybersecurity

Healthcare organizations continue to be the subject of attacks by hackers seeking access to patient data for resale on the black market

7/11/2019

Portable Bluetooth Light Enhances Jobsite Visibility

7/11/2019

Energy Management System and Sustainability

7/11/2019

LED Headlamps and Increased Visibility

7/11/2019

Redesigned Luminaires and Ease of Use

7/11/2019

CMMS Aims To Boost Video Surveillance

7/10/2019

UPMC Children's MRSA cases mostly in the NICU

The hospital tested all NICU patients, and six tested positive

Blog

7/10/2019

Increasing sustainability of healthcare facility distributed energy systems

As healthcare companies seek to improve their sustainability and to protect their power systems against risk, they are beginning to incorporate renewable energy into their distributed energy power systems

7/10/2019

Selecting a roofing system

Roofing should be considered as a system, not just individual products

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

7/10/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Smoke detectors

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for smoke detectors

7/10/2019

How to maintain security devices

Diligence is key to protecting equipment from damage and loss

7/10/2019

How an infection prevention squad tackles superbugs

Preparing for emerging pathogens before they become wide-spread is imperative to controlling infectious diseases and ensuring public health

7/10/2019

Flagship Healthcare Trust Acquires Little Rock Medical Office Building

7/10/2019

Waltonwood Lake Boone Celebrates Opening of Assisted Living and Memory Care Neighborhoods

Different types of entrances present their own challenges

7/10/2019

Medin Technologies, Inc. Completes Add-on Acquisition of Advantage Manufacturing Technologies, Inc., Expands Platform in Medical Manufacturing

Different types of entrances present their own challenges

7/10/2019

Networked Lighting Puts Berlin’s KEH Hospital in Good Shape

Different types of entrances present their own challenges

7/10/2019

MEMIC Honors ABM Mechanical for Workplace Safety

Different types of entrances present their own challenges

7/9/2019

Seattle Children’s closes all main operating rooms because of mold

Aspergillus mold was found in several operating and equipment storage rooms

7/9/2019

Norovirus may be transmitted through the air

Outbreaks of norovirus are especially difficult to control in hospital settings

7/9/2019

Designing a safer exam room

Balancing patient experience with efficiency is one way to keep safety at the forefront, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Blog

7/9/2019

New hospital near Washington opening soon within ‘Science Gateway’

The area includes the new headquarters for the Food & Drug Administration, mixed-use projects, new public amenities and the first bus rapid transit system in the state

7/9/2019

Thermoformed trays expected to be the largest segment to the global sterile medical packaging market

The global sterile medical packaging market has witnessed significant growth over the past few decades, due to increase in demand of safe packaging for medical products

Focus: Security

7/9/2019

Automated doors can provide both access and security to healthcare facilities

Different types of entrances present their own challenges

7/9/2019

AHR Expo Now Accepting 2020 Innovation Awards Submissions

7/9/2019

Senseon Plus Enhances Intelligent Cabinet-Level Access Control For Retail, Healthcare, Finance, Hospitality, Residential Uses

7/9/2019

The Neustadt Launches Hospital Arts Program at Montefiore with Tiffany Lamp Exhibit

Different types of entrances present their own challenges

7/9/2019

Capstone Headwaters Advises Calcasieu Urgent Care on its Acquisition by Fast Pace Urgent Care

7/9/2019

Compliance Platform Launches New Database for Tissues/Implants

Focus: Security

7/8/2019

Confusion during lockdown of N.C. hospital blamed on ‘unclear policies and protocols’

Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro plans revisions to policies

Focus: Cybersecurity

7/8/2019

Why are there so many security breaches in healthcare?

Cybercriminals steal billions of dollars every year

7/8/2019

UV light fights germs on mobile devices

Ultraviolet rays kill nearly 100% of bacteria found on mobile devices in healthcare settings

7/8/2019

Illinois investigating 4 cases of Legionnaires’ at Christ Medical Center

Legionnaires’ found in three patients and a staff member at healthcare facility in Oak Lawn

7/8/2019

Commissioning mistakes can undermine sustainability efforts

Including commissioning on the front end of a project can save huge problems later

Focus: Food Service

7/8/2019

Woman who gave birth in Japan photographs hospital meals

Meals look more than restaurant-worthy

7/8/2019

Genie Enterprise Launches Genie, a Next-Generation Automated Cooking System

7/8/2019

IICRC Opens Nominations for the Keith Williams Award

7/8/2019

ONVIF Hosts 20th Developers’ Plugfest

7/8/2019

SOC Telemed Selected as teleNeurology Provider for Community Medical Center

7/8/2019

HS-1 SL for movement and connection joints

7/5/2019

Study finds C. Auris spreads through skin shedding

The findings highlight need for hygiene and disinfection

7/5/2019

12 die from rare bacterial infection in Essex

The outbreak of invasive Group A streptococcus has been linked to care for chronic wounds

Focus: Security

7/5/2019

Oregon State Hospital staff injuries rose in 2018

Facility is strained to admit new patients

Focus: Cybersecurity

7/5/2019

Tips for medical device cybersecurity

Device cybersecurity called the biggest challenge hospitals face today

7/5/2019

Brooklyn Heights clinic designing spaces for adults, children

Weill Cornell Medicine is outfitting two floors of primary care outpatient clinics, one pediatric and one adult, at its facility in Brooklyn Heights, N.Y., according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.

7/5/2019

All About Next Generation Variable Speed Pumps and Pressure Sensor Technologies for Water Distribution Systems

7/5/2019

Aquila Gloves - Trends in Industrial Impact and Cut Protection PPE

7/5/2019

Kwikset Launches SmartCode 955, Commercial Grade Lever

7/5/2019

Cobalt Robotics Secures Series B Funding with Coatue

7/5/2019

Middle Atlantic Integrates Sustainability Into the Award-Winning L7 Lectern Series

7/3/2019

Concealed carry: Laws and permit numbers by state

Campus Safety website offers a breakdown of common terminology, laws, requirements and permits issued by state

7/3/2019

Embracing the IoT-equipped restroom

The future of smart restrooms has arrived

Focus: Security

7/3/2019

Making the right door choices for security

Doors, locks, and other door hardware must be chosen carefully

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

7/3/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Blanket warmers

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for blanket warmers

7/3/2019

Women exposed to antibacterial chemical more likely to break a bone

A person can be exposed to triclosan via consumer products and contaminated water

7/3/2019

Senseon Plus Enhances Intelligent Cabinet-Level Access Control For Retail, Healthcare, Finance, Hospitality, Residential Uses

7/3/2019

Aspirus Family House Groundbreaking Celebrated

7/3/2019

US Federal Properties Co. named developer of four new Veterans Affairs health clinics

7/3/2019

ASV Holdings, Inc. Signs Definitive Merger Agreement With Yanmar Holdings

7/3/2019

Earthsafe forms strategic alliances to help improve validation methods and increase compliance for cleaning and disinfection processes.

7/2/2019

Ebola transmission model predicted recent Uganda cases

The researchers say the model should be used as a risk assessment tool to prepare and distribute resources

7/2/2019

Verbal hand-hygiene reminders In hospitals may curb infections

Voice-based electronic monitoring systems showed a 61.4 percent decrease in HAIs

7/2/2019

Survey sheds light on senior living priorities

Designs should balance views to the outdoors with open wall space, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website

7/2/2019

Omaha children's hospital launches Kids Force One helicopter, builds temporary helipad

Due to construction, Children’s has three giant construction cranes on site

7/2/2019

Environmental service department leaders urged to embrace change

Change and innovation are at the forefront in healthcare

Focus: Cybersecurity

7/2/2019

HHS releases healthcare cybersecurity best practices

Guidance includes 10 best practices for mitigating hacking threats

7/2/2019

New ACOUSTIBuilt Seamless Ceilings from Armstrong Look Like Drywall, Perform Like an Acoustical Ceiling

7/2/2019

2nd International Conference on UV LED Technologies & Applications – ICULTA 2020 | Call for Abstracts

7/2/2019

Cintas Wichita Earns OSHA’s Highest Safety Designation

7/2/2019

J.D. Power to Publish First-Ever Telehealth Satisfaction Study in November 2019

7/2/2019

CME Corp, Partners Cooperative Strike Deal to Bring Savings to Southeastern Medical Facilities

7/1/2019

Uber Health chief says company's place in healthcare established

Data shows that 4 million medical appointments are missed or delayed every year because patients can't get to their appointments

Blog

7/1/2019

Dry hydrogen peroxide: A novel delivery of an effective microbial reduction agent for environmental cleaning

Dry hydrogen peroxide, a non-aqueous gas, has been used for environmental disinfection in fields such as agriculture, biodefense/government, and sports

7/1/2019

Houston healthcare facility overhauls parking structures

The project included installation of 200 entry and exit kiosks, 47 pay-on-foot kiosks and 30 cash recycling machines

7/1/2019

Growing threat from HAIs drive cleaning demand

Candida auris has put the spotlight back on daily cleaning

7/1/2019

Cosmetic surgery facilities more than 'spa-like'

Cosmetic surgery clinics need to do more than boost the marketability of the practice, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Blog

7/1/2019

Getting started with energy management for hospitals

Most healthcare organizations treat their utility budgets as fixed costs, pay the bills and move on. With this approach, hundreds of thousands, if not millions, in savings are left on the table.

7/1/2019

RACO Introduces Adjustable Mud Rings For Jobsite Flexibility

7/1/2019

VuWall Taps InGear to Broaden AV Marketing Efforts

7/1/2019

Building Intelligence’s SV3 Receives SAFETY Act Certification, Homeland Security’s Highest Level of Accreditation

7/1/2019

The Fenway Institute released new tools to help healthcare organizations collect sexual orientation and gender identity data

7/1/2019

The Trusted Network Accreditation Program (TNAP) Collaborative Survey Finds Concern Over Privacy and Security Key Barrier to Interoperability

6/28/2019

Ebola death toll in Congo surpasses 1,500

A total of 2,239 Ebola cases were reported since the outbreak began

6/28/2019

Power over Ethernet (PoE) synchronized wall clocks: A timely choice in new construction and renovation healthcare projects

For facilities rich in Ethernet infrastructure, achieving a perfectly synchronized clock system could not get any easier than simply plugging in a CAT5/6 cable.

Focus: Environmental Services

6/28/2019

NHS hospital cleaners will also be feeding patients

NHS staff will switch from one task to another while wearing the same clothes

Focus: Facility Design

6/28/2019

Florida hospital designed for resiliency

Mount Sinai Medical Center houses Miami Beach's emergency command center

6/28/2019

AHE Presents 2019 Heart of Health Care Award

6/28/2019

Medline Announces First Infection Control Product EPA-registered to Kill Emerging Pathogen

6/28/2019

Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. Opens New Office in Boston

6/28/2019

Urgent Care Association Opens Enrollment for Gateway2Better Network

6/28/2019

exacqVision v19.06 offers automatic video transfer saving time for administrators, and introduces C•CURE 9000 integration

6/27/2019

Ebola efforts in Congo running short of money

Some fear situation will turn into a regional catastrophe

6/27/2019

Florida hospital system adds metal detectors, visitor badges

BayCare Health has increased security measures at most of its facilities

Focus: Environmental Services

6/27/2019

How to validate a cleanroom cleaning regime

How you validate is just as important as how you clean

6/27/2019

Threats to kill, rape, 'hunt down' common in Western Australia emergency rooms

Extreme threats, violence lead to a Violence Summit with Health Minister

Focus: Environmental Services

6/27/2019

Unsanitary conditions at Calif VA Center linked to rise in infections

Office of Inspector General report faults lack of environmental servicestraining

6/27/2019

Infrared imaging comes of age

Technology and application advances put more power in the hands of managers and technicians

6/27/2019

Atlanta-Based Construction Resources LLC Announces the Acquisition of United Materials Inc.

6/27/2019

Johnson Controls celebrates the one-year anniversary of Autocall brand

6/27/2019

Custom Equipment Announces Partnership with GPS Education Partners

6/27/2019

Russelectric, A Siemens Business, to Attend ASHE Annual Conference

6/27/2019

New Isolation Control Damper from Greenheck

6/26/2019

U.S. Candida auris cases near 700

The case count jumped by 71 in the span of one month

6/26/2019

Jury may never see video of patient begging for help

Family may have needed nurses’ permission to record them inside patient room

6/26/2019

Key steps to a smart building

Internet of things devices are intended to serve as components that can be linked together to form a truly smart building

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

6/26/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Four-inch rule

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for four-inch rule

6/26/2019

Report says hospital calls about ‘unwanted’ people leads to criminalizing mental illness

More than 100 people arrested for trespassing at five Portland hospitals and the metro area’s psychiatric emergency department from the summer of 2017 through the summer of 2018

6/26/2019

Finding the next generation of cleaning managers

How do you know if people in your organization with leadership potential are developing?

6/26/2019

Carisk Selects Uber Health to Provide Reliable, Cost-Effective Transportation Solution in Workers’ Compensation

6/26/2019

Talbert Cuts Ribbon on Expanded North Carolina Facility

6/26/2019

Johnson Controls releases advanced gunshot detection and early warning system

6/26/2019

WEDI Offers Public Comments on Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement Draft 2

6/26/2019

Barco Uniforms Maintains Global Success with ABC’s “Grey Anatomy” Partnership

6/25/2019

Ohio hospital links hot water system to Legionnaires' outbreak

Testing showed significant legionella bacteria in the hot water system

6/25/2019

Australian hospital may be vulnerable in disaster

Outdated policies and unclear roles cited

Focus: Environmental Services

6/25/2019

Heroes of Infection Prevention Award winners announced

Award honors infection preventionists who have helped to reduce infection, raise awareness, and improve the health and well-being of patients, healthcare workers, and the public

6/25/2019

Guards at Chinese psychiatric hospital fired after escape of four patients

Group got through main exit by posing as visitors taking their relatives out for a break

6/25/2019

IDEC Introduces Safety Interlock Switch

6/25/2019

ASCE Seeking Comments on Updated Professional Standard

6/25/2019

Jubilant Pharma Announces Formation of a New Business Focused on Improving Lives Through Nuclear Medicine

6/25/2019

Universal Expands Line of PW and PWX Series EVERLINE LED Drivers with Compact Case Size for Wireless Programmability of Downlight Luminaires

6/25/2019

The Stafford (Avamere) Earns Perfect Score for Quality Care and Safety

6/25/2019

Global 3D Print Materials Market for Healthcare Industry Set for Quantum Change and 20.3% CAGR Growth from 2018 to 2025

6/24/2019

Eight NHS hospitals hit by listeria outbreaks

Healthcare facility catering may be brought in-house

6/24/2019

Healthcare revenue cycle management outsourcing market 2026 to scale higher

Increase linked with implementation of machine learning

6/24/2019

Santa Rosa hospital solar project can power more than 200 homes a year

The 4,627 solar modules covering approximately 565 parking spaces will support 40 percent of the main hospital’s electricity

6/24/2019

Arizona moves to revoke license after maggots found on Hacienda HealthCare resident

Hacienda is the same facility where an incapacitated female resident last year was raped and later gave birth to a baby

Blog

6/24/2019

The effective date for USP <800> implementation is Dec. 1, 2019

How to prepare your facility and protect your employees and patients

6/24/2019

Team Modul Receives Alabama Modular Installer Certification

6/24/2019

5 HVACR Industry Topics to Put on Your Radar

6/24/2019

Middle Atlantic Once Again Solves Integrators' Critical AV System Installation Challenges

6/24/2019

New H-STEM complex at Michigan Tech To Have Educational and Economic Impact

6/24/2019

Pure Air Control Services Opens Northeast Office

6/21/2019

Hospital faucets can harbor slime and biofilm

Water splashing out of a sink can spread contaminants

6/21/2019

Ohio hospital didn’t disinfect water lines linked to Legionnaires’

Officials said they think the bacteria are linked to inadequate disinfection prior to the facility’s opening

6/21/2019

Hospitals constantly look for ways to cut energy use

U.S. hospitals spend about $8.3 billion a year on energy

6/21/2019

Tech can help healthcare facilities guard against disaster

Keeping health IT systems up and running is critical

6/21/2019

Flint hospital ordered to reduce Legionnaires' risks

Hospital says the order is part of an effort to shift blame

6/21/2019

Robocalls can disrupt hospital communication systems

A study found that EMS practiced hand hygiene before patient contact in just 7% of assessments

6/21/2019

Johnson Controls brings industry-leading fire protection solutions to 2019 NFPA Expo

6/21/2019

Tarzana Medical Atrium Celebrates Topping-Off with Beam Signing Ceremony

6/21/2019

Patterson Launches Gearless, Maintenance-Free Industrial Ceiling Fan: V-Series

6/21/2019

CloroxPro Announces Champions of Clean Contest Winners

6/21/2019

Eitan Group Opens New Office in Southern California, Embraces Burgeoning Local MedTech Community

6/20/2019

WHO repeats: Ebola outbreak not yet a global emergency.

It’s the third time agency has decided against emergency designation

6/20/2019

How to mitigate the spread of pathogens in sterile medical areas

Pathogens are most likely to proliferate in areas where moisture can accumulate and in any type of indentation, nook, cranny, divot, crack and puncture

6/20/2019

Smart toilets can help identify health problems

One toilet seat contains devices that measure blood oxygenation levels, heart rate, and blood pressure

Blog / Focus: Facility Design

6/20/2019

Community and staff input informs new North Dakota hospital

The project has included an education and design workshop process

Blog / Focus: Facility Design

6/20/2019

The intersection of design and healthcare

Besides aesthetics, hospitals are seeking architectural updates that improve safety, environmental friendliness and patient/staff satisfaction

6/19/2019

Ohio tornadoes lead to record patient volumes at ERs

Both of the major hospital networks set up command centers

6/19/2019

Patient care’s next frontier: The Internet of Things

IoT devices allow users, like healthcare facility managers, to collect critical data, analyze said data and then react to it based on real-time information

6/19/2019

Avoiding flooring hazards and complying with OSHA

Identifying and addressing a host of potential hazards, including flooring, that can bring OSHA inspectors into facilities

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

6/19/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Suite doors

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for suite doors

Focus: Facility Design

6/19/2019

Prefabrication is changing healthcare construction and design

Prefabrication improves efficiency because it helps accelerate schedules and wastes less material

6/19/2019

Dancker Launches New Business Unit

6/19/2019

Maven Wave Helps Chicago’s Rush University Medical Center Uncover Clinical Insights from Healthcare Data

6/19/2019

New Lever Latch from Southco Features Visual Access Indicator

6/19/2019

Hygiena announces new EnSURE Touch Monitoring System

6/19/2019

International Speakers Announced for Legionella Conference 2019

6/18/2019

Ebola cases reported in Uganda

Cases are first outside outbreak in Congo

6/18/2019

Pennsylvania hospital gives up stun guns after wrongly using one on patient

Taser used to subdue a patient who was on suicide watch and became threatening and aggressive

6/18/2019

The future of telehealth and what it means for facilities management

Telehealth is putting a 21st century spin on the old-fashioned house call

6/18/2019

Clinics trying to improve the experience to encourage mammograms

Some facilities are offering chair massages and goody bags

Focus: Facility Design

6/18/2019

Growing number of projects adopting IPD methods

IPD has already resulted in time and money saved, errors avoided, and profits made, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Blog

6/18/2019

Are your vendors putting the PHI of your patients at risk?

Outsourcing can be a cost-effective move, but failure to properly assess and manage risks related to protected health information (PHI) can create legal and reputational issues for the organization

6/18/2019

Triax Technologies Launches Access Control, Takes Jobsite Visibility, Safety, Control to Next Level

6/18/2019

Mats Inc. Expands Acclaimed wineo PURline Offering with wineo PURline Fusion

6/18/2019

Middle Atlantic Launches Premium+ PDU with RackLink Power Distribution Solution

6/18/2019

Sloan Foundry Engineers Custom Castings and Machined Parts for Manufacturers Worldwide

6/18/2019

Intellicentrics Announces 2019 5 Rings Award Winners Award Honors Best-in-Class Hospitals

6/17/2019

Twice-daily disinfection recommended for healthcare facility tablets

Tablets are often colonized with important human pathogens

6/17/2019

VA healthcare facilities to go smoke-free

The ban extends to patients, visitors, volunteers, contractors and vendors

6/17/2019

Nurse attacked with stun gun at S.C. hospital

Weapon was taken from security guard

6/17/2019

Large bee hive removed from Florida hospital parking lot

Beekeeper estimates around 8,000 bees were removed

6/17/2019

Problems with water pump postpones surgeries at Mayo University Hospital

The water pump in the sterilization facility

6/17/2019

Healthcare data interoperability market to reach $3 billion by 2025

Increasing technological advancements in healthcare data interoperability software will positively influence industry growth in coming years

6/17/2019

Steel King Announces Steel Guard Heavy Duty Guard Rail

6/17/2019

oneSOURCE Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Upcoming New Homepage Design and Future Database Expansion

6/17/2019

Capstone Headwaters Advises Andover Healthcare on its Acquisition by Milliken & Co.

6/17/2019

Hitachi Solutions America Named to Four Microsoft 2019 Partner of the Year Awards

6/17/2019

Middle Atlantic Now Offers Premier Control Room Furniture Solutions from LundHalsey

6/14/2019

WHO: Containing Congo Ebola outbreak may take two years

Of the 1,931 confirmed Ebola patients, 1,357 have died

6/14/2019

Key aspects to updating your security infrastructure

Start by discussing plans for growth and development

6/14/2019

Healthcare facilities must adapt to changing cybersecurity threats

Patients’ role in cybersecurity expected to grow

6/14/2019

Whiteboards could help cut C-section rates

Communication may be the key

Focus: Facility Design

6/14/2019

Healthcare architecture market exhibits 4.1% CAGR, increasing medical tourism to fuel demand

The number of healthcare architecture establishments are also expected to increase during the forecast period 2018-2025 owing to the high demand for design consultant for healthcare facilities

6/14/2019

VuWall Partners With TBC Consoles to Offer Control Room Kit for Simplified Control Room Deployments

6/14/2019

Tarzana Medical Atrium Celebrates Topping-Off with Beam Signing Ceremony

6/14/2019

Meridian Announces New Major Tenant at Cotton Medical Center in Pasadena, Calif.

6/14/2019

Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act Introduced in House and Senate

6/14/2019

Seeq and Amitec to Sponsor Ignite Conference

Focus: Environmental Services

6/13/2019

N.J. seeks new infection protections for healthcare facilities

Viral outbreak at a Wanaque pediatric facility contributed to 11 deaths and some three dozen illnesses

6/13/2019

Three UK hospital patients dead from listeria linked to pre-packaged sandwiches

Health agencies and local authorities are investigating the source of the infection

Focus: Facility Design

6/13/2019

Extreme weather changing design standards

Senior care facilities are adopting resilient design and planning strategies, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website

Focus: Environmental Services

6/13/2019

Improving EVS management and technology can improve workflow

Productivity can suffer if staff are not identifying solutions on how to accomplish their tasks

6/13/2019

Man hires attorney after contracting lice from gurney at Detroit hospital

Hospital employees discovered that someone had stuffed wet clothes covered in bugs - possibly lice - under the gurney he was given as a mattress

6/13/2019

Vanderbilt University upgrades HVAC systems

Through Vanderbilt University’s HVAC system upgrades, officials offer strategies and tactics for delivering success

6/13/2019

Fellow Health Partners Capitalizes on Growing Discontent as Technology Gap Grows among Patients, Providers, Billers and Insurance Companies

6/13/2019

SIGNET Electronic Systems, Inc. Selected by Interfaith as 2019 Community Partner of the Year

6/13/2019

WEDI Announces 2019 Summer Forum 'Bridging EDI to API: Working for Today, Preparing for Tomorrow'

6/13/2019

Brokk Introduces the MMB326 Hydraulic Drifter Rock Drill to Improve Productivity and Safety in Cramped Jobsites

6/13/2019

EarlySense Wins 2019 MedTech Breakthrough Award

6/12/2019

Canadian nurses union wants more security guards in hospitals

There have been more than 2,000 incidents last year

6/12/2019

Louisiana bans freestanding ERs

Law created to try to protect rural hospitals

6/12/2019

Mayo Clinic food service co-worker stabs co-worker in cafeteria

The employee cafeteria closed during investigation

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

6/12/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Smoke detectors

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for smoke detectors

6/12/2019

Preparing healthcare facilities for a disaster

Hospitals must maintain continuity of patient care

6/12/2019

AAAHC Launches 1095 Learn to Drive Ongoing Education

6/12/2019

IDEC Expands HMI line with new 15” Model

6/12/2019

NIST recommends ONVIF video export spec as new standard for FBI

6/12/2019

Ambius releases 2019 Biophilic Design Trends Report

6/12/2019

HLAC to Promote Both Accreditation

6/11/2019

Protecting patients' sleep in healthcare facilities

Some physicians have suggested giving patients ear plugs and an eye mask

6/11/2019

CVS will expand in-store healthcare services

The retailer will launch a fleet of 1,500 HealthHUBs by the end of 2021

6/11/2019

Bright future seen for Millennials leading healthcare facilities

When presented with a system that improves productivity while reducing waste, Millennials will embrace it more times than not

6/11/2019

NY healthcare facilities may serve vegan alternatives

Bill would require hospitals and nursing homes to offer vegan options at every meal and snack to patients who request them

Blog

6/11/2019

USP <800> and how it can affect your facility

It will be the first standard to not only change the handling of pharmaceuticals for human medical facilities, but animal hospitals as well

6/11/2019

Seeq to be Exhibitor and Gold Sponsor at DDDP Conference

6/11/2019

Tarzana Medical Atrium Celebrates Topping-Off with Beam Signing Ceremony

6/10/2019

Ebola outbreak reaches 2,000 cases

The number of confirmed cases reached 2,000 three times as quickly as it took to reach 1,000

6/10/2019

Three more Legionnaires’ cases reported at Mount Carmel Grove City Hospital

One person who contracted Legionnaires’ has died

6/10/2019

Energy Star changes for 2019

There are several updates to the Energy Star scoring and certification system

Focus: Environmental Services

6/7/2019

Areas outside nursing home resident rooms key to infection control

Residents have frequent contact with staff and the environment outside of their rooms

6/7/2019

Technology is evolving in healthcare facilities

New demands, practices, and yes, technology, are reshaping healthcare facilities

Focus: Facility Design

6/7/2019

New Orlando rehab center has hotel feel

The facility has a lot of angles and curves and relied on evidence-based design practices

6/7/2019

Fresh Food Farmacy receives Healthy Living Award

The Fresh Food Farmacy provides fresh, healthy food to patients

6/7/2019

Broadview Holding Completes Acquisition of Formica Group

6/7/2019

CloroxPro Announces Champions of Clean Contest Winners

6/7/2019

Zingbox Announces the Availability of IoT Command Center Solution

6/7/2019

Garland Industries Acquires Merchant & Evans, Expands Building Materials Portfolio

6/6/2019

New Ohio healthcare facility reports patient death in Legionnaires’ outbreak

The first patient was diagnosed with Legionnaires’ the day after the hospital opened

6/6/2019

What you need to know about new standards for hazardous waste pharmaceuticals

The final rule goes into effect Aug. 21, 2019

Focus: Facility Design

6/6/2019

Strategies to improve facility collaboration

Facility managers should respond to the trend toward collaboration

Focus: Environmental Services

6/6/2019

Hospital salaries: From environmental services to the CEO

There are 73,250 janitors and cleaners employed in hospitals

6/6/2019

Doctors sick of fast food restaurants inside healthcare facilities

McDonald’s restaurant inside its major Macon, Ga., hospital is closing after a complaint by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

Focus: Facility Design

6/6/2019

Hospital designs suite to calm patients undergoing MRI

The new wide-bore MRI at the OSF Centers for Health in Peoria, Ill., features a four-inch-larger tube

6/6/2019

SC Johnson Professional: A New Name in the Healthcare Market

6/6/2019

HDR, FBT Architects Selected to Design UNMH Modern Medical Facility

6/6/2019

Diversey North America Officially Opens New Daniel C. Helwig Customer Experience Center

6/6/2019

Spellman Brady Designs Rustic Chic Interior for Senior Living Community

6/6/2019

AAAHC Launches 1095 Learn to Drive Ongoing Education

6/5/2019

Healthcare facilities dealing with record flooding in Midwest

More than a dozen states hit with severe weather

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

6/5/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Aerosol can storage

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for aerosol can storage

6/5/2019

Man hurt in shooting on Arkansas children’s hospital campus

Authorities call shooting at Arkansas Children’s Hospital a random incident

6/5/2019

Dräger Awarded Pediatric Supplier of the Year from Vizient for the Second Time

6/5/2019

Johnson Controls introduces new audit trails and feature enhancements in EntraPass v8.10

6/5/2019

Hy-Brid Lifts Appoints Southeast Territory Manager

6/5/2019

HFAP Quality Review Shares Expert Tips to Prevent Top Deficiencies

6/5/2019

Laurel Brook Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Celebrates 10th Anniversary of its Korean Community Wing

6/4/2019

Michigan investigates Legionnaires' at four hospitals

Patient at St. Joseph Mercy Ann Arbor confirmed with Legionnaires' disease

Focus: Environmental Services

6/4/2019

Cancer patient's room infested with bed bugs at Detroit Hospital

Hospital said the bugs were from someone's infested clothing left behind

Blog/ Focus: Environmental Services

6/4/2019

Outsourcing EVS for rural hospitals

Cost, staffing, process integration, compliance, reporting… all were concerns as they explored outsourcing options

Blog

6/4/2019

Environmental disinfection tips for Candida auris infection prevention and control

Preventing C. auris transmission requires diligent adherence to infection control recommendations, including placing patients colonized or infected with C. auris in single rooms on Standard and Contact Precautions

Focus: Environmental Services

6/4/2019

NYU student goes from janitor to nursing school grad

Baez's goal is to become a critical care nurse in the intensive care unit

6/4/2019

ImageFIRST Acquires its Largest Franchisee

6/4/2019

Accruent Enhances Connectiv Healthcare Technology Management Platform

6/4/2019

Touchplan Used by Thirty Percent of the 2019 ENR Top 100

6/4/2019

Incentivefox Announces Strategic Partner Program and Strengthens Foothold in Home Services Industry

6/4/2019

Littelfuse Announces Global Survey Results on Electrical Safety Awareness

6/3/2019

Study finds solutions for limiting exposure to Candida auris

Procedures used in an animal facility can potentially be applied to healthcare facilities

6/3/2019

Internet of Medical Things transforming healthcare

A strong network needs proper prevention and detection measures for security threats

Blog

6/3/2019

Understand what radar cannot see, and make better decisions

Cutting-edge radars reinforce trust — if you understand the basic mechanics of the tool

Focus: Environmental Services

6/3/2019

Environmental services' morale sometimes suffers on the job

Lifting staff morale goes a long way toward improving productivity

6/3/2019

Nursing homes particularly vulnerable to hurricanes

Many nursing homes are located in southeastern or Gulf Coast states

6/3/2019

Spring Grove Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Launches Chronic Kidney Disease Management Program

6/3/2019

THREE GLAZING MYTHS DEBUNKED Dispelling Common Concerns about Specifying Glass Railing

6/3/2019

Energy-Efficient LED Lighting Provider Orion Hosts Q4'19 and Full Year 2019 Call

Changes to the design of a facility can be implemented for a number of reasons, ranging from new equipment, new services or perhaps even downgrading certain departments

6/3/2019

Spring Grove Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Launches Chronic Kidney Disease Management Program

6/3/2019

VIASENSOR Gas Analyzers for Medical and Dental Facilities from QED Environmental Systems

Focus: Food Service

5/31/2019

W.Va. VA healthcare facility makes healthy, tasty food a priority

More than 80% of the the VA Medical Center menu items are made from scratch

Focus: Infection Control

5/31/2019

Telemedicine company launched to focus on infectious disease

Infectious Disease Connect will seek to reduce transfers and allow the treatment of patients with infectious diseases in their own communities

5/31/2019

W.Va. healthcare facility installs model train

The 980-square-foot display includes 220 feet of track, three trains on three levels, homes, buildings and other structures

Blog/ Focus: Infection Control

5/31/2019

Sanitizer uses ultraviolet rays to kill viruses on mobile devices

Studies have found that 94 percent of cell phones used by hospital staff carry contaminants

Focus: Infection Control

5/31/2019

Study: Hand-hygiene signs not working in healthcare facilities

Researchers placed placards near soap and alcohol-based hand-rub dispensers in two hospital units

5/31/2019

Russelectric Announces that Air Power Consultants is Now Kansas & Western Missouri Manufacturer’s Representative

5/31/2019

Mats Inc. Introduces New Logo Matting that Enhances Image and Improves Indoor Air Quality

5/31/2019

Johnson Controls Introduces Cloud Support for its Enterprise Access Control and Event Management System

5/31/2019

Comp Resource Group Receives 2019 Best of Delray Beach Award, Recognized for a 4th Straight Year

5/31/2019

PFOA/PFOS Reduction Claims Requirements Added to NSF Standards for Residential Drinking Water Treatment Devices

Focus: Infection Control

5/30/2019

Seattle Children's Hospital operating rooms shut down because of fungus

Air tests detected Aspergillus in several operating rooms and equipment storage rooms

Infographic

5/30/2019

Top 10 HIPAA violations

How to avoid the most common issues

5/30/2019

Escalating workplace violence hits hospitals hard

Many healthcare facilities are increasing security measures to deal with the issue

5/30/2019

Ohio hospital honored for environmental practices

Health system has developed initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve management of electricity and gas usage and increase recycling of hazardous waste

5/30/2019

Children’s hospital using input, mock rooms to design mental-health facility

Mock rooms built to mimic nine-story behavioral health pavilion

5/30/2019

Report: Healthcare devices are becoming more vulnerable to cyberattack

Forty percent of the devices medical professional are using are IoT devices

5/30/2019

Johnson Controls Releases Micro Camera Ideal for Exceptional Video Quality in Discrete Applications

5/30/2019

Trusted Network Accreditation Program (TNAP) Collaborative Launches Surveyto Identify Issues with the Interoperable Exchange of Healthcare Data

5/30/2019

Urgent Care Association Names New President, Board of Directors and Fellows at Annual Convention & Expo

5/30/2019

Three Aspirus Hospitals Honored for Organ and Tissue Donation

5/30/2019

Brokk Inc. Expands: Adding New Service and Training Center and Fleet Managers

Focus: Infection Control

5/29/2019

Healthcare facilities changing how they fight superbugs

Drug-resistant strains of Staphylococcus, Enterobacteriaceae and Clostridium difficile have been overcoming antibiotics

5/29/2019

Hospital cybersecurity lagging due to talent gap

Half of organizations lack the security talent needed to remain secure

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

5/29/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Emergency power generators

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for emergency power generators

5/29/2019

Free tool helps develop facility risk assessments

FGI guidelines can help identify hazards

Focus: Infection Control

5/29/2019

New factor that can influence spread of legionella found

Legionella can proliferate less efficiently in amoebae if they contain endosymbionts

5/29/2019

Meridian Names Real Estate Veteran as Senior Vice President of Acquisitions

5/29/2019

Larson Electronics Releases Vehicle Roof Mount Tower LED Light, 240W, 12V DC, 4 LEDs, 13.5 Feet

5/29/2019

Rentokil Steritech Launches Dual Autogate Connect System

5/29/2019

Advent International Acquires AccentCare

5/29/2019

Fresenius Unions Launch Global Alliance to Uphold Workers’ Rights

Blog / Focus: Food Service

5/28/2019

Canadian hospitals hope to cure their lackluster food

Initiative also aims to elevate the role of food as an important part of healing

Fla. hospital's hurricane shelter plan may be collapsing

5/28/2019

Fla. hospital's hurricane shelter plan may be collapsing

Limited uses decrease funding opportunities

Blog/ Focus: Technology

5/28/2019

The benefits of patient entertainment systems

Modern patient entertainment systems are a great way of putting patients first

Blog

5/28/2019

Enhancing operational efficiency, staff satisfaction and patient care with false alarm reduction

A healthcare facility's mission is easily deterred when safety and security systems aren’t performing at an efficient rate, specifically with alarm systems

Focus: Infection Control

5/28/2019

C diff. transmitted through non-critical items

Report says proper disinfection of tools is crucial

5/28/2019

Graphic Products Wins a Global Business Excellence Award for 2019

5/28/2019

Hyundai L&C USA and Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces Celebrate Grand Opening of New Solid Surface Manufacturing Plant

5/28/2019

Larson Electronics Releases Explosion-Proof Lighting Panelboard, 208Y/120 3PH, 3-Pole, 15A Breakers

5/28/2019

FOGIA and DWR Announce Exclusive Contract Distribution Deal for US

5/28/2019

Condusiv: Optimizing System Infrastructure is Healthcare Data’s Most Urgent Issue

Focus: Infection Control

5/24/2019

Agencies investigating Legionnaires' case at McLaren Flint

Hospital officials acknowledging that a patient may have acquired the disease at the facility

Focus: Infection Control

5/24/2019

Study: Outside temperature impacts pathogens in climate-controlled ICUs

The outside temperature can influence the indoor temperature

5/24/2019

Security hired for Manitoba healthcare facilities after city bills for police time

Province announces two guards will be on staff at all times

Blog

5/24/2019

When to consolidate clinical testing (core) laboratories.

Increasingly, customers of clinical testing labs want a one-stop shop, particularly as large healthcare systems acquire smaller, more specialized independent practices

5/24/2019

'Best Places to Work' in healthcare named

Modern Healthcare shares alphabetical list of winners

Focus: Food Service

5/24/2019

Vancouver VA offers veterans freshly prepared meals

All cooking is done on site, on the same day

5/24/2019

Medhost names President and Chief Financial Officer

5/24/2019

Parametrics Medical Announces National Promotion Agreement With DePuy Synthes to Provide Allografts for Sports Medicine Repairs

5/24/2019

Introducing Enlighted One: Easy Wireless Lighting Control with an IoT Future

5/24/2019

Medpricer Welcomes Carlos Madera as New Chief Revenue Officer

5/24/2019

Urgent Care Association Names New President, Board of Directors and Fellows at Annual Convention & Expo

5/23/2019

Report says Florida needs to do more to fight disease, other threats

The state lags the national average in healthcare delivery

5/23/2019

U.S. disaster preparedness is slowing

Regional inequities in preparedness persist

5/23/2019

Clean water restored to Minn. hospital after power outage

A power outage released too much lime into the city’s water supply

5/23/2019

Saskatchewan children's hospital designed with 'home-like environment'

The new Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital is bursting with color

5/23/2019

Calif. hospital looking at options after seismic retrofit funding denied

Hospital leaders have started a public relations campaign reaching out to a diverse group of community members

5/23/2019

'Boutique care’ facility opens in Louisiana

The imaging center was designed to create a private, relaxing and efficient one-stop shop for women

5/23/2019

KINSHOFER Introduces KSB-Series Excavator Hydraulic Breakers with Durability and Operator Comfort Features

5/23/2019

Flagship Healthcare Trust, Inc. acquires medical office building in Knightdale, N.C.

5/23/2019

Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care wins third ENERGY STAR® Advocate of the Year Award

5/23/2019

Gozio Health and AT&T Announce Strategic Alliance

5/23/2019

Medpricer Named One of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare in 2019

Focus: Infection Control

5/22/2019

An emergency declaration over Ebola could make things worse

The Ebola outbreak in the Congo is challenging the world's capacity to respond

5/22/2019

DC VA patient escaped psychiatric unit, charged with assault

The U.S. House Oversight Committee has launched an investigation

5/22/2019

Understanding high-efficiency rooftop air conditioning units

Companies nationwide could save roughly $1 billion annually in energy costs by replacing 10- to 20-ton RTUs with units that meet the high performance RTU specification

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

5/22/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Fire hose valves

Brad Keyes discusses the regulations for fire hose valves

5/22/2019

One third of hospitals earn 'A' in Leapfrog's spring ratings

Of the more than 2,600 hospitals graded, 32 percent earned an "A"

Focus: Infection Control

5/22/2019

Heathcare facility floors getting more attention in infection control efforts

Disposable mops may cut down on contamination

5/22/2019

Johnson Controls Introduces Non-Magnetic Sprinkler for Healthcare MRI Environments

5/22/2019

Brea, CA-Based Integrator Trimax Systems Joins Forces with Tesco Controls, Inc.

5/22/2019

ALM Takes First Steps to Defining Quantifiable Measure for Hygienically Clean Textiles in the U.S.

5/22/2019

Get Winter Ready: Boss Snowplow Launches New Solutions for Better Snow Removal

5/22/2019

JLL Seniors Housing Survey Points to Continued Investor Confidence

5/21/2019

WHO worried about risk of Ebola spread

The death total in the outbreak is 1,105 and response teams are still investigating 310 suspected Ebola cases

5/21/2019

S.C. ER evacuated after man tears sprinkler head from ceiling

The patient also allegedly assaulted a hospital security member who tried to restrain him

5/21/2019

100-year-old Pa. healthcare campus gets $31 million renovation

St. Luke's Sacred Heart expanding services at Allentown campus

5/21/2019

Design contest helps fill research void for behavioral facilities

The Institute for Patient-Centered Design held design competition focusing on the behavioral healthcare inpatient bedroom and bathroom, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/21/2019

Environmentally friendly practices can impact landscaping

Focusing on equipment performance, water efficiency and chemicals good for operations, environment

5/21/2019

Legrand, North and Central America Joins International Living Future Institute’s Living Product 50 (LP50)

5/21/2019

VuWall Expands Into New Territories With Mindstec Distribution Partnership

5/21/2019

Middle Atlantic Strengthens Support for AV Standards Development

5/21/2019

Lumileds Transforms White Light Color Tuning and Enables Next Step in Human Centric Lighting with LUXEON Fusion Technology

5/21/2019

Larson Electronics Releases Power Distribution Panel, 800A, 480V 3PH, (2) 400A 3P 480V Breakers

5/20/2019

Earthquake regulations could affect California hospitals' S&P ratings

State law requires hospitals to upgrade facilities to be earthquake resilient

Focus: Infection Control

5/20/2019

Officials at Chinese hospital fired over poor infection control after five baby deaths

The babies died after contracting an infection caused by Echovirus 11, a type of intestinal virus

Blog

5/20/2019

Regulatory rollout: Keys to educating healthcare facility staff

When staff are properly educated, healthcare facilities will find it much easier to comply with regulatory requirements

5/20/2019

Creating more comfortable healthcare facilities

Incorporating hospitality, spa and more wellness design elements fights 'sterile' stereotype

5/20/2019

Nora Lighting LED Center Basket Retrofit Troffers Replace Flourescents in 5 Minutes or Less

5/20/2019

Medavate to Acquire Neocart Assets

5/20/2019

Legrand Announces Ultra-Secure Wireless Lighting Controls Platform

5/20/2019

Hyundai L&C Announces New HanStone Quartz Unearthed Collection

Focus: Infection Control

5/17/2019

University of Texas new biocontainment care unit is prepared for the next Ebola outbreak

Specialty unit is among 10 U.S. regional centers for highly infectious diseases

Focus: Food Service

5/17/2019

High-quality dining among trends in long-term care

Long-term care communities are also offering private and personalized apartments

5/17/2019

Illinois hospital nearly shut down by floods

Healthcare system wants the city to revamp water drainage system

Focus: Food Service

5/17/2019

'Call to Order’ room service available at Ontario hospitals

Program first introduced in 2011 before being expanded to other facilities

Focus: Infection Control

5/17/2019

Study: Few healthcare workers know hand-washing guidelines

Study found that workers performed hand hygiene 35 percent of the time.

5/17/2019

Occupant wellness strategies make financial sense

The WELL Building Standard can guide facilities managers to implement financially meaningful health and wellness strategies

5/17/2019

LATICRETE Introduces VAPOR BAN™ Primer ER, the Future of Moisture Vapor Control and Primers

5/17/2019

Opto 22 Releases groov EPIC White Paper

5/17/2019

Petra Participates in Groundbreaking for Covenant Health’s Short-Stay Surgical Hospital

5/17/2019

Ready Computing Joins the Strategic Health Information Exchange Collaborative (SHIEC) Partner Program

5/17/2019

HoverCam Brings Award-Winning, Next-Gen Education Solutions to InfoComm 2019

Focus: Infection Control

5/16/2019

VA finds officials covered up Legionella at Loma Linda hospital

Staff members said they were not informed of bacteria discovery

5/16/2019

Extinguish these myths about fire emergencies

Understanding how occupants react can help with preparation

5/16/2019

Security cameras in nursing homes present ethical dilemmas

Some say the safety precautions may do more harm than good

Focus: Infection Control

5/16/2019

NY dedicates statue to handwashing champion

Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis saw the benefits of handwashing in 1847

5/16/2019

State probe finds Duluth facility's neglect allowed resident to drink cleaning chemical

The facility failed to implement safety precautions, the report said

5/16/2019

CMS guidance seeks to clarify hospital co-location policy

The guidance aims to ensure such space-sharing arrangements comply with Medicare's conditions of participation

5/16/2019

VuWall Simplifies Video Wall and AV Distribution Deployments at InfoComm 2019

5/16/2019

Sectigo Acquires Icon Labs, Delivering Industry-First End-to-End IoT Security Platform

5/16/2019

Meridian Sells Outpatient Clinic in Castro Valley for $7 Million

5/16/2019

Littelfuse to Host Free Webcast on Arc-Flash Safety

5/16/2019

Flagship Healthcare Properties Acquires Atrium Health Anchored Portfolio

Focus: Infection Control

5/15/2019

Research finds healthcare facility privacy curtains can pose threat to patients

University of Michigan researchers looked at the prevalence of curtains contaminated in skilled nursing facility rooms.

5/15/2019

Michigan health systems collaborate on laundry service facility

Henry Ford Health System, Michigan Medicine and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System have formed a joint venture

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

5/15/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Fully sprinklering existing hospitals

Brad Keyes discusses the regulations for fully sprinklering existing hospitals

5/15/2019

IU health lights up its ‘green side’

A $2 million investment will install thousands of energy-efficient LED lights

5/15/2019

Logansport Memorial Hospital working to avoid another cyber security breach

The only damage done was spamming emails to other employees

5/15/2019

Brea, CA-Based Integrator Trimax Systems Joins Forces with Tesco Controls, Inc.

5/15/2019

Medpricer Signs Deal with Texas Children’s Hospital for Purchased Services Sourcing

5/15/2019

Kaiser Permanente, SEIU-UHW Reach Agreement to Stop Gardener Outsourcing

5/15/2019

Ergotron Selects New CEO

5/15/2019

Middle Atlantic Strengthens Support for AV Standards Development

Focus: Infection Control

5/14/2019

Michigan Legionnaires' cases up in 2018, but death rates drop

The state experienced a 67 percent increase from 2017

Focus: Infection Control

5/14/2019

Candida auris cases confirmed in Maryland

Fungal infection has been confirmed in 12 U.S. states

5/14/2019

Common improper hazardous waste management practices

It is important for all healthcare personnel who handle hazardous chemicals or materials to be made aware of these improper practices and be trained accordingly

Focus: Infection Control

5/14/2019

Study finds disinfection devices in ICU sinks effective against superbugs

Researchers placed devices on sink siphons that applied heat and electromechanical vibration

5/14/2019

Robot lends a hand at Texas children's hospital

'Moxie' can drop off linens and supplies for patients

5/14/2019

Global medical tourism market size to exceed 29 billion by 2024

Growing compliance to international standards for medical treatments in developing countries will spur growth of medical tourism market in upcoming years

5/14/2019

Nicholson Features Range of Industrial Steam Traps

5/14/2019

STANLEY Security Launches Managed Services Program, Mobile App for Intelligent Security Automation

5/14/2019

Russelectric Announces that Air Power Consultants is Now Kansas & Western Missouri Manufacturer’s Representative

5/14/2019

Semafone Provides Unmatched Call and Contact Center Payment Security with PA-DSS Certification

5/14/2019

Steel King Announces Self-Closing Safety Gates

Focus: Infection Control

5/13/2019

Senator urges feds to declare emergency over Candida auris

Schumer is asking the federal government to allocate millions of dollars to fighting the fungus

Focus: Infection Control

5/13/2019

Experts fear disaster as Ebola outbreak threatens to escalate

Ongoing violence aimed at the Ebola response workers is undermining efforts to stop the virus' spread

Blog

5/13/2019

Incorporating duress signaling into a facility’s security plan

Hospitals need an easy and fast way for a staff member to send out a distress signal from any spot inside a facility or even in the parking lot

Focus: Infection Control

5/13/2019

Specific environmental strategies needed in infection control

World Health Organization publishes priority pathogens list

5/13/2019

Layton Construction Company LLC. Publishes White Paper.on Healthcare Facility Headwalls

5/13/2019

Engaging, Innovative Educational Opportunities Headline the 2019 LIGHTFAIR® International Conference

5/13/2019

Creating Patient Loyalty in Emergency and Critical Care Departments

5/13/2019

Trinisys is Selected by Vanderbilt University Medical Center for Clinical Historical Record Management

5/13/2019

Aspirus Wausau Hospital receives Awards Based on Patient Feedback

Focus: Infection Control

5/10/2019

Concerns raised that some new hospitals not built to prevent infection

Some members of Parliament say Scotland's hospitals are not being built to a high enough standard

Focus: Technology

5/10/2019

HHS releases healthcare cybersecurity best practices

Guidance includes 10 best practices for mitigating hacking threats

5/10/2019

Preventing hospital falls with slip-resistant grab bar surfaces

Studies have shown that slips and falls are a serious patient safety issue facing healthcare facilities

5/10/2019

Healthcare facilities turning to ER cubicles to save space

Move designed to free up space for more critical patients

Focus: Technology

5/10/2019

Designing a holistic facilities management plan to protect medical devices

Hospitals can have 10 or more devices per licensed bed, many more than the number of laptop computers

5/10/2019

Touchplan Announces Acquisition of Macomber Consultants, LLC

5/10/2019

Arsenal Capital Partners Acquires Hopebridge

5/10/2019

Silverstone Senior Living Breaks Ground on $75 million Virginia Community

5/10/2019

Vinyl Floor Tiles and Enhanced Aesthetics

5/10/2019

Sink System Offers Improved Cleanliness

Focus: Infection Control

5/9/2019

Candida auris cases in U.S. top 600

Illinois, New Jersey and New York have most of the cases

Focus: Infection Control

5/9/2019

Outbreak incident in Israel teaches value of infection control

Clean care key to dealing with health emergencies

Focus: Technology

5/9/2019

Healthcare cloud computing market to exceed $55 billion by 2025

Rising adoption of information technology (IT) in healthcare sector is the key factor driving healthcare cloud computing market growth during the forecast period

5/9/2019

California hospital gets half its energy from solar power

The system will generate 2.4 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of clean, renewable power per year

Blog

5/9/2019

How to create collaborative patient-centered design

The goal should be to provide spaces that offer the patient a voice, contribute to collaboration and facilitate healing

Focus: Infection Control

5/9/2019

Superbugs make hand-washing even more important

Annually, drug-resistant germs infect around 2 million Americans and kill more than 20,000

5/9/2019

Meridian Repositions and Recapitalizes Historic Medical Office Building in Phoenix

5/9/2019

Geisinger selects Stantec for design of systemwide master plan

5/9/2019

Duro-Last, Inc. Iowa Facility Earns Prestigious VPP Star Site Recognition from OSHA

5/9/2019

United Excel Takes New Direction, Launches as StructSure Projects

5/9/2019

Larson Electronics Releases Explosion-Proof Lighting Panelboard, 200-Amp Main Breaker

Focus: Infection Control

5/8/2019

Congo sets daily record with 23 new Ebola cases

A surge of cases often happens after attacks on the Ebola response

Focus: Infection Control

5/8/2019

Candida auris could spread to 13th state

There are hundreds of cases in surrounding areas

5/8/2019

Nurses at S.C. hospital feared for their safety even before shooting

Hospital leaders are pledging safety improvements

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

5/8/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Gift shops

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for gift shops

Blog/ Focus: Technology

5/8/2019

AI can help close data gaps that can allow drug diversion

AI can identify hidden patterns in daily behavior — including time, location, pain scores, and more.

5/8/2019

MEDHOST Strengthens Its Revenue Cycle Services Offering With the Launch of MEDHOST Business Office Outsourcing

5/8/2019

IICRC Seeking Nominations for 2019 Board of Directors

5/8/2019

Sloan Launches Sustainability Resources on Earth Day

5/8/2019

RIA and IICRC Announce Strategic Partnership

5/8/2019

ASHRAE President Tours Greenheck

Focus: Infection Control

5/7/2019

Two Legionnaires’ cases reported at Chicago hospital

Mercy has begun flushing its water system, and will alter or replace water fixtures and place filters on sinks

5/7/2019

Levels of power reliability can meet varying facility needs

Strategy creates standardization and collaboration across the entire healthcare enterprise

Case study

5/7/2019

Care New England Health System evolves clinic engineering to a holistic strategy

System needed to revise its current policies and practices to align with the new standards

5/7/2019

Sunlight, nature soothing in a healthcare setting

Hospital rooms designed with healing in mind result in a shorter hospital stay

Focus: Infection Control

5/7/2019

Hospitals are boosting hygiene practices to fight superbugs

One of the best ways to prevent ransomware attacks is to educate employees

5/7/2019

SC Johnson Professional Refreshes the Handwashing Experience with Innovative Foam Soap Line

5/7/2019

Relaxation Content from TeleHealth Services Helps Hospitals Relieve Patient Stress

5/7/2019

Trex Commercial Products Adds Customizable Features to Popular Railing Systems

5/7/2019

AntWorks Unveils Industry’s First Fullstack Integrated Automation Platform

5/7/2019

Dude Solutions Closes Asset Purchase Agreement with New Energy Technology (NET)

Focus: Infection Control

5/6/2019

Legionnaires' disease found in facilities adjacent to California prison hospital

Tests found the bacteria in the water supply at a prison medical facility in Stockton and at two neighboring youth correctional facilities

Focus: Infection Control

5/6/2019

Flu season longest in 10 years

The U.S. has experienced 21 consecutive weeks of elevated flu activity

5/6/2019

Hospital safety evolves after historical St. Anthony fire

The fire killed 77 people and lasted just under two hours

5/6/2019

Baton Rouge nurse's death prompts demands for workplace safety

Advocates said the death indicates a persistent threat of workplace violence to medical workers

Focus: Infection Control

5/6/2019

Research says non-sporicidal wipes effective against Candida Auris

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the use of sporicidal disinfectants

Focus: Technology

5/6/2019

N.Y. facility's technology designed to decrease patient stress

Design team looked for ways to create a calming experience

5/6/2019

Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects, Perkins+Will’s Denmark Practice, Names Sanne Wall-Gremstrup New Managing Director

5/6/2019

Investors Maintain Strong Appetite for New Outpatient Healthcare Property

5/6/2019

Waller Adds Two Veteran Health Care Attorneys

5/6/2019

Larson Electronics Releases Explosion Proof Surface Mount LED Light, 10W CID1, 12-24V DC

5/6/2019

Bath Tissue Dispenser and Reduced Labor Costs

5/3/2019

VA doesn’t plan to increase security after suicides

It's a balance between providing a safe and accessible environment

5/3/2019

Hospital housekeeper, 4-year-old patient become 'best friends'

Watson cleaned the boy's room every day during his stays and their friendship grew.

5/3/2019

Seismic safety rules expensive for Sonoma County hospitals

Requirements could cost hospitals across the state more than $100 billion

Focus: Infection Control

5/3/2019

Two reasons why ambulatory care facilities struggle with infection control standards

The Joint Commission highlights problematic standards for office-based surgery practices

Focus: Infection Control

5/3/2019

Can we build better airborne isolation rooms?

Measles outbreaks bring question to forefront

Focus: Food Service

5/3/2019

Food service veteran expects continued heavy chef presence in hospitals

James McGrody, UNC Rex Healthcare, discusses industry and career

5/3/2019

JLL completes sale of Indianapolis-based Methodist Professional Center II to Healthcare Realty Trust

5/3/2019

UMF Corporation Develops C-PULL with Micrillon® to Help Reduce Infections

5/3/2019

Larson Electronics Releases 440V Delta 3PH Isolation Transformer, 112.5 kVA, 110V Delta Secondary

5/3/2019

New Medical Device Lifts Patients with Push of Button

5/3/2019

BV Investment Partners Announces Investment in Franco Signor

Blog/ Focus: Technology

5/2/2019

Boston Children’s Hospital using Alexa to help parents and caregivers

Amazon asked healthcare facilities to test Alexa’s new HIPAA-compliant technology

Focus: Infection Control

5/2/2019

Cleaning robots could curb spread of 'superbug fungus' in Pa, hospital

Chambersburg Hospital has used UV robots since 2017 in the final step of the cleaning process

5/2/2019

Healthcare design today focusing on patient experience

Facilities are trying to attract healthy patients as well as the sick

5/2/2019

Understand facility needs before implementing best practices

Views on 'best practices' may have to be rethought

Focus: Technology

5/2/2019

Location-based technologies: A complete infection control solution

With RTLS solutions, healthcare organizations can track hand hygiene compliance and noncompliance events

5/2/2019

Parking Structure Outfitted with Banker Wire’s Architectural Wire Mesh

5/2/2019

Sloan Hand Dryer Updates Deliver Energy-Efficient, Eco-Friendly Solutions

5/2/2019

Intermountain Healthcare Strikes Deal with Medpricer on Purchased Services Software

5/2/2019

The Data Activation Company, Innovaccer, Launches Its Pediatric Care Management Solution

5/2/2019

EV Connect Launches Certification Program for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Manufacturers

Focus: Infection Control

5/1/2019

Calif. investigating Legionnaires' outbreak at prison hospital

One inmate has died and a second inmate tested positive for the bacteria

Focus: Infection Control

5/1/2019

Study: Hospital workers can unknowingly spread the flu

Infection control measures in hospitals may be inadequate

5/1/2019

Repeated wearing of clothes increases bacteria for healthcare workers

Level jumps fourfold when clothes are worn more than one shift

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

5/1/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Cleaning sprinkler heads

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for cleaning sprinkler heads

Focus: Technology

5/1/2019

Choosing IoT tools for green buildings

Facility managers can create smart buildings with a careful eye on product selection

5/1/2019

Middle East’s Sustainability Pioneer, Bee’ah, Selects Johnson Controls and Microsoft for its Office of the Future

5/1/2019

LATICRETE Wins 2019 Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Award

5/1/2019

Public-Private Partners Develop Four New VA Clinics

5/1/2019

Robotic Germ Zapper Helps Bring Down Infectious Diseases

5/1/2019

New Pitbull Grizzly Screen an Economical Option for Small- to Mid-Sized Contractors

4/30/2019

Two Oklahoma hospitals held off spread of ‘superbug’

Both incidents reflect the growing problem of multidrug-resistant Candida auris

4/30/2019

Many Fla. healthcare facilities still lack generators

As hurricane season nears, many nursing homes and assisted living facilities struggle to meet requirements

4/30/2019

Maintaining a safe and healthy healthcare facility

Running any type of medical facility requires a high level of performance, cleanliness and safety

4/30/2019

Coalitions help healthcare facilities prepare for disasters

There are nearly 500 healthcare coalitions across the U.S.

Focus: Environmental Services

4/30/2019

Are cleaners sanitizing and disinfecting too much?

Doctor says routine cleaning and maintenance of large water systems are key to preventing patients from falling ill

Focus: Plumbing

4/30/2019

Epidemiologist: Legionella is everywhere

Doctor says routine cleaning and maintenance of large water systems are key to preventing patients from falling ill

4/30/2019

JLL Adds Industry Veteran to Grow Healthcare Real Estate Business Across US Markets

4/30/2019

Aquila Pushes Forward Development of Impact Protection Gloves

4/30/2019

ScriptDrop and PDX Partner to Implement Scalable, In‐Workflow Prescription Delivery

4/30/2019

Custom Equipment Introduces ZT-1630 Hy-Brid Lift for Precision Maneuverability

4/30/2019

IFMA Joins Forces with ISSA Show Canada

4/29/2019

Lighting guidelines change for healthcare facilities

Changes in the healthcare industry have impacted how facilities are designed and operated

4/29/2019

Hilo hospital adopts airport-style security measures

A man attacked four employees last month

Focus: Environmental Service

4/29/2019

Best practices for cleaning, disinfection

Cleaning, disinfecting critical to prevention of hospital-acquired infections

4/29/2019

Irish hospitals won't limit food high in sugar, salt and fat

Priority is to ensure patients get enough energy

4/29/2019

Practice Greenhealth names 25 most environmentally sustainable hospitals

The winners were chosen among hospital applicants that have the highest scores on the Greenhealth Partner for Change application

Case study

4/29/2019

Medical facility saves time and money by refreshing maternity ward doors

Maternity ward doors suffer from frequent use and required a fresh coat of paint every three months

4/29/2019

Parallel Technologies Adds Lincoln, Neb. Location

4/29/2019

Medpricer Adds Rich Data Extraction to Portfolio of Services with Launch of mSource AI Contract Text Analysis

4/29/2019

Russelectric Offers Prime Power Systems

4/29/2019

Seeq to be a Gold Sponsor at CSIA Executive Conference

4/29/2019

Healthcare Workers to Protest Kaiser Permanente ‘Losing its Way’ April 29-30 at Two Events in D.C.

4/26/2019

Deadly fungus must spur big changes in infection control

Expert says the best way to prepare for Candida auris is to really examine the culture around infection control in the nursing home

4/26/2019

Hospitals deploy a range of methods against superbugs

C. auris can survive for weeks outside a patient

Blog

4/26/2019

Conversational chatbots in healthcare facilities

Among the areas where AI is transforming healthcare is within the arena of patient experience

4/26/2019

Study: 14 percent of new hospital patients carry superbugs

Researchers found multidrug-resistant organisms in 29 percent of patient rooms

4/26/2019

Healthcare information technology market to reach $441 billion by 2025

Favorable government initiatives for encouraging adoption of information technology in healthcare services will boost industry growth in the future.

Case study / Focus: Energy Efficiency

4/26/2019

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center insulates its energy costs in a green way

In 2009, Hershey, Pa., healthcare facility began a multiphase energy savings program

4/26/2019

FlashParking and LAZ Parking partner to reduce congestion and improve mobility at Texas Medical Center

4/26/2019

Historical Weather Condition Data Offers an Information Goldmine for Campus and School Planning

4/26/2019

Joint Commission Issues Quick Safety Advisory on Drug Diversion and Impaired Healthcare Workers

4/26/2019

Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (JBSA) Reid Health Services Center designed medical clinic awarded LEED Gold

4/26/2019

Legrand North and Central America Launch Initiative to Expand Residential and Commercial IoT Partnerships

4/25/2019

South Carolina hospitals reviewing security after two shootings

South Carolina Hospital Association hosted a webinar about violence in healthcare settings

4/25/2019

Integrating modern equipment into existing spaces

The size of the new equipment, the need to reconfigured floor plans and existing building constraints must be considered

4/25/2019

Study finds low hand-hygiene compliance in ICUs

Hand-hygiene compliance was lowest when moving from dirtier to cleaner patient-care tasks

4/25/2019

Tennessee hospital boost security following shooting

The Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg is adding armed guards

Focus: Plumbing

4/25/2019

New York hospital

NewYork-Presbyterian has earned the ASHE Excellence in Health Care Facility Management Award

4/25/2019

Aspirus Wausau Hospital recognized for Environmental Sustainability

4/25/2019

LAZ Parking Implements Successful Transition of Parking Services Management at the World’s Largest Medical City Texas Medical Center

4/25/2019

Russelectric Offers Prime Power Systems

4/25/2019

Nathan Adelson Hospice Achieves Level Four Status in ‘We Honor Veterans’ Program

4/25/2019

Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) Selects Gozio Health for Mobile Wayfinding Platform

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

4/24/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Life safety drawings

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for life safety drawings

4/24/2019

Veteran shoots, kills himself in Texas VA waiting room

Less than a week before, two veterans from Georgia killed themselves in separate incidents outside VA hospitals

4/24/2019

Contaminated duodenoscopes linked to 3 new deaths, 45 more infections

FDA says manufacturers must increase post-market studies

Focus: Facility Design

4/24/2019

New infographic on healthcare facility floor plans available

Downloadable graphic breaks down the traits of a successful hospital flooring plan

4/24/2019

Vancouver care facility moves to 'dementia village' model

The model for the villages already has seen success in the Netherlands

Focus: Energy Efficiency

4/24/2019

Energy management and information systems (EMIS) boost efficiency

Rapidly evolving software systems provide visibility and analysis into how a building consumes energy

4/24/2019

Industry Leaders and Researchers Prepare for CIRI Science Conference

4/24/2019

Larson Electronics Releases Explosion-Proof Network IP Camera, Built-in Infrared, 4.0MP Resolution, 20 FPS

4/24/2019

Digital Health VC Funding Hits $2 Billion in Q1 2019, Reports Mercom Capital Group

4/24/2019

The Carlyle Group and Schneider Electric extend partnership to develop Critical Infrastructure projects

4/24/2019

Parallel Technologies Names Operations Manager

4/23/2019

Ebola surge experiences two consecutive record-setting days

The surge came just as WHO emergency committee decided the developments did not constitute an international public health emergency

4/23/2019

Research links antimicrobial resistance and climate change

Researchers noticed that resistance increased as temperatures warmed in the U.S.

4/23/2019

Study says privacy curtains often contaminated with superbugs

Researchers also found bedside curtain contamination was linked to patients becoming colonized with MRSA and VRE

4/23/2019

FDA issues final rule on hand sanitizers

The rule says certain active ingredients are not allowed to be used

4/23/2019

Study says petting zoos are breeding grounds for drug-resistant superbugs

Petting zoos can result in shedding and transmission of multi-drug resistant pathogens

4/23/2019

Specifying portable cooling based on facility needs

Managers need to understand cooling needs and equipment requirements

4/23/2019

Larson Electronics Releases 3PH Power Distribution System, 9 kVA, 480V to 208Y/120V AC

4/23/2019

Johnson Controls Announces New Products at ISC West 2019

4/23/2019

Meridian Repositions and Recapitalizes Historic Medical Office Building in Phoenix

4/23/2019

WEDI Comments on Launch of Health and Human Services Compliance Review Program

4/23/2019

HFAP Deeming Authority Renewed for Clinical Laboratories

4/22/2019

SC laws under scrutiny after two hospital shootings in two days

Current laws do little to deter patients from lashing out at healthcare workers and should be reformed

Focus: Plumbing

4/22/2019

CDC says water-related outbreaks account for one-fifth of its HAI consultations

Cases cited did not include Legionella

Focus: Plumbing

4/22/2019

Legionnaires' cases increasing

The number of people with Legionnaires’ disease grew by nearly five times from 2000-2017, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

4/22/2019

SC hospital shootings highlight violence in healthcare facilities

Advocates say the culture tells employees danger is 'just part of a job'

4/22/2019

Three tips to better understand HIPAA compliance

Healthcare organizations that run afoul of HIPAA risk exposing patient data and big fines.

4/22/2019

Security tightening at hospitals

Some facilities have moved to increase security due to local and even internal incidents

4/22/2019

Larson Electronics Releases 100-Amp Power Distribution Panel, 120/240V AC, 1-Phase

4/22/2019

Johnson Controls Leverages Cloud, artificial Intelligence as Part of Strategic Alignment for Access Control and Video Solutions Units

4/22/2019

Foster + Partners completes new health pavilion in Cleveland

4/22/2019

CEO of Telerent Leasing Corp. Named

4/22/2019

Seeq Wins Plant Engineering 2018 Product of the Year Award for Analytics

4/18/2019

Candida auris cases in U.S. rise to 587

The fungus infection is on the rise worldwide

4/18/2019

Third baby dies in Glasgow after contracting hospital infection

Two extremely premature babies have already died at the Princess Royal Maternity Hospital

4/18/2019

Healthcare facility staffers have had enough of workplace violence

Groups representing doctors and nurses calling for changes

4/18/2019

Nursing homes using special soap on patients to fight drug-resistant germs

At least 2 million people in the U.S. become infected with an antibiotic-resistant bacteria every year

4/18/2019

Baltimore area hospitals bar youth visitors amid measles concerns

With a case of the measles reported, a health system is not allowing visitors under the age of 14

Focus: Energy Efficiency

4/18/2019

Emory University Hospital Tower awarded LEED Silver

The building meets standards for air quality, energy efficiency and for using locally sourced materials

4/18/2019

CareSource Announces Innovative New Approach to Managing Pharmacy Transparency, Services and Costs

4/18/2019

OASIS International and AquiSense Technologies Partnership Offers Global Clean Water Solutions

4/18/2019

Hoy Health Expands B2B and Consumer Marketing, Enhances Technology to Serve Hispanics, Insured and Non-Insured

4/18/2019

Hospitals Team Up with Stryker’s Sustainability Solutions to Donate 9,000 Trees to the National Forest Foundation

4/18/2019

AVANT launches inaugural State of Disruption study measuring the rate of change in IT

4/17/2019

WHO decides Congo Ebola outbreak is not an international emergency

Declaring the outbreak a 'public health emergency of international concern' would have boosted international response

4/17/2019

Scientists see new superbugs in the future

Drug-resistant infections affect 2 million people a year in the United States

4/17/2019

E. coli strain found in NYC hospital

Researchers identified a highly resistant strain of Escherichia coli in four patients

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

4/17/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Horizontal sliding doors

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for horizontal sliding doors

Blog / Focus: Plumbing

4/17/2019

Fault-detection software can support Increased air optimization and infectious disease prevention

In the last decade, the number of people getting sick from Legionella bacteria in healthcare and hospital environments has substantially increased

4/17/2019

Healthcare facilities upgrade dining options

An article on the Healthcare Design website showcases several recent healthcare dining options

4/17/2019

Acuity Healthcare Selects HCS Interactant as Its Healthcare IT Platform

4/17/2019

3M Floor Pads Receive Green Seal GS-20 Certification

4/17/2019

CleanSpace Technology Americas Welcomes New Eastern Regional Sales Manager

4/17/2019

Cintas Shines a Light on Emergency and Exit Light Maintenance Misconceptions

4/17/2019

Innovative Modular Solutions receives first place for temporary healthcare building at modular industry's annual conference.

4/16/2019

Why Candida auris is an 'emerging threat'

Candida auris is continuing to spread in hospitals around the world

4/16/2019

Caution urged in outbreak of deadly fungus in Chicago area

Candida auris has sickened more than 150 people in Illinois, most of them in the Chicago area

4/16/2019

Secrecy around drug-resistant outbreaks in hospitals debated

The rise of a deadly drug-resistant fungus called Candida auris has raised questions about the policy of secrecy

4/16/2019

Study: Electronic health records market to reach $38 billion by 2025

Rising adoption of electronic health record will augment electronic health records industry growth in the upcoming period

Focus: Energy Efficiency

4/16/2019

Net-zero energy buildings no longer a radical concept

A wide range of building types and sizes can achieve net-zero status

4/16/2019

New exacqVision G-Series Micro from Johnson Controls Makes Cloud Video Storage Affordable and Accessible to Any Business

4/16/2019

Filtration Group HVAC Releases a MERV 10 Self-Supported Pleat Air Filter

4/16/2019

ISC West 2019: Security and Safety Things presents their open camera ecosystem

4/16/2019

FUSION Solar-Powered LED Wins Gold 'Product of the Year' by Plant Engineering

4/16/2019

Brokk Introduces New Hydraulic Breaker Series

4/15/2019

Hospital ‘abandoned’ in Puerto Rico 18 months after Maria

Some emergency healthcare is taking place in an old storm shelter converted into a provisional clinic

Blog

4/15/2019

How to attract and retain millennial healthcare workers

For recruiters and hiring managers in the notoriously tight healthcare market, it’s a whole new game

Focus: Environmental Services

4/15/2019

Health concerns expected to fuel cleaning chemicals market

The recent outbreak of diseases, such as Ebola, swine flu, etc. have increased health concerns

4/15/2019

Automated doors can provide both access and security to healthcare facilities

Different types of entrances present their own challenges

Focus: Plumbing

4/15/2019

Are biofilms from hospital shower pipes harmful?

Some new bacteria with characteristics of species known to be harmful were seen

4/15/2019

Leslie Controls Offers Range of On-Demand Water Heaters for Healthcare Facility Heat and Hot Water

4/15/2019

Barco Uniforms debuts Grey’s Anatomy Edge Line

4/15/2019

Philippi-Hagenbuch Invents New Positive Seal Tailgate for Truck Bodies & Containers

4/15/2019

Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan Helps Medi-Cal Members Receive Quality Care with Timely, Culturally Relevant Text Messages

4/15/2019

KINSHOFER Completes Product Range, Gains Breaker Line with Acquisition of Hammer

4/12/2019

Health worker among new Congo Ebola patients

Eighty-two health workers have been infected

4/12/2019

Bedside tablets and apps are giving patients some control over care

The apps provide medical information, such as medications and dosage, procedures, daily care schedules, test results and education videos

Focus: Environmental Services

4/12/2019

Hospital hit by lethal infection is still dirty, according to parents of patients

Two families have made official complaints claiming the wards are not being cleaned properly and accusing staff of failing to treat the issue seriously

4/12/2019

New Tucson healthcare facility focuses on technology, patient comfort

The number of hospital beds will go from 479 to 649

4/12/2019

Nationwide Power Names the Eaton 93PM the Most Versatile UPS of 2019

4/12/2019

Hospitals Team with Stryker’s Sustainability Solutions to Donate 9,000 Trees to the National Forest Foundation

4/12/2019

The Ultimate Pick Module Fan: Solving Space and Sound Issues

4/12/2019

Carisk Partners with Valera Health to Enhance Personalized Patient Engagement, Advance Care Coordination

Focus: Environmental Services

4/11/2019

CDC: Almost half infected by Candida auris die in 90 days

The fungus, which preys on people with weakened immune systems, is spreading around the world

4/11/2019

Visitor's bag may have contained gun Naples hospital patient used to kill himself

The hospital is considering policy changes after the incident

4/11/2019

Hospital vows ‘robust’ cleaning procedures after deaths linked to pigeon droppings

In 2018, two patients at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital died from infection linked to pigeon droppings

4/11/2019

Calif. hospital lets kids drive mini cars to surgery

Kids have a choice between a black mini Mercedes and a pink Beetle

Focus: Environmental Services

4/11/2019

Developing a successful ASC infection control program

Specific procedures like sterile processing for instrument care should be in place

4/11/2019

ThinkGenetic Promotes Vice President, Marketing and Patient Advocacy

4/11/2019

Orion Secures Additional $35 Million LED Lighting Installation Contract

4/11/2019

Larson Electronics Releases No-Drill Magnetic Mounting Plate for 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LD & 2500 LD

4/11/2019

Hy-Brid Lifts Receives 2019 EquipmentWatch Lowest Cost of Ownership Award

4/11/2019

Barrett Hospital & HealthCare Invests in UV Technology to Complement Infection Prevention and Disinfection Protocols

4/10/2019

Alexa can now be HIPAA compliant

Amazon says health data can now be accessed securely

4/10/2019

Hospital security staff strikes

Security staff at Southampton General Hospital's emergency department stages 24-hour strike in a dispute over safety, pay and sick leave conditions

Blog

4/10/2019

Mitigating vendor risks to combat hospitals’ most common non-compliance requirements

Often, hospitals outsource management of systems to third-party vendors where inconsistencies can arise

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

4/10/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: ILSM in business occupancies

Brad Keyes discusses regulations ILSM in business occupancies

Focus: Energy Efficiency

4/10/2019

How Gundersen Health System achieved energy independence

Director of engineering and operations used his process improvement expertise to save energy, deploy renewable energy projects and drive out waste

4/10/2019

JLL Adds Regional Healthcare Leader to Project and Development Services

4/10/2019

Larson Electronics Releases 120W LED Work Area Quadpod Light Fixture - Tower Only

4/10/2019

VeritasAdvantage Partners With ShareCor/Louisiana Hospital Association

4/10/2019

SIGNET Electronic Systems, Inc. has Acquired Sideband Systems

4/10/2019

Protenus is Top-Performing Solution in KLAS Patient Privacy Monitoring Report

4/9/2019

Wyoming healthcare facility planning security upgrades after active shooter incident

Casper hospital to get cameras, doors and guards

Blog

4/9/2019

Technology supports the patient-centered supply chain, improving outcomes and boosting cost savings

Tech-savvy organizations are finding untapped opportunities in the supply chain

4/9/2019

Longer terminal cleaning may not be more effective

A study was conducted at an acute care Veterans Affairs hospital in Temple, Texas

4/9/2019

1 in 4 healthcare facilities lacks basic water services

UNICEF and WHO say many health centers lack basic facilities for hand hygiene and safe segregation and disposal of healthcare waste

4/9/2019

Pa health system creates new executive position in response to safety violations

Lancaster General Hospital gets third citation in a year after patient wandered across town

4/9/2019

Universal Lighting Technologies Names U.S. Western Regional OEM and National Account Director

4/9/2019

Tryten Nova Neo Telehealth Cart Released

4/9/2019

American Time Releases New Global Series Digital PoE Clocks

4/9/2019

Keystone + Mountain + Lakes Regional Council of Carpenters Announces Leadership Changes

4/9/2019

Larson Electronics Releases Solar Security Tower, 20' Tall, 7.5' Trailer, (3) Cameras, (2) 265W Panels

4/8/2019

WHO says Congo Ebola outbreak spreading faster than ever

Each of the past two weeks have registered a record number of new cases

4/8/2019

Best practices for healthcare cybersecurity

HIPAA's latest figures show that the number of patient records exposed tripled last year

4/8/2019

Software and hardware end-of-life risks for healthcare

Not addressing unsupported assets can be a major risk

Focus: Plumbing

4/8/2019

Hospital evacuation linked to botched toilet repair

Difficulty locating the damaged pipe’s shut-off valve has raised concerns about safety protocols

Focus: Energy Efficiency

4/8/2019

Solar power, other tech, can save hospitals money and energy

Technologies can help can cut costs and improve energy efficiency

Blog

4/8/2019

Telemedicine stands to offer new horizons to healthcare solution landscape

Program run by New Jersey utility lets hospitals to use interest-free, on-bill repayment to install energy-saving upgrades

4/8/2019

Johnson Controls Introduces Non-magnetic Sprinkler for Healthcare MRI Environments

4/8/2019

Larson Electronics Releases 100-Watt Portable Explosion Proof 110V LED Work Light With Inline Transformer

4/8/2019

Seeq, Its Customers and Its Partners to Present at OSIsoft PI World User Conference in San Francisco

4/8/2019

Weil-McLain Offers Free Training, Demonstrations at 2019 Eastern Energy Expo

4/8/2019

Talbert Names 2018 Dealer Award Winners

4/5/2019

Seismic upgrades could cost Calif. hospitals billions

Calif. law requires hospitals to reduce their buildings' risk of collapse by 2020 and to remain operational after an earthquake by 2030

4/5/2019

26 states report high flu activity

Flu was widespread in 34 states and Puerto Rico for the week ending March 23

Focus: Environmental Services

4/5/2019

Patient sleeps in chair because Edinburgh hospital bed was dirty

Woman alleged room was 'horrific' with bloodstained swabs and bandages under beds, stains on the walls and blocked toilets

4/5/2019

Suit alleges women were secretly recorded in Calif. hospital

The hospital says the recordings were part of an investigation into drug theft

4/5/2019

Drones delivering medical samples at N.C. hospital

The partnership is part of a three-year Federal Aviation Administration pilot program to test practical applications for drones

Focus: Environmental Services

4/5/2019

Some cleaning chemicals a hazard to medical devices

Use of some cleaning products could harm medical devices

4/5/2019

Larson Electronics Releases Explosion Proof Pneumatic Wet/Dry HEPA Vacuum, 2-Gallon Tank

4/5/2019

LIGHTFAIR International 2019 Trade Show to Fill Pennsylvania Convention Center with Lighting Inspiration and Innovation

4/5/2019

BIOS Lighting Installed in UC San Diego Health’s Geriatric Emergency Department

4/5/2019

Allseating’s Latest Collections On Display At Phillips Contract Group’s New Philadelphia Showroom

4/5/2019

Baron Announces New Weather Forecasting Model

Focus: Energy Efficiency

4/4/2019

Program helping hospitals cut energy use

Program run by New Jersey utility lets hospitals use interest-free, on-bill repayment to install energy-saving upgrades

Case study

4/4/2019

Healthcare system adds helipad using job order contracting

The total project timeline took approximately six months

4/4/2019

Managing violence in healthcare facilities

The first step to address workplace violence is knowing the provisions of state law

4/4/2019

Post-occupancy evaluation and patient satisfaction: Staff-focused design and outcomes

For healthcare leaders seeking solutions to advance satisfaction — patient and staff — the outcomes at Elmhurst offer intriguing and informative insight.

4/4/2019

National Office Furniture Announces Expansion of CET Extension to Include New Products

4/4/2019

CBRE Appointed by Providence St. Joseph Health to Provide Property Management Services Across its Medical Offices

4/4/2019

Toilet Seat that Detects Congestive Heart Failure Getting Ready to Begin Commercialization

4/4/2019

Brokk Releases Eco-Friendly Diesel Demolition Robot with 40 Percent More Hitting Power

4/4/2019

Mecho Introduces SolarTrac 4.0 Automated Shade System

4/3/2019

Legionnaires’ confirmed in dead Calif. prison inmate

The Stockton facility is a hospital and a prison

Blog /Focus: Energy Efficiency

4/3/2019

How are transforming a healthcare facility and buying a car similar?

Focus on the outcome and the rest should follow

4/3/2019

Healthy light: How to design tunable or dynamic lighting to benefit patients and staff

In medical facilities, balanced lighting choices can stimulate the circadian system while providing illumination for round-the-clock care

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

4/3/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Strobe synchronization

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for strobe synchronization.

4/3/2019

Four causes of recent Legionella cases

Establishing three prevention protocols can save lives

4/3/2019

Larson Electronics Releases Docking Station for EXP-TBLT-10I-W10 Series Tablets for Non-Hazardous Locations

4/3/2019

HFAP Receives Deeming Authority for Hospital Accreditation in Indiana

4/3/2019

The European Molecular Biology Laboratory Selects HID Global’s RFID Technology for Cryogenic Research Equipment

4/3/2019

McCarthy Completes CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline Patient Care Tower

4/3/2019

AJ Manufacturing Introduces the Redesigned Criti-Clean Ultra

4/2/2019

Google Home, Amazon Echo finding place in operating rooms

The technology allows surgeons to devote less time and mental energy to device technicalities

4/2/2019

Healthcare design needs to accommodate AI technologies

Healthcare design must adapt to the billions of data-gathering devices and the trillions of data points collected daily

4/2/2019

Luxurious maternity hospital includes beauty treatments and new baby gifts

Keiai Hospital in Fujimi City also lends new parents iPads for pictures

4/2/2019

Hospitals opening ERs that cater to mental health patients

Emergency rooms have become the only care option for many people

4/2/2019

Maryland hospital's neonatal couplet care rooms encourage bonding

Keeping babies close to their families may shorten hospital stay for some

Focus: Environmental Services

4/2/2019

Disinfectant selection is essential for effective cleaning

Adherence to the manufacturer’s label instructions is also key

4/2/2019

Duro-Last, Inc. Expands Duro-Shield Roof Coatings with Silicone Coating and Materials

4/2/2019

Custom Equipment Introduces PA-1030 Hy-Brid Lift for Increased Safety and Productivity

4/2/2019

Johnson Controls joins ISA Security Compliance Institute in support of the ISASecure Cybersecurity Conformance Scheme

4/2/2019

HFAP Receives Deeming Authority for Hospital Accreditation in Indiana

4/2/2019

Medpricer Transforms Strategic Contracting with Launch of mSource Predictive Plan

4/1/2019

Ebola outbreak spreads to another large city in Congo

Bunia is the second-largest city in eastern Congo to confirm a case during the current outbreak

4/1/2019

CMS compliance costing psychiatric facilities $1.7 billion a year

Study says about 4.8 percent of a facility’s annual revenue is spent on complying with regulations

4/1/2019

Wyoming ER renovation to provide more privacy, security

The new ER will have four treatment rooms with glass doors with privacy curtains that can be drawn when needed

4/1/2019

Healthcare Interoperability: The primer required to guild the healthcare of the future

Focus: Energy Efficiency

4/1/2019

N.Y. hospital energy update could reduce annual costs by $220,000

The upgrade is expected to reduce the hospital's heating and air conditioning energy use by 50 percent

4/1/2019

New Eastwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Adding Piped-in Oxygen and In-wall Suctioning Capabilities

4/1/2019

Aspirus Acquires Sole Ownership of Health Plan

4/1/2019

Toilet Seat That Detects Congestive Heart Failure Getting Ready to Begin Commercialization

4/1/2019

Most Consumers Will Spend More at Businesses with Clean Restrooms

4/1/2019

New Technologies Needed to Address Implementing Nutritional Guidelines Across Intensive Care Units

3/29/2019

Hospital cockroaches may be mechanical vectors for MRSA

Cockroaches can transmit human pathogens in healthcare facilities

3/29/2019

Customer service strategies can still translate to FM success

Here's what facility managers need to know to stay current

3/29/2019

N.C. residents oppose construction of ‘essential’ hospital water system

Hospital wants station to ensure it can provide water during future disasters

3/29/2019

Acute care facility cuts infection rates with disposable microfiber mops

A good information security plan can be affordable

3/29/2019

Infographic describes dangers of handling cleaning chemicals

A good information security plan can be affordable

3/29/2019

Studies explore work habits of environmental services professionals

Research also addresses perceptions of the profession

3/29/2019

Medpricer Transforms Strategic Contracting with Launch of mSource Predictive Plan

3/29/2019

ASCO 7000 SERIES Automatic Transfer Switches Available in Four Transition Modes

3/29/2019

Opto 22’s groov EPIC Learning Center Delivers Hands-On Training

3/29/2019

HFAP Named Approved Accrediting Organization for New York State Hospital Stroke Centers

3/29/2019

Skedulo Raises $28 Million in Series B Funding Round Led by M12

3/28/2019

Quat binding can hinder healthcare facilities' infection control measure

Quat binding occurs when quaternary ammonium compounds make contact with materials, such as cotton, that inactivate or impair the germ-killing performance

3/28/2019

Creating a winning alternative equipment maintenance (AEM) strategy

Alternative Equipment Maintenance programs instituted as part of an Evidence-Based Maintenance umbrellas can ensure that the right maintenance is done, correctly, and at the lowest possible cost.

Focus: Security

3/28/2019

Winning stakeholder support for hospital security programs

If people aren’t familiar with a security department's value, ideas may not gain traction

3/28/2019

ASHE Hospital Construction Survey finds regulations create unnecessary burden

Questions about compliance issues were asked for the first time in this year’s survey

Blog

3/28/2019

Hospital flooring options for 2019

Flooring is a crucial part of creating a quality care setting

Focus: Security

3/28/2019

Cybersecurity still possible on a tight budget

A good information security plan can be affordable

3/28/2019

High-Pressure Valves Target Safe Plumbing Pressures

3/28/2019

WorkJam Study Finds More Than Half of Hourly Employees are Prevented from Maximizing Their Full Potential

3/28/2019

Bacteria Bide Their Time When Antibiotics Attack

3/28/2019

ACHA Board Certification Recognized by the American Society for Health Care Engineering

3/28/2019

ONVIF to Discuss Role of Access Control in Smart Building Environment at ISC West 2019

3/27/2019

Preventing janitor-induced cross contamination

3/27/2019

CDC: Congo's Ebola outbreak could last a year

The majority of hospital, K-12 and higher ed campuses have security cameras

Blog

3/27/2019

Developing a maintenance plan for your facility’s carpet, LVT, VCT and ceramic floors

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

3/27/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: False-alarm fire drills

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for false-alarm fire drills

Focus: Security and Technology

3/27/2019

Cybersecurity responsibility shared by entire healthcare supply chain

Increased use of connected medical devices and software and wireless technology have made health systems more vulnerable

Focus: HVAC

3/27/2019

Strategies for matching filters to applications to improve indoor health

3/27/2019

exacqVision v19.03 Enhances Map Linking and On-Screen Camera Displays for Business-Optimizing Results

3/27/2019

Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc. to Expand Facility in Jackson, TN

3/27/2019

Cintas Reveals Top 10 Finalists in its Annual Nationwide Custodian of the Year Contest

3/27/2019

New Pig to Showcase World’s First Adhesive-backed Mat at NFMT 2019

3/27/2019

Russelectric to Attend ASHE International Summit on Health Facility Planning, Design and Construction

Focus: Security

3/26/2019

Manitoba wants to give hospital security guards power to intervene

Safety officers could detain people during violent incidents

3/26/2019

UC Davis Medical Center first hospital recognized by James Beard Foundation for sustainable food sourcing

Smart Catch leader designation recognizes sustainability in seafood procurement

3/26/2019

Seismic-event-ready California hospital themed for natural elements

One-hundred-twenty viscous wall dampers are placed around the perimeter of the building’s floorplates to absorb vibration

3/26/2019

More than 350 staffers sleep at S.D. in case of blizzard

The facility estimated that about once a year it has to prepare for a similar emergency situation

Focus: Security

3/26/2019

Perimeter security technologies can help to detect, deter problems

NFPA 730 includes guidance on the ‘Concentric Circles of Protection’

Focus: HVAC

3/26/2019

New HVAC systems present challenges, opportunities

Mechanical systems have evolved not only technologically, but also in how they're purchased

3/26/2019

Go from Manual to Motorized Easily with QMotion Qbasic+ Upgradable Roller Shades

3/26/2019

AAAHC Celebrates 40 Years of Improving Healthcare Quality Through Accreditation

3/26/2019

ENERGY STAR Products Reduce Energy Consumption in Canada’s Healthcare Facilities

3/26/2019

Redesigned Fan/Heat Pump Motor Offers Enhanced Efficiency

3/26/2019

ASCO Broadens Public Awareness of Optometry with New ‘Optometry Gives Me Life’ Campaign

3/25/2019

Disinfectants may be helping create superbugs

Research has led to calls for the products - Chlorhexidine and Mupirocin - to be more strictly regulated

3/25/2019

Planning for an active shooter in physician offices

Offices need to plan for an active shooter the same way they’d prepare for any other potential emergency

3/25/2019

Minimizing risk in hospitals with best flooring practices

Proper flooring can play a key role in helping minimize various types of risks

3/25/2019

Kaiser Permanente expands contract landscaping service

The company announced that it will eliminate approximately 60 full-time gardening jobs at several facilities across Northern California

3/25/2019

WHO says Ebola area contained in Congo

Country still needs long-term support

3/25/2019

Designing lighting systems and controls

Daylighting, codes and standards and other factors must be considered

3/25/2019

Eleventh Architect of the Capitol Joins MOCA Board

3/25/2019

HGA Names Chief Operating Officer

3/25/2019

Aluminum Flashing Can Minimize Risk of Rot and Mold

3/25/2019

Labor Shortages Causing Contractor Delays: Report

3/25/2019

Artificial Intelligence-Powered Leak Detection and Water Conservation System Launches in the U.S.

3/22/2019

A year after egg-freezing disasters no changes in government regulation seen

There is no single government agency empowered to address mistakes or malfunctions

3/22/2019

Study looks at subsidies for infection control

Researchers found that a dollar-for-dollar matching subsidy was the most effective

3/22/2019

Legionella bacteria at Brooklyn hospital shuts off showers for 4 months

The bacteria was found in certain inpatient units during routine water safety testing

3/22/2019

Cleveland Clinic is working toward 100 percent landfill diversion

The main campus is maintaining more than a 40 percent landfill diversion rate for seven months out of the year

3/22/2019

Miami Beach hospital designed for coastal weather events

The Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Fla., is designed to embrace flexibility and resiliency, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/22/2019

Louisiana's 170-year-old mental hospital 'deteriorating'

The Louisiana Department of Health has asked for $348 million over five years to build a 750-bed replacement

3/22/2019

Flirtey and City of Reno Receive FAA approval for Drone Delivery Beyond Visual Line of Sight

3/22/2019

JLL Capital Markets Completes Sale of Hospital in Northeast Houston

3/22/2019

Ware Malcomb Announces Promotions Amid Growth In Healthcare and Architecture Practices

3/22/2019

Brick Trends Shine with Metallic Glazes and Lighter Colors

3/22/2019

AlertSec Launches AlertSec Ensure Compliance Platform

3/21/2019

Female veterans meeting harassment at V.A.

Some facilities changing policies, layouts to welcome female vets

Blog

3/21/2019

New York-Presbyterian Tower project comes with unique logistical challenges

Adaptability and transparency were what made project a real achievement

3/21/2019

Beleaguered Glasgow hospital needs more staff to meet hygiene standards

Some areas could not be cleaned properly because they are awaiting repair work

3/21/2019

Mayo clinic cafe gets rave reviews

Fans include staff, patients and area residents

Focus: Technology

3/21/2019

Understanding new leak-detection technology options

Facility managers should also be familiar with the benefits of deploying water-leak detection technology

3/21/2019

Wattstopper FDP-300 Series DALI Digital Sensors Now Available

3/21/2019

Adsil introduces new matte finish

3/21/2019

Ecolab launched the Ecolab Smart Water Navigator to help businesses improve water management

3/21/2019

Eaton 5P lithium-ion UPS enhances business continuity for distributed IT and edge computing environments

3/21/2019

San Francisco-Based Pfau Long Architecture Joins Perkins+Will, Reinforcing Both Firms’ Commitment to Bay Area Community

3/20/2019

Helicopters blew pigeon droppings into wards at Glasgow hospital

Droppings were also found in the ventilation system connected to wards

Focus: Security

3/20/2019

Health system backs bill to fight hospital violence

The CEO of Scripps Health voiced support for a California proposal

3/20/2019

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital follow-up inspection finds infection control issues

Federal inspectors find unresolved problems

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

3/20/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Aerosol can storage

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for aerosol can storage

3/20/2019

Hospital dementia wing adds pub

'Pub' at Swansea’s Cefn Coed Hospital in Wales serves non-alcoholic beer

Focus: Technology

3/20/2019

IoT in healthcare can lead to drastic increase in productivity

Most healthcare tech devices come with some form of connectivity

3/20/2019

Seeq Accelerates Worldwide Expansion with International Offices and Partners

3/20/2019

McCarthy Completes Children's Hospital Outpatient Center at Erlanger

3/20/2019

HMN Architects Welcomes New President

3/20/2019

National Office Furniture’s Fordsville, KY, Facility Receives Governor’s Safety and Health Award

3/20/2019

YORK Solution Endura Offers Exclusive Zero-Penetration Membrane Roof

Focus: Technology

3/19/2019

Robot with video link used to tell patient he’s dying

Doctor in California told a patient he had only days left

3/19/2019

Laundry operations need to balance caregiving, cleanliness, costs

Choosing equipment depends on a variety of factors

Focus: Security

3/19/2019

Healthcare workers face violence 'epidemic'

Hospitals have to strike a balance between security concerns and accessible facilities

3/19/2019

Probe finds cleanliness issues at Glasgow hospital hit with bird issues

Inspectors find gurneys contaminated with blood, and dust on ventilation panels

Focus: Infection Control

3/19/2019

Laundry operations need to balance caregiving, cleanliness, costs

Choosing equipment depends on a variety of factors

3/19/2019

Design trends for senior living facilities

Design can help create vibrant social spaces with ample activity opportunities

3/19/2019

Designing for seismic resilience

Mat-Su Regional Medical Center in Palmer, Alaska, was built to meet Seismic Design Category D requirements, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/19/2019

UPMC Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Vision and Rehabilitation Tower

3/19/2019

Lorin Dispels Coil Anodized Aluminum Myths in New Video

3/19/2019

IICRC to Host First Ever Leadership Workshop

3/19/2019

Waxie Sanitary Supply Northern California introduces Able Services San Francisco to a transformative disinfection solution by EvaClean

3/19/2019

New Satori Digitally Printed Glass Products from Cardinal

3/18/2019

Congo Ebola total more than 900

Seven new cases were recently recorded and 223 suspected cases are still under investigation

3/18/2019

Staffing up during a crisis

In an emergency, online scheduling can help employee deployment and improve communication

Focus: Security

3/18/2019

Oregon hospitals restrict access after two gun-related incidents

One incident involves a patient shooting himself

3/18/2019

Cape Cod healthcare facilities ready for storms

Hospitals have plan based on experience

3/18/2019

New York hospital plans $2 billion renovation

The project will include residential apartments

Focus:HVAC

3/18/2019

Environmental health and safety versus demand control ventilation: Challenges and opportunities

New solutions offer ways to proactively prioritize laboratory safety and system performance

3/18/2019

Nation’s First Stem Cell Collection Center Operated By A Public Marrow Registry To Open In South Florida

3/18/2019

Array Architects Announces Vice President, Midwest Region

3/18/2019

Consigli’s Nora Kelly Named an AGC BWiC 2019 Inspire Award Winner

3/18/2019

Douglas Lighting Controls Expands Partnership with NexGen Lighting Solutions

3/18/2019

DesignGroup Announces 172,000-square-foot Addition for Norton Brownsboro Hospital in Louisville

Focus: Security

3/15/2019

OSHA standard on preventing healthcare workplace violence gains support

Since being introduced in the House on Nov. 16, the bill has picked up an additional 16 co-sponsors for a total of 42

3/15/2019

Colorado Springs emergency department designed to be model of efficiency

The emergency department had experienced a 50-percent increase in patient volume, requiring a larger ER

Blog / Focus: Security

3/15/2019

Are opioids and workplace violence linked in healthcare?

The expansion of the healthcare Internet of Things creating challenges

3/15/2019

Clinic development trends led by specialty and multispecialty facilities

The increase in these outpatient care facilities is inspired by healthcare reform pressing the need for population health management, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/15/2019

New technique detects whether a surface is truly clean

The automatic biological contamination detection method can be used in healthcare to ensure the cleanliness of facilities during norovirus outbreaks or flu season or that surgical tools are sterile before an operation.

3/15/2019

Reassessing healthcare facilities

The expansion of the healthcare Internet of Things creating challenges

3/15/2019

Philippi-Hagenbuch Innovates New Tailgate Style for Komatsu Rigid Frame Trucks

3/15/2019

The University of Miami Business School to Host Annual Health Care Industry Conference

3/15/2019

Aquajet Systems’ New Ergo Climber Delivers Hydrodemolition Power from Scaffolding Pipes

3/15/2019

ergoCentric to Offer Ergonomic Insight and Office Inspiration at 2019 National Home Show

3/15/2019

Caterpillar to Demonstrate Support for Healthcare Facility Power Projects at ASHE PDC Summit

Focus: Security and Technology

3/14/2019

Can smart buildings really be secure?

Because of the Internet of Things, smart buildings are on the rise

Focus: Security

3/14/2019

Long Island hospitals training armed security officers

Many hospitals are increasing security by hiring armed officers and installing cameras

3/14/2019

Multiplex transformed to medical facility

The new facility will retain the theater’s 12-foot-wide common hallways to create a patient-centric public corridor

3/14/2019

Creating a healthcare facility emergency plan

Emergency departments must develop disaster preparedness plans that go beyond natural disasters and utility failures, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/14/2019

What's the real cost of flooring?

It can depend on smart material selection, the appropriateness of the product for the space, and the product performing as expected

3/14/2019

Professional Weather Graphics Tool Helps University Make Meteorology and Weather Analysis Classes Come Alive

3/14/2019

Steel King Announces Durable, Engineered Drive-In Rack Systems

3/14/2019

Middle Atlantic Racks Up Industry Awards at ISE 2019

3/14/2019

CBRE Report: Strong Growth of Life Sciences Sector Favors Real Estate In Select Markets

3/14/2019

Hydro Systems’ New White Paper Doses Insights on Hospitality and Healthcare Laundry Programs

3/13/2019

Patient climbs into Ohio hospital ceiling and becomes trapped in wall

Man eventually kicked a hole in the drywall

3/13/2019

Healthcare facilities still struggle with infection control

Progress has stalled after infections dropped an average of about 17 percent per year from 2005 to 2013

3/13/2019

A cluttered environment can affect patient experience

Cluttered equipment gives the impression of chaos, confusion and lack of cleanliness

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

3/13/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Battery-powered emergency lights

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for battery-powered emergency lights

Blog / Focus: Technology

3/13/2019

mHealth Market will register 38.0% CAGR Growth to cross $289.4 billion by 2025

Growing demand for healthcare information systems and launch of new mobile applications related to mHealth technologies are the factors driving the growth of global market

3/13/2019

Rinnai Announces Partnership with Folds of Honor to Fund Trade School Scholarships

3/13/2019

Energy-Efficient LED Lighting Manufacturer Orion to Participate at ROTH Capital Conference

3/13/2019

Cintas Corporation Launches 2019 Design Collective™ Catalog

3/13/2019

National Office Furniture Expands Quick Delivery Program

3/13/2019

Weil-McLain Offers Expanded Line of High Efficiency Gas Boilers for All Heating Applications

Focus: Security

3/12/2019

Healthcare design can support data security

Architects can help facilities overcome security challenges

Blog / Focus: Technology

3/12/2019

How IoT building management technology can provide resilience in the wake of a hurricane

Uninterrupted access to power can mean the difference between life and death

Focus: Security

3/12/2019

New NFPA Standard helps prepare for active shooters

The first standard for responding to an active shooter, NFPA 3000 includes requirements for high-risk facilities

3/12/2019

Creating an healthcare facility emergency plan

Healthcare Design article includes some general steps to consider in this process

Focus: Security

3/12/2019

A hospital ransomware comes with lessons

In January of 2018, Hancock Health in Greenfield, Ind., was hit with a cyberattack from a criminal syndicate in Eastern Europe

3/12/2019

Sutter CPMC Van Ness Campus Hospital Designed by SmithGroup Opens

3/12/2019

Cobalt Robotics announces door integration solution

3/12/2019

Aspirus Wausau Hospital Named 100 Top Hospital

3/12/2019

The Innovations Group LLC Announces Completion Of New Medical Office and Surgery Center in Brentwood

3/12/2019

Weil-McLain Offers Expanded Line of High Efficiency Gas Boilers for All Heating Applications

3/11/2019

11 Wanaque facility deaths due to more than poor hygiene, report says

Doctor admitted that he was barely aware of the crisis

3/11/2019

Doctor shot by patient at Florida VA hospital VA Medical Center

Employees say not all of the entrances at the hospital have metal detectors

3/11/2019

Healthcare facilities in Puerto Rico move to solar power

The installation is part of a larger effort to strengthen Puerto Rico’s infrastructure

Focus: Security

3/11/2019

Workplace violence bill would require hospitals to meet OSHA safety standards

The bill includes design standards, such as using glass partitions at certain nurse stations

3/11/2019

Hospitals in Belize to be safer, green and more resilient

The upgrades include improvements to the ceilings so that they can withstand heavy rain, wind and hurricanes

3/11/2019

PolyU collaborates with RCA to Establish an AI-Powered Design Laboratory

3/11/2019

Cintas in Montgomery, Alabama Earns VPP Star Certification

3/11/2019

EXCEPTIONAL Metals Launches Updated Website

3/11/2019

WEDI Announces Keynote and Speaker Lineup for 2019 Spring Conference

3/11/2019

Universal Lighting Technologies Partners with Forman & Associates

3/8/2019

Ebola spreading in Congo via healthcare facilities

Investigators found that patients recently visited a health clinic for treatment for some other disease

Focus: Technology

3/8/2019

'Alexa' being admitted to patient rooms at L.A. hospital

Patients can use "Aiva" to interact with nurses and control their entertainment

3/8/2019

LEED design should be followed by LEED operation

A building is only as sustainable as its day-to-day operation

Focus: Security

3/8/2019

Community Health System to pay $4.5M for HIPAA breach

System agreed to the settlement following a 2014 data breach

Focus: Security

3/8/2019

Ontario hospital implements infant security program

Each newborn wears a light-weight, self-adjusting ankle band linked to an electronic tracking system

Focus: Technology

3/8/2019

Hospitals use virtual reality tech to ease patient fears

VR tech is also being used to train staff

3/8/2019

Brokk Introduces B300, Next Generation Demolition Robot

3/8/2019

Albright IP and Duku Develop Training Device for Barts Health NHS Trust

3/8/2019

Haver & Boecker Offers Ty-Dura Screen Media for Harsh Materials

3/8/2019

Focal Point Celebrates 25th Anniversary

3/8/2019

Vizient awards Novaplus contract for facial protection to O&M Halyard, Inc.

3/7/2019

Boston hospital expansion to include disaster, flood protection

The design will consider every worst-case scenario

Blog/ Focus: Security

3/7/2019

Why the time is right to move your security platform to the cloud

The cloud is the next generation for security platforms as it offers an enhanced feature set while remaining relatively future proof

3/7/2019

Study finds inaccuracy, inconvenience hinders electronic hand-hygiene monitoring

Studied system was based on radio frequency transmitters in patient areas

Focus: Security

3/7/2019

Hospital security officers get creative to help patient with autism

Safety officers at Loyola University Medical Center are being praised for helping aggressive patient without using force

3/7/2019

Understanding behavioral health design imperative

Many of the behavioral health design recommendations are best practices for any healthcare space, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Technology

3/7/2019

Technology changing healthcare design process

Systems that help understand doctor and nurse workflows can simplify design choices

3/7/2019

ONVIF to Speak on Smart Buildings, Interoperability at PSA TEC 2019

3/7/2019

Digital Signage Expo Announces 2019 APEX Award Finalists

3/7/2019

JLL Signals Commitment to Healthcare Industry with Strategic Hire

3/7/2019

Contec, Inc. Announces First-Ever Sponsorship in Support of the Industry that Helped Launch its Business

3/7/2019

Fast-Acting, Chloride-Free Ice Melt Is Also Certifiably Safe

Focus: Security

3/6/2019

South Los Angeles hospital prepared for gang member patients

When members of rival gangs are brought to the ER, MLKCH locks down the emergency room and creates two separate waiting rooms

3/6/2019

Listeriosis death prompts closure of hospital catering company

Caterer was ordered to suspend production while the source of Listeria is being investigated

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

3/6/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Locked electrical panels

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for locked electrical panels

3/6/2019

Billings Clinic emergency department improvises to deal with unusually high patient numbers

Patient beds have been set up in a conference room and in hallways in the emergency department to handle the overflow

Focus: HVAC

3/6/2019

Air quality's role in infection prevention can be overlooked

Having the right tools to communicate the importance of temperature and humidity is important

3/6/2019

Healthcare AI leader, Olive, expands in Columbus, adds 100 new jobs

3/6/2019

2019 HIPAA Guide from SecurityMetrics launches: Simplifies privacy and security rules

3/6/2019

Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) Market will Present Revenues Worth of US$ 2,745.3 Mn by 2025

3/6/2019

Ocutrx Vision Technologies Unveils Groundbreaking Oculenz AR Cellular with Eye-Tracking Glasses Design

3/6/2019

Custom Equipment Announces Next Generation of Hy-Brid Lifts

3/5/2019

Records show Texas hospital elevators plagued with issues

A review of records found that people had been trapped in one elevator at least 13 times between March 2018 and January 2019

3/5/2019

N.J. nursing home where 11 kids died still cannot admit new patients

New guidelines are needed to prevent the spread of infection

3/5/2019

C. diff study tests different cleaning approach

Since the C. diff spores are so environmental hardy, cleaning and disinfecting is particularly challenging

3/5/2019

CVS redesigning to make stores healthcare destinations

In November, the drugstore chain completed a $70 billion acquisition of Aetna

Focus: Security

3/5/2019

OSHA affirms workplace violence citation against Pa. health facility

OSHA found at least 51 workplace violence incidents involving patients and staff in one year

Focus: Security

3/5/2019

How to maintain security devices

Diligence is key to protecting equipment from damage and loss

3/5/2019

Healthcare design firm develops SaaS platform, raises heads

3/5/2019

LIGHTFAIR International 2019 headliners explore future food systems and the super-economy of tomorrow

3/5/2019

VITAS Healthcare Celebrates Grand Opening of Hospice Inpatient Center at Rockledge

3/5/2019

Illinois adopts the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code; effective March 2019

3/5/2019

National Office Furniture announces new products and enhancements

3/4/2019

Texas hospital warned to stop untrained employees from making repairs

Hospital denies making repairs

Focus: Security

3/4/2019

Partially burned medical records found outside Atlanta clinic

Hundreds of patient documents were found in a dumpster and others stored outside in shipping crates.

Focus: Cybersecurity

3/4/2019

Tips for hiring healthcare cybersecurity pros

Cybersecurity requires people from all backgrounds and majors

3/4/2019

Deciding whether to repair or replace grounds equipment

Repair history and mowing need should be considered

Focus: Security

3/4/2019

Missouri healthcare system adds security officers

Initiative encourages security guards to integrate more fully into the care team

Focus: Cybersecurity

3/4/2019

Tips for hiring healthcare cybersecurity pros

Cybersecurity requires people from all backgrounds and majors

Focus: Security

3/4/2019

Effective ways to improve healthcare data security

Be aware of everything included in the network

3/4/2019

Entertainment and AV Services for Better Patient Experience Valued by Dialysis Clinic Patients

3/4/2019

Booming Urgent Care Industry Filling the Gaps in Patient Care

3/4/2019

Summa Health taps Ohio Cat, Caterpillar for Standby Power Solutions

3/4/2019

Bradley Corp. Releases Results of 10th Annual Healthy Hand Washing Survey

3/4/2019

CBRE Group named to The Best of The Global Outsourcing 100 by IAOP

Focus: Security

3/1/2019

'Safety Guy' builds legacy at Michigan hospital

Work includes everything from safeguarding patient and staff data to preventing surgical infections and workplace violence

3/1/2019

Better workflow can improve surgical center sterile processing

'Process-driven' design and planning can help reduce risks

3/1/2019

Post-occupancy evaluations can reveal wealth of information

New technologies are helping architects track building performance

Focus: Security

3/1/2019

Safety at risk in ransomware attacks

More than 2,100 patient deaths per year are linked to data breaches at hospitals

3/1/2019

The Future Is Now; Med Tech That’s Changing Lives

3/1/2019

S.S. White Technologies Highlights Custom Flexible Shafts for Medical Applications

3/1/2019

Aircuity Introduces New Products and Features to Address Commercial Building Health and Wellness Market

3/1/2019

AquiSense Technologies Announces New UV Research Tools

3/1/2019

Cintas Reveals 2019 Everyday Impact Hero Program Winners

2/28/2019

Almost a quarter of rural hospitals are failing

Hospitals are often the economic drivers of rural communities

2/28/2019

Tapping facility data can help improve maintenance

Campus taps into facility data to improve maintenance and support organizational goals

2/28/2019

Jacksonville hospital introduces pharmacy kiosk system

Emergency room patients will have easier access to medications

2/28/2019

Hand washing increases during viral outbreaks, survey finds

Nearly 2 out of 3 Americans believe their hands are less germy after washing with soap and water than after using hand sanitizer

Focus: Facility Design

2/28/2019

Exterior of children’s hospital designed to capture imagination

The exterior colors and metal skin of the Novak Center for Children’s Health suggest forms that children might draw themselves, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Plumbing

2/28/2019

Advances in tools expand drain cleaning versatility

Changes have meant greater power and versatility for technicians

2/28/2019

Aspirus named 'Best 50' Supply Chain by GHX

2/28/2019

Medxcel Joins FirstNet – America’s Public Safety Communications Platform

2/28/2019

OSHA Recognizes Cintas in Springdale, AR for Safety

2/28/2019

QMotion Offers Market’s Tallest Battery-Powered Shades

2/28/2019

Focal Point to Preview New Products at LEDucation 2019

2/27/2019

San Francisco hospital cuts food waste with on-demand service

Hospitals waste two to three times more than other food service sectors

2/27/2019

Flu activity reaches a new season high

influenza-like illness levels have reached 4.8 percent

2/27/2019

CMS updates emergency preparedness rule

'Emerging infectious diseases' has been added to the current definition of all-hazards approach

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

2/27/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Appropriate standard for a daisy chain

Brad Keyes discusses the appropriate standard for a daisy chain

2/27/2019

Connectable hospital bed designed for patient safety

Design may also simplify day-to-day nursing tasks

2/27/2019

Erie hospitals undergo major renovation, expansion

City's two largest hospitals each have $100 million-plus projects

2/27/2019

Russelectric to Attend WWETT19 Annual Wastewater and Environmental Service Show

2/27/2019

FacilityConneX Expands Air Optimization Project for Southcoast Health

2/27/2019

Denver Zoo Breaks Ground on New Animal Hospital

2/27/2019

Brokk Introduced the Brokk 200, a New Weight Class of Machine, at World of Concrete 2019

2/27/2019

Medication Management System Market Growing at a CAGR of 20.1% by 2026

2/26/2019

48 states report widespread flu activity

The CDC reported 6,868 confirmed flu-associated hospitalizations from Oct. 1, 2018, through Feb. 9

Focus: Facility Design

2/26/2019

Report: Hospital's unsuitable bedroom design diminished patients' privacy and dignity

HIQA report published following inspections at Gorey Hospital and Middletown Home

Focus: Plumbing

2/26/2019

How to tell if restrooms need an upgrade

When MEP systems work well, they're not notices, but when there’s an issue, these systems can be a nuisance

2/26/2019

Arkansas hospital temporarily loses power for nonpayment

Power has been reconnected at the De Queen Hospital

2/26/2019

The First Mobile System for Hotels that Combines Realtime Room Status Reporting with a Panic Button

2/26/2019

LEVEL 4 Designs introduces L4 Life

2/26/2019

UTHealth Engages Perkins+Will to Design the Country’s Largest Psychiatric Health Facility

2/26/2019

LIGHTFAIR International Returns to Las Vegas in 2020

2/26/2019

Allseating’s Exchange and Zinc Recognized in 2018 GOOD DESIGN Awards

2/25/2019

Texas hospital elevator had safety problems before employee was hurt

The elevator had been out of service at least four times in the year before the accident

2/25/2019

Joint Commission offers guidance on writing infection control policies

The Joint Commission approach is based on requirements and chosen evidence-based guidelines

2/25/2019

Safety at D.C. psychiatric hospital questioned after attack on nurse

The nurse said the attack could have been prevented if the facility had installed security barriers at nursing stations

2/25/2019

Adventist Health won't reopen Camp Fire-damaged Feather River Hospital

More than 1,300 employees given notices

2/25/2019

Google adapts cloud service to work with fax machines

Former Google CEO and chairman said healthcare tech is still in the 'stone age'

2/25/2019

MEP infrastructure can boost patient satisfaction

When MEP systems work well, they're not noticed, but when there’s an issue, these systems can be a nuisance

2/25/2019

CMAA Announces Speakers for CMAA Focus19

2/25/2019

APG Responds to ONC Proposed Rule; Submits HIPAA Modification RFI

2/25/2019

Semafone Integrates With InstaMed to Deliver Fully Secure Telephone Payment Solution For Healthcare Industry

2/25/2019

Cintas offers norovirus cleaning checklist

2/25/2019

Aquajet Systems Upgrades its Aqua Cutter Hydrodemolition Robots with Versatile Super Lance 3000

2/22/2019

Fort Worth nurse sues after elevator plunged several floors

The lawsuit also alleges there had been other incidents involving the elevator

Focus: Facility Design

2/22/2019

CVS Health reveals new HealthHUB store

Makeover includes dietitians, wellness rooms for yoga

Focus: Facility Design

2/22/2019

Extreme weather changing design standards

Senior care facilities are adopting resilient design and planning strategies, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website

2/22/2019

Top 10 cleaning toxins and natural alternatives

Cleaning products often contain toxic chemicals. Chronic exposure to these can cause a variety of issues

2/22/2019

NHS hospital outsources cleaning services

A union has criticized the decision

2/22/2019

Award Winning Luxurious Care Homes Company Embraces Blockchain Technology

2/22/2019

Cintas Offers Norovirus Cleaning Checklist

2/22/2019

If I have an HVAC System, Why Would I Need a Separate Air Filtration System?

2/22/2019

Improve Acoustics in Exposed Structure Spaces without Covering the Deck

2/22/2019

ergoCentric Seating Systems Aims to Raise Awareness for Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day

2/21/2019

R.I hospital using new interactive hand-washing simulator

The Miriam Hospital in Providence walks users through the steps of proper hand-washing

2/21/2019

'America's Best Hospitals' 2019 named

Healthgrades released its annual ‘America's Best Hospitals’ list

2/21/2019

Focusing on filters for air quality

Strategies for matching filters to applications to improve indoor health

2/21/2019

Key cybersecurity threats in 2019

Mobile device issues, ransomeware and cloud based-data breaches are a few of the cybersecurity threats healthcare facilities face in 2019

Focus: Facility Design

2/21/2019

New Kansas City facility focuses on wayfinding, patient experience

The facility will have 70 patient exam rooms and will host primary-care and women's health services

2/21/2019

Matching concrete coatings to facility needs

Expanding product options can create complex decisions

2/21/2019

The role of door hardware in security

Careful planning and follow-through ensure locks, handles, hinges and operators protect occupants and help achieve security goals

2/21/2019

University of Mississippi Partners With Baron Threat Net to Promote Campus Safety

2/21/2019

Dangerous Bacteria Commonly Found Outside Isolation Rooms

2/21/2019

Zingbox IoT Guardian Achieves VMware Ready Status

2/21/2019

AAMA updates two specifications for static, dynamic test methods related to seismic drift

2/21/2019

VITAS Healthcare Unveils New Inpatient Center at Methodist Dallas Medical Center

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

2/20/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Triennial surveys

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for triennial surveys by accreditation organizations

2/20/2019

What facilities managers need to know about edge computing

Edge computing, a way to place data closer to its point of use, is moving into all types of commercial buildings

Focus: Facility Design

2/20/2019

Florida hospital designed for resiliency

Mount Sinai Medical Center houses Miami Beach's emergency command center

Focus: Facility Design

2/20/2019

What does person-centered design look like in practice?

'Person-centered design' seems clear enough as the core intent, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website. But what does that look like in practice?

Focus: Facility Design

2/20/2019

Healthcare facility in Netherlands designs playroom to encourage engagement

The temporary space for the Centre for Overweight Adolescent and Children’s Healthcare includes an interactive wall, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Lighting

2/20/2019

The value of daylighting, even with LEDs

Even when LEDs mimic sunlight, expert see LEDs as complementary to — but not replacing — daylighting strategies

2/20/2019

Tryko Partners Acquires Collingswood Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

2/20/2019

Hospital Light Market Revenue Will Reach at 6.5% CAGR by 2026

2/20/2019

HFAP Ownership Change Receives Approval from CMS

2/20/2019

Massachusetts Hospital Saves $70,000 per Year on Natural Gas with Reusable Insulation

2/19/2019

Incapacitated woman’s rape spurs push in Ariz. for more cameras

The Arizona House is considering a measure that would let certain facilities install video surveillance in common areas

2/19/2019

Thirteen million sick with flu so far this season

The percentage of outpatient visits for influenza-like illness increased to 4.3 percent for the week ending Feb. 2

Focus: Lighting

2/19/2019

Healthcare facilities benefiting from efficiency program

Hospitals are seeing a major reduction in energy bills as a result of updated equipment and retrofits

2/19/2019

Technology transforming healthcare experience

Someday, sensors might be installed on the windows and HVAC system to allow for operable windows in patient care areas, while still meeting infection control concerns, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Blog

2/19/2019

Part 3: How to mitigate risks associated with connected medical devices

Working with limited resources and building a solid foundation that will enable effective cyber-risk mitigation strategies

2/19/2019

Energy information systems can help save energy

Energy Information Systems (EIS) bring multiple benefits for facilities managers, from identifying efficiency opportunities to validating utility billing

Focus: Facility Design

2/15/2019

Designing for introverts and extroverts

Private spaces energize introverts and social spaces energize extroverts, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Blog

2/15/2019

A crash course in GRC for the healthcare industry

Healthcare facilities must take the time to ensure that all employees are educated on governance, risk and compliance (GRC) when it comes to information security

Focus: Facility Design

2/15/2019

Balancing sustainable design and efficiency

Upgrades to green building standards have provided a solid framework

2/15/2019

Health system energy investments support carbon goal

Kaiser Permanente purchases wind, solar and battery energy

Focus: Plumbing

2/15/2019

Study says removing sinks from ICU cuts bacterial colonization

'Water-free' patient care can reduce the number of ICU patients colonized with gram-negative bacteria

Focus: Lighting

2/15/2019

LED lighting can save lives, energy in hospital parking garage

Reston Hospital is expecting an 81 percent reduction in annual energy consumption

2/15/2019

Revised British standard on Legionella Risk Assessment

2/15/2019

Energy-Efficient LED Lighting Manufacturer Orion Reports Q3'19 Revenue of $16.3M and Reiterates Fiscal 2019 Growth Goal of 5-10%

2/15/2019

Embry-Riddle Aeronautic University Chooses Baron Lynx Weather Graphics as Meteorology and Weather Analysis Instructional Tool

2/15/2019

VITAS Healthcare Unveils New Inpatient Center at Methodist Dallas Medical Center

2/15/2019

New NAHQ Survey on Healthcare Quality Highlights How Industry Trains & Educates on Quality

2/14/2019

No one was monitoring security cameras, intercom system during attack on Milwaukee nurse

It took two hours for help to arrive

Focus: Facility Design

2/14/2019

Cardiac care facility designed with hybrid rooms

Providers need spaces to accommodate a range of invasive and noninvasive procedures, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

2/14/2019

Minnesota families push for cameras in nursing homes

A new bill strives to balance privacy, safety

2/14/2019

Houston healthcare facility adopts proactive maintenance plan

MD Anderson Cancer Center developed a facility renewal program (FRP) that addressed facilities and infrastructure needs

2/14/2019

Responding to active shooters in healthcare facilities

'Run, hide, fight' is not always possible

2/14/2019

Littelfuse to Host Webinar on Arc-Flash Protection

2/14/2019

Shriners Hospitals in Minneapolis and Lexington listed by Colliers International

2/14/2019

Graphic Products Creates Best Practice Guide for Chemical Risk Assessment

2/14/2019

Lorin Anodized Stainless Collection Ideal for Exterior and Interior Architectural Applications

2/14/2019

Haver & Boecker Expands Sales Coverage in United States

2/13/2019

Patient at Pennsylvania hospital cleared of Ebola

The situation came after another case in Nebraska last month

2/13/2019

Milwaukee hospital implements more safety precautions following killing in parking garage

Hospital staff members say there are now patrols 24 hours a day in each parking lot and parking garage

Focus: Facility Design

2/13/2019

Sinks next to toilets in patient rooms could spread germs

Sinks located next to patient toilets in hospital rooms may be reservoirs for Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

2/13/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Corridor transaction window

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for corridor transaction windows

Focus: Plumbing

2/13/2019

Sinks next to toilets in patient rooms could spread germs

Sinks located next to patient toilets in hospital rooms may be reservoirs for Klebsiella pneumoniae carbapenemase

2/13/2019

Psychiatric hospital fined $650K for failure to protect workers

The hospital does not have proper risk assessments, policies or training on preventing violence

2/13/2019

Maintaining life safety compliance in healthcare facilities

Negative outcomes in compliance can result in poor public relations

2/13/2019

Ergotron and UV Partners Announce Plans to Facilitate Pathogen Reduction in Healthcare Environments

2/13/2019

DesignGroup Announces 172,000-square-foot Dddition for Norton Brownsboro Hospital in Louisville

2/13/2019

Fellow Health Partners Growth Spurs New Hires and Promotions

2/13/2019

NELSON Transforms Brand to Align with The Future of Consumer Experience

2/13/2019

WorkJam Study Finds That for Half of Hourly Employees, One Missed Shift Means Financial Insecurity

Focus: Plumbing

2/12/2019

N.Y. hospital installs cooling towers to help prevent Legionnaires’

The towers also are expected to reduce energy consumption by about 40 percent

Focus: Plumbing

2/12/2019

New York hospital's recognized for water quality program

NewYork-Presbyterian has earned the ASHE Excellence in Health Care Facility Management Award

2/12/2019

Gloveless hospital staffers dispose of dangerous waste at Glasgow facility currently under investigation

A probe is under way into the deaths of the two newborn children at the hospital’s Princess Royal Maternity unit

2/12/2019

Calif. hospital's hand-hygiene rate doubles with RTLS technology

The facility's hand-hygiene compliance has increased, on average, from 45 percent to 77 percent

2/12/2019

Securing the Internet of medical things

Study suggested that there are an average of 164 cyberthreats detected per 1,000 connected host devices

Blog / Focus: Facility Design

2/12/2019

Three ways waiting room design can transform the patient experience

Facility professionals today can focus on some key areas to improve the waiting room for patients and their families, and in turn help transform the overall patient experience.

2/12/2019

Lex Products Introduces CableGuard Single Channel Cable Covers

2/12/2019

Midmark Introduces 'Save Now' 2019 Procedure Chairs Promotion

2/12/2019

WEDI Releases Industry White Paper Authored by Newly Chartered Prior Authorization Council

2/12/2019

Aspirus Seeks Sole Ownership of Health Plan

2/12/2019

JLL Expands Healthcare Business with Strategic Hire

2/11/2019

FBI data confirms risk in hospital parking garage after attack

A Wisconsin nurse was killed in a parking garage attached to Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee

Focus: Facility Design

2/11/2019

On the edge: How hybrid IT is advancing healthcare

Hybrid IT models allow healthcare organizations to shift critical infrastructure to a mix of on-premise, cloud and edge environments

Focus: Facility Design

2/11/2019

New Mexico hospital to install lightning protection system

System designed to prevent fires, equipment damage and injuries to patients or staff

Blog

2/11/2019

Part 2: How to mitigate risks associated with connected medical devices

Properly identifying, assessing and scoring the cyber-risks of medical devices on your network

2/11/2019

Infection control issues may cost two Detroit hospitals Medicare contracts

CMS warned DMC Harper University Hospital and DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital

2/11/2019

The Joint Commission debuts Speak Up To Prevent Infection

2/8/2019

Glasgow hospital patient ill with new fungal infection

NHS Greater Glasgow said the likely source is a water leak in a single patient room in the hospital, which has been repaired.

2/8/2019

Study says hospital patients' poor food intake can be unhealthy

Research shows malnutrition is an unaddressed and widespread problem in hospitals

Focus: Facility Design

2/8/2019

New San Francisco hospital to use a seismic wall technology

The technology has been used in Japan for 25 years

2/8/2019

Michigan hospital renovation project focusing on safety

The priority throughout the project is the safety of the hospital’s patients and staff

2/8/2019

Anesthesia areas have infection control challenges

Several elements of anesthesia practice were identified as problematic

Blog

2/8/2019

PTACs are the perfect option for hospitals and long-term care facilities

Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners offer a cost-effective solution with less risk of microbiological transmission and more control over proper temperature regulation.

2/8/2019

WEDI Announces New 2019 Chair and Chair-Elect

2/8/2019

Philippi-Hagenbuch Kicks Off Yearlong 50th Anniversary Celebration

2/8/2019

Marquis Health Services Marks Largest Growth Year in 2018

2/8/2019

When Frozen Pipes Crack: IICRC Offers Tips to Prevent Water Damage

2/8/2019

Opto 22’s groov EPIC System Adds IEC 61131-3 Programming Options

2/7/2019

Milwaukee nurses pushing for more security after fatal attack in parking garage

Hospital representatives said the facility has made security enhancements and will continue to make improvements

2/7/2019

Security Guard in S.C. arrested for sexually assaulting sleeping patient

The guard at Springs Memorial Hospital in Lancaster, was charged with criminal sexual conduct in the third degree

Focus: Plumbing

2/7/2019

Benefits of flexible shafts in industrial drain cleaning

Industrial strength drain cleaning machines can be divided into roughly three types: hydro-jetting machines, drain snakes, and power rodding machines

2/7/2019

Mass General Hospital doctor’s office designed for non-traditional feel

Patients seeing doctor for the first time find many ways to break the ice

Focus: Plumbing

2/7/2019

Are biofilms from hospital shower pipes harmful?

Some new bacteria with characteristics of species known to be harmful were seen

2/7/2019

EarlySense Monitors Millionth Patient, Partners with Hill-Rom in 2018, Establishing Integrated Continuous Monitoring as New Standard of Care

2/7/2019

Brandon Burton Named IICRC Standards Chairman

2/7/2019

Frost & Sullivan Reveals 2019 Top Growth Opportunities in Healthcare by Region and Key Sectors

2/7/2019

Duro-Last, Inc. Honors Contractor of the Year and Annual Project Awards at 2019 National Sales Seminar

2/7/2019

Aspirus Creates Family House

2/6/2019

How Chicago hospitals dealt with polar vortex

Chicago was colder than Mount Everest and Antarctica last week

2/6/2019

Former valet driver charged in death of nurse practitioner at Milwaukee hospital

Froedtert policies require that contracted employees from third-party vendors follow the same background checks required for direct employees

Focus: Facility Design

2/6/2019

Amazon is selling actual hospital rooms

You can buy a ‘smart’ hospital room in a box

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

2/6/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Physician on-call sleep rooms

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for physician on-call sleep rooms

2/6/2019

Staff at second Glasgow hospital complained about pigeon droppings

Two patients at another Glasgow hospital died after receiving treatment for a fungal infection linked to pigeon droppings

2/6/2019

Nurse-call technologies improving care

Greater integration helps healthcare facility workflow

2/6/2019

Medpricer Signs Banner Health to Customer Roster

2/6/2019

Patient Convenience will Redefine How and Where Care is Delivered in 2019 and Beyond

2/6/2019

Security, Simplicity, and Occupant Comfort Will Define the Building Control Systems Industry in 2019

2/6/2019

Weil-McLain Launches New Aqua Pro Indirect-Fired Water Heaters

2/6/2019

Ecore Commercial Wellness Collection Offers Durability and Enhanced Performance

2/5/2019

These may be the droids healthcare facilities are looking for

Star Wars-esque robot can help deliver medicines and materials

2/5/2019

Cleaning staff at Glasgow hospital with pigeon issues ‘not briefed’ on infection control

The death of a pediatric patient has been linked to pigeon droppings in the facility

2/5/2019

Highly regulated environment poses challenges to healthcare device innovation

Creating and manufacturing medical devices requires adherence to extensive regulatory standards, research and testing as well as accurate performance analytics to improve the process

2/5/2019

Hypothermia death outside Montreal seniors' home sparks calls for better security

Woman, 93, was locked outside after an early-morning alarm

2/5/2019

Understanding the value of continuing education for facility managers

Does your career need an update? Experts from the ProFMI Commission explain why it's critical to never stop learning.

2/5/2019

Fencing installed to improve patient safety at N.Z. mental hospital

Fencing installed to keep patients from getting to a bridge that was a site of suicide attempts

2/5/2019

New WoodWorks Shapes for DESIGNFlex Offer More Options for Reinventing the Ceiling Plane

2/5/2019

Ecore Commercial Wellness Collection Offers Durability and Enhanced Performance

2/5/2019

GSky Surpasses 500 Versa Wall Indoor Living Walls

2/5/2019

Joint Commission Issues New Quick Safety Advisory on De-escalating Aggression/agitation in Healthcare Settings

2/5/2019

Seeq Customers Share Advanced Analytics Success Stories at ARC Industry Forum in Orlando

2/4/2019

Congo Ebola outbreak moving toward a major city

With at least 680 cases, outbreak already the second-largest in history

Focus: Facility Design

2/4/2019

Hospital designs suite to calm patients undergoing MRI

The new wide-bore MRI at the OSF Centers for Health in Peoria, Ill., features a four-inch-larger tube

2/4/2019

Seven elevators at Fort Worth hospital out of service in week after checks by contractor

John Peter Smith Hospital employee was injured in one of the elevators

Blog

2/4/2019

How to mitigate risks associated with connected medical devices

Unprotected medical devices lead to more occurrences of data breaches and increase the risk to patient safety

2/4/2019

Study tracks which healthcare facility workers wash their hands most

Nurses and environmental and food services staffers came out on top

2/4/2019

Mass. General Hospital plans large addition

The hospital expects to be able to treat at least 100 to 200 additional patients when the 1 million-square-foot building

2/4/2019

Steel King Announces Products to Extend the Life of Rack Systems

2/4/2019

Wayne Dalton Expands Commercial High Speed Door Product Line

2/4/2019

New Mega-Stack Option Available for Greenheck FumeJet Fume Exhaust Fan

2/4/2019

Weil-McLain Launches New Aqua Pro Indirect-Fired Water Heaters

2/4/2019

Waltonwood Lake Boone Celebrates Grand Opening of New Senior Living Community

2/1/2019

Ebola outbreak expected to continue at least 6 more months

WHO expert links large number of children affected to informal health facilities that are not regulated

Focus: Facility Design

2/1/2019

Mobile acute services hospitals created as an independent pod-based system of drones

MASH system drones can hover above disaster zones. The “facility” would be assembled from a series of modular clinical and support pods that can be linked together to create an elevated station, according to an article on the Healthcare Design magazine website

Focus: Lighting

2/1/2019

Increasing energy efficiency and patient comfort with LED automation

Advancements in LED lighting and controls are enabling the modernization of these facilities for a better patient experience while also positively impacting long-term operational and maintenance costs.

Blog / Focus: Facility Design

2/1/2019

What does the future of healthcare facility design look like?

Changes to the design of a facility can be implemented for a number of reasons, ranging from new equipment, new services or perhaps even downgrading certain departments

Focus: Lighting

2/1/2019

LEDs can light the way to significant savings

LED upgrades benefit occupants and the bottom line

2/1/2019

Security, Simplicity, and Occupant Comfort Will Define the Building Control Systems Industry in 2019

2/1/2019

Perkins Eastman Unveils Its Succession Plan as Co-Founders Perkins and Eastman Transition Leadership

2/1/2019

HGA’s Stephanie Reem Elected to Healthcare Interior Designers Board of Directors

2/1/2019

North Carolina Energy Conservation Code Goes into Effect

2/1/2019

Johnson Controls expands Applied Systems focus on Taiwan market

1/31/2019

Flu activity elevated in most of the U.S.

CDC expects flu activity to remain elevated for a number of weeks

1/31/2019

Smart labeling applications for the healthcare industry.

RFID technology —a broad category encompassing many types of smart labels— has potentially limitless applications for driving accuracy and value for the healthcare industry

Focus: Emergency Preparedness

1/31/2019

Critical weather intelligence makes the difference in volunteer hurricane relief efforts

Weather tools help Team Rubicon respond quicker and reduce risks

1/31/2019

Updated FGI guidance focuses on designing mobile medical units

Number of higher-acuity patients being treated in mobile units increasing

Focus: HVAC

1/31/2019

Lucile Packard expansion includes displacement ventilation

A shading system on the façade is used to prevent sunspots, which can throw off the displacement ventilation system, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

1/31/2019

SmithGroup Expands Expertise In Senior Living Market

1/31/2019

Nora Introduces L-line Linear Led Series with Surface and Pendant Mountings

1/31/2019

Middle Atlantic Transforms the Installation Experience With New Solutions Available at ISE 2019

1/31/2019

Class A national medical office portfolio sells for $400M

1/31/2019

CloroxPro Launches Champions of Clean National Contest

Focus: Infection Control

1/30/2019

Two dead after pigeon dropping infection at Glasgow hospital

Control measures have been put in place amid further investigation

Focus: Infection Control

1/30/2019

UK infection measures reviewed after baby’s death

Pseudomonas bacteria are commonly found in soil, plants and water supplies

1/30/2019

Four ways to improve healthcare employees’ well-being

Healthcare facilities are introducing their own versions of on-site services, recreation, and design elements

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

1/30/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Evacuation during a fire

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for evacuation during a fire

1/30/2019

Steps for effective emergency preparedness

Make sure your risk assessment and scenario planning are up to date and accurate

Focus: Infection Control

1/30/2019

Sunshine may kill bacteria in dust

Dust kept in the dark contained organisms closely linked to some respiratory diseases

1/30/2019

Fire Sprinkler Components and Ease of Use

1/30/2019

Spellman Brady Welcomes Michelle Hamilton

1/30/2019

The New York School of Interior Design to Honor Jeffrey Bilhuber, Christopher Spitzmiller, Alberto Villalobos at the NYSID Annual Gala 2019

1/30/2019

New Forums, Events and Opportunities for Exploring the Future of Light, Technology, Design and Connectivity at The 2019 LIGHTFAIR

1/30/2019

America Exhibits Innovation and Commitment to Partnerships at Arab Health 2019

Focus: Infection Control

1/29/2019

Attorney says clients contracted hepatitis from unsanitary N.J. health facility

Attorney represents hundreds of former patients of facility

1/29/2019

Nurse stabbed on job pushing for hospital safety changes

Massachusetts lawmakers failed to pass legislation in Wilson's name following her attack

1/29/2019

Top three design features to boost the patient experience

To remain competitive, building owners are looking for ways to better design their medical facilities

Focus: Infection Control

1/29/2019

Study: Ultraviolet disinfection 97.7% effective in operating rooms

Study examined a UV light technology that can be used in a range of healthcare settings

1/29/2019

Vanderbilt School of Nursing building designed to support wellness

The expansion was designed to target LEED Gold and WELL Silver certification

Focus: HVAC

1/29/2019

Healthcare facilities' energy efficiency improves air quality

Salt Lake City Op-Ed says healthcare facilities' energy efficiency efforts can impact community health

1/29/2019

3 IN 1 ROOF Team-up with SunSpark Solar Technologies

1/29/2019

Security, Simplicity, and Occupant Comfort Will Define the Building Control Systems Industry in 2019

1/29/2019

Parallel Technologies Invests in Physical Security Offering with Promotion of Mark Bonde to Director Building Infrastructure Sales and Marketing

1/29/2019

Emergency Shutoff Buttons Designed for Harsh Weather

1/29/2019

Software Boosts Facility Security

1/28/2019

How to free up capital for hospital renovations

Unload medical office buildings, other real estate

Blog

1/28/2019

How to prepare your facility for the future with evidence-based design

The approach of anchoring design decisions on credible research to produce the best results is palpably helping healthcare facilities improve patient outcomes while lowering costs

1/28/2019

Nashville General weighing future facility options

Hospital scouting existing buildings, raw land options

1/28/2019

Smart home technologies offer opportunities for senior living facilities

A Front Porch of Glendale, Calif., program focuses on using technology to support seniors’ health and well-being, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website

Focus: Infection Control

1/28/2019

How clean are healthcare facilities?

Thorough environmental cleaning is required to ensure that hospitals are safe for patients

Focus: Emergency Preparedness

1/28/2019

The future of violence response and emergency preparedness in healthcare

Several healthcare organizations have published information to assist security directors

1/28/2019

New HardStop Decorative Protection Panels By Formica Group Offer Superior Protection for High-Demand Areas

1/28/2019

Aircuity Announces Release of Educational Vodcast On The Energy Services Performance Contracting Market

1/28/2019

NFJX Becomes First Cable Landing Station Campus in North America to Achieve HIPAA Certification

1/28/2019

GRM’s Chart Acquisition & Verification Solution Cuts Days Sales Outstanding from Weeks to Days

1/28/2019

RB and Diversey Create Strategic Alliance in North American Industrial and Institutional Cleaning Market

1/25/2019

Top security concerns of assisted care facilities

IAHSS issued new guidance for handling violence

1/25/2019

Sanitizing a hospital mattress

The procedures are rarely completed properly, especially rinsing, negating the value of the process

1/25/2019

Planning for healthcare facility energy resiliency

A business approach supports long-term resiliency and sustainability

1/25/2019

DeBakey VA Medical Center renovation designed to support mental healthcare

The renovation of the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center building in Houston comprises a vertical expansion and renovation to house the relocated Mental Health Clinic Trauma Recovery Program, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

1/25/2019

Facility acoustics should be matched to a space's purpose

Soundmasking and other strategies can help attenuate the signal-to-noise ratio to what's appropriate for a given space.

Focus: Infection Control

1/25/2019

Privacy curtains challenge infection control efforts

Most facilities are still using privacy curtains to avoid expensive remodels

1/25/2019

3D Printing Disrupting Personalized Medicine, Finds IDTechEx Research

1/25/2019

Simone Healthcare Development Shares Key Design Trends

1/25/2019

Outdoor VRF Units and Energy Efficiency

1/25/2019

Carbon Dioxide Sensor Targets Improved Analytics

1/25/2019

Heat Exchangers and Enhanced Leak Detection

1/24/2019

ASHE and others push for science-based codes and standards

Efforts aim to eliminate conflicting codes and ensure evidence-backed standards

Blog

1/24/2019

Healthcare laboratory informatics market to cross the billion-dollar benchmark by 2024

U.S. to be a major revenue contributor

Focus: Infection Control

1/24/2019

WHO includes flu pandemic, Ebola in top 10 threats to global health

Air pollution and climate change top the list

1/24/2019

New mother and baby unit planned in Congo

The new design will focus on addressing issues with overcrowding and creating a holistic care environment to reduce maternal and post-natal mortality rates, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Blog

1/24/2019

5G’s impact on business, boosters ... and healthcare facilities

5G promises a more responsive network with low latency in the cellular environment, which will further enable the Internet of Things

1/24/2019

Crest Healthcare Supply Launches New Website

1/24/2019

Best Sanitizers Supports Work Wellness by Helping to Reduce the Spread of Germs in the Work Place

1/24/2019

Jennifer Jackman Joins America’s Physician Groups as VP of Business Development

1/24/2019

W. R. Meadows Appoints Vice President of Sales and Marketing

1/24/2019

Ocutrx Vision Technologies Appoints Dr. Linda Lam as Chief Scientific and Strategy Officer

1/23/2019

Experts say better environmental design, staff training needed in wake of care home deaths linked to aggression

Private rooms and spaces that won’t confuse people with dementia about what they are seeing an experiencing are recommended

1/23/2019

USGBC expands LEED offerings

Several new LEED programs have recently been announced.

1/23/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Suites in AHCO

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for suites in AHCO

1/23/2019

Laundering microfiber mops: Is it a good idea in cleanroom environments?

More facilities are laundering and re-using mops as a potential cost-saving and more environmental alternative

1/23/2019

Hacker gets 10 years for DDoS attack on children’s hospitals

Man hacked into the Boston Children’s Hospital IT system in protest of the treatment of a patient

1/23/2019

VITAS Healthcare Celebrates 40th Anniversary with MDC Freedom Tower Illumination

1/23/2019

DowDuPont Specialty Products Division to Spotlight Newly Combined Healthcare Portfolio at MD&M West 2019

1/23/2019

Eaton Delivers Advanced Configurability for Data Center and IT Professionals with High Density Rack Power Distribution Unit

1/23/2019

CME, INHA Expand Healthcare Equipment Purchasing Deal, Offer Greater Savings

1/23/2019

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US Advances Commercial HVAC With Introduction of CITY MULTI® N-Generation

Focus: Security

1/22/2019

Jamaica official unhappy with healthcare facility security after baby snatchings

Nearly $800 million has been spent by the regional health authorities in the last year on hospital security

1/22/2019

Patients over paperwork: Relieving federal burdens on healthcare facilities

How healthcare providers can use the cost and time savings

1/22/2019

Stamford Health earns (LEED) Healthcare Certification

The hospital focused on several areas, including airflow, energy consumption and air quality

1/22/2019

Hospitals step up energy efficiency upgrades to cut operating costs and enhance patient experience

Hospitals are in a particularly unique position because they typically operate older facilities, having tight operating margins, and have significant deferred maintenance

1/22/2019

Health tech needs to evolve with changing patient expectations

Patients expect remote consultations, constant connectivity and location-aware mobile services

Focus: HVAC

1/22/2019

Air quality's role in infection prevention can be overlooked

Having the right tools to communicate the importance of temperature and humidity is important

1/22/2019

LiveWall Living Wall Featured in The Alice and Herbert Sachs Therapeutic Conservatory

1/22/2019

EHNAC Enhances All Accreditation Programs with Integration of Cloud-Focused Criteria

1/22/2019

Meeting the Threat in 2019: Cybersecurity for Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Firms

1/22/2019

Arsenal Capital Partners Aquires Accumen

1/22/2019

GRM Attending HIMSS 2019 Conference in Orlando, Florida February 11 to 15

Focus: Security

1/21/2019

Michigan hospital testing metal detectors

The metal detectors are being tested in the main lobby, but were previously used in the emergency department

1/21/2019

Five planning best practices for building senior healthcare facilities

In building these facilities, healthcare facility managers and their construction partners must strike a balance of incorporating necessary elements of a medical facility, while maintaining a comfortable, homelike atmosphere

1/21/2019

Wisconsin healthcare system partners with microhospital operator

The hospitals are expected to open by the end of 2020 or in early 2021

Focus: Infection Control

1/21/2019

Arkansas cancer clinic sued over bacterial outbreak

The plaintiffs were clinic patients with chemotherapy ports who were infected with the bacteria

1/21/2019

Tips for more sustainable surgical units

Common sense solutions include reducing non-hazardous waste by reusing materials

Focus: Infection Control

1/21/2019

The role of auditing in cleaning and disinfection

Nurses play a vital role in healthcare settings

1/21/2019

Johnson Controls Announces Technology Initiative to Introduce Open-source Software for Targeting Commercial and Public Building Retrofits

1/21/2019

SPX Cooling Technologies Introduces New Cooling Tower Control Panels for Efficient Operations

1/21/2019

New Kee Walk with Guardrail Provides an OSHA-compliant Rooftop Walkway with Integrated Safety Railing

1/21/2019

Investors Step Up for Mission-Critical Medical

1/21/2019

New MetalWorks Create! Custom Perforations Transform Images Onto Metal Panels

1/18/2019

'Scary' Muslim family barred from seeing baby in hospital

Family went to Inova Fair Oaks Hospital in Fairfax, Va., last month to visit a newborn baby girl

Focus: Infection Control

1/18/2019

First in-season flu numbers released by CDC

This is the first time these estimates are being provided during the flu season

Focus: Infection Control

1/18/2019

Scottish hospital porters handle clinical waste during protests

A union had advised its members to stop dealing with the waste after four staffers were injured

1/18/2019

New association created for medical facility professionals

The Association of Medical Facility Professionals was created by the leaders of the former Health Care Institute, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Infection Control

1/18/2019

How ready is the U.S. for an Ebola outbreak?

Fourteen percent of administrators felt their facilities were unprepared for a patient with Ebola or an EID

Focus: Infection Control

1/18/2019

Ultraviolet light added to disinfection cuts C diff.

During the study, C diff. infection rates dropped in the intervention units to 11.2 from 28.7 per 10,000 patient

1/18/2019

NYSID Announces Lineup for Spring 2019 Public Programs

1/18/2019

APG Statement on Pathways to Success Final Rule

1/18/2019

Johnson Controls Develops New Sound Attenuator Designed Exclusively for YORK Air Handling Units

1/18/2019

VC Funding in Digital Health Sector Reaches $9.5 Billion in 2018, up 32 Percent YoY

Focus: HVAC

1/17/2019

Florida rehab center where 12 died after hurricane loses license

12 people died when the air conditioning system failed following Hurricane Irma in September 2017

1/17/2019

Maintenance can improve the reliability and performance of irrigation systems

The challenge is that most systems are expected to live far beyond their intended life cycles

Focus: HVAC

1/17/2019

Tucson hospital cooled with radiant HVAC

Medical tower’s mini-central plant on the fourth floor makes the facility one of a kind

Focus: Emergency Preparedness

1/17/2019

Resiliency is key to today's healthcare design

Hospital infrastructure resilience is a new imperative, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Infection Control

1/17/2019

Legionnaires' found at Pennsylvania facility

One of the infected residents has died due to multiple contributing health factors

Focus: Security

1/17/2019

Tips for healthcare facility managers to stay in compliance with NFPA

A majority of the updates are related to inspections, paperwork regulations and training

1/17/2019

ABM Healthcare Achieves ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard and Green Building Certifications with Honors

1/17/2019

Fellow Health Partners Expands New York Client Base

1/17/2019

Diversey North America Recognized by the Customer Service Institute of America for Commitment to Service Excellence

1/17/2019

DocuTAP Announces Launch of Insight by DocuTAP, a Data Analysis and Reporting Tool for On-Demand Clinics

1/17/2019

Building Software and Enhanced Analytics

Video

1/16/2019

Moose walks into Anchorage healthcare facility

She munched on some lobby greenery and left

Focus: Infection Control

1/16/2019

Study finds bacteria in ancient Irish soil stops growth of superbugs

The soil in question is reputed to have healing properties

1/16/2019

Senior living facilities balance style and safety

This balance is an essential design strategy for today’s senior living communities, from independent living to memory care, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website

1/16/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Two-hour separations between hospitals

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for two-hour separations between hospitals

1/16/2019

Changes in operations and code requirements affect facility wayfinding

These strategies can help managers ensure signage keeps up with the changes

1/16/2019

California healthcare facilities still figuring out how to reopen following wildfires

Hospitals are still recovering after two major fires

1/16/2019

Zenith Media’s Goodwin to Present DSE 2019 Keynote Address

1/16/2019

Intuitive, maker of the da Vinci Surgical System, to Store IFU documents Via the oneSOURCEdocs.com Manufacturers’ Advantage Program

1/16/2019

ADT Continues Commercial Expansion Through Purchase of Technology Integration Leader, Advanced Cabling Systems

1/16/2019

Auburn Community Hospital Prepares for Influenza Season by Investing in Electrostatic Technology

1/16/2019

Kadean Building Second Underground Proton Therapy Vault At Siteman Cancer Center in St. Louis

1/15/2019

Police investigating after vegetative patient gives birth

Arizona's Department of Economic Security is also conducting health and safety checks at the facility

1/15/2019

Lean design builds Ohio hospital piece by piece

The MetroHealth System in Cleveland created a dynamic healthcare facility with a set of best practices that use a Lean philosophy and “process-neutral” design approach, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

1/15/2019

The physical environment affects health and wellness

Building occupants are beginning to demand that their indoor environment be more than just comfortable

1/15/2019

Facility Guidelines Institute begins process for 2022 guidelines

The proposal period is open until June 30

1/15/2019

Legrand Continues to Connect to Life with Range of New IoT-Enabled Residential Solutions at CES 2019

1/15/2019

Middle Atlantic Expands Customer Service and Support Availability in EMEA Through Legrand | AV

1/15/2019

Cornerstone Search Group Promotes Brian Skurka to Partner

1/15/2019

FierceHealthcare Awards Hoy Health as one of its 2019 'Fierce 15' Companies

1/15/2019

Allseating Expands Proprietary Fabric Portfolio

1/14/2019

HHS releases healthcare cybersecurity best practices

Guidance includes 10 best practices for mitigating hacking threats

1/14/2019

CDC, APIC offer new infection prevention tools

Tools released are being tested at three hospitals

Focus: Infection Control

1/14/2019

Hartlepool healthcare facilities sees 27 percent drop in C. diff. infections

Reported community acquired infections have shown a 32 percent rise

1/14/2019

Successful drain cleaning requires managers to understand technician needs

Effective specification of drain cleaning equipment can increase technician productivity and improve plumbing system performance

Focus: Infection Control

1/14/2019

Reducing cross-contamination risk

The environmental services staff needs to know the difference between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting

1/14/2019

Stop Dirt and Moisture in its Tracks with the Cintas Active Scraper Floor Mat

1/14/2019

Indoor Air Quality Website Makes Debut

1/14/2019

Wiegmann Introduces Mod Center for Faster Service

1/14/2019

Seeq Announces Availability of R21 with New Scorecard and FFT Analytics, adds Lisa Graham PhD, PE, to Lead Analytics Engineering Team

1/14/2019

AV Systems Integrators Avidex and Digital Networks Group Launch New Managed Services

Focus: Infection Control

1/11/2019

Bill Gates says we aren't ready for a deadly pandemic

He believes the next deadly epidemic will be the flu

1/11/2019

Jacksonville hospital evacuates 77 patients after an air handler sparks a fire

Patients including newborn babies were temporarily evacuated

1/11/2019

Phoenix care fa­cil­ity boosts se­cu­rity after vegetative patient gives birth

The enhanced security in­cludes in­creased mon­i­tor­ing of pa­tient care ar­eas

1/11/2019

Healthcare leaders offer ideas to fix healthcare

Among the 18 ideas in the article were several that were facilities/location-oriented

Focus: Infection Control

1/11/2019

Study finds: Antimicrobial hospital curtains cut bacterial contamination

One type of antimicrobial curtain was highly effective at reducing the number of bacteria living on the surface

Focus: Infection Control

1/11/2019

Mold in hospital’s maternity unit sickens more than 50 employees

More than 50 employees in the maternity unit at Staten Island University Hospital North say they've been sickened in recent months by an odor

1/11/2019

EarlySense Completes $39 Million Financing Round to Accelerate Global Expansion of Contact-Free Sensing and Analytics Solution

1/11/2019

Three-Sided Angle Installation for Greenheck Fire and Combination Fire Smoke Dampers

1/11/2019

Bosch Start-up Security and Safety Things (SAST) presents Innovative Use Cases for Security Cameras Based on its Open IoT Ecosystem

1/11/2019

Halyard Introduces COVER MAX Full-coverage Surgical Caps Available with CAPTURE Technology

1/11/2019

Draw Latch Offers Improved Security

1/10/2019

Illinois hospitals facing requirements to reduce violence against nurses

Beginning Jan. 1, 2019, healthcare providers in Illinois must implement specific violence-prevention policies

1/10/2019

Advocate Aurora pledges to use 100 percent clean power by 2030

Using clean power across these sites of care will reduce annual carbon dioxide emissions by 392,657 metric tons

Focus: Infection Control

1/10/2019

Glasgow surgical cleaning unit closes after mold and bacteria is found

Although a deep clean was performed, mould continues to be an issue

Focus: Emergency Preparedness

1/10/2019

Meeting the requirements for emergency equipment

Employees should be trained on how to use the emergency equipment fixtures before they handle hazardous chemicals

Focus: Infection Control

1/10/2019

Bacteria found on EEG electrodes poses infection risk

Twenty-five percent of cleaned reusable electrodes still had bacteria present

1/10/2019

GE Healthcare, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Partner for Safer, More Precise Immunotherapy Cancer Treatment

1/10/2019

Disinfectant Targets Improved Hygiene

1/10/2019

HealthCare: New Rules for Hazardous-Waste Pharmaceuticals

1/10/2019

W. R. Meadows Names New Vice President

1/10/2019

Rinnai America Corporation Names President

Focus: Infection Control

1/9/2019

New York hospital urged to move maternity ward over mold and leaking gas fears

The mold and anesthetic gas traces were detected in the maternity ward at Staten Island University Hospital North

1/9/2019

Design can Impact clinician burnout

The physical environment where physicians practice can contribute to their stress, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Infection Control

1/9/2019

Doctors say Palestinian superbug epidemic could spread

Shortages of water, power and fuel for generators mean doctors cannot always meet even basic hygiene standards

1/9/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Generator load bank tests

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for generator load bank tests

Focus: Infection Control

1/9/2019

Epidemiologist: Legionella is everywhere

Doctor says routine cleaning and maintenance of large water systems are key to preventing patients from falling ill

Focus: Emergency Preparedness

1/9/2019

Getting ready for a CMS emergency preparedness survey

Long-term care facilities have to decide whether to focus on high-impact but low-frequency events or more common, but less impactful events

1/9/2019

EHNAC Announces Finalized 2019 Accreditation Criteria Versions for All Accreditation Programs

1/9/2019

Midmark Introduces New Side Chairs to Improve Patient Experience

1/9/2019

Dick Moeller Joins Stantec to Expand its Healthcare Mechanical Engineering Practice in Southern California

1/9/2019

SBUH Awarded for Commitment to Sustainability

1/9/2019

MediMizer and oneSOURCE Team Up to Provide Powerful Solutions to Ensure Facility Compliance

Focus: Infection Control

1/8/2019

One dead after Legionella found at West Michigan hospital

The hospital is using alternative water sources and water filtration

Focus: Infection Control

1/8/2019

Two fired from N.J. facility that may have exposed thousands to HIV, hepatitis

A Saddle Brook surgery center was closed after state surveyors found an outdated infection control plan and unacceptable sterilization practices

Focus: Infection Control

1/8/2019

Maryland hospital's pipes contained uncommon bacteria that infected patients

Patients were infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria living in the plumbing of the National Institutes of Health’s hospital

1/8/2019

Round-the-clock power critical for healthcare

Inefficient access to electricity can mark the difference between life and death

1/8/2019

Indiana lawmaker wants to bring back hospital 'certificate of need' process

A state lawmaker is concerned that hospital construction is driving up the cost of healthcare

1/8/2019

Most beautiful US healthcare facilities named

The list is based on more than 250,000 votes

1/8/2019

Lighting Fixture and Improved Aesthetics

1/8/2019

Door Hardware Earns Sustainability Certification

1/8/2019

Portable Diesel Air Heater and Jobsite Productivity

1/8/2019

Water Heater Targets Improved Efficiency

1/8/2019

Security Software and Mission Critical Safety

1/7/2019

Hospitals in Australia to give staff body armor

The Australian Health Department has purchased 250 custom body armor vests

Focus: Infection Control

1/7/2019

Johns Hopkins hospitals don’t always follow safety rules they pioneered

The hospitals have been accused of setting aside basic safety rules

1/7/2019

The Internet of Medical Things can improve patient care, clinical management

IoMT can support patient, staff and supply management

1/7/2019

Wisconsin healthcare facility launches wayfinding app

Since the Froedtert & MCW Finder App was launched in late 2017, there have been more than 6,000 downloads and about 125 uses per day

1/7/2019

Man dies after jumping from Chicago hospital window

Mercy Hospital patient broke the window before jumping

Focus: Emergency Preparedness

1/7/2019

NFPA offers a risk assessment checklist for active shooter situations

Guidance includes tips on information officials should be gathering during building risk assessments

1/7/2019

Expanded Paints and Coatings Line Targets Hardscapes

1/7/2019

Sound Emitting Signal Light Aims To Enhance Security

1/7/2019

Portable Diesel Air Heater and Jobsite Productivity

1/7/2019

HVAC Designed for Versatility and Energy Efficiency

1/7/2019

Flooring Maker Targets Green Installations

Focus: Infection Control

1/4/2019

U.S. healthcare worker with possible exposure to Ebola evacuated to Nebraska

The worker was treating patients and had contact with a patient who was later diagnosed with Ebola

Focus: Infection Control

1/4/2019

Study says one-wipe cleaning system for nurses is effective

Contamination of the environment around patients seen as MRSA risk

1/4/2019

Formulating a plan for deferred maintenance

Upgrades to facilities can overcome scarce resources to deliver financial benefits

1/4/2019

Hospitals are improving security after shooting at N.Y. facility

An August shooting at Westchester Medical Center killed two

Focus: Infection Control

1/4/2019

Shriners nurses launch hand-hygiene program

Patients were deputized as 'Hand Hygiene Police'

1/4/2019

AAAHC Receives CMS Deemed Status Renewal for ASCs

1/4/2019

New, Revised Pain Assessment/Management Standards for Behavioral Healthcare, Home Care, Nursing Care To Be Introduced

1/4/2019

Kingspan Insulation Announces Doug Crawford as Managing Director of North America

1/4/2019

Emory Proton Therapy Center Opens in Midtown Atlanta

1/4/2019

Lorin Anodized Copper Collection Ideal for Exterior and Interior Architectural Applications

1/3/2019

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Clothes irons

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for clothes irons in nursing home resident rooms

1/3/2019

NFMT Baltimore 2019 announces new features

New events and offerings are planned for the annual NFMT show, March 26-28, 2019

1/3/2019

Interoperability of EHR integrations key to changing patient experience

Well-integrated technology not only puts less burden on staff but also increases workflow efficiencies

1/3/2019

Va. health system working to eliminate plastic straws

Inova Health System is also reducing single-use plastic items from public areas

Focus: Emergency Preparedness

1/3/2019

Mass notification is only one part of emergency communications

System must be integrated with other technologies to form a holistic emergency communications plan

1/3/2019

CBRE: Outpatient Centers on the Rise as Average Asking Rent for U.S. Medical Office Buildings Reaches Record High

1/3/2019

Medpricer Reports U.S. Hospitals Collectively Overspend an Estimated $39B Annually on Purchased Services

1/3/2019

Wistar Institute Case Study

1/3/2019

Water Heater Targets Improved Efficiency

1/3/2019

LED Lamps and Improved Versatility

Focus: Infection Control

1/2/2019

Study: Isolation room pressure key to limiting spread of airborne germs

A high air-change rate in AIIRs does not ensure efficient removal of infectious agents

1/2/2019

The blueprint for IoT infrastructure in healthcare

Developments in technology that contribute to the Internet of Things are introducing some extremely interesting innovations for healthcare providers

1/2/2019

Rural healthcare facilities leading way

Rural facilities can launch innovative, industry-leading ideas

1/2/2019

Key considerations for onsite power

Facility managers should educate themselves about the best fit for their facilities

Focus: HVAC

1/2/2019

New HVAC systems present challenges, opportunities

Mechanical systems have evolved not only technologically, but also in how they're purchased

1/2/2019

Duro-Last, Inc. Oregon Facility Receives Prestigious VPP Star Site Renewal and Safety Committee Recognition

1/2/2019

Online Resource Designed for Faucet Specification

1/2/2019

Flooring Maker Recognized for Innovation

1/2/2019

Acquisition Aims To Enhance Energy Efficient Lighting Controls

1/2/2019

Waterless Urinals and Reduced Water Usage

12/28/2018

Adenovirus linked to keratoconjunctivitis outbreak at L.A. eye clinic

It is believed that the virus was introduced to surfaces in the exam room by a symptomatic patient

12/28/2018

Congo's Ebola outbreak up to 539 cases

Health officials also reported 315 deaths linked to the outbreak

12/28/2018

Improving health and hygiene with data-driven cleaning

Environments such as hospitals and longterm care facilities face even more pressure to ensure that hygiene is a priority

12/28/2018

Trends in healthcare restroom design

Patient safety is top of mind and as patients get older and heavier

12/28/2018

Joint Commission issues safety advisory on flu prevention in healthcare facilities

Even when LEDs mimic sunlight, expert see LEDs as complementary to — but not replacing — daylighting strategies

12/28/2018

SBUH Receives Environmental Excellence Award from DEC

12/28/2018

POWR2 Welcomes Operations Director

12/28/2018

Brokk Hires Southeast Regional Sales Manager

12/28/2018

ReconaSense Expands Sales and Marketing with Key Executive Hires

12/28/2018

BRAVO! Welcomes Mark Gimbl As Portfolio Manager for Life Sciences Clients

12/27/2018

Wisconsin hospital now has 14 cases of Legionnaires', three deaths

The outbreak has been linked to the hospital water system

12/27/2018

It's time for an end-of-year facilities staff check-up

Don't get so caught up in KPIs that the facilities department flatlines

Focus: Energy Efficiency

12/27/2018

UC San Diego Health recognized for sustainability efforts

UC is shooting for 100 percent reliance on clean electricity supplies across its campuses and medical centers by 2025

Focus: Lighting

12/27/2018

The value of daylighting, even with LEDs

Even when LEDs mimic sunlight, expert see LEDs as complementary to — but not replacing — daylighting strategies

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/27/2018

N.Y. clinic informed by hospitality design to create

David H. Koch Center includes patient-centered design choices

Focus: Energy Efficiency

12/27/2018

Planning solar power canopies in parking areas

Solar canopies can reduce winter maintenance and give parking areas a distinctive presence

12/27/2018

TE Connectivity Products Help Create the Connected Future at AHR Expo 2019

12/27/2018

exacqVision Cloud Drive storage offers a simple, reliable way to store and search video in the cloud

12/27/2018

Sloan Introduces New 'Faucet Finder' Tool

12/27/2018

Legrand North and Central Acquires Kenall

12/26/2018

Sixteen patients infected with potentially deadly superbug at Cork hospital

Problems caused by sub-standard infection control and an old building structure have contributed to the outbreak

Blog

12/26/2018

Creating a crisis communication plan

Asking healthcare facility leaders what keeps them up at night is a sound start to develop a robust crisis communication plan

12/26/2018

Becker's Healthcare recognizes green hospitals

Sixty eight of the greenest hospitals in the U.S. honored

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

12/26/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Parking garage underneath healthcare occupancy

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for a parking garage underneath healthcare occupancy

12/26/2018

Probe shows VA mismanaged police force, leaving security gaps

The result is short-staffing and millions of dollars in overtime

Focus: Energy Efficiency

12/26/2018

Environmental innovations In roofing

Blue roofs — roofs designed to capture and store rainwater — and solar roofs are making huge headway as technology improves

12/26/2018

Energy Focus Introduces World’s Lowest EMI Flicker-Free LED Lamp

12/26/2018

Seton Hall Law White Paper Addresses the Role and Place of Compliance Officers in Life Sciences Companies

12/26/2018

2018 Facilities Survey Reveals Technology Trends, Acquisition Best Practices and Unexpected Insights

12/26/2018

Southco Expands India Manufacturing Facility

12/26/2018

Mauser Packaging Solutions Introduces New Medical Waste Container Made of 100% Recycled Material and Receives Dutch Innovation Award

12/21/2018

Lessons from the fatal virus outbreak in Wanaque

The importance of hand-washing is an obvious takeaway

12/21/2018

How some N.J. medical facilities prep for active shooter situations

A fatal shooting at a Chicago hospital left an ER doctor, pharmacy resident and police officer dead

12/21/2018

Connecticut Hospital fined for operating improper blood draw facility

Stamford Hospital fined for allowing a phlebotomist to draw blood before obtaining an approval certificate to operate

12/21/2018

Considerations when selecting green products

More an art than science, selecting green products can be tricky

12/21/2018

Lessons learned from the fatal Chicago shooting

Violence at Mercy Hospital highlights the need for better access control

12/21/2018

Meridian Purchases 26,000 SF Medical Office Building in Torrance, Calif.

12/21/2018

exacqVision v9.8 Supports Seamless Cloud-storage Solution and Essential Searching and Analytics Enhancements

12/21/2018

Steel King Announces Products to Extend the Life of Rack Systems

12/21/2018

URGO Group Receives the 'Prix Galien France 2018' for UrgoStart, an Innovative Treatment for Diabetic Foot Wound Healing

12/21/2018

Medpricer Announces Increased Reach with Added Staff in 2018

12/20/2018

Contamination found with duodenoscopes after reprocessing

Preliminary results from the FDA show 'higher-than-expected' rates

Focus: Energy Efficiency

12/20/2018

Networked controls add big savings to LEDs

Using LEDs and networked lighting controls in tandem has significant energy efficiency benefits.

12/20/2018

Longterm impact of hurricanes on local hospitals

When a hospital is damaged and cannot provide full services, its income is reduced

Blog / Focus: Energy Efficiency

12/20/2018

Increasing sustainability of healthcare facility distributed energy systems

Hospitals must have robust power systems to continue operations in the event of a grid outage

12/20/2018

Renovating underused spaces at healthcare facilities can generate revenue

Repurposing existing spaces for behavioral care can be a great solution to meet demand in this arena

12/20/2018

Sherwin-Williams Unveils New On-Trend Color Collections Specific to Key Markets

12/20/2018

Mitsubishi Electric Introduces Diamond HS Passenger Elevators

12/20/2018

UMF Corporation Calls for Nominations for 9th Annual National Hygiene Specialist Excellence Award

12/20/2018

Medpricer Closes 2018 with Record Revenue, 376% ARR Subscription Growth, and 100 Percent Subscriber Retention

12/20/2018

Focal Point Continues Human-Centric Design Focus With Dedicated WELL Building Standard Resources

12/19/2018

Nationwide bomb threat scam includes hospitals

Hospitals across the U.S. received email bomb threats on Dec. 13

12/19/2018

Missouri hospital planning energy efficiency, renewable energy project

The Missouri Division of Energy has awarded a low-interest loan to assist Ozarks Medical Center

12/19/2018

Red bag system launched to keep patient belonging safe

Bags are used to carry health information, care plan and medication - as well as important personal items

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

12/19/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Portable fire extinguishers

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for portable fire extinguishers

12/19/2018

Feds encourage active shooter training following shooting

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response encourages a review its planning and response guide

Focus: Energy Efficiency

12/19/2018

Power-generation systems in high-performance buildings

Safety, maintainability, efficiency, code compliance and economics play crucial roles in determining the topology of a power-generation system

12/19/2018

Garland Honored For Its Spirit Week Tradition of Supporting Non-Profit Organizations

12/19/2018

Overhead Door Brand Introduces Four New Miami-Dade Approved Commercial Sectional Wind Load Doors

12/19/2018

Tectum Ceiling and Wall Panels Are First and Only Acoustical Solution to Achieve Living Product Challenge Imperative Certification

12/19/2018

KINSHOFER’s New HPXdrive System Provides Improved Closing Force and Longer Lifecycle

12/19/2018

Parallel Technologies Expands Distributed Antenna System Capabilities with Key New Hire

12/18/2018

December brings slight increase in flu activity in the U.S.

The percentage of respiratory specimens testing positive for flu remains low, but is increasing

12/18/2018

Enhanced security at N.Y. hospital includes metal detectors in ED waiting room

Rochester General Hospital will also get additional officers

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/18/2018

High-performance floor covering can boost patient satisfaction

Flooring selection can be strongly associated with the user experience

Blog

12/18/2018

Patients driving trends in healthcare facilities

Healthcare leaders are now shifting the focus and maximizing the experience and care of people rather than minimizing real estate and facility costs

12/18/2018

Flawed active shooter drill causes panic at Maryland hospital

Improper mass alert caused an active shooter scare at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/18/2018

Do not disturb: Hospitals should let patients sleep

Short sleep durations have been associated with negative effects

12/18/2018

University of Iowa Health Care Chooses Zingbox to Achieve Holistic Risk Visibility and Operational Benefits

12/18/2018

Stamford Health Becomes First LEED Certified Hospital in Connecticut

12/18/2018

Johnson Controls Partners with Civic Technologies to Provide Secure Identity Verification for Visitor Management

12/18/2018

WakeMed Selects Gozio Health for Mobile Wayfinding Platform

12/18/2018

Christiana Care Health System, Delaware’s Largest Private Employer, Raises Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour

12/17/2018

CDC: Outpatients for influenza-like illness above national baseline

The U.S. flu activity remains low, but small increases in activity have been reported

12/17/2018

Ebola deaths above 450 in Congo outbreak

The death total is 273, and health officials are still investigating suspected cases

12/17/2018

Indiana hospital launches own police department

Before having police officers, the hospital had armed security guards on staff

12/17/2018

Matrix used to triage patients in mass evacuation

Triage by Resource Allocation for IN-patient (TRAIN) matrix can be modified to suit each facility’s needs

12/17/2018

Maine hospital to have own police officer on site

The hospital would fund the full-time position but the officer would be an employee of the Ellsworth Police Department

12/17/2018

Houston deploys robots to patrol inside hospital

The robots have an emergency button as well that anyone can press to get in contact with security personnel

12/17/2018

University of Iowa Health Care Chooses Zingbox to Achieve Holistic Risk Visibility and Operational Benefits

12/17/2018

Axis Communications partners with Nemours Children’s Hospital to deliver unprecedented pediatric care

12/17/2018

Custom Equipment Celebrates Manufacturing of 10,000th Hy-Brid Lift

12/17/2018

HoverCam Transforms Classrooms Fit for Future-Ready Students at Val Verde USD

12/17/2018

AAAHC Report Outlines High Compliance Areas and Opportunities for Improvement

12/14/2018

Ebola epidemic spreads to larger city in Congo

Cases have been reported in a city of more than a million people

12/14/2018

Ohio healthcare facilities constantly review security procedures

Recent shootings across the country have hospital officials evaluating policies

12/14/2018

Hospital sprinkler system violations can be dangerous

Data cables contacting sprinkler lines comprise nearly 2/3 of all sprinkler line load deficiencies

12/14/2018

Privacy curtains and sheets can harbor pathogens

Soft surfaces can fly under the radar in the spread of infectious agents

12/14/2018

Calif. hospital vows to reopen after wildfire

Feather River Hospital says reopening a matter of when, not if

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/14/2018

Pa. healthcare facility adds calming live music to common areas

New arts department created a variety of art and music therapies at the hospital

12/14/2018

New NX SimpleTouch Graphic Wall Station from Hubbell Control Solutions

12/14/2018

Johnson Controls Brings Advanced Technologies, Energy-Efficient and Sustainable Equipment to 2019 AHR Expo

12/14/2018

Mercer and HLTH Collaborate to Engage Employers in Reshaping the Future of Health

12/14/2018

Steel King Announces Products to Extend the Life of Rack Systems

12/14/2018

GI Partners and TA Associates to Acquire Allscripts’ stake in Netsmart Technologies

12/13/2018

N.C. hospitals had emergency plans in place prior to huge snowstorm

Despite the weather, it was business as usual

12/13/2018

Healthcare developers must be able to adapt to market changes

Healthcare real estate has experienced profound change

12/13/2018

Five ways telemedicine and AI are improving patient outcomes

To achieve high quality patient outcomes in medical facilities when using AI and telemedicine, it is crucial to preserve the human element

12/13/2018

LEED - ing the way to sustainable design

Infographic focuses on sustainable building design and the steps to becoming LEED-certified

12/13/2018

CVS plans changes to stores after Aetna deal

CVS Health plans to reduce the amount of store space devoted to retail

12/13/2018

New Industry Survey Highlights Restroom Product Purchasing Preferences

12/13/2018

IICRC Seeks Volunteers for Creation of Leather Cleaning and Maintenance Standard

12/13/2018

Talbert Manufacturing Offers Versatile 60CC/55SA-LD Trailer

12/13/2018

Russelectric Emergency Power System Offers Redundant PLC Controls and Manual Backup Capability

12/13/2018

Hill-Rom and Earlysense Define New Standard of Care With Commercial Launch Of Patient Monitoring Technology for Centrella Smart+ Beds

12/12/2018

Attacker chases injured victims to Kansas City hospital, shoots man at secured doorway

The attacker killed himself after leaving one person in critical condition

12/12/2018

Judge backs revoking nursing home license after Irma deaths

The nursing home lost power to its air-conditioning system because a fuse to a transformer on a power pole was dislodged

12/12/2018

Expanding a practice without moving

Needed space may be in the old records room

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

12/12/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Air handler unit

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for air handler units

12/12/2018

Leapfrog names 2018 top hospitals

Florida, California, New Jersey and Texas had strong showings

12/12/2018

Joint Commission announces new National Patient Safety Goal to prevent suicide and improve at-risk patient care

Revisions effective July 1, 2019, for accredited hospitals and behavioral health programs

12/12/2018

Saint Mary’s Hospital installs light fixtures that help keep patients safe

12/12/2018

Nlyte Introduces Industry-First Solution for Workload Asset Management

12/12/2018

Perkins+Will Introduces Healthcare Fellowship Honoring Visionary Architect E. Todd Wheeler

12/12/2018

Energy Focus Introduces Triac Dimmable Downlight LED Retrofit Solutions for Commercial Applications

12/12/2018

New Industry Survey Highlights Restroom Product Purchasing Preferences

12/11/2018

Wisconsin hospital now has 11 cases of Legionnaires'

Outbreak appears to be linked to a decision last month to reduce water flow at the hospital during low-demand times

12/11/2018

Wanaque facility workers speak of grief, stress

Adenovirus outbreak has killed 11 and sickened 35 medically fragile children at the nursing home.

Blog

12/11/2018

Keeping facilities safe during winter weather

Healthcare facilities managers must plan ahead and have the right tools and processes in place

12/11/2018

Door considerations key to meet security challenge

Inspection, testing and maintenance necessary for the safety of occupants and visitors

12/11/2018

C. diff infections becoming more common outside of hospitals

C. diff was once seen as a problem mainly confined to hospitals and nursing homes

12/11/2018

Study says safe, orderly facilities house happy employees

12/11/2018

Fan coil units earn certification

12/11/2018

How to achieve net zero energy

12/11/2018

Ceiling cassette system and enhanced air flow

12/11/2018

LED strobe addresses safety and security

12/10/2018

Hospitals damaged in Alaska quake

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake damaged roads and buildings

12/10/2018

Chicago hospitals reviewing security after fatal shooting

A new law will require violence-prevention training and other security measures

12/10/2018

Benefits of upgrading emergency lighting

Lighting system upgrades can help meet demands for aesthetics and energy efficiency

12/10/2018

University Of Maryland dorms deep cleaned after student's death linked to mold

Dorms are being deep cleaned as students are growing increasingly concerned

Focus: Energy Efficiency

12/10/2018

Healthcare spending on energy efficiency expected to hit $6.4 billion by 2027

Energy is an area where relatively painless cost savings can be found

Focus: Lighting

12/10/2018

LED benefits, strategies illuminated

The most effective applications depend on matching advances in the technology to facility needs

12/10/2018

Garland Renews ISO Certification

12/10/2018

AirBox Launches Programs Providing Air Purifiers to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas

12/10/2018

Steel King Announces SK2000 Closed-Tube Roll Form Rack Systems

12/10/2018

Weil-McLain Introduces Advanced, Energy Efficient

12/10/2018

CIRI Announces Science Advisory Council

12/7/2018

Better hand hygiene can help curb S. aureus transmission in the OR

Study calls current adherence to evidence-based, basic, preventive measures 'abysmal'

Focus: Security

12/7/2018

Strengthening hospital nursery security

New app developed to help prevent child trafficking and abduction

Focus: New construction

12/7/2018

How much space does a physicians practice need?

Consider how many providers there are and at what level they practice

12/7/2018

Design can serve the whole patient

Exploring the influence of holistic healthcare facility design and design centered on nature can help healthcare designers better serve the whole person

Blog

12/7/2018

Digital health market valuation to exceed USD 379 billion by 2024

Growing number of mobile applications for healthcare to stimulate the industry growth

12/7/2018

Health concerns expected to fuel cleaning chemicals market

The recent outbreak of diseases, such as Ebola, swine flu, etc. have increased health concerns

12/7/2018

Hanley Investment Group Arranges Sale of MedExpress Urgent Care Ground Lease in O'Fallon, Illinois

12/7/2018

Diversey Unveils New Sustainability Strategy and 2025 Goals

12/7/2018

Asphalt Drum Mixers Offers Crane-Set and Self-Erect Asphalt Storage Silos

12/7/2018

Prime Medical Turns Hospital Curtains, Lab Coats And Scrubs into Germ-Fighting Shields

12/7/2018

Glassbeam and EQ2 Announce Partnership to Integrate Machine Data Insights into the 'HEMS' CMMS for Leading Healthcare Organizations

Focus: Security

12/6/2018

Grand Rapids hospital arson suspect caught on way to helipad

The suspect started a fire in an upper level used for mechanical purposes and pulled a fire alarm

12/6/2018

Green cleaning offers opportunities for the healthcare facilities management market

Green cleaning is expected to offer a major opportunity for expansion of healthcare facility management in Asia Pacific and other regions

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

12/6/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Clearance in front of electrical panels

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for clearance in front of electrical panels

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/6/2018

Music's power to improve waiting room experience studied

Naval pilots concept uses music and nature to soothe

12/6/2018

Canadian healthcare facility certified gold for being green

12/6/2018

Aspirus Wausau Hospital Among Nation’s Top 100 Heart Programs

12/6/2018

HFAP Launches Compounding Pharmacy Certification

12/6/2018

Talbert Manufacturing Offers Versatile 60CC/55SA-LD Trailer

12/6/2018

Overhead Door EverServe Commercial Door Earns Product Innovation Award by Architectural Products Magazine

12/6/2018

Systems Integrator Group Security-Net Celebrates 25 Years

12/5/2018

Ebola cases up to 412 in Congo

Health officials are still struggling to contain the disease's spread

12/5/2018

California hospitals share safety procedures after Chicago hospital shooting

The facility is adding bulletproof glass and bullet resistant materials in the lobby of the emergency department

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/5/2018

Pennsylvania senior facility renovates to reposition itself in changing market

Granite Farms Estates has built a new wellness center with indoor pool, added a bistro, enlarged the dining room, and updated all the common space in the main clubhouse, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website

Blog / Focus: Patient Experience

12/5/2018

Leveraging data to align healthcare facilities professionals and business officers

Pediatric healthcare units should incite playfulness and provide hope for all the young patients they serve, without seeming ostentatious

12/5/2018

Napping hospital custodians’ firing puts focus on worker fatigue

The pair said they accidentally fell asleep on their unpaid breaks after working five or six hours without taking their paid break

Focus: Energy Efficiency

12/5/2018

Solar energy keeps lights on at Nigerian hospital

The installation of the system was completed in two hours

Focus: Energy Efficiency

12/5/2018

N.Y. hospital energy update could reduce annual costs by $220,000

The upgrade is expected to reduce the hospital's heating and air conditioning energy use by 50 percent

12/5/2018

Stanley Security Achieves Soc 2 Certification for Sixth Consecutive Year

12/5/2018

Mayer Corp Develops First Hotel on University of Southern California Campus

12/5/2018

EUA Welcomes Healthcare Senior Design Architect Brian Wolff

12/5/2018

Metasys 10.0 Redefines Modern Building Management

12/5/2018

LiveWall Living Walls Enliven the Healing Landscape at HOPE Tower

12/4/2018

Patient dies from Legionnaires' at Wis. hospital

The hospital suspects the cause is its hot water system

12/4/2018

Two more premature babies die amid bacterial outbreak at Newark hospital

They bring the total deaths to three in an outbreak that has infected four babies with Acinetobacter baumanii

12/4/2018

Ontario's hospitals react to increase in gun violence

Code Silver is now part of the hospital emergency preparedness color code

Blog / Focus: Patient Experience

12/4/2018

Four considerations when designing pediatric healthcare units

Pediatric healthcare units should incite playfulness and provide hope for all the young patients they serve, without seeming ostentatious

12/4/2018

Expanded Color Pallet Boosts Occupant Comfort

12/4/2018

CMMS Can Boost Technician Productivity

12/4/2018

Activity-Based Workplace Design on the Rise: Study

12/4/2018

Push Button Exit Targets Effective and Efficient Use

12/4/2018

HVAC Vacuum Pump Aims To Boost Flow Rate

12/3/2018

CDC monitoring adenovirus outbreak that killed University of Maryland student

At least one of those affected by the outbreak was infected with adenovirus 7, a strain that can cause sometimes fatal pneumonia

12/3/2018

Walter Reed false active shooter reports sparked by 'improper' mass alert

The Pentagon called the incident the result of a drill

12/3/2018

Detroit hospital may lose federal aid over infection-control issues

Harper University Hospital cited for issues including bugs flying around an intensive care unit

Blog / Focus: Patient Experience

12/3/2018

Creating a better point of care experience by focusing on the caregiver

There is growing consensus within the healthcare industry that the caregiver experience not only affects the well-being of the caregiver, but it also directly and indirectly impacts the patient experience

Focus: Energy Efficiency

12/3/2018

Cantonese hospital designed with green features

The Shunde Hospital of Southern Medical University uses photovoltaic panels passively and actively, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

12/3/2018

EYP Names Wenzhuo Tuttle as 2018-2019 Tradewell Fellowship Program Recipient

12/3/2018

LCD Screen Improves Drain Cleaning Inspections

12/3/2018

Expanded Silicone Roof Coatings and Enhanced Reflectivity

12/3/2018

Door Hardware Aims to Boost Facility Security

12/3/2018

Mounted Light Tower Enhances Jobsite Visibility

11/30/2018

Wildfire evacuee shelters hit by viral outbreaks

Cleanup crews work to curb spread of sickness with a powerful chemical disinfectant

11/30/2018

Healthcare worker protection: The key to pandemic containment

Prioritizing the protection of healthcare workers can ensure a resilient frontline defense

Focus: New construction

11/30/2018

Tennessee children's hospital designed for homey feel

Le Bonheur Children’s Outpatient Clinic was designed with forms and materials that suggest a 'home away from home,' according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Blog

11/30/2018

Healthcare facility professionals weigh in on impending pharmacy regulations

On December 1, 2019, sweeping changes to hazardous drug handling in hospitals’ pharmacies will be enforced as the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Chapter 800 rules go into effect

Blog

11/30/2018

Intelligent ventilation system enables creation of energy-efficient 'Smart Labs'

UC Irvine developed 'Smart Labs' with demand control ventilation systems

Focus: Security

11/30/2018

N.Y. hospital institute new security policy for visitors

Security officers have been stationed at all entrances to help guide patients and visitors

11/30/2018

Mike Doorhy Joins Weil-McLain as Vice President / General Manager

11/30/2018

Tesla Products Pose as 3 IN 1 ROOF

11/30/2018

Hitachi Solutions America Introduces Advanced Connect for Field Service

11/30/2018

Legrand | AV Promotes Megan Knedler to Director of Marketing

11/30/2018

AquiSense Technologies Announces R&D Agreement with US EPA and Washington University to Further Advance UV LED Disinfection System Development

Focus: Security

11/29/2018

Chicago hospital’s training, preparation praised after fatal shooting

The staff only recently had reviewed how to respond to an active shooter

11/29/2018

Children return to Wanaque facility where 11 died in adenovirus outbreak

Three children have been returned, with their families' permission, after recovering at area hospitals

11/29/2018

Healthcare facility noise pollution can impact quality and safety of healthcare

Noise is a worsening problem, with levels regularly exceeding international recommendations

11/29/2018

ECRI Institute opens access to clinical practice guidelines

The healthcare community has free access to the website

Focus: New construction

11/29/2018

BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre designed to be 'wood first'

The design reflects Vancouver's wood-first initiative that mandates timber use in buildings, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: New construction

11/29/2018

Hospital projects can strengthen neighborhoods

Limited influence blamed on outdated planning strategies and tax laws

Focus: Security

11/28/2018

Experts urge healthcare facilities to review safety plans

The shooting at Mercy Hospital in Chicago demonstrates the difficulty of keeping hospitals safe

Focus: Security

11/28/2018

Healthcare facilities focusing on security long before Chicago shooting

Chicago shooting highlights the benefits and limitations of the heightened sense of alert

Focus: Security

11/28/2018

Phoenix hospital trains for potential violence

Shooting in Chicago highlights dangers

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

11/28/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Exit enclosure antenna

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for an exit exclosure antenna

11/28/2018

Scrubs vending machines designed to curb OR contamination

Sales reps are required to buy scrubs while inside healthcare facilities

11/28/2018

Launderable mattress barrier may cut hospital-acquired infections

Clostridium difficile can be spread via neglected surfaces, such as those underneath hospital beds

11/28/2018

AM Technical Solutions sponsors AirBox for Ronald McDonald Family Room in Austin, Texas

11/28/2018

AAFP’s HealthLandscape Awarded $7 Million, 5-Year HRSA Contract Extension for UDS Mapper

11/28/2018

JE Dunn Construction Receives USAF Design Award For Cannon Air Force Base Medical/Dental Clinic

11/28/2018

New Brokk 170 Offers 15 Percent More Power While Retaining Compact Build

11/28/2018

PENN Controls Celebrates 100 Years of Leadership and Refrigeration Expertise

11/27/2018

N.J. facility separates patients after 11th child dies from viral outbreak

The state ordered 'medically-fragile' children separated from those who are sick

11/27/2018

Garage becomes makeshift hospital during Calif. wildfires

Ambulance uses garage to keep patients safe

Focus: Security

11/27/2018

Survey suggests healthcare facility security is getting better

American Society for Health Care Engineering’s 2018 Hospital Security Survey found hospitals were taking steps to control hospital access

11/27/2018

Hospital evacuates ER due to 'unpleasant odor' caused by blocked grease trap

A 'code yellow' — a disaster that requires an emergency and urgent response — was declared because the Royal Hobart was already operating at the highest stress load

11/27/2018

Environmental health and safety versus demand control ventilation: Challenges and opportunities

New solutions offer ways to proactively prioritize laboratory safety and system performance

Focus: Emergency Preparedness

11/27/2018

Building a compliant emergency preparedness program

An effective emergency preparedness program is more than a written plan

11/27/2018

Johnson Controls To Introduce Hitachi Water Source Variable Refrigerant Flow Heat Pump and Heat Recovery Cooling and Heating Systems

11/27/2018

Contrast&Care 2.0 Presented at the RSNA (Radiological Society North America) Congress in Chicago

11/27/2018

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. Extends its Lithium-Ion Energy Storage Solutions

11/27/2018

AAAHC Report Outlines High Compliance Areas and Opportunities for Improvement

11/27/2018

UMF Corporation Partners with Logan’s Linens to Deliver Infection Prevention Training and Products to Hospitals in Midwest

11/26/2018

Some fear Congo Ebola outbreak could get much worse

Expert says in many ways it's as if they're stuck at square one

11/26/2018

Boost ES recognition by providing opportunities for success

Surveys identify cleanliness, appearance and safety as being key for a healthcare facility

Focus: New construction

11/26/2018

Georgia senior facility build with indoor and outdoor spaces for entertaining and socializing

The Arbor at BridgeMill in Canton includes an expansive terrace, gardens, a fire pit and barbecue area, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website

Focus: Emergency Preparedness

11/26/2018

Fla. nursing homes want more time on generator requirements

But the state Agency for Health Care Administration said it won’t approve waiver requests for facilities that haven’t been working on the situation

Blog

11/26/2018

Cooking, corridors and compartments: 3 NFPA updates for your longterm care facility

From 2011-2015, there were 5,750 fires in healthcare facilities, and 66 percent were caused by cooking equipment

11/26/2018

University of Washington to close hospital laundry

The university has cited budget shortfalls and pledged to help workers find new jobs

11/26/2018

Johnson Controls’ Kristy Dunchak to Present at 2018 Massachusetts Conference for Women

11/26/2018

Wesley Ramirez Joins Stantec’s Healthcare Buildings Team

11/26/2018

Abbott and The Chertoff Group Explore Current State of Cybersecurity in the Connected Hospital

11/26/2018

HealthTech4Medicaid (HT4M) Launches to Bring Technology Innovation to Medicaid

11/26/2018

Energy-Efficient LED Lighting Manufacturer Orion To Present at Conferences

11/21/2018

California hospitals evacuated as wildfires burned

More than 300 patients have been evacuated

11/21/2018

Gas leak blamed for Texas hospital blast that killed 3

The blast was most likely the result of a construction accident

11/21/2018

Former newspaper offices transformed to ‘spa-like’ women’s health center

Rather than a traditional registration desk, the center offers a concierge desk

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

11/21/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Exiting from hospital into medical building

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for exiting from hospital into medical building

11/21/2018

'Concerned employee' anonymously alerted state to bacteria outbreak in neonatal unit

Four infants contracted the Acinetobacter baumannii bacteria at University Hospital in Newark, N.J.

11/21/2018

Study finds that many hospital linens have mold

Linens tested positive for Mucorales, a type of fungus

11/20/2018

An MRI installation disabled a hospital's iPhones

The issue was linked to the release of helium during the installation

11/20/2018

Closed Chicago hospital gets $145 million facelift

The old Cook County Hospital closed 16 years ago

11/20/2018

Donated meals sickened hospital staff after Hurricane Harvey

Fifty staff members suffered acute symptoms after eating a meal that included pork sausage, pulled pork, brisket, chicken and yogurt

11/20/2018

The future of violence response and emergency preparedness in healthcare

Several healthcare organizations have published information to assist security directors

11/20/2018

2018 Energy Efficiency Indicator survey: More than Half of Global Organizations Plan to Increase Energy Efficiency Spending in Next 12 Months

11/20/2018

Fellow Health Partners Introduces Knowledge College Plus

11/20/2018

Institutional Investor Acquires Fully-Leased Trophy Outpatient Facility

11/20/2018

Armstrong Ceilings Now Offers over 1,025 Products That Meet the Most Stringent Sustainability Standards

11/20/2018

Digital Signage Expo Names 2019 Advisory Board

11/19/2018

Where are Leapfrog's 'F' hospitals?

The Leapfrog Group recently gave 17 hospitals failing grades

11/19/2018

Surgical instrument discoloration prompts another hospital to cancel procedures

Issue caused Tampa General Hospital to reschedule some elective surgeries

Focus: Security

11/19/2018

Effective ways to improve healthcare data security

Be aware of everything included in the network

11/19/2018

Wildfire destroys three Calif. skilled nursing facilities

All three skilled nursing facilities in Paradise have been destroyed

11/19/2018

Hard water blamed for stained instruments at Michigan hospital

Memorial Healthcare in Owosso has switched to a reverse osmosis system for its water

11/19/2018

Temporary mobile health clinic for the poor opens in Vatican City

Facility built to serve city's homeless and poor

11/19/2018

AAAHC Report Outlines High Compliance Areas and Opportunities for Improvement

11/19/2018

Schneider Electric Announces IoT-enabled Enhancements for EcoStruxure Power at Innovation Summit North America

11/19/2018

Airthings Drives Air Quality Awareness Globally Through New Partnerships with American Lung Association and British Lung Foundation

11/19/2018

EvaClean Pledges to Help Establish Safer Electrostatic Disinfection Standards

11/19/2018

Legrand North and Central America: Enhancing High-Performance Buildings at Greenbuild 2018

11/16/2018

40 states report flu activity

The proportion of outpatient visits for influenzalike illness increased slightly

11/16/2018

Epidemic calendar tracks seasons of 69 infectious

Influenza is not the only infectious disease with a season

Focus: New construction

11/16/2018

Psychiatric care for children designed to be 'pavilion in the park'

Virginia Treatment Center for Children in Richmond uses warm, bright colors and natural light, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Security

11/16/2018

Tampa Bay hospitals hit by criminal activity

A survey found that hospitals self-reported violent crimes are occurring at the annual rate of once for every 100 hospital beds

11/16/2018

Healthcare facilities have unique floor care issues

In environments such as hospitals and nursing homes there will be a need for optimum hygiene

Focus: Emergency Preparedness

11/16/2018

Report explores emergency preparedness for healthcare facilities

White paper focuses on the role of facility management during emergency events and for CMS compliance

11/16/2018

Schneider Electric Boosts its Innovation Ecosystem with ‘Schneider Electric Ventures’ to Identify, Nurture and Support Bold Ideas

11/16/2018

IUVA Launches Food and Beverage Safety Initiative

11/16/2018

3M Introduces New Mopping System

11/16/2018

HealthTech4Medicaid (HT4M) Launches to Bring Technology Innovation to Medicaid

11/16/2018

LED Lighting Manufacturer Orion Reports Q2’19 Revenue of $13.2M

11/15/2018

Patients evacuated when Camp Fire damages Adventist Health Feather River Hospital

A trio of wildfires has devoured tens of thousands of acres in California, killing at least 42 people

11/15/2018

N.J. lawmakers to investigate infection control at healthcare facilities

New infections continue to be diagnosed at two state longterm care facilities

Blog

11/15/2018

Facilitating a successful digital adoption program in your healthcare organization

Healthcare organizations are seeing opportunities in the evolution of technology and are adopting newer, better solutions

11/15/2018

Keeping healthcare facilities safe during construction

Construction projects come with infection control measures

Focus: Security

11/15/2018

Niagara Falls hospital investing $60,000+ in security

Employees asking for more controls at entrances

11/15/2018

Design can support mental healthcare delivery

Behavioral-health architects must consider how to design facilities that foster productive interaction

11/15/2018

Nyxoah Raises €15 Million in New Financing, Completes BLAST OSA Clinical Study

11/15/2018

Formica Infiniti ColorCore2 Laminate Challenges the Boundaries of Laminate with Function and Style while the New ColorCore2 Surfacing Selections Provide Designers More Choices

11/15/2018

Chorus Communications Hosts its 4th Annual Technology Fall Forum Event at Lincoln Financial Field

11/15/2018

Greenheck Introduces Model DS HVLS Fans

11/15/2018

Diversey Launches SureTouch, a One-Step, DfE-certified Disinfectant

11/14/2018

N.J. facility where 10 children died did not inform parents about outbreak, suit says

Mother of a sick child says facility failed to follow safety protocols

11/14/2018

Building proton therapy center creates big challenges

The cyclotron at the Texas Center for Proton Therapy weighs as much as a fully loaded Boeing 757, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/14/2018

Superheroes wash windows at San Diego Children’s Hospital

Captain America, The Hulk and Spider-Man gave the villains a break and focused on cleaning glass and surprise the sick kids

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

11/14/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Blanket warmers

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for blanket and towel warmers

11/14/2018

A/V systems integration in today’s OR: Enabling healthcare providers to focus on delivering care

Care providers are increasingly relying on operating room AV technology as communications sources of vital information

11/14/2018

New South Wales hospitals turning into mini power plants

Hospitals and schools are using solar panels and batteries to cut energy costs

11/14/2018

Employers and Employees are Failing to Halt the Spread of the Flu in the Workplace, according to New Staples Survey

11/14/2018

Steel King Announces SK2000 Closed-Tube Roll Form Rack Systems

11/14/2018

ZT Corporate adds six Neighbors Emergency Centers to health portfolio

11/14/2018

Biophilic design of Philadelphia's Asplundh Cancer Pavilion features Linetec's wood grain finish

11/14/2018

Winston Medical Center wins two Mississippi Hospital Association Maggie Awards

11/13/2018

CDC says Ebola outbreak in Congo may not be containable

If the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo becomes more serious, containment efforts may be impossible

11/13/2018

Improving arc flash safety in healthcare

The dangers of events are made worse by the possibility of downtime

11/13/2018

Indiana healthcare facility working to enhance patient experience

Highpoint Health's Patient & Family Advisory Council offers input to improve patient and visitor experience

11/13/2018

Hospital keeps ceiling fans despite warnings

Large ceiling fans operating in multi-occupancy rooms pose an infection control threat, the experts said

11/13/2018

Pittsburgh-area healthcare facility facing suit for unclean ultrasound probes

UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle is facing a class action lawsuit

11/13/2018

Men’s health facility design more 'club' than 'clinic'

These male-centric facilities are not the typical doctor’s office

11/13/2018

Robots Enhance Facility Security

11/13/2018

Indoor/Outdoor LEDs Aims to Enhance Versatility

11/13/2018

Door Hardware Targets Improved Functionality

11/13/2018

HVAC Manufacturers Recognized for Innovation

11/13/2018

Exterior Camera Enhances Security

Focus: Security

11/12/2018

Central Pa. hospital getting armed guards, tougher security

Some security guards at the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center are carrying guns

Focus: Security

11/12/2018

La. hospital reviews safety procedures following lockdown

During a lockdown, sparked by a call about a suspicious person, some patients and staff were evacuated while others sheltered in place

Focus: Security

11/12/2018

Baby abduction attempt sparks hospital security upgrades

Two men attempted to 'collect' mothers with newborns from Addington Hospital

11/12/2018

Green hospital design redefining healthcare

Hospitals are exploring efficient ways to reduce the toxins and contaminants in the air throughout the facility as well as save energy and water

11/12/2018

Shoe and floor contamination a challenge for hospitals

Things that come in contact the floor are contaminated and could spreading germs in healthcare facilities

11/12/2018

New bacteria infects cancer patients in Arkansas

Patients who had ports accessed at ACI between March 22 and September 11 of this year are considered at risk

11/12/2018

HFAP Launches Advanced Wound Care Certification

11/12/2018

Leviton First to Announce UL Listing for 250-Volt Tamper-Resistant Receptacles

11/12/2018

Mission Linen Supply Earns LEED Silver Certification for Newark Facility

11/12/2018

Foam Soap Dispensers Aim to Enhance Hygiene and Cost Savings

11/12/2018

Lighting Maker Recognized for Energy Efficiency

11/9/2018

Chicago nursing facility linked to one of two Legionnaires' clusters in Illinois

A McHenry County Walmart is also a possible exposure point

Blog

11/9/2018

Making accreditation matter

The framework of standards and process of accreditation can offer significant opportunity to build an organizational culture that supports performance and innovation far beyond the survey event

Focus: Security

11/9/2018

Thieves target patients, visitors at Va. hospitals

More than a hundred of those crimes happened at VCU Medical Center and the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU

Blog/ Focus: Security

11/9/2018

Opening solutions for healthcare facility safety and security

Because every healthcare facility opening differs based on its usage, employing a single solution configuration throughout a facility is not possible

11/9/2018

Arkansas Cancer Institute bacterial outbreak linked to port cleaning method

Many of the patients have had their ports removed and those people who tested positive for the bacteria will undergo a two-week course of antibiotics

Blog

11/9/2018

Automation through RTLS can transform patient care

Oregon Medical Group’s self-rooming pilot project, supported by Real-Time Location System (RTLS) technology, dramatically improved patient experience

11/9/2018

ContextVision Introduces AI-Powered Image Enhancement for Digital Radiography

11/9/2018

West Hills Hospital & Medical Center Earns Chest Pain Certification

11/9/2018

Aspirus Wausau Hospital Named 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospital

11/9/2018

The Joint Commission Recognizes Nine U.S. hospitals for eCQM Evolution and Utilization in New Proven Practices Collection

11/9/2018

Custom Equipment Appoints Northeast Territory Manager

11/8/2018

Low-pressure taps at hospital blamed for babies' infections

The taps were designed for water savings and were unlikely to be flushing with enough force or volume to remove bacteria

11/8/2018

Legionella bacteria found in Queens hospital

The bacteria was found at New York-Presbyterian Hospital

11/8/2018

Palu disaster leaves hospitals swamped a month later

Poor sanitation and dirty conditions fuel sickness among the displaced

Focus: New construction

11/8/2018

Collaborative healthcare construction urged by panel

Stakeholders need to be involved early when planning healthcare facilities

11/8/2018

These are the germiest places in healthcare facilities

There are certain places and things where cleaning is particularly crucial

11/8/2018

Assisted living facility closed due to bed bugs, deaths and theft

The facility has been operating without a licensed administrator since the former administrator had her license suspended

11/8/2018

LogicJunction and Medumo Partner to Streamline the Patient Care Journey Using Caretour and Indoor Navigation Technologies

11/8/2018

Midmark Technology Center Promises To Change How Care Is Delivered

11/8/2018

Trans-Pacific Institutional Agreement Fosters Close Research Partnership

Nlyte Introduces Asset Explorer For Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)

11/8/2018

11/8/2018

JLL to acquire Value Recovery Group’s Federal Advisory division

11/7/2018

Second outbreak of adenovirus reported in N.J.

The second outbreak is believed to be of a milder type than the one responsible for the deaths of 10 children in Wanaque

Focus: Security

11/7/2018

UK hospital security equipped with body cameras

If they begin to record an incident, they must first announce they are recording

Focus: New construction

11/7/2018

Kentucky children's hospital plans renovation

Norton Children’s Hospital plans new cardiac intensive care unit and renovated critical care center, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

11/7/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Eye-wash station tests

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for annual eye-wash station tests

Focus: New construction

11/7/2018

Healthcare facilities planning upgrades

Seven facilities announced or finished projects in the last weeks of October

11/7/2018

Orion Lighting Secures New, Expanded $20.15 Million Revolving Credit Facility with Western Alliance Bank

11/7/2018

MU Health Care Unveils New Emergency Department

11/7/2018

DesignGroup Transforms Former Surgical Unit into Accommodating Environment for Critically Ill Children and their Families

11/7/2018

National Office Furniture Introduces 16 New Products and Enhancements

11/7/2018

Aspirus Medevac Achieves NAAMTA Accreditation

11/6/2018

MRSA and other germs linger in hospital curtains, linens

Studies show both carry infection control risk

11/6/2018

Cybersecurity is a top safety issue for healthcare facilities

Cybersecurity was listed behind severe weather and active shooter incidents

Blog

11/6/2018

USP introduces new rules for compounded sterile products

It’s incumbent on facility managers to assess their operations to determine what compliance issues might arise if USP <797> is implemented as currently written

11/6/2018

Ebola outbreak now Congo's third largest

Recent crisis involves more than 270 cases

Focus: Security

11/6/2018

Using behavioral health design for the emergency department

Material, equipment and design selection can support safe environment

11/6/2018

Iowa Hospital adds 'safety room' store to facility

The Hannah Geneser Learning Center opened inside Blank Children's Hospital in Des Moines

11/6/2018

Energy-Efficient LED Lighting Provider Orion Hosts Q2 Call Tuesday, November 13th at 10:00 am ET

11/6/2018

Linda McCurdy Named President-Elect of HLAC Board of Directors

11/6/2018

Coral Harbor Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Earns Key License to Enhance Chronic Kidney Disease Management Program

11/6/2018

EMSI Medical Chart Retrieval Now Built In to Needles and TrialWorks Case Management Systems

11/6/2018

LATICRETE Resinous Flooring Estimator Simplifies Floor Coating Specification and Ordering Process

11/5/2018

Hospitals use virtual reality tech to ease patient fears

VR tech is also being used to train staff

Focus: New construction

11/5/2018

California facility design inspired by coastal landscape

Ventura County Medical Center’s replacement wing adds to a cohesive aesthetic, blending with the existing campus, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/5/2018

Building automation is moving toward mindful, interacting devices

In this world, we can interact with each other and our smart building bots

11/5/2018

Air quality's role in infection prevention can be overlooked

Having the right tools to communicate the importance of temperature and humidity is important

11/5/2018

Employer-paid healthcare provider opens first San Francisco location

Crossover Health contracts with employers to provide on-site or local healthcare services for employees

Focus: Emergency Preparedness

11/5/2018

Report finds U.S. hospitals ill-equipped for large disasters

Healthcare systems perform well in localized disasters

11/5/2018

Legrand Introduces Wattstopper High Bay Occupancy Sensors with Continuous Dimming Functionality

11/5/2018

A Majority of Americans Believe Paper Towel Dispensers in Public Restrooms Waste More Product than Necessary

11/5/2018

Conference on Connections between Soil Health and Human Health Results in 10 Research Priorities

11/5/2018

Leviton First to Announce UL Listing for 250-Volt Tamper-Resistant Receptacles

11/5/2018

Central Florida YMCA Deploys Software House C-CURE 9000 Security Management System to Improve Member Access

11/2/2018

Worker blames 'filthy' conditions for outbreak at N.J. facility

A worker at the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation also points to widespread mismanagement

11/2/2018

'Major' deficiencies found at N.J. hospital following infant's death

Infection control lapses found at University Hospital in Newark

Focus: New construction

11/2/2018

Pa. hospital's sloping landscape inspires green roof

New patient rooms have views of a healing garden, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: New construction

11/2/2018

Technology changing future of healthcare

Technology can be a disruptive force that can change the way we function

Focus: New construction

11/2/2018

Walmart parking lot 'town centers' to include health clinics

The centers will also include restaurants, bowling alleys, food trucks, fuel stations and more

Focus: Security

11/2/2018

How to maintain security devices

Diligence is key to protecting equipment from damage and loss

11/2/2018

Innovative Two-Sided Surface Protection Can Be Used For Sandblasted Glass

11/2/2018

IICRC Seeks Volunteers for New BSR/¬IICRC S530 and BSR/IICRC S590 Standards

11/2/2018

HLAC: It's Unlikely that C. difficile Spores Can Survive CDC-Guided (HLAC Standard), Healthcare Wash Process

11/2/2018

Lorin Participates in Michigan-China Trade Mission

11/2/2018

ONVIF Releases Profile T for Advanced Video Streaming

11/1/2018

N.J. facility where 10 children died in outbreak not equipped for quarantine

The children became ill in the facility’s ventilator unit

11/1/2018

Amazon, Apple opening on-site employee clinics

Some large companies are opening clinics to control their healthcare spending

Focus: New construction

11/1/2018

Duke University Student Wellness Center gets upgrade

New facility has a more central location and inviting environment, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Security

11/1/2018

Balancing safety, peace with ferromagnetic security screening

Workplace violence is prevalent in mental health

Focus: Emergency Preparedness

11/1/2018

Steps to re-opening after a disaster

The Joint Commission published a new Emergency Management Health Care Environment Checklist

Focus: New construction

11/1/2018

N.Y. facility's technology designed to decrease patient stress

Design team looked for ways to create a calming experience

11/1/2018

Johnson Controls Unveils Powerful Flex IR PTZ for Enhanced Resolution and Control

11/1/2018

Clorox Professional Products Company Debuts New Brand: CloroxPro

11/1/2018

AAAHC Launches Advanced Orthopaedic Certification

11/1/2018

Overhead Door Brand Launches Two Models of High Speed Metal Doors, Providing Security and Versatility

11/1/2018

Halyard Hosting Outbreak Readiness Webinar

10/31/2018

A dozen real haunted hospitals

Article details spooky legends of the scariest healthcare facilities

10/31/2018

N.J. gives quick infection control training to three other facilities after deaths of 9 children

The education and training campaign on infection prevention and control practices targets the state’s other pediatric specialty hospitals

10/31/2018

Does the cost of hospital accreditation boost patient outcomes?

Study says hospital accreditation is not associated with lower mortality

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

10/31/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Hole in the wall

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for a hole in the wall

10/31/2018

How to navigate the federal rule-making process

You can help shape healthcare regulations

10/31/2018

Fenway Abstract Presented at HIVR4P in Madrid Shows Effectiveness of PrEP

10/31/2018

POWR2 Launches Hybrid Energy System

10/31/2018

Stantec Wins Interior Design Award for SickKids WAV PlayPark

10/31/2018

CEL Now Offers THine ICs through its Distribution Channels

10/31/2018

Digital Signage Expo 2019 Opens Conference Registration

10/30/2018

N.J. facility where 9 children died from virus outbreak cited for deficiencies

The longterm care facility in Wanaque has been cited for infection control lapses in recent years

10/30/2018

Protecting healthcare IoT devices

Every healthcare IoT device from insulin pumps and diagnostic equipment to Remote Patient Monitoring is a potential target

10/30/2018

Hospitals seeing continued flow of patients from outside the area hit hard by hurricane

Northeast Florida hospitals say their facilities withstood the storm and now are serving more patients

Blog / Focus: Facility Design

10/30/2018

Do you have enough cardio suites for your structural heart and endovascular program?

Here are key contextual and analytical considerations as well as eight keys to decisively optimize strategy, planning and right sizing for structural heart program and endovascular facilities

Blog

10/30/2018

Should the Hippocratic Oath extend to protecting patient data?

One line in the modern version of the Oath stands out: 'I will respect the privacy of my patients, for their problems are not disclosed to me that the world may know'

10/30/2018

Evidence-Based Design Touchstone Award Recipients to be Recognized at Ceremony

10/30/2018

DesignGroup Transforms Former Surgical Unit into Accommodating Environment for Critically Ill Children and their Families

10/30/2018

QMotion Spreads the Word about Safer Products and Practices for National Window Covering Safety Month

10/30/2018

Aspirus Recognizes 10 Years of Trauma Service

10/30/2018

EYP Strengthens Southeast Operations with Newly Appointed Senior Medical Planner

10/29/2018

Deer leaves a mess after jumping through N.C. healthcare facility window

A disoriented 8-point buck burst through the window of a Gastonia assisted living facility

10/29/2018

C diff. transmitted through non-critical items

Report says proper disinfection of tools is crucial

10/29/2018

Water scarcity makes case for conservation efforts

Access to potable water is a business continuity issue, but not enough organizations are prioritizing it

10/29/2018

Hospitals not confident about sustaining preparedness for outbreaks

Ninety-five percent of hospital administrators say other priorities reduce their ability to focus

10/29/2018

Woman assaulted twice inside Tacoma hospital

Tacoma General moved her to another wing after the first assault

Blog

10/29/2018

Tips to prevent infection and keep healthcare facilities clean

A flu outbreak among senior residents can lead to serious health complications and potentially life-threatening conditions

10/29/2018

Formica ColorCore 2 Compact Series Makes the Most of Durable Compact Surfacing, now in Three New Colors

10/29/2018

Medpricer Honored in 2018 Marcum Tech Top 40 at the ConnectiTECH Awards Event

10/29/2018

Steel King Announces SK2000 Closed-Tube Roll Form Rack Systems

10/29/2018

Choice! Energy Services Joins Choice Partners Purchasing Co-Op

10/29/2018

The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence Partners With Zingbox on Medical Device Security Project

10/26/2018

7 children dead in virus outbreak at New Jersey healthcare facility

More are ill as a result of adenovirus at the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Haskell

10/26/2018

Emergency department has role in climate change

ERs can tribute to climate change mitigation and must prepare to respond to effects

Focus: Facility Design

10/26/2018

Palos Health and Loyola University Medical Center designed to encouraged a feeling of intimacy

Access to natural daylight and visibility to nature were key design concepts

10/26/2018

Sunshine may kill bacteria in dust

Dust kept in the dark contained organisms closely linked to some respiratory diseases

10/26/2018

Health officials monitoring flu season

There are signs the current flu season will not be as widespread or deadly as last year

10/26/2018

C. diff. outbreaks linked to hospital linens

Study offers possible source for Clostridium difficile outbreaks

10/26/2018

Meridian Hires Sheila Schmidt as Vice President of Development

10/26/2018

Waltonwood Lake Boone Adds Resident Care Manager to Its Management Team

10/26/2018

Massachusetts Building Congress Names Matthew Guarracino as its New President

10/26/2018

New Kiosk Speeds Up Visitor Sign-In

10/26/2018

Legrand and Lumileds Partner to Accelerate Adoption of Tunable White LED Lighting

10/25/2018

WHO expects Congo's Ebola outbreak to worsen without increased response

It still does not yet constitute an international public health emergency

10/25/2018

Houston healthcare facility focusing on security issues

Ben Taub Hospital has had multiple acts of violence in recent years

Focus: Interior Design

10/25/2018

D.C. healthcare facility waiting room wins Generative Space Award

The Unity Health Care waiting room redesign project honored for involving community in design process

10/25/2018

Montana hospital implements facility-wide infection-control strategy

New disinfection toolkit for environmental services and bleach-based protocol fight C. difficile

10/25/2018

Simple fixes for thermal comfort

Some thermal comfort issues can be addressed with simple fixes, while others require more time and investment. Here's what you need to know.

10/25/2018

Disinfectant selection is essential for effective cleaning

Adherence to the manufacturer’s label instructions is also key

10/25/2018

R2 Medical Group Introduces Nation’s First Turnkey Medical Offices for Physicians

10/25/2018

CIRI Announces Dates and Location of 2019 Cleaning Science Symposium

10/25/2018

Zingbox Reveals Details of the Vulnerabilities in Telepresence Robots

10/25/2018

WEDI Honors Health IT Industry Leaders at the WEDI National Conference through Annual Awards

10/25/2018

CMAA Honors Outstanding Projects of the Year

10/24/2018

Diarrhea spores can survive hospital laundering's high temperatures

Washing bedsheets in a commercial washing machine with industrial detergent at high disinfecting temperatures failed to remove all traces of C. diff.

Focus: Facility Design

10/24/2018

Hospitals design can affect patient outcomes

Architects and healthcare organizations are incorporating principles of social design into the built environment

Focus: Facility Design

10/24/2018

N.Y. hospital rehabs pediatric activity room

Hospital for Special Surgery, an academic medical center tackled the renovation guided by a list of improvements requested by the staff, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

10/24/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Portable fire extinguishers

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for portable fire extinguishers

Case Study/ Focus: Facility Design

10/24/2018

HealthPartners Neuroscience Center designed to bring light indoors

Part of HealthPartners 'intentional design' was to allow for natural sunlight throughout the four-story, 130,000–square-foot building

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

10/24/2018

Music's power to improve waiting room experience studied

Naval pilots concept uses music and nature to soothe

10/24/2018

Choice! Energy Services Joins Choice Partners Purchasing Co-Op

10/24/2018

International Parking Institute Changes Name to International Parking & Mobility Institute

10/24/2018

2019 AHR Expo Education Program offers first-look at what’s ahead for HVACR in the coming year

10/24/2018

Grady Health System Partners with Gozio Health on New Mobile Wayfinding Platform

10/24/2018

HDR Releases Second Edition of Delta with Focus on Transformative Ideas for the Future of Healthcare posts/press releases x

10/23/2018

Tariffs may slow healthcare construction

On Sept. 24, the Trump administration placed a 10 percent tariff, amounting to $200 billion, on 5,745 items from China, including concrete and lumber

10/23/2018

Overcrowding at Bronx hospital E.R. leaves patient stuck in hallways

Montefiore Medical Center staff bracing for flu season

Focus: Facility Design

10/23/2018

Prefabrication meets needs to quickly changing healthcare market

Prefab components have allowed healthcare facilities to be built faster and more efficiently

10/23/2018

Cybersecurity still possible on a tight budget

A good information security plan can be affordable

10/23/2018

Leapfrog to rate hospital outpatient settings, ASCs

Leapfrog will collect data on ambulatory surgery centers with a voluntary survey

10/23/2018

Aquajet Systems to Debut the Ergo System at WOC 2019, Redefining Compact Hydrodemolition

10/23/2018

Baron Releases Severe Weather eBook

10/23/2018

Johnson Controls Adds Two Performance-Enhancing Video Appliances to Portfolio

10/23/2018

Mercom Capital Group: Global Digital Health VC Funding in 9M 2018 Reaches Record $8 Billion

10/23/2018

Eaton’s Intelligent Power Manager Software Protects and Manages Investments in Docker and Kubernetes Container Solutions

10/22/2018

California law gives healthcare laundries more flexibility

The legislation will allow healthcare laundries to use lower wash temperatures and shorten the wash time

Blog

10/22/2018

Healthcare construction projects come with safety concerns

When hiring a construction company to build out any healthcare facility, it should be of the utmost importance to hire an organization that cares for the safety of their employees while on site

10/22/2018

Video surveillance can boost healthcare facility security

A network video system offers a wide range of possibilities to make a hospital less attractive for break-ins and robberies

Case study / Focus: Interior Design

10/22/2018

Architectural finishes can enhance patient satisfaction

HealthPartners Regions Hospital needed a solution for refurbishing patient care units in a cost-effective and expeditious way

10/22/2018

Quad Cities nursing home facing deadline to fix sewage leaks

Pleasant Valley facing state deadline to repair ongoing leaks from its wastewater treatment facility

Case study

10/22/2018

Indiana Hospital boosts power capacity

Terre Haute Regional Hospital invested in additional power capacity needs and emergency backup redundancy

10/22/2018

St. Vincent Healthcare Implements Facility-Wide Strategy to Combat Infections

10/22/2018

FGI Launches Webinar Series on the 2018 Guidelines

10/22/2018

WEDI Releases Two Key Industry White Papers Ahead of National Conference

10/22/2018

Digital Therapeutics Alliance boosts European presence

10/22/2018

National Office Furniture’s Strassa Collaborative Tables Named 2018 Dean’s List Award Winner by Private University Products and News Magazine

Blog

10/19/2018

Legionella plan is not the same as a water management plan

State and accreditation inspectors know the difference, even though it may be slight, they can issue a violation for the mistaken identity

10/19/2018

WHO expects Congo's Ebola outbreak to last at least 3-4 months

The outbreak has caused 194 cases and 122 deaths

10/19/2018

Rural hospitals step up during hurricane

Two hospitals provided care within damaged facilities

10/19/2018

Front-line healthcare workers link violence to growing meth crisis

Violent incidents at the Health Sciences Centre has already doubled the number for all of last year

10/19/2018

Exhibit looks at more than 100 years of design and wellness

New show at London’s healthcare-focused gallery, the Wellcome Collection, chronicles the history of the built environment and wellbeing

Blog / Focus: Patient Experience

10/19/2018

The contradiction of healthcare facility noise

The activities and systems that are necessary to deliver care and protect patients are the same that produce the noises that disturb patients and obstruct optimal outcomes

10/19/2018

HMI Cardinal Announces Acquisition of Woon-Tech

10/19/2018

JE Dunn Construction is Awarded Multiple Military Healthcare Projects Through the Medical MATOC Program

10/19/2018

2019 Halyard Sterile Processing Department Centers of Excellence Recognition: Call For Entries Open

10/19/2018

IICRC Announces 2019 Board of Directors and Executive Committee

10/19/2018

Fairfield Medical Center Achieves a Major Patient Safety Milestone

10/18/2018

Hurricane forced Florida hospitals to shut down

Storm damaged roofs, buckled walls and shattered windows

Focus: Facility Design

10/18/2018

Designing inclusive healthcare facilities

ADA requirements should be the starting point

Focus: Interior Design

10/18/2018

Art installation designed to bring life, color to Austin AIDS clinic

Clinic features the work of a number of Austin-based artists

10/18/2018

'How’s my hospital running today?' The importance of building analytics

Without seeing the real-time numbers of a hospital, it’s difficult to manage fully

10/18/2018

N.J. hospital's violence prevention program focuses on diffusing situations

RWJ University Hospital Hamilton has decreased the need for security interventions by 42 percent

Case study / Focus: Interior Design

10/18/2018

Mosaics used to decrease anxiety in Maryland cancer center

Design of John H. 'Jack' Burbage, Jr. Regional Cancer Care Center focused on enhancing and humanizing the healthcare experience.

10/18/2018

Bear Valley Community Hospital Chooses Zingbox to Keep Their Connected Medical Devices Safe

10/18/2018

Johnson Controls Simplifies Enterprise-level Security Operations and Management with Victor and VideoEdge 5.3

10/18/2018

Recycled Surfaces Pioneer Arthur Dodge III Marks 30 Years with Ecore

10/18/2018

Aircuity Announces Release of Educational Vodcast With Tips for EH&S on Implementing Smart Labs Design

10/18/2018

ROBIOTIC Provides IoT Device Success for Small & Mid-Size Tech Launches and Start Ups

10/17/2018

Ebola cases in Congo more than doubled since September

There were 33 new cases between Oct. 1 and Oct. 9, compared to 41 cases during all of September

10/17/2018

Florida healthcare facilities evacuated all of their 330 patients due to storm damage

Both hospitals kept their emergency rooms open

10/17/2018

VA hospitals boiler upgrades save money and energy

More than 1,200 Veterans Administration medical centers and outpatient sites across the country are upgrading or replacing a boiler system

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

10/17/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Clinical needs locks

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for clinical needs locks

Case study

10/17/2018

The power needed to deliver quality healthcare

Along with life safety backup power needs, Hendricks Regional Health wanted a backup system that would support air-conditioning for the entire hospital facility

Case study / Focus: Interior Design

10/17/2018

Flooring supports warehouse transformation to orthodontics practices

Practices would be interconnected, but each with separate reception areas

10/17/2018

Leveraging Mixed Reality: Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality for Design

10/17/2018

Yorktel Expands Univago HE Telehealth Platform Capabilities with Addition of Patient Observation Solution and Expanded Administrative Functions

10/17/2018

HDR Fellow Redemske Publishes Research on Healthcare in the Prison Environment

10/17/2018

Jain Malkin Awarded Russ Coile Lifetime Achievement Award

10/17/2018

Waltonwood Lake Boone Adds Resident Care Manager to Its Management Team

10/16/2018

When hurricane hit, most long-term care facilities hadn’t finished backup power plans

More than half of the 412 Florida assisted-living facilities and nursing homes have yet to implement their emergency power plans

Case study

10/16/2018

Assisted care facilities are upgrading emergency/backup power systems to ensure safety and comfort

All assisted care, nursing homes, and medical facilities must meet the backup/ emergency power codes of NFPA 110 and NEC 700

Blog

10/16/2018

RTLS tags: Security friend or infection-prevention foe?

Infection-control guidance from the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology includes disinfecting or replacing items such as lanyards, identification tags, cellphones and pagers if they come into contact with patients.

Case study / Focus: Facility Design

10/16/2018

Colorado State University Health and Medical Center Medical Services Building

This project includes Vista stainless and glass railing on spiral staircase and overlooks, and Point-supported glass smoke baffle

10/16/2018

Study finds hospital sink traps may harbor antibiotic-resistant bacteria

CPE outbreaks are mostly attributed to patient-to-patient transmission via healthcare workers

Focus: Facility Design

10/16/2018

Green roofs support greener buildings

The choice of a green or vegetative roof can have multiple financial benefits for the building

10/16/2018

Generac Industrial Power Launches Largest Gaseous Generator Set Yet

10/16/2018

New Steam Boiler Safety Video Highlights Why Some May Be Safer

10/16/2018

LyondellBasell Advances the Storage of Medicine and Healthcare Articles at Low Temperatures

10/16/2018

Middle Atlantic Now Shipping High Power DC Power Distribution Series

10/16/2018

Cardinal Hires New Vice President of Sales and Marketing

10/15/2018

Cleaning curbs therapy dogs' MRSA risk

The risk of infection is greater for people whose immune system is weakened

Blog

10/15/2018

Smart lighting strategies for safe, smart healthcare facilities

Implementing more advanced lighting can give healthcare facilities the ability to create a smarter and safer building while improving the patient experience

10/15/2018

Access control: Strategies and tactics for successful upgrades

Effective upgrades of door hardware and security technology requires understanding options and making smart specification decisions

10/15/2018

Colorado hospital building boom leads to empty beds and higher profits

State's hospitals raised prices by 76 percent over a seven-year period

10/15/2018

Healthcare facility certification can help career advancement

The Certified Health Care Physical Environment Worker program doesn’t require years of experience or in-depth expertise

10/15/2018

Washington hospitals seeing increased level of violence

The increase coincides with a spike in the rate of patients who, after being charged with crimes, were found not competent to stand trial

10/15/2018

Sloan Reinforces the Importance of Proper Hygiene Ahead of Global Handwashing Day

10/15/2018

Johnson Controls Partners with Lumkani to bring Fire Safety to Urban Informal Settlements

10/15/2018

Bradley’s New Bariatric Grab Bars are Durable for All Sizes in Healthcare Washrooms

10/15/2018

Garland Raises More than $60K for Achievement Centers for Children

10/15/2018

Energy Management Successes in Remote Northern Health Centres Celebrated by First Nations Building Operators

10/12/2018

Chicago nursing home security catches 'ghost' on CCTV

Guard posts footage on Facebook, where it has racked up more than 2.5 million views

Focus: Cybersecurity

10/12/2018

How healthcare facilities can stop cyber-criminals

Healthcare data breaches are in the consumer collective consciousness and organizations are more aware of the issue

10/12/2018

Planning solar power canopies in parking areas

Solar canopies can reduce winter maintenance and give parking areas a distinctive presence

10/12/2018

Laundry staff cuts leads to facility towel shortage

Cuts at Aussie facility leads to residents being dried with hand towels

Focus: Cybersecurity

10/12/2018

Cybersecurity responsibility shared by entire healthcare supply chain

Increased use of connected medical devices and software and wireless technology have made health systems more vulnerable

10/12/2018

PolyU Develops eNightLog System for Caring Elderly with Dementia

10/12/2018

Aircuity Announces Release of Educational Vodcast With Tips for EH&S on Implementing Smart Labs Design

10/12/2018

Schneider Electric Joins Lean Construction Institute

10/12/2018

Dancker Acquires Baltimore-based Hyperspace

10/12/2018

Ilham Kadri Appointed Solvay's New CEO as of March 1.

10/11/2018

Resistance to Ebola treatment remains in the Congo

Current outbreak has a higher reported number of cases than the previous outbreak, with 150 cases reported as of September 28

10/11/2018

UK project will use industry waste heat to warm hospital

The waste energy will be piped to the hospital and other public buildings

10/11/2018

Kaiser Permanente, union reaches tentative agreement

The negotiations were among the largest private-sector contract talks in the United States this year

Case study / Focus: Interior Design

10/11/2018

Wood ceilings reinforce connection to nature at South Florida Cancer Center

Linear design serves as wayfinding tool for patients and families

Blog

10/11/2018

National Infection Control Week: A Week to celebrate healthcare staff and promote hygiene compliance

Healthcare professionals believe technology can play an important role in hygiene compliance and infection control

10/11/2018

Buildings addressing climate change

An increase in extreme weather and lack of federal action make the times seem dark. But facility managers are leading the charge against climate change.

10/11/2018

Unity Health’s White County Medical Center Reports 85% Decrease in Infection Rates After Germ-Fighting Robots Deployed

10/11/2018

TeleHealth Services Interactive Patient Education Helps Hospitals Address National Opioid Crisis

10/11/2018

New Data on UV-C Disinfection in Tertiary Pediatric Hospital Presented at IDWeek 2018

10/11/2018

Baron Announces Telematics for Public Safety

10/11/2018

Opto 22 Releases Four-Port Serial Communication Module for new groov EPIC System

10/10/2018

Hackers, mattresses among top ECRI health tech hazards

The threat of hackers targeting remote access to healthcare systems as named the most pressing issue

10/10/2018

ES department uses simulation program to polish skills

Advocate sets training program in 8,000-square-foot facility

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

10/10/2018

The value of daylighting, even with LEDs

Even when LEDs mimic sunlight, expert see LEDs as complementary to — but not replacing — daylighting strategies

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

10/10/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Sprinkler obstructions

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for vertical clear space

10/10/2018

Developing a successful ASC infection control program

Specific procedures like sterile processing for instrument care should be in place

10/10/2018

Johnson Controls Detect360 Area of Refuge Communications System Gives Building Occupants a Higher Level of Security During Emergencies

10/10/2018

Nlyte Machine Learning Certified as FedRAMP Compliant

10/10/2018

Diversey announces executive transition

10/10/2018

Rinnai Leads Industry With Comprehensive BIM Offering for Architects, Engineers and Contractors

10/10/2018

R2 Medical Group Introduces Nation’s First Turnkey Medical Offices for Physicians to Help Shape their Practices and Streamline Management

Focus: Facility Design

10/9/2018

How healthcare facilities earn LEED certification

LEED-certified facilities have been designed to reduce toxic exposures to occupants and the environment

10/9/2018

Report says 47 percent of emergency doctors have been assaulted at work

Seventy-one percent said they had witnessed the assault of a colleague

Focus: Facility Design

10/9/2018

UPMC plans three Pittsburgh specialty hospitals

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center will invest $2 billion in the projects

10/9/2018

Bomb hoax leads to evacuation of Australian hospital

A total of 36 people were evacuated from the hospital, seven of them in surgery and one anesthetized who had to be woken up

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

10/9/2018

Designing for LTC patients under 65

According to the 2015 data, in 2014 15.5 percent of long-term care patients were under 65, up from 10 percent in 1998

10/9/2018

InstaMed-DocuTAP Partnership Improves the Patient and Provider Experience for Urgent Care Centers

10/9/2018

ARC Launches Its Next Generation Mobile Facilities Platform, Increasing Automation and Adding an Equipment Dashboard

10/9/2018

Yorktel Announces Integration of Univago HE with Epic MyChart

10/9/2018

Johnson Controls has launched the fourth episode in its podcast series “Building Connections.”

10/9/2018

Legrand North and Central America Recognized by Alliance to Save Energy as 2018 Star of Energy Efficiency Award Winner

10/8/2018

Printers can be cybersecurity risk

Printers are servers that are open and available to be physically accessed by anyone

10/8/2018

Nurses share stories of abuse on the job

Over the last 10 years there has been an 110 percent increase of violence against nurses

Focus: Facility Design

10/8/2018

Coney Island Hospital plans $738M storm-resistant renovation

The hospital will renovate its main building, which was built in 1954, and demolish an older building damaged by Superstorm Sandy

10/8/2018

Canadian hospital security guards facing increased violence due to meth crisis

Union invites health minister to sit in an emergency room to see dangerous situations

10/8/2018

Poor air quality prompts hospital to warn of infection risk

The issue involved a failure to maintain adequate positive air pressure in three operating rooms and two labor and delivery suites

10/8/2018

N.Y. hospital energy update could reduce annual costs by $220,000

The upgrade is expected to reduce the hospital's heating and air conditioning energy use by 50 percent

10/8/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases Towable Diesel-Powered Telescoping Light Tower Package

10/8/2018

Rinnai Launches Demand Duo 2 Hybrid Commercial Water Heating System

10/8/2018

Cintas Xtraction Floor Mat Captures Dirt and Water with Ease

10/8/2018

Better Ergonomics Promotes Caregiver Well-Being & Career Longevity

10/8/2018

EUA Promotes Healthcare Associate to Principal

Blog

10/5/2018

Improve patient care and healthcare operations with systems integration

A connected ecosystem of building systems in healthcare facilities offers benefits ranging from predictive maintenance to patient safety

10/5/2018

Internet of Things makes greener, smarter buildings

Delivering a high ROI by uncovering unseen opportunities in HVAC, energy loads, lighting, water, and renewables, the IoT is an essential part of any smart, green building

10/5/2018

Florida health system defends handling of patients' rape allegations

A federal judge in Florida has ordered Fort Myers–based Lee Memorial Health System to surrender records related to allegations

10/5/2018

Monitoring HVAC levels in sterile processing areas

HVAC must be addressed in compliance with current standards

10/5/2018

How are lighting systems best integrated with other systems?

What are the best practices – and potential challenges?

10/5/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases Hazardous Area LED Inspection Light with 50 Foot Manual Crank Reel

10/5/2018

Aggreko Unveils New Fuel-Efficient, 100% Oil-Free Air Compressor Fleet

10/5/2018

National Office Furniture Receives Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence in Pollution Prevention

10/5/2018

Citius Announces the Publication of European Patent For Mino-Lok

10/5/2018

Johnson Controls Federal Systems (JCFS) acquires Federal Energy Infrastructure Solutions

10/4/2018

Safety risks increase for health workers in Congo Ebola outbreak

Researchers tested 10 freshly laundered privacy curtains

Blog / Focus: Facility Design

10/4/2018

How your healthcare facility’s design can attract patients and build loyalty

A well-designed, aesthetically pleasing facility is essential to attract and maintain patients

10/4/2018

Employees believe tech can improve hygiene compliance

Healthcare professionals said it’s important for facilities to use tech such as hand-hygiene monitoring systems

10/4/2018

Study finds hospital privacy curtains harbor MRSA

Researchers tested 10 freshly laundered privacy curtains

10/4/2018

CMS focus on Legionella means its time to review water management plan

A good water management plan begins with the facilities management team

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

10/4/2018

Healthcare facilities looking at new ways to reduce noise

Hospital noise is a growing concern for patients, family and staff

10/4/2018

e-Procurement Platform emapp® Is Saving Healthcare Providers Time and Money So They Can Focus on Patients

10/4/2018

Security and Safety Things (SAST) Sets Out To Revolutionize Security Camera Ecosystem

10/4/2018

Cintas Sounds the Alarm on Fire Awareness for National Fire Prevention Week

10/4/2018

Exostar LLC Acquires Pirean Limited

10/4/2018

Zingbox Identifies New Trend in Cyber Attacks Targeting Connected Medical IoT Devices — and the Patients That Use Them

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

10/3/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Delayed egress locks

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for delayed egress locks

Focus: Interior Design

10/3/2018

Art installation designed to bring life, color to Austin AIDS clinic

Clinic features the work a number of Austin-based artists

10/3/2018

Integrated Project Delivery is more than an integrated team approach

A true Integrated Project Delivery project requires all parties to solve problems together throughout the life of the project, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Blog

10/3/2018

How to improve workflow in the critical care unit

Other top issues included data and analytics, total consumer health, population health services, value-based payments and the digital healthcare organization

10/3/2018

Cybersecurity called key 2019 challenge for healthcare executives

Other top issues included data and analytics, total consumer health, population health services, value-based payments and the digital healthcare organization

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

10/3/2018

Study looks at impact of noise-reducing curtain in healthcare facilities

Research also examined the practical implications of adopting the enhanced curtains, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

10/3/2018

Larson Electronics Releases 30-Foot Tool Tap Cord Reel with (4) 5-20R GFCI Receptacles

10/3/2018

RACO Introduces Old Work Pan

10/3/2018

Bradley’s New Foam Soap Dispensers Curb Soap and Maintenance Costs

10/3/2018

Zingbox Identifies New Trend in Cyber Attacks Targeting Connected Medical IoT Devices — and the Patients That Use Them

10/3/2018

Clorox Professional Products Company Introduces the Clorox Total 360 System for Healthcare

10/2/2018

S.C. opens special shelter, evacuates hospital inpatient services ahead of flooding

ER services at evacuated Tidelands Georgetown Memorial continued

Focus: Facility Design

10/2/2018

University of Utah Hospital campus getting renovation

New Ambulatory Care Complex will be a 305,000-square-foot facility that will serve more than 100,000 new patients each year

10/2/2018

Reassessing healthcare facilities' wireless networking strategy

The expansion of the healthcare Internet of Things creating challenges

10/2/2018

New windows offer better thermal performance

Glazing industry has evolved to provide bigger and smarter window assemblies

Focus: Facility Design

10/2/2018

California hospital plans new L.A. tower

Tower will replace an aging facility that will be turned into an outpatient building to avoid a costly seismic retrofit

Focus: Interior Design

10/2/2018

Recognized interior designs include inviting, warm spaces

The International Interior Design Association announces the winners of the 2016 Healthcare Interior Design Competition

10/2/2018

Crest Healthcare Supply Partners with Advanced UV Systems for Portable Disinfection Device

10/2/2018

SC Johnson Professional Introduces New AgroBac Pure FOAM Hand Wash for Food Handlers

10/2/2018

Augury and Grundfos Enter into Strategic Partnership

10/2/2018

Security and Safety Things (SAST) Sets Out to Revolutionize Security Camera Ecosystem

10/2/2018

Utah’s Largest Commercial Laundry Facility Has Become a Diversity Leader in Utah

10/1/2018

Hospitals need training and reliable systems to deal with food allergies

The issue of food safety in hospitals doesn’t appear to be on the radar for some organizations

10/1/2018

Frozen embryos accidentally destroyed at Washington healthcare facility

The mistake was not known publicly until one of the couples filed a complaint for damages

10/1/2018

Upgrades planned for north Louisiana hospitals

Ochsner Health System will make improvements to the safety-net hospitals

10/1/2018

Solar energy keeps lights on at Nigerian hospital

The installation of the system was completed in two hours

Focus: Facility Design

10/1/2018

New York-Presbyterian blends art with innovation

Facility has nearly 400 works of art

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

10/1/2018

Texas hospital engineers energy savings, boosts patient satisfaction

MD Anderson works to improve temp control in patient rooms

10/1/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases Hazardous Area Low Profile Red LED Light

10/1/2018

Binary Fountain Unveils Results of Second Annual 'Healthcare Consumer Insight & Digital Engagement' Survey

10/1/2018

New York School of Interior Design Takes No.1 Spot for All Twelve of Design Intelligence’s Key Focus Areas

10/1/2018

HDR Celebrates Opening of Johns Hopkins All Children’s New Research and Education Building

10/1/2018

Greenville Health System (GHS) Selects Gozio Health for New Mobile Wayfinding Platform

Focus: Infection Control

9/28/2018

Boston VA hospital patient infected with Legionnaires’

The hospital is retracing the patient’s movements to find the source of the infection

Focus: Infection Control

9/28/2018

Ebola, Marburg outbreaks infected high percentage of healthcare workers

Findings highlight need to strengthen infection-control practices

Focus: Infection Control

9/28/2018

Healthcare facilities can do more to prevent infections

Hospital-acquired infections can be reduced with evidence-based prevention and control strategies

Blog

9/28/2018

Six key steps to creating a safe hospital environment for patients, visitors and staff

The ability to control access remotely, to confirm identity quickly and easily, and to program varying levels of access for visitors, patients, doctors and staff is an absolute necessity

9/28/2018

Three Boston hospitals fined for letting TV shows film on site

Each organization is required to re-train its workforce

9/28/2018

Energy management and information systems (EMIS) boost efficiency

Rapidly evolving software systems provide visibility and analysis into how a building consumes energy

9/28/2018

ePIPE Team Awarded Multiple U.S. Patents for In-Place Protection of Non-Metallic Pipes

9/28/2018

Accolades and Judges Choice Award Winner Cobalt Robotics Unveils Leak and Spill Detection Technology at GSX

9/28/2018

Medpricer Addresses the State of Healthcare Spend and Importance of Purchased Services Cost Management

9/28/2018

CO Architects’ Cutting-Edge Buildings Advance Medical Research and Healthcare

9/27/2018

Healthcare facilities going high-tech to cater to millennials

Builders need to consider how buildings can accommodate the growing amount of technology

Focus: New construction

9/27/2018

Mayo Clinic expansion to include hotel

Mayo is partnering with a Singapore-based real estate developer to own and operate the hotel

Focus: Cybersecurity

9/27/2018

Indiana hospital back online after computer virus

The hospital was also placed on 'diversion' and all ambulances were sent to other hospitals

9/27/2018

'Heart of Healthcare' winner goes extra mile for patients

Environmental services aide from Hackensack University Medical Center recognized by the Association for the Health Care Environment

Blog

9/27/2018

Healthcare analytics market to observe rapid expansion

Hospitals will be the prominent technology end-users

9/27/2018

Surviving outages and shutdowns

Power outages and shutdowns create the same level of stress. The challenge is to make these outages and shutdowns progress smoothly and finish on time within scope and on budget.

9/27/2018

Miron Construction Honored with Four 2018 BUILD Wisconsin Awards

9/27/2018

Larson Electronics Releases 150W High Intensity Flood LED Light with Motion & Day/Night Sensor

9/27/2018

Flushmate Reinforces Commitment to Water Conservation, Pressure-Assist Technology

9/27/2018

HLAC Takes Part in Healthcare Laundry Roundtable As AHE Readies Its EXCHANGE 2018 Conference

9/27/2018

Amy Lussetto Promoted to Lead HDR’s Strategic Innovation Team

Video

9/26/2018

California hospital adds fast lane to ease young surgical patients' anxiety

Doctors Medical Center in Modesto is offering an alternative ride to the OR: a little black Mercedes Benz convertible

Focus: Cybersecurity

9/26/2018

IT challenges to tossing fax machines

Many providers have held onto this antiquated system of communication for decades

Focus: New construction

9/26/2018

Green Building Council Institute adopts RELi resilience standard

The new standard will complement LEED’s Resilient Design pilot credits

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

9/26/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Magnetic locks

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for magnetic locks

9/26/2018

Nurse describes patient's cleaning liquid death

The cleaning liquid was in a jug beside her bed at the Royal Sussex County Hospital

Focus: New construction

9/26/2018

'Hospital room in a box' could cut healthcare building costs

Modular hospital room features antimicrobial surfaces

9/26/2018

IICRC Acquires the Certification and Assessment Programs of the International Cleaning and Restoration Association

9/26/2018

Olympus is supporting OR workflow efficiencies

9/26/2018

OSHA Recognizes Cintas in Chicago with Highest Safety Designation

9/26/2018

STARC Systems Launches New Website

9/26/2018

AAMA to host webinar on glazing system performance during Hurricane Irma

Focus: Infection Control

9/25/2018

Lessons from the latest Congo Ebola outbreak

The biggest issue is we have not learned important lessons from prior Ebola outbreaks

9/25/2018

Studies explore environmental services professionals’ work habits, perceptions

Ninety-six percent of the facilities surveyed had a written cleaning policy for clinical areas

9/25/2018

Designing tomorrow's operating room

Technology is changing faster than facilities can be adjusted

9/25/2018

Repairs underway after Pennsylvania hospital finds mold

Mold found in 'small spots' in Chambersburg Hospital

Focus: New construction

9/25/2018

N.Y. clinic informed by hospitality design to create 'human' feeling

David H. Koch Center includes patient-centered design choices

Focus: Infection Control

9/25/2018

Two reasons why ambulatory care facilities struggle with infection control standards

The Joint Commission highlights problematic standards for office-based surgery practices

9/25/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases Single Phase Buck/Boost Step-Down Transformer

9/25/2018

Russelectric to Attend FHEA Meeting and Tradeshow Conference

9/25/2018

Disruptions and Future Trends Shaping Bio-Tech Industry Investments Reveal Los Angeles as New Node

9/25/2018

System Makes Hospitals and Clinics Accessible for the Blind and Visually Impaired

9/25/2018

Halyard Hosting Webinar on Potential Long-term Effects of Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Drugs

9/24/2018

South Carolina hospitals will take financial hit after hurricane

Hospitals transferred nearly 400 patients out of evacuation zone

9/24/2018

Making the case for energy efficiency

A communication gap between the CFO and facility managers can result in missing out on good efficiency projects

9/24/2018

Honored senior facilities push boundaries

Environments for Aging Design Showcase recognizes fresh approaches to senior living, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website

9/24/2018

Healthcare spending on energy efficiency expected to hit $6.4 billion by 2027

Energy is an area where relatively painless cost savings can be found

9/24/2018

Identifying plumbing upgrade goals

Water conservation, less maintenance and improved hygiene are all popular targets of system improvements

Blog / Focus: Infection Control

9/24/2018

Exit, Ebola: Infection control and the hospital exit room

Exit room concept eliminates dangerous backtracking of contamination within a medical facility.

9/24/2018

ENT of Georgia South Expands Network to Colo Atl Data Center and Colocation Facility

9/24/2018

Tork study: Healthcare staff see hygiene compliance boost from technology

9/24/2018

The Joint Commission Appoints New Leadership in Accreditation and Certification Operations

9/24/2018

POWER UP Improves the Patient Experience with Device Charging Technology

9/24/2018

Lewis County General Hospital Reduces Infection Rates; LightStrike Disinfection System Pays for Itself in Less Than 1 Year

9/21/2018

Tech lessons from healthcare facilities that survived recent natural disasters

Many hospitals are not ready for a natural disaster

9/21/2018

Jury awards plaintiffs $10 million for Chicago hospital security incidents

Doctor and six nurses filed a joint lawsuit for two separate incidents

9/21/2018

Hospitals train for mass shootings

Checking for weapons is part of the drill

9/21/2018

Hospital cleaning staffs retrained after Health Department finds dirty restrooms, floors, walls

Inspectors found numerous sanitation problems at two Lehigh Valley Health Network hospitals

9/21/2018

Minn. healthcare facility cited for secret videotaping

Federal investigation finds that Fairview Southdale in Edina violated privacy rights.

9/21/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases 5-Stage Steel Wall Mounted Light Mast

9/21/2018

Orion Lighting Sees Continued Strength in Demand for Its Energy-Saving LED Lighting Solutions

9/21/2018

Garland rolls out a new membrane brochure

9/21/2018

G4S Launches Security Risk Management Model

9/21/2018

Binary Fountain selected as an Eyefinity Certified Partner

9/20/2018

NC hospital taking extra measures to prevent Legionnaire's disease

North Carolina was home to more than 200 reported cases in 2017, up from just 49 in 2007

Blog

9/20/2018

Right de-icer/anti-icer can improve safety, save money

Hospital grounds maintenance staff are responsible for health and well-being of patients and creating a safe workplace in which clinical staff can care for patients

9/20/2018

One in four Florida nursing homes meet back-up power demands one year after heat-related deaths

No facilities have been fined or disciplined

9/20/2018

Intelligent energy management can cut costs for senior living communities

Facilities are looking for solutions to control costs and maintain budgets

9/20/2018

Shots fired at Los Angeles healthcare facility

Los Angeles Hospital staff and patients evacuated or sheltered in place

Focus: New construction

9/20/2018

Mayo plans $792 million facility investment in Florida, Arizona

The $648 million Arizona project will double the size of the existing Phoenix complex

9/20/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases Rechargeable LED Area Light with Magnetic Mounting Base

9/20/2018

Leading Netherlands Hospital Adopts the EarlySense System for Continuous Patient Monitoring

9/19/2018

Healthcare facilities might not be prepared for some financial risks of hurricanes

Long-term effects of storms can linger years after

9/19/2018

Study offers first data-driven estimate of number of suicides in U.S. hospitals

Findings based on these data showed that approximately 49 to 65 hospital inpatient suicides occur each year in the United States, far fewer than the widely cited estimate of 1,500 per year.

Case study

9/19/2018

Brigham and Women’s Hospital uses temporary wall containment during renovation

Temporary wall containment needed for infection control requirements

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

9/19/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Portable space heaters

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for portable space heaters

Focus: New construction

9/19/2018

Hurricane season tests disaster recovery plans

Nearly half of providers report that they lack a comprehensive disaster recovery plan

Focus: New construction

9/19/2018

Designing for LTC patients under 65

According to the 2015 data, in 2014 15.5 percent of long-term care patients were under 65, up from 10 percent in 1998

9/19/2018

Larson Electronics Releases 50’ Work Area Mining String Light with 37 LED Lamps

9/19/2018

Sloan Launches its Most Innovative Flush Valve Design in 50 Years with CX Flushometer

9/19/2018

Skender’s Healthcare Portfolio Growing as Firm Completes Several Projects for Major Chicago Health System

9/19/2018

MedTrainer Adds Market Growth Leader Mark Felts as Senior Vice President of Sales

9/19/2018

Emerging Consulting Firm Debuts its People-first Approach to Healthcare Support Services

9/18/2018

Cleaning fluid hospital death sparks safety concerns

The incident has raised questions about the facility's 'jug system,' about how the jugs are washed and cleaned and how the housekeeping staff know which bedside tables to put them on

Focus: New construction

9/18/2018

Biggest hospital construction projects in August

Pittsburgh's Allegheny Health Network $1 billion expansion the largest

9/18/2018

CDC and The Joint Commission release free new infection control resources

Resources address podiatry and orthopedic and pain management settings

Focus: Cybersecurity

9/18/2018

Evaluating facility security vulnerabilities

Criminal activity requires opportunity

9/18/2018

Hospitals are boosting hygiene practices to fight superbugs

One of the best ways to prevent ransomware attacks is to educate employees

Focus: Cybersecurity

9/18/2018

Defending against ransomware attacks

One of the best ways to prevent ransomware attacks is to educate employees

9/18/2018

Eaton delivers versatile, resilient backup power for data center and IT managers with 9PXM UPS

9/18/2018

Tryko Partners Adds New Providence, N.J. Skilled Nursing Facility to Marquis Health Services Portfolio

9/18/2018

Aspirus Wausau Hospital Holds Decontamination Training

9/18/2018

JE Dunn Construction Opens Medical Building at Lackland Air Force Base

9/18/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases Portable Stainless Steel 45 KVA Mobile Power Distribution Station

9/17/2018

A year after Hurricane Irma, there are still nursing home preparedness concerns

Nursing homes hit by disaster often struggle to execute emergency plans and protect residents

9/17/2018

Study says paper towels spread fewer bacteria than air hand dryers in hospital bathrooms

Jane Phillips Medical Center/St. John Health System, Bartlesville, Okla., is the 2018 Environmental Services Department of the Year Winner in the 1-249 bed category

9/17/2018

Oklahoma medical center ES team finds success with 10-step program

Jane Phillips Medical Center/St. John Health System, Bartlesville, Okla., is the 2018 Environmental Services Department of the Year Winner in the 1-249 bed category

Focus: New construction

9/17/2018

Avoiding building envelope commissioning pitfalls

Though building envelope design and construction seems straightforward, these steps can help ensure a successful construction and commissioning process

Case study

9/17/2018

Ergonomic flooring installation offers comfort, function to new pediatric mental health facility

The specification of the design materials required additional attention to safety

9/17/2018

Wiegmann Expands Removable Hinge Pin Enclosure Product Line

9/17/2018

Al Moosa Group Unveils Plans for New VR-designed Oasis of Rehabilitation and Long-term Care in Al-Ahsa

9/17/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases Dimmable LED String Light for Work Area Lighting

9/17/2018

CUBEX LLC MedBank Medical Solutions introduces MedBank Mini and Tower

9/17/2018

Sofidel Launches Line of Papernet Products for Cruise Industry

9/14/2018

Monkeypox diagnosed in UK for first time

The patient travelled to London from Nigeria

9/14/2018

California senior-facilities’ staffs allegedly abandoned residents during Tubbs Fire

State regulators moved to revoke the licenses of two Santa Rosa senior housing facilities

Focus: New construction

9/14/2018

Facility design adjusting to Dallas area's shifting healthcare landscape

Empathetic facility designs address current market priorities

9/14/2018

D.C. sister clinics use color to brand shared space

Designers saved space and maximize efficiencies by designing the two clinics with a shared reception and waiting area, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

9/14/2018

Children’s Medical Center Dallas puts employees first to improve performance

The Texas facility is the 2018 Environmental Services Department of the Year winner in the 250-499 bed category

Focus: Cybersecurity

9/14/2018

IoT security is critical to healthcare

Traditional cybersecurity sometimes lapses when it comes to the IoT

9/14/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases 100 Foot Explosion Proof LED Drop Light / Trouble Light

9/14/2018

Master Lock Introduces Vault Enterprise For Smart, Simple And Secure Access Management

9/14/2018

Greenstreet Growers Inc. Launches Plant-Based Air Purifier, brēth, in New Kickstarter Campaign

9/14/2018

LightStrike Germ-Zapping Robots Help Hunterdon Medical Center Reduce Superbug Infection Rates by 76%

9/14/2018

IDEXX Pseudalert Test Accepted as Global ISO Standard

9/13/2018

How UC Medical Center dealt with Cincinnati shooting

UCMC is a Level I trauma center, the only such facility in the region

Blog

9/13/2018

Facilities as strategic assets: Navigating the digital transformation of building products and services

The building products, services and solutions industry is being transformed

9/13/2018

Facility managers play crucial role in healthcare commissioning

The FM must be involved in each phase of design, construction, and commissioning, from developing owner's project requirements to creation of a systems manual.

Blog

9/13/2018

Common life-safety violations that can mean lost funding

Government funding involves multiple organizations that all have different standards healthcare facilities must uphold

9/13/2018

Award-winning ES hospital team uses tried-and-true methods

Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, Ill., is the 2018 Environmental Services Department of the Year Winner in the 500+ bed category

9/13/2018

LEDs can light the way significant savings

LED upgrades benefit occupants and the bottom line

9/13/2018

Baron Announces Partnership with Team Rubicon

9/13/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases 225 Amp 480V 3 Phase Portable Power Distribution Panel

9/13/2018

Meridian Sells Dialysis Clinic in Oakland, Calif. for $15.7 Million

9/13/2018

Rush Foundation Hospital Reports Fewer Infections After Adding LightStrike Pulsed Xenon UV Disinfection as Environmental Standard of Care

9/13/2018

ReconaSense Wins 2018 New Product of the Year Award for the Second Consecutive Year

Focus: Infection Control

9/12/2018

VA adding staff after rust and blood were found on surgical instruments

The VA reported recently that there were about 40,000 job vacancies at the Veterans Health Administration

9/12/2018

Teen kills herself in 'suicide-proof' bedrooms hospital unit

The area of the Glasgow healthcare facility was designed with 'safe' bedrooms

Focus: New construction

9/12/2018

Erie VA hospital receives decade of upgrades

Expansion and renovation projects started in 2008 and will continue through at least 2020

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

9/12/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Fire extinguishers

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for fire extinguishers

Focus: Infection Control

9/12/2018

2018 Environmental Services Departments of the Year named

The award recognizes and celebrates best practices in cleaning and caring for the healthcare environment efficiently and effectively

Focus: New construction

9/12/2018

Mass. hospice designed to be uplifting

Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, Mass., is a functional and uplifting environment for the staff, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

9/12/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases Three Stage Light Mast with Gas Generator

9/12/2018

Bio-Tech Startups Highlight Groundbreaking Discoveries at LA BioMed’s Innovation Showcase

9/12/2018

BRAVO! Wins the BSCAI Safety Award For The Seventh Time

9/12/2018

PACLOCK Partners with Drucker Group to Boost Commercial Channel Marketing Support

9/12/2018

AAAHC Offers Educational Resources on Emergency Drills

Blog

9/11/2018

Prioritizing hospital CEOs’ #1 priority: Cost control and the physical environment

Even as hospitals and their systems grow larger, 62 percent of surveyed CEOs identify “preparing the enterprise for sustainable cost control” as their top priority.

9/11/2018

Charlotte's largest healthcare providers are increasing security

Atrium is reducing access points to its facilities by 45 percent

9/11/2018

Study says Chicago hospital service workers underpaid

The study found that wages have been stagnant for hospital service workers, despite indicators of increasing industry demand and better-educated workforce

Blog

9/11/2018

Step aside millennials: Welcome the new kids on the block

Modern software can ease the challenge and facilitate adjustments, helping HR teams respond with agility to workforce generational changes.

9/11/2018

Alternative strategies can eliminate rock salt in snow removal plan

Pre-spreading salt brine and using potassium formate may allow facility managers to eliminate rock salt

Focus: Infection Control

9/11/2018

Specific environmental strategies needed in infection control

World Health Organization offers first-ever priority pathogens list

9/11/2018

Jenni Eschner Joins EUA as Senior Project Architect

9/11/2018

Cintas Location in Cumberland, Md. Recognized for Workplace Safety

9/11/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases Rechargeable Battery Pack for Golight Radioray 2000 Series Spotlights

9/11/2018

Atlantic Street Capital Announces Partnership with OrthoBethesda

9/11/2018

WEDI Announces Agenda for National Conference 2018

9/10/2018

Florida judge invalidates 14 assisted living code provisions

A proposed rule that would have required hand-washing by staff members after every resident contact was invalidated

9/10/2018

Hospitals can be difficult to protect from gun violence, experts say

Staffing, equipment can be cost-prohibitive

9/10/2018

IoT in healthcare can lead to drastic increase in productivity

Most healthcare tech devices come with some form of connectivity

Focus: Cybersecurity

9/10/2018

Hospital achieves IoT equipment integration with LoRaWAN

Focus: Infection Control

9/10/2018

Creating a custodial cleaning plan

Infection control and refurbishment were cited as reasons for putting the beds off limits to patients on gurneys

9/10/2018

Overcrowding in Irish hospitals has almost 8,000 patients stuck on gurneys

Infection control and refurbishment were cited as reasons for putting the beds off limits to patients on gurneys

9/10/2018

Schneider Electric Partners with Penn Medicine on the IoT Enabled Hospital of the Future

9/10/2018

UF Health and CareSpot Urgent Care have extended their affiliation to Ocala

9/10/2018

Honeywell Announces New Advanced Smoke Detection Integration With Popular Commercial Fire Panel Systems

9/10/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases 50’ 12/3 SOOW Twist Lock Extension Power Cord

9/10/2018

Kevin Robbins Named Director of Apogee’s Building Retrofit Strategy Team

9/7/2018

Control measures working in Congo Ebola outbreak

The outbreak trend must be interpreted with caution, according to WHO

9/7/2018

Nurses fear increasing attacks by patients

Experts say the frequency and severity of attacks on nurses and other front-line hospital staffers has risen substantially during the past decade

9/7/2018

23 infants infected by contaminated equipment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

August 2016 outbreak linked to 'lack of standard cleaning practices'

9/7/2018

Senior care facility cited in death of woman in hospital building stairwell

75-year-old woman was found dead in the stairwell of locked power plant building

9/7/2018

Children’s hospital stages active shooter drills for ER

Children’s Health Children’s Medical Center Dallas began simulations in August of 2016

Focus: Cybersecurity

9/7/2018

Cybersecurity in healthcare evolves with threats

The healthcare industry is one of the top sectors at the highest risk of cybersecurity

9/7/2018

Schneider Electric Keeps Power Reliable and Efficient with New Version of EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert

9/7/2018

TE Connectivity Presents Solutions for Outdoor Lighting Applications at IES Street & Area Lighting Conference

9/7/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases Cart Mounted Rechargeable LED Work Area Light

9/7/2018

Capstone Headwaters Advises Aequor Healthcare Services on its Recapitalization with DW Healthcare Partners

9/7/2018

Midmark Introduces “Save” 2018 Exam Room Promotion

9/6/2018

Safety nets installed after glass panel falls from hospital

Panels have fallen from the building at least three times since it opened

9/6/2018

Energy upgrade to save hospital 2 million pounds in first year

Project also expected to cut 10,000 tons of CO2 in a year

Focus: Infection Control

9/6/2018

Heathcare facility floors getting more attention in infection control efforts

Disposable mops may cut down on contamination

Focus: Infection Control

9/6/2018

Using bulk soap dispensers comes with risks

Certain types of bacteria will grow well in refillable type dispensers

Focus: Cybersecurity

9/6/2018

Tips for hiring healthcare cybersecurity pros

Cybersecurity requires people from all backgrounds and majors

9/6/2018

Larson Electronics Releases Portable Explosion Proof Wheelbarrow Cart Mounted LED Tank Light

9/6/2018

Healthcare Facilities in Puerto Rico and CMS Requirements to Reduce Legionella Risks

9/6/2018

Schneider Electric Expands EcoStruxure Power Lineup with the World’s Most Advanced Power Quality Meter, the PowerLogic ION9000

9/6/2018

Parsons, Massport to Receive CMAA Industry Awards

9/6/2018

Wilsonart Escalates Commitment to Educate Architects and Designers about Endangered Woods and Protected Forests

Focus: Infection Control

9/5/2018

The role of auditing in cleaning and disinfection

Nurses play a vital role in healthcare settings

Focus: New construction

9/5/2018

Honored rehab facility gave translational medicine a whole new approach

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is designed so that clinicians, researchers and scientists work together to shorten the time it takes to discover new treatments, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Cybersecurity

9/5/2018

NIST issues guidance for protecting medical IoT devices

The publication covers how to secure against a variety of cyberattacks

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

9/5/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Emergency power generators

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for emergency power generators

9/5/2018

LTC managers urged to embrace new maintenance technology

It is important that all maintenance tasks and activities be organized and efficient

9/5/2018

Taking the sting out of snow and ice removal

By addressing issues such as outsourcing, facility needs, levels of services now, managers can streamline responses to storms when winter comes

9/5/2018

Roof Coatings Receive Sustainability Certifications

9/5/2018

Flush Valve Designed to Protect Against Legionella Growth

9/5/2018

Backdraft Damper Controls HVAC Airflow

9/5/2018

Lex Welcomes Mary Luther as Director of Process Improvement!

9/5/2018

McCarthy Building Companies Wins 2018 ENR Regional Award for Best Project

9/4/2018

Nonsworn campus security officers' wages have not kept up with inflation

Campus Safety 2018 Salary and Benefits Study says the starting median income for nonsworn officers hasn't changed since 2015

Focus: New construction

9/4/2018

University of Iowa ordered to pay $21.5 million+ to hospital contractor

University has been fighting with Stead Family Children’s Hospital contractor for a year

Focus: Cybersecurity

9/4/2018

Survey finds many healthcare providers fall short on cybersecurity

A significant percentage of healthcare facilities are struggling to meet privacy and data security standards

Focus: New construction

9/4/2018

Texas 'neighborhood hospital' designed for efficiency

CapRock Health's support areas are positioned for easy access by staff, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

9/4/2018

Understanding energy-saving water heater options

Advances in technology in domestic hot water delivery are worth a fresh look

Focus: Cybersecurity

9/4/2018

What healthcare must understand about cybersecurity

Healthcare organizations continue to be the subject of attacks by hackers seeking access to patient data for resale on the black market

9/4/2018

Recycling Program Keeps 50,000 Tons of Materials Out of Landfills

9/4/2018

Acquisition Targets Improved Management Software

9/4/2018

Exterior LEDs Security Lights Released

9/4/2018

Fire-Detection Devices Target Safety and Building Codes

9/4/2018

University Building Earns LEED Platinum

8/31/2018

Appeals court allows gay resident to sue senior facility over discrimination

Facility can be held liable for failing to protect resident from harassment, discrimination and violence

8/31/2018

Nursing home reviews security after being robbed twice in a month

Thieves targeted the facility to steal drugs

8/31/2018

Study says patients in private rooms less likely to get fatal HAI

Hospitals with mostly private rooms had 33 percent fewer central line infections

Focus: Interior Design

8/31/2018

Painting projects that perform

Manufacturers offer insights on the central role of product selection and substrate preparation

8/31/2018

FGI guidelines refocus imaging spaces on care

Imaging space design standards previously focused on the radiology device to be installed

Focus: Interior Design

8/31/2018

Designing for intimacy in senior care setting

There are opportunities to design elements to encourage socializing outside of set programming, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website

8/31/2018

Can design answer patient-boarding issues?

Healthcare facilities need to develop proper settings to house "boarded" patients, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

8/31/2018

Industry Leaders Partner with Armstrong Ceiling Solutions

8/31/2018

Aspirus, Local Coalition Announced $40 million Wausau Development

8/31/2018

Zingbox Announces Partnership With the Medical Device Innovation, Safety and Security Consortium

8/31/2018

LA BioMed Announces $50 Million Bond Sale to Benefit Future High-tech Construction

8/31/2018

Study Says U.S. Cities are Getting Greener

8/30/2018

Hundreds of Fla. assisted living facilities without critical equipment

Some counties have received failing grade for not having plans in place

8/30/2018

Newest CMS memo leaves HFAP ligature standard intact

HFAP recently updated 13 of its standards

8/30/2018

Cybersecurity, digital failures called top hospital hazards

The ECRI Institute releases its list of top healthcare technology hazards for 2018

Focus: Interior Design

8/30/2018

Modular wall systems help healthcare facilities adapt

Improvements to acoustics and the ability to support medical devices make systems a better fit for healthcare, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Blog / Focus: Facility Design

8/30/2018

The importance of exterior and interior design in a healthcare practice

Healthcare practices are getting smarter. Their designs are changing, and for the better.

8/30/2018

Hospital supply chain offers cost-saving opportunities

Joining a group purchasing organization can cut expenses across the system

8/30/2018

AAAHC Offers Educational Resources on Emergency Drills

8/30/2018

Siemens named a Leader in IDC MarketScape for Distributed Energy Resource Management Systems

8/30/2018

Duro-Last, Inc. Announces Multiple Leadership Promotions

8/30/2018

Nationwide Portfolio of Medical Office Buildings Finds Buyer

8/30/2018

DebMed Awards Atlantic Health System 2018 Hand Hygiene Compliance Recognition

Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/29/2018

Health system's new security measures include badges, metal detectors

Atrium Health also plans to add more armed security officers

8/29/2018

Evolution of barrier-resistant doors

Door functionality for behavioral health facilities has improved over the last decade

8/29/2018

Trends for creating the new patient experience

From the first impression to the last — how to create an exceptional continuum of care

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

8/29/2018

Q&A: Temporary construction barrier

Brad Keyes discusses temporary construction barriers

Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/29/2018

Energy improvements at Louisiana hospital to save $200K a year

The improvement measures include replacing water management fixtures

Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/29/2018

Integrating lighting systems in healthcare facilities

Range of codes and standards can make integration a challenge

8/29/2018

Wayne Barger Joins SmithGroup to Lead Global Health Practice

8/29/2018

Legrand North and Central America President and CEO Delivers Keynote on Corporate Energy Savings at Better Buildings Summit 2018

8/29/2018

Mobile Access to Live Video Surveillance Informs and Accelerates Emergency Response

8/29/2018

MUSC and Siemens Healthineers Form Strategic Partnership to Disrupt and Reshape Health Care Delivery

8/29/2018

Miron Construction begins work on new Walworth County Dept. of Health & Human Services building

8/28/2018

Hawaii hospitals prepared for Hurricane Lane patients

Healthcare facilities stocked up on supplies and generators

8/28/2018

How do the fire safety requirements in NFPA 99-2012 relate to hospitals?

Learning requirements for healthcare facilities is critical

8/28/2018

Personality, place, project and process key components to creativity in healthcare design

Research shows successful architects in healthcare demonstrate intellectual curiosity and the ability to collaborate, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/28/2018

Can using utility meters save facilities money?

Meters offer many opportunities for facility managers beyond what they've been traditionally used for. And the cost of meters is dropping due to technological advances.

8/28/2018

Company diverting unopened healthcare products from waste stream

Program also helps healthcare facilities recover cost from unused

Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/28/2018

Jamaican children’s hospital to save millions with solar panels

The hospital is expected to save $28 million in energy costs over the next 20 years

8/28/2018

Facilities Recognized For Superior Air Filtration

8/28/2018

Expanded Paints and Coatings Line Targets Aesthetics

8/28/2018

Health System Recognized for Excellent Hygiene

8/28/2018

DOE Recognizes Companies for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

8/28/2018

Backdraft Damper Controls HVAC Airflow

8/27/2018

Stray cat causes infection scare at UK hospital

A deep clean was ordered after the cat's activities came to light at Epsom Hospital in Epsom, England

8/27/2018

N.Y. hospital institute new security policy for visitors

Security officers have been stationed at all entrances to help guide patients and visitors

8/27/2018

Hospital's defamation lawsuit against Leapfrog dismissed

Chicago-based Saint Anthony Hospital sued organization about lower grade

Focus: Renovation

8/27/2018

Senior facility partners with hospital on hybrid facility

The $100 million project will include an assisted living community and a health center

8/27/2018

Inmate captured after escape from Michigan hospital

Sheriff says more should have been done to secure the inmate

Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/27/2018

Healthcare facilities' energy efficiency improves air quality

Salt Lake City Op-Ed says healthcare facilities' energy efficiency efforts can impact community health

8/27/2018

Siemens Helps Bring Comfort and Efficiency to Louisiana Hospital

8/27/2018

Fellow Health Partners Business Expansion Creates Jobs Based in the USA

8/27/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases Three Phase 480V to 240D/120V Power Distribution Substation

8/27/2018

Legrand to Display Residential Human Centric Lighting at CEDIA 2018

8/27/2018

Yorktel to Showcase its Video Telehealth Platform, Univago HE, at the American Legion 100th National Convention

8/24/2018

HAIs can cause social, emotional pain

Many patients described 'feeling like a leper'

8/24/2018

New Colorado VA hospital more than $1 billion over budget

Costs ballooned from $328 million to $1.73 billion as of its opening

Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/24/2018

Hospitals reforming energy habits

A typical hospital can use up to five times more energy than a hotel

8/24/2018

Hospital scavenger hunt teaches employees workplace safety skills

Workers earn prize tickets for fixing issues

8/24/2018

Healthcare Design announces Rising Star Award Winners

The program recognizes newcomers to the healthcare design field who could be industry leaders

Blog

8/24/2018

A continuous assessment: Understanding compliance during new construction

Healthcare facilities must keep pace with rapid changes in code compliance, neighborhood health, sustainability and energy management

8/24/2018

Winners Announced for CMAA’s Industry Excellence Awards

8/24/2018

Duro-Last, Inc. Earns Prestigious Sustainability Certifications on All Single-Ply Roofing Membrane Products

8/24/2018

Project SEARCH Begins at Aspirus Wausau Hospital

8/23/2018

Researchers create bacteria-fighting polymers with light

The discovery may help identify antimicrobials for a range of applications

Focus: Renovation

8/23/2018

Wichita-area hospital’s $62 million renovation more than 'facelift’

'Project Renewal' is an effort to bring back and expand Via Christi’s behavioral health services at St Joseph

8/23/2018

Technology can boost hand-hygiene compliance by 45%

The study, originally featured in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) stated that hand hygiene compliance rates provided by the traditional direct observation method did not accurately reflect baseline rates.

8/23/2018

Hospital projects can strengthen neighborhoods

Limited influence blamed on outdated planning strategies and tax laws

Blog

8/23/2018

Is your operating room sweating this summer?

There are a few tricks that the facilities staff can use to help keep the room open until the bigger problem can be addressed

8/23/2018

A greener environmental services department can have a wide impact

Green practices can increase environmental sustainability and improve patient care

8/23/2018

Rinnai America Corporation Announces New Innovation Initiative

8/23/2018

RD Industries Announces New Director of Quality and Vice President of Global Sales

8/23/2018

ONVIF Conformant Products Tops 10K in 10th Year

8/23/2018

The Joint Commission Appoints Executive Director of Ambulatory Care Accreditation Program

8/23/2018

QMotion Provides Preview of New Shading System Solutions at CEDIA 2018

8/22/2018

Health worker among five new cases in Congo Ebola outbreak

They bring the outbreak total to 78 cases

8/22/2018

New biocide mist kills bacteria

A viscous disinfectant has been turned into a breathable mist for the first time

8/22/2018

Accidents blamed for most healthcare data breaches

Accidental disclosures made up 38 percent of the data breaches

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

8/22/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Signage inside a stairwell

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for signage inside a stairwell

8/22/2018

To get rid of fax machines we must first standardize prior authorization

Ninety percent of communications between provider and payer are still done by phone or fax

8/22/2018

Man who died in jump from N.Y. hospital went out window in unused ward

The 5th floor window was secured, but appeared to be tampered with

8/22/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases 112 Ft. Trailer Mounted Hydraulic Megatower Mast

8/22/2018

New CEO and CFO at REHAU

8/22/2018

EQ2 and oneSOURCE Team Up with New Interface to Support Regulatory Compliance and Optimal Maintenance Management

8/22/2018

AquiSense Technologies Announces Price Reduction on PearlAqua Product Lines

8/22/2018

Raken Improves Ease of Use with Product Updates and New Website on Heels of $10M Funding Round

8/21/2018

Ebola outbreak will be test of world’s ability to respond

This outbreak is occurring in a part of the Congo that has long been a conflict zone, with over 1 million displaced people

8/21/2018

D.C. VA hospital reportedly used rusty surgical tools, contaminated water

Reports in November 2017 included findings of VA sterilization specialists

Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/21/2018

LED benefits, strategies illuminated

The most effective applications depend on matching advances in the technology to facility needs

Blog

8/21/2018

Digital trends transforming healthcare facilities

As patients become more active in their healthcare decisions, healthcare facilities are tapping digital technologies to help their organizations overcome these challenges

Focus: Lighting

8/21/2018

LED benefits, strategies illuminated

The most effective applications depend on matching advances in the technology to facility needs

8/21/2018

Getting ready for a CMS emergency preparedness survey

Long-term care facilities have to decide whether to focus on high-impact but low-frequency events or more common, but less impactful events

8/21/2018

Test, inspect, maintain: Fire suppression system priorities

If the facility or its mission changes, facility managers must be able to recognize and understand how those changes might cause a water-based fire suppression system to fail

8/21/2018

lluminate HC Enters Skilled Care Market with 11 Facilities, Innovation Plans

8/21/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases 120 Watt Adjustable Telescoping Two-Lamp LED Pole Light

8/21/2018

Medpricer Welcomes Bill Sambrone, VP of Engineering, to Executive Staff

8/21/2018

New Partnership Between Husson University and EMHS is a First of its Kind

8/21/2018

Schneider Electric Enables Direct Replacement for GE Circuit Breakers with New PowerVAC Solution

Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/20/2018

More US hospitals going green to save green

Healthcare facilities are responsible for nearly 10 percent of greenhouse gas emissions

8/20/2018

Strategies for green product selection in healthcare facilities

Beyond cost and performance, facility managers must consider a range of environmental factors in the products

8/20/2018

Small mistakes can spread hospital infections

The use of personal protective equipment is challenge for many healthcare facilities

8/20/2018

How managers can streamline CMMS

Maximizing the performance of a CMMS can improve technician productivity and hold down inventory costs

8/20/2018

Break-out at mental health facility prompts door upgrade

A N.Z. facility is replacing wooden doors leading to high-care areas in Hillmorton Hospital's acute inpatient unit

8/20/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases a Heavy-Duty Battery-Powered Magnetic Signal Light

8/20/2018

Cintas Canada Dishes Out Foodservice Uniform Program Tips in Free White Paper

8/20/2018

Alpha's Angelides Selected for Inaugural Bruce D'Agostino Award for Owner Outreach

8/20/2018

Cleanspace Transforms Full Face Respiratory Protection with Cleanspace Ultra

8/20/2018

Aircuity Announces Newly Released Features of the Aircuity 2.0 Platform

8/17/2018

Preparation key to dealing with healthcare facility shootings

Those providing essential medical care to patients cannot run, hide or fight

8/17/2018

CMS says Joint Commission recommendations set standard for ligature risk

CMS surveyors will be referring to those recommendations when looking for environmental hazards

8/17/2018

CMS Administrator calls for an end to physician fax machines by 2020

CMS is also seeking app developers

8/17/2018

Healthcare industry hit hardest by cybercrime

The healthcare industry itself is partly responsible

8/17/2018

Top three trends underlining healthcare gamification market landscape

Global valuation to exceed USD 40 billion by 2024

8/17/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases 150 Watt Explosion Proof LED Flood Light

8/17/2018

TechInsights Introduces Complementary Technical Intellectual Property Seminars On The Industry’s Pressing Issues

8/17/2018

The IICRC Announces Agenda for 2018 Technical Conference

8/17/2018

Paint Certified as Asthma and Allergy Friendly

8/17/2018

Wilsonart Brings the Outdoors In with 'Nature Beckons'

8/16/2018

N.Y. hospital shooting illustrates complexity of threat

Incident spotlighted the complex job of protecting healthcare facilities

8/16/2018

Feds reverse plan to reduce reporting on hospital infections, safety

The information will now be published on the federal Hospital Compare site

8/16/2018

Research says healthcare facility management market to reach $416,929.2 million by 2026

There is also significant potential to provide integrated facility management (IFM) business models

8/16/2018

Amazon may be opening primary care clinics at Seattle headquarters

The company is reportedly looking into hiring a small number of doctors to start a pilot clinic later this year

Blog / Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/16/2018

Spending on energy efficiency means improving patient care

Running a hospital means taking the reins on your energy output by making smart energy-saving investments

Focus: Interior Design

8/16/2018

White paper explores how flooring impacts patient care

Noise levels can affect healing, reduce efficiency

8/16/2018

West Hills Hospital & Medical Center Welcomes New Chief Medical Officer

8/16/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases Three Phase 480V to 240D/120V Power Distribution Substation

8/16/2018

Peel Away Labs Multilayered Disposable Bed Sheet for Healthcare Facilities, Consumers

8/16/2018

Awards Praise Family-Focused Healthcare Facilities

8/16/2018

Investor Purchases Net Leased Medical Office Buildings in Asheville, NC

8/15/2018

Healthcare workers hike to raise awareness about workplace violence

Minnesota healthcare workers are planning a 100-mile hike on the Superior Hiking Trail

8/15/2018

Security reviewed after apparent murder-suicide at NY hospital

An investigation will be conducted into how the man entered with the handgun

8/15/2018

Oregon toolkit aims to curb healthcare workplace violence

The collaboration grew from a workgroup started in 2014

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

8/15/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Fire drills

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for fire drills

8/15/2018

Study looks at contamination of frequently touched hospital objects

Study shows bacterial contamination for elevator buttons, door handles and phones

8/15/2018

First Nations Health Care Staff Graduate Building Operator Certification Training Improving Technical Skills in James Bay Communities

8/15/2018

Larson Electronics Releases Portable Explosion Proof Quick Change Mount LED Tank Light

8/15/2018

Overhead Door Garage Door EverServe™ Recognized as a Top Money-Saving Product by Magazine

8/15/2018

CynergisTek Extends Managed Print Services Contract with Yale New Haven Health

8/15/2018

$2 Million Facelift at Christian Hospital to be Completed in October

8/14/2018

10 taken to hospital after feeling sick at N.H. medical center

Employees reported feeling dizzy, lightheaded, and tightness in their chests

8/14/2018

Managing patient surges with social media

Use of social apps can help keep track of breaking incidents so appropriate treatment and security can be provided

8/14/2018

Rosebud reservation hospital under scrutiny again

Federal inspectors surveyed the hospital in late July

Focus: Renovation

8/14/2018

Designing for specific behavioral patient populations

Experts say behavioral facilities' design doesn’t have to be hampered by the need for safety, according to an article on the Behavioral Healthcare Executive website

Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/14/2018

Emergency power system gives hospital reliability, redundancy and flexibility

Ensures seamless delivery of normal and emergency power to all loads

8/14/2018

How healthcare facilities survive natural disasters

Communication, planning and technology are key

8/14/2018

LIGHTFAIR 2019 Call for Speakers Extended Due to Demand

8/14/2018

TerraCycle adds Medwaste to Recycling Programs

8/14/2018

Legrand Launches Wattstopper Fixture Integrated Outdoor/High Bay Sensors with Bluetooth Commissioning

8/14/2018

Russelectric Emergency Power System Offers Redundant PLC Controls and Manual Backup Capability

8/14/2018

Cintas Makes a Splash with the Top 10 America’s Best Restroom Contest Finalists

8/13/2018

New Cape Cod healthcare facility being built to survive strongest hurricanes

Hospital adhering to Florida building code standards

Blog

8/13/2018

Training, efficiency and cost savings: Fostering the next generation of facilities professionals

Winning budget approval for technology is still a challenge when senior management teams in healthcare are often juggling multiple, and sometimes competing, priorities

8/13/2018

Superbug Candida auris spreads from UK to Australia

Outbreaks have occurred in more than 20 countries since the organism was discovered in 2009

Blog

8/13/2018

Interactive calculator quantifies cost savings from using mobile facilities dashboards

Winning budget approval for technology is still a challenge when senior management teams in healthcare are often juggling multiple, and sometimes competing, priorities

Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/13/2018

Boosting energy efficiency with building envelope retrofit

Other benefits include improved appearance and uninterrupted workflow

8/13/2018

What to consider when planning for an industrial generator

Age, hours, and fuel type play significant roles in your decision-making process.

8/13/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases Aevum Control Lighting and Equipment

8/13/2018

Cintas and APPA Launch “Women in Leadership” Scholarship for Facilities Professionals

8/13/2018

Steel King Announces Durable, Engineered Drive-In Rack Systems

8/13/2018

Sloan Announces Groundbreaking Enhancement of its Optima Faucet Line

8/13/2018

New Lighting Technology Makes Space on Patient Room Ceilings

8/10/2018

Some bacteria are becoming more tolerant of hand sanitizers

It took a 70-percent alcohol mixture to eradicate some bacteria

8/10/2018

Calif. hospital to close ER, transition to long-term care

To lawfully close the emergency room, a 30-day notice must be given

Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/10/2018

San Juan VA getting post-hurricane infrastructure upgrades

The project expected to lead to more than $1 million in annual energy savings

8/10/2018

VA Medical Center in D.C. 'deteriorating,' memo says

The VA memo said agency leaders have the concerns about mishaps, employee dissatisfaction

8/10/2018

Calif. hospital reviews active-shooter procedures

Leaders looking at they responded to first 'code black' lockdown

Focus: Renovation

8/10/2018

How to keep a facility running during expansion and / or renovation

By mixing creative choreography with ground rules, goals and expectations, owners and construction firms can make these hard jobs a little easier

8/10/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases 25 ft. Skid Mount Telescoping Fold Over LED Light Mast

8/10/2018

GDPR has had a Greater Impact on R&D in Healthcare Compared to other Industries, says GlobalData

8/10/2018

EDLab Receives Legionella Accreditation Under The ELAP of the New York State Department of Health

8/10/2018

Waltonwood Lake Boone Launches Partnership With Bayada Home Health Care

8/10/2018

MedTrainer Gains Traction as Healthcare’s Leading Choice for Long-term Credentialing Management

8/9/2018

Water leak postpones surgeries at an Okla. hospital

The water had to be shut off at AllianceHealth Midwest City

8/9/2018

New device diffuses viscous disinfectants

Standard mechanical atomization doesn't work well with viscous fluids

Sidebar

8/9/2018

A next-generation visitor sign-in sheet

Visitor management is a challenge for healthcare facilities seeking to balance security and a welcoming environment

Focus: Interior Design

8/9/2018

Cancer center uses clerestory windows to add light into interior spaces

The 52,000-square-foot Valley Health Cancer Center at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Va., features a range of natural elements, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

8/9/2018

Rady Children’s Hospital Opens Doors to Newest Southern California Outpatient Pediatric Care Center

8/9/2018

MSM Solutions Partners with Advanced Poly-Packaging for Complete Bagging Solutions

8/9/2018

Legrand Introduces Wattstopper Blanco LED Light Engines for Tunable White Lighting Solutions

8/9/2018

IDEC Announces Support for the BACnet/IP, the World’s Leading Building Automation Protocol

8/9/2018

Bristol Hospital Ambulatory Care Center Celebrated

8/8/2018

Maryland organizations collaborate to reduce HAIs

Participating facilities achieved a 14.2 percent decrease in C. diff rates

Case study

8/8/2018

Parata Systems boosts customer satisfaction with proactive maintenance and analytics

After finding their existing IoT platform lacking, Parata needed to evaluate other solutions.

8/8/2018

Empathetic design is gaining prominence

Empathetic design is a way for designers to truly see and experience the healthcare environment as patients see and experience it, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

8/8/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: ABHR dispensers

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for ABHR dispensers

8/8/2018

Food service becoming main course at senior facilities

As Americans age, senior living continues to evolve into big business

Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/8/2018

Benchmarking helps boost energy efficiency in hospitals

Free tool allows facilities to track and compare their energy usage

8/8/2018

Halyard and Belintra Announce U.S. Availability of Sterilization Packaging, Storage and Transport Solutions

8/8/2018

Larson Electronics Releases Portable Explosion Proof Tripod Mounted LED Tank Light

8/8/2018

Rush University Medical Center Partners with JLL to Create World-Class Facility Management Capability

8/8/2018

Baron Appoints Daniel Gallagher as New Public Safety Product Manager

8/8/2018

Johnson Controls has launched the second episode in its podcast series “Building Connections.”

8/7/2018

Congo to use Ebola vaccine to counter flare-up

Four people have tested positive for Ebola

8/7/2018

Virginia electronically links all of its emergency departments

The ability to view information on a patient's 10 previous ED visits saves on unneeded imaging tests

8/7/2018

Safety improvements ordered for hospitals after arson attack

Entire staff will receive face-to-face fire safety training

8/7/2018

Food service veteran expects continued heavy chef presence in hospitals

James McGrody, UNC Rex Healthcare, discusses industry and career

8/7/2018

AHE announces 2018 Environmental Services Department of the Year Award winners

The award recognizes significant contributions made by an environmental services department to the overall patient experience and achieving a healthcare organization's mission

8/7/2018

AHE Announces the Recipient of the 2018 AHE Heart of Healthcare Award

8/7/2018

inSpec, Powered by Zurn, Simplifies the Specification Process

8/7/2018

Marquis Health Services Launches Branded Guest Services Program at Oakland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Oakland, N.J.

8/7/2018

Siemens and Violet Defense Provide Integrated Facility Solution to Reduce Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs)

8/7/2018

Peel Away Labs Multilayered Disposable Bed Sheet for Healthcare Facilities, Consumers

8/6/2018

Seismic deadlines looming for California hospitals

Kern River Valley facing bed shortage in event of disaster

Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/6/2018

Patient satisfaction drives lighting investment decisions

Patient satisfaction and overall comfort can provide a cost benefit that outweighs any electronic dashboard savings

8/6/2018

Indiana microhospital has full food-service operation

Two employees staff the micro hospital’s food and nutrition department

Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/6/2018

Promote healing and create energy-efficient environments with modern lighting design and controls

Healthcare facilities can employ advanced lighting design strategies to improve patient and visitor comfort

Focus: Lighting

8/6/2018

Promote healing and create energy-efficient environments with modern lighting design and controls

Healthcare facilities can employ advanced lighting design strategies to improve patient and visitor comfort

8/6/2018

Hospital updates cleaning checklist

Update includes previously overlooked overlooked items

8/6/2018

AHE Announces Winners of 2018 Environmental Services Department of the Year Award

8/6/2018

Miracle Method Surface Refinishing Opens in Fort Collins, CO

8/6/2018

Coil Anodizing Solves Quality Control Issues in Architectural Exteriors

8/6/2018

Pennsylvania and City of Philadelphia Adopt New Building Codes for More Energy Efficient Lighting Controls

8/6/2018

Flushmate Announces New Handle Replacement Kit

8/3/2018

Common sense approach urged for cybersecurity

Healthcare providers should scale their security programs and understand they're not going to fix everything at once

Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/3/2018

Net zero energy is the future of facilities

Practices, considerations for an ultra-efficient building

8/3/2018

Center for Health Design offers database on building environment outcomes

The Knowledge Repository includes almost 4,000 citations that connect the built environment to outcomes in healthcare and related spaces, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

8/3/2018

Los Angeles' Chinatown hospital to reopen as 'healthcare city'

The former Pacific Alliance Medical Center site will include urgent care and is expected to open by the end of the summer

Focus: Interior Design

8/3/2018

Interior design choices can support infection prevention

Style must be balanced with ease of cleaning

8/3/2018

Seven projects win AIA/AAH Healthcare Design Awards

Maggie’s Centre Barts cancer treatment facility in London is among the honorees

8/3/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases Portable Communication Tower for Remote Locations

8/3/2018

Survey Reveals Safety Managers’ Confidence with Workplace Eyewash Stations

8/3/2018

Rush University Medical Center partners with JLL to create world-class facility management capability

8/3/2018

Diversey's Remote Guidance Tool Nominated for ISSA 2018 Innovation Award

8/3/2018

Rebranded SmithGroup Debuts Mission to Design a Better Future

8/2/2018

Legionella bacteria found in Bronx hospital's water

Bacteria was found during required testing

8/2/2018

Shoddy IT infrastructure invites hackers

Hackers are attracted to hospitals with rapid adoption of IT

8/2/2018

Cybersecurity responsibility shared by entire healthcare supply chain

Increased use of connected medical devices and software and wireless technology have made health systems more vulnerable

8/2/2018

Bill to improve VA waste disposal moves to Senate

The bill would require the VA to install on-site medical waste treatment systems in all facilities

8/2/2018

Security questioned at hospital after mishandling of gun

Police officer heard ordering staffer to pick up a dropped gun during a shooting incident

8/2/2018

MyndVR Partners with Long Island State Veterans Home to Provide Virtual Reality Experiences for Veterans

8/2/2018

Miracle Method Surface Refinishing Opens in Simi Valley, CA and Ready for Business

8/2/2018

New Compact Refrigerators Designed for Secure and Sustainable Clinical Storage

8/2/2018

Kooi named VP and General Manager of dancker

8/2/2018

Larson Electronics Releases Portable 500-Watt Halogen Work Light with Adjustable Tripod Mount

8/1/2018

Sustainability can be infection prevention issue for healthcare facilities

Chemical safety, energy use and waste reduction can affect patient safety

8/1/2018

Patient risks grow when facilities underestimate IT

Almost every critical system rides on the central IT backbone, including building automation, fire monitoring, emergency power, refrigerators, water management and air management

Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/1/2018

The future of electrical power in healthcare facilities

The way power delivery will be accomplished in the future is likely via a wireless power delivery system since plugs are at a premium in hospitals

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

8/1/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Extension cords

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for extension cords

8/1/2018

Family of ducks rescued from hospital parking structure

The security team stopped traffic to make sure the visitors crossed the road safely after catching the birds in blankets

8/1/2018

Leapfrog updates methodology

The changes will take effect for the grades released in October

8/1/2018

LIGHTFAIR Continues Management Agreement with International Market Centers as a Result of Merger with AmericasMart Atlanta

8/1/2018

Albany ENT & Allergy Services and Everett Ambulatory Surgery Center Break Ground on Medical Office Building

8/1/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases Explosion Proof LED Brick Light

8/1/2018

Focal Point to Showcase Outstanding Products, Discuss Lighting Quality at September LED Specifier Summits

8/1/2018

Custom Comfort Medtek Reaches Network Supplier Agreement With SAP Ariba

7/31/2018

Family billed $800 to use regular ER sink

The eyewash station was too unsanitary and dirty to use

Focus: Food Service

7/31/2018

Hospital cafeterias are offering more choices for quick snacks

Healthcare facilities focusing on healthy options

7/31/2018

Designing a chilled-water system for the future

Planning for changes as the system ages is critical

7/31/2018

Window film installation in hospitals can save lives, conserve energy

Some security window films have the added benefit of conserving energy by controlling the amount of sun that enters the building

7/31/2018

EPA updates disinfectant-testing guidelines

New rules are for products used by hospital environmental services

7/31/2018

FGI adjusts terminology for ’patients of size’

Facility Guidelines Institute cites safety concerns for change in language

7/31/2018

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland Outpatient Center, designed by HDR and Taylor Design, Opens to Patients

7/31/2018

Baron Appoints Jack Hayes to Aid in Global Business Development Efforts

7/31/2018

Skender Announces New Advanced Manufacturing Facility for Modular Building, Creates 100 New Jobs on Chicago’s Southwest Side

7/31/2018

Ecore Commercial Launches Cosmos Rx

7/31/2018

Southco’s New Sealed Electronic Actuator Simplifies Upgrade from Mechanical Actuation

Focus: Security

7/30/2018

Balancing safety, peace with ferromagnetic security screening

Workplace violence is prevalent in mental health

7/30/2018

Making the most out of healthcare IT in an ambulatory care setting

The ambulatory environment presents unique challenges for many internal healthcare IT organizations

7/30/2018

Getting paid to cut power use

Utilities will pay facilities to use less energy

7/30/2018

South Bronx hospital installs anti-microbial cooling towers technology to fight Legionnaires

Deadly bacteria can proliferates in water systems like cooling towers

7/30/2018

Crown Castle Announces Multimillion Dollar Enhancement to its Los Angeles area Fiber Network

7/30/2018

Dust protection for healthcare facility construction

The CDC requires an Infection Control Risk Assessment before any construction, renovation or repair project

Focus: Security

7/30/2018

Security reviewed after clinic shooting

Man fatally shot in Cape Town healthcare facility

7/30/2018

Airbus and International SOS Sign MOU on Drone Cargo Delivery Systems

7/30/2018

Tolco Corporation Receives Network Services Recognition

7/30/2018

Cintas Fact Check: Restroom Hand Dryers Are Not Best Practice

7/30/2018

Crown Castle Announces Multimillion Dollar Enhancement to its Los Angeles area Fiber Network

7/30/2018

Wilsonart to Acquire Laminate Works Dallas

7/27/2018

Hospital use wanes as healthcare moves to cheaper settings

The trend underscores a shift across the healthcare industry

Blog

7/27/2018

Protecting cities from Legionnaires Disease

South Bronx hospital adopts new anti-microbial cooling tower technology to stave off Legionnaires Disease and other biological health threats.

Case study

7/27/2018

Flooring adds to welcoming atmosphere at healthcare facility for homeless

The complexities of medical center waste create issues for facility managers

Blog

7/27/2018

Fluorescent lamp recycling at medical centers

The complexities of medical center waste create issues for facility managers

7/27/2018

Florida children's hospital named 'Most Beautiful'

Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida was recently recognized for its design

7/27/2018

Seeq Secures $23 Million Series B to Fuel IIoT Advanced Analytics Growth Strategy

7/27/2018

Fellow Health Partners Announces the 'Knowledge College'

7/27/2018

Legrand Launches Code Compliant Wattstopper 0-10V Decorative Dimmer

7/27/2018

Viega Partners with Thomas Publishing Company to Add to On-Demand BIM Library

7/27/2018

Kirsten Waltz to Lead SmithGroup Boston, MA Health Studio

7/26/2018

Ebola outbreak in DRC ends

WHO calls for international efforts to stop other outbreaks

7/26/2018

Legionnaires' outbreak at Minn. senior healthcare facility sickens two

Health officials seeking source of infection

7/26/2018

Technology's role in healthcare design, operations growing

A master plan that evolves with technology master plan is crucial

7/26/2018

Golfer, Florida university advocates for mobile pediatric hospitals

Partnership is working to raise awareness of the need for mobile pediatric hospitals after natural disasters

Blog / Focus: Cybersecurity

7/26/2018

Fixing IoT — How to stop poking giant holes in our defenses

Healthcare only industry in which internal actors are the biggest threat to an organization

Focus: Cybersecurity

7/26/2018

Report says healthcare's biggest security threats come from inside

Healthcare only industry in which internal actors are the biggest threat to an organization

7/26/2018

Simplex ES Net IP-Based Life Safety Network Adds Speed and Resilience to Fire Detection and Life Safety Systems

7/26/2018

Garland Named in Top 10 Northeast Ohio Workplaces

7/26/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases No Drill Magnetic Mounting Plate for 1994-2001 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500

7/26/2018

JLL Appoints Industry Veteran Richard Taylor to Lead Healthcare Solutions Group

7/26/2018

Sloan Launches Pressure-Assisted Toilets

7/25/2018

U.S. News changing methodology for Best Hospitals ranking

Analyses includes Medicare claims containing ICD-10 codes

Blog

7/25/2018

Three ways waiting room design can transform the patient experience

Facility professionals today can focus on some key areas to improve the waiting room for patients and their families, and in turn help transform the overall patient experience.

7/25/2018

Clean, safe linens crucial for healthcare facilities

Healthcare facilities use accredited services to provide clean linen

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

7/25/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Hole in the wall

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for a hole in the wall

7/25/2018

Portable cooling can be crucial in emergency situations

Providing cooling for a facility — whether in an emergency or for a special event — means managers must do their homework

Blog

7/25/2018

USP overhauls nonsterile compounding rules

What healthcare and pharmacy executives need to know — and do — before July 31, 2018

7/25/2018

Construction tech is the new investment darling for VC funds

7/25/2018

Dude Solutions Introduces Compliance Solution for Healthcare

7/25/2018

Nichiha Introduces Miraia High-Gloss Fiber Cement Cladding

7/25/2018

Electronics LLC Releases Vehicle Mounted Hydraulic Mast

7/25/2018

ONVIF Announces Winners from Open Source Spotlight Challenge

7/24/2018

Patients at more risk for C. diff at moderately full healthcare facilities

Study recommends reviewing protocols that might change based on occupancy

Focus: Security

7/24/2018

Hospital lockdowns can leave patients isolated

Security precautions can affect uninvolved patients, visitors

7/24/2018

California hospital installs solar-storage microgrid system

Renewable energy microgrids can reduce hospitals’ energy bills by as much as 50 percent

Focus: Food Service

7/24/2018

Hospitals using 'smart' technology to improve treatment, finances

Ohio's Wexner Medical Center using the latest technology to boost efficiency

Focus: Food Service

7/24/2018

Woman who gave birth in Japan photographs hospital meals

Meals look more than restaurant-worthy

Case study

7/24/2018

Ergonomic flooring installation ideal remedy for UW Health new neuro intensive care unit

Health system addresses noise, fall risk with upgrade

7/24/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases Superior Portable Lighting Iron X Quick Change (QC) Series

7/24/2018

C. Carson Shearon, International Leader in Healthcare Planning and Design, Joins Perkins Eastman

7/24/2018

Cleveland Clinic Opens the Coral Springs Family Health Center

7/24/2018

Nlyte Software Releases 1st Cognitive DCIM Solution Powered by IBM’s Watson IoT

7/24/2018

Legrand North and Central Honored with 2018 Best of Green Schools Award

7/23/2018

N.D. hospital treats tornado victims days after opening

Watford City's new healthcare facility opened its doors nine days before EF 2 tornado hit

7/23/2018

27 Hawaii hospitals join for disaster drill

Hospitals from six islands simulate response to disaster

7/23/2018

Smart purchasing to improve air quality

Being aware of non-PVC options should be a priority for planners and purchasers as they design and gather equipment and supplies for projects

7/23/2018

Hurricane spurs ED re-do at Houston hospital

During the storm, the department got used to having smaller space

Focus: Security

7/23/2018

Four ways to protect healthcare organizations and staff against workplace violence

Healthcare organizations need to create a culture that focuses on the healing environment

Focus: Security

7/23/2018

Mass notification is only one part of emergency communications

System must be integrated with other technologies to form a holistic emergency communications plan

7/23/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases 2 KVA Voltage Converter Transformer

7/23/2018

Deb Group Launches New Customizable Dispenser Design Website

7/23/2018

Amazon’s dive into healthcare could benefit patients requiring frequent medical products, says GlobalData

7/23/2018

Siemens Improves Signature Healthcare Operations with Multi-Facility Energy Savings Plan

7/23/2018

Glass Walls Target Privacy and Aesthetics

7/20/2018

How a facility's exterior affects HVAC energy efficiency

Roofs, walls, windows can be designed to reduce demand on HVAC.

7/20/2018

Design trends transform behavioral healthcare

Circadian lighting, calming materials are used to improve patient experience

Focus: Security

7/20/2018

Report finds Washington hospital put patients, staff at risk

Recent federal inspection supports claims that staff members were punished for speaking out

7/20/2018

Healthcare executives prioritizing sustainable cost control

Survey says cost and consumerism top list of concerns

7/20/2018

Mississippi hospital transitions from historic to modern

Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi features ribbon windows with metallic finishes married with the traditional colors of brick and stone, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Food Service

7/20/2018

Rise in dementia leads to new food service options

Program addresses residents' potential malnutrition issues

7/20/2018

Medpricer Identifies Three Healthcare Sourcing Best Practices to Support Supply Chain Success

7/20/2018

The Launch of the Safety Toolbox

7/20/2018

Citius Announces Key Addition to its Scientific Advisory Board

7/20/2018

Universal Invites Fixture Designers to ‘Customize Away’ with New Expanded Web Resource

7/20/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases LED Flood Light Package for John Deere 700H Bulldozers

Focus: Security

7/19/2018

Queens hospital armed security guards first in NYC

Last year’s fatal shooting at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center accelerated program

7/19/2018

Hospital fire makes list of heartbreaking moments in Illinois history

Fire at old St. Anthony Hospital in Effingham was judged the 8th most heartbreaking moment

Focus: Security

7/19/2018

Hospital ER nurses wearing security alarms

Assaults against emergency department staff at Middlemore Hospital have increased

7/19/2018

Patient experience informing hospital design trends

Features like motorized shades and acoustic panels cater to patient comfort

Blog

7/19/2018

Overcoming challenges with strategy and scope in healthcare

Near-term planning and successful strategy deployment with measurable goals are key to survival in today’s healthcare landscape

Focus: Cybersecurity

7/19/2018

Tips for buying AI-based cybersecurity tools

AI can help mitigate cybersecurity risks by automating tasks and expertise

7/19/2018

Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care announces winners of 2017 Ontario Green Health Care Awards

7/19/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases Vapor Proof LED String Light

7/19/2018

Energybank launches direct solar-powered LED

7/19/2018

Odor-Blocking Solution Targets Facility Cleanliness

7/19/2018

Partnership Aims To Improve K-12 Security

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

7/18/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Contiguous facilities used by inpatients

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for contiguous facilities used by inpatients

7/18/2018

Hospital buildings still operating despite safety warnings

South Auckland health officials were warned 18 years ago that buildings were earthquake-prone

Focus: Cybersecurity

7/18/2018

Healthcare innovations need cybersecurity support

The Department of Health and Human Services is exploring how to spur innovation and investment in the healthcare sector

7/18/2018

Brooklyn gets $210 million to renovate overcrowded hospitals

Crown Heights, Bed-Stuy, Flatbush and East New York get new facilities and equipment

7/18/2018

Kuwait building billion-dollar Jahra Medical City

The $1.2 billion project features a 1,230-bed hospital

7/18/2018

Brooklyn Health Center designed to be service-oriented

Trades Council facility design supports care that mirrors commercial healthcare facilities, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

7/18/2018

LED Addresses Short Lamp Life

7/18/2018

Poll: Operators Mis-Fueled Outdoor Power Equipment

7/18/2018

LIGHTFAIR International 2019 Call for Speakers: Global Invitation to Experts in Diverse Disciplines

7/18/2018

Negative Online Restroom Reviews Would Prevent Majority of Americans from Visiting a Hotel or Restaurant

7/18/2018

Johnson Controls Provides Cloud Deployment and Enhanced Security for C•CURE 9000 v2.70 SP1

7/17/2018

Healthcare facilities investing in infrastructure

Northwest Medical Center in Margate, Fla., plans a $650-million expansion

Blog

7/17/2018

Be smart about the surfaces in healthcare

Smooth surfaces restrict cracks and crevices and help prevent the spread of harmful bacteria through cross contamination

7/17/2018

Inova Health System following trend to inpatient behavioral health

Inova Fairfax Hospital to open new inpatient behavioral health unit

Focus: Cybersecurity

7/17/2018

Tackling healthcare cybersecurity challenges

Many chief information security officers aren’t even close to having the tools they need to deal with cyberattacks

7/17/2018

Designing to bring primary, behavioral care together

Healthcare organizations around the country are beginning to integrate behavioral health and primary care services in a single setting, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Blog / Focus: Food Service

7/17/2018

Hospital patients require better food service and it's improving bottom lines

Factors such as a general uptick in health conscious consumers have put food service on the front burner

7/17/2018

BIOS Lighting Expands San Diego Team with Three Executive Hires

7/17/2018

Healthcare Surfaces Summit To Welcome Keynote Speaker EPA’s Dr. Stephen Tomasino

7/17/2018

Primer/ SealerDesigned for Indoor and Outdoor Use

7/17/2018

Multi-Tankless Water Heater Improves Versatility

7/17/2018

Russelectric Attends ASHE Annual Conference

7/16/2018

Johns Hopkins evacuated due to possible TB exposure

A small amount of the tuberculosis bacteria may have been released while being transported

7/16/2018

Chattanooga hospital brings playground inside

Erlanger Children's Hospital Outpatient Center installs trucks for children to explore

7/16/2018

Energy upgrades could save NHS 260m pounds annually

New research says the NHS trusts spend around £500 million a year on energy

7/16/2018

Blackout interrupts surgery at the women’s and children’s hospital

Non-urgent ambulance arrivals were diverted to two other facilities and 13 elective surgeries were postponed

Focus: Cybersecurity

7/16/2018

Boosting healthcare facilities' cybersecurity

Cybersecurity spending increased by nearly $74 billion in 2016

Focus: Cybersecurity

7/16/2018

Report finds healthcare lagging in cybersecurity protocols

The healthcare industry is one of the lowest performing industries in terms of endpoint security

7/16/2018

Allseating Receives Supplier Horizon Award from Premier Inc.

7/16/2018

New Smart Card Reader from Johnson Controls Provides Economical Solution for High Assurance Applications

7/16/2018

LifeCare Partners with JLL to Manage Operations Across 19 Hospitals

7/16/2018

SmartBuy|TK Helps Linen and Laundry Companies Expand Direct Sales

7/16/2018

Partnership Addresses Lighting Controls and Energy Efficiency

7/13/2018

Restraining order issued in Texas hospital explosion

Attorneys say order needed to preserve evidence

7/13/2018

Environmental decontamination key to infection control

Surfaces that are clean and adequately disinfected are also a legal requirement

7/13/2018

Flooring can solve acoustic challenges in senior living

Patients being pushed on wheelchairs, linen and food carts and refuse containers can create noise pollution

7/13/2018

Building multistory senior housing

Going with a high-rise for John Knox Village, in Pompano Beach, Fla., solved the housing need and provided first-floor amenity space, according to in article on the Environments for Aging website

7/13/2018

New energy facility at London hospital expected to save 6,000 tons of carbon a year

The project is also guaranteed to save the hospital £1m per year in energy bills

Focus: Security

7/13/2018

Designing healthcare facilities to curb violence

If nothing else, EDs should be designed in such a way that security staff can cordon off the entrance and access to the rest of the facility

7/13/2018

Seal Off Stubborn Stains With Sherwin-Williams New Extreme Block Stain Blocking Primer/Sealer

7/13/2018

Elan Lighting, Inc. to Represent Universal Lighting Technologies

7/13/2018

CME Corp Names Director of Kaiser Sales

7/13/2018

Tryko Partners/Marquis Health Services Expands Skilled Nursing Presence in Baltimore Region with Two Facility Acquisitions

7/13/2018

Lorin Announces Superior Physical Characteristics in Coil Anodized Aluminum Products

7/12/2018

Gatesville hospital reopens after explosion

Texas Fire Marshals finish on-site forensic examination of the Coryell Memorial Hospital

Blog

7/12/2018

The key to healthcare emergency management: Facility managers

The emergency manager’s ability to leverage facility management knowledge and expertise determines success or failure in an emergency response.

7/12/2018

Research, evidence key to building safer, more welcoming hospitals

A recent study of the design of operating rooms reveals how research-informed design can improve safety and performance

Blog

7/12/2018

Mosaics for morale: Colorful murals designed to brighten healthcare facilities

Mosaics can differentiate a healthcare space and its unique characteristics from competing hospitals, while bringing a positive energy to traditionally stressful environments

7/12/2018

Pre-op and post-op design can affect care

Research offers insight into how these environments can either support or hinder nursing work and care team interactions, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

7/12/2018

Calif. healthcare district eying new uses for old hospital building

The Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District is looking into new uses for the current hospital building once a new hospital opens.

7/12/2018

Larson Electronics Releases 25’ LED Light Tower with 20kW Diesel Generato

7/12/2018

Deb Group Receives Two Navigator Awards from SMA (Strategic Market Alliance Group)

7/12/2018

Legrand Shading Systems Team Shares Best Practices for Automated Shading Systems

7/12/2018

Tectum Structural Acoustical Roof Decks from Armstrong Building Solutions Offer Excellent Acoustics, Versatility, and Sustainability

7/12/2018

National Office Furniture Launches Home-ing From Work CEU Addressing the Respitality Movement

Focus: Cybersecurity

7/11/2018

Prevention is better than cure when dealing with cyber threats

Cybersecurity designed for corporate environments don't address the requirements of the healthcare industry

7/11/2018

Ambulatory care exam room design can support better outcomes

Exam room layouts have evolved into strategic components of the delivery of care, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.

7/11/2018

Designs for senior and assisted living facilities evolving

Population growth has led to facility improvements

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

7/11/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Alcohol disinfectant wipes

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for alcohol disinfectant wipes

7/11/2018

Damage-free sign labels for hospitals and research labs can support safety efforts

Customizable sign labels for interim life safety measures – can be removed cleanly from most surfaces, reducing repair and repainting

7/11/2018

Building envelope considerations for sustainable healthcare

Using smart glass can reduce glare, solar heat gain and nocturnal light trespass

7/11/2018

Larson Electronics Releases Portable 24-Watt Dual LED Work Light with Adjustable Tripod Mount

7/11/2018

Guerbet Announces Appointment of Richard Hines as Head of Sales for New North American Interventional Imaging Division

7/11/2018

Former Four Seasons Executive Sous Chef Leads Hospitality Team at HarborChase Senior Residences

7/11/2018

LED Fixture and Aesthetics

7/11/2018

E4H Begins $12.5M Renovation of Newport (RI) Hospital Emergency Department

7/10/2018

Fla. senior care facilities working to comply with new generator law

New state law requires nursing homes and assisted living facilities to have generators that can power air conditioning systems

7/10/2018

Addressing energy waste in the HVAC system

Smart building controls enable managers and technicians to uncover and address energy waste

Blog / Focus: Cyber Security

7/10/2018

Eight cybersecurity tools your healthcare facility needs today

Many companies are simply not investing enough in IT security, despite the obvious threats

7/10/2018

Energy innovative supports sustainable healthcare design

The focus on energy efficiency has created shift in how healthcare buildings are designed, built and operated

7/10/2018

N.Y. vocational rehab center designed to provide a safe and secure environment

Visions Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired's residential rehabilitation center balances real-world and adapted elements, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

7/10/2018

Interior strategies for sustainable healthcare facilities

Facility managers should consider toxicity of materials and cleaning agents in interiors product selection

7/10/2018

ePIPE Awarded Canadian Patent: Methods and Systems for Coating and Sealing Piping Systems

7/10/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases 150 Watt LED Flood Light to Replace 400 Watt Metal Halide Fixtures

7/10/2018

Vitas Healthcare Breaks Ground on Second Inpatient Hospice Unit in Dallas, Texas

7/10/2018

Smart Care Equipment Solutions Makes Second Acquisition

7/9/2018

Ohio healthcare facility announces five-year sustainability plan

The plan has a range of social, environmental and economic goals divided into eight categories

7/9/2018

Bosnian hospital awarded grant for energy efficiency

The Zenica Cantonal Hospital is the second largest polluter in the city after the local steelworks

7/9/2018

New enMotion Flex Paper Towel System Enhances Washroom Experience for Custodial Staff and Customers

7/9/2018

Focusing on health and wellness in sustainable healthcare facilities

Nutritional foods and nurturing outdoor spaces are important features in sustainable healthcare design and operation

Case study

7/9/2018

Design of Vero Beach's Scully-Welsh Cancer Center focuses on area's natural beauty

Facility’s aesthetic needed to focus on what brought patients to the area in the first place – the natural beauty.

7/9/2018

Eliminating ligature risks in healthcare settings

Patient suicide ranks among the top three sentinel events, according to The Joint Commission

Focus: Food Service

7/9/2018

Health system moves food service beyond tray line

Diet clerks virtually track nutritionals as the patients place their order, guiding them through their options

7/9/2018

Summit Orthopedics Eagan Clinic & Outpatient Surgery Center installs Tensiline cable railings

7/9/2018

E4H Begins $12.5M Renovation of Newport Hospital Emergency Department

7/9/2018

New ALM Board Announced

7/9/2018

New enMotion Flex Paper Towel System Enhances Washroom Experience for Custodial Staff and Customers

Focus: Cybersecurity

7/6/2018

Cancer center to pay $4.3m for three data breaches

Breaches blamed on stolen laptop, thumb drives

Focus: Facility Design

7/6/2018

Mass. hospice designed to be uplifting

Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, Mass., is a functional and uplifting environment for the staff, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Security

7/6/2018

Survey suggests security cameras do make campuses safer

The majority of hospital, K-12 and higher ed campuses have security cameras

Focus: Food Service

7/6/2018

Safety alert after NHS patients choke on hash browns and peas

Patients allegedly given foods like hash browns and peas when they should have been on a special diet

Case study

7/6/2018

Assisted living facility installs water-, cost-saving toilets

San Francisco-based facility was experiencing complaints from both tenants and maintenance staff alike regarding clogged toilets throughout the facility

Blog / Focus Cybersecurity

7/6/2018

Eight cybersecurity tools your healthcare facility needs today

Many companies are simply not investing enough in IT security, despite the obvious threats

7/6/2018

Pall QPoint Water Filter Capsules Receive US Food & Drug Administration 510(k) Clearance

7/6/2018

Orion Lighting Regains Compliance with Nasdaq Minimum Bid Price Rule

7/6/2018

Medpricer Launches New Website to Emphasize its Spend Management Life Cycle Capabilities

7/6/2018

Marquis Health Services’ Coral Harbor Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Completes Renovation

7/6/2018

Cushman & Wakefield Names Shane Funston as Senior Director

7/5/2018

Trump rule could stop public reporting of hospital infections

Under the new rule, the CMS Hospital Compare website won't show the infections or safety measures

7/5/2018

Seven hospital projects valued at $300 million + kick off summer

Six of the seven are in the planning stages

7/5/2018

Hospital explosion linked to bled gas lines

Gas lines in the boiler room may have been bled

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

7/5/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Delayed egress locks

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for delayed egress locks

7/5/2018

Fighting environmental infection in long-term care facilities

Thorough facility-wide cleaning and disinfection is often the first line of defense

7/5/2018

American Time Announces Tenth Annual Scholarship Winner

7/5/2018

BAS Aims for Increased Simplicity

7/5/2018

Drain Cleaner Can Boost Productivity

7/5/2018

Rubberized Roofing Cement and Versatility

7/5/2018

Cooler Targets Harsh Jobsite Conditions

Focus: Security

7/3/2018

Philadelphia hospital creates police drop-off lane for gunshot victims

Philadelphia is one of the few cities where police take stabbing and shooting victims to hospitals

Blog / Regulations, Codes & Standards

7/3/2018

Tips for healthcare facility managers to stay in compliance with NFPA

A majority of the updates are related to inspections, paperwork regulations and training

7/3/2018

Va. hospital redesigned behavioral health center using patient input

Children's Hospital of Richmond brought in patients and families to help with design process

Blog

7/3/2018

How to design hospitals for the millennial generation

Millennials are looking for technology and availability

7/3/2018

Check out this special supplement to Healthcare Facilities Today

Supplement includes stories on energy efficiency, lighting and infection control

7/3/2018

As hospitalizations drops, Delaware health system Beebe cancels tower project

Officials say this is a sign of a changing ideology in healthcare

7/3/2018

Now is the Time to Nominate Terrific Toilets for Cintas’s Annual America’s Best Restroom Contest

7/3/2018

Larson Electronics Releases 100 Foot 20 Amp Explosion Proof Cord Reel for Hazardous Locations

7/3/2018

Company Purchase Aims to Improve Heat Exchanger Performance

7/3/2018

HVAC Hardware Offers Improved Controls

7/3/2018

Door Hardware Targets Security, Aesthetics

7/2/2018

C. diff. cases fall 36 percent in Canada's hospitals

Improvements in infection-control measures, such as frequent hand-washing and more frequent, intense cleaning of hospital facilities in the last decade may have contributed

7/2/2018

Expansive 'health city' planned for Brisbane

Health-focused district is planned around the site of Mater Private Hospital Springfield

7/2/2018

Hand-washing monitor can help reduce hospital infections

Healthcare workers wear a badge that shows different lights that can let them know if their hands are properly sanitized

Focus: Security

7/2/2018

Officers cleared in California hospital shooting

Officers fired six rounds at a man who shot through a glass door with a rifle and entered the hospital

7/2/2018

Is liquid soap safer than a bar?

The answer is no, according to a Q&A on The New York Times website

Focus: Cybersecurity

7/2/2018

Tips for hiring healthcare cybersecurity pros

Cybersecurity requires people from all backgrounds and majors

7/2/2018

60-Acre Wellness Village Being Planned For Texas

7/2/2018

Spellman Brady & Company Expands Team

7/2/2018

Flatwater Solutions Wins $20 Million Indian Health Services Contract

7/2/2018

Deb Group Wins DPA Buying Group Supplier of the Year Award

7/2/2018

Legrand North and Central America Recognized by U.S. Department of Energy for Energy Intensity Reduction Achievement posts/press releases x

6/29/2018

Inspection reveals unsanitary conditions at Memphis VA

Soiled furniture and dirty air ducts where food is prepared were found

Blog

6/29/2018

Avoiding extended closures when renovating facility bathrooms

Healthcare facility managers must balance cost and time

6/29/2018

Healthcare cyberthreat reports increasing

In the first six months of 2018, there were 154 breaches reported to the Office for Civil Rights

6/29/2018

New Lifestyle Children’s Hospital in Chattanooga adds engaging installations

How do you get a firetruck on to the 3rd floor of a hospital? Not through the elevator.

6/29/2018

Private firm hired to organize hospitals' patient move

New Sydney hospital 'more like a hotel'

Focus: Facility Design

6/29/2018

Healthcare system building microhospital in Mesa

Abrazo Community Health facility will have a small emergency department and an operating room

6/29/2018

Aluminum Panels Offer Strength, Durability

6/29/2018

Larson Electronics Unleashes 125/250V Portable Spiderbox with Receptacles

6/29/2018

Waltonwood Lake Boone Announces Partnership With Cary-Based Aware Senior Care

6/29/2018

Yorktel Appoints Mike Brandofino as Chief Operations Officer

6/29/2018

HydraMaster Introduces the Evolution Glided Upholstery Tool

6/28/2018

Water tank reports at many NYC hospitals show serious issues

Rust, muck and pigeons cited at facilities

6/28/2018

Fewer hospitals report zero infections

More than 30 percent of hospitals reported no MRSA infections in 2016, compared with about 15 percent in 2017

Focus: Renovations

6/28/2018

Healthcare building and design trends suggest industry growth

A survey by Medical Construction & Design suggests the growth will be primarily renovations

Focus: Facility Design

6/28/2018

Patient room design can affect stress

A 2017 article by Andrade and colleagues offers findings that suggest how design elements may reduce patient stress, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Environmental Services

6/28/2018

Most healthcare facility infection control practitioners doubt their laundry systems

Seventy-two percent say would not wipe their drinking glass with a freshly laundered hospital mopping pad or wipe

Focus: Renovation

6/28/2018

N.Y. hospital finishes renovation

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center expansion includes new first-floor Stroke & Brain Aneurysm Center, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/28/2018

AHR Expo Returns to Atlanta for the First Time Since 2001

6/28/2018

VCU Health breaks ground on $349M outpatient facility

6/28/2018

Reinvent the Ceiling Plane With New DesignFlex Ceiling Systems from Armstrong

6/28/2018

CINTEC Technology announces new dissipative anchor

6/28/2018

Light Fixture and High Ceiling Design

6/27/2018

Inmate climbs through Alabama hospital ceiling to escape

Inmate was taken to the hospital after he claimed to have swallowed a razor blade

6/27/2018

Threatening incident at birthing center renews security concerns

Though a nurse felt threatened by a visitor, no one activated an emergency alert that triggers a hospital-wide response

6/27/2018

Flooding damage affects communication systems at Rockford hospital

The main pharmacy was also damaged

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

6/27/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Fire pump phase reversal

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for fire pump phase reversal

Focus: Facility Design

6/27/2018

Traits, insights and tips: A hospital flooring guide

Choosing the right flooring for a hospital floor plan can be a daunting task. Here, we'll uncover some traits, insights, and tips to ease the challenge.

6/27/2018

Check out this special supplement to Healthcare Facilities Today

Supplement includes stories on energy efficiency, bathrooms and security

6/27/2018

Southco Ea-Bt Bluetooth Controller Chosen as a 2018 Money-Saving Product

6/27/2018

Building Automation System Aims for Increased Simplicity

6/27/2018

Door Hardware and Decorative Design

6/27/2018

Flooring App Targets Specification Process

6/27/2018

Building Wrap Aims To Eliminate Moisture

Focus: Facility Design

6/26/2018

Missouri hospitals built to withstand tornadoes

Healthcare system says it has toughened safety requirements for construction

Focus: Facility Design

6/26/2018

Design and technology can improve ED patient flow

Technologies include patient tracking boards, registration kiosks and real-time patient locating systems

6/26/2018

Study finds better IT security doesn’t deter cyberattacks

Institutional factors found to play the biggest role

Blog / Focus: Facility Design

6/26/2018

Where design meets delivery of individualized, compassionate children’s mental healthcare

Women veterans in the healthcare system are the largest growing demographic

6/26/2018

South Texas VA adjusts to changing veteran population

Women veterans in the healthcare system are the largest growing demographic

Focus: Facility Design

6/26/2018

Texas healthcare facility builds senior-oriented ER

Valley Baptist Medical Center-Brownsville designs ER to address mobility challenges

6/26/2018

Hospital Infection Control Practitioners Doubt Laundered Mops and Cleaning Cloths are Risk-Free

6/26/2018

Kone Launches ‘Residential Flow’ at Housing 2018 to Make Homecomings & Property Management Easier

6/26/2018

Eaton’s Intelligent Power Manager Software Delivers Enhanced Power Management Capabilities for Nutanix Hyperconverged Infrastructure

6/26/2018

New Mayo Clinic Study Shows Reduction of Influenza Virus in Humidified Classrooms

6/26/2018

Expanded Flooring Line Offers Improved Aesthetics

6/25/2018

Chattanooga healthcare facilities ready for Ebola possibility

Staying abreast of what's happening in the world to know what could potentially come into the hospital is key

6/25/2018

Healthcare facility renovation addresses patient experience

The hospital had begun sorting waste at a third site

Focus: Renovation

6/25/2018

Healthcare facility renovation addresses patient experience

Boston's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center added sconce lighting, warm wooden floors, and natural color palettes, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Infographic / Energy Efficiency

6/25/2018

Slashing energy consumption

Infographic illustrates nine ways healthcare facilities can be more energy efficient

6/25/2018

Combating workplace violence

RWJBarnabas Health is taking a stand against workplace violence at its hospitals and clinics

6/25/2018

Healthcare data breach: What to know about them and what to do after one

Three steps you can take to protect yourself and minimize the damage

6/25/2018

Financial Veteran Joins Smart Care as Chief Financial Officer

6/25/2018

Baylor Scott & White Health’s New Sports Therapy & Research Complex Designed by Perkins+Will

6/25/2018

Plumbing Manufacturer Wins Design Awards

6/25/2018

NSF International Publishes New Standard for Supplemental Microbiological Water Treatment Systems

6/25/2018

Five Trends Demand a New Approach to Healthcare Facilities and Real Estate

6/22/2018

Hospital says CMS star rating system has been wrong for two years

Rush University Medical Center found that instead of evenly weighting the eight measures in the safety of care group, the ratings formula relied heavily on one measure

Blog

6/22/2018

Managing medical records: A guide for facilities and providers

Document management technologies can adjoin these competing philosophies and practices for the better, especially as it pertains to managing medical records

6/22/2018

Wisconsin healthcare provider opening cafeteria for free summer meals for kids

Gundersen Health System in LaCrosse is serving noon meals to kids who play in area parks

6/22/2018

Leapfrog opposes CMS roll back of quality reporting measures

Leapfrog says removing the measures from IQR will hurt patient transparency

6/22/2018

Harvard Medical School to disperse portraits of past white male department chairs

The move is designed to put the organization's focus on diversity

6/22/2018

Arizona woman claims she found bed bugs in daughter's hospital room

The daughter is being treated at Banner Desert Hospital in Mesa

6/22/2018

ARC Launches Value Calculator to Help Facility Teams Quantify Cost Savings from Using Mobile Facilities Dashboards

6/22/2018

Denver Design Agency Helps Kids and Families Heal with Interactive Art

6/22/2018

HLAC Seeks Accreditation Inspectors - French/English, Spanish/English, English Only

6/22/2018

Lorin Announces Distinct Advantages of Coil Anodized Aluminum for Architectural and Construction Applications

6/22/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases 500W Three Stage LED Light Tower for High Vibration Environments

6/21/2018

Canadian province scraps plan to privatize hospital food services

Instead, task force to recommend how to make food services more efficient

6/21/2018

FCC rate review holding up subsidies to rural healthcare facilities internet bills

The rate review came after the $400 million dollars for rural health care programs across the country ran out

6/21/2018

NFPA offers a risk assessment checklist for active shooter situations

Guidance includes tips on information officials should be gathering during building risk assessments

Focus: Environmental Services

6/21/2018

Avoiding the hidden costs of environmental services staff injuries

Environmental services work-related injuries usually involve either exposure to harmful contaminants or musculoskeletal disorders

Focus: Environmental Services

6/21/2018

Terminal cleaning checklist systems only as good as the list

When executing the terminal cleaning of hospital rooms, a checklist is a standard tool to guide the cleaning staff

6/21/2018

How to play a role in greening your facility

Designed to eliminate improper management, USP <800> provides standards for the safe handling of hazardous drugs to minimize the risk of exposure to healthcare personnel, patients and the environment.

6/21/2018

Larson Electronics Releases 50’ Industrial String Light with 5 LED Lamps

6/21/2018

Hospital Planned at Sentara BelleHarbour Campus in Suffolk, Va.

6/21/2018

LIGHTFAIR International 2018 Delivered Largest Footprint and Increased Registration over Last Year

6/21/2018

Southco Launches Global Brand Refresh Initiative

6/21/2018

MedTrainer Announces International Content Distribution Partnership with Tata Consultancy Services

6/20/2018

Investigation finds bone, blood, bugs on Colorado hospital surgical tools

Denver’s Porter Adventist Hospital investigated after alleged sterilization breach

Focus: Renovation

6/20/2018

Check out this special supplement to Healthcare Facilities Today

Supplement includes stories on renovation projects and sound masking techniques

6/20/2018

Solid-state refrigeration: A better, construction-free path to USP <800> compliance

Designed to eliminate improper management, USP <800> provides standards for the safe handling of hazardous drugs to minimize the risk of exposure to healthcare personnel, patients and the environment.

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

6/20/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Frequency between fire pump tests

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for fire pump testing

6/20/2018

ASHE survey looks at monthly elevator testing

Input on additional regulatory requirements also sought

Focus: Facility Design

6/20/2018

Lucile Packard expansion includes displacement ventilation

A shading system on the façade is used to prevent sunspots, which can throw off the displacement ventilation system, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/20/2018

Universal Lighting Technologies Announces Partnership with Specified Lighting Sales

6/20/2018

Senior Living Community Solves Acoustic Challenges with Resilient Flooring Installation

6/20/2018

Larson Electronics Releases 50 Foot 600 Volt Explosion Proof Cord Reel for Hazardous Location

6/20/2018

Michael Gillespie Has Been Named a Partner at AKF

6/20/2018

O&G Begins Construction of Acute Care Center

6/19/2018

CMS delays hospital star-ratings release

The agency will not update the hospital quality star ratings on Hospital Compare in July

6/19/2018

Understanding the role of Chief Security Officer

The Chief Security Officer (CSO) is the executive responsible for the organization's entire security plan

Focus: Renovation

6/19/2018

How to keep a facility running during expansion and / or renovation

By mixing creative choreography with ground rules, goals and expectations, owners and construction firms can make these hard jobs a little easier

Focus: Environmental Services

6/19/2018

Healthcare facility environmental services managers share top concerns

Role of the environmental services department in patient care often underestimated

Blog / Focus: Facility Design

6/19/2018

How to design and build what’s needed to meet organizational goals and strategies

It’s all about scoping the right concept before getting too far down the facility planning phase

Focus: Facility Design

6/19/2018

Hospital expansion adds functionality to patient-centric design

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford project was inspired by the existing structure but designed for 21st-century medicine, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/19/2018

Can-Fite Reports on New Pre-Clinical Developments with Its NASH Drug Namodenoson

6/19/2018

Cohealo Introduces SaaS Solution for Real-Time Tracking of Equipment Utilization

6/19/2018

Schneider Electric Launches Innovative Medium Voltage Switchgear in the U.S.

6/19/2018

Cintas is the Official Restroom Sponsor of the Boston Red Sox

6/19/2018

Baron Releases Optional Archived Weather Data for Baron Threat Net for Public Safety

6/18/2018

Pediatric flu death toll highest in nearly a decade

Flu killed 172 children between October and May

Focus: Facility Design

6/18/2018

Students design talking exam room

University of Miami's School of Architecture students design tech-embedded wall

6/18/2018

Australia's largest hospital solar power system planned

The Port Macquarie Base Hospital is installing the largest rooftop solar panel system on a healthcare facility

Focus: Facility Design

6/18/2018

Justifying designing for the patient experience

Designing unique patient experiences has become a top strategic priority for many healthcare institutions, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Facility Design

6/18/2018

N.Y.C. hospital stresses technology in new facility

New York City’s NYU Langone Health designed from the ground up to integrate the latest in healthcare information technology

Blog / Focus: Environmental Services

6/18/2018

Healthcare associated infections & the environment: Mitigating risk with environmental control strategies

Some of the issues that lead to inadequate environmental cleaning involve difficulties with staffing, unclear ownership, incorrect supplies, budget cutbacks, lack of training or continuing education, and an absence quality control

6/18/2018

Medpricer and UCHealth Sign Deal on Cost Management Solutions

6/18/2018

Larson Electronics Launches 12’ Hydraulic Two-Stage Telescoping Light Mast

6/18/2018

Ochsner Selects ABM to Provide Environmental Services and Deliver on Patient Experience

6/18/2018

Perkins+Will’s Director of Global Diversity Sworn in as IIDA International Board President

6/18/2018

Avinger Appoints Mark Weinswig as Chief Financial Officer

Blog

6/15/2018

It's hurricane season!

What you need to know to plan, predict and prepare

6/15/2018

Hospital security changed after 1998 baby abduction

Florida maternity wards now have multiple layers of protection

Focus: Facility Design

6/15/2018

Healthcare aesthetics getting bolder

Healthcare facility aesthetics are evolving as owners work to differentiate themselves in the competitive landscape, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/15/2018

Don't overdo medical waste disposal at healthcare facilities

If staff knows what medical waste actually is, a skilled nursing facility can save time and money

6/15/2018

Hershey Medical Center shows off energy-efficient features

The Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center saves more than $2.7 million annually through energy efficient technology

6/15/2018

Command centers can help health systems improve patient experience

Health systems face growing capacity challenges and patient experience suffers when access is limited

6/15/2018

IICRC Welcomes Three New Executive Team Members

6/15/2018

Focal Point Focal Point achieves incredibly successful results at LIGHTFAIR 2018

6/15/2018

Eaton’s Intelligent Power Manager Software delivers enhanced power management capabilities for Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure

6/15/2018

Healthcare Workers Submit Signatures to Qualify Ballot Initiative to Reduce Patient Infections in Pomona Hospitals

6/15/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases Waterproof 24VDC to 16VDC Step-down Transformer

6/14/2018

Phoenix VA inspection reveals safety issues

Phoenix VA hospital was 'ground zero' for a national crisis in veterans healthcare

6/14/2018

UC San Diego hospital cited for dirty surgical equipment

'Immediate jeopardy' declared at UC San Diego’s Hillcrest campus

6/14/2018

Buffalo nursing home death raises safety questions

Man's fall from window is the second violent death at the facility in as many years

6/14/2018

Embattled Wis. hospital gets 7 more citations for routine violations

UnityPoint Health-Meriter in Madison received seven citations in its third inspection

6/14/2018

Rhode Island passes surgical smoke law

Surgical teams will have smoke-free ORs

6/14/2018

How do hospitals prepare for hurricanes?

When it comes to hurricanes, evacuations are usually possible, but what about patients in hospitals who don't have the ability to leave?

6/14/2018

Visualizing The Future Of Color: Sherwin-Williams 2019 Color Trends Reflect Human Touch

6/14/2018

Introducing New Clorox Healthcare VersaSure Cleaner Disinfectant Wipes

6/14/2018

Ineffectiveness of Laundered Mops and Cleaning Cloths in Healthcare Revealed

6/14/2018

AHR Expo Now Accepting 2019 Innovation Awards Submissions

6/14/2018

Schneider Electric Launches Innovative Medium Voltage Switchgear in the U.S.

Focus: Facility Design

6/13/2018

Alzheimer’s village designed to let patients shop, farm and socialize

$28 million village is part of an experimental treatment for Alzheimer’s patients

6/13/2018

Study says asymptomatic C. diff. carriers key source of HAIs

About 19 percent of healthcare-related Clostridium difficile cases at a VA facility were linked to asymptomatic C. diff carriers

Focus: Environmental Services

6/13/2018

Cleaners can harm plastic surfaces over time

Use of some cleaning products could harm medical devices

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

6/13/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Contiguous facilities

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for contiguous facilities

6/13/2018

Fax machines alive and well in some doctor’s offices

Regulations and technological limitations and stubbornness get much of the credit

Blog / Focus: Renovation

6/13/2018

Common problems found during building renovations

The older the structure is, the more likely it is that the building inspector will find some form of defect

6/13/2018

Mission Linen Supply Shares Top 5 Tips for Improving Employee Apparel Programs

6/13/2018

Data Shows 1 in 2 Healthcare M&A Deals have Cybersecurity Issues

6/13/2018

Douglas Lighting Controls Introduces LitePak 2

6/13/2018

UF Health Opening Specialty Practices, Outpatient Surgical Center at Gainesville’s Oaks Mall

6/13/2018

Legrand North and Central America to Showcase Comprehensive Data Communications Portfolio at Cisco Live! 2018

6/12/2018

Physicians say Mississippi children's hospital has 'pervasive mold and cockroaches'

Exit of 30 physicians from Batson Children's Hospital has sparked litigation, accusations

6/12/2018

After Chicago hospital shooting, officials look at lessons learned

It was the second shooting on hospital grounds in less than a year

Blog / Focus: Facility Design

6/12/2018

Beyond thermal: Insulation considerations for healthcare facilities

Beyond energy efficiency, insulation in the healthcare facility enclosure can support acoustic, moisture management and safety objectives

6/12/2018

Another body found in San Francisco General hallway

Police investigating another unexplained death of a woman on the grounds of San Francisco General Hospital

6/12/2018

Nursing home investigated after patient falls from window

87-year-old man dies after fall from third floor

6/12/2018

FDA issues guidance on preventing surgical fires

The US Food and Drug Administration recommends safe use of medical devices and products commonly used during surgical procedures

6/12/2018

EarlySense Honored With 2018 Medtech Breakthrough Award

6/12/2018

Middle Atlantic Introduces L7 Series Lectern for the Most Elegant Solution in Height Adjustability

6/12/2018

Biotricity’s Bioflux Named Best Remote Patient Monitoring Solution by MedTech Breakthrough

6/12/2018

Marquis Health Services Completes $2.5 Million Renovation at Coral Harbor Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Neptune City, N.J.

6/12/2018

Southco Is First Access Hardware Component Supplier To Earn UL Recognition Certification FTTA2/ FTTA8

Focus: Facility Design

6/11/2018

NYU Langone's new high-rise healthcare facility will have superstorm flood protection

New York University Langone Medical Center campus sustained significant damage during Hurricane Sandy in 2012

6/11/2018

Marc Anthony delivers mobile medical clinic to Puerto Rico

It has been eight months since Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico and the island still needs help

6/11/2018

Key elements for hospital active shooter response program

NFPA standard advises healthcare facilities

Focus: Renovation

6/11/2018

Costly skilled-nursing renovations can be good investment

Infection-control design elements save money in the long run

Focus: Environmental Services

6/11/2018

Long-term care facilities need consistent, effective cleaning processes

Properly cleaning and disinfecting resident rooms and common areas can help reduce disease transmission

Focus: Facility Design

6/11/2018

A dose of innovation boosts security at Israeli hospital

The $100 million underground facility is battle-tested

6/11/2018

Linking Design and Evidence with Interactive Room Design

6/11/2018

HED Selected as Executive Architect & Engineer for McLaren's New Lansing Hospital

6/11/2018

AOTA Offers Choosing Wisely List of Practices to Question

6/11/2018

Chief of Staff of the Army Honors SmithGroupJJR’s Philip Tobey with Outstanding Civilian Service Award

6/11/2018

MedTrainer Named Best Compliance Management Solution Provider by MedTech Breakthrough Awards

6/8/2018

Most Florida nursing care facilities not ready for hurricane season

Only 48 nursing homes and 91 ALFs have reported they have installed equipment and had state site inspections

6/8/2018

Two Kentucky hospitals had more MRSA infections than almost all others in the U.S.

The University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital and Norton Healthcare in Louisville each had 40 MRSA bloodstream infections between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017

Blog

6/8/2018

Hand-washing technology can reduce germs in healthcare restrooms

Healthcare establishments (hospitals, clinics, and doctors' and dentists' offices) cause 41 percent of Americans to have the highest level of germ concerns tied to hand washing

Focus: Facility Design

6/8/2018

Flexible foodservice design key in healthcare

As trends shift, operators must keep up with menu innovations and remain adaptable

6/8/2018

Patient at Pa. hospital slashes security officer with light bulb

The patient was attempting to escape a locked unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest

Focus: Renovation

6/8/2018

How to keep a facility running during expansion and / or renovation

By mixing creative choreography with ground rules, goals and expectations, owners and construction firms can make these hard jobs a little easier

6/8/2018

Seeq Announces New Version, and adds Managing Director for European Operations

6/8/2018

Seeq Announces New Version, and adds Managing Director for European Operations

6/8/2018

Hemispherx Announces New Data Showing Ampligen’s Positive Role in Reprograming Tumor Microenvironment

6/8/2018

Harris Williams & Co. Advises Water’s Edge Dermatology on its Recapitalization by Gryphon Investors

6/8/2018

Skender Releases “101 Ways to Build Smarter” eBook

6/7/2018

No foul play found in San Francisco General Hospital death

State Health Dept. investigating security issues

6/7/2018

International Medical Corps medical shelters sent to aid Ebola fight

Relief supplies sent to Democratic Republic of the Congo

6/7/2018

Power outage halts elective surgeries at Illinois hospital

Essential services continued with emergency generators

6/7/2018

State AGs against ‘rollback’ of nursing home oversight reforms

17 attorney generals against rollback of reforms meant to prevent nursing home patient abuse, fraud and neglect

6/7/2018

What should LTC facilities do after triclosan hand soaps banned?

On Dec. 20, manufacturers can no longer manufacture and distribute triclosan antibacterial handwashes for the healthcare market

Focus: Facility Design

6/7/2018

California hospital designed to move up and down during an earthquake

The Loma Linda University Medical Center will be the first in the country engineered to move vertically

6/7/2018

Cintas Promotes Exit and Emergency Light Maintenance Ahead of Summer Storm Season

6/7/2018

The IICRC Extends Early Bird Registration for 2018 Technical Conference

6/7/2018

Improving Nurse Wellness in Healthcare Design Focus of Recent Ecore, NIHD Meeting

6/7/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases 5-Stage Steel Wall Mounted Light Mast

6/7/2018

Trinity Health Reports 47% Reduction in HAIs after Adding Pulsed Xenon UV Disinfection to Cleaning Protocols

6/6/2018

Deputies reportedly precluded from searching S.F. hospital stairwell for missing woman

Body of a 75-year-old woman missing nearly two weeks was discovered in a power plant stairwell

Focus: Environmental Services

6/6/2018

Visitor says she was bitten by bedbugs at Columbus hospital

Woman claims she was bitten as she waited for her friend to recover from surgery

6/6/2018

FDA issues update on agency’s response to Ebola outbreak

FDA using global networks to support international response efforts

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

6/6/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Fire drills

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for fire drills

Focus: Environmental Services

6/6/2018

Namibian healthcare 'spotless' after national cleanup

Roads, schools, clinics, hospitals and open-spaces at villages, towns and cities were spruced up in the campaign

6/6/2018

Staff compliance, fast updating are key to healthcare facility cybersecurity

American Health Information Management Association developed a list of best practices

6/6/2018

EYP’s New Atlanta Office Celebrates Downtown Atlanta--and Its Own, Distinctive Organization

6/6/2018

New Skylight Fall Prevention Informational Web Page Available on AAMA Website

6/6/2018

Sinks and Restroom Hygiene

6/6/2018

Tenax Therapeutics Announces Study Design for Phase 2 Trial of Levosimendan in PH-HFpEF Patients

6/6/2018

Duro-Last, Inc. Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Open House at Saginaw Headquarters

6/5/2018

U.S. hospitals monitoring Ebola situation in Africa

An outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has led to a reported 58 cases and 27 deaths

6/5/2018

Patient in Washington diagnosed with Legionnaires while receiving treatment at UWMC

The patient is on a cancer unit in the University of Washington Medical Center

6/5/2018

Study finds sharps containers do not contribute to C. diff spread

The study was published in the American Journal of Infection Control.

Blog

6/5/2018

Healthcare artificial intelligence market to record a CAGR of 40 percent over 2017-2024

U.S. to prominently drive the regional compound annual growth rate

6/5/2018

Montana's state hospital updates emergency policies

A complaint led to an investigation finding fault in how the state hospital responded to emergencies

6/5/2018

Ohio healthcare facility drills for an active shooter incident

The first step is to lock down the hospital and issue a code yellow

6/5/2018

Biotricity Achieves Revenue Generation and Market Expansion with Anchor Clients

6/5/2018

Students Challenged to Consider the Forest and the Trees in the 14th Annual Student Chair Design Competition from Wilsonart

6/5/2018

Gorbel Inc. Introduces SafeGait ACTIVE

6/5/2018

EVERLINE PW Linear LED Drivers Offer Functionality and Flexibility with Wireless Programming

6/5/2018

Middle Atlantic Helps the Industry Build System Confidence With Educational Sessions at InfoComm 2018

6/4/2018

CDC issues update on Ebola outbreak

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises healthcare providers in the U.S. to continue to get travel history from patients

Blog

6/4/2018

Revealing the true cost of patient care

New cost accounting strategies and tools

6/4/2018

Green roofs attract more than good feelings and LEED points

There are a number of ways to keep pests to a minimum

6/4/2018

Florida nursing homes say they're ready for hurricane season

Fatalities in South Florida last year have prompted change

Focus: Facility Design

6/4/2018

NY hospital project designed for growth and limited space

Fitting a 17-story ambulatory care center on Manhattan’s Upper East Side was the first challenge

Focus: Environmental Services

6/4/2018

California hospital union workers to get raises of up to 42 percent

Workers at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital & Medical Center will get a series of raises

6/4/2018

Poll Shows Strong Voter Support for Ohio Ballot Initiative to Improve Patient Care in Dialysis Clinics

6/4/2018

4K Surveillance Cameras Aim to Improve Security

6/4/2018

Cooling Towers and Legionella Prevention

6/4/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Offers Portable Power Distribution Panel with Cam-locks

6/4/2018

Hemispherx Biopharma and Roswell Park Plan Phase I/II Study of Ampligen Plus Checkpoint Inhibitors

Blog / Focus: Facility Design

6/1/2018

Exit, Ebola: Infection control and the hospital exit room

Exit room concept eliminates dangerous backtracking of contamination within a medical facility.

6/1/2018

Antimicrobial copper gaining popularity in healthcare facilities

The copper continuously kill 99.9% of infectious bacteria

Focus: Facility Design

6/1/2018

'Neighborhood hospital' planned near Tucson

18-bed facility in Sahuarita will have an emergency room and operating rooms

6/1/2018

Tips to reduce healthcare facility's environmental footprint

Healthcare produces 7 percent of Australia’s carbon emissions and hospitals produce about half of it

Focus: Renovation

6/1/2018

OSHA cites Florida healthcare facility for not protecting staff from violence

An acute care inpatient behavioral health facility in Bradenton is facing more than $71,000 in fines

Blog / Focus: Facility Design

6/1/2018

The future of healthcare design and construction? It’s factory made.

Technological advancements make it possible to manufacture many healthcare building components — think complete patient and treatment rooms — offsite, to be assembled onsite for higher quality, yet more-efficient construction

6/1/2018

America's Physician Groups Promotes Its 'Third Option' to CMS as Next Step in Evolution of Value-Based Care

6/1/2018

Pulsed Xenon UV Leads to Better Disinfection

6/1/2018

Internal Roadway Construction, Infrastructure Enhancements Launched at ON3

6/1/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases Twist Lock Suction Cup Magnetic Mounting Plate

6/1/2018

Harris Williams & Co. Advises Evolution Research Group, LLC on its Sale to Linden Capital Partners

5/31/2018

Survey says: Most hospitals aren't ready for mass tragedy

Nine out of 10 ER doctors say their hospitals aren't fully prepared for major disasters or mass tragedies

5/31/2018

New Florida emergency nursing home power rules now the law

Law enacted after 12 patients at a Hollywood Hills rehabilitation center died in the heat after Irma

5/31/2018

Designing emergency departments to shrink wait times

Healthcare organizations are looking to designers for practical solutions to emergency room inefficiency, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Blog / Focus: Technology

5/31/2018

Closing the loop on medical device cybersecurity

To protect themselves and their patients, healthcare facilities must embrace a holistic, lifecycle approach to connected medical device cybersecurity

Focus: Food Service

5/31/2018

Hospital cutting food waste and cost

Providence Health trimming unnecessary food expenditures

Focus: Technology

5/31/2018

IoT security is critical to healthcare

Traditional cybersecurity sometimes lapses when it comes to the IoT

5/31/2018

Celebrate National Home Remodeling Month with Human Centric Lighting Solutions from Legrand Building Control Systems

5/31/2018

Debra Levin Named Honorary ASID Fellow

5/31/2018

Wiegmann Delivers New Catalog

5/31/2018

MedTrainer Honored as Silver Stevie Award Winner in 2018 American Business Awards

5/31/2018

Johnson Controls expands IP camera portfolio with high resolution, bandwidth efficient 4K cameras

Blog/Focus: Infection Control

5/30/2018

Does biohazardous waste get a label or a bag?

Incorrect waste segregation and labeling are among the most common violations for healthcare facilities

Focus: Technology

5/30/2018

Technological advances are changing healthcare design

Architecture firms are using virtual reality (VR), 3-D modeling and drones, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/30/2018

Hawaii State Hospital announces new facility, security features

The hospital plans to build a new $140 million facility with 16-foot high security walls and enclosed courtyards

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

5/30/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Cardboard shipping boxes

Brad Keyes discusses cardboard shipping boxes

Focus: Technology

5/30/2018

Seattle hospital upgrades communications system

Valley Medical Center is expanding deployment of secure communication system

Focus: Food Service

5/30/2018

Hospital food can carry MRSA, VRE

The study shows one or more food specimens were positive for pathogens

5/30/2018

Canopy System Designed to Withstand Harsh Weather

5/30/2018

Online Selection Tool Targets HVAC and Plumbing Systems

5/30/2018

LED Troffers and Energy Efficiency

5/30/2018

Better Decisions from Better Air

Focus: Infection Control

5/29/2018

Reusable medical scopes harbor bacteria after cleaning

More than 70 percent of scopes tested positive for bacteria

5/29/2018

Boston hospitals prepare for tragedy

Healthcare facilities' tactics include large-scale drills

Focus: Technology

5/29/2018

VA expands telehealth regulations

The Department of Veterans Affairs is expanding its reach into more remote areas

5/29/2018

Follow-up finds more violations for embattled Wisconsin hospital

More than 30 new violations were found at UnityPoint Health - Meriter

5/29/2018

North Carolina heart hospital consolidates cardiac services

North Carolina Heart & Vascular Hospital plan focuses on patient amenities

Focus: Infection Control

5/29/2018

Va. health system works to improve cleaning protocol uniformity

Sentara Healthcare recently initiated a campaign to assess the practices used to clean patient rooms

5/29/2018

VEDA Data Brings AI Tools from Academic Science to Healthcare

5/29/2018

Waltonwood Lake Boone Announces Management Team as Senior Living Community Prepares to Open

5/29/2018

Vinyl Flooring Contributes to LEED and WELL Certifications

5/29/2018

Solar-Powered Building Controls and Energy Efficiency

5/29/2018

Helping FMs Make Better Data-Based Decisions: Study

Focus: Infection Control

5/25/2018

How worried should U.S. be about Ebola outbreak?

Patients have turned up in Mbandaka, a city of more than a million on the banks of the Congo River

5/25/2018

Bronx-Lebanon Hospital without promised turnstiles, 1 year after shooting

In the weeks following the mass shooting, the hospital promised tougher security

5/25/2018

Six steps to write an energy-efficient hospital audit report

An energy-efficient hospital audit is how the energy consumption of a healthcare institution is measured

5/25/2018

Healthcare aesthetics getting bold

Subdued approaches are being complemented with bolder, design-forward concepts, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Food Service

5/25/2018

Pa. health network drops food vendor Sodexo

St. Luke's University Health Network moves to local company

5/25/2018

Process and design improvements explored for China's Drum Tower Hospital

American and Chinese hospitals evaluate similarities, differences

5/25/2018

Painting App and Augmented Reality

5/25/2018

Former College Athlete and Personal Trainer Constance Lafuente Named Wellness Director of Parkway Place

5/25/2018

Skanska Completes Substantial Renovation and Relocation at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

5/25/2018

Medpricer Introduces Artificial Intelligence to its Purchased Services Platform

5/25/2018

Real Estate Broker/Manager Acquires and Partners with USFP to Oversee Property Management and Brokerage

Focus: Infection Control

5/24/2018

Two more cases of Ebola confirmed in urban area of Congo

Total of three cases confirmed in city of 1 million people

5/24/2018

Emergency department communications badges reduce response times

The average response time is now down to 1.02 minutes

Blog

5/24/2018

Eliminating the environment from the infection equation

Many new products on the market are formulated as cleaner-disinfectants, allowing for one-step cleaning and disinfection of surfaces

5/24/2018

Senior care workforce by the numbers

A report from senior living industry organization Argentum has quantified the labor crisis

Blog / Focus: Technology

5/24/2018

Health intelligent virtual assistant market is disrupting industry

Health intelligent virtual assistant market to be characterized by the massive exploitation of IoT and artificial intelligence

5/24/2018

Hospital room of the future includes IoT

IoT can create drastic improvement in hospital care

5/24/2018

Continued Education on High Performance Data Centers

5/24/2018

LED Maker Expanding Product Line With Company Purchase

5/24/2018

Electronic Security Hardware Honored for Sustainability

5/24/2018

Water Jet Targets Heavy-Duty Clogs

5/24/2018

Methodist Health System Partners with JLL to Unlock Facilities Savings and Improve Patient Care

Focus: Infection Control

5/23/2018

NIH officials responding to Ebola outbreak

U.S. health experts on ‘high alert’

5/23/2018

Nursing home ‘granny cam’ bill passes La. Senate

Bill was opposed by nursing home industry

5/23/2018

New hospital sound design may cure alarm fatigue

The constant alarms of hospital technology called a problem for patient safety

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

5/23/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Fire hose valves

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for fire hose valves

5/23/2018

NHS staff plead for body cameras to prevent assaults

Increasing levels of violence mean staff needed better protection

Focus: Technology

5/23/2018

App technology is designed for healthcare facility wayfinding

A study has shown that 30 to 40 percent of patients and visitors get lost at the hospital

5/23/2018

Vecna and Imprivata Announce Solution to Deliver Streamlined and Secure Patient Self-Service Platform

5/23/2018

ContextVision Announces First OEM Installation of its Orthopedic Package

5/23/2018

Medical Call Center Expands Operations; Adds 150 Jobs in Linthicum Heights, MD

5/23/2018

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems Infographic Offers Building Safety Tips

5/23/2018

HVAC Partnership Focuses Sustainability

Focus: Infection Control

5/22/2018

WHO working to stop another Ebola outbreak after 18 deaths

The World Health Organization is trying to prevent an outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Focus: Infection Control

5/22/2018

Nurses call for use of animals on hospital wards

Royal College of Nursing guidance includes information on infection control, allergy considerations

Focus: Technology

5/22/2018

Cyberattackers exploit healthcare data security weaknesses

The healthcare sector is the most targeted industry in the first quarter of 2018

5/22/2018

Hospital security departments can help protect domestic violence victims

75 percent of domestic violence victims are targeted at work

5/22/2018

Few Mass. hospitals have enhanced security after stabbing

A Harrington Hospital nurse was stabbed by a patient last June

5/22/2018

Earthquake standards spur Bay Area hospital's $158 million bond sale

Marin General Hospital sold $158 million of revenue bonds

5/22/2018

EY announces Arie Belldegrun Master Entrepreneur Award honoree in Greater Los Angeles

5/22/2018

Wireless Thermometer Expands Connectivity

5/22/2018

Providence College, Janitorial Company Sign Deal

5/22/2018

Mission Linen Supply Receives Stevie Award

5/22/2018

SentarAlert Invites Patients and Visitors to Opt-in for Texts During Critical Safety Events.

5/21/2018

Denver patient says surgery was canceled due to contaminated tools

Porter Adventist patient said doctor had to abort his spinal surgery after discovering 'contaminant' on surgical instruments

Blog

5/21/2018

A bright future: Lighting and its impact on the physician and patient experience

Rooms that are poorly-lit will inhibit a healthcare provider’s work while, conversely, rooms harshly-lit with fluorescent lights may not be beneficial to patients

Focus: Infection Control

5/21/2018

New guidelines issued for infection control in GI endoscopy

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy rules based on a critical review of the most current data

Focus: Technology

5/21/2018

Defending against ransomware attacks

One of the best ways to prevent ransomware attacks is to educate employees

5/21/2018

Top ASC citations include dust and dead insects

Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program's 2018 Quality Review reports top most common ambulatory surgery center issues

5/21/2018

Building an effective hospital/police partnership

Minnesota healthcare and law enforcement officials released a list of best practices

5/21/2018

Opto 22 releases PAC Project Software Suite R10

5/21/2018

Viega Roadshow Travels the Country Bringing the Viega Experience to Visitors

5/21/2018

CME, Alliant Purchasing Strike Deal to Provide Services to Medical Community Nationwide

5/21/2018

Sta-Kleen Silicone from The Mitchell Group Environmentally Responsible

5/21/2018

Newly Launched Disinfecting System Reduces Hospital Acquired Infections

5/18/2018

Man charged in security officer’s death at Pa. hospital

The officer died a month after an altercation with a psychiatric patient at Heritage Valley Beaver Hospital

Focus: Infection Control

5/18/2018

Reassuring patients about facility cleanliness

Review cleaning procedures and improve whatever needs an upgrade

Focus: Infection Control

5/18/2018

Study ranks Iowa mostly prepared to handle public health emergency

A national study says Iowa's overall health security level is just under the national average

Focus: Infection Control

5/18/2018

Preventing bathing-acquired infections in nursing homes

Bath tubs and accessories can make residents sick

5/18/2018

Studies suggest violence is a virtually universal experience for ED staff

Healthcare facilities have taken a range of security measures to address the issue

Focus: Food Service

5/18/2018

Veggie-focused restaurant opens at Cleveland Clinic

The health-focused eatery focuses on fresh, seasonal produce

5/18/2018

Middle Atlantic Expands Award-Winning DC Power Distribution Portfolio

5/18/2018

Specialty Glass Doors Aim to Improve Aesthetics

5/18/2018

Water Heater Enhances Efficiency

5/18/2018

Data Center Software Identifies Risk

5/18/2018

LED Troffer Reduces Blue Light

5/17/2018

Explosion at California medical facility kills one, injures three others

Explosion in medical building in Aliso Viejo appears intentional

Blog / Focus: Technology

5/17/2018

Using AI to achieve real improvements in healthcare

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy rules based on a critical review of the most current data

5/17/2018

Fla. hospital evacuates critically ill patients after power outage

Emergency power came on later at Kindred Hospital in downtown Fort Lauderdale and allowed the facility to continue to function

5/17/2018

Healthcare facilities boost security after hostage incident

Kane County (Ill.) Sheriff’s Office and Northwestern Medicine both made security changes

5/17/2018

Solar power, other tech, can save hospitals money and energy

Technologies can help can cut costs and improve energy efficiency

Focus: Technology

5/17/2018

Securing IoT in healthcare is critical

The use of IoT devices is growing in healthcare environments

5/17/2018

Electronics LLC Releases Explosion Proof 12/3 SOOW Linecord with GFCI Protected Outlets

5/17/2018

MedTrainer Teams Up with New Source to Address Learning, Compliance and Credentialing Needs through Group Purchasing Power

5/17/2018

Restroom Light Aim To Enhance User Experience

5/17/2018

EHNAC Announces Development of New Trusted Exchange Accreditation Program

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy rules based on a critical review of the most current data

5/17/2018

Cintas Adds to Zero Waste Achievements with TRUE Certification at Dallas Distribution Center

Focus: Technology

5/16/2018

Hospital relocation depends on training and IT planning

Parkland Health prioritized IT deployment and moving day coordination

Blog / Focus: Technology

5/16/2018

Healthcare industry–targeting malware increases the need for health informatics professionals

Often, conversations about HIPAA violations center around technological issues. The remaining compliance violations are related to employee actions and behaviors.

Case study

5/16/2018

Emergency power system gives N.C. hospital reliability, redundancy and flexibility

Ensures seamless delivery of normal and emergency power to all loads

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

5/16/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Exit discharge

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for exit discharge

5/16/2018

Shooting outside Chicago hospital reveals security issues

Two people were shot outside Chicago hospital while waiting for news of wounded relative

Focus: Food Service

5/16/2018

Morrison Healthcare marks 'Stop Food Waste Day'

Atlanta-based Morrison Healthcare is working to increase the number of food recovery and donation programs to serve the hungry

5/16/2018

Sloan Enhances Partnership With Chicago Cubs as 2018 Season Begins

5/16/2018

Versatile, Inc. Announces the Launch of Versatile Healthcare Solutions

5/16/2018

SC Johnson Professional Innovates to Help Customers 'Re-Think the Professional Experience'

5/16/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases 75’ 4/5 SOOW Type-W Weatherproof Extension Cord with 4P5W Cord Cap

Focus: Infection Control

5/15/2018

Ebola is back in the news — make sure your facility is ready

Healthcare facilities should have a pandemic plan and the staff needs to be familiar with it

5/15/2018

Telemedicine takes transgender care to rural areas

Outside of cities, doctors and nurses competent in transgender care can be rare

White paper / Focus: Technology

5/15/2018

IoT technology integrator helps medical device company meet FDA requirements

Establishment Labs must balance safety and regulatory compliance with rapid product development

Blog / Focus: Infection Control

5/15/2018

How infection prevention can be improved in healthcare facilities

According to the Field Epidemiology Manual, environment is the main source of infection transmission

Focus: Infection Control

5/15/2018

WHO promotes hand hygiene in healthcare facilities

Good hand hygiene, including among patients and health workers helps stop the spread of infection

5/15/2018

VA clinic plagued by thieves despite security upgrades

Thieves have repeatedly targeted the site of a Springfield (Mo.) Veterans Affairs clinic

5/15/2018

LIGHTFAIR International 2018 Celebrates All That’s New and Next in Lighting, Design and Technology

5/15/2018

Middle Atlantic Hosts AVIXA Women's Council

5/15/2018

Baron Releases Hurricanes eBook

5/15/2018

Allseating Launches Foster Patient Recliner Designed by Aaron Duke

5/15/2018

Elevators Software Aims to Offer Maintenance Insights

5/14/2018

Two unions join picket line at UC Davis hospital

The pickets have rallied throughout the University of California system

5/14/2018

Understanding NFPA 110 Chapter 7

Tips for installing a compliant emergency power system

Blog / Focus: Infection Control

5/14/2018

Disposable cleaning products can help reduce HAIs

More healthcare facilities are adopting single-use, disposable microfiber cleaning tools

Focus: Technology

5/14/2018

IoT offers new opportunities for healthcare

The rise of the Internet of Things is resulting in a range of advancements

5/14/2018

Hospital rebuilt with safety features after tornado

A tornado in Joplin, Mo., destroyed Mercy Hospital in 2011

Focus: Infection Control

5/14/2018

UV energy can reduce HAIs

To eliminate pathogens from high-touch surfaces, hospitals can incorporate UV disinfection technology

5/14/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases 1000W High Intensity Three Stage LED Light Tower

5/14/2018

American Addiction Centers 1st to Implement AI Technology to Improve Patient Safety During Detox

5/14/2018

EDAC Designers Grow at Spellman Brady

5/14/2018

Legrand Unveils Innovative Approaches to New Lineup of Industry-Leading Integrated Lighting Controls

5/14/2018

Ecore Names New Acoustic Engineer, Michael Raley

5/11/2018

Mayo Clinic uses bottled water after tap water turns black

Visitors and staff reported that water in toilet bowls turned black also

Focus: Infection Control

5/11/2018

Flu activity reported down for fourth consecutive week

Only 1 of 10 U.S. regions reported outpatient flu activity at or above region-specific baselines

5/11/2018

Healthcare design adapts to industry changes

Healthcare experiencing changes to amenities and types/locations of hospital services

Focus: Food Service

5/11/2018

Seniors expected to shake up facility food service

Study identifies five ways tomorrow's seniors could affect foodservice offerings

Focus: Infection Control

5/11/2018

Privacy curtains challenge infection control efforts

Most facilities are still using privacy curtains to avoid expensive remodels

5/11/2018

Three strategies to minimize regulatory overload

In recent years, clinical staff and facilities managers alike have seen an increased amount of time spent on regulatory compliance, which can take away from other valuable initiatives

5/11/2018

Town Hall Ventures to Focus on Building Companies Driving Higher Quality and More Affordable Care for Most Vulnerable Americans

5/11/2018

McCarthy Supports National Efforts to Heighten Construction Safety Awareness in May

5/11/2018

Leading-Edge Capabilities of Wattstopper Digital Lighting Management Platform Showcased at Lightfair

5/11/2018

New High-Capacity, Front-Accessible HDD Models of exacqVision A-Series Recorders Provide Easy Expansion

5/11/2018

Larson Electronics Releases Mil-spec Power Distribution Station for Aerospace

Focus: Infection Control

5/10/2018

Photos of messy VA hospital exam room go viral

An internal investigation is underway to determine why the vet was placed in a dirty room

Focus: Infection Control

5/10/2018

Scabies outbreak kills 93-year-old in Georgia nursing home

Shepherd Hills had multiple scabies outbreaks in recent years and a history of health violations

5/10/2018

S.D. hospital says it has taken immediate action on medical waste protocols

A senior Region Health official said the hospital is taking new steps to make sure medical waste is being disposed of properly

5/10/2018

Fla. acute care hospital designed for seniors

The Villages Regional Hospital is one of the few hospitals built for an older population, according to an article on the healthcare Design website

Focus: Technology

5/10/2018

Providence St. Joseph Health launches telehealth in more than 100 facilities

Telehealth network that will offer more than 50 specialty services

Focus: Food Service

5/10/2018

Healthcare facility kitchens don't have to be noisy

Small steps in facility design and equipment selection can greatly reduce noise levels

5/10/2018

Protect Lighting Control Investments with Wattstopper Technology-Enabled Service Contracts from Legrand

5/10/2018

IICRC Seeking Nominations for October 2018 Board of Directors Election

5/10/2018

The Health Care Institute Launches HCI Southern California

5/10/2018

Smart Energy Dashboard Drives Energy Goal Success

5/10/2018

Game-Changing Features in Wattstopper DLM Software Reduces Energy Code Complexities

Focus: Infection Control

5/9/2018

S.D. hospital mixing medical waste with common trash

Despite city warnings, healthcare facility still mixing waste types

Blog/Focus: Technolog

5/9/2018

Why the time is now for a mobile facility information technology revolution

Advances in mobile tech enable facility managers to build an entirely new model for healthcare facilities management.

5/9/2018

Florida health system investing $600 million acquisitions, renovations

Part of the initiative is a $300 million patient tower at its Tampa location

5/9/2018

Strategic programming for healthcare facilities

Clear and effective communication of information throughout the process is critical to the success of a facilities project

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

5/9/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Occupational therapy kitchens

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for occupational therapy kitchens

Focus: Infection Control

5/9/2018

First U.S. Native birthing facility planned in New Mexico

The Changing Woman Initiative started about five years ago with a goal of opening the nation’s first Native birthing center sometime next year

5/9/2018

Legrand to Introduce Solarfective Teleshade DC Cassette System at Lightfair International 2018

5/9/2018

LUXE Stainless Steel Square Tile Insert Drains are Ideal for Stylish Res and Comm Showers

5/9/2018

Phononic Solid-State Refrigeration and Freezer Technology for Life Sciences and Healthcare Now Available Exclusively Through Thermo Fisher Scientific

5/9/2018

Johnson Controls Introduces the iotega Wireless Touchscreen

5/9/2018

St. Elizabeth's Hospital Features Inviting Canopies Outside, patient-focused care inside

Focus: Infection Control

5/8/2018

Flies in operating rooms force VA hospital to postpone surgeries

West Los Angeles veterans hospital struggling with insect infestation

5/8/2018

Vancouver Island hospital security officer honored for disarming attacker

The security officer wrestled the man to the ground and secured the room

Focus: Infection Control

5/8/2018

1,000 hospitals get a Leapfrog 'C' or worse

Safety and infection control common issues for facilities

Focus: Facility Design

5/8/2018

Pa. hospital launches senior-specific ER program

The department was designed with subdued lighting, anti-slip flooring, handrails to assist with balance and lower beds

Focus: Technology

5/8/2018

'Granny cam' bill advances in La.

Nursing home leaders criticized for attempting to water down legislation

5/8/2018

First VR for Interior Design Course Approved for Continuing Education Units by IDCEC

5/8/2018

Legrand North and Central America West Hartford, Connecticut Corporate Headquarters Awarded Prestigious LEED Green Building Certification

5/8/2018

Buildings of the Future: We Need to Put People at the Center

5/8/2018

Windover Construction Announces Completion of Care Dimensions Hospice House

5/8/2018

VITEC's EZ TV Video Wall Solution Wins Best of Show Award at the 2018 NAB Show

5/7/2018

Preventing workplace violence without adding security

Joint Commission suggests seven policies and procedures

5/7/2018

Union workers picketing at Kaiser facilities

The union said that the informational pickets are not a strike and will not affect patient care

Focus: Facility Design

5/7/2018

N.C. hospital expansion has nautical theme

Carteret Health Care Specialty Pavilion and Bed Tower has views of Crystal Coast and design elements inspired by sails and rigs, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Infection Control

5/7/2018

Clean hospitals, hands best tools to reduce C. diff

A new study suggests combining the efforts results in a larger decrease than delivering those interventions on their own

5/7/2018

5 hospitals go from Leapfrog 'Fs' to 'A's'

Improvement was also seen in Maryland and Washington, D.C. metro area

Focus: Technology

5/7/2018

Vermont healthcare facility has real-time, interactive energy kiosk

The kiosk displays a real-time weather and energy consumption dashboard

5/7/2018

ISC West 2018: Yale Commercial Adds to its Access Control Offerings with nexTouch Sectional Mortise Lock

5/7/2018

Johnson Controls Metasys Enterprise Management Platform Gives Building Owners and Operators Powerful New Tools to Showcase Energy Conservation

5/7/2018

Legrand BCS Division Welcomes Charlie Derk to the Shading Systems Team as Director of Product Marketing

5/7/2018

Avinger’s Next Generation Pantheris Featured in Live Case Transmission at Charing Cross International Symposium 2018

5/7/2018

Nuvolo Launches Medical Device Cyber Security – Powered by ServiceNow

Focus: Infection Control

5/4/2018

There's room for improvement in controlling Legionella

Legionnaires’ disease has been on the rise in the United States since 2000

Focus: Infection Control

5/4/2018

Hospitals, manufacturers still struggling to clean medical scopes

New study says 71 percent of reusable medical scopes tested positive for bacteria after cleaning

Focus: Technology

5/4/2018

Some providers need to catch up with telemedicine

Telemedicine may be the most rapidly evolving area in healthcare

Focus: Food Service

5/4/2018

Hospital contractor under fire over substandard food service

The hospital is hit by complaints over bland, poor quality and late meal deliveries

Focus: Infection Control

5/4/2018

Two reasons why ambulatory care facilities struggle with infection control standards

The Joint Commission highlights problematic standards for office-based surgery practices

5/4/2018

Utah hospital practices for earthquake aftermath

Shriners Hospitals for Children — Salt Lake simulated a situation two days after an earthquake

5/4/2018

HDR Celebrates Move to New San Francisco Office

5/4/2018

TruShot Announced as Silver Level Winner in the Consumer Goods - Workplace Solutions Category in the 2018 Edison Awards

5/4/2018

Radix and Seeq, Platinum and Gold Sponsors of OSIsoft’s PI World, are collaborating to deliver advanced analytics solutions.

5/4/2018

Deb Group Announces Winners in Second Annual Happy Hands Contest

5/4/2018

Nlyte Software Teams with IBM’s Watson IoT to Leverage Machine Learning for Enhanced Data Center Operations

Focus: Technology

5/3/2018

University Hospitals changes equipment at the lab after fertility clinic failure

The hospital has new tanks, alarms and remote monitoring

Focus: Infection Control

5/3/2018

UK hospital fined for Legionnaires' death

The Royal United Hospital in Bath has been fined £300,000 for health and safety breaches

5/3/2018

Pa. healthcare facility building ‘greener’ utility plant

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center's $18 million central utility plant expected to provide clean energy for decades

Focus: Infection Control

5/3/2018

Study finds most endoscopes contain bacterial growth after reprocessing

Studies suggest current reprocessing methods are ineffective

Focus: Infection Control

5/3/2018

How can hand-hygiene compliance be improved?

The CDC says healthcare providers are cleaning their hands less than half as much as they should be

Focus: Food Service

5/3/2018

N.Y. long-term care center has bistro with kosher foods, Ommegang

Senior care center built a bistro where residents and families can 'eat out' while staying in

5/3/2018

E4H Expansion Continues with Opening of Nashville Office

5/3/2018

Sentara Healthcare Recognized as One of America’s Best Employers by Forbes

5/3/2018

ASSA ABLOY Introduces New GreenCircle-Certified, EcoFlex Exit Trims for Reduced Energy Consumption and Lower Operating Cost

5/3/2018

Tork Research Reinforces Need to Promote Sepsis Awareness

5/3/2018

Instant Paint Experience Now Available for Free in Sherwin-Williams ColorSnap Visualizer App

5/2/2018

How hospitals respond to mass casualties like Toronto’s van attack

When healthcare facilities hear 'Code Orange' they get ready for patients’ arrival

Blog / Focus: Technology

5/2/2018

Enter the hospital change maker: Supply chain of the future

Having complete visibility into operational data, from the supply chain to finance and even into HR, in one system is becoming a revolutionary change-maker for hospitals

5/2/2018

Pa. healthcare facility adds calming live music to common areas

New arts department created a variety of art and music therapies at the hospital

Focus: Infection Control

5/2/2018

Monitoring systems support hand-hygiene efforts

New technologies include electronic and video hand hygiene monitoring systems

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

5/2/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Offsite locations

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for offsite locations

5/2/2018

East Texas hospital practices disaster drills

The simulation was designed in part to practice evacuate existing patients due to infrastructure issues

5/2/2018

Healthcare Surfaces Summit Announces New Board Leadership and Staff Additions

5/2/2018

CIRI Releases New Vision & Mission Statements, Plans Peer-Review Journal and Science Symposium

5/2/2018

Seeq Partner Alpha Process Control to Present How Engineers Can Benefit from Big Data Analytics.

5/2/2018

St. Anthony Shrine Awarded $500,000 to Expand On-Site Women’s Health Clinic

5/2/2018

energybank Wins Plant Engineering “Product of the Year” Award for the Third Consecutive Year

5/1/2018

Registered sex offender banned from seeing son in St. Louis NICU

Hospital said he violated mandatory escort policy

Blog / Focus: Food Service

5/1/2018

Food waste management serves up a perfect recipe for cost savings and sustainability

Reduce pre-consume food waste by 50 percent or more and reduce annual food purchases by 2 percent to 6 percent

5/1/2018

University of Kentucky installs 'circadian rhythm lighting' in NICU

The lighting mimics natural light cycles and helps in the babies' development

5/1/2018

Biophilic design can support healing

Exposure to natural elements can aid in the healing process

Focus: Security

5/1/2018

Massachusetts hospital deploys security video management software

Massachusetts General Hospital has 1,300 security cameras recording around the clock

Blog

5/1/2018

Return to restorative roots: The impact of quality acoustic design in a healthcare setting

Good healthcare sound design considers both what patients don’t want to hear and what they do.

5/1/2018

ECO Roof and Solar partners with Assurance Roofing

5/1/2018

Flushmate® Technology Meets the Demands of Challenging Restroom Environments

5/1/2018

Baron Appoints Jack Hayes to Aid in Global Business Development Efforts

5/1/2018

Seeq Customers and Partners to Present at OSIsoft PI World User Conference in San Francisco

5/1/2018

Wisconsin Commercial Building Code Updates to Become More Energy Efficient

Focus: Energy Efficiency

4/30/2018

IoT and renewables support zero energy goals

Building Internet of Things technology is making it easier to incorporate energy generated from renewable sources

4/30/2018

Shanghai hospital designed to be 'hospital in a garden'

Shanghai Jiahui International Hospital incorporates best practices, operations, and training standards from U.S. hospitals, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

4/30/2018

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta plans extensive campus

Project designed to transform the way pediatric healthcare will be delivered

4/30/2018

Maximizing the performance life of UPS

The role of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and generators has expanded in recent years

4/30/2018

Virginia Mason Memorial honored for sustainability

Washington hospital received four awards this year from Practice Greenhealth

4/30/2018

Decoding healthcare facility door locking requirements

Designing compliant locking arrangements can be a challenge

4/30/2018

Alarm Targets Water Leaks and Buildup

4/30/2018

Seeq to Sponsor CSIA Executive Conference

4/30/2018

MedTrainer Provides Affordable Compliance, Learning Management and Provider Credentialing to Community Health Centers

4/30/2018

Web Portal Helps Establish Building EQ Performance Score

4/30/2018

CMMS and Streamlined Maintenance Management

4/27/2018

Benefits of wireless access control for healthcare facilities

Ease of installation is one reason to consider wireless access control

Focus: Plumbing

4/27/2018

VRF: Strategies for success

For maintenance and engineering managers involved in the decision-making process, the technology can be challenging

Case study / Focus: Energy Efficiency

4/27/2018

Milton S. Hershey Medical Center insulates its energy costs in a green way

In 2009, Hershey, Pa., healthcare facility began a multiphase energy savings program

Blog

4/27/2018

Smarter purchasing for safer hospitals

Free tool allows facilities to track and compare their energy usage

Focus: Energy Efficiency

4/27/2018

Benchmarking helps boost energy efficiency in hospitals

Free tool allows facilities to track and compare their energy usage

4/27/2018

Colorado hospital designed for expansion

UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital is the first of the prototype healthcare facilities designed for quick construction turnaround, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

4/27/2018

Daylight Harvesting Can Boost Efficiency

4/27/2018

Hospital Achieves 73% Reduction in SSIs with Indigo-Clean Continuous Environmental Disinfection

4/27/2018

Ecore Offers Continuing Education Unit on Flooring Design to Improve Acoustics

4/27/2018

North Broward Hospital District Board of Commissioners Elects New Chairman

4/27/2018

NSF International Partners With Homeyer Consulting to Prevent Legionella in Healthcare Facilities

4/26/2018

N.Y. system treat healthcare workers' job-related trauma

Study showed that staff who received organizational support outperformed their peers

4/26/2018

Technology improvements lead to better paints

Innovations in paint are leading to coatings that are faster and easier to apply, last longer, and perform new functions

4/26/2018

Developing a safety risk assessment

The Center for Health Design has a free tool to guide the process, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

4/26/2018

Texas hospital's 'mission control' manages real-time patient movement

Texas Children Hospital honored for innovation solution

4/26/2018

Joint Commission issues new sentinel event alert on violence against healthcare workers

Healthcare workers four times more likely to be victimized, including physical and verbal violence

Focus: Energy Efficiency

4/26/2018

How lighting controls reduce energy use

Lighting controls can reduce lighting energy use in institutional and commercial facilities by up to 47 percent,

4/26/2018

Electronic Actuator Targets Access Control Doors

4/26/2018

Morbern’s International Growth Heads East

4/26/2018

Johnson Controls offers cost-effective, next generation IP video solution with Holis recorders and Illustra cameras

4/26/2018

City Awarded For Excellence in Engineering

4/26/2018

Program Supports Outdoor Air System Specification

4/25/2018

Amazon won't enter hospital supply chain

The retailer is dropping plans to sell pharmaceuticals to hospitals

4/25/2018

Omaha cancer center includes Chihuly Sanctuary

The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center's healing arts program includes a 3,667-square-foot area with more than 3,000 handblown glass elements, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

4/25/2018

Succession planning paper available for download

Includes tips on getting millennials on the team

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

4/25/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Life-safety drawings

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for life-safety drawings

4/25/2018

Robot enables telemedicine consultations

Physicians can be in more than one location at the same time

4/25/2018

Innovation key to building tomorrow's hospitals

Designing and building a hospital is complex and costly

4/25/2018

Drip Irrigation Kit Can Boost Efficiency, Savings

4/25/2018

College Earns Living Building Certification

4/25/2018

Access Control Hardware Awarded For Safety

4/25/2018

Plumbing Products Awarded For Innovation

4/25/2018

Restroom Partitions and Improved Aesthetics

Focus: Security

4/24/2018

Security tightened after St. Louis VA suicide

St. Louis suicide one in a string of self-inflicted veterans' deaths

Focus: Energy Efficiency

4/24/2018

Long Island hospital gets $4.7M energy-efficiency upgrade

Four efficient cooling systems are being installed on Huntington Hospital’s roof

Focus: Environmental Services

4/24/2018

Environmental services' morale sometimes suffers on the job

Lifting staff morale goes a long way toward improving productivity

4/24/2018

West Australia's hospital staff to get anti-stab vests, personal alarms

The initiative will be rolled out over three years

4/24/2018

What healthcare must understand about cybersecurity

Healthcare organizations continue to be the subject of attacks by hackers seeking access to patient data for resale on the black market

Focus: Environmental Services

4/24/2018

Measuring effectiveness of electrochemically activated cleaning

Measurement assists facilities cleaning staff and supervisors to ensure ECA cleaning methods are working as intended

4/24/2018

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Selects JE Dunn Construction and Hoefer Wysocki Architects for Project

4/24/2018

Meridian Purchases Vacant Parcel in Modesto to Build 11,250 SF Medical Out-Patient Clinic

4/24/2018

JE Dunn Construction Selected to Manage the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Air Force Base Medical Hospital Expansion

4/24/2018

Stratus Building Solutions 6-Month Development Plan Generates Unprecedented 200% Growth

4/24/2018

Smart Fan Targets Occupant Comfort

4/23/2018

Porter Adventist Hospital infection breach linked to human error

The breach came from the tools not being cleaned properly and potentially containing bioburden

Focus: Plumbing

4/23/2018

Patients at S.C. hospital develop waterborne bacterial infection after surgery

Twenty-seven women who needed surgery at Roper Hospital in 2016 and 2017 developed a bacterial infection

4/23/2018

Violence prevention plans now mandatory in Calif. hospitals

California is the first state to require plans in all acute-care hospitals and skilled-nursing facilities

4/23/2018

Mo. nursing home cited after three residents found outside in freezing temperatures

Inspectors: Autumn View Gardens assisted living facility in Creve Coeur put residents in imminent danger

4/23/2018

E. Coli outbreaks found in seven states

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting 17 cases

4/23/2018

N.Z. healthcare facility vulnerable to earthquakes

One of Hawke's Bay Hospital's newest buildings, just 14 years old, was found to be at risk

4/23/2018

Cooling Tower Offers Improved Versatility

4/23/2018

iotega wins SIA New Product Showcase Award

4/23/2018

Legrand Celebrates Earth Day 2018 with Eco-Friendly Fabrics and Energy Saving Shading Controls

4/23/2018

Digital Health VC Funding Sets a New Record with $2.5 Billion in Q1 2018

4/23/2018

Retinal Scan Technology and Security

4/20/2018

Fla. healthcare facility makes ER more soothing to seniors

Features include dimmed lighting, a more comfortable bed, music and a larger call button

4/20/2018

Hospitals prioritized as Puerto Rico works to restore power

Outage blamed on subcontractor

4/20/2018

Colorado Health Department confirms surgical infections at Porter

Agency says links to sterilization flaws unclear

4/20/2018

Partially-used oxygen canisters in 'full' rack now allowed by Joint Commission

Racks and signs will have to be adjusted to meet the new requirements

4/20/2018

Predictive maintenance technologies support reliable operations

These strategies can provide a true condition assessment of the equipment

Focus: Environmental Services

4/20/2018

Maintaining security with contract cleaning staff

Improved and standardized security checks urged

4/20/2018

LED Upgrades Improve Aesthetics, Savings

4/20/2018

Johnson Controls Simplifies Multi-Door Access Control with KT-400 Standalone

4/20/2018

Nlyte DCIM Solution Approved by Department of Homeland Security to Fortify the Cybersecurity of Government Networks and Systems

4/20/2018

Cintas Begins Search for Workplace Heroes for 2018 Everyday Impact Program

4/20/2018

Sloan Strives to End Plastic Pollution on Earth Day 2018

4/19/2018

Study says healthcare facilities need to do a better job of cleaning beds

Columbia University researchers have found data from four New York hospitals that show beds are full of germs

4/19/2018

Design can support a healthcare organization's growth plan

Design can curb operational costs and improve patient and resident outcomes

Blog

4/19/2018

How healthcare facilities can reduce the risk of patient exposure to Legionella

Legionnaires’ disease cases have gone up by 400 percent in the last 14 years

4/19/2018

Two-fifths of private hospitals in England are failing safety standards

Inspections by the Care Quality Commission raise concerns over the safety and leadership

Focus: Energy Efficiency

4/19/2018

Healthcare stewardship means going ‘green’

Being 'green' in a healthcare facility is more complicated than a typical business

Focus: Energy Efficiency

4/19/2018

Healthcare facilities' energy efficiency improves air quality

Salt Lake City Op-Ed says healthcare facilities' energy efficiency efforts can impact community health

4/19/2018

CME to Provide Exclusive Biomedical Services to CNECT Members

4/19/2018

Caddis and Invesco Real Estate Form JV to Acquire Core Healthcare Real Estate Assets

4/19/2018

Industry Veteran Shane Seitz Joins CBRE’s Healthcare Capital Markets Group

4/19/2018

Johnson Controls offers dual iris capture with Iris ID IrisAccess iCAM 7S and C•CURE 9000

4/19/2018

Seeq Partner Nukon to Present at 2018 OSIsoft PI World

4/18/2018

Risk management can impact the physical environment

Focus in healthcare design can improve patient safety

4/18/2018

Why healthcare facilities should implement CMMS

Managing a healthcare facility can be easier and more efficient with a computerized maintenance management system

4/18/2018

N.C. hospital elevates food offerings with Mediterranean cafe

UNC Rex Healthcare is trying to redefine hospital food

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

4/18/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Spark-ignited generators

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for spark-ignited generators

4/18/2018

Study says nursing homes have fewer residents, with more needs

Though occupancy rates fell between 2009 and 2016, the needs of nursing home residents have grown considerably

Focus: Plumbing

4/18/2018

Plumbing systems should be simple and reliable

Know the requirements and technical challenges of the healthcare facility plumbing system

4/18/2018

Yorktel Taps Ken Scaturro as Chief Revenue Officer, Enhances Focus on Key Market Segments

4/18/2018

Johnson Controls acquires Triatek, bringing critical environment solutions to its portfolio

4/18/2018

Hitachi Solutions America to Showcase Connected Field Service Solutions at Field Service USA

4/18/2018

The Sofidel Group Announces a New Strategic Greenfield Investment in Oklahoma

4/18/2018

Hanley Investment Group Arranges Sale of Two Single-Tenant MedExpress Urgent Care Centers for $4.45 Million

4/17/2018

German shepherd added to security team at Indiana hospital

Dog trained to sniff out bombs and firearms

4/17/2018

Minn. state hospitals conditions at 'crisis point'

Healthcare facilities have a backlog of tens of millions of dollars worth of renovations

4/17/2018

Long Island VA center’s air quality repairs prioritized

Sen. Chuck Schumer wants Washington to fast track $15 million in funds

4/17/2018

Health system expects big returns on Nevada microhospital investment

Smaller facilities meet demands of underserved communities In Las Vegas

4/17/2018

Top places to work in healthcare named

Becker's Healthcare releases the '150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare' list

4/17/2018

New ward approved for 'shoddily built' UK hospital

Plans have been approved after 'serious defects' were found in seven-year-old buildings

4/17/2018

Legrand North and Central America Outlines Next Stages of IoT Development for the Built Environment

4/17/2018

Visual Workplace Certified by Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

4/17/2018

Larson Electronics Releases Explosion Proof LED Light Fixture with Visible and Blackout Lamps

4/17/2018

STANLEY Security Announces Partnership with Shooter Detection Systems

4/17/2018

Universal Lighting Technologies Unveils Dedicated Online Portal and Local Partner Database to Support End-User Lighting Upgrades

4/16/2018

2010 report showed security gaps at Yountville Veterans Home

The state-run veterans home had security shortcomings that the California Highway Patrol identified in 2010

4/16/2018

Queensland healthcare system removes soft drinks from hospitals

Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service has decided to phase out the sale of sugary drinks from its healthcare facilities.

Focus: Environmental Services

4/16/2018

Software solutions can help with long-term care physical plant issues

Keeping the physical plant healthy is as important as maintaining that of the residents within

Focus: Security

4/16/2018

Incorporating technology into tomorrow's healthcare facilities

Design needs to evolve to keep pace with this technological revolution

Focus: Security

4/16/2018

Dealing with elderly patient wandering, elopement, part 2

The number of patients with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia is skyrocketing

4/16/2018

Minn. says $63.4 million is needed for treatment facility upgrades

Years of neglect and underfunding blamed

4/16/2018

Survey: Americans Likely to Open Their Wallets at Businesses with Clean Restrooms

4/16/2018

Garland’s Roof Builder App Honored With Cleveland Tech Award

4/16/2018

ODEM Partners with WELL to Make Medical Education More Accessible and Affordable

4/16/2018

Shawnee Mission Medical Center Opens a New Hybrid Operating Room

4/16/2018

Scholarship Recipients Announced

Video

4/13/2018

Mass. hospital employee charged with placing hidden camera in bathroom

The hospital said no patients or visitors were impacted by the incident

Focus: Environmental Services

4/13/2018

DC veterans hospital still dealing with problems

Facility sited for 'culture of complacency'

4/13/2018

Influenza B dominating end of flu season

Flu activity decreased for the sixth consecutive week, but rates remain above the national baseline

4/13/2018

California's new workplace violence law could be a model for federal legislation

Nurses organizations laud a new California law that requires employers to provide workplace violence training

Focus: Energy Efficiency

4/13/2018

Microgrid installed at Puerto Rican healthcare facility

Running entirely off-grid, the clinic is reliant on the microgrid to power its healthcare technology, lights and refrigeration

4/13/2018

Telehealth is affecting built environments

As telehealth changes the way healthcare is delivered, it’s also impacting the traditional space requirements within facilities, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

4/13/2018

Medpricer Unveils Next Generation of Purchased Services Analytics Software

4/12/2018

Denver healthcare facility warns of sterilization issues

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment says no infections have been reported so far

4/12/2018

Man with crossbow taken into custody outside Fresno hospital

The man reportedly had been escorted from the hospital and took the loaded crossbow out of a backpack

4/12/2018

Study addresses UV disinfection challenges

Identifying rooms that would benefit from UV disinfection a key issue

4/12/2018

Using supergraphics in healthcare facilities

It’s important to consider that healthcare environments tend to experience abuse from cart traffic and aggressive cleaning protocols, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Energy Efficiency

4/12/2018

Va healthcare facility switching to LED lighting

Roanoke Memorial Hospital swapping out all 42,000 light fixtures

Focus: Energy Efficiency

4/12/2018

Texas hospital engineers energy savings, boosts patient satisfaction

MD Anderson works to improve temp control in patient rooms

4/12/2018

Dallas Businessmen Create Silverstone Healthcare Company and Open Harborchase of the Park Cities

4/12/2018

2018 ALM Board Election Results

4/12/2018

How to Achieve More Efficiency in a Medical Practice

4/12/2018

Sharp SmartStorage® System Estimated to Save More than $90,000 a Year in Demand Charges for Retirement Community in San Diego

4/12/2018

VideoEdge TrickleStor Technology Maintains Video Surveillance System Integrity

4/11/2018

Madison hospital cited for 7 'deficiencies' following NICU abuse

CMS report shows UnityPoint-Meriter hospital was issued a 'statement of deficiencies' for seven issues in hospital operations and patient care

Focus: Energy Efficiency

4/11/2018

Wisconsin hospital’s geothermal system slashes energy use

Edgerton Hospital and Health Services' natural gas bill has been dramatically reduced

Focus: Plumbing

4/11/2018

Manitoba healthcare facilities receive funding for HVAC, pump upgrades

The Manitoba government has approved over 120 healthcare facility maintenance projects

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

4/11/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Cabinets in a corridor, Part 2

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for cabinets in a corridor

Focus: Plumbing

4/11/2018

Sewage leaks in operating rooms still an issue at D.C. hospital for VIPs

A black, grainy foul-smelling substance coated the floor of an operating room

4/11/2018

When will Fla.'s mandated nursing home generators be inspected?

Agency may not inspect all the generators before storm season starts and the mandates take effect June 1

4/11/2018

HLAC Sees Important Aspects of Accreditation Highlighted at ALM's IMPACT 2018

4/11/2018

New Study Spotlights Opportunities for Hospitals to Control Costs and Secure Capital

4/11/2018

New Emerson Combustion Control Analyzer for Small and Midsize Boiler Users Helps Meet Energy and Environmental Requirements

4/11/2018

New Study Spotlights Opportunities for Hospitals to Control Costs and Secure Capital

4/11/2018

Buckner Villas Completes $29.8 Million Expansion and Renovation Project

4/10/2018

Expert: Fla. nursing home where a dozen died of heat ‘made it worse’

Coolers weren’t properly ventilated and pushed additional heat into the confined space

Video

4/10/2018

Woman sues Michigan hospital after she is attacked in ER

A video shows a man running up behind the woman and striking her in the head with his fist

4/10/2018

Vegas hospital CEO: 'Drill like it's the real thing'

CEO of hospital that treated victims of October shooting spoke to Utah healthcare officials

4/10/2018

New Brooklyn health system to get $664M to transform safety-net hospitals

One Brooklyn received a $664 million commitment from Gov. Andrew Cuomo to help the member hospitals improve their facilities

4/10/2018

Longterm care needs tech innovation

Many organizations say they’re not prepared to use innovative tools as part of a value-based strategy

4/10/2018

Efforts to control 'nightmare' bacteria working

Feds say system would be more effective if more hospitals and doctors participated

4/10/2018

AAMA Offers Brochure on Caring for Windows, Doors and Skylights

4/10/2018

NewTek NDI IP Workflow Drives NAB Show LIVE

4/10/2018

Parkway Place Plans $12.8 Million Renovation and Expansion Project

4/10/2018

Johnson Controls Bolsters Cloud Video Service, Business Analytic Capability with Acquisition of Smartvue Corporation

4/10/2018

Ryan Companies Announces Promotion of Jim McDonald to Senior Vice President of Real Estate Development

4/9/2018

Hospital bends rules to grant Grandpa's dying wish to see his dog

Hospital credits infection control staff for making it happen

4/9/2018

Vancouver healthcare facilities now offering menus to patients

Vancouver Coastal Health and Providence Health Care hospitals stepping up food service offerings

4/9/2018

Oklahoma VA hospital construction collapse blamed on poor planning

Federal report says repairs will cost $17.5 million

4/9/2018

Apple's recent hospital deals may signal industry shakeup

The idea is to give patients easier access to their own data

4/9/2018

Florida fines Hialeah assisted living facility over bedbugs

South Hialeah Manor fined $1,000 for a bedbug infestation

4/9/2018

La. lawmakers advance bill that would allow cameras in nursing home rooms

Some nursing home operators are opposing the bill

4/9/2018

NewTek Joins IP Showcase at NAB with SMPTE ST 2110 Product

4/9/2018

Medxcel Client Facility Earns Prestigious LEED Certification, Austin Energy Green Building Rating for Green Design and Construction Methods

4/9/2018

Legrand North and Central America Publishes Latest White Paper Highlighting High Performance Buildings

4/9/2018

SmithGroupJJR hires Cindy Beckham to lead Washington, DC office’s Health Studio

4/9/2018

Jonathan Watkins Named New CEO of Broward Health Imperial Point

4/6/2018

More than 4,000 eggs and embryos lost in Cleveland fertility clinic tank failure

The number is double what was previously thought

4/6/2018

Ontario hospital patients experience table-side service from a chef

Chef visit was scheduled to encourage patients to eat together

Focus: Environmental Service

4/6/2018

Avoiding the hidden costs of environmental services staff injuries

Environmental services work-related injuries usually involve either exposure to harmful contaminants or musculoskeletal disorders

4/6/2018

'Nightmare' antibiotic-resistant bacteria detected in 27 states

More than 200 rare antibiotic-resistant genes were found in bacteria tested in 2017

4/6/2018

L.A. officials want to delay seismic requirements to keep hospital open

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors urging state officials to extend a deadline for Long Beach medical center

4/6/2018

Nevada hospital installs bacteria fighting operating room light fixtures

The disinfectant lights are installed in all inpatient and outpatient surgical suites and emergency department patient bays

4/6/2018

exacqVision v9.2 Proves Strong Security, Customized User Experience Can Co-Exist

4/6/2018

ONVIF Calls on Developers for Advanced Video Streaming Challenge

4/6/2018

Healthcare Audits Highlight Benefits of Risk-Based Auditing Solutions

4/6/2018

The Lauck Group, Inc., One of Texas’s Premier Interior Architecture Firms, Joins Perkins+Will

4/6/2018

EVERLINE PA LED Drivers Bring Auxiliary Output Power to 0-10V Outdoor and Industrial Applications

Focus: Environmental Services

4/5/2018

Quiet, cleanliness top patient wish list

Healthcare professionals urged to be attuned to the subtle things that can affect a patient's experience

4/5/2018

$10 billion assisted living industry has little oversight

It’s usually up to states to regulate facilities

4/5/2018

Florida Gov. signs bills mandating backup power at nursing homes

The legislation require the facilities to have a generator capable of keeping nursing homes and assisted living facilities at 81 degrees or lower for four days

4/5/2018

Oregon fines mental health facility after workers suffer hundreds of attacks

Workplace regulators have fined the Unity Center for Behavioral Health $1,650 for failing to take steps to prevent future assaults

Blog

4/5/2018

Avoiding two common pitfalls to achieving strategic goals

Support development of clear, sustainable strategies that achieve objectives and reduce executive burnout

White paper

4/5/2018

Grounding of HVAC motor shafts protects bearings, lowers repair costs

Maximum energy efficiency is the cornerstone of a long and growing list of building certification initiatives such as LEED, Green Globes, Zero Energy Buildings, Living Building Challenge, and Energy Star for Buildings

4/5/2018

Johnson Controls Enhances Centralized Security Control While Delivering Service Oriented Capabilities with Software House C•CURE 9000 v2.70

4/5/2018

DDI System Helps JanSan Distributors Solve the Product Content Challenge Using Essendant’s Quick-Import Integration with Inform ERP Software

4/5/2018

Dinkle Supplies Custom Interface Module to Compressor OEM

4/5/2018

ONVIF to Explore Standards, Safe City Deployments at ISC West 2018

4/5/2018

Nlyte Offers New GDPR Focused Solution For Safeguarding Integrity of Physical Computing Infrastructure

4/4/2018

Tennessee healthcare system reels from intense flu season

Nationwide, hospitalization rates for the flu are the highest since the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began collecting such data in 2003

Blog

4/4/2018

What does the future of healthcare facility design look like?

Changes to the design of a facility can be implemented for a number of reasons, ranging from new equipment, new services or perhaps even downgrading certain departments

4/4/2018

Texas health clinics investigated for potentially spreading hepatitis, HIV

The Galveston County Health District and Department of State Health Services are investigating Coastal Health and Wellness in Galveston and Texas City

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

4/4/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Cabinets in a corridor

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for cabinets in a corridor

Blog

4/4/2018

Increasing patient satisfaction through employee engagement

Patient experience has the ability to make or break a facilities’ reputation

4/4/2018

Healthcare looking at new seating options

Healthcare seating is being informed by retail, hospitality and other design sectors, according to an article on the Healthcare Design magazine

4/4/2018

Honeywell Expands Line of Fire-Lite Addressable Fire Alarm Control Panels

4/4/2018

Digi International to Showcase Performance-Focused Cellular Connectivity Solutions at Digital Signage Expo 2018

4/4/2018

E4H Merges with RSG Architects, Expanding Firms’ Healthcare Design Capabilities and Reach to the Mid-Atlantic

4/4/2018

The Builders’ Association Recognizes McCarthy with Top Safety Honors

4/4/2018

NewTek Extends Leadership Position in IP Production, Continues NDI Innovation Path

4/3/2018

Israeli hospitals split over orders to confiscate food not kosher for Passover

Five medical centers announce they won't check visitors' bags for leavened food, three say they will

4/3/2018

New guidelines created to curb healthcare workplace violence

Healthcare facilities urged to establish a process and team to deal with violence

Focus: Environmental Services

4/3/2018

Children’s hospital cuts viral infections with UV-C tech

A UV system is used in addition to standard cleaning protocols on the toddler unit

4/3/2018

Healthcare facilities look to hospitality for customer service cues

Las Vegas medical groups try to improve patient experiences

Blog / Focus: Plumbing

4/3/2018

Why choose PEX-a for hydronic piping applications?

A UV system is used in addition to standard cleaning protocols on the toddler unit

Focus: Plumbing

4/3/2018

Hospitals honored for heating pipeline project

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was awarded Sustainability Project of the Year

4/3/2018

Healthcare Surface Summit Announces Its 2018 Annual Meeting Programming

4/3/2018

New TASKI Silent Vacuums Take Cleaning to New Heights

4/3/2018

CleanSpace Launches New Low-Profile Hepa Filter For Cleanspace2

4/3/2018

Johnson Controls Provides New LTE Solutions for Security and Alarm Communications

4/3/2018

National Hygiene Specialist Excellence Award Recognizes Juan Diaz – Environmental Services Lead, Cohen Children’s Medical Center/Northwell Health

4/2/2018

Feds say University of Maryland hospital violated rules in patient dumping case

University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown cited for violating patient rights and several patient safety and hospital management regulations

4/2/2018

Ohio fertility clinic says human error caused embryo, egg failure

University Hospitals Fertility Center says 4,000 frozen eggs and embryos were lost — twice the number initially reported

4/2/2018

Hot meals banned for patients stuck on gurneys in overcrowded Irish hospitals

The ban on hot meals has been introduced for patients’ safety in several hospitals

Focus: Plumbing

4/2/2018

Water bacteria testing extended to second Glasgow hospital

Tests for bacteria in the water supply at the Royal Hospital for Children have been extended to the neighboring Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

4/2/2018

Can aromatherapy be a source of bacterial infections?

An outbreak of Pseudomonas aeruginosa suggests aromatherapy can pose a high risk to patient safety

4/2/2018

Cancer center patients infected by Listeria from hospital deli

Three people who ate deli sandwiches from a restaurant in Canada’s largest cancer center have been infected

4/2/2018

Accruent Acquires Connectiv, Expands Healthcare Technology Management Leadership

4/2/2018

STANLEY Security Provides Service-Assurance Automation for Video Surveillance Systems

4/2/2018

IICRC Seeks Volunteers for Creation of New Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration Standards

4/2/2018

Wilsonart Blends Nature with New Quartz and Solid Surface Designs

4/2/2018

Gerlor USA Offers Freedom From The Ordinary With Saga2

Focus: Security

3/29/2018

Parents say Florida hospital allowed tribal police to kidnap newborn

Hospital security personnel accompanied tribal police in taking the baby

Focus: Security

3/29/2018

Mass. hospital steps up security after former employee sends troubling email

South Shore Hospital added security after the incident involving the former employee

Focus: Security

3/29/2018

Survey shows some decreased hospital security training

350 respondents participated in Campus Safety magazine’s 2017 Hospital Security Survey

Blog

3/29/2018

Severe weather: The four extreme threats safety personnel need to know

Seventy-eight percent of disasters recorded in the United States each year are weather-related

Focus: Security

3/29/2018

Veterans hospital killings spotlights healthcare worker risks

Serious workplace violence is on average four times more common in healthcare settings

3/29/2018

Survey says consumer focus driving hospital design

Modern Healthcare's 2018 Construction and Design Survey analyzed nearly 120 contracting, design, development and architecture firms

3/29/2018

Pay to Use a Public Toilet? Many Americans Say They Would

3/29/2018

Parallel Technologies Launches Data Center Managed Services Offering

3/29/2018

Immuno-oncology Therapeutics Market to Reach $3.9 Billion by 2022, Finds Frost & Sullivan

3/29/2018

Cintas Introduces Top 10 Finalists in Fifth Annual Nationwide Janitor of the Year Contest

3/29/2018

Control Temp Mechanical Services Expands Operations Through Strategic Merger With C-K Air Conditioning

3/28/2018

Fire that threatened Amarillo hospital district brought potential evacuation lessons

Office of Emergency Management director discusses preparing for a worst-case scenario

Blog / Focus: HVAC

3/28/2018

Air disinfection in an inpatient pharmacy using a shielded ultraviolet C system

A tertiary care hospital’s success story

Focus: Security

3/28/2018

Lawmakers seek OSHA standard on healthcare facility violence

Standard would require healthcare facilities to develop and implement facility- and unit-specific workplace violence prevention plans

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

3/28/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Door frames

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for door frames

3/28/2018

Texas children’s hospital works fun into its tower design

Cook Children’s Medical Center South Tower in Fort Worth includes a new heart center

Focus: Technology

3/28/2018

Technology changing healthcare design process

Systems that help understand doctor and nurse workflows can simplify design choices

3/28/2018

ISSA, Trade Press Media Group to Debut Clean Buildings Expo in March 2019

3/28/2018

VITEC'S MGW Ace is the First HEVC Encoder to Receive the U.S. Department of Defense's JITC Certification

3/28/2018

Wold Architects and Engineers Launches New Website to Better Connect with Clients and Communities

3/28/2018

Fairbanks Energy Services Saves Edward-Elmhurst Health Over 15,000,000 kWh Annually

3/28/2018

Henry Ford Health System to Set New Standard for Patient Care Utilizing accesso’s Newest Technology

Focus: Security

3/27/2018

Dealing with elderly patient wandering, elopement

The number of patients with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia is skyrocketing

3/27/2018

Behavioral health is being integrated into primary care settings

Designers are optimizing built environments where clinicians can easily collaborate in a single space, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: HVAC

3/27/2018

Maximizing healthcare facility HVAC system output

HVAC optimization involves automatically controlling HVAC systems to deliver work at energy-efficient levels

Focus: Security

3/27/2018

Nurse killed in UAB-Hospital Highlands shooting

Another employee was injured and the shooter died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound

3/27/2018

Lighting can affect patient care

Light can play a role in improving health outcomes for patients and providing healthy work environments

Focus: HVAC

3/27/2018

Maximizing cooling tower technology for HVAC, power and industrial applications

New technology advancements provide up to 50 percent more cooling capacity, greater energy and installation savings, fewer components and easier maintenance

3/27/2018

Resiliency a growing concern in healthcare design

Power outages have been the most common resiliency-related events in the past three years

3/27/2018

SunBriteTV’s New 75” Veranda Series Offers Customers Bigger Outdoor Entertainment at A Price That Is Too Good to Pass Up

3/27/2018

CEE Study Identifies Key Criteria For Buildings Most Likely To Reap Significant Cost/Energy Savings Via Duct Sealing

3/27/2018

WEDI Issues White Paper Exploring Various Telehealth Modalities

3/27/2018

Perimeter Architects Adds Full-Service Design-Build While Focusing On Healthy Lifestyles

3/27/2018

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Announces Project Teams for Replacement Hospital and Support Building

Focus: HVAC

3/26/2018

University Hospitals faces lawsuits over lost embryos

The temperature in a liquid nitrogen freezer at the UH Fertility Center unexpectedly rose

3/26/2018

Modernizing the operating room

The productivity of surgery space can be enhanced by capturing and repurposing it, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/26/2018

Biophilic design becoming more common in healthcare facilities

'Biophilia,' refers to the urge to affiliate with other forms of life

3/26/2018

Study identifies the high-risk surfaces for C. diff

Researchers sampled 16 sites within patient isolation rooms and patient bays to determine the hardest-to-clean areas

Focus: HVAC

3/26/2018

ECRI Institute ranks 2018's top patient safety risks

New risks, existing concerns that are changing because of new technology, and persistent issues made the list

3/26/2018

Biotricity Appoints Casey Shattuck as New VP of Sales to Spearhead Bioflux Launch

3/26/2018

VITEC's Expanding HEVC Ecosystem on Display at 2018 NAB Show With Launch of MGW Diamond Encoder

3/26/2018

Identifying Patient Status Has Never Been Easier

3/26/2018

Grand Island Regional Hospital Taps Larry Speicher as CEO

3/26/2018

Tablet Designed for Severe Weather

Focus: Security

3/23/2018

Union says VA facilities should have armed security

The 600 officers protecting VA campuses in California are unarmed

Focus: Technology

3/23/2018

Drone has eyes on hospital project

Illinois healthcare facility uses drone to help manage 65-acre construction site

3/23/2018

Nurse shortages and crowded wards could reverse infection prevention progress

Antibiotic Research UK said the bed occupancy at NHS hospitals make the spread of bacterial infections more likely

Focus: HVAC

3/23/2018

Maximizing cooling tower technology for HVAC, power and industrial applications

New technology advancements provide up to 50 percent more cooling capacity, greater energy and installation savings, fewer components and easier maintenance

3/23/2018

Infected previous bed occupants, roommates increase HAI risk

Odds of infected patients having been exposed to a roommate with the same organism were 4.82 times

Focus: Security

3/23/2018

Ultrasound, MRI reports highly vulnerable to cyber crimes

Healthcare saw a 210 percent increase in publicly disclosed security incidents in 2017 over 2016

3/23/2018

Universal Names Carlos Pedroza as U.S. South Central Regional Sales Manager

3/23/2018

HCA Healthcare’s Gulf Coast Division Partners with Solis Mammography On Launch of Two Centers

3/23/2018

Predictive Health Platform Optimizes Health and Disease Risk Management, Improves Population Health Outcomes

3/23/2018

ICV Partners Announces Acquisition of Outpatient Imaging Affiliates

3/23/2018

NDI Central Pavilion And Live Webcast Highlight Pioneering IP Video Products, Developers, and Creators at NAB 2018

Focus: Security

3/22/2018

Sex offender sues Wis. hospital that won’t let him visit son

The suit argues the hospital's visitation policy is 'cruel and causes unnecessary harm to families and innocent children'

Focus: Security

3/22/2018

Security increased at fertility center after freezer malfunction

Officer wearing a bullet-proof vest stationed at the main entrance front desk

Blog

3/22/2018

Four ways accommodating furniture is making society more inclusive

Providing an accommodating dining experience for those in wheelchairs can be done with adjustable tables

Blog: Focus: HVAC

3/22/2018

Customers, research & development are lifeblood of evaporative cooling tower innovations

Customers actively seek energy efficiency, easy installation, low maintenance and operational reliability

Focus: Security

3/22/2018

Alaska psychiatric hospital investigated for workplace safety issues

Workplace safety issues and fear of retaliation at Alaska's state-run Alaska Psychiatric Institute will be probed

3/22/2018

Colorful medical center planned for Chicago neighborhood

The brightly-colored facility will include multi-purpose communal spaces to host wellness-related educational programs

3/22/2018

Epson LABELWORKS PX Launches the LW-PX300 Label Printer

3/22/2018

When You’ve 'Got to Go,' 'Go' Somewhere Clean

3/22/2018

Honoring New Water Technologies on World Water Day

3/22/2018

Scott Elofson Joins HDR’s Minneapolis Architecture Studio

3/22/2018

Sentara Healthcare To Build Cancer Center

3/21/2018

Cooling failures at fertility clinics may have damaged hundreds of eggs

San Francisco fertility clinic experienced a liquid nitrogen failure in a storage tank holding thousands of frozen eggs and embryos

Focus: Security

3/21/2018

A guide to healthcare background checks

More than one-third of the acute care hospital beds are in older buildings that will not be able to contain those beds unless they are upgraded by that date

3/21/2018

UK hospital fire safety walls won't be fixed until late 2019

The breaches in walls at the Coventry hospital were discovered in 2016

3/21/2018

Dental clinic accused of using contaminated water during procedures

Suit says office failed to actively monitor the water quality or disinfect water lines

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

3/21/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Fire pins

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for fire pins

3/21/2018

Dementia village planned in British Columbia

Village gives residents freedom to walk outside and participate in activities

3/21/2018

Frost & Sullivan Celebrates International Women’s Day Exploring the FemTech Market Potential of $50 Billion by 2025

3/21/2018

Hoefer Wysocki Completes Design of Saint Luke’s Multispecialty Clinic in Blue Springs

3/21/2018

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Announces Project Teams for Replacement Hospital and Support Building

3/21/2018

CBRE and Rebuilding Together Work to Renovate Ada S. Mckinley Program In Chicago

3/21/2018

NSF International has Appointed Frank Pan Managing Director of China Operations

3/20/2018

Severe flu season to lift hospital earnings

Systems say flu season boosted patient admissions

3/20/2018

Florida legislation means big changes for healthcare facilities

All controlling interests in a healthcare facility would be required to undergo criminal background screening

Focus: Security

3/20/2018

OSHA orders Colo. facility to protect staff

Pioneer Health Care Center in Rocky Ford was fined more than $9,000

3/20/2018

The American Center in Madison earns LEED Gold

The American Center as one of 17 buildings in the world and one of 10 in the U.S. that have gold-level certification in healthcare.

3/20/2018

Take Advantage of Daylight Saving Time with Daylighting and Daylight Harvesting Strategies

3/20/2018

Seven Ways to Reduce Trash Liner Waste

3/20/2018

Healthcare Veteran Becomes VisualVault’s Director of Healthcare Solutions

3/20/2018

Wilkinson Mobile Boilers Expands Service across the Northeast

3/20/2018

BuildingIQ 5i Platform Reduces St John of God Murdoch Hospital’s Energy Consumption by Nearly 50,000 kWh in One Month

Focus: Security

3/19/2018

Nurses union to press charges against abusive patients

The measure follows years of the union pushing for better hospital security and nurse training

Blog/Focus: Technology

3/19/2018

Time for technology to take on tough staffing challenges

It’s never been more important for healthcare facility managers to focus on strategic staffing and retention. The right technology is here to help.

3/19/2018

Report explores healthcare wayfinding best practices

Report explores the people, processes and tools that large medical facilities have implemented to manage their wayfinding systems

Focus: Security

3/19/2018

Top online security blogs to watch

VPN Mentor website lists blogs offering most up-to-date news, insight and analysis

3/19/2018

Flying hospital supports eye care in developing nations

Orbis Flying Eye Hospital strengthens local eye care institutions, trains staff, introduces ophthalmic technology

Focus: HVAC

3/19/2018

Safety precautions for hospital construction projects

The expansion of existing healthcare facilities requires planning for the safety of both patients and construction workers

3/19/2018

Safe Motion Features Now Available in KEB Drives

3/19/2018

Skender Revolutionizes How the Industry Builds, Integrates Design, Construction and Manufacturing

3/19/2018

CME Names New Head of Biomedical Services

3/19/2018

Cleanspace Launches New Low-Profile HEPA Filter for Cleanspace2

3/19/2018

Healthcare Laundry Specialists ImageFIRST Unveils First-of-its-kind Scrub Management System

Focus: Technology

3/16/2018

Mobile telehospitals bring care to where it’s needed

Mobile healthcare facility offers options for acute and longterm care

3/16/2018

Parkland lighting system improves patient flow

The hospital partnered with Toyota to implement new emergency department processes

3/16/2018

Hospital used multifaceted plan can stop C. diff

Stillwater (Oklahoma) Medical Center has not seen a hospital-acquired case of C. diff since October 2017

Video

3/16/2018

Probe finds VA knew for years about dangerous conditions at D.C. hospital

Investigators found more than 1,000 boxes of unsecured documents in storage facilities, the basement and a dumpster

3/16/2018

NFMT event to include seminar on ASHRAE codes, standards and guidelines

The 2018 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

3/16/2018

Factors to consider with a transformer replacement

A few tips can ensure a quick return to service

Focus: HVAC

3/16/2018

HVAC experts suggest natural ventilation be allowed in most spaces outside of operating rooms

Natural ventilation is defined as the transport of fresh air through non-mechanical means, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/16/2018

Garland Receives Regional Award for its Commitment to Manufacturing Excellence

3/16/2018

Universal Lighting Technologies Adds EVERLINE Emergency Drivers

3/16/2018

High Tech Meets High Touch with “Blurred Lines” from Wilsonart

3/16/2018

Kadean Construction Completes Major Renovation at Washington University School of Medicine On BJC Healthcare Campus

3/16/2018

Spellman Brady Increases Staff of EDAC Designers

3/15/2018

Long Beach hospital on active earthquake fault to close

Running the hospital has become increasingly difficult because staff members are leaving

Focus: Security and Technology

3/15/2018

New germicide-resistant computers designed for healthcare workers

Products are built to withstand deterioration from being cleaned with germicidal wipes

Focus: Security

3/15/2018

Idaho hospital incident raises questions about arming hospital security guards

Pocatello police negotiated with an armed, suicidal man in the parking lot of Portneuf Medical Center

Blog

3/15/2018

Is integrated project delivery (IPD) right for you?

This system is best aligned to complex projects that last over 12 months and carry multi-million dollar budgets

3/15/2018

NFMT event to include seminar on the role of lighting on tomorrow

The 2018 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

3/15/2018

Bringing the great indoors outside

Outdoor work areas and collaboration spaces are receiving more attention than ever before. Taking the office outside may be the next big step for commercial applications.

3/15/2018

Housekeeping audit finds problems at B.C. healthcare facility

Supervision and training at the Arrow Lakes Hospital

3/15/2018

Travis County Medical Examiner’s New Office, designed by SmithGroupJJR, opens in Austin

3/15/2018

Internet of Things Revolution Comes to Pest Control with Pestconnect From Rentokil Steritech

3/15/2018

86 Percent of Americans Say a Clogged Toilet Would Negatively Impact Their Perception of a Business

3/15/2018

TeleHealth Services and Healthwise Partner to Develop Microlearning Strategy Using AI-Driven Avatars

Focus: Security

3/14/2018

Report says Madison hospital failed to respond after first reports of abuse in NICU

Recently a security officer was assigned to the NICU front entrance and rounding on the unit 24/7 until video monitoring cameras in NICU rooms are installed and activated

3/14/2018

Floor care can make or break an impression

Many people think a shiny floor is equally slippery

Focus: Security

3/14/2018

Report says healthcare's biggest security threats come from inside

Healthcare only industry in which internal actors are the biggest threat to an organization

3/14/2018

NFMT event to include seminar on data center cooling strategies

The 2018 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

3/14/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Aluminum astragals

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for aluminum astragals

3/14/2018

'No concern' of Ebola at Va. healthcare facility

A 'safety zone' has been set up for the care of a patient from West Africa at the Winchester Medical Center

3/14/2018

Have a Backup Plan: Electric Power Generation Solutions from NJPA

3/13/2018

Robotic comfort seals clear infection control hurdle

Seals that respond to touch and speech will be used on dementia wards

3/13/2018

California hospital makes financial turnaround using 'patient-centric' care

Sharp Coronado Hospital offers amenities such as massage, acupuncture and freshly baked cookies

3/13/2018

Conn. hospital ER reopens 9 days after man crashed into facility

While the fire was contained to the lobby, the entire ER was affected

3/13/2018

University developing self-cleaning surface that destroys bacteria when exposed to light

The coating is a non-toxic photocatalyst ceramic that produces continuous oxygen radicals at the surface

3/13/2018

NFMT event to include seminar on the IoT

The 2018 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

3/13/2018

Drivers struggle to bring doctors, organs to hospital during blizzard in Ireland

Defense Forces deployed 290 soldiers and 117 vehicles to fight Storm Emma

3/13/2018

Cape Town hospital installs water filtration system

The project is part of an effort to reduce the facility’s demand on municipal water supply

3/13/2018

Yorktel Debuts Univago HE Telemedicine Platform-as-a-Service at HIMSS 2018

3/13/2018

General’s Gen-Eye USB Video Inspection Systems Now Offer USB Flash Drive Recording Capability

3/13/2018

OSHA Will Enforce Beryllium Standard Starting in May

3/13/2018

The Joint Commission Appoints New Chief Nursing Executive/Executive Vice President of Customer Relations

3/13/2018

Connectiv Adds Security and Maintenance Capabilities to HTM System

3/12/2018

CDC says flu season has peaked

The 2017-18 influenza season peaked in early February and is now on the decline

3/12/2018

Calif. healthcare facility could lose beds if not earthquake compliant by 2030

More than one-third of the acute care hospital beds are in older buildings that will not be able to contain those beds unless they are upgraded by that date

3/12/2018

Hospital switches delivery model to improve food service

Eastern Health has partnered with Morrison Healthcare with the Steamplicity system

3/12/2018

NFMT event to include seminar on winning strategies for energy efficiency

The 2018 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

3/12/2018

Ill. proposal would make it easier to convert hospitals into ERs.

Currently, to become a stand-alone ER, facilities must be in communities of 50,000 people or less

3/12/2018

Amarillo VA renovating to improve care quality

The new construction will allow each veteran to get their own room and private restroom

3/12/2018

Henry Ford Health System to Utilize accesso’s Newest Technology

3/12/2018

Physicians Endoscopy Supports Colon Cancer Awareness Month

3/12/2018

Connectiv Adds Security and Maintenance Capabilities to HTM System

3/12/2018

Nora Lighting Introduces Cobalt SFB-4, Shallow Fire-Rated Housing for Dedicated Cobalt Trims; Ideal for Multi-Family Construction

3/12/2018

HDR Names Jim Henry Health Director in U.S. West Region

Focus: Security

3/9/2018

Senior facility installs security cameras after patient is injured

80-year-old woman was assaulted by another resident and left with broken ribs

3/9/2018

Psychiatric stabilization unit designed to maximize limited light

The Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Stabilization Unit's space was configured with only one exterior window to bring in natural daylight, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.

Video

3/9/2018

At work healthcare facilities offer convenience

A third of companies now offer some form of health services on site

3/9/2018

Circadian-based lighting can speed healing

Usual healthcare facility lighting developed with energy consumption in mind

3/9/2018

NFMT event to include seminar on ASHRAE codes, standards and guidelines

The 2018 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

3/9/2018

Uber Health, a B2B transportation platform, launched

Services available specifically to healthcare providers

Focus: Security

3/9/2018

Cybersecurity, digital failures called top hospital hazards

The ECRI Institute releases its list of top healthcare technology hazards for 2018

3/9/2018

Most Hospitals Aren’t Smart Enough for Healthcare Consumers

3/9/2018

Perkins+Will Names New Managing Director for its New York Office

3/9/2018

Boyd Industries Wins Townie Choice Award 5 Years Running

3/9/2018

Gozio Health Adds Atrius IoT Indoor Positioning Solution from Acuity Brands to Its Wayfinding Mobile Platform

3/9/2018

Clorox Healthcare Canada Working to Reduce HAIs

3/8/2018

Coroner links hospital food to boy's death

Melbourne hospital gave patient breakfast with allergens

Focus: HVAC

3/8/2018

New nursing homes backup power rules go to Florida lawmakers

The rule was issued after residents died in a sweltering South Florida nursing home following Hurricane Irma

Focus: HVAC

3/8/2018

When fresh air in hospitals went out the window

Hospital went from luxury resorts to windowless boxes in the 1940s

Focus: Security

3/8/2018

Former Conn. hospital security guard claims he lost job over his safety complaints

Guard said he had to resign after the hospital failed to address safety issues

3/8/2018

NFMT event to include seminar on the role of lighting on tomorrow

The 2018 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

3/8/2018

Oklahoma Healthcare facility lends cleaning robot to schools

The extra layer of protection was deployed in buildings that have had high absence rates due to illness

3/8/2018

N.C. senior facilities take precautions as state flu deaths pass 200

Twenty-six of the flu victims who died were 65 and older and five of those deaths were between 50 and 64

3/8/2018

Ryan Companies Breaks Ground on New Edward-Elmhurst Health Clinic

3/8/2018

Hygiena expands operations in Canada

3/8/2018

EIR Healthcare and McKissack & McKissack Unite to Bring 'Hospital of the Future'

3/8/2018

Wattstopper DLM System Now Included in DesignLights Consortium Qualified Products Listing

3/8/2018

Indigo-Clean Technology a Winner at 2018 Sapphire Awards

3/7/2018

Plastic coatings with antimicrobial additives can help control infections

Integrating antimicrobial additives into plastic and polymer surfaces can make them inhospitable to bacteria

Focus: Security

3/7/2018

Threat of healthcare data breaches growing

In 2017, security breaches exposed 5.6 million patient records to external hackers and insider threats

3/7/2018

NFMT event to include seminar on data center cooling strategies

The 2018 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

3/7/2018

'America's Best Hospitals' for 2018 names by Healthgrades

The hospitals on the lists represent the top 1 percent and 2 percent of healthcare facilities in the nation

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

3/7/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Rules for the staff sleep room

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for the staff sleep room

3/7/2018

Manitoba spending $30 million on healthcare facility maintenance

Seven Oaks General Hospital and Pan Am Clinic in Winnipeg are planning roof replacements

3/7/2018

Report finds U.S. hospitals ill-equipped for large disasters

Healthcare systems perform well in localized disasters

3/7/2018

Kenall Introduces Two New SimpleSeal Cleanroom Luminaires

3/7/2018

Somatix to Showcase SmokeBeat at HIMSS 2018

3/7/2018

Spellman Brady Completes Interior Design for Village Walk

3/7/2018

86 Percent of Americans say a Clogged Toilet would Negatively Impact their Perception of a Business

3/7/2018

New Modern Finishes Deliver On The Hottest Window Trend Minus the Price Tag

3/6/2018

Apple launching its own medical clinics

Apple follows the coalition of Amazon, J.P. Morgan and Berkshire Hathaway who announced a plan to revamp healthcare for their employees

3/6/2018

Center for Health Design launches behavioral and mental health toolbox

Resource included insights, case studies, research data, strategies and tools

3/6/2018

Toaster oven fire sparks partial evacuation of N.J. healthcare facility

Water from the sprinkler system damaged areas of the hospital

Focus: HVAC

3/6/2018

Surgeon links double lung transplant to surgical smoke

After years of inhaling surgical plume, surgeon was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

3/6/2018

NFMT event to include seminar on the IoT

The 2018 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

3/6/2018

Microhospital trend bringing accessible healthcare

Stripped-down facilities have been cropping up around the country

3/6/2018

Indiana healthcare construction boom continuing

Some insurance brokers and employer groups concerned that expense could keep pushing up healthcare costs

3/6/2018

ASSA ABLOY Shares Important Considerations for Door Security Solutions in the Built Environment

3/6/2018

More Than 30 Top Kenall Products Now Feature Tunable White Technology

3/6/2018

Nlyte Offers New Deployment Options of its Federal Data Center Optimization Initiative (DCOI) Solution

3/6/2018

Report Available: Problem Solving for Healthcare Workers

3/6/2018

WEDI 2018 Spring Conference to Focus on Bridging Information and Technology to Improve Healthcare

Focus: Security

3/5/2018

Video reveals level of violence in Australian hospitals

Footage shows patients spitting, punching and attacking medical staff with a chair

3/5/2018

How Amazon, JPMorgan, Berkshire could transform healthcare

Coalition is hoping to lower healthcare costs for the companies' employees

Focus: Security

3/5/2018

Mass notification systems are becoming more common

The market is expected to reach $293.1 million in 2021

3/5/2018

Two Southwestern hospitals are taking the lead in efforts to help create sustainable communities

The Christus Spohn Hospital, Corpus Christi, Texas, and the University of Oklahoma Medical Center in Oklahoma City are piloting a new USGBC standard

3/5/2018

NFMT event to include seminar on winning strategies for energy efficiency

The 2018 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

3/5/2018

New Louisiana healthcare facility focuses on wellness

Thibodaux Regional Medical Center’s new wellness center in Thibodaux, La., was designed to make its community healthier, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/5/2018

Rural hospitals urged to operate like medical clinics

Many rural hospitals have closed their doors at in recent years

3/5/2018

Q&D Construction Announces Transition in Leadership Structure

3/5/2018

Healthcare Organizations Implementing Auditing Solutions to Avoid Outsourcing, Audits

3/5/2018

Meridian Completes Construction of 10,000 SF Medical Office Building in Alameda County

3/5/2018

Mission Linen Supply’s new Bay Area facility receives HLAC accreditation

3/5/2018

Women Are Making Their Mark at Atlantic Environmental Solutions

Focus: Security

3/2/2018

Conn. hospital reviewing security after driver sets himself on fire in ED

Middlesex Hospital emergency department closed after man slammed car into its doors, damaging the building

3/2/2018

Designing for active senior patients

A healing environment that keeps seniors healthy during hospitalization incorporates spaces that give the patient a reason to get out of bed, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/2/2018

Calif. children’s hospital mixes technology, nature and playtime

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford was designed to create a nurturing and healing environment

3/2/2018

NFMT event to include seminar on ASHRAE codes, standards and guidelines

The 2018 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

Blog

3/2/2018

Making the most of NFPA 70E labeling requirements

When it comes to the profession of architecture, how are the Boomer-Millennial differences manifesting themselves?

Focus: HVAC

3/2/2018

Select an HVAC system for a healthcare facility

Energy efficiency is also critical in choosing the best system

3/2/2018

When Mother Nature Calls, Cintas Comes to the Rescue

3/2/2018

Ecore Commercial Launches Strait Rx

3/2/2018

Baron Joins CCC X Connected Data Exchange

3/2/2018

Fenton Logistics Park Taking Shape with BJC Build-Out

3/2/2018

Guerbet to Present Integrated Offerings at 2018 European Congress of Radiology

3/1/2018

CDC reports flu activity still elevated

The CDC said that flu activity is likely to remain elevated for several more weeks

3/1/2018

Improving hand hygiene in nursing homes

Infection control practices will need to keep up with the influx of boomer-age patients

Focus: Security

3/1/2018

Designing healthcare facilities to curb violence

If nothing else, EDs should be designed in such a way that security staff can cordon off the entrance and access to the rest of the facility

Blog

3/1/2018

How Boomers and Millennials can work together — and love it. A conversation with two E4H architects.

When it comes to the profession of architecture, how are the Boomer-Millennial differences manifesting themselves?

3/1/2018

NFMT event to include seminar on the role of lighting on tomorrow's facilities

The 2018 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

3/1/2018

Vancouver healthcare facility designs healing environment with colorful graphics

The use of 'regional cues' help provide context for children staying for extended periods

Case study

3/1/2018

Specialty care center chooses surface materials to elevate patient experience

The surfacing materials chosen needed to be able to withstand serious wear and tear

3/1/2018

IDEC Releases iOS and Android Apps for PLC Access

3/1/2018

HVAC/R Install Kit from UV Resources Streamlines Ultraviolet Lamp Fixture Mounting

3/1/2018

ONVIF Joins Access Control Panel Discussion at TechSec Solutions 2018

3/1/2018

Alside by Associated Materials Introduces 1700 and 1900 Series New Construction Window Collection

3/1/2018

Patient Safety Solutions to Prevent up to 70% of Adverse Events

2/28/2018

Study: Cleaning is as bad for women's lungs as smoking up to 20 cigarettes a day

No effect was found on the lungs of men, whether they cleaned professionally or just as part of their domestic chores.

Focus: Facility Design

2/28/2018

Design research needs culturally diversity

Diverse research can only benefit this industry’s overall body of research and the profession, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Facility Design

2/28/2018

Texas children’s hospital opens new patient tower

Cook Children’s Medical Center South Tower includes a new heart center

2/28/2018

Health IT infrastructure needs security upgrades

Healthcare organizations need more sophisticated security solutions

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

2/28/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Rules for corridor doors

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for corridor doors

Focus: Facility Design

2/28/2018

Some Florida nursing homes struggling to comply with new back-up power rules

Florida enacted new regulations after 14 Broward County nursing home patients after Hurricane Irma

2/28/2018

Taylor Design Adds Stephanie L'Estrange as Regional Interior Design Director

2/28/2018

CBRE GROUP, Inc. Ranked Among Elite Global Outsources for Twelfth Consecutive Year

2/28/2018

Casey Jones, a National Leader in Design Excellence, Joins Perkins+Will

2/28/2018

Jim Whitten Roof Consultants, LLC Attains Minority-Owned Business Enterprise and Historically Underutilized Business Certifications

2/27/2018

California hospital's workers picket before merger

Dominican Hospital workers march for speedy contract renegotiation

2/27/2018

Mayo Clinic hits energy savings goal two years early

In 2011, Mayo set a goal to reduce energy use by 20 percent before 2020

Focus: Plumbing

2/27/2018

Plumbing systems should be simple and reliable

Know the requirements and technical challenges of the healthcare facility plumbing system

2/27/2018

Hospital dashboard helps manage patient capacity and beds

Boston Children's Hospital has outgrown its facility, so analytics for patient placement has become critical while it waits for new buildings

Focus: Facility Design

2/27/2018

‘Me Generation’ changing senior living expectations

Assisted living communities becoming as much hospitality as healthcare

2/27/2018

Make Your Office More Comfortable, Energy-Efficient, and Safe with Lighting Control Solutions from Legrand

2/27/2018

Bell Introduces Outdoor Decorator Switch Cover

2/27/2018

PDI Healthcare Simplifies Ease and Speed of SSI and HAI Protection with New Profend Nasal Decolonization Kit

2/27/2018

Waltonwood Lake Boone hires Allison O'Shea as executive director

2/27/2018

Brand-New Smart Cities Forum and Evolved Light & Health Forum Featured in the Conference at LIGHTFAIR® International 2018

2/26/2018

Wisconsin hospital boosting security after infants' injuries found

State agency investigating nurse after several babies were injured while in the hospital's neo-natal intensive care unit

2/26/2018

Coney Island Hospital plans massive new building

Project will serve as the hospital’s new resilient critical services building

2/26/2018

Copper-coated uniforms could curb infection transmission

Healthcare professionals could soon be wearing uniforms brushed with these tiny copper nanoparticles

2/26/2018

Maine healthcare facilities bracing for worsening of flu season

Swamped emergency rooms in Portland sending patients elsewhere

2/26/2018

Infection problems could cost Michigan healthcare facility its Medicare patients

An investigation found the hospital is not compliant with infection control standards

Focus: Plumbing

2/26/2018

Legionnaires' found at Illinois mental health facility

A patient at the Chester Mental Health Center in Chester has been diagnosed

2/26/2018

Leading Facilities and Buildings Associations Partner with NFMT Baltimore in 2018

2/26/2018

Quake Global, Inc. Exhibits RFID Healthcare Technology in the Intelligent Health Pavilion At HIMSS18 Booth 11657

2/26/2018

Baron Releases Severe Weather eBook

2/26/2018

Johnson Controls Advances Real-Time Incident Response with Centralized Video and Event Management in victor and VideoEdge

2/23/2018

Florida hospital says it's prepared for mass shooting

The healthcare facility uses lessons learned from tragedies and incorporates them in its plans.

2/23/2018

House passes bill weakening Americans With Disabilities Act

Disability rights advocates and Democratic leaders say bill removes incentives for businesses

2/23/2018

Ideas for dealing with linen hoarding

Management software, policies and education are key

2/23/2018

Tougher penalties sought for patients who assault Hawaii healthcare workers

There were 1,075 assaults against healthcare workers in Hawaii hospitals, nursing homes and patients’ homes in 2017

2/23/2018

Study suggests hand-washing helps decrease nursing home deaths

Researchers recommend using hospital hand-hygiene protocols

2/23/2018

JPMorgan CEO talks about Amazon and Berkshire Hathaway venture

Three companies are forming an independent nonprofit venture to lower healthcare costs for their employees

2/23/2018

Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care Announces Executive Medical Team

2/23/2018

CRGA Design Bolsters Healthcare and Senior Living Design Portfolio with Hiring of Two Principals

2/23/2018

Baron Joins CCC X Connected Data Exchange

2/23/2018

Luxury Retirement Village in Dunchurch Scoops European Design Award

2/23/2018

Kadean Construction Opens Kansas City Office

2/22/2018

Video addresses surviving an extreme violence incident

Training can make the difference

Focus: Facility Design

2/22/2018

Designing tomorrow's pediatric spaces

Criteria are: People, technology and safety and infection control

Focus: Facility Design

2/22/2018

Healthcare facility's hybrid construction method combines integrated delivery model, incremental permitting and collaborative review

The alignment of schedule, program and design required a highly collaborative approach with construction, design and client feedback

2/22/2018

Report finds healthcare lagging in cybersecurity protocols

The healthcare industry is one of the lowest performing industries in terms of endpoint security

2/22/2018

Study: 'Home hospital' model slashes costs

Model where patients receive hospital-level care in their homes doesn't hurt quality or patient safety, according to study

Blog / Focus: Facility Design

2/22/2018

Compliance 101: Mitigating ligature risks in behavioral health patient care environments

For the last 12 to 18 months, The Joint Commission and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have increased inspection surveys for ligature and other self-harm risks in behavioral health patient care areas

2/22/2018

Atrix International Introduces the Omega HEPA CERTIFIED System Vacuum

2/22/2018

Innovaccer Launches ACO Compare 3.0, Its Flagship Tool to Compare and Analyze ACO Performance Trends

2/22/2018

New Daylighting Web Page Available on AAMA Website

2/22/2018

KIM Lighting Introduces the new Wall Director

2/21/2018

Washington hospital screening visitors at front door for flu-like symptoms

Visitors get color-coded tags upon entering facility

Focus: Plumbing

2/21/2018

Advances in tools expand drain cleaning versatility

Changes have meant greater power and versatility for technicians

2/21/2018

Dealing with a healthcare facility linen hoarding

One of the biggest challenges laundry and linen services in a healthcare facility is linen hoarding

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

2/21/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Clean storage in an EVS closet

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for clean storage in an EVS closet

2/21/2018

Are fire safety and sustainability at odds?

It’s usually possible to work toward both goals simultaneously

2/21/2018

Disinfecting robot can help fight HAIs

Studies demonstrate benefits and explore strategies for use

2/21/2018

New Study: High-Touch Wipe Downs Dramatically Reduce C. diff Rates Among Cancer Patients

2/21/2018

Global Floor Care Machines Market Forecasted to Exceed US$ 4,600 Million During 2017-2025

2/21/2018

NSF International and National Science Foundation to Host Groundbreaking Legionella Conference

2/21/2018

What’s the Difference Between Ventilation and Air Filtration?

2/21/2018

Atrix International Introduces the Omega HEPA CERTIFIED System Vacuum

2/20/2018

Amazon working to be a major healthcare facility supplier

The move comes soon after Amazon, JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Berkshire Hathaway announced they would launch a new company to cut healthcare costs

2/20/2018

The important role your facilities team plays in patient care

Beyond first impressions, elements of the physical environment continue to play a critical role in patient satisfaction for the duration of their stay

2/20/2018

Reducing cross-contamination risk in healthcare facilities

Environmental cleaning specialists offer tips to help control infections

2/20/2018

Woman claims OK hospital bathroom was infested with bugs

Hospital staff cleaned the shower with bleach after being alerted to the bugs

2/20/2018

Many pediatric hospitals are including behavioral health services

Designers on behavioral healthcare projects are creating soothing environments with features a younger patient will like, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

2/20/2018

Fake paramedic found wandering the halls of Royal Adelaide hospital

Incident represents a major security breach for the newly opened Australian hospital

2/20/2018

DebMed Offers Triclosan Alternatives Following FDA’s Healthcare Antiseptic Final Rule

2/20/2018

ePIPE® Team Awarded Two U.S. Patents for In-place Protection of Nonmetallic Pipes, Adding to Existing Portfolio of Over 30 Patents

2/20/2018

New Marley MD Everestä Counterflow Cooling Tower’s Modular Design Speeds Site Delivery and Installation

2/20/2018

$60 Million for Primary Care Infrastructure Awarded to PCDC

2/20/2018

Orlando Health Implements Nation-Reunification Program for International Patients

2/16/2018

Bed bug histamines persistent in infested areas

New research suggests bed bugs are a medically important threat

2/16/2018

Supporting staff during a healthcare facility downsizing

As the healthcare landscape transforms, organizations face reengineering initiatives, restructurings, redundancies and downsizings

2/16/2018

W.Va. healthcare facility postpones surgeries due to sterilization issues

Cabell Huntington Hospital found residue on equipment and surgical trays

2/16/2018

Deadly ‘superbug’ fungus may be spreading

Number of U.S. patients infected with Candida auris has climbed to 200

2/16/2018

Report surveys Texas hospitals on Harvey-related issues

Texas Hospital Association analyzes Texas hospitals' disaster response before, during, and after Hurricane Harvey and difficulties they faced, notably in security

2/16/2018

Hospitals cancel surgeries after cracks found in operating room walls

The closure comes just over a week after dust contamination also closed the surgery area

2/16/2018

Parkview Contracts with BridgeHead to Manage Backup Environment

2/16/2018

Mower Features LCD Monitor

2/16/2018

Ductless HVAC Offers Cooling and Heating

2/16/2018

Expanded Chiller Line Aims to Reduce Global Warming

2/16/2018

Building Automation Helps Boost University Energy Savings

2/15/2018

Managing healthcare facilities' airborne pathogens

The air is the source of more than one-third of nosocomial infections

2/15/2018

Healthcare facility infrastructure: The first step in patient safety

Having an intelligent infrastructure in place can help create healthier, better outcomes for patients and their families

2/15/2018

Report examines Texas hospitals' hurricane response

The Texas Hospital Association released a special report on the disaster response

2/15/2018

Seamless flooring for low-dust environments

Airborne particles are home to an incredibly diverse population of dust-residing microbes, including not only bacteria and viruses, but also fungi, algae and protozoa

2/15/2018

Tips for medical device cyber security

Device cybersecurity called the biggest challenge hospital face today

2/15/2018

$4.1M project to cut Conn. healthcare facility energy, water use

Efficiency services agreement (ESA) project with is expected to reduce its energy and water use by more than 20 percent

2/15/2018

HDR Welcomes Ronda H. Wang to the Houston Studio as Managing Principal

2/15/2018

American Institute of Architects honors SmithGroupJJR’s Michelle Acosta and Stephen Parker with 2018 Young Architects Award

2/15/2018

UniNet Appoints Innovaccer as their Technology Partner to Further Value-based Initiatives

2/15/2018

ConsejoSano CEO Abner Mason Joins United States Of Care Founder’s Council

2/15/2018

Nora Lighting introduces Onyx Squares

2/14/2018

Resident's death at Wisconsin memory care facility raises security questions

Patient froze to death in December after wandering outside the facility

Focus: Facility Design

2/14/2018

Patience experience research informs healthcare design

Architects collected and analyzed demographic data, researched medical symptoms and identified personal preferences associated with various mental and behavioral health conditions

2/14/2018

Are biofilms from hospital shower pipes harmful?

Some new bacteria with characteristics of species known to be harmful were seen

2/14/2018

Colorado nursing home cited for residents' violence

Residents grabbed, kicked, bit and punched staff members

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

2/14/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Evacuation during a fire

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for evacuation during a fire

2/14/2018

Improvements for Missouri veterans homes urged

Report says facilities should encourage staff to report problems

2/14/2018

CME Doubles Warehouse Space in Southern California

2/14/2018

EIR Healthcare Wins 2018 iF Design Award for Its 'Hospital of the Future' Professional Concept

Report says facilities should encourage staff to report problems

2/14/2018

Record-breaking 2018 AHR Expo Smashes Six All-time Highs

2/14/2018

Infusing Excitement, Durability and Choice into Traditional Areas of Senior Living Design

2/14/2018

Wilsonart Delivers Beautiful Perspective with 'Material Celebration'

2/13/2018

Hospitals using mobile units, tents to manage flu cases

Units are used to treat patients and free up beds

2/13/2018

How to keep a facility running during expansion and / or renovation

By mixing creative choreography with ground rules, goals and expectations, owners and construction firms can make these hard jobs a little easier

Focus: Plumbing

2/13/2018

Hospital plumbing a playground for superbugs

Drains can be loaded with dangerous bacteria

2/13/2018

Healthcare workers protesting 32 hospitals in California

More than 55,000 Kaiser Permanente employees in California are members of SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West

Focus: Plumbing

2/13/2018

Best conditions for Legionella bacteria growth

Warm tap water with dissolved organic matter supports the growth of biofilms

2/13/2018

Too many standalone ERs may have opened in Texas

But other states continue to build them

2/13/2018

MGM Solutions: 6000 Hours Per Month Wasted on Nurses Finding Lost Equipment

2/13/2018

Braxton-Bragg Donates to Habitat ReStore

2/13/2018

JE Dunn Construction Make Its Mark on Military Health Care Facilities throughout the Country

2/13/2018

Arundo Analytics Launches Industrial Equipment Condition & Performance Monitoring Application

2/13/2018

HLAC Names 3 New Board Members For 2018-2020 Term

2/12/2018

Norovirus outbreak among security staff suspected at Olympic Games

The South Korean military has been deployed to cover

2/12/2018

Hospital toilet flushing can spread pathogens

Study shows particle concentrations before and after the flush were significantly different

2/12/2018

Winter Olympics will have robots to do the cleaning

The robots will assist athletes, clean venues, provide translation and even ski.

2/12/2018

Evacuating a hospital in the middle of a wildfire

ASPR interview examines emergency actions during California disaster

Case study / Focus: Facility Design

2/12/2018

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Optimizing the chiller plant delivers operational efficiencies and beats expected cost savings

2/12/2018

Fishermen’s Hospital will build new facility

After Hurricane Irma, Baptist Health South Florida had to decide whether to renovate or build a new facility

2/12/2018

Seeq Customers Share Success Stories on Advanced Analytics at ARC Industry Forum in Orlando

2/12/2018

Lyte Adds Record Number of New Customers Worldwide in 2017

2/12/2018

Parallel Technologies Expands Footprint in Omaha with New Hires

2/12/2018

Colliers International Provides Expertise in Meeting Healthcare Industry’s Complex Real Estate Requirements

2/12/2018

LyondellBasell Advances Safety for Patients with New Purell Random Copolymer

2/9/2018

Hospitals enforce stricter visitation rules during bad flu season

Flu activity in the U.S. has increased for 10 weeks in a row

2/9/2018

S. Korea prepping for potential disease outbreaks at Olympics

Study shows particle concentrations before and after the flush were significantly different

2/9/2018

How to prepare your facility for a nuclear attack

Current events have brought preparations for a nuclear disaster to the forefront

2/9/2018

Contractor cleared of causing dust contamination at hospital

Hospital had to postpone surgeries due to dust contamination

Focus: Facility Design

2/9/2018

Hospital flooring options: Creating a safe and durable care setting

With its large surface area and high amounts of foot traffic, a healthcare facility needs the right type of flooring and flooring materials

Focus: Facility Design

2/9/2018

Healthcare initiative focuses on humanity-centered design

New effort encourages specific behaviors and outcomes, focusing on the needs of multiples rather than individuals, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

2/9/2018

How Post-acute Care Facilities Can Increase Revenue, Improve Outcomes, and Save Money Leveraging Smart Sensors

2/9/2018

AquiSense Provides Progress Report on Water Treatment Project for International Space Station

2/9/2018

Baron Releases Winter Weather eBook

2/9/2018

Disclosure of Lead (Pb) in Drinking Water is Trending in California

2/9/2018

Seeq Releases R19, Gains Recognition by Leading Analyst Firms

2/8/2018

Hospitalizations for flu nearing 10-year high

The overall hospitalization rate was 51.4 per 100,000 population for the week ending Jan. 27

2/8/2018

7,000 Winnipeg healthcare workers merge union chapters

The new collective includes workers at longterm care homes, community clinics, the Health Sciences Centre, and Grace, Concordia and Seven Oaks hospitals

2/8/2018

Hospital cancels surgeries due to dust mess

A layer of dust was reported to be on the floor of operating rooms requiring the area to be deep cleaned

2/8/2018

N.H. healthcare facility boosts security after shooting

The improvements include five additional full-time security positions and bulletproof vests for security officers

2/8/2018

Calif. hospital cafeteria workers and housekeepers strike for better pay and benefits

The workers are employees of Sodexo, which the hospital's operator contracts with at several California healthcare facilities

Focus: Lighting

2/8/2018

Ohio healthcare facility gets lighting upgrade

OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital switches to LED fixtures as part of conservation efforts

2/8/2018

Prepare Your Business For The Next Era Of Digital Health With Frost & Sullivan’s 2018 Predictions

2/8/2018

New HyLite Multi-Mode Tube Simplifies Installation and Replacements

2/8/2018

Legrand Shares What’s in Store for Commercial & Residential Lighting Controls in 2018

2/8/2018

HydraMaster Introduces New Smartphone/tablet Technical Support App for Truckmounted Equipment

2/8/2018

Marley MD Everestä Counterflow Cooling Tower’s Modular Design Speeds Site Delivery and Installation

2/7/2018

Florida nurse's flu rant goes viral

Nurse: 'There is a cesspool of funky flu at the E.R. right now'

Blog

2/7/2018

Berkshire Hathaway, Amazon, and JP Morgan’s bold initiative

The overall patient handling equipment industry, as claimed by Global Market Insights, Inc., will exceed a valuation of USD 23 billion by 2024

Focus: Plumbing

2/7/2018

Colorado hospital suspends surgeries due to sterilization problems

Process at Aspen Valley Hospital compromised

Focus: Lighting

2/7/2018

The value of daylighting, even with LEDs

Even when LEDs mimic sunlight, expert see LEDs as complementary to — but not replacing — daylighting strategies

Blog

2/7/2018

Patient handling equipment market to observe remarkable push over 2017-2024

The overall patient handling equipment industry, as claimed by Global Market Insights, Inc., will exceed a valuation of USD 23 billion by 2024

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

2/7/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Wood-frame addition sprinklers

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for wood-frame addition sprinklers

2/7/2018

Air source heat pumps gaining ground

Reduced carbon emissions and reduced installed cost are creating a huge demand

2/7/2018

Beckerman and Antenna Close 2017 With Record Growth Share

2/7/2018

Metrus Energy Announces Efficiency Services Agreement with Bristol Hospital

2/7/2018

Hoefer Wysocki Completes Iconic Design of The Olathe Health Physicians Inc. Hedge Lane Clinic

2/7/2018

Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Secures College of Medicine with Software House C•CURE 9000

2/7/2018

Medpricer Honors MaineHealth with Award for Establishing Best Practices in Purchased Services Management

2/6/2018

Atlanta hospital opens mobile ER to handle flu overflow

Grady Memorial Hospital ER normally sees 400 patients a day but the number has grown to above 500

2/6/2018

Air filters focused on efficiency

Advances in air filter efficiency and performance standards offer more potential benefits for organizations and occupants.

2/6/2018

Woman missing from Ohio nursing home for 8 hours found dead from cold

Door alarm designed to prevent wandering did not work

2/6/2018

Apple app may mean the end of the healthcare facility fax

With iPhone Health app, patients will soon be able to download and view health records on their phones

Focus: Facility Design

2/6/2018

Researchers develop new method for calculating healthcare spaces

Methodology provides standardization to process

2/6/2018

Healthcare facilities taking extra precautions this flu season

Clinics staff members are cleaning bathrooms with microbacterial disinfectant after each patient

2/6/2018

SmithGroupJJR hires Joyce Durham as Senior Clinical Advisor

2/6/2018

Sloan Executive Chairman Charles S. Allen Inducted into Chicago Area Plumbing Contractors Association Hall of Fame

2/6/2018

Service Targets Pump Efficiency

2/6/2018

Midmark Introduces 'The Whole Story' 2018 Power Procedures Chair Promotion

2/6/2018

Beckerman Announces Acquisition of Chicago Digital

2/5/2018

Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase partnering to lower employee healthcare costs

The partnership will target technology solutions to simplify the healthcare system

2/5/2018

Flu season also taking financial toll on hospitals

Hospital costs are expected to spike because of lower reimbursement rates

Focus: Facility Design

2/5/2018

$35M expansion at Michigan healthcare facility to include 12 new operating rooms

New space will also be dedicated to facilities to sterilize surgical instruments

Blog /Focus: Lighting

2/5/2018

Tips for an energy-efficient light design

By employing energy-conscious lighting design, facilities can reap significant cost savings and reduce their environmental footprint

2/5/2018

Nursing home fights to keep its license after heat-related hurricane deaths

Officials for the nursing home said facility staff did everything they could

2/5/2018

W.V. healthcare facility providing own security personnel

A staff of 28 security officers is replacing contract service providers

2/5/2018

ChartWise Medical Systems Receives KLAS CDI Software Category Leader Distinction for Third Consecutive Year

2/5/2018

Analytics and Population Health-based Solutions Driving Transformation of US Medical Imaging Industry, Finds Frost & Sullivan

2/5/2018

Vote now for Your Favorite Design in Deb Group’s Second Annual Happy Hands Contest

2/5/2018

Keynote Neri Oxman of Sony Corporation and MIT Media Lab at LIGHTFAIR International 2018

2/5/2018

James C. Wade, MD, joins Vibrent Health as Chief Medical Informatics Officer

2/2/2018

Funding worries have CDC cutting back work in many foreign countries

A global initiative to prevent and respond to epidemics may be reduced

2/2/2018

Hospital workers, janitors and fast food workers take over state offices in Detroit

Hospital workers are seen as key to the mobilization

2/2/2018

Defective wiring suspected in South Korea hospital fire

Fire killed dozens and injured more than 150

Blog / Focus: Plumbing

2/2/2018

Restroom design working to keep healthcare facilities healthy

Restrooms in healthcare environments are the perfect storm for the spread of infectious disease

2/2/2018

Nurses union lauds violence reduction plan

Nova Scotia Nurses Union is happy with the progress being made toward reducing violence against healthcare workers

2/2/2018

Former hospital guard charged in patient’s death doesn't see wrongdoing

Prosecutors say guards used excessive force to restrain patient ultimately causing a fatal neck injury

2/2/2018

Allseating Awarded Agreement With Premier

2/2/2018

Teracom announces TCW210-TH Temperature and Humidity Data Loggers

2/2/2018

DSE to Present 'Design is the Secret: Keeping 250,000 Employees Engaged'

2/2/2018

Objective Capital’s David H. Crean Named 2017 Thought Leader of the Year

2/2/2018

Overhead Door Brand Introduces Four Wood Grain Finishes to its Fastest-Growing Aluminum Garage Door Series

2/1/2018

CDC says flu nearing 2009 pandemic levels

The U.S. has experienced elevated flu levels for nine consecutive weeks, as of Jan. 20

2/1/2018

Shooting at St. Louis hospital spurs debate on armed security guards

A patient wielding knives at Barnes-Jewish Hospital was shot to death

2/1/2018

Intermountain Healthcare's non-clinical employees will retain jobs with new company

2,300 of its non-clinical employees will be transitioned in April

2/1/2018

Green cleaning in a senior care setting

Is 'green cleaning' and 'sustainability' the same thing?

2/1/2018

Internet of medical things expected to transform healthcare

The IoMT can help monitor patients,alert caregivers and give healthcare providers data needed to identify issues before they become critical

2/1/2018

How health systems are handling high flu-patient volumes

The CDC on Jan. 19 reported widespread flu activity in every state in the continental U.S.

2/1/2018

Legrand Expands Reach of Better Communities Program: Over $550K in Financial and Product in Donations in 2017

2/1/2018

Risk-based Auditing Software Helps Keep Healthcare Spending Under Control

2/1/2018

Hoefer Wysocki Completes Iconic Design of the Olathe Health Physicians Inc. Hedge Lane Clinic

2/1/2018

Nation’s Leading HIV/AIDS, STD & Hepatitis Organizations Request Funding for CDC to Address Opioid Crisis and Infectious Diseases

2/1/2018

HVAC Module Promotes Heat Load Reduction

Focus: Infection Control

1/31/2018

CDC says deadly flu season has a way to go

Based on the latest data, the flu season may not have peaked yet

1/31/2018

Before Nebraska hospital is demolished, former workers share stories

The Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center building will come down after crews remove asbestos before the final demolition

1/31/2018

CMS to investigate University of Maryland hospital after patient dumping

A video of a woman discharged in her hospital gown went viral on Facebook

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

1/31/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Cardboard shipping boxes

Brad Keyes discusses cardboard shipping boxes

1/31/2018

FORUM MEDIA GROUP acquires Trade Press Media Group, Inc.

The Healthcare Facilities Today website is part of Trade Press Media Group, Inc.

1/31/2018

Louisiana wellness center designed for healthier community

Thibodaux Regional Medical Center’s new wellness facility was designed as a clinical pathway that integrates wellness, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

1/31/2018

MedTrainer Grows Revenue 400%, Doubles Staff and Adds New CTO in 2017

1/31/2018

MyndVR taps Littlestar to launch exclusive virtual reality content service for 55-plus adult communities nationwide

1/31/2018

Baker Barrios Healthcare Architect Appointed To Regional Representative Position For American Institute of Architects

1/31/2018

SP Industries Offers Heavy Duty Transfer Stations for Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials

1/31/2018

LIGHTFAIR International 2019 Will Take Place in Philadelphia

Focus: Disaster Preparedness

1/30/2018

Healthcare facilities need disaster recovery plans for EHR security

Having a current backup plan and contingency plan are federal requirements under the HIPAA Security Rule

1/30/2018

Tips for upgrading, replacing healthcare facility equipment

With multiple systems, a proactive planning process is critical

1/30/2018

Staff: Two assaults by patients at Manitoba hospital within an hour show 'something has to be done'

The assaults happened at the locked forensic psychiatry unit at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg

Focus: Infection Control

1/30/2018

Developing a water management program

The impact of Legionnaires' disease is particularly dangerous in healthcare facilities

Focus: Infection Control

1/30/2018

Florida hospitals deploy germ-killing robot

Operated by the hospital cleaning staff, the robot can be used in any department and in any unit

Focus: Disaster Preparedness

1/30/2018

California wildfires tested hospitals' disaster plans

There is more pressure for hospitals to be prepared even though many lack the resources and funding to upgrade their disaster plans

1/30/2018

Halyard Health Honors Recipients of the 2018 Josh Nahum Awards

1/30/2018

Expanded Leadership for HDR’s Interior Design Practice

1/30/2018

Ram Board Introduces Painter’s Board, the New Standard for Floor Protection While Painting

1/30/2018

Cintas Kicks-off Fifth-Annual Nationwide Janitor of the Year Contest

1/30/2018

Water Reuse Featured at IUVA Conference

Video / Focus: Infection Control

1/29/2018

Healthcare facilities slammed by flu treating patients in tents

Hospitals are asking staff to work overtime, setting up triage tents, restricting visitors and canceling elective surgeries

1/29/2018

Milwaukee hospital employees suspended for leaving homeless patient in cold

Staff discharged a mentally ill homeless man clothed in only a hospital gown and scrub pants

1/29/2018

Integrative design plus early commissioning role prevent building performance problems

Lessons from past projects should inform new designs

1/29/2018

New safety concerns rise at Montreal hospital

The Montreal General Hospital reports more violent incidents involving patients and visitors than any other acute-care hospital in Quebec

1/29/2018

Benefits of maintenance planning and scheduling

It can be difficult to justify a full-time MPS position, but you should be able to justify the function

1/29/2018

Lawsuit to return funds to replace Long Beach hospital dismissed

Group claimed Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster funds should have been used to make Long Beach Medical Center a full-service hospital

1/29/2018

Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare Appoints Director of Customer Engagement

Focus: Disaster Preparedness

1/26/2018

False alarm a preparedness wake-up call for Maui County

All three hospitals remained open while emergency response procedures were implemented

1/26/2018

Super Bowl LII to impact hospital access in Minneapolis

Road closures make it difficult for patients to reach Hennepin County Medical Center

Blog

1/26/2018

Securing your healthcare data in 2018

Should your patients trust you with their data?

1/26/2018

Texas hospital evacuated after gas leaks from sewer line

Patients and staff at Baylor Scott & White Emergency Center were cleared from the building

1/26/2018

Study looks at impact of noise-reducing curtain in healthcare facilities

Research also examined the practical implications of adopting the enhanced curtains, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

1/26/2018

Pennsylvania prison system unveils healthcare wing

New 10,000-square-foot facility is a response to an ever-increasing population

1/26/2018

Support 5S and LEAN Safety Goals with Custom PPE Signage

Focus: Infection Control

1/25/2018

Chicago hospitals dealing with worst flu season in a decade

Hospitals stocking more hand sanitizer and implementing stricter visitor policies

1/25/2018

Calif. healthcare facility ED has bedbug emergency

Kaweah Delta staff and a pest control company treated the emergency department and surrounding areas

Blog

1/25/2018

Can a different approach to printer security benefit facilities management?

Hospitals have seen an 11 percent increase in print post implementation of EHRs

1/25/2018

UPMC Pinnacle changing environmental, food service vendor

Switch will affect more than 450 workers

1/25/2018

San Jose VA clinic to be designed with healing oasis

The design will incorporate air, light and space to support the healing process

1/25/2018

Free webinar today: Compliance & Inspections: 5 Top Areas You Need To Focus On

Attend this free webcast to learn about key compliance areas to focus on, and how to create compliance wins in your organization with the help of technology

1/25/2018

Fate of the Four: Why 2018 will Be a Landmark Year for GE, Siemens, Canon and Philips

1/25/2018

World-Renowned Danish Design Firm Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects Joins Perkins+Will

1/25/2018

Tripp Lite Appoints Shane Kilfoil as Senior Vice President of Global Sales

1/25/2018

EarlySense Solutions Ordered in 2017 will Enable Healthcare Providers to Save More Than $100 Million per Year

1/25/2018

University of Washington's new NanoES building meets design, schedule and budget goals with Wausau's unitized curtainwall

Focus: Infection Control

1/24/2018

Judge orders new superbug trial for Olympus

Court said manufacturer didn't properly disclose safety concerns

Focus: Emergency Preparedness

1/24/2018

Low water pressure forces closures for New Orleans hospitals

Several healthcare facilities in the New Orleans area closed after losing water service amid freezing temperatures

Focus: Emergency Preparedness

1/24/2018

NFPA developing minimum requirements for active shooter response

National Fire Protection Association fast-tracking a new standard designed to better prepare facilities for active shooters

Focus: HVAC

1/24/2018

HVAC systems – replace, repair or upgrade?

An alternative to replacing the entire chiller or HVAC unit is upgrading those system components that are causing the most downtime and consuming the most power

Focus: Regulations, Codes & Standards

1/24/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Fire-treated wood in walls

Brad Keyes discusses guidance on existing hazardous rooms vs. new construction

1/24/2018

Free webinar tomorrow: Compliance & Inspections: 5 Top Areas You Need To Focus On

Attend this free webcast to learn about key compliance areas to focus on, and how to create compliance wins in your organization with the help of technology

1/24/2018

White paper explores how flooring impacts patient care

Noise levels can affect healing, reduce efficiency

1/24/2018

2018 Set to be a Strong Year for Global Ultrasound Market

1/24/2018

New Auditing Credential for Medical Office Professionals Helps Providers Comply with Strict Evaluation and Management Services Guidelines

1/24/2018

SC Johnson Professional Partners with National Service Alliance

1/24/2018

Cooling Tower Innovation Comes to AHR

1/24/2018

LED Floodlight Aims for Enhanced Security

Focus: Infection Control

1/23/2018

How the government slowed flu response

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention furloughed staff

1/23/2018

New FGI guidelines for design and construction released

The 2018 edition introduces the new Outpatient Guidelines document

Blog

1/23/2018

Key considerations when cost estimating a healthcare project

The estimated cost to build a new hospital or medical office in a particular region is tied to a base cost of new construction in that region

1/23/2018

Indiana health system pays $47,000 ransom to unlock patient data

Hackers logged into a remote access portal using a third-party vendor’s username and password

1/23/2018

NCH 24/7 emergency room proposal rejected by Fla. village board

Neighborhood residents expressed concerns about the potential for noise from ambulance sirens

1/23/2018

Attention to roof inspections, maintenance can help prevent leaks

Regular inspections and maintenance are critical to keep roofs in good condition

1/23/2018

Philips and InTouch Health Make Push into Direct-to-Consumer Telehealth Market

1/23/2018

Edgetech Instruments Inc. Moisture Analyzers Assist Innovative Liquid Metal Battery Maker Ambri Inc.

1/23/2018

Perkins+Will Hires New Healthcare Practice Leader for its Boston Studio

1/23/2018

Frost & Sullivan’s 2018 Predictions: Global Healthcare Market Will Skyrocket to Nearly $2 Trillion in 2018

1/23/2018

Baker Barrios Healthcare Architect Appointed To Regional Representative Position For American Institute of Architects

1/22/2018

Sword-handled umbrella sparks lockdown at Seattle-area hospital

Man's umbrella was mistaken for a rifle

1/22/2018

Beleaguered Colorado VA hospital faces staffing, design obstacles

Even after the hospital opens, the old hospital and other off-site facilities will remain in use for at least three years because of the design flaws

Blog

1/22/2018

Document storage systems: Embracing the documentation paradigm shift

One of the most important features of any DMS used in the healthcare setting is that it is HIPAA compliant at every interaction point

1/22/2018

Cleveland health system expands green space to create a 'hospital in a park'

MetroHealth's 52-acre campus will have 25 acres of green space

1/22/2018

NHS launches emergency plans after cleaning contractor collapses

Extra staff sent to six major hospitals to ensure cleaning, maintenance and catering services keep operating

Focus: HVAC

1/22/2018

Maintaining a reliable and efficient HVAC system

Understanding long-term goals and specific upgrade components can help

1/22/2018

HDR Welcomes Aaron Harcek to Denver’s Architecture Studio

1/22/2018

SmithGroupJJR Acquires Boston-based Healthcare Design Firm TRO

1/22/2018

HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Partners with Gozio Health to Develop Indoor Navigation Mobile Platform

1/22/2018

ILLUMRA Fixture Controllers Certified for Use with Cortet Lighting Control System

1/22/2018

New Software Aims to Enhances Design Capabilities

1/19/2018

Chicago hospitals set up homeless patients with permanent housing

Investment improves health and reduces costly emergency room visits

1/19/2018

Reproduction clinic expansion keeps patient satisfaction in focus

Colorado system developed guidelines for all facilities

1/19/2018

Builder says virtual and augmented reality transforming construction industry

Healthcare Design series asks leading healthcare design professionals, firms and owners what gets their attention

1/19/2018

The benefits of managing healthcare operating expense with a CMMS

This critical healthcare system gives HTM professionals the ability to proactively manage work requests, inventory items, and assets, which in turn can improve patient care and reduce operating costs

1/19/2018

Understanding lighting codes and standards

Guidance from ASHRAE, Title 24 and LEED will affect project planning, as well as longer-term savings and performance

1/19/2018

N.J. single-OR facilities must meet licensed ASCs standards

Oversight of single-ORs will switch to the New Jersey Department of Health

1/19/2018

NewTek Rings In 2018 with More Features for Connect Spark Converters and NDI PTZ Camera

1/19/2018

FAU Study Says Some Nursing Homes Gaming the System to Improve Their Medicare Star Ratings

1/19/2018

Veterans Administration Battles Tracking System Failures

1/19/2018

Share it on Twitter VITEC to Highlight EZ TV IPTV and Digital Signage Platform in First ISE Appearance

1/19/2018

The Role of Public Kiosks in the Smart City

1/18/2018

Deer crashes through window at S.D. healthcare facility

Doe had a broken back right hoof but officials think it will be OK

1/18/2018

Hospital designs virtual-reality therapy for children

Children's hospital construction site used as distraction

1/18/2018

Penn. healthcare facility installs tri-generation energy center

Lancaster General Hospital invested $28 million in energy upgrades

1/18/2018

Commissioning art for healthcare facilities

The first step is to identify your project and determine where you want to display art, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Infection Control

1/18/2018

Hospital-based sleep labs moving toward disposables

Shift linked to increased focus on hospital infection control

1/18/2018

OSHA finds no violations after N.H. healthcare facility workers were sickened

Authorities responded to the hospital on the morning of Aug. 11 after several employees in the operating room department began feeling dizzy

1/18/2018

Baron Announces Threat Net Enhancements

1/18/2018

Hawaii Community Foundation Awards FLEX Grant to Lāna’i Community Health Center, a High-Performing Non-Profit

1/18/2018

Seeq Releases R19, Gains Recognition by Leading Analyst Firms

1/18/2018

AOTA Continues Work Toward Permanent Repeal of Therapy Cap

1/18/2018

Company Releasing LED Drivers with Wireless Programmability

Focus: Infection Control

1/17/2018

CDC back-burners nuclear war prep to focus on the flu epidemic

Briefing on preparation for nuclear war postponed

1/17/2018

Cayman mental health facility is designed for home-like feeling

Design also focuses on safety and security

Focus: Infection Control

1/17/2018

State judge denies link between forced-air warming and infection

Minnesota lawsuits that allege that the Bair Hugger forced-air warmer caused deep joint infections are dismissed

Focus: Infection Control

1/17/2018

Joint Commission will now cite individual hand-hygiene failures

Hand hygiene is widely considered to be the most important intervention for preventing hospital-acquired infections

Focus: Regulations, Codes & Standards

1/17/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Existing hazardous rooms vs. new construction

Brad Keyes discusses guidance on existing hazardous rooms vs. new construction

1/17/2018

Illinois hospital braces for 'mess of epic proportions' with construction project

Some parts of Salem Township Hospital will be closed when work is being done in that area

1/17/2018

AOTA Convenes Experts to Discuss Coding and Reimbursement Policy Strategies

1/17/2018

EHNAC Announces Finalized 2018 Accreditation Criteria Versions for All Accreditation Programs

1/17/2018

Cloud-based Technology Unlocks the Next Growth Phase of Medical Imaging Informatics Globally

1/17/2018

Stratus Building Solutions Engages 919 Marketing Company

1/17/2018

Meridian Purchases 29,000 SF Parcel in Downtown Long Beach, CA to Build MOB

1/16/2018

Baltimore hospital apologizes after security guards leave discharged patient on street in hospital gown

Hospital system is talking to everyone who came into contact with the woman

Focus: Infection Control

1/16/2018

Legionnaires’ risk can't be eliminated at Illinois VA home

13 people have died of Legionnaires’ disease at Quincy healthcare facility

Focus: Disaster Preparedness

1/16/2018

Ham radio operators train to help healthcare facilities, others in disasters

Operators take classes on operating in a hospital

Focus: Disaster Preparedness

1/16/2018

Healthcare facilities weigh in on weather safety for employees

Some hospitals offer sleeping accommodations, food and other essential items.

1/16/2018

Noisy ORs can put patients at risk

Excessive noise can be distracting to healthcare providers

1/16/2018

Health system moves food service beyond tray line

Diet clerks virtually track nutritionals as the patients place their order, guiding them through their options

1/16/2018

Frost & Sullivan Unfolds the Future of the US Medical Imaging Industry

1/16/2018

Latest Version of ExacqVision Provides Ultimate Combination of Administrator Controls, System Health Status Features and Analytics Integrations

1/16/2018

The Role of AI, Machine Learning, Robots in the Future of Connected Commerce

1/16/2018

Broward Health Expands Compliance Program; Names Nicholas Hartfield Vice President, Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer

1/16/2018

Susan Puumala Joins HDR as Senior Researcher

Focus: Emergency Preparedness

1/15/2018

Minneapolis hospital develops emergency plan for Super Bowl

Road closures around the stadium will affect routes ambulances take to Hennepin County Medical Center

1/15/2018

Texas begins to repair or replace aging mental hospitals

Some of the 10 state hospitals were built as early as the 1850s and the outdated building design and deterioration has led to reduced capacity

Focus: Infection Control

1/15/2018

How hospitals safely dispose of infectious fluid waste

Proper waste disposal practices are a crucial part of a safe working environment

Slideshow

1/15/2018

Top application security threats

Although social media apps have revolutionized the healthcare industry and changed the way patients and providers interact, they also have opened new avenues for risk

1/15/2018

Designing a sense of community within a senior living community

Interior design can be used to help develop a sense of community that goes far beyond just the physical space, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website

1/15/2018

Healthcare facilities use various methods to keep dementia patients safe

Studies suggest that the unexplained absence of a nursing home resident is one of the most challenging issues for facilities

1/15/2018

National Association’s New Name Reflects Leadership of Volume to Value Movement

1/15/2018

IUVA Announces Revised Dates for the 2019 IUVA World Congress

1/15/2018

American Time Announces KRACK Vulnerability Patch for Wi-Fi Clocks

1/15/2018

Drug Discovery IT Solutions to Hit $5.3 Billion Globally by 2020

1/15/2018

Skanska Achieves Topping-Out Milestone at University of Virginia Medical Center

Focus: Infection Control

1/12/2018

Oregon hospital lauded for infection-control efforts

Portland Business Journal named Samaritan Albany General Hospital the least infected facility among 61 hospitals in the state for 2016

1/12/2018

New hospitals bring new tech challenge

The tech crews at OSF HealthCare face a formidable challenge of simultaneously replacing the entire IT systems at two hospitals

Focus: Infection Control

1/12/2018

Fresno VA facility tested for Legionnaires'

Residents, staff and visitors at the Veterans Home are getting bottled water

1/12/2018

Cyberattack takes down New York hospital’s computer systems

Jones information technology experts partnered with IT professionals from the University of Rochester, Noyes, and St. James hospitals

1/12/2018

Qatar hospitals designed for patient safety

Patient room design includes the latest infection control measures, regulated lighting conditions and air quality and noise level monitoring

Focus: HVAC

1/12/2018

Select an HVAC system for a healthcare facility

Energy efficiency is also critical in choosing the best system

1/12/2018

Paul Alger Joins Universal Lighting Technologies as Regional Sales Manager

1/12/2018

Smoke Detector Alternative Promises Earlier Detection, Less Disruption in Healthcare Settings

1/12/2018

Infection Experts at Healthcare Facilities Say that Wearing and Laundering Scrubs out of the Facility Presents Risks, but is Often Allowed

1/12/2018

The International Unions of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) begin National Worker Education Campaign at Hundreds of Worksites around the US

1/11/2018

Office workers at Scottish health board redeployed to hospital cleaning due to flu outbreak

NHS was swamped by an outbreak of flu and respiratory illness

Blog

1/11/2018

How prevention through design (PtD) drives safety and compliance in healthcare facilities

The goal of PtD is to use the early stages of designing and developing a workplace to eliminate and control risks to workers

1/11/2018

Recent and ongoing outbreaks listed

Regions of the United States have experienced outbreaks caused by bacteria and viruses in recent months

Blog

1/11/2018

Healthcare IT trends in 2018

Welcome to the age of affordability in healthcare

1/11/2018

Geisinger Health removes sugar-sweetened beverages from campuses

Geisinger food service locations will no longer sell regular soda, sugar-added fruit juices, sugar-sweetened teas, sugar-added energy drinks, bottled sugar-added iced coffee drinks and flavored milks

1/11/2018

Children's hospital completes 10-year renovation project

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford new 521,000-square-foot hospital designed to be patient centered

1/11/2018

Deb Group’s Solopol GFX Hand Cleaner Receives Green Seal Certification

1/11/2018

Digital Signage Expo 2018 Seminar to Present “The Evolution of Digital Corporate Communications: A Manulife Case Study”

1/11/2018

Bradley’s Verge With Washbar Wins International 2017 Good Design Award

1/11/2018

Johnson Controls Introduces C•CURE Go Install App from Software House

1/11/2018

EHNAC's Executive Director Provides Comment on ONC Draft of Trusted Exchange Framework

1/10/2018

N.Z. hospital stops frozen-meal program due to safety concerns

Tokoroa Hospital has stopped selling meals to the community, made from the surplus food cooked for patient meals

1/10/2018

Singapore hospitals designed to heal with nature

The rainforest-like landscaping at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital infuses the atmosphere with natural sights, sounds and scents

1/10/2018

Art exhibits at N.C. VA healthcare facility comfort visitors

Fayetteville VA Health Care Center has a new, rotating art exhibit in the lobby

1/10/2018

How to respond to a healthcare data breach

The cause is as important as the solution

Focus: Regulations, Codes & Standards

1/10/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Missing ceiling tiles

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for missing ceiling tiles

Focus: Disaster Preparedness

1/10/2018

Takeaways from online security summit

Event explored active shooter response, weather plans and lockdowns

1/10/2018

Home Control Easier Than Ever with the Integration of the Iotega Security and Automation Solution and Apple HomeKit

1/10/2018

Mazzetti and PerryCrabb Merger Expands Scope of Highly Specialized Healthcare Design and Consulting Services in the Southeast

1/10/2018

Kingspan Introduces GreenGuard XPS Products in New Thicknesses and for the Commercial Roofing Market

1/10/2018

Innovative Dispensing System Sets New Standards for High-Traffic Restrooms

1/10/2018

Legrand Announces Amy Hahne as New Vice President and General Manager of Shading Systems

Focus: Disaster Preparedness

1/9/2018

CDC to issue guidance to prepare for nuclear war

Hospital disaster planning has shifted to preparing for mass casualties

Focus: Disaster Preparedness

1/9/2018

Boston area healthcare facilities were prepared for storm

Hospitals opened rooms so staff could stay overnight

1/9/2018

2017's worst healthcare data breaches

Data show hundreds of incidents in the past two years, affecting tens of millions of individuals

Focus: HVAC

1/9/2018

Building energy modeling can help build an HVAC plan

Modeling systems can help facilities reach optimal efficiency

Focus: Infection Control

1/9/2018

Most US cooling towers contain Legionella bacteria

Study finds Legionella bacteria is percent in 84 precent of towers

Focus: Disaster Preparedness

1/9/2018

Amtrak derailment emergency response went well

Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia drills two to three times a year on its disaster response

1/9/2018

Jeff Kent to Lead Health Care Institute in Expansion of Local Networking, International Education Offerings

1/9/2018

Harris Williams & Co. Advises Drayer Physical Therapy Institute LLC on its Transaction with Upstream Rehabilitation Inc.

1/9/2018

Guerbet Announces its Acquisition of Accurate Medical Therapeutics

1/9/2018

HDR Welcomes Thomas Knittel to Seattle’s Architecture Studio

Focus: Infection Control

1/8/2018

Remembering Ebola two years later

Are healthcare facilities prepared for another outbreak?

1/8/2018

Healthcare facilities leading way in climate change prep

Hospitals are recycling, turning off lights and computers, planting trees in the community, and buying Energy Star-certified equipment

1/8/2018

Illinois hospital finishes $200 million expansion

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington added about 230,000 square feet

1/8/2018

Healthcare facilities looking at new ways to reduce noise

Hospital noise is a growing concern for patients, family and staff

Focus: Infection Control

1/8/2018

New Orleans healthcare facility deploys infection-fighting robots

The robots can destroy deadly pathogens and multi-drug resistant organisms

Focus: Infection Control

1/8/2018

Infections are common in nursing homes, punishment is not

Repeat citations are common, fines are rare

1/8/2018

The Joint Commission Appoints New Medical Directors in Healthcare Quality Evaluation and Patient Safety

1/8/2018

2018 INFORMS Franz Edelman Award Finalists Selected from Leading Analytics Teams Around the World

1/8/2018

OSHA Stresses Safety Amid Record Snowfall

1/8/2018

Governor Announces New Energy Efficiency Targets

1/8/2018

Rubber Flooring Recognized for Sustainability

Focus: Disaster Preparedness

1/5/2018

Tesla helps Puerto Rico hospital retain power

Company donates photovoltaic system

Focus: HVAC

1/5/2018

Study explores microbial colonies in ORs

The microbial concentration influences surgical site infection rates

1/5/2018

Pediatric storage needs create different design challenges

How much storage is needed and the appropriate location to store that equipment and supplies must be considered, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

1/5/2018

French survey shows patients happy with care but not the food

Hospital food was identified by the study as one of the main areas requiring improvement

Focus: HVAC

1/5/2018

Building energy modeling can help build an HVAC plan

Modeling systems can help facilities reach optimal efficiency

Focus: Disaster Preparedness

1/5/2018

Key points in mass-casualty disaster planning

Many facilities overlook this type of emergency

1/5/2018

Anti3 Protect Series Concentrate is a Powerhouse Cleaner that Disinfects Large Surfaces

1/5/2018

Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions Introduces New Direct Attach Option for SoundScapes Blades

1/5/2018

Universal Lighting Technologies Introduces PWA Series of Wireless LED Drivers for Indoor Linear Lighting Applications

1/5/2018

Meridian Hires Linda Shoemaker Haskins as Vice President, Asset Management

1/5/2018

Unique Program, Special Sessions, Announced for UV Disinfection Conference

1/4/2018

Mayo workers who went on one-day strike back to work in a week

Mayo officials said they had to fulfill a one-week contract signed with replacement workers

1/4/2018

Los Angeles County adds recuperative beds to help homeless

Two-hundred fifty new beds brings the total to 432

Focus: Infection Control

1/4/2018

Spanish hospital wins battle with two superbugs

From July to October 2015, the infection control team identified a surge in cases of patients infected or colonized with OXA-48-PE or MRAB.

Focus: Infection Control

1/4/2018

Manufacturers ordered to remove triclosan from healthcare antiseptics

FDA ban to become effective in December of 2018

Focus: Infection Control

1/4/2018

Belfast children's hospital cited for water safety problems

A series of failings have been uncovered at Northern Ireland's regional children's hospital

1/4/2018

Award-Winning Gen-Eye Micro-Scope Special Limited-Time $100 Rebate Now Available

1/4/2018

10 Tips to Make a Building Energy Efficient this Winter

1/4/2018

Vassar Medical Center Expansion in Poughkeepsie, NY is the Area’s Largest Construction Project in More Than 35 Years

1/4/2018

Legrand Brings Innovative Smart Technologies into Homes, Hotels, and Offices at CES 2018

Focus: Infection Control

1/3/2018

Pomona Valley Hospital ES staff seeks ballot measure addressing infection rates, wages, staffing

Despite repairs, facility issues were ongoing.

1/3/2018

Cleveland Clinic moving toward carbon-neutrality

Health system planning renewable energy purchases, continued energy efficiency

Focus: HVAC

1/3/2018

Hospital's HVAC upgrades benefit from in-house expertise

Maintenance and engineering managers know they can’t monitor what they don’t measure

Focus: Regulations, Codes & Standards

1/3/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Temperature and humidity logs

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for temperature and humidity logs

Focus: Infection Control

1/3/2018

Study says thinking about germs makes people concerned about their appearance

Findings suggest that the possibility of contagion activates the 'behavioral immune system'

1/3/2018

Halyard Health Extends Submission Deadline for Recognition Program of Sterile Processing Departments

1/3/2018

Buckner Retirement Services Promotes Susan Phelps to Executive Director of Parkway Place

1/3/2018

boomer bnb announces the release of its speciality software

1/3/2018

SmithGroupJJR Promotes Seven to Vice President

1/3/2018

Partnership Aims to Improve Existing Green Building Programs

12/29/2017

Spokane healthcare facility sued after 85-year-old woman falls in construction zone

Woman walked past an empty nurses station, through an unlocked door and fell into a construction pit

12/29/2017

Virginia VA facility construction 'more than a facelift'

$136 million worth of construction is going on at the McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center

12/29/2017

Nashville VA deploys germ-zapping robots

Studies have found the VA to be more aggressive at controlling infection rates than other large hospital systems

12/29/2017

N.J. healthcare facility wins first evidence-based design Touchstone Award

Award recognizes the use of an evidence-based design process

12/29/2017

Repurposing retail space comes with risks, rewards

Abandoned shopping venues are being used as healthcare facilities

12/29/2017

Building conditions cause most services to be cut at Kitty Hawk healthcare facility

Despite repairs, facility issues were ongoing.

12/29/2017

EHNAC Partners With Omnisystems, Inc. to Extend Reach of Accreditation Programs Internationally

12/29/2017

Agendia and Bluebee Partner to Bring New NGS-based MammaPrint BluePrint Breast Cancer Kit to Market

12/29/2017

Ochsner Medical Center Reports 49% Decrease in Infection Rates After Germ-Fighting Robots Deployed to Disinfect Patient Rooms

12/29/2017

Viega Introduces New Website and New Global Image Campaign

12/29/2017

Spellman Brady Energizes Interior Design for Kingswood Senior Living Community

12/28/2017

Mayo OKs visible body art for staff

Currently, employees must keep their tattoos covered

12/28/2017

Chicago hospital nurses say violence isn’t monitored

Informal survey found that one in three nurses were kicked or hit

Focus: Energy Efficiency

12/28/2017

How hospitals use energy

Energy efficiency and patient satisfaction intersect in healthcare facilities

12/28/2017

New accreditation rules could discourage microhospitals

New CMS guidance may change what counts as a hospital

12/28/2017

Several challenges expected to shape healthcare IT in 2018

Three areas of uncertainty will have implications for the information systems

Focus: Energy Efficiency

12/28/2017

Canadian healthcare energy costs down, but spending is up

Government hospital funding is up by 59 percent

12/28/2017

'Appalling' Adelaide mental health unit closed

Unit of Lyell McEwin Hospital in Australia called 'appalling and unsafe'

12/28/2017

Shared Risk Program Results in Lower Infection Rates for Norman Regional Health System

12/28/2017

Service-as-Product Solutions to Become the Powerful Tool to Achieve Competitive Advantages in Healthcare

12/28/2017

Waltonwood Cary Parkway Names Richard Mabe Executive Director

12/28/2017

Universal Lighting Technologies Field Applications Engineering Team Adds Suman Parajuli

12/28/2017

PMI: Relationship Between Medical Coding, Provider Reimbursement and Patient Satisfaction Scores Here to Stay

Blog

12/27/2017

Healthcare 2017 - A year in review

2017 confirmed trends of consumerism and the need for more proximate low-cost options

12/27/2017

Senior living trends reflect industry changes

Several developments represent a new direction that will impact the industry, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/27/2017

The right communication can improve patient satisfaction

Infographic charts key patient touchpoints

12/27/2017

How to fund and implement high-touch digital signage

Digital signage can help a healthcare facility reach varied audiences

Focus: Energy Efficiency

12/27/2017

Penn State healthcare facility CHP plant expected to save $2.5 million a year

The plant is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by about 44,000 tons per year

Focus: Regulations, Codes & Standards

12/27/2017

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: O2 cylinder storage

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for O2 cylinder storage

Blog

12/27/2017

Eight cybersecurity tools your healthcare facility needs today

Many companies are simply not investing enough in IT security, despite the obvious threats

12/27/2017

Kettering Health Network Achieves $1 Million in Energy Efficiency Rebates from Dayton Power and Light

12/27/2017

Three More Angelica Plants Earn Hygienically Clean Healthcare Certification

12/27/2017

Risk-Based Auditing Software Helps Healthcare Practices Avoid Consequences of Cancer Treatment Overbilling

12/27/2017

New Metasys Enterprise Management Platform From Johnson Controls Turns Building System Data Into Actionable Insights

12/27/2017

Fenway Health statement on CDC policy around use of words and phrases including 'transgender,' 'vulnerable' and 'evidence-based'

Blog

12/22/2017

Eliminating the environment from the infection equation

Mother says she informed hospital staff of the boy's allergies

12/22/2017

Maryland hospital attributes success to giving IT staff independence

Union Hospital of Cecil County encourages IT 'adventures'

Focus: Lighting

12/22/2017

LED lighting can save lives, energy in hospital parking garage

Reston Hospital is expecting an 81 percent reduction in annual energy consumption

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/22/2017

Allegheny Health Network planning first microhospital

Highmark Health and Allegheny Health Network will build four neighborhood hospitals

12/22/2017

Inquest probes boy's death of severe food allergy reaction in hospital

Mother says she informed hospital staff of the boy's allergies

Blog

12/22/2017

How to safely ship medical equipment

Making a good first impression often starts with the look of a modern practice.

12/22/2017

UK healthcare facility admits health and safety failing after Legionnaires death

The Royal United Hospital has admitted to a breach of law

12/22/2017

Schneider Electric Names Jerome Soltani to Lead U.S. Field Services Operations

12/22/2017

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital Completes Modernization Project

12/22/2017

Greenville Memorial Hospital Recognized with Certified Zero Harm Award by Increasing Hand Hygiene Compliance

12/22/2017

Chassis Plans Announces MTP Ruggedized Trifold “Lunchbox” Portable Computing Systems

12/22/2017

Wattstopper Systems Vice President Charles Knuffke Elected Vice Chair of Lighting Controls Association

12/21/2017

AAP revises infection control guidelines for ambulatory settings

The guidelines include updates on issues including hand washing and cleaning and safety procedures

12/21/2017

Dealing with C. difficile in healthcare facilities

Newer technologies include dried hydrogen peroxide

Blog/Focus: Lighting

12/21/2017

Healthcare systems lighting their way to savings

New lighting technologies can offer much needed operational cost savings while improving safety and the patient experience

Focus: Energy Efficiency

12/21/2017

Curtailing facility water usage can aid sustainability efforts

Florida Blue put its corporate social responsibility pledge into practice five years ago by setting ambitious goals to reduce water and energy use and increase recycling

12/21/2017

USP 795 requirements have relevance for healthcare facilities

The requirements are important for professionals involved in pharmacies

12/21/2017

Nanotexturing on stainless steel creates bacteria-killing spikes

An electrochemical etching process creates a nanotextured surface

12/21/2017

Key design practices can improve patient care

Healthcare leaders are focusing on design that supports effective operations

12/21/2017

Sofidel Unveils Papernet Multifold Paper Towel Range

12/21/2017

What are the Five Most Important Mobile App Design Features for Commercial Smart Lighting Applications?

12/21/2017

Mission Linen Supply Honored for Exceptional Environmental Responsibility

12/21/2017

Ecore Commercial Launches Brand New Rx Collection

12/21/2017

Julia Cousins, Architect and Healthcare Design Expert, Joins Carrier Johnson + CULTURE as Project Manager

12/20/2017

UCSF 'die-in' protests guns and Tasers in hospitals

Medical residents, students and faculty demonstrate to challenge the role of law enforcement in healthcare settings

12/20/2017

Kentucky hospitals delay surgeries due to water main break

Break in Shelby Park caused low water pressure at the downtown hospitals

Focus: Energy Efficiency

12/20/2017

Boosting energy efficiency with building envelope retrofit

Other benefits include improved appearance and uninterrupted workflow

12/20/2017

Las Vegas hospital sued over attempted sexual assault

The lawsuit claims a psychiatric patient was unguarded and unrestrained

Focus: Regulations, Codes & Standards

12/20/2017

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Privacy curtains

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for privacy curtains

Focus: Energy Efficiency

12/20/2017

Seattle healthcare facility installing large solar array

Harborview Medical Center's installation will be the largest system of its kind on a Washington hospital

12/20/2017

South Philadelphia Community Health and Literacy Center designed for synergy

The new facility replaces three buildings — a public health clinic, a branch of the Free Library and a recreation center, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

12/20/2017

Just Culture Assessment Tool Outcome Engenuity Releases its Just Culture Algorithm Software

12/20/2017

NACCHO Releases Standards and Indicators for Hospital-based Injury and Violence Prevention Programs

12/20/2017

Illustra Pro IP Mini-Dome Cameras Updated with Theia Wide Angle, 9-22mm Lens Options

12/20/2017

Legrand Provides Ideas for Gifts and Resolutions to Brighten Spaces This Holiday Season

12/20/2017

IP-Based Sports Production Becomes Reality with NewTek 3Play 3P1

Blog

12/19/2017

'Bring your own device' policies should set alarm bells ringing

A survey by ISACA suggests that 54 percent of employees have a personal device they use for work

Focus: Energy Efficiency

12/19/2017

Alignment, analytics and aggregation can boost energy savings

Energy supply management should keep pace with operational changes

Focus: Lighting

12/19/2017

Healthcare facility lighting strategies

Lighting can improve patient satisfaction surveys and reimbursements, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/19/2017

Madrid birthing center honored for design

A natural birth unit at University Hospital HM Nuevo Belen was recognized by IIDA for modern design and thoughtful detailing, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

12/19/2017

Smaller healthcare facilities partner to adapt to changing landscape

People across 46 communities in north-central North Dakota and northwest Minnesota are served by outreach programs

12/19/2017

Former guards cleared in death of patient at Mass. hospital

Former guards at Bridgewater State Hospital were charged after patient had a heart attack when strapped to his bed

Blog

12/19/2017

Modernization solutions ease replacement for mixed-OEM equipment

Implementing modernization solutions can help improve the overall effectiveness and simplification of an electrical system comprised of mixed-OEM equipment

12/19/2017

WellStar Health System Partners with WebPT to Bring Leading Outpatient Rehab EMR to Tech Stack

12/19/2017

New InvisAcoustics Basics Panels from Armstrong Ceilings Designed Specifically for Exposed Structure Spaces

12/19/2017

Digital Signage Expo 2018 Seminar to Present “Fundamentals & Applications of Digital Signage Content”

12/19/2017

NewTek Announces Latest Release of LightWave 3D

12/19/2017

Universal Lighting Technologies Adds Professional Retrofit Kit to Expanding EVERLINE LED Retrofit Solutions

12/18/2017

West Virginia health system runs dorm for commuting nurses

One floor and 44 rooms in a nearby dormitory are for nurses who have to travel at least 60 miles

12/18/2017

2018 predictions for healthcare facility design

Emergency department reconfigurations for behavioral health needs and more microhospitals are expected

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/18/2017

Hospitals look to hotels for patient satisfaction tactics

Medical researchers say some amenities can improve health outcomes by reducing stress and anxiety

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/18/2017

Communicating the importance of good laundry practices in infection control

Healthcare textiles are a common factor in virtually every patient’s experience

12/18/2017

New Florida hospitals reflect focus on patient-centered care

UF Health Heart & Vascular Hospital and the UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital open in Gainesville

12/18/2017

Cotton Medical Center recognized as 'Best Renovated or Repurposed Healthcare Facility'

HREI Insights Awards program honors excellence in healthcare real estate development

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/18/2017

Universal design principles can help make healthcare spaces work for everyone

Healthcare facilities should be able to improve human performance, health and wellness and social participation, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

12/18/2017

Diversey to Acquire Twister, the Leading Manufacturer of Diamond Cleaning Pads

12/18/2017

Nora Lighting Introduces Prism, Smart RGBW Downlight that Changes Color, Kelvin Settings

12/18/2017

Collection of New Color Palettes Brings Latest Trends to Life Across Markets

12/18/2017

IUVA Announces Dates for the 2019 IUVA World Congress

12/18/2017

Iredell Memorial Hospital Implements UV Technology to Fight Infections

12/15/2017

Los Angeles hospital closes due to earthquake standards

Pacific Alliance Medical Center would have had to invest $100 million in its 150-year-old building to come into compliance with California's seismic standards

12/15/2017

Adding beds might not solve Canadian 'hallway medicine'

Some say healthcare crunch needs more staff and innovation

12/15/2017

Hawaii State Hospital requires security upgrades before renovations

Oahu puts new demands on the hospital before it can expand

12/15/2017

Hospitals save lives and money by investing in climate resilience

New report says preparing for extreme weather offers significant financial benefit

Focus: Lighting

12/15/2017

Your healthcare facility's LED retrofit checklist

How do you begin to coordinate and come up with funds to replace lighting systems across thousands of square feet?

12/15/2017

Computer stolen From UNC facility in Burlington puts patient info at risk

24,000 patients' info affected by the theft

12/15/2017

Medical campuses are evolving to be mixed-use hubs

More hospitals are integrating shops and appealing public spaces into their designs

12/15/2017

Burgess Health Center Implements UV Technology to Fight Infection

12/15/2017

Polyu Reveals High Prevalence of Bacteria that Carry the Colistin Resistance Gene In Human, Food and Environmental Samples

12/15/2017

IICRC Announces 2018 Board of Directors and Executive Committee

12/15/2017

Meridian Wins for Best Renovated Healthcare Facility and Best New Medical Office Building Under 25,000 SF at 2017 HREI Insights Awards

12/15/2017

PCDC Completes Financing for CT Health Center at Frontline of Opioid Crisis

12/14/2017

Southern California's hospitals braced for disaster as embers ignite

Health officials in Ventura, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara counties warned of high pollution levels caused by smoke

12/14/2017

Infection preventionists' holiday wish list

System that encourages staff to wash their hands is on the list

Infographic

12/14/2017

Smart bathroom design can curb spread of hospital infections

Many patients contract new illnesses from pathogens they contact during a hospital stay

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/14/2017

N.C. hospitals moving to limit construction pollution

Many pieces of construction equipment and vehicles produce high emissions

Focus: Energy Efficiency

12/14/2017

White paper on energy savings available

'Energy savings — Realistic Expectations' downloadable from Medical Construction & Design website

Focus: Energy Efficiency

12/14/2017

'Three-bucket' sustainability

The easiest way to accomplish sustainability goals is to take it a step at a time

12/14/2017

N.Y. hospitals offering healthier choices in cafeterias, machines

Canton-Potsdam Hospital has committed to doubling the amount spent on locally grown produce for use in the cafeteria

12/14/2017

EvergreenHealth Implements UV Technology to Help Fight Infection-Causing Pathogens, Enhancing Hospital Safety

12/14/2017

New At Digital Signage Expo 2018 Emerging Tech Talks

12/13/2017

Union plans one-day strike at Mayo's Albert Lea

SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Mayo both allege unfair labor practices

12/13/2017

Patients evacuated before Calif. hospital burns

Vista Del Mar Hospital in Ventura destroyed by wildfires

Focus: Energy Efficiency

12/13/2017

Healthcare facilities can generate energy savings with GPOs

Group purchasing organizations help health systems lock in prices

Blog

12/13/2017

Supersized food can mean undersized profits for healthcare facilities

When it comes to offering healthier food options in their cafeterias and gift shops, most U.S. hospitals may be 'penny wise and pound foolish'

12/13/2017

California hospital staff lauded for active-shooter response

Bakersfield healthcare facility was locked down after a man was spotted in the employee parking lot with a rifle

Focus: Regulations, Codes & Standards

12/13/2017

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Clean utility rooms

Brad Keyes discusses guidance on clean utility rooms and door closers

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/13/2017

Northwest hospital food: Not just for patients anymore

Some healthcare facilities are serving up such good hospital food that locals are choosing to eat their meals there

12/13/2017

DTechEx Launches Research in Life Sciences

12/13/2017

Newton Medical Center Implements UV Technology to Help Fight Infection-Causing Pathogens, Enhance Hospital Safety

12/13/2017

PMB Welcomes Ken Henry to its Team as Senior Vice President; Adds Dallas Office

12/13/2017

P&G Professional Debuts New Charmin Bath Tissue for Commercial Use

12/13/2017

Legrand Expands Wattstopper DLM Platform Integration Functionality with New Low-Voltage Auxiliary Devices

12/12/2017

A CVS-Aetna deal may force Wal-Mart to buy Humana

Merger may force healthcare industry to shuffle ownership

12/12/2017

Vanderbilt recognized for excellence in infection prevention

VUMC is the first hospital system in the nation to receive the (APIC) Program of Distinction designation

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/12/2017

White paper explores how healthcare facility flooring can impact patient care

High noise levels can hinder the healing process, inhibit clinician efficiency and create compliance concerns

12/12/2017

Center for Disaster Medicine brings a clinical perspective on emergency planning

Group has roots in 2001 efforts to answer questions about emergency preparedness that were raised after the 9/11

Focus: Energy Efficiency

12/12/2017

Growing hospital energy costs can be managed

Low-hanging fruit includes turning off or reducing power to electronic equipment that is not being used

12/12/2017

Hospital ship in Puerto Rico admitted just 6 patients a day

An additional 1,625 people were treated aboard the ship as outpatients

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/12/2017

Patient room design can affect stress

A 2017 article by Andrade and colleagues offers findings that suggest how design elements may reduce patient stress, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

12/12/2017

Johnson Controls Launches Autocall Brand of Fire Detection Systems​

12/12/2017

Orrison Healthcare Honored as One of the Best Places to Work in 2018, A Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award Winner

12/12/2017

Wattstopper Lighting Controls Contribute to Improving the Occupant Experience at Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth

12/12/2017

Smart Hospitals to Invest over $11 billion in Cloud Computing and Data Analytics, Says Frost & Sullivan

12/12/2017

Aircuity to Begin Installation at Virginia Commonwealth University

12/11/2017

CVS-Aetna's success may hinge on older patients

CVS plans to turn retail stores into 'healthcare hubs'

Blog

12/11/2017

Four things to know about preparing for winter weather

How to help your organization plan for and respond to weather emergencies

12/11/2017

IIDA healthcare interior design competition winners announced

First-ever Transformation and Innovation Award was awarded to Madrid healthcare facility

12/11/2017

Geisinger focuses on ES department career advancement

Health system working to redefine environmental services

Focus: Lighting

12/11/2017

LEDs can help healthcare facility become more energy efficient

Investing in energy efficiency can help to free up funds to meet the changing demands in healthcare

12/11/2017

2017's biggest healthcare cyberattacks listed

The U.S. healthcare sector experienced roughly 336 data breaches as of Nov. 29

12/11/2017

Micro-hospitals may be the healthcare facility of the future

Healthcare industry growth is expected to be strong in outpatient and retail clinics

12/11/2017

WEDI Announces Slate of New 2018 Board of Directors

12/11/2017

Discover the Disruptive Technology Trends Across the Global Biomarker Landscape

12/11/2017

DSE 2018 to Present 'To Boldly Go: How Marriott is Teleporting Guests into Next Gen Customer Experiences'

12/11/2017

Device Solutions Inc Launches Next Generation Cellio Wide Area Wireless Network Gateway

12/11/2017

General Pipe Cleaners Showcases Newest Drain Cleaning Equipment at The NFMT Show In Baltimore

12/8/2017

CVS-Aetna merger may hurt some healthcare facilities

Deal will give CVS 22 million health plan members

Blog

12/8/2017

Growing facilities ROI, capabilities by reducing contracts

Is your facilities department actively handling work in your facility, or just managing contractors?

Focus: Energy Efficiency

12/8/2017

Healthcare facilities energy efficiency challenge

Healthcare facilities must cope with the challenges of energy management in a mission-critical environment

12/8/2017

$450 million replacement healthcare facility planned in Lansing

The new hospital will have 240 beds, cancer center and ambulatory care

12/8/2017

Behavioral healthcare construction projects on the rise

Reasons for increase include the addition of more safety measures and a reduction in the stigma associated with treatment, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Energy Efficiency

12/8/2017

Ontario plans to reinvest energy savings into patient care

The province is investing $64 million this year in the Hospital Energy Efficiency Program

12/8/2017

Miami VA hospital cafeteria so dirty it had to be fumigated

Inspection found evidence of insects, rodent droppings

12/8/2017

myTomorrows appoints Martin Naley as US General Manager

12/8/2017

AHR Expo Donates $20,700 to the Chicago Lighthouse through Innovation Awards Program

12/8/2017

Deborah Wingler Announced as 2017 New Investigator Award Recipient

12/8/2017

Swathi Bhamidipati Joins Universal Lighting Technologies as U.S. Western OEM Regional Sales Manager

12/8/2017

Wayne Dalton Launches New Flexible Bottom Interior High Speed Fabric Door

12/7/2017

Nurse stabbed in N.J. hospital parking lot where staff had asked for more security

Union members met with hospital management to discuss increased safety

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/7/2017

Healthcare facility staff serve up Christmas dinner to patients

The catering team at James Paget University Hospital in Norfolk, England, provides a traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings

Focus: Lighting

12/7/2017

Sinai Hospital increases security after Baltimore campus employees targeted

Hospital recently upgraded lighting in parking lots and installed additional security cameras

12/7/2017

Urban medical center designed to be part of community

Urban healthcare centers are integrating with their neighbors by becoming a civic hub, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

12/7/2017

RFID, other technologies impacting healthcare facilities

Growth and profitability will depend upon a realignment of infrastructure

Focus: Lighting

12/7/2017

Tips for cutting glare from lighting

Seniors are more prone to experiencing bright lights as glaring

12/7/2017

CVS plans to turn stores into healthcare hubs

CVS agreed to pay $69 billion in cash and stock for Aetna

12/7/2017

MyndVR Announces Findings From Nationwide Virtual Reality Pilot Benefiting the Lives of Adults 55-Plus

12/7/2017

From A to Z, Exacq’s New High-Capacity Video Servers Store More Video Than Ever Before

12/7/2017

Diversey Awarded Three-Year Sole Source Supply Contract with Premier ASCEND Collaborative

12/7/2017

IICRC Offers Marketing Clinic for Cleaning and Restoration Business Owners

12/7/2017

Midmark Announces New Partnership with Leading European Medical Diagnostic Company

12/6/2017

FM leaders launch new credential to provide global standard

The ProFM designation was developed through extensive market research of more than 3,000 facility professionals in 93 countries

12/6/2017

Infectious disease response guide for hospitals published

Paper’s main goal is to develop tools and strategies for prevention and management

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/6/2017

Nonclinical staff has role in patient satisfaction

There are a number of ways they can help to improve patient outcomes

12/6/2017

Free white paper on healthcare facility digital signage available

New technology options and tools for both patients and staff

Focus: Regulations, Codes & Standards

12/6/2017

Life Safety Q&A: Quarterly test of main drain

Brad Keyes discusses quarterly testing of the main drain

12/6/2017

Safety system investments helped Houston’s healthcare facilities withstand Harvey

Lessons from Tropical Storm Allison helped limit impact of hurricane

12/6/2017

Sturgeon Falls hospital project to cut hydro costs

The program is an initiative of the Climate Change Action Plan

12/6/2017

AFC Cable Systems Announces MC Luminary HCF Cables for Healthcare Applications

12/6/2017

Clorox Expands Home Care Unit

12/6/2017

Kimmerle Group Promotes Two to Principal

12/6/2017

Humber River Hospital Breaking New Ground with the Opening of Canada’s First Hospital Command Centre

12/6/2017

TeleHealth Services Helps Hospitals Improve Patient Experience Despite Market Financial Uncertainty

12/5/2017

Florida Keys airport may get pop-up hospital

Fishermen’s Community Hospital's temporary facility will move

Blog

12/5/2017

How the health industry can benefit from having a visitor registration system

Healthcare facility security must contend with security threats while balancing the need to maintain an open and inviting environment

12/5/2017

Sudbury hospital to get almost $1.3 million in funding for energy efficiency projects

In all, Ontario is funding 180 projects this year at 98 hospitals

Blog

12/5/2017

How to design and build what’s needed to meet organizational goals and strategies

It’s all about scoping the right concept before getting too far down the facility planning phase

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/5/2017

Three ways to keep facilities clean smelling to increase patient satisfaction

It’s more important than ever that healthcare facilities focus their efforts on odor control to help patients feel more comfortable while on the road to a speedy recovery

Focus: Lighting

12/5/2017

Choosing the right LEDs for lighting retrofits

Hundreds of products are available for converting linear fluorescent fixtures to use light emitting diode technologies

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/5/2017

Texas hospital engineers energy savings, boosts patient satisfaction

MD Anderson works to improve temp control in patient rooms

12/5/2017

ONVIF Hosts 17th Annual Developers’ Plugfest

12/5/2017

Sloan Partners with GOJO to Launch New Line of Soap Dispensers

12/5/2017

Diversey Announces Call for Educational Scholarship Submissions for APIC Conference

12/5/2017

Johnson Controls to showcase advanced HVACR technology at 2018 AHR Expo​

12/5/2017

Improve the Safety and Efficiency of Electrical Wiring in Your Healthcare Facility and Areas of Patient Care

12/4/2017

California healthcare facility to use ER overflow tent during flu season

Move was necessary because of an early flu season and the closure of nearby facilities

12/4/2017

Los Angeles launches seismic program with compliance notices

Large healthcare systems are factoring regulations into their capital plans

Focus: Energy Efficiency

12/4/2017

Many healthcare facilities still need to power up for the digital age

Survey finds facilities don’t have the equipment to support digital goals

Focus: Energy Efficiency

12/4/2017

Pennsylvania hospital producing most of its own power

Lancaster General Hospital is buying less electricity because of new power plant that runs on natural gas

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/4/2017

Building automation systems can boost energy savings

Technology can control every aspect of a healthcare facility's HVAC system

Focus: Lighting

12/4/2017

Networked controls can simplify healthcare facility lighting

Technology can help streamline facility operations

12/4/2017

Johnson Controls’ Irene Lam to Speak at 2017 Massachusetts Conference for Women

12/4/2017

Spellman Brady Increases Staff of EDAC Designers

12/4/2017

ONC Health IT Certification Program Director Joins Ehnac as Ex Officio Commissioner

12/4/2017

To The Classroom and Beyond, NewTek MediaD Delivers Live Streaming Content

12/4/2017

Bradley’s On-Site Safety Shower and Eyewash Site Surveys Ensure ANSI/ISEA Z358.1 compliance

12/1/2017

Search after killer's escape from Hawaii hospital spurs call for security review

Another patient was caught with a fake driver's license

12/1/2017

Healthcare cybersecurity concerns go beyond medical information

Patients could potentially be blackmailed due to sensitive information contained in health records

12/1/2017

Atlanta children's health system planning $1.3B campus

Project would be the most expensive in the state's history

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/1/2017

Patient experience part of winning equation for 'Beautiful' hospitals

First-time entry won top spot in annual contest

Focus: Fire-Life Safety

12/1/2017

Idaho fire blaze may spark fire code review

The Safe Haven Care Center in Pocatello that was destroyed by a fire met all applicable fire codes

Focus: Fire-Life Safety

12/1/2017

Ontario wellness center's design reflects nontraditional philosophy

Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness provides a centralized location for counseling and treatment for a range of health conditions, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

12/1/2017

AquiSense Technologies and Distform S.L. Collaborate to Offer Award-Winning Food Protection

12/1/2017

Healthcare Facility Power Systems Unequipped for Digital Age, According to New Schneider Electric Survey

12/1/2017

Evidence-Based Design Touchstone Award Recipients Recognized at Ceremony

12/1/2017

Viega Director of Business Development, Joe Pikus, to Serve Government, Healthcare and Hotel Industries

12/1/2017

Lee Health First to Offer Heart-Check Certified Menu Items in Hospitals

11/30/2017

12 Florida nursing home patient deaths ruled homicides

Patients died from environmental heat exposure after Hurricane Irma knocked out the power to the central air conditioning

11/30/2017

National code review urged after Idaho nursing home burns

A Pocatello nursing home destroyed by fire met all applicable fire codes

Focus: Disaster Preparedness

11/30/2017

Interoperability lessons learned from disasters

Tragic events highlight the necessity for preparing healthcare facility information-sharing systems

11/30/2017

Gundersen Health credits smaller price increase to energy independence

System's 1.8 percent hike lowest in 20 years

11/30/2017

Tips for hiring healthcare cybersecurity pros

Cybersecurity requires people from all backgrounds and majors

11/30/2017

Study: C. diff mostly found in floor corners after disinfection

Study identifies sites where spores persist

11/30/2017

Kenall Files Lawsuits to Defend its Indigo-Clean Disinfection Lighting

11/30/2017

BRAVO! Team Members Pass Rigorous Exam to Earn Highly Respected RBSM Designation

11/30/2017

Hanley Investment Group Arranges Sale of Single-Tenant MedExpress Urgent Care in Battle Creek, Michigan

11/30/2017

Global Market for Healthcare Cloud Computing Will Be Worth $10 Billion by 2021

11/30/2017

DSE 2018 to Present 'Understanding the Parts of a Digital Signage Network'

11/29/2017

Telemedicine could be impacted by loss of net neutrality

Rural healthcare organizations could be hurt by policy changes

11/29/2017

A regular maintenance schedule protects flooring investment

Facility appearance ratings can drop by as much as 75 percent if floor shine makes a bad first impression

11/29/2017

Ontario healthcare facilities reducing carbon footprint

Province is investing in hospitals to improve energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gases and redirect savings into patient care

Focus: Facility Design

11/29/2017

Healthcare facility design advancing safety standards

The standards are based on the concept of a highly reliable organization, which focuses on avoiding catastrophes in an environment where normal accidents can be expected, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Fire-Life Safety

11/29/2017

Life Safety Q&A: Holiday lights

Brad Keyes discusses holiday light regulations

11/29/2017

Mayor’s plan to cut services at Nashville General Hospital met with opposition

Mayor Megan Barry plans to turn Nashville General into an out-patient facility and end in-patient care

11/29/2017

Daylighting promotes healing and wellness at the Florida Hospital for Women at Orlando Campus

11/29/2017

Petra Integrated Construction Strategies Welcomes Craig Beam as President

11/29/2017

Guerbet Reinforces Its Expertise With The Launch Of Contrast&Care

11/29/2017

IICRC Calls for S400 Non-Voting Section Committee Volunteers

11/29/2017

Armstrong Ceilings Expands Portfolio of Exposed Structure Designs

11/28/2017

Idaho care facilities sprinkler system failed during fire

The fire likely started in the facility’s attic and might have been sparked by a malfunctioning light fixture

11/28/2017

Choosing reusable vs. disposable underpads

Reusable underpads may offer cost savings and usability benefits to healthcare facilities

Focus: Facility Design

11/28/2017

New hybrid medical facility coming to former Staten Island Walgreens

Richmond University Medical Center is opening a new healthcare facility

Focus: Disaster Resilience

11/28/2017

Fla. nursing home says Irma deaths not staff’s fault

Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills sends letter to Congress says staff could't overcome lack of power to the central air conditioner

Blog

11/28/2017

Why your employees are the greatest risk to HIPAA compliance

Often, conversations about HIPAA violations center around technological issues. The remaining compliance violations are related to employee actions and behaviors.

Focus: Disaster Preparedness

11/28/2017

Las Vegas hospital offers lessons in disaster planning

The emergency room at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center responded to the recent mass shooting

11/28/2017

DEC Introduces MicroSmart FC6A Plus PLC

11/28/2017

New Study Proves 2-Minute Cycle with Pulsed Xenon UV Significantly Reduces OR Contamination

11/28/2017

EarlySense Appoints New COO to Support Continued Global Growth

11/28/2017

Broward Health Announces Pricing and Sale of $317 Million of Tax-Exempt Bonds

11/28/2017

Johnson Controls Offers Simplified Access Control Solution With KT-1 Standalone

11/27/2017

Parkland Hospital ER uses purple lights to improve patient flow

Consultants from Toyota worked on improving discharge time

Focus: Security

11/27/2017

Arming security officers with tablets may boost productivity

Tablets can streamline processes, improve communication

Focus: Facility Design

11/27/2017

Rwanda healthcare design challenges offer lessons to architects

The inconsistency of Rwanda’s power grid dictated how designers thought about everything from lighting design to backup power, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Security

11/27/2017

Maintaining security with contract cleaning staff

Improved and standardized security checks urged

11/27/2017

Door alarms can limit OR foot traffic

Excessive foot traffic can send contaminates into the sterile field

Focus: Facility Design

11/27/2017

Texas hospital unveils new cafeteria, facilities

Covenant Medical Center expansion also includes an endoscopy unit, a physicians dining room, an entrance and lobby space and a new skybridge connecting to a parking garage

11/27/2017

Novus Detox Center Alerts Police and EMS to Risk of Accidental Fentanyl Overdose

11/27/2017

Legrand’s Susan Rochford Honored as Winner of 2017 Women in Sustainability Awards

11/27/2017

City of Wichita Deploys Siklu’s MultiHaul, to Support New Security Network

11/27/2017

Innovaccer deploys CIS Product Suite at StratiFi Health

11/27/2017

VITEC to Showcase Its IPTV and Digital Signage Solution for Sports Venues at SVG Summit

11/22/2017

48 hours after fire at Pa. senior facility, some residents were still missing

Residents were evacuated into bitter cold, and 27 were transported to hospitals

11/22/2017

Indiana hospital adopts recycling program for clean waste

Surgery generates about one-fourth of all hospital waste

Focus: Facility Design

11/22/2017

How healthcare facility design can improve patient well-being

Exposure to daylight as well as acoustical and thermal comfort are key

Focus: Facility Design

11/22/2017

Hennepin County Medical Center’s new ambulatory clinic building reaching for LEED Silver

The building will include six floors of clinics and services, two levels of underground pay parking with 221 stalls for patients and family

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

11/22/2017

Life Safety Q&A: Exiting from hospital into medical building

Brad Keyes discusses exiting from a hospital into a medical building

11/22/2017

VA seeking partners for healthcare facility projects

CHIP-IN Act authorizes VA to accept donations from up to five non-federal entities

11/22/2017

Improve the Safety and Efficiency of Electrical Wiring in Your Healthcare Facility and Areas of Patient Care

11/22/2017

Texas Children’s Hospital Recognized for Excellence in Facility Management

11/22/2017

IIDA Announces Healthcare Interior Design Best of Competition Winner

11/22/2017

GCX Launches Next-Generation Fetal Monitoring Workstation for Today’s Healthcare Environments

11/22/2017

Sloan Publishes Continuing Education Course on the Importance of Selecting Proper Plumbing Fixtures in Healthcare Facilities

Focus: Security

11/21/2017

Hawaii hospital boosts security after dangerous patient escapes to California

'Pathological predator' managed to fly to California before being caught

11/21/2017

Va hospital cancels elective surgeries after particles found on equipment

Inova Fairfax Hospital found sandlike particles on sterilized surgical trays and instruments

Focus: Facility Design

11/21/2017

Ottawa Hospital plans new unit for preemies

The renovations and expansion will provide more space, which will allow for single rooms

Focus: Facility Design

11/21/2017

Healthcare color trends for 2018

More healthcare systems are being influenced by residential design

11/21/2017

Study finds copper surfaces in fitness and healthcare facilities reduce bacteria

Inova Fairfax Hospital found sandlike particles on sterilized surgical trays and instruments

11/21/2017

Study: US hospitals' HAI risk down 22 percent

Results suggest that national efforts to prevent healthcare-associated infections are succeeding

11/21/2017

Diversey President and CEO Wins Four Stevie Awards for Women in Business

11/21/2017

New High-Performance Upholstery Fabric, Sta-Kleen Polycarbonate Introduced by The Mitchell Group

11/21/2017

Johnson Controls introduces newest version of victor / Video Edge VMS from American Dynamics

11/21/2017

DSE 2018 to Offer Four Professional Certification Programs

11/21/2017

VA Seeks Partnerships to Build, Improve Healthcare Facilities

11/20/2017

Arizona city may get facility for Canadian healthcare

Surprise is looking at bringing healthcare services for snowbirds

Focus: Facility Design

11/20/2017

Door panels tell residents' stories at Canadian nursing home

Residents of Nashwaak Villa are personalizing their doors with large decals

Blog

11/20/2017

The foundation to build an interoperable ecosystem: APIs

Short for Application Programming Interfaces, APIs are like connectors that allow you to access information on your application or software.

11/20/2017

Energy project creates savings for Oxford hospitals

The new engine, boilers and heat pipe link between two facilities has already saved the NHS trust £231,000 in its first month

Focus: Security

11/20/2017

Indiana hospital starts own police force

Community Hospital Anderson formerly relied on officers from local communities

Focus: Security

11/20/2017

PCI FAQs and myths

Without a secure infrastructure to protect their sensitive information, patients risk having their financial information and even their identities stolen

11/20/2017

Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies Unveils Engineering Studio at Texas Medical Center

11/20/2017

Leading-Edge Knowledge Reveals the Future at the LIGHTFAIR International 2018 Conference

11/20/2017

Baker Barrios Architects Hires Chris O’Brien as Senior Healthcare Architect in Orlando

11/20/2017

Morbern Welcomes New Sales Director

11/20/2017

Lexogen and Bluebee Partner to Bring the SLAMseq Metabolic RNA Sequencing Data Analysis Pipeline to the Users

11/17/2017

San Juan VA hospital sheltering veterans after hurricane

In many instances the VA has kept people after they were stabilized, because they had nowhere else to go

11/17/2017

DC VA cancels surgeries over concerns about surgical equipment

The surgical devices were discolored and may have been subjected to an overabundance of cleaning solution

11/17/2017

Nashville hospital to end inpatient care

Nashville General Hospital is the the city’s only safety net hospital

11/17/2017

Reasons why telehealth is gaining momentum

New bills in Congress are helping the implementation of telehealth programs

11/17/2017

Oregon hospital working to change perception of hospital food

About 80 percent of food served at St. Charles Prineville is for medical staff, friends and family of patients, and the general public

Focus: Disaster Resilience

11/17/2017

Report explores emergency preparedness for healthcare facilities

White paper focuses on the role of facility management during emergency events and for CMS compliance

11/17/2017

Ecore Launches #MakingPeoplesLivesBetter Contest at HCD 2017

11/17/2017

CBRE Group, Inc. Acquires Heery International, Inc.

11/17/2017

Legrand Outlines Essential Changes to Lighting Control in New Florida Building Code

11/17/2017

Diversey Unveils New Branding as Independence Inspires Mission To Pioneer Future of Global Hygiene

11/17/2017

Dominion Senior Living Celebrates Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at New $8 Million Community in Richmond

11/16/2017

VA too 'male-centric,' female vets tell N.J. legislators

Vets says hospital feels more like a strip club than a medical center

11/16/2017

Neonatal intensive care units are being reborn

Neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) are evolving from compact, multipatient-room environments to expansive, all-private-room settings, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/16/2017

Bucks’ Health Clinic set to open in Milwaukee

The new facility is Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin’s first in the heart of Milwaukee

11/16/2017

Healthcare redesigns focusing on tech

Patient-experience focus informing redesign strategies

Blog

11/16/2017

Infographic: Healthcare facilities should use the cloud

Anything that can make a facility leaner, more efficient and more effective can make a huge difference

Focus: Security

11/16/2017

Cybersecurity white paper available

In recent years, cyber threats have become increasingly sophisticated

11/16/2017

U.S. Green Building Council Adopts Resilient Building and Design Standard ‘RELi’

11/16/2017

Wattstopper Digital Lighting Management Helps USGBC Meet Its Own Highest LEED Standards

11/16/2017

A Guide to Navigating Industry UV Claims

11/16/2017

ONVIF Hosts Annual 2017 Member Webinar

11/16/2017

Johnson Controls Provides Safer and Smarter Living with DSC’s iotega

Focus: Disaster Resilience

11/15/2017

The deadline is today: Is your emergency communications plan ready?

The CMS rule is enforceable as of Nov. 15, 2017

11/15/2017

Environmental sustainability called vital to better health and lower health costs

Reducing the carbon footprint and taking a lead on environmental sustainability can lead to major cost savings

11/15/2017

Maine VA facility garden gives veterans fresh food

VA Maine Healthcare System has been providing fresh fruit and vegetables for veterans for five years

Focus: Disaster Resilience

11/15/2017

Florida nursing home now in compliance with emergency generator directive

Facility had been called out for failing to submit plans to the Agency for Health Care Administration

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

11/15/2017

Life Safety Q&A: Time allowed for repairs

Brad Keyes discusses the time allowed for repairs

Focus: Facility Design

11/15/2017

New Buffalo children's hospital had difficult birth

John R. Oishei Children's Hospital was met with fierce community opposition

11/15/2017

Eaton’s Visual Capacity Optimization Manager Software Improves Reliability, Reduces Risk and Lowers Infrastructure Costs

11/15/2017

The Joint Commission Reports Increased Electronic Clinical Quality Measure (eCQM) Adoption and Reporting from U.S. Hospitals

11/15/2017

Perkins+Will Launches Revamped Material Transparency Website and ‘Precautionary List’ of Hazardous Building Materials

11/15/2017

Medigate Announces $5.35M Seed Round to Protect Connected Medical Devices from Pandemic Cyberattacks Threatening Patient Safety and Privacy

11/15/2017

Paralan Introduces the Teracom TCW220 Ethernet Data Logger for Remote Automation and Industrial Controls

Focus: Disaster Resilience

11/14/2017

Earthquake vulnerability leads to California hospital's imminent closure

Long Beach MemorialCare will close Community Hospital soon

Focus: Facility Design

11/14/2017

Quebec hospital interior designed to humanize the environment

The design also focuses on wayfinding, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Blog / Focus: Facility Design

11/14/2017

Facilities can make important first impressions for dental/medical practices

Making a good first impression often starts with the look of a modern practice.

11/14/2017

Va. health system works to improve cleaning protocol uniformity

Sentara Healthcare recently initiated a campaign to assess the practices used to clean patient rooms

Blog

11/14/2017

Getting the “Full View”: Four critical building automation system considerations for healthcare executives

The building automation system (BAS) is the primary backbone for energy savings in a hospital

11/14/2017

White paper on infrastructure best practices available

Paper offers advice for organizations that both own and operate their own data centers

11/14/2017

CAPG Applauds CMS MA Alternative Payment Model Demonstration Project

11/14/2017

Mason Tomaino Joins HydraMaster as Western Region Sales Manager

11/14/2017

Best-performing Clinical Applications in the Interventional X-ray Market

11/14/2017

BRAVO! Group Services Reinforces Mid-Atlantic Presence With New Regional Vice President

11/14/2017

Sensata White Paper – How Integrated Thermal Protection Technology Can Prevent Solid State Relay Failure in Industrial Systems

11/13/2017

Chicago hospital sues Leapfrog over ratings

Saint Anthony Hospital alleges agency knowingly used incorrect info to lower grade

Blog/Focus: Security

11/13/2017

Healthcare security: A prescription for strengthening audit trails, streamlining credentials and improving patient experience

More facility administrators are sending staff to training classes to get up to speed on the latest guidelines

Focus: Disaster Resilience

11/13/2017

Second baby born aboard navy hospital ship Comfort in Puerto Rico

On Nov. 3, the USNS Comfort welcomed Isaias Valerio-Fonseca aboard the ship

Blog

11/13/2017

Staff training unravels healthcare reimbursement issues

More facility administrators are sending staff to training classes to get up to speed on the latest guidelines

11/13/2017

Cybersecurity, digital failures called top hospital hazards

The ECRI Institute releases its list of top healthcare technology hazards for 2018

11/13/2017

Va. health system works to improve cleaning protocol uniformity

Sentara used structured interviews to begin developing a consistent cleaning and disinfection protocol

11/13/2017

New Mipolam Flooring Invigorates Original Design

11/13/2017

DuPont Teijin Films Introduces Flame Retardant Polyester Film

11/13/2017

New Mipolam Flooring Invigorates Original Design

11/13/2017

CAPG Urges CMS to Adopt Successful Payment Models to Help Lower Costs and Improve Quality of Care for Patients

11/13/2017

Perkins+Will Launches Revamped Material Transparency Website and ‘Precautionary List’ of Hazardous Building Materials

11/10/2017

Airbnb-style stays proposed to ease NHS hospital 'bed-blocking'

Plan has been met with concerns and criticisms

11/10/2017

Vanderbilt University Medical Center deploying germ-killing robots

The medical center’s first inpatient area to utilize the germ-killing robots will be its burn center

Blog/ Focus: Facility Design

11/10/2017

Design guidelines for moisture control in hospitals

Hospitals and clinics require consistent climate control as well as specialized climate control in certain buildings

11/10/2017

UPMC to invest $2 billion on three new specialty hospitals in Pittsburgh

The new hospitals will be built near existing UPMC hospital campuses

11/10/2017

Is your healthcare facility ready for the CMS 2017 emergency preparedness deadline?

AlertMedia offers checklist for reviewing compliance

Blog/ Focus: Disaster Preparedness

11/10/2017

New weather data technology can raise alarm ahead of extreme events

Advance location alerting helps leaders know when to trigger emergency response plans

11/9/2017

Research links disinfectant to hospital staff health problems

Cleaning products containing a mixture of hydrogen peroxide, peracetic acid and acetic acid can trigger problems

Focus: Facility Design

11/9/2017

Scripps Health planning updates for five hospital campuses

Project is the largest the health system has undertaken

11/9/2017

Boston healthcare facility growing produce for patients

Boston Medical Center workers have started a garden on a hospital roof

Focus: Facility Design

11/9/2017

Study suggests alternative placement for toilet room grab bars

When designing for accessibility, one of the first considerations that comes to mind is the grab bar, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/9/2017

Transforming the digital experience in healthcare

Digital transformation might be more complex in healthcare than any other industry

Blog / Focus: Facility Design

11/9/2017

The importance of exterior and interior design in a healthcare practice

Healthcare practices are getting smarter. Their designs are changing, and for the better.

11/9/2017

Helping Reduce Risk of Drug Diversion with Narclock

11/9/2017

Southland Industries Launches “The Big Room,” a Hub for AEC Industry Information

11/9/2017

Schneider Electric Introduces New CO2 Sensor for Intelligent Room Controllers

11/9/2017

VITEC Promotes Mark D'Addio to Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing

11/9/2017

Johnson Controls Releases Kantech EntraPass 7.30 with support for ioSmart Readers and Cards

11/8/2017

CMS emergency preparedness deadline is a week away

The implementation date for the Conditions of Participation (CoP) requirement is Nov. 15, 2017

Blog

11/8/2017

The ABC of FHIR: Reinventing interoperability

FHIR is the latest standard to be developed under HL7 and is expected to contribute significantly to improving patient care, countering the barriers to interoperability, boosting information sharing, and unboxing innovation in healthcare

11/8/2017

White paper on flooring performance available

Study at Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children discusses floor performance

Focus: Security

11/8/2017

Little-known IoT security issues shouldn't be ignored

Unfixable equipment, absent processes, platform questions and lifecycle management are just some of the challenges

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

11/8/2017

Life Safety Q&A: Battery-powered exit signs

Brad Keyes discusses battery-powered exit signs

Blog

11/8/2017

Could technology have prevented Carolinas HealthCare System’s $6.5 million lawsuit?

Healthcare facilities are required to accurately represent the services they are providing to patients

11/8/2017

Vantage Controls’ New Universal Dimming Station Simplifies Specification, Installation, and User Experience

11/8/2017

Hometown Health Expands Health Insurance Offerings in Southern Nevada

11/8/2017

The Joint Commission Issues Updated Emergency Management Requirements for Hospital, Ambulatory, Home Health and Hospice Settings

11/8/2017

Eaton’s Visual Capacity Optimization Manager Software Improves Reliability, Reduces Risk and Lowers Infrastructure Costs

11/8/2017

Device Solutions Inc Launches Next Generation Cellio LoRa Transceivers for Affordable, Reliable and Scalable Wireless Remote Monitoring

11/7/2017

Houston hospital still closed after Harvey

HCA Healthcare reported $140 million in lost revenue in the third quarter from hurricanes Harvey and Irma

11/7/2017

Hospitals urged to be ready for 5G connectivity

Policies must evolve to allow the tech to reach full potential

11/7/2017

Former Toronto AIDs hospice, now HIV/AIDS hospital

Casey House, the world's only freestanding HIV/AIDS hospital, now has a new building of its own

11/7/2017

Leapfrog releases fall 2017 hospital safety grades

Of the more than 2,600 hospitals graded, 832 earned an A

Blog

11/7/2017

Comprehensive strategies to ensure infection control and cleanliness

As best practices for cleaning healthcare facilities continue to evolve, researchers are paying increased attention to the role that the environment plays in the development of HAIs

Focus: Security

11/7/2017

Elderly couple dead after shooting at Ontario hospital

Two officers discharged their guns during the incident

11/7/2017

General Pipe Cleaners launches new website at www.drainbrain.com

11/7/2017

Medical Office Staff Lacking Advanced Skillsets Find Barriers to Employment

11/7/2017

New Axiom Indirect Field Light Coves from Armstrong Ceilings Provide Flexibility in Design and Installation

11/7/2017

CME, Capstone Partnership to Provide Equipment, Logistics to Hundreds of Healthcare Facilities

11/7/2017

Chartwise Medical Systems Appoints Steven Mason to Role of President and COO

11/6/2017

N.Y. hospital reviewing cause of water main break

A construction mishap broke an 8-inch water main and forced curtailment of some services

11/6/2017

Curbing Clostridium difficile with patient hand hygiene

A new study has found that increasing the patient’s involvement in hand hygiene can positively impact whether they contract the infection

Blog

11/6/2017

The importance of project governance & tactful decision-making

There is no magic formula for the governance structure; the important thing is that the PLT is empowered to make tactical project decisions in a quick and flexible way and is held accountable for the success of the project

Focus: Facility Design

11/6/2017

Critical building automation system considerations

The building automation system (BAS) is the primary backbone for energy savings in a hospital

11/6/2017

Using light to disinfect mobile devices

A researcher at the University at Buffalo is using existing technology to create a device that uses light to kill germs on mobile devices

11/6/2017

Role of contaminated handheld electronic devices in infection transmission

One category of handheld devices exponentially increasing and predicted to continue increasing in healthcare, is mobile electronics

11/6/2017

Hamilton to Lead Healthcare Practice for WSP in Arlington, VA

11/6/2017

GI Plastek Expands In-House EMI and RFI Shielding Capabilities

11/6/2017

AOTA Commends Congressional Committee Efforts to Repeal Medicare Therapy Cap

11/6/2017

Focal Point and Curbell Medical Products Partner to Provide Crucial Patient Control

11/6/2017

New Buy Online Option Introduced for Sherwin-Williams Pro Customers

Focus: Security

11/3/2017

Texas arson suspect tries to escape through hospital ceiling

Staff could see the ceiling sink under man's weight as he crawled around

Focus: Disaster Resilience

11/3/2017

Healthcare facilities are part of the future of sustainable infrastructure

Communities need sustainable infrastructure that offers solutions that can keep up with contemporary climate challenges

11/3/2017

Document storage systems: The role they could play in healthcare

Document storage systems offer a method for continuing the healthcare provider efficiency gained during the years of the Affordable Care Act

11/3/2017

Pediatricians urge patients to bring their own toys

Suggestion linked to controlling spread of germs in waiting rooms and exam rooms

Infographic

11/3/2017

Elements of a successful RCM process

The revenue cycle management (RCM) process is one of the most important parts of a functional and efficient healthcare facility

11/3/2017

Mayo Clinic cashiers vote to join union

The 26 cashiers voted to join SEIU Healthcare Minnesota

11/3/2017

Nora Lighting Expands MLS Led Series: New Trimless Pull-Down Adjustable Model

11/3/2017

EIR Healthcare Brings on Modular Construction Expert To Help Bring the 'Hospital of the Future' To Life

11/3/2017

LegrandHelps Businesses and Homeowners Save Energy and Money When Daylight Savings Ends

11/3/2017

Digital Signage Expo 2018 Opens Conference Registration

11/3/2017

Truffle Capital Congratulates VEXIM on its Acquisition by Stryker Corporation

Focus: Disaster Resilience

11/2/2017

Los Angeles hospital to close, cites costs of retrofitting

California law requires medical facilities in the state to meet certain seismic standards by Jan. 1, 2030

11/2/2017

Band aid found in au jus at Colorado hospital cafeteria

UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center officials said steps have been taken to ensure it does not happen again

11/2/2017

Dublin hospital ordered to install sprinkler system

The National Children’s Hospital has been ordered to install sprinklers across all floors of the hospital following an appeal to An Bord Pleanála

Focus: Disaster Resilience

11/2/2017

What to know about the CMS emergency preparedness rule's communication plan requirement

The deadline for compliance is November 15, 2017

11/2/2017

Strategies for whole-room disinfection

Efficiency is important with limited time and resources

11/2/2017

Hygiene, isolation protocols urged in pediatric office

Researchers recommend against having stuffed animals in the common areas as they are difficult to clean

11/2/2017

Johnson Controls expands Illustra Flex camera line with 3MP Compact Mini-Dome

11/2/2017

Construction Begins on New Hospital in Central Nebraska

11/2/2017

Bradley J. Bushman Named President of HLAC Board of Directors

11/2/2017

Crest Healthcare Supply Announces Expanded Agreement with Intalere

11/2/2017

Progress in Using Big Data Technology to Achieve Better Outcomes for Patients with Blood Cancers

11/1/2017

Mississippi hospital, nursing homes use emergency plans to respond to water alert

The hospital emergency department is working with health officials to watch for any signs of a disease outbreak

Focus: Disaster Resilience

11/1/2017

Florida cities want assisted-living centers to have backup power during outages

Push comes after a nursing home in Hollywood overheated, leading to 14 deaths

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

11/1/2017

How healthcare facilities can adjust to NFPA 70E 2018 revisions

Electrical equipment supplying power to medical facilities carries dangerous threats that may lead to serious injury or death

Focus: Security

11/1/2017

Evidence-based design solutions can be applied within the correctional health environment

It’s important that treatment spaces in prisons and jails be designed for effective care delivery while meeting the safety and security needs, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

11/1/2017

Life Safety Q&A: Cords on nurse call stations

Brad Keyes discusses cords on nurse call stations

11/1/2017

Virginia healthcare facility installing solar panels

Carilion's New River Valley Medical Center is getting around 4,000 solar panels

11/1/2017

The Sanders Trust Obtains Two Properties, Totaling $20.4 Million

11/1/2017

New RFID Access Controller from Southco Simplifies Electronic Access Control

11/1/2017

WEDI Announces Agenda for WEDI-Con 2017 to Focus on Future of Health IT

11/1/2017

Yamaha UC Now Shipping YVC-1000MS Unified Communications Speakerphone Worldwide

11/1/2017

MYNDVR Provides Happiness and Wellness to Seniors

Focus: Facility Design

10/31/2017

Tesla returns power to Puerto Rican children's hospital

Repairing or replacing healthcare facilities to their prior condition may be foolish

Focus: Infection Control

10/31/2017

Long-ignored unsanitary conditions found at Ga. prison hospital

Bags of garbage have piled up outside the operating room, attracting flies and mosquitoes

10/31/2017

Houston's most and least expensive hospitals

Out of 29 hospitals ranked in the area, only seven have costs above the national average

10/31/2017

Electrical design considerations for healthcare projects

Mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineers should be well versed in all factors related to their disciplines

10/31/2017

Mississippi healthcare facility replaces 120 in-house housekeepers with contract workers

University of Mississippi Medical Center is no longer employing an in-house cleaning staff

10/31/2017

Hot cleaning rags ignite at California nursing home

Cleaning rags had been removed from the dryer too soon without cooling off

10/31/2017

ePIPE Provides DWI/WRAS Approved Protection Against Lead (Pb) Leaching

10/31/2017

Digital Signage Expo Names 2017 Advisory Board

10/31/2017

AquiSense Technologies Enhances the Micro UV Product Platform

10/31/2017

Acoustiblok Silences Baxter Regional Medical Center’s HVAC Noise Issue

10/31/2017

Lighthouse Guild Honors Scientists at Bressler Vision Science Symposium and Pisart Award Lecture

10/30/2017

Man rides bike into Okla. hospital, steals laptop

Police trying to identify a man who rode his bicycle inside a Bethany hospital during a theft

10/30/2017

Most common types of hospital security officer training

Survey shows eight of the training categories decreased in prevalence compared to four years ago

10/30/2017

Group working to curb harmful surgical smoke

Association of periOperative Registered Nurses' 'Go Clear' program aims to bring awareness to the harmful effects

10/30/2017

Greenest hospitals in America

Becker's Healthcare names 60 of the most environmentally friendly hospitals in the country

10/30/2017

Hospitals honored for heating pipeline project

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was awarded Sustainability Project of the Year

Focus: Facility Design

10/30/2017

Rebuilding healthcare facilities after hurricane offers opportunity

Repairing or replacing healthcare facilities to their prior condition may be foolish

10/30/2017

Diversey Launches No Maintenance Floor System for Healthcare Facilities

10/30/2017

The Sanders Trust Obtains Two Properties, Totaling $20.4 Million

10/30/2017

Perkins Eastman Publishes New White Paper on 'The Effectiveness Of Collaborative Spaces in Healthcare and Research Environments'

10/30/2017

Champion Announces New Position and Hire of VP of Sales

10/30/2017

ImageFIRST Announces Regulated Medical Waste Services Promotion

10/27/2017

Lawsuit to block Boston Children’s Hospital tower dismissed

Supporters of Prouty Garden sued to block the hospital from building a new clinical tower on the green space

10/27/2017

Pa. healthcare network plans $1B investment to build, renovate hospitals

Highmark Health's Allegheny Health Network to build state-of-the-art hospital and "neighborhood hospitals," renovate existing hospitals

Focus: Infection Control

10/27/2017

North Wales hospitals' laundry called infection risk

Machines are breaking down and there are pest control issues

10/27/2017

Florida moves to shut down nursing home where 14 died during Irma

Regulators have moved to permanently revoke the operating license of the Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills

Focus: Facility Design

10/27/2017

Remote healthcare locations lead to a new design strategy

As healthcare services moving outward, design considerations are evolving

10/27/2017

Johnson Controls Integrates exacqVision with ShotPoint for Improved Active Shooter Detection, Reaction

10/27/2017

Armstrong Ceilings Sustain Portfolio Now Included in Sustainable Minds Transparency Catalog

10/27/2017

Leading the Way to a Connected Future at LIGHTFAIR International 2018

10/27/2017

Legrand Raises $98,750 in Employee and Company Contributions to Red Cross Natural Disaster Relief Efforts

10/27/2017

Acquisition Expands Meridian’s Southern California Presence

10/26/2017

Family of man murdered at Johns Hopkins questions policies

A woman killed her estranged husband in the ICU

10/26/2017

Four reasons to modernize a hospital’s electrical power distribution system

Focus: Facility Design

10/26/2017

Gov. says Buffalo children's hospital reflects new mentality

New facility incorporates modern features that reflect advances in healthcare design

10/26/2017

Mich. hospital reviewing policies after shooting

A patient barricaded himself in his room at Covenant HealthCare until officers gained entry with ballistic shields

Blog/Focus: Infection Control

10/26/2017

How typical ceiling light fixtures can help reduce HAIs

Healthcare providers are increasingly looking for solutions that provide a safety net by disinfecting surfaces that may have been insufficiently disinfected

Focus: Infection Control

10/26/2017

Arkansas VA healthcare system failed to update cleaning standards

Standards for instruments used in eye surgery cited

10/26/2017

Meridian Buys Medical Office Building in Laguna Hills, Calif.

10/26/2017

FKP, CannonDesign Merger to Bolster Pediatric Healthcare Expertise

10/26/2017

Triax Technologies Offers Strategies for Leveraging IoT to Increase Productivity, Attract Millennials

10/26/2017

Global Prime Logistics Rents Climb Higher Amid E-Commerce Expansion

10/26/2017

Washington's Sammamish High School Features Ornamental and Functional Rockfon Ceiling Systems

10/25/2017

Puerto Rico healthcare system faces long recovery

The situation with Puerto Rico’s healthcare system is far more vulnerable than those in Texas or Florida

Focus: Facility Design

10/25/2017

Addressing fall risk with patient room design

A 2017 study uses a simulation-based approach to evaluate the biomechanics of falls to identify risk associated with physical design strategies, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

10/25/2017

Georgia Supreme Court upholds Certificate of Need law for healthcare facilities

The court held that the law serves a legitimate state interest in ensuring that health care services are distributed reasonably and economically.

10/25/2017

A month after Irma, Ormond Beach hospital still closed

Officials at damaged healthcare facility reviewing the assessments and evaluating the necessary repairs

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

10/25/2017

Life Safety Q&A: Receptacle testing

Brad Keyes discusses receptacle testing

10/25/2017

New tent hospital boosts NZ’s disaster response

Tent features a series of interconnecting sections for triage, maternity, resuscitation, a 10-stretcher observation ward and a pharmacy

10/25/2017

Digital Pathology Survey Identifies Key Innovations in Automated Image Analysis and Cloud Hosting

10/25/2017

2017 Generative Space Award Presented to Jordan Valley Cancer Center

10/25/2017

Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Designated as a Live Well Allegheny Workplace

10/25/2017

IIDA Unveils Winners of 6th Annual Healthcare Interior Design Competition

10/25/2017

Legrand Launches Wireless Networking Solution for Wattstopper Digital Lighting Management Platform

10/24/2017

Hospitals in disaster areas may have to fight for federal funds

Over the last 10 years, FEMA has denied appeals for more than $1 billion requested by local governments

10/24/2017

Patient, 78, fires handgun inside Saginaw hospital

Police subdue shooter at Covenant Hospital without injury

10/24/2017

Workplace clinics growing in Detroit area

Facilities are one way for self-funded employers or unions to save money on their health insurance costs

Focus: Facility Design

10/24/2017

A collaborative approach can expedite the healthcare design and construction process

Key stakeholders include patients/family, owners, operations, administration, clinicians, facilities staff, clinicians and donors

Focus: Infection Control

10/24/2017

Suspected Legionnaires' disease in Buffalo hospital leads to water restrictions

Testing found slightly elevated levels of Legionella bacteria in the hospital's water system

Blog

10/24/2017

Common generator problems - and how to avoid them

Conference also serves as yearly training event

10/24/2017

EcoStruxure Power from Schneider Electric Improves Healthcare Facility Operational Efficiency, Safety and Patient Satisfaction

10/24/2017

Triax Technologies Offers Strategies for Leveraging IoT to Increase Productivity, Attract Millennials

10/24/2017

Legrand Brings Outdoor Spaces to the Forefront at Greenbuild 2017

10/24/2017

SP Industries Introduces New Single Cylinder Precrusher Series: Powerful Features Designed for Lighter-Duty Industrial Operations

10/24/2017

Sentara Life Care to Modernize Norfolk Assisted Living Campus

Focus: Infection Control

10/23/2017

California declares state of emergency after hepatitis A outbreak

The disease has most often struck the homeless or drug users, but has spread to workers at a healthcare facility

10/23/2017

Fire at Ohio hospital forces evacuation, closing

Fire at Summa St. Thomas Hospital in Akron in basement

10/23/2017

Study: Room service improves patient nutrition

Room service showed an increase in both energy and protein intake

Focus: Facility Design

10/23/2017

Hospitals to improve access for persons with disabilities

N.Y. facillites to make changes as part of lawsuit settlement

10/23/2017

Hospital security professionals gather at Kentucky conference

Conference also serves as yearly training event

10/23/2017

Daikin Applied Showcases Air Intelligence at Bi-Annual User Conference

10/23/2017

How Safe is Your Data With the IoT and Smart Devices?

10/23/2017

Rockfon North America Facility Begins Production

10/23/2017

University Expected to Save $650K During First Year of Johnson Controls Contract

10/23/2017

Mission Linen Supply Awarded for Sustainability Leadership

10/20/2017

Woman who gave birth in Japan photographs hospital meals

Meals look more than restaurant-worthy

Focus: Infection Control

10/20/2017

Debunking the assumptions around proper hand hygiene

Hand hygiene in healthcare involves not only washing hands with soap and water, but also the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers

10/20/2017

Hospital ship off Puerto Rico sits mostly idle 2 weeks after its arrival

Only 33 of the 250 beds on the Comfort — 13 percent — are being used

Focus: Facility Design

10/20/2017

Today's medical office design emphasizes efficiency and aesthetics

New facilities offer patients a tranquil, relaxing and beautiful environment

10/20/2017

Critical Facilities Summit includes Medical, Labs, and Life-Safety Day

The 5th annual Critical Facilities Summit will be held in Minneapolis, Oct. 23-35.

Focus: Infection Control

10/20/2017

Dirty floors, kitchens found at Colorado veterans hospital

The inspections also found two doors in a mental health treatment facility were found unlocked and the alarms were not turned on

10/20/2017

Minn. hospital sued after stillborn baby discarded with dirty laundry

Regions Hospital in St. Paul had promised to cremate the remains

10/20/2017

Nlyte Furthers Market Leadership with New Mobile, Interoperability, and Personalization Capabilities

10/20/2017

Lighthouse Guild to Host Alfred W. Bressler Vision Science Symposium and Pisart Award Lecture On Oct. 20-21

10/20/2017

2018 AHR Expo to Host Show’s Largest-ever Education Program

10/20/2017

Legionella Remediation in Plumbing Systems: Analytics that Expose Root Problems and Best Solutions

10/20/2017

New API for Energy Efficiency Data from Verdigris

10/19/2017

U.S. healthcare can learn from 'Game of Thrones'

Healthcare leaders are urged to to spot emerging threats early on: Winter is coming

10/19/2017

Tomorrow's hospital will include digital command centers

Experts envision hospitals using a central command center that mimics an air traffic control system

Focus: Facility Design

10/19/2017

St. Barnabas Medical Center stresses safety, privacy in design

CEO discusses the strategy behind hospital's new family pavilion

10/19/2017

Scandal-plagued hospital's cleaners claim hygiene standards dropping under new contractor

Since the hospital in Edmonton, North London, changed its cleaning firm in June, ten porters' jobs have been cut

10/19/2017

Critical Facilities Summit includes Medical, Labs, and Life-Safety Day

The 5th annual Critical Facilities Summit will be held in Minneapolis, Oct. 23-35.

10/19/2017

Technology that can improve behavioral health environments

One example is polycarbonate electronic glazing on doors that can switch to be transparent or translucent, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Facility Design

10/19/2017

Adapting to changes in healthcare design

Strategies can guard hospitals against obsolescence

10/19/2017

The Proposed Repeal of the Clean Power Plan Shortchanges the Benefits of Energy Efficiency

10/19/2017

2017 Johnson Controls Energy Efficiency Indicator Survey Results

10/19/2017

CBRE Releases Tenth Annual Corporate Responsibility Report

10/19/2017

Fall is Ideal Time to Prepare Facilities for Winter From Roof to Foundation

10/19/2017

thyssenkrupp’s Predictive Maintenance Solution, MAX, Now Reducing Service Intervention Times

10/18/2017

Some flexibility seen in Florida nursing home generator order

Agency posted a rule outlining steps that nursing homes that are facing circumstances beyond their control

10/18/2017

Community hospitals swamped after wildfires shut down major hospitals

Some facilities are running out of supplies, such as linens

10/18/2017

California firestorm strains healthcare system

One company installed air purifiers to try to help with the smoke at three of its dialysis clinics

10/18/2017

Man arrested after streaming online while holding a gun at Columbus hospital

a security guard at the hospital who spotted the video

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

10/18/2017

Life Safety Q&A: Stairwell exit locked door

Brad Keyes discusses stairwell exit locked door

10/18/2017

Critical Facilities Summit includes Medical, Labs, and Life-Safety Day

The 5th annual Critical Facilities Summit will be held in Minneapolis, Oct. 23-35.

Focus: Infection Control

10/18/2017

New textile disinfects itself

Material is designed to be used on hospital doors instead of the traditional aluminum door plate

10/18/2017

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics unifies with Johnson Controls Security Management Platform

10/18/2017

Pella Corporation Builds Luxury Business with the Addition of Bonelli Windows & Doors

10/18/2017

Usman Tariq is New Managing Principal of HDR’s LA Studio

10/18/2017

Trane Honors Crosstown Concourse with Energy Efficiency Leader Award

10/18/2017

DebMed Offers Guidance for Improving Hand Hygiene Compliance for International Infection Prevention Week, Oct. 15-21

10/17/2017

Hospitals evacuated during Northern California wildfires

At least two hospitals in Northern California evacuated patients as wildfires destroyed 1,500 structures

10/17/2017

New lifting device may cut down on healthcare facility staff injuries

Healthcare workers experience injuries at nearly three times the rate of other professional and business services

Focus: Life Safety Codes and Regulations

10/17/2017

Healthcare facilities must have business continuity plan

There are guidelines in place to help healthcare facilities ensure the viability of critical systems

Blog

10/17/2017

Mobile weather monitoring technology can aid first responders

A hospital operation center could rely on those driving ambulances or helicopters to make decisions that are best for them and their patients

10/17/2017

Critical Facilities Summit includes Medical, Labs, and Life-Safety Day

The 5th annual Critical Facilities Summit will be held in Minneapolis, Oct. 23-35.

10/17/2017

Mayo food service fight boosts SEIU membership

Food service workers at Charter House voted to unionize by a 2-to-1 ratio.

Focus: Infection Control

10/17/2017

Drones studied for infection control possibilities

Technology may help with baby monitoring, remote health checks

10/17/2017

Buildings of the Future: It’s Time to Rethink the Bottom Line

10/17/2017

Cortet by CEL Releases new E100 Gateway for Next Generation Smart Lighting Control

10/17/2017

Milestone Scientific Announces over 500 Successful Procedures Using CompuFlo Epidural System

10/17/2017

DSM Announces Partnership with Cerapedics

10/17/2017

2017 Energy Efficiency Indicator Survey: Interest and Investment in Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Continues to Increase Globally

10/16/2017

Puerto Rico’s healthcare situation is dire, three weeks after hurricane

Hospitals are running low on medicine while admitting patients from medical centers where generators failed

Focus: Infection Control

10/16/2017

Expert says Flint's Legionnaires' outbreak likely killed more people than reported

The death toll attributed to the 2014-2015 Legionnaires' outbreak in Michigan may exceed the 12 reported deaths

10/16/2017

Tips for pharmaceutical waste management

Healthcare facilities are faced with two key challenges related to pharmaceutical waste management

10/16/2017

CHI Health develops restaurant-style menu

Nebraska system reconfigured a cook-chill food preparation system, a centralized tray system and a retherm cart delivery system to get greater diversity and higher-quality food

10/16/2017

Critical Facilities Summit includes Medical, Labs, and Life-Safety Day

The 5th annual Critical Facilities Summit will be held in Minneapolis, Oct. 23-35.

Focus: Facility Design

10/16/2017

Healthcare design issues can particularly affect the elderly

Much research on environments for the aging can be applied to hospital design, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Infection Control

10/16/2017

CMS requirement addresses Legionnaires' Disease control in longterm care facilities

Nineteen percent of all Legionnaires' disease outbreaks are longterm-care-related

10/16/2017

LiquidCool Solutions CEO Herb Zien to Speak During Critical Facilities Summit

10/16/2017

Dr. Irving Pike Elected President of the American College of Gastroenterology

10/16/2017

ePIPE Protecting DC Metro Properties for Nearly Two Decades

10/16/2017

Legrand to Display its Latest Wattstopper and Solarfective Solutions at LightShow West 2017

10/16/2017

AHR Expo Announces 2018 Innovation Award Winners

10/13/2017

One Texas nursing home evacuation began with a gun drawn

Volunteer drew gun when facility staff wouldn't allow evacuation of patients

10/13/2017

Hospitals evacuate as California wildfires spread

Kaiser Permanente's and Sutter Health's Santa Rosa hospitals transported patients to other healthcare facilities

Focus: Facility Design

10/13/2017

Calif. hospital designed to reduce clinician stress

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford asked children, families, employees and medical staff for input

10/13/2017

Maintaining healthcare facility security with unrestricted family visitation policies

The right technologies can help maintain the right balance between openness and security

10/13/2017

Critical Facilities Summit includes Medical, Labs, and Life-Safety Day

The 5th annual Critical Facilities Summit will be held in Minneapolis, Oct. 23-35.

10/13/2017

Navigating challenges while implementing strategy

Data-driven metrics coupled with an understanding of the more nuanced aspects of planning are essential to achieving the goals outlined in a complex strategy

Focus: Infection Control

10/13/2017

CDC offers advice on controlling spread of superbug fungus

The multidrug-resistant yeast is transmitted in healthcare settings

10/13/2017

Diversey Locating Corporate Headquarters in York County

10/13/2017

HDR Establishes New Los Angeles Office

10/13/2017

New Data on Novel Surface Disinfectant Presented at IDWeek 2017

10/13/2017

Legrand Partners with School for Green Apple Day of Service

10/13/2017

TeleHealth Services Redefines Patient Engagement, Launches iCare Navigator with AI-Driven Virtual Health Coach

10/12/2017

USNS Comfort responds to second hospital generator failure in Puerto Rico

The hospital ship received four critical patients from Hospital Menonita in Caguas

Focus: Facility Design

10/12/2017

Healthcare facility consults staff on design questions

Woman's Hospital in Louisiana has endured hurricanes and floods, state budget cuts and the construction of a $327 million facility

Blog

10/12/2017

The Triple S reinventing healthcare: Speed, scalability & space

The future of Big Data is promising — the analytics market in healthcare is projected to grow from $7 billion in 2016 to $24 billion in the next five years

Focus: Facility Design

10/12/2017

Akron children’s hospital designed to consolidate services

Akron Children’s Hospital Mahoning Valley campus consolidates service offerings previously located at multiple locations, according to a photo tour on the Healthcare Design website

10/12/2017

Critical Facilities Summit includes Medical, Labs, and Life-Safety Day

The 5th annual Critical Facilities Summit will be held in Minneapolis, Oct. 23-35.

10/12/2017

N.Y. VA facility problems blamed on poor maintenance oversight

Surgeries were suspended between mid-February and early June of 2016 after metal particles were found in the airflow to the operating rooms

10/12/2017

Halyard Health Introduces Recognition Program for Sterile Processing Departments Delivering Exceptional Patient Safety

10/12/2017

Top Hospital in Iowa Unifies with Johnson Controls Security Management Platform

10/12/2017

Tufts Health Plan Earns Energy Star Certification For 12Th Consecutive Year

10/12/2017

Ram Board Introduces Easy-Secure, Easy-Release Tape

10/12/2017

Atrix releases individually certified HEPA filters

10/11/2017

Senator calls for public disclosure of hospital safety inspections

Request sparked by an investigative report by the Wall Street Journal, that found The Joint Commission seldom revokes its seal of approval

10/11/2017

Technology trends dominating healthcare

IT will dominate the landscape for the foreseeable future

Focus: Facility Design

10/11/2017

Storage wards: Selecting the right storage, shelving and organization solutions in a healthcare environment

The challenges of a healthcare environment make designing and integrating the right shelving and storage solutions critically important

Focus: Facility Design

10/11/2017

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia builds safe haven unit

Evidence-based design was used to choose design features proven to have a positive effect on the emotional state of patients, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

10/11/2017

Life Safety Q&A: Addressable fire alarm systems

Brad Keyes discusses addressable fire alarm systems

10/11/2017

Critical Facilities Summit includes Medical, Labs, and Life-Safety Day

The 5th annual Critical Facilities Summit will be held in Minneapolis, Oct. 23-35.

Focus: Infection Control

10/11/2017

Environmental service workers called unsung heroes of healthcare

Proper cleaning of surfaces is key to infection control

10/11/2017

HLAC Sees Marked Increase in Accreditation Interest, Applications; Eyes Another Notable Year

10/11/2017

Nora Lighting’s Cobalt LED Retrofit with Glide Adjustment Never Breaks Ceiling Plane

10/11/2017

Bain Capital Private Equity makes offer for Zenith Hygiene Group plc to expand Diversey in Europe

10/11/2017

Carnegie Strengthens Clean Slate Upholstery Offerings with New Metallics

10/11/2017

Wolters Kluwer Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of UpToDate with Launch of 25th Specialty, Anesthesiology

10/10/2017

Many nursing homes are unprepared for catastrophes

Some believe Irma-like catastrophe could have happened anywhere

Focus: Life Safety

10/10/2017

Central OhioTrauma System Central helps Ohio hospitals respond to potential disasters

They have plans for blizzards, tornadoes, virus outbreaks, aircraft crashes, mass killings and other calamities.

Blog

10/10/2017

Pre-plans should be considered in lowering facility, home and municipal insurance premiums

A pre-plan can be hosted by a facility or it can be a critical element of a municipal fire department’s tech toolkit

10/10/2017

Man killed at hospital had officer’s stun gun

The suspect obtained the stun gun after being left unattended in the emergency room

10/10/2017

Critical Facilities Summit includes Medical, Labs, and Life-Safety Day

The 5th annual Critical Facilities Summit will be held in Minneapolis, Oct. 23-35.

10/10/2017

Mass. health system tightens security after assault on nurse

New security efforts include limiting visitor access and subjecting everyone and all bags to search upon arrival

10/10/2017

Making a healthcare facility disaster-ready

Many hospitals are still not fully prepared to deal with disaster

10/10/2017

New Polyflor Product Offering Available from Ecore Commercial

10/10/2017

Johnson Controls Recognizes Importance of Cyber Security Measures During National Cyber Security Awareness Month

10/10/2017

Morbern Announces Contract Program With Greenhouse Fabrics

10/10/2017

New Bluetooth Controller Provides Wireless, Web-Based Access Control

10/10/2017

Eppstein Uhen Architects receives Grand Prize Award and National Recognition for Waunakee Intermediate School

10/9/2017

Blood soaks the hallways at Las Vegas hospital after attack

Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center resembled a war zone

Focus: Facility Design

10/9/2017

Toronto healthcare facility gets funding for going green

Toronto Hydro rewards Michael Garron Hospital for energy-efficiency

10/9/2017

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center gets LED lighting retrofit

The project may stand as the largest LED lighting retrofit for a hospital

Focus: Infection Control

10/9/2017

Study looks at potential infection spread from floor to hands

Analysis of 318 floor samples revealed floor contamination was common, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

10/9/2017

Critical Facilities Summit includes Medical, Labs, and Life-Safety Day

The 5th annual Critical Facilities Summit will be held in Minneapolis, Oct. 23-35.

10/9/2017

Toronto hospital installing new encryption security tech

The strategy is designed to protect the exchange of data as well as sensitive data at rest

Focus: Infection Control

10/9/2017

Best practices for laundering of healthcare textiles

Proper laundering and handling are key to maintaining hygienically-clean healthcare fabrics

10/9/2017

Universal Lighting Technologies Welcomes Riffle & Associates as Agency Partner in Ohio

10/9/2017

Total Amount of Recycled Rubber Used in Installations of Porous Pave Now Tops Ten Million Pounds

10/9/2017

General Pipe Cleaners Names Dave Dunbar National Sales Manager

10/9/2017

440+ Person Pink Hard Hat Ribbon Launches October Breast Cancer Awareness Month

10/9/2017

Perkins+Will Announces Merger with Sink Combs Dethlefs

10/6/2017

N.H. healthcare facility reviews security after shooting

Officials say they are not presupposing what security changes may be needed

Focus: Facility Design

10/6/2017

Two microhospitals open in Nevada

The North Las Vegas Campus Neighborhood Hospital was the first to be built in the state

10/6/2017

Sioux City nursing home fined for food service

Facility plans to challenge $5,000 fine, potential loss of funding

10/6/2017

Health workers attacked and abused over hospital smoking ban

Rules banning smoking outside an Australian public hospitals could be reviewed

10/6/2017

Critical Facilities Summit includes Medical, Labs, and Life-Safety Day

The 5th annual Critical Facilities Summit will be held in Minneapolis, Oct. 23-35.

10/6/2017

Resident input key to dynamic dining in senior facilities

Dining and menu choices can be a deciding factor for older adults researching housing options

10/6/2017

Does Vermont's largest hospital have an effective active shooter plan?

An active shooter plan is one hospital officials hope they never have to use, but think about often

10/6/2017

Nlyte Introduces Comprehensive Discovery Solution for Heterogeneous Infrastructure Environments

10/6/2017

EHNAC Releases New 2018 Accreditation Criteria Versions for Public Review through Dec. 8

10/6/2017

Fairbanks Energy Services Secures Validated Power Savings for vXchnge

10/6/2017

Armstrong Ceiling and Wall Solutions Expands Product Portfolio With Addition of Tectum Portfolio of Products

10/6/2017

Cintas Offers Floor Cleanliness Checklist

10/5/2017

Las Vegas hospitals request aid to treat shooting victims

Hospitals across the Las Vegas area were inundated Sunday evening after mass shooting

10/5/2017

Pittsburgh-area healthcare facilities say they could handle Vegas-level calamity

But hospital officials say they’ve never practiced for a tragedy of such magnitude

10/5/2017

Despite known best practices, hospital cybersecurity programs still lacking

Tradeoffs with data accessibility and portability make it almost impossible fully protect against attacks

Focus: Facility Design

10/5/2017

Healthcare design risk assessment toolkit offered

It focuses on helping designers promote patient and staff safety

Focus: Facility Design

10/5/2017

LEED for healthcare: Flooring tips, techniques and materials

With its large surface area and high amounts of foot traffic, a healthcare facility needs the right type of flooring and flooring materials

10/5/2017

Facility's security questioned after wandering Alzheimer's patient dies

Woman's body was found two miles away from facility nearly a month after she disappeared

10/5/2017

Chartwise Medical Systems Scores Again with New RAF Calculator Debuting at AHIMA 2017

10/5/2017

CXtec Pink Troops Joining Fight Against Breast Cancer

10/5/2017

Call for Entries for Vision Style Awards; New Category Added for Inspiring Healthcare Interiors

10/5/2017

BridgeHead Software Becomes Member of CommonWell Health Alliance

10/5/2017

Orthocarolina Employee Wellness Program Ranks 2nd in the U.S.

10/4/2017

Some nursing home disaster plans called paper tigers

Around the country, facilities have been caught unprepared for mundane emergencies

10/4/2017

Using technology to reduce violence against hospital workers

Security systems integrators can assist healthcare organizations in developing functional standards

Focus: Facility Design

10/4/2017

Building microhospitals offers challenges, opportunities

24/7 facilities have been built to fill gaps in service and care for non-critical patients

Focus: Facility Design

10/4/2017

Miami simulation hospital designed for hands-on instruction

University of Miami's School of Nursing and Health Studies Simulation Hospital is one of the largest and most advanced simulation hospitals of its kind

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

10/4/2017

Life Safety Q&A: Door to compressed gas storage rooms

Brad Keyes discusses the doors to compressed gas storage rooms

Blog/ Focus: Facility Design

10/4/2017

Having a vision to withstand disaster

Design outcomes of this vision include generators that keep air conditioning functioning and glass designed to withstand significant impact from debris

10/4/2017

Energy Bank Inc. Selected as 2017 Global Energy Awards Finalist

10/4/2017

Schneider Electric Announces the Winner of its Healthcare Crowdsourcing Contest

10/4/2017

Alsco/Eugene, OR Receives HLAC Accreditation

10/4/2017

Seeq to Exhibit and Present at Emerson Exchange User Conference

10/4/2017

Nora Lighting Adds 100’ Continuous Rolls to LED Tape Light Series

10/3/2017

Houston healthcare facility official discusses Harvey preparedness

Memorial Hermann Health System was among the many hospitals affected by hurricane

Focus: Life Safety Codes and Regulations

10/3/2017

London's newest hospital failed fire safety checks

Cladding on Cladding on London’s newest hospital building failed fire safety checks ordered after the Grenfell Tower disaster

Focus: Facility Design and Infection Control

10/3/2017

Design and effective decontamination can help prevent spread of infection in healthcare facilities

Skåne University Hospital used knowledge about construction from the time before antibiotics

10/3/2017

Pa. veteran hospital employees say fumes made them ill

Medical staff at the James E. Van Zandt Medical Center in Altoona say they're afraid for their safety

Focus: Life Safety Codes and Regulations/Fire Safety

10/3/2017

Medical overview of dealing with natural disasters

As the storms approach, each healthcare facility must make difficult decisions between evacuating patients and staff and riding it out

Focus: Infection Control

10/3/2017

Terminal cleaning best practices evolve

High-tech tools have armed facilities with new weapons to kill pathogens

10/3/2017

JLL-Adventist Health’s Energy Management Program Recognized by Association of Energy Engineers

10/3/2017

Fairbanks Energy Services Opens Fifth Office with Expansion Into Denver Market

10/3/2017

Kinetic Water Ram Clears Clogged Drains With Green Power

10/3/2017

New Johnson Controls Six-Way Valve and Actuator Maximizes Energy Efficiency

10/3/2017

Exterior Maintenance Made Easier with Groundskeeping Solutions

10/2/2017

Few healthcare facilities in Puerto Rico have power or fuel

Some fear the worst is yet to come as hospitals brace for a second wave of illness as outbreaks of disease are likely due to the spread of mosquitoes

10/2/2017

Navy hospital ship on relief mission to Puerto Rico

The USNS Comfort was stocked with supplies

10/2/2017

Mass. hospital boosts security after nurse stabbed

Additional metal detectors, security cameras and panic buttons have been installed

Focus: Infection Control

10/2/2017

D.C. hospital's sewage leaks seldom result in major penalties

MedStar Washington Hospital Center is under investigation by the D.C. health department for recent sewage leaks

Focus: Infection Control

10/2/2017

Legionella found in Montana healthcare facility water supply

The bacteria was recently discovered at Missoula’s St. Patrick Hospital

Focus: Infection Control

10/2/2017

Compatibility and infection control: Balancing cleaning demands with chemical profiles

MedStar Washington Hospital Center is under investigation by the D.C. health department for recent sewage leaks

10/2/2017

CABLExpress Develops New Multi-Path System to Offer Simplified Fiber Optic Cabling Migrations

10/2/2017

Legrand’s Elle Program Hold Fundraiser to Support Development of Housing for Wounded and Disabled Veterans

10/2/2017

Pall Leaps Forward with Patient Care Focus Following US Food & Drug Administration 510(k) Clearance for QPoint Water Filter Capsules

10/2/2017

Houston Health Care Executive Shares Lessons Learned from Hurricane Harvey

10/2/2017

AHA Comments on Proposed Updates to Hospital Star Ratings Methodology

9/29/2017

Fla. healthcare facilities rush to implement new regulations

Owners have until Nov. 15 to purchase generators and enough fuel to maintain temperatures below 80 degrees for at least four days

Focus: New Construction

9/29/2017

California hospital designed to move up and down during an earthquake

The Loma Linda University Medical Center will be the first in the country engineered to move vertically

Infographic / Focus: Energy Efficiency

9/29/2017

Healthcare energy use/strategies illustrated

Infographic includes statistics regarding energy usage in healthcare facilities and the adoption rate of various energy-saving technologies and strategies.

9/29/2017

Benefits of digital signage in healthcare

Digital signage within the healthcare facility can improve the patient, visitor and staff experience

9/29/2017

Keys to defending against ransomware

Healthcare IT and hackers are moving to the cloud

Case study

9/29/2017

St. Bernards Cancer Center: Major referral hospital gets major makeover

MD-10 aircraft outfitted as mobile teching hospital

9/29/2017

As Rates of Unnecessary Surgeries Soar, Integrated Healthcare Center HEALTH ATLAST Offers Alternative Solutions

9/29/2017

BridgeHead Software Expands Global Product Marketing Team

9/29/2017

Ecore Launches 3 New Websites to Optimize Digital Presence

9/29/2017

Two Powerhouse Healthcare Providers Join Forces to Deliver Best in Practice Breast Health Screenings & Diagnostics

9/29/2017

2017 IUVA World Congress Spotlights Water Disinfection Technologies

9/28/2017

Florida nursing home worker fired after seeking help on Facebook

Requests resulted in industrial mist fans along with portable fans brought by family members of residents

9/28/2017

Oldest patients more vulnerable during disasters

Nursing homes and other facilities are required to have preparation plans in place

Case study

9/28/2017

Orbis Flying Eye Hospital

MD-10 aircraft outfitted as mobile teching hospital

9/28/2017

Hospital in Upper Keys reopens after hurricane damage

Mariners Hospital in Tavernier evacuated its patients ahead of Irma approached and the hospital’s first floor was flooded

9/28/2017

Florida nursing home deaths blamed on preventable chaos

Only one nursing home with a power loss is known to have caused multiple deaths

9/28/2017

Microhospital: Scaling down without shirking standards

The growth of microhospitals is outpacing the development of environment-specific requirements

9/28/2017

Eaton Reduces Footprint and Lowers Project Costs with New Breaker Integrated Transformer

9/28/2017

Children’s Dentistry of Southern Nevada Names Genesis Galdamez as Las Vegas Regional Manager

9/28/2017

Healthcare Executive Andrew Hoover Joins Meridian as Vice President of Business Development

9/28/2017

New Bold Color Options for Pella’s Vinyl Windows and Patio Doors

9/28/2017

Online Training Options Abound for Adult Learners, but The Classroom May Still be Best, According to PMI

9/27/2017

Puerto Rico hospitals in dire straits after Maria

Storm has left hospitals flooded, strewn with rubble and dependent on diesel generators

9/27/2017

Nursing homes call Florida gov.'s emergency deadline impractical

Nursing homes ordered have generators capable of running air conditioning in place by Nov. 15

9/27/2017

Former ER nurse backs fired security staff

Mercy Mercy Hospital Springfield fired security and ER staff for 'patient care that was not up to hospital standards even in highly tense situations'

Focus: Energy Efficiency

9/27/2017

N.Y. hospital ED earns LEED Gold

Northwell Health’s Huntington Hospital emergency department focuses on water use reduction

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

9/27/2017

Life Safety Q&A: Fire damper testing frequency for longterm care facilities

Brad Keyes discusses fire damper testing frequency for longterm care facilities

9/27/2017

Buffalo healthcare facilities serving food fresh from the farm

Hospitals, like restaurants, are stressing homegrown, locally sourced produce

9/27/2017

Becker’s Conference Roundup: A Winning Collaboration between an ACO and the Care Intelligence System

9/27/2017

Indoor Environmental Quality Testing to Help Prevent Fungal Infections

9/27/2017

Latest Version of exacqVision Enhances Situation Awareness and Adds User Controls for Administrators

9/27/2017

First Aid Kits: What We Need to Know

9/27/2017

Cleanspace Opens Welding Respiratory Safety Resource Center

9/26/2017

Florida governor gives assisted living communities 60 days to get generators

The facilities are also required to have enough fuel to enable them to maintain comfortable temperatures for at least 96 hours following a power outage

9/26/2017

HHS offers hurricane preparation guidance

Health information management is among the topics covered

9/26/2017

Most Florida healthcare facilities were ready for Irma

Despite Hollywood horror story, most other healthcare facilities in southern Florida were prepared

9/26/2017

Design changes are causing mold and moisture building failures

There is a relationship between the HVAC and building envelope design and performance

Focus: Infection Control

9/26/2017

Where healthcare laundry and infection prevention meet

A healthcare facility infection preventionist must navigate the intersection where healthcare laundry and infection prevention come together

Focus: New construction

9/26/2017

Doctors, nurses help design rooms for new SLU Hospital

The project has a design center, which contains mock-ups of all types of hospital rooms

9/26/2017

OSU Wexner Medical Center Chooses HDR for New Hospital Tower

9/26/2017

The Polls are Open in the 2017 America’s Best Restroom Contest

9/26/2017

Carnegie and Gensler Partner on Upholstery Collection Inspired by Activewear

9/26/2017

Johnson Controls Introduces Intelligent Touchscreen Access Terminal

9/26/2017

Indoor Environmental Quality Testing To Help Prevent Fungal Infections

9/25/2017

Intermountain backs Utah caregivers worried about DACA status

The system will help file the paperwork required for them to continue to legally live and work in the U.S.

9/25/2017

Florida nursing home where 11 died had emergency plan with no mention of air conditioning

The Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills' plan created with copy-paste passages

9/25/2017

Emails show three Savannah hospitals backpedaled on hurricane response

Memorial Health agreed to house the medical needy

Blog

9/25/2017

Six trends in healthcare architecture

More than nearly any other industry, healthcare is in an almost constant state of growth and development

9/25/2017

HVAC experts suggest natural ventilation be allowed in most spaces outside of operating rooms

Natural ventilation is defined as the transport of fresh air through non-mechanical means, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Infection Control

9/25/2017

New Orleans hospital patient infections linked to contaminated heater-cooler

Twelve patients at Children's Hospital in New Orleans contract rare SSI

9/25/2017

Haskell’s COO James O’Leary Appointed President

9/25/2017

Innovaccer Launches its Disruptive Care Intelligence System

9/25/2017

The Garland Company Unveils Redesigned, Customer-Centric Website

9/25/2017

Fairbanks Energy Services Opens Fifth Office with Expansion Into Denver Market

9/25/2017

Care Intelligence System: The Revolution of Innovations in Value-based Care

9/22/2017

Florida nursing home deaths put focus on disaster planning

The new federal rule will require that nursing homes have 'alternate sources of energy to maintain temperatures to protect resident health and safety'

Focus: New construction

9/22/2017

New Baton Rouge children's hospital part of a growing trend

Our Lady of the Lake Children’s Hospital will have its own emergency room designed with children in mind

9/22/2017

Jacksonville-area hospitals responded to Irma with detailed emergency plans

Mayo Clinic staff, for instance, started preparing for the storm more than a week prior to experts saying the projected path would impact Florida

9/22/2017

Sewage leaking from Winnipeg hospital

A drainage pipe has been discharging raw sewage into the soil since at least spring

9/22/2017

Perth hospital considers enlisting smoking police

The six-month trial involves a dedicated security officer reminding smokers that the campus is smoke free

Focus: Infection Control

9/22/2017

Montana hospital water tests positive for legionella

The test was prompted after a patient tested positive for the bacteria

9/22/2017

Kadean Construction Completes Three Ambulatory Surgical Centers In Kansas And Wisconsin As Trend Grows Nationwide

9/22/2017

Putting the Glam into Senior Living Design

9/22/2017

Turnaround Life joins Springfield College sponsoring Domestic Violence: A Human Rights Issue Workshop Friday, October 6th

9/22/2017

SpendEdge Releases Procurement Research Report for the Global Janitorial Services Market

9/22/2017

Allegion, Software House Collaboration Extends Electronic Access Control Options

9/21/2017

State shuts down nursing home where 9 people died

The deaths are believed to be heat related, but still under investigation

9/21/2017

Tokyo hospital tracks equipment via RFID-enabled shelving

The technology identifies stock levels at each of its wards in real time

9/21/2017

Five years after Sandy, NYC hospitals may be ready for the next big storm

Hospitals in Texas were mostly prepared for Hurricane Harvey

9/21/2017

Second unit of Mayo food service workers vote to unionize

The workers voted by a 2-1 margin to join the union

9/21/2017

Hospital's $5.5 million asbestos problem causing safety concerns

Figure includes almost $2 million for a retrofitted air-conditioning system in the radiology department

Focus: Life Safety Codes and Regulations

9/21/2017

Most hospital surveys this year show trouble with certain fire hazard provisions

About 86% of the 763 applicable hospital surveys conducted in January through June revealed deficiencies under the most-cited standard

9/21/2017

CDC Clean Hands Initiatives Promoted by PDI

9/21/2017

WEDI Issues White Paper Addressing Barriers Impacting Industry Adoption of ERA and EFT Transactions

9/21/2017

OSHA, National Grain and Feed Association Form Alliance to Protect Workers in Grain Handling Industry

9/21/2017

Viega Introduces Flushing Technology Products

9/21/2017

Icra Solutions Llc Open Its Doors To Sell Equipment For Dust Control & Containment

9/20/2017

$2.5 million in medications could go bad without power at Florida clinic

The clinic serves 10,000 patients who are uninsured and working residents with chronic medical conditions

9/20/2017

9 dead at Florida nursing home left without air conditioning

Patients at a Hollywood Facility spent days in sweltering heat after Hurricane Irma

Focus: Infection Control

9/20/2017

Study says separating septic, aseptic operating areas unnecessary

No relevant differences were seen microbial concentration in the environmental air between septic and aseptic procedures

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

9/20/2017

Life Safety Q&A: Fire drills in a hospital

Brad Keyes discusses fire drills in a hospital

Focus: Energy Efficiency

9/20/2017

N.J. Board of Public Utilities OKs energy efficiency programs

PSE&G will continue its Hospital Efficiency Program, Residential Multifamily Housing Efficiency Program, and Direct Install Program

Focus: Infection Control

9/20/2017

Bacteria stays on scrubs even with antibacterial fabrics

New research shows hospital scrubs can easily be contaminated

9/20/2017

Practical Sustainability: IFMA’s Green Cleaning Guide Gets an Update for 2017

9/20/2017

Architectural Technology Awards: 2017 Winners

9/20/2017

Kadean Construction Completes Three Ambulatory Surgical Centers In Kansas And Wisconsin As Trend Grows Nationwide

9/20/2017

Seeq To Sponsor Ignition Community Conference (ICC), Announces Reseller Program for Inductive Automation System Integrators

9/20/2017

HLAC Seeks Accreditation Inspectors

9/19/2017

Hospital bars police officers from interacting with frontline staff following nurse's arrest

University of Utah Hospital updated its policy for police interactions the day after an officer arrested a nurse who refused to take a blood sample from an unconscious patient

9/19/2017

W.V. VA sends help to Hurricane Irma recovery efforts

The Beckley VA Medical Center has deployed a five-member team to Alabama

9/19/2017

Combined outdoor space caters to patients of all ages

The space was designed for play, exercise and rehabilitation

Focus: Energy Efficiency

9/19/2017

Calibrated performance model created for hospital building

Model helps Barts Health NHS Trust assess proposed energy-conservation measures

9/19/2017

Solar power can transform healthcare in India

Solar systems at rural healthcare centers improving healthcare delivery

9/19/2017

Solar Installer Unlocks Energy Cost Savings for Non-Profit Medical Facility with Braggawatt’s Financing Platform

9/19/2017

Disaster Recovery Guidelines for Textile Care Released

9/19/2017

Silent Disease Watchdog Company Wins 4th Annual Global Healthcare Networking Event

9/19/2017

OSHA, American Chemistry Council Sign Alliance to Protect Workers from Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals

9/19/2017

H+K Launches New Website with Redesigned, User-Friendly Online Shop

9/18/2017

Harvey floodwaters carry high levels of E coli, toxins

Precautions needed when returning to flooded buildings, public health experts said

9/18/2017

Florida assisted care facility sheltered in place without power for three days

As the indoor temperature climbed to the mid-80s, humidity made the hard-surfaced floors slick with condensation

9/18/2017

N.H. hospital locked down after man shoots mother dead in ICU

The active-shooter alert at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon forced evacuation

Blog

9/18/2017

Three reasons telehealth is revolutionizing outpatient recovery

A comprehensive transition program, which utilizes telehealth to engage patients as well as their respective caregivers, can help reduce readmissions

Focus: Energy Efficiency

9/18/2017

Toronto hospital recognized for energy efficiency

Toronto Hydro awards Michael Garron incentive funding

Blog

9/18/2017

Why real-time ADT messages are the revolution of care management

ADT messages are lately becoming the cornerstone in care management as the go-to source of data, holding a wealth of valuable information that can affect point-of-care decisions

9/18/2017

Innovative and Efficient Touchscreen Solutions Now Available with Elegant and Durable Enclosures

9/18/2017

Sofidel Unveils New Hy Tech Proprietary Dispensers

9/18/2017

Seeq Partners with Tableau for Faster Visualization of Time Series Data in Process Manufacturing Organizations

9/18/2017

Putting the Glam into Senior Living Design

9/18/2017

Mountain Park Health Center Flips Marine and Boat Supply Store

9/15/2017

Eight dead in Florida nursing home left with no A/C after Irma

The home's air-conditioning had been out since Hurricane Irma struck

9/15/2017

Irma forced evacuation of 30 hospitals

At least 278 assisted living facilities, 61 nursing home, and some 60 other healthcare facilities evacuated some or all of their patients

9/15/2017

Some Florida hospitals left without water, sewage service

Other hospitals across Florida have returned to normal operations

9/15/2017

Healthcare system launches app to support wayfinding

Kaleida Health app helps patients make it to their appointments on time

Focus: New construction

9/15/2017

UPMC unveils $19 million Hampton outpatient center

The 44,000-square-foot facility's focus will be primary healthcare for children and adults

Focus: New construction

9/15/2017

Changing healthcare facilities offers opportunity for change

Making a move means reviewing everything to determine if it is necessary in the new facility

9/15/2017

Third in 'Laundry Ledger' Series Recaps HLAC/ARTA Sponsored Webinar: Choosing Vendors, Managing Controlled Substances, and Protecting Employees

9/15/2017

Senior Living Veteran Announces Launch of Solinity

9/15/2017

Heavy Timber Wood Construction: A Vestige of Colonial America, or Something More?

9/15/2017

Development Team Breaks Ground, Shares Detailed Plans for Rock Regional Hospital in Derby, Kan.

9/15/2017

Metasys 9.0 building automation system from Johnson Controls offers new IP controllers and enhanced user interface

9/14/2017

Houston command center focuses on medical infrastructure continuity

The Catastrophic Medical Operations Center was established by the Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council

9/14/2017

The future of violence response and emergency preparedness in healthcare

Several healthcare organizations have published information to assist security directors

Focus: New construction

9/14/2017

Mazzoni Center has a new home for the LGBTQ community

Project turned an office building into a new healthcare center

9/14/2017

Workers push for metal detectors at Mass. mental health facilities

Taunton State Hospital and six other Department of Mental Health locations are included on list

9/14/2017

Maintaining building barrier protections

Energy efficiency is often one of the easiest ways to improve a healthcare facility's bottom line

9/14/2017

Sofidel Launches Bio Tech Toilet Paper that Cleanses Pipes

9/14/2017

Harris Williams & Co. Advises Capsa Healthcare on its Sale to Levine Leichtman Capital Partners

9/14/2017

Earth Wind and Fire: Reservists Own the Skies

9/14/2017

ChicExecs and Clients Pitch in to Help Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts

9/14/2017

NewTek LivePanel Advances IP Workflows with Browser-Based Remote User Interfaces

9/13/2017

Naples hospital moves 450 evacuees to higher floors at downtown facility

More than 450 storm refugees from NCH employees' families and patient family members were moved

9/13/2017

Hurricane Irma evacuees come to N.C. hospitals

Greenville Health System has been asked to take four patients from a skilled nursing facility and from MUSC Health in Charleston

Focus: Infection Control

9/13/2017

Specific environmental strategies needed in infection control

World Health Organization offers first-ever priority pathogens list

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

9/13/2017

Life Safety Q&A: Fire-rated door assemblies

Brad Keyes discusses fire-rated door assemblies

Case study/ Focus: Infection Control

9/13/2017

Microbicidal paint used in George healthcare facility oncology unit

The microbicidal properties were attractive given the compromised immune system of the patient population

Focus: Energy Efficiency

9/13/2017

Facility managers working to achieve energy efficiency and sustainability

Energy efficiency is often one of the easiest ways to improve a healthcare facility's bottom line

9/13/2017

How to Maintain Hygienic Healthcare Laundry Where HCTs/Infection Prevention Cross Paths

9/13/2017

Legrand Integrates On-Q Rf Lighting Control Systems with Qmotion Motorized Shades

9/13/2017

Stanley Healthcare Named Vendor Company of the Year

9/13/2017

Meridian Buys Historic Grunow Memorial Medical Center in Phoenix

9/13/2017

Clorox Healthcare Education & Product Solutions at AHE EXCHANGE 2017

9/12/2017

St. Thomas hospital suffers catastrophic failure

Hurricane Irma leaving many parts of the second largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands in shambles

9/12/2017

Tampa hospitals weighed evacuation options before Irma

Area hospitals prepared for all possibilities before deciding whether to evacuate

9/12/2017

Irma forces hospitals across three states to evacuate

At least 35 hospitals across Florida, Georgia and South Carolina evacuate patients or shut down

9/12/2017

Hospitals to feel hurricane effect on credit, operating performance

Moody's says lost patient volume, deferred elective procedures and the relocation of residents are all contributing factors

9/12/2017

Central Florida hospitals evacuated, locked down ahead of Irma

The majority of patients at Health First's Cape Canaveral Hospital will be transferred to other Health First hospitals

9/12/2017

Healthcare system launches virtual appointment effort

'Video Visit' expands on Aurora’s telemedicine offerings

9/12/2017

VidaShield, CME Join Forces to Combat HAI in Healthcare Facilities

9/12/2017

JLL Appoints Healthcare Safety and Regulatory Expert George Mills

9/12/2017

VidaShield, CME Join Forces to Combat HAI in Healthcare Facilities

9/12/2017

Sika Corporation Announces Participation at 2017 Glassbuild America

9/12/2017

Legrand Displays New Vantage Controls – adorne Low-Voltage Keypad at CEDIA 2017

9/11/2017

In better news, eclipse went off without a healthcare hitch

But hospitals still watching for foodborne or waterborne disease outbreaks

Focus: New construction

9/11/2017

Upper floors of St. Louis healthcare facility coming under scrutiny

BJC HealthCare’s new building is still under construction

9/11/2017

Top 10 best hospitals to work for named

Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston considered the best hospital to work for in the country

9/11/2017

How UVA Health System responded to the Charlottesville rally

University of Virginia Health System played a key role in caring for people injured during a white nationalist march

Infographic

9/11/2017

EHRs and paper: The headaches of document management

The infographic offers statistics including information on how much paper-dependent practices waste time

9/11/2017

Utah facility well-stocked with medical supplies in case of disaster

Centralized location of medical products hub puts Utah in secure position

9/11/2017

Legrand Previews Residential Lighting Controls for Human Centric Lighting

9/11/2017

Morbern Applauded for Environmental Agreement

9/11/2017

Keltech Portables Provide Flexible Solution for Supplying Heated Water

9/11/2017

Dangerous Goods Transport Firm, Aerospace Technology Company Partner to Create Obexion – a Safer One-of-a-Kind Lithium Battery Shipping Solution

9/11/2017

CMS Issues Training on Emergency Preparedness Rule Enforcement

9/8/2017

Houston VA hospital prepares for aftermath

Downtown healthcare facility remained open

9/8/2017

Texas hospitals short of (usable) water

Beaumont's water pump broke, cutting off water supplies to the city

Premium feature

9/8/2017

Setting the standard in sustainable design

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford embraces holistic design elements

Focus: New construction

9/8/2017

VA to refine construction grant rules

New regulations designed to benefit veterans in rural areas

9/8/2017

Memphis, Nashville facilities take patients airlifted from Harvey

Federal agencies placed a National Disaster Medical System on alert

9/8/2017

Hub International Limited Names Marc Cohen Chief Executive Officer

9/8/2017

See the Latest HVACR Innovations, Products and Technologies at the Highly-Anticipated 2018 AHR Expo in Chicago

9/8/2017

UMA Health to Donate 10% of September Earnings to Hurricane Harvey Victims

9/8/2017

HLAC Seeks Nominations for 2018-2020 Board of Directors

9/8/2017

Legrand Showcases its Integrated Lighting Controls and Shading Solutions for the Connected Home at CEDIA 2017

9/7/2017

Houston hospitals may not be back to normal for a month

The SouthEast Texas Regional Advisory Council estimates that nearly two dozen hospitals have evacuated patients

Premium Feature

9/7/2017

Open for new opportunities

The growing role of door hardware in healthcare facilities design

9/7/2017

Most Houston healthcare facilities withstand Harvey

Ben Taub Hospital's hospital-wide evacuation shrunk to only three vehicles

9/7/2017

Stronger security and disaster planning sending healthcare to the cloud

Experts say cloud platforms can be more secure than managed data centers

9/7/2017

Home hospital impacts on emergency department crowding

Home hospital programs have the potential to free inpatient beds and extend hospital facility capacity

Focus: New construction

9/7/2017

First U.S. ‘dementia village’ designed to recreate a happier time

Retro style development, called the Glenner Town Square, is a day program, not a residential center

9/7/2017

Yorktel Introduces New Telemedicine Video Platform

9/7/2017

Trescon has Schneider Electric on Board as Partner for the Healthcare Future Tech Summit & Awards, 2017

9/7/2017

AI Start-ups Set to Disrupt Healthcare Market, with $800 Million to be Spent on CAD Systems by 2022

9/7/2017

Powers Paper, LLC Debuts at ISSA/INTERCLEAN 2017 in September

9/7/2017

Diversey Now a Standalone Company Following Close of Sale

9/6/2017

Report says psych ward video cameras could save lives

Patient safety called more important than the privacy issues

9/6/2017

Creating timeless pediatric health environments

Report calls pediatric environments 'incubators for hospital design innovation'

Focus: New construction

9/6/2017

Staff opinions key to new SLU hospital design

SSM Health and St. Louis University are building a $500 million replacement hospital

9/6/2017

Restaurant-style dining coming to skilled nursing facilities

Facilities are letting residents weigh in on what — and when — they eat

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

9/6/2017

Life Safety Q&A: Cardboard shipping boxes

Brad Keyes discusses cardboard shipping boxes

Focus: Infection Control

9/6/2017

Faulty sink valve causes flood at Canadian healthcare facility

Leak happened in unit where patients recover from bone marrow procedures

9/5/2017

Harvey could financially hurt struggling Houston hospitals

The storm has forced hospitals to cancel surgeries, evacuate patients and contend with food and supply shortages

9/5/2017

Houston hospital abandons plans to evacuate patients

Ben Taub Hospital calls off attempts to evacuate patients after a series of delays

9/5/2017

Waiting room flooring: Combining patient comfort, aesthetics and function

The balance between function and aesthetics can be difficult to strike in the waiting room of healthcare facilities

9/5/2017

Geisinger cutting sugary beverages

The move in the latest in the system's healthy eating program

Focus: Infection Control

9/5/2017

Germicidal technologies reduce hospital airborne pathogens

UV-C technologies can contribute to strategies for reducing HAIs and ARMs without adding to their resistance to medicinal treatments

9/5/2017

Midmark Introduces New Services to Streamline Delivery and Provide Integrated Solutions for Customers

9/5/2017

SurfaceSet 2018 by Formica Corporation Brings Balance and Inspiration to Commercial Spaces with 32 New Designs

9/5/2017

C•CURE 9000 Access Control Platform Adds New Smart Card Encoding to Increase Credential Security and Flexibility

9/1/2017

Tampa healthcare facility reviewing emergency plan in wake of Houston flooding

One of Tampa's biggest, busiest hospitals would probably be underwater

Blog

9/1/2017

Five questions to future-proof your healthcare facilities

Smart facility plans must put the patient at the center and be flexible enough to withstand inevitable change

9/1/2017

Harvey forces healthcare facility evacuations, closures

Ben Taub General Hospital among those that evacuated its patients

9/1/2017

Keys to a healthcare cybersecurity strategy

Naming a CISO and maintaining a separate budget are two of the crucial elements

Focus: New construction

9/1/2017

The future of healthcare architecture amid political uncertainty

Healthcare providers are struggling with long-term planning

9/1/2017

Harvey highlights need for emergency plans

Dozens of healthcare facilities in Texas have had to evacuate

9/1/2017

Now You See It: Oxehealth Wins Academy Award

9/1/2017

OSHA Issues Proposed Rule to Extend Compliance Deadline for Crane Operator Certification Requirements

9/1/2017

Edgetech Instruments Announces the Model DX a New High Performance Primary Method Direct Insertion Dew/Frost Point Sensor

9/1/2017

The Joint Commission Issues R3 Report on New and Revised Pain Assessment and Management Standards

8/31/2017

Houston’s hospitals become victims of flood as they work to help

The response to Harvey will show whether health officials learned lessons from Katrina

8/31/2017

Patients at Houston hospital awaited evacuation as food ran low

Water had surrounded Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, closing its main entrance

8/31/2017

Hurricane Harvey forces closure of critical access hospital

Roof and interior are badly damaged, and police say the hospital has been burglarized

8/31/2017

Key elements for a healthy medical lounge

Doctors-only rooms are increasingly rare today

Blog

8/31/2017

How the burning FHIR affects healthcare organizations

With the boon of digitization in healthcare, care delivery became faster and easier, but interoperability got lost somewhere in this revolution

Focus: Cybersecurity

8/31/2017

Hospitals urged to cooperate to beat hackers

Security frameworks and threat intelligence sharing already exist

8/31/2017

MEGAComfort Celebrates the Meaning of Labor Day and Launches its 2nd Annual Hardest Worker Contest & Sweepstakes

8/31/2017

Laird Launches Industry's Thinnest, Smallest, Multiple Input Multiple Output Wideband iDAS Antennas

8/31/2017

Avidex Recruits AV Trailblazer to Lead Sales

8/31/2017

Midmark Launches 'Better Care Starts Here' 2017 Barrier-Free Exam Room Promotion

8/31/2017

Next Generation of Illustra Flex 3MP IP Cameras Provides Seamless Video Capture and Viewing Experience

8/30/2017

Flooded nursing home's residents in viral photo 'doing fine'

Senior citizens have been relocated to nearby facility and hospital

8/30/2017

HHS declares public health emergency in Texas

Hurricane Harvey forces hospitals to close

8/30/2017

Houston hospital evacuation delayed by rising water

Water recession from around the facility will likely take several days

Blog

8/30/2017

Moving frontline staff to the epicenter of facility design

To design facilities that can support optimal care delivery, healthcare organizations need to rely on the perspective of those in the know

8/30/2017

Guidance issued for emerging fungal threat

An increasing number of cases has affected 55 hospitals so far in the U.K.

8/30/2017

Hospitals working to improve community relations during construction

Organizations have created programs and policies to protect reputations

8/30/2017

Johnson Controls Launches Next Generation of Variable Refrigerant Flow Technology

8/30/2017

EarlySense Appoints First Chief Medical Officer

8/30/2017

Orion Lighting Anticipates $10 Million in FY 2018 Revenue to Retrofit Seven Automotive Plants with Energy-Efficient LED Lighting Solutions

8/30/2017

NewTek-Vizrt IP Graphics Server NVG1 Now Available

8/30/2017

ePIPE Team Awarded U.S. Patent - for application of an 'in-place' coating to protect underground pipes against water loss due to leaks

8/29/2017

Spanish hospital elevator malfunction kills patient

Woman crushed between floors in freak accident

8/29/2017

Study: Wipes more effective against C. difficile

Researchers from the Netherlands find wipes are better than sprays

8/29/2017

Health system to transform D.C. hospital into ‘health village’

Providence Health is turning its 408-bed hospital in northwest D.C. into a multiuse, walkable campus

8/29/2017

Remodeled California healthcare facility a one-stop shop

Tehama County Health Services Agency building integrates clinic services

Focus: Cybersecurity

8/29/2017

Key concerns for healthcare mobile security

Maintaining HIPAA compliance is an essential consideration

Focus: Cybersecurity

8/29/2017

Tips for buying AI-based cybersecurity tools

AI can help mitigate cybersecurity risks by automating tasks and expertise

8/29/2017

Second Valley Health System Hospital Installs Bacteria Fighting Operating Room Light Fixtures

8/29/2017

What Does a ‘High Performing’ Health Care Delivery System Mean? New Study: There’s No Consensus

8/29/2017

NJ BPU Approves PSE&G Energy Efficiency Programs

8/29/2017

GCX Corporation Joins The Beryl Institute Community

8/29/2017

OSHA Cites South Dakota Company After Worker Buried in Trench Collapse

Focus: Security

8/28/2017

Hospital reviewing security after patient stabbing

A 26-year-old female patient was stabbed by a 17-year-old male patient in mental health unit

8/28/2017

Survey shows few hospitals are keeping up with consumer expectations

Only 8 percent of healthcare organizations are applying successful practices to meet these new expectations

8/28/2017

Mayo Clinic Health System workers used simulation space for de-escalation training

More than 100 Mayo physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses and other emergency room staff participated

8/28/2017

Blighted New Orleans hospital is being cleaned out

Lindy Boggs Medical Center is being prepared for redevelopment

8/28/2017

VA hospital warns 526 patients about risk from improperly cleaned scopes

The Buffalo Veterans Affairs Medical Center issued the warning after a review of the disinfection process

Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/28/2017

Healthcare facilities lauded for cutting energy consumption

ASHE names Barnesville Hospital in Ohio the 2017 Energy Champion

8/28/2017

Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital Deploys Vocera Technology Enterprise-Wide to Improve Communication and Pediatric Care

8/28/2017

Metrus Energy Announces Efficiency-as-a-Service Project with Parrish Medical Center

8/28/2017

U.S. Medical Office Buildings: A Cure for Market Volatility

8/28/2017

ONC Head Dr. Donald Rucker Addresses Interoperability and Burden of Usability During WEDI Summer Forum Keynote

8/28/2017

Johnson Controls’ PowerSeries Neo Earns Wireless Commercial Burglary ULC Certification

8/25/2017

Hospital criticized for fox extermination plan

U.K. hospital maternity unit has contacted pest control to remove foxes near building

Blog

8/25/2017

IT and clinical engineering convergence. Why now? How?

Today’s medical devices and biomedical/clinical engineering (CE) departments are increasingly dependent upon a health system’s IT infrastructure and expertise.

Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/25/2017

Greening hospitals can save money

The TRCA has helped 60 hospitals cut a combined 100,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions, saving close to $28 million.

Blog

8/25/2017

Not sure where to start with USP compliance? Ask these four questions

With strict new guidelines, compliance for most facilities will mean a sharp departure from the status quo

8/25/2017

Minimizing noise in the OR

Considering the physical environment and identifying ways to reduce distractions

Focus: Cybersecurity

8/25/2017

Top online security blogs to watch

VPN Mentor website lists blogs offering most up-to-date news, insight and analysis

8/25/2017

STANLEY Donates Security for Believe InTomorrow Children’s Foundation at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center

8/25/2017

Innovaccer Launches Clinical Documentation Improvement Solution to Boost Revenue and Provide Documentation Integrity

8/25/2017

Oncology Analytics, Inc. Launches Comprehensive User-Friendly Clinical Decision Support Tool for Molecular & Genetic Testing

8/25/2017

Aging U.S. Population Boosting Demand for Medical Office Buildings, According to CBRE Report

8/25/2017

Johnson Controls debuts Visitor Management Kiosk and Access Control Management with C•CURE Portal

Focus: Security

8/24/2017

Bronx-Lebanon Hospital adapts, reviews security after shooting

Security measures have been added and shooting sites are being renovated

Blog

8/24/2017

Integrate DG software into ERP system for streamlined shipping compliance

All but the smallest shippers run their operations on enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. But many have been slower to adopt DG software

8/24/2017

Patient given bloody wheelchair at N.Y. hospital

St. Luke's Hospital in Newburgh is investigating the incident

8/24/2017

Healthcare facility sued over death of elderly man who drank hospital hand sanitizer

Patient consumed 500ml of the liquid, which was 75 per cent alcohol – the equivalent of a litre of gin

Blog

8/24/2017

Healthier project management: How construction reporting apps help finish projects on time and on budget

New technology can help save time, improve worksite safety and reduce the threat of liability

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

8/24/2017

Life Safety Q&A: Corridor obstruction for construction

Brad Keyes discusses corridor obstruction for construction

8/24/2017

Powers Paper, LLC Debuts at ISSA/INTERCLEAN 2017 in September

Next wave of attacks will likely target Internet of Things

8/24/2017

CXtec Acquires Atlantix, Becomes The Leading Secondary Market Hardware Supplier

Next wave of attacks will likely target Internet of Things

8/24/2017

Johnson Controls Enhances User Experience, Functionality of Flagship Video Solutions

Next wave of attacks will likely target Internet of Things

8/24/2017

ECS Global Solutions Delivers Smart Building Platform to Regent Medical Properties

Next wave of attacks will likely target Internet of Things

8/24/2017

High Clarity Privacy Filter Optimizes Viewing Experience of High‑Resolution Displays

8/23/2017

Hole in roof ignored for years at Spokane VA hospital

Congresswoman requested VA investigate conditions based on veterans' complaints

Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/23/2017

For hospitals, being green is a necessity

Patient care starts with the smart design

Focus: Security

8/23/2017

Police say thief was sleeping in Phoenix hospital basement

A man was caught stealing multiple laptops and large televisions

8/23/2017

N.H. hospital reopens ER closed by mystery illness

Mysterious odor contributed to sickening of 20 operating room staff members

Focus: Security

8/23/2017

Nurses seeking reforms in hospital security

The rate of violent incidents at hospitals appears to be growing

Focus: Cybersecurity

8/23/2017

Healthcare facilities urged to prepare for ransomware 2.0

Next wave of attacks will likely target Internet of Things

8/23/2017

NIHD Selects HDR for Lady with the Lamp Research Grant

8/23/2017

Health Care Institute Appoints Facility BIM & IT Expert to Its Board

8/23/2017

Universal Adds Freddy Preston as Southeast Regional Sales Manager

8/23/2017

Carnegie Releases New Upholsteries Inspired by Global Markets

8/23/2017

Nilfisk Welcomes Hans Henrik Lund as New CEO

8/22/2017

3-D printing finds uses in healthcare food service

3-D printing is becoming the hot new technology in the food industry

Focus: Security

8/22/2017

Survey: Most feel clinicians should protect patients during an active shooter event

Patients and hospital staff have different perceptions about the risk of active shooter events

Focus: Cybersecurity

8/22/2017

71 percent of healthcare organizations have a cybersecurity budget

Survey shows healthcare organizations are enhancing their cybersecurity programs

Focus: Security

8/22/2017

N.H. women's prison will focus on healthcare

N.H. women's prison will focus on healthcare

Focus: Cybersecurity

8/22/2017

Sixty percent of healthcare organizations have a senior executive overseeing cybersecurity

Survey shows differences in the cybersecurity programs when there's a chief information security officer

8/22/2017

CMS drops proposal to make survey reports public

Change due to clause in federal law

8/22/2017

Two New Kenall Product Families Selected for IES 2017 Progress Report

8/22/2017

JLL professionals honored by the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE)

8/22/2017

Support 5S and LEAN Goals with Scoreboards

8/22/2017

Hospital System $60 Billion in Improper Payments Crackdown; Fi-Med Spots 'Behavioral' Coding Issues

8/22/2017

Diversey Care Upgrades Robotic Cleaning with New Floor Care Machine

8/21/2017

Hospitals stock up on blood, rattlesnake bite antidote for eclipse

More than 1 million visitors are expected to come to Oregon

8/21/2017

Healthcare providers offering concierge care

Concierge-style primary care for large delivery systems is the next frontier

8/21/2017

Faulty door blamed for death at Minnesota healthcare facility

A woman in a wheelchair tumbled down a stairway behind a door with a faulty lock

Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/21/2017

N.H. hospital planning solar project

A total of 360 panels will generate 120.6 kilowatt hours of electricity annually

Blog

8/21/2017

Hospital flooring: When quiet matters

Excessive noise can negatively impact patients and their rest

8/21/2017

Indiana hospital adds grocery store to facility to encourage healthy eating

The Fresh For You Market offers fresh produce and milk, eggs and cheese

8/21/2017

Increasing Energy Efficiency Investments? Here Are 10 Suggestions

8/21/2017

Decon 7 Able to Eiminate Japanese Fungus

8/21/2017

Towne Park, Cleveland Clinic to Co-Host Healthcare Parking Symposium

8/21/2017

Indoor Jobsite Monitoring Helps Improve Safety and Security

8/21/2017

Bradley's New Evero Brochure Offers Washroom Design Inspiration

8/18/2017

Dogs stop Boko Haram attack on hospital

Two suicide bombers tried to detonate bombs at the Moloi General Hospital in Maiduguri, Nigeria

8/18/2017

Hospital room of the future includes IoT

IoT can create drastic improvement in hospital care

8/18/2017

U.S. News releases 2017-18 Best Hospital rankings

Mayo Clinic earns the top spot for the second year in a row

Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/18/2017

Boosting energy efficiency with building envelope retrofit

Other benefits include improved appearance and uninterrupted workflow

8/18/2017

Millennials and the ACA are changing healthcare real estate

Despite a robust supply of new healthcare commercial office space, national vacancy rates are hitting all time lows

8/18/2017

Food truck focuses on healthcare facilities' satellite buildings without on-site meal options

Some employees at Centra Health in Virginia don't have access to on-site food venues

8/18/2017

Richmond Real Estate Executive Volunteers Advisory Services To Help Chicago Suburb Plan New Use for Former Hospital Site

8/18/2017

Kingspan Set to Increase Capacity with New Virginia Line

8/18/2017

Wattstopper Architectural Dimming and Human Centric Lighting Solutions Accepted into the 2017 IES Progress Report

8/18/2017

Chartwise Medical Systems Lands on Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies For Second Consecutive Year

8/18/2017

ASHRAE Announces Return of Popular LowDown Showdown Building Competition

8/17/2017

Guam healthcare officials ramp up security plans

Emergency preparedness plans are being strengthened because of North Korean threats

8/17/2017

Indiana hospital upgrades facility to fight uptick in cancer

Local demographics and cancer incidence rates increases need for cancer services

Case study/Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/17/2017

Replacing aging liquid-filled transformers with more economical and efficient dry-type models

More users with indoor power systems are embracing dry-type transformers that are tailored to fit existing switchgear and overcome the drawbacks of liquid-filled models

Case Study / Focus: Cybersecurity

8/17/2017

Multi-modal communications platform keeps affected users Informed during IT crises

How an academic medical center manages a campus-wide crises

8/17/2017

Study says cleaning dirty sponges strengthens worst bacteria

Microwaving a sponge only kills the weak bacteria

Focus: Cybersecurity

8/17/2017

Insiders, hackers causing most recent healthcare breaches

The healthcare sector has reported 233 breach incidents this year so far

8/17/2017

Eaton Extends Award-Winning 93PM UPS Family with 208/220V Model

8/17/2017

Seeq R18 Introduces Publishing Features for Visual Analytics and Announces Support for Microsoft Azure

8/17/2017

Bradley’s New Evero Natural Quartz Brochure Highlights the Material’s Inspirational Backstory

8/17/2017

BOMA International Elects 2017-2019 Executive Committee Members

8/17/2017

CBRE Creates Omnichannel Real Estate Practice

8/16/2017

Nuclear exposure preparedness for healthcare workers

Recent developments require healthcare professionals to be educated

8/16/2017

Cost of medihotel challenged

West Australian minister demands business case for the viability and sustainability of the project

8/16/2017

Oxford hospital closes trauma unit over cladding safety fears

John Radcliffe hospital is the first to have to transfer patients to other buildings after Grenfell Tower fire

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

8/16/2017

Life Safety Q&A: Un-sprinklered high-rise hospitals

Brad Keyes discusses un-sprinklered high-rise hospitals

Blog / Focus: Security

8/16/2017

Hospital security is like an onion

Each layer – from the property perimeter to the innermost highly-sensitive areas – presents its own set of challenges that need to be addressed

8/16/2017

Johnson Controls Launches Next Generation of Variable Refrigerant Flow Technology

8/16/2017

Atrix Introduces a New Vacuum Cleaner

8/16/2017

Kenall Introduces New Modular Downlights With Built-In Ingress Protection

8/16/2017

Portable Wheelchair Scale Has Built-In Ramp & Folds For Easy Storage

8/15/2017

N.C. hospital sends family blood-stained clothing of deceased daughter

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center apologizes for package, sent three months after patient's death

8/15/2017

Wisconsin healthcare facility working to make healthy choices easier

Beaver Dam Community Hospital Cafe is designated as a Blue Zones Project-approved restaurant

8/15/2017

Healthcare cybersecurity threat growing

The security of digital health has not kept up with its growth

8/15/2017

AHA says violence cost healthcare facilities $2.7B in 2016

That number includes losses from uncompensated care and added security spending

8/15/2017

Healthcare facility renovation linked to decline in bacteria

Researchers found a sharp but temporary decline in patient colonization with vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE)

Focus: Facility Design

8/15/2017

Honored healthcare facility designed with future in mind

The UC San Diego Health Jacobs Medical Center in La Jolla, Calif., was honored with an Award of Merit in the 2017 Healthcare Design Showcase, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

8/15/2017

First VA healthcare facility to offer room service dining gets high marks

The Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) started new food service plan four years ago

8/15/2017

KleenMark Re-Awarded Highest Level of Certification in the Commercial Cleaning Industry Worldwide

8/15/2017

Johnson Controls Introduces iSTAR Ultra LT Network Door Controller

8/15/2017

Legrand Building Control Systems: Your Guide to the Great American Eclipse of August 2017

8/15/2017

Finding the Happy Medium Between Contemporary Design and Feeling at Home

8/15/2017

OSHA to Hold Second Public Meeting to Solicit Suggestions for Growing, Strengthening Voluntary Protection Programs

8/14/2017

CMS extends deadline for smoke barrier door inspections and tests

Facilities have until Jan. 1, 2018, to comply with an annual testing requirement for certain doors

8/14/2017

Banner Health opens healthcare clinics at Safeway stores

Arizona's largest healthcare provider is partnering with grocery stores

8/14/2017

Wisconsin healthcare facility honored for monotony-fighting design

The University of Wisconsin Cancer Center at ProHealth Care earned an Honorable Mention in the 2017 Healthcare Design Showcase, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

8/14/2017

Trauma unit closed over fire safety concerns

Unit closed for 12 months while flammable cladding is replaced

Slide show

8/14/2017

Affordable ways to recognize employees

Companies with a solid strategy to recognize members of their team enjoy stronger engagement, increased employee morale, a devoted spirit of customer service and lower turnover rates

8/14/2017

Pa. health systems foodservice best practices include 'Healthy Selections' options

HS+ focuses on minimally processed nutritional ingredients that contain no added sugar and are free of antibiotics, hormones, artificial preservatives, colors and sweeteners

8/14/2017

Sanford Streamlining Waste and Soiled Linen Logistics in New Medical Center

8/14/2017

American Time Announces Maintenance Hero Contest

8/14/2017

Bradley’s Toddler Seat and Baby Changing Stations Increase Accessibility in Public Washrooms

8/14/2017

CHRISTUS Health Reports Results After Move to Epion Digital Check-In

8/14/2017

ePIPE Team Awarded U.S. Patent for Application of an 'In-Place' Coating to Protect Drinking Water Pipes

8/11/2017

Key components to severe weather preparedness

About 98 percent of declared disasters are weather related, leading to approximately 500 deaths and $15 billion in damages annually

8/11/2017

Wyoming hospital remodeling for shift in treatment

The new plans will consolidate the hospital’s campus of about 30 buildings to a single main building and a couple of auxiliary buildings

8/11/2017

Healthcare foodservice balances customer satisfaction and the bottom line

Healthcare executives call on foodservice directors to find solutions to financial challenges

8/11/2017

Collaborative launched for rural hospitals

New charity will offer no- and low-cost consulting services

8/11/2017

Key components to severe weather preparedness

About 98 percent of declared disasters are weather related, leading to approximately 500 deaths and $15 billion in damages annually

Focus: Security

8/11/2017

Armed dementia patient triggers lock down at Florida hospital

Florida Hospital East patient was not threatening other patients or staff.

Focus: Energy Efficiency

8/11/2017

Healthcare facilities energy efficiency challenge

Healthcare facilities must cope with the challenges of energy management in a mission-critical environment

8/11/2017

Healthcare Facilities Begin Work to Prevent Legionella Growth in Water Systems

8/11/2017

Viega Introduces New Insulated PEX Barrier Piping System

8/11/2017

Legrand Highlights Important Lighting Control Changes to New Michigan Energy Code

8/11/2017

$41 Million in New Markets Tax Credits Announced for $60.5 Million UC Health Building

8/11/2017

BRAVO! Group Services Achieves Six-Time Winner Status for Industry’s BSCAI Safety Award

Focus: Cybersecurity

8/10/2017

Cybercriminals may be planning a new type of attack on healthcare

There is a possibility of direct manipulation of patient data

Blog

8/10/2017

Six tips for procuring the best medical equipment agreement

Engaging the right team in the decision-making process is key

8/10/2017

Hospitals focus on increase in baby boomers and elderly

Emergency rooms are a front-row seat to a dramatic shift in America’s demographics

8/10/2017

Healthcare facility honored for 'whimsical sophistication' in design

The Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care was honored with an Award of Merit in the 2017 Healthcare Design Showcase, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

8/10/2017

Madison healthcare facility expanding mother-baby space

Meriter Hospital adapts to an increase in patients

8/10/2017

Sofidel’s New Dry Tech Heavy-Duty Hand Towels are Built for Strength

8/10/2017

American Heart Association Recognizes Visions FCU as a Fit Friendly Worksite

8/10/2017

William A. Dombi to Serve as Interim President of NAHC

8/10/2017

Eaton Doubles Down on Safety with New Double-Door, Line-Side Isolation Switch

8/10/2017

Enhance Facility Management with NJPA Solutions

8/9/2017

Some Portland-area healthcare facilities planning eclipse-related closures, service cuts

Many nonemergency care providers across Salem, Ore., will close or limit services on Aug. 21

8/9/2017

Billion-dollar children's hospital rising quickly on Georgia horizon

Children’s Healthcare facility will be the most expensive ever built in state

8/9/2017

A ‘perfect storm’ superbug worrying infection experts

Candida auris resists usual control measures

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

8/9/2017

Life Safety Q&A: Medical equipment contractor

Brad Keyes discusses medical equipment contractors

8/9/2017

Copper in linens and surfaces can help prevent infections

Researchers found an 83 percent reduction in infections caused by Clostridium difficile

Blog

8/9/2017

Carpet Care 101 for healthcare facilities

Keeping carpets sanitary requires proper maintenance and preventative measures to minimize damage, clean effectively, and eliminate dirt and allergens from carpets as well as the air

8/9/2017

Universal Lighting Technologies Wins Pair of “Best of the Best” Marketing Awards from tED Magazine

8/9/2017

AHA Chairman: Equity is a Cause We All Share

8/9/2017

Sanford Streamlining Waste and Soiled Linen Logistics in New Medical Center

8/9/2017

University of Miami Health System and Gozio Health Partner on System-Wide Mobile Wayfinding Platform

8/9/2017

CR Goodman Associates Re-Brands as CRGA Design

8/8/2017

Oregon hospital prepares to care for eclipse watchers

Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital increasing amount of stored food and water

8/8/2017

Senior living developers preparing for 'silver tsunami'

Senior living facilities ramping up expansion efforts as the oldest baby boomers are beginning to need their services

8/8/2017

Virtual assistants could change the way healthcare is delivered

Amazon's Alexa can give medical advice and look up and recite clinical information

Case study

8/8/2017

Effective and efficient dusting measures a priority at new trauma center

Renovated Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center has approximately 390,000 square feet of flooring that requires daily cleaning

8/8/2017

Johns Hopkins training facility creates simulation of real life

New facility meticulously designed to help them hone clinical skills

8/8/2017

Illinois city threatens lawsuit over asbestos in old hospital

Aurora wants the owners of the old Copley Hospital to remove or mitigate asbestos

8/8/2017

Up To Date Laundry Recertified Hygienically Clean Healthcare

8/8/2017

A Big K.O. to Germs: Robot Enhances Hospital Safety by Killing Infection-Causing Microbes

8/8/2017

BlissLights Introduces NEW BlissBulb

8/8/2017

IICRC Calls For Volunteers in Development of First Ever Field Guides

8/8/2017

E4H Environments for Health Architecture to Create New Master Plan for Ellis Hospital Campus

Focus: Cybersecurity

8/7/2017

Survey: Data breaches a concern for 95 percent of hospital CIOs

Many healthcare facilities struggle to keep up with hackers

Blog

8/7/2017

Interoperability is the heart of care coordination

As of 2015, 75% of hospitals have at least a basic EHR, a major increase from 9% less than a decade ago

8/7/2017

Healthcare environmental services workers protest in Britain’s biggest cleaners’ strike

750 of London’s lowest-paid workers take action against one of the country’s wealthiest corporation

Focus: Security

8/7/2017

Report released on Milwaukee VA hospital's security

Overdose death of veteran is prompting changes

8/7/2017

Study finds Zika unlikely to be passed by casual contact

Sharing a fork or spoon is not enough to spread the Zika virus

8/7/2017

AIA selects seven projects for healthcare design awards

The AIA has selected the recipients of its Healthcare Design Awards program, according to an article on the Healthcare Design

8/7/2017

VideoEdge 1U Network Video Recorder offers versatile camera management for small to medium businesses

8/7/2017

Health Care Facility Design and Flow Program Improves Bottom Line

8/7/2017

ABM to Save School Board More Than $20.9 Million in Operating Costs

8/7/2017

PointGrab and Mapiq Partner to Provide Smart Building Tools

8/7/2017

ACEEE: New ENERGY STAR-Like Label Enters The Marketplace

8/4/2017

Colo. engineers demonstrate hospital 'germ trap'

Researchers seal off a hospital wing and adjust the existing ventilation system

8/4/2017

Why did hospitals start displaying newborns through windows?

Windows allow relatives to see infants and serve as a barrier to prevent contact

Focus: Security

8/4/2017

After-hours hospital security performing some triage duties

Private security guards are acting as the after-hours gatekeepers at Winnepeg's Misericordia Health Centre

8/4/2017

Fire safety key to window choices at U.K. hospital

Brighter, child-friendly environment also stressed for Sheffield Children's Hospital

8/4/2017

Healthcare workers pathogen exposure risks highlighted

Data provides standardized system for tracking the occupational exposures for healthcare staff

8/4/2017

How modular design can help save the healthcare industry

Key drivers for the the lack of infrastructure improvements in healthcare are the high cost of construction

8/4/2017

Healthcare Scales on display at Florida International Medical Expo

8/4/2017

Siemens Healthineers to Attract Industry Attention at AACC 2017 with Atellica Solution 510(k) Clearance and New IT Offerings

8/4/2017

AAMA Updates Standard Test Method for Water Penetration Using Dynamic Pressure

8/4/2017

Creation Baumann for Carnegie Introduces Net Works Collection for Windows

8/4/2017

IICRC Award Nominations to Close Aug. 15

8/3/2017

Website lists waterborne pathogens more potentially dangerous than sharks

STAT published a list of waterborne pathogens with bite

Focus: Cybersecurity

8/3/2017

Buffalo healthcare facility spent nearly $10 million recovering from massive cyberattack

Erie County Medical Center didn't pay the nearly $30,000 ransom

8/3/2017

Healthcare facilities can optimize infection prevention with best practices

Drones investments may be five years away

8/3/2017

Healthcare facilities are using more robots, but drones aren't taking off yet

Drones investments may be five years away

8/3/2017

Healthcare laundry challenges include disposables, sustainability

Industry urges to fight false claims about disposable product

8/3/2017

Mayo Clinic renovating equipment repair space

Project includes a $100,000 revamp of leased industrial space

Focus: Security

8/3/2017

Joint Commission lists issues contributing to healthcare workplace settings

Violence in healthcare settings is underreported and growing

8/3/2017

Schneider Electric Acquires ASCO Power Technologies

8/3/2017

LG Electronics Serves as Lead Technology Provider for Sustainable Youth Center

8/3/2017

St. Louis Area Foodbank, first foodbank in Missouri to have Verasys controls system installed

8/3/2017

Cleanspace Recruits Executives to Lead North American Expansion

8/3/2017

NewTek To Showcase The World’s First End-to-End IP Video Production Solution At IBC2017

8/2/2017

Patient killed, nurses injured in Pa. hospital patient room fire

Fire in room at UPMC Susquehanna started when gown catches fire

8/2/2017

Despite design precautions, psychiatric facility had 3 suicides in 2016

Less than four years ago, the facility was built with all the latest best practices in suicide prevention in mind

8/2/2017

Army hospitals deploying germ-killing robots

Three new robots were recently sent to South Korea

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

8/2/2017

Life Safety Q&A: Four-inch corridor projection

Brad Keyes continues the discussion on regulations for med-room corridor doors

Blog

8/2/2017

The future of health intelligent virtual assistant market

Speech recognition technology to gain prominence over 2017-2024

Blog

8/2/2017

What does the client really want?

In order to deliver superior outcomes to healthcare clients, you have to know what your clients want

8/2/2017

STTI’s Institute for Global Healthcare Leadership to Host

8/2/2017

Bradley’s New Washbar Feature is Now Available on Solid Surface Omnideck Wash Basins

8/2/2017

Cortet by CEL Launches New Z10 Zigbee Extender

8/2/2017

Dr. Ilham Kadri Named President and CEO of Diversey

8/2/2017

Kohler Eases Specifications Through KohlerBIM.com and MasterSpec Software

8/1/2017

VA probe looking into allegations of fly-infested operating room in N.H.

A top-to-bottom review of the Manchester VAMC is planned

Focus: Security

8/1/2017

Australian care facility accused of not safeguarding drugs, vetting killer nurse

Insulin storage issues also a focus of the claim

Blog

8/1/2017

How hospital designs have changed since the 19th century

Advances in science have helped medical professionals to understand germs and how they are spread, which has translated into how hospitals are designed

Blog / Focus: Energy efficiency

8/1/2017

Keeping the power on in healthcare facilities

The Ministry of Health currently spending more than $727 million annually on security

Focus: Cybersecurity

8/1/2017

Healthcare facilities should prepare for cyberattack against power grid

Researchers urge hospitals to prepare for a cyberattack against the U.S. power grid

Blog / Focus: Energy efficiency

8/1/2017

Spending on energy efficiency means improving patient care

Running a hospital means taking the reins on your energy output by making smart energy-saving investments

Focus: Security

8/1/2017

Jamaican government increasing security at public healthcare facilities

The Ministry of Health currently spending more than $727 million annually on security

8/1/2017

OSHA Revises its Online Whistleblower Complaint Form

8/1/2017

Sigma Theta Tau International Releases the Global Advisory Panel on the Future of Nursing & Midwifery Report

8/1/2017

Hygienically Clean Healthcare Recertification To HCL-Denver

8/1/2017

Time-lapse Video Captures Massive Concrete Pour for New South Bay Hospital

8/1/2017

Online Training for Non-Clinical Staff is Key to Practice Survival in Rapidly Changing Healthcare Climate

Focus: Security

7/31/2017

Dozens of swastikas found in Long Beach hospital stairwell

Nurses at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center ask for more security

7/31/2017

Jury orders Olympus to pay hospital $6.6 million but rejects claims scopes are unsafe

Hospital must pay $1 million to deceased patient’s family

Focus: Renovation

7/31/2017

Behavioral health facility renovation designed for flexibility

Grand Rapids facility adds beds, renovates admissions area

Focus: Facility Design

7/31/2017

Improving emergency department efficiency

Healthcare designers are implementing strategies within the built environment to improve throughput, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Facility Design

7/31/2017

Georgia dementia care facility designed for emotion-based treatment

Stone Mountain health services facility is state’s first-ever, built-to-suit household model

Blog

7/31/2017

Time for a checkup: Conducting hospital roof inspections

Regular maintenance will protect one of a healthcare facility's most expensive assets

7/31/2017

Promotion, Relocation and New Addition Bolsters McCarthy Building Companies' Omaha Leadership Team

7/31/2017

National Association for Home Care & Hospice Announces Passing of Val J. Halamandaris

7/31/2017

To Detect Dangerous Infections, Stevens Tests New Technology

7/31/2017

Schneider Electric enhances its position in Core Low Voltage with the acquisition of ASCO Power Technologies

7/31/2017

Dyer Brown Reimagines Offices for Healthcare Provider's Transformation

7/28/2017

Bathroom doors removed after patient suicide at N.C. hospital

Investigation also found that staff members were not checking patients as they should

7/28/2017

Report: Healthcare facilities unprepared for next infectious disease outbreak

When the next outbreak hits, healthcare facilities should lead with their emergency management (EM) team.

7/28/2017

Combustible dust rule dropped in Trump deregulation push

The administration has dropped several potential workplace safety regulations

7/28/2017

Cutting costs in water management

CMS requires healthcare facilities to reduce Legionella risk in water systems

Focus: Facility Design

7/28/2017

Lucile Packard Children's expansion will more than double the size of facility

The new facility is built with a family-centered design

Focus: Facility Design

7/28/2017

Report outlines senior living design trends

Experts identify four major trends that are influencing senior living residences and communities, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website

7/28/2017

Hub International Releases Findings of Second Annual Benefits Barometer Study

7/28/2017

Leading Benefits Manager Oncology Analytics, Inc. Aligned with New ASCO Policy Statement on Utilization Management

7/28/2017

Riverwood Breaks Ground on HDR-designed Expansion

7/28/2017

MDISS Launches ‘WHISTL’, an Independent, Non-Profit Network of Security Testing Labs for Medical Devices

7/28/2017

The Metro Root Cutting Power at a Bargain Price

7/27/2017

Philadelphia hospital cleaners cited for state of bed railings

Doctor says fault is with design, not with environmental services

Video/Focus: Security

7/27/2017

Nurse pleads for more hospital security after attack

New bill would require safety plans for healthcare facilities

Focus: Security

7/27/2017

Recognition first step in fighting violence in healthcare

Workers should be educated as to what the warning signs are

7/27/2017

Retail space gaining more importance in hospital settings

But there is still room to grow in this area

7/27/2017

Children's healthcare records especially vulnerable to cyber attacks

The healthcare industry may be more vulnerable to cyberattacks because of the wide variety of data

7/27/2017

Healthcare laundries evolve to deal with emerging issues

Laundries competing in healthcare will need to be more professional in their operations

7/27/2017

National Grid Offers Free Professional Energy Network

7/27/2017

Armstrong® Ceiling Solutions Adds 2" and 10" Widths To Portfolio of MetalWorks™ Linear Panels

7/27/2017

Baron Announces Threat Net Mobile App Provides Advanced Weather Monitoring on the Go

7/27/2017

Latest Version of exacqVision Offers Enhanced Video Searching and Bookmarking

7/27/2017

Mixed-Use Building in Portand Earns LEED Gold Certification

Focus: Renovation

7/26/2017

N.Y. healthcare facility to create 'medical village'

Glens Falls Hospital awarded nearly $20 million for expansion

7/26/2017

Black mold abatement underway at California hospital

Palm Drive Health Care District to pay for remodeling costs of Sonoma West Medical Center

7/26/2017

No-money-down microgrid can benefit healthcare facilities

Hospitals don't need to cut into their capital to install a healthcare microgrid

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

7/26/2017

Life Safety Q&A: Locked exit doors from psychiatric unit

Brad Keyes continues the discussion on locked exit doors from psychiatric unit

7/26/2017

Wyoming healthcare facility among those affected by phone, internet outage

Outage caused by cut fiber optic cable about four miles north of Casper

Focus: Facility Design

7/26/2017

ASID spotlights healthcare in industry briefs

American Society of Interior Designers publishes five sector reports that explore industry influences

7/26/2017

Inside Look into the Details of The Birth Place at Olathe Medical Center from an Architectural Standpoint

7/26/2017

HDR Leads CHKD to First LEED Silver v4 Certified Building in Virginia

7/26/2017

ONVIF Publishes Release Candidate for Profile T for Advanced Video Streaming

7/26/2017

Dell Technologies: Cloud Technology Will Impact Facility Workplace in 2030

7/26/2017

Belimo Now Offering HDU & LU Butterfly Assemblies Providing 50 PSI Close-Off Pressure

7/25/2017

Sewage backup contaminated surgical instruments at VA hospital

Virginia healthcare facility forced to evacuate contaminated area

7/25/2017

Rise in dementia leads to new food service options

Program addresses residents' potential malnutrition issues

7/25/2017

Washington 'virtual hospital' provides second set of eyes on patients

CHI Franciscan's Clinical Operations Center in Tacoma monitors regional health system

7/25/2017

Glasgow hospital lauded for hygiene turnaround

Previous inspections at Hairmyres Hospital found issues

7/25/2017

N.M. board questions timing of potential new hospital

With the future of U.S. healthcare laws in flux, the state Board of Finance on Tuesday expresses doubt about new project

7/25/2017

Better cleaning and fewer antibiotics are cutting C. diff rates

Many healthcare facilities implemented stricter cleaning and infection control protocols

7/25/2017

IPAF Members Call for London Mayor Meeting After Grenfell Tower Fire

7/25/2017

CBRE Creates Omnichannel Real Estate Practice To Help Retailers Navigate Evolving Experience Economy

7/25/2017

Philadelphia Eagles Expand Go Green Efforts with Installation of Eco-Safe Digester

7/25/2017

AHE EXCHANGE 2017 Registration Is Open

7/25/2017

Danfoss Celebrates 15 Million TR6 Valves

7/24/2017

CBO says new repeal-and-delay bill would increase uninsured by 32 million people

Individual market premiums would double by 2026

7/24/2017

Lake Forest Hospital reopens after floods

Healthcare facility in Chicago northern suburb was closed for nearly a week

7/24/2017

Shopping centers' evolution includes healthcare

There is a growing need to make healthcare more accessible

7/24/2017

Projects are still doable during tough times for healthcare construction

Providing the best possible design is tough when uncertainty is the new norm in the healthcare industry

Blog

7/24/2017

The ABC of FHIR: Reinventing interoperability

FHIR was created with keeping the complexity and the sheer amount of healthcare data in mind and it takes a new, web-based approach to connecting discrete data elements

7/24/2017

The Health Care Institute Adds Design & Real Estate Experts to Its Board of Directors

7/24/2017

Victor Video Management Software Provides Critical Security Against the Active Shooter

7/24/2017

ePIPE® Team Granted Three Patent Allowances for the Lead (Pb) Reduction and Leak Prevention to Underground Pipes

7/24/2017

Greystone Provides $78 Million HUD Loan for 510-Bed Skilled Nursing Facility in Brooklyn

7/24/2017

Embracing Humanity, Designer Makes Workplaces Hum

Video / Focus: Facility Design

7/21/2017

Video walk-through offers peek at 'super hospital'

A state-of-the-art healthcare facility in Wales will offer complex and acute emergency care

7/21/2017

Emerging trends in healthcare

Competitive marketplace and globalization is resulting in an increasing number of discerning patients and providers

7/21/2017

Crowdsourcing challenge seeking hospital electrical distribution innovations

Challenge will explore IoT's impact on electrical distribution

7/21/2017

Work temporarily stops on West Maui hospital

Project needs construction permits and $83 million in federal, tax-free bonds

7/21/2017

Stanford Hospital union issues a cautionary tale

Workers claimed that healthcare system had high rates of healthcare-associated infections due to inadequate staffing and training

7/21/2017

Keys to cleanliness in an ambulatory care setting

Limited resources can make a standardized environmental cleaning program challenging

7/21/2017

Dell Inc. Empowers Global Customers to Embrace Internet of Things

7/21/2017

New Sensor Suitcase Slashes Power Bills for Commercial Buildings

7/21/2017

Embracing Humanity, Designer Makes Workplaces Hum

7/21/2017

Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Receives Office Redesign

7/21/2017

EPA Recognizes Federal Green Challenge Participants

7/20/2017

Electrician's work transforms refugee hospital

Window films were added to make the hospital rooms cooler, more energy efficient

Focus: Security

7/20/2017

Preparing for active shooter events in healthcare facilities

Hospitals should start with training employees to recognize and respond to dangers

Focus: Security

7/20/2017

Fewer healthcare facilities planning emergency notification upgrades

Survey also indicates the authority to issue alerts is shifting

7/20/2017

N.H. VA hospital officials fired for safety issues

Staffers cite an operating room infested with flies and obsolete or unsterile surgical instruments

7/20/2017

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia developing research campus

The research campus is directly across the Schuylkill River from the hospital’s main campus, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

7/20/2017

Assessing potential utility problems and responses can help with CMS compliance

Planning for utility system failure is essential for patient care

7/20/2017

Overhead Door Launches EverServe, the Industry’s First Springless Extended Cycle Rolling Service Door

7/20/2017

University of Kansas Health System First to Achieve Comprehensive Cardiac Center Certification

7/20/2017

Guardian Glass Launches New Sustainability Calculator

7/20/2017

Three Ways Hawaii is Becoming More Energy Efficient

7/20/2017

SCRIA Votes to Merge with ISSA

7/19/2017

Hospital asbestos called 'a ticking time bomb'

BBC London has found 94 percent of hospitals in the city contain asbestos

Focus: Security

7/19/2017

Healthcare facilities urged to develop systems to track security technology repairs

Maintenance issue is much bigger than most facilities realize

Infographic

7/19/2017

How to improve patient safety

One such solution is strategically used patient wristbands

Focus: Facility Design

7/19/2017

Miami children's hospital design stress social interaction

The design of the $75 million Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Advanced Pediatric Care Pavilion also focused on access to daylight and nature, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

7/19/2017

Life Safety Q&A: Operating room exit doors

Brad Keyes continues the discussion on operating room exit doors

Focus: Facility Design

7/19/2017

Micro-hospitals may allow expansion without major capital

More systems are turning to a micro-hospital model to expand their footprints during times of political uncertainty

7/19/2017

Cedars-Sinai pilot Uses Apple's iPad to Provide Patient with Data, Control Infection in NICU

7/19/2017

GE Healthcare and Jefferson Health Launch Multi-Year Risk-Sharing Relationship Targeting $1 Billion in Efficiencies

7/19/2017

Towne Park Partners with Yale New Haven Hospital to Build World-Class Patient and Guest Experiences

7/19/2017

Increasing Use of Real-Time Locating Systems Tags In Healthcare Sector Will Drive Growth In RTLS Market

7/19/2017

Experts Release Report Detailing BCRA Impact in Key Swing State

7/18/2017

Wyoming healthcare facility bracing for eclipse fans

Hospital preparing by shuffling around staff from its professional office building and stopping nonessential services

Video

7/18/2017

Chicago area flooding, power outage force evacuation of hospital

Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital transferred 70 patients to nearby facilities after losing power

7/18/2017

Urgent care centers implementing environmental scenting programs

MD Now is diffusing a vanilla fragrance in the waiting areas of all of its facilities

7/18/2017

Infection rates key in Stanford Hospital, union conflict

SEIU says hospital's poor infection control practices jeopardize safety

7/18/2017

Study says bacteria adhesion does not depend on contact area size

Despite their spherical shape, the bacteria cannot be described as hard spheres when they interact with a surface

Focus: Security

7/18/2017

Bronx hospital attack, puts focus on healthcare worker safety

What measures do hospitals take to minimize risk to their employees

7/18/2017

NewTek TriCaster TC1 Used by Twitch to Drive Live-Streaming, Pre-Show Coverage of Press Announcements for E3

7/18/2017

AJ Manufacturing Moves to Larger Facility, Adds New Equipment and Increases Capacity by 50%.

7/18/2017

US Labor Department Announces $10.5M Funding Opportunity for Susan Harwood Training Grants to Support Worker Safety, Health Training

7/18/2017

OSHA launches application to electronically submit injury and illness data on August 1

7/18/2017

Baron Announces Weather API for Public Safety

Focus: Security

7/17/2017

S.C. facility security under fire after wandering resident killed by alligator

Woman was supposed to be watched 24/7 before being moved to more appropriate unit

Focus: Facility Design

7/17/2017

Texas healthcare facility mosaic mural to feature handprints

Helping Hands mural planned for San Antonio's Dr. Robert L.M. Hilliard Center

Focus: Renovation

7/17/2017

131 Ontario hospitals to get repairs, upgrades

Funding will allow hospitals to make improvements to their facilities, including upgrades or replacements to roofs, windows, heating and air conditioning systems, fire alarms and back-up generators

Blog

7/17/2017

Healing from under your feet

How resilient flooring is helping fight hospital-associated infections

7/17/2017

Hand and surface cleanliness support prevention of cross contamination

Frequently touched surfaces can collect infectious pathogens

7/17/2017

NewTek NDI Version 3 Offers the Only End-to-End IP Video Solution for Product Manufacturers

7/17/2017

Surgical Specialty Center of Baton Rouge is First Hospital in Southern Louisiana Deploys a Xenex LightStrike Germ-Zapping Robot

7/17/2017

BuildingDNA Secures Partnership with Jacobs Engineering

7/17/2017

High School Graduates Earn Life Safety Certificate From Koorsen Fire & Security

7/17/2017

EXTECH named select service provider of Geolam for North America

7/14/2017

HAI reduction program developed to support environmental services

Hospital improves infection control by educating housekeeping

7/14/2017

Wired hospitals using technology to drive efficiency

Health Care's Most Wired survey suggests there's room to further integrate systems

7/14/2017

Self-cleaning touch points can support infection control

Powered by light, the self-cleaning surface use mineral nanocrystals to create an oxidation reaction

Focus: Security

7/14/2017

Stab-proof vests urged for staff at some Perth hospitals

New figures about 50 violent incidents reported each day

7/14/2017

ASHE announces 2017 award recipients

The American Society for Healthcare Engineering is recognizing members for improving the healthcare physical environment, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Blog / Focus: Facility Design

7/14/2017

Building design and construction can impact patient safety

Buildings should be designed in a way that prevents patient injury

7/14/2017

New Study Reveals Limitations of Disinfectant Performance

7/14/2017

NewTek Ignites Live IP Revolution With World’s First NDI Native Camera

7/14/2017

Diversey Care Solutions Nominated for ISSA 2017 Innovation Awards

7/14/2017

Pharmacy Locator Connections Pass 2 million Mark

7/14/2017

New Research Finds EarlySense’s Contact-Free Sensor Accurately Detects Sleep Apnea and Disordered Breathing in Children

Focus: Security

7/13/2017

Bomb scare at Dallas VA hospital just latest in history of troubles

Physician assistant sparked concern from colleagues for months before incident

7/13/2017

Guidelines help hospitals make drink options healthier

New South Wales Health has banned the sale of sugary beverages from its healthcare facilities, but Queensland makes it optional

Focus: Facility Design

7/13/2017

Vanderbilt Rehab Hospital continues renovations

The project will include corrections to ADA deficiencies

7/13/2017

New hospital hit by mold

Mold was found in a ward of the new Gleneagles Hospital Hong Kong

Focus: Facility Design

7/13/2017

Healthcare facility design can impact infection control

Environmental services should participate in the design process

7/13/2017

Three more 'neighborhood' hospitals planned for Las Vegas

Current facility has eight emergency beds and eight in-patient beds

7/13/2017

MEMSIC Launches New MDP200 Pressure Sensor for Medical, Automotive and Industrial Applications

7/13/2017

Seeq Continues Rapid Growth with Five New Hires

7/13/2017

Orthocarolina Named Healthiest Employer in the Charlotte Area for Second Year

7/13/2017

Armstrong Ceiling Solutions Expands Portfolio of Linear Design Options

7/13/2017

NewTek Completes the Transition to IP Video with NDI Converters for All HDMI and SDI Sources

Focus: Security

7/12/2017

Hospitals reviewing security after Bronx shooting

Shooting at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center resulted in death of one doctor and injuries to six other people

Blog

7/12/2017

Surface touch frequency & hand hygiene in the patient zone

A closer look at surface contamination and compliance rates

7/12/2017

Senate bill called ‘death sentence’ for rural hospitals

Much of the concern is centered on potential Medicaid cuts

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

7/12/2017

Life Safety Q&A: More on med-room corridor doors

Brad Keyes continues the discussion on regulations for med-room corridor doors

Focus: Facility Design

7/12/2017

Partnering with students on a POE

Vision 3 Architects partners with university students to conduct post-occupancy evaluations for smaller facilities, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

7/12/2017

Study says recurring C. diff infections up 189% from 2001 to 2012

Findings indicate multiple recurring C. diff infections place an increased burden on healthcare system

7/12/2017

BRAVO! Group Services, Inc. Appoints Victoria Tietz New Director of Business Development for Control Temp Mechanical Services

7/12/2017

Changing the Methods of Design and Delivery: HDR Releases Book on Data-Driven Design

7/12/2017

ONVIF Releases Profile A for Broader Access Control Configuration

7/12/2017

New Cintas Survey Shows Consumers Vastly Prefer Paper Towels in Hand Drying Debate

7/12/2017

Schneider Electric’s Proficient Program Delivers Resources to Build Smart, Connected Facilities

7/11/2017

Unions claim victory in Mayo food fight

SEIU Healthcare Minnesota announces a tentative contract agreement with Morrison Healthcare

7/11/2017

Freestanding ERs and urgent care centers having identity crisis

Distinction may be costing patients money

7/11/2017

Heater-cooler contamination found to be more common than previously believed

Devices have been linked to a number of infections

Focus: Renovation

7/11/2017

Costly skilled-nursing renovations can be good investment

Infection-control design elements save money in the long run

Focus: Renovation

7/11/2017

Many healthcare organizations adding wound care units

Planning for these units involves spatial requirements accommodate a hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

7/11/2017

Three hospitals fail fire safety checks after London tower fire

Buildings at London's King's College Hospital, Sheffield's children's hospital and the North Middlesex Trust have been found to have combustible cladding

7/11/2017

BRAVO! Group Services, Inc. Celebrates 20th Anniversary Providing Excellence in Facility Support Solutions

7/11/2017

NEMA: New Standard Minimizes Cable Energy Loss for Power over Ethernet Lighting Systems

7/11/2017

Hospital Pilots New Bluetooth Low Energy System from GE Healthcare, Zebra Technologies

7/11/2017

After the Storm: Cintas Offers Retailers Summer Storm Checklist

7/11/2017

Linen King/NW Arkansas Is Re-accredited After Passing HLAC Inspection of Its Healthcare Textile Processing Cycle

7/10/2017

Study says that understanding how microbes interact with hospital surfaces is key to infection control

Previously, few studies focused on the hospital room microbiome and whether the data might affect room cleaning

7/10/2017

Healthcare facilities striving for more creativity in the kitchen

Hospital chefs and food service workers networks submit themed recipes for annual contest

Focus: Security

7/10/2017

Doctor opens fire at a Bronx hospital, killing one and wounding six

Disgruntled doctor was armed with an AR-15 rifle that he snuck in under a lab coat

7/10/2017

Study says even clean hands can transmit MRSA in the NICU

Hospitals urged to not rely on hand hygiene alone for protecting patients

7/10/2017

Maine names 2017 Healthcare Engineer of the Year

Franklin Community Health Network director of facilities management has been recognized for promoting better patient care through design, maintenance and operations

7/10/2017

CBRE: Chicago Named Nation’s Greenest City

7/10/2017

World’s First Biophilic Design Project Taking Shape in England

7/10/2017

CMS Issues Legionella-Prevention Directive for Medicare Certified Healthcare Facilities

7/10/2017

City of Chicago Aims to Modernize Wireless Smart Street Lighting Project

7/10/2017

New York Clean Energy Initiatives Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

7/7/2017

Report says ‘pope’s hospital’ has poor hygiene, other issues

Bambino Gesu accused of putting profits ahead of patients

7/7/2017

Hospital's sprinklers will not be fully installed until 2020

Inspectors highlighted fire safety failures at Carlisle's Cumberland Infirmary in UK three years ago

Focus: Renovation

7/7/2017

Healthcare facility microgrids can mean more reliable, lower-cost energy

Healthcare expansion means a greater need for energy

7/7/2017

Better cleaning contributes to fall in C. diff rates

Healthcare facilities are adopting stricter cleaning standards

Blog / Focus: Renovation

7/7/2017

Getting started: Approaching and funding smart improvements in healthcare facilities

An increased emphasis on patient experience and the need to reduce costs is driving healthcare systems to upgrade facilities, including infrastructure projects that improve energy, comfort and safety and technology projects that improve processes, operations and ultimately, patient care.

Blog / Focus: Renovation

7/7/2017

Common problems found during building renovations

The older the structure is, the more likely it is that the building inspector will find some form of defect

7/7/2017

Garland Company Named Northeast Ohio Top Workplace for Sixth Year In A Row

7/7/2017

Crothall Chicago Earns HC Certification

7/7/2017

Haq to Lead Mechanical Group for WSP USA in Seattle

7/7/2017

Kenall Introduces MedMaster Light Fixtures Using Indigo-Clean Technology for Healthcare

7/7/2017

O&G Completes New Oncology Pavilion at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center

Video / Focus: Security

7/6/2017

Wisconsin healthcare facilities affected by global ransomware attack

International cyberattack is having an effect on medical facilities here in Northeast Wisconsin

Blog

7/6/2017

BioPharma facility trends to watch

Facilities are a major investment for these businesses

7/6/2017

Best surface cleaning options depends on many factors

Whole-room disinfection robots may be part of best practices for outpatient facility

Focus: Facility Design

7/6/2017

20 most beautiful hospitals in America named

Orange Regional Medical Center in N.Y. takes number one spot

7/6/2017

Canadian hospitals may have exposed 1,307 patients to hepatitis B and C

Some diabetic patients were potentially exposed during individual insulin training sessions

7/6/2017

Cutting infection risk in high-traffic areas

Public spaces contain her own infection-risk issues

7/6/2017

Iredell Memorial Hospital Implements UV Technology to Fight Infections

7/6/2017

IICRC Opens Nominations for Two Prestigious Industry Awards

7/6/2017

AHR Expo Calls for Innovation Awards Entries

7/6/2017

P&G Professional University Announces New Opportunities for Cleaning Professionals to Receive Continuing Education Units

7/6/2017

Flexicore Closet Augers from General Pipe Cleaners the Most Durable, Kink-resistant Auger in the Industry

7/5/2017

Superheroes drop in on hospitalized children in Virginia

Window washers dressed as superheroes Spider-Man, Batman, Thor and Superman

7/5/2017

Guide looks at hospitals' response to food insecurity

AHA’s Health Research & Educational Trust explores the challenges of ensuring a population has access to healthy food

Focus: Security

7/5/2017

Mass. nurses push for safety after stabbing

Hospital asking safety officials to examine security following attack

Blog

7/5/2017

What does the client really want?

Spend time considering the issues the client faces

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

7/5/2017

Life Safety Q&A: Med-room corridor door

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for med-room corridor doors

Blog

7/5/2017

Why clinical operations is one of the hottest careers in research

One of the most common misperceptions about clinical research is that all clinical researchers work 'at the bench'

7/5/2017

The Financial Benefits of Great Water Tech’s Test and Treat Campaign

7/5/2017

Yale Commercial Debuts 6100A Series Emergency Exit Device at North America’s Largest Retail Loss Prevention Event

7/5/2017

Critical Facilities Summit Announces Open Registration at New Minneapolis Location

7/5/2017

Baron Announces Weather API for Public Safety

7/5/2017

Burgess Health Center Implements UV Technology to Fight Infection

7/3/2017

Hospital staff searches 15 tons of hospital waste to find patient's necklace

St. Luke's Hospital in Phillipsburg apologized for losing the jewelry in the first place

7/3/2017

Study focuses on better patient room cleaning methods

Researchers are using human factors engineering to optimize performance and processes

Focus: Facility Design

7/3/2017

N.Y.C. hospitals use modular construction updating facilities

Prefab building helps rein in costs for healthcare providers

7/3/2017

Welch hospital cladding checked after London tower fire

The cladding on Singleton Hospital in Swansea will be removed and inspected as a precaution

Focus: Facility Design

7/3/2017

Cherokee Indian Hospital designed to reflect locale, support patient comfort

The hospital’s Great Smoky Mountains locale was brought indoors with a tree form element as the theme for the building’s central spine, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Security

7/3/2017

Training key to curbing hospital violence

Workplace violence injuries increased by 55 percent among nurses during this time period from 2012 to 2014

7/3/2017

Passing HLAC Inspection, K-Bro Linen Systems/Burnaby, BC, Is Re-Accredited Until 2020

7/3/2017

GRM Implements New Digital Solution for Top Healthcare System Pathology Lab

7/3/2017

Kingspan Expands Commercial Product Offering to Include 60 PSI GreenGuard Type VII XPS Insulation Board

7/3/2017

IICRC Announces Presenter Lineup For Technical Conference

7/3/2017

Bradley’s Verge With Washbar Earns Multiple Product Design Awards

6/30/2017

Rural healthcare facility uses woodchip waste as heating fuel

Ripon Peace Memorial Hospital in Australia is heated solely from woodchip waste supplied from local sawmill

Blog

6/30/2017

Microgrids for healthcare facilities

Is it realistic to utilize this type of a technology for healthcare facilities?

6/30/2017

Outpatient clinics finding homes in shopping malls

More providers are moving closer to potential patients

Blog/Focus: Infection Control

6/30/2017

The truth about disinfectant contact time

More providers are moving closer to potential patients

Focus: Facility Design

6/30/2017

Magazine names healthcare design industry contest winners

Healthcare Design editors have selected this year’s winners of The HCD 10, an annual awards program that honors professionals across 10 categories

6/30/2017

Videos urge hospital staff to close the door on 'tailgating'

Boston hospital campaign reminds staff of safety training

6/30/2017

The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International Names Dr. Elizabeth Madigan as Chief Executive Officer

6/30/2017

LED Retrofitting from Great Eastern Energy is Lighting The Way Toward Energy Efficiency

6/30/2017

NetDirector Streamlines Patient Experience in Healthcare with New Health Logix Integration Suite

6/30/2017

Soliant Names 2017 Top 20 Most Beautiful Hospitals in the U.S.

6/30/2017

Swedish Hospital & Medical Center First Hill Earns Top Honors for Nurse Employer In Washington

Focus: Infection Control

6/29/2017

Study says healthcare facilities need pet therapy guidelines to limit infection

Without proper policies, pet associated infection risks may outweigh any benefits

6/29/2017

New CMS survey guidance expected soon

Interpretive guidance for the new survey process incorporating Phase 2 regulations could be released over the next weeks

6/29/2017

Complying with Joint Commission and CMS standards

Standards can offer a template for designing security programs

Blog / Life Safety

6/29/2017

Checklist for protecting your healthcare facility

A piece of the endoscopy equipment had a defect that may have prevented it from being properly disinfected

Focus: Infection Control

6/29/2017

Patients at Md. medical center may be infected by improperly cleaned equipment

A piece of the endoscopy equipment had a defect that may have prevented it from being properly disinfected

Focus: Facility Design

6/29/2017

Omaha outpatient center designed to untangle services maze

Nebraska Medicine’s ambulatory services were once an odyssey for patients, with services scattered in different locations, according to an article on the HealthcareDesign website

6/29/2017

St. Joseph Hospital is First in New Hampshire to Implement EarlySense Proactive Patient Monitoring System

6/29/2017

HLAC Makes Its Mark on Trade Conference Circuit with Impressive Showings at Clean 2017, APIC 2017

6/29/2017

Cortet by CEL Launches New Online Resource for Lamp and Luminaire Manufacturers and Integrators

6/29/2017

Sensata’s New Direct Drive Motor Offers Precision Valve Control

6/29/2017

SPX Cooling Technologies Announces Redesigned Marley AV Cooling Tower

6/28/2017

Illinois hospital sued for red-winged blackbird attack

Suit says hospital knew it hosted aggressive birds in its landscaping but failed to block the path or post warning signs

Case study / Information technology

6/28/2017

Bringing robust bandwidth support to a retirement community

The technology had to support 500+ residents with Wi-Fi-enabled Internet, and the behind-the-scenes patient management systems

Focus: Infection Control

6/28/2017

Adding a UV disinfection system to a healthcare cleaning routine

There are specific steps to creative an effective system

Focus: Life Safety Codes and Regulations

6/28/2017

Regulations can spur healthcare design innovation

Working with regulators to review and revise critical governing criteria could open the door to new models and methods of care, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

6/28/2017

Life Safety Q&A: Fire-rated frames

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for fire-rated frames

6/28/2017

2017 has seen at least $500 million in hospital expansions, renovations so far

Nine hospitals and health systems have facility plans

6/28/2017

Multiple Uses for Gamma Knife Drives Market Growth Through 2025

6/28/2017

AECOM appoints James W. Thomson vice president and managing principal of its Midwest region Buildings + Places practice

6/28/2017

Karl Rove, Jim Messina Join ISSA/INTERCLEAN Keynote Speaker Line Up

6/28/2017

Schneider Electric Crowdsourcing Challenge Drives Collaboration and Innovative Design Solutions for Healthcare Sector

6/28/2017

OSHA to hold public meeting to solicit suggestions for strengthening the Voluntary Protection Programs

6/27/2017

Children’s hospital to consolidate four sites into new clinic

Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin to build clinic in Kenosha

Focus: Infection Control

6/27/2017

U.S. Airmen may have been exposed to HIV, hepatitis due to contaminated scopes

135 patients were treated with improperly sterilized endoscopes at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar

6/27/2017

Children’s hospital partners lighthearted design with advanced technology

Facility has murals of rainbows and baby animals as well as a lab with pressure-sensitive floor plates to analyze how patients walk

6/27/2017

Healthcare security urged consider the impact of Sentinel Event Alert No. 57

The Joint Commission recently issued Sentinel Event Alert No. 57, 'The Essential Role of Leadership in Developing a Safety Culture'

Blog

6/27/2017

Transformational health and wellness solutions as economic drivers

Health and wellness centers in Othello, Wash., and Tahoe, Calif., contribute to local economies

6/27/2017

Eaton Enhances Molded Case Circuit Breaker Authentication Tool to Improve Access to Electrical Product Information

6/27/2017

Baron Announces Baron Threat Net for Public Safety

6/27/2017

ONC Head Donald Rucker to Headline WEDI Forum Addressing Critical Healthcare Challenges

6/27/2017

Using EHR Medical Coding Shortcuts May Put Physicians at Higher Audit Risk and Increase Billing Denials

6/27/2017

Overhead Door Launches New RapidFlex Model 990 Flexible Bottom High Speed Fabric Interior Door

6/26/2017

Healthcare facilities seeking their own 'Alexa' app

Voice recognition technology could save time, lives

Focus: Infection Control

6/26/2017

Study finds airborne pathogens live for 45 minutes

Queensland researchers have developed technique to study how some pathogens can spread

6/26/2017

NFPA casts final votes on healthcare, life safety code changes

Changes that would have stopped efforts to expand maximum compartment size to 40,000 square feet failed

6/26/2017

Size not enough for healthcare facilities in uncertain times

Houston hospital sector mostly weathered the storms but future is seen in smaller regional centers

6/26/2017

Who should get a healthcare construction certificate?

Facility managers need to prove knowledge of the standards set at both the state and federal levels as well as those set by outside organizations

Focus: Infection Control

6/26/2017

Widow sues Olympus over scope-related superbug outbreak

Case is the first to go to trial in the U.S. stemming from a series of superbug outbreaks

6/26/2017

Butler Automatic Launches SP3HSL Series Automatic Film Splicer

6/26/2017

Eric Maidenberg Named to Lighthouse Guild Board of Directors

6/26/2017

CBRE Healthcare Celebrates the Grand Opening of Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa

6/26/2017

ILAT from Inelta: Inductive Path Sensors in Miniature Format

6/26/2017

Blue Pillar Taps Microsoft to Offer Energy as a Service

Focus: Infection Control

6/23/2017

Tailored veterans home infection control cuts MRSA

Program led to a 64 percent reduction during first year

Focus: Infection Control

6/23/2017

Louisiana VA hospital cited for improper cleaning

OIG investigated the hospital's compounding pharmacy

Focus: Infection Control

6/23/2017

C. auris cases now number 156

The CDC raised case count from 122

Blog/Focus: Infection Control

6/23/2017

The art of dust containment in healthcare facilities

Focus: Infection Control

6/23/2017

Two Legionnaires' case linked to hot tub at Florida senior facility

A third individual who showed signs of Legionnaires' disease later died, but his tests for the disease were negative

Focus: Infection Control

6/23/2017

Hospital floors are critical areas when it comes to cleaning

In rooms with a C. diff patient, floors were more likely to be contaminated with any of the three pathogens

6/23/2017

Eaton Furthers Commitment to Data Center Innovation with Open Compute Project Foundation Membership

6/23/2017

WestCare Receives Certification by the State of Nevada to Operate Two Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics

6/23/2017

Nlyte Solution Delivers Complete View of Data Center Health with New Real-Time System Utilization Monitoring

6/23/2017

EHNAC Applauds Health Care Industry Cybersecurity (HCIC) Task Force Report and Recommendations

6/23/2017

Armstrong Offers First and Only Portfolio of Sustainable Ceiling Systems to Meet Highest Industry Standards

6/22/2017

Minnesota hospital has seven security breaches in eight months

If further violations are found and aren’t fixed, Fairview can lose federal healthcare funding

Focus: Infection Control

6/22/2017

Deadly bacteria found in 37 percent of tested heater-cooler devices

CDC recommends hospitals notify patients who have had open-heart surgery in the last five years

Focus: Infection Control

6/22/2017

Study: Copper-impregnated surface has 80 percent reduction of contamination

The study examined the amount of microbial contamination on overbed tables

6/22/2017

Healthcare can see its future, and it's hi-tech

Automation can do some jobs more cheaply, safely and efficiently

Focus: Facility Design

6/22/2017

Microhospitals can offer emergency care access

Houston hospital adopts two microhospitals to supplement emergency access

Focus: Infection Control

6/22/2017

Exam room cleaning is crucial

Nosocomial infections can occur at a doctor’s exam room

6/22/2017

LiquiTech Offers Fast, Easy, Online Solution For Healthcare Facilities To Test, Manage Waterborne Pathogens

6/22/2017

Cambridge City Council Replaces 5.8 GHz Wireless Links with Siklu mmWave Technology

6/22/2017

Schneider Electric Study Highlights Facility Managers’ Willingness to Adopt New Digital Technologies to Improve Building Performance

6/22/2017

Sika Products Now Available on Amazon.com

6/22/2017

Mlazgar Associates to Represent Universal Lighting Technologies in Four Midwestern States

6/21/2017

Healthcare bill could cost 924,000 jobs — most of them in health sector

The research said that the healthcare bill would start off by adding 864,000 jobs and growing state economies

Focus: Facility Design

6/21/2017

Healthcare facility design impacting care

New hospitals that are more like hotels, with private rooms, gardens and art installations

Blog

6/21/2017

Make health information available to facility visitors

Accessible information should be a priority for healthcare facilities

Focus: Infection Control

6/21/2017

Scope cleaning and sterilization processes leave instruments contaminated

Study finds sterilization process leaves instruments contaminated with debris, residue and bacteria

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

6/21/2017

Life Safety Q&A: Fire-rated frames

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for fire-rated frames

Focus: Facility Design

6/21/2017

Spokane teaching healthcare facility supports new model of healthcare

Spokane Teaching Health Center was designed for all healthcare specialties to be trained together

6/21/2017

Highways England to Deploy Standards-based CCTV System Based on ONVIF Open Standards

6/21/2017

STANLEY Partners with Mountain States Health Alliance to Benefit Regional Wellness Program

6/21/2017

UL Approvals Announced for Colt Fire & Smoke Curtains

6/21/2017

SCA’s Hygiene Business Becomes Essity Following Listing on NASDAQ

6/21/2017

HCI Mourns the Passing of Todd Wilkening

6/20/2017

Hospital tower to be inspected after London fire

Tower at Derry’s Altnagelvin Hospital among the buildings set to undergo an urgent fire safety check

Case study / Focus: Facility Design

6/20/2017

Rx for noise control at Virginia Hospital: Large dose of acoustical ceiling systems

Myriad of ceilings meets needs of different spaces at new Inova Health System Women’s Hospital and Children’s Hospital

Focus: Facility Design

6/20/2017

Designing to 'right-size' patient rooms

Well-planned smaller spaces can accommodate patients and families just as larger rooms would

6/20/2017

Centers for healthy living designed for 21st century wellness

Outdated senior living communities are repositioning themselves to stay competitive

Video / Focus: Infection Control

6/20/2017

APIC 2017 Film Festival winner highlights hand hygiene

Providence Health & Services Alaska as the winner of its seventh annual competition announced

6/20/2017

SynaTek Creates Biodegradable Deicing Solution for Commercial and Residential Applications Based on BASF’s Formic Acid

6/20/2017

Introducing New and Improved Clorox Healthcare Hydrogen Peroxide Cleaner Disinfectants and Clorox Healthcare Bleach Germicidal Wipes

6/20/2017

GE Healthcare Plans Expansion of Facility

6/20/2017

Xenex Announces LightStrike Disinfection Pod - Industry's First Mobile Equipment Disinfection System

6/20/2017

Crystal IS Introduces New UVC LED Products to Klaran Line

6/19/2017

Child dies after being left in Arkansas clinic van

Ex-employee said it was common practice to check the vans three times after children were taken off

Focus: Infection Control

6/19/2017

Interior design choices can support infection prevention

Style must be balanced with ease of cleaning

Focus: Infection Control

6/19/2017

Antiseptic manufacturers help make sense of FDA rules

The American Cleaning Institute will help infection control experts understand the pending Food and Drug Administration decision

6/19/2017

Employee background checks key to security plan

Background checks among the first items to get cut when money is tight

Focus: Infection Control

6/19/2017

Study says removing sinks from ICU cuts bacterial colonization

'Water-free' patient care can reduce the number of ICU patients colonized with gram-negative bacteria

Blog

6/19/2017

Master planning: Key insights into early stages to optimize success

Faced with reacting without the knowledge that forecasting brings, leaders at a large academic medical center sought to be proactive and develop a master plan looking forward at least five years

6/19/2017

Material Handling Product Manufacturer Unveils Tilt Truck Line in HDPE Plastic

6/19/2017

EHNAC Appoints Three New Commissioners to Governing Body

6/19/2017

Xenex Announces LightStrike Disinfection Pod - Industry's First Mobile Equipment Disinfection System

6/19/2017

Cambridge Healthcare Solutions announces completion of the VA Butler Health Care Center

6/19/2017

PMB Selected to Develop New San Antonio Regional Hospital Medical Office Building

6/16/2017

Hospital reviewing security after woman impersonates staffer

Indiana woman entered several restricted areas of the hospital

6/16/2017

Designing for the millennial patient

Survey shows most millennials said that in addition to having their healthcare needs met, they want to have a good experience as patients

6/16/2017

Hospital to increase security after attack on surgeon

Victoria, Australia, has doubled funding for security in public hospitals after attack

Focus: Infection Control

6/16/2017

Whitepaper offers guidance on choosing the right disinfectant

"Researching the Right Disinfectant for Your Facility: Without Damaging Instruments or Surfaces" available on Infection Control Today website

Focus: Infection Control

6/16/2017

Calif. hospital closes surgical unit after mold is found in sink

Healthcare facility has no way to sterilize equipment

Blog

6/16/2017

Caring for healthcare facility electrical infrastructure

Whether a system is old or relatively new, proactive management and maintenance programs will help operations and maintenance personnel mitigate the risk factors that impact functionality and reliability

6/16/2017

AAMI Coalition Marks Three Years of Advancing Continuous Monitoring for Patients Being Treated with Opioid Pain Therapy

6/16/2017

Architects Reaffirms Commitment to Environmental Mission

6/16/2017

Cynthia Keeffe Joins HDR’s San Francisco Studio as Regional Director for Health

6/16/2017

Kadean Construction Among ‘Fastest Growing Companies’ In The Greater St. Louis Region For The Second Year Running

6/16/2017

Technical Systems Announces Waterside Economizer Systems for Air Cooled Chillers

Focus: Infection Control

6/15/2017

CMS says healthcare facilities must develop water management policies to prevent Legionnaires'

CMS surveyors will review facilities' water management implementation policies, procedures and reports

Blog / Focus: Facility Design

6/15/2017

Ways to improve access for disabled patients

When we talk about increasing access for the disabled, we are talking about improving a particular environment that can be used by everyone in an inclusive way

6/15/2017

Healthcare facility renovation expected to save £15 million in 25 years

Approximately £1 million has been spent on the electrical infrastructure

Focus: Infection Control

6/15/2017

Two infants develop Legionnaires' following water births

Two infants delivered in Arizona were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease in early 2016

6/15/2017

New energy pipeline already creating savings for healthcare facility

Pipeline expected to save hospital trust half a million pounds per year

Focus: Facility Design

6/15/2017

New 150-acre medical campus planned in India

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences campus's oblong urban form was designed to establish an integrated and walkable healthcare campus, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/15/2017

QSI Facilities Acquires Emcon Associates, a Leader in Facilities Maintenance and Management Services

6/15/2017

Significant Gaps in infection Prevention Impact Long-term Care Residents

6/15/2017

EHNAC Honored with MedTech Breakthrough Award

6/15/2017

Armstrong Ceiling Solutions Adds 14 New Designs To Portfolio of MetalWorks Mesh Panels

6/15/2017

Kingspan Insulation Announces Ryan Sullivan as Managing Director for North America

6/14/2017

Bacterial outbreak in NICU linked to contaminated tap water

An investigation were associated with absence of point-of-use filters on faucets

6/14/2017

Pew urges Congress to reject ONC budget cuts

ONC needs more than the $38 million allocated to advance interoperability, EHR usability and patient safety, group says

6/14/2017

Preventing ransomware attacks in healthcare facilities

Simple steps can help protect from cyber threats

Focus: Facility Design

6/14/2017

Chicago health facilities get bold new home

Building designed with rhombus-shaped perforations sprayed like bubbles across its shiny, forked facade

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

6/14/2017

Life Safety Q&A: Operating room fire drills

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for operating room fire drills

Focus: Facility Design

6/14/2017

Chattanooga safety net facility transformed into region's first lifestyle hospital

Project focused on having the facility resemble a hospitality setting wherever possible

6/14/2017

RF Code to Demonstrate Benefits of Real-Time Data Center Solutions at DCD>Webscale in San Francisco

6/14/2017

RSC Architects Designs New Medical-Surgical Unit for Englewood Hospital

6/14/2017

KTGY Director, Design Soo Im to Speak on Solving the Industry’s Next Great Challenge: Building and Operating Middle Income Seniors Housing

6/14/2017

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. breaks ground on Children’s Hospital Outpatient Center

6/14/2017

Clearone’s View Pro Multimedia Networked AV Streaming Line Goes 4K

6/13/2017

Healthcare facility management in uncertain times

Basic principles can offer some certainty

6/13/2017

N.J. healthcare facility settles OSHA workplace violence issues

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has withdrawn a general duty clause citation

Focus: Facility Design

6/13/2017

Sustainability focus transforms healthcare facility operations

Green building practices are also changing design and construction

6/13/2017

How to deal with ransomware

Ransomware seen as a symptom rather than the problem

Focus: Infection Control

6/13/2017

Study examines disinfectants effect on C. diff

Researchers compare effectiveness of four products

Blog / Focus: Food Service

6/13/2017

Hospital patients require better food service and it's improving bottom lines

The fifth moment of The World Health Organization's Five Moments for Hand Hygiene is the most overlooked

Focus: Infection Control

6/12/2017

Too many Legionnaires' cases start in healthcare facilities, CDC says

After hotels, long-term care facilities and hospitals are the most common types of buildings associated with Legionnaires

6/12/2017

Hospitals building short-stay spaces within facilities

Outpatient observation spurs new designs

6/12/2017

Cancer treatment center designed to improve outcomes through a multidisciplinary approach

Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Center organized by specific cancer types so that patients can receive most of their treatment in one area, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/12/2017

California hospital water system break causes four-day outage

Patients and staff were instructed to use anti-bacterial wipes for hygienic cleaning

6/12/2017

HHS says healthcare cybersecurity in 'critical condition'

A cybersecurity task force report included list of vulnerabilities

Focus: Infection Control

6/12/2017

Focusing on surface contact in hand hygiene

The fifth moment of The World Health Organization's Five Moments for Hand Hygiene is the most overlooked

Focus: Infection Control

6/9/2017

Infection control in longterm care facilities

A proposed rule would make major changes to improve the care and safety in longterm care facilities or nursing homes that participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs

Focus: Facility Design

6/9/2017

Medical villages are changing models for healthcare delivery

Villages can improve healthcare delivery by integrating hospital care with retail, housing, elder care and living systems

Focus: Facility Design

6/9/2017

Kaiser’s San Diego Medical Center focuses on sustainability and patient experience

Facility incorporated ideas from the Small Hospital, Big Idea hospital design competition

Focus: Facility Design

6/9/2017

BIM supports architects and MEP consultants for healthcare construction project

Healthcare construction projects need a concentrated investment in coordinated MEP layout design

Focus: Infection Control

6/9/2017

Creating a superior washroom experience

Washrooms play a critical role in driving a positive perception of healthcare facilities

6/9/2017

Facility upgrades save Texas healthcare facility $189,000 annually

Upgrades include infrastructure replacements and the installation of new air control and chilled water systems

6/9/2017

LyondellBasell Announces First Purell Polybutene-1 Based Resin for Healthcare Applications

6/9/2017

EQ2, LLC announces several new features and enhancements with the release of VERSION 7 of its HEMS CMMS for hospitals

6/8/2017

Hospital star ratings will not be updated in July

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will not update the overall hospital quality star ratings

6/8/2017

Concierge medicine for wealthiest patients widens healthcare divide

Elite concierge practices are booming

Focus: Facility Design

6/8/2017

Okla. medical clinic reflects Choctaw culture

Choctaw Nation Regional Medical Clinic in Durant includes bronze sculptures depicting figures dressed in traditional tribal attire

Blog

6/8/2017

How cloud-based asset management became essential to efficient healthcare operations

One of the cornerstones of modern healthcare management is the enterprise asset management (EAM) solution that keeps track of all the moving pieces and ensures that mission-critical equipment and technology are functioning and available when they’re needed

6/8/2017

Australian hospital is aiming to be most energy efficient

Hospitals are the second most energy-intensive of all commercial buildings

Focus: Facility Design

6/8/2017

Challenges of engineering leadership discussed

Too often healthcare building owners don’t get the results they expect from engineers and builders, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/8/2017

Blue Spark Technologies, Inventor of the TempTraq Wearable, Bluetooth Temperature Monitor, Awarded Patent

6/8/2017

AECOM Appoints John Jessen Managing Principal of Buildings + Places, Washington Metro Area and Mid-Atlantic Region

6/8/2017

Hines Becomes Founding Alliance Member Of Well Living Lab

6/8/2017

Titus: Low Flow Diffuser Fills Void, Helping Industry Meet Changing Codes

6/8/2017

Pittsburgh Leads North America in Commitment to 50% Reduction in Energy Use

6/7/2017

The end of net neutrality will impact healthcare

Telehealth, cloud-based EHRs and remote monitoring connectivity could all be affected

Video / Focus: Facility Design

6/7/2017

New Dayton Children’s Hospital patient tower built with family input

Photo gallery offers first look at new facility

Focus: Food Service

6/7/2017

Hospital cutting food waste and cost

Providence Health trimming unnecessary food expenditures

6/7/2017

Michigan healthcare system opens new integrated-care campus

Thirty-year-old medical office building gets $6 million of renovations

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

6/7/2017

Life Safety Q&A: Trash cans.

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for trash cans.

6/7/2017

Infographic on 'clean and green' hospitals

Infographic looks at some of the top hospitals in the UK and around the world and how they have been built with the environment in mind

6/7/2017

Childress Klein-Cambridge Healthcare Solutions wins 2017 John L. Martin Partnered Project of the Year Award

6/7/2017

DebMed Launches Version 2.0 of Hand Hygiene Compliance Monitoring System

6/7/2017

Universal Completes ESR Series of Electronic Sign Ballasts with Series-Wired Model

6/7/2017

Zackery House Named CEO AT ESD

6/7/2017

AAMA Reorganizing InstallationMasters Training Content

6/6/2017

OSHA investigates Minnesota ED after patient sexual assault

University of Minnesota Medical Center-Fairview has increased patient monitoring in the ED and enhanced video monitoring, among other changes

6/6/2017

Kansas lawmakers vote to allow healthcare facilities to ban guns

State law requires most public places to allow concealed firearms by this summer or install security at entrances to keep weapons out

6/6/2017

Summa Health relaxes controversial dress code

Female employees can skip pantyhose and wear open-toed shoes

Focus: Facility Design

6/6/2017

Building a purposeful assisted-living environment

Residential and hospitality markets are strong influencers on senior housing

Blog

6/6/2017

Got your eye on a healthcare property? Make sure to consider maintenance costs

It’s critical to evaluate the property’s physical condition prior to inking the deal

Focus: Facility Design

6/6/2017

Healthcare facility renovation addresses patient experience

Boston's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center added sconce lighting, warm wooden floors, and natural color palettes, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/6/2017

PMB and Jacobs Development Company Kick Off Construction on a Two-Story Medical Office Building in Riverside, Calif.

6/6/2017

OSHA announces inaugural ‘Safe + Sound Week’

6/6/2017

Bergen Joins Ecore Board of Directors

6/6/2017

Orion Lighting Secures $0.8M in Contracts to Upgrade VA Hospitals in Florida and Washington to Energy-Efficient LED Lighting

6/6/2017

Angelica Plant In Nevada Earns Hygienically Clean Healthcare Certification

Focus: Infection Control

6/5/2017

VA patients allegedly given trays of food with cockroaches on them

Administrators were aware that cockroaches were a 'persistent presence' at a veterans hospital in Illinois but failed to remove them

Focus: Infection Control

6/5/2017

Cool water as effective as hot for hand washing

New study found that cool water removes the same amount of harmful bacteria

6/5/2017

ERS changing to serve more elderly patients

Some healthcare facilities are creating separate, quieter emergency rooms for older patients

Focus: Infection Control

6/5/2017

Yearlong survey tracks bacterial diversity in new hospital

Study focuses on the flow of microbes between patients, staff and surfaces

Blog

6/5/2017

The value of the cosmetic surgery market and how it is constantly changing

Facility professionals play a key and active role when it comes to contributing to the success of the cosmetic surgery industry

6/5/2017

'Future proofing' key to healthcare facility planning

With hospital construction taking more than 10 years from planning to occupancy, planners can be proven wrong before the first patient arrives, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/5/2017

Meridian Names Cypress West as Property Manager of 115,000 SF Newly-Renovated Cotton Medical Center in Pasadena, Calif.

6/5/2017

HLAC Re-Accredits Crown Health Care Laundry Services/Pensacola

6/5/2017

WEDI Presents Testimony to HHS National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics

6/5/2017

Inspira Health Network breaks ground for new hospital

6/5/2017

Bruker Introduces New Solutions for Microbial Strain Typing, Hospital Hygiene and Infection Control at the ASM Microbe 2017 Meeting

Focus: Infection Control

6/2/2017

Healthcare facilities review plans in response to Congo Ebola outbreak

Experts say healthcare providers should review their Ebola response plans now to avoid repeating past mistakes

6/2/2017

Hospital evacuation blamed on 'system fault with alarm'

Patients were wheeled out of Wishaw General Hospital in their beds after an alarm sounded

Focus: Food Service

6/2/2017

Boston Medical Center food pantry feeding 7,000 patients a month

Healthcare facility has one of the first hospital-based food pantries

6/2/2017

Patients leaning toward outpatient facilities, technology

Hospital systems have begun to shift more capital spending to outpatient facilities to provide more cost-effective and convenient settings for consumers

Focus: Infection Control

6/2/2017

Hospital cleaning budget cuts blamed for superbug outbreak

The hospital has been forced to dramatically increase its cleaning budget

Focus: Facility Design

6/2/2017

Children’s outpatient facility designed for efficient care flow

Nemours Children’s Health System Outpatient Services Center in Glen Mills, Pa., was designed for efficient care flow, according to the Healthcare Design website

6/2/2017

KMC Controls Becomes Founding Member of EdgeX Foundry

6/2/2017

IEHA Members Vote to Merge With ISSA

6/2/2017

DSSF: Changes to NFPA 101

6/1/2017

Healthcare takeaways from Trump budget

Budget includes $610 billion in Medicaid cuts over 10 years

6/1/2017

Some California hospitals don’t pass quake test

Lack of funds usually the problem

6/1/2017

Avoiding the hidden costs of environmental services staff injuries

Environmental services work-related injuries usually involve either exposure to harmful contaminants or musculoskeletal disorders

6/1/2017

Iowa healthcare facility prepares for helipad chopper crash

CHI Health Mercy Hospital staff tests procedures for responding to a medical helicopter crash

Focus: Food Service

6/1/2017

Kaiser Permanente shifting foodservice focus to health and wellness

Sustainable purchasing practices, room service and sous vide preparation are part of the plan

6/1/2017

Siklu Signs Distribution Agreement with ALLNET, Expands Reach in DACH Region

6/1/2017

Skanska USA breaks ground on $349M NJ Inspira hospital

6/1/2017

Atrix International Hires Brian McNealy As Business Development Manager

6/1/2017

Healthcare Related IT Topics to be Explored at NY Tech Summit

6/1/2017

Low Flow Diffuser Fills Void, Helping Industry Meet Changing Codes

5/31/2017

Kansas lawmakers restore healthcare facility exemption to conceal-carry law

Bill would exempt public hospitals and mental health facilities from allowing concealed weapons in facilities without metal detectors and security personnel at entrances

5/31/2017

Nurses suing Illinois hospital, security firm after being held hostage

Suit alleges security officer ran away from situation and made no effort to help

5/31/2017

Identity management playing greater role in healthcare cybersecurity

The most important thing security professionals can do is maintain control over who has access to the hospital’s systems

Blog

5/31/2017

Integrating and balancing resources for healthcare professionals

Leaders should develop process maps and flow charts to identify handoffs between subunits of an organization

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

5/31/2017

Life Safety Q&A: Water-mist fire extinguishers in the ORs

Brad Keyes discusses water-mist fire extinguishers in the ORs

5/31/2017

Healthcare IoT comes with ethical considerations

Healthcare IoT devices generate volumes of data about the health and lifestyle of users

Blog

5/31/2017

Protecting healthcare facility parking lots with video surveillance

Protecting patients, staff and visitors have become increasingly important in addressing patient privacy, safe guarding against infant abductions and ensuring an overall safe environment

5/31/2017

LBPM Negotiates $54.7M Sale of Historic Shopping Center in Northridge, CA.

5/31/2017

Digital Tech Poised to Disrupt Building Industry, Help Create Construction Multinationals

5/31/2017

TrueLook Offers Tips on Managing Changes to Construction Scope

5/31/2017

New Lighting Standard Outlines How to Designate LED Direct Replacement Lamps

5/30/2017

Healthcare facility's faulty video system helped lead to suit by deaf patients

Two deaf patients won the right to sue Baptist Health South Florida for discrimination

5/30/2017

Houston psychiatric hospital closes after failing safety inspection

Investigators cited the hospital for maintaining door handles, faucets and other items that suicidal patients could use to hang themselves

5/30/2017

Dealing with a violent healthcare workplace

There are ways to reduce the likelihood of violent incidents in a longterm care facility

5/30/2017

Healthcare value-based purchasing continues despite uncertainty

The executives do plan to slow major capital investments in response to political and legislative instability, a recent survey reported

5/30/2017

U.S. medical devices hit for first time by recent global ransomeware attack

WannaCry ransomware affected some Bayer medical devices

Video / Focus: Environmental services

5/30/2017

Former maintenance employee speaks out against N.C. senior facility living conditions

Complaints allege presence of mold, mildew and bed bugs

5/30/2017

Highland Commercial Roofing Recognized as Top Customer Service Leader Second Year in a Row

5/30/2017

Siklu Signs Distribution Agreement with ALLNET, Expands Reach in DACH Region

5/30/2017

Compass Properties Earns International Sustainability Award

5/30/2017

President Trump's Proposed Budget to Eliminate ENERGY STAR Program

5/30/2017

Leaf Healthcare Introduces Trailblazing Patient Mobility Monitoring Solution at AACN/NTI 2017

5/26/2017

Fresno hospitals using ‘eyeprints’ for patient ID

Each time a patient registers for an appointment, a quick photo will be taken to match with the one on file

5/26/2017

California healthcare facility brings in super heroes to promote employee safety

Kaiser Permanente brought Wonder Woman and Spider Man to safety fair

5/26/2017

Cancer patient looks at healthcare facility design

Architecture firm marketer gains new perspective after going through cancer treatment

Focus: Energy Efficiency

5/26/2017

Healthcare facilities' energy efficiency improves air quality

Salt Lake City Op-Ed says healthcare facilities' energy efficiency efforts can impact community health

5/26/2017

Patient safety mistakes to avoid

Physician says healthcare has made missteps on patient safety journey

Blog

5/26/2017

Generator shutdown means

Both exterior and interior generators are required to have a second means of shutting down the prime mover

5/26/2017

ePIPE Team Awarded European Patent for 'In-place' Remediation of Lead Water Service Pipes

5/26/2017

Xenex Receives Top Honors from Frost & Sullivan for LightStrike

5/26/2017

Cleanspace Enters the Americas Market wth Game-Changing Powered Respiratory Products

5/26/2017

Develop Clinical Reasoning Skills for Improved Decision-Making and Patient Outcomes

5/26/2017

ABM Named One of America’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Modern Healthcare

5/25/2017

Move to exempt healthcare facilities from Kansas gun law stalls

Unless changes are made, concealed handguns will be allowed in state psychiatric hospitals

Focus: Infection Control

5/25/2017

Model to stop superbugs may not be working

MRSA outbreak has experts rethinking strategy

5/25/2017

Visitor blames Houston healthcare facility for injuries

Woman is suing a Memorial Hermann Healthcare System and a maintenance provider

5/25/2017

Slideshow highlights Texas hospital makeover

San Antonio's Methodist Children’s Hospital's gets multimillion-dollar makeover expansion

Case study

5/25/2017

Enhancing the patient experience through building automation technology

Partnership optimizes efficiency to enhance the care and comfort of patients, visitors, and staff at Watson Clinic in Central Florida

5/25/2017

Video offered on facility's role in recruiting physicians

Healthcare facilities are becoming differentiators

5/25/2017

Meeting HLAC's 600+ Healthcare Laundry Standards Mission Linen Supply/Phoenix Receives Re-Accreditation

5/25/2017

Explore, Learn, Play in the Tech Sandbox at NY Tech Summit

5/25/2017

Senscio Systems Appoints Healthcare Veteran Gary Janko to Chief Operating Officer

5/25/2017

Baron Announces Baron Threat Net for Public Safety

5/25/2017

Introducing the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara Leigh - The First Dedicated Orthopedic Hospital in South Hampton Roads

5/24/2017

Emergency preparedness deadline approaching for nursing homes and hospices

Many healthcare providers will be required to step up their safety efforts

5/24/2017

Wisconsin hospital offering healthy local food choices

Sauk Prairie Healthcare sources 50 percent of their locally

Blog

5/24/2017

Staying on top of the latest trends in the healthcare industry

A building’s performance infrastructure enables patients to heal and clinicians to provide compassionate care

5/24/2017

Hazelden Betty Ford facilities designed for homey, healing feel

Behavioral outpatient clinics and residential facilities need more welcoming, respectful interiors

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

5/24/2017

Life Safety Q&A: What’s the standard for coffee pots?

Brad Keyes further discusses regulations for coffeepots in healthcare facilities

5/24/2017

Designing for children beyond cartoons

Children's hospital created a lobby that was welcoming and playful without cartoon characters or primary colors, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/24/2017

Armstrong Ceiling Solutions Adds New Blade Lengths to MetalWorks Blades – Classics

5/24/2017

EarlySense Launches New Software Update, Further Extends Benefits of Continuous Patient Monitoring

5/24/2017

HDR Establishes New Philadelphia Office

5/24/2017

Glovax: A Revolutionary Adventure Glove

5/24/2017

Sanders Capital Partners Acquires Cincinnati Office Building for $3.4 Million

5/23/2017

D.C. hospital probes security officers' alleged wheelchair ‘dump’ of patient

Howard University is investigating an incident involving a female patient left lying on the ground at a nearby bus stop

5/23/2017

Disposing of fluid medical waste

Facilities discuss their choice of liquid waste management in an Outpatient Surgery article

5/23/2017

Healthcare facilities struggle with patch management to block cyberattacks

Workforce shortages and patch management issues came to the fore after WannaCry attacks

Blog

5/23/2017

Point of care ecosystem – Greater connectivity improves BP measurement accuracy

A connected point of care ecosystem also protects the quality of the measurement data by virtually eliminating the risk of human error at the keyboard

5/23/2017

Renovating underused healthcare real estate

It’s important to be open to different models of real estate delivery and operation

5/23/2017

Architect discusses healthcare design talent acquisition

Hank Adams discusses attracting and nurturing creative talent in a healthcare design practice in an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/23/2017

DuPont Announces 2017 Packaging Innovation Award Winners

5/23/2017

2017 Craftsmanship of the Year Award Given for Work on UC San Diego Jacobs Medical Center

5/23/2017

Digital Signage Expo Opens Call for 2018 APEX Awards Nominations

5/23/2017

Eaton Heavy Duty Safety Switches Provide Enhanced Safety and Reliability with Integrated Surge Protection

5/23/2017

University of Penn's New College House features glass fabricated by J.E. Berkowitz

5/22/2017

Children’s hospitals could lose billions with ACA repeal under current care models

Children’s healthcare facilities will face massive funding cuts under the legislation

5/22/2017

Active shooter threat assessment tool offered

Threat assessment checklist available for download on Campus Safety website

5/22/2017

Cleveland Clinic names new food-service provider

Employees could be rehired by Morrison Healthcare

Focus: Infection Control

5/22/2017

C. diff-contaminated areas can increase infection risk

Risk increases when a patient is in an area previously occupied by someone with a Clostridium difficile infection

5/22/2017

Healthcare facility succession planning can prevent future pain

Hospitals across the country are facing longterm facility department staffing issues

5/22/2017

Architect discusses efficient healthcare project delivery

Rudy Santacroce discusses efforts to tackle efficient project delivery in an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/22/2017

Nora Lighting Introduces Bravo Frost at Lightfair; LED Lightbar Delivers Even Illumination on all Surfaces

5/22/2017

Early Bird Registration Open for IICRC’s Technical Conference

5/22/2017

Choice MedWaste Helps Healthcare Facilities Practice the Proper Disposal of Sharps

Focus: Infection Control

5/19/2017

John Oliver report alleges DaVita infection control issues

DaVita called dialysis factory where infection control procedures are skipped and patients are rushed on and off machines, sometimes before the process is complete

5/19/2017

Music's power to improve waiting room experience studied

Naval pilots concept uses music and nature to soothe

5/19/2017

Architect discusses healthcare client expectations

Diane Osan discusses efforts to tackle client expectations for availability and responsiveness in an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/19/2017

The right communication can improve patient satisfaction

Infographic charts key patient touchpoints

5/19/2017

Countries still working to deal with widespread hacking

Officials in nearly 100 countries raced last weekend to contain one of the biggest cybersecurity attacks in recent history

5/19/2017

Urgent care clinics avenue for growth

Chicago hospitals are entering the market and shaking up private players

5/19/2017

Gerflor Celebrates Legacy – and Future – of Original Design

5/19/2017

LightStrike Germ-Zapping Robots Help Skilled Nursing Facility Dramatically Reduce Infection Rates

5/19/2017

Sustainable Healthcare Parking Facilities Among Winners of 2017 International Parking Institute Awards of Excellence

5/19/2017

Aemerge RedPak Announces Virtual Landfill Technology Officially Available for Medical Waste Treatment

5/19/2017

ONVIF Holds 16th Developers Plugfest in Québéc City

Video

5/18/2017

Nurses taken hostage at Illinois hospital when patient grabs officer's gun

Chicago man, 21, was fatally shot by SWAT team at Geneva hospital

Infographic / Focus: Energy Efficiency

5/18/2017

Greenest hospitals in U.S.

Features include such innovative practices as paperless records, rooftop gardens, water consumption reduction and the maximization of natural light.

5/18/2017

Providers partner on microhospitals to expand access to care

Two Emerus facilities will be rebranded as Memorial Hermann

Video / Focus: Infection Control

5/18/2017

DC VA sited for stained, missing surgical equipment

Surgery had to be halted at the Veterans Affairs hospital after probe

Focus: Energy Efficiency

5/18/2017

Utility savings fund Saskatoon hospital upgrades

Facility staff helped plan retrofit in busy healthcare setting

5/18/2017

Hospital bathrooms can be haven for illegal drug use

Standard equipment for hospital security guards may include opioid overdose-reversing drugs

5/18/2017

Virtual reality can show every detail of OR before it's built

Architect and 'guru of virtual reality design' has Q&A with Outpatient Surgery

5/18/2017

KINESIQ Enters a Collaboration Agreement with the Ageing Well Institute and Korian Group

5/18/2017

The Inaugural LIGHT Forum Explored the Fundamental Transformation of Healthcare through the Power of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence

5/18/2017

Diversey Care Rolls Out SKY 7xi, a Mobile Device Disinfection Solution

5/18/2017

Edgetech Instruments SENTRY Designed Specifically as a Compressed Air Monitor and Alarm System

5/18/2017

NY Tech Summit to Feature Panel Discussion on Cyber Security Defense Planning

5/17/2017

Future healthcare facilities will not have patients in them, IT expert says

The use of future tech will mean clinicians are monitoring and responding to patients remotely

5/17/2017

IoT expected to disrupt healthcare

Most surveyed healthcare execs say the Internet of Things could shake up healthcare in the next three years

5/17/2017

New Jersey expands elder facility hidden camera program

Program launched to protect elderly and disabled patients from caregiver abuse

Video

5/17/2017

Washington healthcare facility recognized for sustainability programs

'Keeping it local' philosophy helped hospital win Practice Greenhealth honors

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

5/17/2017

Q&A: Coffee pots

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for coffeepots in healthcare facilities

Focus: Fire-Life Safety

5/17/2017

Navigating new Life Safety codes

Healthcare projects must comply with CMS requirements

5/17/2017

Critical Training Addresses Serious Issues of Infections During Healthcare Construction

5/17/2017

$68 Billion in Medical Billing Errors Puts Physicians’ Livelihood in Jeopardy

5/17/2017

Universal Lighting Technologies Adds Smith as Regional Sales Manager for Midwest Region

5/17/2017

Leading Network Infrastructure Provider Seeks to Accelerate the Convergence of AV and IT Systems

5/17/2017

LightStrike Germ-Zapping Robots Help Skilled Nursing Facility Dramatically Reduce Infection Rates

5/16/2017

NHS working to recover from global cyberattack

Teams ‘working round the clock’ to fix systems rendered inaccessible

Focus: Infection Control

5/16/2017

Hospital serves waffles recalled for listeria at nurse appreciation breakfast

Forrest General Hospital management immediately notified the nurses who ate the waffles

5/16/2017

Healthcare design can support community connection

The role of healthcare facilities offers opportunities to master plan, design and develop for the next generation

Focus: Environmental Services

5/16/2017

Hospital door handles called significant source of MRSA

Environments of three hospitals in Ghana studied

5/16/2017

'Disruptive innovation' used on outpatient facility project

Providers and staff provided expertise to shape the design and clinic’s future operations, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/16/2017

Prefabricated interior construction changing healthcare projects

It can improve building performance and reduce the waste creation typically associated with conventional construction

5/16/2017

Build the right visualization system into the OR

Cameras and monitors must be compatible

5/16/2017

Armstrong Ceilings Taps Broad Range of Capabilities To Bring One-of-a-Kind Ceiling Ideas to Life

5/16/2017

BOMA: 360 Performance Program Welcomes Largest First Quarter Class

5/16/2017

Johnson Controls: Source1 HVAC Supply Network Expands Into D.C. and Baltimore

5/16/2017

Reliable Controls: MACH-ProView LCD Officially BTL Listed

5/16/2017

New, IoT-Ready Alliance to Set New IoT and Lighting Industry Standards

5/15/2017

Hospital impaling death blamed on lack of information

Death at Boston Pilgrim Hospital would have been less likely if equipment manufacturer had issued a safety notice, jury told

5/15/2017

Urgent care sites cater to cancer patients

Facilities help patients avoid the emergency department and hospital admissions

5/15/2017

Faulty alarm system puts psychiatric hospital at risk, staff says

Personal alarms used by nursing staff regularly break and are often 'useless,' staffer says

Focus: Energy Efficiency

5/15/2017

Addressing 'meaningful use' regulatory challenges

Strategic investment in facility infrastructure services can help achieve long-term compliance

Focus: Infection Control

5/15/2017

More than quarter of nursing home residents colonized with MDR bacteria

A systematic review and meta-analysis revealed a high colonization rate of 27 percent among residents

5/15/2017

Designing ORs for efficiency

Technologies should be supported by functional design

5/15/2017

Aircuity Launches its 2.0 Platform for Healthcare Facilities

5/15/2017

WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff to Operate as WSP USA in the United States

5/15/2017

Schneider Electric kicks off $7 million energy project with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

5/15/2017

Infor Provider Market Insights Now Available for Healthcare Industry

5/15/2017

Gold. Humber River Hospital Earns High-Level LEED® Certification

Video

5/12/2017

$1 million worth of medical equipment missing from Indiana VA

VA officials say losses are small compared to the inventory’s size, but may indicate poor record-keeping

Focus: Infection Control

5/12/2017

CDC study finds most cooling towers test positive for Legionella

Reported cases of Legionnaires' increased by 286 percent between the year 2000 and 2014

Focus: Infection Control

5/12/2017

Auditing medical-device reprocessing key

Adherence to sterilization and disinfection best practices ensures patient safety

5/12/2017

383 Sodexo food service workers losing jobs at Cleveland Clinic

The affected jobs include 215 food service workers, 25 cooks, 31 supervisors, and a variety of other positions

5/12/2017

High-Performance Buildings event to include session on new standards for indoor environments

The event will be held in Arlington, Texas, on May 17-18, 2017

5/12/2017

Consultants often key to healthcare project success

It takes a team of professional advisors to raise a surgical facility

5/12/2017

Operation Walk Carolinas Inaugural Mission to Cuba

5/12/2017

Countdown to Completion of Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford Begins

5/12/2017

New IoT-Read Alliance to Establish Industry Standard for IoT Sensor Installation in LED Lighting Fixtures

5/12/2017

LIGHTFAIR International 2017 Celebrates All That’s New and Next in Lighting, Design and Technology

5/12/2017

SPX Cooling Technologies Announces New Recold LC Evaporative Condenser

5/11/2017

Hazmat scare prompts ED evacuation

Healthcare facility located near Maryland military base

Blog / Focus: Energy Efficiency

5/11/2017

Proposed East Bronx Healthcare microgrid design mitigates risk for four hospitals

The East Bronx Healthcare Microgrid was announced as one of 11 winners to receive a $1,000,000 grant from NY Prize

5/11/2017

VA may close more than 1,100 facilities

Closures part of plans to move more medical care to the private sector

Focus: Infection Control

5/11/2017

Nursing students say they need additional infection prevention education

Nearly 40 percent of respondents believed they needed more training

Focus: Environmental Service

5/11/2017

Controlling infections in care homes

Preventing the spread of infection in care homes largely comes down to knowledge about hygiene practices

5/11/2017

High-Performance Buildings event to include session on using efficiency to afford Improved indoor environmental quality

The event will be held in Arlington, Texas, on May 17-18, 2017

Focus: Infection Control

5/11/2017

Hospital investigators, CDC disagree over source of deadly mold

Mold responsible for the deaths of seven patients at University of Pittsburgh hospitals

5/11/2017

Automatically Shut Down Leaks from Dishwashers, Beverage Dispensers and Other Hose-Fed Appliances

5/11/2017

Perkins Eastman Releases White Paper ”A Handle On Accessibility: Designing For A Future Of Limited Mobility”

5/11/2017

IDEC Releases Line of Stepper Motion Control Products

5/11/2017

NY Tech Summit to Explore Hot Topics Facing IT Professionals

5/11/2017

Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care is the National Leader in Controlling Medicare Spending according to CMS Data

Focus: Infection Control

5/10/2017

Paper sanitizers can curb bacteria

Metallized paper can sanitize surfaces with 10 seconds of treatment

Focus: Energy Efficiency

5/10/2017

Texas healthcare facility recognized for energy saving

Baylor Scott & White Health-Carrollton won a statewide 'Energy Roundup' competition

Focus: Infection Control

5/10/2017

Redesigning the sterile reprocessing room

Minnesota hospital makes department more staff-friendly

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

5/10/2017

Q&A: Photoluminescent ‘exit’ signs

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for photoluminescent ‘exit’ signs

5/10/2017

High-Performance Buildings event to include session on innovative workplaces and WELL certification

The event will be held in Arlington, Texas, on May 17-18, 2017

5/10/2017

Clinic links health, wellness through design

Caboolture GP Super Clinic in Caboolture, Queensland, Australia, houses medical services and a fitness center under one roof, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/10/2017

The LIGHT Forum Reveals Final Lineup of Speakers

5/10/2017

Future Proofing to Keep Pace with Medicine and Discovery

5/10/2017

Mediclean Linen & Laundry Receives HLAC Accreditation

5/10/2017

DebMed Combats Healthcare-Associated Infections with Hand Hygiene Best Practices

5/10/2017

Cleveland Medical Devices Selects Infor to Streamline Data Exchange across Products

Focus: Environmental Services

5/9/2017

Ohio university adds healthcare environmental services focus to program

Ohio State University adds healthcare to hospitality curriculum

5/9/2017

Boston hospitals facing rising building costs during boom

Healthcare construction nationwide is expected to double in 2017 from the $19.6B in costs seen in 2016

Focus: Energy Efficiency

5/9/2017

Healthcare facility cuts power consumption with energy optimization system

System at Robina Hospital is on track to save enough electricity in its first 12 months to run light towers for a year

5/9/2017

Ontario hospital project boost chemo safety

Renovation project to improve safety in handling chemotherapy drugs

5/9/2017

High-Performance Buildings event to include session on study of IEQ, WELL Building Standard, BREEAM and ASHRAE Standard

The event will be held in Arlington, Texas, on May 17-18, 2017

Focus: Environmental Services

5/9/2017

Toledo hospital uses robot to help keep patients safe

Germ-zapping robot destroys bugs in hard-to-clean places

5/9/2017

Ontario budget includes billions for healthcare

Ontario posts first balanced budget in decade

5/9/2017

PDI honors Hand Hygiene Day and reminds why hand hygiene is important in healthcare environments

5/9/2017

Siklu Appoints Eyal Assa as New CEO

5/9/2017

Perkins+Will Announces Office Move to Midtown Austin

5/9/2017

Pacific Medical Buildings and Sawtooth Development Group Start Construction on 60,000-Square-Foot Medical Office Building in Superior, CO

5/9/2017

The Muller Company’s Taj Mahal Medical Center is a Finalist in BOMA’s International Award Competition

5/8/2017

Healthcare facilities cuttings jobs

Uncertainty, budgetary problems cause some hospitals to trim staff

5/8/2017

Miss. hospital rebuilt 3 years after tornado

Winston Medical Center in Louisville opens new $55,000,000 facility

5/8/2017

Supporting quiet in healthcare facilities

A hospital’s walls may be the first line of defense in acoustic design, but the floor and ceiling can also control noise

Case study / Focus: Energy Efficiency

5/8/2017

Royal University Hospital invests $13.6 million for longterm savings

Lighting, water use, building envelope, steam pipes and traps, hot water pumps, speed drives and ventilation systems get upgrades

5/8/2017

Outpatient facility rehabs second location instead of starting from scratch

Rehabbed project cost a fraction of new construction

5/8/2017

High-Performance Buildings event to include session on new standards for indoor environments

The event will be held in Arlington, Texas, on May 17-18, 2017

Blog

5/8/2017

Best flooring options for stairwells in healthcare facilities

With most of the focus directed toward lobby areas, well-trafficked hallways, and treatment rooms, the stairwells are often overlooked

5/8/2017

4th annual National Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down begins May 8

5/8/2017

Kadean Construction Completes Siteman Cancer Center Expansion

5/8/2017

Prism Capital Partners Names Cushman & Wakefield Office Agent for ON3

5/8/2017

Tyco Security Products Signs the Boston 100% Talent Compact

5/8/2017

LIGHTFAIR International 2017 Opens May 7 in Philadelphia

5/5/2017

N.J. hospitals practice response to nuclear attack

'Operation Gotham Shield' not a direct response to concerns about North Korea's nuclear arsenal

Video/ Infection Control

5/5/2017

'Superbug' fungus emerging in N.Y. region

Two of the three kinds of commonly used antifungal drugs have little effect

5/5/2017

Surface selection can support infection control efforts

Healthcare facilities' environmental services staff can be challenged by poor surface choices

5/5/2017

Huge healthcare facility relies on healthcare virtualization

Dallas hospital credits technology with better patient experience, improved security and saving time

Focus: Environmental Services

5/5/2017

Pa. healthcare facility deep cleaning after bedbugs found

Dementia patients moved during fumigation of unit

5/5/2017

High-Performance Buildings event to include session on using efficiency to afford Improved indoor environmental quality

The event will be held in Arlington, Texas, on May 17-18, 2017

5/5/2017

Survey shows increased profitability in A/E industry

Survey found net service revenue per employee reached a 10-year high this year, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/5/2017

New Cortet Lighting Control Solution Enables Manufacturers to Sell Systems and Solutions, not just Lamps & Luminaires

5/5/2017

SP Industries Introduces CP-1501: High Density, Single Cylinder Stationary Commercial Compactor Serviceable by Front/Rear Load Trucks

5/5/2017

IT Professionals to Take Part in Educational Workshops at NY Tech Summit

5/5/2017

Sentara BelleHarbour in Suffolk, Va. Breaks Ground on Second Medical Building

5/5/2017

Diversey Care Introduces MoonBeam™3 Disinfection System, Shining Light on Ultraviolet Infection Prevention

Focus: Environmental Services

5/4/2017

Window-washing Power Rangers surprise Philadelphia Children's Hospital patients

This wasn't the first time the cleaners have dressed up for the children

5/4/2017

17 hospitalized after possible chemical spill at Massachusetts healthcare facility

Incidents forced an evacuation of the building

Focus: Infection Control

5/4/2017

World Hand Hygiene Day focuses on antibiotic resistance

May 5 highlights the importance of hand hygiene in healthcare

5/4/2017

Key facts on C. auris fungus

C. auris was found on tested nurses' hands

Blog

5/4/2017

Can healthcare be retail?

New industry sector comes will challenges

5/4/2017

Hospitals address food insecurity

Food distribution are part the facilities' programming

5/4/2017

High-Performance Buildings event to include session on innovative workplaces and WELL certification

The event will be held in Arlington, Texas, on May 17-18, 2017

5/4/2017

New surgical construction can attract patients and surgeons

High-tech ORs help recruit high-volume surgeons

5/4/2017

The Sanders Trust Expands Footprint into 22nd State with $21 Million Acquisition in Maryland

5/4/2017

World Hand Hygiene Day: Tips on Limiting Infection Spread

5/4/2017

SP Industries Introduces CP-1501: High Density, Single Cylinder Stationary Commercial Compactor Serviceable by Front/Rear Load Trucks

5/4/2017

SpinnersOnly Unveils Officially Licensed MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL and NCAA Fidget Spinners

5/4/2017

Chartwise Medical Systems to Showcase Award-Winning CACDI Software at 2017 Acdis Conference

5/4/2017

NLYTE Software Responds to Growing Demand for Data Center Optimization in Asia Pacific

5/3/2017

Is hiring ex-cons in healthcare safe?

Some states have passed laws to keep people with criminal convictions out of jobs in clinical settings

5/3/2017

Demand for elderly care facilities on the rise in Singapore

To meet the demand, the number of nursing home beds in Singapore has increased from 9,000 in 2011 to more than 12,000

5/3/2017

Healthcare needs IF security talent

Nowhere is the lack of information security professionals more pressing than in the medical industry

Focus: Infection Control

5/3/2017

Infection control has silver bullet

Silver has been used to fight infections since ancient times

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

5/3/2017

Q&A: ER department corridors

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for hazardous areas

5/3/2017

High-Performance Buildings event to include session on study of IEQ, WELL Building Standard, BREEAM and ASHRAE Standard

The event will be held in Arlington, Texas, on May 17-18, 2017

5/3/2017

Design issues for ligature attachment concerns

The Joint Commission announced an added emphasis will be placed on the assessment of ligature attachment in psychiatric facilities, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/3/2017

Universal Lighting Technologies AC Direct T8 LED Tubes Feature Dual-Ended Connections for Simple Installation

5/3/2017

OSHA seeks applications from organizations interested in becoming OSHA Training Institute Education Centers

5/3/2017

2017 Changemaker Award Recipient Interweaves Practitioner and Academic Life

5/3/2017

AORN Announces 2017 Election Results

5/2/2017

Operating room lights covered after metal shards fell on patient

Gold Coast University Hospital has ordered replacement arms for all operating room lights

5/2/2017

Hospitals with the quietest patient rooms

Data tracks HCAHPS surveys from April 2015 through March 2016

Focus: Environmental Services

5/2/2017

Hospital cleaners awarded damages over toxic fumes

According to their union, the workers were not given any training on potentially dangerous cleaning chemicals

Focus: Infection Control

5/2/2017

CDC offers interim guidance on Zika virus for healthcare personnel

So far, there have been no reports of transmission of Zika virus from infected patients to healthcare personnel

5/2/2017

Thinking small: Designing microhospitals

The architecture and design usually follows interiors standards established by a health system to reinforce its brand, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/2/2017

OSHA violence standard for healthcare supported in comments

Expanding the agency's definition of workplace violence also urged

5/2/2017

Duke University Hospital gets mobile water filtration system

Truck is part of facility's emergency response arsenal

5/2/2017

Icon Labs Partners with Infineon to Provide a Complete PKI Management Solution for the OPTIGA TPM

5/2/2017

Inaugural Medical Capital Innovation Competition Winners Announced

5/2/2017

St. Luke’s Hospital Deploys Xenex Germ-Zapping Robot to Enhance Patient Safety by Destroying Superbugs that Can Cause Infections

5/2/2017

New Century Surgery Center has New Defense Against Harmful Bacteria, Indigo-Clean Continuous Environmental Disinfecting Lights

5/2/2017

Kimmerle Newman Architects Tapped to Provide Planning and Design Services for Westchester Institute for Human Development

5/1/2017

Palo Verde Behavioral Health Center renovation balances safety, comfort

Project incorporates ligature-resistant materials and hardware while encouraging a comfortable, homey environment

Focus: Technology

5/1/2017

Deadline for emergency preparedness approaching for hospitals

Deadline requiring hospitals to meet new requirements for handling patient safety during emergencies is Nov. 15, 2017

5/1/2017

Rethinking behavioral health facility design

The physical environment needs to play a critical therapeutic role in patient care

5/1/2017

Micro hospitals bringing care into smaller communities

Small-scale inpatient facilities offer medical care to underserved areas

Focus: Energy Efficiency

5/1/2017

New Stamford Hospital building designed to be green

Sustainability features key to keeping costs down

5/1/2017

Kaiser Permanente: Members embracing virtual visits

52 percent of the encounters with company physicians are virtual visits

5/1/2017

Retail clinics upending healthcare delivery

Delivery environment and the direction of flow of services, according to the research

5/1/2017

Health network chooses expansion over new construction

Outpatient growth moves Lehigh Valley Health Network to rethink new hospital

5/1/2017

OSHA, Clark Construction Group to Kick Off National Fall Prevention Safety Stand-Down

5/1/2017

CENTURY 21 Action Plus Realty Increases Security and Convenience with Brivo’s Cloud-Based Access Control Solution

5/1/2017

Boston Medical Center Unveils $15 Million Cogeneration Plant to Increase Energy Efficiency

5/1/2017

Diversey Care’s TASKI IntelliFlow Solution Flow Technology Receives Prestigious Environmental Verification

5/1/2017

Galatea Designated as Premier Partner by American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

4/28/2017

UPMC sued again for mold infection issue

Case is the seventh involving patients who died after contracting mold infections at UPMC hospitals

4/28/2017

Manchester cancer center fire sparks patient evacuation

Facility does not house patients, but is attached to the main hospital

Focus: Energy Efficiency

4/28/2017

New power plant to save Baltimore hospital $750K per year

Baltimore Washington Medical Center's new power plant is also expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Focus: Security

4/28/2017

Healthcare facility design can support security

Healthcare organizations are urged to focus on security in facility design and planning

4/28/2017

Waiting rooms should be improved, not eliminated

Simple amenities can make a big difference, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

4/28/2017

Effective space programming can ease growing pains

New technologies and legislation mean that healthcare facilities often must change the way they deliver care

4/28/2017

Critical Continuing Education Learning Brings Specialized Knowledge to Healthcare Construction Projects

4/28/2017

OSHA Recognizes Workers’ Memorial Day

4/28/2017

PolyU Designs 'Smart Scar-Care' Pad To Create A 'Scar-less' World

4/28/2017

Prior Authorization One of Several Key Topics Impacting the Healthcare Landscape to be Discussed at WEDI 2017

4/28/2017

Top 10 Reasons To Attend NY Tech Summit 2017

4/27/2017

Survey predicts no healthcare winners under Trump

NEJM Catalyst report shows healthcare executives have a pessimistic view

Focus: Security

4/27/2017

Montana healthcare facility reviews security after fire

Surgeon’s home was destroyed by a disgruntled former patient

Focus: Security

4/27/2017

VDI can boost IT security for healthcare facilities

Virtual desktop infrastructure solutions use an on-site or cloud-based data center to host an organization's files, data and applications

4/27/2017

Biofilm study found high contamination rates on dry hospital surfaces

Researchers collected samples from the hospitals after environmental cleaning procedures were done

Focus: Life Safety Codes and Regulations

4/27/2017

More revisions expected in Joint Commission's EC and LS chapters

Changes will apply to hospital, ambulatory care, critical access hospital, nursing care center and home care programs

4/27/2017

Virginia healthcare facility undergoes deep clean after bacterial infection outbreak

Six patients were infected with extended spectrum beta lactamase-producing Klebsiella

Focus: Energy Efficiency

4/27/2017

New Choctaw Nation Regional Medical Clinic designed with special brick and tribal art work

Much of the southern exterior is covered with 'Choctaw Blend' brick, which was created for the Choctaw Nation

4/27/2017

Kingspan debuts Kooltherm K8 Cavity Board and Kooltherm K12 Framing Board at AIA Conference on Architecture 2017

4/27/2017

New HD Video Solution Offers High Value, High Quality Video

4/27/2017

IAHTM, HLAC Say Healthcare Laundry Standards Are As Important to OPLs as Commercial, Co-op Laundries

4/27/2017

Critical Continuing Education Learning Brings Specialized Knowledge to Healthcare Construction Projects

4/27/2017

Perkins Eastman Joins Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Cornerstone-Laying Ceremony of Aiims Nagpur

4/26/2017

Bringing from-scratch cooking into hospitals

Chef has introduced local sourcing and from-scratch cooking into healthcare and other institutional settings

Blog

4/26/2017

Don’t get caught in the dark, make sure your backup power is hurricane ready

May 15th through the 21st is Hurricane Preparedness Week.

Focus: Energy Efficiency

4/26/2017

Staten Island ambulatory care facility built with modular construction

Project expected to significantly reduce construction waste

Blog

4/26/2017

Legionella risk management in cooling towers for protective care

Hospital buildings have multiple complex water systems, and since many people staying in hospitals already have a suppressed immune system due to illness, it greatly increases their risk for Legionella infection

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

4/26/2017

Q&A: Hazardous areas

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for hazardous areas

4/26/2017

Nurses can influence built healthcare environments

Nurses called one of the most underutilized resources in design process

4/26/2017

Reliable Controls Products Now OpenADR Certified

4/26/2017

RelateCare Opens US Headquarters to Help Improve Patient Access and Reduce Costs at Leading American Health Systems

4/26/2017

Novus Medical Detox Center: DEA Must Enforce Drug Laws as Prescription Opioid Deaths Continue to Rise

4/26/2017

Universal Hires David Skinner as North American Director of Field Applications Engineering Team

4/26/2017

Crest Healthcare Supply Announces Expanded Ascom Relationship

4/25/2017

Ex-offenders filling hard-to-fill healthcare jobs

A growing number of healthcare facilities are giving people with criminal records a second chance

4/25/2017

Consolidated outpatient center designed to improve patient experience

Staff input informed Nebraska's Lauritzen Outpatient Center design

4/25/2017

Anesthesia machine cover designed for OR infection control

Anesthesia machines may pose risk for exposure to pathogens

4/25/2017

Legislation would outlaw surgical smoke in Calif.

Bill that would mandate the use of smoke-evacuation systems

4/25/2017

New VA hospital designed with input from staff, veterans

New Orleans healthcare facility was designed to deliver patient-centered healthcare in a comfortable, dignified environment, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Case study

4/25/2017

Virginia healthcare facility adds restaurant-style food service

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital redesigns its 14,000-square-foot cafeteria

Blog/Focus: Technology

4/25/2017

Hacked healthcare records could harm patients

Experts say we need to be sure that these practices and products are better and not just creating potential for further resistance

4/25/2017

EHNAC Executive Director to Join Healthcare Industry Leaders at WEDI 2017

4/25/2017

Milestone VMS and Briefcam Integrate to Unify Security at Massachusetts General Hospital

4/25/2017

Zurn Facility Achieves LEED Gold Certification

4/25/2017

Architecture Billings Index Continues to Strengthen

4/25/2017

Johnson Controls Relaunches Miller-Picking Brand of Custom HVAC solutions

4/24/2017

DMC Children’s Hospital passes follow-up investigation

Michigan healthcare facility no longer in danger of losing federal funding

4/24/2017

Next generation of healthcare designers will need deep expertise

Knowledge across a range of topics and the ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines are also key

4/24/2017

Michigan healthcare facility completes $2.8 million expansion

Aspirus Ontonagon Hospital project boosts emergency care for region

4/24/2017

N.J. office building becomes outpatient facility

Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth was designed with biophilic and other evidence-based design principles, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

4/24/2017

Finding pest activity in healthcare facilities

Environmental services departments need to be aware when pests are present

4/24/2017

Infection control 'partnerships' spark concern that industry is leading science

Experts say we need to be sure that these practices and products are better and not just creating potential for further resistance

4/24/2017

CEL Launches New High Power CG2409 RF Switch Family for Wireless Applications

4/24/2017

Array Architects Partners with Esri to Kick-start a Healthcare Geospatial Startup

4/24/2017

Taylor Design Taps Jen Leonard as Strategies Practice Leader

4/24/2017

Champion Manufacturing receives ISO 13485 Certification

4/24/2017

HCI’s New Video Reveals How Health Systems are Using Facilities to Recruit, Retain Leading Physicians

4/21/2017

MRSA outbreak at UC Irvine hospital undisclosed for months

Outbreak sickened 10 critically ill infants over eight months

Video

4/21/2017

Singapore healthcare campus to add 1,800 beds and smart technology

Technological advances added to address shrinking workforce

4/21/2017

Data on hospital inspections may soon become public

Confidential reports about errors, mishaps and mix-ups could soon be available

Focus: Security

4/21/2017

Maintaining security systems during a merger

Because of the disorder that accompanies a merger or acquisition, healthcare facilities can be more vulnerable to security risks

Focus: Technology

4/21/2017

Real-time locating system can reduce patient wait times

System that uses small locating badges worn by both patients and employees

Focus: Technology

4/21/2017

Telemedicine saves rural hospital from bankruptcy

Idaho healthcare facility integrates tech-based approaches to care

4/21/2017

Clorox Professional's Total 360 System Uses Proven Electrostatic Technology

4/21/2017

VidaShield Announces Strategic Partnership with Vital Vio

4/21/2017

HARMAN and IBM Watson Internet of Things Introduce Cognitive Rooms that Bring Connected Experiences to the Consumer

4/21/2017

Diversey Care’s Digital Tools Website Promotes eLearning

4/21/2017

Titus VR Launches New Era of HVAC Training

4/20/2017

DC VA inspection reveals dirty sterile storage

$150 million in unaccounted for items and unavailable supplies was also found

Focus: Security

4/20/2017

Ohio hospital asked to increase video monitoring after attempted rape of patient

Patient was attacked in psychiatric unit of ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital

4/20/2017

Rehab center adds mocked-up marketplace, carpentry shop

Hotel Dieu Shaver Health and Rehabilitation Centre adds amenities to help patients recover from traumatic injuries

4/20/2017

What exactly is a micro-hospital?

Definition and presence have expanded significantly

4/20/2017

Janitor training should be flexible for different facilities

Many healthcare facilities are installing luxury vinyl tile and people want to know how to take care of it

Focus: Security

4/20/2017

Ignoring access management challenges can be expensive

Healthcare facilities should not rely on manual processes

4/20/2017

Site-specific pest management plan recommended

An integrated pest management plan can deal with pest issues before they become problems

4/20/2017

Tampa’s biggest hospital has new food vendor

4/20/2017

Healthcare Facility Design Trends, Nurse Influence on Built Environment Focus of Recent NIHD Meeting at Ecore

4/20/2017

27 Teams Chosen for Inaugural Medical Capital Innovation Competition

4/20/2017

Sierra Monitor Corporation Launches Cloud-Connected Network Discovery and Management Appliance for Facility Automation

4/20/2017

J&J Worldwide Headquarters Nears Completion

Focus: Technology

4/19/2017

Virus sends N.Y. healthcare facility back to paper systems

A computer virus created an electronic health record outage

4/19/2017

Key considerations in health village planning

Designing a health village a combination of hospital planning and urban planning

Focus: Building Automation

4/19/2017

Hospitals urged to be careful with the Internet of Things

During the past couple of months, malware has launched attacks against the Internet

Focus: Security

4/19/2017

Wireless access control offers range of potential benefits

Cost and ease of installation could benefit healthcare facilities

4/19/2017

$943 million California healthcare facility opens

Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health in La Jolla to focus on cancer treatment and specialty care.

Focus: Fire-Life Safety

4/19/2017

Q&A: Fire door annual test and inspection

Brad Keyes discusses fire door annual test and inspection

4/19/2017

Behavioral health spaces beginning to get needed attention

New research includes design guidelines, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

4/19/2017

Subscription Pricing Model Propels RF Code to Over 125,000+ Racks Under Management

4/19/2017

Illuminating Spaces: Legrand Lighting Controls Contribute to Innovative Healthcare Construction

4/19/2017

The Global Lighting, Design and Technology Community Connects at LIGHTFAIR® International 2017

4/19/2017

RightCrowd Essentials Wins Top Honor in SIA New Product Showcase Awards

4/19/2017

McLaren Health Care Partners with Future Energy Group to Transform Energy Footprint with $1.6 Million Annual Savings

4/18/2017

Leapfrog's spring grades show improvement

Hospitals earned more A's and fewer Fs this spring

4/18/2017

Aurora to build new hospital in Wis.

Milwaukee-based Aurora Health Care announced that it plans to build a new, $324 million hospital in Kohler to replace the Aurora Sheboygan Memorial Medical Center

4/18/2017

Conducting effective infection control surveillance

Infection preventionists urged to 'pick their battles'

4/18/2017

Magazine honors product innovators

Healthcare Design will honor three winners in its 2017 Product Innovation Awards, according to an article on its website

Blog

4/18/2017

Workplace investigations sensitive and important processes

HR professionals in the healthcare sector should have a solid plan in place when they begin an investigation

4/18/2017

Nurse’s plastic collection transformed into mural at Toronto hospital

She collected the plastic bits during her 28 years as a nurse in the intensive care unit

4/18/2017

UPMC continues to buy, build in 2017

2017 could be UPMC’s biggest growth year yet

4/18/2017

Integrated Chilled Beam System is a Cutting Edge, Two-in-One HVAC and Lighting Solution

4/18/2017

Premier Holding Corp. Expands its LED Efficiency Solutions to the Midwest with an Agreement with AER Lighting

4/18/2017

Two More Angelica Plants Earn Hygienically Clean Healthcare Certification

4/18/2017

Healthcare Facilities Improve Medical Waste Procedures by Partnering with Choice MedWaste

4/18/2017

Diversey Care Acquires Daylight Medical UVC Disinfection Portfolio

Blog

4/17/2017

Healthcare engineering: One millennial’s experience

We millennials are just as (if not more) driven by why we are doing something as we are by what the specific is that task we are assigned

4/17/2017

Becker's Hospital Review lists 100 great hospitals in U.S.

Hospitals are included based on analysis of several ranking and award agencies

4/17/2017

Laughing gas leak leads to lockdown of Nevada hospital

A truck was delivering canisters to the hospital when the leak was discovered

4/17/2017

Robot disinfects ORs in two minutes

Abbreviated cycle time found to be enough for between-case surface cleaning

4/17/2017

Fighting Candida auris fungal infection

Cases of rare yeast superbug are on the rise

4/17/2017

Surprise inspection finds improper linen storage at Pittsburgh healthcare facility

Inspection of UPMC Shadyside hospital also revealed ventilation problems

4/17/2017

Tyco Security Products Debuts EntraPass Go Pass Support for Apple Watch

4/17/2017

Americo Full Cycle Floor Pads First to Achieve New Green Seal Certification

4/17/2017

Makes Dumpster and Dock Cleaning Easy

4/17/2017

Aircuity Announces its Airside Efficiency Platform to improve energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality

4/17/2017

Flood Buzz Line of Water Leak Alarms Provides Early Warning of Potential Leak Hazards

4/13/2017

Md. hospital NICU reopens after investigation of Pseudomonas bacteria

The hospital invested more than $500,000 in a new water-treatment system

4/13/2017

Cleaning an artificial green wall

Artificial green walls are easier to clean and maintain than living green walls

Blog

4/13/2017

Building bridges between application developers and IT through cloud

Developers are the backbone of many businesses, and meeting their needs while also adhering to IT best practices requires strong management processes

4/13/2017

Switchboard fire leads to healthcare facility evacuation

Electrical fire at Canberra Hospital sparks political fallout

Blog

4/13/2017

Enterprise resource management drives Triple Aim compliance: Five keys to completing the quest

The three components of the Triple Aim complement and overlap the need to reduce enterprise risk.

4/13/2017

Roaches found (again) in New Orleans care facility

Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals previously reported problems

4/13/2017

Icon Labs Named as one of the Top 20 Fastest Growing IoT Companies

4/13/2017

Tyco Security Products’ iSTAR Ultra Video Takes Home Top Honors in SIA New Product Showcase Awards

4/13/2017

Generator Fleet Management Solution Enabled By PowerConnectSM GenSecure

4/13/2017

OSHA to Delay Enforcing Crystalline Silica Standard in the Construction Industry

4/13/2017

Zelis Healthcare Announces Acquisition of Strenuus

4/12/2017

Study says clean scopes can sit for more than two weeks

Current guidelines say time should be limited to 14 days

4/12/2017

Personalized care for the millennial patient

A generation which grew up with technology and the internet at its fingertips will have different demands

4/12/2017

The sure things among the political uncertainty

There are many unknowns about what healthcare will look like in the future, but we know there are a few ways the healthcare industry will change, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Blog

4/12/2017

Three key insights on optimizing IPD, Lean and BIM

Traditional ways of delivering projects do not function to support the continually evolving trends and needs in healthcare

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

4/12/2017

Q&A: Doctor sleep rooms

Brad Keyes discusses requirements for doctor sleep rooms

Blog / Focus: Building Automation

4/12/2017

How I stopped worrying and learned to love the gateway

The four benefits of using a gateway in your IoT design

4/12/2017

Two South Florida Medical Facilities Choose Air Esscentials to Implement Innovative Hospital Environmental Scenting Programs

4/12/2017

Seeq R17 Expands Easy To Use Visual Data Analytics, and Introduces Monitoring and Predictive Analytics Features

4/12/2017

Tyco Security Products Highlights Comprehensive Portfolio of Unique Integrations at ISC West 2017

4/12/2017

Crest Elite Pillow Speakers Receive Samsung Certification

4/12/2017

Schools and Hospitals Join Forces to Support California Sustainable Food Producers Announcing a New Recipe for Human and Environmental Health

Focus:

4/11/2017

VA smoking ban gets first hearing in House

Bill would repeal law that requires smoking areas in VA healthcare facilities

4/11/2017

Linen storage issues found at UPMC Shadyside

Surprise inspection uncovered clean and soiled linens were not stored according to standards

4/11/2017

Revisions to mobile medical unit guidelines eyed

The goal of the changes is to ensure patient safety and to assign responsibility for assuring these requirements are met, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

4/11/2017

System uses bacteria to purify water

A University of British Columbia-developed system that uses bacteria to turn non-potable water into drinking water

Blog

4/11/2017

Hygiene matters on World Health Day and beyond

Good hygiene is a joint effort that depends on hospital administrators and environmental services staff

4/11/2017

Children’s Hospital of San Antonio designed for growth

An existing adult and pediatric hospital is undergoing an expansion and renovation to build the area's only dedicated children’s hospital, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

4/11/2017

Johnson Controls Appoints New Global VP, GM of Security Products

4/11/2017

Xenex Announces New 2-Minute Run-Time for OR Disinfection with LightStrike Germ-Zapping Robots at AORN Surgical Conference & Expo

4/11/2017

UMass Memorial Health Care and Siemens Implement Master Energy Plan to Ensure Long-Term Sustainability

4/11/2017

Schneider Electric Launches Complete Range of Pressure Independent Balancing and Control Valves

4/11/2017

Diversey Care Acquires Daylight Medical UVC Disinfection Portfolio

Focus: Security

4/10/2017

Cal/OSHA’s healthcare workplace violence rules take effect

Effective April 1, some employers must develop and implement a workplace violence prevention plan

4/10/2017

Pa. healthcare facility cited for using dirty scope

Crozer-Chester Medical Center allowed an improperly cleaned endoscope to be used in a surgical procedure

Focus: Security

4/10/2017

CMS urges action on required emergency exercises

Medical facilities warned not to wait until fall to implement new emergency preparedness rule

4/10/2017

Healthcare facility lobbies create first impression

Lobbies are becoming spaces for education, engagement and solace, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Building Automation

4/10/2017

IoT usage in healthcare facilities

A recent paper examines some of the ethical considerations

4/10/2017

Detroit hospitals submit correction plans after inspection

CMS conducted an unannounced inspection at three Detroit Medical Center hospitals in January

4/10/2017

New Standard Published: ANSI/IICRC S540 Standard for Trauma and Crime Scene Cleanup

4/10/2017

RLE Technologies Named to CRN’s Data Center 100 List for 2017

4/10/2017

Universal Lighting Technologies Partners with Latin America Electrical Representatives

4/10/2017

SCA, Maker of the Tork and TENA Brands, to Become Two Listed Vompanies: SCA and Essity

4/10/2017

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. Completes Construction of Sharp Rees-Stealy Rancho Bernardo Medical Office Building

4/7/2017

Healthcare facility hacked by ex-employee using two-year-old credentials

Justice Department charged man with one count each of felony hacking and wire fraud

4/7/2017

UK healthcare facility to save £9m with energy upgrade

New low-carbon energy center includes a combined heat and power (CHP) unit

4/7/2017

Vertical expansion sometimes a healthcare facility's only option

With an operating hospital, it is among the most complex types of healthcare construction

4/7/2017

Ontario healthcare facility hydro bill up despite cutting energy consumption by 25 percent

The cost of energy represents less than one per cent of the hospital's entire budget

4/7/2017

Hospital installs bacteria-fighting operating room light fixtures

Lights reduce harmful bacteria, including MRSA and C-diff, up to 70% beyond routine disinfection

4/7/2017

First mobile unit for lung cancer detection launched

Carolinas HealthCare's mobile CT unit brings care to rural areas

4/7/2017

Biamp Systems to Exhibit Networked Paging and Voice Evacuation at ISC West 2017

4/7/2017

Leaders to explore how AI is transforming healthcare industry at first-ever LIGHT Forum

4/7/2017

ONVIF to speak at China’s Chengdu Public Safety and Security Exhibition

4/7/2017

The Mitchell Group launches new “all-device-friendly,” website for customers and design professionals

4/6/2017

Biopesticide could defeat bed bugs' insecticide resistance

New compound is based on Beauveria bassiana, a natural fungus that causes disease in insects

Focus: Building Automation

4/6/2017

Master planning healthcare wireless networks

Healthcare facilities should assess current and future needs

Blog

4/6/2017

The cost of activating a new facility

Proper planning can assist in avoiding pitfalls and, not surprisingly, there is a cost associated with the execution of this phase

4/6/2017

Day-specific colored bedding used to improve hygiene

Color-coding can help ensure a sanitation plan is followed

Focus: Security

4/6/2017

Aligning healthcare information security with physical safety

Dual security concerns involve different departments with different roles and responsibilities

Focus: Energy Efficiency

4/6/2017

Healthcare facility says rising energy bills not affecting patient care

Energy bills at Health Sciences North went up by about $1 million over the past five or six years

4/6/2017

Texas Children’s Hospital: Aircuity Helps Healthcare Facilities Meet Unique Energy Efficiency and Indoor Environmental Quality Challenges.

4/6/2017

DSM introduces Dyneema Purity Black fiber, the first black medical-grade UHMWPE fiber

4/6/2017

Siklu Introduces Revolutionary Outdoor Point to Multipoint Millimeter Wave Wireless Solution for the Physical Security Market

4/6/2017

Henry Ford and HonorHealth are First Health Systems to Deploy Xenex LightStrike Germ-Zapping Robots Across All Hospitals

4/6/2017

Eaton’s Blackout Tracker Annual Report Shows 17.9 Million People Affected by More Than 3,800 Power Outages in 2016

4/5/2017

Northwestern Memorial workers rally for $15 an hour

The employees include custodians, patient transport technicians, patient care technicians, dietary/food service and environmental service workers

4/5/2017

Politics causes healthcare facilities to stop projects, hiring

Some U.S. hospitals are delaying expansion plans and moving to cut costs

4/5/2017

Some fear purple ring symbol in facilities could stigmatize dementia patients

A symbol that would be hung in or outside the room of a patient with dementia is intended to improve workplace safety in Manitoba health facilities

Focus: Security

4/5/2017

Wireless cabinet locks facilitate hospital security

Managers need efficient ways to secure medical cabinets

4/5/2017

The value of cost estimating in the healthcare facility project

Cost estimating can help avoid surprises

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

4/5/2017

Q&A: Fire extinguishers in chute rooms

Brad Keyes discusses requirements for fire extinguishers in chute rooms

4/5/2017

Photographer supports healing through art

Aaron Chang captures Rancho Bernardo’s natural beauty for healthcare facility

4/5/2017

Novant Health makes $10,000 gift to operation Walk Carolinas

4/5/2017

IntelliCentrics Announces Partnership With ClearStar Creating a Safer World

4/5/2017

Environmental Diagnostics Laboratory writes chapter on indoor air pollutants in newly published book on Allergen Immunotherapy

4/5/2017

Digital Signage Federation establishes Digital Global Digital Out-of-Home Council

4/5/2017

Tyco Security Products’ Innometriks Infinitas Receives GSA FICAM Approval

4/4/2017

Amateur radio operators keep emergency communication going at Indiana hospitals

Though called amateur radio, professional first-responders are respectful of its role in their disaster-response plans

4/4/2017

Cutting risk of water-borne infections

The American Society for Healthcare Engineering suggests 10 steps to combat Legionella and other pathogens

4/4/2017

Tips for buying a whole-room disinfection system for an outpatient environment

Whole-room disinfection systems don't replace traditional cleaning methods

4/4/2017

New children's hospital planned in Atlanta

New facility is being built to answer need for care

4/4/2017

Identifying LEED prerequisites in healthcare facilities

The LEED for Healthcare goal is to promote clean, healthy, affordable, durable and environmentally friendly practices

Focus: Technology

4/4/2017

Massachusetts hospital has launched an interactive map and virtual tour platform

The map, built by concept3D using its atlas3D platform, is navigable via desktop and mobile device

4/4/2017

Critical Facilities Summit 2017 to be Held in Minneapolis

4/4/2017

Sealed Air Announces Sale Of New Diversey To Bain Capital Private Equity

4/4/2017

Perkins+Will Appoints Jason Chan to Lead Science and Technology Practice in Texas and Southwestern U.S.

4/4/2017

Perkins+Will Appoints Jason Chan to Lead Science and Technology Practice in Texas and Southwestern U.S.

4/4/2017

Wattstopper radiant Tru Universal Dimmer Provides the Most Advanced and Easy to Use Dimming Solution

Focus: Security

4/3/2017

Security at nursing home where sex assault occurred called 'non-existant'

Residents of nursing home in Buffalo, N.Y., were unaware convicted sex offender lived there

Focus: Building Automation

4/3/2017

Building automation evolving

BAS may eventually mean automated actions, as well as data

Focus: Fire-Life Safety

4/3/2017

CMS interprets emergency departments to be healthcare occupancies

For those hospitals that have already classified their EDs as ambulatory healthcare occupancy, they will have to make a change back to healthcare occupancy

Focus: Security

4/3/2017

Insiders linked to majority of February healthcare data breaches

Thirty-one healthcare breach incidents were reported in the month

4/3/2017

Stakeholders optimistic about healthcare market

Despite political unrest, designers and contractors still have a positive outlook on the future of healthcare construction

4/3/2017

Dow Corning Provides Design Freedom for Modern Glass Facades

4/3/2017

McGrath Completes Construction on New St. Louis Heart and Vascular Center

4/3/2017

Willoughby Announces Addition to Commercial Lavatory Lineup

4/3/2017

Architect and General Contractor Named for Adena’s New ED

Focus: Security

3/31/2017

Active incident training must go beyond a focus on active shooters

Immediate entry and fast-moving tactics now constitute the majority of active shooter training

Focus: Security

3/31/2017

Boosting healthcare facilities' cybersecurity

Cybersecurity spending increased by nearly $74 billion in 2016

Focus: Facility Design

3/31/2017

Course offered on planning for biosafety environments

Course aims to revolutionize the design, construction, management and delivery of environments where infectious disease needs to be controlled

Focus: Facility Design

3/31/2017

UNC healthcare facility project designed to become regional referral center

UNC REX Healthcare heart and vascular hospital also designed with the patient experience in mind

Focus: Facility Design

3/31/2017

Behavioral health design white paper available

Healthcare Design magazine is offering a free white paper on design considerations for behavioral health, including patient dignity, safety and durable interior products

Focus: Facility Design

3/31/2017

Virginia healthcare facility designed with distinct 'households'

The Sentara Rehabilitation & Care Residence has a distinctive name, color palette and decorating theme for each household of 20-40 residents, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website

3/31/2017

NRCA Announces 2017 Gold Circle Awards Winners

3/31/2017

Robotic Assistance Devices to Demonstrate Next-Generation Autonomous Machines Using NVIDIA Jetson Platform

3/31/2017

Don't Tread on ENERGY STAR

3/31/2017

Carnegie Introduces Two Vibrant Upholstery Textiles

3/31/2017

Diversey Care Awarded 3-Year Purchasing Contract for Disinfectant Cleaner Wipes from Premier Inc.

Focus: Security

3/30/2017

Tips for better healthcare cybersecurity

Culture change can help providers improve their healthcare cybersecurity measures

Focus: Facility Design

3/30/2017

Designing for an aging population

Every environment needs to be a senior environment, including healthcare facilities, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/30/2017

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital plans its biggest project

Construction of a patient tower and related infrastructure could cost up to $650 million

3/30/2017

Micro hospitals trending in healthcare real estate

Healthcare property developers are starting to think smaller

3/30/2017

Mass. healthcare facility installing rooftop solar array

Countryside Health Care of Milford will construct a 261 kilowatt rooftop solar array on the rehabilitation facility

3/30/2017

Commercial laundries lauded for safety

Op-ed says commercial laundries serve hospitals safely and effectively

3/30/2017

BIA Opens Entries for 2017 Brick in Architecture Awards

3/30/2017

Design for World’s Largest Children’s Hospital Unveiled in Kuwait

3/30/2017

R-D Rapid Disinfector Outperforms Competitive UV-C Disinfection System in an Independent Study

3/30/2017

Reliable Controls Announces RoHS2 Compliancy

3/30/2017

Schneider Electric Study Highlights Cross-Industry Trend to Move Security Applications to the Cloud

Focus: Security

3/29/2017

Security staff saves man who set himself on fire in Detroit hospital

Man walked into Beaumont Hospital’s Dearborn pharmacy with a two liter soda bottle of gasoline

3/29/2017

Cleanest patient rooms listed

Hospitals scored at least 89 percent on patient HCAHPS survey

3/29/2017

Advances in energy management changing systems

Building automation also changing energy investments

3/29/2017

Outpatient healthcare facility construction fueled by consumer demand

Architects and construction companies still optimistic on healthcare market

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

3/29/2017

Q&A: Under-sink storage

Brad Keyes discusses under-sink storage

3/29/2017

Chefs looking at healthcare positions for challenges, benefits

When healthcare took hold, an increasing number of chefs with formal training have joined food services

3/29/2017

Lophius Biosciences Appoints Robert J. Silverman as Supervisory Board Member

3/29/2017

US Labor Department announces delay in beryllium rule effective date

3/29/2017

Generative Space Award: Call for Entries

3/29/2017

IIDA Announces 5th Annual Healthcare Interior Design Winner

3/29/2017

Architecture Billings Slip

3/28/2017

Hospital design and technology in the Trumpcare era

If the bill passes, major changes to the healthcare system will be underway

Focus: Facility Design

3/28/2017

Healthcare projects demand design and practicality

Construction for healthcare tenants can be one of the most expensive project types

3/28/2017

BayCare Health System putting screening stations in Publix stores

Publix will operate pharmacies on-site at five BayCare hospitals

3/28/2017

Leapfrog Group announces changes to the 2017 hospital survey

Changes reflect hospital advances in the drive for quality and safety

Case study / Focus: Facility Design

3/28/2017

How a Houston homeless healthcare facility designed a space for comfort and durability

The challenge from the outset was to completely transform the outdated downtown building into a welcoming and comfortable place

3/28/2017

Brivo Introduces Freedom of Hardware Choice with New Access Control Panel Options

3/28/2017

EwingCole Named Winner of the Annual Healthcare Interior Design Competition

3/28/2017

ImageFIRST Upholds 'Family Standard' for All of Their Laundry Processes

3/28/2017

Five Avmor Floorcare Products Receive UL 410 Certification

3/28/2017

Sentara Edinburgh campus in Chesapeake, Va. opens to patients

Video / Focus: Security

3/27/2017

Ohio hospital security officers suspended after detaining visitor

Incident leads to suspensions after video was released

Video / Focus: Security

3/27/2017

FBI offers updated active-shooter planning document

Document expands on 'Active Shooter Planning and Response in a Healthcare Setting'

Focus: Security

3/27/2017

How to hire the best security officers

The quality of the staff is the best indicator of an effective department

Focus: Facility Design

3/27/2017

Finding the right information

The Center for Health Design offers resources that will help separate the noise from the signals, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/27/2017

Energy resilience bank focusing on hospitals

Bank will help four New Jersey hospitals stay up and running during outages

3/27/2017

Digital Signage Expo 2017 Announces Limited Seating for Guided Installation Tour & Industry Roundtables

3/27/2017

The Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council (HLAC) salutes 61 healthcare laundries that received accreditation

3/27/2017

EVERLINE LED T5HO Tubes Expands Linear LED Upgrade Options

3/27/2017

WEDI Releases 'The Rampant Growth of Cybercrime in Healthcare' White Paper

3/27/2017

Five Avmor Floorcare Products Receive UL 410 Certification

3/24/2017

Topeka VA battling bed bugs

Patients from the psychiatric recovery and wellness program on the building's first floor were relocated

3/24/2017

360 degree photo spheres used to capture information for healthcare facility

Minneapolis medical center uses panoramic photos to maintain building

3/24/2017

How to better manage energy use

Connected the dots between energy improvement and reduction of pollutants

3/24/2017

Kansas healthcare facility hires infection-fighting robot

Olathe Medical Center uses ultraviolet light to disinfect hospital rooms

3/24/2017

Few nursing homes use isolation procedures to control superbugs' spread

Skipping isolation precautions may place other residents at risk

3/24/2017

ONVIF Speaks on Evolution of ONVIF, Changing Role of Standards at ISC West 2017

3/24/2017

IDEC Releases World’s Smallest Safety Laser Scanner

3/24/2017

Geerpres Introduces New Linen Hamper

3/24/2017

Array Architects Partners with Esri to Kickstart a Healthcare Geospatial Startup

3/24/2017

Legrand North America Helps Wounded Veterans With $161K Donation to ‘Building Homes for Heroes’ Program

Focus: Security

3/23/2017

Mass casualty mitigation strategies

A good offense can improve response to an active shooter

Focus: Facility Design

3/23/2017

Centralized team areas need to be designed for efficiency and collaboration

The idea is to gather information, services and resources

3/23/2017

Green cleaning's effect on indoor air quality

Look for products that are green certified by at least two certification organizations

Focus: Facility Design

3/23/2017

Pediatric facility architect relies on family input

Giving parents plentiful outlets in a waiting room to keep their phones charged, can transform a hospital experience, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/23/2017

Healthcare facility professionals mark Patient Safety Awareness Week

Patient safety responsibility extends to every department

3/23/2017

Healthcare facilities cut expenses with sustainability programs

Hospitals are also concerned with their environmental footprint

3/23/2017

IDEC Offers Industry’s Broadest Line of HazLoc Custom Control Stations

3/23/2017

Hubbell to Market Evexia and MediMode LED Fixtures for Healthcare Facilities

3/23/2017

Cuero Health Introduces New, Eco-Friendly Cleaning System From A San Marcos Based Company

3/23/2017

Perkins+Will Transforms 1980s Suburban Office Building into Memorial Sloan Kettering’s New Cancer Center

3/23/2017

Additional Healthcare Providers Joining Ecore Patient Safety Collaborative Research Pebble Project

Focus: Fire-Life Safety

3/22/2017

Q&A: Holiday lights

Brad Keyes discusses holiday light regulations

Focus: Facility Design

3/22/2017

Baltimore wellness center designed to reduce stigma of mental illness

Simon Life and Wellness wants clients to see it as a cool and welcoming place

Focus: Facility Design

3/22/2017

Michigan healthcare facility design aces test of time

ACHA 2017 Legacy Project Award winner still groundbreaking

Focus: Security

3/22/2017

Death of patient who hit hospital security guard ruled a homicide

Autopsy results showed the man died as a result of traumatic asphyxiation caused by the position in which he was being held

Blog

3/22/2017

Tips for reducing exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other infectious diseases

Prevention measures include the proper handling and disposing of linens and wastes

3/22/2017

Alsco-San Jose Earns Hygienically Clean Healthcare Certification

3/22/2017

Lophius Biosciences Completes Extension of its Financing Round to €7.36 Million

3/22/2017

Icon Labs Announces the First Complete Certificate Authority Solution for Internet of Things Manufacturers

3/22/2017

World Renowned Photographer Provides Healing Through Art

3/22/2017

Seeq to Present with Customers Bristol-Myers Squibb and Devon Energy at OSIsoft User Conference in San Francisco

3/21/2017

Is healthcare cleaning a special case?

Many companies offer specialist cleaning and hand hygiene solutions for the healthcare sector

3/21/2017

New prevention methods for Clostridium difficile on a horizon

Prevention relies partially on infection control efforts

3/21/2017

Hospital food service aide gave young patients a Christmas surprise

Cafeteria worker saved all year and spent nearly $5,000 on around 1,300 toys

3/21/2017

Hospitals fear Obamacare repeal may create financial strain

Affordable Care Act goes beyond expanding health insurance coverage to helping keep hospitals afloat, expert says

Blog / Focus: Security

3/21/2017

Hospital security is like an onion

Each layer – from the property perimeter to the innermost highly-sensitive areas – presents its own set of challenges that need to be addressed

Blog

3/21/2017

Creating a wholesome healthcare environment

Textiles and wall coverings present a unique opportunity to make an important design impact for design professionals

3/21/2017

Nlyte Enables Organizations to Manage the Expanding it Edge

3/21/2017

Perkins+Will Transforms 1980s Suburban Office Building into Memorial Sloan Kettering’s New Cancer Center

3/21/2017

Brivo Announces Partnership with Mercury Security To Support An Open Hardware Platform for its Access Control Solution

3/21/2017

Clorox Healthcare Products Receive Additional EPA-Registered Kill Claims for Bacterial & Viral Pathogens

3/21/2017

Digital Signage Expo 2017 To Host the Biggest Names in Business

Focus: Security

3/20/2017

Modern surveillance technologies can improve decentralized healthcare security

Security professionals rely on their surveillance system to help them monitor indoor and outdoor spaces

3/20/2017

Hospital floors often overlooked when it comes to infection control

Floors in patient rooms are often contaminated with health care-associated pathogens

Focus: Security

3/20/2017

Inspectors find safety issues at Montana hospital

Hospital did not eliminate environmental risks for suicidal patients

Blog

3/20/2017

New technology and approaches to cut lab energy use

Lab research facilities are energy intense building types due to the vast amounts of 100 percent outside air required

3/20/2017

Trumpcare could cut public health funds

Funds for the prevention of bioterrorism and disease outbreaks would be eliminated

3/20/2017

Boiler problems cause evacuation of Pennsylvania healthcare facility

Patients at Consulate Health Care of Cheswick were displaced for several hours

3/20/2017

CEL Launches Alphabet Soup Article

3/20/2017

Gerflor USA Sets Example for Healthcare Industry with Release of Product-Specific EPDs

3/20/2017

Tupelo Raycom Embraces NewTek IP Series for Live Sports Production Truck

3/20/2017

Now Available: Versatile and Economical Wattstopper® FSP-2x2 Fixture Integrated Outdoor Sensors

3/20/2017

AFC Cable Systems Announces MC Luminary HCF Cables for Healthcare Applications

Focus: Security

3/17/2017

Patient with gun admitted to ICU, bypassed security

Woman shoots, kills herself at Florida hospital

Focus: Plumbing

3/17/2017

Manufacturer changing how sinks work in hospitals

It has no faucet, knobs or levers and is designed to reduce splashing

3/17/2017

Connecticut healthcare facility increases efficiency

Windham Hospital in Willimantic was recently honored for energy initiatives

3/17/2017

Safety concerns raised before hospital roof collapse

Concerns about the structural safety at the Charlotte Maxeke Hospital, where a section of the roof collapsed, were raised by a legislator

Focus: Facility Design

3/17/2017

Healthcare facilities make nature part of healing process

The beneficial impact of nature as a healing element is well-documented

Focus: Facility Design

3/17/2017

Good design can future-proof healthcare facilities

Design can reduce distractions, standardize equipment and supply location and provide adequate space for documentation and work areas

3/17/2017

Digital Signage Federation Atlanta Regional Council to Host 'Meet & Greet' Networking Event

3/17/2017

Indoor Outdoor Monumental Museum Quality Bronze Statuary Fountains

3/17/2017

Telehealth Services: Double-Digit Sales Growth and Rising Service Rates to Come

3/17/2017

WEDI Applauds X12 for New Public Review Option of HIPAA Standards

3/17/2017

Nlyte Offers New DCIM Capabilities to Remotely Control Data Center Devices

3/16/2017

Hospital says facility smoking ban forces patients onto dangerous roads

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, which sets guidance for clinical practice, states that hospital premises, including the grounds, should remain smoke-free

Focus: Facility Design

3/16/2017

Healthcare built environments being created in convenient retail locations

Adapting buildings in former retail spaces requires significant infrastructure upgrades and collaboration with property managers, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/16/2017

One-stop healthcare facility for veterans planned in Hawaii

Facility represents a first-in-the-nation leasing arrangement for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

3/16/2017

Data disaster recovery planning key for healthcare facilities

HIPAA-covered entities are required to have a contingency plan

Focus: Security

3/16/2017

Healthcare facilities can be compromised by malware that infects medical devices

Insecurable medical systems provide a target for identity thieves

3/16/2017

ASHE honored designs put patients first

Vista awards honor exceptional teamwork on new healthcare construction, renovation and infrastructure projects

3/16/2017

SPX Cooling Technologies Announces Redesigned Marley AV Cooling Tower

3/16/2017

Digital Signage Expo 2017 To Showcase World’s Newest Digital Signage

3/16/2017

Kingspan Unveils Kooltherm K20 Concrete Sandwich Board for Tilt-up and Precast Walls

3/16/2017

Essilor Called the World’s Most Powerful Healthcare Brand

3/16/2017

VigiLanz Platform Earns Meaningful Use Stage 3 Certification for Antimicrobial Use and Resistance Reporting

3/15/2017

Study finds air quality can impact effectiveness of antibiotics

Bacteria that cause respiratory infections can be affected by air pollution

Focus: Facility Design

3/15/2017

Cancer center designed to improve patient experience

Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute was designed to allow natural light throughout the building

3/15/2017

Chicago healthcare facility demolishing student housing for outpatient care facility

Buildings to be replaced by the Rush Center for Advanced Health Care

Focus: Fire-Life Safety

3/15/2017

Q&A: Are smoke barrier doors required to be inspected in hospitals?

Brad Keyes discusses inspection requirements of smoke barrier doors in hospitals

Focus: Facility Design

3/15/2017

Cancer center uses clerestory windows to add light into interior spaces

The 52,000-square-foot Valley Health Cancer Center at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, Va., features a range of natural elements, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/15/2017

New FemHy Bundle from HOSPECO

3/15/2017

Karmanos Cancer Institute at McLaren Port Huron Campus Opens to Provide Higher Level of Cancer Care

3/15/2017

Sunburst Chemicals Introduces Conserv SG 81 Combination Fabric Softener & Sour, Designed to Work in Hard Water Conditions

3/15/2017

Douglas Lighting Controls Unveils Dialog Room Controller 2

3/15/2017

HEPACART, Inc. Announces Licensing and Distribution Agreement To Manufacture and Distribute Equipment For Advanced Disinfection

Blog

3/14/2017

Developing a total project budget for a healthcare capital project

Some new bacteria with characteristics of species known to be harmful were seen

3/14/2017

Ending approval requirements for new hospitals has mixed results

Certificate of need regulations have come under fire from legislators who want to improve competition in the healthcare

3/14/2017

Full-scale patient room mock-ups help designer see flaws

Patient-care scenarios can be simulated to make sure the design provides an workable space and healing environment, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/14/2017

Study says healthcare facility floors can harbor pathogens

Many items in patient rooms can come in contact with the floor, and germs can spread to hands

3/14/2017

Many hands: Team building may boost hand washing

Study suggests a cohesive team will have improved compliance

3/14/2017

Vitas Healthcare Opens New Program In Florida Panhandle

3/14/2017

VA Maryland Health Care System Employee Selected as Energy Engineer of the Year

3/14/2017

Specialty Comfort Solutions is an Emerging Category in Health & Wellness

3/14/2017

WEDI 2017 Conference to Focus on Driving Solutions in a Changing Healthcare Landscape

3/14/2017

Digital Signage Expo 2017 To Showcase World’s Newest Digital Signage

Focus: Security

3/13/2017

Standardized security technologies urged for healthcare campus

Facilities with strict, consistent specifications can improve safety and cut costs

Case study

3/13/2017

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta: Navigating a better patient experience

Mobile wayfinding application instrumental in designing and delivering a personalized patient experience

3/13/2017

Materials management supported by efficiently designed spaces

Nurses can spend 20 percent or more of their total time performing fundamental materials management tasks

3/13/2017

Hospital displays repurposed 'industrial junk'

University of Kentucky creates art from construction barrier images

3/13/2017

Patient room floors, sinks could be contaminated with bacteria

Infection risks may be overlooked by infection control efforts

Blog

3/13/2017

Human capital management for the healthcare industry: What to look for

Healthcare organizations need to locate and manage talent that will support their unique operational objectives

3/13/2017

Hospital Acquired Infection Control Market Reaches $16 Billion: Report

3/13/2017

HLAC Encourages Accredited Laundries to Stress the Integrity of Its Standards

3/13/2017

lyte Expands On Demand Offering With Hosting Service

3/13/2017

Legrand Adds First UL-Listed Snap-in Mounting Accessory to its Wattstopper High Bay Occupancy Sensors

3/13/2017

Great Eastern Energy Announces Launch of Ener-G Tracker

3/10/2017

Hospital floors may be spreading germs more easily than believed

Germs can move quickly from floors to high-touch surfaces

3/10/2017

Madison hospital makes eating healthy easier

The effort began with the removal of sugar-sweetened drinks and deep-fat fryers

Focus: Security

3/10/2017

Report predicts healthcare facilities to increase IT security spending

A majority of survey respondents are without adequate data security controls

Focus: Facility Design

3/10/2017

Yelp-style app lets veterans rate healthcare facilities

Confusing facility layouts, poor staffing, excessive wait times are some of the issues addressed in the reviews

Blog

3/10/2017

Technology advances fuel demand for new healthcare equipment

How to finance new equipment in 2017

3/10/2017

Improving healthcare engineer/designer communication

The most important predictor of a team’s success is its communication patterns

3/10/2017

Digital Signage Expo 2017 to Showcase World’s Newest Digital Signage

3/10/2017

Tyco Security Products Enhances Connected Partner Program with New Partner Portal

3/10/2017

Forums at LIGHTFAIR International 2017 Highlight Relevant Topics of Internet of Things, Connectivity and Lighting for Health

3/10/2017

Nora Lighting Introduces Cylo, Versatile Led Fixture for Nora Rail Systems

Focus: Plumbing

3/9/2017

Study explores superbugs found in healthcare facility sinks

Bacteria spreads from drainpipes to patients in stages

3/9/2017

Big Data can support infection control

Healthcare facilities can use Real Time Location Systems to track visits to hand hygiene stations

Focus: Security

3/9/2017

$1.2 million of equipment stolen from Toronto hospital

The hospital’s video surveillance footage shows the suspects used suitcases to transport equipment

Focus: Facility Design

3/9/2017

Outpatient healthcare design looking to retail and hospitality

Facilities getting a fresh look that caters to the new lifestyle design trend

3/9/2017

Texas hospital ready for hazardous material emergencies

Parkland Memorial Hospital decon unit deals with chemical exposure situations

3/9/2017

Concierge-style healthcare facility opens in Palm Beach

Center has a high-resolution CT scanner, digital X-ray machine, ultrasound room, body composition analyzer and LED light therapy bed

3/9/2017

Compact, Powerful Model DRZ with Quick-Grip Chuck Offers Maintenance Pros Quick, Clean, Quiet Drain Cleaning

3/9/2017

Tyco Security Products Brings Multi-Site, Integrated Security to the Edge

3/9/2017

Crown Health Care Laundry Earns Hygienically Clean Healthcare Certification

3/9/2017

Boston Scientific Announces Six Finalists in 2nd Annual Connected Patient Challenge, Focused on Healthcare Data Analytics

Focus: Security

3/8/2017

Texas hospital employee says stealing was 'easy'

Employee allegedly stole $400k of medical equipment from Christus Santa Rosa Hospital

Focus: Facility Design

3/8/2017

Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center designed for different mission

Replacement hospital must respond to different service members and potentially different types of injuries and patient experiences, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/8/2017

Maximizing BIM use in healthcare facility operations

White paper says not all facilities are putting BIM to use

Focus: Fire-Life Safety

3/8/2017

Q&A: Drills for off-site locations

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for fire drills

3/8/2017

Urgent care centers gaining traction in Toledo area

Health systems trying to cut costs, emergency room crowding

3/8/2017

Trends affecting healthcare real estate in 2017

Repeal of the Affordable Care Act is just one issue potentially affecting the industry

3/8/2017

JM Electrical and EMC Complete Energy Upgrade at Holyoke Community College

3/8/2017

Research and Inspiration Lead Pella Corporation to Refine Products

3/8/2017

New Riser Diagrams in Wattstopper DLM Software Simplifies Project Submittal and Quote Process

3/8/2017

Metasys 8.1 Building Automation System from Johnson Controls Delivers New Graphics and Enhanced Security for Secure, Encrypted Communications

3/8/2017

Medxcel Facilities Management hires Jason Sheidler as Vice President of Finance

Focus: Facility Design

3/7/2017

Bad hospital design can be unhealthy

Doctor says he is struck daily by how much better hospitals could be designed

Case study / Focus: Facility Design

3/7/2017

Johns Hopkins Hospital provides prescription for healthcare surfacing

JHH conducted a system wide multi-disciplinary research flooring testing study

Focus: Facility Design

3/7/2017

Urgent care centers leading retail healthcare delivery

Hospitals run 37 percent of urgent care facilities in U.S.

Focus: Facility Design

3/7/2017

What does LEED mean for healthcare

The goal is to promote clean, healthy, affordable, durable, and environmentally friendly practices into construction and design

Focus: Plumbing

3/7/2017

Pre-fab bathroom pods deliver luxury to go

The Christ Hospital Joint and Spine Center plugged in high-end modular bathrooms as part of its tight construction schedule

Focus: Facility Design

3/7/2017

Tenn. healthcare facility's facade supports visibility and efficiency

Methodist South Hospital's emergency department's new facade gives the addition a more visible presence, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/7/2017

IDEC Offers Industry’s Broadest Line of HazLoc Custom Control Stations

3/7/2017

Icon Labs President Alan Grau Selected to Present at Embedded World Show Europe

3/7/2017

Mule-Hide Products Co. Introduces Walkway Granules

3/7/2017

Heaviland Landscape Management Reports 2016 Water Savings Numbers

3/7/2017

AAMA Releases New Selection and Application Guide for Plastic-Glazed Skylights and Sloped Glazing

Focus: Security

3/6/2017

Drug disappearances at VA hospitals investigated

VA drugs losses rose tenfold between 2009 and 2015

3/6/2017

Healthgrades names 2017 Best Hospitals

Medicare inpatient data from the Medicare Provider Analysis and Review database from 2013 through 2015 for the 32 most common inpatient conditions and procedures is considered

3/6/2017

Innovations curbing healthcare facility infections

Lighting and antibacterial surfaces helping to reduce harmful microrganisms

Blog

3/6/2017

Your healthcare facility's LED retrofit checklist

How do you begin to coordinate and come up with funds to replace lighting systems across thousands of square feet?

Focus: Plumbing

3/6/2017

Height-adjustable bathroom fixtures can make life easier for people with mobility challenges

Fixtures have been designed to allow quick and easy height and position adjustability

3/6/2017

Feasibility study should uncover strengths, weaknesses of a proposed project

Exercise also helps document the planning, engineering and construction

3/6/2017

Pella Corporation Chair Emerita Joan Kuyper Farver Dies

3/6/2017

Garland’s Revolutionary Flashless Edge Metal System Saves Time and Money

3/6/2017

Monarch Brands expands to new HQ to Northeast Philadelphia

3/6/2017

CBRE Healthcare Recognized as a Great Place to Work in Healthcare

3/6/2017

Grab Green Debuts New Stoneworks Laundry Pod Collection

3/3/2017

CMS reimbursement changes could alter facility building plans

Lower reimbursement rate for services at a hospital-owned outpatient center may discourage the building of outlying facilities, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/3/2017

Xenex Secures $38 Million in Funding; Company’s Germ-Zapping Robots Help Hospitals Reduce Infection Rates

Focus: Security

3/3/2017

Steps to prevent health facility violence

Risk management expert urges zero tolerance culture

3/3/2017

New Pa. microhospital may be future of healthcare

A new $35 million microhospital is under construction in Lancaster

3/3/2017

NFMT event to include seminar on NFPA 45: Flammable liquids and other hazardous materials in laboratories

The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

Blog

3/3/2017

Critical conditions: Healthcare construction challenges and opportunities

Managers should familiarize themselves with accepted industry best practices for completing healthcare construction projects

3/3/2017

Feasibility study can support facility funding request

A solid study should show what needs to be done and how it can be done

3/3/2017

Clorox Healthcare Announces Enhancements to Bleach Germicidal Disinfectants

3/3/2017

Western Health Completes Energy-Efficient Upgrades

3/3/2017

Igor, Inc. Announces Technology License with Ellipz for a New PoE and LED Lighting Solution

3/3/2017

Crothall Now Has 12 Hygienically Clean Healthcare Certified Laundries

3/3/2017

Patient Mechanical Lift Handling Equipment Market Expected to Reach $1,629 Million, Globally by 2022

3/2/2017

Flint healthcare facility ordered a second time to address Legionella issues

Michigan health officials told McLaren Flint Hospital to correct conditions to reduce the presence of bacteria

3/2/2017

Survey suggests better supply chain management supports patient safety

A quarter of hospital staff with 'good' processes have seen or heard of expired product being used on a patient

3/2/2017

Healthcare facilities striving for on-demand access

Health systems reposition themselves with convenient care centers, virtual venues

3/2/2017

NFMT event to include seminar on energy reduction — a Harvard Medical School case study

The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

Focus: Facility Design

3/2/2017

Best practices for hospital floors

Hospitals face a unique set of challenges with flooring

Focus: Facility Design

3/2/2017

NOAH plans first conference

National Organization for Arts in Health plans event with the 30th Healthcare Facilities and Design Symposium and Exposition

3/2/2017

Popular Diversa Sensor Line Latest Addition to Universal Lighting Technologies Product Offering

3/2/2017

Crothall Now Has 12 Hygienically Clean Healthcare Certified Laundries

3/2/2017

Asahi/America Rolls Out New Building Information Modeling Design and CAD Library

3/2/2017

Western Reserve Hospital Deploys Xenex Germ-Zapping Robot to Enhance Patient Safety by Destroying Superbugs that Can Cause Infections

3/2/2017

Clorox Professional Products Company Introduces New Portfolio of Odor Control Products Designed to Eliminate the Toughest Professional Odors

3/1/2017

Lawsuit linking sixth death to UPMC mold names third facility

A third wrongful death lawsuit was filed in connection to a University of Pittsburgh Medical Center mold outbreak

Focus: Fire-Life Safety

3/1/2017

Q&A: Cooking ranges open to the corridor

Brad Keyes discusses cooking ranges open to the corridor

3/1/2017

Nursing homes opening their doors to students

Some facilities are allowing college students to move in

3/1/2017

Dispute over hospital defects resolved

Embattled South Australian hospital will open within months

3/1/2017

NFMT event to include seminar on ADA review for healthcare facilities

The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

Focus: Plumbing

3/1/2017

Plumbing systems should be simple and reliable

Know the requirements and technical challenges of the healthcare facility plumbing system

3/1/2017

Johnson Controls Publishes Call to Action for Building Owners and Facility Managers to Invest in Cybersecurity

3/1/2017

Crothall Now Has 12 Hygienically Clean Healthcare Certified Laundries

3/1/2017

Orion Receives $900,000 in Orders for Major Led Retrofit Rollout with National Healthcare REIT

3/1/2017

Universal Lighting Technologies to Partner with KSA Lighting & Controls Agency in Chicago Marketplace

3/1/2017

Boyd Industries Achieves International Quality Certification

2/28/2017

Possible ACA repeal could change strong forecast for healthcare real estate

Colliers International’s 2017 Health Care Marketplace Report shows that questions loom for the year ahead

2/28/2017

Parkland Hospital combines laundry tech with human touch

Advanced processes back up one skilled seamstress

2/28/2017

Naples healthcare facility dumping chemical spill into creek

Workers dumped industrial dye into a storm drain

2/28/2017

Long-term care facilities told to be disaster-ready

Facilities that participate in Medicare and Medicaid must meet the new requirements by Nov. 15

2/28/2017

NFMT event to include seminar on stormwater planning for health and resilience at MedStar Harbor Hospital

The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

Focus: Facility Design

2/28/2017

Healthcare designers take a holistic approach

New research suggests many clinical design norms are hard on patients

Focus: Infection Control

2/28/2017

Antimicrobial surfaces can support HAI prevention

The antimicrobials used for solid surfaces include copper and silver

2/28/2017

Sunburst Chemicals Introduces Tamper Proof Foaming Hand Soap Dispenser

2/28/2017

Biomedical Waste Solution Offers Disposal Services for Small and Large Healthcare Systems

2/28/2017

Siemens Healthineers Establishes Global Digital Ecosystem to Drive Digitalization of Healthcare

2/28/2017

When Speech Privacy is Vital, Acoustiblok has the Answer

2/28/2017

ROCKFON Optimized Acoustics Expands Technical Resources Addressing Room-To-Room Sound Blocking

2/27/2017

California hospital moves patients ahead of potential flood

Hospital officials feared the facility would be flooded if the Oroville Dam broke

Focus: Infection Control

2/27/2017

UV cleaning technology manufacturers discuss key issues

UV disinfection technology can supplement manual surface cleaning by killing persistent pathogens

Focus: Facility Design

2/27/2017

Facility design can support autism treatment

Environments should be respectful, flexible and soothing. They should balance safety and regulatory concerns, according to an article on the Behavioral Healthcare Executive website

2/27/2017

Report: Growing healthcare sector will boost demand for industrial cleaning services

The global industrial cleaning market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of close to 5%

2/27/2017

NFMT event to include seminar on improving healthcare infrastructure

The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

Focus: Facility Design

2/27/2017

Calif. rehab facility adds wellness center

Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center undertaking $418 million construction and renovation project

Focus: Facility Design

2/27/2017

British Columbia healthcare facility consolidates space

The Copeman Healthcare Centre was previously scattered between several floors of one building but is now located on two consecutive floors, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

2/27/2017

Popular Diversa Sensor Line Latest Addition to Universal Lighting Technologies Product Offering

2/27/2017

Tallahassee Community College teams with Siemens to implement major campus infrastructure improvements

2/27/2017

WROT ACR Fittings UL Recognized to 700 PSI

2/27/2017

Five Things Managers Should Know About Sewer Odors

2/27/2017

Eco Engineering Extends Support for Portman-Shaheen Energy Efficiency Legislation

Focus: Infection Control

2/24/2017

Maintaining hospital air isolation rooms

Room needs to be well sealed to prevent excess air leakage

2/24/2017

Deploying wireless locks and readers in a healthcare facility

New access control technology can improve the security and efficiency of campus

2/24/2017

University Medical Center Tucson features updated and expanded operating rooms

New facility also has an integrated imaging and interventional floor, and all-private patient rooms, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

2/24/2017

Free hazard communication webinar planned to help protect cleaners

The webinar will focus on how OSHA can help staffing firms and host employers better understand their responsibilities for ensuring the safety of temporary workers.

2/24/2017

NFMT event to include seminar on NFPA 45: Flammable liquids and other hazardous materials in laboratories

The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

2/24/2017

Street light outages cause safety concerns near Nashville hospital

Some streetlights have been out for months, leaving at least two intersections in the dark

2/24/2017

BIM Design Software solutions worth $3B across 57 countries

2/24/2017

New PitbullT 2300B Screener a High-Quality, Affordable Option for Small- to Mid-Sized Contractors

2/24/2017

Potter Announces City Of Chicago Class I Approval

2/24/2017

HCI Presents Solutions to Four Common Traps Preventing Successful Use of BIM in Healthcare Operations & Maintenance

2/24/2017

Research and Inspiration Lead Pella Corporation to Refine Products

Focus: Infection Control

2/23/2017

Legionella found in Washington hospital

Harrison Medical Center patient contracted Legionnaires' disease

Focus: Black History Month

2/23/2017

African-American hospitals served excluded communities

Black-owned or –operated hospitals were prominent in the South and in northern cities from the time of slavery until the Civil Rights era

2/23/2017

Facility introduces new assisted living model

An assisted senior living provider is expanding its independent living light program, according to an article on the iAdvance Senior Care website

2/23/2017

NFMT event to include seminar on energy reduction — a Harvard Medical School case study

The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

Focus: Facility Design

2/23/2017

Pa. hospital installs lightweight storm water management system

The hospital switched from using a concrete stormwater pipe system to plastic storm water chambers

Focus: HVAC

2/23/2017

Select an HVAC system for a healthcare facility's specific goals

Energy efficiency is also critical in choosing the best system

2/23/2017

ONVIF Joins IoT Panel Discussion at TechSec Solutions 2017

2/23/2017

Otis Offers Enhanced Performance & Design in Advance of Modernization Projects

2/23/2017

NLYTE Achieves Record 47% Revenue Growth in 2016

2/23/2017

AAMA Recognizes Member Leadership During Milestone 80th Annual Conference

2/23/2017

Precision AirConvey Expands Laundry and Waste Group Featuring Automated Collection and Removal Systems

Focus: Fire-Life Safety

2/22/2017

Q&A: Power taps connected to carts

Brad Keyes discusses permanency of power taps connected to carts

2/22/2017

Safety net hospitals could lose $40 billion with ACA repeal

That amount represents lost coverage and cuts to Medicaid and Medicare disproportionate share hospital funding from 2018 through 2026

2/22/2017

Atlanta health provider plans massive new complex

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to build a $1 billion medical campus

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2/22/2017

A biomedical engineer’s role in a healthcare facility

Like any engineer, a biomedical engineer is primarily concerned with solving problems

2/22/2017

NFMT event to include seminar on ADA review for healthcare facilities

The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

2/22/2017

Healthcare has more emergency power system options

As the healthcare construction industry grows, advances in technology are creating new emergency power system options, according to an article on the Healthcare Design

2/22/2017

BlueStream Hybrid Cooling System from Johnson Controls Helps Customers Address Water, Energy Challenges

2/22/2017

Seyfarth Real Estate Market Sentiment Survey Reveals Top Concerns for 2017

2/22/2017

New Wood Window and Wood Patio Door Warranty Offered by Pella

2/22/2017

Legrand Provides Six Ways to Reduce Energy Usage in Commercial Facilities

2/22/2017

Danfoss Accepting Entries for Eighth Annual EnVisioneer of the Year Award Competition

2/21/2017

How common are hospital shootings?

A number of studies have examined instances of gun violence

2/21/2017

Construction on massive Fargo hospital project finished

The $494 million, 11-story hospital took five years and 2.4 million man-hours

2/21/2017

Telehealth trend coming with many misconceptions

HealthcareITNews website lists and debunks five of the most popular myths

2/21/2017

NFMT event to include seminar on stormwater planning for health and resilience at MedStar Harbor Hospital

The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

2/21/2017

Technology plays role in rural facility design

Engineers use laser technology to design 30-bed community clinic

2/21/2017

New external canopy of NSW hospital creates visual cohesion, boundaries

The design of Lismore Base Hospital, New South Wales, Australia, also provides a landscaped place of respite for patients and visitors, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.

2/21/2017

Ranger Design Delivers a Donation

2/21/2017

MSCI Triples the Number of its Private Real Estate Indexes Available on Global Intel PLUS

2/21/2017

Orion Receives $900,000 In Orders for Major Led Retrofit Rollout with National Healthcare REIT

2/21/2017

Teewinot Life Sciences Corporation Announces Breakthrough Commercial Production of the Cannabinoid Varin Series

2/21/2017

Johnson Controls VRF Smart Gateway Provides Control for Network Management Centers; Next-Generation Systems Increase Performance​

2/17/2017

How to maximize an intrusion detection system

Integrating other technologies with the security control panel can improve outcomes

2/17/2017

Five mistakes healthcare professionals must avoid with their medical waste disposal

About 15 percent of the waste generated by healthcare facilities is infectious, toxic or radioactive

2/17/2017

50 vehicles ransacked near Orlando hospital

Florida Hospital in Orlando hospital workers weren't the only ones hit

Focus: HVAC

2/17/2017

Medical spaces have specific HVAC design requirements

System designers need to know the type of space the system serves, the occupancy type and codes that govern the occupancy

2/17/2017

NFMT event to include seminar on NFPA 45: Flammable liquids and other hazardous materials in laboratories

The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

2/17/2017

Patient safety efforts are paying off

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's tally of healthcare-associated conditions between 2010 and 2015 shows a 21 percent decline, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

2/17/2017

Decentralized nursing units may hurt collaboration

Decentralized nursing unit put nurses closer to the patients and can eliminate visibility issues

2/17/2017

Allegion, Brivo Integration Offers New Cloud-Based Access Control For Schlage NDE Series Wireless Locks

2/17/2017

Precision Medicine Unlocks the Future of Targeted Therapy in the Global Healthcare Industry

2/17/2017

Modern Forms Introduces Staff Interior and Exterior Wall Sconce

2/17/2017

OrthoCarolina Hip and Knee Surgeons Meet with Congressional Leaders in D.C.

2/17/2017

SmithGroupJJR’s Butcavage, D’Amico, Kranz and Varner Elevated to the American Institute of Architects’ College of Fellows

2/16/2017

Experts concerned about the potential fire hazard with hyperbaric chambers

In 2009, a chamber erupted in fire — fed by the oxygen — killing two people inside

2/16/2017

Missouri long-term care facility fire injures resident

Fire blamed on loose wire in an electrical outlet

2/16/2017

Healthcare interoperability slowed by financial, cultural challenges

Lack of standardization, fear of new procedures, or data gaps in EHR systems slowing progress

2/16/2017

Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care wins international climate change awards

Organization recognized for leading the transformation to climate smart, resilient healthcare

2/16/2017

NFMT event to include seminar on energy reduction — a Harvard Medical School case study

The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

2/16/2017

Boston hospital saves more than 5,000,000 kWh with energy upgrades

LED lighting and advanced controls retrofits were installed throughout the campus

2/16/2017

ED patient found dead in Illinois hospital restroom

Man found nearly 8 hours after being discharged

2/16/2017

AMETEK Acquires Rauland-Borg Corporation

2/16/2017

U.S. District Court Ruling Allows Continued Excellence in Development of Public Health and Safety Standards

2/16/2017

Sierra Monitor’s FieldPo Device Cloud IIoT-Empowers Modern Workspaces

Charleston Area Medical Center Reduces Congestive Heart Failure Readmissions with Patient Engagement Technology

2/16/2017

2/16/2017

MacGillis Joins Universal Lighting Technologies

Focus: Fire-Life Safety

2/15/2017

Q&A: Fire-rated doors in non-fire-rated walls

Brad Keyes discusses requirements for a fire-rated doors in non-fire-rated walls

2/15/2017

Healthcare facilities facing critical need for ICUs

From academic medical centers to regional community hospitals, the need is being driven by a larger patient population — including seniors — ending up in the ICU as people live longer and treatment improves, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

2/15/2017

Some healthcare facilities making their ICUs more family-friendly

Accommodating family can lead to better outcomes

2/15/2017

NFMT event to include seminar on ADA review for healthcare facilities

The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

Focus: Facility Design

2/15/2017

Young adult mental health campus offers peaceful setting

Atlanta organization opens treatment center in college-like setting

Focus: Infection Control

2/15/2017

Automated UV-C disinfection: Finding the system that meets your facility’s needs

Despite the fact that the fundamental technology might be the same, no two commercially available automated UV-C systems are identical

2/15/2017

Endress+Hauser Installs High Pressure Test Rig in Greenwood, Indiana

2/15/2017

MaxLite Releases 100W LED Area Lamp for Outdoor Luminaires Replacing 400W MH and HPS

2/15/2017

NTI Expands Nondestructive Testing and Inspection Services

2/15/2017

Cuningham Group Architecture Receives Design-Build Award for Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital

2/15/2017

ASV Offers Powerful RT-75 HD Compact Track Loader for Productivity in Tough Applications

2/14/2017

Boston hospitals review security after fake doctor roams facilities

Woman observed surgeries and attended patient rounds

Focus: Infection Control

2/14/2017

Cleaners can harm plastic surfaces over time

Use of some cleaning products could harm medical devices

Focus: Facility Design

2/14/2017

Designing healthcare facilities with security in mind

Consult with security personnel during design of new projects

2/14/2017

Hazardous chemical labeling system modified

U.S. employers had until June 1, 2016 to update their workplace labeling and hazard communication programs

2/14/2017

NFMT event to include seminar on stormwater planning for health and resilience at MedStar Harbor Hospital

The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

2/14/2017

Attracting millennials to healthcare facility/design professions

The first step is figuring out what motivates the 18- to 34-year-olds of today

2/14/2017

Top healthcare facility renovation pain points

The project timeline must be carefully managed to avoid disruptions in patient care

2/14/2017

Stainless Steel and Healing Environments

2/14/2017

MedEquities Realty Trust Makes $12.5 Million Investment In Acute Care Surgical Hospital In Houston

2/14/2017

U.S. Chamber Foundation Releases Safety and Security Quick Guides

2/14/2017

Medical Seating Manufacturer Marks 25 years of Significant Growth

2/14/2017

EHNAC Achieves HITRUST CSF Assessor Designation for Healthcare Organizations

2/13/2017

San Diego hospital accused of reinstalling secret cameras in ORs

Former staff physician at Sharp Grossmont Hospital is suing the healthcare facility

Focus: Facility Design

2/13/2017

Pediatric behavioral health facilities balance dignity, safety

The ideal environment also considers how family members feel when they walk through the front door

Focus: Infection Control

2/13/2017

Cleaning strategies to reduce hospital-acquired infections

Enhanced disinfection techniques can decrease the spread of pathogens

Focus: Infection Control

2/13/2017

Experts say current cleaning techniques for flexible endoscopes insufficient

Careful visual inspection and cleaning verification tests are recommended

2/13/2017

NFMT event to include seminar on improving healthcare infrastructure

The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

Focus: Infection Control

2/13/2017

New maintenance infection control standards released

The new standard incorporates improvements based on industry advances since the previous edition release in 2012

2/13/2017

IoT security is critical to healthcare

Traditional cybersecurity sometimes lapses comes to the IoT

2/13/2017

New Wave's PAO Group, Inc. Announces Opening of Several New Alternative Healthcare Facilities in Florida, Ohio

2/13/2017

Bell & Gossett Highlights Leadership in Efficiency at 2017 AHR Expo

2/13/2017

Chartwise Medical Systems Leads the Field Again with 2017 Klas Category Leader Distinction

2/13/2017

Veteran Leadership Coach Reveals Resources New Leaders Really Need

2/13/2017

Site Solar 1308-Watt Mobile Solar Light Tower Provides Bright, Quiet, Renewable Light

Focus: Infection Control

2/10/2017

Steps for effective outpatient facility cleaning

New facilities give environmental services new challenges

Focus: Facility Design

2/10/2017

Healthcare design can transform care

Buildings must enable and support a healthcare provider's response to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandates for safety, superior quality and lower costs

Case study / Focus: Facility Design

2/10/2017

Project Wellness blends fitness, medical care, wellness

The project also creates space for Winter Park Health Foundation to collaborate with other not-for-profits and groups to promote community health

Focus: Infection Control

2/10/2017

Rare E. coli found in Los Angeles County patient

Incident marks a first for California

2/10/2017

NFMT event to include seminar on NFPA 45: Flammable liquids and other hazardous materials in laboratories

The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

2/10/2017

Surgeon falls off rolling stool, successfully sues for $7 million

The stool was allegedly only suitable for use on a soft, carpeted flooring surface

2/10/2017

VA Pittsburgh system issues water restrictions after Legionella detected

Legionella bacteria found in sinks at facility

2/10/2017

EnerNOC and Brookfield Global Integrated Solutions (BGIS) Launch Strategic Partnership to Provide Advanced Energy Management to Commercial Buildings

2/10/2017

Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care and leading Canadian Health Care Organizations Win International Climate Change Awards

2/10/2017

New ASTM Test Method Aims to Boost Energy Efficiency in Roofs

2/10/2017

Schneider Electric Unveils Hospital Optimizer

2/10/2017

Patient Safety Movement Announces Innovation Award Winners at 5th Annual Summit

Focus: Infection Control

2/9/2017

Scabies outbreak reported at Ohio hospital

The disease was spread at Kettering partly by objects that were infested with itch mites

Focus: HVAC

2/9/2017

Some surgical facilities are seeking alternatives to forced air warming

Forced air warming linked to surgical site infections

Focus: Facility Design

2/9/2017

Children’s Hospital New Orleans plans $225 million expansion

The 20-bed cardiac unit will be expanded with all private rooms

Focus: Infection Control

2/9/2017

Probe of dirty surgical tools at Detroit healthcare system reopened

Federal health authorities are again investigating dirty tools at the Detroit Medical Center

2/9/2017

NFMT event to include seminar on energy reduction — a Harvard Medical School case study

The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

Focus: Facility Design

2/9/2017

Infusion center uses design to create calming environment

The design has dark wood-grain floors, walls painted in soft, neutral hues and Buddhist images throughout

2/9/2017

Iowa hospital to add K-9s to security team

UnityPoint Health — Trinity Regional Medical Center is getting two four-legged security officers

2/9/2017

Sentara Hospitals Transition from Color Code Overhead Pages to ‘Plain Language’ Alerts

2/9/2017

Forum Shedding Light on Artificial Intelligence Disruptions in Healthcare

2/9/2017

Digital Signage Federation to Present Digital Out-of-Home Strategy Summit At DSE 2017

2/9/2017

Sentara Rehabilitation & Care Residence Launches New Senior Care Model

2/9/2017

SmartPlug Instant Hot Water Control from Taco Named 2017 AHR Expo Innovation Award Product of the Year

Focus: Infection Control

2/8/2017

Study explores environmental cleaning for containing MRSA

Research examines the efficacy of different approaches for cleaning environmental surfaces

Focus: Facility Design

2/8/2017

Healthcare design heals with help from nature

One constant that runs through best designs is green space

Focus: Infection Control

2/8/2017

UPMC mold report won't start new investigation

Health agencies have no plans to do any more investigating of the fatal mold outbreak at UPMC

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

2/8/2017

Q&A: Maintaining testing/inspection documents

Brad Keyes discusses how long a facility should maintain testing and inspection documents

2/8/2017

NFMT event to include seminar on ADA review for healthcare facilities

The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

Focus: Infection Control

2/8/2017

Tips to reduce the spread of norovirus

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests five steps

2/8/2017

Interim sterilization processing facility means surgeries don't stop

Seattle healthcare facility continues surgeries during construction

2/8/2017

Casenet Stands Out for Performance and Impact, According to KLAS 2016 Care Management Performance Report

2/8/2017

Tyco Security Products Bolsters IP Camera Portfolio with Cost-Effective PTZ and Super High-Quality Fisheye Camera

2/8/2017

Diversey Care Awarded 3-Year Floor Care Equipment Contract Position with Premier Inc.

2/8/2017

SimplexGrinnell to Host Fire and Life Safety Education Sessions in Key U.S. Cities

2/8/2017

Health Care Institute Chicago Adds Construction Expertise to Its Board

2/7/2017

Union members OK Mayo proposal

Union leaders suggest situation has caused long-term damage

2/7/2017

Thieves impersonate Ark. hospital employees, steal credit cards

People dressed in scrubs stole the credit cards of hospital employees

2/7/2017

Robotic mason used on new cancer center

Latest technology, techniques save time, cost at Missouri facility

Focus: Facility Design

2/7/2017

Trends affecting behavioral healthcare design

Design can help reduce stigma and address the needs of patients’ physical and mental well-being, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

2/7/2017

NFMT event to include seminar on stormwater planning for health and resilience at MedStar Harbor Hospital

The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

2/7/2017

Junk food is out at Intermountain Healthcare facilities

System doing away with sugary drinks and snacks in clinics, hospitals

2/7/2017

Colo. VA hospital exempt from federal hiring freeze

Aurora VA needs about 300 new employees to activate medical campus

2/7/2017

Pella Supports Local Contractor and School with New Tools of the Trade

2/7/2017

Legrand, North America Acquires Original Cast Lighting, Inc.

2/7/2017

Existing Reprocessing Techniques Prove Insufficient for Flexible Endoscopes

2/7/2017

Nora Lighting Iolite Led Modular Downlight Features Decorative Accessories For Visual Effects

2/7/2017

RJL Systems Announces New Segmental BIA Medical Device—The Quantum V Segmental BIA

Focus: Infection Control

2/6/2017

Report links UPMC bed linens filled with mold blamed to crisis

Hundreds of other healthcare facilities may be affected

Focus: Infection Control

2/6/2017

Following the new scope reprocessing guidelines

Any gaps in procedures could lead to infections

2/6/2017

Nursing home residents gain new protections

First of new CMS revisions took effect in late November

Focus: Facility Design

2/6/2017

Free infographic on healthcare facility floor plans available

Downloadable graphic breaks down the traits of a successful hospital flooring plan

2/6/2017

NFMT event to include seminar on improving healthcare infrastructure

The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

Focus: Infection Control

2/6/2017

Environmental services' morale sometimes suffers on the job

Lifting staff morale goes a long way toward improving productivity

Focus: Facility Design

2/6/2017

Designing for team-based healthcare

Care teamwork areas feature collaborative space with ample natural light and provide separation from the exam areas

2/6/2017

Healthcare Center Gets the PENETRON Treatment

2/6/2017

American Combustion Service, Inc. Helps Local Hospital Increase Efficiency

2/6/2017

Yop table -- A minimalistic space saver

2/6/2017

Diversey Care to Offer Scholarships to Attend 2017 APIC Conference

2/6/2017

National School Boards Association Announces Clean, Green, Safe Schools Resources

2/3/2017

Whitepaper: 'What’s Next for U.S. Healthcare Under Trump?'

L.E.K. 'Executive Insights' discusses a framework for monitoring and interpreting possible executive and legislative actions

Focus: Facility Design

2/3/2017

Delbert Day Cancer Institute design blends technology, amenities

Amenities included to serve patients and families who are required to spend an extended period of time inside the hospital

Focus: Infection Control

2/3/2017

Hospital enhances patient safety with germ-zapping robots

The Christ Hospital Health Network is the first healthcare system in the Cincinnati region to use the technology

2/3/2017

NFMT event to include seminar on NFPA 45: Flammable liquids and other hazardous materials in laboratories

The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

2/3/2017

DoD and VA joint healthcare facility is a work in progress

Agencies still working out bugs with joint venture

Focus: Infection Control

2/3/2017

Study links superbug to antibiotic overuse rather than dirty hospitals

Scientists have found overuse of the drugs was the main cause of a serious stomach bug outbreak that spread through NHS hospitals

2/3/2017

22 CityLink Gains Another Partner and a Global Headquarters

2/3/2017

School honored with Urban Land Institute Trendsetter Award

2/3/2017

Schneider Electric Introduces Clinical Environment Optimization Solution to Drive Energy Savings in Healthcare Facilities

2/3/2017

Universal Lighting Technologies Announces Strategic Distributor Partnership with Schaedler Yesco

2/3/2017

Eaton Expands 9PX UPS Family with New 700-1500 VA Models

Focus: Infection Control

2/2/2017

Ontario hospital workers warn about hospital-acquired infections

The Canadian Union of Public Employees is urging the government to reduce hospital-acquired infections by increasing funding for hospital housekeeping

Focus: HVAC

2/2/2017

Denver Health upgrades regional Ebola treatment center

DHMC improved the ventilation system and added doors to better isolate the area

2/2/2017

Florida governor wants to revamp healthcare facility rules

Gov. Rick Scott called for eliminating key regulations about building healthcare facilities and opening trauma centers

2/2/2017

Choosing the right medical carts

Fully functional and well-equipped carts are the best way to deliver precise medical care

2/2/2017

NFMT event to include seminar on energy reduction — a Harvard Medical School case study

The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

Focus: HVAC

2/2/2017

Poor healthcare facility air quality can harm patients and employees

Hospitals that do not maintain an effective air filtration strategy may find that airborne contaminants become a health issue

2/2/2017

Urban Health Plan’s ‘solar wall’ maximizes vertical space in the Bronx

Unlike most rooftop systems, the 37kW array has been installed on the side of the building

2/2/2017

Lifestyle Communities Provides Mobile-First Experience

2/2/2017

The Health Care Institute Reveals Planning Strategies Supporting the Retailization of Healthcare

2/2/2017

PDI Welcomes Industry-Leading Experts to Further the Advancement of its leading Infection Prevention Technology

2/2/2017

Medical GPS Launches On-Demand Video Demo of M3 Patient Experience System

2/2/2017

Viking Introduces New 5.6 K-factor Quick Response Flush Pendent Sprinkler

Focus: Facility Design

2/1/2017

Texas system plans first microhospital

Christus Southeast Texas Health System buys land for new smaller facility

Focus: Infection Control

2/1/2017

California hospitals with high infection rates not inspected

California law requires hospitals to be inspected every three years

2/1/2017

Panelboard bonding in patient care vicinities

Most healthcare facilities are served by multiple branches of power, and the Code is pretty clear regarding what branch and how many sources of each branch are required (or allowed) in patient care areas.

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

2/1/2017

Q&A: Door undercuts

Brad Keyes discusses door undercuts

2/1/2017

NFMT event to include seminar on ADA review for healthcare facilities

The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

2/1/2017

Cape Cod facility renovates for aging population

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cape Cod prepares for increase in demand for outpatient services

2/1/2017

Applying the basics of network security

Many strategies that can protect a healthcare facility's electronic security from cyberattacks are simple to implement

2/1/2017

Douglas County Hospital Staff Attends Homeland Security Training

2/1/2017

Texture, Texture and Texture -- Carnegie's New Focus on Panel Textiles

2/1/2017

HLAC Names 2 New Board Members

2/1/2017

Deb Group Invites You to Vote for Your Favorite Happy Hands Dispenser

2/1/2017

Following Rapid Growth in Northeast, Fairbanks Energy Services Expands Energy Conservation Offerings to the Midwest

1/31/2017

Video surveillance can curb drug thefts

Height markers should be placed at exits to help identify suspects and video cameras should be positioned at strategic locations

1/31/2017

Pa. rehab center renovates for a more relaxing feel

Shenandoah Heights facility installs murals depicting local sites

Focus: Infection Control

1/31/2017

Hand-hygiene compliance up after safety stand-down

A 'stand-down' is when everyone stops what they're doing, so that an issue can be immediately addressed

1/31/2017

Dayton Children's increases scope of tower project

The healthcare facility has decided to build-out the seventh floor

1/31/2017

NFMT event to include seminar on stormwater planning for health and resilience at MedStar Harbor Hospital

The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

1/31/2017

Experts discuss healthcare cybersecurity

2016 averaged one healthcare data breach per day

1/31/2017

IoT integration one of video surveillance's newest upgrades

Latest video surveillance systems designed to overcome challenges that come with a healthcare environment

1/31/2017

Green Span Profiles Receives Florida Approval for Walls, Roofing

1/31/2017

Greenheck Expands Plenum Fan Line with Model APD

1/31/2017

Prevent Flooding and Damage During Rainstorms with Tips from Heaviland Landscape Management

1/31/2017

Brivo Launches Brivo Mobile Pass to Open Doors Using Smartphones

1/31/2017

MRI Inventor to Receive the Medtech Innovation Catalyst Award

Focus: Infection Control

1/30/2017

Dirty instrument found at Detroit hospital one day after investigation ends

Michigan regulators are reviewing whether to reopen probe

1/30/2017

Human error blamed for embryo-destroying hospital blackout

A hospital generator failure was likely caused by human error in wrongly leaving a control switch off

1/30/2017

Conn. healthcare facility offers concierge-style services

Newton physicians' office built with patient comfort and privacy in mind

1/30/2017

Group gathered to discuss ideal future of healthcare

The Brooklyn Medical Relations Council asked The Center for Health Design to bring together a small, diverse group of experts to help create a new hospital, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

1/30/2017

NFMT event to include seminar on improving healthcare infrastructure

The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

Focus: Infection Control

1/30/2017

Study says UV light helps eliminate four superbugs

UVC was used against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA; vancomycin-resistant enterococci, or VRE; Acinetobacter and Clostridium difficile

1/30/2017

Vermont Healthcare facility creates 'safe space' for patients

Grace Cottage Hospital's emergency department's 'safe room' built for vulnerable patients

1/30/2017

Johnson Controls Launches Program to Help Women Re-enter the Workforce

1/30/2017

PDI Welcomes Industry-Leading Experts to Further the Advancement of its leading Infection Prevention Technology

1/30/2017

RLE Technologies Receives Patent for Embedded Mapping in Nested Facility Management Devices

1/30/2017

Introducing the Inaugural Medical Capital Innovation Competition

1/30/2017

CENTRIA Releases Rainscreen Wall Systems Brochure

1/27/2017

N.J. healthcare facility to test employees, patients for lead

Englewood Hospital and Medical Center is giving lead tests to its workers, patients and visitors

1/27/2017

Central Florida expecting busy year of healthcare construction

Projects range from new hospitals to free-standing emergency departments and medical office buildings

1/27/2017

Nova Scotia emergency rooms to get security upgrade

Report makes 12 recommendations to improve safety

1/27/2017

Drills help Texas healthcare facility prepare for the worst

Medical Center Hospital tries to maintain supplies to be self sufficient for 96 hours

1/27/2017

Village to help Alzheimer's patients planned for San Diego

A fake town modeled after 1950s American culture to be finished in 2018

1/27/2017

NFMT event to include seminar on NFPA 45: Flammable liquids and other hazardous materials in laboratories

The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

1/27/2017

Preparing for an active shooter

American Hospital Association webinar outlines steps to prepare for a gunman

1/27/2017

Douglas Lighting Controls Introduces Bluetooth Wireless Lighting Control System

1/27/2017

SBIC Recognizes 2016 Beyond Green Award Winners

1/27/2017

Multistack Acquires Desert Aire to Expand Energy-Efficient HVAC Offerings

1/27/2017

The Health Care Institute Reveals Planning Strategies Supporting the Retailization of Healthcare

1/27/2017

ROCKFON Presents 'Designing with Metal Ceilings' AIA/CES Educational Course

Focus: Infection Control

1/26/2017

Top patient safety issues for 2017

The Becker's Infection Control & Clinical Quality editorial team chose 10 patient safety issues for providers to prioritize in 2017

1/26/2017

Wander management for long-term facilities

Resident wandering is a serious patient safety issue in long-term care, but recent technology solutions have helped, according to an article on the Longterm Living magazine website

1/26/2017

New designs released for £75m Manchester hospital

A new U.K. hospital in Manchester has been redesigned following planning approval

1/26/2017

Addiction facility in Berkshires takes advantage of natural setting

Swift River Massachusetts in the Berkshire mountains has an abundance of natural wildlife that can be used as a resource to help ground clients, according to an article on the Behavioral Healthcare Executive website

Focus: Infection Control

1/26/2017

Hospital's discount store purchases questioned

Scottish hospital gets glowing report – but concerns raised about tubs bought from Poundstretchers

1/26/2017

NFMT event to include seminar on energy reduction — a Harvard Medical School case study

The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

1/26/2017

Physical therapy facilities are changing with market

Physical therapy practices are adjusting to changes in technological advancements

1/26/2017

Bulbrite Launches Over 40 New Products at Lightovation 2017

1/26/2017

Cooling Products From Vertiv Earn Trusted AHRI Certified Mark Assuring Performance

1/26/2017

‘Internet Of Things’ Botnets Present Unmanageable Cybersecurity Risk, Warns Juniper Research

1/26/2017

Registration for 2017 Niagara Forum Now Open

1/26/2017

Eaton Delivers Enhanced Flexibility and Efficiency with 5P Rackmount Compact UPS

1/25/2017

Nevada dementia care facility features in-room sensors

Technology helps staff see crisis before it fully develops

Focus: Lighting

1/25/2017

Healthcare design patients of all ages

Designers look for ways to design healthcare facilities for hard-to-classify 'boomers'

1/25/2017

Adolescent and young adult oncology coalition unit designed for distraction, comfort

The Fort Worth Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Oncology Coalition Unit at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center—Fort Worth is the first AYA oncology inpatient unit within an adult healthcare facility in the U.S., according to an article/photo tour on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Infection Control

1/25/2017

Addition of UV light cuts transmission of bacteria by 30 percent

Randomized trial finds use of UV-C machines can cut transmission of four major superbugs

1/25/2017

NFMT event to include seminar on ADA review for healthcare facilities

The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

1/25/2017

Q&A: Doors wedged open

Brad Keyes discusses restrictions on doors wedged open

1/25/2017

Chicago convent turned into cancer center

As healthcare demand grows, existing spaces are being adapted to fill needs

1/25/2017

EPA Honors 2016 Energy Star Combined Heat and Power Award Winners

1/25/2017

Acentech Consults on New Inpatient Building at University of Vermont Medical Center

1/25/2017

Disruptive Innovations in Global Behavioral Health Market Create Double-Digit Growth for Digital Applications

1/25/2017

Clow Valve Selects Orion for Iowa Facility Upgrade

1/25/2017

Larco White Paper Reveals Copper as a Helpful Ally in Reducing Hospital-acquired Infections

1/24/2017

SEIU's food service workers approve Mayo proposal

Five hundred food service workers have approved the first of two votes required to accept a Mayo Clinic compromise

1/24/2017

2016 investors were bullish on health information technology

Digital and consumer-focused applications and services were most popular

1/24/2017

OSHA finds Wisconsin medical clinic exposed workers to asbestos hazards

Company knew of asbestos-containing material since 2008

Focus: Infection Control

1/24/2017

Technology can boost hand-hygiene compliance

Electronic hand-hygiene monitoring more thorough than direct observation

1/24/2017

NFMT event to include seminar on stormwater planning for health and resilience at MedStar Harbor Hospital

The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

1/24/2017

Healthcare facility adopts airline-like digital wayfinding

Carle Foundation Hospital app combines wayfinding and scheduling

Focus: Infection Control

1/24/2017

Respiratory outbreak closes nursing home to visitors

The nursing home portion of the Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre has been closed to visitors since Jan. 6

1/24/2017

Wausau names Russell Williams as architectural sales representative for Southern California and Hawaii

1/24/2017

The Christ Hospital Health Network Unveils Xenex Germ-Zapping Robots, Enhancing Patient Safety

1/24/2017

Bulbrite Unveils New Website at Lightovation January 2017

1/24/2017

Ecore Participates in Patient Safety Collaborative Research Project

1/24/2017

New STTI Book Offers Nurses, Nursing Students Insight into 60 Nursing Careers Away from the Bedside

1/23/2017

Sixty percent of health equipment in Africa destroyed by rats

Expert said the situation pointed to the dangers that exist when biomedical engineers are not consulted in the management of health equipment

Focus: Infection Control

1/23/2017

Superbug may be more widespread than previously known

Study says drug-resistant CRE superbugs may be spreading more widely than previously thought

1/23/2017

Technology use can trim healthcare facility expenses

Blockchain and Internet of Things can cut costs by 20 percent

1/23/2017

Limerick hospital fire safety lapses spur threats of legal action

Emergency room at University Hospital ‘not fit-for-purpose’

Focus: Infection Control

1/23/2017

Dementia facility outbreaks highlight infection control issues

Long-term care facilities have increased challenges with infection control

1/23/2017

Not all menus are created equal for Michigan healthcare facilities

Hospital food is moving slowly from high-fat to healthy, but there are exceptions

1/23/2017

NFMT event to include seminar on improving healthcare infrastructure

The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

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1/23/2017

Video: Adaptive reuse in healthcare

Architect posts a talk on dealing with 'retailization' of outpatient care

1/23/2017

Diversey Care Launches Oxivir 1 Disinfectant Cleaner Wipes to Lead its Disinfectant Portfolio

1/23/2017

Danfoss Names New Sales Manager to Support Electric Heating Business

1/23/2017

Sherwin-Williams provides flooring applicators fast return to service with slower-set polyaspartic coating

1/23/2017

Margulies Perruzzi Architects Completes Expansion of Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cape Cod

1/23/2017

UV Disinfection Proven Effective by Newly-published Duke Health Study

1/20/2017

Hospital safety measures have changed since 1998 infant kidnapping

Kidnapping of Kamiyah Mobley from a Jacksonville, Fla., hospital just hours after birth spurred a dramatic increase in hospital security

Focus: Infection Control

1/20/2017

More cleaning staff at hospitals urged

The Ontario Council of Hospital Unions says there isn’t sufficient cleaning staff to keep hospitals clean

Focus: Infection Control

1/20/2017

Pan-resistant bacteria now considered worldwide threat

Woman in Reno, Nev., killed by superbug after visiting India

1/20/2017

Many big health systems buying up community hospitals

Health systems are racing to buy community hospitals in the south suburbs of Chicago

Focus: Infection Control

1/20/2017

State says patient contracted Legionnaires' disease while at Flint hospital

An unidentified patient was infected last fall while being cared for at McLaren Flint Hospital

1/20/2017

Litecontrol’s Inde-Pendants 32L Sets a New Standard for Decorative Fixture Design

1/20/2017

The Chattanoogan Hotel Selects M&M Productions USA as In-House Audiovisual Contractor

1/20/2017

American Cancer Society Delivers Lifesaving Messages with NewTek TriCaster

1/20/2017

Mainframe Cost Control: New Version Software to Get the Most Out of Country Multiplex Pricing

1/20/2017

CEL Introduces New High Performance, Low Cost RF Switches for Communication Applications

Focus: Infection Control

1/19/2017

Fresno nursing home shuts off water after patient tests positive for Legionnaires

The Horizon Health and Subacute Care facility is investigating how a resident was infected

Focus: Infection Control

1/19/2017

Technology's impact on hospital hygiene is growing

New survey says modernized healthcare equipment can have a significant impact

1/19/2017

Conman sells fake fire safety glass to healthcare facilities

Fake fire-resistant glass was sold to hospitals and primary schools across Ireland and the U.K.

1/19/2017

Massachusetts hospital adds digital welcome for kids

MassGeneral Hospital's animated video talks about the layout of the unit, furnishings and equipment in the exam room, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

1/19/2017

Mobile dental facility connecting with community

The Nicklaus Children's Hospital mobile health unit is fitted with two dental suites

1/19/2017

Connecting design strategy to experience

One of the most challenging tasks that architects face is how to convey design intent in a way that transcends aesthetics

1/19/2017

Decentralized nursing stations can come with unintended consequences

Nursing stations were moved to lessen walking distances for nurses and allow for more time at the bedside

1/19/2017

Broward Health CEO discusses Fort Lauderdale airport shooting

Hospital took in more than 50 patients following the incident

1/19/2017

Parterre Introduces New Luxury Vinyl Collection

1/19/2017

OSHA Issues Recommended Practices to Promote Workplace Anti-Retaliation Programs

1/19/2017

Universal Lighting Technologies Adds High Bay Modules to EVERLINE LED Product Offerings

1/19/2017

Force Partners Enabling the Evolution of Building Lighting Solutions with Eaton’s Lighting Products

1/19/2017

Fighting Heavy Foot Traffic with Optimal Footprint: Diversey Care Introduces TASKI swingo XD Series

1/18/2017

Poor and sick checking out libraries for healthcare

Libraries adding healthcare clinics to literacy services

1/18/2017

Mayo food service proposal waiting for union response

Mayo's proposal would bridge the compensation gap through 2017 in exchange for SEIU withdrawing its formal complaints

Focus: Infection Control

1/18/2017

WHO's guidelines for infection prevention

Healthcare facilities are continually challenged by healthcare-associated infections

Focus: Infection Control

1/18/2017

Treating hospital air: A corporate infection prevention director’s answer to the problem of air contamination

The answer was found in an existing patented disinfection solution that combines an ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) chamber and air circulating fans with an overhead ceiling light.

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

1/18/2017

Q&A: Converting a cath lab procedure room to storage

Brad Keyes discusses hazardous-storage regulations

Focus: Infection Control

1/18/2017

Justifying price of whole-room disinfection robot

Whole-room disinfection is not only a matter of patient safety, but also one of effective cost containment

1/18/2017

Children's cancer center supports patients' needs with its physical environment

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital remodeled an outpatient clinic space and elevator lobby into a new Adolescent and Young Adult inpatient unit, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

1/18/2017

Willowsford Reports Record Sales for 2016, Named as One of Top 50 Master-Planned Communities in the Nation

1/18/2017

Lunera's New CFL LED Replacement Lamp is First to Achieve DLC v4 Listing for Greater Energy Efficiency and Higher Efficacy

1/18/2017

Healthcare Providers Trust Choice MedWaste

1/18/2017

Germ-Zapping Robots Put to the Test to Combat Hospital-Acquired Infections

1/18/2017

James Golinveaux Named President and CEO of The Viking Group

1/17/2017

Healthcare facilities boost security after attempts to abduct infant

A woman was escorted out of multiple hospitals in Tacoma area

1/17/2017

Supporting team-based healthcare through design

Teamwork areas feature collaborative space that provide separation from the exam areas

1/17/2017

Designing healthcare facilities that benefit community life

Facilities can be interwoven into the fabric of urban life

1/17/2017

Presence Health settles With OCR for HIPAA breach

The settlement is the first to enforce the notification rule

1/17/2017

2016's most expensive hospital renovation projects listed

Becker's Hospital Review gathers 34 of the most expensive hospital facility expansions or renovations announced or completed in 2016

Focus: Energy Efficiency

1/17/2017

Ensuring central utility plant reliability

Code compliance and budget constraints are two of the challenges

1/17/2017

Healthcare urged to update software

2017 should be the year the legacy information technology solutions used by many healthcare providers are replaced

1/17/2017

Virginia facility planned with graywater recycling system

To meet goal for a 25 percent campus-wide potable water use reduction the University of Virginia Health System will collect and filter storm water and condensate from the air handling unit, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

1/17/2017

Strong Intellectual Property Strategy in Companion Diagnostics Creates Growth Opportunities

1/17/2017

American Time Announces EverAlert

1/17/2017

New Research Finds EarlySense’s Contact-Free Technology to be 92% Accurate Compared with Gold Standard Polysomnography

1/17/2017

Sunburst Chemicals Introduces Tamper Proof Foaming Hand Soap Dispenser

1/17/2017

Cleveland County Courthouse Installs ADA Compliant and Section 508 Compliant Navigo Kiosk

1/16/2017

Healthcare facilities feel impact of extreme heat

Majority of Southeastern Australia hospitals not designed with weather risks in mind

1/16/2017

Orlando healthcare facility's mass casualty drills helped them prepare for shooting

Forty-four victims were taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center after nightclub shooting

1/16/2017

CMS star rating formula changed in December update

CMS star rating formula changed in December update

1/16/2017

Stopping healthcare facility energy loss at the door

Opening and closing doors can expend large amounts of energy

1/16/2017

100 great hospitals listed

Becker's Hospital Review released its 2016 list of 100 Great Hospitals in America

1/16/2017

Healthcare architect discusses designing beyond big data

Healthcare Design asks Don Thomas, principal and director of interior design at BWBR, to share what’s got their attention

1/16/2017

Wattstopper Passive Infrared Wall Switch Sensor Now Features Manual-ON Operation for Cost-Effective Code Compliance and Energy Savings

1/16/2017

PDI Expands Leadership Team with New Executive in Residence

1/16/2017

Call for Entries: Siemens’ Fourth Annual Engineering Innovation Award for Fire and Life Safety Design

1/16/2017

Digi Security Systems Offers Integrated Electronic Surveillance Systems Ideal for the Healthcare Environment

1/16/2017

KBIS 2017: DuPont Corian Shows How it Can Combine Contemporary Design and Performance in New & Fascinating Displays

Blog

1/13/2017

Data analytics, Internet of Things create new frontier in fire and life safety

New strategies and technology are shaping healthcare facility fire-safety planning in the 21st century

1/13/2017

Telehealth's impact on healthcare's physical environment

Technology has decreased the traffic into and capital spent on brick-and-mortar healthcare facilities

1/13/2017

Key aspects of wayfinding

A comprehensive wayfinding strategy lives at the intersection of healthcare facility design and communication, according to an article on the healthcare Design website

1/13/2017

Lessons learned from cybersecurity in 2016

Hackers had found their prime target in the healthcare industry in 2016

1/13/2017

Geisinger plans 'radical' approach to improve population health

The program’s first project will be a Fresh Food Pharmacy to provide more healthy eating options to people in the Scranton area

Blog

1/13/2017

Bed bugs, bite risks and healthcare facilities: What every manager needs to know

As more is learned of the cryptic and adaptive bed bug, control programs must also adapt to continue providing protection to health care facilities and their patients.

1/13/2017

3-D mapping allows seniors to explore community

Residents and visitors can use an app to take virtual tours of the community

1/13/2017

Kim Taranto Appointed ISSA Oceania Manager

1/13/2017

Hospitality Group Discovers Trifecta of Synergistic Communication Solutions and Paves the Way for Other Industries

1/13/2017

EnviroPure Helps California Businesses Satisfy Expanded Organics Recycling Law

1/13/2017

SCA Simplifies Washroom Renovations with New Product Suite

1/12/2017

Hospitals warned of potential terrorist attacks

The United States Department of Health and Human Services sent a letter to officials in the public health sector

Focus: Lighting

1/12/2017

Biophilic design supports behavioral health

Because biophilia results in environments that comfort, it’s relevant to the design of behavioral health spaces, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

1/12/2017

Perth hospital says filters would take care of lead contamination in water

Experts have so far failed to find the source of lead that has driven elevated levels in the hospital's water supply

Focus: Energy Efficiency

1/12/2017

N.M. VA hospital getting energy-saving upgrades

Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque and the El Paso VA Health Care System will receive almost $22 million in upgrades

1/12/2017

Cuts to environmental services staff lead to rise in hospital-acquired infections, study says

Union representatives drew a relationship between hospital underfunding and a rise in preventable deaths

1/12/2017

Controlling healthcare facility middleware security vulnerabilities

Middleware has great potential for mitigating healthcare IT interoperability issues

Focus: Infection Control

1/12/2017

Healthcare facility environmental services managers share top concerns

Role of the environmental services department in patient care often underestimated

1/12/2017

Eaton Provides Power Protection and Scalability for Scale Computing Hyperconverged Solutions

1/12/2017

2017 Predictions in Digital Health

1/12/2017

BlueStream Hybrid Cooling System from Johnson Controls Helps Customers Address Water, Energy Challenges

1/12/2017

The Opus Group Announces Appointment of Brian Spoerl as Director, Healthcare Real Estate Development

1/12/2017

The Health Care Institute Welcomes Four New Board Members

Focus: Infection Control

1/11/2017

Designing for long-term care infection control

Designers should take every opportunity to protect against possible bacterial and infectious agents

Blog

1/11/2017

Overcoming a challenging urban location with a complete signage refresh

A changeable signage system is suitable for its multi-lingual users

1/11/2017

California hospital buildings need seismic upgrades

Three Sonoma Valley Hospital structures not earthquake-ready

1/11/2017

N.Y.C. construction boom reflects changes in healthcare

Growth in healthcare construction is expected in New York City

1/11/2017

Micro hospitals among 2016 healthcare trends

Small facilities allow providers to offer access to quality healthcare at a substantially lower cost than building a more traditional hospital, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

1/11/2017

Q&A: Temporary construction barrier

Brad Keyes discusses temporary construction barriers

1/11/2017

Housing instability can affect healthcare, facilities

American Hospital Association says housing is healthcare

1/11/2017

Madison Fire Administration Offices and Fire Station #1 Earn LEED Gold Certification

1/11/2017

New COIN Specific Application Sprinkler Offers 16’ x 16’ Coverage for Combustible Interstitial Spaces

1/11/2017

IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Updated to Reflect 2017-2018 ICAO Technical Instructions

1/11/2017

Revealing the Billion-dollar growth opportunities in the Global Healthcare Industry by 2025

1/11/2017

Etymotic’s 'BEAN' Personal Sound Amplifier Ushers In A New Era of Affordable Hearing Help For Seniors

1/10/2017

Hospitals housing the homeless to improve outcomes

Housing programs help systems support community health

Blog

1/10/2017

Five predictions for healthcare facility design in 2017

The pace of medical and technological developments, along with shifts in payment models and regulations, are creating fertile ground for key design innovations.

1/10/2017

Trends in clinic design come with construction challenges

In line with the expansion of technology across healthcare, cable routing and coordination will become mandatory for effective construction and operations, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

1/10/2017

Mayo offering transition plan to food service workers

Union members will vote on the proposal Jan. 12-13

1/10/2017

IoT may open healthcare industry to more cyberattacks

The IoT will lead to many benefits, but with connectivity comes the risk of an increase in attacks

1/10/2017

Healthcare villages integrate care into communities

Healthcare providers are seeking collaborations to create medically oriented, mixed-use developments

1/10/2017

OSHA requests comments, schedules meeting on standard to prevent workplace violence in healthcare

A recent Government Accountability Office report found that the rate of workplace violence against employees providing healthcare and social assistance services is substantially higher than private industry.

1/10/2017

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital plans $49M modernization

1/10/2017

Johnson Controls introduces Verasys controls system, first plug-and-play solution that integrates HVACR equipment and controls​

1/10/2017

Terumo Chooses Xenex LightStrike Germ-Zapping Robots to Disinfect Healthcare Facilities & Improve Patient Safety in Japan

1/10/2017

ONVIF Explores Need for Standards in Critical Infrastructure at Intersec 2017

1/9/2017

FDA warns of dangers from battery-powered medical carts

Food and Drug Administration has received reports of fires and explosions

Focus: Infection Control

1/9/2017

Flu sweeping through Canadian nursing facilities linked to 15 deaths

Seventeen care facilities in British Columbia are believed to be affected

1/9/2017

Patients, visitors hide in safe room during waiting room brawl

More security called for because 'no one was available' when the violence erupted

1/9/2017

N.M. healthcare facility's recycling program cuts 200 tons of waste in a year

The San Juan Regional Medical Center has been working on reducing its carbon footprint since 2007

1/9/2017

Hospital trust called pest controllers more than once a week last year

The trust in Cumbria, U.K., called in pest controllers 58 times during the 2015/16 year

1/9/2017

Window design can support mental health treatment

Windows can serve as patients' primary connection to the outdoors, according to an article on the Behavioral Health website

1/9/2017

Healthcare ransomware attacks in 2016

Becker's Hospital Review website revisits a dozen attacks from last year

1/9/2017

Sika Flooring Expands Northwest US Sales Coverage

1/9/2017

Novel Home Care Needs and Customer Preferences Catalyse Growth Opportunities in Mature Cardiac Monitoring Market

1/9/2017

Twentytwo to Use State-of-the-art Otis Elevators and Escalators

1/9/2017

Midmark Synthesis Casework Wins International Design Award

1/9/2017

Southland Engineering Ushers in a New Approach to Engineering Services

1/6/2017

Maintaining physical safeguards for patient information

Healthcare facilities urged to consider all physical assets containing PHI

1/6/2017

Building continuing despite uncertainty in healthcare

Projects totaling more than $100 million that won’t be completed until next year or later are planned or under construction in the Spokane area

1/6/2017

Fire-rated glazing can boost security

Fire-rated glass systems can be an alternative to walls in many healthcare facility settings

Focus: Energy Efficiency

1/6/2017

Connecticut healthcare facility getting energy upgrade

Connecticut Valley Hospital has begun a comprehensive efficiency project

Focus: Infection Control

1/6/2017

Healthcare facility's environmental services team behind infection prevention and control efforts

Infection prevention and control team at Salisbury District Hospital focuses on patient safety

1/6/2017

Iqarus Launches Aberdeen Training Centre for Offshore Medics and Remote Workers

1/6/2017

RAE Corporation Implements 2017 Price Increase

1/6/2017

Ventacity Systems is Changing the Face of Fresh Air Exchange with Launch of North America’s First Smart Ventilation Management Systems

1/6/2017

EHNAC Announces Finalized 2017 Accreditation Criteria Versions for 18 Accreditation Programs

1/6/2017

Heaviland Landscape Management Announces Two New Hires

1/5/2017

2016 saw a 63% hike in major healthcare cyberattacks

Report says U.S. hospitals lack new technologies and best practices to protect itself

Focus: Infection Control

1/5/2017

Dead mice, insects found near facility's instrument sterilization area

Officials are advising patients to get tested for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV

1/5/2017

Attacks on nurses increasing

Experts concerned about the workplace safety in healthcare facilities

Case study / Focus: Lighting

1/5/2017

Illuminating Dallas’ new Parkland Hospital

Biggest challenge was the scale of the project, so the lighting design was kept as simple as possible

1/5/2017

Healthcare facilities getting into hospitality business to serve traveling patients

Cleveland Clinic leased land to a developer to open a hotel on its property

1/5/2017

Healthcare design ideas predicted in 2017

Healthcare experiencing another construction boom

1/5/2017

Blue Pillar Wins Platts Global Energy Award for Innovation at the Grid Edge

1/5/2017

CDI Studio One Designs New Sheetz Headquarters

1/5/2017

Allied Group Sales to Represent Universal Lighting Technologies

1/5/2017

New Smart Lights Expected to Save 80% in Energy Costs in Collaboration between two Iowa-based Companies

1/5/2017

Centerpiece from the Hon Company Brings Sophisticated Design and High Quality to Work Spaces

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1/4/2017

Mayo food service workers leaving amid talks

Negotiations continue over Mayo Clinic’s outsourcing plans

1/4/2017

Healthcare staff lounge designed for relaxation

The idea for the Book Loving Lounge Staff Space (BLLSS) came from the president of the Show Chwan Memorial Hospital [Changhua, Taiwan] healthcare system, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: lighting

1/4/2017

North Dakota State Hospital plans energy-efficient upgrades

Efficiency upgrades to heating and cooling systems are expected, along with lighting, roofing and insulation replacement

1/4/2017

Armed inmate escapes N.C. hospital in leg shackles

Patient fled Cape Fear Valley Medical Center emergency department with a police officer’s Taser

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

1/4/2017

Q&A: Annual test on fire rated door assemblies

Brad Keyes discusses annual testing on fire rated door assemblies

1/4/2017

5 key reasons healthcare facilities are switching to CMMS for enhanced operational efficiency

CMMS software can streamline maintenance management functions that are crucial to running healthcare facilities at peak efficiency

1/4/2017

Legrand Raises $112,540 in Employee and Company Contributions to Aid Red Cross Natural Disaster Relief Efforts

1/4/2017

Novel Home Care Needs and Customer Preferences Catalyse Growth Opportunities in Mature Cardiac Monitoring Market

1/4/2017

Sundrops 59 Foaming Lotion Soap from Sunburst Chemicals Designated Safer Choice Product

1/4/2017

AMICO Security Launches Next Generation ANC Composite Fence System Receives M5.0 Security Rating

1/4/2017

EarlySense Partners with American Well to Provide Telehealth Services Powered by Smart Sensors

1/3/2017

Preparing for Calif.’s workplace violence prevention in healthcare rule

By April 1, 2017, many healthcare employers in California will need to comply with the new regulations

Blog

1/3/2017

Setting sights on your data: Visual hacking in high-risk industries

Healthcare organizations may be at risk to low-tech visual threats

1/3/2017

Michigan healthcare facility planning $45 million patient tower

Project will not expand the hospital's capacity, but provide more people with private rooms

1/3/2017

Security and staff stop a shooting at Fla. healthcare facility

Security officers disarmed a man who fired a rifle inside a Veteran Affairs facility

Focus: Energy Efficiency

1/3/2017

Funding issues challenge the greening of healthcare facilities

System says savings generated in adjustments to operations cannot be used to make further capital investments

1/3/2017

Designing a quiet healthcare facility

Pervasive noise elevates stress, blood pressure, heart rates and perception of pain, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

1/3/2017

Harris Williams & Co. Advises Lakeview Health Systems, LLC on its Sale to The Riverside Company

1/3/2017

Piedmont Receives Certificate of Need for Patient Tower

1/3/2017

Wausau’s Curtainwall, Windows and Sun Shades Shape the University of Pennsylvania’s New College House

1/3/2017

Greenheck eCAPS® Engineer Application Suite Now Features Louvers

1/3/2017

Tarlton Serving as Construction Manager on $12 Million Webster University Parking Garage Expansion

12/29/2016

Infection control aspects of new longterm care facility rules

Care providers are required to develop an infection prevention and control program

12/29/2016

Hospital security officer evacuates patients, staff before gas explosion

Nationwide Children’s Hospital Primary Care Center was across the street from shopping center gas explosion

12/29/2016

Keeping ORs safe for staff

Hazards can be hidden in operating rooms

Focus: Energy Efficiency

12/29/2016

Conn. healthcare facility gets energy-savings makeover

Connecticut Valley Hospital to get a 1.5 megawatt co-generation system

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/29/2016

N.C. healthcare facility redesigning patient rooms with community input

Wilson Medical Center launching a $82 million renovation

12/29/2016

UK hospital investigating legionella infection

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital investigating incident in dialysis unit

12/29/2016

Shepley Bulfinch Launches Lens

12/29/2016

Harris Williams & Co. Advises California Cryobank, Inc. on its Acquisition of Donor Egg Bank USA

12/29/2016

Hospitals Take Population Health Approach to Improving Health Facilities Management

12/29/2016

IT Governance: Global IT Consultant’s New Book Showcases ‘Transformation Eco System’ Framework to Data Optimization

12/29/2016

Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Center Completes a Critical Phase of the Cooling Tower Replacement and Central Energy Plant Upgrade Project

12/28/2016

Doctor's office of the future could shake up healthcare

Dimly lit waiting room is replaced by a futuristic healthcare center

Focus: Security

12/28/2016

UK nursing home dealing with security concerns

Springhead facility gets 'poor' rating after visitors left the entrance door ajar

12/28/2016

Wyoming hospital addresses safety issues after fire

A ruptured gas line and electrical line sparked fire at Sheridan Memorial Hospital

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

12/28/2016

Q&A: Water-mist fire extinguishers in the ORs

Brad Keyes discusses whether ABHR dispensers are allowed in business occupancy corridors?

12/28/2016

Outsourcing senior transportation at healthcare facilities

Transportation is central to providing quality care and a high quality of life

12/28/2016

After power outage, Ohio surgeon completes surgery aided by cellphones

OR staff used their phone flashlights to illuminate the surgical site

12/28/2016

PYA Releases Part 2 of Q&A on U.S.-China Healthcare Collaboration and Quality Reform

12/28/2016

WilMarc Medical Answers Health Care Industry Call to Abolish Toxic Chemicals in Devices

12/28/2016

OpTerra Energy Services Launches New Finance Offering for Energy Conservation and Sustainability Projects

12/28/2016

Partnership Expands Availability of Free Tools and Resources

12/28/2016

Heaviland Landscape Management Plays Key Role in Carlsbad Office Renovation

12/27/2016

Pomona workers say hospital tried to keep them from speaking about conditions

Heathcare facility staff expressed concerns about possible patient infections and unsafe working conditions

12/27/2016

Big data's role in healthcare design

Understanding the goals a client has for improvement metrics can inform the design process, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Blog

12/27/2016

Flu season: Top tips for reducing infection spread

Now is an opportune time for healthcare facilities to strengthen best practices and implement new measures to combat infection and contamination

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/27/2016

Key aspects of emergency department design

Healthcare providers are focusing on patient experience and improving outcomes

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/27/2016

Patient warming techniques for surgical facilities

Every surgical facility has rules that determine who, when, where and how it warms

12/27/2016

Legrand North America Joins the Science Based Targets Program; Supports Global Alliance for Energy Productivity

12/27/2016

Commercial Laundry Equipment Market Expecting Worldwide Growth by 2024

12/27/2016

McKesson and Infor Announce Go-to-Market Partnership

12/27/2016

WakeMed North Family Health & Women’s Hospital Expansion Project Wins Best in BIM Award

12/27/2016

Swisslog Healthcare Partners With Kiang Wu Hospital for Improved Automation

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/22/2016

Hospital leader wants to eliminate waiting rooms

Geisinger CEO wants to get rid of everything they represent

Blog / Focus: Energy Efficiency

12/22/2016

Has “Green” delivered on its promise?

As we approach the end of the second decade of LEED, the financial costs and benefits of going green are well documented

12/22/2016

Continued healthcare construction growth projected through 2017

While recovery among the market sub-categories has been uneven and will continue to be, the economists forecast growth across the sectors through 2017

Focus: Security

12/22/2016

Handling the holidays at a behavioral care treatment center

Treatment center operators must manage staffing levels, meals, visitation schedules and policies, according to an article on the Behavioral Healthcare Executive website

12/22/2016

Design strategies for the ICU

The ICU patient room has become the Swiss watch of patient rooms — where performance is in the sum of the parts, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

12/22/2016

Environmental services suppliers can help combat HAIs

Every department in every healthcare facility can play a role in preventing hospital-acquired infections

12/22/2016

Highland Commercial Roofing Reroofs 210,000 Square Foot Commercial Cosmetics Manufacturing Facility Roof

12/22/2016

IDEC PLC Recognized with Design Award

12/22/2016

E-book: What FMs Should Be Doing Now

12/22/2016

ASSA ABLOY Announces Integration of Aperio Wireless Technology with BadgePass Access Manager

12/22/2016

CBRE Group, Inc. Acquires Skye Group

12/21/2016

California healthcare facility staff concerned about C. diff. risk

Workers at Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center say their concerns are being ignored

12/21/2016

Improving hand-hygiene compliance in healthcare facilities

Strategic placement of soap and sanitizer dispensers can increase compliance

12/21/2016

Montana healthcare facilities want to ditch fax machines

Healthcare leaders want to build 'information utility'

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

12/21/2016

Q&A: ABHR dispensers in business occupancy corridors?

Brad Keyes discusses whether ABHR dispensers are allowed in business occupancy corridors?

12/21/2016

Louisville children's hospital replacing McDonald's with Au Bon Pain

Norton Children's Hospital makes change to promote patient health

12/21/2016

Infection control in waiting rooms

Simple tactics can make the space safer

12/21/2016

Meridian Expands Construction Division with Addition of Christine Velasquez as Project Manager

12/21/2016

Advanced Plan for Health Upgrades Next-Generation Predictive Analytics On Poindexter Population Health Management Platform

12/21/2016

New Report on Rationale for New and Revised National Patient Safety Goals NPSGs Address Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections

12/21/2016

Piedmont Receives Certificate of Need for Patient Tower

12/21/2016

Women’s College Hospital in Toronto Wins Generative Space Award

12/20/2016

TRSA says C. diff. study of hospital laundry exaggerates contamination risk

The study suggested that soiled clinical linens may be a source of c. difficile surface contamination at a laundry

Focus: Energy Efficiency

12/20/2016

Cape Town hospital designed for sustainable operations management

Green technologies make Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital a model for sustainable hospital operations management

Blog

12/20/2016

Zoning for ambulatory care center optimization

New York has zoning resolutions which often differ from one neighborhood to the next

12/20/2016

Automation trends for a more efficient pharmacy

New design, technologies can improve operations

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/20/2016

Food service changes coming to new Canadian hospital

Patients will now be brought a menu and have their order taken verbally, much like they would if they were at a restaurant

Focus: Life Safety Codes and Regulations

12/20/2016

CMS changes to affect medical gas system regulations

The final version of NFPA 99, 2012 was upgraded from a standard to a code, while moving from occupancy-based to a risk-based approach of applying the requirements

12/20/2016

Hand Protection that also Protects Products: Brass Knuckle BKCR404

12/20/2016

DivvyDOSE Provides Pharmaceutical Revolution

12/20/2016

ASCO Load Banks with Sigma LT Controls

12/20/2016

Children's Hospital & Medical Center Breaks Ground on New 10-Floor Pediatric Facility

12/20/2016

Diversey Care’s IntelliTrail Module-Crash Alert Provides Instant Collision Notifications

12/20/2016

Sofidel Rolls Out Papernet Double Layer Tech Tissue and Towels

12/19/2016

Report says ACA repeal would trigger $166 billion loss for hospitals by 2026

The report uses the reconciliation bill vetoed by President Obama as its model of what an ACA repeal would look like

12/19/2016

Adiabatic humidification systems OK'd in healthcare facilities

Systems were approved in a recent update to ASHRAE Standard 170

12/19/2016

Dirty laundry link to C. diff. points to laundry facility's role

The Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council is calling for a heightened awareness of the role of the healthcare laundry facility in infection prevention

Focus: Energy Efficiency

12/19/2016

$257 million energy project planned for Jamaican hospitals

The effort will involve energy audits and the installation of energy-efficient lighting, solar photovoltaic technology and solar water-heating systems

12/19/2016

Jordan Valley Cancer Center design allows for expansion

Facility was designed with future operational demands in mind, according to a photo tour on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/19/2016

California healthcare facility designed for comfort

Jacobs Medical Center offers advanced imaging and surgical technologies in a calming setting

12/19/2016

HOSPECO’s New AirWorks Splash Free Urinal Screen Eliminates Splash, Lasts Longer

12/19/2016

Tyco Security Products’ Irene Lam to Speak at 2016 Massachusetts Conference for Women

12/19/2016

Vision Support Services Offer Specialist Healthcare Textiles In Brand New Online Shop

12/19/2016

Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center’s Video Education Increases Staff Efficiency and Improves Patient Satisfaction

12/19/2016

Danfoss inaugurates first test chamber of its new customer Application Development Center

Blog

12/16/2016

What to expect with the new administration and the post-ACA economy

Many sectors of the healthcare industry are about to undergo a seismic shift due to the incoming administration’s plans to alter the Affordable Care Act

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/16/2016

Design thinking turns healthcare facility into welcoming space

Rotterdam Eye Hospital officials incorporated design thinking and design principles into their planning process

12/16/2016

'Clean In, Clean Out' hand-hygiene cuts infection rates

The focus was on cleaning hands upon entering and leaving patient rooms

12/16/2016

Healthcare facility professionals key to ensuring access to care

Report includes strategies for struggling rural and urban communities

12/16/2016

Healthcare facility evacuated after chemical spill

Chemical leak found near operating rooms at St Helens Hospital in U.K.

12/16/2016

Hospital infrastructure can affect HAI rates

Report looks at link between healthcare design and infection control

12/16/2016

Physicians Bridge Pacific–SCAPE Aims to Effect Quality Healthcare Reform in China

12/16/2016

RedDot Brands Enhances Distributor Network with Strategic Partnership with Independent Medical Co-Op, Inc. (IMCO)

12/16/2016

Total Acoustics Performance Now Available in Armstrong Metal and Wood Ceiling Panels

12/16/2016

Interactive Meetings Foster Communication Between Construction Contractors and Senior Residents During Expansion Project

12/16/2016

OpTerra Energy Services Launches New Finance Offering for Energy Conservation and Sustainability Projects

12/15/2016

Disputed demolition of Boston hospital garden begins

Boston Children’s Hospital removing trees and plants from memorial Prouty Garden

Focus: Security

12/15/2016

Man with gun triggers lockdown at Illinois hospital

Staff and patients at Pekin Hospital were placed on a Code Black Operational Lockdown and patients sheltered in place

12/15/2016

Upgrading a facility without interrupting workflow

Functional changes can be made while processing pharmaceuticals

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/15/2016

Hospital redesigned to ease patient fear

Netherlands healthcare facility has transformed into a warm and welcoming place

12/15/2016

Healthcare facility construction marks shift to outpatient services

Hospitals are expanding primary care and outpatient facilities as they look to cut down on overnight stays

12/15/2016

Nursing home infection measurement to be examined

The challenges nursing homes face with measurement programs that track infections will be examined

12/15/2016

Nlyte enhances award-winning data center management software

12/15/2016

Ecore Announces Participation in Patient Safety Collaborative Research Project

12/15/2016

Healthcare Landlord Leasing Specialist Michelle Lagos Joins Meridian as Senior Asset Manager

12/15/2016

Tyco Security Products Launches Shooter Detection System Integration

12/15/2016

Nightingale Gold Winner-Caterina Lounge Collection-Redefining Clean Design

Video / Focus: Security

12/14/2016

Virginia healthcare facility increasing security after fatal stabbing

Police will patrol the hospital's parking lot

Video / Focus: Security

12/14/2016

Finding solutions for growing healthcare cyber security issues

As technology gets better, online threats get stronger

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/14/2016

Arkansas clinic designed with staff, patient input

Project team held workshops with patients, staff members

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

12/14/2016

Q&A: Overhead rolling fire door

Brad Keyes discusses whether overhead rolling fire door is needed

12/14/2016

Link between healthcare design and HAIs examined

Study examines whether design is a contributing factor to infection control

12/14/2016

N.Y.C. healthcare facilities spend billions on updates

Hospitals spent more than $6 billion on construction from 2013 through 2015

12/14/2016

Nlyte Hosts Leadership Technology Panel at Gartner Data Center Conference

12/14/2016

AAMA Releases Updated Document for Impact-Resistant Windows, Doors and Skylights

12/14/2016

Skanska USA Scores $142M University of Virginia Hospital Contract

12/14/2016

Global Medical Tourism Market to Reach $72B; Boyd Industries Reviews Implications for Practitioners

12/14/2016

New Knowledge Connects the Industry to the Future at LIGHTFAIR International 2017 Conference

Focus: Fire-Life Safety

12/13/2016

Hospital smoking bans results in fewer fires

Number of fires from cigarettes and lighters drops in hospitals

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/13/2016

Healthcare facility using indoor GPS system

Overlook Medical Center offering a mobile app to help with wayfinding

12/13/2016

Houston Methodist Hospital automates control of emergency power supply system

Hospital installs remote monitoring, testing and control of emergency power supply system to meet compliance requirements

12/13/2016

Hospital fined after patient falls to his death through faulty window

Royal United Hospital in Bath, U.K., is fined £200,000

Focus: Fire-Life Safety

12/13/2016

Webcast — New Requirements, New Challenges: The 2012 Life Safety Code

On November 1 of this year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) began surveying to the new 2012 Life Safety Code

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/13/2016

Waiting rooms front and center in design considerations

Waiting rooms have risen to a prominent position in the hierarchy of healthcare facility concerns, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

12/13/2016

N.Y.'s largest healthcare provider enters big-data alliance

Northwell Health and Siemens Healthineers announce collaboration to use big data to achieve better healthcare outcomes

12/13/2016

GOJO Introduces First Touch-Free Dispenser for Behavioral Health Market

12/13/2016

McCarthy Building Companies Completes Surgical Center Expansion and New Patient Tower at Erlanger East Hospital in Chattanooga

12/13/2016

Tubelite achieves NFRC 'ACE'

12/13/2016

Saunders Construction Receives the Prestigious 'BEST Award' from Association for Talent Development

12/13/2016

Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act Introduced in House

Focus: Fire-Life Safety

12/12/2016

Codes and standards guide building of safe, effective healthcare facilities

In a healthcare facility, successfully designed and installed systems can be a matter of life and death

Focus: Facility Design

12/12/2016

New Betty Ford Center focuses on privacy, convenience

The facility in West Los Angeles is the first satellite location built under the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation name, according to an article on the Behavioral Health Executive website

12/12/2016

Philippines hospital designed serve as model for rural healthcare

The building will be constructed using prefabricated components

12/12/2016

Joint Commission and CDC Study to Identify Strategies for Improving Nursing Home Infection Measurement

Little is known about the challenges nursing homes face in implementing a standardized measurement program to track infections.

Focus: Fire-Life Safety

12/12/2016

Webcast — New Requirements, New Challenges: The 2012 Life Safety Code

On November 1 of this year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) began surveying to the new 2012 Life Safety Code

12/12/2016

Whole-room disinfection can help eliminate human error

UV robots and vapor fogging with hydrogen peroxide are two whole-room disinfection options

12/12/2016

Leaving a legacy with healthcare design

Designers can effect change by thoughtfully designing the spaces outside healthcare facilities to create vibrant and engaging communities, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

12/12/2016

WEDI Announces New 2017 Board of Directors

12/12/2016

WAXIE Sanitary Supply Receives Special Award at ISSA Hygieia Network’s 2016 Award Ceremony

12/12/2016

Eaton’s Visual Power Manager Software Simplifies Rack PDU Monitoring

12/12/2016

JCHC Employees Attend Homeland Security Training

12/12/2016

R.J. Sommerdyke Joins Meridian Healthcare Acquisition Team

12/9/2016

Designing for an intergenerational healthcare workforce

AHA reports that more than 60 percent of employers are experiencing tension between employees from different generations

12/9/2016

28 Indian facilities chosen for medical waste disposal

Funded by the Global Environment Facility, the project aims at better implementation of the new 2016 biomedical waste management rules

Blog / Focus: Energy Efficiency

12/9/2016

Leveraging microgrids for energy reliability and optimization in healthcare facilities

The evolution in microgrid technologies is making it possible to produce reliable critical power locally, more efficiently, more sustainably and for less money

Focus: Security

12/9/2016

Canadian healthcare facility to install $600K in security, safety improvements

Hillsborough Hospital on Prince Edward Island to get a closed-circuit television system and security monitoring station

Focus: Fire-Life Safety

12/9/2016

Webcast — New Requirements, New Challenges: The 2012 Life Safety Code

On November 1 of this year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) began surveying to the new 2012 Life Safety Code

Focus: Energy Efficiency

12/9/2016

U.K. hospital launches major pipeline project

A new energy link will connect the John Radcliffe and Churchill hospitals in Oxfordshire

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/9/2016

Modular wall systems offer flexible options in healthcare facilities

Prefab walls can also benefit infection control and privacy

12/9/2016

EarlySense Named Among Israel’s Fastest-Growing Companies on 2016 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 List

12/9/2016

New York Hospitals Tackle Zero-waste Goal with Help from EnviroPure Systems

12/9/2016

Four Hospitals Receive Patient Education and Engagement Innovation Awards at TigrCon 2016

12/9/2016

UK HealthCare, Interiors Get to the Heart of Design

12/9/2016

Diversey Care President Wins Four Awards in 2016 Stevie Awards for Women in Business

12/8/2016

Ransomware challenges expected to continue in healthcare

Predictions for healthcare IT listed on Health Data Management website

12/8/2016

Expansion-renovation healthcare projects come with challenges

Mechanical-electrical-plumbing (MEP) system must integrate existing, renovated and new building components

12/8/2016

Hospital expansion recognized for BIM use

N.C. facility changed from a 109,000-square-foot healthplex into a 325,000-square-foot licensed acute care hospital

12/8/2016

UMass Amherst to pay $650,000 HIPAA fine

A workstation was infected with a malware program, which resulted in the disclosure of electronic protected health information

Focus: Fire-Life Safety

12/8/2016

Webcast — New Requirements, New Challenges: The 2012 Life Safety Code

On November 1 of this year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) began surveying to the new 2012 Life Safety Code

12/8/2016

Designing for infection control

Designers can support infection control in healthcare facility spaces that can harbor and spread hospital-acquired infections, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Security

12/8/2016

Man sues after images of hospital stay aired on TV

Man seeking damages after images were shown in a CNN documentary

12/8/2016

ICBS TEXAS Partners with Harken Industrial as Exclusive Authorized Installer Dealer for Fall Protection Systems

12/8/2016

Danfoss Launches Mobile Training Unit for CO₂ Applications

12/8/2016

IDEXX Releases Revolutionary Water Test to Aid in the Fight Against Legionnaires’ Disease

12/8/2016

Axis Introduces Fixed Dome Cameras with Exceptional Light Sensitivity and Wide Dynamic Range

12/8/2016

NuView Life Sciences Liquid Biopsy Tech Changing the Cancer Diagnosis Industry

12/7/2016

Hurricane Matthew put N.C. hospital to the test

As part of their emergency response plan, they keep 72 hours of food and equipment on hand as well as 48 to 96 hours of generator fuel

Blog

12/7/2016

Utilizing real estate to build physician networks

How hospitals can partner with their doctors to build an ambulatory network

Focus: Fire-Life Safety

12/7/2016

Webcast — New Requirements, New Challenges: The 2012 Life Safety Code

On November 1 of this year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) began surveying to the new 2012 Life Safety Code

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/7/2016

Ohio healthcare facility designed with help from patients and school children

Mercy Health-Anderson Hospital's patient rooms have sliding glass doors that go from opaque to transparent

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/7/2016

Aesthetic appeal can increase bed occupancy in senior facilities

Senior living facility teams need new ways to address bed occupancy

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

12/7/2016

Q&A: Firefighter emergency phones

Brad Keyes discusses firefighter emergency phones

12/7/2016

Safeguarding imaging facilities

The most important thing when dealing with a natural disaster is having a plan

12/7/2016

PYA Q&A Explores U.S.-China Healthcare Collaboration and Quality Reform

12/7/2016

A New Category of Patient Room Furniture Improves the Patient Experience

12/7/2016

Johnson Controls and Hall of Fame Village to Create First-Ever Sports and Entertainment 'Smart City'

12/7/2016

Wattstopper Software Updates Feature Expanded Commissioning, Product Support and UI Capabilities

12/7/2016

Crothall Healthcare’s Infection Prevention Powerhouse Summit Seeks New Solutions to Prevent HAIs

12/6/2016

Mobile phones linked to HAIs

Bacteria can prove dangerous if it accumulates on devices

12/6/2016

New ASHE director stresses supporting the healthcare facility management community

ASHE members' mission is provide safe, cost-effective patient care environments

Video / Focus: Patient Experience

12/6/2016

Canadian health minister offers taste test of long-term care facility menu

Official invites members of the National Assembly and journalists to join him for lunch

12/6/2016

New Orleans VA hospital designed to be disaster resistant

Healthcare facility design is evolving to withstand disasters

Focus: Fire-Life Safety

12/6/2016

Webcast — New Requirements, New Challenges: The 2012 Life Safety Code

On November 1 of this year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) began surveying to the new 2012 Life Safety Code

Blog

12/6/2016

The art of dust containment in healthcare facilities

Many microscopic dangers reside in dust and, when disturbed, they can travel throughout a healthcare facility undetected

12/6/2016

Polluted air contains antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Smog may be contributing to the rise of drug-resistant infections

12/6/2016

Special Health Care District Board Takes First Step Toward New Health System for Maricopa County

12/6/2016

A New Category of Patient Room Furniture Improves the Patient Experience

12/6/2016

LSI Graphic Solutions Appoints David Watford to National Sales Manager Position

12/6/2016

Generac Helps Keep Green Bay Red Cross Operations Running Smoothly with New 50 kW Generator

12/6/2016

WEDI Honors Health IT Industry Leaders Through Annual Awards

12/5/2016

Hospital bed hinges may be infection risk

Design of hinges on commonly used hospital beds called flawed because it allows the accumulation of debris

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/5/2016

Retail industry has lessons for healthcare designers

Consumer-focused design may help healthcare facilities engage their patients

12/5/2016

Prison medical facility knew about Legionella contaminated water months before employee's death

Bacteria was detected in one of the prison's cooling towers

12/5/2016

Open team model clinic design studied

A healthcare design firm performed post-occupancy evaluations of four clinics designed using the open team center model, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Fire-Life Safety

12/5/2016

Webcast — New Requirements, New Challenges: The 2012 Life Safety Code

On November 1 of this year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) began surveying to the new 2012 Life Safety Code

12/5/2016

Training can help maintain an engaged workforce

Programs, projects, and campaigns should be developed to engage staff

12/5/2016

Consumer Reports calls out 31 healthcare facilities for poor infection control

Group found many hospitals still aren’t following basic infection prevention and control procedures

12/5/2016

PROSOCO Unveils Lineup of Special Sessions at WOC

12/5/2016

Cree Extends Groundbreaking IG Parking Luminaire Series

12/5/2016

New Clinical Services Specification Published

12/5/2016

RLE Technologies Appoints Jeremy Swanner President

12/5/2016

Stroudwater Associates Announces Addition of Healthcare Consultants, Firm Leadership Roles

12/2/2016

Engineers operating in healthcare facilities tackle unique challenges

Evolving technology, increased specialization and maintaining operations while under construction are some healthcare-specific issues

Focus: Security

12/2/2016

Dealing with a healthcare facility cyber crisis

A situation becomes a crisis when computers, accounts and networks needed for the hospital are affected

Blog/Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/2/2016

The impact of flooring on nurse wellness

Most traditional flooring products provide little, if any, ergonomic relief and can consequently contribute to pain, discomfort and fatigue in healthcare staff

Focus: Security

12/2/2016

Hospital security differs from school security in a number of ways

There are parts of hospital security officers' jobs that don't transfer to traditional or school police

12/2/2016

New administration brings questions to healthcare

A Trump presidency brings with it questions regarding the president-elect’s voiced support of repealing and replacing the ACA, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

12/2/2016

Florida hospital copes with boil order after water main break

Baptist Health distributing bottled water to patients, staff until advisory lifted

12/2/2016

Hospitals in Tennessee dealing with wildfire

Area healthcare organizations are helping people injured or affected by the fire

12/2/2016

University of Iowa Voxman Music Building Designed for Resiliency, Acoustic Performance, LEED Gold Using Wausau’s Curtainwall and Window Systems

12/2/2016

Construction Dominates The Conversation At Healthcare Industry Panel Led By Michael Zetlin, Zetlin & De Chiara LLP

12/2/2016

Johnson Controls Brings Innovative New Technologies to 2017 AHR Expo

12/2/2016

CharterCARE and UnitedHealthcare to Improve Medicaid Patients' Health and Health Care in Rhode Island

12/2/2016

Tyco Security Products Introduces New exacqVision M-Series All-in-One Video Recorder

Focus: Security

12/1/2016

Staying prepared for an active shooter threat

There are steps healthcare facilities can take to prepare for and stop incidents

Focus: Energy Efficiency

12/1/2016

Building automation evolving

BAS may eventually mean automated actions, as well as data

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/1/2016

New design approaches for emergency departments

Well-planned EDs promote efficient flow between first-responders, caregivers, patients, and family, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Blog

12/1/2016

Three new ways to reduce medical device power usage

Ultra-low-power microchips, energy harvesting and low-power radios for communication show some significant potential

12/1/2016

Tallahassee healthcare facility designed to meet growing demand

M.T. Mustian Center designed to serve community for decades

Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience

12/1/2016

Facilities managers can help revolutionize healthcare

With the push to reduce costs, facilities managers play a major role in identifying inefficiencies delivering improvements

Focus: Energy Efficiency

12/1/2016

ASHRAE LowDown Showdown Modeling Challenge aims at net zero

Through designing and modeling, eight teams worked to get a healthcare facility to net zero or below

12/1/2016

Fujitsu’s General Solution Center Opens on Broadway

12/1/2016

Alpen High Performance Products Launches Window with 0.10 U-Factor/R-10 Thermal Resistance

12/1/2016

Sierra Monitor Corporation Bridges BACnet to the Cloud

12/1/2016

Two Healthcare Organizations Win 2016 Baldrige National Quality Award

12/1/2016

Irvine, Calif-Based Health Tech Firm Acquires Growth Strategy Funding for NICU Mobile App

11/30/2016

Focusing on infection control in the emergency department

Some EDs are making contributions to their facilities' HAI prevention efforts

11/30/2016

Designers rethink hospital gowns

New gown design includes antibacterial element

Blog

11/30/2016

Four decisive steps to optimize your RFP for project success

Better project outcomes result from decisiveness when developing the RFP

11/30/2016

Georgia hospital employee injured in shooting

A man opened fire inside a private hospital north of Atlanta

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

11/30/2016

Q&A: Five-year internal inspection of sprinkler systems

Brad Keyes discusses five-year internal inspections of sprinkler systems

11/30/2016

Hospitals that buy locally can help communities

New toolkit offers ways for healthcare facilities to purchase locally

11/30/2016

New product sustainability information tool launched

SPOT, a web-based product sustainability information tool, can facilitate the selection of credible green products

11/30/2016

Schneider Electric Receives Top Ranking in Navigant Research Leaderboard Report on Building Energy Management Systems

11/30/2016

Armstrong Ceiling Solutions and XAL Lighting Collaborate to Offer Integrated Installation System for Drywall Linear Lighting

11/30/2016

Legrand Offers 'Trash Madness' Toolkit to Help Organizations Advance Employee Recycling, Waste Reduction Efforts

11/30/2016

EPIC to Co-Locate With ISSA/INTERCLEAN in 2017

11/30/2016

CharterCARE and UnitedHealthcare to Improve Medicaid Patients' Health and Health Care in Rhode Island

11/29/2016

Duke testing robot-nurse

The robot is being developed through a collaboration between Duke’s School of Engineering and School of Nursing students and staff

11/29/2016

Perception of safety affects hospital quality, report says

Report explores the impact of nurses’ perceptions of workplace safety and their ability to assess and accurately treat patients

Blog

11/29/2016

Tips for creating a safer healthcare environment for workers and patients

All too often workers or patients are injured through slips, trips, falls, or other accidents

11/29/2016

Children's hospital planned in Colorado Springs

The 294,000-square-foot complex will open on the UCHealth Memorial Hospital North campus in late 2018 and includes room for growth

Video

11/29/2016

Indianapolis hospital kitchen upgrades to improve food safety, quality

IU Health Methodist Hospital replaced equipment that has been here for around thirty years

Focus: Facility Design

11/29/2016

Designing healthcare facilities with virtual reality

Many construction companies use virtual reality as a way to let healthcare clinicians immerse themselves in a true-to-size simulation of a new built environment

11/29/2016

Change agent: Albert Manshum transforms Advocate Health Care's facilities

An architect by training, Manshum was attracted to healthcare facilities from early on in his career

11/29/2016

Winthrop-University Hospital Launches Safe Patient Handling Program

11/29/2016

Emory Partners with Macquarie University’s MQ Health and Philips to Deliver Cross-Global Remote Intensive Care

11/29/2016

New CTO at Iqarus Promises Significant Innovation in Remote Healthcare

11/29/2016

Universal Expands LED Application and Technical Support

11/29/2016

Koch Agrees to Invest over $2 billion in Infor

11/28/2016

Pomona hospital employees fear patients are being sickened by dirty conditions

Employees of one of San Gabriel Valley’s largest hospitals say management has ignored situation

11/28/2016

California hospital paves way for systemwide LED exterior lighting upgrade

Employees and visitors started fearing for their safety when approaching and leaving St. Mary Medical Center

11/28/2016

N.Y.'s Samaritan Medical Center cancer facility's design based on the word 'hope'

The Walker Center for Cancer Care was designed to promote a sense of community, centering itself on a large living room

11/28/2016

Reducing HAIs in long-term care facilities

Long-term care facilities should implement an infection-control training model that addresses issues staff members encounter on a daily basis, according to an article on the Long-term Living website

11/28/2016

Indiana healthcare facility installs new energy-efficient lighting

Putnam County Hospital updated LED lighting in its parking lots

11/28/2016

2017 top medical tech hazards listed

ECRI Institute names potential infection hazards

11/28/2016

LEEDARSON Joins ZigBee Alliance Board of Directors

11/28/2016

MaxLite LED Fixtures Help Cosmetology School Cut Energy Costs

11/28/2016

Wattstopper Software Updates Feature Expanded Commissioning, Product Support and UI Capabilities

11/28/2016

MAVERICK Technologies Announces Breakthrough Digital Commissioning Tool to Increase Efficiency and Transparency

11/28/2016

Wausau Window and Wall Systems Celebrates 60th Anniversary, Continued Growth

Focus: Security

11/23/2016

Operational technology could create hacking vulnerabilities

Devices and systems connected to cyber networks need to be evaluated

Focus: Security

11/23/2016

Hospitals urged to be careful with the Internet of Things

During the past couple of months, malware has launched attacks against the Internet

11/23/2016

WHO says Zika no longer an international public health emergency

Zika and associated complications still a significant challenge

11/23/2016

A data-driven approach to healthcare facilities environmental services

All ES professionals should have data about the facilities they help to maintain

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

11/23/2016

Q&A: Annual fire pump test

Brad Keyes discusses requirements for an annual fire pump test

11/23/2016

Air curtains may be tool in the fight against Zika

Air movement is known to be effective in disrupting insect flight

11/23/2016

PENETRON Flooring Helps Student Health at Cornell University

11/23/2016

OrthoNOW Announces 2017 Expansion Plans

11/23/2016

RLE Technologies Appoints Jeremy Swanner President

11/23/2016

Extensions Now Available for GCX’s Newest Medical Mounting Arms

11/23/2016

HOSPECO’s SPHERGO Now Available with Disposable Cleaning Pads

Focus: Disaster Preparedness

11/22/2016

Managing an emergency or natural disaster

Information is key in a stressful and dangerous situation

11/22/2016

WHO recommends ways to stop surgical infections

In the U.S., surgical infections contribute to patients spending more than 400,000 extra days in hospital

11/22/2016

Managing technology in healthcare design

Managing the integration of technology into a building program can be complicated

11/22/2016

Studies show retail clinics have little effect on visits to nearby EDs

Retail clinics may encourage an increase healthcare use rather than be a substitute for visiting the emergency room

Blog

11/22/2016

How we can stop healthcare-associated infections

Information is key in a stressful and dangerous situation

Focus: Facility Design

11/22/2016

Waiting room design consideration

Healthcare facilities are moving away from institutional settings to aesthetically pleasing spaces with amenities and multiple seating types to appeal to various preferences, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/22/2016

RightDry Technology Now Available Option with Munters Integrated Custom Air Handler (ICA) System

11/22/2016

Meridian Receives HREI Insights Awards Nomination for Two Medical Office Building Projects

11/22/2016

Sharp Chula Vista Breaks Ground on $244 Million Hospital Tower

11/22/2016

NYP, Unified Inbox Launch IoT-Secured Messaging for Healthcare

11/22/2016

Legrand Employees Drastically Cut Energy Use, Reduce CO2 Emissions, and Save $79k with Energy Marathon 2.0

11/21/2016

Opponents of Boston hospital expansion appeal project's approval

The group still wants to stop the hospital from destroying a garden

Focus: Facility Design

11/21/2016

Partnership seeks perfect nursing station design

The University of Kentucky joined the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington to add to the body of research on nursing station design, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/21/2016

Investigators searching for cause of fire in vacant building at Mass. hospital

An early-morning fire severely damaged a vacant building on the grounds of McLean Hospital in Belmont

Focus: Disaster Preparedness

11/21/2016

CMS finalizes new emergency preparedness requirements rule

The final rule went into effect on Nov. 15, 2016

11/21/2016

Infectious brain disease confirmed at Maine hospital

Portland hospital suspends elective surgeries in order to sterilize its surgical equipment and facilities

11/21/2016

Infection control problems tied to Hep. C outbreak

Researchers say 2013 N.D. nursing home outbreak caused by lapses

11/21/2016

Bradley Corp. Introduces Verge Lavatory with WashBar Technology

11/21/2016

Stains Perform a Disappearing Act with New Clax Magic Range from Sealed Air’s Diversey Care

11/21/2016

ePIPE LeadSmart Team Urges Real Estate Industry to Include Disclosure Rules about Lead Contributors in Water Systems

11/21/2016

Seven of Eaton’s Products Honored for Innovation and Technical Achievement by the Illuminating Engineering Society

11/21/2016

New Master of Healthcare Informatics Program Offers Students Opportunity to be on the Frontline of Growing Career Field

11/18/2016

Hospitals using coal are 'smoking a giant cigarette'

New Zealand Medical Students oppose using coal in healthcare facilities

11/18/2016

Former patient stabs five at Pa. mental health facility

The assailant was armed with a knife and an air pistol

11/18/2016

Maintaining indoor air quality in long-term care facilities

Older adults are more susceptible to the effects of airborne pollutants

Focus: Facility Design

11/18/2016

VA renovates Massachusetts nursing care facility

The roughly 20,000-square-foot space has private patient rooms and bathrooms and new communal spaces for family

Blog

11/18/2016

Catalyst to interoperability in federal healthcare

To attain true interoperability, providers should be able to access one another’s information – across organizational, vendor, and geographic boundaries

Focus: Facility Design / Video

11/18/2016

New short-term rehab facility opens near Dayton

New 42,000-square-foot healthcare facility in Hamilton has a price tag of $13 million

Focus: Facility Design

11/18/2016

Transitioning from a centralized to a decentralized model

Move can cause mixed emotions among users of the space, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/18/2016

Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Receives CCPPP Award for Innovation and Excellence in P3s

11/18/2016

Global Theater Linen Market for Healthcare Application: Rising Focus on High Quality and Hygiene Standards

11/18/2016

Bradley Introduces Verge with Washbar Technology

11/18/2016

Cintas Corporation Supports Green Umbrella’s Waste Reduction Initiatives Regional group aims to drastically reduce landfill waste by 2020

11/18/2016

Stains Perform a Disappearing Act with New Clax Magic Range from Sealed Air’s Diversey Care

11/17/2016

Tropical bed bug making a comeback

For the first time in 60 years, a tropical bed bug has been confirmed in Florida

11/17/2016

Dayton benefitting from hospital building boom

Five major projects are planned or nearing completion

Focus: Facility Design

11/17/2016

St. Elizabeth’s plans multimillion-dollar building in Indiana

It will offer expanded primary care and urgent care services as well as medical specialties

11/17/2016

Banner-University Medical Center expanding Tucson campus

$400 million, nine-story tower will replace 40-year-old hospital

Focus: Disaster Preparedness

11/17/2016

Water main break shuts off service to Missouri hospital

Hannibal Regional Hospital instituted a boil order after a water main break shut off service

11/17/2016

York Healthcare energy project honored

Healthcare facility recognized for the fourth time for lowering carbon emissions

11/17/2016

Bentley House Named Most Stylish Care Home In Nationwide Interior Design Awards

11/17/2016

MaxLite Launches Wireless Controls Kit as Complement to Indoor LED Fixtures

11/17/2016

Armstrong Ceiling Solutions and USAI Lighting Partner To Provide LED Downlights at Acoustical Ceiling Intersections

11/17/2016

New Research Demonstrates that Patients’ Perception of Hospital Cleanliness Impacts Multiple Patient Experience Measures

11/17/2016

Schneider Electric Simplifies Security, Environmental Monitoring for Any Size Data Center

11/16/2016

Inadequate cleaning of complex reusable instruments among Top 10 health technology hazards

The ECRI Institute rated top health technology safety hazards for 2017

11/16/2016

Designing for caregivers

Designing healthcare facilities with anything from opportunities for exercise to quiet places to work can influence how patient care is delivered, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/16/2016

HIPAA compliance in the cloud: FAQs and myths

Cloud services provide a viable way to store and access HIPAA-protected data, as long as you understand the legislation’s basic guidelines.

11/16/2016

Soiled linens could carry C. diff, study shows

In the dirty areas, 23 percent tested positive for C. diff

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

11/16/2016

Q&A: Oxygen cylinders in fire rated cabinets

Brad Keyes discusses storing oxygen cylinders in fire rated cabinets

Focus: Facility Design

11/16/2016

Walter Reed opens a two-acre wild garden

Healing Through Arts program area designed to help treat PTSD

11/16/2016

Hospitals investing in training of security employees

Survey shows a marked increase in such training to meet increasing security risks

11/16/2016

Prevent Your Landscape from Downy Mildew this Winter

11/16/2016

Meridian Sells Dialysis Clinic in Palmdale, Calif. for $6.97 Million, 5.0% Cap Rate

11/16/2016

ROCKFON Ceiling Systems Contribute to Education Spaces and a Better Way to Learn

11/16/2016

Dodge Momentum Index Moves Higher in October

11/16/2016

Margulies Perruzzi Architects Completes Design of National Development’s Headquarters

Video

11/15/2016

Lead scare at Ohio hospital traced to construction project

Elevated lead levels were found in part of the water supply at Miami Valley Hospital

11/15/2016

Healthcare facilities' energy efficiency challenge

Healthcare facilities must cope with the challenges of energy management in a mission-critical environment

Focus: Facility Design / Blog

11/15/2016

HIPAA Section 1557 language access requirements

Section 1557 is the non-discrimination provision of the Affordable Care Act that protects individuals from discrimination in health care based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, and sex; including discrimination based on pregnancy, gender identity and sex stereotyping.

11/15/2016

Report shows hospitals still struggling with deadly infections

But Wallowa Memorial Hospital reports that in 2015 they had no incidences of most bacterial infections associated with a hospital stay and just one case of the most dangerous.

11/15/2016

Nevada hospital installs bacteria-fighting OR light fixtures

Henderson Hospital install lights that continuously disinfect the environment

Focus: Facility Design

11/15/2016

Case study looks at hospital noise reduction with flexible curtain track

An article in the Boston Globe on noise in hospitals reported that noise levels have doubled since the 1960s.

11/15/2016

Superbug outbreak costs an NHS hospital one million pounds

Imperial College London scientists assessed a 10-month outbreak of carbapenemase-producing enterobacteria

11/15/2016

JoTo PR Announces New Client to Improve Cancer Diagnostics and Patient Outcome

11/15/2016

Universal Lighting Technologies Wins Two Prestigious Awards from Electo-Federation Canada

11/15/2016

ONVIF Hosts 2016 Annual Member Webinar

11/15/2016

New Research Demonstrates that Patients’ Perception of Hospital Cleanliness Impacts Multiple Patient Experience Measures

11/15/2016

Lochinvar Expands CREST Condensing Boiler Line with CREST 6.0

11/14/2016

Free Webinar: Integrating Efficiency into Healthcare – A Life Cycle Approach

It's scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, at 1p.m. Eastern

11/14/2016

First Alzheimer’s care homes for people with Down Syndrome to open in Calif.

Two 5,000 sq. ft. houses will open in early 2017 and become home to 20 people with developmental disabilities

11/14/2016

Soiled linens may cause environmental contamination

New study suggests that soiled clinical linens may be a source of surface Clostridium difficile contamination

11/14/2016

Philadelphia-area seeing a boom in suburban healthcare facilities

Area is following the trend to send care access into the community

11/14/2016

Will overtime laws affect infection control measures?

Donning and doffing procedures may be about to change

11/14/2016

Healthcare facilities cultivating wellness with gardens

California healthcare facility cafe, garden helps feed the community

11/14/2016

Using copper to fight infection

Researchers have discovered that copper alloys destroy MRSA, norovirus and other pathogens

11/14/2016

ISSA Hygieia Network 2016 Award Winners Announced

11/14/2016

Expert CommentarySecurity BeatCorporate Applications Events ITS Products Launches New Stainless Steel High Security CMD Cameras

11/14/2016

Sentara Healthcare Clinical Trial Finds Copper-Infused Products Significantly Reduce Hospital-Acquired Infections

11/14/2016

New Vice President for Partnership Development - a Pioneer in Patient-Centered Care

11/14/2016

US Federal Properties / CBC Real Estate Group to Develop Eighth Outpatient Clinic for Department of Veterans Affairs

11/11/2016

Free Webinar: Integrating Efficiency into Healthcare – A Life Cycle Approach

It's scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, at 1p.m. Eastern

11/11/2016

Bacterial outbreak likely linked to infants’ deaths at Md. hospital

Prince George’s Hospital Center closed its NICU for the second time in a few months

11/11/2016

First cases of deadly fungal infection reported in U.S.

In June, the CDC issues a warning to hospitals about the deadly yeast infection

Focus: Facility Design

11/11/2016

UC San Diego Medical Center’s Arbor Café revitalizes space, menu

A complete renovation of the kitchen to accommodate made-to-order cooking for patient meals is in progress

Focus: Security

11/11/2016

Maintenance can help hospitals maximize access control’s benefits

Partnering with a security technology integrator can help solutions operate optimally

11/11/2016

USP 800 brings comprehensive, stringent regulations to hospital pharmacies

The hazardous drugs that fall within the jurisdiction of USP 800 is published by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Focus: Facility Design

11/11/2016

Trends in clinic design

One factor shaping clinic projects is the consult room, as providers recognize that oftentimes clinic visits don’t require an exam, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/11/2016

HOSPECO Introduces Evogen EV2 Pad/Tampon Dispenser

11/11/2016

National Contest Presents Five Innovations in Cost-Lowering Healthcare Technology

11/11/2016

O&G Begins Renovation of Blood Draw and Pulmonary Center at St. Mary’s Hospital

11/11/2016

Cormant Partners with Future Facilities to Deliver Greater Data Center Operational Efficiency, Scalability and Reliability

11/11/2016

Adobe, Infor and Topline Healthcare Align to Simplify Federal Healthcare Payments

11/10/2016

Cleanliness: Analyzing HCAHPS' Question 8

With the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) reporting mandate in place, the subject of cleanliness has become even more important

Focus: Facility Design

11/10/2016

Setting clinic design standards

Architects planning a post-occupancy evaluation to assess strengths and weaknesses of different clinic environments to create a standardized approach for design, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/10/2016

Free Webinar: Integrating Efficiency into Healthcare – A Life Cycle Approach

It's scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2016, at 1p.m. Eastern

Focus: Facility Design

11/10/2016

Palliative and hospice facilities' calming environments focus on patients and families

Healing spaces are aesthetically designed to help patients and family members cope

Focus: Security

11/10/2016

Michigan hospital plans security upgrade

The move came in response to complaints of a lack of security in the ER

Blog

11/10/2016

Addressing healthcare-associated infections with modern hand-hygiene practices

A longterm care facility's infection preventionist should ensure that infection control policies and programs are up to date, understood and followed, according to an article on the Longterm Living website.

11/10/2016

Keys for an effective infection preventionist

A longterm care facility's infection preventionist should ensure that infection control policies and programs are up to date, understood and followed, according to an article on the Longterm Living website.

11/10/2016

2017 AHR Expo Education Program Expands Attendance Value

11/10/2016

NY Green Bank Announces Financing Deal to Cut Energy Costs for Long Island's Northport School District

11/10/2016

Bentley Systems and Topcon join forces to advance cloud services for ‘constructioneering’

11/10/2016

Third Phase of Construction at HCP’s The Cove at Oyster Point in South San Francisco to Begin, Fueled by Strong Leasing Activity

11/10/2016

Bade Roofing Expert: Take Time in Fall to Prepare Roof for Winter Weather

Focus: Security

11/9/2016

When it comes to security, realistic optimism is recommended

People with a glass-half-full attitude are much more successful

Focus: Disaster Preparedness

11/9/2016

New plant to keep Mass. hospital running during disaster

Baystate Medical Center will be able to operate for 30 days if the power goes out

Focus: Facility Design

11/9/2016

Access to outdoors key in skilled nursing facilities

Fresh air, exercise, stimulation and exposure to natural light are all reasons to design outdoor access into a healthcare facility, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website

Blog

11/9/2016

Five guaranteed ways to keep your cafeteria clean and up to code

To avoid the spread of bacteria, healthcare facility managers should ensure employees are using proper food handling and sanitation techniques at all times

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

11/9/2016

Q&A: Sprinklers in construction areas

Brad Keyes discusses removing sprinklers during construction

11/9/2016

Healthcare facility growth will impact many areas

A smooth transition is critical for employees and patients

Focus: Facility Design

11/9/2016

Designing for a population boom

Florida Hospital for Women was designed to serve a huge population swell in metro Orlando, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/9/2016

National Innovation Contest Presents Cost-lowering Healthcare Technology

11/9/2016

Climate Change and the Indoor Environment

11/9/2016

HCI’s New Resource Outlines First Steps for Applying BIM Data to Healthcare Operational Processes

11/9/2016

Enhancement to Smart Connected Chillers Program Allows Chiller Plant operators to Access Chiller Data from PC and Mobile Devices

11/9/2016

Pella Corporation Continues Acquisition Strides with Addition of Duratherm Window Corporation of Vassalboro, Maine

Focus: Security

11/8/2016

Report alleges health system used security more for black patients

Michigan Health System is being sued by former employee who made internal report

Focus: Security

11/8/2016

Report says healthcare workers lack basic cybersecurity awareness

Employees are 'low-hanging fruit' for social engineering attacks

Focus: Disaster Preparedness

11/8/2016

Healthcare facility C-suite's role in a disaster readiness efforts

C-suite members often are more effective as community leaders during a disaster

Focus: Facility Design

11/8/2016

Design of nurses' spaces critical to patient safety

ProMedica studied conditions in its existing medical/surgical and intensive care units to inform design decisions for its new tower, according to an article on the Heathcare Design website

11/8/2016

Sharps and debris found in hospital laundry lead to staff safety concerns

Debris being found in 'clean' hospital linen across Canada's Saskatoon province

11/8/2016

California OSHA adopts nation's strongest workplace violence prevention

California adopted a standard intended to reduce workplace violence against healthcare workers

11/8/2016

5 Tips to Help Control Construction Costs in 2017

11/8/2016

Armstrong Ceiling Solutions Launches New Global Commercial Website

11/8/2016

Senior Care Center Seamlessly Migrates to IP Access Control with Tyco Security Products

11/8/2016

Gerflor USA Convenes Leading Healthcare Designers in France

11/8/2016

Dangerous Revelation: Survey Shows Hazmat Transport Pros Lack Confidence That Supply Chain Meets Compliance Rules

11/7/2016

Hospital shines a black light on hand washing

A Glo Germ demonstration showed staff just how good a job they did washing their hands

Blog

11/7/2016

Is it your software or you? Sorting out healthcare technology troubles

If your facility is a hospital, nursing home, or other facility that serves food, a nutrition expert can help you put together menus that support patient health.

11/7/2016

Center for Health Design launches new population health toolbox

Resource includes a library of expert insights, case studies, research data, strategies and tools

11/7/2016

20 healthcare facilities get failing grade from Leapfrog

Fifteen hospitals earned an F in the spring

11/7/2016

Weighing in on FGI guidelines

The public comment period for the latest draft of the Facility Guidelines Institute’s Guidelines for Design and Construction is open now through Dec. 12, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/7/2016

Recycling non-hazardous PVC hospital waste

More than 40 percent of all plastic-based disposable medical devices used in hospitals are made from PVC

11/7/2016

Enhancement to Smart Connected Chiller Program Allows Chiller Plant Operators to Access Chiller Data from PC and Mobile Devices

11/7/2016

Virtual Mgr Announces New Customers in California and New York

11/7/2016

Highland Commercial Roofing Reroofs 210,000 Square Foot Commercial Cosmetics Manufacturing Facility Roof

11/7/2016

OrthoCarolina Opens Rock Hill Office

11/7/2016

Promise & Pitfalls of Facial Recognition & Biometrics Webinar

Focus: Security

11/4/2016

Active shooter prevention strategies

Healthcare organizations can increase the chances that a planned attack will be averted

Video / Focus: Facility Design

11/4/2016

New behavioral healthcare facility designed for teens

Washington region’s first behavioral healthcare facility focused on teens opens at Tacoma General Hospital

Focus: Fire-Life Safety

11/4/2016

One in 3 hospitals get an A for patient safety

Leapfrog ratings show significant improvement in some states

11/4/2016

Washington healthcare organization builds $21 million emergency and specialty services building

Jefferson Health Care opened a new 52,900-square-foot facility in Port Townsend

11/4/2016

Healthcare facility simulation center accommodates program growth

A new Simulation Center at Boston Children’s Hospital provides a 5,300-square-foot dedicated space to the Simulator Program, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/4/2016

Healthcare sector stumbling on cybersecurity

Healthcare industry has been hit with 22 major computer breaches in the last year

Focus: Fire-Life Safety

11/4/2016

Webcast — New Requirements, New Challenges: The 2012 Life Safety Code

On November 1 of this year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) began surveying to the new 2012 Life Safety Code

11/4/2016

New Southern California facility key part healthcare village

Hoag Health Center Irvine designed for convenient care

11/4/2016

ONVIF Speaks on Interoperability, Sponsors Secured Cities Summit

11/4/2016

For Third Straight Year, Emerson Network Power Positioned in Leaders Quadrant In Gartner Magic Quadrant for DCIM Tools

11/4/2016

Australian Cleaning Industry’s Enthusiastic Response to the NEW ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo 2017

11/4/2016

Sunburst Chemicals Introduces Solid Green 24: Solid Biological All-Purpose Cleaner for Restrooms, Hard Surfaces and More

11/4/2016

Shapiro & Duncan Honored for Commitment to, and Support of the Local Hispanic Community

11/3/2016

Preparing for healthcare facility cyber attacks

Preventing attacks is difficult because threats evolve to take advantage of vulnerabilities

11/3/2016

Hospitals look to antibiotic-free meat to help reduce threat of superbugs

Making the transition to antibiotic-free meat can be challenging

11/3/2016

New York hospital recognized for facility management

New York-Presbyterian Hospital receives ASHE award for integrating management system with regulatory issues

Blog

11/3/2016

The value of strategic sourcing in healthcare

Strategic sourcing is defined as an institutional procurement process that continuously improves and re-evaluates the purchasing activities of a company

11/3/2016

Scrubs may help spread germs to patients

The spots most likely to be contaminated were sleeves and pockets

11/3/2016

Effluent tank helps hospital meet environmental standards

A new plant meets all of the hospital’s heating and hot water requirements

Focus: Facility Design

11/3/2016

Hospitals' design stressing hospitality

Top managers from the hospitality industry have been recruited by healthcare facilities

Focus: Facility Design / Blog

11/3/2016

Improving the patient experience through thoughtful design

A new Chicago dermatology practice goes beyond the surface of its urban structure

11/3/2016

Sofidel Releases Free e-book on Hygienic Paper Benefits and Selection

11/3/2016

Enhancement to Smart Connected Chiller program allows chiller plant operators to access chiller data from PC and mobile devices

11/3/2016

Up To Date Laundry, Inc. Announces New Healthcare Laundry Facility

11/3/2016

Assistant Secretary of Labor Dr. David Michaels Encouraged by BLS Report on Occupational Injuries and Illnesses in 2015

11/3/2016

Werner Ladder Presents Villanova University with the Championship Ladder In Honor of their 2016 NCAA Division I Championship

11/2/2016

San Antonio hospital increases security after employees attacked

Two nurses and a physical therapist were attacked in separate incidents

Focus: Disaster Preparedness

11/2/2016

Meet the new energy IoT

Helping hospitals avoid power outages when disaster strikes

11/2/2016

Creating an environment of wellness and inclusion

Three organizations have joined to improve the health of their community while creating a destination campus for wellness and inclusion, according to a Healthcare Design website

Focus: Facility Design

11/2/2016

Healthcare facility design can help build healthy communities

Healthy behavior may be influenced at the population level by changing the environment

Case study / Focus: Facility Design

11/2/2016

Living wall inspires heart health

Two-sided green wall welcomes patients and staff at the Spectrum Health Medical Group Heart and Vascular Center in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Focus: Fire-Life Safety

11/2/2016

Webcast — New Requirements, New Challenges: The 2012 Life Safety Code

On November 1 of this year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) began surveying to the new 2012 Life Safety Code

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

11/2/2016

Q&A: Tunnels between hospitals

Brad Keyes discusses requirements for underground tunnels

11/2/2016

Hon Expands Successful Solve Seating Line

11/2/2016

Legrand Brands, Vantage Controls and QMotion, Integrate to Deliver Superior Lighting and Shading Solutions

11/2/2016

Tru-D SmartUVC Proven to Provide Reduction in Patient Infections

11/2/2016

Former Silicon Labs Executive Appointed Chief Technology Officer of RF Code

11/2/2016

The IrriGreen Genius Irrigation System has been Tested by theCenter for Irrigation Technology (CIT)

Focus: Disaster Preparedness

11/1/2016

Getting a healthcare facility disaster ready

As part of its Emergency Preparedness Rule, CMS requires that healthcare facilities prove they are ready to deal with disasters

11/1/2016

Norfolk hospital fighting infection with copper-infused linens

More hospitals are using copper in bed linens, patient gowns and countertops

Focus: Facility Design

11/1/2016

Manhattan medical school project cures chronic gloominess

The Roy and Diana Vagelos Education Center at the Columbia University Medical Center opened to students in mid-August

11/1/2016

Green U.S. hospitals recognized

Becker's Hospital Review names 50 hospitals

Case study

11/1/2016

Dallas-Fort Worth boiler system project allows for innovative ways to recover heat

New regional hospital project uses principle of lowering the heating-water temperatures

11/1/2016

Surveillance video shows moments before fatal Florida hospital shooting

Video shows shooter slowly walk past an unattended hospital reception area and into a hallway

11/1/2016

Digital Signage Expo 2017 Opens Conference Registration

11/1/2016

ROCKFON Ceiling Systems Help Save Labor and Costs on Drywall Projects

11/1/2016

NEMA Releases Standard that Tests Audio Quality in Emergency Call Systems

11/1/2016

Larson Electronics Releases a 25 KVA Temporary Power Distribution System on Wheeled Cart

11/1/2016

Sofidel Launches Away-from-Home Paper Brand, Papernet, to the U.S.Papernet Brand Helps Organizations Protect People and Their Brands

Focus: Infection Control

10/31/2016

Sinks added to fight infections can make the problem worse

Some sinks have been linked to the spread of dangerous bacteria

Focus: Facility Design

10/31/2016

New healthcare facility chapel designs expanding role of worship spaces

Chapels in healthcare facilities are transforming into more than places of worship, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

10/31/2016

Naval hospital recognized for energy and water programs

Naval Hospital Bremerton was one of only two Navy healthcare facilities recognized by the Secretary of the Navy's Energy and Water Management Award

10/31/2016

$1 billion Boston Children's Hospital expansion approved

The Massachusetts Public Health Council voted unanimously to approve the controversial project

Focus: Infection Control

10/31/2016

Copper healthcare facility surfaces can help fight infections

A new study says antimicrobial copper can minimize pathogens in hospital rooms

10/31/2016

Schneider Electric’s New SmartX Actuators Create a Strong Foundation for Smart Buildings

10/31/2016

Iqarus Appoints Director to Drive Occupational Health Strategies for Customers

10/31/2016

Diversey Care to Distribute Spectrum Brands and Nakoma Products Consumer-Branded Solutions to the Professional Market

10/31/2016

Automatic Volumetric Feeder Saves Time, Improves Dosage Accuracy

10/31/2016

New Lyra Concealed Ceiling Panels from Armstrong Ceiling Solutions Create a Smooth Monolithic Visual with a Fully Concealed Suspension System

10/28/2016

Troubled Aurora VA hospital on track to open in 2018

The project is now 78 percent complete and officials say the facility has overcome its cost issues

10/28/2016

Healthcare expert offers advice on establishing security plan

Training and planning can help to reduce incidents

10/28/2016

Tackling healthcare cybersecurity challenges

Many chief information security officers aren’t even close to having the tools they need to deal with cyberattacks

10/28/2016

Hospital maintenance crew committed to safety

They are the men behind the scenes, in the elevator shafts, air ducts, boiler rooms, water lines and every nook and cranny of Covenant Health Plainview

10/28/2016

Solar power will cut energy costs at Conn. hospital

Saint Francis Hospital will buy solar power at reduced rates

Focus: Infection Control

10/28/2016

Antimicrobial copper touch surfaces may help fight antibiotic resistance

Replacing frequently-touched surfaces with antimicrobial copper equivalents — teamed with good hygiene practices —could help address both the environmental spread of contamination and the rise of antibiotic resistance

Focus: Infection Control

10/28/2016

Rural hospitals lead in infection prevention

New research also suggests rural providers are ahead on care coordination

10/28/2016

New Illustra IP Camera Analytics Strengthen Accuracy and Improve Operator Efficiency

10/28/2016

Diversey Care to Sell Discovery Robotics’ Machines under its TASKI Brand

10/28/2016

Hydro Systems Launches AccuMax 4P Chemical Dispensing System at ISSA/INTERCLEAN Chicago

10/28/2016

OrthoCarolina Robotics Spine Surgery Team Performs 100th Mazor Robotics Renaissance Surgical Case

10/28/2016

Test Confirms ePIPE's LeadSmart Technology Brings Lead Levels Into Compliance with EPA Guidelines

10/27/2016

Boston Medical Center and MIT partner for energy plan

Group will purchase almost all of its electricity through a new solar farm

Focus: Facility Design

10/27/2016

University wins grant to study how hospital room design impacts patient safety

An environmental design researcher at Texas Tech won a second grant to continue looking at how layout can help patients avoid falls

Focus: Infection Control

10/27/2016

Environmental dissemination of staph and MRSA

Research highlights an intricately complex environment where surface recontamination is occurring at a much higher frequency than the events designed to eliminate the contamination

10/27/2016

Waterline break leads to disruptions at N.C. hospital

Fire Department tanker trucks were brought in to Columbus Regional Healthcare to supply chillers

10/27/2016

Boston healthcare facility runs food pantry

Boston Medical Center uses project to support patient health

Blog

10/27/2016

Protecting patient privacy at your healthcare facility

In most medical office or hospital reception areas, speech privacy is virtually nonexistent

Focus: Infection Control

10/27/2016

UV air purification linked to lower sepsis rates

An ultraviolet air sterilizer can reduce infection rates in cardiac surgery patients

10/27/2016

MainOne Chooses Minkels to Enhance Position in West-African Data Centre Market

10/27/2016

Kemper System Debuts Speedy ‘Cool Roof’ System

10/27/2016

Diversey Care Enters Development Agreement with the National Robotics Engineering Center (NREC)

10/27/2016

UMO is Becoming a Greener University

10/27/2016

Gulf Coast Children’s Hospital Fights Effects of High Humidity

Focus: Infection Control

10/26/2016

Detroit Medical Center's correction plan for sterilization issues approved

The plan includes using a perioperative improvement council and task force to oversee improvement actions

Focus: Infection Control

10/26/2016

New bacteria strain requires effective healthcare facility cleaning

Rigorous cleaning standards can help to prevent spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria

10/26/2016

Federal rule key to health IT infrastructure development

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) final rule requires oversight of health IT vendors

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

10/26/2016

Q&A: Office door swing

Brad Keyes discusses office door swing requirements

Focus: Infection Control

10/26/2016

Automating a reprocessing department

Automation can increase efficiency without cutting corners or skipping steps

Focus: Facility Design

10/26/2016

Wisconsin cancer center focuses on comfort of patients, families and staff

All Saints Cancer Center in Racine is twice the size of the facility it replaced

10/26/2016

CleanCore Technologies, LLC Announces its Aqueous Ozone Cleaning Solutions are now Green Seal Certified

10/26/2016

McCarthy, Taylor Design and SmithGroupJJR Join to Establish the World-Class Don Knabe Wellness Center for Los Angeles County’s Rancho Los Amigos

10/26/2016

Tarkett Launches Tandus Centiva’s Newest Powerbond Collection: Syllabus, Designed by Jhane Barnes

10/26/2016

Skanska Completes American Airlines Terminal F Expansion at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

10/26/2016

Newest Version of victor Brings Greater Functionality, Intuitive Design to Video Management

10/25/2016

Chicago healthcare facility uses GPS to try to eliminate wait times

Rush River North Medical Center uses the location system to boot workflow

Focus: Infection Control

10/25/2016

HLAC encourages healthcare laundries to be proactive to break the chain of infection

Healthcare laundry providers to build a relationship with their customers' infection preventionists

10/25/2016

Getting administrative buy-in for facility security

Securing funding for public safety departments can be a challenge

Focus: Facility Design

10/25/2016

Design elements can engage senior patients

Elderly patients can have visual, audio and tactile needs

Focus: Facility Design

10/25/2016

Vegetated roof gives hospital and patients a healing oasis

The vegetated roof, the largest in Ohio, spans 2.5 acres and features more than 65,000 plants, all native to Ohio

Focus: Facility Design

10/25/2016

'Placemaking' with healthcare design

When healthcare design is done thoughtfully, the concepts of placemaking are innately incorporated into the process, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

10/25/2016

ONVIF Speaks on Standards, IoT at European Security Conferences

10/25/2016

Schneider Electric’s New SmartX Actuators Create a Strong Foundation for Smart Buildings

10/25/2016

Preventing Pipework Failure in Hospitals

10/25/2016

Sofidel CEO and Dissolve Tech Hand Towels Nominated as 2016 PPI Award Finalists

10/25/2016

Mercy Health Breaks Ground on New $271 Million Medical Center

10/24/2016

Retail clinics want to move beyond minor illnesses

New facilities will deliver primary care and managing chronic disease

Focus: Facility Design

10/24/2016

New skilled nursing facilities have to be built for change

New skilled nursing facilities must be flexible aesthetically in the short- and long-term, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website

Focus: Facility Design

10/24/2016

Brigham and Women’s Hospital opens new facility

Brigham and Women’s Hospital Building for Transformative Medicine is designed to serve patients suffering from chronic neurologic, orthopedic, and rheumatologic conditions

Focus: Facility Design

10/24/2016

Gulf Coast Medical Center to double in size

Three stories and 367,500 square feet will be added to the hospital's main building

10/24/2016

The CMS preparedness rule presents opportunity

A healthcare coalition can enhance its influence and even its outlook as a sustainable business model

Focus: Facility Design

10/24/2016

Toronto healthcare facility gets smart with technology

Humber River Hospital wanted automated building and clinical systems — to be able to work together and achieve a more sophisticated level of interoperability, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

10/24/2016

Indian Health Services hospitals facing challenges

Problems include sewage in the OR and physician vacancies

10/24/2016

Zen Ecosystems Launches Fastest-Payback Energy Management System

10/24/2016

Blur the Line Between Indoors and Outdoors with Multipanel Patio Doors

10/24/2016

Sunburst Chemicals Offers Complete Commercial Hand-Washing Solutions

10/24/2016

Eaton Calls for Entries for the SOURCE Awards National Lighting Design Competition, Celebrating 40 Years of Lighting Design Excellence

10/24/2016

Legrand Expands Its Award-Winning Wattstopper Fixture Integrated Solutions with Five New Outdoor Sensors

10/21/2016

How healthcare facilities can stay ahead of cybercriminals

Organizations must understand the risk and respond with continuous diligent cyber security

Focus: Facility Design

10/21/2016

First Artemed China FTZ Hospital to open

The hospital features dedicated circulation between the emergency department, intensive care unit, surgery and imaging, according to an article on the Healthcare Design magazine

10/21/2016

Integrating security and safety technologies can benefit hospitals

A security integrator can help a healthcare campus make the most of its systems

Focus: Facility Design

10/21/2016

Expansion solves some of security hospital's issues

But staff says a lot of work still remains in terms of improving safety

Video

10/21/2016

Philadelphia hospital to have smart patient rooms

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital installing voice-recognition technology

10/21/2016

When should you do a risk assessment?

Blog discusses whether a problem may pop up with breakroom toaster

10/21/2016

Diversey Care Adds Avert Sporicidal Disinfectant Wipes to Disinfectant Offering to Assist in Outbreak Response

10/21/2016

Lean, Green, and Clean Slay the Competition at the AGC’s 2016 Washington Contractor Awards

10/21/2016

Charleston Area Medical Center Improves Quality and Performance in Patient Engagement and Readmissions

10/21/2016

Infection Control Market Driven by Disinfection Products Growing at 6.5% CAGR to 2021

10/21/2016

Minnesota St. Peter Security Hospital Hosts Open House of New Facility

Focus: Infection Control

10/20/2016

Check your knowledge with a surface disinfection quiz

Outpatient Surgery's 20 questions test infection prevention insight

10/20/2016

Maximizing cooling tower technology for HVAC, power and industrial applications

New technology advancements provide up to 50 percent more cooling capacity, greater energy and installation savings, fewer components and easier maintenance

Focus: Facility Design

10/20/2016

Hospital room design linked to safety

Texas Tech University study finds design may keep patients safer and healthier

10/20/2016

Akron healthcare facility 'sips' energy

Akron Children’s Hospital Kay Jewelers Pavilion saves millions in energy use

Focus: Infection Control

10/20/2016

Study says UV light cuts C. diff by 25 percent

Treating empty patient rooms can reduce infection rate in high-risk patients

Focus: Facility Design

10/20/2016

Best healthcare facility design comes from asking the right questions

Designers of the buildings that shape the nation’s future health have a responsibility to get the questions right, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

10/20/2016

Sealed Air Announces Plan to Pursue Spin-Off of Diversey Care and Related Hygiene Business

10/20/2016

Johnson Controls and Department of Homeland Security sign Cooperative Research and Development Agreement on cybersecurity

10/20/2016

Introduction of New Console Server Expands Internet of Things Capabilities for Emerson Network Power

10/20/2016

Howden American Fan Company Announces Turbo Pressure Blowers

Focus: Infection Control

10/19/2016

Specific heater-cooler linked to infections

CDC warning that one type of heater-cooler device could be spreading a serious bacterial infection

10/19/2016

Psychiatric hospital using cameras as health monitors

Broadmoor High Secure Psychiatric Hospital in the U.K. is giving monitoring the health of psychiatric patients with camera technology a trail run

Focus: Facility Design

10/19/2016

California children’s healthcare facility includes motion and sports performance lab

The Stanford Children’s Health Specialty Services was designed with a vibrant color and material palette to alleviate anxiety, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

10/19/2016

Q&A: Quarterly fire drills

Brad Keyes discusses timing of quarterly fire drills

10/19/2016

Healthcare facilities 'retailing' to compete

Retailing refers to healthcare systems treating patients like informed consumers

10/19/2016

HPOE and the Joint Commission partner to create fall prevention tool

The guide describes contributing factors and solutions to prevent falls

10/19/2016

Vollrath Company Sweeps Best in Class Awards in Four Product Categories

10/19/2016

Doctors Hospital at Renaissance is First in Rio Grande Valley to Deploy Xenex Germ-Zapping Robots

10/19/2016

CBRE Study Finds San Francisco the Nation’s Greenest City

10/19/2016

Sherwin-Williams is First Paint Manufacturer Certified in UL’s New Product Lens Program

10/19/2016

DesignGroup, Ohio State Work Together to Design Innovative Sports Medicine Institute

Focus: Infection Control

10/18/2016

Hospital bed history can create C. diff risk

If the previous patient receives antibiotics, it puts the next occupant at an increased risk

10/18/2016

Joint Commission offering online violence prevention resource

“Workplace Violence Prevention Resources,” provides a range of resources for health care organizations

10/18/2016

Hospitals add family programming for extended stays

Hospitals are increasingly arranging for extracurricular services

Blog

10/18/2016

How your healthcare facility can improve patient care through nutrition

If your facility is a hospital, nursing home, or other facility that serves food, a nutrition expert can help you put together menus that support patient health.

10/18/2016

Mount Sinai plans $500 million modernization in N.Y.C.

Project will create a new Mount Sinai Downtown network

10/18/2016

Morrison has 10-year agreement with Mayo Clinic

Four unions are involved in the transition

10/18/2016

PDI and SABIC Join Forces to Test Medical Device Plastics and to Help Improve Patient Protection from Infection

10/18/2016

Schneider Electric’s New Connected Services Help Facility Leaders Maximize Building Performance

10/18/2016

GCX Newest Medical Mounting Solution Sets New Standard

10/18/2016

Tarkett Introduces Three New Cradle to Cradle Certified Flooring Adhesives

10/18/2016

Osteopore International Recognized for Transforming Healthcare

Focus: Infection Control

10/17/2016

Detroit Medical Center releases plans to correct infection control problems

U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services finds numerous issues with sterilization of instruments

10/17/2016

Indianapolis hospital closes operating rooms to conduct air quality testing

Community Hospital North has voluntarily suspended the use of six of its operating rooms

10/17/2016

MetroLink's FTA grant aims to connect rail riders with wellness services

Transit riders in the north St. Louis area will have access to healthcare screenings at local rail stations

10/17/2016

Tips for medical waste disposal

Infographic details how to save money on waste disposal

10/17/2016

Pa. hospital security guards to become certified police officers

Training includes qualifying with firearms, criminal and constitution law, and testifying in court

10/17/2016

Identifying patient fall risks

Report describes how five hospitals reduced falls by 35 percent

10/17/2016

AnMed Health Improving Patient Education, Satisfaction and Value-Based Purchasing Reimbursements

10/17/2016

Groundbreaking Software Makes Achieving Environment of Care and Life Safety Requirements Hyper Efficient

10/17/2016

GCX Newest Medical Mounting Solution Sets New Standard

10/17/2016

Strong Opportunities for Big Data in Healthcare - Population Health Management, Clinical Decision Support and Real-World Data

10/17/2016

Adventist Health System Adopts the Imprivata Biometric Patient Identification Platform

10/14/2016

Lawmakers seek changes after VA healthcare facility construction debacle

The Veterans Hospital in Aurora, Colo. is still incomplete

10/14/2016

Hospitals focusing on security concerns

Survey says most American hospitals finding security more challenging

10/14/2016

HHS to help fund healthcare cybersecurity

Agency recently awarded corporate agreements to fight against healthcare cybersecurity threats and improve information sharing

Focus: Infection Control

10/14/2016

Healthcare infection forum focuses on devices and equipment

More attention urged to the role of medical devices and equipment in infection

Focus: Infection Control

10/14/2016

Hospital reopens NICU two months after bacteria discovered

Three babies tested positive for Pseudomonas bacterial infections in August

Focus: Facility Design

10/14/2016

Longer, but fewer, healthcare facility planning meetings best

The right planning process encourages total buy-in

10/14/2016

How Urgent Care and Retail Healthcare Centers Drive Success with Service Automation

10/14/2016

During Hospital Renovation, Temporary Wall System Protects Patients and Staff

10/14/2016

Venable and Disability Rights Maryland Secure Settlement for Comprehensive Sexual Assault Reforms at State Hospitals and Treatment Facilities

10/14/2016

GP PRO Unveils the Premium Restroom Collection

10/14/2016

New Hospital Study Finds Copper Alloys Used in Larco’s Line of Push Plates Kill Bacteria

Focus: Infection Control

10/13/2016

Cooling towers may be linked to Legionnaires' outbreak

Minnesota Department of Health increased number of cases to 23

10/13/2016

Healthcare facilities designed to serve those with autism spectrum disorder

A greater understanding of the requirements of this growing patient demographic is needed

Blog

10/13/2016

Formaldehyde: Is your healthcare facility prepared?

The failure to properly train employees on hazardous chemicals such as formaldehyde is the second most frequently cited violation in healthcare facilities across the U.S.

Focus: Facility Design

10/13/2016

Simulation centers adopt student-centric design

Team-based learning and early, integrated clinical exposure responds to medical advancements

10/13/2016

$40 million vertical expansion set for Pa. healthcare facility

Project to add three floors and critical care beds on top of an addition that opened two years ago

Blog

10/13/2016

Strategic steps to sustainability in healthcare

Thinking strategically about incorporating sustainability can help hospitals save resources and become more efficient

10/13/2016

A New Monitoring Service Launches Wireless Sensors to Help Buildings Work Smarter, Safer and More Efficiently

10/13/2016

Armstrong Fluid Technology Uses the ‘Gift of Talent’ to Provide the ‘Gift of Clean Water’ Worldwide

10/13/2016

McCarthy Completes New Eight-Story Residence Hall at Saint Louis University

10/13/2016

Green Business Certification Inc. and Environmental Defense Fund Establish Investor Confidence Project

10/13/2016

Common Ground Alliance’s 2015 DIRT Report Estimates that Damages to Buried Utilities Dropped 9 Percent from Previous Year

Special Report

10/12/2016

Pre-fab bathroom pods deliver luxury to go

The Christ Hospital Joint and Spine Center plugged in high-end modular bathrooms as part of its tight construction schedule

10/12/2016

Quick diagnostic healthcare facilities sometimes more effective and cheaper

Many acute medical conditions can be treated without admitting patients to the hospital

10/12/2016

Mass. clinic seeking relief from casino construction parking squeeze

Springfield casino project brings serious parking and traffic problems

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

10/12/2016

Q&A: Temporary construction barriers

Brad Keyes discusses acceptable temporary construction barriers

Focus: Facility Design

10/12/2016

Healthcare environment can help limit errors

Creating spaces with secure point-of-care storage and distribution is one way to medication errors, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

10/12/2016

FGI 2018 healthcare facility guidelines open for comment

Revisions include new standards for emergency preparedness

10/12/2016

LG Electronics Demonstrates Commitment to Energy Efficiency at Greenbuild 2016

10/12/2016

UV Light Disinfection Significantly Reduces Clostridium Difficile Incidence

10/12/2016

Legrand Releases LEED Product Guide to Help Architects, Designers and Building Owners Reach Certification Goals

10/12/2016

HLAC Marks 10 Years of Inspecting and Accrediting Healthcare Laundries

10/12/2016

JLL Acquires Compliance Technology Innovator ATG

10/11/2016

Officials recommend arming healthcare security officers in N.Y.

A commission at the University of Rochester in New York has recommended arming public safety officers at the university medical center

10/11/2016

Using data to develop and drive successful business strategies

The challenge is to translate it into successful business strategies.

Special report

10/11/2016

Building an energy efficient healthcare facility

Savings for St. Jude Medical Center Hospital came down to the advancements made in delivery and prefabrication

10/11/2016

Seven top-of-mind healthcare facility flooring considerations

From cleanliness and accessibility to heavy wear, wayfinding and promoting a healing environment, hospitals face a stringent set of challenges

10/11/2016

Hospitals use digital signage to improve patient experience

Solutions include wall screens, kiosks and smartphones

10/11/2016

Cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, impact healthcare providers

Ransomware is just one area to consider

10/11/2016

Health Care Institute’s New Video Presents Innovative Solutions for Creating Medical Buildings That Exceed Expectations

10/11/2016

Advanced Polymer Coatings Introduces New Website

10/11/2016

Taylor Design Recognized by AIA Orange County for Excellence in Healthcare Interiors

10/11/2016

Nilfisk Launches The Horizon Program to Bring to Market the Most Technologically Advanced, Autonomous Cleaning Solutions in the Industry

10/11/2016

Legrand Launches Energy Marathon 2.0, Engaging Employees for Innovative, Long-Term Energy Reduction

10/10/2016

Calif. healthcare facilities deploy security robots

Dignity Health System is testing robotic surveillance

10/10/2016

‘Living Walls’ curb toxic air hot spots

Report shows that the contribution of green building envelopes has been underestimated

Focus: Infection Control

10/10/2016

High C. diff infection rates at teaching hospitals

Consumer Reports says only two teaching hospitals with at least 500 beds earned top prevention scores

Focus: Infection Control

10/10/2016

College's research finds copper helps reduce bacteria in hospitals

Researchers at Grinnell College say using a copper mix for all types of metal materials in hospital rooms can cut down on dangerous bacteria

10/10/2016

Hawaiian clinics prepare to meet increased needs

Healthcare facilities on Hawaii Island eyeing expansion

10/10/2016

Linbeck Group, Messer Construction Joint Venture Complete Cincinnati Children’s/UC Health Proton Therapy Center Ahead of Schedule

10/10/2016

Kentec Protects Top Cambridge Biolab Facility

10/10/2016

ELB Electronics Announces Price Matching Program

10/10/2016

Emcor Government Services Presents on a 10-Year Project with the CDC to Combat Legionnaires’ Disease,

10/10/2016

Combining Industry Standards OpenADR and OCPP Provides Powerful Solution For Electric Vehicles

10/7/2016

Detroit healthcare facility to hire consultant to oversee central sterile department improvements

As part of the Detroit Medical Center's deal with the state, it has agreed to hire a specialty consultant

10/7/2016

Oregon healthcare facility takes earthquake threat seriously

Hospital is ready to be put on alert at any time for a possible influx of patients

10/7/2016

Train crash tests Hoboken healthcare facility's readiness

Hospital's head of security launched into the disaster plan as soon as word was out

10/7/2016

Pictures of early healthcare IT shows how far it's come

The IBM booth at an American Hospital Association meeting in the 1950s showed off a new electronic time system for tracking employees

10/7/2016

Survey shows patient experience key in healthcare construction

2016 Hospital Construction Survey revealed the impact of consumerism on healthcare facilities

10/7/2016

Ohio Hospital Association honored for infection reduction

Hand-hygiene monitoring by med students increases compliance

10/7/2016

Barbey Family Emergency and Trauma Center Opening On Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla Campus

10/7/2016

EHNAC Releases New 2017 Accreditation Criteria Versions for Public Review through Nov. 30

10/7/2016

Palm Center Sees Steady Progress in Integrating Transgender Service Members

10/7/2016

Kingspan Brings its Kooltherm Premium Performance Insulation to the U.S.

10/7/2016

NLYTE SOFTWARE Enables Colocation Providers to Deliver Better Service to Customers While Helping Sell More Effectively

10/6/2016

Philly eye facility adds inpatient beds, calls itself hospital

CMS says four beds do not make a hospital

Focus: Infection Control

10/6/2016

Oxfordshire artists 'angry and disappointed' after wood carvings are rejected by hospital

Carvings failed to meet stringent infection control standards

Focus: Infection Control

10/6/2016

Patient at another Washington hospital diagnosed with Legionnaires’

Patient at Overlake Medical Center not linked to University of Washington Medical Center

Focus: Facility Design

10/6/2016

Advice for designing a healthcare experience

A healthcare designer discussed remaking the healthcare environment and experience

10/6/2016

Cincinnati cancer center relaxing by design

New proton therapy center provides advanced care in a cheerful site

10/6/2016

2017 AHR Expo Exhibitors Reflect Latest Trends in HVACR Industry

10/6/2016

As Hurricane Matthew Threatens U.S., Powered for Patients Highlights Important Steps to Safeguard Emergency Power Systems

10/6/2016

Zero Wait-State Announces New Lineup of Product Lifecycle Management Products and Services

10/6/2016

Onset Expands Intemp Product Line for Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Monitoring with Two New Solutions

10/6/2016

New PROSOCO Cleaner Earns EPA Safer Choice Label

Focus: Infection Control

10/5/2016

Despite contaminated heater-cooler devices, Washington hospital still blames Legionella on ice machine

Five patients in the University of Washington Medical Center's Cascade Tower have contracted Legionella infections and two have died

Focus: Infection Control

10/5/2016

Most recent UWMC patient with Legionella believed to have been exposed during an earlier hospitalization

Patient likely exposed prior to the discovery of the Legionella outbreak and before water restrictions and Legionella precautions were implemented

10/5/2016

Spectrum Health Hospital Group Names New Chief Medical Officer

Focus: Infection Control

10/5/2016

A European perspective on healthcare laundry infection control (Part Two)

Barrier concept designed to prevent cross-contamination

10/5/2016

The $54 million Mercy hospital doesn't have beds

330 staffers place video calls to patients using highly sensitive two-way cameras

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

10/5/2016

Q&A: Combustible decorations

Brad Keyes discusses limitations on combustible decorations

10/5/2016

Hospital safety program cuts slips, falls

St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, Fla., reduced the number of incidents by 16 percent in 2015 compared to the previous year

10/5/2016

NYC Mayor Orders Gender-Neutral Signage Immediately

10/5/2016

Rebranded CME Creates Premier, Nationwide Source for Medical Equipment, Turnkey Logistics

10/5/2016

Future Facilities Launches Assessment Service to Provide Guidance to Data Centers as They Adopt New Performance Indicator

10/5/2016

EMCOR/F&G Mechanical/Meadowlands Fire Protection Helps Form New Jersey’s Largest Human Pink Hard Hat Ribbon

10/4/2016

Hospital sued for videotaping surgeries

Effort to catch alleged drug thief compromised the privacy of hundreds of women

Focus: Infection Control

10/4/2016

A European perspective on healthcare laundry infection control

Barrier concept is designed to prevent cross-contamination

10/4/2016

Pittsburgh VA hospital moves patients due to ventilation problems

Forty patients were transferred because a ventilation unit failed

10/4/2016

Uber platform has shown promise in creating a cheaper way to transport patients

Uber launches healthcare transportation pilot program

10/4/2016

Minn. hospital to pay $20,000 in fines for safety violations

The fines were for 10 violations of workplace safety rules from 2014 to late 2015

10/4/2016

Hospitals and care homes fail food-safety inspections

More than 500 care providers in the U.K., including 19 hospitals and other NHS facilities, have failed hygiene inspections

10/4/2016

Revenue Masters Providing Revenue Cycle Software

10/4/2016

SP Industries Introduces CP-2102: High Density, Dual Cylinder Stationary Compactor

10/4/2016

Rebranded CME Creates Premier, Nationwide Source for Medical Equipment, Turnkey Logistics

10/4/2016

New PYA Infographic Steers Rural Hospitals Toward Long-Term Viability

10/4/2016

Sharecare Acquires Virtual Reality Company To Transform Patient Engagement and Medical Education

10/4/2016

Siemon is One of the First to Achieve ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 Recertification

10/3/2016

Boston Children's 2014 hacker says he did it to support patient

Anonymous said the hack was in support of a patient whose parents were under investigation for medical child abuse

10/3/2016

Providing subsistence foods for Alaska healthcare facilities

A team effort provides traditional meals to patients

10/3/2016

Louisville Healthcare facility gives McDonalds the boot

The lease for the restaurant on the first floor of Kosair Children's Hospital will not be renewed

Video / Focus: Infection Control

10/3/2016

Storage bags fight inpatient infection

Storing equipment in breathable polypropylene mesh bags cuts infection rate

Focus: Facility Design

10/3/2016

Healthcare facility offers luxury suites for family members

Family members who want to stay overnight with Stamford Hospital patients can now do so in a private adjoining room that could cost hundreds of dollars a night

Focus: Facility Design

10/3/2016

Inpatient unit design evolves

When Cooper University Hospital’s Roberts Pavilion in Camden, N.J., built out two shell floors, a combination of centralized and decentralized units was employed, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Focus: Facility Design

10/3/2016

Conn. healthcare facility renovation focuses on patient-centered care

Griffin Hospital followed the Planetree model, emphasizing comfort

10/3/2016

EarlySense Launches New Wireless Monitoring Tool to Help Reduce Hospital Readmissions and Patient Falls

10/3/2016

American College of Healthcare Architects elevates Gary Owens to Council of Fellows

10/3/2016

Legrand to Donate up to $100k in Matched Employee Contributions to Red Cross Natural Disaster Relief Efforts

10/3/2016

Alpen High Performance Products Announces Commercial Availability of Full-Frame R10 Window

10/3/2016

David Quirk to Lead Session at 2016 Critical Facilities Summit on the Implications of ASHRAE 90.4

9/30/2016

Healthcare facilities' hot water equipment scrutinized

Changes in a patient's length of stay can also contribute to the problem.

9/30/2016

Report says employees download new malware every four seconds

Healthcare breach costs have jumped 282 percent since 2015

9/30/2016

Essential elements of an OR cleaning program

Research has shown harmful pathogens can survive on surfaces for months

Blog

9/30/2016

Backup power failure at healthcare facilities can be a life-threatening proposition

Lawmakers ask Justice Department to investigate whether VA executives lied to Congress

9/30/2016

Perjury probe sought over Colo. VA hospital

Lawmakers ask Justice Department to investigate whether VA executives lied to Congress

9/30/2016

Recognized interior designs include inviting, warm spaces

The International Interior Design Association announces the winners of the 2016 Healthcare Interior Design Competition

9/30/2016

athenahealth Launches athenaInsight, a New Editorial Hub Reporting from the Heart of the Healthcare Internet

9/30/2016

PDI Bolsters Momentum with New Leadership Appointments and Growth Plans

9/30/2016

National Hygiene Specialist Excellence Award Recognizes Sharon Jones – Environmental Services, Methodist Hospitals of Indiana, Gary Campus

9/30/2016

Protect and Enhance the Appearance of Concrete Floors with New Concrete Care Solutions from Sealed Air’s Diversey Care

9/30/2016

Clorox Healthcare Introduces the Next Generation of Bleach

9/29/2016

Mental hospital escape investigation finds 25,000 keys missing

Report on Seattle hospital includes a list of mistakes, blunders and deceptions at what should be a secure facility

9/29/2016

UK/ European training center puts healthcare professionals in the heart of the action

Facility designed to increase medical proficiency and physical and mental resilience in remote and hostile environments

9/29/2016

Microfiber products may help prevent spread of MRSA

Study finds less than 0.25% chance of bacteria transferring from microfiber to people

9/29/2016

Hot water systems promote the growth of legionella pneumophila

New study calls for healthcare facilities to examine maintenance and operations

9/29/2016

Four ways to reduce healthcare-associated infections

Approximately 1 in 25 patients may encounter a dangerous infection while being treated in a healthcare facility every day

9/29/2016

Illinois hospital conducts power failure evacuation drill

Rockford healthcare facility prepares for the possibility of a major power emergency

9/29/2016

IP Innovator Details Savings, Eco-Friendly Benefits of ‘Commonsense Use of Reusable High Performance Wipers in Healthcare Setting’

9/29/2016

Southco Adds Miniature Embedded Hinge With Expanded Torque For Smaller Applications

9/29/2016

Western Specialty Contractors Cuts Elevator Opening Through Five Floors at Minnesota Senior Community

9/29/2016

AHE and Kimberly-Clark Professional Announce 2016 Heart of Healthcare Award Recipient

9/29/2016

Clorox Healthcare Introduces the Next Generation of Bleach

9/28/2016

A section of ceiling collapses at new children's hospital

No one was injured in the incident at Perth Children's Hospital

9/28/2016

California hospital chapel designed to recharge the spirit

Sutter Solano Medical Center in Vallejo recently dedicated the first chapel the facility’s had in more than a dozen years

9/28/2016

Body cameras, CCTV part of Queensland hospitals' safety strategy

The Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital has released CCTV of three violent incidents

9/28/2016

Health system executives discussed armed security

Becker's Hospital Review asked three health system executives to break down the decision-making process behind their security models

Column

9/28/2016

Q&A: Corrugated cardboard boxes

Brad Keyes discusses eliminating corrugated cardboard boxes

9/28/2016

Corporate America offers lessons in staff satisfaction

There’s much that healthcare can learn from companies like Google, Microsoft, Virgin Atlantic, and Abercrombie & Fitch about staff satisfaction, according to an article on Healthcare Design

9/28/2016

Simulation center tests new technologies

A flexible simulation environment allows technology innovators to test their products

9/28/2016

Seyfarth Bolsters its Healthcare and Energy Practices with the Addition of Two Corporate Partners in Washington, D.C

9/28/2016

Tarkett Introduces Material Health Statements To Provide Industry’s Leading Transparency Tool

9/28/2016

American Health Council Names Darlene Benoit to Industry Board

9/28/2016

Norterre Incorporates New Urbanism Design Principles to Create Multigenerational Wellness Destination and Lifestyle

9/28/2016

TrackVia Helps Digitize Largest Hospital Construction Project In North America

9/27/2016

Three Philadelphia heart patients among 20 in Pa. diagnosed with infection linked to heater-coolers

Heater-coolers heat or cool the blood of patients on a heart-lung bypass machine

9/27/2016

Free white paper on pre-crisis plan available

Eaton white paper titled "Put a Plan in Place Before Disaster Strikes" on Medical Construction & Design website

9/27/2016

New study says heat exchangers can act as Legionella reservoirs

Healthcare facilities install heat exchangers to conserve energy

9/27/2016

The rise of the ‘bedless hospital’

Treatments are getting less invasive and recovery times are shrinking

9/27/2016

Healthcare 'village' created in N.J.

Hackensack Meridian Health’s Meridian Health Village at Jackson is a one-stop shop

9/27/2016

Toronto healthcare facility redesigns suites for moms

Four new self-care hospitality suites opened at Mount Sinai Hospital, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

9/27/2016

Center for Health Research & Design working on three evidence-based design projects

CHRD is collaborating with local nonprofit healthcare organization BJC HealthCare to look at key healthcare environments

9/27/2016

ROCKFON Supports WELL's Focus on Improving Human Health and Environment Through Optimized Acoustics

9/27/2016

Key Source International, Launches KSI-1801 LinkSmart Keyboard Powered by San-a-Key Software for Infection Prevention

9/27/2016

David Quirk to Lead Session at 2016 Critical Facilities Summit on the Implications of ASHRAE 90.4

9/27/2016

Harris Williams & Co. Advises Laborie Medical Technologies, Inc. on its Sale to Patricia Industries

9/27/2016

J+J Flooring Group Announces Newest Partnership with The Center for Health Design

9/26/2016

Heater-cooler units at UW Medical Center test positive for Legionella

The source of the outbreak has been linked to the hospital's water system

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9/26/2016

Pa. nursing home hit with complaints of cockroaches, filth

Susquehanna Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Columbia was out of compliance during eight inspections in a year

9/26/2016

Irish hospital called 'health hazard' leaving patients at high risk of infection

New report on Mayo General Hospital in Castlebar has revealed a lack of basic infection control measures

9/26/2016

Keeping healthcare facility safety equipment and alarm systems compliant

Properly maintained fire protection equipment reduces the risk of loss, but there are many things that can make equipment noncompliant

9/26/2016

Better inpatient unit considers patient engagement

The search for the right inpatient unit design should go beyond size, footprint and type of care, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

9/26/2016

Navigating the new drone rules during healthcare facility construction

Newly published rules will provide a clearer regulatory framework for construction companies

9/26/2016

Upsite Technologies Expands KoldLok Offerings with Launch of SplitLok Integral and SplitLok Square Grommets

9/26/2016

International Exposition Co. Announces 2017 AHR Expo Innovation Award Winners

9/26/2016

Relaymed wins Client Impact Award at Allscripts Developer Summit

9/26/2016

Four Diversey Care Solutions Competing for ISSA 2016 Innovation Awards

9/26/2016

Kemper System Targets New Leed Declarations For Green Building

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9/23/2016

Is your healthcare facility prepared for an active shooter?

Healthcare facilities have unique challenges when it comes to emergency situations

9/23/2016

Philadelphia area hospitals recognized for food initiatives

Philadelphia Department of Public Health honored six area hospitals for their healthy food initiatives through the 'Good Food, Healthy Hospitals' program

9/23/2016

DOE surveys nurses on patient lighting

The goals were to determine what’s needed in an ideal patient room lighting system and to identify opportunities for increasing energy efficiency

9/23/2016

Photo tour of Children’s Pavilion at Children’s Hospital of Richmond

The Children’s Pavilion at Children’s Hospital of Richmond was designed to create a gateway to the Virginia Commonwealth University campus, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

9/23/2016

Healthcare costs linked to bacteria in water systems rising

Between 1991 and 2006, more than 617,000 hospitalizations related to three common plumbing pathogens resulted in around $9 billion in Medicare payments

9/23/2016

When can existing MEP systems be reused in a renovation?

Mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems may not need to be replaced

9/23/2016

eCLIQ Provides Flexible Access Management And Easy Installation In A Hospital Environment

9/23/2016

Florida Hospital Implements a Biometric Identification System for Patient Security

9/23/2016

High-Performance Solid Laundry Systems from Sunburst Chemicals Reduce Costs & Improve Linen Quality for On-Premise Healthcare Laundries

9/23/2016

2017 AHR Expo The World’s Largest HVACR Marketplace

9/23/2016

PYA Provides Analysis of Organizations’ Antibiotic Stewardship Effectiveness

9/22/2016

Need for Boston hospital expansion questioned

Boston Children’s Hospital planning $1 billion facility

9/22/2016

Joint Commission will change standards and survey process

Monthly tests under no-flow for electric motor fire pumps proposed

9/22/2016

Lockdown after shooting lifted at Houston hospital

According to the witnesses, at least 10 shots were fired in the drive-by shooting

9/22/2016

Fourth patient infected with Legionnaires' at UW Medical Center

The patient contracted Legionnaires' disease before water restrictions were implemented at the hospital

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9/22/2016

Does your air measure up?

Universal Health Services sees 64 percent reduction in airborne pathogens

9/22/2016

Detroit hospital fined for inadequate security

State Agency cited high rates of workplace violence and inadequate security measures at Detroit Receiving Hospital

9/22/2016

PDI Healthcare to Host Educational Session at 2016 Association for the Healthcare Environment Annual Conference

9/22/2016

Energy Focus, Inc. Signs on to be a Key Partner in the Healthy Energy in Healthcare Coalition

9/22/2016

Piedmont Healthcare Sets New Standard for Patient Experience with Gozio Health’s Indoor Navigation Mobile Application

9/22/2016

Life Line Hospital is the First Long Term Acute Care Hospital in Ohio to Enhance Patient Safety by Deploying a Xenex Germ-Zapping Robot

9/22/2016

Fresh-Aire UV Introduces Surface Disinfection UV Light System for Healthcare Facilities

9/21/2016

Flagship NHS hospital called filthy and unsafe

Nurse says there are too few staff to keep it clean

9/21/2016

Ice maker, sinks linked to Legionnaires' outbreak

UW Medical Center Legionnaires' outbreak may be linked to two deaths

9/21/2016

Reusable infection control barriers make hospital renovation safer

Fair Oaks (Va.) Hospital reconstruction project uses new barrier system

9/21/2016

Eliminating odor in healthcare facilities

An effective way to neutralize odors is to use an odor eliminator

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9/21/2016

Q&A: Standards regarding environmental rounds

Brad Keyes discusses standards regarding environmental rounds

9/21/2016

Creating design unity in healthcare mergers

Combining systems, facilities creates interior design challenges

9/21/2016

DAS Health Partners with LinkedMD to Provide Chronic Care Management Services

9/21/2016

Tyco Security Products Celebrates 30 Years of Innovation with Kantech Access Control

9/21/2016

Subscription Pricing Model Propels RF Code to Over 125,000+ Racks Under Management

9/21/2016

PURELL Brand Extends Portfolio with Launch of PURELL Surface Disinfecting and Sanitizing Sprays

9/21/2016

Phoenix VA Health Care System Deploys Germ-Zapping Robots to Enhance Veteran Safety

9/20/2016

Minnesota Public Radio, Mayo Clinic offer classical relaxation to patients

Research indicates that music can aid healing in many ways, such as improving pain control

9/20/2016

Silver-based treatment reduces bacteria in hospital laundry

Treating patient textiles with ionic silver after washing can decrease contamination

9/20/2016

Insights into clinic design

Post-occupancy evaluations of four clinics using the open team center model reveal which design strategies are most successful, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

9/20/2016

Benefits of wireless access control

Key cards, PINs, passwords and biometrics are a few of the options available

9/20/2016

Hospitals must adopt disaster management standards by Nov. 2017

Four best-practice standards for handling natural and man-made disasters mandated

9/20/2016

University of Iowa Children's Hospital plans move-in drills

A logistical session and two dry runs are planned before real move

9/20/2016

SANUWAVE Receives Its First Canadian Patent for the Energy Industry Regarding the Use of Shock Waves in Hydraulic Fracturing for Oil Recovery

9/20/2016

Sharecare Wins Four Digital Health Awards

9/20/2016

Behavioral Health Pioneer Palo Alto Health Sciences, Inc. Adds New Chief Clinical Officer and Vice President of Business Development

9/20/2016

Consulting-Specifying Engineer Magazine Readers Award Wattstopper with Two Product of the Year Awards

9/20/2016

Galaxy rx Joins Tru Collection to Help Reduce Sound, Improve Ergonomics, Decrease Fall Impacts in Healthcare Settings

9/19/2016

Study suggests bodily fluids can spread Zika

Tears, saliva, vomit, urine or stool may have the potential to transmit Zika

9/19/2016

Hospital's safety problems tied to holes in fire compartment walls

The breaches in the £380million structure could affect how fire spreads around the hospital

9/19/2016

Detroit hospital fined for lax workplace security

Detroit Medical Center is also under fire again for instrument cleaning practices

9/19/2016

IoT revolutionizing healthcare

New technology can help predict future healthcare trends

9/19/2016

Link found between antibacterial ingredients in dust and antibiotic resistance

Scientists find a link between antimicrobial substances like triclosan and levels of antibiotic resistant genes

9/19/2016

Mayo Clinic reduces employee cafeteria hours

Staffing shortages and low demand blamed

9/19/2016

Texas Health Huguley Hospital held two mock move-in days prior to transporting patients to the new location

New 140-bed hospital built to accommodate future expansion

9/19/2016

Port of Long Beach Upgrades its Surveillance Network’s Wireless Connectivity with Siklu's Millimeter Wave solutions

9/19/2016

OptimumEDGE Makes HVAC Energy Efficiency Easy and Affordable

9/19/2016

Kentec Protects Top Cambridge Biolab Facilit

9/19/2016

Sealed Air’s Diversey Care Makes Global Triclosan-free Commitment within its Hand Care Line

9/19/2016

Deb Group Launches Deb Stokoderm Frost, a Pre-work Cream Designed to Keep Skin Healthy in Cold Working Environments

9/16/2016

Five ways healthcare facilities are improving the workplace

Hospitals are trying to reduce clinician burnout

9/16/2016

Gundersen Health System environmental services department honored

Environmental services department adopts 'Every patient is my patient' motto

9/16/2016

Hospitals working to accommodate obese patients

Hospitals across the country are making structural changes to support an increasingly heavy patient population

9/16/2016

Connecticut hospitals working to reduce night noise

Clattering carts, overly bright lights and frequent disruptions discouraged at night

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9/16/2016

Healthcare facilities – a recipe for data breach disaster

The bring your own device (BYOD) trend, while helpful for doctors, nurses and hospitals, has opened the malicious floodgates to a host of cyber-attack possibilities

9/16/2016

Employee shot in Arizona healthcare facility parking garage

Tucson Medical Center was locked down and people were escorted to their cars after shooting

9/16/2016

Organization supporting next generation of evidence-based design researchers

Center for Health Design requesting proposals to improve healthcare outcomes through the built environment

9/16/2016

Iqarus Acquires RS Occupational Health

9/16/2016

Diversey Care Launches Intellicare, a Complete Hand Care System Featuring the World’s First Hybrid Touchless Technology

9/16/2016

Fresh-Aire UV Introduces Surface Disinfection UV Light System for Healthcare Facilities

9/16/2016

Senior Healthcare Executive Indrajit Obeysekere Joins Meridian as Vice President of Client Services

9/16/2016

Northeast Ohio Based Kline Construction Announces Corporate Name Change To Kline Rostocil Construction

9/15/2016

America has a surgical instrument quality epidemic

Detroit facility must explain how 11 years of sterile processing challenges went unaddressed

9/15/2016

Researchers exploring alarm fatigue

University of California San Francisco team is working to help combat alarm fatigue among clinicians

9/15/2016

Dirty medical tools dangers just emerging

Unclean surgical, medical instruments are nothing new

9/15/2016

Healthcare facility leaders are aiming for noise-free hospitals

Noise pollution in hospitals can threaten patient safety

9/15/2016

House panel investigating Long Island V.A. hospital

Operating rooms were closed after sand-size black particles fell from air ducts

9/15/2016

Nevada project uses BIM/3-D integrated workflow

UHS Henderson Hospital engineers and detailers collaborated to produce design deliverables and shop drawings from the same 3-D BIM model, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

9/15/2016

Tyco Security Products Showcases Complete Security Solution, Cyber Security Program at ASIS 2016

9/15/2016

Aptose Submits Formal Response to Clinical Hold for APTO-253

9/15/2016

Cintas Adds Cintas Active Scraper Floor Mat to its High Performance Series

9/15/2016

Labelmaster Offers Economical Solution for Companies Shipping Defective, Damaged Lithium Batteries

9/15/2016

IDEXX Releases Revolutionary Water Test to Aid in the Fight Against Legionnaires’ Disease

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9/14/2016

Q&A: New testing and inspection requirements

Brad Keyes discusses new testing and inspection requirements

9/14/2016

University of Miami Health Care gets grant to build life skills gym

Gym will help patients practice typical home activities in preparation for discharge

9/14/2016

New, smaller hospital to replace failing Colorado facility

New facility will have two inpatient beds and a 24/7 ER

9/14/2016

Fire safety fears force remedial work healthcare facility

Builder is carrying out remedial work at a hospital it built ten years ago

9/14/2016

Lightning strike, fire sparks evacuation at Florida hospital

Surgeries were canceled at Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point

9/14/2016

Unsanitary conditions found in N.J. pediatrician's exam room

Problems with storage and disposal of vaccines and biohazardous materials found

9/14/2016

Proposed CMS emergency preparedness standards not expected to be 'radical departure’

CMS is expected to adopt its own standards by the end of 2016

9/14/2016

Pryme iPhone Compatible Bluetooth Accessories Optimize Kodiak Broadband Push-To-Talk Solutions for Industries Worldwide

9/14/2016

AdvantageCare Physicians Appoints New President and Chief Medical Officer

9/14/2016

Kingspan Insulation Explores Expansion Opportunities in North America

9/14/2016

Digital Signage Federation Announces Call for Applications for the 2016-17 Geri Wolff Scholarship

9/14/2016

Make Well-Advised Decisions with iBos’ 7.8 Management Reports

9/13/2016

Des Moines hospital issues warning to open-heart surgery patients after two infections

About 2,600 patients may be at risk for infections linked to a device used during surgery

9/13/2016

Extending life of healthcare facility linens

Linen care can sometimes take a back seat to saving a dollar in the short term

9/13/2016

Cleveland healthcare facility to include medical school

New structure will house the new Case Western Reserve University Health Education campus

9/13/2016

Software calculates long-term costs of green products

Practice Greenhealth unveils sustainability tool

9/13/2016

Design flaws blamed for Royal Hospital for Sick Children delay

Pressure to meet deadlines and “seriously flawed” designs linked to six-month delay

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9/13/2016

PACE is here to stay

The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly is gaining momentum across the country as a cost-effective and compassionate way to support the desires of frail elders to live in their homes

9/13/2016

Tru-D SmartUVC Deployed at Frye Regional

9/13/2016

Air-Scent International Introduces New Packaging for Solid Squair Air Freshener Wafers

9/13/2016

Sherwin-Williams Selects ‘Poised Taupe’ as 2017 Color of the Year

9/13/2016

MovinCool Offers New Guide to Buying Portable Air Conditioners and Spot Cooling Units

9/13/2016

ISSA Announces 2016 Award Winners

9/12/2016

Michigan launches probe of dirty instruments at healthcare facility

Doctors have been complaining about dirty, broken and missing surgical instruments for years

9/12/2016

Storm damage forces Oklahoma hospital to transport patients

Severe weather leaves behind flooding and structural damage

9/12/2016

Outsourcing healthcare food service is common

The company that Mayo plans to contract with for its food and nutrition services works with about 650 hospitals and health systems nationally

9/12/2016

FDA bans triclosan from antibacterial soap

Over-the-counter consumer antiseptic wash products with one or more of 19 specific active ingredients can no longer be marketed

9/12/2016

Designing flexible core labs in healthcare facilities

Ideal lab promotes collaboration and is flexible and easily modified

9/12/2016

Healthcare construction rising

Spending for new hospital construction is projected to be more than $7 billion in 2016

9/12/2016

Upsite Technologies Expands KoldLok Offerings with Launch of SplitLok Integral and SplitLok Square Grommets

9/12/2016

10-Ton Heat Pumps, 3- to 5-ton Air Conditioning Systems Added to Luxaire Eclipse rooftop Replacement Units

9/12/2016

Skanska USA Signs Contract to Build New Hospital in New Jersey

9/12/2016

Nlyte’s Data Center Optimization Expertise Showcased at BMC Engage, Data Center World

9/12/2016

New Puncture-Proof Tires Enhance Reliability Of Rugged General Jet Set Gas Jets

9/9/2016

Ohio memory care facility designed to look like a 1940s small town

Lantern of Chagrin Valley has interior courtyards and corridors that look like tiny houses with front porches looking out over a golf course

9/9/2016

Healthcare facilities prepare for Zika by expanding care, partnerships

Hospitals open specialty clinics to learn about the virus

9/9/2016

University of Rochester Medical Center Selects Virtual Mgr's HealthClean Pro Environmental Services Management Platform

9/9/2016

Basketball team, health system partner for healthcare facility

Froedtert Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin get naming rights to Milwaukee Bucks training facility

9/9/2016

Irish nursing home embraces hand hygiene

Interviews with new residents, staff include a session on hand-washing

9/9/2016

Same-day surgery center offers homey recovery space

N.Y.C.'s Josie Robertson Surgery Center provides patients a soothing environment

9/9/2016

Nursing home fined after laptop with patients' details stolen

Facility in North Ireland cited for data breach related to sensitive details about patients and staff

9/9/2016

OSHA, Health Canada Update Plan to Align Labelling and Classification Requirements for Hazardous Workplace Chemicals

9/9/2016

Duro-Last Inc. Launches New, Mobile-Responsive Website

9/9/2016

Nexvet Biopharma Reports Full Year Fiscal 2016 Results

9/9/2016

Johnson Controls and Tyco Complete Merger

9/8/2016

Evidence of Zika found in tears

Study suggests contact with infected eyes may play a role in spreading the disease

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9/8/2016

Hospital infection prevention: Project/worksite isolation with construction, renovation and maintenance activities/quality control

Most of the facility reconfigurations that require extensive renovation and construction usually occur in and around patient care areas where the risk to patients, staff and visitors may be extremely high

9/8/2016

IPs' role in healthcare laundering practices

Too often, infection prevention professionals don't realize that improperly laundered healthcare linens can pose a risk

9/8/2016

Internet of Things in healthcare creating fundamental changes

Rate of connectivity is accelerating

9/8/2016

Elderly patients moved from U.K. hospital ward over fire safety fears

NHS Tayside closes a ward for elderly people at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Dundee, citing environmental risks as the reason

9/8/2016

IT can help hospitals prepare for natural disasters

Hospitals monitor weather patterns to maintain needed levels of care, supplies

9/8/2016

Transforming iPad Safety in Healthcare: A Case in Point

9/8/2016

Cushman & Wakefield U.S. Macro Forecast: Economic Expansion Resilient

9/8/2016

Do You Have the Right HOSPECO First Aid Kits?

9/8/2016

Armstrong Fluid Technology Receives Frost & Sullivan Excellence In Best Practices Award

9/8/2016

SC Johnson Announces Acquisition of STERIS Applied Infection Control Business

9/7/2016

‘Corporate bullying’ by utility may close Texas hospital

Luminant's attempts to reduce its property tax bill could affect Glen Rose Hospital

9/7/2016

VCU Medical Center police officer recognized for saving life

Guard has experience as a certified emergency medical technician and former advanced life support provider

9/7/2016

Design strategies can quiet healthcare environments

Research has found that noise in healthcare settings can prevent patients from sleeping and increase their stress and blood pressure, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

9/7/2016

Florida hospital active shooter plan reducing violence

Parrish Medical Center's planning prevented a random shooting from escalating

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9/7/2016

Q&A: Door signage for oxygen cylinder storage

Brad Keyes discusses door signage for oxygen cylinder storage

9/7/2016

Orange County to get first emergency centers for psych patients

California healthcare facilities will treat people who suffer sudden psychiatric episodes

9/7/2016

How Urgent Care & Retail Healthcare Centers Drive Success with Service Automation

9/7/2016

NOVADAQ to Present at the 2016 Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference

9/7/2016

The Garland Company Donates More Than $80K to Cancer Research

9/7/2016

ISSA Offers Third-Party Training Center Verification

9/7/2016

Revolutionary Fast Installation System - nora nTx Cuts Install Time in Half

9/7/2016

Yorktel Introduces New Telemedicine Video Platform

9/6/2016

Indiana health system will open eight microhospitals

St. Vincent's plan will answer need for acute care in central Indiana

9/6/2016

Union offers Mayo Clinic compromise in food-service workers dispute

SEIU Healthcare Minnesota calls proposal a win-win that could end the ongoing fight

9/6/2016

Do more healthcare-laundry regulation programs cause confusion?

There are different programs available, along with federal and regional requirements

9/6/2016

Cybersecurity survey finds providers are enhancing programs

Survey says lack of appropriate personnel and financial resources are barriers

9/6/2016

ASC infection-control compliance needs a team approach

Ambulatory surgery centers often don't have a person dedicated to infection control

9/6/2016

Survey explores lighting in healthcare facilities

The average engineering firm specifies $868,411 in lighting and lighting control products for healthcare facilities annually

9/6/2016

Holding textile laundering to a higher standard

HLAC president answers questions on improving safety

9/6/2016

Heaviland Landscape Management Wins Two CLCA Awards

9/6/2016

CVMC Invests in UV Disinfection Systems For Additional Protection From Hospital-Associated Infections

9/6/2016

Wausau Window and Wall Systems Opens Production Training Lab with Support from the City Economic Development Committee

9/6/2016

RAISE Energy Announces the 2016 Top 5 Energy Reduction Technologies

9/6/2016

Energy-efficient Buildings Create ‘Triple Bottom Line’ Benefits

9/2/2016

Cleveland Clinic power failure sends patients home

A short circuit in basement wiring knocked out the power

9/2/2016

Healthcare facilities calling for sustainable meat and poultry

Health systems urge food producers to offer more meat and poultry products raised without routine antibiotics

9/2/2016

Colorado healthcare facilities train for disaster

Drill tests regional response to mass-casualty incident

9/2/2016

Mayo outsourcing of food service jobs looks familiar to some

The pending switch from Sodexo to Morrison Healthcare will transition about 700 local workers in southern Minnesota

9/2/2016

Ways healthcare facilities can support staff after a disaster

New guidance from the Department of Health and Human Services offers tips on caring for employees

9/2/2016

Study shows coordinated effort can reduce CRE 75 percent

Johns Hopkins reports that regional coordination among hospitals helps reduce HAIs

9/2/2016

Response Team 1 Named to Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest Growing Private Companies for Third Consecutive Year

9/2/2016

Highly Advanced Facial Protection With Brass Knuckle Vader Combo

9/2/2016

ACEEE Presents 2016 Champion Of Energy Efficiency In Buildings Awards

9/2/2016

Flisekompaniet Has Chosen BizView

9/2/2016

Pulse Systems Appoints Charles Walls as President and CEO

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9/1/2016

Kentucky hospital dining trying to top area restaurants

The University of Kentucky Hospital opened Chandler Dining, a new food-court-like dining facility and kitchen that also serves patients in the hospital

9/1/2016

Bacterium enters Maryland hospital through its water system

Water tests found Pseudomonas bacterium in four sinks in Prince George’s County Hospital Center's neonatal intensive care unit, and two more sinks in another area of the hospital

9/1/2016

Many health IT pros still don't encrypt

Industry's top data guardians are feeling hampered in their efforts to protect their organizations by a lack of manpower and money

9/1/2016

Mock drill coordinates efforts of N.Y. community hospitals

Healthcare facilities practiced with a scenario in which a MQ-9 unmanned aircraft crashed on Fort Drum.

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9/1/2016

Using Deep UV LEDs to prevent the spread of infectious disease

Instead of vaporizing toxic mercury to generate UV light, deep UV LEDs use semiconductor technology to achieve similar benefits with additional key advantages

9/1/2016

Spaulding Rehabilitation recognized for cutting energy use

ASHE's first Energy Champion reduced energy use by 15 percent

9/1/2016

NYR. Facade in Final Stages for World Trade Center Project

9/1/2016

Johnson Controls Gets $12.9M Contract to Modernize Technology at Methodist University Hospital

9/1/2016

Carrier Announces Annual Distributor Scholarships

9/1/2016

McKinstry, Partners Win Grant to Research & Distribute Safety Innovations

9/1/2016

Tyco Integrated Security Offers 2016 ASIS Preview

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8/31/2016

Cell phone germs a concern at healthcare facilities

A study found traces of the flu, respiratory infections, and the norovirus on 38.5% of 114 healthcare workers' phones that were tested

8/31/2016

Key considerations when choosing hand-hygiene products

With little guidance, finding the right product can be daunting

8/31/2016

Reliable Controls Accepted as ENERGY STAR Partner

8/31/2016

Looking at healthcare self-regulation program

Every time an outbreak is linked to linen services, healthcare laundry industry standards go under the microscope

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8/31/2016

Q&A: Creating separated occupancies

Brad Keyes discusses creating separated occupancies

8/31/2016

Healthcare cybersecurity improving

Survey shows that more organizations are prioritizing information security

8/31/2016

Flex technology designed to cut costs

Medical office buildings feature flexible technology, office space

8/31/2016

HOSPECO Offers Lever Dispenser Pack for Its Popular Toilet Seat Covers

8/31/2016

Nathan Adelson Hospice Enters into Agreement to Acquire Las Vegas Solari Hospice Care

8/31/2016

Monki Strikes Gold with its Flowcrete Floor

8/31/2016

Reliable Controls Accepted as ENERGY STAR Partner

8/31/2016

ASHRAE LowDown Showdown Modeling Challenge Teams Recognized

8/30/2016

Fungal spores found in N.C. healthcare facility nursery during construction

The spores are common and generally not harmful

8/30/2016

Tips on building a healthcare facility telecommunications network

Building in redundancy, IoT capabilities essential to network design

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8/30/2016

Improve your healthcare facility's bottom line with GIS

The Affordable Care Act has created an increase in healthcare utilization and a new emphasis on quality

8/30/2016

Tennessee hospital now StormReady

Cookeville Regional Medical Center gets StormReady certification from the National Weather Service

8/30/2016

Survey shows hospitals differ in levels of cybersecurity

Eighty percent of providers acknowledge a recent 'significant security incident'

8/30/2016

Small towns getting large healthcare projects

Three new $300 million hospital projects planned

8/30/2016

University of Dayton Leading the Charge in the Fight Against Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)

8/30/2016

PDI Healthcare Announces Launch of Sani-Cloth Bleach Germicidal Disposable Wipe

8/30/2016

Clarke Celebrates 100 Years of Providing True Blue Clean

8/30/2016

Skanska USA Announces New Business Development Lead for the Metro Philadelphia Region

8/30/2016

Upsite Technologies Releases New White Paper Exploring How IT Decisions Impact Data Center Facilities and The Importance of Collaboration

8/29/2016

Hospitals using Uber to get patients to care

For people without access to private transportation, getting to medical appointments can be a challenge

8/29/2016

Disaster drills key to mass-shooter response

Orlando hospital participated in drill three months before nightclub shooting

8/29/2016

Art inspiring new discussions at London behavioral healthcare facility

Nonprofit organization aims to improve environmental conditions in mental health hospitals by inviting artists to create installation-based artworks, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

8/29/2016

Hospitals designed for faster healing

National Healthcare Design Awards winners show design can have an effect on outcomes

8/29/2016

Are timeshare surgery centers the future?

Healthcare providers can lease facilities, staff and equipment

8/29/2016

Healthcare facility designed with contemporary comforts

New Park Avenue Medical Center includes a healing garden

8/29/2016

Testo Announces “Measure of Excellence” Campaign & Promotional Bag Giveaway

8/29/2016

UniPrint Partners with Healthcare IT Security Leader, Imprivata, to Enable Clinicians To Securely Print Protected Health Information

8/29/2016

Schneider Electric Brings First of Its Kind Shielded Insulation Medium Voltage Switchgear to U.S. with Premset

8/29/2016

QA Graphics Releases Case Study on Transforming the User Experience

8/29/2016

Barry Mathis has joined national management consulting and accounting firm PYA

8/26/2016

Fire closes California hospital

Patients evacuated from St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake

8/26/2016

Healthcare architect gets new perspective when admitted to hospital he helped design

Architect discovers new ways design impacts the patient experience

8/26/2016

New Hampshire hospitals invest in wiser energy, cleaner air

Hospitals working to prevent illness by reducing pollution from energy use

8/26/2016

Hospitals can help nurses prevent violence

Massachusetts hospital nurses have developed violence-prevention protocols

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8/26/2016

Moving beyond hospital walls

New outpatient facility at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla Campus is one of the first in California to offer cardiac catheterization and other specialized medical procedures

8/26/2016

Creating mock-us can improve final design

Sixty-three percent of respondents to the 2016 Hospital Construction Survey say they include patients in the design process

8/26/2016

Tru-D SmartUVC to Exhibit at Annual HealthTrust University Conference

8/26/2016

New AAMA Course Covers Fundamentals of Fenestration

8/26/2016

Emerson Network Power and Ponemon Institute Release New Benchmark Study on North America Data Center Costs

8/26/2016

Simon Roofing Earns ISO 9001 Quality Control Certification Company-wide

8/26/2016

New Counterbalance Hinge from Southco Makes Heavy Lids and Panels Feel Lightweight

8/25/2016

Louisiana hospitals up and running through flooding

Flooding is testing local hospitals' operations

8/25/2016

Should healthcare facilities build new or renovate?

Health systems in urban areas are dealing with heightened competition

8/25/2016

Photo tour of New Delhi fertility clinic

The new Seeds of Innocence fertility clinic in New Delhi, India, has a striking exterior with Marsala wine-colored lacquered panels that reflect the sky, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

8/25/2016

Healthcare's cybersecurity problem

Research firm expects hospital spending on cybersecurity in the U.S. to grow by 13.6 percent annually for the next five years

8/25/2016

Micro-hospitals, freestanding ERs urged for New York healthcare

More organizations are opening free-standing emergency departments and no-frills micro-hospitals for their convenience and accessibility

8/25/2016

Virginia shopping site to become 'a healthcare destination'

Riverside Center retail shopping center is being remade into the Riverside Medical Center

8/25/2016

Gateway & SH 161 Medical Office Development Underway

8/25/2016

McLaren Engineering Group Expands its Special Inspections Division

8/25/2016

Milwaukee Expands Copper Tubing Cutter Line with Close Quarters Solutions

8/25/2016

New Infographic: Ensure Accurate Reimbursement and Risk Capture with HCC Coding Best Practice Checkup

8/25/2016

Kantech Debuts Industry-First Mobile App with One-Touch Installation

Video

8/24/2016

Controlling C. diff in post-acute care facilities

Video outlines ways healthcare providers can improve the prevention and management of C. difficile

8/24/2016

Real-time tracking can improve healthcare facility cleaning

Technology can transform environmental services

8/24/2016

UV and HP technologies aid infection control

Manufacturers upgrade their systems to meet specialized needs

Case study

8/24/2016

Medical center uses a management system to simplify testing and reporting capability

Bryan Medical Center's monitoring and control requirements for its power distribution system had outgrown its current capabilities

Column

8/24/2016

Q&A: Corridor door louvers

Brad Keyes discusses corridor door louvers

8/24/2016

Learning from banking industry to deal with data breaches

Healthcare data-breach prevention should adopt techniques from the banking industry

8/24/2016

ASHE Recognizes Hospitals for Cutting Energy Consumption

8/24/2016

Skanska USA Announces New Business Development Lead for the Metro Philadelphia Region

8/24/2016

First ‘Even’ and Now ‘Odd’ Length Replacement Options for Outdoor Sign Applications with Expanded EVERLINE LED Sign Tube

8/24/2016

Super Concentrated Reliance Detergent from Sunburst Chemicals Approved for High Efficiency Washing Machines

8/24/2016

Sofidel to Bring Away-from-Home Paper Brand to the U.S.

8/23/2016

UV lamps can help sterilize computer keyboards

Study says ultraviolet lights over computer mice and keyboards reduces bacteria 99 percent

8/23/2016

Rail project could disrupt healthcare facilities operation

Hospitals fear an upgrade to Melbourne's metro rail system will compromise patient safety

8/23/2016

Water business helps healthcare facility reduce carbon

The firm worked with Addenbrooke’s Hospital to replace the facility’s fluorescent lamps with 650 LED tubes and panels

8/23/2016

Colorado Springs cited for not properly cleaning ultrasound probes

Workers at Memorial Hospital failed to properly disinfect vaginal ultrasound probes for years

8/23/2016

Banner Health cyberattack sparks class-action suit

Suit alleges that the Banner Health system was negligent

8/23/2016

Alabama healthcare facility revives stalled construction project

Hospital project restarts after 10-year break

8/23/2016

Piping Systems Celebrates 45th Anniversary with Website Redesign

8/23/2016

CertainTeed Contractor Partners Recognized at 10th Saint-Gobain Gypsum International Trophy Awards

8/23/2016

OSHA National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health schedules final meeting of the Emergency Response and Preparedness Subcommittee

8/23/2016

New Birdair structures to serve up predictability and a new iconic aesthetic at 2016 US Open

8/23/2016

Stantec Launches Second Virtual Reality Research Initiative

8/22/2016

Baton Rouge hospital transfers patients due to floods

Ochsner Medical Center transferred approximately 40 critically ill patients to other facilities

8/22/2016

Rehab facility renovated for patient comfort

At 122,600 square feet, the facility nearly doubles the space of the current center, built in 1964

8/22/2016

Discolored water stalls operations

Dozens of operations at Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley, Scotland, postponed due to a problem with the water supply

8/22/2016

Patient falls from healthcare facility window after removing safety grill

An investigation has been launched surrounding the incident at the Weston General Hospital in the U.K.

8/22/2016

Nursing home chooses touchless cleaning for wheelchairs

Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, Wis., sought ways to better clean its wheelchair fleet

8/22/2016

Alternative utility equipment maintenance code change

CMS requires an expansion of equipment inventories to include all equipment

8/22/2016

New York Companies Eligible for Up To $155,000 per Site for Real-time Portfolio Management

8/22/2016

Enlighted is First to Meet DesignLights Consortium's New Advanced Lighting Control Spec in All Configurations

8/22/2016

Vaneaxial Fan Reduces Installation and Energy Costs for Chicago Firm

8/22/2016

Healthcare Projects Take Top Honors in DBIA Annual Awards

8/22/2016

Cancer Treatment Centers of America Facility Wins IIDA Design Award

8/19/2016

Bat found in Illinois healthcare facility tests positive for rabies

Two bats were found earlier this month in the OB

8/19/2016

Australian hospital has a second asbestos scare

Air testing found no asbestos present where dust fell on a patient in the Royal Hobart Hospital

8/19/2016

Healthcare facilities urged to create leaner working environments

Healthcare leaders need to identify financing mechanisms that will limit their initial capital investment and enable them to cost-effectively use facilities over the next five to 10 years

8/19/2016

Chicago hospital's strategies keep gang-banging patients safe

Injured gang members can pose problems for hospitals

8/19/2016

Disinfection deficiencies found at Colorado healthcare facility

Report says Memorial Hospital employees improperly cleaned devices, surgical instruments and procedure rooms

8/19/2016

Staff training can curb performance issues with new healthcare facilities

Retaining a design/construction team member can boost training effectiveness

8/19/2016

NCSA Members Vote Yes to ISSA Merger

8/19/2016

Eaton Expands its LED Floodlight Family, Satisfying Solutions for Commercial and Industrial Outdoor Floodlighting Applications

8/19/2016

Sanuwave Health Announces Second Amendment and Extension of Promissory Notes

8/19/2016

Stratice Healthcare Announces Agreement with CMB Solutions

8/19/2016

New Cintas Traffic Mat Certified With Highest Traction Rating In NFSI History

8/18/2016

Copie Davis Appointed New Director of Channel Development for RF Code

8/18/2016

Banner cyberattack has healthcare facilities re-examining their defenses

Incident highlights need for layered security

8/18/2016

S.C. healthcare facility taking down tower, change parking system

Demolition of four stories of the east tower adjacent to the emergency room will result in the yearlong closure of an entrance and complete overhaul of its parking layout

8/18/2016

Curbing linen loss at healthcare facilities

Disappearing healthcare textiles could lead to shortages and result in higher costs

Blog

8/18/2016

Tips for the planning process prior to designing a healthcare facility

Communication is the key to designing a space that meets the needs of all the stakeholders and to keep the project on budget

8/18/2016

Maximizing infection prevention efforts

Article lists key areas to prioritize

8/18/2016

New pharmacy technologies improve operations

Hospitals must maximize resources to improve outcomes and patient experience

8/18/2016

IMETCO Opens California Manufacturing Facility, Triples Production Space

8/18/2016

Nora Lighting Aluminum Tape Light Channels Offer Dramatic New Design Options

8/18/2016

Favor TechConsulting, LLC Awarded Task Order on Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Transformation Twenty-One Total Technology Next Generation (T4NG)

8/18/2016

Copie Davis Appointed New Director of Channel Development for RF Code

8/18/2016

Finalists Announced in BIFM Facilities Management Awards

8/17/2016

Military approach boosts hand-hygiene compliance

Researchers borrowed an approach known as a stand-down from the military

8/17/2016

Nurses seeking regular security guard patrols of nearby parking lots at night

A mental health patient wearing a business shirt, jeans and a hoodie followed a nurse from hospital parking lot and signed himself in as a doctor

8/17/2016

ISSA Elects New 2017 Board Members

8/17/2016

Standard healthcare facilities not always best medicine for elderly

Elderly hospital patients arrive sick, often leave disabled

8/17/2016

NIH closes pharmacy due to sterility issues

Facility was located at hospital that largely treats patients entered in clinical studies

Column

8/17/2016

Q&A: Stairwell chair lifts

Brad Keyes discusses stairwell chair lifts

8/17/2016

Boosting the financial performance of healthcare properties

Accurate data are vital to optimizing a healthcare portfolio

8/17/2016

Diversey Care Launches Oxivir 1 Disinfectant Cleaner to Lead its Disinfectant Portfolio

8/17/2016

Axis Appoints New Healthcare Business Development Manager

8/17/2016

Build with Strength Video: The Evolution of Chicago’s Modern Architecture

8/17/2016

FKP Recognizes Employee Excellence with Corporate Promotions

8/17/2016

ISSA Elects New 2017 Board Members

8/16/2016

Research says patients will pay 38% more for 'five-star' rooms

A growing focus on patient satisfaction has hospitals turning to a more customer-centric model

8/16/2016

Ensuring flexible endoscopes are clean

Article offers reprocessing recommendations

Blog

8/16/2016

The choreography of ophthalmology facilities

A series of rooms and a progression of steps must all be choreographed for efficient diagnosis, benefiting both patient and provider

8/16/2016

Experts say longterm care dining areas should be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis

Housekeeping and laundry operations are crucial aspects of nursing home care

8/16/2016

2016 could bring an increase in healthcare data-breach fines

Sloppy cybersecurity can be expensive

8/16/2016

Ontario plans $175 million in hospital repairs and upgrades

Provincial government says it wants to ensure Ontario’s hospitals remain in good working order

8/16/2016

Guidance details physical environment's impact on patient experience

ASHE and AHA’s new report is titled 'Improving the Patient Experience Through the Health Care Physical Environment'

8/16/2016

The City of Fort Myers, Fla., Selects Siklu as its Provider of Wireless Connectivity for its City-Wide Video Surveillance System

8/16/2016

SANUWAVE Health Submits de novo Petition for FDA Review and Classification of the dermaPACE System to Treat Diabetic Foot Ulcers

8/16/2016

Avison Young releases its Mid-Year 2016 North America, U.K. and Germany Office Market Report

8/16/2016

AECOM Unveils Target for Reducing Carbon Footprint

8/16/2016

Next Generation Lamp Platform is designed for Performance, Savings and Convenience

8/15/2016

Avoiding common healthcare data security challenges

Nearly 90 percent of all healthcare organizations have suffered at least one data breach in the last two years

8/15/2016

Huge repair bill prompts patient safety fears at Scotland's healthcare facilities

Maintenance backlog costs now stand at almost £900m

8/15/2016

North Dakota to spend millions on new healthcare facilities

Hospitals in the state's largest cities have undertaken or planned hundreds of millions in new construction projects in recent years

8/15/2016

Smallest details can impact HCAHPS scores

Setting up the room so the patient can have a meaningful conversation with the provider may affect how they rate communication

8/15/2016

Virtual reality boosts acoustic modeling

Acoustic modeling combined with virtual reality allows designers to show how sound changes as users move through an as-yet-unbuilt space

8/15/2016

Texas health system revamps old community center combat diabetes

Baylor Scott & White Health creates an access point for wellness and diabetes care

8/15/2016

WiredScore Awards Platinum Wired Certification to First Coral Gables Property

8/15/2016

Morbern’s New Facility Lessens Environmental Impact

8/15/2016

Barron Lighting Group Expands LED Louvered Bollard Offering

8/15/2016

AxoGen, Inc. to Present at Wedbush PacGrow Healthcare Conference 2016

8/15/2016

European Home and Commercial Automation Leader SOMFY Joins ZigBee Alliance Board of Directors

8/12/2016

Maryland NICU closed due to potentially fatal bacteria in water pipes

The neonatal intensive care unit at Prince George’s Hospital Center in Cheverly was temporarily shut down after the discovery of potentially deadly bacteria

8/12/2016

Asset tracking can transform healthcare

An ongoing concern for healthcare facilities is the over- and under-utilization of its medical equipment

8/12/2016

City water crisis tests hospital’s emergency plan

Oconee Regional Medical Center was 'shut down' by water issues

Blog

8/12/2016

Five key benefits of addressable speaker technology in healthcare institutions

Addressable technology's value is starting to take hold on the notification side of fire alarm systems

8/12/2016

Considering geography in behavioral care architecture and design

Behavioral healthcare facility design typically focuses on creating a space that is safe, calm and inviting for patients and their families, according to an article on the Behavioral Health website

8/12/2016

Group opposes fast food franchises in healthcare facilities

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine campaign launches ad blitz

8/12/2016

Facility improvements can boost patient experiences and HCAHPS scores

Staff, patient-centered operations and well-designed facilities work together

8/12/2016

Oregon Health and Science University Selects Active Power Flywheel UPS for Critical Power Protection

8/12/2016

BizView Continues the Progress in the Norwegian Food and Beverage Industry

8/12/2016

High-Resolution Cintas Photo Mat Captures Vivid Images, Water, Dirt And Debris

8/12/2016

ASSA ABLOY Announces Integration of Aperio Wireless Lock Technology with Kantech EntraPass Security Software 7.0

8/12/2016

New Marley NC Everest™ Cooling Tower Provides Up To 50% More Cooling Capacity and 35% Less Fan Power Per Cell

8/11/2016

Banner Health data breach linked to food service payments

Cyberattackers gained access to computer servers, including those that process payment card information where food and beverages are sold

Case study

8/11/2016

LED lighting delivers better light and healthy savings to Reston Hospital Center

Virginia healthcare facility replaces the outdated metal halide light fixtures in its parking garage

8/11/2016

Assessments are critical for healthcare facilities

Life safety and accessibility regulations are getting stricter and more complex

8/11/2016

California children's hospital planning family-friendly expansion

Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is adding 521,000 square feet to hospital grounds

Blog

8/11/2016

Using virtual reality to enhance the client experience

The immersive environment created by virtual reality provides clarity to multiple hospital end users

8/11/2016

Alternative technologies can help to ease anxiety

Immersive theater and virtual reality can ease kids' fear

8/11/2016

Design trends in sports medicine

Holistic programs must be accommodated within built environments that are varied and complex, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

8/11/2016

Wireless Lockdown Solution Designed to Secure Healthcare Environments

8/11/2016

Johnson Controls Boosts Productivity, Improves Energy Efficiency and Helps Protect against Cyber Threats with Latest Release of Metasys

8/11/2016

New Global Study Reveals Majority of Visual Hacking Attempts are Successful

8/11/2016

Universal Taps Paolicelli One Source Associates to Rep Products

8/11/2016

L&L Holding Company and Schneider Electric Collaborate to Develop Smart Commercial Office Building

8/10/2016

Ratings confusion: California hospital gets 5 stars and an F

For Methodist Hospital of Southern California, ratings might do more to confuse the public than empower them

8/10/2016

Dayton Children’s Hospital partially evacuated during boiler trouble

A malfunction of the fill valve in the boiler caused excess steam to build up

8/10/2016

Ohio hospital boosts security after staffer abducted from parking lot

Woman was taken to a location off the hospital's campus and sexually assaulted

8/10/2016

Designing a catastrophe-resilient healthcare facility

How can a hospital be designed to stay up and running in times of crisis?

8/10/2016

Food service union files complaint against Mayo Clinic

Complaint alleges conflict of interest in Mayo Clinic’s plan to switch to a new food service vendor

8/10/2016

DENSO Introduces New High-Speed Hand-Held Wireless UHF RFID Terminal

8/10/2016

CPUC, Energy Commission and NBI Announce Milestone Toward Achieving Statewide Zero Net Energy Goal

8/10/2016

Latest Innovations to Emerson Network Power’s Avocent Universal Management Gateway Appliance Enhance Security, Deliver FIPS 140-2 Compliance

8/10/2016

Nominate a Project for a Beyond Green Award

8/10/2016

Lab of the Future Report is Available

8/9/2016

ICUs ease restrictions on visitors

Some hospitals are allowing family and friends of intensive-care patients to visit whenever they want

Video

8/9/2016

Mississippi hospital stresses cleaning for infection control

Oktibbeha County Hospital take several precautions to make sure all surfaces are clean as part of the facility's infection control efforts

Blog

8/9/2016

Efficient facilities key strategies to reduce costs and maintain operations

With increasing demand to reduce the cost of operation, healthcare leadership is challenging their facility engineers to increase efficiency of the buildings they manage

8/9/2016

HIPAA compliance can help against ransomware attacks

Department of Health and Human Services releases fact sheet: Ransomware and HIPAA to address the risks of victimization

8/9/2016

Hospitals look to hotels for patient satisfaction tactics

Medical researchers say some amenities can improve health outcomes by reducing stress and anxiety

Blog

8/9/2016

The path from social work to healthcare administration

The Affordable Care Act has created an increase in healthcare utilization and a new emphasis on quality

8/9/2016

Balancing privacy with safety

Healthcare facilities must meet privacy controls, but still be safe and allow patient observation

8/9/2016

Sharecare Secures Leadership Position in Employer and Health Plan Markets

8/9/2016

Axis Communications Appoints New Business Development Manager for Healthcare

8/9/2016

Fight Animal Premise Parvovirus with SUNBURST NO-BAC from Sunburst Chemicals

8/9/2016

New Waste Tracking Feature Helps Building Managers Save Money and Support a Healthy Environment

8/9/2016

ID Solutions Selects Tyco Security Products’ hattrix Managed Access Control for Multi-site Management

8/8/2016

Closing the gap between building performance and code requirements with commissioning

Article looks at gaps between commissioning best practices and minimum code requirements for new facilities

8/8/2016

Healthcare facility installs 'genius bar' to help patients with technology

New Orleans health center makes using mobile and wearable technology easier

Case study

8/8/2016

Sutter Health tackles three-year data center consolidation project

The case study details data center service management solutions

8/8/2016

N.J. healthcare facility opens state-of-the-art operating rooms

The 650-square-foot rooms designed to allow maximum efficiency

8/8/2016

Illinois healthcare facility designed with patient satisfaction in mind

Clinician input part of new hospital design

8/8/2016

Sports medicine and academic medical centers stress collaboration

Both types of facilities are breaking down the silos between disciplines, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

8/8/2016

Heating exterior of luggage may hamper bed bugs' spread

When soft-sided suitcases were exposed to an air temperature of 70 to 75 degrees C, it took only six minutes to kill bugs

8/8/2016

SANUWAVE Health to hold Second Quarter 2016 financial results and business update call on Monday, August 15, 2016

8/8/2016

BridgeHead Announces Integration with EMC XtremIO All-Flash Array

8/8/2016

MedicalMine Inc. Announces Its Telehealth Solution: ChARM TeleHealth

8/8/2016

Communications Platform Offers a New Tool For Issuing Life Safety Alerts

8/8/2016

Studies Show Continuous Patient Monitoring Can Assist U.S. Medical Systems in Saving up to $15 Billion Annually

8/5/2016

Pokémon exposes vulnerabilities at healthcare facilities

A healthcare facility may have entrances that are not regularly monitored or guarded

Video

8/5/2016

Hospitals adjusting equipment for overweight patients

Many have wide doors, larger-than-average rooms and floor-mounted toilets

8/5/2016

AAMA Webinar to Focus on New California Building Energy Standards, Installation Documents

8/5/2016

Privacy weak spots in healthcare facilities

The importance of protecting data in its physical or visual state is often overlooked

8/5/2016

Japan creating security guidelines for healthcare facilities following Sagamihara killings

The move comes after a 26-year-old man allegedly killed 19 people and injured 26 others at the care home

Blog

8/5/2016

Navigating a changing healthcare landscape

The emphasis on population-based preventive care and wellness — and its consequences — have impacted rural health systems especially hard; however, innovators are finding solutions

8/5/2016

Simulation center creates realistic learning environment

Children's Minnesota healthcare facility simulation center provides real-world training

8/5/2016

Ohio health and wellness center project designed to improve operational efficiencies

ProMedica Health and Wellness Center improved operational efficiencies while creating a sense of place within the community, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

8/5/2016

Mercy Medical Center has announced the opening of the new $27 million Crane Surgery Suite at Bunting

8/5/2016

STANLEY Healthcare and InterSystems partner to bring the Internet of things to healthcare

8/5/2016

Reston Hospital Center Parking Garage Outfitted with Cree LED Lighting

8/5/2016

ID Solutions Selects Tyco Security Products’ hattrix Managed Access Control for Multi-site Management

8/5/2016

AAMA Webinar to Focus on New California Building Energy Standards, Installation Documents

Video

8/4/2016

VA spent millions on art as veterans waited for care, report says

The Department of Veterans Affairs allegedly spent $20 million between 2004 and 2014

Video

8/4/2016

Hospital security urged to embrace CMS guidelines

IAHSS spokesperson explains how security staffs can embrace guidelines while improving security

8/4/2016

ES staff can play key role in customer service

Patient satisfaction is becoming a goal for every department

8/4/2016

Facts crucial in evidence-based design

Healthcare Design blog urges healthcare designers to take the time to check and source research

8/4/2016

Mayo Clinic decision to outsource food service strikes nerve

Workers and community members have signed petitions objecting to the move

8/4/2016

Provista Diagnostics Appoints Judith K. Wolf, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer

8/4/2016

University of Washington-Tacoma McDonald-Smith Building Completes Historical Window Replacement

8/4/2016

Eaton Introduces Dim-to-Warm LED Technology Across Multiple Product Lines for Commercial and Residential Spaces

8/4/2016

Mercy Ranked Nationally for Orthopedic Care

8/4/2016

ONVIF Releases Profile Q for Quick Install, Advanced Security

8/3/2016

After eating hospital food for a week, CEO pledges to overhaul menu

After hearing complaints from patients for years, Ottawa Hospital is now revamping its patient menus

8/3/2016

CMS releases hospital star ratings

Article on Becker's Infection Control and Clinical Quality website lists 12 things to know

8/3/2016

Designing homes for health

As healthcare focuses more on whole-body health, designers should start paying more attention to where and how people live, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

8/3/2016

New design approaches to ambulatory care can help reach new populations

Ambulatory care providers in urban settings operate in an increasingly competitive environment

Column

8/3/2016

Q&A: Survey window

Brad Keyes discusses survey windows

8/3/2016

Boston hospital's new dining facility focuses on patient satisfaction

Brigham and Women’s Hospital will open the Garden Café @ 75 Francis in September

8/3/2016

Mississippi healthcare facility fined $2.75M for HIPAA violation

Investigation found inadequate computer security measures at the University of Mississippi Medical Center

8/3/2016

Mazzetti and GBA merger unites the leaders in healthcare engineering and technology consulting

8/3/2016

Inaugural American Association of Strategic Regional Organizations (AASRO) Conference

8/3/2016

Piping Systems adds 30-year electrical vet to growing team

8/3/2016

BuildingLink announces Beta release of Smart Sensor Solution for residential fitness centers

8/3/2016

AHR Expo elevates online engagement with exhibitors, attendees

8/2/2016

Chicago hospitals prepared for Lollapalooza rush

Last year, emergency rooms treated 88 intoxicated teens during Lollapalooza — nearly nine times the average Chicago weekend

8/2/2016

Revolving funds are boosting energy efficiency efforts

Atlanta’s Kendeda Fund grant supports a Georgia hospital’s efficiency efforts

8/2/2016

Olympus reportedly told U.S. managers not to issue a warning about contaminated scopes

Internal e-mails suggest that Olympus officials based in Japan attempted to hide news of a potential outbreak from U.S.

8/2/2016

North Carolina Health Care exec recognized by Campus Safety

Lisa Terry, University of North Carolina Health Care’s director of hospital police and transportation, named Director of the Year

8/2/2016

Kentucky healthcare facility balances energy efficiency, infection control

UV-C system removes organic growth on the outer and inner surfaces of the heating coil, restoring heat transfer efficiency

8/2/2016

Information security pros needed in healthcare

Cyber attacks are expected to expand the information security professional workforce by nearly 20 percent

8/2/2016

Looking at the future of healthcare design

Architect has positive outlook for healthcare design

8/2/2016

Course offered: Understanding Hot Water Consumption, Energy Use & System

8/2/2016

PDI appoints Keith St. John and Debra Hagberg to infection prevention team

8/2/2016

Vapeix and Next Generation Labs partner to develop connected vape system

8/2/2016

QA Graphics offers expertise to ensure quality products

8/2/2016

New hospital facility service technology from Aramark aims to improve patient experience

8/1/2016

Tomorrow's malls may offer colonoscopies next to the food court

As e-commerce hits retailers, doctors are lining up to serve aging baby boomers

Case study

8/1/2016

Free valet service at healthcare facility makes positive first impression

Service at the Adele Hall Campus of Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo, has received good reviews in first year

8/1/2016

Hospital upgrades ventilation with exterior system

St. Thomas West Hospital retrofits exhaust system with hidden risers and energy-recovery ventilators

8/1/2016

Florida hospitals upgrade security following fatal shootings at healthcare facility

Parrish Medical Center is considering 'security enhancements' at its Titusville hospital

8/1/2016

HHS cybersecurity task force has second in-person meeting

The cross-industry task force was formed with a directive to prepare recommendations for improving healthcare cybersecurity

8/1/2016

N.M. healthcare facility getting solar farm

Construction is underway on a solar farm near the San Juan Regional Medical Center

8/1/2016

Stylish security for healthcare facilities

Healthcare facility owners can get creative by investing in newer doors and frame systems designed to withstand high abuse

8/1/2016

Haws introduces new bottle fillers to extensive hydration line

8/1/2016

New metric to assess and visualize data center cooling performance, launched by The Green Grid

8/1/2016

Universal Fume Hood in vented and ductless models

8/1/2016

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is tech-savvy, and that makes our patients safer and staff more efficient

8/1/2016

AAMA releases updated document for solar reflective surfaces

7/31/2016

Baron Appoints Jack Hayes to Aid in Global Business Development Efforts

7/29/2016

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

Tru-D SmartUVC validated by new paper on UV disinfection

7/29/2016

Eaton’s Intelligent power manager software delivers enhanced protection for Data center IT equipment through Integration with HPE OneView

7/29/2016

Carrier University launches new website

7/29/2016

RCMA hosts third International Roof Coatings Conference

7/29/2016

Dude Solutions introduces mobile device management, part of technology management suite

7/28/2016

Art initiative makes children's healthcare facilities less scary

RxArt commissions artists to create artworks on walls, ceilings, floors - even medical equipment

Blog

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

Blog

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

IDEXX releases revolutionary water test to aid in the fight against Legionnaires’ Disease

7/28/2016

The Sanders Trust acquires three Texas-based inpatient rehabilitation hospitals valued at $111.5 million

7/28/2016

Schneck Medical Center implements the power of ultraviolet technology against hospital infections

7/28/2016

South Carolina Medical Association to partner with KaMMCO Health Solutions for statewide interoperability and analytics tools

7/28/2016

Siemens recognizes Arkansas engineering firm for innovative approach to fire/life safety design

7/27/2016

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

July 28 webinar: The New 2012 Life Safety Code: What to Expect – and When

Brad Keyes' webinar will address the impact of the revised survey dates, changes to the code itself

Column

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

Amy Mechley, MD, joins PYA as new healthcare consulting principal

7/27/2016

Bio-Medical waste disposal company stresses on compliant waste removal plans

7/27/2016

Thermal Energy receives $840,000 order from a multi-site hospital group for a heat recovery extension project

7/27/2016

Howden American Fan Company announces BCS backwardly inclined fan for air purification applications

7/27/2016

Green Seal helps purchasers identify green insulation materials with launch of new architectural insulation standard

7/26/2016

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

July 28 webinar: The New 2012 Life Safety Code: What to Expect – and When

Brad Keyes' webinar will address the impact of the revised survey dates, changes to the code itself

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

Nora Lighting 6” LED cylinder featured in three models, four mounting options

7/26/2016

Office Buildings in 2016: Flexibility is top of mind

7/26/2016

Exitronix Innovates emergency lighting with revolutionary maintenance features

7/26/2016

Legrand launches all-new website for enhanced usability, personalized experience for professional customers

7/25/2016

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

Designing a better waiting room experience

New waiting area for Chelsea and Westminster Hospital's pediatric department will include features to provide a relaxing space for patients and families, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

7/25/2016

Strategies to increase hand-hygiene compliance

A recent study found compliance rate higher with monitoring by infection prevention nurses

7/25/2016

July 28 webinar: The New 2012 Life Safety Code: What to Expect – and When

Brad Keyes' webinar will address the impact of the revised survey dates, changes to the code itself

Video

7/25/2016

Topeka healthcare facility plans resort-like amenities

Healthcare Resort of Topeka wil have a pub, putting green and bistro

7/25/2016

Bug zapper plays role in Augusta Health infection control

Robotic disinfection system significantly controls bacteria, spores and viruses

7/25/2016

Sentara Healthcare granted first-in-the-nation multi-site certification in ISO 9001 quality management system by accrediting agency DNV-GL

7/25/2016

SKYSITE releases InfoLink App for facilities management professionals

7/25/2016

Sunburst Chemicals introduces Conserv SG55 color safe bleach : Safe for colored fabrics and the environment

7/25/2016

BOMA International honors three regional members at annual conference

7/25/2016

Heaviland Landscape Management announces charity: water partnership

7/22/2016

CDC investigates Zika case not transmitted by mosquito, sexual contact

A family member of the first Zika-related death in the U.S. has contracted the virus

7/22/2016

Missouri healthcare facilities ban Pokemon Go on campuses

One hospital specifically requested employees cease trying to 'catch 'em all' while at work

7/22/2016

Two dead after shooting in Florida healthcare facility patient room

The gunman was restrained by two unarmed security officers at Parrish Medical Center

7/22/2016

Tucson hospital diverts trauma patients after electrical problem

Banner-University Medical Center Tucson was not accepting Level 1 trauma patients after a malfunction involving a hospital transformer/panel

7/22/2016

Brisbane hospital set for major upgrades

Australian private teaching hospital plans upgrades to serve southeast Brisbane’s growing population

7/22/2016

July 28 webinar: The New 2012 Life Safety Code: What to Expect – and When

Brad Keyes' webinar will address the impact of the revised survey dates, changes to the code itself

7/22/2016

Taser use in mental healthcare criticized

For more than 10 years, Tasers have been used against patients in locked psychiatric settings

Blog

7/22/2016

Healthcare administrators can do more good with a public health background

Earning a public health background opens even more doors to interesting and constructive careers within the administration field

7/22/2016

RAE coils announces production of highly efficient evaporative condensing tube bundles

7/22/2016

Advanced layout simplified - Hilti layout system PLT 300

7/22/2016

MovinCool offers new guide to buying portable air conditioners and spot cooling units

7/22/2016

Aquatic Center relies on ROCKFON ceiling systems to create attractive,functional, sustainable facility

7/22/2016

RCMA and ECA partner to cool down North Philadelphia

Video

7/21/2016

Rolling Stone includes delivery rooms in list of strangest Pokestop locations

Other locations include graveyards and Holocaust memorials

7/21/2016

Operating room 'a sauna' after air conditioning malfunction at Pennsylvania healthcare facility

Lancaster General Hospital assessing losses after incident

7/21/2016

Hospitals prepped for convention protesters, delegates

In Cleveland, the three major health systems worked out a coordination plan to ensure they can handle a mass-casualty event

7/21/2016

Texas hospitals work to reduce security code confusion

Some feel there might be too many color options

7/21/2016

Conditions of satisfaction key to project

At the outset of the UHS Henderson Hospital project, the signing partners determined what criteria would determine success, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

7/21/2016

July 28 webinar: The New 2012 Life Safety Code: What to Expect – and When

Brad Keyes' webinar will address the impact of the revised survey dates, changes to the code itself

7/21/2016

Joint Commission makes changes to Plans for Improvement

The Joint Commission will no longer consider hospital Plans for Improvement (PFIs) for its Life Safety chapter requirements starting August 1

7/21/2016

Asbestos cleanup at Perth hospital sparking concerns

Western Australia healthcare facility concerned with ongoing safety of workers after asbestos was found in new facility

7/21/2016

Vital from Sunburst Chemicals cleans and deodorizes hard surfaces and keeps drains flowing in restrooms

7/21/2016

Whitman Construction expands solar offering with SunTegra shingles

7/21/2016

Proper placement of mats to prevent slip and fall accidents

7/21/2016

CoreNet Global explores the future of the profession

7/21/2016

ISSA/INTERCLEAN adds sessions to promote greener educational facilities

7/20/2016

Tips for healthcare facilities dealing with Pokemon Go

Gamers showing up on healthcare campuses to play are causing potential safety issues

7/20/2016

A healthcare facility for young adults

Pediatric and adult facilities are partnering to decide who should be treated where

Column

7/20/2016

Q&A: Two releasing devices for doors

Brad Keyes says two releasing devices on doors is permitted in very limited situations

White paper

7/20/2016

Advanced condensing boilers remedy aging heating system at Chicago healthcare facility

Presence Health had an old 1 million BTU atmospheric steel tube boiler that was only functioning at maybe 700,000 BTUs

7/20/2016

The right surface materials can help to prevent infections

Environmental services professionals are playing a greater role in selecting the surfaces for healthcare interiors

7/20/2016

Free webinar: Preparing your facility for analytics

July 21 webinar will explore the potential for "big data" and "analytics" in a healthcare setting, and cover some of the common challenges and how to prepare for them

7/20/2016

Patient visibility study focuses on bed placement

Giving patients greater privacy results in fewer patient complaints

7/20/2016

Focusing on keystone healthcare facility experiences with holistic design

Patients’ emotions rarely have a place in healthcare facility planning

7/20/2016

Demand Increasing for ConX modular steel building system for hospitality structures

7/20/2016

JLG doubles length of service intervals for JLG and Skytrak telehandlers

7/20/2016

Sloan Introduces New SloanTec Glaze

7/20/2016

BOMA International announces support of CO2toEE

7/20/2016

New Milwaukee locking tools feature user-inspired Torque Lock design

7/19/2016

Hospitals prepare for political conventions

Cleveland and Philadelphia are preparing for an increase in minor problems and the possibility of major incidents

7/19/2016

Healthcare security systems more than five years old may be vulnerable

Conducting an independent assessment can help ensure the most cost-effective equipment combined under a single platform

7/19/2016

Another UPMC patient with mold infection dies

UPMC says that pneumonia was the cause, while confirming the patient had a fungal infection

White paper

7/19/2016

Commissioning an emergency power supply system

The challenge is to leverage the power of technology while mastering best practices to protect, preserve and control these vital records

Video

7/19/2016

VA hospital saves energy with solar panels

Amarillo VA hospital installs solar panels covering 720 parking spots

7/19/2016

Free webinar: Preparing your facility for analytics

July 21 webinar will explore the potential for "big data" and "analytics" in a healthcare setting, and cover some of the common challenges and how to prepare for them

7/19/2016

A healthcare facilities manager's role in infection control

There are key areas that should be monitored

7/19/2016

ECG Management Consultants and Kurt Salmon's Healthcare Division join forces

7/19/2016

RCMA and ECA partner to apply roof coatings in North Philadelphia

7/19/2016

Middle Atlantic now offers C5 Series Credenza design and order options in the configurator

7/19/2016

CBC Real Estate Group to develop $40 Million Rock Regional Hospital in Derby, Kan.

7/19/2016

Invicara Launches BIM Assure to unlock valuable building information

Video

7/18/2016

Pokémon Go players cause problems at Provo hospital

Four Pokéstops — real world locations where players can get virtual items to aid in their Poké-catching quest — are on the campus.

7/18/2016

Hospital uses video surveillance to help staff

Footage is evaluated to improve staff performance

7/18/2016

Florida health system continues expansion spree

Health Central Hospital in Ocoee, Florida set to open first phase of a reconstructed emergency department

7/18/2016

Water conservation efforts spreading

Hospital water use is gradually declining, averaging 49 gallons per square foot per year compared with nearly 70 gallons a decade ago, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

7/18/2016

Free webinar: Preparing your facility for analytics

July 21 webinar will explore the potential for "big data" and "analytics" in a healthcare setting, and cover some of the common challenges and how to prepare for them

7/18/2016

Cleaning healthcare facilities' 'grey zone' cuts infection risk

'Grey zones' are areas commonly glossed over in the cleaning process

7/18/2016

Tunable white light for healthcare facilities

New technologies may improve patient satisfaction

7/18/2016

Award-winning author and patient education evangelist Fran London featured at TigrCon 2016

7/18/2016

Putting Power for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on the Fast Track

7/18/2016

On World FM Day, RICS highlights collaboration with IFMA, work on public sector asset management and International Property Measurement Standards

7/18/2016

Tyco Security Products delivers wireless lock integration and connected partner program with Kantech EntraPass 7

7/18/2016

EQ2 LLC moves headquarters from Vermont to North Carolina

7/15/2016

Trends shaping cybersecurity

The news around security attacks and prevention is currently overwhelming

7/15/2016

Strengthening an infection control protocol

Many factors are involved in effectively combating hospital-acquired infections

7/15/2016

Hospitals adjust schedules to give patients more rest

Hospitals reschedule floor-washing or designate tasks to be finished by 11 p.m.

Blog

7/15/2016

Five ways an MHA improves organizational health

The success of a healthcare facility relies on people who can balance the medical services it provides with the needs of running an ongoing business.

7/15/2016

Family-centered design focuses on family needs of pediatric patients

Environments are designed to offer a sense of control

7/15/2016

Free webinar: Preparing your facility for analytics

July 21 webinar will explore the potential for "big data" and "analytics" in a healthcare setting, and cover some of the common challenges and how to prepare for them

7/15/2016

Modern eye hospital design optimizes historic structures

Optegra Eye Health Care project involved converting and unifying two historic properties into a modern healthcare environment, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

7/15/2016

Adaptive architecture benefits academic medical facilities

Site planning can optimize land use and land banking for the future

7/15/2016

Green Generation Solutions, LLC awarded U.S. Customs contract to help make border lighting more energy efficient

7/15/2016

Infor launches digital division to deliver end-to-end transformation solutions

7/15/2016

Energy performance contracts to become more commonplace and affordable — thanks to new Michigan law

7/15/2016

3 creative ways to boost commercial real estate ROI

7/15/2016

SETECH partners with Azima DLI to enhance is services division

7/14/2016

Security cameras get high marks from professionals

Experiences demonstrate value of video surveillance systems

7/14/2016

Mobile visitor management systems can improve efficiency

Mobile functionality allows security managers to register new visitors and connect with a central location from anywhere

7/14/2016

12 healthcare facilities planning upgrades

Becker's Hospital Review website gathers a dozen project announcements

7/14/2016

Long-term care design focuses on resident privacy

Joliet, IL-based facility offers all residents private rooms

7/14/2016

Designing privacy and safety into healthcare facilities

Privacy controls must be balanced with the ability for discreet or full observation by healthcare professionals

7/14/2016

Free webinar: Preparing your facility for analytics

July 21 webinar will explore the potential for "big data" and "analytics" in a healthcare setting, and cover some of the common challenges and how to prepare for them

7/14/2016

Healthcare Design announces HCD 10 winners

The HCD 10 are design and architecture professionals who represent the most influential healthcare work of the previous year, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

7/14/2016

Energy to Care program gaining popularity

ASHE is focusing on C-suite buy-in to improve healthcare energy efficiency

7/14/2016

Barco Uniforms launches Barco One, a high-performance sustainable medical scrubs collection

7/14/2016

Milwaukee announces premier partnership with SMACNA

7/14/2016

Cascades renews its sustainable development commitment

7/14/2016

Soraa illuminates historic Staten Island Museum

7/14/2016

Tyco: New fire alarm speakers are individually addressable

Column

7/13/2016

Q&A: Fire alarm audible devices in physician sleep rooms

Brad Keyes says monthly load tests are required for emergency power generators at ambulatory healthcare occupancies

7/13/2016

Homey furnishings more popular in healthcare facilities

Studies show positive waiting room experience can affect entire visit

7/13/2016

Most wired hospitals focusing on cybersecurity

2016 Health Care’s Most Wired survey says telehealth is also at the top of the to-do list

7/13/2016

Mississippi healthcare facility focusing on employee health

Ingalls Family Health Center Health Center includes wellness coaching and a fitness area

7/13/2016

Healthcare facility designs make a statement

Healthcare Design Showcase jurors said there was much attention paid to projects’ overall design statements, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

7/13/2016

Electronic hand-hygiene monitoring reduces MRSA HAIs by 42 percent

Health system studied saved $434,000 by avoiding additional care costs

7/13/2016

Health systems tailor programs to reach individual energy-efficiency goals

Kaiser Permanente and Gundersen Health System made commitments to renewable energy

7/13/2016

EPA authorizes Bluon Energy TdX 20 Refrigerant under SNAP

7/13/2016

HITEC brings industry's most efficient UPS power solution

7/13/2016

Morristown Medical Center Opens Two State-of-the-Art Operating Rooms

7/13/2016

Emerson Network Power announces new scalability and intelligence features for ENERGY STAR qualified midsize uninterruptible power supply

7/13/2016

MaxLite launches ModMax for sports and flood lighting applications

7/12/2016

Telemedicine still waiting for 'Uber moment'

Hospitals far from realizing the full promise of telemedicine

Blog

7/12/2016

Prime vs. standby generators, final Tier 4 and what it means for facilities managers

Many facilities managers are confused about whether or not the new rules apply to them

7/12/2016

FEMA sued over use of funds meant to restore medical services in Long Beach

South Nassau Communities Hospital plan to use funds in Oceanside

7/12/2016

Telemedicine is transforming healthcare

More than 15 million Americans received some kind of medical care remotely last year

7/12/2016

Benchmarking helps boost energy efficiency in hospitals

Free tool allows facilities to track and compare their energy usage

7/12/2016

Analog-to-IP video system transition in healthcare facilities

There may still be a ways to go before the full potential of IP-based security systems is realized

7/12/2016

Innovations in rural healthcare facilities explored

One-day think tank at the University of Kansas in Lawrence discussed emergence of 'community outpatient hospital,' according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

7/12/2016

Tyco Security products expands connected partner program across multiple brands

7/12/2016

VYCON to feature kinetic energy storage technology for hospital emergency backup power at ASHE 2016

7/12/2016

Sofidel celebrates 50th anniversary

7/12/2016

Greenheck’s non-concrete damper installation featured in new video

7/12/2016

Medxcel Facilities Management offers facility management solutions to ensure safe and efficient operations in hospitals throughout the U.S.

7/11/2016

C-Difficile dog sniffs out infection

Vancouver Coastal Health introduces a furry new aid in the battle against C-Difficile

7/11/2016

Hospital cited for dirty equipment in maternity unit

Inspectors found blood on a birthing mat in a delivery room ready for the next patient at the Vale of Leven hospital in Dunbartonshire

7/11/2016

Is duodenoscope cross-contamination an outpatient facility risk?

Standard brushes used in scope reprocessing can't completely clean the crevices in scopes' elevator mechanisms

Blog

7/11/2016

Navigating the regulatory approval process

The development of a construction project often moves forward with zeal and optimism without being thoughtful of external factors that may impact the scope and shape of the work

7/11/2016

Boston healthcare facility uses 'green steam' to reduce carbon footprint

Initiative will help the Boston Medical Center to meet sustainability goals

7/11/2016

Connected technology: The healthcare professional’s new best friend

With the Internet of Things, the best is yet to come for the healthcare sector and its workers

7/11/2016

South Denver healthcare facility focuses on holistic care

Federico Peña Southwest Family Health Center and Urgent Care has universal signage and intuitive wayfinding, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

7/11/2016

Hospital security pros discuss video surveillance

Comments and advice come from Campus Safety magazine’s video surveillance survey

7/11/2016

Bright Heart Health welcomes David Kan, MD as new medical director

7/11/2016

Integrated Sink Systems gaining traction in high-end washrooms

7/11/2016

Interstate Mechanical expands with new service business

7/11/2016

AAMA Manufactured Housing Certification Program receives ANSI accreditation

7/11/2016

ONVIF hosts 14th Developers’ Plugfest in London

7/8/2016

Milwaukee-area hospital uses bottled water due to minerals in water

Froedtert Hospital's testing confirmed an "unusual" amount of minerals in the water supply

7/8/2016

Tech solutions can soothe kids before surgery

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital uses an easily disinfected video unit that can be mounted on any hospital bed

7/8/2016

FDA seeks data on hand sanitizer

Data is intended to help the agency ensure that regular use of these products does not present safety and efficacy concerns

Video

7/8/2016

Phoenix Children's Hospital certified as 'StormReady'

Anything from a heavy thunderstorm to localized flooding could trigger StormReady procedures

7/8/2016

Connecticut VA Medical Center benefits from energy efficiency upgrades

VA Medical Center upgraded to high-efficiency interior lighting through the Energy Conscious Blueprint program

7/8/2016

The best IT certifications for a healthcare professional

The need for qualified individuals to manage sensitive data and the networks it is stored on is greater than ever

7/8/2016

Kestrel introduces the 5200 Professional Environmental Meter

7/8/2016

Healthcare security depends on more than file encryption

7/8/2016

Honeywell Total Connect 2.0 remote services software includes push notifications for iOS, and AppleTV integretion

7/8/2016

3M commercial solutions division re-launching Twist ‘n Fill with more sustainable bottles

7/8/2016

GLO-STICK leak detection kit key to preventive maintenance of AC&R Systems

7/7/2016

Top 20 most beautiful hospitals in the U.S. named

Doctors Memorial Hospital in Bonifay, Fla. named most beautiful for 2016

7/7/2016

Do hospital data security standards put patient safety at risk?

Is the need to secure patient data keeping healthcare facilities from focusing on patient safety?

7/7/2016

Lux features cut from over-budget Denver VA hospital

Imported Brazilian wood is cut from design to save money

White paper

7/7/2016

White paper explores value of interactive patient education systems

Interactive patient education systems increasing retention up to 50 percent

7/7/2016

Elizabethkingia update: Original infection source remains unknown

Mystery surrounding the nature of the infection and the outbreak persist

7/7/2016

Study says healthcare workers choose efficiency over password security

Hospital employees often write passwords on sticky notes and keypad-protected doors

7/7/2016

Virginia Mason's downgraded accreditation triggers probe

Joint Commission's decision to downgrade Virginia Mason Medical Center's accreditation prompts a dual state and federal investigation

7/7/2016

California healthcare facilities can electronically submit architectural plans

New website launched where healthcare facilities can digitally submit architectural plans for review

7/7/2016

Progress on commercial building energy efficiency has been good, but more attention needed to decrease waste in several areas

7/7/2016

MaxLite launches Quick Ship Program

7/7/2016

Bizview Systems continues to impress in the Norwegian market

7/7/2016

Owensboro Health breaks ground on the new One Health outpatient facilities

7/7/2016

Spirax Sarco evolves RIM10 to RIM20

New column

7/6/2016

Q&A: Generator testing

Brad Keyes says monthly load tests are required for emergency power generators at ambulatory healthcare occupancies

7/6/2016

Mayo Clinic's new food vendor angers union

Morrison Healthcare will be assuming control of food and nutrition services at Mayo campuses

7/6/2016

Denver health system building microhospitals

SCL Health wanted to quickly add more access points for patients in an affordable way

7/6/2016

Study urges hospitals to step up cellphone cleaning

Study shows mobile devices used by hospital workers harbor viral RNA

7/6/2016

UPMC, AHN fined for illegal disposal of medical waste

Medical waste from 12 UPMC hospitals was mixed with municipal waste and dumped illegally

7/6/2016

Healing hospital budgets through sustainability

A focus on making buildings and services cleaner and greener can generate significant savings

Case study

7/6/2016

Lenbrook Retirement Community increases quality improvement scores and efficiency targets with the same outsourcing solution

Expansion presented an opportunity to transition from in-house hospitality, environmental, laundry and linen services to a support service management company

7/6/2016

Second untreatable superbug infection found in US

Patient in New York infected with a strain of E. coli highly resistant to last-resort antibiotic treatments

7/6/2016

Sodexo and Chef Jesse Cool elevate patient satisfaction score for food at Stanford Health Care

7/6/2016

Biamp Systems enhances Oreno Suite with new capabilities

7/6/2016

Private and public sector leaders commit to pioneering policies, technologies and practices and driving innovation in energy efficiency

7/6/2016

Destroy problem mold and mildew with SUNBURST NO-BAC from Sunburst Chemicals

7/6/2016

Tyco Security Products offers EyeLock Nano NXT iris authentication technology for access control

7/5/2016

When active shooters invade healthcare facilities, having a plan matters

According to a study in the Annals of Emergency Medicine, there were 154 hospital-related shootings from 2000-2011

7/5/2016

Johns Hopkins students improve Ebola protection suit

Mechanical engineering students develop prototypes for more comfortable hood and face mask and battery-powered system that lowers humidity

Video

7/5/2016

Hospitals combat violence in the ER

Two N.J. doctors are working to raise awareness about violence in emergency departments and ways to increase security

7/5/2016

Healthcare with resort-like amenities coming to Utah

The environment is designed not only to be guest-friendly, but more enjoyable for visitors as well

Blog

7/5/2016

The case for proactive outbound notifications in healthcare contact centers

Notifications are largely automated, so they don’t add to the workload

7/5/2016

Hospital emergency preparedness initiative goes national

Powered for Patients working to improve deployment of resources at hospitals during disasters

7/5/2016

The NoliWhite Group names Brad Durham as project executive

7/5/2016

Central Station software from Bold Technologies Integration supports visual alarm verification and reduced false alarms

7/5/2016

Gama Sonic brings outdoor solar lighting to commercial applications

7/5/2016

OPEI offers tips for storm preparedness and a safer clean-up

7/1/2016

Cincinnati hospital accused of skirting safety procedures

Former nurse at University of Cincinnati Medical Center has sued the hospital

7/1/2016

Ransomware attacks increasingly common in healthcare facilities

Research reports more than 50 percent of healthcare facilities say that they have been hit by ransomware

7/1/2016

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital project progressing

Last phase includes third patient care pavilion and a diagnostic and treatment facility

7/1/2016

Fire and life safety for healthcare facilities

NFPA 99: Health Care Facilities Code (2015 edition) covers a range of criteria for healthcare facilities

7/1/2016

New certifications and manual available for healthcare security officers

New versions incorporate latest research and trends

7/1/2016

Experts say real data needed to affect hand-hygiene compliance

Technological solution urged for accuracy

7/1/2016

Healthcare design can learn from airlines

Airlines can offer lessons in the use of LED lighting and smart detailing of restrooms and storage areas

7/1/2016

Do antibacterial building materials pose a health risk?

Scientists say more microbes are healthier than fewer microbes in a space

7/1/2016

Taylor Design names Andrea Walden as Director of Business Development

7/1/2016

RAE Coils announces insulated coil boxes for room-by-room temperature control

7/1/2016

Innovative communications platform offers a new tool

7/1/2016

ClinDatrix Contract research organization launches Oracle Health Sciences InForm 6.1 and Oracle Argus 8.0

7/1/2016

GAF awarded one of the world’s largest rooftop solar projects

6/30/2016

Lapses cost Virginia Mason full accreditation

Seattle healthcare facility was found out of compliance in nearly 30 areas during a surprise visit by the Joint Commission

6/30/2016

Gloves shown to transfer bacteria between surfaces

Study suggests gloves play role in transferring bugs

6/30/2016

Preventing spread of common superbugs

Interventions can reduce the overall incidence of HAIs

6/30/2016

Health system is reinventing emergency care

Multi-specialty hubs fill a gap in the care continuum

6/30/2016

New CMS final fire safety regulations

CMS’s updated fire safety regulations incorporate the 2012 edition of NFPA 101, the Life Safety Code fire safety requirements with some specific qualifications

6/30/2016

Hospitals focus is on patient satisfaction

Patients are weighing in on design decisions for new Houston healthcare construction projects

6/30/2016

Academic medical centers rethinking traditional design

To remain competitive, academic medical centers are updating their physical environments and addressing operational efficiencies, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Blog

6/30/2016

Safely eliminating unwanted residual odors from disinfection and maintenance products

From compromising the care environment to negatively impacting staff productivity, odors can have a negative impact on a healthcare facility

6/30/2016

New award-winning residence for those with Alzheimer’s disease

6/30/2016

Lunera releases new HID LED 360 Lamp

6/30/2016

PYA announces new suite of products to address population health management

6/30/2016

E-Mist Innovations names Joshua Robertson president

6/30/2016

Tyco Security Products introduces the world’s most accurate reader, contactless biometrics

New column

6/29/2016

Q&A: Alcohol-based hand-rub solution storage

Brad Keyes says the cost to properly store it far outweighs the savings of buying in bulk

6/29/2016

Infection control credited for curbing MERS in dialysis unit

Surveillance and isolation interventions were conducted in a dialysis unit in Seoul

6/29/2016

Biomedical engineers can be trained on virtual system

New training method to help engineers learn how to fix and maintain equipment systems

6/29/2016

Internet of Medical Things exposes healthcare facilities' security weaknesses

With exposure to the Internet comes risk of hacking, viruses, malware and ransomware

6/29/2016

Pasadena hospital deals with infection crisis

Three patients who died last year were infected with the bacteria after having procedures involving endoscopes

6/29/2016

Hospitals have until November to prepare for new CMS rule

CMS will begin surveying healthcare facilities on its new Conditions of Participation (CoPs) on Nov. 7, 2016

6/29/2016

Infographic explores touchscreen hygiene in healthcare facilities

With everything from x-ray screens to ultrasound touchscreens to bedside portals, more screens pose more risk of spreading infection

6/29/2016

Diversey Care launches continuing education program for infection prevention

6/29/2016

Hitec Power Protection strengthens global, dynamic continuous power leadership, with new CEO appointment

6/29/2016

Vice president of marketing at nora systems, Inc., named to Health Product Declaration® Collaborative board of directors

6/29/2016

Johnson Controls is official building technologies partner of the Sacramento Kings

6/29/2016

Eaton introduces Modular 2-inch round and square LED Pinhole Downlights for commercial and residential spaces

6/28/2016

Legionella found in Allegheny General Hospital water tanks

Patients and staff in the Snyder Pavilion and Cancer Center were told not to drink the water or use certain ice machines

6/28/2016

Hospitals donate excess food to feed hungry

Practice Greenhealth partners with Feeding America on new hospital initiative

6/28/2016

Healthcare facility retrofits deliver bottom-line benefits

Project challenges amplified by the need to protect the health and safety of patients

6/28/2016

Penn. healthcare facilities equipped for mass shooting

Penn State Hershey would bear the brunt of treating victims from any mass casualty event in the area

6/28/2016

Architect discusses technology’s role in improving healthcare

Healthcare Design asks architect Mary Frazier what in healthcare design has her attention at the moment

6/28/2016

Pictures of bacteria increases hand-washing compliance

Staff members were shown pictures of bacterial colonies similar to those found on their skin

6/28/2016

NH ends Certificate of Need board

Some limits on new healthcare construction remain

6/28/2016

Blue Pillar Aurora 5.0 strengthens critical infrastructure services

6/28/2016

Pocono Medical Center strengthens already stringent infection prevention protocols with germ-fighting robot

6/28/2016

Grass and all its health benefits

6/28/2016

Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center honored at the 46th Annual LABC Architectural Awards

6/28/2016

The Digital Signage Federation’s Networking Event Comes to Edina, Minnesota July 21

6/27/2016

Healthcare facility mobile phone use may pose infection risk

Mobile phones can spread germs if hospital staff don't wash their hands after using them

6/27/2016

Predictions for bump in healthcare cybersecurity threats realized

Data breaches in the healthcare industry have been steadily increasing

6/27/2016

N.Y. healthcare facility restricts water use over Legionnaires' threat

Jamesville nursing home is not allowing residents to drink tap water

6/27/2016

Hospital wins AHF NY second culinary competition

St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson wins Top Chef-style competition

6/27/2016

Hospital constantly updates disaster-response plans

Indiana healthcare facility is becoming a verified level 3 trauma center

6/27/2016

Narrow wavelength of UV light safely kills drug-resistant bacteria

Potentially safe and cost-effective way to reduce surgical site infections

6/27/2016

Hospitable service can improve HCAHPS scores

Environmental services can play a supportive role in the patient experience

6/27/2016

NIRON Piping System receives Massachusetts approval

6/27/2016

Five presentations at AHS meeting provide new insights into non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation’s mode of action

6/27/2016

Airolite offers new storm class combination louver

6/27/2016

Blue Pillar Aurora 5.0 strengthens critical infrastructure services

6/27/2016

Grass and all its health benefits

6/24/2016

Why aren’t healthcare waiting rooms more accommodating?

Waiting rooms are among the most highly trafficked areas in a healthcare facility

6/24/2016

Gundersen Health System diverts 46 percent of its solid waste stream

Health system's recycling program is part of a larger mission and vision

6/24/2016

Darkness as important as light for health

Light at night disrupts the body's normal cycles, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/24/2016

Infection scare forces hospital to cancel almost 200 operations

Air filtration system, operating rooms are sanitized

Blog

6/24/2016

Purchasing sterile processing equipment: The service partnership

It’s important to evaluate more than just pricing when purchasing expensive equipment

6/24/2016

Seeing red for healthcare facility safety

Outpatient Surgery website lists ways the color red can be used to promote patient safety

6/24/2016

Preparing a hospital communications system for an emergency?

Communication technology has advanced in recent years

6/24/2016

Modular construction can save time, money in healthcare projects

Ivanhoe HealthOne facility project included sections constructed interstate and transported separately for assembly on site

6/24/2016

Larson Electronics releases mobile light tower with diesel engine generator

6/24/2016

Legrand Enhances Evolution Series with more product offerings in floor box and poke-thru lines

6/24/2016

The AutoNation Building upgraded to LEED Gold

6/24/2016

Sloan and Falcon Waterfree Technologies partner to donate to the Orthopaedic Institute for Children

6/24/2016

Siklu announces affordable 60GHz radio for interference-free connectivity on the street

6/23/2016

Environmental services strategies for common superbugs

New materials can help improve patient care

6/23/2016

Healthcare Internet of Things can improve patient care

Healthcare organizations are advancing their big data strategies by creating an ecosystem of data

6/23/2016

Hospital food going upscale

Hospitals hire professional chefs and offer room-service dining

6/23/2016

Pennsylvania patient sold heroin from hospital room

Man was arrested at Westmoreland Hospital in Greensburg

6/23/2016

AZ healthcare system reports exposure of employee information

Data security breach reported after a break-in

Case study

6/23/2016

Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion designed for patient convenience, care coordination

Project employed an integrated project delivery method with a single point of responsibility and a more predictable outcome

6/23/2016

Hand-hygiene video tracks healthcare workers' hands

Video tracks all of the people and surfaces healthcare personnel touch in one day

6/23/2016

Diversey Care’s TASKI IntelliTrail Fleet Management System now compatible with any floor care asset

6/23/2016

School district for military air base selects PowerSeries Neo Intrusion system

6/23/2016

Greenheck introduces new FumeJet fume exhaust fan package

6/23/2016

Prime Medical launches line of bactericidal soft surfaces that continuously kill 99.9 percent of germs on contact

6/23/2016

UVC360.com launches as go-to resource for UV disinfection

New column

6/22/2016

Q&A: Security cameras in stairwells

Brad Keyes says you can…. but be prepared to remove them

6/22/2016

'Ick factor' shown to boost hand-hygiene compliance

Visual cues will get healthcare workers to clean their hands more often

6/22/2016

Diversey Care’s TASKI IntelliTrail Fleet Management System now compatible with any floor care asset

6/22/2016

Germ-zapping robots boost OR infection control

Study shows 46 percent decrease in surgical-site infections after a Massachusetts hospital used disinfecting robots in its operating rooms

6/22/2016

New healthcare facility designed to change face of troubled community

St. Bernard Hospital's new ambulatory care center highlights good being done on Chicago's South Side

6/22/2016

Healthcare facilities moving to microfiber mop systems

Benefits include cost savings, health and safety

6/22/2016

State owes Illinois hospitals huge bill

Illinois budget crisis is tying up crucial reimbursements

6/22/2016

Two new Elizabethkingia cases found in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Department of Health Services says number of confirmed infections in the state is now 63

6/22/2016

New healthcare facility flooring healthy for environment

New materials can help improve patient care

6/22/2016

Diversey Care’s TASKI IntelliTrail Fleet Management System now compatible with any floor care asset

6/22/2016

Good Samaritan Hospital again one of ‘100 Great Community Hospitals’ in the U.S.

6/22/2016

IFMA St.Louis honors members, facility at National FM Day Celebration

6/22/2016

VISTAMATIC announces the launch of clarity switchable glass for privacy and observation control

6/22/2016

OSHA holds training event to help improve federal worker safety and health

6/21/2016

Security planning for healthcare facility emergencies

Patient-surge events can impact or even shut down a healthcare facility

6/21/2016

Health system recognized with sustainability award

EvergreenHealth receives Practice Greenhealth Environmental Excellence Award

6/21/2016

New treatment room designed with user-oriented model

Design model for future intensive and intermediate care facilities was developed at Finnish hospital

6/21/2016

Retail invites interaction with community

The design of Chicago's Northwestern Memorial Hospital has helped the building become a good neighbor and receive the 2016 ACHA Legacy Project Award, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/21/2016

Webcast on transgender bathrooms scheduled

Webcast includes guidance on transgender student restrooms and locker rooms, occupant complaints about transgender employees in bathrooms, and drafting – and implementing – written policies ensuring that all individuals, including transgender individuals, have prompt access to appropriate sanitary facilities

White paper

6/21/2016

VCU Health uses patient engagement cart to help tetraplegia patients

Patient engagement system supports a laptop directly overhead of immobile patients

6/21/2016

Sustainable materials offer financial benefits

Green interior design can benefit the financial health of a healthcare facility

6/21/2016

JLL named LEED Proven Provider by Green Business Certification Inc.

6/21/2016

Enterprise Recon 2.0 from Ground Labs reclaims and secures critical data lost within organizations

6/21/2016

Restroom confidential: Consumers dish on public restrooms

6/21/2016

Tyco Security Products improves searching archived video and bandwidth management with exacqVision 7.8

6/21/2016

Legrand’s Pass & Seymour and Wiremold products named as award finalists by three industry trade publications

6/20/2016

New gender bias rule focuses on patient access, privacy

Rule requires covered health programs and activities to treat individuals consistent with their gender identity

6/20/2016

Plumbing systems should be simple and reliable

Know the requirements and technical challenges of the healthcare facility plumbing system

6/20/2016

Aging population expected to create huge senior-care market

By 2020, 117 million Americans are expected to need assistance of some kind

6/20/2016

Internet of Things is disrupting healthcare

Distributed healthcare is the idea that by physically de-centralizing healthcare services better care can be provided

6/20/2016

Healthcare security in the 21st century

Many healthcare facilities have developed contingency plans in the event of a natural disaster or mass trauma

6/20/2016

Webcast on transgender bathrooms scheduled

Webcast includes guidance on transgender student restrooms and locker rooms, occupant complaints about transgender employees in bathrooms, and drafting – and implementing – written policies ensuring that all individuals, including transgender individuals, have prompt access to appropriate sanitary facilities

6/20/2016

Body-worn hand-hygiene system increases decontamination

Researchers tested intraoperative hand-hygiene method and personalized, body-worn hand-hygiene system

6/20/2016

One-stop-shop healthcare facility planned in Ariz.

Healthcare campuses around the country have been creating 'medical homes'

6/20/2016

Sustainability speaker at AAMA Summer Conference leads conversation on EPDs and PCRs

6/20/2016

SUNY at Fredonia residential halls’ window replacement projects maintain historical style

6/20/2016

Quality Solutions changes name to QSI Facilities, launches new website and program for overcoming value leakage

6/20/2016

New underground parking garage ventilation concept reduces construction costs

6/20/2016

New TempMaster OmniElite single package rooftop units deliver comfort with reduced cost

6/17/2016

CDC offers guide to prevent Legionnaires' disease outbreaks

Better water management could have prevented the majority of outbreaks

6/17/2016

Chris Evert Children's Hospital to get new name, renovations

The $52 million project will be the Fort Lauderdale hospital's first major upgrade since it opened 33 years ago

6/17/2016

Healthcare furniture getting techie

Some new products can monitor patients, facilitate maintenance

6/17/2016

N.J. healthcare system drops Paterson hotel project

St. Joseph’s Healthcare System has scrapped plans to build a hotel and conference center tower

6/17/2016

How to hire and retain a healthcare data security staff

Study says the difficulty in hiring and keeping security experts on staff hampers healthcare facility efforts to secure data

6/17/2016

Webcast on transgender bathrooms scheduled

Webcast includes guidance on transgender student restrooms and locker rooms, occupant complaints about transgender employees in bathrooms, and drafting – and implementing – written policies ensuring that all individuals, including transgender individuals, have prompt access to appropriate sanitary facilities

6/17/2016

Utah hospitals with cleanest rooms ranked

Seventy-seven percent of patients report that their room was always clean

6/17/2016

Patient warming methods/equipment tested

Forced air, heat reflective technology and warmed cotton blankets were compared

6/17/2016

Generac Industrial Power releases tour dates for the 2016-17 Power Trip Experience

6/17/2016

'A View Within' sparks meaningful dialogue between art & medicine

6/17/2016

Digital Signage Federation July 13 'Hangout' to answer 'How do I Select a Media Player for My Signage?'

6/17/2016

VISTAMATIC announces the launch of clarity switchable glass for privacy and observation control in healthcare

6/17/2016

Xeleum’s MagFit is ideal LED tube retrofit solution

Video

6/16/2016

How healthcare facilities respond to mass shootings

Facilities have emergency/disaster plans for preparing their emergency rooms and trauma centers for a sudden influx of patients

6/16/2016

Rethinking women’s healthcare facilities

The differences between men and women go beyond reproductive roles

6/16/2016

Construction in a working healthcare facility can be delicate

Issues include safety requirements, the phasing-in order and maintaining hospital operations

White paper

6/16/2016

White paper on energy savings available

'Energy savings — Realistic Expectations' downloadable from Medical Construction & Design website

6/16/2016

Improved scope cleaning with enhanced visual inspection

Advanced technology and intentional visual inspection practices can greatly improve hospitals' processing quality

6/16/2016

Off-site patients stay connected with wearable devices

Wearable medical devices and other technology can help patients stay on track

6/16/2016

New John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion delivers comprehensive care

6/16/2016

New clinical outcome study shows 46% decrease in surgical site infection rates at Lowell General Hospital

6/16/2016

Steelcase Health research reveals exam rooms not designed for the modern healthcare experience

6/16/2016

AAMA conference keynote speaker advises on cybersecurity

6/16/2016

Allante Touch by Morbern resists denim-dye transfer

New column

6/15/2016

Q&A: Are eyewash stations needed in all janitor's closets?

Brad Keyes says it all depends on your organization conducting a risk assessment, which should determine if an eyewash station is necessary

6/15/2016

New regulations create questions on patient rooms vs. 'sleeping rooms'

The 2012 edition of NFPA 101: Life Safety Code states that buildings must have an outside window or outside door in every sleeping room, and for any building constructed 60 days past the publication date, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/15/2016

Toxic smoke protection for patients, staff urged

Toxic plumes in surgical smoke are a hazard to patients, surgeons, and nurses

6/15/2016

Ontario healthcare facility making the hospital safer for psychiatric patients

Safe rooms will have smooth walls and heavy furniture to prevent self-harm

6/15/2016

Va. hospital security guard will not be charged in patient shooting

Psychiatric ward in Centra Lynchburg General Hospital still closed

6/15/2016

Keeping patients at home can cut errors

Mt. Sinai in New York began an experimental program to deliver hospital-level care at home

6/15/2016

Healthcare facility workflow improved by Internet of Things

Analyzed data can boost quality and efficiency

6/15/2016

Scripps Health opens John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

6/15/2016

Legrand underscores market drivers and gaps in the evolution of high performance buildings

6/15/2016

Middle Atlantic Products expands backup power solutions with premium AV protection capabilities

6/15/2016

Legrand adds new options and enhancements to Evolution Series floor boxes and poke-thru devices

6/15/2016

SafeCrush - The pill crushing solution

6/14/2016

Many hospitals are banning flowers, balloons and stuffed animals

Some gifts are no longer welcome in many hospitals working to reduce the risks of infection and allergic reactions

Video

6/14/2016

Demolition begins at old Children’s Memorial Hospital

The old Children’s Memorial was closed in 2012 when the hospital moved to Streeterville and was renamed Lurie Children’s Hospital

6/14/2016

Connecticut hospital uses a rooftop garden, local farming to boost patient satisfaction

New Milford Hospital champions food as preventive medicine

6/14/2016

Retailer data could change the healthcare experience

With the integration of digital health platforms and a rapidly expanding footprint, the retail clinic is expected to play an increasingly prominent role in healthcare

6/14/2016

Kaiser Permanente shifting foodservice focus to health and wellness

Sustainable purchasing practices, room service and sous vide preparation are part of the plan

6/14/2016

Hospitals adopting a variety of shades of green

Greenhealth Exchange partnership will make it easier for healthcare organizations to buy green

6/14/2016

GCX assists VCU Health with patient engagement cart to help tetraplegia patients regain independence

6/14/2016

Advancing healthy, sustainable, and delicious food at menus of change

6/14/2016

Austin pest control company earns national certification for environmental disinfection

6/14/2016

Southwire launches 2015 Sustainability Report

6/14/2016

Diversey Care social media campaign raises money for soap for hope initiative

6/13/2016

Ottawa hospital to install safety alarms after attack on nurse

Brockville Mental Health Centre is ordered to install electronic alarms, improve staff training and hire security guards

6/13/2016

Healthcare foodservice game changers

The new normal is intense competition among healthcare providers

6/13/2016

Are ICUs too loud?

The World Health Organization recommends hospitals keep the noise level in ICUs below 35 decibels on average

6/13/2016

Preparing for an accreditation survey

Ways to reduce stress when the surveyor comes

6/13/2016

Traditional exam rooms do not support modern healthcare

Exam rooms can disrupt partnership with patients

Case study

6/13/2016

Eye care clinic's ultraviolet light systems prevent hospital acquired infections; promote IAQ

UV surface disinfection in St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute's surgery rooms and HVAC systems protect patients from infection during eye operations

6/13/2016

GCX assists VCU Health with patient engagement cart to help tetraplegia patients regain independence

6/13/2016

MaxLite LED Square Canopy offers energy efficiency in compact design for parking garage installations

6/13/2016

Academy for Healthcare Infrastructure calls for presenters at 2017 Forum

6/13/2016

Tyco Security Products introduces RAID Storage System

6/13/2016

Siemens’ Desigo mass notification system update features a more intuitive, adaptable interface

6/10/2016

'Floating hospital' has been treating patients for 150 years

The New York facility is still operational, but no longer on the water

6/10/2016

British Columbia to spend $40 million to build, update nursing homes

Vancouver Coastal Health announces 10-year plan to add more nursing home beds and upgrade older facilities

6/10/2016

Investors attracted to healthcare building sector

Seattle's expanded and renovated First Hill Medical Pavilion sold for a record amount in early 2016

6/10/2016

Memphis VA cited after body tissue found in drain

An engineer pipe-fitter was exposed to body tissue while unclogging a drain

6/10/2016

Architectural decisions can impact dementia patients

Getting lost can be especially dangerous for people who live with advanced forms of dementia

6/10/2016

Changes in healthcare include focus on prevention

Changes in the patient population have led to a more proactive approach and is creating a more prevention-focused healthcare system, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/10/2016

Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital hires new chief nurse executive

6/10/2016

SelfEco introduces a smart alternative for eco-friendly party and catering ware

6/10/2016

Value Lighting partners with Price Development Group to provide lighting for multi-family housing projects

6/10/2016

The Digital Signage Federation announces simplified membership fee structure

6/10/2016

Experts outline evidence-based practice competencies for healthcare facilities

6/9/2016

Eleven at Pasadena hospital may have died from a superbug outbreak

Outbreak at Huntington Memorial Hospital linked to inadequate sterilization of a medical scope

6/9/2016

Children’s healthcare facilities working to ensure a good night’s sleep

Some are enforcing quiet hours after dark and bringing in tools like white noise machines to promote a soothing environment

Blog

6/9/2016

Healthy wireless signals in hospitals

Many leading hospitals are already embracing wireless technology as a means of enhancing both patient care and productivity

6/9/2016

ICU noise levels can exceed standards

A new study shows that noise in the intensive care unit can go well above recommended levels

6/9/2016

Protect networked IP cameras from cyberattacks

Poorly configured devices can offer an opportunity to gain entry into the network

6/9/2016

Nominees announced for 'Most Beautiful Hospital'

Voting opens for eighth annual 'Most Beautiful Hospitals in the U.S.' contest

6/9/2016

Columbia Lighting introduces LTRX Ambient/Exam enclosed Luminaire

6/9/2016

UTSC's newest building meets aesthetic, performance, sustainability goals with ROCKFON ceiling systems

6/9/2016

EZ-Ject dye injection kits find leaks in all systems while saving time and money

6/9/2016

HydraMaster restoration products introduces the AirMax Radial Airmover

6/9/2016

Academy for Healthcare Infrastructure calls for presenters at 2017 forum

6/8/2016

Weighing the risks of OR surveillance

Secret videotaping of operations to catch a drug thief at a San Diego hospital has led to allegations of patient privacy breaches

6/8/2016

A toxin-free healthcare facility for the future

Hospitals are beginning to evaluate products' potential health risks

6/8/2016

Calif. rehab hospital adds medical-surgical unit

Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare in Pomona adds 38,220-square-foot expansion

6/8/2016

Water restrictions, testing for legionella continue at N.Y. healthcare facility

Engineered filters on all shower heads, bottled water and bagged ice are being used

6/8/2016

Tornado-ready-hospital project recognized

Mercy Hospital Joplin is honored by Kansas City Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America

6/8/2016

Increasing productivity — introducing the Hilti 18 V battery packs and multi-bay charger

6/8/2016

Eaton delivers enhanced efficiency for emergency and auxiliary lighting applications with New 93PM UL 924 UPS models

6/8/2016

Fans boost airflow in ductwork to overcome hard to heat or cool rooms

6/8/2016

Air conditioning and your health

6/8/2016

Study reveals UK universities could save 10% on essential repairs and maintenance costs

Video

6/7/2016

New superbug reaches the U.S.

CDC officials are working with health authorities to identify how the patient may have contracted the bacteria, including reviewing recent hospitalizations and other healthcare exposures

6/7/2016

Developing a floor-cleaning program for healthcare facilities

Key steps combine to make the process more efficient and extend the life of the floor

6/7/2016

Sustainability in stand-alone healthcare buildings

Stand-alone medical buildings and specialized treatment facilities are engineering challenges

6/7/2016

Baton Rouge Health District designed for community wellness

The district was designed to foster collaboration among healthcare, research and academic partners, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/7/2016

Healthcare focusing on millennials

Industry shifting to keep up with this new generation

Case study

6/7/2016

Hospital HVAC retrofit uses external facade return air ducts

Outdoor acoustic panel HVAC ducts look architectural, but are actually seven-story exhaust air riser ducts supplying three ERVs

6/7/2016

Total Acoustics ceiling panels from Armstrong play leading role in office spaces TV show

6/7/2016

MaxLite partners with Department of Energy in Zero Energy Ready Home program

6/7/2016

451 research provides thoughtful analysis on new strategic direction of RF Code

6/7/2016

Emium Lighting adds LED linear high bays to its portfolio

6/7/2016

Medical Director of Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center receives honor for fourth consecutive year

6/6/2016

Electrical, power, lighting in stand-alone healthcare buildings

Stand-alone medical buildings and specialized treatment facilities are engineering challenges

Blog

6/6/2016

Analytics alone don’t save money

Meaningful bottom-line results come from the implementation of recommendations identified by evaluating analytics. The change is a result of people and processes.

6/6/2016

Design strategies for med/surg rooms

The Center for Health Design looked at med/surg rooms and found 19 evidence-based features to consider incorporating, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/6/2016

Hospitals with the quietest patient rooms

Data tracks HCAHPS surveys from July 2014 through June 2015

Blog

6/6/2016

Healthy energy: Creating outage-resilient hospital facilities

An important step in increasing the resiliency of a healthcare facility is to connect its behind-the-meter energy assets, in order to monitor them around the clock and ensure they will perform as required in an outage

6/6/2016

Hand-hygiene improvement urged for outpatient clinic

Study suggests improvements for infection-prevention practices

6/6/2016

MorrisSwitzer, Ascension Group, and daSilva merge to create new design firm exclusively focused on healthcare

6/6/2016

New study shows modern working patterns are increasing lift waiting times and carbon emissions

6/6/2016

Sunburst Chemicals offers complete commercial hand washing solutions

6/6/2016

Cintas highlights common summer smells and prevention tips for facilities

6/6/2016

Nurses can build better community health strategies with newly updated how-to guide

6/3/2016

What's a healthcare facility's liability when a patient falls?

Strict policies can help reduce the risk of patient slips, trips and falls

6/3/2016

Twenty-five healthcare facilities honored for environmental excellence

Hospitals are leading the industry with innovation in sustainability

6/3/2016

Study looks at impact of sink location on hand-hygiene compliance

Study examines behavior after care of patients with Clostridium difficile infection

6/3/2016

Designing family space in the ICU

Westchester Medical Center expanded its ICU lounge by relocating support spaces and rerouting clinical traffic, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/3/2016

Sound study helps hospital reduce noise

Emergency department is redesigned to cut noise, improve privacy

6/3/2016

Using video monitoring to reduce patient falls

For a growing number of healthcare facilities, the right-size solution is a combination of technology and caregiver involvement

6/3/2016

Improving healthcare worker skin health is the focus of the 2016 GOJO Symposium

6/3/2016

HOMAX brand launches two ceiling textures for repairing orange peel and knockdown surfaces

6/3/2016

BNBuilders begins construction on OB remodel at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

6/3/2016

NEMA welcomes CoStar Group decision to publicize building energy use

6/3/2016

OnePlus Corp. acquires SmartBin

6/2/2016

Decaying Long Island VA healthcare facility closes operating rooms

ORs shut down after sand-size black particles fell from air ducts

6/2/2016

California hospital pharmacy called infection risk

More than 7,300 patients at a San Diego-area hospital may have been exposed to infection from contaminated medications

6/2/2016

San Francisco in healthcare construction boom

City hospitals expanding as facilities close elsewhere

6/2/2016

UPMC settles with family of transplant patient in mold case

The family of a 47-year-old Erie woman who died during the mold crisis has settled a lawsuit

6/2/2016

UF Health retrocommission, automation cut energy costs

Performance data helps healthcare facility save millions

White paper

6/2/2016

White paper addresses healthcare facility cost-shifting

Three factors are impacting current state of healthcare services delivery

6/2/2016

CP-6002 industrial compactor from SP Industries: Heavy duty, stationary compactor for wide range of applications

6/2/2016

Rockwell’s Sonicrafter F80 features newest multi-tool innovation: Dual oscillating angles

6/2/2016

Exact-fit replacement design of new Champion packaged heat pump reduces installation time and incorporates smart controls

6/2/2016

KMC Controls announces release of dual ethernet port Conquest controllers

6/2/2016

Xenex germ-zapping robot kills CRE; Robot destroys nightmare bacteria like CRE, ebola & C.Diff before they make people sick

6/1/2016

Violent crime in hospitals dropped in 2015

But research from the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety says assaults are up

6/1/2016

Oregon healthcare facility evolves to aid transgender patients

Oregon Health & Science University leaders are working to transform a system with 15,000 employees and nearly a million annual patient visits

6/1/2016

Kaiser Permanente opens community health hub in California

System's new clinic is first of planned healthcare facilities to offer care and wellness education

6/1/2016

Boston hospital retooling cafeteria to stress wellness

Brigham and Women’s Hospital is renovating the cafeteria to include access to nature and daylight and deliver healthier food choices, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/1/2016

UV light kills CRE in 15 minutes

Study looks at efficacy of using ultraviolet light on high-touch surfaces

6/1/2016

Filter removes viruses from water

A paper sheet made by scientists at Uppsala University can remove resistant viruses

6/1/2016

Healthcare groups launch 'green' purchasing co-op

Four health systems have partnered with two environmental organizations to compete with group purchasing organizations

6/1/2016

Luxaire expands its Eclipse rooftop replacement solution with a new packaged heat pump that features advanced control technology

6/1/2016

MaxLite launches DiscMAX LED Post Top Luminaire as specification-grade lighting for parking and outdoor areas

6/1/2016

Trevian creates local increase in value for retail properties with significant lease agreements

6/1/2016

Southeastern U.S. communities embrace collaboration to save energy

6/1/2016

Sto Corp. introduces the next generation of StoCoat Lotusan

5/31/2016

Hospital security guards indicted for patient death

Two former guards at MedStar Washington Hospital Center were charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of a 74-year-old patient

5/31/2016

What healthcare facility professionals need to know about the 2012 Life Safety Code

CMS has adopted the 2012 edition of NFPA 101: Life Safety Code® through a new rule changing its Conditions of Participation

5/31/2016

Hospital workers prep with earthquake simulator

To prepare for 'the big one,' a Canadian hospital used the Shake Zone to replicate an earthquake

5/31/2016

Lean process improvements boost ICU workflow

Even the most efficient healthcare systems consist of hundreds of complex, inter-related processes

5/31/2016

Wi-Fi offers opportunities for device innovation

Many healthcare facilities struggle to keep up with connectivity expectations

5/31/2016

N.Y. children's hospital rethinks wayfinding with new facility

Golisano Children’s Hospital created a more cohesive wayfinding approach for its new facility, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/31/2016

Harris Williams & Co. advises Meadows Behavioral Healthcare on its Sale to Kohlberg & Company

5/31/2016

SOLARBAN 90 glass available with ultra-clear, OPTIBLUE, OPTIGRAY glass options

5/31/2016

PowerSeries Neo 1.2 offers new dimensions in security for residential and commercial users

5/31/2016

CBRE facilitates largest U.S. medical office monetization on behalf of a health system on record

5/31/2016

Zinwave debuts new wireless coverage solution for elevators

Video

5/27/2016

Dancing to the hand-hygiene tune

Hospital matron writes song to deliver hand-hygiene message

5/27/2016

Albuquerque hospital actively seeks locally grown produce, meats

Presbyterian Healthcare Services is seeking business relationships with New Mexican farmers and ranchers

5/27/2016

Sports medicine center design honored

Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center received the 2016 FAB Award for Healthcare

5/27/2016

Methodist Healthcare’s Memphis project starts as 'need' rule ends

Only one issue would still require approval in the $280 million project

5/27/2016

Lapses in infection control found at UCLA and Cedars-Sinai

Calif. state health inspectors focused on two of Los Angeles’ largest hospitals and found numerous safety violations

5/27/2016

OSHA may make hospital workplace injury data public

Hospitals would be classified as a 'high-hazard' industry

5/27/2016

MaxLite introduces three-way LED lamp as 40W/60W/100W incandescent replacement

5/27/2016

Exova BM TRADA offers training on fire doors - June 28th /29th

5/27/2016

Cree extends groundbreaking OSQ Series to deliver 58 percent efficacy increase and new higher output luminaire

5/27/2016

DSC launches smart home program for homebuilders and developers

5/27/2016

Southco introduces battery-operated, fully self-contained electronic locking system

5/26/2016

Will new overtime regulations affect healthcare facilities?

New minimum salary level for the executive, administrative, and professional employee exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act will be $913 per week, or $47,476 per year

5/26/2016

Surgical equipment safety issues remain at Ann Arbor VA

Six months after particulate matter on surgical equipment temporarily stopped surgeries, concerns are again being raised

5/26/2016

What does the Internet of Things mean for healthcare?

Internet-connected devices can harness the power of big data analytics

Blog

5/26/2016

Healthcare televisions enable hospitals to offer patient-centric care

Hospitals are making investments in technology that improve care, support financial reimbursements, increase safety and reduce readmissions

5/26/2016

Clearing the air around hospitals

A collaboration in Charlotte, N.C., reduces air pollution at two medical construction sites

5/26/2016

Study focuses on design's impact on outpatient facility communication

Researchers offer strategies to encourage staff-patient interaction

5/26/2016

Stanley Security and IAHSS strengthen ongoing partnership to promote safety and security in healthcare facilities

5/26/2016

Upsite Technologies' '4 R's' approach to airflow management shown to lower PUE and increase equipment reliability

5/26/2016

Bobrick introduces new economical, counter-mounted top-fill universal foam soap dispenser

5/26/2016

AAMA releases 2015/2016 Market Studies, predicts fenestration industry trends

5/26/2016

Atlantic Irrigation now distributes the IrriGreen Genius Irrigation System, an advanced labor-saving, water-conserving technology

5/25/2016

Hospitals urged to follow mold protocol

Investigators focusing on negative pressure room at UPMC Presbyterian

5/25/2016

Field hospital set up to serve workers restoring Canadian city after fire

Facility in Fort McMurray will have emergency services, a lab, pharmacy, X-ray and head CT

5/25/2016

EPA to finalize hazardous waste pharmaceutical disposal rule

Regulatory changes would provide new requirements for managing hazardous waste pharmaceuticals

5/25/2016

Mass. hospital equips some staff with walkie-talkies to call for help

OSHA told the for-profit psychiatric hospital to equip its staff with panic buttons and improve staffing levels

5/25/2016

Mobile clinics increase access to healthcare

Last year, 9,000 homeless Dallas residents got free care at a mobile clinic

5/25/2016

Cleveland Clinic launches green revolving fund

The $7.5 million fund called the largest in healthcare

Case study

5/25/2016

From ambulance to ward with iPads

Devices are used when patients’ meals are ordered, mobile access to the patient files is needed

5/25/2016

Safety supply checklist for cleaning professionals

5/25/2016

Medical Association of Georgia and KaMMCO Health Solutions Partner to empower Georgia Physicians with actionable analytic reports

5/25/2016

RIDGID upgrades non-contact infrared thermometer, now reads higher temperatures

5/25/2016

Syntel strengthens delivery capabilities for health insurers with HealthEdge partnership

5/25/2016

Tubelite introduces Therml-Block ribbon window

5/24/2016

Protecting healthcare workers from Zika during birth process

Birthing process exposes healthcare staff to patients’ body fluids

5/24/2016

Study says poor healthcare facility design may hurt nurses' performance

Design choices can make nurses feel unvalued

5/24/2016

Healthcare facility staff called key to patient safety

NPSF president says patient safety initiatives are everybody's business

5/24/2016

N.Y. bill would give healthcare facilities' security officers peace officer status

Bassett Healthcare Network’s security staff will be given certain powers while on hospital and clinic grounds or immediately adjacent properties

5/24/2016

N.Y. adult care facilities reviewing security after robbery

Emergency room at the Eastern Niagara Hospital in Lockport robbed by armed man

5/24/2016

Healthcare facilities encouraging wellness with on-site nutritional resources

Demonstration kitchens have become an innovative way for hospitals to engage the public in disease prevention and management, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/24/2016

Pa. hospital expands for expected increase in births

The quickest and most cost-effective solution was to redesign and expand the current space

5/24/2016

Vidant Edgecombe deploys Xenex germ-zapping robot

5/24/2016

Nation’s top leaders in healthcare sustainability announce new purchasing marketplace

5/24/2016

Howden American fan company offers jet fans and induction fans for parking garage ventilation

5/24/2016

TKF research shows benefits of nearby nature in cities for older adults

5/24/2016

Eaton’s LED products honored for innovation and excellence in Next Generation Luminaires SSL Design Competition and LIGHTFAIR Innovation Awards

5/23/2016

N.Y. healthcare facility resident contracts Legionnaires' disease

A resident at an Auburn facility has tested positive for Legionnaires' disease and trace amounts of legionella have been detected in the water system there

5/23/2016

The value of sustainability in healthcare

Healthcare facilities that pursue sustainability initiatives find multiple benefits

5/23/2016

Healthcare video surveillance balances security and privacy

Footage captures anesthesiologist removing drug vials, but also exposes many female patients

5/23/2016

Venezuela’s failing hospitals lack reliable power, water supplies

At the University of the Andes Hospital there is not enough water to wash blood from the operating table

5/23/2016

Architect sees greater interest in wellness

Healthcare Design talks to Perkins+Will’s Sharon Woodworth in a Q&A on its website

5/23/2016

A new approach to master planning

Healthcare organizations are aligning strategy with their desired role in the healthcare community

5/23/2016

Bio-Active cyanuric acid reducer lowers pool maintenance costs without chemicals

5/23/2016

Armstrong Sustain portfolio offers broadest collection of high-performance sustainable ceiling solutions

5/23/2016

DMS Health showcases state-of-the-art mobile healthcare clinic at annual Rolling Thunder Rally

5/23/2016

IDEC releases next generation MicroSmart FC6A PLC

5/23/2016

BuildClean Dust Control System now used in commercial and multi-unit buildings

5/20/2016

CDC links UPMC mold infections to improper use of negative-pressure rooms

CDC releases findings from its investigation into a cluster of fatal mold infections at two Pittsburgh hospitals

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5/20/2016

Lebanon VA Center project creates a flexible therapy space

The Center for Veterans' Enterprises was created for residential rehab and outpatient veterans,

5/20/2016

Study lists high-touch OR areas

The CDC's recommendations to clean high-touch areas more frequently did not include surfaces in the operating room

5/20/2016

Managing fluid waste in the OR

Outpatient Surgery readers share tips on keeping ORs floors dry

Case study

5/20/2016

Carolina East Health System installs thin client workstations

System wanted to replace many of its physical desktops with thin clients and centrally manage applications and desktops

5/20/2016

Program helps healthcare facilities to reduce energy usage

Commissioning building stock is becoming a means of identifying energy-efficiency opportunities

5/20/2016

Q&A on healthcare design for wellness

Healthcare Design talks to Mortenson Construction's Larry Arndt in an article on its website

5/20/2016

PDIHealthcare announces launch of Prevantics Device Swab Strip, designed with convenience in mind

5/20/2016

SVN Services creates training tool for proper hand washing

5/20/2016

Upsite Technologies' '4 R's' approach to airflow management shown to lower PUE and increase equipment reliability

5/20/2016

New product expands specialty float options

5/20/2016

Linetec displays curved extrusions finished with Valspar’s Fluropon Effects Nova coatings

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5/19/2016

Live white python falls from ceiling in Tacoma hospital

The snake spent a month slithering around Tacoma General Hospital

5/19/2016

CMS, Joint Commission adopting 2012 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code

Groups will begin surveying to the 2012 version of the National Fire Protection Association’s 101 Life Safety Code as of July 5

5/19/2016

Washington boosting healthcare facilities' security after escapes

Two patients escaped and another two went missing from the state's psychiatric hospitals in one week

5/19/2016

Mayo Clinic investing in Fla. healthcare facility

The nation’s biggest healthcare organizations are focusing on Florida

5/19/2016

NIST design guide could impact healthcare cybersecurity

NIST released a guide for IT developers on integrating security measures into the development process

5/19/2016

Groups promote caregivers' role in design

'Guiding Principles for Building the Hospital for the Next Generation' says operations and facility design must be mutually supportive

5/19/2016

Architect talks about 'designing for wellness'

In an interview on the Healthcare Design website, Jocelyn Frederick, Tsoi/Kobus & Associates, calls designing for wellness a complex process of balancing the qualitative and quantitative aspects of the built environment

5/19/2016

Linetec finishes Penn Family Medicine Center’s pyramid skylight manufactured by Super Sky

5/19/2016

Columbia Lighting introduces MPL Megaplane LED Industrial High Bay/Low Bay

5/19/2016

Essendant updates its Boardwalk brand with a new look and expanded product selection

5/19/2016

The Waterfall event center features endless skylight provided by Super Sky, finished by Linetec

5/19/2016

E-Mist partners with next level 11 to provide the world’s first and only, comprehensive, end-to-end infection control system process

Video

5/18/2016

Milwaukee hospital adds dogs to security team

St. Joseph's Hospital adds dogs to help keep patients safe and calm

5/18/2016

Texas healthcare system opens more 'patient-friendly' facility

CHI St. Joseph Health hospital's emergency and trauma center features a more comfortable space and improved amenities

5/18/2016

Antibacterial soaps, disinfectants and antiseptics can result in more bacteria

Triclosan and triclocarbon are the ingredients to avoid

5/18/2016

Strategic dispenser placement key for hospital hand hygiene

Research shows that hand-hygiene dispensers have an impact on compliance rates

5/18/2016

CDC launches campaign to improve hand-hygiene compliance

The 'Clean Hands Count' campaign promotes compliance by addressing myths about hand hygiene

5/18/2016

Caregivers develop careers in healthcare facility design

Nurses hired by designers to provide a clinical perspective on healthcare facility projects

5/18/2016

Making a wellness connection

Forgoing the traditional healthcare environment, Columbus (Ind.) Regional Health set out to serve the health and wellness needs of young urban professionals, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/18/2016

Bradley Corp. supports National Women Build Week

5/18/2016

Vortec enclosure coolers keep sensitive electronics cool as summer temps climb

5/18/2016

Linetec 'Select and Spec' samples available at AIA and online at its Architectural Resource Center

5/18/2016

NSA offers ways to reduce cleaning costs for contractors and managers

5/18/2016

Valspar presents Fluropon Pure and 'Green Innovations'

5/17/2016

mageFIRST San Francisco shares insight into how they can help healthcare facilities improve patient perceptions

5/17/2016

FDA cancels recall of superbug-linked scope cleaners

Hospitals still must not use the reprocessors in question to disinfect some endoscopes

5/17/2016

Maintaining clear visibility in the OR

Smoke, fog and debris impede a surgeon's view

5/17/2016

Oakland hospital building an energy-efficient acute care tower

The new building plan includes low-emissivity glazing, smart air-conditioning zones and long-life lighting

5/17/2016

Nurses are being recruited to contribute to healthcare facility design

Despite their knowledge of the environment, nurses have not always been included in the design process

5/17/2016

Hospital's surveillance cameras identify woman stealing baby

A woman turned herself in to police after allegedly stealing a newborn baby from Louisiana hospital

5/17/2016

How to measure the value of wellness efforts

To measure the results of wellness initiatives in the built environment, HDR has created a wellness dashboard tool, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/17/2016

Schneider Electric announces Silicon Valley innovation program

5/17/2016

LIGHTFAIR International 2016 was largest trade show to date and broke West Coast attendance record

5/17/2016

Penn State Health partners with Mercy Virtual

5/17/2016

Plug-and-Play LED lamps from Lunera Lighting used for GSA Green Proving Ground program report

5/17/2016

AmiciMPTS, Advanced Electric Energy Conservation Technology announced at Future Facilities Summit in Chicago on May 18, 2016

5/16/2016

CMS ruling lets ASCs operate as timeshare properties

Dual-licensed surgery center opens in Colorado

5/16/2016

N.H. hospital looks outside to improve facilities management

Huggins Hospital outsources organization and management of hospital operations and maintenance

5/16/2016

Injunction to stop demolition of Boston Children’s Hospital healing garden rejected

Plaintiffs include physicians and family members of patients who’ve used Prouty Garden

5/16/2016

Visuals show where to place hand-sanitizer dispensers in healthcare facilities

When it comes to hand sanitizer dispensers, location matters more than quantity

5/16/2016

Good healthcare facility design depends on cooperation

Healthcare organizations should integrate all major departments during the design process

5/16/2016

Creating a patient watch program

Appropriate staffing, training, collaboration and contract language can help ensure the safety of patients, clinicians and security officers

5/16/2016

Healthcare facility wellness resources

As part of its recent focus on healthcare facilities' contribution to wellness, Healthcare Design included some resources in an article on its website

5/16/2016

Mule-Hide Products Co. introduces Mule-Hide TPO with CLEAN film

5/16/2016

Eaton’s Halo product line named the leader in lighting by BUILDER Magazine for the 18th consecutive year

5/16/2016

Relying on Wausau’s windows, Wisconsin public school renovates for improved energy, comfort and aesthetics

5/16/2016

Valspar shares new colors, green innovations and continuing education at AIA

5/16/2016

OSHA's final rule to 'nudge' employers to prevent workplace injuries, illnesses

5/13/2016

Biloxi VA facility opens textile processing facility

The new facility marks the first time since Hurricane Katrina that the medical center is processing its own textiles

5/13/2016

Benefits of wireless access control in a healthcare facility

Key cards, PINs, passwords and biometrics are just a few of the options available

5/13/2016

Facility management critical to infection control

Overlooking facility design, operations and management could prove costly

Case study

5/13/2016

HDTV system gives Steward Health Hospital quality entertainment to enhance patient experience

HD programming provides home-away-from-home comfort for patient satisfaction

5/13/2016

Safety violations cited in hospital construction injury

A worker was injured while building an above-ground power plant

5/13/2016

Cleveland health system campus designed for wellness

The MetroHealth system's new mission is “leading the way to a healthier you and a healthier community,” according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/13/2016

RIDGID introduces the lightest, easiest to use 12-ton manual hydraulic crimp tool

5/13/2016

Crystal IS expands product line to include high-powered UVC LEDs for disinfection of water, air and surfaces

5/13/2016

Gerflor USA strengthens market presence, expertise

5/13/2016

Pennsylvania’s Crozer-Chester Medical Center’s 40-foot-diameter skylight finished by Linetec

5/13/2016

MDLIVE to offer behavioral health services as part of Walgreens mental health platform

5/12/2016

Ninety percent of California’s acute care healthcare facilities are no longer at risk of collapse during an earthquake

Buildings at six rural critical access hospitals remain on the state’s list of structures most likely to collapse in an earthquake

5/12/2016

Cross-contamination prevention tips

Infection preventionists discuss top infection threats and solutions

5/12/2016

Healthcare facilities management can curb spread of super bugs

Report says effective facility design, operations and management can cut infections

5/12/2016

Toronto hospital an all-digital healthcare facility

Humber River is North America's first all-digital hospital

5/12/2016

Keeping diseases out of healthcare facilities

When staff and vendors take specific steps to prevent infection, rates can decrease by more than 70 percent.

5/12/2016

Children's hospital designed for access to nature

Shriners for Children Medical Center outpatient clinic is being built in Pasadena, Calif., with connections to the outdoors in quantities almost equal to its clinical space, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/12/2016

TRSA refines language in healthcare certification program regarding use of exchange carts

5/12/2016

New Cree CPY-20L LED canopy luminaire delivers industry-leading 143 LPW performance

5/12/2016

nora completes Environmental Product Declaration process for noraplan standard and norament standard floor coverings

5/12/2016

Middle Atlantic products hires seasoned product managers

5/12/2016

DSC's PowerSeries neo integration portfolio expands with Control4 home automation

5/11/2016

Joint Commission recently OK'd deletion of 131 requirements

The deleted requirements have become a routine part of operations

5/11/2016

Healthcare accounts for 23% of all data breaches

The number of breach victims tripled in the last two years

5/11/2016

Nursing homes working to protect wandering dementia patients

Two Eastern Iowa facilities faced combined fines of $17,000 last year for allowing residents to wander away

Case study

5/11/2016

Enhancing patient satisfaction and provider efficiency in healthcare with in-building wireless

A successful healthcare operation incorporates reliable and efficient communication among all parties

5/11/2016

Oklahoma healthcare facility readies for reopening three years after tornado

An EF-5 tornado destroyed the former Moore Medical Center

5/11/2016

Hospital staff climbing to wellness

Children’s Hospital Colorado South Campus includes a glass stair tower that offers the staff a space for both respite and exercise, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/11/2016

U.S. hospitals with cleanest rooms ranked

Eighty-nine percent of patients report that their room was always clean

5/11/2016

Cree launches SmartCast manager

5/11/2016

EPA announces 2016 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Awards

5/11/2016

Eaton’s Invue Arbor Family balances an organic design with WaveStream LED optical technology for an outstanding performance and look

5/11/2016

HVAC industry's air curtains expected to help U.S. fight oncoming mosquito-borne Zika virus

5/11/2016

Linetec showcases terra cotta texture colors on metal cladding

5/10/2016

An 18-year-old invents copper pajamas to fight MRSA

10 million MRSA bacteria on a copper surface will shrink to 0 in an hour

5/10/2016

Minneapolis healthcare facility looks like an Apple store

University of Minnesota Health Clinics and Surgery Center was designed to be more of an experience than an ambulatory site

5/10/2016

Keys to healthcare facility staff food and drink

The Joint Commission doesn't currently have specific standards

5/10/2016

Cleveland health system transforming campus and community

Health and wellness trends are inspiring the planning, design and construction community to create environments that help providers deliver on that mission, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/10/2016

Boosting efficiency in healthcare retail foodservice

Speed of service has become just as important as food quality for a healthcare facility foodservice operator

5/10/2016

Holiday Inn opens on Cleveland Clinic campus

Hotel offers patients and their families a more affordable alternative to nearby hotels

Blog

5/10/2016

Meet the microbes living on your hospital floor

While hospitals maintain strict protocols for minimizing infections and the spread of microbes, facility managers may be overlooking a prime area of concern

5/10/2016

Sloan introduces TruFlush Flushometer for global markets

5/10/2016

Rise of IoT prompts facility professionals to invest in analytics according to new study

5/10/2016

Eaton’s LED Luminaire named an Edison Awards winner

5/10/2016

VISTAMATIC privacy glass solutions partners with Reading Hospital for $354 million, 476,000-square-foot expansion

5/10/2016

Valspar's Fluropon Effects Rustica coatings offer natural colors with a weathered, antique look

5/9/2016

Boston healthcare facility includes a room for highs

Boston Health Care for the Homeless opens a room where drug users can ride out their highs under medical supervision

5/9/2016

Operating room fire reveals lapse in safety planning

Lack of prevention plan called 'jeopardy situation'

5/9/2016

Real time location systems in healthcare

A number of drivers point to its usefulness for providers and patients

5/9/2016

Psychiatric hospital design caters to different populations

North Tampa Behavioral Health deals with voluntary and involuntary hospitalizations, according to an article on the Behavioral Healthcare website

5/9/2016

Hospitals urged to consider worker safety when choosing a disinfectant

NIOSH received a complaint asking for a health hazard evaluation at a hospital because employees were reporting adverse symptoms

Blog

5/9/2016

Legionnaire’s disease – challenges and solutions

Healthcare facilities could spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on cleansing the contaminated water system and containing a public relations nightmare

5/9/2016

Eaton unveils Pow-R-Line PXBCM branch circuit monitor panelboard

5/9/2016

Pitt Plastics introduces new ECO Strong Plus can liners

5/9/2016

BioNano Genomics launches enhanced genome mapping coverage features with new software tools

5/9/2016

Tubelite welcomes Northwestern Glass Fab

5/9/2016

PROSOCO rolls out a roller-grade FastFlash

5/6/2016

NFPA to offer life safety specialist certification for healthcare facility professionals

Certification recognizes advanced knowledge of life safety in healthcare; code compliance in facilities

5/6/2016

Integrating security into healthcare design

Security plans for individual healthcare facilities should begin before a project even breaks ground

5/6/2016

CMS publishes final rule on fire safety requirements for certain healthcare facilities

The rule adopts updated provisions of the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) 2012 edition of the Life Safety Code (LSC) as well as provisions of the NFPA’s 2012 edition of the Health Care Facilities Code.

5/6/2016

Invading pigeons don't stop Calif. hospital construction, but funding issues could

It took several weeks to get birds out of the ceiling work, and a hazmat team to clean out the debris

5/6/2016

Muskegon hospital will use Lean design for $271 million medical center

The center will bring all of Mercy Health's inpatient services together at one location

5/6/2016

Hospital has Vancouver Island's largest array of solar power

The panels and installation cost $320,000

5/6/2016

Tips for more effective maintenance planning and scheduling

Effective maintenance planning and scheduling will deliver a safer and more cost-effective work environment for an asset-intensive facility

5/6/2016

ONVIF broadens input, expands use cases with new collaborative working group

5/6/2016

Strategic dispenser placement important for hand hygiene in hospitals

5/6/2016

PDII appoints new president

5/6/2016

Legrand introduces outdoor power solutions

5/6/2016

CISCA presents Construction Excellence Awards to two projects featuring ROCKFON ceiling systems

5/5/2016

Video games used in hospital safety training

Hospital staff will be trained using goggles that allow them to see the computer-generated facility 360 degrees around them

5/5/2016

Alberta funding more healthcare facility maintenance

Rapid transfer unit for ambulance patients at University of Alberta hospital to be permanent

5/5/2016

'Sanctuary' sculpture inspired by disaster at Okla. hospital site

Artist took inspiration from the events surrounding the EF5 tornado that destroyed the Moore, Okla., hospital in 2013

5/5/2016

Hospital project setting energy conservation standards

British Columbia healthcare facilities designed to be the most energy efficient in the province

5/5/2016

Review of the HHS/CMS fire safety requirements completed

The proposed rule would incorporate much of the 2012 NFPA codes, but also makes exceptions

5/5/2016

Healthcare data security perimeter should be at server level

Leading cause of data breach incidents in healthcare facilities is lost or stolen end-user devices

5/5/2016

Legrand introduces outdoor power solutions

5/5/2016

SL Green joins NYC mayor’s zero waste challenge across 2 million square feet

5/5/2016

Cloud-based automated load management and EPSS for hand-held devices

5/5/2016

Amedica completes debt exchange and reduces debt obligations by 47% year-over-year

5/5/2016

Spectra 254 unveils larger portable disinfection system to eliminate HAIs on keyboards and other wired items

5/4/2016

Worker protection guidelines for Zika

CDC recommends use of personal protective equipment and hand-hygiene

5/4/2016

Doctor fired for hiding spy pens in bathroom to catch thief

The doctor, who also faces criminal charges, said he hid the cameras to catch the person who'd stolen his prescription medication and a camera

5/4/2016

Researchers develop an anti-biofilm nano coating

Coating can prevent destructive bacterial biofilm from forming on metal surfaces

5/4/2016

Hotel concept designed to reduce the stress of hospital stays

Patient Hotel at Copenhagen’s Rigshospitalet is a relaxing place to stay for those undergoing treatment

Blog

5/4/2016

Modernizing disaster response plans for 2016 and beyond

Disasters necessitate frequent reviews and revisions to disaster and emergency response plans

5/4/2016

Entering the male-dominated healthcare facility management

Woman discusses how she got started in healthcare facility management

Blog

5/4/2016

Emergency department physical changes respond to operational needs

The ED is often an initial access point into a system-of-care and a significant touch-point for patient care

5/4/2016

OSHA National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health schedules fourth meeting of the Emergency Response and Preparedness Subcommittee

5/4/2016

Aquion Energy’s AHI Batteries and ideal power’s power conversion system bring energy independence and resiliency to Sonoma winery

5/4/2016

Sloan Launches MasterSpec and AutoDesk SEEK Initiatives to better meet the needs of architects, engineers and designers

5/4/2016

Tyco Security Products to speak on cybersecurity at PSA TEC 2016

5/4/2016

HyLite LED Omni-Cob lamps now listed on the DLC QPL

5/3/2016

Expert blames all Ebola outbreaks on infection control lapses

Staff, stuff, systems and space are needed to combat infections in healthcare deficient areas

5/3/2016

Designing to support healthy lifestyles

Health systems are beginning to focus more on becoming wellness destinations, according to an article on the Healthcare design website

5/3/2016

Standby systems for hospital campuses

Hospitals and data centers have difficult requirements for electrical systems

5/3/2016

Healthcare system adding microwave meals to food service

Officials say it will mean greater choice and less waste

5/3/2016

Meijer adding medical clinics inside more stores

Retailers partner with healthcare providers to meet people where they are in Wisconsin and Michigan

5/3/2016

Preventive maintenance can help healthcare facility budget

Facility managers must proactively manage the maintenance needs of his or her facilities

5/3/2016

Solid Bio Clean from Sunburst Chemicals effectively cleans, disinfects and deodorizes restrooms in one easy step

5/3/2016

Enlighted extends leadership with release of fourth generation of intelligent sensors

5/3/2016

T&S Brass receives top South Carolina manufacturing award

5/3/2016

Introducing GMAX: A new standard for Garland Manufacturing excellence

5/3/2016

Exacq Technologies announces integration with Sensormatic’s new Synergy Series

5/2/2016

Boston hospital security officers 'armed' for on-site ODs

Security officers carry opiate antidote so they can save the lives of drug users who overdose

Blog

5/2/2016

Healthcare facilities need a building envelope and HVAC strategy for patients' well-being

Technology advancement has resulted in better treatment for patients and has also led to higher energy consumption and elevated costs

Video

5/2/2016

Elizabethkingia bacteria found in a baby in Wisconsin

The CDC and State Department of Hygiene did not recommend culturing any additional patients or hospital staff

5/2/2016

Effective rooftop management can benefit a healthcare facility

Effective management of the rooftop space of hospital and clinic buildings is frequently overlooked

5/2/2016

Healthcare facilities bring IoT to patient care

Aged care providers are sewing sensors and RFID technology into patient gowns

5/2/2016

Designing to fight Ebola

Team assessed critical supply needs, water and electricity issues, patient volumes and security concerns in healthcare facilities in West Africa, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/2/2016

Louisiana hospitals with cleanest rooms ranked

Eighty-six percent of patients report that their room was always clean

5/2/2016

healtHcentric introduces the most intuitive sleeper chair

5/2/2016

Aquion Energy’s AHI batteries and Ideal Power’s power conversion system bring energy independence and resiliency to Sonoma winery

5/2/2016

Eaton announces winners of the 39th Annual SOURCE Awards Lighting Design competition

5/2/2016

Selecting the right hand protection for the job at hand

5/2/2016

Autani adds EnOcean devices to IoT space

5/1/2016

San Antonio hospital designs antimicrobial elements into luxe atmosphere

While the setting is luxurious, it is also functional for a healthcare setting

5/1/2016

Renovation without interruption

Cooper University Health Care project worked with a goal of minimizing disruptions to patient care

5/1/2016

Integrated Project Delivery creates collaboration and builds value into healthcare design

Owensboro Health project used IPD method to redefine idea of patient care

5/1/2016

Reducing airborne healthcare-associated infections

Indoor air quality and building hygiene can impact infection rates

5/1/2016

Behavioral hospital renovation balances security, healing

Design of Rogers Memorial Hospital in Brown Deer, Wis., on the leading edge of the biophilia trend

4/29/2016

Children banned from hospital's roof garden due to safety fears

Use of the roof top garden in the specialist unit on Scotland's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital site had to be banned amid fears it was dangerous for patients and people walking below

4/29/2016

Violence-plagued Minnesota hospital on lockdown after man threatens self-immolation

Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center has been seeking funding to bring violence and a rash of workplace injuries under control

4/29/2016

Non-emergency patients steered away from Dubai hospital’s new ER

Patients are encouraged to use non-emergency healthcare facilities for minor conditions

4/29/2016

Hollywood healthcare facility plans $200 million expansion

CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center has announced the first phase of a 10-year, $200 million plan to expand and modernize

4/29/2016

Planning a hybrid operating room for flexibility

Designing must be done with both current and future needs in mind

4/29/2016

Patient meals declared a safety issue at N.Z. hospital

Poor quality of patient meals has become a staff safety issue in mental health wards

4/29/2016

What can behavioral healthcare facilities do to reduce workplace violence?

Established policies and procedures can foster safety, according to an article on the Behavioral Healthcare

4/29/2016

Enlighted's advanced IoT system highlighted in connected lighting evaluation by Next Generation Luminaires competition

4/29/2016

Greenheck ceiling exhaust fans exceed Energy Star requirements

4/29/2016

Global Standards Group IEC adopts ONVIF specification for new access control standard

4/29/2016

Deb Group e-book offers tips for using gloves and creams in the workplace

4/29/2016

LG Electronics introduces new LED lighting wireless control technlogies

4/28/2016

CDC hasn't yet found source of Elizabethkingia outbreak in Wisconsin

The CDC said it “ruled out high-threat sources” including common medical products and tools and municipal water systems

4/28/2016

Going tobacco free can be hard for healthcare facilities

Enforcing a tobacco-free policy that prohibits people from using tobacco in healthcare facilities and on campus grounds can be complicated

4/28/2016

Technology modernizes Illinois hospital's emergency planning

Software centralizes critical building information for first responders

4/28/2016

Simulation centers can help support healthcare

Components to be considered in a simulation center include the room, equipment and infrastructure requirements

4/28/2016

Nominate an exceptional cleaning manager

Facility Cleaning Decisions award recognizes managers of cleaning operations

4/28/2016

U.K. care village cited for failure to make improvements

A Scunthorpe care village that was branded 'inadequate' by health inspectors last September has failed to make improvements

4/28/2016

Healthcare facilities serve free meals for kids

Three Presbyterian hospitals are the first in New Mexico to offer free meals for children

4/28/2016

Antimicrobial showerhead used across NHS for infection control

4/28/2016

Enlighted launches EM 3.6; next generation energy manager

4/28/2016

Titus hires Nick Searle to stimulate chilled beams & underfloor systems growth

4/28/2016

Master Lock offers security solutions for senior citizens

4/28/2016

AT&T and Otis collaborate on IoT solutions

4/27/2016

6 Illinois deaths tied to different strain of Elizabethkingia than seen in Wisconsin

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention determined that the strain is genetically distinct

4/27/2016

FDA increases estimate of scope-related infections

Food and Drug Administration says the number is closer to 350

4/27/2016

Hospitals are adopting high-tech innovations

3-D printed building models, telemedicine drones and mega RFID systems among the advances

4/27/2016

Should healthcare design see the light (bulb)?

Healthcare design professionals can look to the lighting industry for insight, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

4/27/2016

California hospital ripped over stalled tower

The hospital tower project at Tulare Regional Medical Center remains unfinished

4/27/2016

Nominate an exceptional cleaning manager

Facility Cleaning Decisions award recognizes managers of cleaning operations

4/27/2016

Hospitals and mixed-use are a good fit

Adding hotels and restaurants around a hospital can bring in new patients

4/27/2016

Q&A on emergency outlet locations

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about emergency outlet locations

4/27/2016

2016 Changemaker Award recipients leading industry authors and publishers, evidence-based design pioneers

4/27/2016

Diversey Care training series achieves prestigious industry certification

4/27/2016

Middle Atlantic awarded GreenCircle certification

4/27/2016

New Champion medical chair provides flexible comfort for acute care and other therapies

4/26/2016

Texas A&M releases recommendations on 'campus carry' law

System officials still want to ban firearms in certain parts of campus, including healthcare facilities

4/26/2016

GAO focuses on violence in healthcare settings

Government Accountability Office (GAO) report recommends actions to address violence directed at the healthcare workers

4/26/2016

Hospital sterilizing departments recognized

The International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management has announced the winners of its 2016 awards

4/26/2016

Options for funding energy-efficiency projects

Financing alternatives can help healthcare facilities launch green initiatives

4/26/2016

Garden supporters sue to stop Boston Children's Hospital expansion

Mass. attorney general won't intervene in hospital plans to demolish garden

4/26/2016

Nominate an exceptional cleaning manager

Facility Cleaning Decisions award recognizes managers of cleaning operations

4/26/2016

Designing for a rapidly changing cancer care environment

Institutions are moving cancer centers into the community to better serve the patient population

4/26/2016

Getting improvements through hospital renovation planning

The right renovation or expansion can bring leadership on board for needed improvements

4/26/2016

Golden Living and SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania highlight pathway to $15 an hour wage agreement

4/26/2016

Diversey Care initiative provides aid to regions lacking proper hand hygiene resources

4/26/2016

Netsurion wins 2016 Cybersecurity Excellence Award for best managed security service

4/26/2016

Health Care Institute vice president appointed to international organization’s executive council

4/26/2016

Tyco Security Products introduces ultra-smart glass break detector

4/25/2016

New air balance manual includes chapter on testing, balancing healthcare facilities

The manual details the minimum standards for total system balance, assists design professionals in achieving design intent and ensures that proper methods and procedures are followed

4/25/2016

Post-occupancy evaluation shows the benefits of evidence-based design

There is an increasing demand for insight into how a specific design or layout affects occupants

4/25/2016

It's time to design for aging

An architect looked into the architecture that serves older adults and didn't like what he saw

4/25/2016

Factors to consider when choosing a venue for healthcare training

Infographic describes seven factors to consider when choosing a venue for healthcare training

4/25/2016

10 top patient safety hazards of 2016 named

ECRI Institute includes inadequate cleaning and disinfection of flexible endoscopes in list

4/25/2016

Technology and physician shortages affect how healthcare is delivered in rural areas

Research is exploring what best practices can be used to create facilities that answer rural hospitals’ objectives, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

4/25/2016

Fall prevention standards called potential game changer

The healthcare industry has the highest percentage of accident claim costs associated with falls

4/25/2016

ABC Industries, Inc. marks 90th anniversary

4/25/2016

Solid Bio Clean from Sunburst Chemicals effectively cleans, disinfects and deodorizes restrooms in one easy step

4/25/2016

Lenox Hill Construction building new medical office in Chicago

4/25/2016

ASCO Power Technologies introduces first transfer switch-based multi-feature packaged paralleling system with load management

4/25/2016

Enlighted CEO Joe Costello to keynote IoT forum at LIGHTFAIR International 2016

Focus: Energy Efficiency

4/24/2016

Healthcare facilities

Healthcare facilities must cope with the challenges of energy management in a mission-critical environment

4/22/2016

Wisconsin officials waited months to announce Elizabethkingia outbreak

Wisconsin Department of Health Services began investigating the outbreak of Elizabethkingia in December

4/22/2016

Rethinking traditional ED design

Neighbors Health System changed the traditional layout and operations of the emergency department to reduce the time patients wait to see a doctor, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

4/22/2016

Understanding a medical office lease

More systems are putting medical offices into former retail or office spaces

4/22/2016

Life safety assessments for healthcare facilities

Hiring a qualified architecture and engineering firm is the best way to ensure a smooth and successful process

4/22/2016

New facilities created to treat mental health emergencies

Extended boarding in chaotic emergency departments called detrimental to patients and physicians

4/22/2016

Geisinger CEO speaks about system's efforts on patient satisfaction

In his first year at the helm of Geisinger Health System, the focus of David Feinberg, MD, includes improved patient experience

4/22/2016

Coordinated response urged for emerging superbug

Simulation shows coordinated efforts prevented more than 75 percent of the infections

4/22/2016

Diversey Care Initiative provides aid to regions lacking proper hand hygiene resources

4/22/2016

E-Mist revolutionizes cleaning industry with launch of mobile backpack disinfectant application system

4/22/2016

New operating room light fixtures kill bacteria safely and continuously

4/22/2016

Sharps Compliance Corp. launches TakeAway Recycle System

4/22/2016

Bradley’s commercial restroom products earn three design excellence awards

4/21/2016

Convenience of retail clinics changing industry

Americans seek out after-hours care or care in a hospital’s emergency room more often than citizens of almost any other industrialized nation

4/21/2016

Maintaining data security while moving

Healthcare data security must remain a top priority, even when changing locations

4/21/2016

Rethinking reading room design

Evolving technologies and collaborative decision-making means patient diagnoses and treatments are being made by multidisciplinary teams, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

4/21/2016

Report focuses on improving cleaning and disinfection of surfaces

Traditional manual cleaning and disinfection practices in hospitals are often lacking

4/21/2016

Warming cabinets updated

New features promote safety, convenience

4/21/2016

Guide focuses on how hospital's physical environment can impact patient experience

American Society for Healthcare Engineering develops report to educate hospital leaders on ways to improve HCAHPS scores

4/21/2016

New operating room light fixtures kill bacteria safely and continuously

4/21/2016

VITEC introduces hardware-based 4K encoder with HEVC compression technology

4/21/2016

Legrand installs fuel cell to provide cleaner, more efficient electricity at West Hartford headquarters

4/21/2016

Amedica signs exclusive Chinese silicon nitride distribution agreement

4/21/2016

IMETCO announces new metal rainscreen builder app

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4/20/2016

Detroit hospital cancels surgeries because of discolored water

Patients, staff use bottled water, hand sanitizer at Henry Ford Hospital

4/20/2016

Houston area building, expanding hospitals

Boom is fueled by the need for more and newer healthcare facilities

4/20/2016

Q&A: Keeping surfaces clean in hospitals

Dr John Boyce, co-author of a review looking at the best ways to keep surfaces clean in hospitals, answers questions about the work on the OnBiology blog

4/20/2016

Two babies die in hospital superbug outbreak

Seven others infected within a month at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital in Durban, South Africa

4/20/2016

Md. critical care unit renovating for greater efficiency

Shore Medical Center at Chestertown project will create improved line of sight to beds from a more central work station

4/20/2016

Monetizing outpatient facility holdings

Hospitals and healthcare systems are reconsidering the value of their real estate

4/20/2016

GlaxoSmithKline selects TierPoint to support global data consolidation and recovery operations

4/20/2016

Eaton's Intelligent Power Manager software now integrates with VMware vRealize operations, delivers innovative infrastructure hardware upgrades

4/20/2016

ONVIF speaks on cyber security, sponsors industry events

4/20/2016

PIVOTek recognized for prefabrication innovation and design

4/20/2016

CBRE Group, Inc. achieves highest score from the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals

4/19/2016

Washington hospital reports infection control breach

Sterilization misstep at PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center in Longview potentially exposed 260 patients

4/19/2016

Va. VA medical center told to improve cleanliness, training

Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond should improve in various areas, according to VA inspector

4/19/2016

Healthcare system's ransomware attack allowed by known security flaw

Last month’s attack on MedStar Health’s computer systems came through a well-known security vulnerability in an application server

4/19/2016

Hawaii passes bill to ban smoking at state health facilities

The measure headed to the governor would prohibit using tobacco and electronic smoking inside and outside the sites

4/19/2016

Renovation of historic site focuses on adaptive reuse

Family Health Center's design team was sensitive to the aesthetic nature of iconic Louisville building that would house the new facility, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

4/19/2016

Invention for killing mosquito eggs could help Zika fight

Team has successfully tested a low-cost, environmentally-friendly way of destroying eggs of a mosquito genus that spreads disease

4/19/2016

Expanding a healthcare simulation center

Johns Hopkins facility growing to meet demand

4/19/2016

Nova Scotia contractor wins top honors at inaugural CertainTeed Gypsum Canada Trophy event for role in Halifax Central Library construction

4/19/2016

Loyola University Chicago's new research center latest adopter of CommandScope first responder program

4/19/2016

Lunera lighting expands plug and play Helen lamp linear LED tube product family

4/19/2016

Summit – universal dispensing looks different from up here

4/19/2016

King County chooses C•CURE 9000 for comprehensive, integrated security

4/18/2016

Ebola virus discovered after high-isolation unit is cleaned

Findings stress the importance of thorough terminal disinfection

4/18/2016

Joint Commission updates emergency management info after Brussels attack

Portal now includes a new resource under the Violence/Security/Active Shooter section

4/18/2016

Campaign targets hazardous smoke from ORs

Surgical smoke produced in operating rooms as a byproduct of medical devices is hazardous to clinicians

4/18/2016

Hospital's new food service hitting snags

Brantford General Hospital started a new method of heating and serving meals to patients

4/18/2016

Tribal college opens first healthcare facility

New facility at Salish Kootenai College offers services to staff, students and their dependents

4/18/2016

Streamlining outpatient facility patient flow

Small improvements can mean substantial savings because of repetition

4/18/2016

Q&A on lower bottom rods

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about lower bottom rods

4/18/2016

HITEC discloses details on industry’s most efficient ups power solution at DCD enterprise event

4/18/2016

QuickSTAT expands presence and logistics capabilities in LATAM region for the Life Science Industry

4/18/2016

VITEC's Portable HEVC encoding technology reduces bandwidth and delivers reliable, high-quality video for leading broadcast news agency

4/18/2016

HydraMaster extends comprehensive warranty on CDS direct drive truckmount to three years

4/18/2016

Vermont schools continue to reap benefits from energy performance contracting

4/15/2016

Safety upgrades urged for psychiatric hospital

Minnesota governor urges legislators to pay for upgrades and staffing increases after staff injuries

4/15/2016

Different colored bed sheets used to improve healthcare facility hygiene

Colored-bed-sheet system now mandatory in India's public hospitals

4/15/2016

Designing an adaptable rehabilitation facility

Bed growth in rehabilitation care is being inspired by the needs of baby boomers and beyond, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

4/15/2016

Optimizing patient flow in an ambulatory setting

Processes and flow can inform healthcare facility design

4/15/2016

Holistic lighting can positively impact healthcare setting

Studies show that healthcare facility visitors have a better experience in a calming space

4/15/2016

Should distribution equipment or coordination study come first?

It's the electrical equivalent of the timeless chicken-or-egg dilemma

4/15/2016

FTC creates compliance tool for mobile health app developers; simultaneously releases business guidance

4/15/2016

Schneider Electric introduces cloud-based integrated security management system

4/15/2016

LG Electronics debuts new performance high bay LED lighting technology

4/15/2016

UF/Sid Martin Biotechnology Institute adds new green clean startup company to its incubator portfolio

4/15/2016

Middle Atlantic strengthens security application with robust new options for SNE series enclosures

4/14/2016

Elizabethkingia outbreak spreads to Illinois

Potentially fatal blood infection continues to spread throughout the Midwest

4/14/2016

Outpatient facilities embracing Lean design

Healthcare market is increasingly focused on efficiency and the patient experience.

4/14/2016

Architecture, engineering and construction firms are cautiously optimistic about Affordable Care Act

Survey of architecture, engineering and construction firms shows Affordable Care Act is seen as presenting new opportunities, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

White paper

4/14/2016

White paper on rubber floors in healthcare environment offered

'Rubber floors support a safe, healthy environment' available on the Medical Construction & Design website

4/14/2016

Cleaning GI scopes with steam sterilization

A shift in endoscope reprocessing from high-level disinfection to steam sterilization is urged

4/14/2016

Benefits of partnering with suppliers

Benefits are lost when healthcare facility leaders and vendors don't develop the customer relationship into a partnership

4/14/2016

Dual-Lite launches recessed ceiling-mount indoor LED

4/14/2016

Great Plains Health selects Spectra 1100 to reduce healthcare acquired infections

4/14/2016

City of Austin a green leader among municipal governments

4/14/2016

Accruent acquires Mainspring Healthcare Solutions

4/14/2016

Renovation and expansion of emergency department at VCU Health wins national award from ASHE

4/13/2016

U.K. healthcare facility to generate its own power with windmill

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in King's Lynn, Norfolk, will generate renewable electricity on-site

4/13/2016

A strategy for proper exchange carts usage

It is unsafe to return unused linens on exchange carts from the hospital to the laundry plant

4/13/2016

Tampa Bay area experiencing healthcare construction boom

Expanding population and mix of government, commercial insurance and private payers make Florida region an attractive market

4/13/2016

Study says Yelp healthcare facility reviews useful

User reviews of hospitals may be more helpful than the official nationwide hospital survey

4/13/2016

Healthcare facilities laundry breach infection control tests

More than a quarter of laundry in NHS Lanarkshire breaches infection control tests

4/13/2016

Saving money with healthcare facility construction

There are key steps to take to get the best value from a construction project with the best solutions for a healthcare facility

4/13/2016

Lightweight hand-held barcode terminals

4/13/2016

Temperature sensor trend research by Freshloc Technologies Inc. healthcare temperature monitoring company

4/13/2016

Cal Poly student startup Applied Silver scores big for Mustang athletes

4/13/2016

AAAHC Elects 2016 board officers

4/13/2016

Eaton named ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year by the EPA

4/12/2016

Is a healthcare facility's VIP syndrome worth the side effects?

Catering to high-profile patients often means breaking hospital protocols

4/12/2016

Detroit healthcare facility creates cardboard model during design

The model is a full-scale layout of the new children’s tower

4/12/2016

"Cleaning' hospital food

Stanford Health Care menu features items you'd expect from a high-end restaurant

4/12/2016

Hospital uses real-time location system to improve security, safety and operations

The system uses the hospital’s Wi-Fi network to provide real-time updates on the status and location of patients, caregivers and equipment throughout the hospital

4/12/2016

Hospitals urged to avoid antimicrobial furnishings

Health Care Without Harm suggests seeking more evidence on the safety and efficacy of furnishings containing antimicrobials

4/12/2016

Q&A on locks on cable on sprinkler pipe

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about cable on sprinkler pipe

4/12/2016

Endress+Hauser announces Spring 2016 training courses

4/12/2016

Kenall’s LED conversion continues with the introduction of 142 new Millenium luminaires

4/12/2016

New water pre-treatment systems increase efficiency and minimizes maintenance

4/12/2016

RGF Environmental Group, Inc. launches new website

4/12/2016

ROCKFON's new Pacific reveal edge ceiling panels offer high value

4/11/2016

Texas health system switches to private security force

Good Shepherd said its private security staff has made 'significant progress'

Blog

4/11/2016

Evaluating the value proposition of project vendors

A vendor management system can provide clear scope definition, contractual rights, a cost structure, a payment mechanism and a dispute resolution process

4/11/2016

Trends in technology for patient care

A new white paper explores why and how technology can play a crucial role in influencing the patient experience

4/11/2016

Rebuilding L.A.'s Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital

One influence on the design of the new hospital was the range of services provided. The county studied the demand in the community and found it wasn’t the same as in the past, according to an article on the Healthcare Design

4/11/2016

Technology can boost healthcare facility operations

Facilities are using technology to cut down on paper and increase efficiency

4/11/2016

Improving healthcare facility security

Healthcare providers must adhere to regulations for security systems to protect patient privacy

4/11/2016

DAQ's credential management and access control solution receives FICAM certification

4/11/2016

Tyco Security Products strengthens reader-to-panel communications with OSDP support

4/11/2016

Protect yourself from norovirus with Sunburst Chemicals products

4/11/2016

Eaton introduces 93PM UL 924 UPS with industry-leading efficiency for emergency lighting applications

4/11/2016

Texas Rangers enhance fan experience and energy efficiency at Globe Life Park with Eaton’s advanced Ephesus LED lighting and controls system

4/8/2016

Waiver and equivalency confusion

There are often questions about the process to submit waiver and equivalency requests

4/8/2016

Milwaukee's Zablocki VA hospital to open house for families

The Fisher House will provide free lodging for family members of veterans receiving care

4/8/2016

Temple University Hospital employees douse a fire in a patient's room

Patient in a double room set his mattress on fire and walked out of the room

4/8/2016

Designing outdoor rehab spaces

A growing and critical part of their rehabilitation is taking place outside hospital walls, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

4/8/2016

OR/procedure room cleaning checklists available

Researchers found only 25 percent of OR surfaces targeted in a study had been cleaned thoroughly

4/8/2016

Hospital builds data center on parking garage roof

Infrastructure system and design made unorthodox project possible

4/8/2016

Dude Solutions introduces TheWorxHub for healthcare facilities

4/8/2016

HES introduces wired cabinet locking solutions at ISC West 2016

4/8/2016

Lunera Lighting introduces SensAble Technology (ST) and ST Connect

4/8/2016

e2v - the original manufacturer of the Green Top Magnetron

4/8/2016

Sherwin-Williams introduces KEM Aqua 3001 for heat-sensitive substrates

4/7/2016

Solutions to ER overcrowding fall short

Poor space planning, patient confusion swamping emergency rooms

4/7/2016

Death of patient who fell from Maine hospital window investigated

While being treated for a head injury, man was able to open his hospital window enough to get out

4/7/2016

Healthcare met politics long ago

ACA's fusion of politics and healthcare is nothing new. The federal and state governments have been involved in healthcare since the founding of our country, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.

4/7/2016

Maintaining a healthcare facility emergency power system

Deficiencies in emergency standby power systems among the top 10 Joint Commission issues

4/7/2016

Hospital puts out call to artists for healing-art project

B.C. Children's Hospital asks Canadian artists to apply for the Children’s Healing Experience Project initiative

4/7/2016

Oregon healthcare facility operates waste-recycling facility

Program separates waste from six hospitals and employs developmentally disabled staff

4/7/2016

Danbury Surgical Center chooses UVC light decontamination system for HAI prevention

4/7/2016

HOSPECO introduces SaniWorks EPS towels for foodservice applications

4/7/2016

Fulham receives Class P listing for 60W LED drivers from Underwriter Laboratories

4/7/2016

Middle Atlantic launches phase two of web-based configurator after successful first year

4/7/2016

Honoring World Health Day by protecting indoor air quality

4/6/2016

Health system opens grocery store in food desert

ProMedica in Toledo, Ohio, opens store with fresh foods, education and employment in a renovated facility

4/6/2016

Tennessee hospital to close because of needed repairs

McNairy Regional Hospital will permanently close in May after parent company Tennova Healthcare conducts weeks of inspections

4/6/2016

Q&A on locks on ABC dry powder fire extinguishers

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about ABC dry powder fire extinguishers

4/6/2016

Dedicated clinics created to treat most fragile children

Hospitals are creating special clinics for those who may need a lifetime of coordinated care

4/6/2016

Study says hospital air helps spread bacteria

Bacterial resistance to antibiotics poses a serious challenge to infection control

4/6/2016

U.K. hospital plans investigation after patient climbs onto roof

Patient from mental health unit climbed onto the roof before being coaxed down three hours later

4/6/2016

VISTAMATIC announces supply agreement with ODL for BetweenGlassBlinds kits

4/6/2016

EPA recognizes MaxLite with 2016 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award

4/6/2016

EarlySense launches new multi-parameter alert to support hospital sepsis protocol

4/6/2016

Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care upholds quality, value of Walgreens patient services

4/6/2016

HDR and FBT team selected for University of New Mexico Hospitals development plan

4/5/2016

Space problems at Florida hospital leaves patient in hallway for 2 days

Man was cared for in the hallway instead of a hospital room, because Florida Hospital Orlando was over capacity

4/5/2016

Internet of Things growing in healthcare facilities

As data become easier to share, the impact will increase

4/5/2016

All areas of healthcare facilities need air purification

Waiting rooms and restrooms don’t always receive the same level of attention as patient and operating rooms

4/5/2016

Psychiatric hospital cited for safety issues

Multiple ligature points and other issues have been found at The Priory in the Marchwood, England

4/5/2016

Designing rehab centers to promote progress

Everything is created to contribute to and promote accomplishment and inspiration, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

4/5/2016

Waiting room signage keeps families informed

Electronic medical records system can help to keep those in the waiting room informed and occupied

4/5/2016

WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff designing systems for Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix

4/5/2016

Nlyte Software certified for integration with HPE OneView

4/5/2016

Global threat of growing antibiotic resistance highlights need for antiseptic alternatives

4/5/2016

UVC Light decontamination manufacturer Spectra254 adds healthcare industry specialist to its growing sales force

4/5/2016

Eaton expands power management capabilities for Nutanix enterprise cloud deployments

4/4/2016

Healthcare facility works to use water wisely

Sustainable water management helps the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity to save water and maintain lavish gardens

4/4/2016

Urgent care centers gain in popularity

According to the Urgent Care Association of America, there are 7,100 urgent care centers in the U.S.

4/4/2016

Healthcare facilities can generate energy savings with GPOs

Group purchasing organizations help health systems lock in prices

4/4/2016

Hospital addressing cause of Legionella death

Bath’s Royal United Hospital finds source of bacteria in water supply where victim was a patient.

4/4/2016

Common misconceptions about QAC

The quaternary ammonium chloride compound market has substantially evolved since its inception more than 100 years ago

4/4/2016

Physicians, patients can inform the design of change-ready facilities

The desire to see what organizations are or aren’t getting right in healthcare design inspired the polling of patients and physicians, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

4/4/2016

Bradley adds new color selections to its line of Evero Natural Quartz Surface

4/4/2016

Cree announces Essentia LED flat panel troffer and track light product lines

4/4/2016

UMD establishes educational partnership agreement with Walter Reed Bethesda to benefit wounded warriors

4/4/2016

Missouri Coalition for Community Behavioral Healthcare wins national award

4/4/2016

Forbes Magazine rates CBRE Group, Inc. 15th on America’s Best Employers list

4/4/2016

Central Valley Specialty Hospital is first long-term acute care facility in California to deploy Xenex germ-zapping robot

4/1/2016

MD Anderson Cancer Center submits plan to comply with new Texas gun law

New law will allow anyone holding a valid concealed handgun license to carry a gun on public college campuses

4/1/2016

Facilities professionals have role in patient safety initiatives

National Patient Safety Foundation leader discusses the role of facilities professionals with Health Facilities Management

4/1/2016

Hospital cafeteria upgrades focus on health, improved experience

Hospital kitchens hiring away restaurant chefs

4/1/2016

Integrating capital planning and facility management

For these groups to attain alignment of purpose and resources, each group needs visibility into the data

4/1/2016

Modesto hospital disinfects rooms with robotic housekeeper

‘Germinator’ eliminates superbugs on surfaces

4/1/2016

Improving healthcare facility infection prevention and control by design

Design can address things like hand hygiene infrastructure, reprocessing departments and easy cleaning of surfaces, according to an article on the Healthcare Design

4/1/2016

Lurie Children’s Hospital selects Grifols KIRO Robot to increase precision, safety and compliance

4/1/2016

Cree announces Essentia LED flat panel troffer and track light product lines

4/1/2016

Tyco Security Products introduces new all-in-one video recorder with integrated PoE+ camera ports

4/1/2016

Exova BM TRADA provides free training on the importance of fire protection measures

4/1/2016

Lifesafety Power partners With DAQ Electronics to power new Starwatch SMS System

3/31/2016

Elizabethkingia outbreak spreads from Wisconsin to Michigan

Rare and potentially deadly blood infection continues to spread throughout the Midwest

3/31/2016

Solar-powered sterilization box facility allows for safer surgeries in developing countries

Solar-powered facility helps sterilize medical tools for reuse

3/31/2016

Northwestern Memorial Hospital honored for forward-thinking design

Chicago healthcare facility receives 2016 Legacy Project Award from the ACHA

3/31/2016

Healthcare facility uses pets to help stressed-out clinicians

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago offers animal therapy sessions

3/31/2016

15 safety violations cited at VA hospital

OSHA cites healthcare facility in Little Rock for multiple hazards

3/31/2016

How to design a healthcare workplace

Options included opportunities for telemedicine and skipping the traditional conference room and using other types of seating for collaborative meetings, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/31/2016

Belleville Memorial Hospital adopts CommandScope first responder tech

3/31/2016

New VRF central controllers from Johnson Controls offer more options

3/31/2016

Lunera Lighting launches the next generation Helen Lamp GX23

3/31/2016

Staticworx launches Ameriworx ROX, static-free vinyl tile blending utility and creativity

3/31/2016

UMF Corporation's PerfectCLEAN OR system receives AORN Seal of Recognition for 4th year

3/30/2016

Hospitals are prepared for events like Brussels bombings

Concerns over budget cuts are still a security concern

3/30/2016

Creating environments for the chronically ill

Health systems are experimenting with cost-effective, short-stay settings to treat and stabilize 'frequent flyer' patients, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/30/2016

Health system partners with Uber to transport patients

MedStar Health uses Uber to help patients get to and from their medical appointments safely

3/30/2016

Why customer service matters in healthcare

How a facility is perceived affects the amount of government funding it receives

3/30/2016

Managing the risks and disruption for healthcare construction

The disruption risk may be increased if the facility has multiple leases with service providers

3/30/2016

Common lapses in healthcare facility infection prevention

These mistakes are likely to lead to a CMS citation

3/30/2016

J.M. Electrical and 621 Energy announce solar installation at Massachusetts General Hospital

3/30/2016

Infor products win big in Plant Engineering’s Product of the Year Awards

3/30/2016

Configure, commission and troubleshoot packaged units faster with Fault Detection and Diagnostics from Luxaire

3/30/2016

Tyco Security Products unveils hattrix Five Diamond Program

3/30/2016

Greenheck offers new direct drive plenum supply fan for make-up air

3/29/2016

Elizabethkingia death toll rises to 17 in Wisconsin

Geographic distribution of the cases makes no logical sense and tap water in Wisconsin turns up negative for the bacteria

Video

3/29/2016

Nurse calls for increased hospital safety after attack

University of Minnesota Medical Center nurse urges change after being attacked by patient

3/29/2016

N.J. healthcare facility fighting for safer chemical regulations

Hackensack University Medical Center is working to rid healthcare devices and products of unsafe chemicals

3/29/2016

Survey shows outpatient construction doubled

Construction projects to address population health doubled across most categories

3/29/2016

Oklahoma hospital adjusting to campus expansion

Construction project triples the square footage of the St. Anthony Shawnee Hospital campus

Blog

3/29/2016

Paper and printing as a key source of communication for healthcare

There will always be a distinct, tangible need for a hard, physical iterations of documents

3/29/2016

FreshLoc launches tool to quote compliance with CDC guidelines for temperature monitoring

3/29/2016

UV-C air treatment system reduces infectious bacteria in the air on a continuous basis

3/29/2016

Mvix Digital Signage helping patients & staff at Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare become fluent in the language of recovery

3/29/2016

Viking offers new residential 3.0 K factor horizontal sidewall sprinkler

3/29/2016

WHO report: Non-communicable deaths increasing while deaths from infectious diseases decreasing

3/28/2016

C. diff called deadly plague American hospitals refuse to face

Opinion piece in the New York Post says hospitals and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are bungling their response to spread of infection

3/28/2016

The physical environment can improve healthcare

Patient safety has to be part of every department mission to be effective

3/28/2016

Hospitals seeing need to improve their physical environment

There has been a growing emphasis on creating environments that enhance staff experience

3/28/2016

Hospital parking permit plan has staff fearing for safety

657 hospital employees were refused parking permits on site during normal working hours

3/28/2016

Healthcare enters new cybersecurity era

Targeted attacks appear to be significantly more threatening

3/28/2016

Q&A on locks on patient sleeping rooms

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about locks on patient sleeping rooms

3/28/2016

H2C advises Rizk Ventures on Colombia, South America hospital acquisition

3/28/2016

Deb Group launches creams campaign for the workplace

3/28/2016

Legrand empowers Women of Middle Atlantic at elle@LegrandNA New Jersey Chapter kickoff event

3/28/2016

ROCKFON breaks ground on its first North American acoustic ceiling panel manufacturing facility

3/28/2016

Digital Signage Expo announces 2016 APEX Award winners

3/24/2016

Are biofilms from hospital shower pipes harmful?

Some new bacteria with characteristics of species known to be harmful were seen

3/24/2016

New emergency facility planned for downtown Toledo

New 29,000-square-foot facility will expand surgical services

3/24/2016

Study looks at disinfection of mobile devices

Healthcare facilities must clean mobile surfaces properly

3/24/2016

Illinois hospital project hits roadblock

Refusal of expansion plan hurts proposed Franciscan St. James Health restructuring

3/24/2016

Patients leaving hospitals with superbugs on their hands

Few healthcare facilities make patient hand-washing a priority

3/24/2016

Noise and vibration monitoring eases hospital renovation projects

Real-time monitoring systems create more informed projects

3/24/2016

Cleaver-Brooks acquires Camus Hydronics

3/24/2016

Prevent leaks and bring lead leaching into compliance with ePIPE

3/24/2016

PennSMART brings IoT lighting systems and streetscapes to smart cities, municipalities and campuses

3/24/2016

Sloan introduces hybrid retrofit urinal

3/24/2016

exacqVision 7.6 improves client performance

3/23/2016

Canadian hospital handles ransomware attack

Ottawa hospital restored its computers after wiping their hard drives

Case study

3/23/2016

Atlanta hospital upgrades environmental services

Gwinnett Medical Center maintains its operating budget while servicing more square footage

3/23/2016

Improving the patient discharge process

The University Health System in San Antonio opened a transitional care center that serves those who’ve been discharged but aren’t able to immediately walk out the door, as well as patients waiting for a bed, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/23/2016

Keys to healthcare facility maintenance excellence

Preventive and predictive maintenance, preventive maintenance optimization and corrective maintenance are important factors

3/23/2016

CDC compares hospital cleaning methods

Research aims at narrowing down best practices for reducing HAIs

3/23/2016

Gives Independence members enhanced access to care via digital channels and virtual visits 24/7/365

3/23/2016

Clean tech startup generating electricity from the motion of vehicles

3/23/2016

Zumtobel Lighting, Inc. chosen by Gensler for new headquarters design

3/23/2016

Building in Hobbs Brook Office Park earns LEED Gold certification

3/23/2016

Mini VRF system from Johnson Controls combines high efficiency with remarkable flexibility

3/22/2016

Power cut off for hospital in Puerto Rico that owes $4 million

Utility said it waited for surgeries to end before pulling the plug

3/22/2016

Bacterial biofilms in hospital water pipes may be pathogenic

Researchers discover potentially pathogenic bacteria living inside water supply pipes

3/22/2016

Working with law enforcement for better healthcare facility security

Communicating a potential threat to all staff members is key

3/22/2016

Va. move to allow nursing home cameras delayed

Original bill changed guidelines for voluntary regulations

3/22/2016

Florida outpatient center designed with Lean principles

Lee Memorial Health System builds its first Lean-designed facility

3/22/2016

Healthcare industry needs new building types

Emerging building types need to integrate services into unique market offerings, creating multispecialty programs that share identity, staff, and equipment, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/22/2016

Litetronics expands popular line of 2' x 2' LED retrofit kits with new two- and four-light bar models

3/22/2016

Health monitoring device adoption to triple to 70M by 2020 as FDA approvals open the floodgates

3/22/2016

Author offers comprehensive regulation reference guide for healthcare professionals

3/22/2016

The polls are open for the 2016 Janitor of the Year contest

3/22/2016

Prevent leaks and bring lead leaching into compliance with ePIPE

3/21/2016

Kansas College Hospitals to allow guns on campus

The hospitals will hire additional officers and ban guns in certain buildings

3/21/2016

Hospitality a key component for senior care facilities

The little things are making the difference to residents

3/21/2016

Healthcare facilities are among the most common applications for antimicrobial and antibacterial coatings

Antimicrobial agents are toxic to bacteria, viruses, and fungi, while antibacterial agents are effective against bacteria

3/21/2016

Ohio behavioral facility reviewing security after employees assaulted

Two court-ordered patients at Heartland Behavioral Healthcare escaped the facility by stealing an employee's car

3/21/2016

Healthcare construction growth led by MOBs

Medical office building square footage expected to nearly double in 2016

3/21/2016

Nevada healthcare project worked to engage surrounding city

The Union Village project in Henderson, Nev., built relationships with its local community while building its facilities, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/21/2016

GRESB launches health and well-being module for the real estate industry

3/21/2016

Emerson Network Power extends midsize UPS product line with native 480V AC configurations

3/21/2016

The truth about water

3/21/2016

Dell: New line will expand building Internet of Things portfolio

3/21/2016

LIGHTFAIR International 2016 keynotes and impact speaker will share inspiration and vision for the future

3/18/2016

Hospitals changing ERs to meet demand for routine care

Some hospitals are trying to make the ER experience more convenient for patients

3/18/2016

Hospitals using healing power of nature

Research finds patients with bedside windows looking out on trees healed, on average, a day quicker

3/18/2016

Dominican Republic cardiovascular center designed around tree theme

Each floor abstracted the colors of the trees in different seasons. The palette goes from earthly tones to bright and vivid with a distinctive color as part of the wayfinding system, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.

3/18/2016

Ontario healthcare facility to close cafeteria to 'stem losses'

Brantford General Hospital's cafeteria only operated a few hours a day

3/18/2016

Focus on positive patient experiences is the new trend for healthcare equipment

Ergonomically designed workstations support complex and changing care workflows

3/18/2016

Sacramento healthcare facility loses backup power due to flooding

Sutter Medical Center’s main hospital was forced to postpone or relocate 50 surgeries

3/18/2016

PDI announces call for entries for second annual Delivering the Difference contest

3/18/2016

Deloitte LeasePoint powered by IBM to address new accounting lease standards

3/18/2016

Minsk National Airport features ROCKFON acoustic stone wool ceiling systems

3/18/2016

ISM introduces new line of miniature filters for flow control

3/18/2016

Ashkin sees sustainability reporting trend spreading to building and cleaning industries

3/17/2016

What is Elizabethkingia, the rare bacterial infection spreading in Wisconsin?

It is believed to be spread by a procedure, device or fluid in a healthcare setting

3/17/2016

Charlotte VA Health Care Center designed for one-stop care

New facility is a $104 million, five-story brick-and-glass structure

3/17/2016

Stolen laptop leads to data breach in Kansas healthcare facility

Valley Hope Association announced a data security breach after a work-issued laptop is stolen from an employee’s car

3/17/2016

Healthcare laundry equipment installed ‘cleanly’ at medical research facility

Installers had to strip, shower and change into scrubs, shoes and hair nets provided to do the work

3/17/2016

NFMT event to include women in facilities management roundtable discussion

The 2016 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

3/17/2016

Infection rates decline at Florida hospital

Infection rates decreased at Orlando Health South Seminole Hospital after the hospital began using germ-zapping robots

3/17/2016

Renovated space in Connecticut designed for streamlined care

Stamford Hospital's new outpatient medical building includes several new concepts to increase efficiency

3/17/2016

JLL receives Intel’s Preferred Quality Supplier award

3/17/2016

Lunera Lighting introduces LightStream Lighting as a service - the Zero CapEx Energy Upgrade

3/17/2016

Centura Health and MDLIVE unveil $49 virtual care service

3/17/2016

Sereneview introduces new cost-cutting cubicle curtains

3/17/2016

Eaton’s Blackout Tracker Annual Report shows 13.2 million people affected

3/16/2016

Dealing with workplace violence at ambulatory care facilities

Freestanding site healthcare workers' risk may be elevated because police or security officers are not routinely assigned to these locations

3/16/2016

Throwback photo of hospital ship

The USS Repose and USS Sanctuary provided care during the war in Vietnam.

3/16/2016

Massachusetts healthcare facilities commit to antibiotic stewardship through food purchasing

Hospitals are partnering with Massachusetts Hospital Association and Health Care Without Harm

3/16/2016

Vermont healthcare facility honored for food service

University of Vermont Medical Center is recognized by The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association with 2016 Silver Plate Awards

3/16/2016

NFMT session to explore a BIM lifecycle case study on Carolinas HealthCare System facilities

The 2016 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

3/16/2016

Q&A on connecting bridges

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about connecting bridges

3/16/2016

Lean approach can boost OR cleaning efficiency

Operating rooms often feel pressure for quick turnover times

3/16/2016

Trane expert addresses strategic improvements to aging infrastructure at ACHE 2016 Congress on Healthcare Leadership

3/16/2016

T&S Brass unveils new corporate video

3/16/2016

PROSOCO announces collaboration with Georgia-Pacific on revolutionary new product

3/16/2016

UniFlow CE energy saving laboratory fume hood

3/16/2016

Join the Asbestos Fight and Support Global Asbestos Awareness Week (GAAW) 2016

3/15/2016

Hospital held ransom highlights healthcare as a vulnerable cyber target

Facility management can improve their decision-making and potential crisis outcomes by coming up with a plan in advance

3/15/2016

Rain blamed as cost of Austin hospital rises

Price tag for new teaching hospital hits $310 million

3/15/2016

Healthcare facilities evolving as America's obesity rates rise

Sturdier medical equipment and heavier-duty hospital beds have been developed, but lifts are still an issue

3/15/2016

Texas Children's Hospital campus planned for future expansion

The outpatient building’s design created a flexible and adaptable floor plan and incorporated a modular clinic concept, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/15/2016

NFMT session to address 'Infection Control: Expecting the Unexpected'

The 2016 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

3/15/2016

Modernizing healthcare facility management

As devices become more connected and building systems more advanced, the facility manager's role will evolve

3/15/2016

Changes to ICC building and fire codes

Code changes were developed for both the IBC and the IFC, and many passed for the 2015 versions

3/15/2016

OSHA is extending the public comment period on guidance for determining potential health hazards of chemicals

3/15/2016

Lunera Lighting's Susan Lamp E26 LED kit converts high intensity discharge fixtures to ultra low power LED lighting

3/15/2016

LightStrike germ-zapping robots destroy superbugs before they harm hospital patients

3/15/2016

Titus HVAC names industry veteran Hajo Siemers as vice president of sales & marketing

3/15/2016

Seven Jansan terms that are fading away

3/14/2016

Elite are among America's germiest hospitals

One-third of hospitals rated by Consumer Reports got low scores on how well they prevent Clostridium difficile

3/14/2016

Facility management leaders discuss the next generation

More than half of today’s facility managers are expected to retire in the next five to 15 years

3/14/2016

UV mobile device sterilizer designed to reduce contamination

Device management system disinfects mobile devices while charging, syncing and managing them

3/14/2016

South Dakota hospital to lose Medicare funding over safety issues

Issues include broken sterilizing equipment and reports of a woman giving birth to a premature baby on a bathroom floor

3/14/2016

NFMT session to address emerging infectious diseases in the built environment

The 2016 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

3/14/2016

Where to find inspiration for healthcare design

One site to look at for inspiration in this area is OpenIDEO, a global community working together to design solutions for the world’s biggest challenges, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/14/2016

Ensuring hospital power system reliability

Planning, design, installation, inspection, maintenance all play a part

3/14/2016

Zello PTT app makes instant voice communications even more effective by capitalizing on wireless bluetooth audio accessories.

3/14/2016

Emerson Network Power and Ponemon Institute release results of data center IQ survey

3/14/2016

Tips on using boot baths

3/14/2016

Schneider Electric announces portfolio of new open compute products and resources

3/14/2016

Upsite Technologies to debut wireless monitoring solution at AFCOM's Data Center World

3/11/2016

Lead found in water at N.J. healthcare facility

The staff has been using bottled water in lieu of tap water for drinking and food preparation at Morristown Medical Center

3/11/2016

'Five-star' hospital planned in Dubai

Luxury services offered by the hospital will include fine dining and spa treatments

3/11/2016

Freestanding EDs growing in popularity

These facilities are generally built away from existing emergency services with regulatory and code requirements that may allow for less costly staffing models, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/11/2016

Free webcast offered on reducing hospital-acquired infections

The CleanLink webcast's learning objectives include reviewing key infection control hot spots specific to healthcare, and discussing how reduce their risk

3/11/2016

Joint Commission updates sentinel event statistics

Most frequently reported types of events and the most frequently identified root causes are included

3/11/2016

Are hand dryers germ spreaders?

New study says they do more harm than good

3/11/2016

NFMT session to address compliance training of hospital employees for infection control

The 2016 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

3/11/2016

ERs working to improve autistic patients' experience

More healthcare facilities are adding comfort aids, quiet waiting rooms

3/11/2016

2016 Vista Award winners announced

ASHE honors new construction, renovation and infrastructure projects

3/11/2016

Sanders Trust completes construction on $17 million inpatient rehabilitation hospital near Cincinnati

3/11/2016

New AdPanel display by Britten Studios lights media with brilliant LEDs

3/11/2016

Eaton introduces integrated RackPack IT platform for simplified deployment of IT infrastructure

3/11/2016

New YORK YK-EP “Efficiency Plus” Centrifugal Chiller provides energy-efficient savings

3/11/2016

Camden Door Controls unveils innovative range of slim-line keypads

3/10/2016

Wisconsin health officials search for source of deadly infections

Elizabethkingia anophelis has been linked to 18 deaths and 44 cases of infection in southern part of state

3/10/2016

Indiana hospital disarms its police officers

IU Health La Porte's security force was disarmed when Community Health Systems officially took ownership of 80 percent of the facility

3/10/2016

Facility renovation focuses on healthy living

Watertown Regional Medical Center's 36,000-square-foot addition includes a renovated kitchen and dining area called Harvest Market Kitchen and Bistro

3/10/2016

Antibacterial properties of graphene-oxide explored

Coating medical instruments and devices in the carbon-based material could help to reduce infections

3/10/2016

NFMT event to include a panel for young professionals

The 2016 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

3/10/2016

Designing a medical school to serve a changing industry

One goal is to keep it small and have very personalized approaches to students

3/10/2016

Minnesota hospitals best-rated rooms

Five hospitals were recognized by patients for having the cleanest rooms

3/10/2016

Wilfrid Laurier University selects Johnson Controls as energy service company partner

3/10/2016

ASCO Sets Benchmarks for Portable Load Bank Control with ASCO® Sigma LT

3/10/2016

Linetec expands full-service, finished flat sheet program

3/10/2016

Simplify rooftop unit troubleshooting with Fault Detection and Diagnostics from Champion HVAC

3/10/2016

LEDtronics introduces its brightest lights ever: LED high mast flood lights

3/9/2016

Southern California hospitals releasing CRE into municipal sewers

Environmental Protection Agency discovered carbapenem-resistant enterobacteriaceae (CRE) in a treatment plant

3/9/2016

Rubber flooring can enhance healthcare facility safety

In healthcare, aesthetic concerns take a back seat to good hygiene in a pathogen-laden environment

3/9/2016

NICU adds parent resource library

Connecticut Children's Medical Center's NICU library is located next to the department and provides books and other informational materials to patients' families, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/9/2016

Disposing of hazardous waste pharmaceuticals

Healthcare facilities should evaluate the best management practices for regulated facilities

3/9/2016

NFMT event to include women in facilities management roundtable discussion

The 2016 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

3/9/2016

Do armed guards make health facility pharmacies safer?

Fifty-two percent of hospital security guards currently carry handguns, according to a 2014 International Healthcare Security and Safety Foundation report

3/9/2016

New prototype to address ER overcrowding

Neighbors Emergency Center rethinking traditional layouts and processes

3/9/2016

New capability makes Fluke Connect Assets the only system that saves measurements directly from the test tool to the work order

3/9/2016

Deb USA launches Deb InstantFOAM Complete – The complete solution for hand sanitizing

3/9/2016

RCMA reflective roof rebates database now available to the public

3/9/2016

ROCKFON’s Inspired By You shares exceptional ceiling designs from around the world

3/9/2016

Siemens' Site Controls Energy Management platform offers energy efficiency consumption solution for ALDI

3/8/2016

Some fear free-standing emergency rooms are being confused with urgent care facilities

Free-standing emergency departments are a growing trend in Central Ohio

3/8/2016

Creating a good first impression for a senior care facility

A good way to ensure a positive impression is by thinking of all of the five senses

3/8/2016

Joint and spine center boasts comforts of home

Christ Hospital facility's patient rooms feature entertainment systems

3/8/2016

NFMT session to explore a BIM lifecycle case study on Carolinas HealthCare System facilities

The 2016 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

3/8/2016

StoneSprings Hospital Center pared down to maximize efficiency

The project team looked for opportunities to maximize efficiency, improve departmental adjacencies and enhance internal circulation, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

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3/8/2016

Workplace wellness on the rise

From health education to on-site gyms, organizations are implementing significant changes to offset the rising cost of healthcare

3/8/2016

First PACE project in TX will Save $35K through Energy Upgrades

3/8/2016

Sherwin-Williams announces 2015 ProVisions vendor award winners

3/8/2016

Mule-Hide Products Co. introduces roof drains for new construction, retrofit applications

3/8/2016

Amerlux Salvus 20 unveiled to clear walking paths and increase safety in parking lots

3/8/2016

New capability makes Fluke Connect Assets the only system that saves measurements directly from the test tool to the work order

3/7/2016

Keeping elderly patients safe and secure

Video interview discusses the issues associated with providing a safe environment for patients with memory and other issues

3/7/2016

Create a safe space for bathing dementia patients

Secure seating, effective lighting, contrasting colors and a mirrorless room, can help lessen bathing anxiety, according to an article on the Longterm Living magazine website

3/7/2016

Today's smoke evacuators clear surgical smoke at the source

Latest devices can be affordable, quiet and effective

3/7/2016

Hospital design brings in natural light

One of the latest trends in healthcare facilities is connecting with nature using windows and natural daylight

3/7/2016

NFMT session to address 'Infection Control: Expecting the Unexpected'

The 2016 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

3/7/2016

Lean initiatives can help healthcare facilities' environmental services' bottom line

A recent survey reported that most healthcare environmental services leaders have felt pressure to keep costs down

3/7/2016

Study finds increase in use when hand sanitizer is located in hospital lobby

Placing alcohol-based hand sanitizers in front of the visitor entrance increases visitor usage by 528 percent

3/7/2016

Greenheck expands Model EQB line of mixed flow inline fans

3/7/2016

Yorktel introduces FeatherMed, a portable telehealth kit at HIMSS 2016

3/7/2016

Keeping an eye on custodial worker eye safety

3/7/2016

Sealed Air forms strategic distribution partnership with Surface Medical for CleanPatch brand in United States

3/7/2016

Action Floor honors wounded vets at historic NBA game

Focus: Plumbing

3/6/2016

Height-adjustable bathroom fixtures can make life easier for people with mobility challenges

Fixtures have been designed to allow quick and easy height and position adjustability

3/4/2016

Ways healthcare facilities can reduce their environmental footprint

Industry urged to lead the way on climate change

3/4/2016

Hospitals to cut purchases of furniture with antimicrobials

The Safer Chemicals Challenge is created to reduce the use of five chemicals in healthcare facilities

3/4/2016

Continuing care facilities offer range of options

Hybrid facilities offer independent living apartments, assisted-living support, home care, a nursing home and often specialized memory care

3/4/2016

Cardiovascular care facility removes fabrics to boost infection control

Allegheny General Hospital's new $26 million cardiovascular care facility has minimal linen and no curtains

3/4/2016

NFMT session to address emerging infectious diseases in the built environment

The 2016 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

3/4/2016

Selecting a healthcare facility's uninterruptible power supply

UPS units regulate voltage when imaging equipment is in use, ensuring scans are successful and the facility does not lose power

3/4/2016

Designing a biocontainment unit

Early involvement of the frontline staff is crucial to creating a unit that meets the complex safety, operational, and psychological needs of clinicians, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/4/2016

Greener than green cleaning

3/4/2016

Construction growth slowing, not stopping in 2016

3/4/2016

Seresco introduces Split-System DOAS dehumidifier with the smallest refrigerant charge in HVAC industry

3/4/2016

New feature of the ENERGY STAR tool helps seniors' facilities save energy

3/4/2016

Infection rates decline at Florida hospital after Xenex germ-zapping robots used for room disinfection

3/3/2016

Preparing for the emergencies in a healthcare facility

The challenge is to strike a balance between creating a secure facility and maintaining an open, welcoming environment

3/3/2016

Lighting company testing fixtures that can kill bacteria

Researchers determined a wavelength of light — 405 nanometers — can kill bacteria by creating a reaction that’s identical to pouring common household bleach on it

3/3/2016

California hospital to lay off 96 employees

Layoffs will include security, food service and housekeeping

3/3/2016

Design can help a healthcare facility save energy

Study shows the need to accelerate the sustainability movement in healthcare

3/3/2016

NFMT session to address compliance training of hospital employees for infection control

The 2016 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

3/3/2016

Q&A on interior finish

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about interior finish

3/3/2016

ES staff forms choir to boost patient engagement

The University of North Carolina Hospitals Environmental Services Gospel Choir has changed the perception of what the housekeeping team is capable of doing

3/3/2016

Deb USA launches Deb InstantFOAM Complete – the complete solution for hand sanitizing

3/3/2016

Canadian college advances to integrated security solution from Tyco security products

3/3/2016

Leviton introduces industry’s first dual function receptacle

3/3/2016

Noble Americas Energy Solutions helped the School District of Philadelphia implement an energy cost reduction program

3/3/2016

Guardian Glass brings views, comfort to cancer center patients, staff

3/2/2016

Flint's water never tested for Legionella

CDC advised against testing the municipal water system, focusing instead on testing buildings

3/2/2016

Lessening ED stress with design

The Cleveland Clinic has been working to create a unified identity for its facilities with environments that help to lessen stress and anxiety, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/2/2016

Throwback photo of disaster planning

St. Louis hospitals revise disaster planning after tornado

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3/2/2016

Intensifying HAI prevention: Standardized manual cleaning plus UV disinfection equals best current practice

One of the biggest challenges for every hospital EVS department is achieving consistency

3/2/2016

NFMT event to include a panel for young professionals

The 2016 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

3/2/2016

Low-voltage infrastructure important for healthcare facilities

A seamless activation of information communication technology systems is possible, but requires planning, collaboration and expertise

3/2/2016

Medical school uses renovated space in Cleveland Clinic hospital

$14.4 million project included classrooms, laboratories, a learning resources center, a clinical training and assessment center and simulated exam rooms

3/2/2016

Cree expands product portfolio with new brand: Essentia by Cree

3/2/2016

Columbia Lighting launches LED luminaire for restricted plenum spaces

3/2/2016

ASCO redefines mobile notifications with 5170 Quad-Ethernet Module

3/2/2016

SerraLux signs deals with 6 Las Vegas schools for daylighting products to increase student concentration

3/1/2016

Hospitals need dependable and cost-efficient power

Most hospitals operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and must deal with a unique set of regulations and technical requirements

3/1/2016

Benchmarks for hospital room cleaning times

Hospital room cleaning-time benchmarks should be specific with regard to room type, cleaning procedure and whether isolation precautions were present

3/1/2016

Study says copper surfaces destroy MRSA

Contamination often occurs via fingertips, drying rapidly unlike visible droplets

3/1/2016

Industry leaders say durability and flexibility key for hospital infrastructure

The Academy for Healthcare Infrastructure (AHI) established five teams to identify strategies for achieving those goals

3/1/2016

NFMT event to include women in facilities management roundtable discussion

The 2016 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

3/1/2016

N.Y. hospital security manager puts safety first

Retired police senior investigator now at Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel

3/1/2016

N.C. gets $9 million mobile disaster hospital

Federal Surplus Property has donated the FEMA-authorized mobile hospital unit to the state’s Office of Emergency Medical Services

3/1/2016

The Clarient Group expands industry-leading in-building wireless practice group to include radio frequency (RF)/public safety systems

3/1/2016

Digital Signage Expo 2016 to showcase world’s newest digital signage technology

3/1/2016

Schaffner introduces North American restructuring

3/1/2016

High-impact signs from Visual Workplace help create safe lean workplaces

3/1/2016

Johnson Controls, Arkansas State University sign $15 million energy performance contract

2/29/2016

Environmental services team leading infection battle

Housekeeping is one of those routine amenities people may not notice — unless it was missing

2/29/2016

Healthcare facilities use green initiatives to curb effects of pollution on health

Hospitals are using cleaning fluids and chemicals that safely eliminate pathogens

2/29/2016

Too many patients using ER as primary care as Northern Colorado companies build ERs to meet demand

Freestanding emergency rooms are becoming more common across the U.S

2/29/2016

Transition to the New Parkland takes more than planning

It took planning, persistence, and patience to move staff, patients, and equipment across a highway from the old location to the new, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

2/29/2016

NFMT session to explore a BIM lifecycle case study on Carolinas HealthCare System facilities

The 2016 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

2/29/2016

Integrating nurse call and patient locator systems can cut response times

Real time patient locator systems can trigger a notification for environmental services that the room is now vacant and needs to be cleaned

2/29/2016

Height-adjustable bathroom fixtures can make life easier for people with mobility challenges

Fixtures have been designed to allow quick and easy height and position adjustability

2/29/2016

Hexatier launches enterprise-class solution for database security and compliance in the cloud

2/29/2016

Fulham releases 32W and 39W LED engine retrofit kits for easy field installation

2/29/2016

MultiSharp Focus captures and displays sharp images with point and shoot simplicity

2/29/2016

Toray Plastics (America) announces a breakthrough in bio-based film for solar control window film applications

2/29/2016

AisleLok Data Center products receive GSA schedule contract

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2/26/2016

Phoenix VA postpones surgeries due to mechanical issues

Crews worked to fix a problem with the ventilation system and engineers need two or three days to complete a full evaluation of all the mechanical systems supporting the operating rooms

2/26/2016

Privacy by design in behavioral health facilities

The need for privacy remains integral to a patient’s experience as more outpatient facilities include behavioral health

Case study

2/26/2016

New Parkland Hospital gets bold exterior

Despite its many amenities, advanced technologies and sheer scope, New Parkland’s most recognizable feature is the bold design that fashions the building’s exterior

2/26/2016

Expert says longterm care execs' salary hikes may 'trickle down' to facility staff

Multi-facility longterm care executives got salary increases across the board

2/26/2016

NFMT session to address 'Infection Control: Expecting the Unexpected'

The 2016 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

2/26/2016

Expanded scope cleaning process comes with higher costs

Virginia Mason Medical Center has revamped its practices to avoid another breakout

2/26/2016

Wisconsin hospitals' best-rated rooms

Eight hospitals were recognized by patients for having the cleanest rooms

2/26/2016

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia addition features nine of Valspar’s PVDF colors

2/26/2016

Universal Lighting Technologies releases EVERLINE sign tube for simple outdoor LED replacement

2/26/2016

Sherwin-Williams among first in North America to achieve QUALICOAT Class 1 certification

2/25/2016

Health system investing $3 million in competitor's MRI facilities to join 'convenience revolution'

Wisconsin's ThedaCare partners with its competition to create a new care delivery system

2/25/2016

Palo Alto Medical Foundation recognized for interior design

San Carlos, Calif., facility was honored at the 37th Annual Interiors Awards

Blog

2/25/2016

Veterans can excel in healthcare security settings

Healthcare industry can benefit from the talents and leadership qualities of former military

2/25/2016

Research says no disinfectants completely remove bacterial biofilms from water lines

Study found the disinfectants recommended by water line manufacturers don't actually shift all the bacteria

2/25/2016

NFMT session to address emerging infectious diseases in the built environment

The 2016 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

2/25/2016

Cubicle curtains come with infection issues

How to clean and how often to change them can be a problem

2/25/2016

Going from management to leadership

Leadership implies helping and aiding others to achieve something greater

2/25/2016

Harvard’s renovated, expanded historic Tozzer Library earns LEED Gold with Wausau’s windows and curtainwall

2/25/2016

American Dynamics VideoEdge introduces facial biometrics for quicker investigations

2/25/2016

Easy Drain S-line: Invisible & stylish shower drain

2/25/2016

New Healthcare HVAC System for operating rooms and critical spaces wins AHR 2016 Product Innovation Award

2/25/2016

Siemens Building Technologies Division and IBM announce cloud-based solutions

2/24/2016

Va. bill would remove longterm care facilities' option to bar cameras in rooms

New legislation toughens the regulation by requiring that nursing homes allow the cameras

2/24/2016

Divide and conquer for better OR cleaning

Dividing the room into assigned zones keeps staff focused

2/24/2016

Saskatchewan healthcare facility plans to be redesigned

Proposed Leader Healthcare Facility Integration project will be re-tendered to trim costs

2/24/2016

Q&A on waste containers

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about waste containers

2/24/2016

NFMT session to address compliance training of hospital employees for infection control

The 2016 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.

2/24/2016

Boston Children’s Hospital told to slow down expansion

Massachusetts regulators are asking the hospital to show that its $1 billion campus expansion won’t hurt efforts to control healthcare costs

2/24/2016

Surveying patients on healthcare facility designs

A design team surveyed cancer survivors about their experience with treatment and the environment in which they receive care, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

2/24/2016

National Business Capital prepares medical community for new changes

2/24/2016

Building professionals turn to Coleman HVAC Fault Detection and Diagnostics to simplify the service process

2/24/2016

Hubbell Lighting UTB sets the value standard for industrial applications

2/24/2016

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia addition features nine of Valspar’s PVDF colors

2/23/2016

Deadly crash reveals healthcare facilities are using old aircraft to transport patients

Light planes using piston engines instead of the safer modern turbines are still being used by Australian healthcare facilities

2/23/2016

Hospital laundry contract awarded to company caught drying garments in the open air

South African health department hoping to use the company’s poor performance to terminate the contracts

2/23/2016

Keys to effectively plan for emergencies

The older adults living in care communities are vulnerable in emergency situations

2/23/2016

Are healthcare facilities focusing too much on survey scores?

Hospital Consumer Assessment of Health Plans Survey (HCAHPS) scores have caused healthcare providers to focus more of their efforts on what is being measured in the survey in an attempt to improve outcomes and maximize their reimbursements, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

2/23/2016

Some link microcephaly to water supply rather than Zika

A group of Argentinian physicians claims a toxic larvicide is to blame for the huge spike in babies born with microcephaly in Brazil

2/23/2016

Art in healthcare facilities can help wayfinding, branding

Artwork in hospitals has been linked to better pain control and reduced anxiety

2/23/2016

Preventing 270,000 emergency room eye injuries per year

2/23/2016

National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health to hold a special meeting

2/23/2016

AAMA Manufacturing Safety Forum hosts guest speaker on glass safety

2/23/2016

Carlisle HVAC products offers innovative exterior line set protection

2/23/2016

Siklu's interference-free gigabit wireless radios are compatibility tested with Milestone video management software

2/22/2016

Can healthcare providers afford to be ready for disasters?

Expected federal rule would make emergency preparedness a condition for some healthcare institutions to participate in the Medicare and Medicaid programs

Video

2/22/2016

Investigation finds serious sanitary issues at Pa. nursing homes

Inspection reports from the Department of Health show a long list of violations including live maggots found in a resident’s feeding tube

2/22/2016

Monitoring technology protects hospital patients from renovation noise, dust

Chris Evert Children's Hospital in Fort Lauderdale is undergoing a four-year, $33 million renovation project

2/22/2016

Congress may merge VA hospitals with military facilities

Merger of healthcare facilities would mean active duty soldiers and veterans would be treated side by side

2/22/2016

Red Teams can enhance hospital security

Red Teams can evaluate campus protection measures and challenge assumptions

2/22/2016

Maryland system repurposed office space into flexible healthcare facility

Converted 20,000-square-foot space was designed for holistic care

2/22/2016

Lunera Lighting's Helen lamp product family adds plug-and-play LED T8 linear fluorescent replacement

2/22/2016

Clean floors better and reduce slip hazard with Spray Kleen multi-surface neutral cleaner from Sunburst Chemicals

2/22/2016

St. Vincent Women’s Center wins OneZone award

2/22/2016

Red Hawk Fire & Security acquires Systems Sales Corporation

2/22/2016

Future Digital Awards 2016 – technology & innovation winners announced

2/19/2016

Rochester hospitals join to fight C. Diff.

Four hospitals are forming a C. difficile prevention collaborative. Six nursing homes that share patients with the hospitals have formed a separate alliance

2/19/2016

St. Louis agency studying feasibility of healthcare clinics at MetroLink stations

Bi-State Development is looking into the possibility of opening clinics that would offer services such as basic medical care, dental checkups and eye exams

2/19/2016

Connecticut medical group co-locates multiple practices into new outpatient building

Stamford Health Medical Group's collaborative care model features universal exam rooms, integrated work areas for staff, centralized common areas, and shared conference rooms for staff training and patient education, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

2/19/2016

Boosting healthcare facility cleaning best practices

Cleaning professionals have a number of training opportunities and educational resources available

2/19/2016

Using climate data for healthcare facility planning

Most hospitals don't use local climate change projections into their risk management and planning

2/19/2016

Developing an environmental services department budget

The most critical element is alignment with the vision of the healthcare facility

2/19/2016

Cree announces SmartCast PoE with Cisco to enable IoT

2/19/2016

BioStripe, the world’s first waterborne marking paint from natural soybean oil, now available

2/19/2016

Public restroom neglect on the rise Americans encountering more unkempt restrooms

2/19/2016

Generac to acquire majority share of PR Industrial

2/19/2016

Illustra introduces new Pro Series Mini-Domes

2/18/2016

Calif. hospital using fax machines, paper after hit by ransomware

Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center has transferred patients as it attempts to bring its database back online

2/18/2016

Hospitals with the unhealthiest food options

A new report names the worst hospital food environments in the nation

2/18/2016

Preparing for infectious disease patients

White paper offers ideas on developing operational and facility responses for both emergency room intake and patient care biocontainment units, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

2/18/2016

Designing compliant hospital pharmacies

USP 797 sterile compounding regulations will require planning

2/18/2016

Hospital uses steam to boost food choices, reduce waste

'Steamplicity' technology uses a pressure valve, which produces steam-cooked meals

2/18/2016

Bacteria-killing paint may be a passive weapon against HAIs

Claims are similar to that made by copper, which has become known for its ability to kill bacteria

2/18/2016

Throwback Thursday photo highlights '70s laundry co-op

N.D. hospitals partner to solve their laundry problems

2/18/2016

Sunburst adds to solid line-up with Trifecta solid enzyme laundry detergent

2/18/2016

VISTAMATIC supplies privacy glass solutions to Jupiter Medical Center's new De George world-class pediatric unit

2/18/2016

Diversey Care’s TASKI IntelliTrail fleet management system improves efficiencies and floor care machine performance

2/18/2016

ByteGrid achieves EHNAC outsourced services accreditation for data centers

2/18/2016

CoilPod LLC announces the launch of the COILPOD dust containment bag

2/17/2016

Safety/risk debated with more hospital guards armed

Man seeking help for mental illness shot in Texas hospital

2/17/2016

N. C. hospital offers free shuttle service during construction

McDowell Hospital in Marion began the service to help patients and visitors make their way around the campus as the new hospital is built.

2/17/2016

Today’s healthcare facility leader needs to be flexible

For accountable care organization, the traditional approach to the facility has already begun to change

2/17/2016

Designing for the telemedicine spaces of the future

Infrastructure considerations include room configurations, interior finishes, data capabilities, lighting and power

2/17/2016

Safe showers and water temperature key to senior facility safety

Among the top 10 issues for long-term care facilities is non-compliance with codes that require automatic temperature control of water used in resident bathrooms

2/17/2016

Use the energy of a new building to transform operations

A new space can yield better outcomes and improved team performance and patient experience

2/17/2016

ROCKFON's own ceiling systems enhance its new offices in Ontario, Canada

2/17/2016

CNL Healthcare properties commits more than $1 billion for acquistions and development in 2015

2/17/2016

Linetec offers thermally improved, curved extrusions, finished and fully warrantied

2/17/2016

NORA Lighting's new trimless mls series offers contemporary, flange-less look

2/17/2016

Sealed Air's Diversey Care announces multi-year contract with ABM

2/16/2016

House OKs bill to tighten control on VA projects

Legislation would increase oversight and management of large construction projects at the Department of Veterans Affairs

2/16/2016

Designing ambulatory spaces for staff interaction

Healthcare organizations are shifting their care to team-based ambulatory models

2/16/2016

Industry benefiting from laundry's growing importance in healthcare

Hospital-acquired infections and increased outpatient usage are contributing to the increased demand for the linens

2/16/2016

Protecting healthcare facilities from bed bugs

More than a third of pest management companies reported treating a healthcare facility for bed bugs in 2014

Blog

2/16/2016

Purchasing software in the healthcare industry

Optimizing procurement and payment policies can save healthcare organizations thousands of dollars each year

2/16/2016

Northwestern Memorial Hospital adds fine dining option

Chicago hospital hosts restaurant as a new way to engage with the community

2/16/2016

Illustra launches new micro camera with exceptional video quality

2/16/2016

University seeks to increase innovation in operations management

2/16/2016

GLO-STICK leak detection kit finds all leaks in small to medium sized AC&R systems

2/16/2016

Ruskin invests in innovative extreme weather louver and damper designs to demonstrate leadership in quality, cutting-edge technology

2/16/2016

The cost effective Baja waterless urinal

2/12/2016

Flint hospitals working to ensure water safety

Three health systems investing in water purification

2/12/2016

Inquest into Legionella death finds hospital failed to keep water supply safe

Testing by Public Health England found the Royal United Hospital water supply ward was contaminated with Legionella

2/12/2016

New digital-first hospital plagued by people problems

Technological aspects success as disputes arise in cleaning staff

2/12/2016

Energy efficient lighting at Virginia VA hospital to help fund additional services

$1.58 million project will renovate the facility with new lighting, sensors and controls

2/12/2016

Hospital creates interactive journey for young patients

Juliana Children’s Hospital in The Netherlands installed an interactive journey using projections, hands-on objects, and 43,055 square feet of graphic wall coverings, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

2/12/2016

Texas healthcare facility recognized for revamping alarm management system

Texas Children’s Hospital created a dashboard that collects and analyzes data by area, nurse and patient

2/12/2016

VA Hospital to get Orion LED retrofit

2/12/2016

Kalorama: Not surprisingly, growth in hospital infections leads to revenues for control companies

2/12/2016

Don’t sacrifice efficiency in critical environments: Phoenix Controls introduces first-of-its-kind total system solution

2/12/2016

PROSOCO unveils new through-wall flashing product

2/12/2016

BannerDrop ceiling display system allows banners installed in high places to be easily changed

2/11/2016

Why the FDA took years to warn about scope-related infections

Staff at the federal agency losing the report was one of many missteps

2/11/2016

Virginia hospitals projects Lean toward success

Two hospitals share a 665,000-square-foot building and offer specialized care for women and children

2/11/2016

Creating a safer healthcare facility

Leaders urged to work with staff who design and care for the hospital

2/11/2016

How healthcare facilities managers achieve energy efficiency

The right operational steps can lead to sustainable healthcare operations

2/11/2016

Including telehealth in a healthcare facility strategy

Widespread adoption of telehealth could contribute to $300 billion in savings for the U.S. healthcare system

2/11/2016

Designing for short-stay patients

It’s not cost-effective to build full acuity-adaptable inpatient rooms for short-stay patients, but for those staying more than 12 hours or overnight, spaces should go beyond the traditional observation unit, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

2/11/2016

OSHA National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health schedules third meeting of the Emergency Response and Preparedness Subcommittee

2/11/2016

Moz Blendz Patina: An organic choice for on-site signage

2/11/2016

3VR's VisionPoint Video Management System now certified for use with AMAG Technology’s Symmetry Access Control

2/11/2016

A clear vision comes to light with new Clara Luminaire from Architectural Lighting Works

2/11/2016

Tyco Security Products introduces Kantech EntraPass Access Control System Onboard exacqVision network video recorders

2/10/2016

Healthcare facilities save money when staff takes the stairs

Study says England's NHS hospitals could save more than 100 million pounds a year

2/10/2016

Hospital security guards want power to detain or restrain violent patients

Australian security professionals express concerns about staff numbers, job training and hospital safety

2/10/2016

Rural Michigan adding healthcare facilities to schools

Cedar Springs School Health Center available to the community as well as the students

2/10/2016

How design can streamline doctor visits

Design features can help to speed up doctor visits, increasing office productivity and patient satisfaction, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

2/10/2016

Nurses offer insights into healthcare design

Book by the Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design and Herman Miller Healthcare includes nurses' perspectives

Infographic

2/10/2016

Infographic: Understanding and preventing hospital-acquired infections

Graphic identifies the people who are at the greatest risk of contracting a HAI, what factors increase the risk of being infected, and how to prevent the most abundant HAIs

2/10/2016

OSHA schedules meeting of the Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health in February

2/10/2016

Eaton celebrates 25 years in education at its SOURCE Lighting Center, 2016 Classes available for professionals and students

2/10/2016

Sealed Air’s Diversey Care Solutions help University of South Carolina achieve sustainability goals

2/10/2016

Trimble acquires Sefaira Ltd.—Leading provider of software for high-performance building design

2/10/2016

New TYTAN Coat & Seal Duct Sealant can be applied on wet surfaces

2/9/2016

Healthcare worker hand size can impact infection control efforts

Size can affect bacterial load, product effectiveness

2/9/2016

New Orleans' VA hospital slowly moves ahead

Delays and bureaucratic knots have pushed the complete opening of the $1 billion complex back to the end of 2017

2/9/2016

Healthcare building boom makes construction crane Florida's state bird

Healthcare constructions sites are popping up in nearly two dozen communities throughout the state

2/9/2016

Improving patient experience focus of healthcare construction

Health Facilities Management and the American Society for Healthcare Engineering of the American Hospital Association surveyed a random sample of 3,125 hospital and health system executives to learn about trends in hospital construction

2/9/2016

Staff training, retention key for environmental services

Pressures to reduce costs and staff turnover are among the biggest issues affecting the professional housekeeping/cleaning sector, especially within the healthcare sector, according to an article on the Long-term Living website

2/9/2016

Q&A on egress hardware

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about egress hardware

2/9/2016

It's not 'either/or' when choosing best strategies to inhibit serious contamination of healthcare textiles: HLAC

2/9/2016

Maximize rooftop unit performance with York Fault Detection and Diagnostics

2/9/2016

OSHA seeks nominations for membership to the Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health

2/9/2016

Tridium releases Version 1.1 of Niagara Analytics Framework

2/9/2016

Interior mats play a key role in keeping facilities clean and healthy

2/8/2016

Utah bill to allow security cameras for nursing home residents advances

Legislation would allow residents of assisted living centers to place a recording device in their room

2/8/2016

Boosting infection control efforts in outpatient facilities

A survey by Outpatient Surgery Magazine polled 140 surgical facility managers on their top infection control products

2/8/2016

Healthcare facility design can boost the spirit of wellness

New designs should boost worker performance, productivity and patient satisfaction

2/8/2016

Evolving healthcare market has specific flooring needs

Needs are driven in part by prevention of slips and falls and infection resistance

2/8/2016

Environmental services managers says they are pressured to reduce labor

Cleaning professionals survey says more respondents feel recession is over

Infographic

2/8/2016

Central line-associated infection control environmental cleaning

Infographic to raise awareness for CLABSIs and promote practices to improve patient outcomes

2/8/2016

PGAL-designed Independence Plaza opens at Space Center Houston

2/8/2016

OSHA certifies New Jersey occupational safety and health plan for state and local government workers

2/8/2016

Armstrong adds six new wood looks finishes to Metalworks blades – Classics linear panels

2/8/2016

Introducing versatile Sound Buffer acoustic underlayment that suppresses impact sound + floor to ceiling noise

2/8/2016

MaxLite introduces new design for ArcMAX Volumetric LED Panels

2/5/2016

Is your healthcare facility helipad good to go?

The hospital helipad should not be treated as just a slab of concrete

2/5/2016

Hospitals recognized for rooftop gardens, meatless meals

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine releases rankings on healthful food choices at healthcare facilities

2/5/2016

The Internet of Things could lead to smarter healthcare

Emerging tech holds the potential of revolutionizing healthcare by improving access and lowering costs

White paper

2/5/2016

Quaternary ammonium chloride and its advantages in healthcare facilities

Products typically offer broad-spectrum efficacy and do not have the unpleasant odor of oxidizing-based products

2/5/2016

Carrying BIM into facility management requires effective documentation

Second part of FacilityCare series focuses on needed documentation during construction process

2/5/2016

Exam room design trends to watch

The exam room is becoming the central location for care delivery—from standard exams to specialized procedures, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

2/5/2016

P&G Professional survey reveals pressures despite economic optimism

2/5/2016

Water crisis is the biggest concern for the next ten years

2/5/2016

Kemper System to demo new liquid-applied ‘cool roof’

2/5/2016

North American data centers save over 1 billion gallons of water using Emerson Network Power cooling system

2/5/2016

Active directory integration, video enhancements in Kantech EntraPass v6.05 from Tyco security products

2/4/2016

Santa Clara area hospitals gearing up for Super Bowl fans

Game traditionally brings at least 20 percent more E.R. traffic

Video

2/4/2016

Chicago prepares for a post-Ebola public health crisis

Ebola crisis produced a system of training and collaboration among public and private health entities

2/4/2016

Reusable mattress covers cut infection rates at healthcare facilities

The study compared instances of Clostridium difficile (C. diff) by comparing infection rates

2/4/2016

Fargo area struggling to fill healthcare positions

Healthcare facilities having trouble finding staff for in food service, housekeeping and building maintenance as well as nurses.

2/4/2016

Understanding the true cost of HAIs

Due to the lack of reimbursement for HAI-related care, these infections cause major financial losses for hospitals

2/4/2016

Advocate Christ Medical Center patient tower project used hybrid ILPD model

The new eight-story tower houses a birthing center, state-of-the-art operating rooms for cesarean sections

2/4/2016

Pullman Regional Hospital deploys Pavisse to enhance patient safety

2/4/2016

nora and its employees make second donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

2/4/2016

Bradford White introduces – ElectriFLEX HD commercial electric water heaters

2/4/2016

Powers introduces digital water mixing and recirculation system for use in commercial and institutional facilities

2/4/2016

OSHA to hold public stakeholder meeting on its draft updated Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines

2/3/2016

Poor infection control practices linked to rise of hepatitis C among dialysis patients

Lapses in infection control procedures — including cleaning and disinfection, and hand hygiene — were common at the affected clinics

2/3/2016

Healthcare facility fined when non-surgical towel is found in patient

Hospital can't figure out how towel got there

2/3/2016

Hospitals launch creative campaigns to improve hand hygiene

Efforts include installation of equipment, education and tracking

2/3/2016

LA hospital spends $70 million on an IT infrastructure

Nearly half of the $158 million Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital budget is devoted to technological advances

2/3/2016

Three top 2015 hospital projects recognized

The Healthcare Construction and Operations website names three healthcare facilities as standouts for the year

2/3/2016

A tracking system can improve infection control

Lapses in infection control procedures — including cleaning and disinfection, and hand hygiene — were common at the affected clinics

2/3/2016

Titus HVAC unveils industry's first light-powered digital diffuser

2/3/2016

LG demonstrates transformative air conditioning solutions at 2016 AHR Expo

2/3/2016

Eaton launches Power Xpert 9395 High Performance UPS with enhanced efficiency and added power to reduce TCO in large data centers

2/3/2016

New Greenheck dampers protect non-concrete fire rated barriers

2/3/2016

OSHA seeks nominations for membership on the National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health

2/2/2016

How theme park design can help healthcare facilities

Understanding how theme parks enchant visitors could help healthcare facilities improve their patients' experiences

Video

2/2/2016

ER shooting sparks security concerns at Tampa Bay hospital

Patient fatally shoots himself at Brooksville Regional Hospital after being involved in car accident.

2/2/2016

Medical device and pharmaceutical regulations focus on patient safety

New rules emphasize safety in the supply chain

2/2/2016

Grandview Medical Center brings abandoned healthcare facility to life

Community Health Systems in Birmingham, Ala., turned an abandoned hospital construction site into the new Grandview Medical Center, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

2/2/2016

White paper on digital signage for healthcare available

New technology tools designed for patients and staff

2/2/2016

Q&A on endoscopy ventilation requirements

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about endoscopy ventilation requirements

2/2/2016

Integrated chilled beam system is a cutting edge, two-in-one HVAC and lighting solution

2/2/2016

Could apps improve sanitation and hygiene?

2/2/2016

AERCO introduces multi-fuel condensing hydronic boiler that lowers operating costs in a variety of applications requiring #2 fuel oil

2/2/2016

Armstrong unveils improved Astro 2 hot water recirculation systems

2/2/2016

NSA lists seven business trends and predictions for contract cleaners in 2016

2/1/2016

Plain language replacing color-coded alerts at some hospitals

Inconsistency of color-coded system led to confusion

Blog

2/1/2016

Real estate development in healthcare requires a focus on details

Understanding equity sources, balancing costs, and involving legal departments early in the process can help health systems maintain leverage when selecting a developer

2/1/2016

Keys to maintenance excellence

Four-part series on FacilityCare website will cover seven key factors for maintenance excellence

2/1/2016

Hospitals tailoring services to older patients

The senior population is expected to grow 112 percent by 2060

Blog

2/1/2016

Coordinating workplace violence prevention with community partners

A proactive, cooperative relationship with the appropriate organizations in your community will help prevent workplace violence

2/1/2016

Michigan children's hospital stresses efficiency

Children's Hospital of Michigan-Troy designed to transform pediatric care delivery

2/1/2016

Eaton's Advanced Ephesus LED Systems light up hockey All-Star Games

2/1/2016

Sundance - All weather performance

1/29/2016

Study says well-fed bed bugs are harder to kill

Researchers found that bed bugs that were allowed to feed after being treated with insecticides had greater rates of survival

1/29/2016

Alder Hey project builds a park into a hospital

Plans for Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool, England, included 270 beds and a view of the park from every room, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

1/29/2016

Five moments when hand hygiene compliance needs to be a priority

Research shows every day one in 25 hospital patients has at least one healthcare-associated infection

1/29/2016

Las Vegas Valley getting new hospital model

Dignity Health plans four smaller neighborhood hospitals

1/29/2016

The Center for Health Design offers clinic design post-occupancy evaluation toolkit

A post-occupancy evaluation can help identify and solve problems in the built environment

1/29/2016

Study finds C. diff. raises patient costs by 40 percent

Results showed that the infection costs an average of $7,285 more for each infected patient

1/29/2016

Minuteman launches new remote power manager

1/29/2016

ROLO Box Dumper from SP Industries:

1/29/2016

LonMsrk International Awards 'Best of Year' winner for 2015

1/29/2016

California Energy Commission should not increase price of LED bulbs, NEMA says

1/29/2016

Cree's IG and KR product series now available to ship

1/28/2016

Queens housing homeless in hospital’s decontamination unit

The unit, located in a trailer at Elmhurst Hospital, is so cramped that people who seek refuge are forced to sleep in chairs

1/28/2016

Queensland healthcare facility cuts costs via energy optimization

Robina Hospital saved as much as 364,154 kilowatt hours in four months

1/28/2016

Key control technology can enhance security in healthcare facilities

Physical key control and management systems can control the perimeter and interior doors

1/28/2016

Pedestrian traffic in Montreal healthcare facility parking lot raises safety concerns

The emergency exit is not designed for heavy volume of pedestrians

1/28/2016

New safety measures to be implemented to prevent suicide at Irish hospital

Anti-ligature products will be installed throughout the Waterside Hospital at Gransha

1/28/2016

California hospitals' water conservation efforts continue

Hospitals are largely exempt from state's water-reduction mandate, but still work to conserve

1/28/2016

Wausau adds all-inclusive, user-friendly curtainwall Revit model for easy customization in a single file

1/28/2016

Digital Signage Expo 2016 Seminar to present 'Creating Immersive Experiences'

1/28/2016

Illustra Essentials adds varifocal mini-dome and bullet cameras

1/28/2016

Olympus Lock announces non-ferrous (non-magnetic) cabinet door and drawer locks for medical MRI applications

1/28/2016

Why your pipes may be at risk to burst: WaterSignal provides preventative tips and best practices

1/27/2016

OSHA gives Brigham & Women's list of ways to improve safety

A year after a doctor was killed inside the facility, some staffers have concerns about safety

1/27/2016

293 patients at Mass. hospital possibly endangered by improperly disinfected colonoscopes

Baystate Noble Hospital may have been exposed to hepatitis, HIV from colonoscopies

Video

1/27/2016

Va. healthcare facilities mobilized for winter storm

Hospital leaders meet with various departments to make sure things ran smoothly no matter what

1/27/2016

Emory University Hospital had 72 hours to ready isolation unit for 2014 Ebola patients

U.S. State Department told authorities at Emory to prepare for the arrival of the first of two U.S. Ebola patients

1/27/2016

New ER model means less cost and shorter visit

ZOOM+ Super ER concept is meant to reduce unnecessary hospitalizations

1/27/2016

Impact of design on staff satisfaction and well-being key concern for 2015

The Center for Health Design conducts an informal survey to discover which topics are top of mind for conference attendees, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

1/27/2016

Design turns medical scans into adventures

An MRI system at the University of California San Francisco Benioff Children's Hospital features a cable car theme

1/27/2016

Fastec Imaging announces higher frame rates for its TS5 and IL5 high-speed cameras

1/27/2016

Enwork posts 12th consecutive year of sales growth

1/27/2016

Valspar showcases Syntha Pulvin and Fluropon architectural coatings for aluminium extrusions

1/27/2016

Southwire launches new MC-PCS HCF Duo Cable for healthcare lighting applications

1/27/2016

AAMA releases standard for determining thermal performance in commercial buildings

1/26/2016

East Coast healthcare facilities prepared for storm

Hospitals prepared facilities for historic blizzard

1/26/2016

Aurora Health Care to invest $40 million in sports research center

Aurora will invest in Marquette University's Athletic Performance Research Center on its Milwaukee campus

1/26/2016

Providers respond as hospital violence incidents rise

Plans include moving any potential weapons away from a patient's room to additional training for security officers

1/26/2016

Mayo Clinic uses robots to fight Clostridium difficile bacteria

The stationary devices emit pulses of ultraviolet (UV) light that kill C. diff spores on exposed surfaces

1/26/2016

New cancer center design stresses the need for human and natural connections

Charleston Area Medical Center’s (CAMC) new cancer center offers southern West Virginia cancer diagnosis and treatment services in one location, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

1/26/2016

Q&A on eyewash station locations

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about eyewash station locations

1/26/2016

eMaint Unveils redesigned website

1/26/2016

Demand drives Inland Empire-East industrial market deal

1/26/2016

Johnson Controls sets a new standard in chiller technology, expands successful magnetic-bearing chiller offering

1/26/2016

Xtralis VESDA-E addressable aspirating smoke detectors to protect IMG Worlds of Adventure indoor theme park

1/26/2016

Phoenix Lighting introduces LED Technology to its renowned Snaplight brand

1/25/2016

Utah legislation would allow cameras in assisted living facility rooms

Devices raise privacy concerns for residents and visitors

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1/25/2016

Nursing home residents in North Texas in limbo after tornado damages facility

Thirty-plus women living with Alzheimer’s and dementia had to be moved after their nursing home was damaged in the recent tornado outbreak.

1/25/2016

Idaho healthcare facility tests active shooter response

St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls conducted an emergency drill to practice an active shooter situation

1/25/2016

Understanding design's role in patient falls

A team from Texas Tech University decided to view fall phenomena from a biomechanical perspective, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Case study

1/25/2016

Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children expansion built for families

The hospital gathered patient and family input and relied on this input for every decision

1/25/2016

A healthcare facility's wayfinding system should provide clear language for direction-giving

Consistent, simplified directions builds an interconnected system of communication

1/25/2016

Johnson Controls advances environmental sustainability with chiller platforms compatible with low-GWP refrigerants

1/25/2016

New Airstage VRF system announced by Fujitsu

1/25/2016

Taco's SmartPlug improves performance of standard hot water recirculation

1/25/2016

J.M. Electrical and BCM Controls begin control system project at new Partners HealthCare facility

1/25/2016

North American data centers save over 1 billion gallons of water using Emerson Network Power cooling system

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1/22/2016

Boston Medical Center's 208,000-pound bridge installed in one day

The bridge will be used to transport patients directly from hospital’s existing helipad to the redesigned Emergency Department

1/22/2016

Death after mechanical lift accident at nursing home spurs concerns

An 83-year-old resident of Woodbriar Health Center in Wilmington, Mass., dies after fall from lift

1/22/2016

Consolidating healthcare facility services creates economies of scale

Large medical centers will continue even with an increase in outpatient facilites

Case study

1/22/2016

Healthcare facility’s LEED Silver design reflects Cherokee history

The concept for the Vinita Center started with the idea that architecture should be familiar to the local population

1/22/2016

BIM benefits for healthcare facilities management

Today’s data management systems lead to more effective life cycle management of building assets and equipment

1/22/2016

Comparing boomer and millennial healthcare facility design preferences

In a study comparing boomer and millennial clinic selection criteria, the groups shared healthcare coverage and perceived cleanliness as top concerns, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

1/22/2016

NAD recommends American Dryer discontinue claims challenged by Kimberly-Clark, including germ killing claims

1/22/2016

Overcome the challenges of salt on floors

1/22/2016

Maxi-Movers by Chem-Tainer Industries expands in California and into Texas and Georgia

1/22/2016

nora co-sponsors first Bruce Newbrough CIM Scholarships

1/22/2016

Warren General is first hospital worldwide to install innovative ceiling system

1/22/2016

Guardian Glass helps Detroit historic renovation project

1/21/2016

Oprah weighs in on paper vs. air debate for hand hygiene

Website spotlights a recent study in the Journal of Hospital Infection that tested three popular drying methods.

1/21/2016

Indiana hospital opens $83 million surgery center expansion

Elkhart General Hospital's double the number of surgery and endoscopy suites

1/21/2016

Hospitals join global climate change efforts

Health systems announce a series of commitments to reduce carbon emissions and exert leadership to combat climate change

1/21/2016

Is your healthcare facility's security just on the surface?

Hospitals can’t afford to have security that looks good but doesn’t actually provide protection

1/21/2016

Healthcare facilities need physical safeguards for healthcare data security

Physical safeguards serve as a primary line of defense from potential threats

1/21/2016

Sustainable design concern return to front burner

Sustainability design used moved to the back burner partly because many of the movement’s tenets have now become baseline expectations, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

1/21/2016

AMAG Technology’s Symmetry access control integrates with DMP XR550 intrusion panel

1/21/2016

New Optima Concealed ceiling panels from Armstrong create a monolithic visual with a fully concealed suspension system

1/21/2016

Legrand introduces Evolution Series 10-inch poke-thru device with industry's largest A/V and power capacity yet

1/21/2016

Industry exclusive endless jumper solution

1/21/2016

HLAC names three new board members

1/21/2016

Modine geothermal/water-sourced heat pumps achieve AHRI certification

1/21/2016

World-proven waterproofing system for concrete

1/20/2016

Healthcare facilities could be penalized for banning guns under Texas law

Health officials try to determine where weapons can be banned

1/20/2016

Hospital security guards fired for removing violent patient from E.R.

When the guards restrained the patient — who had just shot a police officer and another guard — and forced him outside, he fell back and hit the pavement.

1/20/2016

Designing facilities for the international patient

Successful programs have developed special staff and facilities to ease the way for global patients

1/20/2016

Students challenged with complex healthcare design project

Interior design students worked with architects on Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital project

1/20/2016

Preparing skilled nursing facilities for emergencies

New survey data says some nursing homes are not as prepared as they should be for natural disasters and emergencies, according to an article on the Long-term Living website

1/20/2016

Q&A on fire extinguisher maintenance

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about fire extinguisher maintenance

1/20/2016

Amerlux partners with Enlighted, Inc. for breakthrough lighting sensors and analytics platform

1/20/2016

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: Siemens' third annual engineering innovation award

1/20/2016

Otis France provides elevators, escalators for ‘Nouvelle Samaritaine’ renovation project in Paris

1/20/2016

Dedicated resources help explain how ERV technology improves indoor air quality and energy performance

1/20/2016

Emerson Network Power study says unplanned data center outages cost companies nearly $9,000 per minute

1/19/2016

$700 million to rebuild Brooklyn hospital still unspent

Gov. Cuomo proposed spending $700 million to improve the struggling Brookdale Hospital almost a year ago

1/19/2016

Healthcare facility expands before construction ends

Wisconsin project adds four floors and meets original deadline

1/19/2016

Mayo Clinic plans $92.7 million in facility and equipment upgrades

The investment supports Mayo's Destination Medical Center initiative by positioning the provider as a global healthcare destination, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

1/19/2016

Connecting new and existing systems in a central utility plant

Inova Women’s Hospital and Inova Children’s Hospital project included a new $35 million, 17,000-square-foot CUP

1/19/2016

Tailoring pest management for different healthcare facilities

The pests ‚ like the patients — can be very different for each facility

1/19/2016

Healthcare facility design reflects changing healthcare system

Indiana hospital's plans reflect more competitive market

1/19/2016

Bacteria-killing light fixtures one of top 10 technologies poised to affect healthcare

1/19/2016

RN named 2016 APIC president

1/19/2016

It's cleaner, but is it keeping people healthier?

1/19/2016

Tyco Security Products enhances visitor management, increases scalability in C•CURE 9000 v2.50

1/19/2016

SBIC recognizes 2015 Beyond Green Award winners

1/18/2016

D.C. hospital patient's death after altercation with guards ruled a homicide

Two hospital security officers have been placed on leave pending the investigation

1/18/2016

Report finds more infections from dirty scopes

At least 250 people have contracted infections spread by contaminated medical scopes in the past three years, according to a new report commissioned by Sen. Patty Murray

1/18/2016

Hospitals eliminating antibiotics from meal offerings

Concern about the livestock industry's overuse of antibiotics has led a number of health care institutions to start choosing antibiotic-free meat

1/18/2016

N.Z. hospital water supply threatened by political dispute

Wellington Hospital could be denied access to emergency water supplies in the event of a disaster

1/18/2016

Strategies to decrease healthcare workplace violence

Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that from 2002 to 2013 incidents of serious workplace violence were, on average, four times more common in healthcare than in private industry

1/18/2016

New year's hot topics involve managing and mitigating risks

Healthcare facilities professionals have a range of physical environment issues to watch

1/18/2016

Steril-Aire’s New Rapid Install Kit (RIK) makes high performance UVC for HVAC systems easier to install

1/18/2016

2015 goes out with a burst of new efficiency standards: 2016 promises more action

1/18/2016

Valspar introduces Lifeshield industrial flooring coatings

1/18/2016

Emerson Network Power debuts power switching and control interface that simplifies management and helps increase power reliability

1/15/2016

Advocate to buy Chicago Walgreens health clinics

The deal includes all 56 of the in-store clinics in the region

1/15/2016

San Diego healthcare facility completes modernization with minimal disruption

East Tower Nursing Unit at Sharp Grossmont Hospital gets an overhaul

1/15/2016

More hospitals adding birthing centers

Labor and delivery next service getting upgrade

1/15/2016

Arkansas health facility launches $130 million master plan

The plan calls for changes and additions to the medical center’s Ben E. Owens Cancer Treatment Center and the Heartcare Center

1/15/2016

New models of ambulatory care

Changes in healthcare industry mean outpatient facilities come in many forms

1/15/2016

Healthcare facility standards support organizational goals

Advocate Health Care wrote its own flooring standards

1/15/2016

Emerson Network Power debuts power switching and control interface that simplifies management and helps increase power reliability

1/15/2016

NIBS, RICS project seeks ways to expand use of public-private partnerships, promote high-performance buildings

1/15/2016

SOLARBAN 67 glass highlights new office building on Westchester County ‘Medical Mile’

1/15/2016

New STTI book shares how to cope with high stress levels and avoid nurse burnout

1/15/2016

Companies adopt electronic guarding based on Xtralis' ADPRO XOa to enhance service offerings

1/14/2016

Children's hospital reviews security after parents OD

Mother dies after injecting heroin in 7-month old daughter's hospital room, father arrested

1/14/2016

California hospital honored for forward-thinking design

Frank R. Howard Memorial Hospital in Willits recognized one of the Top Projects in the North Bay

1/14/2016

'First-of-its-kind' medical campus planned in Houston

Guiding principles of project to exceed current healthcare industry standards

1/14/2016

Missouri hospital designed for a culture of innovation

A core team of representatives of SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital - Jefferson City led the visioning process to transform the physical environment of the replacement hospital, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

1/14/2016

Software can help connect healthcare facility's systems

Unconnected infrastructure can't give building operators, engineers and facility staffs data that can be used together to judge efficiency

1/14/2016

Q&A on suite entrance doors

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about suite entrance doors

1/14/2016

Mount Sinai Health System first to sign IPD IfOA contract in New York City

1/14/2016

Emerson Network Power adds visualization, scalability and thermal management capabilities to Trellis Platform

1/14/2016

IFMA launches Global Job Task Analysis survey to identify facility management body of knowledge

1/14/2016

New CFIRE Report presents ways to finance energy projects in buildings

1/13/2016

Hospital's use of temporary furnaces causes air quality problems

Edmonton's Misericordia Hospital's furnace repair issues have caused some staff to be moved

1/13/2016

Healthcare changes may create position 'chief patient experience officer'

New age of healthcare may also create chief reputation officer, chief quality officer and chief empathy officer

1/13/2016

California medical centers designed for efficiency

$1.5 billion University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Medical Center at Mission Bay is LEED-Gold certified

1/13/2016

Urgent care spaces evolving with growing demand

Operational efficiency, patient expectations and creating a branded and adaptable environment, are key to today's urgent care design, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

1/13/2016

ECRI list of healthcare innovations includes medical device cybersecurity

Cybersecurity gained greater attention in 2015 after the Hospira Symbiq Infusion System was hacked

1/13/2016

Establishing a generator rental plan

A rental gives a healthcare facility a backup to its backup

1/13/2016

Brady announces new SAFELEX Universal Cable Lockout

1/13/2016

J.M. Electrical and BCM Controls begin control system project at New Partners HealthCare Facility

1/13/2016

LG Electronics' LED commercial lighting solutions approved for California utility rebate program

1/13/2016

Habito: A revolution in high-performance drywall

1/13/2016

Clinicians using EarlySense estimated to save hundreds of lives and tens of thousands of hospital days in 2015

1/12/2016

New hazardous waste rules focus on labs and healthcare facilities

A proposed rule focuses on hazardous waste pharmaceuticals

1/12/2016

London hospitals install sanitizing door handles

Handle ensures users sanitize their hands as they open the door

1/12/2016

Access credentials among trends in healthcare security

Controlling access in a facility that is considered to be ‘open’ to the public is a challenging concept

1/12/2016

New health technology helping construction projects

Robotic, augmented reality and 3-D printing may help build healthcare facilities

1/12/2016

California university creates wellness oasis

California State University Northridge renovates a two-story classroom and office building into the Oasis Wellness Center, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

1/12/2016

N.C. hospital recognized for energy savings

Improvements have the hospital on track to save $125,000 on utilities this year

1/12/2016

Conn. healthcare facility enhances care by design

Stamford Integrated Care Pavilion will be an ambulatory and specialty care facility that offers patients access to coordinated services

1/12/2016

Update to BOMA Energy Efficiency Program (BEEP) released

1/12/2016

Siklu boosts wireless backhaul at world leading resort

1/12/2016

Miami’s Sun Life Stadium to enhance fan experience and energy efficiency with Eaton's advanced Ephesus LED lighting system

1/12/2016

CBRE launches 'CBRE Loan Services'

1/12/2016

McCarthy awarded $62 Million Robert A. Young Federal Building seismic renovation project in St. Louis

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1/11/2016

Uber plans to expand into healthcare in 2016

UberHealth was used in more than 35 U.S. cities to transport nurses to administer flu shots

1/11/2016

Florida hospital facilities manager named Engineer of the Year

John Newman was named the 2015 Engineer of the Year by the Florida Healthcare Engineering Association

1/11/2016

Four ways healthcare facilities can go green

Hospitals and healthcare networks can boost their sustainability to reduce waste and save money

1/11/2016

Expansions boost Ohio region's hospital competition

Three area hospital systems realigned services to stay competitive in north central Ohio

1/11/2016

Teens invents ultra-hygenic door handle

The handle is coated with titanium dioxide, a mineral that is effective at killing germs, especially when exposed to the ultra-violet spectrum of natural light

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1/11/2016

Response technologies are a requisite part of a healthcare campus game plan

An all-digital pre-plan program shares highly-detailed property information with first responders

1/11/2016

Otis Elevators selected for leading children's hospital

1/11/2016

UVC light disinfection maker Spectra254 hires healthcare industry veterans

1/11/2016

Xtralis VESDA aspirating smoke detectors provide fire prevention for the new Abu Dhabi Airport Midfield Terminal

1/11/2016

The future of cancer treatment at: Adventist Cancer Institute and Outpatient Center in Hinsdale, Il.

1/11/2016

Kolbe offers an extensive PHIUS-rated product listings – now including Teutonic Series windows and doors

1/8/2016

UPMC mold investigation focuses on negative pressure room

Three infected patients were put into a negative pressure room because the ICU was full

1/8/2016

Lessons from winning interior designs

Winners of the 2015 IIDA Healthcare Interior Design Competition showed a great attention to detail yet with a clear and powerful approach, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

1/8/2016

MRSA could cost healthcare facilities hundreds of millions of dollars

2017 Medicare rules will include MRSA in all reimbursement calculations

1/8/2016

Home-laundering of scrubs challenged

Readers of Outpatient Surgery magazine challenge regulations. common practices

Blog

1/8/2016

Two trends for the new year that will prepare your facility for the future

Technology trends can help achieve higher levels of energy resiliency, efficiency and self-sufficiency

1/8/2016

Healthcare facilities coming to the workplace

New retail health clinic offering health and wellness services at an office complex

1/8/2016

Camfil Helps Texas Hospital Reduce Air Filter Energy Use by 60 Percent

1/8/2016

Jim Gauthier joins Sealed Air Diversey Care as senior clinical advisor stepping up as a resource in infection prevention

1/8/2016

Cascades and Green Seal celebrate 10-year milestone

1/8/2016

Danfoss hosts Congresswoman Gwen Graham at manufacturing facility in Tallahassee, Fla.

1/8/2016

Industry’s first retrofit fan coil minimizes facility downtime, maximizing revenue

1/7/2016

Bill takes aim at nurses' workplace injuries

Legislation would force employers to develop systems to reduce hazards

1/7/2016

1912 healthcare facility had cold, elegant holiday look

Throwback holiday images offer look at Boston City Hospital in the last century

1/7/2016

Hospital conducts infectious disease drill

Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington, Maine, tests the hospital’s emergency operation plan

1/7/2016

Cannabis dispensary balances security, comfort

The reception area at Windy City Cannabis resembles waiting rooms at other healthcare offices

1/7/2016

Hospitals gear up for tougher infection battles

Safety efforts increased to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria

1/7/2016

Central utility plants support hospital mission

CUP is among the complex components in any hospital’s infrastructure

1/7/2016

New Luxaire duct-free mini splits offer high efficiency and desired control options

1/7/2016

Innovative buildings recognized by ASHRAE with Technology Awards

1/7/2016

Armstrong adds new depths and shapes to SoundScapes Blades line of linear acoustical panels

1/7/2016

Prolitec launches Genie to address hygiene air care needs

1/7/2016

Electronic Tenant Solutions named Leadership Circle Partner of BOMA International

1/6/2016

Gun discharges in MRI at VA hospital

It was not clear what steps the hospital takes to prevent patients for taking metal objects into MRI rooms

1/6/2016

Creating better ES customer interactions

Environmental services professionals should be aware of their affects to ensure that they make positive impressions

1/6/2016

Hospitals update to stay relevant

Modernizing systems and investing in technology will be essential

1/6/2016

Benefits of implementing an electronic medical records system

Providers should remember three key factors when choosing a system for their urgent care center

1/6/2016

Initiative seeks to protect healthcare facility staffs against assault

NHS Protect, National Police Chiefs’ Council and Crown Prosecution Service partner to promote safety

1/6/2016

Legionella threats go beyond cooling towers

Facility managers of hospitals and longterm care facilities should be especially aware of Legionella

1/6/2016

Enware introduces new compliant and functional handwash station kits for healthcare use

1/6/2016

New ASTM standards aim to help with building facade inspections, including drone use

1/6/2016

USGBC Colorado predicts major green building growth in 2016

1/6/2016

Eight things to clean right now to prevent a norovirus outbreak

1/6/2016

Scotsman Ice receives Good Design Award

1/5/2016

Healthcare facility safety bill called a win for nurses

U.S. lawmakers introduce the Nurse and Health Care Worker Protection Act

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1/5/2016

Hospital systems use digital tools to leverage emergency response technology

Technology can prepare hospitals for on-site emergencies

1/5/2016

U.S. healthcare systems participate in global climate change conference

Healthcare systems around the world urge government action

1/5/2016

Designing hospitals for children

Facilities needs to provide high level of care in a nonthreatening environment

1/5/2016

The evolving role of the badge in healthcare facilities

Latest technologies support multiple access control applications on the same smart card

1/5/2016

Designer sees growth in integrating nature into design

In a Q&A with Robin Guenther, principal and global sustainable healthcare leader, Perkins+Will (New York), Healthcare Design discusses one of the biggest changes in healthcare design since she was a 'Most Influential People in Healthcare Design' award winner

1/5/2016

Green Seal seeking stakeholders for new architectural insulation materials standard

1/5/2016

Kohler introduces new natural gas generator line

1/5/2016

Green Generation Solutions' Brown's Wharf Project wins BOMA Baltimore 2015 Building of the Year Award

1/5/2016

At MODRoto, royal blue is top choice among recycling pros

1/5/2016

SEL Axion becomes first IEEE-certified PMU

1/4/2016

Visual hacking a new threat to healthcare data

Visual hacking is a practice during which hackers capture data with a camera

1/4/2016

Water pipes contain beneficial bacteria

Researchers discover that drinking water is to a large extent purified by millions of "good bacteria" found in water pipes and purification plants

1/4/2016

Expect hospitals to overhaul current systems in 2016

Hospitals updating to stay relevant in current healthcare market

1/4/2016

Designing a hospital that puts patients first

Patient input helped designers to create an innovative facility

1/4/2016

Healthcare facilities stepping up electronic security

HIPAA compliance has created the need for additional access control and video surveillance in sensitive areas of the hospital

1/4/2016

Orthopedic facility design reflects 'life in motion'

The Harford Hospital Bone & Joint Institute was designed with sinuous lines and sculptural forms. Curved white metal panels with extensive ribbon windows wrap the exterior, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

1/4/2016

Healthcare facilities are provided with bright white linens through the laundry services of ImageFIRST Las Vegas

1/4/2016

Graphic Products releases Arc Flash Labeling Best Practice Guide

1/4/2016

Tyco Security Products brings connected home solutions to CES 2016 Premiere

1/4/2016

Wausau contributes to Ohio elementary school's historic transformation and LEED Silver certification

1/4/2016

Porous Pave wins Gold-level Innovation Award at IIDEXCanada

12/30/2015

Dubai hospital failed safety tests three times before fatal fire

25 people were killed and 123 were injured in a massive fire at Jazan General Hospital

12/30/2015

Hawaii hospitals practice for disasters despite budget cuts

Maui Memorial Medical Center and other local emergency-service providers to prepare their staffs for a mass casualty disaster

12/30/2015

Hospital workers gifted 70,000 bottles of toilet spray

Poo-Pourri said it wanted to say thank you for the "care and dedication" that healthcare workers show to others during the holidays

12/30/2015

2016 predictions for healthcare

An article on the Med City News website gathered a collection of 2016 predictions for healthcare.

12/30/2015

Tips for a large-scale healthcare security systems integration

Few facilities have more demanding and complicated specifications for their building automation and security systems than hospitals

12/30/2015

Kentucky hospital renovation uses BIM to design patient rooms

The layout of the inpatient rooms were studied by the Hardin Memorial Hospital staff — from environmental services and nursing to food service and infection control —during renovations, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

12/30/2015

Outsourcing, the growing trend in healthcare industry - literated market research

12/30/2015

Proximex Surveillint steps up deployment, task management features in latest release

12/30/2015

MaxLite releases upgraded LED lightbars with certifications from ENERGY STAR, DLC

12/30/2015

Seven new Champion duct-free mini splits deliver high efficiency and sought-after control options

12/30/2015

2016 AHR Expo education program to include free seminars, new product spotlights, ASHRAE Learning institute courses, certification exams and more

12/29/2015

Healthcare engineers deal with many complex specifications

Government-mandated operational demands create cost challenges

12/29/2015

What can you do about the new off-campus provider-based facility legislation?

Any new hospital-owned physician practice more than 250 yards from the hospital’s main campus will receive reduced reimbursement from Medicare

12/29/2015

Reducing risks of slips, trips and falls in the OR

Remodeling ORs with on-the-job safety in mind allows staff to move effortlessly

12/29/2015

OSHA increasing safety focus for healthcare workplaces

Agency plans to ramp up hospital inspections

12/29/2015

Cleaning staff cuts said to be putting patients at risk

Ottawa hospital is putting patients at increased risk of infection, warns the union that represents workers there

12/29/2015

Architect sees focus on evidence-based design, patient-centeredness

In a Q&A with Kimberly N. Montague, knowledge and insight lead, healthcare, Herman Miller Healthcare, Healthcare Design discusses what excites the 'Most Influential People in Healthcare Design' award winner about healthcare design

12/29/2015

Tyco Security products expands biometrics portfolio with IdentyTech fingerprint readers

12/29/2015

Bradley's Express Elx-Series Lavatory earns 2015 New Product of the Year Awards from School Industry Publications

12/29/2015

MaxLite announces 10-year warranty for QuadroMAX

12/29/2015

AFC Cable Systems offers barrel pack system featuring cable lengths up to 2,500 feet

12/28/2015

Healthcare facility discharges Ronald McDonald

Hospital's McDonald's will close in campaign to improve food choices

12/28/2015

Internet of Things tops 2015 healthcare data trends

Article lists the top five most popular issues that defined the past year in healthcare data analytics

12/28/2015

White coats, laundering practices called infection risks

Studies have demonstrated that microorganisms are easily transferred from many surfaces on to fabric and from fabric on to skin

12/28/2015

Patient transfer techniques for healthcare facility moves

Trinity Medical Center adopted notification processes to make transferring its patient population drama-free

12/28/2015

Healthcare design goes beyond clinical walls

As we design our communities, we have the opportunity to use design to help guide people into new behaviors that support a healthy lifestyle, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

12/28/2015

Minnesota Security Hospital fined $63,000 for 'serious' workplace violations

Citation contained nine dates between May 10 and July 13 during which insufficient safeguards at the facility potentially jeopardized employee safety

12/28/2015

Martin Health System unveils Xenex germ-zapping robot

12/28/2015

Sundrops 57 foaming lotion soap from Sunburst Chemicals Green Seal certified & available in various pack sizes

12/28/2015

3M addresses need for stronger visual privacy in healthcare and finance

12/28/2015

Newest line of Coleman duct-free mini splits provide high efficiency, quiet operation and Wi-Fi control options

12/28/2015

nora unveils noraplan valua: inspired by nature and designed by customers

12/23/2015

Hospital fined after ES workers injured by improperly discarded needles

At least three custodial employees over the past three years have been stuck by needles while emptying the hospital’s collection box

12/23/2015

Do public sector build hospitals cost more?

Think tank says agencies like VA have no accountability

12/23/2015

Q&A on exiting through other occupancies

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about exiting through other occupancies

12/23/2015

Architect says design now seen a legitimate therapeutic modality

In a Q&A with Derek Parker, founder and chairman, PCI, Healthcare Design discusses what excites the 'Most Influential People in Healthcare Design' award winner about healthcare design

12/23/2015

2 Mass. hospitals praised in federal workplace violence report

An OSHA report cited the facilities' approaches to workplace safety and emergency preparedness

12/23/2015

Joint Commission sets design rules for imaging areas

New standards partly in response to radiation exposure accidents

12/23/2015

exacqVision 7.4 delivers integration for a complete video, access control and intrusion security solution

12/23/2015

IDEC releases new line of high efficiency power supplies

12/23/2015

Central Arts Plaza relies on long-term partner to help decrease energy use

12/23/2015

MedSafe audit, billing and coding service recovers lost revenue for physicians practices

12/23/2015

Healthcare-accredited laundering offers a standardized alternative to home laundering' to reduce surgical site infections

12/22/2015

Health department takes aim at hospital's food

Health inspectors cite three food providers at University of Pennsylvania medical facilities

12/22/2015

The Internet Of Things' impact on healthcare

Article explores possibilities and obstacles of the relationship between healthcare and the IoT

12/22/2015

Hand-hygiene measurement system white paper available

Paper explores the advantages of electronic hand hygiene compliance monitoring systems

12/22/2015

Ontario behavioral healthcare facility goes all digital

Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences recognized for integrating electronic health records and allied systems, according to an article on the Behavioral Healthcare website

12/22/2015

Hospital sees staff assaults triple in five years

Northern New South Wales facility records show 12 staff were physically assaulted by patients during 2014/15 fiscal year

12/22/2015

Architect says clients are interested in better buildings that support delivery of care

In a Q&A with Bruce Raber, architect, vice president and practice leader for health and wellness for Stantec, Healthcare Design discusses what excites the 'Most Influential People in Healthcare Design' award winner about healthcare design

12/22/2015

AAMA releases updated procedural guide for certifying emergency exit doors, sliding doors, more

12/22/2015

Upsite Technologies launches new HotLok 23-inch blanking panel to help data center operators manage airflow in wider racks

12/22/2015

Diversey Care’s new TASKISUM disposable mops wipe away poor performance and cross contamination risks

12/22/2015

Merge Healthcare and MedAllies collaborate to expand interoperability among physicians and medical imaging providers

12/22/2015

Emerson Hospital first in Massachusetts to use iPad rounding tool for patient experience

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12/21/2015

Body camera video released in N.M. hospital shooting

Since the shooting the hospital has considered changing its policies on the use of restraint for patients in police custody

12/21/2015

23 dead in fire at Russian psychiatric hospital

Fire followed two similar fires in 2013 that took the lives of 75 people

12/21/2015

Surgery cleaning tips

Outpatient Surgery Magazine gathers favorite reader tips

12/21/2015

Rush University Medical Center plans $500 million outpatient center

The outpatient center is part of a effort to increase patients' access to care

12/21/2015

Health system's supply chain evolving to become more patient-centric

Medical device and pharmaceutical regulations stress patient safety

12/21/2015

Buildings can have a measurable effect on patients' health

In a Q&A with Gail Vittori, Co-director, Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems, Healthcare Design discusses what excites the '20 Making A Difference' award winner about healthcare design

12/21/2015

RCMA releases updates to reflective roof coatings and LEED white paper

12/21/2015

FilesThruTheAir launches new Android app

12/21/2015

Illustra Advances Pro Series PTZ to 30x improving forensic searching & identification at greater distances

12/21/2015

Disinfect in one easy step with Diversey Care's Oxivir Tb

12/21/2015

Growth of sustainability reporting reflects growth of green, social, and environmental issues

12/18/2015

Conn. VA hospital violates OSHA safety guidelines

West Haven facility cited by for exposing employees to 20 on-the-job hazards

12/18/2015

Optimizing the patient family experience

Patient satisfaction scores extend to family members and caregivers

12/18/2015

Designer says best facilities focus on patient experience

In a Q&A with Lyn Geboy, Principal, Cygnet Innovations Group, Healthcare Design discusses what excites the '20 Making A Difference' award winner about healthcare design

12/18/2015

Changing the patient experience into a customer experience

The shift toward a customer experience introduces new variables for a healthcare facility

12/18/2015

Technology and engineering systems can improve patient safety

Portable bed exit alarm devices decrease facility's patient fall rate

12/18/2015

Q&A on batteries for Won-Doors

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about batteries for Won-Doors

12/18/2015

BAC receives honorable mention for three AHR Expo Innovation Awards

12/18/2015

Keysight Technologies selects CBRE Group Inc. to provide global maintenance, repair and operations services

12/18/2015

noraplan nTx named 2015 New Product of the Year

12/18/2015

New literature from UV Resources examines UV-C for dental offices

12/18/2015

New TEC3000 Series thermostat controllers from Johnson Controls reduce installation time and offer rapid-speed commissioning

12/17/2015

Hospitals prepare to fight aggressive pathogens

Safety efforts increased to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria

12/17/2015

Designer sees growth of and emphasis on outpatient care

In a Q&A with Kristi Ennis, sustainable design director, Boulder Associates Architects, Healthcare Design discusses one of the biggest changes in healthcare design since she was a '20 Making A Difference' award winner

12/17/2015

Hospitals review emergency plans after shootings

Hospitals are also training personnel and healthcare staff how to respond to emergencies within the facility

12/17/2015

Design for an ever-changing healthcare industry

Healthcare is shifting from inpatient to outpatient care

12/17/2015

Illuminated sky ceilings mean things for patients are looking up

Murals bring nature into hospital rooms

12/17/2015

Homelike, holistic trending in healthcare facility design

Facility design is moving away from the 'production line' of caring for patients to models that focus on a holistic approach

12/17/2015

Greenbuild 2015 delivers monumental event in Washington, D.C.

12/17/2015

Kenall's Millenium Stretch Luminaires now available in high output

12/17/2015

Tyco Security Products’ Anita Santos featured presenter at the Massachusetts Conference for Women

12/17/2015

New YORK duct-free mini splits combine energy efficiency, quiet operation and most-wanted Wi-Fi control options

12/17/2015

Cass Screw Machine Products expands following majority investment by Heartland Equity Partners

12/16/2015

Facilities increase security, training in wake of shootings

More hospitals are putting security measures in place to prevent or minimize bloodshed

12/16/2015

Hospital staff work through power outage

An unplanned power outage at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s, Newfoundland, caused interruptions in some treatments

12/16/2015

Technology changing how healthcare is managed and where it's delivered

Innovations are are creating new levels of patient interaction and engagement

12/16/2015

Builders, designers have role in patient safety

Design and construction methods keep patients safe during and after project work

12/16/2015

Healthcare landscape expanding to address the importance of being healthy

In a Q&A with Tama Duffy Day, principal, Perkins + Will, Heathcare Design discusses what about the evolving healthcare design landscape excites the 'Most Influential People in Healthcare Design' award winner

12/16/2015

Leaner energy, less waste and safer chemicals key to greener healthcare cleaning

The equipment, chemistries and protocols need to care for both the patient and the environment

12/16/2015

Cameras and chips ensure security and help patients

12/16/2015

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles achieves electronic medical records milestone

12/16/2015

Kaiser Permanente rejects antimicrobials for infection control

12/16/2015

Thomas & Betts Blackburn MLG25020 mechanical lay-in grounding connectors assemble easily

12/16/2015

Hand hygiene tips

12/15/2015

OSHA increases workplace violence prevention efforts

New online resources added to help prevent healthcare workplace violence

12/15/2015

Making the case for human-centered healthcare design

There’s a disconnect between those who design, plan, and furnish hospitals and the people who go there to be healed

12/15/2015

Universal care units gaining more widespread acceptance

In a Q&A with David Chambers, president of David F. Chambers Consulting Inc., Healthcare Design discusses one of the biggest changes in healthcare design since he was a '20 Making A Difference' award winner

12/15/2015

Facilities role in patient safety growing

Engineering, construction, environmental services can boost safety

12/15/2015

Future healthcare facilities will be impacted by new care models, research

Facilities will focus on operational improvements, sustainable design methods

12/15/2015

Q&A on too many extra fire drills

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about too many extra fire drills

12/15/2015

View debuts industry's largest dynamic glass at Greenbuild

12/15/2015

ODH: A new company focused on transforming behavioral healthcare through first-of-its-kind analytics

12/15/2015

Give customers fresh, clean hands with Diversey Care's new soft Care hand sanitizing wipes

12/15/2015

Generac expands natural gas offering with new 500kW spark-ignited generator set

12/15/2015

Motion Industries announces agreement to acquire Moss Rubber And Equipment Corporation

12/14/2015

Drug-resistant bacteria found on ICU work stations

Research shows hospitals must expand cleaning beyond patient areas

12/14/2015

Two of world's top 10 energy efficient hospitals are in U.S.

Hospitals cites for being effective at protecting the environment while maintaining or improving patient outcomes

12/14/2015

Transitioning to digital television systems in healthcare facilities

High-quality television is an expected healthcare amenity

12/14/2015

Technology transforming healthcare facility projects

Virtual construction and design have advanced the way project construction teams collaborate to develop healthcare facilities

12/14/2015

Behavioral healthcare design masters balancing act

Honored 'One Haven' design included several features designed to empower patients, including a movable bed that can be pushed up against the wall or bolted to the floor, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

12/14/2015

Checking for healthcare facility foundation problems

Foundation failure can easily lead to additional property damage or even personal injury

12/14/2015

Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Midwestern Regional Medical Center celebrates grand opening of new inpatient tower

12/14/2015

CIRI's Spring 2016 Science and Research Symposium

12/14/2015

Stillwater ECFC earns LEED certification

12/14/2015

IWR Building Systems wins prestigious 2015 Keystone Award on Shriners Hospital for Children project

12/14/2015

Discarded plastic beverage bottles find new purpose in sound suppressing underlayment for luxury vinyl flooring

12/11/2015

Mass. healthcare facility must pay $850,000 in stolen laptop settlement

Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington, will also implement a robust corrective action plan stemming from the 2011 theft of a laptop

12/11/2015

Healthcare design expert says wellness becoming a performance measure

In a Q&A with Rosalyn Cama, president of Cama Inc., Heathcare Design discusses what about the evolving healthcare design landscape that excites the 'Most Influential People in Healthcare Design' award winner

12/11/2015

Hazardous materials in healthcare more than just pathogens

Sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning chemicals may require precautions

12/11/2015

Healthcare building automation can benefit budget and productivity

With the Internet of Things and the use of open protocol for building automation systems, it has become easier to integrate diverse systems

12/11/2015

Hospital cited for dirty beds after inspection

Scottish hospital has been told to improve after eight out of 10 bed frames examined during an inspection were found to be contaminated

12/11/2015

Fire and life safety issues for a healthy hospital

With hospital projects, it is imperative that engineers get everything exactly right

12/11/2015

Fresh-Aire UV introduces Ice UV Mini for preventing slime in healthcare industry ice machines

12/11/2015

IDEC releases enhanced 5.7” HMI HG2G-5T Series

12/11/2015

Ingersoll Rand joins the international climate community at United Nations 2015 Paris Climate Conference

12/11/2015

One company is fixing a broken nursing home industry

12/11/2015

HOSPECO adds color to TASKBrand linen replacement napkins

12/10/2015

Security lapses at psychiatric hospital costing millions

Hundreds of employees at Washington's Western State Hospital have suffered injuries, resulting in millions of dollars in medical costs

12/10/2015

Children’s healthcare facility designed with kids in mind inside and out

St. Louis Children’s Hospital Specialty Care Center was designed based on broad research to understand how children interact with and perceive healthcare spaces, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

12/10/2015

Sustainability issues for a healthy hospital

With hospital projects, it is imperative that engineers get everything exactly right

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12/10/2015

New York-area increases security in response to Colorado Springs clinic shooting

Law enforcement has been concerned for the last several months about people targeting reproductive healthcare facilities

12/10/2015

Integrating fire/life safety systems in healthcare facilities

Integrating an old facility with new additions while keeping the original facility operational can be a challenge

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12/10/2015

How the Affordable Care Act has affected healthcare real estate development

Many healthcare systems are repurposing existing facilities rather than building new

12/10/2015

ARMSTRONG introduces the IPS 4000 Controller featuring advanced sensorless design

12/10/2015

OSHA issues tools to help prevent workplace violence in healthcare settings

12/10/2015

More Than 20,000 Eaton LED Lighting Products listed in the 2015 DesignLights Consortium’s Qualified Products List

12/10/2015

MaxLite announces lawsuit against ATG Electronics and others

12/10/2015

Controlled Power Company launches new 'Model ESV' uninterruptible power system

12/9/2015

Hospital investigated after patient falls from window

The incident was being investigated in line with the hospital's 'never event'

12/9/2015

Healthcare evolution requires change in hospital design

Architectural design and planning for new medical equipment needs to happen at the beginning of the project

12/9/2015

Sustainable healthcare design can include some trial and error

Healthcare projects sometimes include multiple tries before the sustainability mark was hit, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

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12/9/2015

Energy modeling capabilities can mean lighting system improvements for healthcare facilities

Lighting is a major contributor towards energy consumption in hospital buildings - it amounts to 21% of the total energy use

12/9/2015

Connecticut hospital invests in ER renovation in financially tough times

The new facility opens as Day Kimball is trying to eliminate $7 million in expenses, which includes selling property, eliminating services and laying off 23 employees

12/9/2015

Joint Commission standards called turning point for healthcare environmental services

Guidelines seen as the ‘gold’ standard for operations excellence within the healthcare environment

12/9/2015

Healthcare facilities can achieve patient satisfaction with bright white linens provided

12/9/2015

Technical experts gather at ONVIF’s Developers' Plugfest to test for interoperability

12/9/2015

OSHA to hold facilitated discussion on updated Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines

12/9/2015

Investigation Management Tools enhance victor Video Management System

12/9/2015

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority moves forward with pump system optimization for all facilities

12/8/2015

Controlling fire ants at healthcare facilities

Policies should include removing patients from the area and immediately notifying their pest control provider about ant problems

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12/8/2015

Hospitals prepare for active shooter situations

All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg was built with crisis prevention in mind

12/8/2015

Bungee cord and dog gates used as restraints in healthcare facility

Owners of Indiana facility face neglect of dependent and criminal recklessness charges

12/8/2015

Wall material choices can impact infection control

Consideration must be given to the products specified and used in hospital and healthcare design

12/8/2015

Patient room turnover streamlined with technology

UCSF Medical Center uses software to transform its patient-room turnover process

12/8/2015

Choosing healthcare facility furniture

Facility managers need furniture that meets the day-to-day needs of their facility and caregivers

12/8/2015

U.S. Architectural Lighting introduces Razar LED Generation wall mount fixtures

12/8/2015

Spectra254 releases the Spectra 900 UVC light disinfection system for labs, operating rooms and telemedicine

12/8/2015

Tyco Security Products' CEM Systems entrusted with securing new Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital

12/8/2015

Seven tips for introducing aqueous ozone cleaning systems to cleaning workers

12/8/2015

Murata Energy Solutions Americas expands on numerous fronts

12/7/2015

Siege highlights security at women's healthcare clinics

Officers in the command center were able to tap into security cameras throughout the complex

12/7/2015

Engineering codes and standards for a healthy hospital

With hospital projects, it is imperative that engineers get everything exactly right

12/7/2015

Newly published research shows small doses of nature can lead to health benefits

Study shows that just 10 minutes of exposure to nature 2-3 times per week can produce benefits

12/7/2015

FEMA asked for $6.5 million for N.Y. facility's emergency preparedness

Hazard mitigation grants would allow Peconic Bay Medical Center to purchase additional emergency power generators

12/7/2015

Air quality requirements in the operating room

Creating the optimal environment in the surgical suite with the necessary temperature, humidity and air quality is critical

12/7/2015

Communicating the healthcare mission through design

The physical aspects of a health facility can reflect its core values

12/7/2015

OSHA National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health schedules meeting of the Emergency Response and Preparedness Subcommittee

12/7/2015

Eaton's LED Luminaire offers a versatile, energy-saving and affordable solution for area, site and roadway applications

12/7/2015

Johnson Controls premium efficiency vertical stacked water source heat pumps deliver energy-efficient performance and flexible design

12/4/2015

Legionnaire’s lingers at Tampa Bay VA healthcare facility

Experts say there is little danger for patients or staff at the Bay Pines VA Medical Center

12/4/2015

Healthcare building booming in Colorado Springs region

About $1 billion in projects are planned during the next several years

12/4/2015

Children’s hospital project weather-tight before El Nino season

The Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford expansion halfway through construction

12/4/2015

Healthcare facilities urged to review emergency response plans

Hospitals are encouraged to test security plans following recent terror attacks across Paris

12/4/2015

Q&A on bronchoscopy procedures

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about bronchoscopy procedures

12/4/2015

Factors influencing clinic planning

As the healthcare industry shifts toward outpatient care, four industry factors — including utilization — are affecting clinic planning, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

12/4/2015

$910,000 heat recovery order is thermal energy's third significant hospital order in past month

12/4/2015

Solid ware wash and laundry products from Sunburst Chemicals are highly effective and ‘safer choice’

12/4/2015

Securitron and HES preview suite of sustainable products at Greenbuild 2015

The incident was being investigated in line with the hospital's 'never event'

12/4/2015

Experience the next generation industrial labeling solution that is wider, faster, easier and better:

12/4/2015

Lascar launches new Bluetooth-enabled data logger

The incident was being investigated in line with the hospital's 'never event'

12/3/2015

Tips from the 'Most Beautiful Hospital' in U.S.

Phoebe Sumter Medical Center topped Soliant Health's annual list of the 20 most beautiful hospitals in the United States

12/3/2015

Rethinking healthcare data centers

Considering the piecemeal approach versus a new facility

12/3/2015

Georgia hospital design focuses on sustainability

Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Braselton is state's first new hospital in 20 years

12/3/2015

Hospital expansion will double size of emergency room

Latrobe Regional Hospital in Victoria, Australia, will add two new two-story buildings

12/3/2015

Lessons in designing for autism

Experts say it is important to create a homelike setting that addressed some specific needs of autism patients, including noise control an careful use of color, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

12/3/2015

Abe’s Garden demonstrates best practices for dementia design

The addition to the Nashville senior lifestyle community campus also designed to improve the lives of families and care partners of those affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website

12/3/2015

GCX partners with CDW to streamline healthcare purchasing options

12/3/2015

Universal reveals three lamp LED retrofit kit to fill parabolic fixture upgrade needs

12/3/2015

Distech Controls introduces Allure EC-Smart-Comfort new all-in-one, occupant-focused communicating sensor

12/3/2015

Daikin Applied acquires minority stake in cloud-based building automation company

12/3/2015

Elevon outfitted with weathering steel facade that will enhance and beautify over time

12/2/2015

Healthcare facilities prepare with disaster readiness programs

Department of Homeland Security has published a U.S. Active Shooter Plan that outlines how healthcare facilities should train in preparation to respond to a mass casualty event

12/2/2015

Florida healthcare facility expanding after two years

Tradition Medical Center in Stuart was designed to be flexible and expandable

12/2/2015

Alabama hospital designing improvements into replacement facility

Refreshed construction plans reflect changes in construction codes and hospital usage

12/2/2015

Melbourne healthcare facility spends $50 million on IT

$1 billion Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre to combine research, treatment, care and education services from 10 organizations in one building

12/2/2015

New EBD literature review urged

'Father of evidence-based design' says it's time for the industry to undertake a new survey, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

12/2/2015

Q&A on storage of oxygen cylinders

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about storage of oxygen cylinders

12/1/2015

Hospital cited for a possum is 'running rampant' on a ward

Conditions at Concord Hospital in Sydney, Australia, are so bad, vermin including a possum have been found on the wards

12/1/2015

A hospital room from the early 1900s came with homey touches

Throwback photo illustrates hospital's creature comforts

12/1/2015

Healthcare expansion bringing shopping, apartments, hotels to hospital campuses

Mixed use districts are part of expansion strategy for expected new patient boom

12/1/2015

Chicago hospital plans $500 million outpatient tower

The nine-story tower would be the second major structure built as part of Rush University Medical Center's plan to upgrade its campus

12/1/2015

Developing a building-specific green cleaning strategy

Guidelines for cleaning different areas of the facility should be set

12/1/2015

Designing a short-stay recovery unit

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center's outpatient facility project offered the opportunity to design a short-stay recovery unit from the ground up, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

12/1/2015

MaxLite adds LED T5 lamps to portfolio of ballast-compatible DirectFit lamps

12/1/2015

SCA launches Tork Image Design dispensers in North America at ISSA/INTERCLEAN 2015

12/1/2015

WaterFurnace introduces Envision® 30-Ton water source heat pump

12/1/2015

Tyco Security Products adds biometric identity management system, readers to portfolio

12/1/2015

Solid Ware wash and laundry products from Sunburst Chemicals are highly effective and ‘safer choice’

11/30/2015

N.Y. hospital goes old school killing germs

Infection-control czar of the Mount Sinai Health System in New York relies on grandmother's favorite - bleach

11/30/2015

Bed bugs found in Helena nursing home

Staffers say they raised concerns months before the facility took action

11/30/2015

Cardiovascular facility built with complex smoke-control system

Atrium size and building code required a large amount of outdoor air to be supplied to the atrium built with complex smoke-control system

11/30/2015

ES departments best practice ideas

Organizational opportunities for facility leaders

11/30/2015

Achieving net-zero energy relies om a combination of factors

The effort requires a combination of active and passive systems and community partnerships, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/30/2015

Healthcare CEO shares insights about building for the future

Jack Lynch III of Main Line Health says future bed demand is difficult to predict

11/30/2015

Fluke Connect-enabled camera makes it easy to share images and data

11/30/2015

TOTO announces the plumbing industry's first products to earn the International Living Future Institute's “Red List Free” declare labels

11/30/2015

SIGCO, Inc. to represent Tubelite in New England

11/30/2015

Acentech collaborates with Baker Design Group for acoustical design of new global headquarters project

11/30/2015

Tork introduces full line of Image Design premium stainless steel dispensers

11/25/2015

EPA seeks input on drug flushing ban

Healthcare facilities would be banned from flushing drugs

11/25/2015

Construction handoff best practices

A smooth construction handoff can help achieve promised operations performance

11/25/2015

Maine hospital gets OK to build helipad despite concerns

Neighbors worried about noise from Blue Hill Memorial Hospital helipad

11/25/2015

Hospitals urged to review disaster plans after Paris attacks

French mass-casualty response can be a guide

11/25/2015

New Cherokee Indian Hospital also a gathering place

The new facility almost doubles the space of its former hospital, with larger inpatient rooms and gathering spaces for family and friends

11/25/2015

Industrial engineer may be new voice at the design table

The function of the continuous improvement specialist is to oust the sacred cows of custom and habit, according to an article on the Health Design website

11/25/2015

Aquila cut 4 TPR impact resistant glove for oil/gas/mining and utilities

11/25/2015

2016 AHR Expo Innovation Award winners announced

11/25/2015

Armstrong Ceilings, Lutron collaborate on new integrated pocket and shading system for building perimeters

11/25/2015

CBRE Group, Inc. Acquires Forum Analytics, LLC

11/25/2015

Herman Miller-Nemschoff and EarlySense partner to provide advanced health monitoring chairs

11/24/2015

Dealing with the major messes

Sometimes a large spill could have been thoroughly removed if in-house staff had not attempted to clean it up

11/24/2015

Case Study: Strong Memorial Hospital Bed Tower

The University of Rochester Medicine recently completed a significant expansion of its Golisano Children’s Hospital, the Strong Memorial Hospital Bed Tower

11/24/2015

Oakland children's hospital begins 10-year expansion

The projets will include rebuilding and modernizing the hospital to meet seismic regulations and adding a second outpatient center

11/24/2015

UConn designs kid-friendly research lab

The renovated 4,000-square-foot structure to house a MRI scanner while providing a welcoming environment

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11/24/2015

Healthcare system ambulatory strategy

An ambulatory strategy is a hospital’s or health system’s desire and / or intent to expand its outpatient services further into the community

11/24/2015

Creating brand advocacy

It's a key question for a healthcare system looking to gain more market share, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/24/2015

Boddewyn Gaynor Architects designs first phase of flood mitigation project at 2 Broadway

11/24/2015

SANICONDENS BEST combines condensate pump with built-in acid neutralizer

11/24/2015

Safe, economical, effective and green: Solid Green 40 Pot & Pan from Sunburst Chemicals

11/24/2015

Why GPOs benefit the entire professional cleaning industry

11/24/2015

Armstrong Ceilings, Lutron collaborate on new integrated pocket and shading system for building perimeters

11/23/2015

Hospital security cited for violating patients' rights

Man was subjected to search and surveillance when he entered the hospital for wife's urgent surgery

11/23/2015

Standardizing operating room layout can boost efficiency

The standardization of OR equipment, supplies and technology, can also improve productivity.

11/23/2015

Retail clinic numbers expected to grow

Clinics expected to increase by nearly 50 percent in the next two years

11/23/2015

Healthcare facility communication systems key to maintaining safety

Mass communication systems can help streamline operations during emergencies

11/23/2015

Tips for effective healthcare facility cleaning

Best practices keep infection prevention a top priority

11/23/2015

Detroit children's hospital designed for future flexibility

New 64,500-square-foot, three-story Children’s Hospital Michigan–Troy was created to have the ability to be rearranged or expanded as needs evolve, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/23/2015

Pure Air Control Services: Deferred maintenance can raise risk of Legionnaire's Disease

11/23/2015

New LightFlex CCT from Acuity Brands pushes the envelope of color management in commercial daylighting solutions

11/23/2015

Brady debuts “Color Your Way to an Improved Workplace” guidebook

11/23/2015

Distech Controls introduces EC-Smart-Air

11/23/2015

Inteplast's trash can liner audits help businesses save money and improve sustainability practices

11/20/2015

Best practices for infant security

Solutions offered to help a healthcare facility thwart infant abductions

11/20/2015

Q&A on sealing penetrations in smoke barriers

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about sealing penetrations in smoke barriers

11/20/2015

Launching a cybersecurity war room

Larger health systems are setting up around-the-clock security operations centers

11/20/2015

FDA orders recall of 2,800 scope-washing machines

About 2,800 automated endoscope reprocessors made by Custom Ultrasonics are used by hospitals and outpatient clinics in the U.S.

11/20/2015

CDC, ASHE partner on infection control

Three-year initiative to focus on infection control efforts in U.S. hospitals

11/20/2015

Service design can help improve patient experience

Service design works to identify needs and answer them with design, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/20/2015

Burch Fabrics and Morbern Launch exclusive designs

11/20/2015

Nilfisk acquires Hydro Tek

11/20/2015

OSHA seeks public comment as it updates Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines

11/20/2015

Frontier Communications delivers seamless telecom migration for Marquis Companies' assisted-living facilities

11/20/2015

Eaton to Showcase advanced LED lighting technology, scalable controls and The Lighting reSOURCE at Greenbuild International

11/19/2015

Creating a healthcare facility campus security master plan

Creating this types of plan will better prepare a facility to provide needed information, control and awareness

11/19/2015

Understanding floor care needs

Effective floor care plays a role in maintaining high standards of hygiene

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11/19/2015

How to increase the lifespan of your facility

In addition to flexibility, there are aesthetic and safety reasons to choose a cable management system

11/19/2015

Designing hospitals to meet consumer expectations

Public spaces of healthcare facilities are being designed to encourage healthy behaviors and create a more comfortable environment

11/19/2015

Retail influences on healthcare

Healthcare organizations are creating retail-like healthcare environments to improve patient experience, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/19/2015

Flooring can improve energy efficiency

The choice of floor surface can influence overall energy consumption and cost in healthcare facilities

11/19/2015

HOSPECO redesigns dispenser for feminine hygiene products

11/19/2015

New ADPRO XOa security software doubles the number of video channels and analytics for iFT NVR+ systems

11/19/2015

Tyco security products secures residents of Turkish nursing home with Elpas RTLS Technology

11/19/2015

Eaton announces a call for entries for the SOURCE Awards National Lighting Design Competition, new online entry at The Lighting reSOURCE

11/19/2015

York Dedicated Outdoor Air System from Johnson Controls meets fresh air requirements

11/18/2015

Improving hospital security with integrated two-way radios

White paper encourages adopting digital radios and combining narrowband networks with Wi-Fi and cellular networks

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11/18/2015

Infection control guidelines: who needs to follow what protocols?

The CDE has provided guidelines to infection prevention for outpatient settings

Blog

11/18/2015

Energy efficiency improves health

Lowering the amount of energy we waste reduces our need to burn coal and other fossil fuels

11/18/2015

Study says infection control that includes UV disinfection eliminates SSIs

Hospital's two-pronged approach included quality improvement and no-touch environment disinfection

11/18/2015

ISSA 2015 Innovation Program winners announced

Program features 39 products and services from cleaning manufacturers and service providers

11/18/2015

Healthcare construction delivery methods

Depending upon the type and scale of a project, the delivery method of choice will vary. There are a variety of pros and cons to consider, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/18/2015

Improved user experience, powerful integration offered with Kantech’s EntraPass version 6.04

11/18/2015

IBHS urges public and private sector to better protect supply chains from weather-related events

11/18/2015

CENTRIA expertise in retrofit projects detailed in new brochure

11/18/2015

Spectra254's partnership with Yankee Alliance brings patented UVC decontamination solutions to more than 12,000 healthcare facilities

11/18/2015

Eaton enhances data center rack power distribution line with hot-swap fuse capability for high-density applications

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11/17/2015

Virtual engineering powers San Francisco hospital project

Engineers check a 3D version of the unfinished hospital to head off trouble in the project

11/17/2015

Fifth Pa. patient death linked to bacteria in water

In all cases, the hospitals used a "heater-cooler" device to control the patients' body temperatures while they were on a heart-bypass machine

11/17/2015

Managing diverse healthcare facility locations with standardized practices

A properly integrated workplace management system (IWMS) can significantly benefit the bottom line

11/17/2015

$97 billion in new hospitals, expansions and off-campus clinics and medical offices currently underway

Though most hospital projects are renovations, but 150 construction projects are new hospitals

11/17/2015

Study explores how outpatient clinics' physical environment affects collaboration

Environmental influences on collaboration were found to vary across scale, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/17/2015

Philadelphia children's hospital design for designed with family in mind

Holistic health care informed the design principles for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

11/17/2015

Rapid design and delivery provide users with a true custom possibility

11/17/2015

Martin Health Inshore Invitational raises $15,000

11/17/2015

New medical-grade power strip from Tripp Lite makes regulatory compliance even easier

11/17/2015

Safety Today introduces a cross-functional protective glove with the highest wearability rating in its class

11/17/2015

Rapid design and delivery provide users with a true custom possibility

Video

11/16/2015

Fatal shooting at Minnesota hospital prompts investigation

St. Cloud Hospital now designated with 'immediate jeopardy' status

11/16/2015

New fire safety rules reviewed for long-term living facilities

Two new rules that would update fire safety and emergency preparedness standards for healthcare facilities

11/16/2015

Navigating the path to cleaner energy for healthcare facilities

There are countless decisions to be made with each sustainability project

11/16/2015

Seniors want more engagement, stimulation in facilities

Seniors want a variety of activity options to choose from, according to a blog on the Environments for Aging website

11/16/2015

New California cancer center designed for team-care approach

Stanford Cancer Center South Bay in San Jose, Calif. is arranged for comfort and efficiency with easy navigation, a universal check-in system, and centrally located reception desks on every floor, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/16/2015

Hospitals moving toward sustainability

According to the 2015 Health Facilities Management (HFM) Sustainable Operations Survey, some facilities are making take great strides and others are taking baby steps

11/16/2015

Surgical site infections decrease 100% after Trinity Medical Center implements infection control bundle with Xenex germ-zapping robots

11/16/2015

New BuildPulse app allows commercial properties to leverage data for greater efficiency & profits

11/16/2015

Scotch-Brite Quick Clean Griddle Cleaning System proves its worth in Gleaming Griddle Challenge

11/16/2015

Green Seal launches expanded standard for paints, coatings, stains and finishes

11/16/2015

Owens Corning announces significant sustainability goals and renewable energy actions

11/13/2015

Tips on handling potentially hazardous medical waste

Sometimes seemingly minute details can fall through the cracks

11/13/2015

First new hospital built in Georgia in 20 years

Northeast Georgia Medical Center Braselton is notable for sustainability measures that have it tracking LEED Gold and a rigorous use of Lean design, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/13/2015

Single-use modular biopharma facility delivered to China

The modules arrived 80–90% pre-equipped, including the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, the cleanroom and most of the utility equipment

11/13/2015

Design trends reflect changing behavioral health needs

The goal to safely assess and treat patients with dignity is creating a need for evolving facility designs

11/13/2015

$86.7 billion in medical construction in pipeline

Report says projects include 1,189 projects totaling 123.1 million square feet that are in late planning or are under construction

11/13/2015

Health system bans antimicrobial additives from facility surfaces

New Kaiser Permanente policy applies to construction and renovation projects going forward

11/13/2015

Panasonic announces Toughbook 20 - world’s first fully rugged detachable laptop

11/13/2015

Condeco Software and Serraview partner to provide smart building experience for the agile work environment

11/13/2015

Tradition Medical Center breaks ground on Phase II

11/13/2015

Danfoss commits to reducing its energy consumption, climate impact by 50%

11/13/2015

OSHA requests comments on guidance document that addresses whistleblower retaliation

11/12/2015

Study shows healthcare providers optimistic on future

Three-quarters of healthcare providers express optimism but support for the healthcare law has lessened

11/12/2015

Cancer center design stresses calm, cool dignity and relaxation

New Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center design informed by both residential and hospitality environments

11/12/2015

Universal design in healthcare gaining momentum

Universal design is a method of planning and design that responds to as large of a constituency as possible and is as inclusive as possible, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/12/2015

Q&A on trash collection rooms

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about trash collection rooms

11/12/2015

N.J. healthcare facility finds new energy solutions

Hackensack University Medical Center expects annual savings of more than $1 million

11/12/2015

Green energy system to save U.K. hospital more than 500k annually

Scarborough Hospital has invested in a 776k combined heat and power engine

11/12/2015

IDEC releases FL1F SmartRelay

11/12/2015

Emerson Network Power identifies five data center trends for 2016

11/12/2015

Beyond the established gateway cities: JLL identifies leading ‘new world cities’

11/12/2015

Hubbell Building Automation NXTM aPP in Beta testing

11/11/2015

Collaboration key to fighting HAIs

Infection prevention and environmental services partnership improves results

11/11/2015

UNC Hospitals Hillsborough created to adapt to new healthcare innovations

Design also places emphasis on the role nature plays in the healing process

11/11/2015

Rehab center at Illinois hospital upgrades mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems

Transitional care unit remains fully operational during MacNeal Hospital construction

11/11/2015

Brain Performance Institute design inspired by frontal lobe

The facade of the new facility features a rhythmic pattern of solid and void panels inspired by an EEG strip, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/11/2015

High-speed hand dryers called better hygienic option

Significant cost and environmental savings also cited

11/11/2015

Optimizing the OR space

Small improvements in efficiency can offer substantial time and cost savings

11/11/2015

Bentley introduces ContextCapture, supporting reality modeling for infrastructure project delivery and asset performance

11/11/2015

CEA, LonMark Home & Building Automation Standards earn ANSI approval

11/11/2015

CoreNet Global, Allsteel release summary of six factors proven to affect knowledge worker productivity

11/11/2015

New recycling products website showcases collection carts, bulk containers

11/10/2015

FDA urged to preserve antibacterial products, ingredients

American Cleaning Institute is asking the Food and Drug Administration to re-evaluate antibacterial data

11/10/2015

Paper towels called best hand-drying option

Microbes can remain on the hands after washing, healthcare professionals must remove them in the most effective way possible

11/10/2015

Contaminated floors can spread potentially harmful germs and bacteria

Effective cleaning is the best way to keep floors hygienic

11/10/2015

Single patient rooms reduce HAIs, costs

Study: The cost savings more than cover the construction expense

11/10/2015

San Francisco facility recognized for safety drills

Presidio Surgery Center honored for 'incredibly realistic' drills

11/10/2015

New California hospital harnesses Seabiscuit connection

Adventist Health replaces outdated facility with larger, modern Frank R. Howard Memorial Hospital

11/10/2015

Bentley ProjectWise CONNECT Edition joins MicroStation and Navigator CONNECT editions in general access

11/10/2015

Family-centered design at Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children features nora rubber flooring

11/10/2015

Leading maker of institutional furniture for the healthcare industry expands operations

11/10/2015

Eaton’s versatile LED Luminaire brings a high-performing, energy-efficient solution to commercial and industrial applications

11/9/2015

Single-use device reprocessing kept 873 tons from landfills

Practice Greenhealth report says that diverting 92,205 tons of waste from the landfill through recycling, saving nearly $4 million

11/9/2015

Preparing for power outages at long-term living facilities

Even a brief power outage can potentially impact multiple systems, according to an article on the Long-term Living website

11/9/2015

Environmental services has role in construction

ES can help to isolate work areas from the rest of the hospital

11/9/2015

Integrative design, 3-D modeling can protect senior facility developers

Unforeseen rising manpower and material costs can cause major budget shortfall in senior projects

11/9/2015

'Homelike' details matter in senior housing

White paper tries to get to the heart of what make a senior living facility feel like home, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website

11/9/2015

New mobile medical unit to serve California youth

Teen Health Van will be operated in partnership with Stanford Children’s Health and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford

11/9/2015

Holy Cross Health celebrates grand opening of Holy Cross Hospital's South Building

11/9/2015

HITEC Power Protection introduces DCD Converged Canada attendees to market’s most efficient UPS power solution

11/9/2015

Selected Thomas & Betts Blackburn EZGround compression connectors now IEEE 837-2014 compliant

11/9/2015

Bentley continues to advance commercial innovation with cloud services subscription program

11/6/2015

Safety measures added to children's hospital construction after accident

Work stops after a forklift punched through the window of a four bed patient room in the adjacent Royal University Hospital

11/6/2015

Creating a healthcare environment that limits errors

Creating spaces with improved point-of-care storage and distribution is one way to address the issue of medication errors, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/6/2015

Final contract awarded to finish over-budget VA hospital

The contract authorizes builder to spend about $571 million more to finish the facility

11/6/2015

N.C. emergency room to be converted to urgent care facility

An emergency room was losing money, according to hospital officials

11/6/2015

California medical center and children’s hospital tower planned

California's seismic requirements for hospitals mandate a new adult hospital by 2020

11/6/2015

Central Florida senior community expanding

John Knox Village of in Orange City is adding 40 duplex units, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website

11/6/2015

Schindler Elevator Corporation launches new mobile application for service customers

11/6/2015

Hazards shouldn’t lead to disasters: NIST releases new community resilience planning guide

11/6/2015

Legrand introduces evolution series 10-inch poke-thru device: offers eight gangs of communication, A/V and power capacity

11/6/2015

MovinCool launches Climate Pro 12 portable heat pump

11/5/2015

Army settles with staffer who exposed infection control dangers

Federal investigators found that she was punished for reporting dangerous health and safety conditions for patients to the Joint Commission

11/5/2015

California health facility renovated without disturbing current patients

Rohnert Park Health Center in Rohnert Park, Calif. was renovated without disturbing staff and patients by scheduling the really disruptive work in the off hours, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/5/2015

Designing a virtual care center

Chesterfield, Mo.- based Mercy opened the first virtual care center in the United States

11/5/2015

Infection Control Today publishes environmental hygiene survey results

Survey reports on hospital leaders' and infection preventionists' concerns about barriers to environmental hygiene

11/5/2015

New Cherokee hospital represents a new model of healthcare

Facility’s opening signals a shift to integrated care

11/5/2015

Improving the patient experience with technology

Adopting technology can boost a patient’s overall comfort level

11/5/2015

Newly formed Murata Energy Solutions Americas introduces solution to automate demand response

11/5/2015

HOSPECO introduces SPHERGO with MicroWorks

11/5/2015

Southeast Financial Center nabs two prestigious awards

11/5/2015

Dissimilar Metal Design unveils evolving weathering steel facade for City of Hope

11/4/2015

Spooky hospital lore for those still in the Halloween mood

Hospitals and Health Networks gathers haunted hospital stories

11/4/2015

Design winners stress outdoor spaces

Winning facilities incorporated an abundance of natural light

11/4/2015

Saskatchewan hospital renews calls for improved safety after robbery scare

Employee confronted by two would-be robbers as he walked to work

11/4/2015

U.S. Army healthcare facilities opened on time and on budget

The Army successfully completed six major military hospital transition projects within the last five years

11/4/2015

Texas homeless shelter will become mixed-use medical center

$50 million mixed-use medical center to be built in San Antonio

11/4/2015

The future of healthcare design

Healthcare Design magazine spoke with architecture students to find out what put them on their career path

11/4/2015

New guide to designing HVAC systems for 21st century natatoriums available from Desert Aire

11/4/2015

Sales of OEO's direct-replacement LED for metal halide or high pressure sodium lamps skyrocket

11/4/2015

ImageFIRST New York providing OSHA-compliant healthcare laundry services to area medical providers

11/4/2015

Murata develops cloud-based generator and ATS monitoring and testing solution

11/3/2015

Virtual doctor makes house calls

New technology sends hologram doctor to remote locations

11/3/2015

Pennsylvania hospital notifies patients of infection risk

WellSpan York Hospital has alerted open-heart surgery patients of possible exposure to bacteria

Blog

11/3/2015

Three steps to cut cost and increase workforce productivity

Applying three simple steps significantly improved outcomes, particularly related to cost cutting and productivity which rank among the highest concerns in the workforce

11/3/2015

Preventing HAIs and readmissions fines

Environmental services can help curb hospital acquired infections

11/3/2015

Q&A on under-sink storage

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about under-sink storage

11/3/2015

Cleveland Clinic builds central facility for outpatient cancer care

The $276 million, 377,000-square-foot building will include 126 exam rooms, 98 infusion chairs, six linear accelerators and designated space for Phase I clinical trials, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/3/2015

Major increase in architecture firms reporting progress on achieving carbon reduction targets

11/3/2015

Majority of top-rated healthcare facilities use Champion medical recliners

11/3/2015

OSHA Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health to meet Dec. 1-2; seeks nominations for six seats

11/3/2015

ROCKFON Medical ceiling panels offer cleanliness, aesthetics, performance and sustainability

11/3/2015

Amerlux partners with Enlighted, Inc. for breakthrough lighting sensors and analytics platform

11/3/2015

Acuity Brands to Acquire Juno Lighting Group

11/3/2015

Honeywell survey shows safety and security in U.S. buildings are higher priorities than going green

11/3/2015

Valspar's Fluropon Effects Nova coatings provide rich color and vivid sparkle

11/3/2015

Taco announces agreement to acquire Askoll Sei

11/2/2015

Bedbug treatment options growing

Bedbug populations have spread beyond the bedroom into office buildings, day care centers

11/2/2015

Cincinnati hospital adopts some Ritz-Carlton business practices

The goal is to enhance staff engagement with patients and their families

11/2/2015

A wellness approach to hospital security

Embracing a reactive law enforcement approach in a hospital setting leads officers to miss opportunity to intervene before a situation escalates

11/2/2015

Designers have a responsibility to patient health

Healthcare design can contribute to patient health by redefining the role of the built environment

11/2/2015

Are facilities prepared for the next Ebola?

Emory University Hospital physician says that critical funding for proper care and control of the spread of highly communicable diseases is being cut, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/2/2015

TRSA's Hygienically Clean Healthcare Certification Earns AORN Seal of Recognition

11/2/2015

ServicePower becomes a ThingWorx Ready partner

11/2/2015

T&B Cable Tray Over-Support Splice Adaptor reduces need for structural supports

11/2/2015

CENTRIA expands CASCADE metal panel system line

11/2/2015

Schneider Electric achieves ISASecure Security Development Lifecycle Assurance certification

10/30/2015

Syracuse hospital tested for Legionella bacteria

N.Y. Health Department testing water at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center

10/30/2015

How hospitals coddle the rich

Elite services exist in various forms and are nearly universal at the most prestigious medical centers

10/30/2015

Popularity of telehealth continues to grow

Telehealth will provide increased healthcare services usually provided at the facility

10/30/2015

Akron hospital mural mark 125th anniversary

Akron Children’s Hospital mural comprises nearly 10,000 individual works of art

10/30/2015

Technology can help with life safety compliance

Maintaining compliance with The Joint Commission’s process can be challenging

10/30/2015

Cancer center design trends address new treatment needs

New treatments must be supported by differently designed treatment and equipment rooms, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

10/30/2015

D-Link introduces new HD camera with professional features

10/30/2015

OSHA will hold a meeting of the Whistleblower Protection Advisory Committee

10/30/2015

New Flood Buzz line of water leak alarms provides early warning of potential leak hazards

10/30/2015

ROCKFON Medical ceiling panels offer cleanliness, aesthetics, performance and sustainability

10/30/2015

Senate passes cybersecurity legislation—moves to conference

10/29/2015

Surprisingly common crimes committed in hospitals

Slide show highlights the types of incidents that hospitals might not be as well prepared for as they should

10/29/2015

Top Calif. hospitals struggling with infection control

Federal inspections cited five Orange County hospitals nearly 100 times for infection control violations over the past five years

10/29/2015

Akron Children's new pavilion built with integrated Lean project delivery

The team behind the Kay Jewelers Pavilion medical tower at Akron Children’s Hospital in Akron, Ohio, wrote the book on combining Lean and integrated project delivery, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

10/29/2015

N.Y. hospital gets $5.4 million FEMA grant for energy upgrade

Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco operated on generators for a week after hurricane Sandy

10/29/2015

Flexibility key to healthcare's new sustainability

A green facility's infrastructure must meet today’s and tomorrow’s compliance and operational requirements

10/29/2015

Q&A on comingling oxygen cylinders

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about comingling oxygen cylinders

10/29/2015

IDC MarketScape names Emerson Network Power a leader again in analysis of data center infrastructure management vendors

10/29/2015

Major increase in architecture firms reporting progress on achieving carbon reduction targets

10/29/2015

Norton upgrades 2800ST cam action door closer with new low-profile track

10/29/2015

Eaton offers efficient and efficacious asymmetric lighting solutions to large open spaces

10/29/2015

New Ametherm ACCU-Curve series of interchangeable thermistors features tight tolerances of ± 0.2 °c for high-accuracy temperature measurement

10/28/2015

Probe explores possible mold deaths of two more UPMC patients

UPMC mold crisis could be more widespread than initially believed as they continue to investigate possible fungal-related deaths of transplant patients

Blog

10/28/2015

Where do visual privacy gaps exist in your facility?

Identifying high-risk areas can help prevent potential data breaches and support HIPAA compliance

10/28/2015

Staff can help manage healthcare noise and speech privacy

Staff and visitors can play a role by reducing the amount of noise produced in the first place

10/28/2015

Fully digital hospital opens in Toronto

The Humber River Hospital in Toronto features automated kiosks, where patients are able to enter their information to be given their medication from a robotic arm

10/28/2015

Design educators must adapt to the healthcare sector's changing needs

One of the biggest changes is a growing recognition that students need specialized knowledge to practice in an increasingly complex, multidisciplinary and technically challenging environment, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

10/28/2015

Creating a sustainable outpatient center

Presence Saint Joseph Hospital in Chicago builds facility to support active and sustainable community

10/28/2015

SafeSpace brings new disinfecting solutions to office facilities

10/28/2015

Double triumph for Sealed Air at ISSA Innovation Awards

10/28/2015

Danfoss EnVisioneering Symposium explores path to sustainable commercial refrigeration

10/28/2015

Tyco Working with Nest Labs on connected home solutions

10/28/2015

DriSteem introduces new low-maintenance humidification system

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10/27/2015

Minnesota hospitals review workplace violence plans after shooting

Aitkin County Sheriff’s investigator was killed in the line of duty, at St. Cloud Hospital

10/27/2015

Things to consider with a clean energy plan

With an energy transformation there is not always a clear path for achieving desired results

Blog

10/27/2015

Mobile device management and security

To the mobile workforce, companies should establish a secure mobile device management (MDM) system for employees

10/27/2015

FEMA grants N.Y. hospital $5.4 million

Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco will upgrade the hospital's electrical power system

10/27/2015

Will the new 'house call' effect facility planning

A 2012 showed an increase in positive outcomes for home healthcare patients compared to hospitalized patients, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

10/27/2015

N.Y. hospital has long road to recovery after Sandy

The repair process for the city's Bellevue facility took a lot longer that the nearby VA's

10/27/2015

Enlighted launches enterprise IoT web applications for commercial buildings

10/27/2015

Rogers Memorial Hospital–Brown Deer renovates with Wausau's behavioral care windows

10/27/2015

Armstrong introduces Safety Zone sheet

10/27/2015

Taste International launch new Aquila glove range for the oil and gas industries at the NSC Show in Atlanta

10/27/2015

Aaron Smith highlights the importance of transparency with EPDs, LCAs, HPDs during AAMA Fall Conference

10/26/2015

Connection between Cubs and healthcare facilities comes out of left field

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System's Research and Educational Hospitals were built on the site of the old ballpark

10/26/2015

ISU students win national healthcare environment design award

The Iowa State students took first place for their conceptual design of a second patient tower at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

10/26/2015

Sustainable design in harsh environments

Smart design choices can create buildings and landscapes that work efficiently but also are resilient in extreme weather

10/26/2015

Designing to meet Boomers' needs

Healthcare design professionals need to rely on knowledge-based design because a mature research and evidence-based design repository doesn’t yet exist, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

10/26/2015

Healthcare disaster prep should focus on kids

Disasters' effects on children may be more significant because environmental hazards may affect them more quickly

10/26/2015

Solid surfaces choices can effect maintenance

Durability and consistent color are important factors

10/26/2015

Georgia-Pacific Professional unveils new innovations under new GP PRO brand name

10/26/2015

Schindler Elevator Corp. awarded major projects for Tampa International Airport

10/26/2015

Norton upgrades SafeZone intelligent door closer with selective hold open feature

10/26/2015

Florida's largest, private solar array now operational

10/26/2015

Renovating, expanding and streamlining: All with a new look

10/23/2015

Healthcare can learn from Disney technology

Wearable devices can transform the customer experience

Blog

10/23/2015

Writing on the wall: Designing healthcare facilities for healthy behaviors

By converting clinical interiors into flexible, positive and aesthetically pleasing spaces, facilities can improve the patient experience, facilitate healing, enhance visitor comfort and heighten staff productivity

10/23/2015

Healthcare construction waste diversion proves to be cost-effective

For a 250,000-square-foot medical facility, roughly 1.1 million pounds of materials must be removed, recycled or reused

Case study

10/23/2015

Felician Village retirement residence improves food service programs and financial practices

The assisted living resident dining program was upgraded from a non-selective menu to selective table service and restaurant-style menus with no additional staffing or additional costs

10/23/2015

Environmental services worker recognized for patient safety efforts

A long-time employee of Mercy Health – Fairfield Hospital has been awarded for infection control work

10/23/2015

Q&A on storage in a separation of different occupancies

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about separation of different occupancies

10/23/2015

Diversey Care's StandOut durable floor finish reduces maintenance and protects appearance of floors in high-use environments

10/23/2015

HITEC Power Protection introduces the market’s most efficient UPS power solution

10/23/2015

IEHA awards inaugural 'Seal of Approval" to Spic and Span by P&G Professional

10/23/2015

RGF introduces the BLU QR a low cost, quick release A/C coil ultraviolet system

10/23/2015

Hobbs Brook Management recognized by AGCMass with Build New England Award

10/22/2015

Weird crimes committed in hospitals

Hospital security have had to deal with some outrageous crimes

10/22/2015

Florida hospital plans facility for patient families

Florida Hospital Orlando project will include 24 rooms, a porch, kitchen and laundry facilities

10/22/2015

Reviewing Ebola waste disposal protocols

Reassessment of the efficiency of methods determined in last year's outbreak urged

10/22/2015

Once-toxic N.Y. site to become healthcare facility

Radiology clinic in Brighton Beach was formerly a brownfield

10/22/2015

'Most Connected' Hospital list released

U.S. News & World Report recognizes hospitals for their use of health IT to improve patient care

10/22/2015

Decluttering hospital corridors

Hospitals must maintain free and unobstructed access to all exits and minimize fire risk

10/22/2015

RGF Environmental continues steady growth through its vertical integration strategy

10/22/2015

New Genetec AutoVu free-flow off-street parking enforcement solution now available

10/22/2015

All-new VersaClean portable extractors deliver superior cleaning for carpets, hard surfaces

10/22/2015

APPA convenes work group to monitor fire, life safety, electrical standards development

10/22/2015

Glass specification tool from PPG offers easy access to LBNL database

10/21/2015

Hand-hygiene behaviors, attitudes affect patient experience

Ninety-three percent of healthcare facility patients and visitors agree that hand hygiene is more important in healthcare settings

10/21/2015

California hospital adopts new trends in hospital food

Twin Cities Community Hospital in Templeton offering fresh and healthy choices and cooked-to-order meals

10/21/2015

Healthcare can learn from Harley-Davidson

Healthcare organizations must face the reality that they're competing for hearts, minds, and dollars the same way other businesses do, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.

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10/21/2015

UVC light disinfection shines in the fight against HAIs in ambulatory healthcare

The new 18,000-square-foot emergency department will have 23 beds, including 14 beds for acute care

10/21/2015

N.C. hospital planning new emergency department

The new 18,000-square-foot emergency department will have 23 beds, including 14 beds for acute care

10/21/2015

Assessing risk in behavioral healthcare facilities

The occurrence of inpatients harming themselves or others is increasing

10/21/2015

Ingersoll Rand marks climate commitment achievement at White House HFC Reduction Roundtable

10/21/2015

Recipients of IFMA's 2015 Awards of Excellence honored at IFMA's World Workplace

10/21/2015

EnOcean Alliance and AllSeen Alliance further the AllJoyn Framework for a seamless Internet of Things

10/21/2015

7 pillars of visual management create a safer, more efficient workplace

10/21/2015

Trane teams up with industry partners to win at ASHRAE Net-Zero Challenge

10/20/2015

N.J. hospital runs gunman protocol drill

Hospital employees also are trained in the health system's disaster response through computer modules

10/20/2015

A facility manager can boost a healthcare project's ROI

Having the facilities department is at the table early can help in the handoff

10/20/2015

Healthcare buildings play a role in the overall resilience of a community

Designers must create spaces that are part of a larger conversation on how cities are designed and the role healthcare buildings play in the larger plan, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

10/20/2015

Specifying emergency power in hospitals

Installations for hospitals must comply with NFPA 110 in conjunction with NFPA 70

10/20/2015

When to repair or replace medical equipment

One way to help decide whether to replace an item is the carrying cost of older equipment

10/20/2015

Asbestos found in hospital not a safety risk

New Zealand board says no one's safety is at risk after asbestos was found in three buildings at Dunedin Public Hospital in Dunedin

10/20/2015

IREM collaborates with 2030 districts in 10 cities to promote sustainability

10/20/2015

Generac City offers expansive, interactive collection of industrial case study comparisons

10/20/2015

Danfoss participates in second White House industry leader roundtable on reducing greenhouse gas emissions

10/20/2015

Johnson Controls: Refrigerant choices should be made carefully

10/20/2015

IFMA honors two members with Chairman’s Citations at IFMA's World Workplace 2015

10/19/2015

Monitoring dust during healthcare construction

Particulate monitoring can measure how much dust is escaping from construction work area containments

10/19/2015

Massive Alabama hospital move finishes ahead of schedule

Dozens of ambulances help Trinity Medical Center carry 98 patients to its new facility

10/19/2015

Hospital's fire safety fixes to cost millions

A recent report says fire safety failures stretching back years have the potential to put staff and patients at 'intolerable risk'

10/19/2015

UV cuts C. diff transmissions on cancer floors

Study shows that ultraviolet robots helped reduce the transmission rates by 25%

10/19/2015

Napa hospital recycles runoff

Queen of the Valley Medical Center waters its grounds with the condensation from its air-handling units

10/19/2015

Healthcare facility called an evolving specialty

Healthcare master planning is mirroring the current evolution of the healthcare industry, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

10/19/2015

New SCA survey in North America shows hand washing awareness affects u.s. patient experience

10/19/2015

Dodoma varsity gets ultra-modern hospital

10/19/2015

Cold climate challenges addressed in new publication from ASHRAE

10/19/2015

Lunera Lighting announces new addition to Helen Lamp family

10/19/2015

IFMA Fellows Class of 2015 honored at IFMA's World Workplace

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10/16/2015

Man who died after struggling with hospital guards had a broken vertebra

74-year-old man died two days after being restrained by security guards at MedStar Washington Hospital Center

10/16/2015

Emory gets $2.2 million grant to prevent spread of infectious diseases

CDC grant makes Emory a member of the Prevention Epicenters Program, which focuses on infection control and prevention research in healthcare facilities

10/16/2015

Study says chemicals, UV rays cut superbug transmissions

Using a combination of chemicals and UV light to clean patient rooms cut transmission of four major superbugs by a cumulative 30 percent

10/16/2015

Maryland hospital adds senior ER suites

Carroll Hospital's emergency department senior care suites designed to make older patients more comfortable

10/16/2015

Missouri healthcare facilities increase security after threatening call

An anonymous caller promised “bloodshed” in a threatening phone message left at a University of Missouri Health Care facility

10/16/2015

Standards for hazardous pharmaceutical waste proposed rule

The proposed rule addresses hazardous waste pharmaceuticals that are generated or managed by healthcare facilities and pharmaceutical reverse distributors

10/16/2015

IFMA releases white paper exploring the C-suite perception of facility management and how to improve it

10/16/2015

Eaton launches The Lighting reSOURCE online informational hub for industry professionals and students

10/16/2015

HyLite expands energy-saving retrofit solutions with new Omni-Cob models

10/16/2015

Universal's Everline family expands with flexibility of Dali digital dimming LED drivers

10/16/2015

ASSA ABLOY announces integration of Aperio Wireless Technology with Keep SMS by Feenics

10/15/2015

Selective system coordination in healthcare facilities

Electrical distribution systems require engineers to be diligent when designing them

10/15/2015

Wisconsin Health system plans $35 million psychiatric hospital renovation

Aurora Health Care to invest in Wauwatosa campus improvements

10/15/2015

Mercy Health building $3.9 million facility in Ludington

New facilty will provide urgent and primary care, laboratory, imaging, rehabilitation, behavioral health, occupational medicine and specialty clinic services

10/15/2015

Optimizing an operating room

Small efficiencies can add up to substantial time and cost savings

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10/15/2015

The prescription for successful healthcare facility operations

Small efficiencies can add up to substantial time and cost savings

10/15/2015

Location options for patient restrooms bring own challenges

Patient restrooms can be located either along the interior wall (inboard) or the exterior wall (outboard)

10/15/2015

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians announces opening of new $80 million hospital

10/15/2015

WAC Lighting offers LED Architectural TUBE interior/exterior luminaire

10/15/2015

Distech Controls partners with leading tech hub, Notman House

10/15/2015

IFMA workplace strategy survey finds unassigned space on the rise

10/15/2015

Global commercial real estate leader CBRE chooses Hightower as preferred technology provider for leasing management

10/14/2015

Clemson researchers get grant to design safer, smarter hospital operating room

Team will design, develop and test various design and systems solutions and will implement these new ideas in surgical environments

10/14/2015

New Orleans hospitals designed for resilience

Two new healthcare facilities, University Medical Center (UMC) New Orleans and Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System’s new VA medical center are designed with redundancy and armor to protect against a future blow, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

10/14/2015

S.C. healthcare facilities help hospitals in flood zone

Greenville Health System is one of many offering help to those in the Midlands and Lowcountry

10/14/2015

ER redesign can help attract patients

Boston health system redesigns emergency departments to improve servicesand answer competition from urgent care centers

10/14/2015

Healthcare facilities avoid tripping hazards, bacteria seams in restrooms

Combination toilet/shower rooms are sometimes called universal design

10/14/2015

Q&A on storage in a corridor

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about storage in a corridor

10/14/2015

Johnson Controls helps world's largest commercial building regulate energy usage

10/14/2015

New, larger rebel rooftop units offer energy savings to larger buildings

10/14/2015

Distech Controls first to introduce controllers designed to meet oil and gas industry standards

10/14/2015

Spectra254 Partners with diagnostic imaging supplies and services, expands footprint into Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic

10/14/2015

Schneider Electric named a leader in building energy management software by independent analyst firm

10/13/2015

Telehealth expected to curb healthcare construction

CEO sees the number of hospital stays and surgeries trending down

10/13/2015

Healthcare facilities experiment with new restroom designs

One example is the growing use of prefabricated toilet rooms

10/13/2015

Children's hospital opens in Liverpool

The newly opened Alder Hey Children's Hospital features six large, colorful wards with outdoor play areas, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

10/13/2015

Princeton Healthcare System invests in cost-effective energy

Facility explored non-traditional energy-efficiency solutions to increase cost savings

10/13/2015

Ohio county considering portable hospital

Location and volunteers sought for emergency facility

10/13/2015

Designing a pediatric waiting room

It is important to provide an orderly, clean and calm yet engaging environment

10/13/2015

Medxcel Facilities Management names Scott Cormier as VP of Emergency Management, Environment of Care and Safety

10/13/2015

Modernfold's new acousti-clear wall system family unites outstanding aesthetics, effective acoustic control

10/13/2015

Call for entries announced for the Inaugural 'BOLD Awards'

10/13/2015

ISSA Hygieia Network opens membership & kicks off awards nominations

10/13/2015

Hubbell Lighting receives IES recognition for 9 innovative products

10/12/2015

FDA orders scope makers to conduct checks in healthcare facilities

Three duodenoscope manufacturers must conduct studies to better understand how the devices are reprocessed

10/12/2015

Texas women and infants clinic designed for gender-specific experiences

The design sought to nourish the female psyche while supporting medical care, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

10/12/2015

New Illinois healthcare facility a 'one-stop shop'

Healing Arts Pavilion in Plainfield provides outpatient services including laboratory services, advanced imaging, an immediate care center and physical therapy

10/12/2015

Technology can improve the patient experience

Patients expect the same tech conveniences in their healthcare facility as they do in their daily lives

10/12/2015

Cramped Dublin cancer unit called infection risk

Inspection of Beaumont Hospital found patients were being treated too close to each other

10/12/2015

Adopting tech tools can advance facility professionals

Report says facility management's adoption of technology is lagging

10/12/2015

Integrated project delivery team for Boston Medical Center's Menino addition and renovations project expands to include trade partners

10/12/2015

Newly patented cleaning system saves lives through cleaner hospitals

10/12/2015

Court order requires Tru-D to cease false and misleading statements regarding its Mercury UV device & Xenex germ-zapping robots

10/12/2015

Nora Lighting releases comprehensive work book showcasing entire product line

10/12/2015

Trane introduces intelligent services portfolio of energy management solutions

10/12/2015

Becoming a green pioneer by (interior) design

The Dell Children's facility became the first project in the world to achieve LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) for Healthcare Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council

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10/9/2015

Bronx hospital worker found dead in facility's bathroom

Man was locked inside a bathroom at Montefiore Medical Center, where he worked, for days without anyone noticing

10/9/2015

Houston hospital may lose funding after patient shooting

St. Joseph Medical Center will be cut from Medicare program unless it corrects safety problems

10/9/2015

NFPA 99 for existing facilities addresses power strips

Overlooking these requirements can be costly

10/9/2015

Patient dies in D.C. hospital after confrontation with security

MedStar Washington Hospital Center has yet to release details

10/9/2015

Indianapolis healthcare facilities on construction spree

Hospital systems are back to building as the future of Obamacare become more certain

10/9/2015

Designing surgical spaces to last

Surgery departments must be especially adaptable to accommodate fast advancements in medicine and technology, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

10/9/2015

QuietWalk eco-smart underlayment for floating wood & laminate floors quiets impact sound and floor to ceiling noise

10/9/2015

Campus transformed to serve community

Little Company of Mary Hospital project balances respect for history and need for modernization

10/9/2015

GCX launches first patient engagement table

10/9/2015

NICOR Inc. expands commercial ambient lighting product line

10/9/2015

ZKAccess releases the ML10-B fingerprint door lock with built-in Bluetooth technology

10/9/2015

Sunburst Chemicals’ Sentinel is highly effective multi-purpose, no-rinse solid sanitizer

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10/8/2015

Firefighters shuttling water to S.C. hospital

Palmetto Health Baptist and Palmetto Health Richland affected by flooding

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10/8/2015

White Plains Hospital building 'Hospital for the Future'

N.Y. hospital opens the doors to a new lobby, one of the first finished components of its capital improvement project

10/8/2015

Patch invented to repair hospital beds, prevent spread of infection

CleanPatch works like a Band-Aid to save healthcare facilities from prematurely replacing equipment

10/8/2015

Healthcare design gold standard now focuses on patients

Focus on evidence-based design helps reduce stress and support patient comfort with more homelike features, better lighting, and views of nature, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

10/8/2015

Healthcare Facilities Code changes approach to compliance

New version assesses the risks of procedures and services that may be performed in a range of facility types

10/8/2015

Dignity Health $220 million renovation design to focus on 'human kindness'

Feedback from patients and families informed 39-hospital project

10/8/2015

Spectra254 to bring its complete line of UVC disinfection solutions to Infectious Disease Conference IDWeek 2015

10/8/2015

Renewable Energy and Power, Inc. fulfills initial contract for led lighting at major healthcare organization

10/7/2015

Houston hospital squanders FEMA grant meant for rebuilding after hurricane

The Department of Homeland Security is demanding the return of $32.4 million

10/7/2015

Congress OKs funds to finish Colorado VA hospital

The VA can shift money in its own budget to come up with the $625 million needed

10/7/2015

Salt Lake City outpatient facility installs upscale bistro

In its first year, Mountainside Cafe registered 440 daily weekday and brought in nearly $500,000

10/7/2015

UPS to offer medical device replenishment services

Facility will have decontamination capability and instrument inspection to support distribution services to hospitals

10/7/2015

Health systems expected to focus on non-acute care

Mergers and acquisitions indicate a shift toward retail clinics, physician practices and digital resources

10/7/2015

Behavioral healthcare facilities for kids evolving

Seattle Children's Hospital's Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Unit was designed with the private patient bedrooms with accommodations for parents, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

10/7/2015

Parker launches video call center for health systems

10/7/2015

How facility design improves clinical performance

10/7/2015

Eaton's Lighting Solutions enhance aesthetics, bring control capabilities and reduce energy consumption by nearly 70 percent at AEE Headquarters

10/7/2015

SHP Logistics initiative at Aquila Gloves speeds delivery time and reduces cost for high-level cut protection

10/7/2015

KMC Announces release of KMC Commander internet of things platform for building automation

10/6/2015

14 salmonella isangi infections reported at Detroit hospital

State health officials and Henry Ford Hospital staff are working to figure out the cause of the outbreak

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10/6/2015

Industry knowledge is key to meeting compliance goals

Your security staff must be well-informed and up-to-date on all necessary information

10/6/2015

Detroit health system to build $110 million cancer center

Henry Ford Health System plans center as part of a $500 million expansion of its campus

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10/6/2015

Leveraging in-house planning, design and construction team in an evolving healthcare system

With our healthcare system clearly focused on doing more with less, finding leverage at all levels of an organization is paramount.

10/6/2015

Bicester Community Hospital designed for flexibility, efficiency

New $7.8 million community healthcare facility in Oxfordshire, U.K., replaces the existing inflexible and outdated 1908 hospital, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

10/6/2015

Design changes are improving clinical labs

Automated laboratory lines can streamline processes, boost productivity and reduce errors and cost

10/6/2015

McCarthy Building Companies celebrates structural steel topping-out of new $40 Million Rady Children's Hospital Education Office Building

10/6/2015

New ASHRAE Guideline focuses on optimum facility and system operation

10/6/2015

New Moonring sweeps through and around commercial interiors with harmonic halos of light

10/6/2015

Echelon announces new control solutions for large installations

10/6/2015

AFFLINK launches Phase Two . . and its free

10/5/2015

Hospital closes after ceiling collapses on inspectors

Those being treated at Bootham Park Hospital in York were found to be at 'significant risk of harm'

10/5/2015

Afghanistan combat hospital staffed by team of three

Airmen provide the logistics and facilities management at Craig Joint Theater Hospital

10/5/2015

New Albuquerque clinic planned to meet needs of newly insured

Presbyterian Healthcare Services clinic will include primary care, urgent care services, laboratory services and technology-focused services such as the MyChart application and telemedicine visits

10/5/2015

Floor-space use can enhance healthcare

Depending on how space is optimized, healthcare facilities can better direct the assets they have toward efficiency and expand on-site capabilities

10/5/2015

Walk-in clinic adds infusion suite

ReadyMed Plus facility features three medical suites and a large reception area with electronic self-service check-in kiosks and a concierge-style greeter, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

10/5/2015

Choosing an emergency power generator

Focus on disaster preparedness has driven advances in the generator marketplace

10/5/2015

Geberit named one of the world's most innovative companies by Forbes

10/5/2015

Lenel OnGuard security management platform offers new mobile and web applications

10/5/2015

Johnson Controls unveils enhanced security management system to better protect people and property

10/5/2015

Spirax Sarco releases the CSM-C 600 compact clean steam generator

10/5/2015

Lenel, Mercury celebrate 20 years of innovative access control solutions

10/2/2015

UPMC Presbyterian re-opens transplant program after mold inspection

Facility says it may never find a source for the mold

10/2/2015

Joint Commission issues alert on fall prevention

Sentinel Event Alert 55 addresses preventing falls and fall-related injuries in healthcare facilities

10/2/2015

Behavioral healthcare projects reflect change in attitude

New facilities and renovations illustrate how far mental healthcare has come and its growing role in a more integrated care approach, according to an article on the Healthcare Design

10/2/2015

Infection control goes beyond hand washing

Purchasing equipment, protection during construction and preparing for disasters are part of infectious disease specialist's role

10/2/2015

Hospital central power plant expected to save $500,000 a year

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre expects to reduce the hospital's electricity consumption by more than two-thirds

10/2/2015

Southern California medical offices built to withstand wind

A 350-foot wall's undulating pattern is designed to slow down wind speeds as they reach campus and to shield patients and visitors from the gusts

10/2/2015

Xcel Energy announces building optimization pilot program

10/2/2015

HOSPECO Partners in pilot program to advance women's health initiative

10/2/2015

Siklu enhances security market presence with new ground breaking products

10/2/2015

NICOR adds a new level of ambience to its LED Downlight family with sunset dimming

10/2/2015

Danfoss honors EMCOR Services Mesa Energy Systems with sixth annual EnVisioneer of the Year award

10/1/2015

First all-digital hospital opens in Toronto

Humber River Regional Hospital described as green, lean and all digital

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10/1/2015

670-bed hospital OK'd in U.K.

Midland Metropolitan Hospital to be the UK's first PF2 hospital

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10/1/2015

Understanding patient vicinity and patient space

When dealing with codes, words do matter

10/1/2015

N.J. hospital opens renovated emergency room

New Saint Peter's emergency room includes new flooring, updated facilities, private rooms, and three different care centers

10/1/2015

Using facility design to benefit care, budget

Information technology and facility design can support new models of patient care

10/1/2015

Infusion suite includes art installation

Grinnell Regional Medical Center in Grinnell. Iowa, used the windows and suite walls as a canvas for a botanical art installation as part of a build-out project, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

10/1/2015

Universal Medical Resources announces first QuantumCam installation in the United States

10/1/2015

Designing a new experience in healthcare

10/1/2015

Rebuilding a legacy

Replacing San Francisco's Chinese Hospital creates challenges - from a small staging area to working around multiple daily deliveries to neighborhood vendors

10/1/2015

Technical Innovation's Critical Space Solutions to showcase control room design at Critical Facilities Summit

10/1/2015

RBA's Enviro-Glaze range meets design brief for mental health facility

10/1/2015

Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Center for Advanced Care has grand opening

9/30/2015

Chicago hospital's plan to merge pediatric, adult ERs criticized

Stroger Hospital's merger plan spurred by a lower volume of pediatric cases

9/30/2015

Dignity Health plans $220 million in renovations

California health system plans a multi-phase improvement project across its 39-hospital network

9/30/2015

Health system uses IT with acquisition strategy

Citizen Memorial Hospital focusing on connecting its system

9/30/2015

Mass. hospital practices emergency planning

Lowell General Hospital prepares for disaster with an all-hazards plan

9/30/2015

Q&A on fire-rated barriers vs. smoke compartment barriers

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question on fire-rated barriers vs. smoke compartment barriers

9/30/2015

Union Village to be first integrated health village

Henderson, Nev., project will be first to integrate a healthcare center into retail, entertainment, residential and senior living, and culture centers, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

9/30/2015

Alliance to Save Energy awards Danfoss for innovative, energy-efficient Turbocor compressor technology

9/30/2015

New Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital holds ribbon cutting celebration

9/30/2015

2016 AHR Expo calls for innovation award entries

9/30/2015

Seresco adds compact cabinet models to NE Series for small pool/spa room HVAC dehumidification

9/30/2015

T&S Brass named 2015 SC Manufacturer of the Year

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9/29/2015

Hospitals issue debt at fastest pace in three years

More nonprofit hospital bonds are being issued as concerns over the Affordable Care Act largely fade

9/29/2015

N.C. hospital first to use certified mobile compounding cleanroom

Duke Raleigh Hospital to use mobile cleanroom to assure uninterrupted pharmacy services

9/29/2015

307 hand-washing stations set for Jamaican healthcare facilities

Regional Health Authority is installing the stations as part of measures to improve infection control

9/29/2015

BIM can bring efficiency to facility management

A building information model (BIM) allows facilities managers to share information about building components from initial design through ongoing maintenance

9/29/2015

Federal funding may let VA finish Denver hospital

Funding measure would let the VA transfer $625 million from other accounts in its own budget

9/29/2015

What will tomorrow's OR look like?

The real question is how to transform a "simple" box into a 21st century technology-fueled, infection-free, and sleek surgical environment, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

9/29/2015

Young tech company asks the question 'Why does new technology have to cost so much?'

9/29/2015

Lex Products Corp. and TM3 Systems Inc. merge to form LexTM3 LLC

9/29/2015

Illuminating Engineering Society recognizes four Eaton LED products for technical achievement

9/29/2015

Armstrong unveils 'A Ceiling for Every Space', a new visual selector tool on its website

9/29/2015

Veolia and Covanta team up to help consumers and businesses recycle universal waste

9/28/2015

Bacteria-fighting copper making a comeback in hospitals

Hospitals are installing copper components on 'high-touch' surfaces

9/28/2015

Winston-Salem hospital overhauling dining venues

Wake Forest Baptist hospital is renovating its main cafeteria and other branded eatery spots on its main campus

9/28/2015

Meeting the emergency management requirement

Each of the six EM areas should be broken down to identify single-point-of-failure items and critical consumable resources

9/28/2015

Infographic addresses when to use bleach in healthcare facility

Managing spending while attacking HAIs can be a tough balance

9/28/2015

Massachusetts hospital honored for sustainability

HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Western Massachusetts has received a 2015 Redevelopment and Renewal Awards for sustainability impact, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

9/28/2015

Acuity Brands Lighting named Leadership Circle Partner of BOMA International

9/28/2015

Danfoss advocates incentives to deploy proven technologies during Congressional briefing

9/28/2015

Reports estimate over 100,000 new HVACR mechanics and installers needed in next seven years due to growth and retirements

9/28/2015

AMIA and Schattauer Publishers announce new collaboration

9/28/2015

MaxLite introduces QuadroMAX as first universal, scalable outdoor luminaire

9/25/2015

UPMC hires international expert on mold outbreaks

Transplant program is suspended after a fourth person contracts a fungal infection

9/25/2015

Drywall poses danger at max-security psych hospital

Patients are destroying the drywall and make weapons from materials found inside

9/25/2015

Utah health system opens hospital-based simulation center

LDS Hospital simulation center is designed to increase patient safety and improve clinical outcomes through hands-on scenarios

9/25/2015

Securing protected health information during file disposal

When a healthcare provider changes facilities, it is important that they understand how to properly dispose of or transfer PHI

9/25/2015

Connecticut hospital doubles size of emergency department

New Milford Hospital expansion includes a more efficient triage space, a centralized nursing station and private patient rooms

9/25/2015

Careful specifications can prevent flooring failure

Flaws often begin to occur at the base with the concrete slab

9/25/2015

Nora Lighting's Cobalt Retrofit Downlights now feature 4'' deep cone reflectors, new finishes

9/25/2015

EOS showcases copper-infused surface solution that actively reduces bacteria 24/7

9/25/2015

New SurfaceSet 2016 Collection by Formica helps professionals stay on forefront of design while staying on budget

9/25/2015

SIMA releases snow & ice management standard glossary of terms

9/25/2015

Future Resource Engineering releases white paper outlining five step energy efficiency planning process for data centers

9/24/2015

Fungal cases at UPMC put focus on lack of transparency

There are no laws that require requires hospitals to report fungal infections

9/24/2015

Operating room environment can address strategic challenges

When operating rooms have the correct levels of HVAC, they can help hospitals decrease risk of infection

9/24/2015

Cleaning standards at UK hospital questioned with 22 C. diff cases in four months

James Cook Hospital cited for a lack of adequate isolation facilities and standards of cleanliness

9/24/2015

Okla. hospital tripling square footage, adding no beds

St. Anthony Shawnee Hospital expansion designed to meet the changing needs of patients and their families

9/24/2015

Low-cost ways to improve environmental services

Report includes staff-based initiatives to improve operations

9/24/2015

Q&A on E Size O2 cylinders with handles

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question on E Size O2 cylinders with handles

9/24/2015

Baja Urinal saves water and money

9/24/2015

Clorox Healthcare announces new Optimum-UV Enlight System with advanced reporting features and powerful performance against infections

9/24/2015

Brivo launches Brivo Mobile Pass to open doors using smartphones

9/24/2015

Spirax Sarco releases STS17.2 steam trapping station

9/24/2015

Diversey Care's TASKI Intellibot solution wins AHE Innovation Award

9/23/2015

Healthcare facilities prepare for extra patients during Papal visit

Hospitals also are getting ready to host the personnel who will tend to them

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9/23/2015

Deaths of three patients with mold infections baffles UPMC

Officials struggling to find the source of the household mold

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9/23/2015

Salt Lake City hospital opens simulation center

The 10,000 square-foot center is equipped with advanced simulation technology

9/23/2015

FDA warns about infections from bronchoscopes

Federal regulators expanded their warnings about medical scopes spreading infections

9/23/2015

Boston safety net hospital aims to become city's greenest

Boston Medical Center expects a 50% reduction by 2020

9/23/2015

Planning guide addresses radiology reading room design

Guide offers design information with hopes to reduce repetitive strain injuries among radiologists

9/23/2015

Evidence-based design should be part of behavioral healthcare projects

Facilities must be designed with the distinct needs of patients in mind

9/23/2015

DOE releases common definition of zero energy buildings, campuses and communities; ASHRAE commends efforts

9/23/2015

Siemens launches City Performance Tool in the U.S.

9/23/2015

Serenus Biotherapeutics partners with Xenex to bring disinfection robots to Africa

9/23/2015

Phifer introduces new petroleum savings & greenhouse gas avoidance calculator tool on website

9/23/2015

Architects issue statement on DOE's net-zero energy building definition

9/22/2015

Mold outbreak at UPMC may have killed two patients

Toilets in UPMC Presbyterian's cardiothoracic intensive care unit may be source of fungal infections

9/22/2015

Planning adaptability into healthcare facility design

The evolution of healthcare is changing facility utilization and prompting the need to plan for the changes with design, acording to an article on the Healthcare Design website

9/22/2015

Taking a closer look at waste-removal operations

More health systems are looking at ways to minimize waste and safely reduce waste-handling costs

9/22/2015

Best practices for an integrated healthcare facilities infrastructure

An infrastructure that includes the progressive integration of information systems with physical components is necessary to remain competitive in today's healthcare industry

9/22/2015

New sewage leak reported at Venice hospital

Latest sewage breach forced Venice Regional Bayfront Health to evacuate patients and wall off a section of the facility

9/22/2015

New $23 million healthcare facility planned for Tulsa area

Saint Francis Health System to build 49,000-square-foot Glenpool healthcare complex

9/22/2015

New 'SolarWarp 9 LED' Area/roadway light creates, stores, regenerates 100% of its own power

9/22/2015

Toto is the first plumbing manufacturer to earn the International Living Future Institute's Declare label

9/22/2015

DOE releases common definition for zero energy buildings, campuses and communities

9/22/2015

St. David's South Austin Medical Center first in Austin to Use Xenex germ-zapping robot

9/22/2015

Dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony officially opens new Shriners Hospitals for Children- Canada

9/21/2015

Ontario hospital doubles number of security guards

Guelph General Hospital's new program was a result of a security audit done in the emergency department

9/21/2015

Missouri medical tower has private rooms, room for growth

New 43,000-square-foot addition to Cox Medical Center South includes 124 new beds

9/21/2015

ES plays a growing role in fighting HAIs

Blog on CDC website says organisms that are difficult to kill and impossible to treat make environmental cleaning more important for the safety of patients

9/21/2015

MD Cancer Center ES manager honored

Facility Cleaning Decisions names 2015 Managers of Distinction

9/21/2015

Cleaning medical instruments with ultrasound

Ultrasonic device shown to reduce contamination and risk of infection

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9/21/2015

Simple energy fixes = big savings for healthcare facilities

Small changes to the controls system for mechanical and electrical systems can have a big impact

9/21/2015

The next generation of energy efficiency programs can save 22% of electricity use in the year 2030

9/21/2015

Advance FM810 orbital floor machines provide enhanced performance, improved productivity and expanded applications

9/21/2015

Emerson Network Power announces water and energy-saving Liebert DSE with Liebert EconoPhase Economizer

9/21/2015

Supporting Partners named for Integrative Healthcare Symposium Canada

9/21/2015

Moz Designs introduces imaginative new digital imagery for architectural surfaces

9/18/2015

UPMC mold infestation may be more serious

Mold was found in a several areas of the 20-bed cardiothoracic intensive care unit

9/18/2015

Florida children's hospital 'topped out' with palm tree

New 128-bed Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida is scheduled to open in 2017

9/18/2015

Need for memory care spurring facility upgrades

Seniors and their families are demanding additional amenities and homelike settings, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website

9/18/2015

Climate change offers opportunities for healthcare design

Healthcare facilities hold the moral authority to talk about the effects of climate change and lead efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance resiliency, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

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9/18/2015

Strategies for successful collaboration between infection prevention and environmental services to target zero HAIs

Studies suggest that when infection prevention (IP) and environmental services professionals work collaboratively, rates of infection transmission, process redundancies and costs are reduced

9/18/2015

Hunterdon Medical Center ES director honored

Facility Cleaning Decisions names 2015 Managers of Distinction

9/18/2015

Q&A on offsite fire drills

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question on offsite fire drills

9/18/2015

DWM Facilities Maintenance launches cross-functional client solutions team

9/18/2015

RxEOB and SelectHealth release mobile pharmacy benefits app

9/18/2015

Southeast Federal Center/The Yards wins Grand Award for Environmental Restoration at National Brownfield Conference

9/18/2015

D-Link introduces new value line of surveillance cameras

9/18/2015

Children's Hospital Los Angeles introduces new high-tech disinfecting robots

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9/17/2015

Pittsburgh hospital Cardiothoracic ICU shut down due to mold

Eighteen patients at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital relocated because of the infestation

9/17/2015

Review of sterilizing procedures for reusable devices urged

CDC and FDA stressing public health need to properly maintain, clean and disinfect or sterilize devices

9/17/2015

Children's hospital reflects Canadian culture

The colors and attractions of the different regions of Canada were used as inspiration for design elements throughout the the new Shriners Hospitals for Children - Canada, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

9/17/2015

Emergency departments designed for efficiency

EDs are increasingly the primary entry point for hospital patients

9/17/2015

US hospital ship brings care to poor in Haiti

The USNS Comfort has 1,000 beds and 100 surgeries will be performed

9/17/2015

Masking noise and conversation in healthcare facilities

Technology uses loudspeakers to distribute an engineered background sound throughout a facility

9/17/2015

Using graphics to enhance medical experiences at St. Louis Children's Specialty Care Center

9/17/2015

Pecora Corporation announces a brand new app to help with material estimating

9/17/2015

Bentley enlivens reality modeling through acquisition of e-on software

9/17/2015

Hubbell Building Automation introduces IFC stand-alone lighting fixture controller

9/17/2015

Special Report: Minimizing the cost of flu season

9/16/2015

ES staff hand hygiene is key to infection control

But often there is a lack of understanding and training

9/16/2015

Reusable instruments can be an infection issue for outpatient facilities

Infection-spreading medical devices include a range of reusable instruments

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9/16/2015

Surveillance cameras key to overall security program

Surveillance systems can enhance access control, reduce theft and provide another opportunity to protect individuals, information and the hospital campus

9/16/2015

Health organization urges safe, 'smart' hospitals in Caribbean

Effort designed to ensure the facilities can function during disasters and reduce their environmental footprint

9/16/2015

N.Y. hospital's green expansion includes co-gen plant

Plant will produce 90 percent of facility's daily electricity needs

9/16/2015

The business case for combined heat and power

Decision makers should know of financing alternatives for economically viable CHP projects

9/16/2015

Lighting, climate zone changes proposed for ASHRAE/IES energystandard

9/16/2015

Amerlux introduces Curvano Linear LED luminaires for architectural spaces

9/16/2015

AMAG Technology delivers symmetry EN-1DBC+ single door controller to market

9/16/2015

Brendle Group announces launch of Net Zero Water - A software tool for reducing water consumption and improving water quality

9/16/2015

T&S Brass launches a new generation of T&S University

9/15/2015

ES 'Departments of the Year' honored

Northside Hospital and Seton Medical Center Williamson win magazine's award

9/15/2015

Healthcare design can improve care, saves money

Experts believe that through 2017, the United States will spend more than $200 billion to refurbish or build new facilities

9/15/2015

Healthcare facility managers need to be flexible

The healthcare facility manager's ability to adapt increasingly important with Affordable Care Act

9/15/2015

Special legal and financial factors should be considered for healthcare lease guaranties

A lease is only as strong as the guarantor's financial condition

9/15/2015

Orlando emergency center for kids first in region

The 12-bed pediatric emergency department, opening at Florida Hospital's east Orlando campus

9/15/2015

San Antonio child guidance center expansion to streamline operations

Clarity Child Guidance Center renovation will also provide additional space for clinicians and enhance the therapeutic recreation program, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

9/15/2015

CBRE appointed to manage facilities for Goodenough College

9/15/2015

Improve restroom appearance by cleaning for health

9/15/2015

Greenbuild and NAHB announce new strategic partnership

9/15/2015

Banyan water's data-driven water management solutions save businesses and organizations 1.75 billion gallons of water to date

9/15/2015

Alpha II joins Healthcare Administrative Technology

9/14/2015

Why aren't more facility managers embracing sustainability?

Not every facility manager is able to prioritize energy efficiency projects

9/14/2015

Rural Illinois hospital to transition to outpatient care

Hospital Sisters Health System and OSF Healthcare System will transition healthcare services in Streator from HSHS to OSF

9/14/2015

Engaging stakeholders in operating room design

Including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and nursing staff early in the design process is essential to creating ownership and offers opportunities for innovation, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

9/14/2015

Cambridge hospital project monitored with webcam

Papworth Hospital project in U.K. installed a live time-lapse camera

9/14/2015

Nonclinical staff have role in patient satisfaction

Nonclinical staff should consider the myriad ways they can help to improve patient outcomes

9/14/2015

Design awards recognize healing atmosphere, efficiency

Modern Healthcare Design Award winners refine the healing environment concept and integrate the principles of value-based design

9/14/2015

Clorox Healthcare partners with APUA to raise awarness infection control practices

9/14/2015

The Carpet and Rug Institute unveils important changes to leading carpet installation standards

9/14/2015

Onset announces next-generation remote monitoring system

9/14/2015

Mend Urgent Care launches first full-service urgent care facility in Sherman Oaks

9/14/2015

Array Architects hosts knowledge sharing among healthcare industry experts focusing on project delivery

9/11/2015

Hospital, punk music festival settle noise, parking issues

Compromises include restoring parking on the street in front of the hospital and monitoring sound within the hospital

9/11/2015

Practice Greenhealth releases sustainability report

Report encourages hospitals to improve sustainability efforts

9/11/2015

San Antonio senior care facility designed to reflect city's heritage

Franklin Park Alamo Heights will mix Spanish and Germanic design elements and focuses on the preferences of baby boomers, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website

9/11/2015

Flexible OR design key to healthcare facility bottom line

Designers are being asked to help implement trends like hybrid operating rooms, while building environments that address both patient and staff satisfaction, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

9/11/2015

Wall technology designed to withstand earthquakes

120 viscous wall dampers in new California hospital will help to reduce lateral movement

9/11/2015

How to control flooring costs

Costs can climb as high as 10 to 15 percent of a construction budget if flooring fails

9/11/2015

Building monitoring system developed in Alaska saves energy and money

9/11/2015

Mitsubishi Electric introduces AEGIS Series UPS

9/11/2015

Falcon launches revolutionary water conserving hybrid urinal technology

9/11/2015

Women outdo men in workplace hand hygiene

9/11/2015

Espen Technology launches first emergency ballasts for LED & fluorescent T8

Video

9/10/2015

Safety protocols questioned after patient dies after falling from hospital balcony

Saint John Regional Hospital patient fell from a balcony to the hospital's lobby below

9/10/2015

New hospital compliance resources available

Joint Commission adds resources to physical environment portal

9/10/2015

Quebec superhospital plagued by sewage floods

SNC-Lavalin and the McGill University Health Centre working to fix recurring daily backups

9/10/2015

Europe's oldest hospital gets green energy upgrade

London's St Bartholomew's Hospital is investing in a combined cooling, heat and power plant to help boost the capital's energy security

9/10/2015

Sioux City hospitals increase security, training

Hospital staff trained as trainers for active shooter situations

9/10/2015

Q&A on suite boundary

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question on suite boundary

9/10/2015

CuVerro leads way to cleaner healthcare environments at workshop with center for healthcare design

9/10/2015

New Plug Load Controller measurably reduces electricity consumption in commercial buildings

9/10/2015

Morbern USA receives ISO certification

9/10/2015

NRCA updates guidelines regarding photovoltaic rooftop installation

9/10/2015

New industrial benchmarking resource launched by BOMA International

9/9/2015

EPA hazardous medications rule means big changes

New rule appears broader than prior proposals and creates new recordkeeping and notification requirements

9/9/2015

Natural disasters can hit healthcare finances hard

Emergency preparedness plans sometimes don't survive a natural disaster

9/9/2015

VA believes Congress will OK funds for Colo. hospital

Head of healthcare system expected to get additional $625 million in October to complete over-budget facility

9/9/2015

Saudi behavioral health facility carefully zoned

The King Abdulaziz Medical City Behavioral Health Facility was developed to be operationally manageable and therapeutic, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

9/9/2015

Ontario hospital gets LEED Silver

Markham Stouffville Hospital receives the certification for its 385,000-square-foot expansion

9/9/2015

Networked lighting systems can unlock a healthcare facilities connectivity

The systems' capabilities include occupancy and vacancy sensing, flexible programming, task tuning and daylight harvesting

9/9/2015

Guardian Industries Corp. helps JE Dunn build with light

9/9/2015

FiberTite Roofing Systems launches new website

9/9/2015

Bradley adds design on demand skid systems to keltech tankless water heating product line

9/9/2015

Safer Hospital project recommends Earth Mama products for chemical-free perinatal and newborn care

9/9/2015

Kansas Hospital selects Spectra254 UVC light disinfection solutions to eliminate HAIi's on surfaces

9/8/2015

Dementia villages offer normalcy, security

Facilities that mimic every day life beneficial to dementia patients

9/8/2015

Audio features part of patient-centered healthcare environment

Hospitals are moving away from a multiple speakers in traditional patient rooms to fewer, better speakers in private rooms

9/8/2015

Contractors can sink an accreditation survey

Healthcare facility staff should try and control the process as much as possible

9/8/2015

New technologies changing healthcare

Information technology will increasingly alter how and where healthcare is accessed and delivered

9/8/2015

Utah building new assisted-care living facility for baby boomers

Project to marry affordable housing with healthcare

9/8/2015

Healthcare designs address budgets with creativity

Healthcare projects that planned, designed and built when the market was in flux addressed budget consideration with smart design, according to an article on the healthcare Design website

9/8/2015

EPA released its proposed management standards for hazardous waste pharmaceuticals rule

9/8/2015

Yost Grube Hall Architecture shows off its social sustainability

9/8/2015

BuildingStart offers free digital documentation trial for cooling tower inspections

9/8/2015

AAMA releases new Comparison of Condensation Ratings Systems for Fenestration document

9/8/2015

Department of Energy (DOE) to regulate the efficiency of circulator pumps

9/4/2015

Technology boosts hand-washing compliance from 25 to 98 percent

Indiana University Health foodservice department implements system that uses the RFID chip in an associate's badge

9/4/2015

Theft and budgets keep hospital's coffee under lock and key

The emergency department at Australia's Canberra Hospital to lock up the coffee and tea supplies due to budget restrictions and suspected theft

Blog

9/4/2015

Coordinating workplace violence prevention with community partners

A quality provider with experience in the industry will be familiar with best practices and standards that will enhance your plan

Case study

9/4/2015

Children's hospital installs a germ-zapping robot

The device is used as an extra layer of patient protection after hospital staff has cleaned the area

9/4/2015

Largest Mass. healthcare system opens first urgent care facility

Partners Healthcare plans to open two more sites

9/4/2015

Hospital pharmacies becoming more centralized

New designs better leverage clinical pharmacists' expertise as part of the medical team and deliver medication to patient units more efficiently, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

9/4/2015

Altro safety flooring specified for Sydney Adventist Hospital kitchen

9/4/2015

Total Security announces security systems tips for New York assisted living facilities and nursing homes

9/4/2015

Tremco roofing introduces TremLock T-138 shingle recover system

9/4/2015

DriSteem introduces Vapor-logic Version 6 control system

9/4/2015

CBRE Group, Inc. closes acquisition of global workplace solutions business from Johnson Controls, Inc.

9/3/2015

Four die from Legionnaires' at Illinois VA facility

Twenty-nine cases of have been confirmed connected with the Illinois Veterans Home

9/3/2015

Bethesda hospital to get $273 million upgrade

Suburban Hospital to unify campus with new facility and parking structure

9/3/2015

San Diego hospital's central plant gets LEED Gold

Facility is the first stand-alone medical center energy plant to achieve this distinction

9/3/2015

Organizations share facility to bring wellness services to community

Ohio's Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany brings together multiple healthcare services under one roof, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

9/3/2015

Sarasota hospital is storm-ready

Sarasota Memorial Hospital has protocols in place to protect patients

9/3/2015

Sound panels tested to reduce hospital noise

University of Michigan Health System study found that strategically placed sound acoustic panels helped diffuse sound in the hallways

9/3/2015

Tarkett's Johnsonite Arcade Rubber Sheet Cradle to Cradle Bronze Certified

9/3/2015

UV System enhances infection control

9/3/2015

Crystal Run Healthcare unveils its new facility

9/3/2015

Spaulding Lighting makes site/area lighting stylish with new arceos ARA3 Luminaire

9/3/2015

ASHRAE proposes standard to serve as 'backbone' of valid rating systems

9/2/2015

Kansas City hospital adds 'violence interrupters' to security efforts

'Interrupter's' job is to quell urges of retaliatory violence among shooting, stabbing and assault survivors and the victims' social circle

9/2/2015

Missouri hospitals working to prevent nurses' injuries

State is one of 11 requiring facilities to adopt safety initiatives

Blog

9/2/2015

Conducting an organizational study - evaluating your internal team

The organization of the owner's internal team can dramatically affect project delivery

9/2/2015

MOB planned with efficiency in mind

Scott & White Healthcare built a medical office building next to its new hospital to reduce travel time for specialists and make care more convenient for patients, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

9/2/2015

Hospitals are designing for bigger patients

The bariatric population - typically defined as patients having a body mass index of 40 or higher - isn't an afterthought in new design

9/2/2015

Q&A on the path of egress through a construction area

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question on the path of egress through a construction area

9/2/2015

Blue Line Technology introduces First Line Facial Recognition

9/2/2015

Installing solar panels is easier than ever before - no more roof leaks

9/2/2015

Spectra254's patented 1000 Series UVC disinfection system kills 99.99 percent of airborne pathogens

9/2/2015

Privacy screen add-on for doors blocks both light and vision

9/2/2015

Tarkett's Johnsonite Arcade Rubber Sheet Cradle to Cradle Bronze Certified

9/1/2015

Dirty surgical equipment may have been used on 12,000 pediatric patients

Seattle hospital advises those who visited surgery center to get tested for hepatitis, HIV

9/1/2015

New NOLA hospital is built to survive the worst

Ten years after Katrina, University Medical Center New Orleans was built to withstand pretty much anything Mother Nature can throw at it

9/1/2015

Four ways to save money while running a hospital

The average cost of running a small city hospital is nearly $200,000 a day not including clinicians' wages.

9/1/2015

Mass. hospital gets new $25 million emergency department

Morton Hospital in Taunton unveils 41,000-square-foot ED features a 'pod system' to help segregate patients based on the severity of their injury or ailment

9/1/2015

Nurses getting more of a voice in design process

A book will be published this fall to guide nurses through the design process with practical information and case studies, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

9/1/2015

Bike patrol targets smokers on Boston hospital campus

Brigham and Women's Hospital security guards check for smokers while making rounds on bikes

9/1/2015

Building automation can improve patient experience

Today's technology is allowing FMs to provide greater individual control in patient room

9/1/2015

Healthcare spaces of the future: Three ways architecture can impact the patient experience

9/1/2015

Adventist Health System selects MyRounding Platform

9/1/2015

ZKACCESS announces V3.5 software upgrade, a complete access control management solution

9/1/2015

Kolbe enhances and expands its library of 3-D models

9/1/2015

IPD team selects Huntair CLEANSUITE Modular Ceiling Systems for new surgery suites on Boston Medical Center Clinical campus redesign project

8/31/2015

Personal clothing tied to infections in NICU

Respiratory syncytial virus can be spread from caregivers' and visitors' clothes

8/31/2015

Managing infection control during healthcare facility construction

Dust and debris can be a major source of molds and fungi spores

8/31/2015

Boston's Children's Hospital plans for pedestrian bridge

Hospital wants to build a $23 million pedestrian bridge from the visitor parking garage right into the hospital

8/31/2015

Reducing MRI noise and vibration

Reducing the noise transmission to nearby spaces requires attention to airborne and structure-borne transmission paths, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website

8/31/2015

Natural disaster infographic

Eastern Kentucky University offers data hospital safety problems during times of natural disaster

8/31/2015

Facility professionals can have key role in mergers

Facility directors should be positioned to thrive after the announcement of a merger or acquisition

8/31/2015

ROCKFON meets Arkansas State University's goals for aesthetics, performance, schedule and budget

8/31/2015

Lunera Lighting ships its one-millionth Helen Lamp

8/31/2015

Integra LifeSciences to present at the Wells Fargo 2015 Healthcare Conference and the 2015 Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference

8/31/2015

Modine's enhanced geothermal heat pumps

8/31/2015

Light Efficient Design ranks 864 on Inc. Magazine's 2015 5000

8/28/2015

Texas hospital may lose funding due to safety concerns

Federal judge may intervene in plans to cut funding to a North Texas psychiatric hospital

8/28/2015

Boston children's hospital garden may be demolished

Supporters have asked Massachusetts Attorney to block the hospital from demolishing the garden to put up a new clinical building

8/28/2015

Los Angeles VA renovates former mental health hospital

Historic building will house chronically homeless veterans

Video

8/28/2015

Garth Brooks backs Texas Children's Hospital's renovated Child Life Zone

The area provides a fun, safe and procedure-free environment for patients and their families

8/28/2015

Pharmacy clinics' role in healthcare growing

Use of the retail clinics has been on an upswing for preventive services

8/28/2015

Life safety consultant should be part of the design process

Healthcare projects often go through the early design phases without bringing in key consultants

8/28/2015

National Gypsum introduces XP fire-rated radius wall

8/28/2015

Bluepoint adds command & control communications capabilities to rapid emergency response system (RERS)

8/28/2015

Camden introduces new surface mount, weather/vandal resistant, stand-alone prox reader & keypad

8/28/2015

Business planning service launched by lighting solution development in partnership with COMPASS consultants

8/28/2015

Daikin Applied expands line of air cooled scroll chillers for K-12 schools

8/27/2015

Hospital food is experiencing a healthy revolution

8/27/2015

AIMMC Center for Advanced Care blends two facilities

The expansions of the existing Creticos Cancer Center and Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center were originally commissioned as two separate projects, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

8/27/2015

Photo gallery: Innovations in ED design

New strategies in emergency department design are showcased on the Health Facilities Management website

8/27/2015

Missouri hospital completes patient move to new tower

Cox Medical Center South's opens new $130-million 343,000-square-foot West Tower

8/27/2015

Health system teams with Walgreens to expand retail clinic model

Providence Health & Services partnership will stress care coordination, chronic care and interconnected electronic health records

8/27/2015

Q&A on calibration gas cylinders

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question on calibration gas cylinders

8/27/2015

Servicon Systems appoints Susan Matt as director of operations healthcare, names Edwin Stephenson director of operations aerospace

8/27/2015

Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center to undergo $418 million renovation

8/27/2015

Atreo Services introduces liners for 6-inch hospital pneumatic tube system carriers

8/27/2015

Recent outbreak of Legionnaires disease underscores role duct leakage plays in transmitting airborne contaminants

8/27/2015

BACnet MS/TP controller simplifies building automation planning and installation

Video

8/26/2015

Okla. hospital forced to close ORs due to faulty air handling system

Surprise inspection from CMS finds high humidity in the hospital's central sterilization room

8/26/2015

Report says HCAHPS surveys don't show the whole picture

Hospitals urged to start gathering a much greater depth of data to truly change the patient experience and impact business performance

8/26/2015

Australian hospital's energy efficiency project criticized

Government priorities questioned after $3.3 million was set aside for improved energy efficiency at Canberra Hospital

8/26/2015

Illinois nursing home resident monitoring law OK'd

Residents of nursing homes and their families can put audio- or video-monitoring devices in residents' rooms

8/26/2015

Entry mats can help maintain greener facility

Without high-performance entry mats installed, a facility cannot be LEED certified

8/26/2015

Conservation's value more than financial

Energy-management initiatives can build enthusiasm among patients and employees while raising the profile of health systems

8/26/2015

Puck Lamp selected for IES 2015 progress report

8/26/2015

Eye Lighting awards scholarship at Lakeland Community College

8/26/2015

Nora Lighting Edge-Lit LED panel series now available in three sizes and range of Kelvin temps

8/26/2015

CBRE releases its North America Cap Rate Survey

8/26/2015

WeiserMazars LLP adds consulting principals

8/25/2015

Not lovin' it: Cleveland Clinic to boot McDonald's from food court

Clinic will discontinue a long-term lease that has allowed McDonald's to operate there for two decades

8/25/2015

Improving patient care with IT

Most Wired Innovator Award honorees are using IT in innovative ways

8/25/2015

Study backs sound panels for reducing noise in hospitals

Scientists are trying to reduce the amount of noise which is often double what it should be

Case study

8/25/2015

Montefiore Health System cuts energy use with sustainable initiatives

Montefiore Medical Center has the longest running cogeneration facility of any New York City hospital

8/25/2015

BIM can streamline healthcare facility management

The model information can be used for commissioning, maintenance, refurbishing and end-of-building-life decisions

8/25/2015

Advanced nurse call systems becoming standard equipment

Real-time locating systems can offer new work flow functions

8/25/2015

Anima Christi Healthcare Cleaning Services expands To Brevard County

8/25/2015

FM approved K25 upright sprinkler

8/25/2015

Clarke FM40 orbital floor machines solve need for more powerful, versatile cleaning

8/25/2015

Lunera Lighting ships its one-millionth Helen Lamp

8/25/2015

Magnetek awarded patent for HPV 900AF elevator drive technology

8/24/2015

U.K. hospital has motorized buggy to help patients and visitors

People with mobility problems can flag down the buggy to catch a lift through the atrium at Southmead Hospital Bristol

8/24/2015

Duress procedures should be reviewed as violence increases

Systems may be antiquated, incomplete or not properly functioning

8/24/2015

Proactive maintenance decisions can lesson future problems

Predictive maintenance techniques can determine the condition of assets and predict when maintenance should be performed

8/24/2015

The ups and downs of a new healthcare facility

A new hospital comes with its own set of challenges

8/24/2015

Researchers urge best practices for hospital cleaning, infection control

Study identified several favorable ways 'high-touch surfaces' in hospitals can be cleaned

8/24/2015

Survey shows healthcare facilities managers salaries rising

Compensation for environmental services managers showed a jump experts say could be tied to healthcare's increasing focus on infection control results

8/24/2015

Leviton integrates BitWise and Omni automation platforms

8/24/2015

Design-Build Institute of America and Water Design-Build Council announce strategic alliance

8/24/2015

Emerson Network Power premieres first, transfer switch-based, multi-feature packaged paralleling system with load management

8/24/2015

A showplace of design and wellness: Perkins+Will unveils Haworth Los Angeles Showroom

8/24/2015

Trades & Advanced Technology Center at Santa Fe Community College in New Mexico earns LEED Platinum certification

Video

8/21/2015

Calgary hospital battling wasps in courtyard

Patient stung 25 times while walking near facility

8/21/2015

Florida's Space Coast healthcare facility construction booming

Activity is picking up again, with more clarity on the Affordable Care Act

8/21/2015

Hospital installing one of the Australia's largest solar rooftop arrays

Canberra Hospital is adding a 500-kilowatt solar system and installing LED lights

8/21/2015

Grant changes plan for Ohio cancer hospital

James Cancer Hospital in Columbus adds radiation oncology unit to project-in-progress after receiving new funding, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

8/21/2015

California hospitals with cleanest rooms

Eighty percent of patients reported that their room was always clean

8/21/2015

Michigan senior facility built with latest in design, technology and security

New 101,000-square-foot campus has a movie theater, fitness center, raised-bed gardens, bistro and courtyard with a putting green

8/21/2015

WellDoc, Samsung and Ontario Telemedicine Network announce program to help manage Type 2 Diabetes

8/21/2015

ETC Unison Mosaic brings quiet to recovering newborns at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin NICU

8/21/2015

Allscripts Electronic Health Records earn top spot in several categories, including interoperability, communications & connectivity

8/21/2015

Care Management Technologies announces new client: Alliance Behavioral Healthcare

8/21/2015

Lutron's latest Maestro dimmer sensor takes top honors from NAILD

8/20/2015

Throwback photo: Fire forces hospital to move to riverboat

A river paddle steamer called Medoc had been transformed into a floating hospital

Blog

8/20/2015

Staying informed of healthcare crime trends

Staying informed of trends in healthcare crime is an important part of planning and maintaining a successful security program

8/20/2015

Controlling noise, disruption in patient rooms

Hospitals are rethinking how they function at night so that more patients can sleep

8/20/2015

OB design for an older mom

Patients walking into obstetrics units today are a more sophisticated population, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

8/20/2015

Cancer center renovation to include floor-to-ceiling windows

Riverview Medical Center expansion will feature a 29,000-square-foot addition, as well as physical, visual, and technical upgrades

8/20/2015

When's the right time to purchase healthcare equipment?

Rapid medical technology innovation makes the question more complicated

8/20/2015

Incident management technology key to accreditation readiness

A major aspect of the accreditation process is the evaluation of the hospital's emergency process

8/20/2015

CoxHealth moves tiny patients to new tower

8/20/2015

Fluid Dynamics scale-prevention technology validated by GSA Green Proving Ground study

8/20/2015

North Ottawa Community Health System groundbreaking unveils additional details for state-of-the-art ER and model of care

8/20/2015

Suncentral develops indoor lighting system that promotes vitamin D production

8/20/2015

Energy efficient solutions help Carnegie Hall secure LEED Silver Certification

8/19/2015

Startups bringing healthcare 'facilities' home

Companies building Uber-like models for medical care

8/19/2015

Missouri hospital plans $135 million expansion

Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City will add a three-story patient tower, a new front entrance and other enhancements

8/19/2015

Longterm master plan selected for California medical center

Olive View-UCLA Medical Center plan a roadmap for campus growth over the next 20-50 years

8/19/2015

Healthcare facilities adopting new noise reduction tactics

Noise-reducing interior finishes can muffle foot traffic and medical equipment

Video

8/19/2015

California approves security cameras in assisted living homes patient rooms

Facility owner has been longtime advocate of cameras

8/19/2015

Q&A on corridor projections

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question on corridor projections

8/19/2015

San Diego Community College saves big using Cree LED lighting with SmartCast technology

8/19/2015

Metabolon and Baylor College of Medicine show Metabolomics may play key role in precision medicine

8/19/2015

Hubbell Building automation adds NXTM intelligent daylighting

8/19/2015

ASHRAE announces fall online courses

8/19/2015

Coakley Realty announces Inc. 500/5000 Recognition for the second year in a row, continues strategic expansion

8/18/2015

Hong King bed linen probe finds multiple issues

Investigation of the fungal infection of public hospital bed linen has identified lapses in almost every stage of the laundry process

8/18/2015

Naval hospital gets seismic retrofit project to improved ability to withstand quake

Naval Hospital Bremerton safeguards the core building with shock absorbing inertia dampeners

8/18/2015

Inventory management tips for healthcare facilities

Inventory management in healthcare facilities is especially critical

8/18/2015

Montreal hospital closes play structure after injuries

Montreal Children's Hospital sculpture was recently installed in lobby area

8/18/2015

Mumbai doctors hire private security after patient attacks

Doctors can dial a special number to mobilize security men to reach a trouble spot within nine minutes

8/18/2015

$400 million 'destination' medical center planned in Rockford

New 188-bed medical center will include a women's and children's hospital with neonatal and pediatric intensive care units, a pediatric emergency department and a high-risk maternity unit

8/18/2015

Healthcare facility's design inspired by IKEA, Apple and Starbucks

A new outpatient healthcare facility at the University of Minnesota looked to IKEA's philosophy of determining the price tag first, then designing accordingly

8/18/2015

Potter announces collaboration with AES

8/18/2015

HLAC board president makes case for how, why healthcare laundry facility is key to preventing infections

8/18/2015

ASHRAE Legionella standard adopted in New York following outbreak

8/18/2015

HOSPECO puts you in control of spills with TASKBrand spill kits, pad and roll sorbents, and barriers

8/18/2015

Trane exhibits first air-cooled chiller with climate-friendly refrigerant DR-55

8/17/2015

Cheers! Guinness brewery waste may help power children's hospital

Developers are trying to find out if waste heat produced by the Dublin brewery could be used by a new facility

8/17/2015

Aurora VA hospital funding still up in the air

The VA is working with Congress to come to an agreement to fund the project

Video

8/17/2015

Nebraska healthcare facility will include a healing garden

University of Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine's Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center will add to its healing arts program

8/17/2015

Walk-in clinics forcing healthcare providers to rethink delivery

Consumers increasingly are looking for faster and more convenient options to get basic medical care

8/17/2015

Concerns raised over cleanliness at Derry hospital

Monthly environmental cleanliness audit revealed low or no scores

8/17/2015

'Retailization' changing medical office space

Healthcare industry changes are altering real estate needs

8/17/2015

MSDSonline improves in-the-field mobile efficiency with enhanced chemical inventory scanner app features

8/17/2015

Center for Polyurethanes Industry announces finalists for Innovation Award

8/17/2015

Espen Technology releases LED T5HO with industry-leading performance

8/17/2015

Zumtobel Lighting, Inc. is investing $10 million for expansion in the Americas

8/17/2015

Design files for metal roof, wall panels available on three major online platforms

8/14/2015

Study finds lack of evidence as to which cleaning method is the best

Among promising cleaning tactics for reducing healthcare-associated infections, there was no clear winner

8/14/2015

The decentralized nursing model mostly working

Two studies have shown that patient satisfaction is higher in decentralized units, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

8/14/2015

Florida clinic designed for shorter wait times

Changes, including smaller waiting rooms, may improve the experience

8/14/2015

Hospital cited for food hygiene and safety lapses

Private facility in Eastbourne, England, told to take 'urgent action' to fix violations

8/14/2015

Australian hospital admits mistakes made in rush to open

New facility hit with complaints about cleaning and catering, IT systems, staffing, cancelled operations and bed capacity

8/14/2015

New technology can affect fall prevention

Design changes and material selection can help prevent falls

8/14/2015

Protect commercial facilities from Canada geese

8/14/2015

Emerson Network Power announces new thermal system upgrade products, services and tools

8/14/2015

Eaton launches Power Xpert 9395 high performance UPS

8/14/2015

Leviton launches next generation Evr-Green charging station that delivers up to 7.7 kW of power

8/14/2015

RENSON launches comprehensive line of natural/'trickle' vent window & door solutions in North America

8/13/2015

Healthcare facility moisture levels can impact energy costs

Relative humidity levels are an often overlooked factor in HVAC systems

8/13/2015

Tucson health facility plans $500 million expansion

Plans include an 11-story tower and an outpatient clinic

8/13/2015

Maryland hospital joins shift to outpatient care

Hospital plans to eliminate 106 inpatient beds and shutter many of the non-emergency inpatient services by 2018

Blog

8/13/2015

Patient-centered hospital environment extends to audio

Trend to private rooms, patient-controlled audio supports care, quality

8/13/2015

Best practices to green healthcare

Health system's sustainability strategy focuses on five key areas

8/13/2015

Q&A on ozone machines

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question on ozone machines

8/13/2015

Logicalis Healthcare Solutions predicts America's young will drive telehealth adoption

8/13/2015

Suffolk named construction manager for Boston Children's Hospital clinical building

8/13/2015

WattStopper brings the power and simplicity of digital lighting management to the fixture

8/13/2015

EnergyLite LEDs help Stanwood Self Storage lead the way to improved visibility and greater efficiency

8/13/2015

Tyco Security products introduces PSX Power Solutions for complete power needs

8/12/2015

Yelp adding hospital and healthcare data to site

Survey information will include ER wait times and the quietness of patient rooms

8/12/2015

Florida hospital says flushed wipes lead to sewage leaks

Venice Regional Bayfront Health says wipes used for infection control were flushed down the toilet and led to broken pipe

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8/12/2015

How flooring supports the needs of today's medical and healthcare facilities

DeKalb County area experienced a major loss of water pressure and was under a boil water advisory for four days

8/12/2015

Accident threatens water pressure at Georgia hospital

DeKalb County area experienced a major loss of water pressure and was under a boil water advisory for four days

8/12/2015

Coordinated efforts urged to prevent hospital-acquired infections

Communication between hospitals, long-term acute-care facilities and nursing homes could reduce the number of infections

8/12/2015

Air filter mistakes can create unsafe conditions

To ensure the best air filtration for a healthcare facility use filters with a MERV-A rating that matches the requirements

8/12/2015

Design/patient care link to be explored

New grant initiative is calling for research projects that study the relationship between emergency department design and emergency care

8/12/2015

Swedish Health Services signs 120,000 sf lease at First Hill Medical Pavilion

8/12/2015

Armstrong announces enhancements to its Astro 2 series of wet-rotor circulators

8/12/2015

Schneider Electric has released the Services Modernization Solution Selector

8/12/2015

Siklu's millimeter wave technology to transmit security video from parking garage

8/12/2015

WattStopper brings the power and simplicity of digital lighting management to the fixture

8/11/2015

Plans to privatize Louisiana hospitals' police shelved

Biomedical Research Foundation is reconsidering its plan to privatize the University Health police force at its hospitals in Shreveport and Monroe

8/11/2015

Consumer-centric design may help with patient engagement

Retail healthcare facilities are finding new ways to compete in a competitive marketplace

8/11/2015

U.K. children's hospital adds cheerful murals

Illustrator and designer Nick Deakin has created a new series of murals for the eye department at Sheffield Children's Hospital

8/11/2015

$5.2 million in repairs urged for Ohio hospital parking garage

The nearing 50-year-old garage has numerous structural problems including damage and corrosion to concrete slabs, beams and columns and steel beams

8/11/2015

California hospital expansion design includes water conservation landscaping

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford project designed to save water and other natural resources

8/11/2015

Hospitals investing in delivery room upgrades

Out-of-date obstetrics units and labor and delivery rooms don't support today's modern approaches to the birth experience, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

8/11/2015

Nicklaus Children's Hospital acquires Xenex germ-zapping robot to enhance patient safety

8/11/2015

CNL Healthcare Properties invests more than half a billion dollars in the first seven months of 2015

8/11/2015

Quantum Secure certifies SAFE with AMAG Technology's Symmetry security management system

8/11/2015

Daikin Applied's Roadshow brings advanced HVAC technology to your doorstep

8/11/2015

Spectra254 launches alternative financing program - offers healthcare facilities rentals for up to three years

8/10/2015

California hospitals try to conserve water in drought

Hospitals have untapped potential to help the state fight its ongoing drought

8/10/2015

New Orleans hospital finally replaced after Katrina

Charity Hospital staff was working out of tents, an abandoned Lord & Taylor department store and eventually a cramped interim hospital

8/10/2015

Hospital closes wing due to safety issues

Guam Memorial Hospital wing seen as vulnerable to collapse

8/10/2015

New Delhi dealing with excess bio-medical waste

Inefficient handling of toxic stockpiles remains a challenge for India

8/10/2015

Making healthcare facilities climate resilient

Designing for future disasters and weather extremes can be a challenge because it requires a lot of hypothesizing, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

8/10/2015

Philadelphia children's hospital opens new facility

Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care features two-story climbing wall, outdoor dining terrace and children's discovery garden

8/7/2015

Downtown Detroit gets 'healthcare boutique' urgent care clinic

Henry Ford Health System site offers smartphone scheduling, virtual consultations, health concierges and wellness services including acupuncture

8/7/2015

U.K. healthcare facility reacts to fourth scabies outbreak in a year

Care home replaces all bedding and brings in a specialist to carry out an additional deep clean

8/7/2015

Kansas City hospital expands focus to surrounding properties

St. Luke's is also a real estate developer

8/7/2015

Maryland hospital to be replaced with an outpatient facility

Dimensions Healthcare System will close Laurel Regional Hospital and replace it with a $24 million ambulatory care center

8/7/2015

Pennsylvania healthcare facility to expand 'hospital farm'

St. Luke's University Hospital farm will double in size from five to 10 acres

8/7/2015

Designing women's and children's hospitals for both groups

The challenge is to create a separate identity for each groups while maximizing operational efficiencies and collaboration, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

8/7/2015

ROCKFON's ceiling systems simplify seismic requirements

8/7/2015

Keeping occupants comfortable without raising energy costs

8/7/2015

Eaton helps educational facilities avoid counterfeit electrical products with summer safety checklist

8/7/2015

AQC Industries introduces Q Duct outdoor preinsulated duct system

8/7/2015

BREEAM cites FloorScore Certification Program for indoor air quality

8/6/2015

Survey says ES managers getting increased responsibilities

Compensation levels for environmental services managers are also rising

8/6/2015

Hospital closed emergency room after flood cuts power

A burst underground pipe caused the basement of the Royal Berkshire hospital in Reading, England, to flood

8/6/2015

Historic N.Y.C. building becomes freestanding ED

Original Joseph Curran Building transformed into adjunct to Lenox Hill Hospital

8/6/2015

Homelike design trending in healthcare design

Converting traditionally clinical interiors into warm, homelike spaces can improve patient satisfaction and facilitate healing, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

8/6/2015

Philadelphia hospital design incorporates playfulness

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's (CHOP) new Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care was designed to make patients' experience convenient

8/6/2015

Q&A on smoke compartment barrier doors

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question on smoke compartment barrier doors

8/6/2015

Schneider Electric's Uniflair LE room cooling series receives Department of Energy's certification for energy efficiency

8/6/2015

Energy efficiency a key compliance strategy for states in EPA final clean power plan rule

8/6/2015

Advance SC500 Walk-Behind Scrubber with EcoFlex provides improved productivity and sustainability

8/6/2015

MTBC's Clearinghouse is granted full accreditation by the Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission

8/6/2015

Alera Lighting introduces two new linear LED lighting fixtures — plank and curv radial lens

8/5/2015

Texas hospital says issues will be fixed before Medicare and Medicaid contract is terminated

Government has notified Good Shepherd Medical Center that its contract will be terminated unless it addresses issues including nonsterile surgical instruments

8/5/2015

Flashback photo: 1949 Illinois hospital fire kills 74

Tragedy leads to national fire safety improvements

8/5/2015

Virginia hospital tower opens after 10-year journey

Five-story West Tower at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, Va., replaced the 38-year-old, 250-bed hospital within its own footprint

8/5/2015

Kids' zone at Texas hospital gets upgrade

Texas Children's Hospital got an upgrade and then some when the area was expanded to serve a broader age range of with new programming and activities, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

8/5/2015

Survey reports hospitals' green challenges

Health Care Facilities Sustainable Operations Survey says the No. 1 challenge in implementing sustainability initiatives is competing investments and spending priorities

8/5/2015

NIOSH probing cleaning product exposure

Researchers will study the types of exposures and the levels at which cleaning products trigger respiratory issues

8/5/2015

Inovalon and HP Partner to provide healthcare quality analytics for government programs

8/5/2015

Trane expands series of cold generator scroll chillers to include traditional and compact models

8/5/2015

Hubbell Building Automation introduces new wiSCAPE external fixture module

8/5/2015

Emerson Network Power debuts ground-up redesign of generator paralleling switchgear with custom capabilities at less cost

8/5/2015

Professional cleaning results for small businesses made easy by Diversey Care

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8/4/2015

AirBNB-style company could change healthcare

Software allows different hospitals within the same healthcare system to share expensive surgical equipment

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8/4/2015

The ever-changing physician real estate market

Local, state and federal healthcare regulations significantly impact the size, type and location where physicians provide patient care

8/4/2015

Healthcare facilities harmony with natural surroundings recognized

Vermont Psychiatric Hospital and Mayo Health Clinic recognized by 11th Design & Health World Congress for design excellence

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8/4/2015

Correct labeling: Keeping patients safe

Simple and often inexpensive steps can be taken to prevent mistakes that lead to injuries, infections and deaths

8/4/2015

U.K. hospital asks staff to give up toasters and kettles to reduce fire risk

Carlisle's Cumberland Infirmary's fire alarm problems mean workers at the hospital are also making hourly safety checks

8/4/2015

Park Nicollet Women's Center focuses every detail on patient

The light-filled space uses well-known design elements like colorful furniture, artwork and complimentary beverages to create a relaxing and welcoming setting, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.

8/4/2015

Managing digital data

The building information modeling data process needs to be managed so that it is structured effectively from the outset of a heealthcare building project

8/4/2015

ODOR DESTROYER from Sunburst Chemicals: safe, economical and environmentally-friendly new concept for odor control

8/4/2015

Upsite Technologies taps former Hitachi executive to penetrate public sector it and data center markets

8/4/2015

CertainTeed Gypsum signs agreement to acquire Structus Building Technologies, Inc.

8/4/2015

DriSteem names Wadsworth Solutions as new rep firm for northern Ohio

8/4/2015

Emerson Network Power bolsters security in best-in-class management platform

8/3/2015

Indiana hospital opens ICU with massage beds, negative pressure rooms

The new ICU is part of a $40 million renovation to St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart

8/3/2015

Reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections

Effective cleaning along with appropriate disinfection practices can reduce infection transmission in the healthcare setting

8/3/2015

Hawaii hospitals installing solar panels

Kaiser Permanente Hawaii adding first photovoltaic system as part of energy savings initiative

8/3/2015

Hospital supply chains struggle with superbug issues

Hospitals stocking up on supplies to fight potential outbreaks

8/3/2015

A smart equipment maintenance plan can cut costs safely

Improving equipment maintenance and repair processes could help healthcare facilities with their bottom lines

8/3/2015

Poughkeepsie healthcare facility adds dial-up room service

Vassar Brothers Medical Center patients can chose and order meals from a customized menu and eat when it suits them

8/3/2015

Tech should be an early focus of a nursing home project

Developers of long-term and post-acute care facilities must invest in a full range of cutting-edge technology in their buildings

8/3/2015

HKS / FreemanWhite: Designing the future of healthcare

8/3/2015

YORK YD model 'C' dual compressor centrifugal chiller from Johnson Controls now available with Optispeed variable speed drive

8/3/2015

OSHA issues proposed rulemaking clarifying the ongoing obligation to make and maintain accurate records of work-related injuries and illnesses

8/3/2015

MaxLite Filament Lamps offer vintage appeal with LED efficiency

8/3/2015

Lutron Electronics achieves high level of compliance in IDEA's data certification program

7/31/2015

'Bedbugs' at Texas hospital turn out to be fleas

Midland Memorial Hospital officials call pest discovery an isolated incident

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7/31/2015

Dallas hospital rehearses moving patients to new facility

Faux patients were moved across into the new Parkland Memorial Hospital

7/31/2015

Establishing a facility hygiene plan

Having a plan helps organizations can address critical elements that can contribute to environmental hygiene issues

7/31/2015

Healthcare construction rebounding

The healthcare industry is shifting its spending focus from health information technology to construction

7/31/2015

Hospital IT problems prevent elderly patients from ordering meals

Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth was the first in western Australia to implement a digital medical record system and bedside computers to order food

7/31/2015

Seattle Circuit City reborn as children's clinic

High retail vacancies are generating new opportunities for healthcare tenants

7/31/2015

Duct sealing technology from Berkeley lab provides first solution to ventilation problems plaguing U.S. buildings

7/31/2015

California ISO certifies SEL RTAC as a Remote Intelligent Gateway

7/31/2015

Johnson Controls extends capacity of YORK magnetic-bearing centrifugal chillers to 165 tons/580 kW

7/31/2015

WaterFurnace introduces waterside economizer option to its commercial product line

7/31/2015

AAMA releases updated Methods of Test for Exterior Walls

7/30/2015

Florida hospital sewage leak threatened patient safety

Venice Regional Bayfront Health's response to a large sewage leak at the hospital called inadequate

7/30/2015

Qatar women's healthcare facility restricts patient room decorations

Hospital cautions the public against decorations and other unsafe practices to ensure a clean and safe environment

7/30/2015

Design born from NICU challenge still adding improvements

The Institute for Patient-Centered Design's 2013 design competition set out to advance neonatal intensive care unit design, and results are still evolving, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.

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7/30/2015

BIM is changing the healthcare industry, really?

Building Information Modeling is usually considered to be just any other software tool. However, it is also a process that enables the professionals involved with a building construction to become more organized in their efforts as well as manage their data.

7/30/2015

UCLA will test new scope-cleaning machine

UCLA officials are planning to test a new scope-cleaning machine following a superbug outbreak involving three deaths

7/30/2015

Healthcare project design process is changing

Large healthcare system are no longer designing one project at a time

7/30/2015

Mike Wood elected next president of IFMA Health Care Institute

7/30/2015

High-quality air conditioning solutions serving high-quality healthcare

7/30/2015

NSA Design gives Ciena Healthcare facility modern amenities

7/30/2015

C.diff Infection rates plunge 70% at Westchester Medical Center ICU after pulsed Xenon UV disinfection used to treat rooms

7/30/2015

New Investigator Research Award applications are now being accepted

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7/29/2015

Savannah hospital has system to prep for hurricanes

St. Joseph's/Candler tracks hurricanes while coordinating efforts with other groups

7/29/2015

Women impersonating staff rob N.C. nursing home residents

Two women who wore hospital scrubs allegedly stole jewelry from residents at two Cary retirement communities earlier this month

7/29/2015

New hospital construction projects increasing

Health systems investing in new facilities again after focusing on health information technology

7/29/2015

Healthcare facility cleaners protesting Vancouver Coastal Health practices

Ex-Aramark employees were expecting to be rehired to cleaning positions within Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) but didn't make the cut

7/29/2015

Washington hospital installs 'hyper-efficient' HVAC system

Whidbey General Hospital's variable refrigerant flow systems save energy and use less ductwork than traditional systems

7/29/2015

'Day hospitals' are increasing in popularity in S.A.

South Africa is opening more healthcare facilities that can offer accessible and affordable private healthcare

7/29/2015

UMF Corp. recognizes recipient of 2014 National Hygiene Specialist Excellence Award

7/29/2015

Schneider targets smaller healthcare facilities for energy management

7/29/2015

Healthy Facilities Institute (HFI) Leadership Brief: How Six Sigma Can Help Your Cleaning - Part 1

7/29/2015

Array welcomes healthcare engagement manager

7/29/2015

ASHRAE public review process makes for stronger standards

7/28/2015

Hospital lowers C. diff rates by switching cleaners

St. Luke's Boise (Idaho) Medical Center moves away from beach and start using a bundled approach with a different cleaner

7/28/2015

Getting the best performance from a healthcare facility

Not all of today's high-performance healthcare designs end up living up to their promised performance

7/28/2015

Fire and life safety in healthcare facilities

Four key findings on hospital and healthcare facility projects.

7/28/2015

Determine long-term energy efficiency by analyzing systems

Healthcare facilities have health and safety requirements that make energy reduction difficult

7/28/2015

3-D printed hospitals may be on the horizon

Medical 3-D printing expert says the technology's arrival is inevitable, but will come with challenges, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

7/28/2015

CVS clinic presence growing

It is now the country's biggest operator of health clinics

7/28/2015

Armstrong names CarpetCycle 2014 Ceiling Recycler of the Year

7/28/2015

CAMDEN releases new TCP/IP access control system

7/28/2015

AAB Smart Tools launches the SPM-100, the HVAC industry

7/27/2015

OSHA investigating assault at Minnesota security hospital

Additional safeguards urged for facility

7/27/2015

Apache tribe in Arizona opens new healthcare facility

The new facility has 15 in-patient beds and will offer a number of medical services

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7/27/2015

Confetti for women's soccer parade included medical documents

Strips of confetti were found that made up entire prescriptions with patient names, doctor office address

7/27/2015

Scope of New Parkland Hospital defies industry norms

At 2.1 million square feet, Dallas County, Texas's $1.33 billion, 862-bed New Parkland Hospital is a monumental achievement in more ways than one, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

7/27/2015

California health systems trying virtual office visits

Systems looking to offer convenient,lower-cost alternatives

7/27/2015

Q&A on security cameras in stairwells

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question on security cameras in stairwells

7/27/2015

Espen Technology provides 12,000 LED tubes to California State University, Fullerton

7/27/2015

Johnson Controls helps Stanford University drastically reduce water and energy use in new central plant

7/27/2015

Status Solutions adds universal alerting app to situational awareness framework

7/24/2015

Fungal-infected bed linen at Hong Kong hospital linked to two patient deaths

Laundry services suspended during investigation of fungal outbreak

7/24/2015

New Texas clinics designed for seniors

Facilities have feature amenities designed for patients 65-and-older

7/24/2015

International projects come with lessons for U.S. healthcare interior designers

International projects often focus on the importance of family

7/24/2015

Bouncing back after a natural disaster

After Sandy, Manhattan VA Medical Center has recovered and ultimately better prepared itself for future natural disasters

7/24/2015

Layered security and internal access controls for healthcare facilities

Each security layer is designed to delay an intruder or attacker as long as possible

7/24/2015

The certified energy manager's role becoming more important in healthcare

The new designation has been created in response to the growing need to manage complex energy projects

7/24/2015

U.S. Water launches revolutionary breakthrough in sustainable & cost-saving cooling water treatment

7/24/2015

PPG earns NSF certification for four products, two coating systems for water tanks

7/24/2015

University of Miami's Frost School of Music on track to achieve LEED Platinum energy efficiency with the help of SageGlass dynamic glass

7/23/2015

N.Y. healthcare facility parking garage collapses

A large chunk of concrete caved in on top of vehicles on the bottom level of the garage

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7/23/2015

Command centers are a planning necessity

A hospital command center should be set up for internal or external emergencies that would impact the facility's ability to provide patient care

7/23/2015

N.Y. healthcare facility to save $14.5 million with retrofit

Arnot Ogden Medical Center in Elmira makes infrastructure improvements and equipment upgrades

7/23/2015

Partnering for infection prevention

Collaborative working relationships between infection prevention and control and environmental services can reduce rates of infection transmission

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7/23/2015

Lean design translates into efficiency, results for ophthalmology practice

The team realized how the design of the space would impact not only their ability to provide efficient care, but the quality of the patient experience as well

7/23/2015

Energy management platform concerns

Energy management platforms have undergone significant advancement and add a new level of intelligence to healthcare facilities

7/23/2015

Four Diversey Care solutions nominated for ISSA 2015 Innovation Awards

7/23/2015

New NAIMA Guide recommends installation methods for insulating chilled water systems with mineral fiber pipe insulation

7/23/2015

Situational Awareness helps prevent fire at Canadian independent living location

7/22/2015

Company bringing on-demand healthcare facilities to offices, homes

Service launched in Dallas-Fort Worth is providing on-site healthcare that can be delivered within a day's time at the tap of a button

7/22/2015

What defines indoor air quality in healthcare facilities?

Hospitals and healthcare facilities must comply with ASHRAE and other regulatory standards

7/22/2015

Training healthcare staff in a post-Ebola environment

Efforts are underway to re-train health workers and return them to the workforce

7/22/2015

Mobile healthcare facilities bring care to veterans

Mobile clinics help provide medical and wellness care to veterans in need

7/22/2015

Tapping retail design ideas for healthcare

Good design attracts consumers and influences behavior

7/22/2015

Maintaining a barrier management protocol in place

With a protocol in place, a healthcare facility is less vulnerable to vender mistakes

7/22/2015

MDC transforms walls into learning, collaboration and management tools with FUZE dry erase paint

7/22/2015

Tyco Security Products partners with ADT to provide home interactive solution in the U.K. & South Africa

7/22/2015

OSHA provides guidance to OSHA compliance officers for enforcing the revised Hazard Communication standard

7/21/2015

Studies explore how UV disinfection affects C. diff

Ultraviolet light was linked to a reduction in intensive care unit-acquired Clostridium difficile infections

7/21/2015

Beyond disasters: Benefits of resilient design for healthcare

Resilient design can reduce operating costs and improve health and well being of employees and patients

7/21/2015

Health industry not adopting worker safety protocols

Report says that hospital executives have no plan of action for lowering injuries to nurses

7/21/2015

CDC toolkit latest effort to prevent patient falls

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently launched STEADI - Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries

7/21/2015

New 409,000-square-foot neuroscience center built in Columbus

OhioHealth opens facility, one of the largest in the country, at Riverside Methodist Hospital

7/21/2015

Q&A on blood draws in behavioral health corridors

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question on blood draws in behavioral health corridors

7/21/2015

Connecture to present leading methods for enhanced user experience at the 2015 Private Healthcare Exchanges Conference

7/21/2015

New high efficiency isolation transformer is up to 25% smaller and lighter

7/21/2015

LG Electronics' LED commercial lighting solutions approved for Massachusetts utility rebate program

7/21/2015

Bluepoint introduces rapid emergency response system

7/21/2015

Through smart energy management for small and medium healthcare facilities, Schneider Electric is improving energy efficiency

7/20/2015

Columbus hospitals focusing on ER care for elderly

Nurses, social workers, case managers, therapists and geriatricians are working more closely in the emergency department to make sure the needs of older adults are being met

7/20/2015

Flexible designs help healthcare facilities meet future changes

Hospitals today are especially challenged to use their capital investments wisely

7/20/2015

Telehealth could be cost-saver in patient care

Studies expect growth in telehealth for home health care

7/20/2015

Facility Guidelines Institute hosts guide for behavioral healthcare facilities

Updated edition now available on the FGI website

7/20/2015

Huge Nevada hospital project starting

The 245,000-square-foot Henderson Hospital will be part of the Union Village medical complex

7/20/2015

Digital signage uses in healthcare

When a visitor enters a healthcare facility, digital signage can engage and inform

7/20/2015

L.A.'s 'Killer King' hospital gets image upgrade with renovation

The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital replaces the King/Drew Medical Center that closed eight years ago

7/20/2015

PCJ installs $8.4 million energy efficient AC system at Spanish Town Hospital

7/20/2015

Skytron adds revenue cycle improvement and workflow compliance solutions to visibility suite

7/20/2015

Emerson Network Power debuts ground-up redesign of generator paralleling switchgear with custom capabilities at less cost

7/20/2015

Emergency Backup Power blog focuses on culture of innovation

7/17/2015

Fall prevention technology issues to consider

New products should be balanced with a complete fall prevention strategy

7/17/2015

New Connecticut Ronald McDonald House planned

More services needed as Yale-New Haven Children's Hospital has tripled the number of inpatient and outpatient services

7/17/2015

Children's healthcare facility moves to outpatient model

Shriners for Children Medical Center in Pasadena replaces the existing 1952 hospital in Los Angeles, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

7/17/2015

Uzbekistan hospitals focus on safety and resilience

WHO/Europe is helping train national experts in applying the Hospital Safety Index

7/17/2015

Healthcare facilities need more cybersecurity personnel

New advances in the industry are creating a need for employees

7/17/2015

Safety issues raised soon after Australia hospital opening

Serious problems, including food safety issues, were reported at the Lady Cilento Children's Hospital

7/17/2015

Sterilization unit lapses cause Texas hospital to cancel surgeries

UMC of El Paso cancels elective and non-emergency surgeries after receiving a preliminary denial of accreditation

7/17/2015

OSHA directive updates inspection procedures for protecting workers from tuberculosis in healthcare settings

7/17/2015

BLU-MED deployable field hospitals

7/17/2015

Sustainable Materials, LLC introduces Cork Bricks, a cork wall décor product, to the U.S. market

7/17/2015

Duravit updates SensoWash with slender new aesthetic

7/17/2015

Johnson Controls opens industry's most comprehensive variable refrigerant flow (VRF) training center in North America

7/16/2015

Oklahoma healthcare facility expansion reflects outpatient trends

Hospital planning an $11 million medical clinic and a $3 million fitness and therapy center

7/16/2015

Environmental services staff called essential to care team

Article discusses vital environmental services at healthcare facilities

7/16/2015

Nursing home improvements urged by HHS

Proposal would improve the care and safety of the nearly 1.5 million residents long-term care residents in U.S.

7/16/2015

Access to nature good for healthcare facility residents

A new study says older adults who with natural spaces have better feelings of renewal, restoration and spiritual connectedness

7/16/2015

Alarm system fails in U.K. hospital fire

Patients and staff were evacuated from Carlisle's Cumberland Infirmary following a fire as an alarm system failed

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7/16/2015

Healthcare facilities require flexibility and mobility to be successful

The healthcare workforce of today is vastly different to the one of 10 years ago and almost unrecognizable to 20 years ago

7/16/2015

Visualization tools offering more options for healthcare designers

Rapid advancements in technology and software mean these tools come with even more options, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

7/16/2015

Danfoss showcases advanced, low-GWP ammonia refrigeration systems as a safe, proven technology

7/16/2015

Diversey Care applauds winners of hand hygiene contest

7/16/2015

New WoodWorks Torsion Spring Ceiling System from Armstrong offers monolithic look plus plenum access

7/16/2015

Schneider Electric is improving energy efficiency, operating costs and patient satisfaction

7/16/2015

OSHA schedules meeting of the Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health

7/15/2015

Chicago rehab patient dies of legionella

Officials are working with health facilities the patient had visited to identify possible sources of exposure

7/15/2015

Florida hospital uses art to help patients heal

Volunteers are creating works of art to be displayed throughout hospitals with Lee Memorial Health System

7/15/2015

Healthcare facilities' ground fault protection

Healthcare design starts to add on additional requirements beyond other types of construction

7/15/2015

Cameras in nursing homes popular with families

Nursing homes worried that cameras could compromise what little privacy and dignity residents have left

7/15/2015

Designing for a diverse healthcare workforce

A multigenerational staff has a range of needs, working styles and priorities

7/15/2015

Design challenge seeks new pediatric oncology, behavioral health options

Institute for Patient-Centered Design challenges designers and healthcare providers to collaborate on ideas for better healthcare spaces, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

7/15/2015

Leaks close Perth hospital operating rooms for a second time

Some areas of Fiona Stanley Hospital were closed and ambulances diverted after flooding

7/15/2015

Zumtobel Lighting, Inc. has announced an agreement with Vanguard Lighting in territory expansion in the Boston Metro market

7/15/2015

Allied Commercial expands Z-Series and K-Series product lines

7/15/2015

GAF helps develop insulation EPD

7/15/2015

McCarthy Building Companies awarded surgery expansion and patient tower project at Erlanger East Hospital in Chattanooga

7/15/2015

ClimaCool Corp. producing industry leading, green solution modular chillers

7/14/2015

33 staff at Oregon hospital hit by norovirus

Outbreak sickened more than 30 people working in the pediatric intensive-care unit of Doernbecher Children's Hospital

7/14/2015

Connecting healthcare's form to function

Healthcare facility's strategic plans and building programs often completely disconnected, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

7/14/2015

N.J. hospital plans $250 million expansion

Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston is adding 241,000 square feet of new construction, 29,000 square feet of renovated space and a new structured parking facility

7/14/2015

Texas hospital increases security after two employees robbed

Two employees were robbed at gunpoint while sitting outside Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital in Humble

7/14/2015

Hospitals named to 2015's Most Wired list

The survey examines how organizations are leveraging IT to improve performance for value-based healthcare

7/14/2015

Tennessee reviews certificate of need process

Reform efforts aims to increase competition and spending among health care organizations

7/14/2015

Blue Pillar, Con Edison and New York City hospitals work together to strengthen electric grid resiliency

7/14/2015

UVC Cleaning Systems Inc. launches three new products for the healthcare market

7/14/2015

MaxLite releases ballast-compatible LED U-bend lamp as plug-and-play replacement for fluorescent tubes

7/14/2015

HLAC lauds study on best practices to prevent infections during laundry process of healthcare textiles

7/14/2015

Post Hurricane Sandy initiative lands support of two prominent former federal officials

7/13/2015

Fire at Michigan hospital starts during operation

The fire spread to a nearby curtain before it was extinguished

7/13/2015

Projects represent forward-looking design for senior facilities

Rose Villa Pocket Neighborhoods and Town Center and the T. Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center share an appreciation of the outdoors and a strong sense of shared experience, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website

7/13/2015

White paper on germ-zapping robot available

Paper on Becker's Hospital Review website offers an evidence-based case for ultraviolet light disinfection

7/13/2015

Hospital recycles trees on property to benefit community

Camphor laurel trees were removed from Australia's Nambour General Hospital's new staff and visitor garden

7/13/2015

Study explores cost of Ebola readiness

Researchers are examining the resources hospitals have used and the challenges and benefits of their efforts

7/13/2015

Q&A on sprinkler testing certification

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question on sprinkler testing certification

7/13/2015

Security's role in an outbreak: What you need to know

All departments within a healthcare facility have a role in managing and mitigating an outbreak

7/13/2015

Lucite International unveils Lucitelux Frame Grade for guaranteed artwork protection

7/13/2015

EOScu Preventive|Biocidal surfaces installed at new Sentara Leigh Hospital West Tower

7/13/2015

Healthy Facilities Institute − Leadership Brief: Five tips to effectively use a stopwatch during green cleaning

7/13/2015

RENSON introduces external sun shade louver & screen systems, providing innovative combination of HVAC system load reduction and clear outdoor views

7/13/2015

Lennox Energence ultra rooftop units now available in 15- and 20-ton ultra high-efficiency models

7/12/2015

On the hospital beat

: Rx for combatting violence in the ER

7/10/2015

Hospital ordered to tighten infection control after blood found on mops, footwear

Inspectors says standards need to improve at Scottish hospital in order to reduce the risk of infection

7/10/2015

Health facility managers survey stressed training

Health Facilities Management salary survey conducted with the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) and the Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE)

7/10/2015

Hospices install comforting gardens

Facilities around the country are creating hospice gardens to bring patients closer to nature, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website

7/10/2015

Construction begins on N.Y. medical campus

Orange Regional Medical Center is building a medical office building and a cancer center at the hospital's main campus

7/10/2015

Jacksonville health facility incorporates new technologies

University of Florida Health Jacksonville's new facility has point-of-care registration, kiosks and real-time location systems

7/10/2015

Guaranteeing healthcare facility backup power

On-site backup power equipment can ensure reliability, safety and productivity

7/10/2015

Illinois hospitals prepare for tornadoes

Staffs monitor local weather and revisit and practice their emergency plans

7/10/2015

Frisbie Hospital and Unidine continue to deliver on fresh food pledge

7/10/2015

National HealthCare Corporation to deploy LG CNS Solutions across the continuum

7/10/2015

Green Seal expands operations with launch of California office

7/10/2015

Emerson Network Power introduces compact perimeter cooling solutions to efficiently lower data center operating costs

7/10/2015

UV Sanitized chooses Spectra254 UVC Light Solutions for day care center, nursing home disinfection services

7/9/2015

Thief dressed as hospital employee robs patient in hospital room

Elderly patient in Bridgeton, Mo., robbed of jewelry, purse

Blog

7/9/2015

Two reasons why healthcare call centers need to focus on business value

Data shows that call centers are not well equipped for the future. Agents are still telephony-centric, making limited use of other modes such as chat.

7/9/2015

Senior facilities evolving with baby boomers

One of the few constant ideas for new senior facilities is the desire for a higher level of human dignity. The heart of the environment is no longer a hospital but rather a place that has the comforts of home, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website

7/9/2015

Medical equipment maintenance demands more resources

New Joint Commission regulations and standards for maintenance were recently announced

7/9/2015

Illinois considers in-room security cameras for nursing homes

Illinois would become the fourth state in the U.S. to allow video and audio monitoring devices in nursing homes

7/9/2015

Surveillance/intervention boosts hand hygiene

Cameras positioned at hand-hygiene stations and immediate one-on-one intervention improves compliance

7/9/2015

Harris Williams & Co. advises TIDI Products on its sale to RoundTable Healthcare Partners

7/9/2015

Lynxspring announces The Lynxspring Exchange

7/9/2015

International Safety Center re-launches with renewed focus on reducing healthcare worker exposures to bloodborne and infectious pathogens

7/9/2015

Lighting Solution Development & Anthem Federal Partner to provide federal contracts acquisition program

7/9/2015

Airius launches redesigned web site

7/8/2015

High school students invent metal detector for hospital laundry

An alarm alerts employees to potential danger and the system automatically records the incident

7/8/2015

Fire service orders UK hospital to improve safety

Serious concerns relate to fire proofing materials in the hospital which do not meet the required 60-minute protection standard

7/8/2015

GPS devices can improve security for dementia patients

New study in Norway says patients experienced increased levels of physical activity using GPS devices

7/8/2015

Study says copper destroys human norovirus quickly

Ten minutes' exposure was enough to kill the receptor-binding ability of human norovirus virus-like particles

7/8/2015

McLaren Port Huron plans $162 million expansion, renovation

Port Huron, Mich., healthcare facility campus will renovate about 100,000 square feet of existing patient floors with a redesign of most inpatient services

7/8/2015

Nurses' station design caught between therapy and safety

Best practices for nurses' station design often revolve around whether the station should be open or enclosed, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

7/8/2015

Regarding Light Efficient Design's PL retrofit lamps and Energy Star rating

7/8/2015

Increase in healthcare worker adoption of VESTEX protective attire addresses healthcare uniform contamination concerns

7/8/2015

PDI celebrates fourth annual Be The Difference Day with donation to troops and local food shelter

7/8/2015

South Nassau Communities Hospital completes construction of LI's first off-campus ED

7/8/2015

International Safety Center re-launches with renewed focus on reducing healthcare worker exposures to bloodborne and infectious pathogens

7/7/2015

Healthcare construction uptick expected after Supreme Court decision

The Supreme Court affirmation may unleash spending on healthcare construction, which has been 'moribund' since the law's 2010 signing

7/7/2015

Mural is centerpiece of comfort-focused design

The lobby greets patients and visitors with an 80-foot mural depicting natural landscapes lining the curved walls.

7/7/2015

OSHA healthcare inspections to target common injury causes

The agency is expanding its use of enforcement resources in hospitals and nursing homes

7/7/2015

Multi-disciplinary practice sites becoming more common

Centers can improve provider satisfaction as well as benefit patients

7/7/2015

Hospitals RFID chips focus on patient safety

University of Vermont Medical Center tracks medications, kits using radio frequency identification technology

7/7/2015

Healthcare design research needs replication

Healthcare designers needs opportunities to share findings and get a better handle on what we really do and don't know, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website

7/7/2015

Corizon Health Inc. implementing changes to reduce workplace violence hazards for employees at its locations

7/7/2015

WECC Energy finance solutions makes solar electricity accessible to Hawaii residents

7/7/2015

Office rent increases accelerating in most U.S. cities

7/7/2015

SandRidge Energy targets efficiency, comfort through window retrofit

7/6/2015

'Luxury hotel-inspired' healthcare facility planned in Michigan

A new post-hospital care provider will offer 'suite recovery' in Ypsilanti

7/6/2015

BlackBerry may go bacteria-free for hospitals

Company considering a bacteria-free smartphone to become the secure mobile choice for the healthcare industry

7/6/2015

Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital set new benchmarks for sustainability

The $281.5 million, 84-bed, Sutter Health's Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital is one of the first hospitals in California to earn LEED Gold certification, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

7/6/2015

Escalation - managing the risk

Given the projected construction spending growth, many experts are now anticipating escalation growth at 3.5% for 2015, and hinting at even higher rates for 2016

7/6/2015

Uniforms raise concerns at Perth hospital

A mandatory uniform for staff at Fiona Stanley Hospital in Australia has comfort and safety issues

7/6/2015

Report says hospital food can be a hazard

Hospital patients with special dietary needs could have allergic reactions or swallowing problems

7/6/2015

IFMA announces 2015-16 executive committee and board of directors

7/6/2015

GAF honoring and empowering military veterans

7/6/2015

ASHRAE high-performance building design professional certification earns ANSI accreditation

7/6/2015

DriSteem introduces water treatment systems that improve water quality for commercial humidification applications

7/6/2015

Legionellosis standard provides guidance on risk management requirements

7/2/2015

OSHA launches program to protect nurses

Initiative to focus on preventing back and arm injuries among nursing employees

7/2/2015

Saudi hospital design adapted to new site

The designers of the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, needed to adapt to the new site conditions, develop the master plan and expand the new hospital to 1,200 beds, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

7/2/2015

Pennsylvania hospitals boost patient security

Monongahela Valley, Uniontown hospitals implement new technology and increase visitor security policies

7/2/2015

Hospitals considering patient lifts face challenges

Retrofitting rooms with ceiling-mounted lifts would increase staff use of assist equipment

7/2/2015

Robots may improve healthcare efficiency

Robotics can provide additional capacity and capability to unmet needs

7/2/2015

Healthcare facilities find new funding sources for infrastructure upgrades

Federal tax programs and many state and local incentives are available

7/2/2015

ASHRAE high-performance building design professional certification earns ANSI Accreditation

7/2/2015

Schneider Electric introduces AccuSine+ Active Harmonic Filtering to correct power quality issues

7/2/2015

Eaton's LED Luminaire brings high performance, energy savings and affordability to roadways

7/2/2015

Eldermark leap-frogs other nurse call and communication systems with Notify

7/2/2015

nora introduces nora Pad 0 for nora pro clean system

7/1/2015

California hospital accused of having maggots in cafeteria food and patient's nose

Accusations by Healthcare workers with SEIU-UHW allege the hospital is operating in unsafe and unsanitary conditions

7/1/2015

Patient room standardization urged

Patient rooms that are designed for specific populations are at risk of being obsolete almost as soon as they're built, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

7/1/2015

Fixtures shine germ-zapping light in hospitals

A Wisconsin company will soon begin marketing bacteria-killing light fixtures to fight hospital-acquired infections

7/1/2015

Lean construction can cut healthcare costs

Techniques can improve efficiency in design, construction and operations

7/1/2015

Improving behavioral healthcare facility design

Today's designs for behavioral healthcare facilities have become an part of the treatment process

7/1/2015

Q&A on UL labels vs. an ETL labels

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question on UL labels vs. an ETL labels

7/1/2015

Connecticut senior care facilities benefit from energy efficiency upgrades

7/1/2015

New Bluetooth-qualified lighting controls from Hubbell Building Automation

7/1/2015

Film festival uses humor and education to promote infection prevention

7/1/2015

Xenex offers industry's first HAI reduction guarantee

7/1/2015

Toshiba America Medical Systems and Merge Healthcare Partner on cardiology and hemodynamic solutions

6/30/2015

Are TV makeovers killing healthcare design?

Reality TV home makeover shows have given an unrealistic look at the real work of design, especially in something as complex as healthcare, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/30/2015

Dallas' new Parkland Memorial Hospital receives LEED gold

The hospital previously won LEED gold for its eight-story parking garage and seeks the same status for its new power plant

Blog

6/30/2015

Stemming data disasters: How to improve healthcare data security

Research estimates 50 percent of healthcare organizations experienced between one and five cyber attacks in 2014

6/30/2015

Dietary errors is an often hidden threat to patients

Pennsylvania Patient Safety Authority identified 285 dietary errors in healthcare facilities during study

6/30/2015

Tips for sustainable environmental services

Environmentally sound practices can also save money

6/30/2015

Tracking healthcare facilities' energy use

By improving energy efficiency, hospitals can generate a new source of capital to increase the bottom line

6/30/2015

Eaton's new B-Line Series conduit and cable clamp meets flexibility needs of commercial construction applications

6/30/2015

FreeAxez unveils new gridd and gridd power systems at NeoCon 2015

6/30/2015

AAMA releases updated aluminum finishes documents

6/30/2015

Applied Silver, Inc. launches SilvaClean at Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology's annual conference

6/29/2015

Untested contract type adding to Aurora VA hospital problems

VA officials decided that year to use a method called integrated design-construct, or IDC, on major building projects

6/29/2015

Testing infection prevention effectiveness

Confirming the disinfection of high-touch surfaces is important in healthcare facilities

Blog

6/29/2015

Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation's role in the war against infectious diseases

UV-C energy can fortify hospital defenses against infectious diseases by reducing their concentrations without increasing their resistance to medicines

6/29/2015

Global opportunities for healthcare manufacturers

A recent roundtable organized by the White House focuses on how international trade policy can help American companies prosper in the international marketplace, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/29/2015

Focusing on infection prevention

There are a number of different best practices and technologies healthcare facility managers use to help help battle infections

6/29/2015

$10M stand-alone emergency center planned in Las Cruces

MountainView Regional Medical Center has announced plans to build a 10-bed standalone emergency care center

6/29/2015

IPD keeps California healthcare facility project on track

Sutter Health Eden Medical Center was completed on time and within budget with integrated project delivery and Lean methods

6/29/2015

Does the future of UK healthcare lie at home?

6/29/2015

New research presented at APIC 2015 demonstrates efficacy of Clorox Healthcare comprehensive product solutions

6/29/2015

Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care signs partnership agreement with Canadian College of Health Leaders

6/29/2015

EVAPCO expands AT cooling tower line

6/29/2015

IIoT Smart Lighting Report shows 100% increase in intelligent features since last year

6/26/2015

Florida VA says dead rats show pest control is working

Dead rats fall from the kitchen ceiling of the Tampa Bay veterans hospital

6/26/2015

Swedish NICU design a collaborative effort

NICU design in Sweden has developed through the application of research and adjusted according to ongoing practice, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/26/2015

Senate may strip VA of authority over Aurora hospital construction

The change is one of several Congress is demanding before approving money to complete a half-finished medical center

6/26/2015

Fire detection, protection in healthcare facilities

Healthcare facilities require fire alarm and detection specifications at a higher level than in other buildings

6/26/2015

Proper washing, storage keeps most healthcare textiles safe

Laundering procedures shown to be effective at preventing the spread of infection

Blog

6/26/2015

Clearing the AIIR about the Ebola scare

With the Ebola scare, hospitals around the country are quickly realizing they need to adopt a more consistent, continuous, automated method of CDC compliance

6/26/2015

Next-generation, mobile clinics augment VA with resources to treat PTSD, heart disease, lung cancer, women’s health and chronic conditions

6/26/2015

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center installs PowerPost electric vehicle (ev) chargers to encourage EV proliferation

6/26/2015

RevDesinfectie robots deploys Xenex germ-zapping robots in Benelux

6/26/2015

World's largest diamond exchange selects FST Biometrics secure identification access solution for new facility

6/26/2015

Schaffner introduces Sine Wave filters for VFD motor drives

6/25/2015

Nursing home bedbugs a growing problem

Hospitals doing a better job than nursing homes dealing with pests

6/25/2015

Antimicrobial textile manufacturers address pandemic issues

Infection Control Today interviews manufacturers of personal protective equipment (PPE) and antimicrobial textiles on pandemic preparedness

6/25/2015

Vancouver emergency rooms not expected to survive major quake

Aging hospital buildings found to be at high-risk of collapse or being rendered useless by a strong tremor

6/25/2015

Miami Jewish Health Systems expansion will serve dementia patients

Miami Jewish Health Systems will add a 'village' to its campus in the next two to three years

6/25/2015

Healthcare laundry best practices reviewed

Laundry recommendations include adherence to standard precautions (gown and gloves) and minimal textile agitation when handling contaminated laundry in isolation rooms

Blog

6/25/2015

Data center infrastructure management in healthcare: The physical world meets the virtual world and the 'cloud'

DCIM is not a single tool, but a category of tools ranging from facilities monitoring, IT asset management, capacity planning, capacity management, dynamic/adaptive cooling and 'what-if' tools to various power, environmental and IT control applications

6/25/2015

BOKA Powell celebrates Hatcher Station Health Center opening

6/25/2015

Moen honored as a 'Top Workplace' by the Plain Dealer for the fourth consecutive year

6/25/2015

Preparing for the Big One: California's Seismic Retrofit Ordinances

6/25/2015

New Jersey Hospital Association partners With Language Access Network to offer highest quality video medical interpretation services

6/25/2015

Seaman Corporation introduces redesigned website

6/24/2015

20 most beautiful hospitals named

A new survey by Soliant Health recognizes the 20 most beautiful hospitals of 2015

6/24/2015

Illinois healthcare facility project boosts security

Franklin Hospital in Benton will upgrade emergency room

6/24/2015

Law buys more time for over-budget VA hospital

The legislation gives the VA limited, one-time authority to move about $150 million from 10 budget items and funds

6/24/2015

Australian hospital construction costs on the rise

Regulatory constraints blamed for higher construction costs

6/24/2015

Maine hospital project to benefit budget, environment

The annual savings for Pen Bay Healthcare could be more than $550,000

Blog

6/24/2015

How omni-channel provides a better patient experience

With a broader definition of the patient 'experience,' healthcare contact centers need to adopt an omni-channel approach

6/24/2015

LG CNS introduces smart, efficient population health management with the LG CNS Care Cloud

6/24/2015

Avison Young completes $10.75-million sale of medical-office building in Pasadena, CA

6/24/2015

Reinventing traditional venture capital to improve healthcare

6/24/2015

Armstrong sustainability practices recognized in California

6/24/2015

Slip-and-fall accidents: Liability and prevention issues you should know

6/23/2015

Are wifi devices safe in healthcare facilities?

Radiation caused by wireless devices can interfere with medical equipment and lead to serious clinical consequences

6/23/2015

Tackling hospital facility challenges

Healthcare Construction+Operations News interview focuses on the challenges and opportunities that healthcare facilities face

Blog

6/23/2015

Make the most of healthcare facility wait times with digital signage solutions

Digital signage can allow healthcare providers to relieve anxiety, reduce boredom and connect with patients

6/23/2015

Designing Mayo Simulation Center

A theater inspired the Clinical Simulation Center in Jacksonville, Fla.

6/23/2015

Rebuilt Kansas hospital stresses sustainability

After a 2007 tornado, rebuilt Kiowa County Memorial Hospital is a LEED Platinum facility

6/23/2015

Medical center is three hospitals in one

UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay is the nation's first project of its size - a 289-bed, 878,000-square-foot complex is home to women's, children's and cancer specialty hospitals, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/23/2015

Savings from one less chiller redirected to clinical care

6/23/2015

Biamp Systems expands Vocia paging system capabilities

6/23/2015

PURline botanol flooring recognized with Green Good Design 2015 Award

6/23/2015

Premier, Inc. launches industry-first quality cycle management system

6/23/2015

SEL introduces reliable and secure microgrid control system

6/22/2015

Hospital fire brings focus to trash chute safety

A fire at a New York hospital began in a trash chute, apparently caused by soldering during a necessary repair

6/22/2015

Programming beyond a healthcare facility's space needs

Beyond space needs, an architect should understand the client's culture, technology, operations, and opportunities for innovation

6/22/2015

Making a facility LGBT friendly

Specialized housing for LGBT seniors is a growing market as the baby boomers age, according to an article on Long-Term Living magazine

6/22/2015

Einstein Medical Center completes two renovation projects

The fluid design accommodates the needs of growing Pennsylvania community

6/22/2015

Q&A on ABHR dispensers in business occupancies

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question on ABHR dispensers in business occupancies

6/22/2015

Texas Children's Hospital building pediatric Ebola treatment center

The unit will care for isolation patients with measles, influenza, or tuberculosis as well as highly contagious infectious diseases, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/22/2015

Lennox Commercial launches the ComfortSense 3000 commercial programmable thermostat

6/22/2015

Catalyst and Methodist Patient-Centered ACO Partner to better serve area patients

6/22/2015

Trane Sintesis air-cooled chillers are now available to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions

6/22/2015

Lunera Lighting adds greater variety to plug-and-play HID LED lighting replacements at BOMA

6/22/2015

Maverick ads to FR-free product lineup

6/19/2015

U.K. healthcare facility staffed by ghost?

Hospital worker takes Snapchat picture of 'dead girl' outside children's ward

6/19/2015

OSHA plans healthcare safety focus for nurses

Healthcare has more reported workplace injuries than any other general industry

6/19/2015

Luxury vinyl tile gaining more popularity in healthcare facilities

New type of vinyl flooring is second only to carpeting in how frequently it is installed

6/19/2015

N.Y. health system plans new inpatient facility

Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie will build a seven-story inpatient pavilion

6/19/2015

Nine regional pathogen treatment centers named

Nine healthcare facilities named regional treatment centers for patients with Ebola or other severe, highly infectious diseases

6/19/2015

Designing for resiliency becoming more common place

Planning for resiliency isn't new to healthcare design. Facilities have been dealing with the impacts of natural disasters for many years, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/19/2015

Exacq Technologies introduces camera links for faster response time to critical alarms and events

6/19/2015

Legacy Building Solutions achieves ISO 9001:2008 quality certification

6/19/2015

Sherwin-Williams unveils Colormix 2016

6/19/2015

Armstrong Partners with XAL Lighting to introduce new integrated ceiling and linear lighting installation system

6/19/2015

Integration with HID, SALTO and SARGENT Technology provides additional flexibility and functionality for smart building security

6/18/2015

Vending machine found covering hospital cardiac arrest alarm

The blocking of the alarm called a 'serious breach of patient safety'

6/18/2015

Safety surveys can curb patient risk

Facilities must evaluate their safety practices to ensure they are doing everything they can to safeguard patients

6/18/2015

Housekeeping is a partner in infection control

Reducing the spread of germs and diseases is the responsibility of all employees

6/18/2015

Houston-area growth drives $850 million healthcare building boom

Healthcare providers are racing to keep up with the rising demand for services in the Houston/Montgomery County region of Texas

6/18/2015

Designing for healthcare's middle management

It's more important than ever to design a physical environment that fosters communication and collaboration at all levels, including department directors, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/18/2015

Q&A on ILSM implementation

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question on ILSM implementation

6/18/2015

Atlantic General Hospital Achieves HIMSS EMRAM Level 6

6/18/2015

Falcon and Thonet introduce new side table and lounge seating at NeoCon 2015

6/18/2015

3M unveils new Scotchgard Resilient Floor Protector

6/18/2015

SEL brings performance-based optical networking to wider range of applications

6/18/2015

Healthcare M&A Activity reaches record value in 2014 as providers focus on vertical integration and strategic partnerships

6/17/2015

Montreal hospital has undertaken a cleaning blitz after outbreaks

Lakeshore General Hospital hit by four superbug outbreaks this year

6/17/2015

Senator calls for release of scope manufacturers' records

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray addressed continuing concerns about 'superbug' infections linked to duodenoscopes

Blog

6/17/2015

Modular buildings - an alternative solution healthcare construction

Modular buildings can adapt to any kind of budget while still guaranteeing top-notch quality.

6/17/2015

U.K. hospital trust fined for legionella control problems

Investigation identified a history of failing to manage legionella

6/17/2015

Going green paying off for Southeast Michigan healthcare facilities

Sustainability in healthcare is touching on mainstream from an operations standpoint

6/17/2015

Impact of 'active listening' on design discussed

Architects recognized for helping create a comfortable patient experience and an optimized work environment for staff

6/17/2015

University of Colorado Health System expands outpatient cancer center

The Poudre Valley Outpatient Cancer Center project is being done in three phases to allow the cancer center to remain operational, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/17/2015

Lennox Commercial expands functionality of the Prodigy 2.0 Unit Controller on Energence Ultra and high-efficiency rooftop units

6/17/2015

Health Care Logistics buys into Phononic's Evolve product line for pharmaceutical cold storage market

6/17/2015

GAF introduces durable WeatherCote elastomeric coating

6/17/2015

AERCO introduces AM Rapid Recovery

6/17/2015

Emerson Network Power introduces new generation of thermal controls to optimize system performance across the data center

Blog

6/16/2015

Four factors to consider before selecting an uninterruptible power supply

Forty percent of global healthcare organizations have experienced an unplanned outage in the last 12 months

6/16/2015

Cleveland clinic plans woodsy walking trail

Ohio facility's 1.4-mile trail will be open to patients, employees and the public

6/16/2015

Louisiana hospital expands, renovated emergency department

University Hospital and Clinics in Lafayette will triple the size of its emergency room by the end of 2016

6/16/2015

Managing retail healthcare facilities with service automation

A new class of technology called service automation is supporting the rapid growth in retail healthcare

6/16/2015

Applying Lean principles to infection prevention

The application of Lean thinking can have a significant effect on infection control, according to an article eon the Healthcare Design website

6/16/2015

New children's hospital planned in Wichita

Wesley Medical Center is building a new $28 million facility

6/16/2015

Johnson Controls introduces TempMaster, new HVAC products for summer 2015 cooling season

6/16/2015

Diversey Care's Avert sporicidal disinfectant cleaner kills C. Difficile spores in just 4 minutes

6/16/2015

Portland company signs exclusive agreement to market earthquake early warning system in the U.S.

6/16/2015

Bigfoot CMMS enhancements allow for more streamlined configurations, workflows

6/16/2015

WattStopper extends occupancy sensor control to plug loads for energy savings and code compliance

6/15/2015

Healthcare facility staff risks safety to avoid parking fees

Employees of of Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital are choosing to park off-site to avoid paying up to $76.60 for two weeks of secured parking

6/15/2015

Exploring abandoned healthcare facilities

Derelict medical facilities offer a way to tour the history of American healthcare

6/15/2015

Disinfecting while preventing harmful exposure

Study reports a growing a demand for disinfecting strategies and increasing evidence that exposure to cleaners can result be harmful

6/15/2015

Surveys emphasize comfort over outcomes, report says

Focus on comfort may hurt care quality improvement efforts

6/15/2015

Healthcare facilities face unique security challenges

Digitized healthcare records are extremely valuable to criminals and facilities are still learning how to protect them

6/15/2015

Does washing uniforms at home effect infection control?

A recent UK study (1) found that 44% of nursing staff washed their uniforms below the recommended temperature of 60˚C

6/15/2015

3M unveils new Scotchgard Resilient Floor Protector

6/15/2015

Integration with HID, SALTO and SARGENT Technology provides additional flexibility and functionality for smart building security

6/15/2015

Honeywell showcases 'Hospital of the Future'

6/12/2015

Spending cuts or project delays urged to finish Denver hospital

VA calls for spending cuts of nearly 1 percent, or shifting funds from dozens of construction and maintenance projects planned in other states

6/12/2015

Saskatoon healthcare facility opens with state-of-the-art technology

The Southwest Integrated Healthcare Facility (SIHF) in Maple Creek, Saskatoon, will have nurse communication devices that are integrated with the telephone system

6/12/2015

Anatomy of an isolation room

Isolation rooms create a clean environment for the patient whose immune system may be compromised

6/12/2015

The evolution of healthcare meal planning

Executive chef at Washington hospital discusses food service's role in healthcare, the farm to hospital trend

6/12/2015

Designing healthcare dining spaces

Today's hospital dining areas are designed as comfortable, hospitality-inspired spaces customized for the user experience, according to Healthcare Design website

6/12/2015

Michigan hospital partners with salad restaurant

The Big Salad opens seventh location at the University of Michigan Hospital Cafe

6/12/2015

NEMA publishes NEMA SB 20-2015 Guide to Understanding Smoke Control Systems

6/12/2015

Spectra254 celebrates one year anniversary with APIC Conference Exhibit, introduces new ambulatory disinfection system

6/12/2015

Light Efficient Design's Pl Lamp Series receives distinguished Energy Star rating

6/11/2015

El Paso Children's Hospital pays price for fast growth with bankruptcy

Audits show the hospital at one point exceeded revenue projections but also spent a lot more than it brought in

6/11/2015

Scope-maker counter-sues Virginia Mason hospital

The maker of medical scopes blamed for spreading dozens of 'superbug' infections at Virginia Mason Medical Center claims the hospital failed to use and clean the device properly

Case study

6/11/2015

Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children included challenging geometry and wall transitions

An entirely custom three dimensional glazing panel comprising 400 triangular and diamond shaped 6' x 6' panels was installed

6/11/2015

Hospital-based ambulatory surgery centers called best of both settings

Hospital-based ambulatory surgery centers follow the same strict regulatory and quality-control guidelines that apply to hospitals

6/11/2015

N.C. health facility cafe invests in pizza upgrade

The team at The Korner Cafe at Rex Healthcare in Raleigh worked on a shoestring budget and 'just made it happen' by adding the correct equipment

6/11/2015

Designing behavioral health facilities

Healthcare organizations are turning toward smaller-scale settings that address clients' individual needs

6/11/2015

Emerson Network Power extends Liebert eXM UPS line to 200kVA/kW

6/11/2015

AFFLINK recognized in S&DCE's 100 great supply chain projects for 2015

6/11/2015

2015 ASHRAE Handbook focuses on applications

6/10/2015

Mobile dental clinic delivers services to offices

Studio Dental Inc. has created the 26-foot-long Studio Dental Mobile Unit to deliver dental services to offices around San Francisco, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/10/2015

Updating outdated military healthcare facilities

The healthcare facility at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is undergoing a $60-million makeover

6/10/2015

Establishing healthcare disinfection programs

One tactic for improving the cleanliness of surfaces, is to use the right disinfectants

6/10/2015

Identifying Lean opportunities in healthcare

Lean is about reducing cost through the elimination of variation and waste

6/10/2015

Q&A on electrical safety program

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question on electrical safety program

6/10/2015

Room service adjusts to facilities' evolution

When a Long Island hospital absorbs 32-bed orthopedic program, needs and expectations changes

6/10/2015

University of Tennessee Medical Center extends and expands partnership with Premier, Inc.

6/10/2015

Energy project has paid off for region, study shows

6/10/2015

OSHA schedules meeting of National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health

6/9/2015

Keeping patients safe from superbugs

CDC says healthcare facilities must do more to mitigate the threat of CRE

6/9/2015

Illinois healthcare facility opens expanded ER

UnityPoint Health-Trinity opened an expansion of its Heart Center and Emergency Department in Rock Island

6/9/2015

Going beyond the ADA for healthcare facility accessibility

Simplest changes to facility plans can impact the patient experience

6/9/2015

Biggest trends in healthcare power, efficiency

More healthcare systems are considering a move to a self-reliant microgrid

6/9/2015

Geisinger Health Center renovates food service to boost production

The 350-seat Atrium Cafe, located on the campus's Hospital for Advanced Medicine, replaced three operations

6/9/2015

Better bariatric care by design

A new classification for bariatric patients that looks beyond BMI is being urged, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/9/2015

eClinicalOS mobile app breaks new ground for clinical researchers

6/9/2015

San Leandro Hospital begins on-site MRI service

6/9/2015

Eaton collaborates with SimpliVity to deliver first power management solution validated to operate with a hyperconverged infrastructure

6/8/2015

Drugs thefts reveal gaps in hospital security

Safeguards include restricted rooms, heavy surveillance

6/8/2015

Designing for geriatric patients

Older patients present healthcare facilities with a unique set of concerns

6/8/2015

Report eyes healthier disaster planning

Building healthier communities should be focus in disaster preparation

6/8/2015

Bioinformed design can improve hospital ecosystems

New healthcare facility design models look at biodiversity of interior spaces at the microbial level to try to determine the healthiest conditions, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/8/2015

Self-check-in kiosks can boost patient experience

San Diego-based Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group installs kiosks to remain competitive in changing market

6/8/2015

'Celebrity chefs' in healthcare foodservice

Healthcare foodservice chefs are consistently overlooked

6/8/2015

Zephyr Health announces real world evidence initiative at EyeForPharma Conference, Amsterdam

6/8/2015

Lafayette General Health extends and expands 20-year partnership with Premier, Inc.

6/8/2015

Intermatic introduces ET Basic+ Series: Electronic controls for increased energy savings and productivity

6/8/2015

Armstrong You Inspire Solutions Center offers free design and pre-construction assistance

6/8/2015

Spectra254 Partners with MedTech MedCare

6/5/2015

Concrete work causes noxious fumes in Michigan healthcare facility

Sparrow Hospital in Lansing detected fumes near operating room

6/5/2015

Planning fire drills in healthcare facilities

Staff, visitors, volunteers and others may ignore the fire alarm and continue to go on with their day

6/5/2015

Healthcare facilities stressing cleaning protocols for C. Diff

Almost half hadn't adopted strict limits on the use of antibiotics, but protective gear, separate hospital rooms and special cleaning techniques were in place in virtually all hospitals

6/5/2015

Concerns raised about fire-proofing materials at UK infirmary

Materials used in Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle cited for not meeting required standard

6/5/2015

Healthcare food service facing new challenges

As healthcare systems continue to consolidate, they must compete with other providers

6/5/2015

Ohio healthcare facility upgrades sprinkler system, more

Case study on Facility Executive website, explores safety, functional and aesthetic upgrades

6/5/2015

Valley Health System chooses Violin Memory to keep pace with increasing electronic health record demands

6/5/2015

Evolution Series hinged wall box from Legrand offers quick access to power, data, and A/V in multi-function spaces

6/5/2015

Upsite Technologies releases new monitoring system for data centers and critical facilities

6/4/2015

UK hospital installs security fence after sexual assaults

A rape and sexual assault of two women are among 30 incidents which reported at Sheffield hospitals in a three-month period

6/4/2015

Dealing with construction vibrations

The construction process can be extremely disruptive to ongoing healthcare operations

6/4/2015

Transforming healthcare lighting

Proper outdoor lighting is a critical element in shaping visitors' perceptions of a healthcare facility

6/4/2015

Wisconsin healthcare providers unveil portable shelter system

Mobile system designed to bring care to communities where healthcare facilities are temporarily inoperable

6/4/2015

Spokane medical park designed as comprehensive outpatient center

Providence Medical Park allows a patient to visit a primary care doctor, have diagnostic tests, pick up a prescription, and follow up with a specialist all in the same day under one roof, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/4/2015

Flashback photo: Gottlieb Memorial Hospital

The entrance canopy was considered controversial when the state-of-the-art medical facility addition was completed in 1961

6/4/2015

Premier, Inc. introduces cloud-based community health SaaS solution

6/4/2015

OSHA publishes guide to restroom access for transgender workers

6/4/2015

New UL891 Switchgear's superior resilience and enhanced operator safety continually embraced by U.S. market

6/3/2015

N.H. healthcare facility gets nonlethal devices for protection

Devices can record interactions with unruly patients or visitors, shine a laser pointer on them and shoot a stream of pepper gel

6/3/2015

Franciscan hospital in Indiana finishes $11 million renovation

Healthcare facility upgrades emergency and surgery departments for possible designation at trauma center

6/3/2015

Making the healthcare facility a treatment for the patient

The Hospital Microbiome Project is studying how the environment itself contributes to healthcare-associated infections, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/3/2015

An accurate budget for healthcare facilities construction helps prevent cost overruns

Accurate estimating must include an accounting of the realities of the environment

6/3/2015

Hospitals with the quietest patient rooms

Data from Hospital Compare tracks surveys from July 2013 through June 2014

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6/3/2015

Partnering with retail for patient convenience

The migration of retailers onto acute care campuses is a less publicized trend

6/3/2015

FKP Architects reorganizes Dallas office, hires three senior healthcare experts

6/3/2015

Morbern introduces first FR-free product

6/3/2015

Defining zero energy and the pathway to achieving it explored at ASHRAE conference

6/2/2015

'Design thinking' urged for healthcare tech

Design begins by gaining an understanding of how a system is likely to be used within a given environment

6/2/2015

Aurora VA project getting another $100 million bailout

Construction will continue on a new veterans medical center near Denver

6/2/2015

Q&A on the required width of new corridor

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question on the required width of new corridor

6/2/2015

Extreme weather and LEED goals affect MOB design

The windy, high-desert region of Antelope Valley, Calif., made the design and construction of new medical offices a challenge, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/2/2015

Healthcare facility's telecommunications system relies on five features

From verbal codes to technology, a hospital must be able to trust its communication system

Blog

6/2/2015

Applying the 5 'W's' to help select the right healthcare facility equipment service provider

Because providers have different offerings, facilities can use the five 'W's' as a tool for selecting one that best fits their needs

6/2/2015

Clorox Healthcare supports national action plan to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria

6/2/2015

Eaton's lighting products featured on NextGen Home TV 'First to the Future Home' web series hosted by Ty Pennington

6/2/2015

New solutions from Hill-Rom working to transform bariatric care

6/2/2015

AMIA issues report on electronic health records

6/2/2015

Tubelite meets ICC-ES acceptance criteria for quality documentation (AC10)

6/1/2015

Waste, safety concerns cited at Aurora VA hospital project

Ambulances cannot access all of the site, and new materials re being thrown away, according to a worker

6/1/2015

Cancer Centre at Guy's Hospital's design based on village concept

Research, patient care and a range of oncology services are blended under one roof in an environment unique to London, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.

6/1/2015

Canadian healthcare facility focuses on security after fatal shooting

Security at local hospitals is a top concern after a woman was attacked at Guelph General Hospital

6/1/2015

N.Y. hospital and civic center collaborate on energy proposal

Glens Falls Hospital and Adirondack Civic Center Coalition are seeking funding for a 'micro-grid' power project

6/1/2015

Camera documents construction of hospital

Camera installed at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove. Ill., is documenting, almost in real time, the construction of a 96-room, three-story addition at the hospital

Blog

6/1/2015

How to integrate document-scanning in healthcare centers

Paper-based medical records carry a host of direct and hidden costs that can quickly consume limited health care resources

6/1/2015

AMIA announces new updates to 2015 Clinical Informatics Subspecialty Board Review

6/1/2015

Michael Gritters appointed as sole general contractor representative to California OSHPD Hospital Building Safety Board

6/1/2015

Emerson Network Power simplifies integration of data center infrastructure management to improve productivity and visibility

6/1/2015

Spectra254 releases mobile room decontamination system designed for post-acute and clinical care

6/1/2015

OSHA partners with Health Canada to coordinate labelling and classification requirements for hazardous workplace chemicals

5/29/2015

Going green no longer optional for hospitals

Many eco-friendly elements hospitals have incorporated are hardly visible, yet very impactful

5/29/2015

Gas cut off at five Pakistan hospitals

Hospitals lose gas supply because of outstanding payments

Case study

5/29/2015

North Florida Regional Medical Center tailors guest services program to meet patient needs

Center needed a partner to handle some guest service responsibilities so security personnel could focus solely on securing the hospital

5/29/2015

Florida Hospital Tampa gets updated exterior

Hospital's facade had infection control concerns due to leaks. according to an article and photo tour on the Healthcare Design website

5/29/2015

Welsh Hospital cited for kitchen, hygiene failings

Out-of-date food and bad hand hygiene found at Glan Clwyd Hospital in Denbighshire

5/29/2015

Healthier Hospitals Initiative wraps up

Initiative will remain a Practice Greenhealth program

5/29/2015

Parkland Hospital takes steps to sustainability on rubber floors

5/29/2015

Clean floors better and reduce slip hazard with Spray Kleen multi-surface neutral cleaner from Sunburst Chemicals

5/29/2015

Eaton introduces new rack automatic transfer switch for critical equipment power redundancy in data centers

5/29/2015

Shurtape is on a mission to educate for success

5/29/2015

PDI announces winner in delivering the difference contest

5/28/2015

Flashback photo: A healthcare facility at Chicago's Union Station

A small hospital that was set up to aid passengers at Chicago's train station during World War II

Case study

5/28/2015

Alabama healthcare facility installs variable refrigerant flow zoning system

Choctaw General Hospital chooses HVAC system for patient comfort in its 44,000-square-foot addition

5/28/2015

Is patient bathing or contact precaution best to reduce MRSA spread?

Study says bathing patients with chlorhexidine is slightly more effective

5/28/2015

Designing healthcare facilities with virtual reality

Sanford Fargo Medical Center in Fargo, N.D., turned to virtual reality technology to experience its $500 million facility before it was built, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/28/2015

N.Y. healthcare facility holds three-day disaster drill

Massena Memorial Hospital staff practices for potential fire, explosion

5/28/2015

Hospital patients moved amidst concerns over water supply

James Cook University Hospital in UK called move a 'precautionary measure' as further testing is conducted

5/28/2015

Vacon launches new compact NXC Drive

5/28/2015

Rainbow International offers tips on what to do before, during and after a flood disaster

5/28/2015

EHNAC announces development of data registry accreditation program

5/28/2015

KMC Controls announces collaboration with J2 Innovations

5/28/2015

SEMCO introduces active desiccant system: affordable low dew points & customizable

5/27/2015

Tips for infectious-waste disposal

Facility found that more than 50 percent of items disposed of as infectious waste would fall into the general waste category

White paper

5/27/2015

Touchless door access switch help curb healthcare facility infections

Touchless door switches allow patients, staff to open an automatic door with a hand wave

5/27/2015

Q&A on the effective date of the new 2012 Life Safety Code

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question on the effective date of the new 2012 Life Safety Code

5/27/2015

N.Y. hospital renovation following industry trends

The emphasis is on private rooms for better infection control, more privacy, better patient sleep

5/27/2015

Toledo health system plans replacement tower at flagship

ProMedica will build a $350-million dollar replacement tower on the campus of ProMedica Toledo Hospital and Toledo Children's Hospital

5/27/2015

Architect discusses healthcare facility trends

Robert Meyer, Cannon Design, received the 2014 George Pressler Under 40 Award

5/27/2015

HLAC's new standards document available on website

5/27/2015

Honeywell Command and Control Suite provides effective facility and security management with a consumer touch

5/27/2015

Lunera Lighting showcases plug-and-play LED lighting solutions at West Coast Energy Management Congress

5/27/2015

Emerson Network Power's Avtron Sigma 2 PC Software verifies test results and equipment commissioning, acceptance

5/27/2015

New portable solution enables commercial kitchens to take advantage of automated oil management

5/26/2015

Damaged mattresses can be infection traps

Infographic shows potential risks hiding beneath the linen

5/26/2015

Spaces designed to merge research and clinical practice

Because the research and clinical care aspects of translational medicine are highly interactive, there's a growing trend to bring these functions together inside one collaborative space, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/26/2015

California hospital plans expansion, modernization project

St. John's Pleasant Valley Hospital with build a 72,342-square-foot addition that meets state-required seismic safety standards for acute-care facilities

5/26/2015

Healthcare facility barrier management requires set protocols

Knowing when and where contractors or staff are entering barriers is important in ensuring the code compliance

5/26/2015

Smartphones replace pagers at N.H. hospital

Catholic Medical Center uses phones with apps designed to streamline patient care

5/26/2015

Healthcare systems adapting to challenging landscape

Mounting margin pressures are driving structural changes in the industry, according to a recent survey

5/26/2015

Armstrong enhances acoustical performance of Ultima Health Zone ceiling family

5/26/2015

Daikin announces new floor mount indoor unit for multi-split applications

5/26/2015

Magnetek to display New M1000 elevator drive at CECA Convention

5/26/2015

Cooling Optimize adds intelligence and control, lowers energy cost of existing cooling equipment

5/22/2015

Turkey's mega hospital called biggest greenfield hospital project in the world

Project also one of the biggest healthcare public-private partnerships in Europe

5/22/2015

Holiday decorations perk up long-term care facilities

Frequently updated decorations on bulletin boards are seasonal reminders of upcoming holidays and make the facility more festive for the residents, according to an article on the Long-term Living website

5/22/2015

Health City Cayman Islands gets JCI accreditation

Health City the second hospital in the region to have received a JCI approval

5/22/2015

Consolidations, collaborations planned for Hudson Valley hospitals

Fewer medical centers, more urgent-care locations, and the absorption of small practices predicted

5/22/2015

LED kite sculpture lights up hospital entrance

The sculpture's focal point is 12 kites, welded and formed from stainless steel and ranging in size from 4 to 7 feet

5/22/2015

Planning wellness into healthcare facilities

Healthcare campus planning today is looking to develop campuses that interface with communities, providing not only healthcare but opportunities for connections with the community, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/22/2015

Green Seal launches revised standard for commercial and institutional cleaning services

5/22/2015

GAO affirms VA contract for mercury-free UV disinfection system

5/22/2015

FastFlash achieves 10-year proven performance

5/22/2015

Werner 'rolls-out' new heavy-duty podium ladders with casters

5/22/2015

Lex Products Corp. introduces the ReadySwitch

5/21/2015

Indian hospitals to be assessed on pest control

Facilities will have to ensure that there are no 'stray animals', cobwebs and birds' nests within the premises

5/21/2015

Senior living and healthcare industries expected to converge

CEOs from senior living providers share five predictions about the future of the industry at a recent assisted living conference, according to an article on the Long-term Living website.

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5/21/2015

Staying informed of healthcare crime trends

Data should be just one piece of a much larger security assessment tailored to your healthcare facility

5/21/2015

Michael Graves left his mark on accessible design

Graves' mission to revolutionize the way healthcare facilities are built left an indelible mark on the world of architecture, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Case study

5/21/2015

Hospital renovation efforts include push for better hand hygiene

Northwestern Memorial Hospital refurbishment program included equipment and product upgrades to the hospital's restrooms

5/21/2015

Lennox Commercial introduces Raider 6-ton and 3-5 ton 14 SEER packaged rooftop units

5/21/2015

PPG partners with Walker Glass to debut bird-safe glass with low-e coating

5/21/2015

MaxLite releases StaxMAX LED high-output modules for hazardous locations

5/21/2015

3M introduces new 3M Flow Control System

5/21/2015

Frisbie Memorial Hospital award-winning Healthy Workplace Program recognized as model of effectiveness

5/20/2015

Mobile healthcare facilities ready for disasters

Memorial Hospital of Carbondale's Disaster Blasters enable the disaster preparedness team to set up a 300-bed field hospital

5/20/2015

Baltimore medical home has flexible clinical modules

Former retail space converted into traditional retail layout

5/20/2015

OSHA and NIOSH release hospital respiratory toolkit

The kit is to be used by healthcare employers to protect staffers from airborne transmissible infectious diseases

5/20/2015

Small Vermont hospital launches solar project

Grace Cottage Hospital in Townshend to install solar panel as part of its energy efficiency efforts

5/20/2015

Indianapolis health system plans new hospital, cancer center

Community Health Network will build two new buildings, a $60 million outpatient cancer center and a $175 million replacement hospital

5/20/2015

Hospitals search for scope-cleaning solutions

The difficult-to-clean duodenoscopes are still on the market, and redesigning the reusable devices is not a solution in the short term

5/20/2015

Security100Healthcare Summit announces new partnerships; Hosts top voices in healthcare security

5/20/2015

ComEd and Schneider Electric partner to deploy Green Button Connect My Data

5/20/2015

New White House toolkit on healthcare resiliency, authored by Perkins+Will's Guenther

5/20/2015

Tips on working at standing workstations

5/20/2015

Moen Commercial launches new modern bathroom suite

5/19/2015

Hospital joins suit against scope-maker

Originally targeted in a lawsuit by widow of superbug victim, Virginia Mason Medical Center is joining a suit against a scope manufacturer tied to outbreaks

5/19/2015

Over-budget Denver VA hospital up in the air

Lawmakers say VA hasn't come up with an acceptable plan for funding it

5/19/2015

Three interim facilities filled gap after Joplin tornado

Three incarnations of interim facilities were used before the March opening of the new Mercy Hospital Joplin, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/19/2015

$10 million outpatient facility planned for St. Louis area

Facility designed to manage a range of healthcare needs

5/19/2015

Q&A on seclusion rooms

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question on seclusion rooms

5/19/2015

Digital displays in healthcare facilities more common

Interactive donor walls, digital wayfinding signage and patient-facing digital messaging platforms are among new technological advances

5/19/2015

3M introduces Scotchgard surface protection film 2200

5/19/2015

GSH Group launches new website

5/19/2015

Dr. Rosie Lyles battles healthcare facility infection with knowledge

5/19/2015

Inovalon to present data related to health disparities in dual eligible Medicaid and Medicare Advantage beneficiaries

5/19/2015

Optimistic economic outlook for interior design firms

5/18/2015

The clinic of 2020 will be shaped by technology and changes of care focus

The primary care clinic is evolving with new technology, new care models and new reimbursement standards, according to a blog on the HGA website

5/18/2015

Textile technology may protect patients and staff

Technology can reduce the transmission of hospital-acquired infections

5/18/2015

Benefits of a master plan

A healthcare facility master plan can lay the groundwork for more efficient operations and building systems, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/18/2015

Freestanding emergency departments gaining popularity

The number of freestanding emergency departments is increasing as care patterns shift from acute care

5/18/2015

Equipment and software can help environmental services effectiveness

Understanding the ES process is critical to maximizing the performance and productivity of its staff

5/18/2015

Operating room HVAC system must maintain safe conditions efficiently

ORs should use occupied/unoccupied ventilation control systems

5/18/2015

New ASHRAE Standard provides method of test on determining gain of office equipment

5/18/2015

Eaton Bolsters ePDU G3 Portfolio with new metered outlet models for enhanced data center power monitoring and measurement

5/18/2015

Healthy, safe, clean and green with MicroWorks From HOSPECO

5/18/2015

AIA Contract Documents and MasterSpec to collaborate

5/18/2015

Aquila launches extra soft, extra-long life cut 5 glove for food and related industries

5/15/2015

Pest thresholds key for healthcare facilities

Expectations and environment also must come into play when working to improve a pest management program

5/15/2015

Hospital addresses security issues with window film

St. Luke's Hospital in Houston sought a long-term solution for disaster preparedness

5/15/2015

Hospital shares tips on building a Lean facility

Akron Children's Hospital publishes new book called 'L3: Building a Lean Hospital Facility'

5/15/2015

Mercy Hospital Joplin built on fast track

The project had to be completed in 39 months, seven months faster than the team had ever done it before, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/15/2015

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital coordinates fire and life safety inspections throughout six campuses

Coordination effort needed to support organizational goals and to ensure compliance with outside agency regulations

5/15/2015

ASHE resources can help healthcare facilities' infrastructures running smoothly

Healthcare facilities managers can find guidance on facility infrastructure in new ASHE handbooks

5/15/2015

Akers Biosciences introduces new rapid breath ketone and oxidative stress tests to the health and wellness industry

5/15/2015

Bullitt Center becomes third certified 'living' building to feature PPG glass

5/15/2015

APOLAN's Governor Allen to present the benefits of passive optical LAN at 2015 SHLB Annual Conference

5/15/2015

Banyan Water introduces Smartrate feature that allows users to see water consumption as dollars spent

5/14/2015

Fighting HAIs with facts

One way to combat hospital-acquired infections is to understand more about their root causes

5/14/2015

The right healthcare flow can improve operations and safety

Care delivery models must adjust to an aging patient population, a shortage of care providers and new treatments

5/14/2015

Houston children's hospital plans expansion

Texas Children's Hospital will add a $506 million, 19-story patient tower addition

5/14/2015

St. Paul hospital cuts $1.1 million in energy costs

Sustainability team started by installing occupancy sensors for both HVAC and lighting controls all over the building

5/14/2015

Cleveland Clinic's $300 million center part of cancer facility boom

The healthcare industry is building up to take care of an expected influx of cancer patients

5/14/2015

Prebys Cardiovascular Institute designed using a mock-up program

A modular building setting was constructed that featured key rooms at full scale, including operating rooms, patient rooms, and nurses' stations, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/14/2015

Sutherland named high performer in Horses for Sources' Population Health and Care Management Business Services Blueprint

5/14/2015

Emerson Network Power bolsters security, visibility capabilities of IT solutions portfolio

5/14/2015

McCarthy breaks ground on CHI Health's new academic medical center - university campus

5/14/2015

BENCHMARK by Kingspan presents new partner program: introducing the CORE Alliance

5/14/2015

SCA to launch new Tork industrial low-lint cleaning cloth in North America for pristine wiper results

5/13/2015

ERs are most vulnerable to healthcare facility violence

Training, risk assessment needed to address problem

5/13/2015

Reducing healthcare facility workplace violence

Active shooter training is something to consider

5/13/2015

Healthcare facilities focusing on hotel-quality service

Hospitals are borrowing fundamentals from the hospitality industry to improve patient experience

5/13/2015

Ohio nursing facility moving toward restaurant-style food service

Staffing several kitchens throughout the facility adds the ability to serve more varieties of food at the proper temperature

5/13/2015

Just-in-time buying can control supply chain costs

But some say it's too risky to keep inventories lean

5/13/2015

Identifying sustainable operations needs in healthcare facilities

Sustainable operations pushes the organization to operate healthier facilities that reduce healthcare costs and promote a healthy community

5/13/2015

Designers can specify with confidence using Petersen Aluminum's new Environmental Product Declaration

5/13/2015

Father of green cleaning inducted into The International Green Industry Hall of Fame

5/13/2015

Aduro Biotech to present at Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2015 Health Care Conference

5/13/2015

SANUWAVE Health provides an update on the DermaPACE clinical trial

5/12/2015

UK hospitals cut cleaning staffs, call in more rat catchers

NHS hospitals are calling in rat catchers and pest control teams every week after 2,000 cleaners were let go, according to an an article on the Mirror website

5/12/2015

Healthcare facilities designed for long-term flexibility

The challenge is to build for tomorrow and take care of what is needed today

5/12/2015

Human observation boosts hand-hygiene compliance

Researchers observe a significant influence among healthcare workers in an ICU

5/12/2015

Pennsylvania hospital plans $60 million expansion

Lancaster General Hospital's new patient tower, which would add six stories to the current two-story building

5/12/2015

Healthcare facilities electrical safety standards guide revised

Manual on healthcare technology management and facilities engineering has undergone a major update

5/12/2015

Healthcare facilities tighten security after emergency room violence

Hospitals invest in better locks, security staff, more cameras, risk assessment and staff training

5/12/2015

'Lifestyle concept' senior care campus opens in Tennessee

NHC Place is designed to accommodate people as life stages take them from assisted living to other, more specialized living facilities

5/12/2015

Next Generation Luminaires Design Competition recognizes 28 commercial LED lighting products

5/12/2015

Pacific Biosciences achieves second development milestone in clinical diagnostics agreement with Roche

5/12/2015

Armstrong Ceilings partners with Ideal Electrical; co-markets new wireless lighting management system

5/12/2015

Enlighted's Customer First program advances lighting manufacturers' participation in the internet of things for commercial buildings

5/12/2015

Custom Window by Wausau historically accurate windows offered with true divided lites and custom-machined grilles

5/11/2015

Hospital sued for waste management lapse after man's amputated leg found in trash

The leg was thrown in the garbage with his name tag still on it, suit says

5/11/2015

Retail clinics not a threaten to primary care, CEO says

Retail clinics offer access to basic healthcare, eliminating unnecessary visits to emergency rooms

5/11/2015

Will holographic doctors be making house calls?

With virtual doctor's visits via kiosks and home computers and robots in healthcare facilities, holographic doctor visits be not be far behind, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Blog

5/11/2015

A case for collaboration between electrical engineers, electricians and inspectors

There are a lot of unique healthcare electrical code requirements that - if installed incorrectly or covered by drywall - may be difficult to find and are costly to change

5/11/2015

Healthcare facilities' redesigns focus on safety

Continuous patient monitoring to be part of the hospital room of the future

5/11/2015

Q&A on soiled utility rooms

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question on soiled utility rooms

5/11/2015

Prime Care Technologies launches the long-term/post-acute care industry's most comprehensive solutions platform

5/11/2015

Magnum Energy Solutions introduces world's most intelligent thermostat

5/11/2015

Energy information and resources for hospitals in New Hampshire

5/11/2015

SMGloba's FastMaint CMMS software for industrial equipment & commercial facility maintenance

5/8/2015

Kaiser Permanente CEO says changing behaviors will change healthcare

Bernard Tyson sees a modern, efficient health system in America's future

5/8/2015

UPMC plans cancer facility in Colombia

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center will develop and co-manage an oncology center in the city of Piedecuesta

5/8/2015

Minnesota plans 'destination medical center' projects

Construction of a Hilton hotel with special amenities tailored for medical clientele is planned

5/8/2015

Medical tourism seeing influx of investors

Startups are positioning themselves to capitalize on the interest in consumers looking for places to have lower cost procedures

5/8/2015

Hand-hygiene compliance lags in healthcare reception areas

Study found low hand-hygiene compliance rates of 2.2 percent and 1.7 percent in two reception areas using direct observation

5/8/2015

Solar power is trending in healthcare energy management

Solar power is being used at more and more healthcare campuses

5/8/2015

Physically securing medical equipment with electronic access control

5/8/2015

Memorial Hermann hospitals win Energy Star award

5/8/2015

Changemaker Award recipient a strategic global leader in healthcare design research

5/8/2015

ELB Electronics announces BIAX LED direct replacement lamp

5/8/2015

Prime Care Technologies launches the long-term/post-acute care industry's most comprehensive solutions platform

5/7/2015

Reducing healthcare facility energy consumption

The most important thing to do when trying to reduce energy consumption is to measure it

5/7/2015

FDA reviewing safety of hospital hand cleaners

Government wants more study of whether that is safe and how well it actually fights the spread of germs

5/7/2015

Mobile dental clinic designed for on-the-go patients

Studio Dental mobile unit has two treatment cubes, a sterilization room, a waiting area and mechanical services

5/7/2015

Memory care design is evolving

Assisted living facility operator Heritage Enterprises set out to create a new model for memory care in 2010 and has evolved the design with each successive project, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website.

5/7/2015

Construction begins on Missouri cancer center

The Delbert Day Cancer Institute will be a 37,000-square-foot comprehensive cancer care facility

5/7/2015

Cherokee Indian Medical Center pursues innovative operations, design and construction methods

The project uses an integrated project delivery contract system and adheres to evidence-based design principles, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/7/2015

Trimble Partners with Microsoft to bring Microsoft HoloLens wearable holographic technology to the AEC industry

5/7/2015

Kill microorganisms on instruments safely, efficiently, and cost effectively with 3M Steri-Vac Sterilizer/Aerator GS Series

5/7/2015

Survey says: healthcare industry, public believe commercially laundered textiles are more hygienic

5/7/2015

Lunera Lighting introduces the Lucy Lamp - a plug-and-play high-pressure sodium lamp replacement

5/7/2015

ROCKFON's ceiling systems help create high-profile appearance with acoustic, sustainable performance

5/6/2015

FDA proposes rules for healthcare antibacterial products

FDA will require additional scientific data to support the safety and effectiveness of certain active ingredients

5/6/2015

Master planning key to growth or consolidation

Case studies of Boston Medical Center and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center show master planning is become a far more complex process than ever before, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/6/2015

Kansas healthcare facility cuts energy use by 12 percent

Lane County Hospital in Dighton completes electrical and mechanical upgrades throughout the hospital

5/6/2015

Memory care is biggest market trend in elder care facilities

Taking advantage of the memory care trend often means revamping current spaces for new uses, according to an article on the Long-Term Living website

5/6/2015

Calgary healthcare facility bridges health, lifestyle

Healthcare campus designed as 'authentic urban lifestyle town center' with retail components

5/6/2015

Noroviruses can spread through the air

Study suggests that hospitals' efforts during gastroenteritis outbreaks may be insufficient

5/6/2015

Orion Energy Systems wins order to install LED troffer retrofit (LDR) lighting solution in Veterans Affairs Hospital

5/6/2015

Armstrong Fluid Technology introduces its new E Series pump-less volute kit

5/6/2015

Falcon enters strategic partnership with Carnegie, offers new upholstery patterns

5/6/2015

PEER: New rating system for sustainable power systems

Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) officially launched PEER, its rating system designed to measure and improve sustainable power system performance.

5/6/2015

Toter expands waste, recycling, and organics carts line

5/5/2015

Healthcare facilities getting ready for rapidly changing climate

Climate change deteriorates the air quality, creates food- and waterborne illnesses and causes an uptick in extreme weather events

5/5/2015

Hospital opens central Florida's first ER for seniors

Winter Park Memorial Hospital's Senior ER was created to promote healing, reduce anxiety and minimize risks that may accompany hospitalization

Blog

5/5/2015

How to achieve a highly effective sustainability program in a challenging healthcare environment

An effective sustainability program within a healthcare environment is the hub of the wheel that can produce several positive outcomes

5/5/2015

Leapfrog releases spring safety scores

Becker's Hospital Review lists five things to know about scores and the new Leapfrog features

5/5/2015

NICU design can address cultural needs

A hospital in Abu Dhabi incorporates a 'royal suite,' dedicated to those who wish to pay more for larger rooms and more luxurious services.The space is used as a birthing center but can also house mothers and babies with complications, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/5/2015

Healthcare facilities reviewing their memory care spaces

Rapidly growing need is spurring assisted living facilities to re-brand under the memory care banner, according to an article on the Long-Term Living website

5/5/2015

Q&A on deadbolt locks on office doors

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about deadbolt locks on office doors

5/5/2015

FST Biometrics wins two honors for IMID mobile app at ISC West

5/5/2015

ABMSP recommends board certification for peer recognition

5/5/2015

New Vantage apps platform serves up instant access to pharma data via Symphony HealthCloud

5/5/2015

Safe, economical, effective and green: Solid Green 40 Pot & Pan from Sunburst Chemicals

5/5/2015

Vocera and Rock Health connect industry leaders to transform the healthcare experience

5/4/2015

Some hospitals treating patients at home

To reduce costs while improving quality, some hospital systems are taking the house call to the extreme

5/4/2015

S.C. lawmakers may phase out hospital-expansion controls

A growing number of lawmakers seem eager to pass a bill eliminating the Certificate of Need program by 2020.

5/4/2015

Students help design hospital for Honduras

Senior environmental design students at Texas A & M University will show design proposals for a new public hospital in Roatan, Honduras

5/4/2015

Five steps for long-term care facility security

The right staff, realistic security policies and procedures, staff/resident security training and integrated security technology are all key to a successful long-term care facility security system, according to an article on the Long-Term Living website

5/4/2015

Oregon hospital garden includes manmade stream

Garden was built on the natural landscape with boulder outcroppings, native plants and an active stream

5/4/2015

Managing energy use in the operating room

Operating room energy efficiency efforts must be balanced against stricter infection control monitoring

5/4/2015

ATG Electronics launches 120-watt eLucent Nebula LED Gas Station Canopy

5/4/2015

Network Power's ASCO transfer switch passes severe seismic test, demonstrating reliability

5/4/2015

Fulham to launch DALI/0-10V programmable LED drivers and new HotSpot all-in-one LED driver / emergency battery pack system at LIGHTFAIR International

5/4/2015

OSHA unveils new 'It's The Law' poster

5/2/2015

Scholar bringing ES role in infection prevention to the forefront

Texas professor says the role of a facility’s environmental services team in infection control is an obvious but overlooked one in healthcare settings

5/1/2015

Creating a fire barrier management plan

Life safety concerns continue to be a central focus for healthcare accrediting agencies

5/1/2015

Tips for facility chapels

Designer recommends facilities approach the spiritual room design as more of a mediation space than a religious chapel, according to an article on the Behavioral Healthcare website

Blog

5/1/2015

Industry knowledge is key to meeting security compliance goals

Employee knowledge plays a huge role in maintaining a hospital's compliance

5/1/2015

'MEP' may soon be known as 'MEP-T'

The technology network could be considered the fourth utility

5/1/2015

Brooklyn Health Center breaks ground

Project includes 180,000 square feet of healthcare, office and retail space and an outdoor plaza

5/1/2015

Healthcare workspaces can effect team-based care

U.S. healthcare systems are moving toward, team-based care to improve population health, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/1/2015

Interaction Studio designed to foster healthcare innovation

Facility will help healthcare entrepreneurs to experience a prototypical clinical setting up close

5/1/2015

Akron Children’s Hospital opens $180 million patient care facility ahead of schedule, under budget

5/1/2015

WattStopper introduces wireless exterior lighting controls for code compliance

5/1/2015

Ecova identifies over $1.6 billion dollars in resource savings in two years

5/1/2015

VESTEX wins innovation honors from Edison Awards & Apparel Magazine

5/1/2015

Healthy, safe, clean and green with MicroWorks from HOSPECO

4/30/2015

Designing healthcare facilities to fight infection

Ventilation, furnishings and fixtures affect the bacteria inside a hospital

4/30/2015

Los Angeles children's hospital opens rehab center

New 22,000-square-foot Petersen Rehabilitation Center is one of the largest acute pediatric rehabilitation centers in the country

4/30/2015

Healthcare interiors serving needs in changing ways

Healthcare interiors are serving patient, family, and staff needs in a way that would be unrecognizable to recently past generations, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

4/30/2015

Workplace violence is on the rise for nursing staff

An Occupational Health Safety Network report finds risks highest among nurse assistants

4/30/2015

Designing for behavioral health facilities

The next big opportunity to improve mental health care delivery lies within designers' hands

4/30/2015

Consider systems, human factor to curb infection, study says

Healthcare facilities urged to look beyond isolated practices of staff when working to curb infections

4/30/2015

The evolution of urgent care centers

Infusion suite within or adjacent to the urgent care center are becoming more common

4/30/2015

Cree introduces new fully luminous LR22 Architectural Troffer

4/30/2015

ASSA ABLOY's EcoFlex energy-saving mortise locks now available with high-security monitoring options

4/30/2015

Armstrong introduces new commercial market-preferred hardwood options

4/30/2015

Guardian Industries Corp. expands its Science and Technology Center:

4/30/2015

FridgeWize announces new high efficiency HVAC EC motors

4/29/2015

Long-term care facilities stressing more basic healthcare

Facilities are surpassing hospitals as focus of healthcare for the elderly

4/29/2015

Healthcare has most nonfatal occupational injuries for all private industries in 2013

One in five reported nonfatal occupational injuries occurred among workers in the healthcare and social assistance industry

4/29/2015

N.Z. health board proposing improvement food service for healthcare facilities

New nutrition standards, developed with health board dietitians, would be introduced

White paper

4/29/2015

Winning strategies for waiting rooms

Furnishings should accommodate diverse postures, behaviors, and levels of privacy

4/29/2015

Kaiser Permanente plans increase of solar and wind power use

Kaiser Permanente plans to add on-site solar energy to as many as 170 of its California healthcare facilities, according to an article on the Health Facilities Management website

4/29/2015

Successful activating of an ambulatory care center

Activation will involve focusing on operational readiness, facility readiness and move logistics

4/29/2015

Rubber flooring has multiple benefits for nursing staff

Comfort is the benefit most often cited when discussing the positive impact rubber flooring has upon nurses

4/29/2015

New Soothe healthcare seating and tables from the Hon Company offer comfort for patients, convenience for caregivers

4/29/2015

The Opus Group expands healthcare expertise with new team members

4/29/2015

Rockfon Contour acoustic baffles provide quietness, visual interest in commercial interiors

4/29/2015

Enlighted targets 100% adoption of smart sensors in commercial buildings by 2020

4/29/2015

T&S Brass revamps website

4/28/2015

Australian healthcare facility kitchen staff returns, but patients may still get Big Macs

The kitchen staff has gone back to work at the biggest hospital network in Kingston, Victoria, but patients may have to be given take away instead of reheated hospital meals, according to an article on the Herald Sun website

4/28/2015

Mercy Hospital Joplin expanded definition of resiliency

Replacement healthcare facility built to withstand severe weather after tornado

4/28/2015

Healthcare facility flooring options

Options include first adhesive free flooring and designs that mimic our internal clockwork

4/28/2015

Florida Hospital Orlando will embody a new era in women's healthcare

The facility was designed to achieve a balance between creating a modern healthcare facility and establishing an environment that promotes healing through design, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

4/28/2015

Healthcare facilities embracing lighting that inspires comfort and confidence

Lighting can be an essential design element influencing the staff, patient and visitor's perception of the hospital experience

4/28/2015

Designing maternity facilities for millennials

Facilities may need to accommodate natural birth options such as midwife deliveries, doulas, acupuncture, water births, and offering tools such as birthing balls or ropes

4/28/2015

Two 'massive' healthcare facilities coming to Ottawa in 2017

The Pinnacle Centres of Healthcare Excellence will offer 'one stop shopping' for healthcare

4/28/2015

Q&A on exit signage

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about exit signage

4/28/2015

EPA Recognizes Memorial Hermann with 2015 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award

4/28/2015

Johnson Controls helps top public health system deliver better care at lower cost in new hospital

4/28/2015

Bentley issues call for submissions to 2015

4/28/2015

Kardex Remstar improves the patient experience

4/28/2015

Texas Children's Hospital engages FKP for expansion: Planning underway for new 19-story tower at Main Campus

4/27/2015

Scope maker warned Europe about problems two years before L.A. infections

FDA learned of scope warnings last summer but didn't alert U.S. hospitals

4/27/2015

Some healthcare workers not trained on how to clean uniforms in-home

Many healthcare facilities require employees to clean some uniforms at home, but offer no training

Case study

4/27/2015

St. Joseph Health saves clinician time and improves patient care with secure on-demand printing

The system needed a solution that would help with printer management issues and user profile corruption in a virtualized desktop infrastructure (VDI) environment

4/27/2015

Report: Retail clinics could handle 27 percent of emergency visits

Shift could create $4 billion in savings

Blog

4/27/2015

Don't waste time on time: How synchronized clocks improve operations

Accurate time isn't a mere convenience in a healthcare facility; it's a central way of ensuring that operations are running efficiently and patient safety is paramount

4/27/2015

Door hardware specifications for healthcare facilities

Healthcare facilities have unique door opening applications and specific door hardware requirements

4/27/2015

Designing patient- and technology-friendly clinical spaces

Nurse and design consultant says efficient, safe spaces must accommodate new technology, the human touch

4/27/2015

For medical office portfolios, less is more

4/27/2015

Security100Healthcare Summit announces new partnerships; Hosts top voices in healthcare security

4/27/2015

Xtralis VESDA-E VEA and HeiTel 4G Body Worn Video Solutions win Security Industry Association 2015 New Product Showcase Awards

4/27/2015

Primex Wireless brings OneVue Intelligent Monitoring Platform to healthcare

4/27/2015

Schneider Electric launches new compact line of meters with superior accuracy and enhanced power quality functionality

4/24/2015

Instilling pride in your housekeeping team

Inspire them and they are going to go above and beyond their daily responsibilities and put patient needs above their own

4/24/2015

Study suggests 'soft' floors reduce falls

A Swedish study recently published in Injury Prevention looked at the effect impact-absorbing flooring had on minimizing injuries from falls, according to an article on the Long-Term Living magazine

4/24/2015

Cincinnati hospital plans $280 million expansion

Joint and Spine Center Christ Hospital project will include a million-dollar view

4/24/2015

Historic building becomes Manhattan's first freestanding ED

Lenox Hill HealthPlex was the Joseph Curran Building in Manhattan's Greenwich Village

4/24/2015

International collaboration focuses on patient safety

An international partnership of 16 health systems will collaborate on patient safety issues such as hospital-acquired infections

4/24/2015

Seattle children's hospital emphasizes a life-affirming attitude

Hospital's new 34,000-square-foot psychiatry and behavioral medicine unit emphasizes a life-affirming attitude with patient and staff safety elements built into the design, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

4/24/2015

Securitron secures perimeters with new GL1 Gate Lock at ISC West

4/24/2015

Motion Industries announces release of Zep Professional Hand Cleaner MiHow2 Video

4/24/2015

Walt Vernon appointed to HCI Board of Directors

4/24/2015

JLL outlines the tumultuous future of the U.S. healthcare industry and its real estate

4/24/2015

WAC Lighting introduces Fin Exterior LED Luminaires

4/23/2015

Article sees problem with satisfied patients

The Atlantic says healthcare changes have led some hospitals to focus on making people happy, rather than well

4/23/2015

W.Va. veterans clinic closes again due to air quality issues

A clinic in Maxwelton, W.Va., that serves veterans in West Virginia and Virginia has closed again because of air quality issues, according to an article on the Herald Online website

4/23/2015

Healthcare energy management could be big business for utilities

The healthcare sector has an increasingly concentrated focus on the ways in which their facilities get and manage energy

4/23/2015

Healthcare flooring affects patient well-being

A large but often forgotten part of this 'good design' equation is flooring

4/23/2015

Connecticut hospital adjusts to changing healthcare needs

As the healthcare picture changes, New Milford Hospital is adjusting

4/23/2015

Toolkits designed to help healthcare facilities reduce energy

The Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care launched two new interactive toolkits for healthcare

4/23/2015

Maximizing advanced lighting systems

Automatic sensing, daylighting harvesting and digital communication with other building systems such as HVAC and security are starting to represent the 'new normal'

4/23/2015

Schneider Electric launches new compact line of meters with superior accuracy and enhanced power quality functionality

4/23/2015

Diversey Care launches Internet of Clean bringing game-changing technology innovations to commercial cleaning

4/23/2015

Sutherland positioned in leaders' quadrant of Everest Group's PEAK Matrix for Healthcare Contact Center Outsourcing

4/23/2015

CBRE Healthcare CPS expands team

4/23/2015

New Geberit Omega series features in-wall toilet system and designer flush plates

4/22/2015

Legionella found at West Palm Beach VA again

The Legionella bacteria first appeared at the facility in January and the all clear was given then

4/22/2015

Irish hospital exposes patients to burn risks

Inspectors found unhygienic medication practices and safety hazards at Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown

4/22/2015

Anchor CEO discusses healthcare's 'retail' experience

Hospital administrators urged to really understand the market, the competition and what they want to try to achieve from a business perspective

4/22/2015

Missouri hospitals prepare for severe weather

Staffs monitor weather briefings, go through their emergency checklists and test backup generators

4/22/2015

University of New Mexico plans larger replacement hospital

Level I trauma center has turned away hundreds of transfers from other hospitals because of the crowded conditions

4/22/2015

251 hospitals score five stars in Medicare's new ratings

Some in the healthcare industry fear Medicare's five-star scale won't accurately reflect quality and may place too much weight on patient reviews

4/22/2015

White paper addresses the fire door compliance

4/22/2015

MedAssets Healthcare business summit focuses on the future of healthcare

4/22/2015

The Opus Group announces Tom Shaver as president to lead new healthcare division

4/22/2015

Cerner collaborates With Geisinger, xG Health Solutions to enable SMART on FHIR EHR Apps

From FacilitiesNet.com

4/21/2015

Emergency planning helps Michigan healthcare facility in flood aftermath

Storm brought up to 8 inches of storm water into the hospital's emergency department, the kitchen, radiation oncology, radiology, the in-patient pharmacy, and medical supply storage

4/21/2015

Research in the healthcare design process

High-quality research should be interwoven throughout the design process, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

4/21/2015

Q&A on egress lighting and battery powered emergency lights

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about egress lighting and battery powered emergency lights

4/21/2015

Protecting healthcare facilities from dirty devices

Instructions from manufacturers may not be enough

4/21/2015

Healthcare facilities can use model crisis plans to address disasters

Mathematical modeling cuts out much of the human analysis

4/21/2015

Hospitals leaving downtown areas

Older, obsolete facilities are rebuilding in wealthier areas

Blog

4/21/2015

The impact of medical computers on patients

Medical computers have numerous features that promote a cleaner environment

4/21/2015

Cerner collaborates With Geisinger, xG Health Solutions to enable SMART on FHIR EHR Apps

4/21/2015

Xenex germ-zapping robots arrive in Spain; Clece chooses Xenex for hospital disinfection

4/21/2015

New toolkits help healthcare facilities reduce energy, water and GHGs, save money, and prepare for climate change impacts

4/21/2015

Eaton named by EPA as a 2015 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year

4/21/2015

New Upper Air Germicidal UV-C light fixture offers industry’s highest ultraviolet dosage to destroy airborne viruses & bacteria

4/20/2015

Deer jumps through hospital window

Doe took a brief walk through a MidMichigan Health Center before leaving

4/20/2015

Study: Impact-absorbent flooring curbs injuries

Flooring shown to help prevent injuries from falls inside nursing homes

4/20/2015

Spring is a good time to review long-term care safety

Spring is the perfect time to inspect, repair, install or improve the systems that keep the building safe and healthy, according to an article on the Long-Term Living website

4/20/2015

Q&A on dust on sprinkler heads

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about dust on sprinkler heads

4/20/2015

Lake Forest hospital expansion expected to invigorate area

$426 million project features five pavilions, eight operating rooms and 114 private inpatient beds

4/20/2015

Australian hospital designed as healing tree

Lady Cilento Children's Hospital's design was based on the concept of a 'living tree' for the layout and wayfinding, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

4/20/2015

Patient violence among ECRI's patient concerns

ECRI Institute's 2015 Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns also includes alarm hazards

4/20/2015

Cerner and Qualcomm collaborate to advance remote home health monitoring

4/20/2015

Tunable White LED and three new luminaires deliver greater flexibility and creative possibilities

4/20/2015

Enghouse Interactive Showcases healthcare solutions for patient interactions at HIMSS15

4/20/2015

New Atlas operating room ceiling system from Titus offers greater flexibility

4/20/2015

The Center for Health Design welcomes new members to Board of Directors

4/17/2015

Companies feud over UV robots

Two manufacturers of ultraviolet disinfection robots are in court over advertising claims

4/17/2015

The University of North Carolina medical school facility designed for flexibility

The 340,000-square-foot, 10-story building contains labs and imaging technology for research teams, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

4/17/2015

N.D. hospital adds Ebola-ready rooms

Sanford Health adds two new rooms equipped to safely treat patients with highly contagious infections

4/17/2015

Sierra Leone rebuilds healthcare system with eco-friendly medical waste disposal

Freetown's Goderich Emergency Surgical and Paediatric Hospital gets autoclave

4/17/2015

White House asks hospitals to fight health hazards of climate change

Healthcare community asked to help reduce potential harms

4/17/2015

Healthcare facilities automation systems evolve

The evolution of building automation systems follows the development of computers

4/17/2015

MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center reduces C.diff infections by 29 percent with Xenex germ-zapping robots

4/17/2015

Merge Healthcare launches new business unit to automate prior-authorization and improve referral success

4/17/2015

Nicklaus Children's Hospital successfully completed installation of Cerner revenue cycle solutions

4/17/2015

Vocera announces first clinical communications app for Apple Watch

4/17/2015

Trinity Health Selects athenahealth to advance people-centered care

4/16/2015

Hospital cuts falls with 'virtual sitter' system

St. David's North Austin Medical Center uses new technology to increase safety

4/16/2015

Healthcare power efficiency trends

Healthcare facilities are looking to improve efficiency, resiliency and cost

4/16/2015

Health systems redesign facilities to meet goals

Projects are creating operational efficiencies, patient satisfaction

4/16/2015

Bryn Mawr Hospital's planning largest project since late 1800s

$200 million project calls for major new construction on the hospital's core campus

Case study

4/16/2015

Catskill Regional Medical Center upgrades parking lot using green technology

Process eliminates the need to excavate, remove and dispose of failed pavement as well as the need to import large volumes of virgin aggregate

4/16/2015

Minnesota hospital plans $140 million renovation, expansion

Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital project will add two new inpatient floors, revamp the surgery center and make all patient rooms private

4/16/2015

Big Salad opens latest location at U-M's University Hospital Cafe

4/16/2015

Northern Arizona Healthcare signs up for CommonWell Services

4/16/2015

Diversey Care supports hand hygiene initiatives with Twitter and Instagram competition

4/16/2015

Victaulic is WinWholesale fire sprinkler system Vendor of the Year

4/15/2015

Healthcare facilities with the cleanest patient rooms

At least 89 percent of patients surveyed reported that their room and bathroom were 'always' clean

Blog

4/15/2015

Reducing the impact of HAIs with UV disinfection

Portable UVGI units are used in patient, surgical and ICU rooms as well as other critical care settings

4/15/2015

Maine hospital recognized for recycling program

York Hospital has volunteer 'Green Team' whose works to conserve the environment by ensuring that sustainability becomes an integral component of daily operations

4/15/2015

University of Kansas Hospital building new patient tower

The $280 million building will have 92 beds

4/15/2015

Long-term costs of infection control

Healthcare facilities are looking for best ways to prepare for outbreaks

4/15/2015

Technology helping hospitals to reduce infections

Automated disinfection systems have evolved to meet the needs of healthcare facilities

4/15/2015

Zep Commercial sees spike amid Ebola concerns

4/15/2015

Nanticoke Health Services signs up for CommonWell Services

4/15/2015

JDL HealthTech announces HIPAA compliance training schedule for April and May 2015

4/15/2015

Security100Healthcare Summit announces new partnerships; Hosts top voices in healthcare security

4/15/2015

Enghouse Interactive showcases healthcare solutions for patient interactions at HIMSS15

4/14/2015

Weather linked to hospital acquired infections

The numbers of healthcare infections go up with the temperature

4/14/2015

Patient care, sustainability priorities in Middle East hospital design and construction

Study reports that integrating nursing and patient friendly design as the top priority in designing new hospitals throughout the Middle East and North Africa

Case study

4/14/2015

Minnesota hospital brings critical power management into the digital revolution

Operations team ends testing nightmare, says automated compliance reporting and trending beat 'handwritten'

4/14/2015

Rubber flooring can boost workplace safety in healthcare facilities

Rubber floor coverings can help curb muscle fatigue and aching backs, legs and feet

4/14/2015

Design considerations for biocontainment patient care units

Nebraska Medical Center's biocontainment patient care unit is the largest, and provides the best case study in facilities of this type

4/14/2015

Indoor air quality linked to lung health

A study said that the quality of indoor air in nursing homes seriously affects the lung health of elderly residents, according to an article on the Long-term Living website

4/14/2015

Emergency power code changes expected for healthcare facilities

Many expect that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will adopt the 2012 editions of the National Fire Protection Association's Life Safety Code and Health Care Facilities Code soon

4/14/2015

Armstrong LVT now can be recycled

4/14/2015

Bradley Corporation announces new Terreon colors for Advocate lavatory systems

4/14/2015

Circle Health signs up for CommonWell Services

4/14/2015

HLAC to unveil new standards document at Clean 2015 Show

4/13/2015

Webcam removal from disabled patient's room creates conflict

Pennsylvania nursing home removes device patient used to communicate with family

4/13/2015

Technology fights hospital-acquired infections

Healthcare facilities that fail to ramp up their efforts to reduce these types of infections face stiff penalties - among them, a reduction in Medicare payments

4/13/2015

Healthcare facilities investing in resilient design

Resilient design protects buildings, systems from natural disastersg

4/13/2015

Ohio health system plans $700 million in hospital projects

Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus to begin modernization project in spring

4/13/2015

Designing for long-term infection control

Planners and designers are working with clinicians and facilities staff to improve prevention from pre-design programming through specification

4/13/2015

OSHA updates workplace violence guidelines

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has updated its 1995 and 2004 editions of Guidelines for Preventing Workplace Violence for Healthcare and Social Service Workers, according to an article on the Long-term Living website

4/13/2015

Tips for leasing medical spaces

Healthcare systems face many hurdles as landlords, including arcane real estate arrangements and complicated regulatory issues

4/13/2015

WeiserMazars expands healthcare practice, names principal Debra Bornstein practice leader

4/13/2015

University of Chicago Medicine uses Vocera Care Rounds solution to improve patient experience

4/13/2015

Fisher-Titus will begin using CommonWell Health Alliance services to advance interoperability

4/13/2015

Schneider Electric announces updates to StruxureWare Building Operation Software for SmartStruxure Solution

4/13/2015

Emerson Network Power introduces full suite of custom air handling solutions for the data center

4/13/2015

Security100Healthcare Summit

Security100Healthcare Summit will be held June 15-17, 2015, in Scottsdale

4/10/2015

Protecting healthcare staff from patients

Technology gives staff quicker and more efficient means of summoning help

4/10/2015

UCSF Medical Center gets $800K for sustainability efforts from PG&E

State-of-the-art energy efficiency systems were integrated in the design of new buildings

4/10/2015

Senior facility design scaling down

Smaller, more homelike and personalized environments that reflect and support the residents are being designed, according to an article on the Environments for Aging

4/10/2015

Technology can create smarter healthcare building projects

Building information modeling (BIM) - can help to alleviate some of these challenges of complex healthcare construction, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

4/10/2015

Victoria Hospital denies cleaning problems

Whistle blower alleges problems with infection control and general hygiene at the Kirkcaldy hospital

4/10/2015

Long-term facilities reinventing rehab

More facilities are looking at ways to add it to their portfolio of services

4/10/2015

Advances improve healthcare AV options

Advances in hardware and software offer a wide range of alternatives for presenters and audiences

4/10/2015

Beacon Health System will begin using CommonWell Health Alliance services to advance interoperability

4/10/2015

LSI Industries introduces new LED landscape luminaires

4/10/2015

Linetec's online Architectural Resource Center offers AIA/CES courses, 'Select and Spec' tool, guide specifications

4/10/2015

LG Electronics honored by U.S. EPA AS 2015 Energy Star Partner of the Year

4/10/2015

EPA recognizes CBRE with dual honors

4/9/2015

Johns Hopkins builds Ebola unit

Unit is designed to safely care for patients with the disease and other dangerous infections

4/9/2015

Los Alamitos Medical Center MOB reflects campus identity

The new medical office building was designed with with community integration, campus identity and city planning requirements in mind, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

4/9/2015

Hospital security boosted after nurses express fears following attacks

Australia's Westmead Hospital reacts to reports of violent crimes near the facility

4/9/2015

Splashes can be overlooked risk for healthcare facility workers

Splashes from cleaning bedpans, and emptying suction cups can transfer a pathogen through the eyes, nose, or mouth

4/9/2015

Designing for needs of cancer patients

Interiors throughout common, treatment, patient services and staff areas should focus on patients' needs

4/9/2015

Curbing incidents of wandering at senior facilities

Electronic equipment such as bed and door alarms, video cameras and resident tracking devices can help prevent elopement

4/9/2015

Bobrick's new interlocking Gap-Free Design and 72'' doors/panels answer partition privacy needs

4/9/2015

Energy Control Technologies announces spin-off of sensorFact Services

4/9/2015

Vocera expands clinical integrations with electronic health records

4/9/2015

Wood County Hospital will begin using CommonWell Health Alliance services to advance interoperability

4/9/2015

Varonis to showcase new metadata framework and enterprise search solutions at RSA Conference 2015

4/8/2015

Kansas hospital tests positive for Legionella bacteria

The facility has installed filters in the showers in the long-term care and in-patient units

4/8/2015

Boston-area hospital to use new non-lethal security device

Newton-Wellesley Hospital to introduce devices for its security staff, as hospitals across the country have seen an increase in violent attacks by patients

4/8/2015

Henry Ford Innovation Institute encouraging new design ideas

Patient experience and care trends inform new concepts

4/8/2015

Army Corps of Engineers taking over Colorado VA hospital project

The project, originally priced at $328 million, is now expected to cost $1.73 billion

4/8/2015

Boston Children's Hospital renovating dining space

The $11 million project includes a new focus on fresh ingredients, antibiotic-free meats and cooking classes for children and adults

4/8/2015

Ontario health system stresses locally grown food

Halton Healthcare Services is recognized for locally-grown foods project

4/8/2015

Understanding aging key to designing senior facilities

Connecticut hospital's uses design solutions for lighting, acoustics, and signage to better support its older patients, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

4/8/2015

Trane launches Tracer Concierge System for simplified and affordable HVAC and lighting control

4/8/2015

Club Car offering new limited slip differential for 4x2 Carryall utility and transport vehicles

4/8/2015

Trimble to offer DPI-8 handheld 3D scanner for building construction jobsites

4/8/2015

Vistamatic expands into larger manufacturing facility

4/8/2015

CBRE Group, Inc. enters into definitive agreement to acquire the global workplace solutions business of Johnson Controls Inc.

4/7/2015

Healthcare design is putting more focus on infection control

Designers are now exploring more automated ways to combat bacteria

4/7/2015

Parkland Hospital designed for comfort

Hospital will add 862 beds with private rooms for each patient

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4/7/2015

The changing procurement model for medical equipment

Current design technology and construction methodologies are changing and advancing the way projects are designed and constructed but they are often not aligned with a health systems procurement practices or equipment vendor sales strategies

4/7/2015

Designing experiences into senior facilities

Planning a successful facility includes an emphasis not just on built spaces, but on creating ageless consumer experiences, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website

4/7/2015

Survey shows little connection between healthcare sector and senior care

Just 10 percent of surveyed senior living providers and industry consultants have a partnership with a healthcare system, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

4/7/2015

Chemicals used to make products antimicrobial are classified as pesticides/biocides

Fabrics and flooring treated with antimicrobial agents that prevent bacterial growth create more problems than they solve

4/7/2015

Precision-Paragon releases TKL Ultra-Efficient Fluorescent-to-LED conversion kit

4/7/2015

Staco Energy Products announces new product: Stacotap

4/7/2015

Using biometric technology, HandyTrac Systems launches secure key control system

4/7/2015

WaterSignal introduces its next generation system to create faster connections, expand geographic reach and add services.

4/7/2015

ActiveGuard Mattress Liners reduce bed bugs' ability to lay eggs, study finds

4/6/2015

Clinical waste is mixed up with linen at U.K. hospital

Waste was dumped in with dirty linen 40 times and sent off to the laundry

4/6/2015

Private resident rooms not trending in senior living

While there are supporters of the single resident room model in senior living, but in terms of code minimum, there is no mandate yet, according to an article on Environments for Aging website

4/6/2015

Robots may reduce workloads in hospitals

UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay has 25 robots on staff

4/6/2015

Lobby terrarium design solved contamination issues

The focal point of the Rush University Medical Center's Edward A. Brennan Entry Pavilion is a three-story, open-air terrarium, which introduces an exterior landscaped space into the interior

4/6/2015

Ontario clinic designed for flexible activity levels

The Halton McMaster Family Health Clinic was designed to function at varying activity levels, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

4/6/2015

Hospital recycling barriers studied

Most hospitals are collecting 40 percent or less of what could be recycled

4/6/2015

ABB, Bosch and Cisco establish open-software venture to unify smart home technology

4/6/2015

Valspar releases new technical paper on PVDF coatings

4/6/2015

Magruder Hospital will begin using CommonWell Health Alliance Services to advance interoperability

4/6/2015

Xtralis introduces ADPRO iFT Series - industry's first 'NVR Plus' platform

4/6/2015

Forest Lighting announces T5 LED integrated linear lamps

4/2/2015

Dirty mops blamed for norovirus outbreak at hospitals

Cleaning staff are reusing mops contaminated with norovirus in north Cumbria in the U.K.

4/2/2015

South L.A.'s MLK hospital reflects the new healthcare

The campus emphasizes preventive treatments, with a new urgent-care center and outpatient and public health clinics

4/2/2015

New Orleans children's hospital proposes $250 million expansion

Historic 184,388-square-foot Marine Hospital is at the center of a plan to expand Children's Hospital

4/2/2015

Designing retail clinics

The evolution of healthcare delivery is calling for retailers to rethink their spaces, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

4/2/2015

Q&A on medical gas system deficiencies

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about medical gas system deficiencies

4/2/2015

Healthcare facility planner discusses regulations, economy

Regulations, economics and patient preferences are changing healthcare facilities and campuses

4/2/2015

ZipWall introduces ZipFast, the only reusable dust barrier panel system

4/2/2015

Beta version of the GEE energy management platform now available for select customer testing

4/2/2015

2015 marks TEMP-AIR's 50th year in business

4/2/2015

Trane introduces Air-Fi wireless technology for building controls

4/2/2015

Edelberg & Associates and Scribe America partner to launch healthcare industry's first ever real-time medical coding solution

4/1/2015

HVAC burnout causes week-long EHR outage

California hospital recovering from the fallout of a week-long EHR outage triggered when an HVAC system burned out

4/1/2015

Practice Greenhealth releases new sustainability report

2014 edition of the annual healthcare benchmark report is available for download to members

4/1/2015

Dashboard offer budgetary and management benefits

Healthcare facilities can use business intelligence systems to search for more efficiency

4/1/2015

LED bulbs could help with infection control

LED bulb designs could be customized to be less attractive to specific disease-carrying insect species

4/1/2015

Designers predict shift from public to home-centric healthcare model

Australian architects expect a decrease in government spending on public healthcare and a push towards a more home-centric and technology-based healthcare service

4/1/2015

Health system offering technology stores

New Jersey medical center opens patient engagement resource

4/1/2015

Siemens now offers retailers OpenADR 2.0 compliance for demand response

4/1/2015

Vicon launches integrated access control solution

4/1/2015

nora and its employees make gift to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

4/1/2015

Schneider Electric named a market leader in navigant research leaderboard report for building energy management systems

4/1/2015

Eaton helps Duquesne University increase energy efficiency, improve lighting performance at the Gumberg Library

3/31/2015

Boston Children's electronic records system shuts down

A hardware issue related to storage shut the system down for several days

3/31/2015

Chlorine sewage treatment may be boosting antibiotic resistance

Early studies are showing that chlorine treatment may encourage the formation of new antibiotics that could also enter the environment, potentially contributing to antibiotic resistance

3/31/2015

Health facilities are built into apartment complexes and employment centers

California health system offering one-stop 'wellness corners'

Case study

3/31/2015

California senior facility's needs meant challenging fire sprinkler system installation

Project involved moving residents one story of the building at a time while work took place

3/31/2015

Healthcare design innovation requires risk

Healthcare Design recently surveyed industry professionals to weigh on the issues surrounding healthcare design innovation

3/31/2015

California hospital installs on-site fuel cell system

Cost-effective energy source provides up to 70 percent of electricity

3/31/2015

Announcing: 'Sustainable Facility Management: The Facility Manager's Guide to Optimizing Building Performance'

3/31/2015

Farpointe Ranger long range wireless transmitter opens gate to paradise

3/31/2015

New Kubic grab bars further practicality of modern bathroom design

3/31/2015

EXL Healthcare and Anthem, Inc. collaboration continues

3/30/2015

ES department can boost HCAHPS scores

Electronic work-request model can improve communication and patient satisfaction

3/30/2015

N.H. hospital embraces local beef for food service

Huggins Hospital in Wolfeboro, is partnering with a nearby farm to bring local beef to its food service offerings

3/30/2015

Big Data can inform healthcare facilities plans

The information requires analysis to understand how it can shape change in facilites and other strategic plans, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/30/2015

Determining eyewash station requirements, placement

There aren't many locations that actually require eyewash stations

Case study

3/30/2015

Rush Health Systems selects VRF zoning for fifth time for Choctaw General Hospital

Challenge: To provide maximum comfort and energy savings in the patient care addition of a critical access hospital

3/30/2015

Hospital reschedules surgeries due to dust on supplies

Light fixtures were recently cleaned in the instrument storage space

3/30/2015

The Mitchell Group introduces NuLeather new high-performance faux leather fabric

3/30/2015

Club Car offers new environmentally friendly solar drive charging panels

3/30/2015

Trane introduces Air-Fi wireless technology for building controls

3/30/2015

Daikin Applied's Roadshow delivers internet of things technology training to your doorstep

3/30/2015

Rubbermaid Commercial Products outperforms competition in new study from ManageMen

3/27/2015

Jersey City healthcare facility has 'rampant' rodent problem

Residents and staff report mice in resident rooms, hallways and cafeteria

3/27/2015

Outbreaks spur concerns about automated disinfection

Hospital relied on an automated endoscope reprocessor to disinfect the scopes between uses

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3/27/2015

Sustainable BIM design paves path for green future of a healthcare facility

A wave of green building design and sustainability has swept across the construction industry

3/27/2015

Rise in charitable giving builds hospital

Securing the capital needed to build has been challenging for healthcare organizations since the Great Recession

3/27/2015

Appleton hospital renovations focusing on more efficient care

St. Elizabeth Hospital in Wisconsin is in the $108 million "phase four" of a multiyear modernization and renovation project

3/27/2015

Building long-term flexibility into healthcare facilities

New reimbursement models are changing what it means to creating flexibility in healthcare's built environment, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/27/2015

Q&A on electrical outlets and oxygen cylinders

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about electrical outlets and oxygen cylinders

3/27/2015

Emerson Network Power's Avtron Sigma 2 Load Bank Control System optimizes power testing workflow, saving time, manpower

3/27/2015

3M expands spill management portfolio with medium absorption capacity sorbent products

3/27/2015

WD40 machine and engine degreaser highlighted in new motion industries Tom's Toolbox video

3/27/2015

Stretch Forming by Linetec curves and finishes architectural aluminum products in one location

3/27/2015

QMotion fabric options provide energy savings

3/26/2015

Cleaning duties 'not always clear' between nurses and EVS

A lack of clarity identified by NHS infection control inspectors in Scotland

3/26/2015

Construction is adjusting to meet healthcare's needs

Off-campus, outpatient development activity is far exceeding on-campus, inpatient projects

3/26/2015

A third of Manitoba care facilities don't have sprinklers

Province says all facilities will have sprinkler systems in the next ten years

3/26/2015

Improving healthcare disinfecting practice

Barriers to overcome include germs' invisibility, staff concerns about disinfectant safety and damage to surfaces

3/26/2015

FGI explores future of healthcare guidelines

Experts discuss what major drivers shaping the future of healthcare and the future of FGI might be, according to an article on the healthcare Design website

3/26/2015

Antimicrobial limitations Q&A

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, the limitations of antimicrobial products is discussed

3/26/2015

Lunera Lighting implements industry data warehouse data synchronization platform

3/26/2015

Daikin Technology ushers in new era of HVAC capabilities with integration of internet of things

3/26/2015

Eaton's Halo product line named leader in lighting by BUILDER Magazine for the 17th consecutive year

3/26/2015

Valspar offers Autodesk Revit BIM material library for Fluropon coatings

3/26/2015

3M expands spill management portfolio with medium absorption capacity sorbent products

3/25/2015

First hospital in the cloud opens in China

The cloud hospital is one of the new ways that the Chinese people can get medical attention more quickly

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3/25/2015

Weak IT security programs may spell disaster for healthcare organizations' bottom lines

'Bring Your Own Device' policies pose a challenge for IT security staff and anti-malware tools

3/25/2015

Survey shows one in three hospitals showing rise in violence

Forty-six percent of the respondents reported increasing their security budgets in 2014

3/25/2015

Young adult cancer institute project based on key client principles

Planning for cancer Institute based on principles of participation, collaboration and information-sharing, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/25/2015

Tennessee health systems pouring millions into expansions

Parkridge Health System in is the latest area medical center aiming for a major expansion plan in the next several years

3/25/2015

Explore differences in how staff and senior management perceive risks

A gap in perceptions of the level of risk often emerges between the people closest to the danger and those at some distance

3/25/2015

Consistent cleaning and disinfection protocols creates safe patient environment

Disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and shared equipment is an important step in preventing the spread of dangerous pathogens

3/25/2015

Mercy Hospital Joplin gets new start with TEC Products

3/25/2015

AMAG Technology adds Symmetry F2F card readers to product line up

3/25/2015

Introducing the in-dapt operating room ceiling system

3/25/2015

Simple solution improves water and sanitation in Zambian health-care facilities

3/25/2015

UniFirst awarded contracted supplier status by Premier, Inc. for uniforms and facility service products

3/24/2015

Minneapolis clinic embraces open workspaces

New University of Minnesota clinic will provide a model of collaborative workspaces for healthcare facilities

3/24/2015

Healthcare parking structures can earn green certification

Garages can earn Green Garage Certification through a new program administered by the Green Parking Council

3/24/2015

Computerized system can address preventive maintenance mistakes

A computerized maintenance management system and a preventive maintenance strategy can increase a building's life span, save money and reduce equipment downtime

3/24/2015

Michigan hospital project aims to lower emergency room misuse

New $9.6 million Grand Haven project includes a collaborative space for mental health services and the Greater Ottawa County United Way

3/24/2015

Modular hospital project causes legal troubles

Lawsuits allege that a Legionella outbreak began as a result of water pressure tests and water introduced into the modules before they were transported to the hospital site

3/24/2015

Pop-up hospitals are increasingly popular around the world

Some traditional hospitals rely on pop-up construction to meet seasonal or special needs

3/24/2015

Senior living facilities customize laundry operations

Presbyterian Senior Living's 29 communities customize laundry based on the demographics of the residents and the constraints of a particular campus

3/24/2015

Input sought on increasing the allowable smoke compartment in hospitals

National Fire Protection Association proposing change for the 2018 revision of the 2015 edition of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code

3/24/2015

Greenheck introduces the MiniCore energy recovery ventilator

3/24/2015

Mitsubishi Electric DC-600E integration controller: empowering building managers through product-services package

3/24/2015

Stevens Industries, Inc.'s Legno Collection wins ADEX Design Award

3/24/2015

Valspar celebrates 50 years of Fluropon, the first 70% PVDF architectural coating in the industry

3/24/2015

Duncan Regional Hospital extends partnership with Merge Healthcare to launch cardiology program and cath lab

3/23/2015

Denver VA hospital $1 billion over budget

The Aurora VA hospital project has been plagued by construction delays and cost overruns for years

3/23/2015

S.C. YMCA, physician practice share facility

Ballentine facility combines medical offices with a fitness center

3/23/2015

Louisville Kindred project design advances

Conditional approval backed for the design of the proposed Kindred Healthcare $36 million

3/23/2015

Ice damages Pennsylvania VA healthcare center

Ice and cold damaged the recently built community health center at the VA Butler Healthcare System

3/23/2015

Hazards found in Georgia hospital elevators

More than one-third of the elevators inside Doctors, Trinity and University hospitals, and on the Georgia Regents Health System campus, had at least one violation last year

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3/23/2015

10 benefits of BIM for healthcare facility development projects

Building Information Modeling is a strong pillar that promotes informed decision making which has several cascading effects on the construction process and lifecycle of a building

3/23/2015

Healthcare needs to adapt to survive

Providers and the teams that design their spaces need to keep changing, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/23/2015

Fieldview Solutions unveils next generation of data center infrastructure management (DCIM) tools

3/23/2015

Versatile eco-friendly multi-use VersaWalk acoustic underlayment can do three installations with one SKU: Float It, Nail It or Glue It

3/23/2015

Fastenal awarded national TCPN contract

3/23/2015

Kaivac announces release of new autovac system

3/23/2015

Linetec adds 10 new hues to faux terra cotta texture colors

3/20/2015

Chicago hospital kitchens not inspected for years

City, state assumed the other was inspecting hospital kitchens

3/20/2015

Nebraska Medical Center shares Ebola protocols

Nebraska Biocontainment Unit shares information on Ebola patient discharge, handling a patient's body after death and environmental disinfection

3/20/2015

Oklahoma City children's hospital welcomes patients with colorful sculptures

The Children's Hospital at OU Medical Center features Matthew Placzek's 'Spirit' sculpture on its campus, according to an article and slide show on the Healthcare Design website

3/20/2015

Canadian hospitals praised for carbon footprint reduction

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare has been making headway on its energy reduction efforts

3/20/2015

ECRI certification program for healthcare environmental managers is online

Course addressed skills related to workforce safety, emergency management, infection prevention and other hazardous situations

3/20/2015

Hospitals partner with medical fitness centers

Akron General builds centers that promote wellness and boost branding

3/20/2015

Vestex now available in operating room scrubs

3/20/2015

Johnson Electric launches dosing solution for Diesel Exhaust Fluid Precise dosing for maximum NOx reduction

3/20/2015

Siemens to offer commercial and industrial buildings more water, energy saving options

3/20/2015

New Moen Express Direct shipping program provides same-day shipping to better serve customers

3/20/2015

Green Generation solutions joins UN Energy Efficiency program

3/19/2015

Florida hospital responds to mold discovery

UF Health Shands in Gainsville finds mold in patient bathroom

3/19/2015

Health system looks for 'Starbucks seal of approval' when picking outpatient sites

MedStar Health shifting focus from inpatient to ambulatory and establish a stronger outpatient presence in Baltimore and Washington

3/19/2015

Three Fresno hospitals cited for high infection rates

Facilities have been targeted for help by state public health officials

3/19/2015

Design changes suggested after Australian nursing home fire kills 14

Coroner suggests doors and corridors should be constructed to enable rapid movement of beds in emergencies

3/19/2015

Hospitals say better design means better care

Poor design can make it easier for infections to spread or create irritating noise

3/19/2015

Improve patient ratings with a motivated ES staff

One-on-one coaching with staff members helps boast patient satisfaction

3/19/2015

New Joplin hospital built to weather storms

The new facility replaces the tornado-ravaged St. John's Regional Medical Center with a stronger, state-of-the-art hospital

3/19/2015

PDI announces call for entries for Delivering the Difference contest

3/19/2015

Lutron brings smooth and flicker-free dimming with soft-on and fade-to-black to LED fixtures with its new EcoSystem H-Series LED drivers

3/19/2015

SYNTEGRA launches game-changing integrated door system and new website

3/19/2015

EPCO's new parking garage LED Luminaire fixture raises the bar on performance

3/19/2015

Integrated project delivery team collaborates on Boston Medical Center's Menino addition and renovations project

3/18/2015

Working in healthcare becoming a risky business

Healthcare workers in general, and ED staff in particular, face a huge risk of violence

3/18/2015

Hospitals preparing for every infectious disease

Potential cases of highly infectious diseases have left hospitals on high alert

3/18/2015

Former Hannibal hospital may get asbestos abatement

Before a renovation of the former St. Elizabeth Hospital can be considered, a cleanout of a section of the complex would have to occur

3/18/2015

Designing for an aging population

Many acute care environments are inadequately designed to support seniors, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/18/2015

Resilient design helps hospitals weather natural disasters

Over the last decade, natural disasters have damaged or destroyed a number of U.S. healthcare facilities

3/18/2015

Adapting facilities for primary care needs

Health systems are adjusting their scale and size for contracting strength with insurers, access to capital or cost-efficiencies

3/18/2015

Technology just part of effective wayfinding

Statistics show that 80 percent of patients are not given adequate wayfinding information before they get to a facility

3/18/2015

Bradley's new Express ELX-Series lavatory system offers updated and cost-effective multi-user design

3/18/2015

Eaton's Halo LED recessed downlights add versatility, up to 73 percent energy savings to slope ceiling applications

3/18/2015

Primex Wireless develops monitoring solution for healthcare environments

3/18/2015

Allscripts and Elsevier join forces to elevate health care and patient outcomes for U.S. military members and families

3/18/2015

Distech Controls' ECLYPSE and ENVYSION for Facility Management reduces costs, facilitates monitoring and control, and improves responsiveness

3/17/2015

Merging healthcare organizations need an operational efficiencies plan

A business plan of operational efficiency is a comprehensive, action-oriented system integration plan

3/17/2015

Rules can encourage or stifle senior facility innovation

Two states will have very different opportunities in the coming years

3/17/2015

N.C. bill would end Certificate-of-Need requirement for some facilities

A bill would exempt several types of medical facilities from needing a certificate of need to begin or expand operations

3/17/2015

Fast food industry may offer patient-care clues

McDonald's quality-improvement effort has lessons for healthcare industry

3/17/2015

Monitoring technology can improve care, efficiency

Context-aware monitoring systems based on real-time locating system (RTLS) technology can offer such information as location of equipment and staff

3/17/2015

Intelligent building technology can trim hospital costs

Technology and data from building systems give facility teams information they can use to reduce operating costs

3/17/2015

CALMAC launches complimentary energy bill analysis service for commercial building owners and managers

3/17/2015

Distech Controls to join Acuity Brands

3/17/2015

Vestex now available in operating room scrubs

3/17/2015

TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc. announces company presentation at the Global Business Roundtable

3/17/2015

Introducing Conserv Solid Green 80 fabric softener from Sunburst

3/16/2015

California working on hospital violence standards

Division of Occupational Safety and Health issued a draft regulatory proposal that would require healthcare employers to develop workplace violence prevention plans

3/16/2015

Paint creates self-cleaning surface

Coating can be applied to clothes, paper, glass and steel and when combined with adhesives, maintains its self-cleaning properties after being wiped, scratched with a knife and scuffed with sandpaper

3/16/2015

ASHE names Vista Award winners

Awards recognize team-based healthcare construction

3/16/2015

N.Y. health center technologically advanced, patient-friendly

Employees helped design the new $9.5 million Warrensburg Health Center

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3/16/2015

Case Study: Bluewater Health renovation

Bluewater opted for reconfigurable furniture solutions rather than fixed built-ins in more than 80 percent of their new facility

3/16/2015

Oregon hospital fined for mislabeling hazardous waste

Oregon Healthy and Science University was cited for not labeling, or labeling inappropriately, hazardous waste containers in its storage facilities

3/16/2015

Report highlights healthcare construction risks

New advisory examines the potential environmental risks facing new construction or renovation of healthcare construction projects

3/16/2015

Emergency code terms used in Pennsylvania Healthcare Facilities to notify staff of an urgent situation vary significantly

3/16/2015

Restore Health Rehabilitation hosts VIP grand opening to show off new hospitality-centered transitional care facility in White Plains

3/16/2015

AAMA releases updated sound control document

3/16/2015

Johnson Controls introduces Quantech Air-Cooled Chillers

3/16/2015

OSHA announces final rule on procedures for handling retaliation complaints under Sarbanes-Oxley Act

3/13/2015

British Columbia attacks on nurses blamed on lack of compliance

Every B.C. health authority has been penalized after violent incidents in their facilities

3/13/2015

Alaska hospital takes part in 3-day disaster drill

South Peninsula Hospital to simulate a mass casualty, mass fatality, partial evacuation and the creation of an alternate care site

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3/13/2015

Design planning priorities: Focusing on efficiency, safety and technology

Safety should extend beyond the patient. The records that hospitals and healthcare facilities must maintain for patients needs to be secure.

3/13/2015

UKHealthCare plans $1 billion expansion

Project to add 120 beds to hospital tower

Case study

3/13/2015

Case study: NHS Trust - Bath recycling

Precious metals recycling can boost the bottom line

3/13/2015

EPA updates hazardous waste pharmaceuticals standards

Disposing of pharmaceuticals regulated as hazardous waste posed a problem for facilities

3/13/2015

NOVADAQ to present at the 2015 Barclays Global Healthcare Conference

3/13/2015

Xenex discontinues claims for 'germ-zapping robots' following NAD inquiry

3/13/2015

Nora Lighting Edge-Lit LED panels now available with pendant mounting option

3/13/2015

Johnson Controls introduces Quantech Air-Cooled Chillers

3/12/2015

How healthcare facilities can minimize vulnerability to shootings

Risk management experts recommend that all healthcare facilities have a disaster preparedness and emergency operation plan

3/12/2015

Children's hospital used art to lift spirits

Royal London Children's Hospital partnered with arts organizations to turn the hospital's walls into bright, positive distractions for its patients, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/12/2015

Making the case for sustainability

Study refutes the belief that environmental sustainability measures increase operating costs

3/12/2015

Nurse's Ebola lawsuit could be landmark for patient safety

Ebola survivor's suit against Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas and parent company Texas Health Resources could be an important case

3/12/2015

Trends in healthcare have been good for the construction industry

Move from inpatient to outpatient settings has meant billions of dollars in projects

3/12/2015

Q&A on sleeping suites

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about sleeping suites

3/12/2015

Vestagen's Vestex protective garments awarded exclusive endorsement by American Hospital Association

3/12/2015

Building envelope code and regulation sessions at MED-Ed Facilities

3/12/2015

Garland releases new sustainable solutions brochure

3/12/2015

Afflink forms partnership with 3M Industrial Adhesives & Tape Division

3/11/2015

Shootings raising safety concerns at hospitals

Death of a Boston surgeon was another in an increasingly frequent series of 'active shooter' incidents in U.S. healthcare facilities

3/11/2015

Wisconsin hospital has TV studio for in-house programming

Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints hospital produces and broadcasts game shows for patients

3/11/2015

Research shows facility design does affect patient satisfaction

Media missed point of recent study that explored what role the physical environment played in improving inpatient hospital scores, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/11/2015

'Hospital of the future' opens in Colorado

St. Anthony North Health Campus emphasizes outpatient, health and wellness

3/11/2015

Washington Court House hospital to upgrade its energy systems

Fayette County Memorial Hospital awarded $2.6 million in financing to assist in implementing its energy conservation and management program

3/11/2015

When to use low-moisture carpet cleaning

Low-moisture carpet typically refers to a method that uses no water or a very moderate amount of water

3/11/2015

McCarthy completes construction of $456 million Prebys Cardiovascular Institute in La Jolla

3/11/2015

CPI Daylighting's Pentaglas installation at the Tanger Outlet Center in Washington D.C. provides shoppers with protection from the elements

3/11/2015

Georgia-Pacific Professional recognized as outstanding supplier by Grainger

3/11/2015

KIRK Interlocks debuts new website

3/10/2015

Addressing flu and pneumonia at skilled nursing facilities

The only way to prevent an outbreak is by addressing all three primary transmission vectors at once: airborne pathogens, surface contact and person-to-person contact

3/10/2015

Study says germs lurking in waiting rooms

There's an increased risk of developing flu-like infections after a visit to the doctor's office

3/10/2015

Building materials an issue in proposed N.J. healthcare center project

Developer wants to use combustible construction materials

3/10/2015

Indiana hospital flushes water system after Legionella infections

Two infections at IU Health LaPorte Hospital lead the facility to flush its water system

3/10/2015

N.J. office building transformed into wellness facility

Chambers Center For Well Being built from 40-year-old structure

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3/10/2015

Technology intelligence fuels healthcare security

Blended personnel and technology solutions can give healthcare administrators the power to make informed decisions that deliver even greater return on their security investment.

3/10/2015

Eaton's energy-saving LED Luminaire brings superior performance, controls management and long term reliability to outdoor floodlighting applications

3/10/2015

Faucet company receives honor for exemplary manufacturing practices within California

3/10/2015

Sherwin-Williams only U.S. licensee for Arkema Kynar 500 FSF PVDF resin

3/10/2015

Silent Knight seminars to educate on latest Life Safety Code mandates

3/9/2015

Surviving the Joint Commission survey

Results for any testing process are likely to be better with effective preparation

3/9/2015

Maine hospitals look to local food to improve health and patient satisfaction

Pen Bay Medical Center is one of at least 10 Maine hospitals trying to purchase ingredients from Maine farms and fishermen

3/9/2015

Hospitals focusing more on patient comfort

Studies suggesting comforts mean more than fancy facilities

3/9/2015

Helipad finished in Pennsylvania hospital's emergency department project

Completion of helipad marks first milestone for York Hospital's $50 million emergency department renovation

3/9/2015

U.K. hospital withholds loan payments over fire issues

Peterborough City Hospital withholds 1.4m-pound payment to private finance initiative

3/9/2015

Design's role in medical tourism

CNN series explores price advantages - and posh design opportunities - in medical tourism, according to an article in on the Healthcare Design website

3/9/2015

HFI identifies top three healthy facility scams

3/9/2015

ThermaSol hires manufacturer representative firm Hogan Sales Southwest

3/9/2015

Civilight North America offers 11 new ENERGY STAR qualified LED lamps

3/9/2015

SCA to launch New Tork Premium Skincare products and elevation dispensers in North America

3/6/2015

At VA Hospitals, technology reduces nurses' injuries

The Loma Linda hospital is reducing the rate of lifting injuries by investing in equipment, training

3/6/2015

CDC investigating C. diff link to doctors' offices

The Centers for Disease Control says a substantial number of people contracted C. difficile who hadn't been in a hospital, but had recently visited the doctor or dentist

Blog

3/6/2015

Nurses need help with heavy lifting

Blog on Becker's Hospital Review website urges hospitals to invest in safety equipment

3/6/2015

An infection control expert's week

An infection prevention and control nurse specialist at the Blackrock Clinic in Dublin writes of a 'typical' week

3/6/2015

Maryland hospitals join to leverage state reimbursement

State tying payment to the size of patient populations covered by health networks

3/6/2015

Campus plan builds foundation for friendship

Facility planner, patient find common ground in fascination for architecture, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/6/2015

Collaborating on clinical space design

Well-designed clinical spaces require accommodating new technology, staff interaction and the human touch

3/6/2015

Ralph Nader to speak at slip and fall symposium

3/6/2015

Western Nevada College to implement PC4HS in March

3/6/2015

TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc. announces expansion into the Philippines healthcare market via an agreement with Espire Health Philippines, Inc.

3/6/2015

Master Lock introduces six new colors for 6121 ProSeries Weather Tough Padlock to improve security coding efforts

3/5/2015

Pest control in healthcare facilities

Locating, identifying and stopping infestations is key

3/5/2015

Kaiser Permanente makes biggest clean energy buy in healthcare

The health system will install 100 rooftop solar panels at its hospital, parking facilities and medical offices, which it says will decrease carbon emissions by 30 percent

Blog

3/5/2015

Market-based planning in a value-based world

Ratings of the quality of care did not improve any more than they did for patients treated in less plush facilities

3/5/2015

Sewage spill damages patient records, floods Australian hospital ER

Sewage spilled when a drain was blocked at the Adelaide Women's and Children's Hospital in South Australia

3/5/2015

University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein plans modernization project

The $1.9 billion project is the largest public-private partnership project in Germany, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/5/2015

Study says luxury hospital upgrades not impressing patients

Ratings of the quality of care did not improve any more than they did for patients treated in less plush facilities

3/5/2015

Succeeding in the new healthcare environment

What changes are required to succeed in the new healthcare reform environment is a hot topic

3/5/2015

ASHRAE/IES publish updated standard on energy efficiency in existing buildings

3/5/2015

Ilios sells seven water-source natural gas engine driven heat pumps to major biomedical research facility in Florida

3/5/2015

Arbor Solution unveils line of stylish multi-touch widescreen panel PCs for industrial applications

3/5/2015

Lunera Lighting showcases LED retrofit solutions at NFMT 2015

3/4/2015

Future of hospitals seen through frosted windows

Hospitals are designing facilities with innovative amenities to attract new patients

3/4/2015

Healthcare construction booming in Houston

Nine new buildings totaling more than 353,000 square feet were finished in the second half of 2014

3/4/2015

New Oregon clinic was put up in one day from six modular sections

Bandon clinic to combine the current primary care clinic and outpatient services

3/4/2015

N.C. health system steps up CRE screening, cleaning efforts

Carolinas HealthCare System screening for CRE, isolating infected patients and taking extra steps to decontaminate their rooms

3/4/2015

Designing for patients' support systems

Designers need to identify features that would facilitate the support process and make everyone feel at ease, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/4/2015

First ladies lend support to healing garden

Project will transform a gravel rooftop space at Children's National Health System into a 7,200-square-foot healing garden

3/4/2015

Holy Cross Hospital ensures clear patient communication with Martti Technology

3/4/2015

Emerson Network Power's new, web-based Transient Detection System protects and monitors critical power

3/4/2015

Legrand introduces high-capacity furniture feed poke-thru

3/4/2015

pinta acoustic's WHISPERWAVE Ceiling Clouds provide functional ceiling art in Stony Brook Medicine satellite office

3/3/2015

New facilities reflect healthcare's future

The healthcare industry is pouring billions of dollars into new hospitals and medical centers with more technology and amenities

Blog

3/3/2015

Three tips to make healthcare leasing a little easier

Facility planners have their work cut out for them when tackling a new lease or revisiting an old one

3/3/2015

California hospital begins $339 million project

Washington Hospital in Fremont breaks ground on Morris Hyman Critical Care Pavilion after delays

3/3/2015

Hospitals are re-imagining spaces

Survey shows that many hospitals and health systems will be repurposing existing spaces as they move their services into communities

3/3/2015

Designing a hybrid OR

Blog on Healthcare Design website discusses three elements to consider when planning a hybrid OR

3/3/2015

Power Purchase Agreements can help with facility infrastructure upgrades

A range of funding solutions, federal tax programs and many state and local incentives are available to help improve aging energy infrastructures

3/3/2015

Kalorama: Superbug concerns will drive healthcare facility sterilization services

3/3/2015

Ecova and Lucid launch joint solution that empowers smarter resource decisions

3/3/2015

Focus on Energy announces the 2015 Excellence in Energy Efficiency Award winners

3/3/2015

Riverside Health System receives national award from Premier, Inc. for commitment to transforming healthcare

3/2/2015

Key points about hospital 'superbug' outbreak at UCLA

Two patients at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles have died after contracting carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae infections from improperly cleaned scopes

Blog

3/2/2015

Creating a culture of security in healthcare

When informed and educated about proper security procedures, hospital staff can take ownership in their personal safety and security

3/2/2015

Lifting injuries growing issue for nurses

Hospitals can prevent many of those injuries with special equipment to move patients

3/2/2015

Setting new standards for healthcare cleaning

There is a lack of conclusive evidence that previously suggested food-service levels of contamination relate to the prevention of healthcare-associated infections

3/2/2015

On-site laundry can have big impact on long-term care

Laundry rooms must also comply with certain design regulations to prevent the cross-contamination of clean and soiled linens

3/2/2015

Healthcare flooring best practices

Flooring should be durable, easy to maintain and should last more than 10 years

3/2/2015

Veteran designer looks at future of medical and dental space planning

Jain Malkin is one of the most respected experts in evidence-based design, says the Affordable Care Act has led to a rethinking of clinic space planning to achieve quality outcomes, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

3/2/2015

SANUWAVE receives U.S. patent for medical treatment systems

3/2/2015

The RIDGID B-500 Transportable Pipe Beveller achieves fast, accurate and consistent bevels

3/2/2015

Survey illustrates how restroom troubles turn into business woes

3/2/2015

Speakers cover installation, European market, color measurement, more at AAMA 78th Annual Conference

2/27/2015

Five issues facing healthcare real estate

Healthcare systems need to use space more efficiently, even as they incorporate more outpatient and ambulatory care

2/27/2015

Hospital's building boom begins with $19.8M New Jersey facility

The $19.8 million Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Specialty Care Center will replace a smaller facility

2/27/2015

Blackpool Victoria hospital to cut annual energy and maintenance costs by 274,000 pounds

U.K. facility to upgrade the heating and hot water supply in 10 plant rooms, introduce a reverse osmosis system and update the steam trap population

2/27/2015

Sarasota hospital designs wayfinding app

Visitors can get location-based content and tips for navigating hospital's main campus

2/27/2015

Joplin rebuilds after the storm

Replacement hospital build with lessons learned after tornado destroyed St. John's Regional Medical Center

2/27/2015

Q&A on positive latching doors

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about positive latching doors

2/27/2015

Eaton's energy efficient Linear LED Luminaire provides high efficacy and cost effective illumination to open ceiling environments

2/27/2015

AceClamp/PMC Industries to introduce two new fastening solutions for solar applications at 2015 International Roofing Expo

2/27/2015

Lutron revolutionizes keypad design with the sleek, clean and highly versatile Palladiom QS keypad

2/27/2015

MaxLite ENERGY STAR qualified adjustable LED downlight retrofits offer design flexibility and efficiency for upgrading recessed fixtures

2/26/2015

Kentucky facilities open 'Operation Snow Command Centers'

The nature of the work demands that those in patient care must be there

2/26/2015

Design considerations for biocontainment units

Design should provide safety and peace of mind to caregivers, while facilitating staff efficiency and patient-centered care

Case study

2/26/2015

Hospice UV installation cuts HVAC maintenance costs and increases IAQ

Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation systems in HVAC PTACs and split system A/C minimizes mold and saves thousands of dollars in maintenance costs annually

2/26/2015

Arkansas hospital installs electronically tintable glass

Glass offers efficiency and an architectural statement about the organization's healthcare mission of Mercy Orthopedic Hospital

2/26/2015

Well-planned community engagement process can improve facilities

Tying such engagement to facility development offers opportunities to align investments with community expectations

2/26/2015

Noise levels greatly influence patient comfort

An environment that produces fewer disruptions and allows for more consistent patient rest contributes to faster recovery and lower readmission rates

2/26/2015

New N.Y. surgery center designed with flexibility

The 14th floor of Memorial Sloan Kettering's Josie Robertson Surgery Center will serve as a social hub with flexible workstations, breakout spaces, a communal kitchen and a market cafe that builds staff unity, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

2/26/2015

ROCKFON offers acoustic ceiling panels with 0.95 NRC

2/26/2015

Sterner Lighting's energy-saving Executive LED family is complete with introduction of the RT25

2/26/2015

Greenheck lab exhaust fans receive high wind certification

2/26/2015

Betts Envirometal wins at the 2014 Building Better Healthcare Awards

2/25/2015

Heavy snows cause gas leak, fire at Duxbury memory care facility

Facility was evacuated after heavy snow load pushed the gas meter away from the building and snapped the pipe

2/25/2015

Major Pakistani hospitals lack fire safety equipment

Public sector hospitals in Karachi require safety equipments and other rescue measures

2/25/2015

Achieving consistent high performance in hospitals requires monitoring

High-performing hospitals need guidelines and standards to help the facility operate to exacting criteria

2/25/2015

Cleanliness concerns cited at Fife hospital

Inspection of U.K.'s Kirkcaldy's Victoria Hospital found dusty equipment as well as trolleys and chairs contaminated by blood and body fluids

2/25/2015

U.S. Army medical facilities in Georgia to enhance electrical safety

Electrical system safety studies to include in-depth analysis of possible risk associated with arc flash hazards and short-circuit fault currents

2/25/2015

'Risky' ED layout pays off

Wisconsin hospital emergency department features 44 exam rooms designed on a pass-through (or open core) model, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

2/25/2015

Magnum Energy Solutions introduces world's most intelligent thermostat

2/25/2015

Gemini introduces Duets Direct engraving, ADA and architectural sheet stock

2/25/2015

ROCKFON offers acoustic ceiling panels with 0.95 NRCLIGHTFAIR International 2015 hosts networking events, awards presentation and celebration of the International Year of Light

2/25/2015

Proposed energy standard for data centers, telecommunications buildings open for public comment

2/24/2015

Boston hospitals battle to keep things running during winter storms

Facilities struggle with shortages of beds, linens and transportation

2/24/2015

Nursing home janitor and cook keep working without pay

Pair spent several days providing round-the-clock care for elderly patients after nursing home closes leaving residents behind

2/24/2015

Accreditation surveys offer lessons in compliance

AAAHC has analyzed compliance data from surveys to identify the accreditation standards with which organizations struggle

2/24/2015

Important hospital patient safety supplies

Article lists five tools, supplies and resources hospitals need to have to ensure patient safety

2/24/2015

Environmental risks emerge as medical facility construction increases

Risks can jeopardize patient health and lead to significant financial losses

2/24/2015

Washington sports medicine, neighborhood clinics reflect athletic, local themes

The pitchers mound and home plate from Sick's Stadium are embedded in the floor on the main hallway

2/24/2015

Executives' strategies to improve hand hygiene

Executives offered novel concepts and suggestions to modify existing strategies

2/24/2015

New Dri-Eaz(R) furnace brings reliable, mobile heating to restorative drying jobs

2/24/2015

Cosentry and Silver Arrow technologies hit HIPAA compliance bullseye

2/24/2015

Connecticut's largest fertility program celebrates opening of new facility in Farmington

2/24/2015

CLTC'S lighting design guides support statewide efficiency standards

2/24/2015

IrriGreen, Inc. introduces the Genius Mobile App for the IrriGreen Genius Irrigation System

2/23/2015

Hospital retrofit leads to huge energy savings

Kingston General Hospital in Ontario spends $10 million and five years upgrading the hospital's energy systems

2/23/2015

New standards set for healthcare laundry facilities

Hygienically Clean Advisory Board introduces new testing protocols for certification

Blog

2/23/2015

Creating and maintaining infrastructure in the capitation era

Is capitation going to change how providers use the current built environment to service patient care? And does this mean that the current built environment needs to change?

2/23/2015

Probe finds some Florida hospitals have infection control issues

Investigators found several Southwest Florida hospitals falling below national standards

2/23/2015

Non-clinical departments need not be in hospitals

It's expensive to locate non-clinical functions in hospitals and the goal should be to relocate these functions to save money, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

2/23/2015

Cornwall hospital reopens after safety problems

Stratton Community Hospital reopens after safety repairs

2/23/2015

San Diego hospitals fined for safety lapses

Two facilities were cited after an investigation found the facilities had dangerous practices in place that caused or likely caused serious injury or death to patients

2/23/2015

Magnum Energy Solutions introduces world's most intelligent thermostat

2/23/2015

Tsoi/Kobus & Associates wins major project in Providence, RI

2/23/2015

New energy savings data for refrigerator/freezer coil cleaning

2/23/2015

Eaton's WaveStream LED luminaires feature integrated sensor control system, saving time and money for smaller ambient environments

2/23/2015

MGS debuts architectural spin HD kitchen faucet

2/20/2015

Managing long-term costs of infection control

Healthcare organizations are looking for ways to better prepare facilities for potential pandemics and widespread viral outbreaks

2/20/2015

Handwashing leads to more worker dermatitis

Study reveals that dermatitis has increased 4.5 times in healthcare workers following increased hand-hygiene efforts

2/20/2015

Central UPS protects diagnostic imaging applications

A central uninterruptable power supply (UPS) approach offers cost and space savings

2/20/2015

$30 million health campus in the works near Phoenix

West Healthcare is developing this 20-acre Westgate Healthcare Campus in Glendale

2/20/2015

South Carolina hospitals gear up for storms

Hospitals throughout the Greenville region prepared for the worst of expected storms

2/20/2015

Gundersen Health System hits net zero goal

Gundersen became the first health system in the nation to produce more energy than it consumed, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

2/20/2015

Life Safety Code Q&A

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about the process CMS uses to adopt a new edition of the Life Safety Code

2/20/2015

Bobcat introduces new compact excavator Depth Check system for improved accuracy

2/20/2015

TeleTracking joins NPSF Patient Safety Coalition

2/20/2015

Crisp, white finish now available for Armstrong Linear Wood Grille

2/20/2015

New energy efficient 12 watt LED plug in lamp from Earthtronics saves energy and performs longer than CFLs

2/20/2015

Automated Logic's WebCTRL helps HARBEC achieve carbon neutrality

2/19/2015

Ice machines can be toxic breeding grounds

If commercial ice machines aren't regularly emptied and cleaned, biofilm can form and turn the bin into a low-tech bio-breeding ground

2/19/2015

Designing for infection control after Ebola scare

The healthcare community is taking advantage of renewed awareness of the importance of infection prevention to educate each other on infection control

2/19/2015

Survey shows hospitals focusing on repurposing units

Health Facilities Management magazine and the American Society for Healthcare Engineering of the American Hospital Association surveyed 3,414 hospital and health system executives about trends in hospital construction

2/19/2015

New venture offers off-the-shelf hospital design

Components can be designed in a studio, then manufactured on a large scale

2/19/2015

Deadly tech hazards include patient-handling device errors

With the increasing use of advanced technology in hospitals comes an increasing risk of harm from misuse, according to a blog on the Forbes website

2/19/2015

Access control systems can boost security, workflow for healthcare facilities

New technology allows an authorized user to open locked cabinets and other access points throughout a facility with a single swipe card, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

2/19/2015

Fire disables Maryland cardiac lab

Lab at University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air suffered major damage after an electrical fire

2/19/2015

Emerson Network Power offers complete data center infrastructure management solution through HP Partnership

2/19/2015

New white paper explores 'Daylighting and Flooring: Don't Overlook the Issue of Reflectivity'

2/19/2015

TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc. announced for award in the fighting Ebola

2/19/2015

Glow-in-the-dark floor safety tape

2/19/2015

Armstrong announces savings guarantee on its chiller plant optimization program

2/18/2015

North Texas spending billions in hospital building boom

Region is extreme example of national building trend

2/18/2015

Illinois nursing home given plan to shape up

Champaign County Nursing Home in Urbana instructed to improve conditions, food service

2/18/2015

Construction on Royal Liverpool Hospital continues

New hospital is expected to open in summer 2017 and current hospital will be demolished

2/18/2015

New hospital readied after Joplin tornado

Four years after Missouri tornado leveled its hospital, new Mercy facility set to open

2/18/2015

Top eight risks in healthcare industry

Healthcare risks in South Africa analysis similar to those of worldwide peers

2/18/2015

Designing for the human experience

Understanding the human experience in healthcare planning and design is essential to creating spaces that meet the needs of users, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

2/18/2015

Dealing with water outages

Planning can help ensure an outage does not cause a hospital shut-down

2/18/2015

PositiveID Corporation achieves Firefly Dx development milestone with completion of Breadboard PCR

2/18/2015

Watermark Designs announces additions to its Elan Vital Collection

2/18/2015

New Juno LED-compatible MR16 trac fixtures deliver optimized performance, efficiency and aesthetics

2/18/2015

Streamlight launches ProTac 1AAA light

2/18/2015

Mitsubishi Electric DC-600E integration controller: empowering building managers through product-services package

2/17/2015

EPA developing proposal for hazardous waste pharmaceuticals

Proposal will address concerns over the lack of notification requirements for those facilities that generate, handle or transport 'universal waste' pharmaceuticals

2/17/2015

Outdoor LED signs can promote community

Signage can promote a facility's mission, enhance a sense of community and disseminate of new, timely information

Blog

2/17/2015

Choosing a healthcare-specific security provider

Healthcare facilities are diverse in terms of size, location, specialty, and myriad other factors, and their security needs differ from those of other industries

2/17/2015

CDC, EPA develop guidelines for dealing with emerging pathogens

The guidelines can be extended to the use of supplemental UV devices

2/17/2015

Improving facility manager 'soft skills'

The ability to communicate the needs of maintenance staff to the C suite is key to promotion

2/17/2015

Interiors that fit an aging population

As seniors age, their mobility, senses and preferences change

2/17/2015

London ambulatory care center designed for changing healthcare landscape

The Whittington Health Trust build a new ambulatory care center adjacent to its existing hospital that would expand its same-day treatment capabilities, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

2/17/2015

Blueprint Networx introduces unique MEDdetective healthcare growth software

2/17/2015

GAF announces move to new corporate headquarters

2/17/2015

PC4HS to begin implementation at Springfield Public Schools - 2nd largest district in New England

2/17/2015

PC4HS to begin implementation at Springfield Public Schools - 2nd largest district in New England

2/17/2015

MaxLite introduces ballast-compatible DirectFit PL Lamps as a one-step solution for converting existing fixtures to LED

2/13/2015

Artists brighten children's hospital with murals

The Royal London Children's Hospital recruits artists and designers to decorate the buildings

2/13/2015

Keeping hospital physical plants relevant

Healthcare design must look at the future as well as today's needs

2/13/2015

Missionary hospital among first in India to generate solar power

Holy Family Hospital in Okhla will be the first non-government building to have a large solar rooftop system

2/13/2015

Internet of Things is turning the home hospital into a reality

The connected home is pivotal to the future of healthcare

2/13/2015

$75M gift to SF General to buy equipment and technology

Some of the money will be spent on smart beds, which can provide nurses with real-time patient information

2/13/2015

Kansas hospital hit by power cut-off scam

Salina Regional Health Center employee tricked out of $1,500

2/13/2015

Designing for Millennial caregivers

Many experienced 'helicopter parenting' and may plan to return the favor or apply the same practices to their own children, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

2/13/2015

Merge Healthcare partners With Emdeon

2/13/2015

Hastings Tile & Bath introduces the Viva Vanity Collection

2/13/2015

Magnetek's Quattro AC Cube elevator drive offers energy savings in a smaller package

2/13/2015

EYE Lighting introduces new Aphos Mini Series LED luminaires

2/13/2015

AAMA releases anodic finishes/painted aluminum document

2/12/2015

Most hospitals not protecting nurses from injuries

There are more than 35,000 back and other injuries among nursing employees every year

2/12/2015

It's time to right-size healthcare projects

A number of factors are converging to increase the probability that a focus on needs instead of wants will be embraced, according to a blog on the Heathcare Design website

2/12/2015

Ohio medical center a response to healthcare 'sea change'

New $20 million project in Canton is designed to respond to rapid changes in the healthcare industry

2/12/2015

Hospital's active shooter drill offers lessons to other facilities

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla exercise designed to maximize survival in emergency situations

2/12/2015

Surgeries cancelled after burst pipe floods Ontario hospital

St. Mary's Hospital in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, and it's neighbors face days of cleanup

2/12/2015

Holistic, longitudinal design thinking optimizes healthcare construction value

The initial investment in a facility has a tremendous influence on operational costs over its lifetime

2/12/2015

Fire door smoke detectors Q&A

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about fire door smoke detectors

2/12/2015

Take the Powr-Flite Floor refinishing quiz

2/12/2015

Privacy glass at the New Parkland Hospital in Dallas

2/12/2015

Lennox unveiled new Lennox VRF, Ultra Innovation during 2015 AHR Expo

2/12/2015

Guardian's SunGuard on display at the Pro Football Hall of Fame

2/12/2015

Cross-Flow Cooling Tower Line expands EVAPCO's product offerings

2/11/2015

Focus on Ebola leaves gap in attention to other outbreaks

In survey, 79 percent reported that such focus reduced capacity to prepare for other disease threats

2/11/2015

Hospital takes cues from home design

New $300 million hospital tower at Orlando Regional Medical Center created as a home for 245 patients

2/11/2015

Health system goes off the grid

Gundersen Health first hospital to offset all fossil fuel use with locally produced, green energy

2/11/2015

Getting healthcare projects right from the start

The starting point should always be writing a clear project initiation or execution plan

2/11/2015

Changes in interior design education focus

Some interior design schools creating more education options for healthcare specialties

2/11/2015

Preventing burst pipes Q&A

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, preventing burst pipes is discussed by several plumbing professionals

2/11/2015

Risk assessment toolkit developed

The Center for Health Design is completing a three-year grant project to develop a proactive risk assessment tool for facility design, according to an article on the Behavioral Healthcare website

2/11/2015

Motion Industries announces expansion in Alaska

2/11/2015

QMotion Honeycomb shades provide energy savings and design flexibility

2/11/2015

Milwaukee powers up the jobsite with new M12 four bay sequential charger

2/11/2015

LifePoint Hospitals and Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care partner for multi-hospital accreditation

2/11/2015

Exova acquires Environmental Evaluation

2/10/2015

Hazard vulnerability assessment is a valuable design tool

HVAs are one method of measuring the probability of certain hazards

2/10/2015

Investigations help curb accidents

Accident investigations are done to identify contributing factors that led up to the event, according to an article on the Long-Term Living website

2/10/2015

Psychiatric healthcare design challenges

A psychiatric unit is one of the most difficult space types to which one can attempt to apply thoughtful design

2/10/2015

Walk-in behavioral health clinics gaining popularity

The emerging trend of walk-in behavioral health facilities is providing a potentially better alternative to an emergency room visit, according to an article on the Behavioral Healthcare website

2/10/2015

Floors can make, break first impressive

Cleanliness is a primary indicator of the overall quality of care

2/10/2015

Indoor navigation to hit its stride in 2015

Signs suggest that the market for indoor navigation and location-based services has reached its inflection point

2/10/2015

Healthcare Design recognizes healthcare design professionals

The third annual HCD 10 winners are announced in an article on the magazine's website

2/10/2015

Allegro Industries offers an expansive line of wall cases and storage cabinets

2/10/2015

RIDGID partners with Scott Ashmore for 2015 Bassmaster Elite Series

2/10/2015

Fir-Lite Alarms kicks off new year with new training

2/10/2015

Armstrong introduces LinoArt linoleum

2/10/2015

SC Johnson signs binding offer to acquire Deb Group

2/9/2015

Can Disney MagicBands work for hospitals?

A MagicBand could replace patients' ID bracelets and allow patients to hold up their wrist to open doors or check into new areas

2/9/2015

Sealed TV remotes in patient rooms cut infections

Traditional remote controls are difficult to clean and sanitize

2/9/2015

Website offers resources to reduce healthcare facilities risk

Safety Central includes flyers, videos, articles and resources

2/9/2015

2015 AIA Institute honors Texas urgent care center

Legacy ER & Urgent Care recognized in the healthcare category

2/9/2015

California considers allowing cameras in senior care facilities

State may allow some form of videotaping in assisted living facilities

2/9/2015

A human hospital infrastructure can save lives

Safeguards within a healthcare facility infrastructure can bring better outcomes, better patient safety and cost reductions

2/9/2015

N.J. hospital adds health tech support space

Morristown Medical Center offers resource for patients and staff to get help with health-related technology, apps, and fitness devices, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

2/9/2015

USGBC releases the Top 10 states for LEED green building per capita in nation

2/9/2015

De Beaumont Foundation funds Phase II of "A Practical Playbook: Public Health & Primary Care Together" for $5.76M

2/9/2015

Merge Healthcare and ICT Health to bring integrated clinical technology solutions to international markets

2/9/2015

Emerson Network Power introduces Liebert GXT4 UPS for critical powering of the edge of IT infrastructures

2/9/2015

Schweiss Doors provides architectural, functional solution

2/6/2015

Hospital security measures effect flower deliveries

New safety and security guidelines from the CDC and Homeland Security are changing the way flowers can be delivered to hospitals

2/6/2015

Connecticut cancer center focuses on care, ambiance

Resort-like design mirrors a national trend in the way modern healthcare facilities are built

2/6/2015

New technologies measure hand-washing compliance

More accurate readings often lead to discouraging numbers - or a 'new baseline'

2/6/2015

Hospital reviews ligature hazards after patient's hanging

Inspectors found ligature risks months before incident at Bootham Park Hospital

2/6/2015

Maryland hospitals making a range of adjustments to healthcare reform

Adjustments to new healthcare realities include large construction projects and robots

2/6/2015

N.Y. hospital fined for exposing workers to bloody, soiled laundry

New York Presbyterian-Columbia University Medical Center hit with more than $201K in violations

2/6/2015

Architecture students create isolation unit designs

Texas A&M University professor challenges students to tackle some issues surrounding Ebola outbreak, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

2/6/2015

IFMA's 'world-class, gold standard' facility management credential program earns ANSI accreditation with seven commendations

2/6/2015

New study finds that robotically assisted surgery for kidney cancer increases access to partial versus radical nephrectomy

2/6/2015

ASHRAE, REHVA jointly publish guide to chilled beam systems

2/6/2015

Mediware releases CareTend Software - game-changing approach for the home care market

2/6/2015

Cushman introduces the first EFI Gasoline Hauler 4x4 UTV in lineup

2/5/2015

What hospitals do to keep facility secure

Facilities say procedures and protocols are in place to help protect both the public and staff members

2/5/2015

Northwest Indiana healthcare construction going strong

Hospital systems continue to invest in infrastructure even as inpatient stays nationwide are on the decline

2/5/2015

Proper hand hygiene depends on the right tools, methods

Not all hand-washing methods and soaps are the same

2/5/2015

Whole Foods may expand into healthcare

The popularity of standalone walk-in retail clinics continues to grow, with organizations often leasing space formerly occupied by stores

2/5/2015

New Joplin hospital to open four years after tornado

New 875,000-square-foot, $335 million Mercy Joplin is storm-resistant

2/5/2015

New fabric to prevent cross-contamination

Anti-microbial textile provides protection against the transmission of infection in healthcare facilities

2/5/2015

Evaluating an inpatient-to-outpatient conversion project

An existing-facility assessment to create an success factor rating can help hospital decision-makers in their evaluation, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

2/5/2015

i-lighting introduces iluma under cabinet & rail lighting

2/5/2015

Chemical resistance charts needed in matting selection

2/5/2015

Mats Inc. launches new planks and tiles collection

2/5/2015

Schneider Electric introduces Advantage Max Data Center Health Check for small- and medium-sized data centers

2/5/2015

Prescolite’s Megalum delivers unlimited choices with variable outputs up to and above 16,000 lumens

2/4/2015

UCSF Medical Center offers robot-aided healthcare

Robots will haul blood samples, food, medication, biohazardous waste and other materials and supplies

2/4/2015

Louisiana health center to get solar-heated pools, self-powering elevators

$73 million Thibodaux Regional Medical Center to include a range of 'green' innovations

2/4/2015

Smart devices track hand-washing in hospitals

MIT Media Lab alumni are using smart devices to monitor hand hygiene among hospital staff and ensure compliance with WHO guidelines

2/4/2015

Security increased after nurse is wounded in shooting at Los Angeles clinic

Facility on MLK Jr. Community Hospital campus will install metal detectors

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2/4/2015

Self-service technology can improve customer experience

Technology can also support a range of personalized care services

2/4/2015

Winning senior care design projects announced

Environments For Aging Design Showcase recognizes six designs, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.

2/4/2015

Portable fire extinguishers Q&A

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about portable fire extinguishers

2/4/2015

Staco Energy Products announces new product: Unistar Scli924

2/4/2015

New Kemperol reflect 2k 'cool roof' can boost building energy efficiency

2/4/2015

New fire ready kitchen hood available from Greenheck

2/4/2015

AERCO introduces water heating system that lowers energy costs in variety of commercial installations

2/4/2015

QuadraMed, LifeMed ID form patient identity joint venture

2/3/2015

Lurie Children's Hospital gives kids virtual Chicago tours

Virtual trips take patients to Millennium Park, the Lincoln Park Zoo and the Museum of Science and Industry

2/3/2015

University students build a device to monitor hand washing in hospitals

Northern Arizona University students develop tech to curb hospital infections

2/3/2015

New outpatient oncology center takes the form of two 'pebbles'

Healthcare Design website offers photo tour of the Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Centre, Harrogate District Hospital

2/3/2015

Phoenix Children's Hospital to build out medical/surgical floor

The build-out will create 45,000-square-foot, 48-bed medical/surgical unit in existing shell space

2/3/2015

Key issues for healthcare facility condition assessments

There are many things to consider before launching the FCA

2/3/2015

Technology helps hospital visitors navigate indoors

Recent advances in location aware technology has opened up new possibilities for patient wayfaring

2/3/2015

Joint Commission offers Ebola resources for laboratories, healthcare facilities

Lab Focus issue available for download on website

2/3/2015

Phifer's Sheerweave Performance+ receives M1/B2 certification

2/3/2015

Care Management Technologies announces ProAct API: EHR interoperability web service framework

2/3/2015

Invision's Tone and Tempo set a stylish pace

2/3/2015

Major hospital engages Thermal Energy International for $825,000 heat recovery system

2/3/2015

6Watt A19 Weatherproof LED Globe Bulbs:Incandescent look with LED benefits

2/2/2015

Can there be too much hospital security?

Facilities question whether their security plans are enough - or too much

2/2/2015

Gas leak kills two in Mexico City maternity hospital

A woman and child are killed and dozens are injured following fuel truck explosion

2/2/2015

Designing efficient critical access hospitals

Because of their tough economic realities, it's crucial that CAHs improve their efficiency, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

2/2/2015

Key differences between accreditation programs

Each accreditation organization conducts surveys differently

2/2/2015

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital 'tops out' $1.1 billion expansion

The pediatric segment of Stanford University's healthcare system is adding 521,000 square feet of space to its 1991-era complex

2/2/2015

Army Corps of Engineers upgrades VA, Army medical facilities

Corps involved in expansion and modernization of hospitals and clinics operated by the VA and Army

2/2/2015

Abstract art fills lobby of San Antonio hospital

Sky Tower at University Hospital showcases work by artists from throughout the United States and several other countries

2/2/2015

Grady Memorial Hospital wins statewide patient safety award for reduction of falls

2/2/2015

Performant Financial Corporation to acquire Premier Healthcare Exchange, Inc.

2/2/2015

SAGE to publish Health Environments Research & Design journal

2/2/2015

Merge's Cardiology PACS named best in KLAS second year in a row

2/2/2015

GAF introduces M-Thane one-part pourable sealant

1/30/2015

Michigan health system considering cutting-edge short-stay hospital

McLaren Health Care Corp. is planning a $30 million to $50 million, 30-bed facility in Independence Township

1/30/2015

Are present hospital security plans enough?

Security has been a top topic of discussion within Greater Boston's healthcare community

1/30/2015

Georgia hospital earns thousands of dollars for saving energy

Midtown Medical Center was presented a rebate check for $27,600 for making energy efficiency improvements

1/30/2015

Scottish hospital recognized for energy efficiency

NHS Ayrshire & Arran awarded for contribution to energy efficiency and renewable technologies

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1/30/2015

Parallel cost estimating for a capital program

More and more healthcare owners are turning to a parallel estimating process to improve understanding of exposure and ensure a successful preconstruction phase

1/30/2015

Emory hospitals turn their operating rooms 'green'

Hospitals are reducing and diverting waste with a new recycling program in the operating rooms and other patient care areas

1/30/2015

Healthcare design must change with ACA reforms

Healthcare reform is bringing requirements for greater operational efficiencies and patient outcomes, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website

1/30/2015

Hygienically Clean Advisory Board introduces new, stringent testing protocols for healthcare laundries

1/30/2015

Banyan Water launches Banyan Water Central, second-generation platform

1/30/2015

Future resource engineering launches to help data centers reduce energy usage, enhance operations, and increase profitability

1/30/2015

GTI Predictive Technology, Inc. unveils VibeRMS LT

1/30/2015

Performant Financial Corporation to acquire Premier Healthcare Exchange, Inc.

1/29/2015

East Coast providers were ready for massive storm

Hospitals stocked up on medical and surgical supplies, drugs and food

1/29/2015

N.Y. may build a new hospital in Brooklyn

New facility would replace the troubled Brookdale Hospital

1/29/2015

Modular hospital designs to cut Indian construction costs

Modular prefabricated designs can reduce the cost and time taken to build hospitals by 50 percent

1/29/2015

Common healthcare cost cutting mistakes

Not investing in equipment can backfire

1/29/2015

When renovating patient rooms one by one makes sense

Renovating one room at a time comes with deterrents, including a high price tag, but can be preferable, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

1/29/2015

Clinicians' use of mobile devices increasing

Twenty-eight percent of all U.S. hospitals reported using smartphones in 2014 compared with 26 percent in 2013

1/29/2015

Alerton Ascent Compass Software 1.2 simplifies building automation

1/29/2015

New Schaffner ECOSine Active Filters - 30/50/100Amp is ideal for harmonic mitigation in varied industrial settings

1/29/2015

EnviroPure introduces ozone recirculation option for food waste disposal systems

1/29/2015

Daikin Applied ups the ante with Trailblazer

1/29/2015

Building Insights by Schneider Electric provides a transparent view of energy efficiency across an entire enterprise of multi-site small buildings

1/28/2015

Protecting laundry workers from Ebola threat

Healthcare clients should be informed not to send to a laundry any linens that have been used in cases of confirmed or suspected Ebola

1/28/2015

Worcester hospital trains for 'active shooter' situation

Security is top of mind in the area are a fatal shooting at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston

1/28/2015

Wisconsin hospital chef launches business to help healthcare kitchens

New enterprise will change menus and recipes, overhaul kitchen systems and train staff

1/28/2015

Program to support healthcare facility resiliency

Federal effort offers guidance on dealing with effects of extreme weather

1/28/2015

Ohio health systems establishes own police force

Holzer Health System recently established a police department for some of its facilities

1/28/2015

Choosing the right disinfecting products

Most facilities clean and disinfect with quaternary ammonium products

1/28/2015

Survey shows acceptance of video doctor visits growing

Sixty-four percent of patients recently surveyed saying they are would consider a video chat with their doctor instead of an in-person visit

1/28/2015

Grundfos highlights efficient, intelligent pumping systems at 2015 AHR Expo

1/28/2015

2015 trends predicted for cleaning contractors

1/28/2015

Intellihot launches new IQ1501 tankless water heater

1/28/2015

Hygienically Clean Advisory Board introduces new stringent testing protocols for healthcare laundries

1/28/2015

Intermatic forms electrical contractors council for 'voice of customer'

1/27/2015

Operating room lights burn patients at Oregon hospital

Hospital staff changes diffusers on the halogen lights but leaves out the filters

1/27/2015

Prefab hospital project elements can save money and time

Prefab components were used when building St. Joseph Hospital in Denver

1/27/2015

Report released on overcrowding at NewYork hospital ER

Officials release a report detailing overcrowding problems at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

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1/27/2015

Flexibility in healthcare design

Design teams must evaluate all potential possibilities and provide the most flexible structural and mechanical space for future decision

1/27/2015

Walmart is getting retail healthcare right

They have a better understanding than traditional healthcare providers of what patients really want, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

1/27/2015

Emergency illumination in mechanical room Q&A

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about emergency illumination in mechanical rooms

1/27/2015

JLG upgrades scissor lift models to reduce weight, improve usability and durability

1/27/2015

Trane showcases commercial building solutions at AHR Expo that advance energy efficiency, management and conservation

1/27/2015

LG unveils new and renewed air conditioning solutions

1/27/2015

Cross-Flow cooling tower line expands EVAPCO’s product offerings

1/27/2015

Ingersoll Rand introduces the EcoWise Portfolio of products as step to achieve its global climate commitment

1/26/2015

After Boston Hospital shooting, area facilities revisit security

After a cardiovascular surgeon at Brigham and Women's Hospital was fatally shot, facilities are focusing on safety procedures

1/26/2015

How much of a threat is gun violence in hospitals?

Three recent shootings in healthcare settings make national headlines

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1/26/2015

Flu and winter germ prevention tips for healthcare facilities

The best way to fight back is with a facility-wide approach using products grounded in science

1/26/2015

Police work with Ohio hospitals' security forces

Canton-area police, area hospital security forces meet to share expectations of one another's role

1/26/2015

CDC: Keep patients out of waiting room for early flu treatment

CDC urges providers to use phone triage first to facilitate treatment

1/26/2015

Designers adjusting to move away from traditional healthcare workplaces

Providers have started to move away from assigned offices and segregated departments, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

1/26/2015

Zurn delivers unmatched paired performance with new toilet and carrier system

1/26/2015

New large walk-behind automatic scrubber

1/26/2015

University of Missouri Health Care: Infusion of technology, design in the ambulatory setting

1/26/2015

Atlas Copco showcases Tier 4 Final QAS 25 generator at POWER-GEN International

1/26/2015

Lunera Lighting's Helen Lamp earns ENERGY STAR certification

1/23/2015

Healthier healthcare interiors trends

Innovative organizations are using an intentional approach to avoid products, services and materials that can have negative impacts

1/23/2015

Dealing with healthcare construction cost and schedule challenges

Henry J. Carter Specialty Hospital and Nursing Facility's shorter construction schedule forced designers and contractors to re-evaluate plans

1/23/2015

Whitepaper explores firewall breaches

Paper details how to investigate, resolve firewall breaches

1/23/2015

Burst pipe damages Virginia hospital

Hospital maintenance staff works to clean up the water damage in the Halifax Regional Hospital cafeteria

1/23/2015

Functional program an opportunity for innovation

The translation of the document can either positively or negatively affect all who experience healthcare spaces, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

1/23/2015

Idaho behind on inspecting health facilities

There is a backlog of 275 overdue surveys and 135 open complaints awaiting investigation

1/23/2015

Schneider Electric and Autodesk collaborate to enhance current practices for building life cycle management

1/23/2015

Motion Industries announces the release of Tom's Toolbox Miller Air Core Harness video

1/23/2015

T&S Brass announces new sensor faucet brochure

1/23/2015

Victaulic releases compact and precise hydronic balancing valve from IMI Hydronic Engineering

1/23/2015

Advance SC6500 Rider Scrubber provides improved productivity and performance

1/22/2015

Security re-examined after doctor killed inside Boston hospital

A man shot and fatally wounded a doctor inside a Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston before killing himself

1/22/2015

Despite expansion, Canadian hospital's congestion 'highest ever'

Surrey Memorial Hospital in British Columbia opened its massive new emergency department in October 2013

1/22/2015

Future of the healthcare supply chain

Data is the key to unlocking the supply chain challenges facing the industry

1/22/2015

Alberta hospital infrastructure called years behind because of neglect

New Democratic Party says patients and healthcare workers is at risk because the government has neglected hospital infrastructure for years

1/22/2015

Making the financial case for 'cool stuff' in healthcare design

It is incumbent upon designers to also convey the potential cost implications and benefits of design solutions, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

1/22/2015

Sprinklers in air handlers Q&A

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about sprinklers in air handlers

1/22/2015

VA police cite nationwide security lapses after shooting

Force is renewing calls for more staff, better training and increased resources

1/22/2015

Columbia Lighting's LXEP drives parking garage efficiency

1/22/2015

Easily achieve spec-grade accent lighting

1/22/2015

Sensoria Fitness Smart Socks and mobile app to be showcased in Feb 2015 in Munich, Germany

1/22/2015

Advance SC6500 rider scrubber provides improved productivity and performance

1/22/2015

Cut & compose: the education carpet that gives back

1/21/2015

Cleveland hospital to convert to ambulatory care center

Lakewood Hospital conversion will cost more than $120 million

1/21/2015

Case Study: Using Wi-Fi to keep up with changing patient needs

Through access to the Wi-Fi network, patients are able to gain an insight into their own treatment

1/21/2015

Disinfecting robots could be worth the investment, report says

Disinfection robots are at the top of the ECRI Institute's 2015 Top 10 Hospital C-Suite Watch List

1/21/2015

Boston hospitals reduce energy use, emissions

Facilities decrease their energy use by 4 percent and emissions by 2.9 percent from 2011 to 2013

1/21/2015

Staff contributes to design of Saskatchewan health facility

A team of 25 staffers works on design options for the new Cypress Health Region integrated health facility in Leader

1/21/2015

Lighting choices can improve patient experience and bottom line

LED lighting offers controllability and energy efficiency

1/21/2015

Multidisciplinary student design teams to focus on healthcare

New program at the University of Michigan to address a number of crucial healthcare issues, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website

1/21/2015

Actor, environmentalist Begley to discuss the building and design of his new green, sustainable home featuring Eaton products

1/21/2015

Goodway Technologies launches ATV sweepstakes

1/21/2015

Armstrong Natural Creations luxury vinyl tile with the I-Set installation system

1/21/2015

New Atlas operating room ceiling system from Titus offers greater flexibility

1/21/2015

Club Car introduces new Precedent Stretch personal transportation vehicle

1/20/2015

Hospitals' fried chicken tradition at odds with health mission

'Fried Chicken Wednesdays' are popular with the community and the hospital's bottom line, but at odds with its healthy philosophy

1/20/2015

Ensuring your emergency messaging system is disaster-ready

Traditional methods of communication can add to the confusion and disorganization

1/20/2015

Controlling infections in waiting rooms

Clinics urged to create safer waiting rooms to help protect against the spread of the influenza virus

1/20/2015

Mock-ups help health system control costs, design hospital

Staffers from Centegra Health System's McHenry and Woodstock campuses have been touring room replicas at the Huntley location for the last few months

1/20/2015

Kansas hospital upgrades emergency department

The $6.2 million expansion and renovation project more than doubled the space of the department

1/20/2015

Shriners hospital honored for reducing energy consumption

Shriners Hospital for Children - Chicago wins the 2014 Energy to Care Award from the American Society for Healthcare Engineering

1/20/2015

Pre-occupancy research can improve design

Pre-occupancy research helps establish design criteria for an inpatient floor build-out, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

1/20/2015

ThermaSol introduces 24/7 Solution center for homeowners and installers

1/20/2015

Eaton helps power Mt. Washington Observatory through extreme weather conditions

1/20/2015

Magnum Energy Solutions launches innovative wireless solutions at AHR Expo 2015

1/20/2015

Trojan Battery launches Reliant AGM with C-Max Technology - True Deep-Cycle AGM Battery made in the USA

1/20/2015

Guardian now offers health product declaration

1/19/2015

Indiana hospital creates police department

IU Health LaPorte swears in five officers to respond to increased violence

1/19/2015

Upgrading the emergency department for increased volumes

The implementation of the Affordable Care Act is driving the need for improved workflow and efficiency, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

1/19/2015

Clinics filling malls' empty spaces

Urgent-care clinics are becoming desirable tenants for mall owners and are a growing segment of the medical retail industry

1/19/2015

Comparing accreditation programs

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has authorized five organizations to survey hospitals for their compliance with the Conditions of Participation

1/19/2015

Columbus hospital called among last 'billion-dollar jobs'

James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center may be the last of a breed

1/19/2015

Hospital construction projects can increase HAIs

Infections caused by certain types of bacteria are closely tied to construction projects in hospitals

1/19/2015

ES staffing equation impacts hospital bottom line

Staffing is an environmental services department largest expense

1/19/2015

Trane upgrades, expands unit heater product line to offer comprehensive heating solutions for commercial applications

1/19/2015

Zurn innovates new industry standard with the Zurn EZCarry high performance carrier system

1/19/2015

Motion Industries announces agreement to acquire Miller Bearings, Inc.

1/19/2015

Clorox Healthcare discusses proposed AORN/CDC infection prevention recommendation changes for preoperative skin antisepsis

1/19/2015

RectorSeal's Mighty Bracket is HVAC industry's first labor-cutting mini-split installation support tool

1/16/2015

Green House projects are a new model for long-term care

The Green House atmosphere is homelike and the staff considers the residents to be their bosses

1/16/2015

Foodservice tableware can make effective first impression

Long-term care residents consistently rate cleanliness of tableware as important as food quality and taste

1/16/2015

Rethinking designs for the aging

In an article on the Behavioral Healthcare website, blogger suggests designing spaces for symptoms instead of age

1/16/2015

New Joint Commission standards available on website

Standards are posted on its website before they are officially published in the print manual format and online E-dition

1/16/2015

Mississippi hospital storm ready

Rush Hospital in Meridian was awarded the StormReady designation by the National Weather Service

1/16/2015

Behavioral health design comes with its own regulations

Furniture and equipment for behavioral patients are vastly different from what is typically provided in general hospitals

1/16/2015

Construction barrier doors Q&A

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about construction barrier doors

1/16/2015

Textron specialized vehicles acquires Douglas Equipment

1/16/2015

Kohler introduces new air-cooled, three-phase generator for light commercial applications

1/16/2015

Distech Controls introduces ECLYPSE and ENVYSION

1/16/2015

Armstrong Fluid Technology's design envelope technology now available for use with single phase power

1/16/2015

Access Community Health Network receives Certificate of Renewable Energy

1/15/2015

Infection control a high priority for healthcare facility managers

Among the areas of primary concern to FMs in managing this problem is air pressure and airflow

1/15/2015

Broken water main floods Pontiac hospital

The emergency room at McLaren Hospital in Pontiac, Mich., closed to new patients after an overnight water main break caused flooding

1/15/2015

Patient, doctor suffer electric shocks at Scottish hospital

Medical equipment malfunctions during an examination at the Jubilee Hospital in Huntly

1/15/2015

Ontario hospital FM spent career pursuing efficiency

Retiring facilities manager calls making his hospital more energy efficient - saving $400,000 a year - his greatest achievement.

1/15/2015

Georgia hospice blends palliative healthcare with nature

Willson Hospice House in Albany has patient suites that open onto a patio that looks out onto natural grounds

1/15/2015

New ED design responds to changing demographics

Visits to the emergency department have outpaced population growth

1/15/2015

Maintaining power during an earthquake

Selecting certified power solutions ensures that buildings are equipped with the best materials possible

1/15/2015

New hospital dining space honored for clean, sleek look

UC San Diego Health System's Thornton Hospital was honored by Healthcare Design's remodel/renovation competition, according to an article on the magazine website

1/15/2015

Securitron expands power supply offering with AQE Series of PoE injectors and extractors

1/15/2015

New research finds AHP disinfectant wipe significantly reduces healthcare associated infection rates

1/15/2015

DENSO introduces new Windows-based, 1-D and 2-D handheld barcode terminals

1/15/2015

Cushman offers roll-over protection systems for All Hauler utility vehicles

1/15/2015

New manufacturers' representative group for Kaivac

1/14/2015

Medical equipment budget key to a successful healthcare project

The sophistication of the equipment needed, the accuracy of cost estimates, the needs of stakeholders and the frequency of change orders can all make a difference

1/14/2015

The basics of lightning protection

The need for a lightning protection system is determined by the requirements of NFPA 70 and NFPA 780, a lightning risk assessment and the facility's insurance carrier

1/14/2015

Indiana facility opens new surgery pavilion

St. Vincent Anderson Regional opens state-of-the-art surgery facility

1/14/2015

California hospital plans seismic study

Tehachapi Hospital will undergo tests for seismic safety to allow the facility to remain in use

1/14/2015

New Kaiser hospital features updated technology

New California seismic standards spurred many hospitals to decide whether to replace or retrofit facilities

1/14/2015

The 'Internet of things' can offer solutions or new problems

Healthcare facility professionals will have to keep up with increasing rates of technological change

1/14/2015

New children's psychiatric facility planned in Richmond

New facility will replace 50-year-old hospital

1/14/2015

New energy management motor starter from Greenheck

1/14/2015

New aspirating smoke detection sets Gamewell-FCI up to meet challenges

1/14/2015

California Behavioral Hospital modernizes IT system with MEDHOST

1/14/2015

Topping off ceremony of The Presence Center for advance care a state of the art ambulatory center

1/14/2015

Xtralis & City of London police innovate to put additional eyes on the street

1/13/2015

North Carolina hospital forms police department

Lenoir Memorial Hospital in Kinston is building its own police force to enhance safety

1/13/2015

Healthcare industry using new approaches to design and construct facilities

Integrated Project Delivery and the Design-Assist methods can reduce project costs, shorten schedules and improve overall project quality

1/13/2015

Focusing on resilient design

Designing and building hospitals to withstand disaster

1/13/2015

Acronyms facility managers should know

Computer-aided design (CAD) is full of acronyms that facility managers should know

1/13/2015

Langley hospital project honored

$62 million expansion project was named best project in a public sector building over $15 million

1/13/2015

Indiana University Health to open 12 urgent care centers

New IU Health clinics will be managed through a partnership with Premier Health

1/13/2015

Occupant load calculation Q&A

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about occupant load calculation

1/13/2015

How energy efficiency investment creates a ripple effect of multiple benefits for businesses beyond energy savings

1/13/2015

Milwaukee M12 FUEL 5-3/8'' circular saw is first of its kind

1/13/2015

Custom Equipment's new Hy-Brid HB-P1027 lift offers greater maneuverability, efficiency

1/13/2015

New Reliance liquid detergent concentrate from Sunburst Chemicals effectively removes stains and soils from today's linens

1/13/2015

Polaris increases versatility, capability with BRUTUS

1/12/2015

Missouri mental hospital designed to be safer

Fulton state hospital project bringing facility in line with modern mental health care philosophies and practices

1/12/2015

New York hospital cafe cited for safety problems

Helen Hayes Hospital in West Haverstraw was cited by health inspectors for food safety violations

1/12/2015

Georgia medical center plans $18 million renovation

Floyd Medical Center in Rome to upgrade and rearrangement of the coronary care and intensive care units

1/12/2015

Queensland public hospital construction progresses

Australia's Sunshine Coast Public University Hospital project completes facilities management center, starts parking structure

1/12/2015

$228 million California facility completed five months early

Four-story, 200,000-square-foot St. Jude Tower in Fullerton has 120 beds and 14 operating rooms

1/12/2015

Columbus children's hospital plans expansion

Nationwide Children's Hospital to add two new facilities near its downtown campus

1/12/2015

Lighting can improve patient experience

Aesthetic lighting can also positively impact staff attitudes

1/12/2015

Canadian addiction center reflects Catholic tradition

Interior spaces anchor the secular and religious life within Ontario's Southdown Institute, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

1/12/2015

Barix IP control solutions enhance Village Worker building management systems

1/12/2015

U.S. Commercial real estate turns in healthy performance in 2014

1/12/2015

Eaton's new Low-Peak upgrade program for circuit protection enhances safety and reliability while reducing customer fuse inventory

1/12/2015

Green Seal launches new client services program as industry marketing leader joins staff

1/12/2015

Dri-Eaz sets new quality standard with Dragon 3600 mobile furnace

1/9/2015

Military jet transformed into a flying hospital

Boeing C-17 Globemaster III turned into a flying triage unit so doctors can stabilize, monitor and give soldiers high-level care

1/9/2015

New Mexico court says 'Wet Floor' sign is a safety device

The court said the term 'safety device' must be given a broad interpretation

1/9/2015

Rethinking healthcare design to proactively improve care

New design discussions are focusing on 'regenerative space' and 'salutogenic design' to describe environments that promote health, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website

1/9/2015

Ebola offers lessons for facilities

Hand-washing, personal protective equipment and pristine techniques central to infection control

1/9/2015

Report: NHS hospitals call police 175 times a day

Incidents up from previous year with alcohol cited as main cause

1/9/2015

Carpenters training for infection control

Contractors face more pressure to get the work done on time and without contaminating hospital operations

1/9/2015

Mobile options for emergency communication

Many healthcare facilities don't take advantage of mobile solutions for emergency management

1/9/2015

Atlas Copco featured 1-megawatt QAC 1200 generator at POWER-GEN International

1/9/2015

Marina Salud Hospital - First global recipient of HIMSS Enterprise Davies Award

1/9/2015

Perfect sweeper for most floor types

1/9/2015

Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station uses lighting control to combat high energy costs

1/9/2015

Harvard Bioscience acquires all operations of HEKA Electronik

1/8/2015

Texas Children's Hospital plans Ebola treatment center

New eight-bed special isolation unit will cost approximately $16 million

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1/8/2015

Healthcare facilities 2015 and beyond

Real estate and facilities services will see changes in products, delivery models and relationships

1/8/2015

Indiana senior facility honored for design

Wellbrooke of Westfield recognized for 'urban lodge' aesthetic and design

1/8/2015

Supply chain technology can save time, money

New software and devices can help to keep track of hospital supplies

1/8/2015

Nova Scotia hospital receives province's first LEED certification

Colchester East Hants Health Centre achieving top standards in the areas of water efficiency, recycling, composting and in the use of local materials

1/8/2015

Humidity in sterile storage rooms Q&A

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about humidity in sterile storage rooms

1/8/2015

Designing a contingency plan for Ebola

Facility design can support staff best practices when preparing for another possible infectious disease outbreak, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

1/8/2015

Brady introduces three new Lockout products

1/8/2015

Graybar awarded U.S. Communities Telecommunications/Security Supplies and Accessories contract

1/8/2015

Kidde Fire Systems announces new clean agent fire suppression system with enhanced performance

1/8/2015

Milwaukee introduces compact vacuum with power to clean anywhere

1/8/2015

First KeyBlock arrives at Keystone NAP advanced data center site

1/7/2015

Canadian scientists find key to trapping bedbugs

Pheromones that lure the bed bugs into traps and keep them there are discovered

1/7/2015

Boston Hospitals cut energy use by 6 percent, despite continued facility growth

Energy conservation and efficiency investments have cut sector energy use by 6 percent in two years, eliminating the annual green house gas emissions of 7,486 passenger vehicles

1/7/2015

Hospital focuses on 'food as medicine'

St. Joseph's Hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich., maintains farms on hospital grounds

1/7/2015

University of Chicago proposes $36 million emergency room upgrade

Plan would relocate emergency room for adults, in part because thousands of patients leave without being treated because of long waits

1/7/2015

Indiana children's hospital built with IPD methodology

The project team for the Riley Hospital for Children addition signed an integrated project delivery contract that focused on measurable factors, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

1/7/2015

Hospitals adding technology to cleaning routines

Environmental services departments are adding technology to help fight infections, measure cleaning thoroughness

1/7/2015

Planning for disaster and power recovery

It is important to have integrated hospital contingency plans addressing power and HVAC

1/7/2015

Milwaukee introduces the most durable hole saw

1/7/2015

Leak detection kit ideal for medium to large AC&R Systems

1/7/2015

Myriad Genetics to present at the 2015 J.P. Morgan Annual Healthcare Conference

1/7/2015

Osram Sylvania releases next generation of Encelium Polaris 3D software

1/7/2015

Farpointe's MAXSecure provides increased security to card-based access control systems

1/6/2015

New Hampshire hospitals react to fatal shooting at area facility

Hospitals say public safety measures are top priority after an apparent murder-suicide in the critical care unit at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital

1/6/2015

Four Kansas facilities recognized for new food and beverage policies

Kansas Hospital Education and Research Foundation recognizes facilities for providing healthier food options

1/6/2015

Ontario hospital receives funding for equipment improvements

Funds will help enhance services in long-term rehabilitation and complex continuing care

1/6/2015

Integrating NICUs into hospitals

Blog on the Healthcare Design website looks at researching and benchmarking the integration of neonatal intensive care units into hospitals

1/6/2015

Building information modeling can benefit space management

Automation and data can increase efficiency in healthcare facilities

1/6/2015

Floor care issues explained

Proper training an equipment can minimize potential problems

1/6/2015

Medicare cuts payments to 721 hospitals for hospital-acquired conditions

The HAC Program is aimed at reducing preventable harm to patients by penalizing the 25 percent of hospitals with the highest rates

1/6/2015

Planning guide for accessible restrooms

1/6/2015

CertainTeed redefines fiberglass ceilings with Ecophon Advantage

1/6/2015

OSHA, Laser Institute of America renew alliance to protect workers from laser hazards

1/6/2015

Mansfield Center for Performing Arts commands an audience with Tubelite's distinctive products

1/5/2015

Farm-to-bed cooking gaining ground

More hospitals maintaining own farms to feed patients

1/5/2015

Health system preparing for climate change

ThedaCare partners with the federal government to better weather the impacts of climate change

1/5/2015

New technologies aid hospital design and construction

Tablet, cloud computing boost communication, efficiency

1/5/2015

Lighting changes transform cancer center

Ambient lighting controls and natural daylight brighten a Florida cancer center, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

1/5/2015

South Brisbane hospital fixing glitches after complaints

Lady Cilento Children's Hospital working on access to food adequate transportation

1/5/2015

Issues delay North Carolina hospital

Broughton Hospital in Morganton moves completion date to 2016

1/5/2015

Bilco introduces safety yellow color for LadderUP safety post

1/2/2015

Copper bedrails may fight hospital infections

A study of the effects of copper-alloy surfaces in U.S. hospitals shows promising results

1/2/2015

Group works on Ebola building standard in Africa

Standard designed for the construction of healthcare facility compounds rather than wards or discrete buildings

1/2/2015

Technology boosting building efficiency

BIM, other technologies improving building performance

1/2/2015

U.K. hospital commissions new energy center

Cheltenham General Hospital project is expected to cut carbon emissions by a third with a new combined heat and power system

1/2/2015

Senior care facility upgraded to improve living experience

Illinois facility looking to recruit new residents while retaining current clients

1/2/2015

Stairwell storage Q&A

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about stairwell storage

1/2/2015

Zurn broadens connection options to its products with launch of Zurn Wilkins Z-Bite and Z-Press solderless connections

12/30/2014

Water-birth facilities reviewed after baby's death

Baby is believed to have contracted Legionnaires' disease from bacteria in the birthing pool

12/30/2014

Do U.S. healthcare professionals feel safe after Ebola?

The Decoded Science website interviewed healthcare workers about lingering Ebola concerns

12/30/2014

HAI battle fought on multiple fronts

The battle against hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) includes protocols, processes and design, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

12/30/2014

Almost every Edmonton health facility found with infrastructure problems

Alberta Health Services review shows infrastructure problems exist at every Edmonton-area health facility

12/30/2014

Natural methods for fighting bacteria

The installation of bacteria-killing copper alloys to reduce bacterial loads has demonstrated promising results

12/30/2014

Community health center planned for South Dakota

New Rapid City facility to combine services from three present locations

12/30/2014

Valspar coatings help Markthal Rotterdam achieve vibrant indoor mural

12/30/2014

InsideIQ Building Automation Alliance leader addresses cybersecurity for intelligent buildings at Realcomm Events

12/30/2014

Inogen announces reimbursement for the Inogen One G3 in Germany

12/30/2014

DriSteem's Water Treatment Systems delivers softened and/orreverse osmosis water

12/29/2014

Hospitals meet challenges of treating Ebola

Two U.S. facilities that successfully treated patients with Ebola share key strategies

12/29/2014

Benefits Of BIM in healthcare design

The use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in gaining popularity as healthcare projects continue to grow in size and complexity, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

12/29/2014

Replacement hospital planned for N.C. region

The new McDowell Hospital will be constructed on the same campus where the existing one stands

12/29/2014

NHS hospital opens carbon-saving energy center

Cheltenham General Hospital energy center will save Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust over 10 million pounds

12/29/2014

New DMC Heart Hospital reboots signage

Signage is designed to connect people to new location and build awareness

12/29/2014

Wisconsin health system's energy independence aims for healthier environment

Gundersen Health System powers past denials and failures

12/29/2014

Daetwyler Clean Energy achieves industry-leading fire safety rating

12/29/2014

MultiCare Health System chooses Premier, Inc. to improve outcomes, reduce costs and advance population health

12/29/2014

New Web Trax floor mat from Superior Mfg. Group provides maximum slip-resistance in wet environments

12/29/2014

Hubbell Outdoor Lighting adds motion sensor option to award winning LED wallpack family

12/29/2014

Ecova survey reveals 2015 energy and sustainability predictions

12/26/2014

U.S. healthcare system could benefit from Ebola

While Ebola has affected the U.S. in a relatively small way, it may have an enduring impact on the healthcare system

12/26/2014

Imaging area design, regulations are evolving

FGI Guidelines keep up with technology and safety issues

12/26/2014

University of Alabama modernizes student health facilities

UAB had experienced a 30 percent increase in the demand for health and counseling services since 2012, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

12/26/2014

Arizona hospital ED expansion includes security upgrades

Mountain View Hospital in Payson more than doubles its size

12/26/2014

Retro-commissioning can bring surprises

Experts offer advice about what this process really means for a building

12/26/2014

Langley Air Force Base Hospital renovation completed

Project recognized with a Design-Build Award for projects over $15 million

12/26/2014

Armstrong enhances ceiling design freedom with on-center linear lighting integration

12/26/2014

Eaton’s innovative lighting solutions and wiring devices to be featured in upcoming episode of PBS' 'For Your Home'

12/26/2014

New screen cover on Electric Eel Ecam Ace & Ace 2 offers distinct advantages

12/26/2014

Juno Lighting Group introduces two nNew Trac 12 TL214 LED modules with innovative WarmDim technology and color accents

12/23/2014

How to advance in facility management

There is a wide range of career opportunities in healthcare facilities management

12/23/2014

Building information modeling can promote safety and green design

BIM has emerged as a popular tool for design, development and efficient construction of complex buildings

12/23/2014

U.K. hospital takes hand hygiene high-tech

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust installed a real-time locating system to monitor staff hand-hygiene, using TeleTracking technology

12/23/2014

Nurses benefit from daylighting, study says

Cornell research said nurses served their patients in better moods than nurses who settled for large doses of artificial light

12/23/2014

Denver hospital saved $4.3 million with prefabrication

Using prefabricated elements in the construction of the new Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver cut 72 workdays off the construction schedule

12/23/2014

$1.5 billion hospital complex built in San Francisco

New facilities include a 289-bed hospital complex on the UCSF Medical Center's Mission Bay Campus

12/23/2014

Armstrong Natural Creations luxury vinyl tile with the I-Set installation system named a Best of Year 2014 honoree by Interior Design

12/23/2014

BOKA Powell completes $98 million Forest Park Medical Center, San Antonio

12/23/2014

DIRTT launches the ICE Virtual Reality Experience Using Oculus Rift

12/23/2014

KIRK Interlocks promote safe hydrogen cooled generator purging

12/23/2014

CBRE Group, inc. healthcare practice achieves strong growth in 2014

12/22/2014

Students brainstorm to reduce hospital-acquired infections

Young biomedical engineer creates bacteria-killing lights

12/22/2014

Hawaiian healthcare system shifting facility to skilled nursing

$80 million redevelopment includes rehabilitation clinic and aging, memory, and brain health services

12/22/2014

Computer simulation modeling can match space to strategy in healthcare

Designs that support efficient processes allow providers to treat more patients in less space

12/22/2014

Children of baby boomers expected to changes aged-care standards

Many have substantial financial and electoral power

12/22/2014

Lights not enough to improve safety around hospital

Experts say it takes lights, cameras and action

12/22/2014

Top health technology hazards named

ECRI Institute announces top 10 health technology hazards for 2015

12/22/2014

Recipients of Technology Awards announced by ASHRAE

12/22/2014

Protect-All Flooring launches new website

12/22/2014

Industry first lead-free brass commercial ball valves

12/22/2014

Sanicubic 2 Lifting Station from SFA Saniflo

12/22/2014

Serin Collection of sensor faucets from American Standard

12/19/2014

White House report tells hospitals how to prepare for climate change

The report calls for hospitals to use 'predictive climate models' in construction

12/19/2014

UCHealth plans Fort Collins emergency center

Freestanding emergency center would be located near competitor Banner Health's hospital and emergency room

Blog

12/19/2014

Standardization: A growing trend in healthcare security

Standardization of healthcare protocols and procedures is an established practice that helps create a safer and more affordable patient culture

12/19/2014

Boston hospitals reducing energy use

Energy conservation and efficiency cut energy use by 6% over the last three years

12/19/2014

Emergency Department design strategies

Many factors must be considered the future of the emergency department (ED), as demand for its services grows, according to an article on the Haelthcare Design website

12/19/2014

Best practices for healthcare facilities in winter

Managers must recognize and mitigate building corrosion

12/19/2014

Eaton's new BRX miniature circuit breaker leads market in interrupting ratings

12/19/2014

A new GFCI that self tests every three seconds from Legrand

12/19/2014

AAMA updates voluntary specification for the lamination of wood and cellulosic composite materials

12/18/2014

Attack spurs concerns over hospital parking

Regina hospital is reviewing parking situation after an employee is attacked while walking to her car

12/18/2014

Nevada hospitals add armed guards after shooting

Armed security guards are coming to two Renown Health hospitals in Reno, Nev., after a fatal shooting last year

12/18/2014

Canadian hospital reviews security after patient violence

Staff of Stanton Territorial Hospital in Canada's Northwest Territories wants security guards' role strengthened

12/18/2014

New Mexico hospital to remodel patient rooms

Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe will also be constructing 36 new patient rooms

12/18/2014

Design decisions paying off for Indianapolis hospital

A year after Eskenazi Hospital opened, designers say most of the project's design features are are paying off, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website

12/18/2014

Emergency department classification Q&A

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about emergency department classification

12/18/2014

Makinex partners with US Pressure Washer Manufacturers Mi-T-M

12/18/2014

PlateSmart and Samsung create first LPR-Enabled camera

12/18/2014

10 key considerations when a healthcare tenant negotiates a shopping center lease

12/18/2014

Intermatic Introduces New LED fix mount button, stem, and stem and swivel electronic photo controls for extended life

12/18/2014

Makinex partners with US Pressure Washer Manufacturers Mi-T-MAAMA releases updated voluntary specification for multi-bar hinges in window applications

12/17/2014

Armed attacks on hospitals becoming more frequent

Violence has resulted in deaths, injury and destroyed facilities

12/17/2014

Hospitals compete for patients with amenities

Hospitals wooing patients with gourmet food, posh pillows, lobby waterfalls, original art and valet parking

12/17/2014

UTSW's Clements Hospital honored as Dallas' Real Estate Project Of The Year

Project includes 35,000 square feet of dedicated educational space

Blog

12/17/2014

Energy internet of things is enabling centralized facility management inside complex, critical healthcare systems

The emergence of smart grids and the uptick in M&A activity have been major factors in driving demand for centralized facility management solutions

12/17/2014

Designing a men's health facility

Care providers have started offering men healthcare options in outpatient settings

12/17/2014

Cooling tower upgrade can make big difference

Using a more energy-efficient fan motor can be more energy efficient as well as saving money and maintenance

12/17/2014

Aurora Universal Protocol Converter now available on WaterFurnace Versatec Base, Versatec Ultra and Envision Compact products

12/17/2014

WAC Lighting introduces Niveous LED Pendant

12/17/2014

How to avoid critical mistakes in sampling water for Legionella

12/17/2014

More than 50% smaller and 75% more energy-efficient, Appleton N2LED fixture is game changer for emergency egress lighting

12/17/2014

Know thy enemy when it comes to winter floor care

12/16/2014

FMs share bedbug stories

Two facilities deal with bed bug issues despite proactive pest control strategies

12/16/2014

Disinfecting bedside electronics

Frequently touched gadgets can harbor germs and standard disinfecting methods could cause damage

12/16/2014

Utah hospital opens hotel for patients, families

University of Utah Hospital is leasing a former hotel with 44 remodeled rooms, 27 of them with small kitchenettes

12/16/2014

Outpatient facility built from former office building

Massachusetts medical center is one of many projects converting existing space

12/16/2014

Louisiana facility ICU design honored

Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge has been honored with the 2015 ICU Design Citation Award

Blog

12/16/2014

Site security, safety and overall building design

It is important for security teams to weigh in on safety design early in the process

12/16/2014

Armed attacks on hospitals becoming more frequent

Violence has resulted in deaths, injury and destroyed facilities

12/16/2014

Sterling unveils Xcelon, ultra high efficiency make-up air rooftop system

12/16/2014

Earthtronics introduces high color and whiteness rendering dimmable PAR20, PAR30 and PAR38 LEDs

12/16/2014

Aurora Universal Protocol Converter now available on WaterFurnace Versatec Base, Versatec Ultra and Envision Compact products

12/16/2014

Boston Hospitals cut energy use by 6 percent

12/15/2014

Designing safer restrooms

Take into account spatial considerations and maintenance strategies to minimize falls and transmission of infections

12/15/2014

Ambulatory care design can improve sterile processing

Risks can be reduced with 'process-driven' design and planning

Blog

12/15/2014

LightSense - bright ideas for healthcare facilities

The quarterly LightSense blog will cover the latest in healthcare lighting trends and how lighting can address energy and maintenance savings and optimize the patient experience

12/15/2014

China's Fifth XiangYa Hospital concept to embrace region's landscape

Design will allow users of the hospital and the entire community visual and physical access to a planned park, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

12/15/2014

Firefighters respond to care facility power outage

Patients in the ventilator wing dependent on electric ventilator machines were first issue

12/15/2014

35 U.S. hospitals designated Ebola treatment centers

State health officials have identified 35 hospitals with Ebola capabilities, with more expected

12/15/2014

Armstrong family of TechZone ceiling systems expands

12/15/2014

Arbor Solution introduces LYNC-708 touch panel PC for smart building management

12/15/2014

Dual-surface cleaning power from one machine

12/15/2014

Vistamatic encourages therapeutic design with art inspired vision panels

12/15/2014

Evolve Green Seal approved Jan-San products changing how $52 billion commercial cleaning industry cleans

12/12/2014

U.S. may have reached peak preparedness for future Ebola cases

The level of preparedness is massive, according to a report from the White House

12/12/2014

Some Ebola guidelines questioned

Experts questions questioning calls for suspending certain routine lab tests

12/12/2014

South Dakota hospital moves from 100-year-old new facility

St. Joseph's staff excited, challenged by move into new $100 million facility

12/12/2014

CDC offers four keys to infection control

Infection control requires much more than pulling on a pair of gloves and a gown

12/12/2014

Budgeting for cold weather maintenance

Facilities should strategically purchase winter products and services

12/12/2014

Designers challenged to do more research

Health facilities could easily serve as laboratories for healthcare design research, but so far, nothing's been done, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

12/12/2014

Protecting restroom cleaning pros from Ebola and other infectious diseases: nine new steps to follow

12/12/2014

Top performing health system completes comprehensive database build with Influence Health

12/12/2014

Protecting restroom cleaning pros from Ebola and other infectious diseases: nine new steps to follow

12/12/2014

Understanding matting terminology

12/12/2014

Armstrong family of TechZone ceiling systems expands

12/11/2014

U.S. hospitals wary of cost and stigma of treating Ebola

Facilities worried about steep costs, unwanted attention and the possibility of scaring away other patients

12/11/2014

Delaware hospital honored for facility management

Beebe Healthcare receives ASHE Excellence in Healthcare Facility Management Award

12/11/2014

Edmonton hospital in dire need of repairs, political party officials say

Royal Alexandra Hospital's issues include inadequate ventilation and infection prevention and control

12/11/2014

Aged-care workers at high risk for injury, report says

In 2012, more than three-quarters of aged-care facilities reported a work-related injury or illness in the previous three months

12/11/2014

Occupant notification device Q&A

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about occupant notification devices

12/11/2014

Designing for the millennial patient

Successfully marketing to millennial patients will require creating an experience that aligns with their lifestyle, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website

12/11/2014

Danfoss recognizes Daikin Applied with its 5th annual EnVisioneer of the Year Award

12/11/2014

MaxLite introduces DLC-listed LED Vapor tight fixtures for parking garages

12/11/2014

Motion Industries releases updated General Product catalog

12/11/2014

Radio Callbox provides wireless access control 2-way communication works with existing radios

12/11/2014

RetroLite daylighting system enables building owners to enhance energy efficiency

12/10/2014

Evaluating cleaning products for Ebola use

CDC guidelines have been updated and include procedures for identifying effective disinfectants and promoting single-use applicators

12/10/2014

Convenience of free-standing EDs carries a price

Free-standing emergency departments can charge patients rates two to three times higher than an urgent care clinic

12/10/2014

Wash cloths show promise for reducing infections

Jail study looks at treated cloths effect on a high-risk population

12/10/2014

Oahu health facilities to get $2 million in capital improvements

New nurse stations, employee break rooms, renovated patient rooms as well as a new phone system are part of the upgrade

12/10/2014

Outdated rural Oregon hospital replaced

New St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton has a smaller footprint to save on energy costs and footsteps, and a holistic, Lean design approach, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

12/10/2014

Digital signage: 10 things you need to know

Digital signage system can replace messy bulletin boards, outdated posters, elevator signs and desktop brochures

12/10/2014

GE evolves LED outdoor area lighting with 3 new matching fixtures

12/10/2014

CPI Daylighting's Pentaglas panels help heal through interactive LED color at the Akron Children's Hospital

12/10/2014

Riello UPS introduces three-phase UPS for 65-250 kVA applications

12/10/2014

Eaton's energy efficient LED Luminaire provides unmatched optical performance for high ceiling applications

12/10/2014

Evolve Green Seal approved Jan-San products changing how $52 billion commercial cleaning industry cleans

12/9/2014

Nebraska Ebola unit shares waste removal best practices

Ebola patients treated by the Nebraska team produced more than 50 pounds of solid waste per day, most of which was personal protective equipment (PPE) worn by healthcare workers

12/9/2014

Washington hospitals hit will data security breach

A former employee stole 35 computers and 34 scanners

12/9/2014

Saskatchewan health centers renew hand-washing efforts

Methods include education, more convenient hand-based sanitizers and patient monitoring

12/9/2014

Is evidence-based design research too hypothesis driven?

Beginning with a null hypothesis provides a neutral starting point that takes into account all possible explanations for improved outcomes, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

12/9/2014

New Fort Benning hospital doubles size of predecessor

Facility includes walking trails and healing gardens, natural palettes and lighting and a noise-reduction focus

12/9/2014

Massachusetts considers new assisted living protections

Assisted living facilities would be prohibited from accepting residents so frail they need months of skilled nursing care

12/9/2014

Merge Healthcare and NextGen Healthcare partner to provide advanced interoperability for increased provider satisfaction and enhanced patient care

12/9/2014

ThyssenKrupp unveiled MULTI - A revolutionary cable-free elevator system

12/9/2014

Rite-Hite reinvents the vehicle restraint category

12/9/2014

Architectural Record magazine names noraplan ntx a record product in annual award competition

12/9/2014

QMotion QAdvanced roller shades offer elegant design options and whisper quiet operation

12/8/2014

Attacks on hospital nurses lead to new laws

States are taking action to protect medical workers' safety

12/8/2014

Understanding Chinese healthcare design

Hospital design in China is logical and pragmatic, and often based on passive green design, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website

12/8/2014

St. Louis-area hospitals prepared for unrest

Many set up incident commands to oversee operations, relay information to employees and handle media requests

12/8/2014

Toolkit helps healthcare facilities reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save water

The guide offers strategies and outreach materials on water and GHG management, two of the key components of climate change mitigation

12/8/2014

Engineers need to keep up with healthcare changes

Access to care requires more facilities being built - often in poor, underserved areas

Blog

12/8/2014

Training security officers for healthcare

The most critical training for security officers is Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act, or EMTALA

12/8/2014

Bobcat Company launches new blog site

12/8/2014

Elite Imaging selects comprehensive eRAD platform

12/8/2014

Rite-Hite Reinvents the vehicle restraint category

12/8/2014

ATL and HFI collaborate to share info on the efficacy of UV-C devices

12/8/2014

Handheld vane anemometer/psychrometer offers 8-in-1 functionality

12/5/2014

Survey finds staff training and hazardous waste management top Ebola challenges for hospitals

Forty-eight percent identified 'available time for training patient care staff' as the biggest limitation

12/5/2014

U.K. hospital vows action over fire safety lapses

An inspection found hospital had stored combustible items in escape routes, wedged open fire doors and left storeroom doors unlocked

12/5/2014

Colorado hospital looks at waiting room safety concerns

Boulder Community Health addresses complaints over patient safety in waiting areas

12/5/2014

Hospital managers say culture change key to better hand hygiene

Survey found that refreshing and renewing the message, actionable audit results and empowering patients were key themes

12/5/2014

Healthcare Design honors top projects of 2014

Winners of the Healthcare Design Showcase, Remodel/Renovation Competition, Landscape Architecture for Healthcare Communities, and The HCD 10 were recognized at a recent awards lunch, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

12/5/2014

Sustainable, efficient buildings for healthcare

Engineers with healthcare experience offer tips on sustainable, efficient buildings

12/5/2014

Visible Light Communication from Acuity Brands honored with Lux Innovation of the Year Award

12/5/2014

LG CNS announces an EHR Interoperability with SoftWriters' FrameworkLTC pharmacy management software

12/5/2014

Recycling cart line features ergonomic, hinged panel optional panel opens for easy access to electronics waste, bulky items

12/5/2014

Subaru's commercial generators feature durable construction and powerful engines

12/5/2014

New guide untangles regulatory web in leasing medical office buildings and healthcare facilities

12/4/2014

Study says hand dryers can spread bacteria

Airborne germ counts were 27 times higher around jet air dryers in comparison with the air around paper towel dispensers

12/4/2014

Geriatric psychiatric unit design balances safety, humanity

Mercy Health's Saint Mary's psychiatric unit redesign created a therapeutic, enriching environment with a quiet place for patients that was more helpful for staff, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

12/4/2014

Dealing with medical laundry breakdowns

The cost of having a good maintenance program is less than that of avoidable equipment failures

12/4/2014

Hospital maintains organic farm to benefits patients, staff

St. Luke's University Health Network startes its farm to encourage staff and patients to choose a healthful lifestyle

12/4/2014

Humidity and temperature in central supply Q&A

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about humidity and temperature in central supply

12/4/2014

Healthcare CEO builds for future with evidence-based design

In an interview on the Healthcare Design website, Avein Saaty-Tafoya, Adelante Healthcare, said a forward-thinking business case is needed for a building that evolves out of evidence-based design and produces the intended functional outcomes

12/4/2014

Building automation and controls for healthcare facilities

Engineers with healthcare experience offer tips on building automation and controls

12/4/2014

Notifier's FAAST aspirating smoke detection goes big

12/4/2014

Soraa's new full visible spectrum GU10 LED lamps outshine the competition

12/4/2014

Workwell completes furniture project for Atlas Holdings

12/4/2014

Hexagon Metrology opens state-of-the-art solution center in Silicon Valley

12/4/2014

Acentech designs acoustics and AV systems for Drexel University LeBow College of Business

12/3/2014

As U.S. Ebola scare fades, infection control focus wanes

Hospital officials are trying to ensure that lessons learned don't disappear with Ebola

Blog

12/3/2014

Developing brand identity to elevate your patient experience

Creating consistency while capitalizing on economies of scale should be a core proponent of a system's strategy

12/3/2014

Chief facilities officer needs strategic vision

CFOs need to manage an increasingly decentralized network of facilities

Blog

12/3/2014

White glove security approach enhances patient satisfaction

It is important for security officers to have a positive relationship with patients

12/3/2014

Children's hospital design relied on kids' input

Nemours Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Del., asked children what they would like to see in the facility's new expansion, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

12/3/2014

HVAC systems for healthcare facilities

Engineers with healthcare experience offer tips on HVAC systems

12/3/2014

Panasonic introduces compact and efficient vertical air handlers

12/3/2014

ASTM International develops first product category rules for the asphalt roofing industry

12/3/2014

Smart security choices for smart buildings - Laconicly and Environmental Systems Inc. announce strategic partnership

12/3/2014

FSR's new HuddleVU collaboration system

12/3/2014

UC Davis awarded $100 million to lead program to predict and prevent pandemic threats

12/2/2014

Breach of fire regulations in operating rooms spark changes

Manchester, U.K., hospital cited for a variety of violations

12/2/2014

Getting strategic about energy management

It is possible to improve facility performance, reduce energy consumption and shrink a hospital's environmental footprint

12/2/2014

Regulatory standards lag behind urgent care boom

Some are calling for tighter regulations - and more transparency when it comes to communicating with patients about who is treating them

Blog

12/2/2014

Latest trends in generator design

More facilities are realizing the benefit of using multiple smaller generators

12/2/2014

Hand-washing and housekeeping lapses blamed for high infection rate

Cavan General Hospital in County Cavan, Ireland, cited for unclean commodes and equipment and inadequate plumbing

12/2/2014

Electrical and power systems for healthcare facilities

Engineers with healthcare experience offer tips on electrical and power systems

12/2/2014

San Diego hospital shows off results of design competition

Kaiser Permanente asked designers to look into their crystal ball for its 'Small Hospital, Big Idea Competition,' according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

12/2/2014

Farpointe Pyramid P-900 Proximity Reader provides more flexible read ranges

12/2/2014

ValsparInspireME.com welcomes architects, designers seeking colorful inspiration, useful resources

12/2/2014

RedVector launches downloadable MP3 audio courses for training anywhere, anytime

12/2/2014

Flagler Hospital and BayView Healthcare collaborate for better patient care

12/1/2014

Snow brings chaos, loss to Buffalo nursing home

Huge snow fall in Buffalo, N.Y., led to facility issues, evacuation of residents and one death

12/1/2014

Muskoka hospitals' designs still in flux

Single-site model and two-site model still under discussion for Ontario facilities

12/1/2014

Key HIPAA physical safeguards

Lost, misplaced, and stolen portable devices are one of the leading causes in healthcare security breaches

12/1/2014

Fire and life safety issues for healthcare projects

Engineers with healthcare experience offer tips on fire and life safety

12/1/2014

Hospitals can be danger zones

In hospitals, slips, trips and falls are the second most common cause of injuries that lead to loss of workdays

12/1/2014

Designing to support patient wellness

The healthcare industry is shifting to a wellness-focused model and the built environment plays a key role, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

12/1/2014

Bradley earns product innovation award for new HS-Series Terreon solid surface undermount basins

12/1/2014

MORIN panels bring colorful cost savings to visible 80-foot tower

12/1/2014

Meyda Custom Lighting introduces Coral Chandelier

12/1/2014

ASSA ABLOY integrates Aperio wireless technology with Honeywell Pro-Watch security management system

12/1/2014

Lenel introduces OnGuard 7.0 security management platform

11/26/2014

Ebola-proofing often an improvisation

Efforts have been guided by principals from clinics in Africa and the few full biocontainment facilities in the U.S.

11/26/2014

Dealing with healthcare projects codes and standards

Engineers with healthcare experience offer tips on dealing with healthcare projects' codes and standards

11/26/2014

Vacant Mississippi rehab facility to be repurposed as Ebola unit

The University of Mississippi Medical Center's University Rehabilitation Center is being retrofitted into a biocontainment unit that can accommodate two Ebola patients

11/26/2014

Patient Room 2020 looks at future of design

A year after it was created to foster creativity in healthcare, 'Patient Room 2020' is still inspiring a range of reactions, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/26/2014

Medical computers can lower operating costs

Medical computers are cable-free so that they are not a tripping hazard and so that they can be easily moved from room to room as necessary

11/26/2014

Electron-beam technology may be a better way to sanitize Ebola waste

Hospitals have used similar technology, at lower power levels, to sterilize equipment

11/26/2014

Environmental services can boost patient experiences

A clean and inviting environment in conjunction with an engaging professional staff makes patients and visitors feel welcome and calm

11/26/2014

Cleaning professionals reminded that Ebola is not our only public health concern

11/26/2014

Four carpet 'conditions'...and what to do about them

11/26/2014

Trane announces expansion of outdoor air product line

11/26/2014

Lenel introduces OnGuard 7.0 security management platformSuperior performance and water savings with new bedpan washers from American Standard

11/26/2014

AMAG Technology's Symmetry Access Control System integrates with Milestone System's XProtect video surveillance

11/25/2014

Building safe, effective healthcare facilities

Engineers with healthcare experience offer tips on delivering quality healthcare projects

11/25/2014

Food-as-medicine theory gaining ground in hospitals

Hospitals believe that recovery involves feeding the body as well as the mind and are working to improving the cafeteria experience

11/25/2014

Oregon hospital tests therapeutic garden

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center in Portland creates a second-floor terrace green space to test the impact of the plants on patients

11/25/2014

How soft-surface fabrics spread infection

Studies have found that fabrics harbor bacteria after coming into contact with patients

11/25/2014

Training the next generation of facilities managers

Identifying employees with potential - and helping them to build their skills - puts facilities in a better position when current leaders retire

11/25/2014

'Self-cleaning' surface reduces pathogens, study says

New technology reduces the number of hospital surface bacteria by more than 99 percent at least eight weeks after initial application

11/25/2014

Ask the right questions about rubber floorcoverings

Rubber can be compromised by chemicals that can cause itthurd to break down

11/25/2014

Vital Images, Inc. introduces VioStream to provide fast access to federated image repositories

11/25/2014

Atlas offers WeatherMaster TU underlayment for tile, slate and metal roofs

11/25/2014

New data center ceiling system from Armstrong provides maximum load carrying capacity

11/25/2014

'Powerfully-intuitive' fire alarm system earns nationwide agency listings and certifications

11/25/2014

New 5 kV Insulation resistance tester from Megger is rugged, compact

11/24/2014

Florida facility focuses on Ebola prep

Flagler County hospital dedicating and segregating a part of its facility for treatment

11/24/2014

Miami hospital hit by rash of tire thefts

Tires are stolen from cars in Ryder Trauma Center-secured lot

11/24/2014

$21 million Coney Island Hospital resiliency project completed

The renovations will help protect critical equipment from extreme flooding

11/24/2014

Evolving technology affects healthcare design

Technology leverages the means and locations of healthcare delivery

11/24/2014

Swedish hospital raising the bar on sustainability

Facility's features including resource-efficient materials, low energy designs, smart processing of chemical waste and a cutting-edge HVAC system

11/24/2014

Key questions about carpet and vinyl floorcoverings

Carpet and vinyl in healthcare flooring require some special considerations

11/24/2014

LG CNS announces EHR interoperability with Omnicare

11/24/2014

Greenheck introduces energy recovery filter system for kitchen hoods

11/24/2014

MaxLite upgrades LED Lightbars with new accessories, certifications

11/24/2014

Enhanced 'Sprinkler Saves' blog promotes fire sprinkler successes

11/24/2014

Wausau approved by NRFC as Manufacturer ACE Organization

11/21/2014

Study: Cleanliness promotes better behavior

In cleaner workplaces, people should be less likely to feel disgusted and exhibit selfish behavior

Blog

11/21/2014

Clearing the air: Healthier interiors in healthcare

The healthcare sector has zeroed in on safer products as an important step towards creating healthier healing environments

Blog

11/21/2014

Minimizing healthcare's environmental footprint

Environmental stewardship can coexist with pressure to cut costs

11/21/2014

New Wyoming facility concept addresses future growth, needs

Powell Valley Healthcare unveils concept for renovating and expanding the hospital, medical offices and care center facilities

11/21/2014

Healthcare floorcoverings need good substrates

It is critical that the substrate, which is almost always concrete, be in a condition to accept the installation of flooring

11/21/2014

The healthcare workspace is evolving

Clinic space planning and design are changing to support an enhanced, outcome-focused patient experience, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/21/2014

Survey shows growing workplace violence in healthcare

Analysis shows that the violent crime rate per 100 beds increased from 2012 to 2013

11/21/2014

HyGreen collaborates with hospitals and infection control professionals to develop Ebola preparedness plans

11/21/2014

Association for the Healthcare Environment announces 2015 elected and appointed board members

11/20/2014

Infection control tips in the age of Ebola

There is a growing body of evidence that 'disinfected' medical devices are not as clean as they need to be

11/20/2014

Design trends for women's health facilities

Health systems are working to respond to the health needs of women in midlife and beyond

Blog

11/20/2014

Should IT users be treated like patients?

Adopting healthcare industry patient engagement practices internally

11/20/2014

Wisconsin hospital system produces more energy than it consumes

Gundersen Health System has saved nearly $2 million each year from energy conservation and efficiency efforts

11/20/2014

Arkansas health system consolidates for efficiency

NEA Baptist Health System relocates its hospital to expand offerings and integrate with its specialty practices, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/20/2014

Shred bin Q&A

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about shred bins

Case study

11/20/2014

Houston Medical Center adds UV technology to infection control

UV protocol adds extra layer of protection in the war against infections

11/20/2014

LIGHTFAIR International 2015 Conference introduces controls forum and new course lengths

11/20/2014

With the BR 13/1 BAT batteries take center stage

11/20/2014

Visual Workplace catalog features 5S and visual management products and solutions

11/20/2014

eRAD announces 12 new customers for the 3rd Quarter of 2014

11/20/2014

Kaivac offers infection control safety precautions for cleaning professionals

11/19/2014

Ebola fears spark equipment companies to restrict service

Diagnostic labs refuse to accept patients' blood or tissue samples

11/19/2014

Nature influences design of Florida cancer center

White paper discusses the ecotherapy influences on the Scully-Welsh Cancer Center

Blog

11/19/2014

Design's role in fall prevention

Fall prevention measures can include high-contrast lips on the shower edge and black toilet seats, but these measures often meet with resistance, according to a blog on the Environments for Aging website

11/19/2014

Protecting healthcare spaces from construction vibration

Facilities need to assess vibration sensitivity, predict impacts, provide mitigation and monitor the situation

11/19/2014

Arkansas hospital adds 3D surgery system

Baptist Health Medical Center-Little Rock is the only hospital in the state to have a high-definition, 3D surgical video system

11/19/2014

Baby boomers are influencing senior facility design

Three trends are emerging: User-driven design, nature-inspired healing and greater diversity in flooring

11/19/2014

Daikin Applied ups the ante with Trailblazer

11/19/2014

Linetec and Valspar provide consistent, durable finish for Aspen Art Museum's white exterior composed of multiple architectural metal products

11/19/2014

Brady releases new Brady Workstation label creation platform

11/19/2014

MaxLite offers five-watt LED G9 lamp as 40W halogen replacement

11/19/2014

New hand dryer revolutionizes hand hygiene without chemicals

11/18/2014

Choosing a disinfectant to fight Ebola

Ebola is believed to be susceptible to a broad range of hospital disinfectants

11/18/2014

Michigan hospital opens natural birthing center

The center includes six private birthing suites equipped with large hydrotherapy tubs, massaging shower heads and other amenities for natural labor and delivery

11/18/2014

Designing for elderly patients

Creating environments that positively consider changes in the mind and body of the elderly patient is critical, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website

Blog

11/18/2014

Reusable textiles better for the environment

A new study found that environmentally friendly disposable products have a greater negative environmental impact than reusable textiles

11/18/2014

Take a photo tour of Providence emergency department

The renovation of the Miriam Hospital's emergency department included replacing curtained bays with private exam rooms for better infection control, patient privacy, and noise reduction, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/18/2014

Cancer center has two-story indoor garden

The garden in the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's Yawkey Center for Cancer Care in Boston features seasonal flowers, shrubs and plants, including stands of bamboo that are nurtured by grow lamps in the ceiling

11/18/2014

TeleConsult Europe expands service offering by deploying eRAD PACS

11/18/2014

Hubbell Outdoor Lighting launches new led parking garage fixture

11/18/2014

Exova extends water testing capability with new fleet

11/18/2014

2014 ISSA Innovation Award program winners announced

11/18/2014

New GE Digital Commander Paralleling Switchgear provides mission-critical facilities flexibility in backup power design and management

11/17/2014

Preparing for Ebola - the FM's role

Facilities managers are key to disinfecting contaminated areas and disposing of hazardous waste as well as alerting staff and visitors to proper protocols

Blog

11/17/2014

Long-term care dining needs to step up its game.

If you wouldn't feed it to your family, don't feed it to your residents, blogger says

11/17/2014

Study: Hospital workers wash hands less toward end of shift

Workers probably wash their hands less as the workday progresses because the mental reserves they need to follow rules are depleted

11/17/2014

Minnesota hospitals deal with increase in patient violence

Attack on nurses at a Maplewood hospital highlights daily issue for healthcare workers

Blog

11/17/2014

Flame retardants trade one hazard for another

Flame retardant use in building products is largely avoidable, which is not always clear to those in the design community

11/17/2014

Despite outpatient push, patient room design still crucial

Healthcare trends are inspiring the reinvention of the patient room, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.

11/17/2014

Goodway launches online calculator that showcases cost-savings as a result from cleaning firetube boilers

11/17/2014

Wausau connects new University of Minnesota Recreation and Wellness Center to greater campus

11/17/2014

GOJO introduces the Purell ES Everywhere System at this year's ISSA/Interclean

11/17/2014

Soraa solves compatibility issues by launching new constant current LED lamp

11/17/2014

MaxLite covers low bay lighting from all sides with Polygon Linear LED fixtures

11/14/2014

Duke students brainstorm to curb Ebola

Duke Ebola Innovation Challenge invites ideas to help track and fight Ebola

11/14/2014

U.K. not prepared for Ebola, expert says

Safety procedures are not being followed strictly enough to prevent medical staff from becoming infected, Ebola expert says

11/14/2014

Hospitals shifting to renewable energy

Hospitals are saving money while enjoying the environmental benefits of green energy

11/14/2014

Mothers get remote link to babies in intensive care

Scottish hospital installs wireless cameras with a live feed to the nursery

11/14/2014

Faulty sprinklers cause flooding at Jersey City Medical Center

The first-floor lobby of New Jersey facility floods when two sprinklers in the lobby inadvertently turned on

11/14/2014

UT Southwestern builds new hospital in Dallas

The new facility replaces the 50-year-old St. Paul University Hospital

11/14/2014

Successful patient room effectiveness depends on unit design

The efficiency of unit, availability of equipment, travel distance and sight lines to patients should be considered, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/14/2014

RedVector Partners with the International Code Council to offer new online code training courses

11/14/2014

Hustler Turf Equipment launching utility vehicle line

11/14/2014

Haws Corporation strengthens support for the growing drink up initiative with school fundraising program successes

11/14/2014

Cummins Power Generation introduces the next generation of high-horsepower generator sets

11/14/2014

Hustler Turf Equipment launching utility vehicle line

11/13/2014

Hospitals embracing alternative fuel sources

With winter on the way and energy costs rising, some hospitals are choosing alternative heating fuels

11/13/2014

Hospital designers balance safety and luxury

'Airportlike' screening for patients and other safety elements are being incorporated

11/13/2014

Four storm-damaged NYC hospitals to get $1.6 billion

Public hospitals in flood-prone parts of the city are getting federal funds to protect them from Superstorm Sandy-like damage

11/13/2014

ASID developing tool to clarify sustainability questions

New online tool will try to help design professionals understand existing green guidelines and how they work together, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Blog

11/13/2014

Keeping security at its highest during the holidays

Security teams need to be extra vigilant during the holiday season as there will likely be an increase in patients entering the facility

11/13/2014

Construction begins on Nevada health village

Henderson Hospital is the first phase in 170-acre development that will include a retail center, residential apartments, a senior care center and a cultural center

11/13/2014

R.I. ambulatory facility achieves LEED Gold

Kent Ambulatory Services Pavilion in Warwicke used recycled local materials and energy-efficient lighting

11/13/2014

Hudson Technologies announces acquisition of Polar Technologies reclamation business

11/13/2014

Drexel Metals standing seam roofing tops California winery

11/13/2014

Fire Alarms' centralized reporting solution wins Campus Safety 'BEST' award

11/13/2014

Trane adds water-source VRF systems to growing ductless portfolio

11/13/2014

Minuteman launches ruggedized UPS for extreme environments

11/12/2014

Understanding design implications of healthcare reform's next step

The recently implemented CMS Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program is tied to quality outcomes and mandated by the Affordable Care Act, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/12/2014

Alternative HVAC systems popular in hospital applications

Healthcare facilities installing more nontraditional equipment

11/12/2014

White paper on power strips available

Downloadable paper is a guide for correct healthcare facility power strip usage

Blog

11/12/2014

Interpreting the Life Safety Code

It is often risky to offer advice on code interpretation if you are not the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)

11/12/2014

Department of Energy announces $9 million investment to improve hospital energy efficiency

Funds to encourage investments in energy-saving technologies for hospitals, offices, shops, restaurants, hotels and other types of commercial buildings

11/12/2014

University of Kentucky students review campus ER layout

A student-designer collaboration at the UK hospital examined the new emergency department space to see what can be learned for the design of future healthcare facilities

11/12/2014

Detroit-area hospital plans $160M expansion

Botsford Hospital will create private rooms to replace double and triple rooms that date back to the 1960s

11/12/2014

Large enterprises view business transformation as essential to ability to compete, but struggle with execution, according to new Oracle study

11/12/2014

Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority holds topping out ceremony for new hospital in North Carolina

11/12/2014

Is your facility ready for Ebola?

11/12/2014

Johnson Controls' technology and consulting expertise helps china office tower achieve double green certification

11/12/2014

Fire alarms' centralized reporting soluton wins campus safety 'best' award

Blog

11/11/2014

Ebola heightens awareness of HAIs

Nurses who survived Ebola are also survivors of a common problem: hospital-acquired infections

11/11/2014

Tampa ER designed for comfort

Florida Hospital Tampa ER also makes 'maximum efficiency' a top priorities

Blog

11/11/2014

UC outsourcing for hospital environmental services criticized

University of California could have saved $1 million hiring in-house custodians, blog says

11/11/2014

Building automation systems can help cut costs

Administrators can use data to better manage energy comsumption, cost of healthcare facilities

11/11/2014

Kashmir hospital relies on solar power

New energy source credited with improving the quality of care

11/11/2014

Report says infections, accidents and injuries remain problems despite gains

Leapfrog's Hospital Safety Scores show that while hospitals are doing better implementing safety processes, performance on outcomes lags

11/11/2014

Building data analytics can help bottom line

To better manage budgets, hospital facility managers need to be able to uncover hidden savings within their buildings

11/11/2014

Private rooms for infants gains support

The movement toward private rooms for NICU babies has recently gained momentum, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/11/2014

Intermatic introduces the 'checkfrank' configurator for Multiwave pool and spa controls

11/11/2014

Johnson Controls simplifies controls on Luxaire commercial products

11/11/2014

New Focal4 situational awareness platform unifies existing, disparate systems to improve life safety and business continuity

11/11/2014

MaxLite Architectural LED torchiere named to ENERGY STAR list

11/11/2014

Trane adds water-source VRF systems to growing ductless portfolio

11/10/2014

WHO updates personal protective equipment guidelines for Ebola

Guidelines to clarify PPE options and provide information for procurement of PPE stock in the current Ebola outbreak

11/10/2014

UW Health to stop selling sugar-sweetened drinks

The system is also eliminating all fried food from cafeterias and restaurants

11/10/2014

Balancing safety and independence

Senior care facilities with fall-prone populations are trying to balance safety and their residents' desire to live as they choose

11/10/2014

Hospital says goodbye to green Jell-O

Providing food that increases patient satisfaction is a quality indicator for a health system

11/10/2014

Indianapolis hospital designed to be a good neighbor

The Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital offers community healthy, welcoming environment that encourages wellness, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website

11/10/2014

Controlling MRI noise and vibration

One of the first steps in evaluating the suitability of a new space for an MRI is the assessment of floor vibration

11/10/2014

MRSA linked to livestock is found in U.K. hospitals

Study says some MRSA bugs in UK hospitals can be traced back to bacteria found in farm animals

11/10/2014

As water concerns mount, U.S. consumption increases by more than 68 million servings

11/10/2014

New infection-control safety precautions for cleaning professionals

11/10/2014

New Bobcat S450 skid-steer loader features improved performance and a Tier 4 non-DPF emissions solution

11/10/2014

ELB Electronics debuts led T8 U-bend and 8-foot direct replacement lamps

11/10/2014

Mediware releases robust rehabilitation scheduling solution: MediLinks AE

11/7/2014

Facilities experts urge Ebola prep

Hospitals encouraged to prepare facilities now so they are ready to respond to pandemics and viral outbreaks

Blog

11/7/2014

Embarking on a Lean journey for your next major capital project

There is an opportunity for capital projects to incorporate efficiency, safety and patient-centered care well before the first shovel strikes the ground

11/7/2014

Louisiana hospital makes campus smoke free

Terrebonne General Medical Center eliminates designated smoking areas

11/7/2014

New Zealand bacterial outbreak linked to facility faults

Up to 50 people to one toilet, a leaking sewer pipe and an insufficient number of handwash basins found at Middlemore Hospital

11/7/2014

Vail hospital mulling location of helipad

Current transportation options are too far from the Colorado facility, according to hospital officials

Blog

11/7/2014

Healthcare's big-box future

Recent Health Facility Management survey says 43 percent of respondents plan to build expanded health system-branded clinics in retail spaces

11/7/2014

Environmental psychology in wayfinding design

Article discusses making wayfinding part of the early design process in healthcare facilities

11/7/2014

Architects design for safety

Healthcare designers try to create homey - yet secure - environments

11/7/2014

Oncam Grandeye's Evolution Mini is the toughest 360-degree camera available

11/7/2014

Emergency spill kits include post-cleanup surface treatment

11/7/2014

New Bobcat T450 loader features Tier 4 non-DPF emissions solution, ideal for working in tight areas

11/7/2014

Armstrong portfolio of translucent ceiling options now includes new Infusions shapes accent clouds

11/7/2014

Johnson Controls simplifies controls on Luxaire commercial products

11/6/2014

Demand for Ebola supplies up

Some experts worried about price gouging, shortages and hoarding

11/6/2014

N.J. hospital reduces energy output by 20 percent

Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank lowered energy costs by more than $900,000

11/6/2014

Pakistani hospitals set up disaster management wards

Four hospitals in Karachi equipping facilities in preparation for approaching cyclone

11/6/2014

Hospital builds stronger ED after storm

NYU Langone Medical Center integrated the emergency department into the campus flood mitigation plans, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/6/2014

Two Virginia hospitals achieve infection risk certification

Hospitals are the first certified in a new program focusing on managing infection risk

11/6/2014

Study links armed guards to less hospital violence

International Healthcare Security and Safety Foundation study found a 41 percent lower risk of physical assaults where Tasers were available to security personnel

11/6/2014

Case study: maximizing surgery center flow

The Okyanos Heart Institute in Freeport, Bahamas, was designed to accommodate clinical requirements and patient comfort

11/6/2014

Electro Industries releases Communicator EXT 4.0 software for EIG's power meters

11/6/2014

New Focal4 situational awareness platform unifies systems to improve life safety and business continuity

11/6/2014

The AMP-200 Series general electrical and AMP-300 Series motor maintenance clamps offer a complete range of measuring functions

11/6/2014

Brady releases new Brady Workstation label creation platform

11/6/2014

Hospitals pair germ-killing robots with CDC protocols to protect against Ebola virus

11/5/2014

Guidelines for handling Ebola linens

Linen services provider offers tips to customers about handling potentially contaminated linens

11/5/2014

America's experiencing a hospital-food revolution

Resourcing food from local producers is good for patients, economy

11/5/2014

Emergency backup generators don't always work when needed, probe finds

Two Manhattan hospitals lost power and their backup systems failed during Superstorm Sandy

11/5/2014

'Homelike' setting in senior care not so important, study says

Safety and caring staff members seen as more important

11/5/2014

New N.C. orthopedic clinic includes LED lighting upgrade

Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic switches to adjustable LED lighting for new facility design

11/5/2014

Vermont psych facility rebuilds after hurricane

Rebuilding Vermont State Hospital offered opportunities to bring facility into the 21st century, according to an article on the Behavioral Healthcare website

11/5/2014

Nashville facility integrates behavioral, primary care

Centerstone of Tennessee was deigned to to decrease any discomfort patients might feel in seeking behavioral care, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.

11/5/2014

Dallas experiencing hospital-building boom: Part 2

New hospitals are replacing aging facilities and meeting the demands of a growing population

11/5/2014

Eaton introduces enhanced ePDU G3 platform with one percent billing grade accuracy and advanced outlet level power management capabilities

11/5/2014

Using biometric technology, Handytrac Systems launches the most secure key control system in the country

11/5/2014

QSpex launches its same-day personalized delivery model in Puerto Rico

11/5/2014

Winter matting tips and suggestions from Crown Matting Technologies

11/5/2014

MaxLite LED Faux Cans allow installers to can the 'can'

11/4/2014

Jazz tested as post-op pain treatment

Piped in music and periods of silence may be pain management tools

11/4/2014

TrillaMed and Convergence Equity to address shortage in ebola protective gear

11/4/2014

Common security framework can be key tool for healthcare facilities

A CSF is a single security framework that healthcare providers can use to address security challenges. The framework includes federal and state regulations, standards and frameworks

11/4/2014

Consolidating health services boon to medical office market

Health systems are increasingly consolidating services into large, new medical office buildings near population centers

11/4/2014

Millions in unused medical supplies tossed annually

U.S. hospitals collectively throw away at least $15 million a year in unused operating room surgical supplies that could be salvaged, report says

11/4/2014

Hospitals meeting climate change challenge

Hospitals embracing environmental stewardship as part of their commitment to improving health

11/4/2014

Dallas experiencing hospital-building boom

New hospitals are replacing aging facilities and meeting the demands of a growing population

11/4/2014

Evaluating design research tools

Secondary data, photo journaling, questionnaires among tools a healthcare designer can use to evaluate a project, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website

11/4/2014

Eaton's Halo LED solutions bring energy efficiency to the Greenbuild LivingHome

11/4/2014

STREAMLIGHT introduces low-profile Survivor right-angle light now features compact bezel, choice of beams

11/4/2014

Armstrong Fluid Technology's design envelope technology now available in single phase pumps

11/4/2014

Distech Controls launches addition to Smart Room Control solution

11/3/2014

Ebola may be draining resources from other efforts

More time spent on Ebola can mean less time to handle day-to-day demands, particularly the Enterovirus D-68 outbreak and the approaching flu season

11/3/2014

Good hand hygiene essential in HAI battle against health

Cleaning hands remains the single most effective known pathogen prevention process

11/3/2014

Making a hospital 'Ebola ready'

New York City’s Bellevue Hospital upgrades isolation rooms and is building a separate laboratory to handle blood work

11/3/2014

Great Neck facility to build bio-containment unit

North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System is planning to build a biological containment unit to strengthen its response to infectious disease outbreaks

11/3/2014

Using BIM in ambulatory care center construction

For the Montefiore Medical Center, the design team led discussions to develop a BIM execution plan that identified specific milestones and each trade's contribution

11/3/2014

Associations issue statement on processing biohazardous medical waste

Outbreak of Ebola has raised questions about the correct handling of Ebola-contaminated biohazardous medical waste

11/3/2014

Georgia facility project based on evidence-based design

WellStar Paulding Hospital built replacement hospital using the best available evidence to make decisions that would lead to the desired outcomes, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/3/2014

Lithonia Lighting launches E Series LED modules optimized for value and performance

11/3/2014

Armstrong announces Quick Ship programs for luxury flooring collections

11/3/2014

Adams Rite adds dual lever hardware to RITE door

11/3/2014

Lenel OnGuard security platform integrates with 3 United Technologies brands

11/3/2014

Appleton expands the Mercmaster LED Luminaire series

10/31/2014

Florida nursing home cited for rats

Citrus Gardens, in Fort Myers, Fla., was cited by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for a rat infestation, according to an article on the Long-term Living website

10/31/2014

Laundry council backs CDC Ebola guidelines

The Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council (HLAC) is advising healthcare laundries to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on processing Ebola-related linens

10/31/2014

Fire-rated door frame Q&A

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about fire-rated door frames

Blog

10/31/2014

Legionella: An 'everyone' issue

Long-term solutions for treating Legionella in your building water systems

Blog

10/31/2014

Identifying Legionella issues starts with setting a baseline through culturing

Culturing is the process of collecting water samples and testing them for the genus species Legionella pneumophila

10/31/2014

Take a photo tour of Canadian mental health facility

Southdown Institute was designed as a healing retreat that takes advantage of the tranquility of the surrounding landscape. The building is situated around a central courtyard featuring a stand of mature white pines, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.

10/31/2014

Chris O'Brien Lifehouse is Australia's first comprehensive cancer care facility

In addition to its advanced treatment program, Lifehouse has a modern and open design, which sets a new benchmark for patient comfort

10/31/2014

Phoenix introduces the EcoMod 450

10/31/2014

ROCKFON helps Metro Toronto Convention Centre meet aesthetic, sustainable and durability goals

10/31/2014

Honeywell develops wireless fire sensing system

10/31/2014

Contractors can now take their scanning to a new level

10/31/2014

H2C achieves sub-six percent cap rate on monetization of PinnacleHealth Medical Office Buildings

10/30/2014

Hospitals review infection control practices amid Ebola fears

Experts say renewed education and training efforts may lead to more hospitals revamping their protocols and being more prepared in the future

Blog

10/30/2014

Temporary staffing in healthcare security

Careful planning can help ensure that regardless of the situation, it's business as usual

10/30/2014

Ebola risk management tips for healthcare facilities

Internal risk management strategy should include the establishment of policies, training and demonstrable due diligence

10/30/2014

Blighted Los Angeles hospital rebuilt after challenging history

New Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital rebranded with humane and welcoming design

10/30/2014

Green initiatives gaining favor with hospitals

Sustainability believed to be a deciding factor for patients when choosing hospitals, survey says

10/30/2014

N.Y. prison expands medical facility

$32 million expansion of the Mohawk Correctional Facility designed to be safer and more cost-effective

10/30/2014

Health system switches to meats without unnecessary antibiotics

Morrison Healthcare Partners with Health Care Without Harm in serving meat and poultry without unnecessary antibiotics

10/30/2014

DEWALT launches battery-powered outdoor equipment

10/30/2014

Green Seal announces proposed standard for environmental innovation

10/30/2014

Panasonic expands line of vent fan controls to provide builders and contractors with fully customized options

10/30/2014

Talkaphone releases VOIP-200 Series compact IP call stations

10/30/2014

Only analytics tool native to Niagara leverages power of Niagara Framework

10/29/2014

Optimizing lighting and HVAC control can save money

Light and HVAC play a critical role in creating an ideal healing environment

10/29/2014

Facilities professionals must communicate how they contribute to the organization as a whole

The evolving healthcare industry may offer new opportunities for facility managers prepared to take advantage of them

10/29/2014

Health center planned for Brooklyn cultural district

The facility won't have physicians'offices or waiting areas. Patients will check in at kiosks and go directly to an exam room, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

10/29/2014

Download free whitepaper on hand hygiene

Paper on Infection Control Today website discusses the effects of hand hygiene on skin

10/29/2014

About one in six doctor visits will be virtual in 2014

Virtual visits are expected to save $5 billion this year

10/29/2014

Cancer center includes 'quiet room'

Comprehensive Care Center within Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C., has a space for contemplation

10/29/2014

New hospital planned for booming Texas region

Memorial Hermann Health System plans 80-bed facility in Cypress

10/29/2014

Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center presents the largest clinical experience on the convergent procedure

10/29/2014

CQuence Health Group Ranked Among 'Best Place to Work in Healthcare'

10/29/2014

IFMA Health Care Institute Joins world stage, accepted by prominent International Healthcare Facilities Federation

10/29/2014

Line with all-new Z700X models, featuring Kawasaki FX Engines

10/29/2014

Honda power equipment introduces new design features for HRX Series of lawn mowers

10/28/2014

Mandatory Ebola quarantine criticized

Doctors Without Borders, the New Jersey chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union and the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology disagree with the states' actions

10/28/2014

New emergency department designed with smaller waiting rooms

Providence Hospital's expanded emergency department will register and triage patients in private rooms

10/28/2014

Lenox Hill HealthPlex opened in former maritime building

New York health facility takes over ground floor of the 1964 headquarters of the National Maritime Union

10/28/2014

Expert on designing for elderly talks about long-term facility innovation

In a Q&A on the Environments for Aging website, Lorraine G. Hiatt talks about new ideas for environments and design

10/28/2014

Controlling allergies in a long-term living facility

A blog on the Long-Term Living website offers five environmental tips to surviving allergy season

10/28/2014

Oklahoma hospital begins to rebuild after tornado

A new $29 million hospital is being constructed to replace a Moore facility destroyed by a tornado

10/28/2014

Testing can help clarify wayfinding system

Munson Medical Center's process improvement exercises helped pinpoint problems in their signage and communication, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

10/28/2014

Pexip Infinity expands remote education capabilities of Texas education telecommunications network

10/28/2014

Herman Miller announces a new tool for learning about a product's sustainability

10/28/2014

Securitron EcoPower power supply achieves 99 percent energy savings over traditional power supplies, receives Greencircle certification

10/28/2014

MaxLite opens new facility in Anaheim

10/28/2014

ThyssenKrupp has launched ACCEL, a game-changing transportation system that accelerates transit times in cities and airports.

10/27/2014

Prevent winter pest problems

As colder weather drives pests indoors, integrated pest management minimizes the risk of infestations

10/27/2014

London STD clinic designed to overcome stigma

Facility has a boutique-like, inviting atmosphere defying preconceptions

10/27/2014

N.C. continuing care retirement community tackles expansion

Aldersgate CCRC in Charlotte played to its strengths, recognizing land as its greatest asset, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website

10/27/2014

Longitudinal thinking can optimize healthcare projects

Architects must optimize the delivery outcomes for healthcare building clients

10/27/2014

Denver's Saint Joseph Hospital includes interventional platform floor

Cardiac cath lab, electrophysiology lab and endoscopy services are located near each other on one floor

10/27/2014

Pittsburgh facility ups hand-hygiene compliance to nearly 100 percent

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian initiative includes education and accountability measures

10/27/2014

Georgia Medical Center keeps grounds green all year

Northwest Georgia Medical Center in Gainsville wins gold award in the landscaping competition, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.

10/27/2014

New compact hose reel from T&S is perfect solution for light duty applications

10/27/2014

Exova Warringtonfire increases sprinkler head testing capabilities in Australia

10/27/2014

Von Duprin concealed vertical cable exit devices fill a church's tall order

10/27/2014

CertainTeed issues industry-first health product declarations for fiberglass insulation

10/27/2014

Winona Lighting launches the sleek, sophisticated canoe LED pendant and sconce collection

10/24/2014

NYC healthcare workers readying for Ebola

Workers urged to calm rampant public fears over Ebola

10/24/2014

California healthcare district cutting hospital construction costs

Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District may be able to cut a $23 million shortfall to $5.8 million

10/24/2014

Successfully integrating BIM in hospital construction

Article offers 10 ways building information modeling can benefit the healthcare industry

Blog

10/24/2014

How loudness affects the hospital environment

As technology and devices become more prominent, the bed rest required for a full patient recovery is being compromised by a rapidly emerging challenge: noisy surroundings

10/24/2014

Healthcare design survey stresses efficiency

Health Facilities Management and the American Society for Healthcare Engineering of the American Hospital Association surveyed healthcare architecture, facilities and construction professionals about trends in healthcare design

10/24/2014

Florida health center project based on collaboration, Lean design

Tradition Medical Center team philosophy: 'Start smart, design smart, build smart'

10/24/2014

Liquid oxygen transfilling Q&A

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about liquid oxygen transfilling operations

10/24/2014

N.J. bill would give power-restoration priority to healthcare facilities

Electric companies say healthcare facilities are already among the first customers they consider when getting service back to normal after an extended outage

10/24/2014

Corbett Lighting's rockstar pendant wins 2014 Pinnacle Award

10/24/2014

Statguard Flooring introduces epoxy primer for ESD floor coatings

10/24/2014

Eaton introduces enhanced ePDU G3 Platform with one percent billing grade accuracy and advanced outlet level power management capabilities

10/24/2014

New app offers consumers and professionals the ability to calculate their green product purchases

10/24/2014

Eaton’s Halo LED Solutions bring energy efficiency to the Greenbuild LivingHome

10/23/2014

Hospital security departments bracing for Ebola impact

Hospitals are re-examining their plans to ensure they are prepared to meet the challenges

10/23/2014

Twin Cities hospitals help anchor local food movement

Most medical centers and colleges have come together to broaden their collective impact by purchasing more local goods and services

10/23/2014

Modular construction booming in healthcare

Despite benefits, modular construction but not for every project

10/23/2014

UK hospital criticized for filthy conditions

Patient sat on a pressure cushion covered in previous patient's feces for a week, according to family

10/23/2014

Delaware's health facility built on military tank assembly site

One project challenge was reusing a portion of the original assembly plant, according to an article and photo tour on the Healthcare Design website

10/23/2014

Facility managers feeling effect of healthcare industry changes

Industry veteran says facility managers need to stay involved or risk being left behind

10/23/2014

Western Massachusetts hospital earns LEED HC Gold

The project's brownfield site was once a rope mill and included salvageable brick and other materials that were incorporated into the new structure

10/23/2014

Cascades Tissue Group launches new Tandem+ towel and tissue dispensing system

10/23/2014

Protecting yourself from serious illness: avoid touching dollar bills

10/23/2014

Most common questions regarding floor care....answered

10/23/2014

Bacterin presents preclinical results of an efficacious antimicrobial orthopedic device coating

10/23/2014

Armstrong Green Genie online environmental tool now includes new ecoScorecard service

10/22/2014

CDC issues stronger standards for Ebola healthcare workers

Updated protocols include personal protective equipment that covers the entire body and leaves no skin exposed

10/22/2014

Ebola units have few rooms

Only four hospitals in the country have high-level containment units and each has the capacity to treat only a handful of Ebola patients at once

10/22/2014

Long Beach hospital may be partially or completely razed due to Sandy damage

New owner will decide if any part of the hospital is salvageable and develop plans for opening a free-standing emergency department

10/22/2014

Maintaining Joint Commission accreditation

Various state agencies utilize Joint Commission accreditation as a condition for Medicare payments, so accreditation is even more important with the Affordable Care Act

10/22/2014

San Antonio hospital energy investments save money

Sky Tower at University Hospital includes an array of energy-saving technology and building materials

10/22/2014

Energy measurement best practices for healthcare

Effective measurement and control can help ensure healthcare facilities get the best return on their energy investments

10/22/2014

UK hospital patient dies after dietary mistake

Croydon University Hospital staff gives patient solid food instead of liquids

10/22/2014

Competition encourages design innovation for cancer patients

Designers asked to consider frequent, long hospital stays; parental presence and a space appropriate for infants to teenagers, according to Healthcare Design website

10/22/2014

Retroficiency analytics improve utility efficiency program targeting and cross-channel engagement

10/22/2014

CENTRIA releases inaugural environmental product declarations

10/22/2014

MCA Award for Education honors Valspar as part of Arkansas' Chaffin Junior High School project team

10/22/2014

Eaton offers versatility and long service life in PV systems with new high amperage solar combiner boxes

10/22/2014

Littman Brands donates multiple lighting fixtures to Ronald McDonald House of Long Island

10/21/2014

Ebola preparedness urged for clinics

Stand-alone clinics need to prepare themselves for patients with Ebola-like symptoms

10/21/2014

Healthcare community focuses on healthy lifestyle

Nevada senior development to offer healthcare services and lifestyle perks

10/21/2014

Ebola raises concerns over infection controls

The track record of the nation's hospitals in controlling other infections suggests a lot of them aren't prepared

10/21/2014

First U.S. hospital built on a community college campus

Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is open on the Montgomery College campus in Germantown, Md.

10/21/2014

Iowa hospital works to decrease patient falls

Horn Memorial Hospital, Ida Grove, was one of three Iowa hospitals to be recognized by the Iowa Healthcare Collaborative for their success in significantly reducing their patient fall rate

10/21/2014

Improving hand-washing compliance

Hospitals are adopting direct observation, education and creative signage initiatives to increase hand washing among staff

10/21/2014

On-site corporate clinics becoming more common

On-site clinics can help control employee healthcare costs and attract and retain talent, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

10/21/2014

AAAASF provides outpatient facilities with Ebola checklist

10/21/2014

Reliable Controls provides 3D system graphics with RC-GrafxSet

10/21/2014

PositiveID's Firefly Dx System featured on Hannity on Fox News

10/21/2014

Chicago-area metal roofing customers get quality - plus 5-year peace-of-mind

10/21/2014

Retroficiency Analytics improve utility efficiency program targeting and cross-channel engagement

10/20/2014

OSHA issues Ebola guidance

The agency is being urged to move forward with an infectious-disease rule initiated in 2010

10/20/2014

Healthcare construction at seven-year high in Twin Cities

Activity linked to shift from inpatient to outpatient care

10/20/2014

Appropriate technology key to hospital security

The goal should be balancing the need for a secure environment and allowing staff and visitors to move through a facility without too much hassle

Blog

10/20/2014

What determines a wet procedure location?

If no risk assessment is completed by the facility for the operating room, the room is considered a wet procedure location by default, according to a blog by Krista McDonald Biason

10/20/2014

Detroit hospital considers outsourcing housekeeping

Move is part of a trend by hospital systems in Southeast Michigan and elsewhere

10/20/2014

Fiber optic cable Q&A

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about fiber optic cable

10/20/2014

Making the most of a multi-tenant outpatient facility design

The right facility design can be instrumental in healthcare economics

10/20/2014

Tyco fire protection products strengthens portable fire extinguisher offerings

10/20/2014

With new chemical drainage technologies, Zurn delivers another single-source supplier category

10/20/2014

Mobile app expands real-time facility operations and energy management

10/20/2014

Still number one after all these years

10/20/2014

Lennox' popular Raider rooftop unit now available in heat pump models

10/17/2014

Ebola a workplace issue for healthcare facilities

Hospitals focusing on training, communication to diminish risk and worry

10/17/2014

Facility conditions key to controlling spread of viral hemorrhagic fever

Many of the hosts that carry hemorrhagic fever viruses are rodents

10/17/2014

Saskatoon hospitals warn of thefts

Hospitals advise greater precautions to deal with thefts from patients

Blog

10/17/2014

What if a flu pandemic were to happen tomorrow?

As part of a pandemic plan, hospitals should work with a security provider to focus on crowd control and restricted access or 'lockdowns'

10/17/2014

Hospital commits to reducing its carbon footprint

George Washington University Hospital will source enough zero-emission solar power to cover about one-third of its energy needs

10/17/2014

Hospital security a growing concern

Shootings, privacy breaches and theft are just some of the challenges that hospitals face daily

10/17/2014

Community health beyond just the data

According to a blog on the Healthcare Design website, focus groups, interviews and ethnographic studies can help clarify community needs

10/17/2014

Watermark Designs wins Gold Designation from Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce

10/17/2014

Eaton announces Halo photo contest in support of ENERGY STAR program

10/17/2014

Lithonia Lighting re-engineers popular P Series LED recessed lights in response to new Title 24 residential lighting requirements

10/17/2014

Motion Industries announces debut of Tom's Toolbox industrial solution video shorts

10/17/2014

Milwaukee M18 Metal Shears Deliver Maximum Control

10/16/2014

Health officials discussing designated Ebola hospitals

Bellevue Hospital Center has agreed to take confirmed cases of Ebola from the 11 hospitals within the New York City Health and Hospitals Corp.

10/16/2014

CDC's how-to on treating Ebola safely

New York Times article includes instructions, charts and graphics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

10/16/2014

Nurses at Dallas hospital say there were no Ebola protocols

Union says guidelines were constantly changing on how to deal with the virus

10/16/2014

Housekeeping leader at senior care facility honored

Monique Walker, director of housekeeping Vi at Grayhawk, recognized with 'Managers of Distinction' Award

Case study

10/16/2014

TriRivers Health Partners installs integrated power management system

System supports healthcare IT requirements and electronic health record storage

10/16/2014

Many nursing homes still lack sprinklers

A total of 385 facilities in 39 states fail to meet requirements set by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

10/16/2014

Manhattan medical center tailored for men

Preston Robert Tisch Center For Men's Health created an environment where men would feel comfortable in both sickness and in health, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.

10/16/2014

Trane introduces BAS R'newal building controls upgrade program to improve building efficiency and performance

10/16/2014

Sanomedics announces that their Caregiver no-touch thermometers have been enlisted in the fight against Ebola

10/16/2014

Capital Senior Living aligns With Redilearning to take staff performance to new heights

10/16/2014

Werner announces availability of Max Patrol self retracting lifelines

10/16/2014

PROSOCO R-Guard products make prestigious Top 10 list

10/15/2014

Hospitals can learn from Dallas' Ebola mistakes

U.S. hospitals are concerned that more Ebola patients will emerge, pushing them to buy more protective equipment, build new isolation rooms

10/15/2014

Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center FM honored

Brian Tallmadge recognized with 'Managers of Distinction' Award

10/15/2014

Hopes realized seven years after Michigan hospital installs vegetative roof

Project enhances sustainability efforts as part of the hospital's stormwater management

Blog

10/15/2014

Winning facility design for men 'strong but vulnerable'

Men's clinic designs' role in preventative care discussed in a blog on the Healthcare Design website

Video

10/15/2014

Choosing patient-unit flooring

A flooring mock-up can be an ideal way to show all the options

10/15/2014

Waste containers Q&A

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about waste containers

10/15/2014

Surgical fire prevention strategies

Between 550 and 650 surgical fires occur each year in the U.S.

10/15/2014

Illuminating Engineering Society recognizes nine Eaton LED products for technical achievement

10/15/2014

FILASOLUTIONS app goes global

10/15/2014

Atlas Copco launches Tier 4 Final QAS 25 generator

10/15/2014

Lutron adds 0-10V dimmer sensors to its Maestro occupancy sensing family

10/15/2014

Forest Lighting announces affordable, energy saving LED linear lamps

10/14/2014

New case raises questions about treating Ebola in all hospitals

CDC considering whether patients with the virus should be transferred to hospitals with special containment units

10/14/2014

Free 'Building Commissioning for Hospitals' webcast Thursday

Webcast will include an in-depth examination of how existing building commissioning can be used to identify system improvements in hospitals to boost utility savings and capital ROI

10/14/2014

Full-scale health village planned in Nevada

An acute-care hospital will be the first facility built in Henderson's $1.2 billion Union Village

10/14/2014

Firefighting in hospitals takes specialized training

One of the most complicated types of facilities that a firefighter will ever respond to is a healthcare center

Blog

10/14/2014

Hues for healthcare spaces

Color influences mood and can be a tool to shape the patient and guest experience

10/14/2014

Designing a welcoming waiting room

Today's patients want a waiting room that is inviting and that makes them feel valued

10/14/2014

Ohio State University opens cancer emergency department

Department has private negative air flow treatment rooms, in which cancer patients can be placed in isolation to reduce exposure to infectious diseases

10/14/2014

University of Delaware health facility built on brownfield

Healthcare Design website posts photo tour of redevelopment project

10/14/2014

PeridoxRTU sporicidal disinfectant meets CDCs guidance for hospital disinfection of Ebola

10/14/2014

LED adjustable wall packs and bullet flood lights expand MaxLite outdoor lineup

10/14/2014

CTS consolidated telecom services partners with real-time technology group to provide advanced identity management

10/14/2014

LSI Industries introduces new LED linear high / low bay lighting family

10/14/2014

Tech Lighting introduces element LED multiples

10/13/2014

White House blogs about preparing for Ebola

The blog was cross-posted on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 'CDC Director Blog'

10/13/2014

Infection-control problems found in Connecticut hospital

Community Health Services cited for inadequate handling of patients who arrive with a cough, fever or rash; unsanitary conditions and poor sterilization procedures

10/13/2014

Protecting healthcare workers from splash exposures

Splashes occur during workers' daily activities like emptying suction cups, spraying bedpans or changing fecal tubes of catheters

10/13/2014

Ensuring health facility firewall integrity

Constant construction, renovation and maintenance projects in hospitals can lead to compromises in firewall barriers

10/13/2014

Connecticut hospitals gear up for Ebola

Hospitals in the region say they have quarantine rooms at the ready

10/13/2014

When Ebola is suspected but not confirmed, linen should be left in the room until test results are obtained

If the tests show the patient is not infected, the linen can be processed according to regular procedure, if the patient has the virus, the linen should be discarded and treated as regulated medical waste

10/13/2014

Watermark Designs expands distribution and reach into Europe with United Kingdom showroom partner

10/13/2014

Joint Commission launches Ebola preparedness safety advisory tools

10/13/2014

New window spacer from Technoform Glass Insulation features optimized profile geometry

10/13/2014

New window spacer from Technoform Glass Insulation features optimized profile geometry

10/13/2014

Tyco Fire Protection products strengthens portable fire extinguisher offerings

10/10/2014

A day at a Liberian Ebola clinic

An article in The New York Times examines a single day at the newly opened Ebola treatment center run by the International Medical Corps.

10/10/2014

Stabbed surgeon calls for safety boost in Australian hospitals

Secure entrances for hospital staff, restricted access to wards and regular security patrols of public areas urged for facilities

10/10/2014

Outstanding healthcare environmental services professionals honored

Honorees recognized for making a difference for patients and long-term care residents

10/10/2014

Virgin Island hospitals to be revamped to save energy

Some of the energy saving measures applied to the hospitals could save nearly $5 million annually

10/10/2014

California hospital gets seismic safety reprieve

New law allows Sutter Memorial Hospital to operate until Sept. 1, 2015 without meeting state earthquake safety rules

10/10/2014

CDC: Discard Ebola patient linens as regulated medical waste

CDC lists laundry and housekeeping staff as 'healthcare personnel' who should follow its recommendations during cleaning and disinfection activities

10/10/2014

Less (space) can be more with emergency department efficiency

While it seems counterintuitive, an ED staff can be more efficient in fewer treatment spaces

10/10/2014

Gerflor USA launches 'Floors For Restore' donation program flooring initiative to benefit Habitat For Humanity

10/10/2014

Greenheck expands laboratory and fume exhaust fan line with two new models

10/10/2014

CleanBeyond's infection control spray service helps schools combat latest enterovirus outbreaks

10/10/2014

Premier, Inc. adds real-time predictive analytics from Predixion Software to PremierConnect

10/10/2014

New ASTM standard covers use of electrical impedance scanners for roofing moisture surveys

10/9/2014

Skilled nursing facility creates own TV station

Archie Hendricks Sr. Skilled Nursing Facility honored for technology that helps residents feel part of the nursing home and native communities

10/9/2014

Copper coated hospital beds help combat possible infections

UK hospital replaces high-touch surfaces - including bed rails, cabinet handles, chair arms, hand rails, switches and taps - with copper

Blog

10/9/2014

Successful healthcare project delivery starts right on day one

From design to operation, getting it right from the start getting it right

10/9/2014

New $25 million rehab center planned for Grand Rapids

Spectrum Health's replacement facility designed to have a more homelike setting

10/9/2014

Medical recliners can help providers with ACA requirements

Recliners with an 'open design' let fluids slip and fall to the floor. Swing-away arms and removable seats allow easy cleaning access to all chair parts.

Blog

10/9/2014

Facility design may attract, keep physicians

Physician support spaces can improve the patient experience, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website

10/9/2014

Single-use device reprocessing saves money and the environment

When hospitals discard items that can be reprocessed, they perpetuate the problem by creating unnecessary landfill waste

10/9/2014

WattStopper's retrofit panel solution leverages existing building control investments to deliver high performance

10/9/2014

14 more healthcare organizations to provide the influence health patient portal

10/9/2014

Fire and life safety industry pioneer reaches milestone with two million inspection reports

10/9/2014

Protecting restroom cleaning pros from Ebola and other infectious diseases: Nine new steps to follow

10/9/2014

Blue Pillar launches power management platforms to enable the Internet of things for the energy market

10/8/2014

U.S. nearing solution on Ebola waste issue

Experts warn that conflicting regulations could make it difficult for hospitals

10/8/2014

Case study: Long-term value for VA healthcare campus

Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Wilkes Barre, Pa., added several patient-focused improvements to campus

10/8/2014

Vermont facility designed for privacy

Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington to add 128 single-occupancy rooms

10/8/2014

Behavioral health facility wins design award

University of Arizona Medical Center facility has received a citation in Modern Healthcare's 2014 Design Awards

10/8/2014

VA New Orleans replacement medical center has self-sustaining power plant

Plant has enough capacity for the campus to operate independently for up to five days in case of natural disaster

10/8/2014

U.S. has the healthcare system to stop Ebola

America has the facilities and equipment, public sanitation and communications infrastructure to contain outbreak

10/8/2014

Kaiser Permanente renovation celebrates Oakland location and relationship with city

Take a photo tour of the Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center on the Healthcare Design website

10/8/2014

Hand hygiene improves with monitoring

Study says healthcare workers' hand-hygiene compliance is better when other workers are present

10/8/2014

Crisis plan empowers organizations to easily communicate the most relevant emergency information to employees on smart devices

10/8/2014

Radically reducing cost for healthcare TVs

10/8/2014

Zero Tail Swing Bobcat E20 compact excavator features retractable undercarriage and improved cab design

10/8/2014

FacilityDude unveils Crisis Plan, a new mobile safety solution for healthcare, local government and membership-based organizations

10/8/2014

WattStopper's retrofit panel solution leverages existing building control investments to deliver high performance

10/7/2014

Feds may be lowering safety standards for Ebola waste

The Healthcare Coalition for Emergency Preparedness (HCEP) says the government will be lowering standards for disposing of Ebola waste in Dallas

10/7/2014

Calif. guv OKs one hospital workplace safety bill, vetoes another

Gov. Jerry Brown signed bill which imposes new requirements on hospitals for workplace violence plans and reporting

10/7/2014

Designing a better patient experience

Healthcare facilities focus on physical spaces to aid healing, satisfaction

10/7/2014

Take a photo tour of new Oregon women's health center

Facility in Grants Pass uses natural materials to emphasize both beauty and durability and has a water feature that uses reclaimed roof water in one of the gardens, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.

10/7/2014

Health system initiative to reduce red-bag waste

Inova Health System launches more aggressive waste-segregation and education strategy

10/7/2014

Book calls for detoxing healthcare

'Greening Health Care: How Hospitals Can Heal the Planet' says the healthcare industry produces waste and emissions that can make people sick

10/7/2014

CMMS success rests on having a plan, goals

Before installing a computerized maintenance management system, a facility needs a comprehensive view of how the system will function

10/7/2014

New Tier 4 Final generator sets from Cummins Power Generation deliver simpler solutions for the mobile rental market

10/7/2014

Cree sets efficiency standard with commercially available 150 lumens-per-watt troffer

10/7/2014

FacilityDude unveils crisis plan, a new mobile safety solution for healthcare, local government and membership-based organizations

10/7/2014

MovinCool launches high-performance portable heat pump

10/7/2014

New made in America digital refrigerant leak detector delivers dual leak detection technologies

10/6/2014

Hospital security can help contain Ebola virus

Policies and personnel can play a role in preventing the spread of Ebola

Blog

10/6/2014

Conducting business: collaboration and collocation in the locker room

By harnessing the opportunities created by technology and processes, project team members can increase their chances for establishing cohesiveness to ensure project success

Blog

10/6/2014

Parkland offers lessons in practical design

The massive Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas has a sense of appropriateness instead of excess, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website by Executive Editor Jennifer Kovacs

10/6/2014

Indiana health network forms its own police force

Parkview Health in Fort Wayne is first network in the state to have it's own force

Blog

10/6/2014

Environmental services 'secret weapon' against HAIs

Scientist says environmental services staff rarely appear on the radar of hospital administrators except when there's a need for budget cuts

10/6/2014

Scottish hospital not clean enough for HEI inspectors

Inspectors found contaminated linen on 'ready to use' patient beds

10/6/2014

Managing health facilities after a merger

As more health systems consolidate, facilities managers are seeing the emergence of centralized facility management

10/6/2014

Elevator display delivers RSS feed with wireless connectivity

10/6/2014

Intermatic launches surge protective device with consumable modules

10/6/2014

New Sunburstchemicals.com features intuitive navigation to help commercial customers find optimized cleaning solutions

10/6/2014

Acuity Brands further expands residential and light commercial portfolio

10/6/2014

Brady releases LabelMark 6.1 label design software update

10/3/2014

Dealing with infectious disease

Issues hospitals should consider before handling an Ebola patient

10/3/2014

Hospital's rebirth in New Orleans

Nine years after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans East Hospital opened on the site of the former Pendleton Methodist Hospital

10/3/2014

Electronic surveillance cuts death rates, study says

The use of an electronic physiological surveillance system correlated with two United Kingdom hospitals slashing mortality rates by more than 15 percent over the course of a year

Blog

10/3/2014

Temporary staffing in healthcare security

Careful planning can help ensure that regardless of the situation, it's (safe and secure) business as usual for your hospital

10/3/2014

Lego blocks used to help design Canadian healthcare center

Designers of new $12 million facility in rural Saskatchewan gathered input with the help of Lego

10/3/2014

Electrical closets Q&A

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about electrical closets

10/3/2014

Milwaukee introduces M12 and M18 LED lantern/flood lights with TRUEVIEW

10/3/2014

Eaton's LED products honored in Next Generation Luminaires Indoor Solid-State Lighting Design Competition

10/3/2014

CoxHealth holds topping out ceremony for the Cox Medical Center South Patient Tower project

10/3/2014

LNH2 - LED NEMA Head luminaires from American Electric Lighting offer a superior solution to transition security lighting from HID

10/2/2014

UK hospital chlorine contamination sparks police investigation

Two patient deaths are linked to contaminated water with chlorine levels 16 times higher than accepted as safe

10/2/2014

Study says shark-skin-inspired surface helps control MRSA

Coating surfaces with microscopic bumps could limit the transmission of bacterial infections

Blog

10/2/2014

The Quiet Zone: Controlling noise and improving privacy in hospitals

Since 2007, the quietness of patients' rooms at night has been the lowest-rated satisfaction marker nationwide

10/2/2014

N.C. health providers team up to cut costs

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, WakeMed Health & Hospitals and Vidant Health have formed a shared-services operating company

10/2/2014

R.I. healthcare organization repurposes manufacturing space

Retrofit includes modulating boilers, packaged rooftop units

10/2/2014

Integrated care can benefit from psychiatric facility design

Providing treatment for both medical and psychiatric illnesses in one location can be beneficial to the patient as long as the space is designed for safety, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

10/2/2014

MaxLite launches LED flush mount ceiling fixtures for residential and hospitality lighting

10/2/2014

Nora Lighting releases comprehensive new LED Catalog, 3rd Edition

10/2/2014

Schneider Electric named a leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for data center infrastructure management

10/2/2014

Eaton helps improve lighting efficiency and performance at Denver International Airport

10/2/2014

San Jamar introduces the first electronic touchless hybrid soap dispensing system called Rely

10/1/2014

Technology infrastructure can reduce costs and improve patient care

Implementing an intelligent technology infrastructure is one of the new wave of conservation measures

10/1/2014

Long-term care facilities plugging into electric charging stations

Charging stations for electric cars among facilities' newest amenities, according to an article on the Long-Term Care website

Blog

10/1/2014

Knowing the impact and costs of chemical disinfectants

The introduction of more specialized chemical disinfectants to combat Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms or MDROs and other pathogens, places us squarely in an environmental contradiction: we are making environments increasingly unfriendly to both pathogens and people

10/1/2014

Survey names 10 cleanest Dallas hospitals

Facilities chosen from Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey data

10/1/2014

Replacement hospital planned after tornado

Norman Regional Health System will build a $29 million medical facility to replace the Moore Medical Center

10/1/2014

Adelante Healthcare CEO talks about the future of community healthcare

Q&A on the Healthcare Design website explores explores industry challenges and plans for the future

10/1/2014

Liton Lighting wins 2014 lighting for tomorrow award

10/1/2014

Cascades Tissue Group launches new Tandem+ towel and tissue dispensing system

10/1/2014

Siemon announces MAX TurboTool Challenge winner

10/1/2014

New ASTM standard covers use of electrical impedance scanners for roofing moisture surveys

10/1/2014

Genetec introduces access control functionalities to its SV-32 appliance

9/30/2014

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

Blog

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

Blog

9/30/2014

Essential vs. critical electrical systems

The three branches of generator power referred to as 'essential systems'

9/30/2014

CoxHealth holds ribbon cutting ceremony for Cox Medical Center Branson

9/30/2014

Kohler expands standby generator lineup with smaller-sized units

9/30/2014

Eaton helps improve lighting efficiency and performance at Denver International Airport

9/30/2014

DENSO introduces new pocket-size Bluetooth 2-D barcode scanner

9/30/2014

Fluidmesh unveils VOLO - a data processing powerhouse for powerful wireless backhauling

9/29/2014

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.

Blog

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

McCarthy completes TI design-build for Sharp Memorial Hospital Rehabilitation Center

9/29/2014

Action Floor Systems introduces action Aero Sports floor systems

9/29/2014

ThyssenKrupp Elevator Americas drives service fleet forward using less fossil fuels

9/29/2014

Canon U.S.A. introduces ten new feature-packed megapixel network cameras

9/29/2014

Percoa USA, LLC receives patent for pre-cast pervious concrete

9/26/2014

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

Pexip introduces Infinity Connect - an all-new suite of software clients

9/26/2014

Omega Products releases its latest product: Omega Stucco Cleaner

9/26/2014

UL-Listed COB PAR30 LED bulbs provide up to 80% energy savings

9/26/2014

GREEN CREATIVE releases new Generation 4 A19 LED with industry leading efficacy

9/26/2014

BlazeMaster fire sprinkler systems boost efficiency, cost-effectiveness with updated listing

9/25/2014

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

Blog

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

New Schneider Electric Uniflair LE cooling units optimize energy efficiency and cooling capacity of large data center environments

9/25/2014

Performance meets design in MaxLite's new LED PAR and BR lamps

9/25/2014

Sarasota County School District achieves 20 Megawatts of energy storage using CALMAC's ice-based cooling technology

9/25/2014

Charles Maggio joins CBRE Healthcare as managing director

9/25/2014

Talkaphone releases VOIP-600 Series IP call stations

9/24/2014

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

Palm Springs hospital unveils emergency phone system

Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, Calif., unveiled a new satellite system that will back up existing hospital phones

9/24/2014

Preventing Clostridium difficile infections

Updated cleaning guidelines offer tips for fighting infection

9/24/2014

Hospitals find cost-cutting energy efficiencies

Mercy Health secured new electricity, natural gas and demand response contracts for 19 facilities

9/24/2014

More than half of U.S. companies project increased energy efficiency investment in 2015

9/24/2014

Magnitude WMC water-cooled chillers with new RapidRestore capabilities

9/24/2014

MEDSEEK to become influence health

9/24/2014

Schindler Elevator Corporation introduces the next generation of customer score card

9/24/2014

Daikin applied debuts Magnitude WMC water-cooled chillers with new RapidRestore capabilities

9/23/2014

CDC issues Ebola checklist

Review of environmental services protocols suggested

9/23/2014

New hospital in Ireland has intimate feel

Building is a series of smaller connected blocks, with the buildings nearest to the entrance limited to two and three stories, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

Blog

9/23/2014

Structural engineering decisions more complex in healthcare

Healthcare facilities require a higher 'importance factor' for wind, snow and seismic loading

9/23/2014

Connecticut health facility honored for energy efficiency

Day Kimball Healthcare recognized for renovating its infrastructure

9/23/2014

Nurses demand more ER security personnel

Nurses at Tri-City Medical Center call for a range of reforms

9/23/2014

Color-coded sheets to aid to infection control efforts

New Delhi hospitals to end use of white linens

9/23/2014

Irish hospital removes religious statues for infection control

The removal of two religious statues from wards at Gorey District Hospital tied to health and safety concerns

9/23/2014

Danfoss hot water conversion valves for 1-pipe steam systems help prepare buildings for heating season

9/23/2014

Botani-Phase Decontamination Deodorizer from CleanMaster is the botanical based solution for odors

9/23/2014

Siemon delivers educational webinar on data center storage evolution

9/23/2014

KMC introduces Zone Equipment Control (ZEC)

9/23/2014

KMC introduces Zone Equipment Control (ZEC)

9/22/2014

California apartment complex adds health clinic

Complex joins healthcare system to run a 'wellness corner'

9/22/2014

Faulty CCTV system prevents hospital assault probe

Internal security system at Galway University Hospital problematic despite large investment

Blog

9/22/2014

Is design an answer for obesity?

UK group calls on designers to encourage physically active lifestyles with building design, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website

9/22/2014

Preparedness key to containing outbreaks

The evolution of prevention and protocols in Canadian healthcare industry are keeping pace

9/22/2014

Hospital room design boosts patient recovery times

University Medical Center of Princeton room design changes result in 99 percent patient satisfaction score

9/22/2014

Construction near-constant at Pa. care community

The Masonic Villages are in a constant state of expansion and renovation

9/22/2014

Computerized maintenance management system a facility safety tool

A CMMS can help ensure that all environmental services staff members are trained to the same standards of cleaning

9/22/2014

New Vestagen patient garments aim to minimize pathogen transmission inside hospitals

9/22/2014

ASSA ABLOY announces integration of Aperio wireless lock technology with Software House C.CURE 9000 system

9/22/2014

ELB Electronics introduces LED down light for CFL direct replacement lamps

9/22/2014

MaxLite's DLC-qualified Recessed Troffer Retrofit Kits offer seamless switch to LED lighting

9/22/2014

Comprehensive Pharmacy Services launches industry's first mobile hospital pharmacy management app

9/19/2014

California nursing home settles suit over asbestos violations

Wallboard from patient rooms at Salinas facility contained asbestos

Blog

9/19/2014

Enhancing indoor air quality in healthcare facilities

Enhancing indoor air quality through better cleaning practices and equipment can improve patients' and employees' health

9/19/2014

Ghana Ridge Hospital design inspired by Kenyan culture

465,560-square-foot facility to have 600 beds and more than 12 surgical suites

9/19/2014

California hospital gets energy efficient outdoor lighting system

NorthBay VacaValley Hospital's system includes dimmable LEDs and motion sensors, including a new type of long-range microwave sensor

9/19/2014

Green restrooms promote efficiency, wellness

Sustainable restroom design offers cost-saving opportunities

9/19/2014

FEMA offers resources for digital disaster prep

Agency app includes access to disaster safety tips, an emergency kit list, emergency meeting location information and a map with open shelters

9/19/2014

Free webcast on preparing your facility for value-based purchasing

Second part of the Healthcare Facilities Management Webcast Series is scheduled for Sept. 25 at 1 pm. ET

9/19/2014

Daylight's benefits coming to surgical areas

Facilities are incorporating daylighting into the surgical environment, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

9/19/2014

Indoor air quality control in public and shared spaces helps eliminate odor issues

9/19/2014

Leviton expands SmartlockPro AFCI and GFCI product lines

9/19/2014

Daintree Networks captures six product and company innovation awards

9/19/2014

New Altitudes Torsion Spring ceiling system from Armstrong features monolithic visual with excellent acoustical performance

9/19/2014

Crown Mats answers questions to ask before selecting matting systems

9/18/2014

Healthcare systems move away from flame retardants in furniture

Advocate Health Care, Beaumont Health System, Hackensack University Medical Center and University Hospitals will stop purchasing furniture treated with flame retardant chemicals

9/18/2014

White paper on sound masking available

Free case study on Healthcare Design website details Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel project

9/18/2014

Louisiana healthcare providers planning multi-million dollar construction projects

Three major Shreveport-area hospital systems are each working on multi-million dollar construction projects to expand and revamp services

9/18/2014

Ambulance staff says hospital ramping could have fatal consequences

Ambulance Employees Association complains of persistent ramping at the Royal Adelaide Hospital in Australia

9/18/2014

Videos push hand hygiene

Videos from CDC, others encourage hand-washing at healthcare facilities

9/18/2014

Kansas City-area memory-care facility plans $7.5M expansion

Project will add new private and couples suites and skilled nursing and rehabilitation services

9/18/2014

Sustaining quality improvement in environmental services

Study showed that immediate performance feedback in addition to monthly face-to-face data reports was the most effective

9/18/2014

Maintaining, improving a plastics recycling program

After a recycling program has been running awhile, it's a good idea to revisit the numbers and replace initial assumptions with actual data to determine the program's financial impact

9/18/2014

Milwaukee expands its leadership position in connection technologies

9/18/2014

Daikin Applied Skyline air handlers earn rigorous seismic certifications

9/18/2014

J+J Flooring Group releases counterbalance second collection of Kinetex Textile composite flooring

9/18/2014

Globe Fire Sprinkler Corporation receives factory mutual approval for 'The Inch' dry concealed sprinklers

9/17/2014

Tennessee clinic rolls out 'Healthcare on Wheels'

Chattanooga Primary Care's mobile medical facility designed to serve industries and businesses

9/17/2014

Design Showcase honored projects have unique challenges

Projects are unique in their challenges and the design solutions their design teams created to address them, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

9/17/2014

Managing waterborne infection risks

Hospitalized patients at high risk for infection should avoid exposure to hospital water and use sterile water instead

9/17/2014

Ebola, HAIs boost sales of infection-control software

Infection-control technology moving off the back burner, according to a survey from Black Book

9/17/2014

Flammable liquid storage Q&A

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about the storage of flammable liquids

9/17/2014

Military offers lessons for dealing with mass casualties

Iraq and Afghanistan show five ways hospitals can prepare for attacks, disasters

9/17/2014

Ohio hospital postpones surgeries for cleaning issues

Adena Regional Medical Center postponed surgeries until further notice after the operating room team found staining on surgical towels

9/17/2014

White paper explores interior design for autistic

Free paper on Healthcare Design magazine website discusses design goals and guidelines for creating a soothing and stimulant environment

9/17/2014

FM Benchmarking aligns with OSCRE standards

9/17/2014

More than half of U.S. companies project increased energy efficiency investment in 2015

9/17/2014

Utah State University's Wayne Estes Center attracts student athletes with Tubelite curtainwall's daylight and views

9/17/2014

Armstrong First in Pennsylvania to Earn LEED Platinum

9/17/2014

Reliable Controls releases 902 MHz versions of SSE & SSEA wireless products

9/16/2014

Pennsylvania hospital plants organic farm

Five-acre farm provides fresh produce for St. Luke's health system

9/16/2014

Linen loss is an $840 million problem

Nearly 90 percent of all linen used in U.S. hospitals does not reach its useful life

Blog

9/16/2014

Post substitute menu choices at long-term facilities

Posting alternatives can boost satisfaction, cut down on confusion at meal times

9/16/2014

Designing for minimum impact on existing hospitals

At Box Hill Hospital, a bridge was created forming an external plant platform allowing the Australian facility to remain fully operational during construction

9/16/2014

Laser Spine Institute plans ambulatory surgery center

New 176,000-square-foot facility in Tampa to include corporate HQ

9/16/2014

Cancer center healing garden offers calming respite

Landscaped outdoor garden space features indigenous plants, a manmade stream and winding paths

9/16/2014

$18.5 million rehab center set in Wisconsin

Campus to include a rehab center, long-term living facility and community center

9/16/2014

Innovations become the new design standard

Access to natural daylight or the use of healing art are no longer unusual, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

9/16/2014

IrriGreen Genius irrigation system saves water, saves time, saves money

9/16/2014

Xtralis to present security solutions at the 2014 Security and Fire Prevention Exhibition

9/16/2014

Benchmark Senior Living aligns With Redilearning to take staff engagement, education and communication to a new level

9/16/2014

Schneider Electric Opens New Global R&D Center in Andover, Mass.

9/16/2014

CSL introduces architectural collection of LED waymarkers

9/15/2014

How to stop viruses from contaminating buildings

Contamination of just a single doorknob or tabletop can result in the spread of viruses throughout healthcare facilities

9/15/2014

UV robots battle HAIs

UV-C light, a part of the UV spectrum, can kill pathogens like C. diff and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus that cause HAIs

9/15/2014

Boston Hospitals going green

Slide show on Boston Business Journal website describes efforts at various facilities

9/15/2014

Kaiser Permanente taps more solar power

System to increase solar capacity with installations in Hawaii and at the Oakland Medical Center in California and Hidden Lake Medical Offices in Colorado

Blog

9/15/2014

New study shows reusable textiles' benefit to healthcare facilities

A new, independent study finds reusables offer a lower environmental impact and provide greater sustainable options for healthcare facilities

9/15/2014

Complying with proposed fire safety regulation changes

CMS's proposed adoption of the 2012 edition of the Life Safety Code to simplify fire safety compliance

Blog

9/15/2014

Mini health clinics bring care to Myanmar

Designer helps create clinics to bring public health services to remote villages, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website

9/15/2014

AIA, CSI and NIBS publish updated United States National CAD Standard

9/15/2014

Distech Controls launches first and only smoke control system based on NiagaraAX Framework

9/15/2014

Meyda Custom Lighting unveils Bola Metalica pendants

9/15/2014

Linetec to expand with a third anodize line in Wisconsin adding jobs, capacity, capabilities; maintaining lead times

9/15/2014

Mitsubishi Electric adds second test facility to accommodate rapid growth

9/13/2014

Long career shows change is a safe bet

Journey from hospital FM to life safety consultant comes with many lessons for challenging industry

9/12/2014

Survey names 10 cleanest Chicago hospitals

Facilities chosen from Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey data

9/12/2014

Gloucestershire hospitals to save 500,000 pounds a year with green efforts

Carbon emissions will also be cut by 1,789 tons a year, a reduction of 30 percent

9/12/2014

Maryland hospital builds combined heat and power plant

Energy efficiency project is expected to save Upper Chesapeake Health $9 million over 20 years

9/12/2014

Australian cancer center lauded for daylighting

The Chris O'Brien Lifehouse in Camperdown, Australia, earned a Healthcare Design Showcase Award of Merit, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

9/12/2014

Tampa General improves facility with LED lighting and digital controls

LED lighting was chosen for nurses stations, corridors, exam rooms, conference rooms, the lounge and the waiting room

9/12/2014

Benchmarking called critical to energy management

ASHE offers resources for sustainable operations

9/12/2014

Armstrong first in Pennsylvania to earn LEED Platinum recertification from U.S. Green Building Council

9/12/2014

IrriGreen Genius irrigation system saves water, saves time, saves money

9/12/2014

Miller Ingenuity inspires manufacturing innovation with SageGlass dynamic glass

9/12/2014

Outpatient SurgerySiemens C-arm innovations: Flat Panel Detector and 3D technology

9/12/2014

AAF International introduces energy-efficient VariCel(r) 2+ Filters with Impress technology

9/11/2014

Photo tour of hospital food around the world

Images on Imgur site illustrates the range of typical hospital meals from 17 cities

9/11/2014

Mobile healthcare facility created in van

Families First Health and Support Center in Portsmouth, N. H. to use the van to bring services to the homeless, low-income individuals and seniors

9/11/2014

Texas hospital gets $500,000 rebate for energy efficiency

University Hospital Sky Tower designed to use 20 percent less energy

9/11/2014

Info offered on scabies management in healthcare facilities

An isolated case of scabies must be managed correctly to prevent the infestation spreading

9/11/2014

Healthcare design awards announced

Awards chronicle the industry's pursuit to define, design and create the ideal healing environment

9/11/2014

Hospital patients benefit from new rooms, healthcare exec says

Princeton HealthCare System CEO says redesigned rooms led to 30 percent reduction in the use of pain medication

9/11/2014

Balancing care with efficiency

Operational analysis and digital modeling help visualize both the design and operational variables

9/11/2014

Rediscovering integrated building systems

Buildings need the flexibility to change and adapt to new needs and conditions

9/11/2014

ASHRAE proposes alternate compliance path for existing buildings in IAQ standard

9/11/2014

Kaivac earns patent for Smart Towel system

9/11/2014

Rockfon Island's frameless ceiling products deliver acoustical performance, easy installation

9/11/2014

Akers Biosciences announces $864,000 Sales contract for its rapid results point of care cholesterol test

9/11/2014

Indoor air quality control in public and shared spaces helps eliminate odor issues

9/10/2014

Ebola survivor says supply shortage puts hospital staff at risk

Lack of hazard suits and other supplies called a danger to doctors and nurses safe

Blog

9/10/2014

If you see something, say something

'See something, say something' can include abandoned vehicles, unauthorized individuals in restricted areas, strange packages left on site or even unusual odors

9/10/2014

Ontario hospital honored for going greener

Lakeridge Health in Port Perry an Energy Conservation Champion

Case study

9/10/2014

Hospital expansion goes with copper piping

Copper tubing is being installed for water service, HVAC and medical gas distribution at Nemours/A.I. DuPont Children's Hospital

9/10/2014

Healthcare design benefits still depend on financial incentives

Thirty years after a seminal study on the healing benefits of healthcare design, a 'room with a view' is still news

9/10/2014

Effective behavior health spaces more complex

Design trends include a focus on creating an environment that reflects situations patients will encounter when they leave the facility

Blog

9/10/2014

Are you ready for the new 2012 Life Safety Code?

Date of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' adoption of the new 2012 Life Safety Code is unknown

9/10/2014

Siemens Building Technologies teams with Quantum Secure as value-added reseller

9/10/2014

MaxLite increases base wattage in StaxMAX Series of LED flood lights

9/10/2014

ASHRAE/IES propose adding verification requirements to energy standard

9/10/2014

Linetec shares a new white paper on antimicrobial protection infused coatings for public building applications

9/10/2014

Rockfon Island's frameless ceiling products deliver acoustical performance, easy installation

9/9/2014

Patient play helps shape hospital garden project

Children's National Medical Center plans dedicated outdoor rooftop healing garden

9/9/2014

Kentucky hospital expansion balances comfort, safety

Central Baptist Hospital renovation allows facility to provide a wider spectrum of care

9/9/2014

New Jersey hospital investing in urgent care

Lourdes is the latest N.J. hospital to invest in an urgent care center

9/9/2014

More hospitals focusing on sustainability, report shows

Hospitals are trying reduce their environmental footprint, lower costs and improve the health of patients and staff, according to a recent report

9/9/2014

Preventing common health facility accidents

Keeping workers from becoming complacent about safety rules key

9/9/2014

N.H. facilities get federal grants for renovations

Lamprey Health Care facility and Goodwin Community Health to receive $450,000 for improvements

9/9/2014

S.C. hospital's new entrance facade part of $34M renovation

Georgetown Memorial Hospital has new exterior, patient rooms and cardiac catheterization lab

9/9/2014

Magazine names two ES Departments of the Year

MD Anderson Cancer Center, Wentworth-Douglass Hospital honored

9/9/2014

Daikin Applied Skyline air handlers earn rigorous seismic certifications

9/9/2014

First American national standard for sustainable drinking water treatment systems released

9/9/2014

Atrix International announces new safety feature for Omega series fine filtration vacuum line

9/9/2014

Testo announces Race Weekend Giveaway

9/9/2014

NeBu SolarBack lounger offers personalized comfort at the touch of a button

9/8/2014

Hospital parking changes raise safety concerns

Parking to be banned on streets around facility

9/8/2014

Converting retail spaces to healthcare

Heathcare Design website article describes four successful retail-to-healthcare conversions

9/8/2014

Linen chute door Q&A

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about linen chute doors

white paper

9/8/2014

Maintaining a facility's interior

White paper on Long-Term Living's website recommends taking a long-term view when it comes to door and wall protection

9/8/2014

Bethesda hospital plans $230 million expansion

Suburban Hospital getting a 235,000-square-foot addition and a new parking garage

Blog

9/8/2014

Behind the scenes of Integrated Project Delivery

To ensure goals are met, it is imperative that teams hold every member accountable to a near-term degree

9/8/2014

Determining sustainability's value

Going green becoming central to many health system's mission

9/8/2014

RetroLite daylighting system enables building owners to enhance energy efficiency

9/8/2014

Reliable Controls releases workhorse controllers: MACH-Pro1 & MACH-Pro2

9/8/2014

Valspar's Fluropon exterior coatings offer field-proven, high-performance for metal roofing, panels and more

9/8/2014

Addressing an organization's five universal needs

9/8/2014

Winona Lighting expands offering of decorative fixtures with new suite of stylish, high-performance LED luminaires

9/5/2014

Bedside tech part of the healing process

Touchscreen technology, on-demand content and user guides are being widely used to support patient care

Blog

9/5/2014

LED lighting standards: What is R9 and why does it matter?

When nurses are assessing skin color of residents in assisted living communities, the strength of the R9 value is an important factor because the color red is prevalent for the eye to interpret more pure colors

9/5/2014

Kansas facility plans major re-construction, remodeling

St. Rose Ambulatory & Surgery Center to raze two buildings and remodel office building

9/5/2014

Urgent care centers provide easy access, cost control

Massachusetts health system opening its second site in September and is planning two more in the region

9/5/2014

Indiana University Health turning mansion into clinic

$2.2 million project will turn the Abshire Mansion in Goshen into Maple City Health Care Center's second clinic

9/5/2014

California hospitals prepare for Ebola while stressing low risk

Recommendations for hospitals include private rooms for patients and protective coverings for staff

9/5/2014

Minnesota's Park Nicollet renovates Family Birth Center

Photo tour of 40,000-square-foot facility is posted on Healthcare Design website

9/5/2014

Milwaukee delivers the only full SDS Plus Rotary Hammer solution on one battery system

9/5/2014

What cleaning contractors look for in facility management distributors

9/5/2014

Osram Sylvania launches Orios LED lamps to help ease migration to future of lighting

9/5/2014

Hardin Medical Center upgrades cut energy and operating costs by 25 percent

9/5/2014

Meyda Custom Lighting introduces Mission Hill Top Chandel-Air combining custom lighting and fan technology

Blog

9/4/2014

Is your hospital earthquake ready?

California law's goal is not just that hospitals remain structurally sound after an earthquake - they must remain operational

9/4/2014

Colorado hospitals adding $250M in facilities

Banner and UCHealth plan to spend more than a quarter-billion dollars on construction projects in Northern Colorado in the near future

9/4/2014

For a healthcare data center, redundancy is key

Data center downtime can mean lost revenue and the inability to access life-saving information, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

9/4/2014

HAIs finding new routes of transmission

Hospital computers, cell phones and other new technologies carrying infections

9/4/2014

Key hand-hygiene strategies include easy access to sanitizer

When hand hygiene products are easy to access, compliance with requirements improves

Blog

9/4/2014

Window film can balance comfort, energy savings

Film improves building system performance, patient and staff comfort and energy use

9/4/2014

Green thumbs enhancing menu at Thunder Bay hospitals

On-site food production called a simple way to generate revenue and put fresh food in the kitchens

9/4/2014

ALPHA exceeds new OSHPD manufacturing standards for power products

9/4/2014

Next generation DualBeam extends Helios performance leadership

9/4/2014

Armstrong introduces new MetalWorks clip-on ceiling panels

9/4/2014

DENT Instruments launches all-new PowerScout 3037 power meter

9/3/2014

San Francisco hospital to have seismic safety feature

San Francisco General Hospital will become the first hospital in the city to have a base-isolated foundation

9/3/2014

Healthcare workers go on strike over Ebola safety fears

Healthcare workers at a large state-run hospital in Sierra Leone have gone on strike over pay and hazardous working conditions

9/3/2014

Behavioral healthcare facility design is about patient dignity

One key is finding a balance between staff safety and the need for patients to feel in control of their healing experience, according to an article on the Behavioral Health website.

Case study

9/3/2014

Health system adapts to change through consolidation

Capital Health's plan features three capital improvement projects, implemented over seven years

9/3/2014

Long Island High school opens health center

Longwood High School facility offers free access to healthcare

9/3/2014

Planning can limit the impact of severe weather on food costs

The impact of California's drought has been low for most hospitals, where strategies have been implemented to minimize the damage

9/3/2014

Flooring helps distinguish young adult cancer unit

Southampton General Hospital uses floor to create treatment and relaxation spaces

9/3/2014

​Low frequency application guide now available from System Sensor

9/3/2014

ThermaSol introduces latest innovations for steam shower enjoyment

9/3/2014

Cree introduces industry breakthrough replacement for halogen MR16 lamps

9/3/2014

ThermaSol introduces latest innovations for steam shower enjoyment

9/2/2014

Ebola guidance for environmental infection control released

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released an interim guidance

9/2/2014

Hospitals cut costs with energy efficiency efforts

Energy efficiency called a largely untapped area for cutting costs

9/2/2014

N.Y. hospital focuses on worker safety

Rome Memorial Hospital initiatives have resulted in a 29 percent reduction in workplace injuries

9/2/2014

Hospital focus shifting to outpatient strategies

Efficiencies and market demand are driving the change

9/2/2014

Fire station to add health facility

California town will incorporate healthcare facility within new fire station

9/2/2014

Violence in hospitals called rare but difficult to stop

South Jersey hospitals have had three incidents of fatal gunfire this year

9/2/2014

Quiet Kit helps raise patient satisfaction scores

Dignity Health hospital distributes kit to all patients throughout its system to give them more control over their environment

9/2/2014

Truss PurlinXT makes big ideas and open spaces a reality for building owners

9/2/2014

Truss PurlinXT makes big ideas and open spaces a reality for building ownersControlled Power Company releases new three phase KVA sizes for the 'Series 700A' power conditioner

9/2/2014

Pulse Systems' complete EHR, version 4.2.08, achieves ONC HIT 2014 Edition complete EHR Certification from ICSA Labs

9/2/2014

Sto Corp. introduces StoTherm ci XPS, a durable, high performance, insulated wall system

9/2/2014

Armstrong announces a new innovative LVT Solution returning spaces to operational status sooner

8/29/2014

Child killed by security golf cart in hospital parking lot

Three-year-old was hit by vehicle driven by Aiken Regional Medical Center security guard

8/29/2014

Healthcare facilities turning to data centers as technology needs grow

Options for data storage include new or renovated facilities located on or off campuses, outsourcing to third-party operators and cloud services, according to an article on the Healthcare Design

8/29/2014

White paper on antimicrobial protection available

'Antimicrobial Protection for Public Building Applications' can be downloaded for free

8/29/2014

ACA creates new healthcare design standard

As healthcare tries to be more efficient, facility needs are evolving to reflect the effort by creating an environment that makes patients want to come back

8/29/2014

Experts question hospital infection-control policies

Screening and isolating infected patients not proven effective

8/29/2014

HVAC and solar features help Pennsylvania hospital cut costs and energy use

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is saving up to $500,000 annually in energy costs

8/29/2014

Michigan VA employees 'adopt' facility gardens

Medical center employees volunteer their time to make the grounds in Iron Mountain more welcoming for their patients

8/29/2014

Armstrong unveils expanded range of three-speed circulators

8/29/2014

Active Power CleanSource 750HD UPS significantly improves electrical infrastructure reliability

8/29/2014

Airolite offers new adjustable louver with drainable blades

8/29/2014

Powr-Flite reminds users of rarely heard but important floorcare terms

8/29/2014

Revolutionary noraplan nTx cuts installation time by as much as 50 percent and significantly reduces installation costs

8/28/2014

Imaging room designed to ease 'scanxiety'

Hospitals are beginning to build patient-calming features into their MRI, CT and other scanning suites

8/28/2014

Managing senior-care renovations and expansions

Long-term Living article discusses building toward the future without driving the current residents out the door

8/28/2014

Probe finds hospital security not properly trained after man jumps to his death

The St. Luke's University Hospital security guard had not been fully trained in monitoring patients, according to Pennsylvania state investigation

8/28/2014

Evaluating your wayfinding system

Shift thinking about wayfinding as being just about signs to being a holistic approach to communications

8/28/2014

Standalone ED serves N.C. region's changing needs

New Hanover Regional Medical Center's market fluxes dramatically because of its summer tourist industry, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

8/28/2014

Design features can influence nurse job satisfaction

Study finds environment can help communication and teamwork

8/28/2014

Adding an extra floor - without affecting the schedule or budget

Co-location helps Froedtert Hospital project add fifth floor to facility plan mid-project

8/28/2014

Gerflor USA joins world's leading commercial flooring partnership

8/28/2014

Emerson Network Power debuts first-of-a-kind ASCO Series 336 paralleling system

8/28/2014

Enerfit launches first commercial air conditioning retrofit to provide mobile and online access to real-time unit data

8/28/2014

Do carpets cost less to own than hard surface floors?

8/28/2014

Airolite offers new adjustable louver with drainable blades

8/27/2014

Starting a plastics recycling program

Plastics recycling in a patient care setting is an advanced recycling option, so consider your hospital's commitment to sustainability

8/27/2014

UK hospital has its own school and gardens

St Aubyn's Centre has a school attached and patients' rooms have private gardens

8/27/2014

Healthcare waste disposal ideas sought

Product developer searching for ways to improve hazardous waste disposal in healthcare facilities

8/27/2014

Healthcare organizations have a range of data center options

Survey says data center projects are expected to remain prevalent for some time, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

8/27/2014

Maryland hospital trains for emergency drill

Statewide exercise tests rapid response during an earthquake

8/27/2014

Optimizing hospital security with identity management software

Need for security must be balanced with the individual's need to easily move about the hospital

8/27/2014

Trends in essential power systems

Trends include testing back-up power use and expanding power-monitoring requirements

8/27/2014

Hospital food is being redefined

The mass-produced, institutional cafeteria model is being replaced by scratch-prepared food

8/27/2014

Gerflor USA launches Taralay impression wood for healthcare

8/27/2014

New Action Excel NR floating floor system now available

8/27/2014

ABM Healthcare Support Services named one of America's Best Places to Work for 2014 by Modern Healthcare

8/27/2014

Controlling indoor air quality in public and shared spaces helps manage airborne public health issues

8/27/2014

Garland's new restoration system revitalizes asphalt and metal roofs

8/26/2014

Hospital room design helps healing

Patients asked for 30 percent less pain medication in redesigned room

8/26/2014

Study says C. diff patients will contaminate some staff

Healthcare workers urged to take extra precautions

8/26/2014

Backflow preventers Q&A

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about backflow preventers

8/26/2014

Balancing present, future needs with design

To conceptualize new elements, a full-scale mock-up and logistics work session should be organized very early in design

8/26/2014

Critical access hospital re-imagining care delivery

Critical access hospitals are evolving with changes in healthcare delivery methods, technology and demographics

Blog

8/26/2014

Good design supports best practices

Simple design tweaks can make a patient room safer, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website

8/26/2014

Study says health workers exposed to high levels of antibacterial soap chemical

Effects of potentially unsafe levels of triclosan under review by the Food and Drug Administration

8/26/2014

Designer gives teen's hospital space a new look

'Dec My Room' project rehabs room at Texas Children's Hospital

8/26/2014

Shawmut Design and Construction completes multi-phased two-year renovation of the Miriam Hospital

8/26/2014

SnowEx Liquid Solutions provides new comprehensive offering for equipment, materials, training

8/26/2014

Armstrong launches new commercial laminate designs and colors

8/26/2014

Knutson Construction shares 'Top 10 Considerations in Healthcare Renovation'

8/26/2014

MaxLite introduces the Wet-Listed Marquee LED Lamp for outdoor signage applications at hotels and casinos

8/25/2014

OSHA fines Boston-area hospital for unsafe conditions

Melrose-Wakefield Hospital fined for mishandling of medical waste

8/25/2014

Austin VA Outpatient Clinic design influenced by the rugged natural landscape

The 275,000-square-foot facility is the largest leased freestanding VA outpatient clinic in the U.S.

8/25/2014

Boston Children's Hospital building designed for quiet

Facility's patient rooms structured for longer hospital stays

8/25/2014

CMS backs new dining practice standards

Nursing homes should encourage seniors to be informed on how to select the best foods to fit their needs, according to an article on the Long-Term Living website

8/25/2014

St. Louis hospital to add 200 beds

St. Anthony's Medical Center plans largest expansion since 2008

8/25/2014

Minnesota Security Hospital under scrutiny

OSHA fines hospital for unsafe work environment

8/25/2014

New DENSO 2-D barcode scanner reads mobile-phone screens

8/25/2014

Pulse Systems launches its new PulseRx Solution

8/25/2014

Seaman Corporation ceremonies mark completion of $50 million capital investment

8/25/2014

QMotion introduces world's narrowest battery-operated roller shade

8/25/2014

Enerfit launches first commercial air conditioning retrofit to provide mobile and online access to real-time unit data

8/22/2014

Emergency department design can fight contagious disease

Some facilities don't have EDs designed to meet current minimum code requirements and there are design steps hospitals can take to improve readiness

8/22/2014

Preventing common hospital accidents

Ensure facility workers remember dangers by recognizing some of the most common hazards in your environment

Blog

8/22/2014

Healthcare design for Millennials

Those born after 1980 have a different relationship with technology, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website

8/22/2014

Century-old trees to be removed from Georgia hospital

Trees at Gwinnett Hospital declared unsafe after storm

8/22/2014

Bellevue Hospital gets $117 million in Sandy aid

Federal grant to help the city repair storm-related damage to Bellevue

Blog

8/22/2014

Avoiding slip and fall accidents in healthcare facilities

Slips, trips and falls are the second most common cause of lost-workday injuries in hospitals

8/22/2014

Hospitals lauded for cutting energy use

American Society for Healthcare Engineering has recognized the hospitals' efforts as part of its Energy to Care program

8/22/2014

Advanced lighting and controls from Acuity Brands help Texas Hospital achieve first LEED Platinum certification in the world

8/22/2014

Proper floor finish application

8/22/2014

Leviton expands VerifEye line of Smart Meters with Series 4000 industrial-class meter

8/22/2014

New recessed flush dry sprinkler protects light and ordinary hazard occupancies

8/22/2014

Collain Healthcare debuts Interactive Virtual Care Team, a revolutionary, all-in-one telehealth and remote patient monitoring platform

8/21/2014

New helicopter pad on Scottish hospital causing concern

Sources say the helipad hangs over the side of the building and has no fencing

8/21/2014

New Hampshire hospital trucking in natural gas to cut energy use

Keene facility switched from fuel oil to decrease carbon footprint

8/21/2014

Healthcare spaces affect attitudes, behaviors

Traditional exam rooms can be intimidating environments

8/21/2014

Infection control recommendations for Ebola questioned

Healthcare Coalition for Emergency Preparedness says CDC issuing contradictory guidelines

8/21/2014

Hospitals rethink the role of art

Interview discusses role of art in a healing environment

8/21/2014

New Indiana hospital adopts patient-centered design

Cameron Memorial Community Hospital focusing on safety and comfort

8/21/2014

Sanford Fargo Medical Center to get new lobby, patient rooms

The lobby will cover 4,000 square feet and will rise to 44 feet at the highest point

8/21/2014

Room-service approach improving hospital food

Hospitals switching to a room-service-style model and leaving basic two-choice model behind

8/21/2014

CQuence Health Group awarded 'Best Place to Work in Healthcare' by Modern Healthcare for second consecutive year

8/21/2014

Cable entry seals prevent rodents and pests from damaging critical electrical equipment

8/21/2014

3M Nomad and Safety-Walk products earn NFSI high-traction certification

8/21/2014

Stem installs energy intelligence systems at Adobe San Francisco Campus

8/21/2014

ASPA selects MEDSEEK navigate for their care management solution

8/20/2014

Video shows flood waters burst through Nebraska hospital

Good Samaritan Hospital surveillance footage shows the flash flood waters burst through the cafeteria

8/20/2014

ACA may mean the end of bad hospital food

The Affordable Care Act has changed the game for hospital food-service providers

8/20/2014

FGI Guidelines Q&A

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about FGI Guidelines

Blog

8/20/2014

Reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections

The importance of the role of the environmental service department has moved beyond making sure a patient's room is sanitary

8/20/2014

Air flow path matters in patient rooms

Computational fluid dynamics simulations help in visualization of airflow patterns, temperature distribution, concentration of contaminants and flow path of airborne pathogens

8/20/2014

Study compares hand hygiene and environmental cleaning

Hand-hygiene compliance outperformed cleaning in infection control

8/20/2014

Southampton Hospital plans new facility

The New York community hospital is working toward merging with Stony Brook University Hospital

Blog

8/20/2014

Creating cohesive health systems in the ACA age

A well-conceived facility design helps bring the patient, staff and families a better healthcare experience

8/20/2014

UC San Diego Health System utilizes platform capabilities of MRI Interventions' ClearPoint System

8/20/2014

GE's Lumination RS Series LED DownLights provide easy-to-install options for retrofit projects

8/20/2014

New MetalWorks TorsionSpan ceiling system offers accessible panels that span width of corridors

8/20/2014

Trimble acquires Manhattan software to expand role in facilities and real estate management

8/20/2014

Schindler recommends proper elevator preparations during harsh weather seasons

8/19/2014

Georgia medical center working to balance gun law, safety

Safe Carry Protection Act of 2014 will likely mean guns can be brought onto the hospital campus

8/19/2014

Looking beyond the traditional clinic

Health services are branching out to alternative sites

Case study

8/19/2014

Building energy intelligence in a large hospital

Australia's major hospitals evaluates the energy savings potential for deploying a predictive energy optimization platform

8/19/2014

OSHA updates respiratory protection directive for hazardous chemicals

Employers may be cited for violating the OSHA standard even when workers are voluntarily wearing filtering facepiece respirators

8/19/2014

Walmart opens primary care clinics

They will be open longer and later than competitors: 12 hours per day during the week and another 8-plus hours per day on weekends

8/19/2014

Omaha medical center sculpture recognizes leader

Abstract floral sculpture is located in the Nebraska Medical Center's Storz Pavilion

8/19/2014

Creating healthcare workplace efficiencies

Architects and designers can play a role in helping to create spaces that are more operationally efficient, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

8/19/2014

Acella Construction corporation chosen as construction manager for Island Terrace Nursing Home renovation/addition

8/19/2014

ASTM Building Committee approves standard for intumescent coatings used to protect steel in fire

8/19/2014

Southco introduces battery-operated, fully self-contained electronic locking system

8/19/2014

Enerfit launches first commercial air conditioning retrofit to provide mobile and online access to real-time unit data

8/19/2014

Kimberly-Clark Professional introduces new wiping solutions for healthcare

8/18/2014

OSHA cites Brooklyn hospital over violence to employees

Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center told to implement a workplace violence prevention program immediately

8/18/2014

Mercy Virtual invests in telemedicine

Virtual medical center has the potential to improve care and hospital revenues

8/18/2014

Pennsylvania hospital found noncompliant after patient jumps from window

St. Luke's University Hospital-Bethlehem was not compliant with certain safety regulations

8/18/2014

Post-occupancy evaluation measures success of clinic design

Evaluation reveals that the clinic realized an 83 percent reduction in staff footsteps, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

8/18/2014

Baptist Health South Florida to build $430 million cancer center

Miami Cancer Institute will include the first proton therapy center in South Florida

Case study

8/18/2014

Implementing a sporicidal daily disinfectant cleaner in a community hospital

Initial results showed 36.5 percent more cultures had no microbial burden after the product change

8/18/2014

Environmental services to expand, promote influence

Association for the Healthcare Environment executive director says ES managers will also focus on shaping the profession

8/18/2014

Hospital maximizes light with tintable glass

Electronically tintable glass at Fairview Ridges Hospital also boosts energy efficiency

8/18/2014

ClimateMaster announces rollout of industry's first ducted vertical stack unit

8/18/2014

Nora Lighting introduces High-Cri, High-Lumen Diamond Ii 90+ LED retrofit downlights

8/18/2014

RectorSeal introduces Actabs DMSS Micro-Biocide drain pan treatment formulated for ductless mini-split A/C

8/18/2014

Construction Specialties introduces digitally printed Acrovyn by Design Wall Protection and Acrovyn Doors by Design

8/18/2014

Desigo Mass Notification

8/15/2014

Nebraska hospital hit with severe flooding

Flood waters at Kearney's Good Samaritan Hospital broke through the two-story ground-to-ceiling windows of the dining room

8/15/2014

Healthcare providers accounted for majority of recent data breaches

The Department of Health and Human Services recently submitted its annual report to Congress about breaches of unsecured protected health information for 2011 and 2012

8/15/2014

Vegas betting on facilities to attract medical tourism

The Las Vegas Regional Strategic Plan for Medical and Wellness Tourism was recently unveiled

Blog

8/15/2014

Design efforts reach support buildings

University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, extends cool design to chiller plant, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website

8/15/2014

Hand-sanitizer dispenser's color can increase hygiene compliance

A recent study showed that bright red hand-sanitizer dispensers can increase hand-hygiene compliance in hospitals

Blog

8/15/2014

Follow call to interoperability

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology called on others to join it in developing a roadmap to health IT interoperability

8/15/2014

Maintenance is a reliability and compliance issue

Power management strategy comes in where both issues meet

8/15/2014

Atlanta hospitals to cut waste by 65 percent

Emory hospitals are implementing a new recycling program in the operating rooms and other patient care areas

8/15/2014

Schneider Electric unveils EcoStruxure Solution for healthcare facilities

8/15/2014

AAMA releases report on 'Overview of Design Wind Load Determination for Fenestration Systems'

8/15/2014

Moen Commercial offers new designs for M-Power sensor-operated faucets

8/15/2014

North Shore-LIJ Health System chooses perspective by PPM

8/15/2014

Kohler releases two gaseous models in mobile generator line

8/14/2014

Hiring key in evolution of senior food service

Facilities must recruit experienced chefs who may not have backgrounds in senior living

8/14/2014

London hospital hopes to cut energy costs by 1 million pounds

St. George's Hospital has adopted an energy performance pact to try to lower its costs by 25 percent

8/14/2014

Antimicrobial fogging and misting protocols approved

The EPA has approved protocols that would allow antimicrobial product developers to register disinfection and sanitizer products intended for fogging or misting applications

8/14/2014

Funeral home renovated into physical rehab center

Funeral home renovation project's toughest obstacle was changing community perception, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.

8/14/2014

Study says flashing lights increase hand hygiene

Hand-hygiene compliance at one hospital doubled after flashing red lights were placed on hand sanitizer dispensers

8/14/2014

Bed rail entrapment linked to mattress size, loose rails

Irish study says poorly sized or compressible mattresses may increase risk, according to an article on the Long-Term Living website

8/14/2014

Ambulatory care facilites pose equipment planning challenges

Centers must serve a range of patient types and address many different health conditions

8/14/2014

Natural, neutral colors trending for healthcare spaces

Paint colors can help facility managers create a positive patient experience

8/14/2014

Rust-Oleum Industrial Brands introduces water repelling formula

8/14/2014

WEG Electric introduces the CFW100 Mini Drive. compact, robust and flexible!

8/14/2014

Jacobsen launches new TurfCat Out-Front Rotary Mower

8/14/2014

A2LA updates CMS-approved clinical laboratory accreditation program

8/14/2014

New AeraMax PRO indoor air quality control systems developed for commercial interiors

8/13/2014

Health City Cayman Islands blends low costs, tropical setting

It's going to take some major changes for hospitals in the U.S. to compete with coral-sand beaches and high-quality healthcare offered at a low price

Blog

8/13/2014

Why does design thinking matter?

Design firms can deliver design thinking to solve complex problems blending together design and strategic thinking, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website

8/13/2014

Managing long-term care refurbs and expansions

Surviving building projects takes planning and communication, according to an article on the Long-Term Living website

8/13/2014

Assessing facilities to determining capital investment

It's crucial that administrators choose where to invest based on accurate data and thorough analysis

Blog

8/13/2014

Is your hospital easy to navigate?

It is important to have proper signage and security officers positioned strategically throughout a hospital campus so visitors can safely arrive at their destination

8/13/2014

Life Safety Code for IT closets

According to the 2000 Life Safety Code (LSC), there are no requirements to do so

8/13/2014

Designing behavioral health outpatient facilities

Coordinated care trend is gaining traction with the design of outpatient behavioral health practices, according to an article on the Behaviorial Healthcare website

8/13/2014

EOS imaging subsidiary OneFit Medical's personalized instruments now used in eight countries

8/13/2014

A 'smarter' digital timer

8/13/2014

Jacobsen launches new TurfCat Out-Front Rotary Mower completely refreshed mower provides lowest cost of ownership in its class

8/13/2014

Senate appropriators call for recommendations to reduce overlap in federal energy efficiency programs

8/13/2014

Daikin Applied Skyline commercial outdoor air handlers now available with gas heat option

8/12/2014

The Chief Facilities Officer's emerging role

The CFO is a change agent, guiding the evolution of the facility capital planning and management process

8/12/2014

Traditional commissioning doesn't fully address healthcare technology

Commissioning is focused only on contractor-furnished items and usually ignores integrations with owner-furnished medical technologies

8/12/2014

Second flooding at Irish hospital investigated

Letterkenny General Hospital says damage is less than last year's

8/12/2014

Data helps sell healthcare energy efficiency efforts

Solid data can drive programs, track progress and do internal and external comparisons

8/12/2014

Florida facility expansion advances

Broward Health North is undergoing a three-part $70 million renovation and expansion project

8/12/2014

Healthcare projects honored for design

Eight projects named in AIA's National Healthcare Design Awards, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

8/12/2014

Global Holdings, Inc. (GBHD) acquires Infusive Technologies, LLC and its 'ChaSyr' multi-chamber syringe technology

8/12/2014

New cabinet for raised floor data centers offers the ultimate in airflow containment

8/12/2014

QMotion develops industry exclusive trackless, wireless, motorized drapery rod

8/12/2014

Telkonet and channel partner Evolutix continue to expand with securing the Hilton Barra Hotel project

8/12/2014

ASHRAE and over 20 organizations urge Congress to support building energy codes in the Energy and Water Funding Bill for FY 2015

8/11/2014

Toledo EDs dealing with toxins in water supply

Hospitals have backup water sources for this and related water-compromising scenarios

8/11/2014

Improving patient flow can significantly reduce costs

Maine Medical Center demonstrates how operational efficiency can lower design and construction costs

8/11/2014

Nurses work better in natural light

Study measured levels of communication and the incidence rate of mistakes in different environments

8/11/2014

Design can contain germs in the ER

Private rooms for patients and an isolation room can support infection control

8/11/2014

Smoke detector Q&A

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about smoke detectors in IT closets

8/11/2014

Georgia hospital using three germ-zapping robots

St. Francis Hospital in Columbus uses disinfection devices to go beyond regular cleaning

8/11/2014

Hospital's sponsored space brews concern

Dunkin' Donuts-sponsored family lounge at children's hospital - complete with free coffee - may be sending mixed signals, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

8/11/2014

Grout cleaner bar none

8/11/2014

Fire-Lite Alarms boosts protection and lightens-up monitoring costs

8/11/2014

Luxury bath leader THG-Paris debuts the Atelier Series

8/11/2014

PositiveID's Firefly Dx System Featured on Fox News San Francisco

8/11/2014

The Hemocode System to be available in the United States

8/8/2014

Exotic animals help nursing home patients

Massachusetts facility has llamas, alpacas, saltwater fish

Blog

8/8/2014

Risk scanning offers new insights on facility condition

Risk scanning uses risk analytics applied to pre-existing facility data to provide a richer view of facility condition more consistent with actual decision making

8/8/2014

New fabric may fight HAIs

Large health system to begin using uniforms made of a fabric designed to help fight pathogen transmission

8/8/2014

Organizations announce commitment to resilient buildings

The groups committed to improve the resilience of the nation's built environment through research into new materials, construction procedures and other methods to improve the standard of practice

8/8/2014

Designing for veterans

The built environment can help solve post traumatic stress disorder

8/8/2014

Challenges for healthcare designers

Designers called on to help healthcare organizations act on the known - and unknown - changes on the horizon, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website

8/8/2014

Healthcare TV trends

TVs are much more than a way for patients to kill time. They are becoming an important part of a hospital stay

8/8/2014

Fittings supplier partners with non-profit clean water relief effort

8/8/2014

ClimateMaster Next-Generation Trilogy 45 Q-Mode geothermal heat pump raises bar on efficiency

8/8/2014

Compact power auto scrubbing

8/8/2014

Green product selection stagnant

8/8/2014

HBI China 2014 concludes with record-breaking success

Blog

8/7/2014

Facilities need a bedbug control plan

While attention is usually given after bedbugs are found, what a facility does before they are detected can be more important

8/7/2014

'Mouse ridden' New Jersey facility gets clean bill of health

The facility is now in compliance with state law per a Department of Community Affairs inspection, the owner says

8/7/2014

DBIA announces 2014 Design-Build project award winners

Winners honored for excellence in design, process and teaming, in addition to achieving budget and schedule goals and exceeding owner expectations

8/7/2014

Designing for population health

By looking through the client's eyes, designers can gain a new understanding of how design can bend the health and wellness curve

8/7/2014

Locating facilities in an evolving market

Data can be collected and analyzed to ensure that offerings, size and scale support the long-term sustainability of a new healthcare facility, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.

8/7/2014

Wireless controls are standard building automation

Wireless communications technology enables building automation system technology and mission-essential building systems

8/7/2014

Delhi hospitals cited for inadequate fire-safety measures

Problems were primarily with non-functioning fire fighting systems

8/7/2014

Daikin Applied Skyline commercial outdoor air handlers now available with gas heat option

8/7/2014

MaxLite appoints vice president of operations

8/7/2014

Case study: Bold design for LEED Gold headquarters

8/7/2014

Baja No-Flush urinal leader in the no-flush industry

8/7/2014

Cerner to Acquire Siemens Health Services for $1.3 billion

8/6/2014

Legionella bacteria found in water at two Alabama VAs

Montgomery, Tuskegee facilities find bacteria in water supplies

Blog

8/6/2014

Healthcare needs to catch up on security

Crime in hospitals rose 37 percent from 2010 to 2012, and another 25 percent from 2012 to 2013, according to the 2014 Healthcare Crime and Incident Study

8/6/2014

Integration can improve healthcare facility management

Today's facilities are complex environments that must support many diverse functions

8/6/2014

Tips to improve wayfinding signage

Many healthcare facilities fall into a middle ground between easy-to-find and needing-a-GPS building layouts

8/6/2014

Building deficiencies found at Maine hospital

Building safety codes issues found at Pen Bay Medical Center in Rockport

8/6/2014

Nursing home worker alleges she wasn't warned of shooter drill

Nurse says she was traumatized after she was 'taken hostage' during safety exercise

8/6/2014

Value-driven approach sets priorities in cancer-care design

A value tree map helps organize requests according to basic, target, and aspirational goals, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

8/6/2014

Dozens of Alberta health facilities lack fire sprinklers

More than 80 facilities are not equipped with sprinklers and another 50 only have sprinklers in some areas

8/6/2014

Crown Mats EcoPlus wiper mat one of the greenest on the market today

8/6/2014

The healthy way to clean carpet

8/6/2014

BuildingIQ surpasses 15 Million in square footage under management in Q2 2014

8/6/2014

Smooth, white Lyra ceilings from Armstrong offer drywall-like visual in 17 standard panel sizes

8/6/2014

Schindler elevator brings state-of-the-art mobility to 4 World Trade Center

8/5/2014

Infection prevention recommendations for Ebola patients

Standard, contact and droplet precautions are recommended by the CDC for management of hospitalized patients with known or suspected Ebola Viral Disease

8/5/2014

New CMS regulations could mean changes for healthcare facilities

A key change would involve a requirement that 'high-rise' buildings be sprinklered throughout

8/5/2014

'Nightmare bacteria' spread in Southeast

Spread of these superbugs could be fueled in part by gaps in infection control in hospitals and long-term care facilities

8/5/2014

Minnesota hospital stops to increase patient safety

Rice Memorial Hospital uses red stop sign to indicate a no-interuption zone

Blog

8/5/2014

Employees with safety concerns protected

You cannot retaliate against an employee because he or she exercised the right to demand a safe work environment, according to a blog on the Long-term Living website

8/5/2014

New Texas hospital focusing on patient experience

Walnut Hill is hoping that ideas borrowed from Ritz Carlton and a warm, natural light-filled building design will draw in patients

8/5/2014

Ventilation checks Q&A

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about ventilation-check frequency

8/5/2014

Upgrading ORs without affecting care

Existing infrastructure, portable technology and a trend toward hybrid operating rooms all play a part, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

8/5/2014

Cambridge, Mass., passes energy benchmarking ordinance

8/5/2014

Utilivisor installing energy monitoring system at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford

8/5/2014

New York City Medical Facilities Summit announced for Sept. 24

8/4/2014

S.C. hospital revises procedures after infection outbreak

Four surgical patients die at Greenville Health System due to a mycobacterial infection

8/4/2014

Hospital vending machine dispenses fresh foods via RFID

Machine has a built-in RFID reader to track the items stored inside the unit via tags affixed to food packaging

8/4/2014

Georgia skilled nursing facility designed for neighborhood feel

$28 million Columbus facility is set on 28 acres with an outdoor rehab courtyard and different walking surfaces to simulate orchard gardens

8/4/2014

NIOSH outlines response to sewer gas exposure

Report created in response to request from employees at a Kentucky medical office building about concerns of exposure

8/4/2014

Cincinnati hospital has 2.5-acre living roof

Every patient room has a view of the West Hospital roof which features a mixture of 65,000 native plants, according to an article on the Healthcare Design

8/4/2014

Massachusetts hospital kitchen going green

Hospital upgrading the systems using energy-efficient equipment

8/4/2014

N.Y. hospital to get $1.1 billion for Hurricane Sandy repairs

Funds include $589 million for hazard mitigation work at the NYU's Langone Medical Center main campus

8/4/2014

Irish hospital food service hit with complaints

Food service budgets slashed in last two years

8/4/2014

TEC products used to renovate Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City

8/4/2014

Case Study: Spot coolers boost automotive technicians' productivity

8/4/2014

Researchers will advance hybrid energy modeling in new department of energy-funded project

8/4/2014

Club Car Carryall utility vehicles go head to head with competitors

8/4/2014

Bon Secours Health System to deploy Premier, Inc.'s enterprise-wide data warehouse and business intelligence platform

8/1/2014

Physician shoots armed patient at Philadelphia hospital

Facility policy allows only on-duty law enforcement officers to bringing weapons onto the campus

Blog

8/1/2014

The importance of leadership in healthcare security

Great security leaders translate that mission into day-to-day security operations, making it easier for the administration and staff to focus on their core responsibilities

8/1/2014

Philadelphia children's hospital expanding ambulatory care network

New center is being designed to create an environment that children and teenagers would find fresh and interesting, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

8/1/2014

Abilene facility makes energy upgrade

Abilene Regional Medical Center is updating its HVAC system and retrofitting more than 1,000 lighting fixtures to save $85,032

8/1/2014

Active living trend expected to stick around

Older adults are demanding more from their long-term living environments than just a place to live, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website

8/1/2014

Collocation office benefits healthcare construction project

A team of contractors, architects and owners occupy a dedicated office during the design and construction of a project

8/1/2014

Solar energy project planned for D.C. hospital

Renewable energy project to bring solar power from North Carolina to the D.C.

8/1/2014

Kimberly-Clark recognized for innovation at 2014 Edison Awards

8/1/2014

Eye Lighting introduces new Aphostm LED luminaires

8/1/2014

ELB Electronics introduces LED T8 direct replacement lamps

8/1/2014

NJK Precision announces the release of its new air flow monitoring station

8/1/2014

CertainTeed Ceilings introduces industry's first VOC-compliant flexible size ceiling system for greater freedom of design

7/31/2014

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

Chemtronics introduces new full-line product catalog

7/31/2014

DuctSox's New SkeleCore pull-tight adds value-engineered, tensioned fabric duct to SkeleCore line

7/31/2014

MaxLite's new LED Utility Wraps Series DLC-listed for ambient and stairwell lighting

7/31/2014

Phifer's multi-tasking performance fabrics the ideal choice for hospital settings, high-traffic areas

7/31/2014

norament xp trac meets stringent requirements of cGMP facilities

7/30/2014

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

Blog

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

Viking SupplyNet expands distribution and fabrication network

7/30/2014

METCO offers the industry's only complete rainscreen wall systems package

7/30/2014

Keeping hardwood floors clean and safe during the summer months

7/30/2014

Herman Miller's Locale earns IDEA Gold Award

7/29/2014

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

Blog

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

Blog

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

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center chooses Emerald Textiles

7/29/2014

NSF International announces first verified health product declaration (HPD)

7/29/2014

nora introduces all-new color palette for noraplan eco

7/29/2014

CBRE surpasses 300 LEED-certified buildings

7/29/2014

IFMA Health Care Institute expands leadership team

7/28/2014

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

Kahler Slater receives national interior design honor

7/28/2014

Ekso Bionics named 'Leading Robotics Company' by Healthcare Robotics: 2014

7/28/2014

LaMar Lighting introduces DS-LED dual sensor luminaire with optional emergency battery backup

7/28/2014

Titus offers intelligent solutions to meet stringent healthcare regulations

7/28/2014

WaterFurnace introduces Envision2 NXW chiller

7/25/2014

ASHRAE, IAQA agree to join forces

Indoor Air Quality Association will become a part of ASHRAE while maintaining its own brand and board of directors

7/25/2014

Iowa hospital begins $138.5 million ER renovation, expansion

New seven-story tower planned for Genesis Medical Center - Davenport to improve service time

Blog

7/25/2014

Improving patient satisfaction starts with the floor

Floors have a big impact on perceptions of cleanliness. Facilities managers should look with a critical eye on ways to improve what patients see.

7/25/2014

Hospital engineering should integrate infection prevention in design

Many hospitals within the GCC region lack the availability of negative pressure rooms and HEPA filters to deal with the surge of airborne respiratory infection

Blog

7/25/2014

Ensuring inpatient and outpatient pharmacies are secure

It is extremely important for the pharmacy director and security director to have a close relationship and regularly perform risk assessments

7/25/2014

Changes expected for Chinese healthcare market

Discretionary spending on healthcare will rise and lead to an increase in access control and availability for the consumer, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

7/25/2014

Report says doctors key to connection between building environment and patient health

Research shows connection is often missed by physicians

7/25/2014

Emerson Network Power's new ASCO Power Quality Analytics increases reliability, efficiency and facilitates compliance

7/25/2014

Ten ways to become a more sustainable cleaning contractor

7/25/2014

New Reliance liquid detergent concentrate from Sunburst Chemicals effectively removes stains and soils from today's linens

7/25/2014

Legrand floor boxes are fire rated for up to three hours

7/25/2014

As senior living trends continue upward, companies turn to workplace chaplains

7/24/2014

Legionella bacteria found again at UPMC Presbyterian

Infection control workers found the bacteria in sinks in three patient rooms

7/24/2014

Support kit helps prevent healthcare injuries

Kit contains tools and tips for implementing and sustaining a facility-wide healthcare injuries prevention program

7/24/2014

Tennessee hospital creates culture of safety

Vanderbilt University Medical Center boosted hand washing, cut infections

7/24/2014

Technology used for hospital bed safety

High-tech system uses digital lines to draw a safety zone around patients to provide continual monitoring

Blog

7/24/2014

Advanced paint technologies help facilities keep score with ACA standards

Some of today's advanced coatings help improve indoor air quality, reduce odors and help keep facilities clean

7/24/2014

Evacuation map Q&A

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answeres a question about evacuation route maps

7/24/2014

Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital designed with welcoming architecture

New Nebraska facility's humanistic look reflects its emphasis on holistic rehabilitation, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

7/24/2014

Practice Greenhealth awards winners announced

Awards are given each year to honor outstanding programs that reduce a healthcare facility's environmental footprint

7/24/2014

Pathian introduces Component Level Benchmarking - a game changer for the energy management and utility industries

7/24/2014

Smartware Group Inc. clients praise Bigfoot CMMS' elegant user interface and rich functionality

7/24/2014

LED Recessed Ceiling 4-inch dimmable can lights provide the upside to down lighting

7/24/2014

GE Lighting helps solve university lighting issue

7/24/2014

WaterSignal taking Atlanta Schools to school on water efficiency and conservation

7/23/2014

It may take a (health) village

Health villages may be the future of healthcare

7/23/2014

Wisconsin healthcare campus designed for water conservation

The University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics incorporates water sustainability measures

7/23/2014

Colorado facility adds hydro therapy rehabilitation pools

Orchard Park Health Care Center focuses on luxury as well as therapy

7/23/2014

Savannah hospital unveils $1 million kitchen

Memorial University Medical Center cafe has new furnishings, lighting, flooring and millwork

7/23/2014

Designing a hybrid operating room

Imaging equipment tools must now be permanently integrated into hybrid ORs

7/23/2014

Mercy Health designed for future flexibility

Cincinnati facility ready for the evolution of services in years to come, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

7/23/2014

ASHRAE building automation systems guideline available

Guideline gives building automation system designers background information, recommendations for good practice and project considerations

7/23/2014

Children's hospital sports playful design

Theme for newest building at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital is 'The Power of Play'

7/23/2014

Agility Health announces proposed acquisition resulting in pro forma revenues exceeding US $100 million

7/23/2014

Ultra-wide display for elevator multimedia information and entertainment

7/23/2014

OMNOVA Solutions announces price increases in specialty chemicals

7/23/2014

Kessler Foundation presents data on Ekso at World Congress of Biomechanics

7/23/2014

Serpentina Ceiling System from Armstrong now available for indoor pool applications

7/22/2014

Carnival Cruises launches in-house medical facility

Miami-based Carnival employees can get their non-emergency medical needs taken care of at the office

7/22/2014

New Australian hospital takes green path

$1.76 billion Fiona Stanley Hospital in Western Australia is an example of how sustainable building practices can affect well-being

7/22/2014

Joint Commission PFI list rules changed

The changes align the Joint Commission's survey process with the requirements of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

7/22/2014

Texas hospital designed for community wellness

Resolute Health Hospital campus features a fitness center, health-oriented restaurants and walking trails

7/22/2014

More than $637 million in maintenance deferred for Alberta health facilities

The deferred costs make up three percent of the total value of health facilities in Alberta

7/22/2014

U.S. and Chinese health design trends compared

The discusion was part of the 15th Hospital Build and Infrastructure China Exhibition and Congress, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

7/22/2014

Wisconsin health system near energy independence

The Gundersen Health System's conservation measures have reached $2 million in annual energy savings

7/22/2014

Watermark Designs' Elan Vital faucet wins KB Culture Award

7/22/2014

Yaskawa Electric Corp. to acquire Solectria Renewables

7/22/2014

Danfoss Technology Theater takes training on the road

7/22/2014

Herman Miller announces agreement to acquire Design Within Reach

7/22/2014

EvergreenHealth joins LEAPT program to advance patient safety initiatives

7/21/2014

Hospital bans showers after legionella bacteria is found

Leicester General Hospital says boiled drinking water is being provided and hand-wash basins and toilets remained safer to use

7/21/2014

Low-cost energy efficiency upgrades

A preliminary feasibility assessment (PFA), completed by an energy engineer, is a good, cost-effective first step

7/21/2014

Experts join to offer guidance on hand hygiene

Strategies include updated evidence, reviews and recommendations

7/21/2014

White paper on healthcare laundry cooperatives available

White paper offers an overview of laundry options available to healthcare providers, including laundry cooperatives

7/21/2014

Flow modeling can improve care team services delivery

Flow models can help envision and plan for the future and gain stakeholders' support transformational change

7/21/2014

East Tennessee Children's Hospital plans surgery and NICU expansion

Project's goal is to strengthen the hospital's regional recognition and brand by improving operations and elevating the quality of pediatric care, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

7/21/2014

Ensuring patient safety during construction

Interim life safety measures often are needed during a renovation project or new construction

7/21/2014

Midland Bi-fold Doors announces new name (Midland Door Solutions), website, facility

7/21/2014

PUSA introduces new and innovative facade products

7/21/2014

LAUFEN's Kartell by Laufen Basin Wins KB Culture 2014 Award

7/21/2014

New online utility from nora - The Breakroom - delivers tailored resources to your inbox

7/21/2014

Litecontrol unveils custom output and wattage led pendants - Knife And Rail

7/18/2014

Rising obesity rate spurs hospitals to adapt equipment

Facility, supply changes made to ensure safety and prevent embarrassment

7/18/2014

Saskatchewan care home 'held together with duct tape'

Aging Pioneer Village in Regina falling apart, according to report

Blog

7/18/2014

Prioritizing data security for healthcare organizations

Network break-ins are not always online. Thieves can slip into brick-and- mortar facilities and lift confidential information

7/18/2014

Hospital workers increasingly targets of violence

Many front-line hospital workers are subject to physical violence from patients

Case study

7/18/2014

Wisconsin health system reduces energy footprint with LED luminaires

ThedaCare Health System saves more than $40,000 annually on energy and maintenance, while improving security of its outdoor spaces with LED luminaires

Blog

7/18/2014

Healthcare facility stairs hold unused potential

Clearly marked, easily accessible and safe stairwells can be a simple way to encourage activity, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website by Editor-in-Chief Kristin D. Zeit

7/18/2014

Waste-treating autoclaves getting more efficient

The technology has been around for awhile, but vendors are still adding features to waste-treating autoclaves to make them safer and more efficient

7/18/2014

Take a video tour of Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic & Surgery Center, which now includes Cree LED troffers

7/18/2014

151 New England buildings compete in EPA's 5th Annual Energy Star Battle of the Buildings

7/18/2014

Lithonia Lighting expands best-in-class P Series LED recessed lights family

7/18/2014

Eaton's efficient and versatile LED product family provides up to 79 percent energy savings for commercial buildings

7/18/2014

CORT's new workplace products provide positive alternative to long-term sitting

7/17/2014

Probe of Greenville deadly infections focuses on water

Federal officials are focusing on water as the potential source of the bacteria that infected 15 patients at Greenville Memorial Hospital and may have contributed to three deaths

7/17/2014

Study reports benefits of prefabrication

Report presents details of how prefabricated components enabled improvements to project's overall schedule

7/17/2014

Maryland fails to inspect many facilities for developmentally disabled, assisted living

In 2012, Maryland's Office of Health Care Quality failed to inspect more that half of the state's assisted living facilities and almost three-quarters of facilities for the developmentally disabled

7/17/2014

Workplace clinic system may expand into Wisconsin

On-site workplace health clinics have been called critical to the shift toward preventive care

7/17/2014

During natural disasters, hospital resilience is key

American Meteorological Society suggests having medical centers look at their structural designs and consider relocating critical components to higher ground

Blog

7/17/2014

Hospital housekeeping best practices

Infection prevention and operational efficiency can both be accomplished with a clear protocol

7/17/2014

Operational readiness should be part of facility planning process

Dramatic changes to a physical environment and changes in services and processes call for a readiness strategy before the transition, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

7/17/2014

More data available for informed design decisions

The body of knowledge and research is increasing dramatically for healthcare designers

7/17/2014

MaxLite introduces high-performance LED Residential Downlight Retrofits

7/17/2014

AFFLINK members reminded to 'Get on The Energy Bus'

7/17/2014

Moen Commercial meets the needs of healthcare facilities with new M-Dura bedpan washers

7/17/2014

AAMA releases Aluminum Storefront and Entrance Manual

7/17/2014

Anne Arundel Medical Center implements improved language interpretation system

7/16/2014

Hospital elevator button called bacterial hotspot

Study says hospital elevator buttons were dirtier than toilet surfaces

7/16/2014

Study: Hospital wards overheat because windows don't open

Most hospital wards are prone to overheating because health and safety fears have triggered restrictions on opening windows

7/16/2014

Fire extinguisher cabinet Q&A

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answeres a question about fire extinguisher cabinet labeling

7/16/2014

Washington hospital opens new cafe with sustainable menu, healthy choices

EvergreenHealth's Cafe 128 offers local, seasonal and sustainable foods and ingredients that support the system's Healthy Food in Health Care Pledge

7/16/2014

Chicago-area hospital plans major expansion

Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove plans an expansion to add more private rooms

7/16/2014

White paper offers tips to create a culture of safety

Free publication says an effective hospital safety program starts at the top

7/16/2014

Children's hospital lounge caters to families

Hasbro Children's Hospital lounge is modeled after Dunkin Donuts' restaurant concept and features donated coffee, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

7/16/2014

Prefabrication or modularization can boost project efficiency

Both methods reduce waste and improve speed of construction

7/16/2014

Rockfon.com adds Chicago Metallic suspension systems and Rockfon metal ceiling products

7/16/2014

ASHRAE, IAQA to join forces to grow resources for indoor air quality professionals

7/16/2014

Pulse Systems' Complete EHR, Version 4.2.08, achieves 2014 Edition Complete Health IT certification from ICSA Labs

7/16/2014

Daintree Networks continues upward momentum with record-breaking first half

7/16/2014

Lennox introduces the ultimate all-in-one, benefit-rich ultra high-efficiency lineup

7/15/2014

Bed bugs force hospital waiting room to close

Cleaning crews at a Springfield, Mo., hospital found the bed bugs while people were in the waiting room and immediately closed the area

7/15/2014

Report says University of Chicago has too many beds

U of C Medicine's $124 million plan to shuffle beds at two facilities is in question as regulators say the hospital already has more capacity than is justified under state standards

7/15/2014

Trendy flooring choices are often wax-free

The elimination of wax and wax-stripping products is better for indoor air quality and minimizes downtime for patient rooms

7/15/2014

'Quiet Kits' can change patient experience

Packages containing ear plugs, an eye mask, lip balm and puzzles are put on the pillows of patient beds to help patients relax

7/15/2014

Does evidence-based design translate?

An article on the Healthcare Design website discusses whether U.S.-evidence-based design delivers similar outcomes abroad

7/15/2014

Virginia Hospital ready for disaster

Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital has Stabilization Treat in Place (STIP) tent

7/15/2014

Healthcare robotics can do some heavy lifting

Automated guided vehicles can handle large material transport activities

7/15/2014

ASHRAE/IBPSA-USA Building Simulation Conference announces preliminary schedule

7/15/2014

Patient safety tool: Medical Mattress Inspection, Repair Guide

7/15/2014

ClimateCraft launches line of quick-ship custom air handling units

7/14/2014

Annapolis medical center will stop hiring smokers in July 2015

Anne Arundel Medical Center has banned all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes on its campus

Blog

7/14/2014

Australian health executive remembers flood evacuation

Health Service chief executive Adrian Pennington reflects on Bundaberg Hospital evacuation after 2013 flood

Blog

7/14/2014

Keys to long-term care facility security

Recent events have created a new awareness of the importance of quality security management, according to a blog on the Long-Term Living website

7/14/2014

Facility readiness vital in weather disasters

Healthcare facilities should be ready to recover and move forward after a violent weather event

7/14/2014

Syracuse medical center gets $2.5 million from state for expansion

St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center undergoing a $265 million facility expansion

Blog

7/14/2014

Sports medicine clinic gets up and running

Facility designed so space is fully optimized, making the patient flow and journey as pleasant as possible

7/14/2014

Reconfiguring healthcare space for new technology comes with challenges

To keep up with medical advancements, facilities are renovating to accommodate new state-of-the-art equipment, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

7/14/2014

Disasters bring hospitals valuable lessons along with damage

Health Facilities Management survey asks 911 health executives about trends in emergency management

7/14/2014

ROOT Data Center's new next-generation colocation facility utilizes comprehensive power management solutions from Eaton

7/14/2014

Highly efficient sports lighting slashes energy use by nearly 50 percent

7/14/2014

Acuity Brands Outdoor LED lighting helps Wisconsin healthcare provider to achieve sustainability and energy savings goals

7/14/2014

Oil eater expands line of floor cleaners

7/14/2014

Loctite anti-seize lubricants from Henkel receive MIL-PRF-907F qualification

7/11/2014

Emergency rooms try online booking

Hospitals across the country are attempting to cut waiting room times

Blog

7/11/2014

Nineteenth century heating system relevant to healthcare facilities today

A summer day-trip to a historial building leads to an exploration of healthcare heating systems in a blog by Krista Biason on the HGA website

7/11/2014

Philadelphia hospitals embrace energy efficiency

Mercy Philadelphia Health System has adopted energy-efficient systems

7/11/2014

Long-term care facility evacuation relies on planning and common sense

In an emergency situation, experience, equipment and level heads are needed, according to an article on the Long-Term Living website

7/11/2014

Kaiser Permanente Oakland replacement hospital opens

Twelve-story, 349-bed hospital is directly across the street from the medical center it replaces

7/11/2014

Medical equipment planning key to project success

The involvement of strong clinical consultants, medical equipment planners and biomedical engineers is called critical

7/11/2014

Survey: Healthcare reform will be challenging, rewarding

Healthcare design and construction firms were asked about threats and opportunities in Health Design magazine's corporate rankings survey

7/11/2014

Vicon introduces a new series of HD surveillance monitors

7/11/2014

Appleton broadens LED lighting line with New Viamaster energy-efficient, long life LED linear luminaires

7/11/2014

MaxLite's new FlatMAX LED panels: A cutting-edge solution for ceiling installations

7/11/2014

Valspar unveils new exterior color collections

7/11/2014

125 Cassidy Turley managed properties to compete in EPA's

Blog

7/10/2014

Medical record storage can impact design and infrastructure plans

Considering the importance of medical records, their safekeeping and accessibility should be paramount when designing a healthcare facility

7/10/2014

New OSHA resource focuses on reducing nursing home worker injuries

New brochure addresses the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders among nursing home and residential care workers

7/10/2014

Ohiohealth shifting focus to outpatient services

A new facility is planned and inpatient services at Doctors Hospital Nelsonville will cease before the end of this year, although the emergency department will remain open

7/10/2014

UK hospital trust admits health and safety asbestos issues

The Trust admits failing to ensure the safety of Watford General Hospital employees exposed to asbestos between 2000 and 2011

7/10/2014

Topeka hospitals explore healthy food options

Statewide initiative encourages offering more fruits and vegetables, labeling foods with nutrition facts, eliminating fried foods and offering healthier choices in vending machines

Blog

7/10/2014

Community buy-in matters for healthcare facilities

Recent headlines demonstrate the necessity of including the community in the design process, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website

7/10/2014

Kubota's New Hydraulic 6-in-1 Blade takes productivity to a new level

7/10/2014

Demand escalating for Silent Knight combo fire and carbon monoxide detector

7/10/2014

RIDGID SeekTech SR-24 Line Locator with integrated Bluetooth and GPS

7/10/2014

Armstrong announces availability of REVIT files through the Autodesk Seek web service

7/10/2014

Motion Industries launches Mivending Solutions website

Blog

7/9/2014

Healthcare interior design's role often under-recognized

Interior designers' decisions can directly impact patient wellbeing

7/9/2014

Southwest Florida hospitals increase hand-hygiene compliance

Turnaround credited to training, surveillance and hand-sanitizer stations in needed areas

7/9/2014

Saskatchewan healthcare facilities need $2.2 billion in repairs

Saskatoon's Royal University Hospital requires $435 million to address maintenance needs

7/9/2014

Missouri offers loans for hospital energy efficiency

$7.5 million in low-interest loans is available to complete energy-efficiency and renewable energy projects

7/9/2014

Toilets major source of contamination in healthcare

Study says areas around hospital toilets were more likely to test positive for viruses and bacteria than areas around office toilets

Blog

7/9/2014

LEED rating system putting focus on product content

U.S. Green Building Council VP talks about how the system is helping to drive material disclosure in a blog on the Healthcare Design website

7/9/2014

Free Terminal Cleaning Tool Kit for infection preventionists and environmental services professionals

7/9/2014

RIDGID SeeSnake Mini Video Inspection System now offers easier inspections with durable, self-leveling camera head

7/9/2014

Armstrong family of Blades Vertical Elements now includes two, new linear wave designs

7/9/2014

Hubbell Building Automation unveils new family of energy-saving Lighthawk2 lighting control sensors

7/9/2014

Solatube International launches next phase of SkyVault

7/8/2014

Hospitals see increase in violent crime

Majority of incidents involve violence directed at employees by clients or patients

7/8/2014

Hospital evacuation best practices

Avoiding evacuation drills and the lack of vulnerability identification are errors in hospital readiness.

7/8/2014

Kansas hospitals commit to healthier environments

51 facilities pledge to make healthier on-site food and beverages a priority

7/8/2014

Saginaw-area hospitals focus on stopping HAIs

Hand-washing, isolation and proper cleaning of rooms are tactics used to prevent the spread of infection

7/8/2014

Missouri hospitals find it's becoming easier to go green

LED and compact fluorescent bulbs, reusable and recycled materials and energy efficient heating and air-conditioning units are more readily available

7/8/2014

Teck Acute Care Centre design separates public, patient and staff flows with few crossovers

One of the central design objectives of the Vancouver, B.C., facility is to improve care delivery by optimizing access and flow, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

7/8/2014

TSI Touch receives Samsung Smart Signage Award for Healthcare Installation of the Year

7/8/2014

Hilti Firestop silicone joint spray CFS-SP SIL

7/8/2014

Dri-Design's Shadow Series brings sustainable style to Longwater Place

7/8/2014

Viking Corp. adds two national technical representatives

7/8/2014

Cushman introduces 1600XD4 4x4 utility vehicle

7/7/2014

Affordable Care Act expected to bring more outpatient facilities

Increase in insured patients expected to send more patients to outpatient care rather than the emergency room

7/7/2014

Missouri hospital participates in national earthquake drill

Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall examined its emergency response capacity and reporting mechanisms

7/7/2014

Indiana hospital cited for safety lapses for lack of permits

Porter Regional Hospital did not secure the necessary county permits before installing two underground diesel fuel tanks

7/7/2014

Boston-area hospital receives 'Greenhealth' award

Newton-Wellesley Hospital honored for environmental achievements in the healthcare sector

7/7/2014

Study finds building design can influence patient behavior

Images of curves in building exteriors and interiors may make people more fearful, according to an article on the Healthcare Design

7/7/2014

Low hand-hygiene compliance found during anesthesia administration

Researchers used video to map patterns of hand contact with anesthesia work environment surfaces

7/7/2014

Network presents Rising Star Award to Proteam

7/7/2014

Baldor Electric Company introduces large AC - GPM Induction Motor product line

7/7/2014

Wausau's INvent hurricane impact-resistant windows receive NOA

7/7/2014

GE's Lumination BR Series LED Luminaire provides clean, uniform lighting with dimming capabilities for commercial ceilings

7/7/2014

Tyco SimplexGrinnell launches new website

7/3/2014

Buffalo hospital adds 'safe room' in ER

Buffalo General Medical Center converts existing bay to better treat patients with behavioral health issues

7/3/2014

S.C. emergency workers shuttle water to hospitals and nursing homes

Workers try to keep air-conditioning operations running after treatment plant failure

Blog

7/3/2014

LED luminaires solve senior living lighting challenges

Quality LED lighting can put facility managers and residents at ease with the ability to solve some of the most common problems experienced with lighting

7/3/2014

Cost-effective building design tips

Small decisions can add up to either big savings or bigger costs in the design process

7/3/2014

Building product transparency basics

Healthcare projects can now earn LEED points for using environmental product declarations (EPDs) and health product declarations (HPDs), according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

7/3/2014

Design solutions for healthcare wayfinding

The design of the environment should include intuitive wayfinding from the start of the campus master-planning process

7/3/2014

Emerson Network Power expands ASCO 7000 Series 600-1200 Amp power transfer switches with 30-cycle rating for larger projects

7/3/2014

Xtralis Products Score 3 More Prestigious Awards at ESX USA

7/3/2014

Digital Lumens' intelligent lighting system supports newly updated California Title 24 energy standards

7/3/2014

3M disinfectant cleaner RCT concentrate kills germs in three minutes or less

7/3/2014

EYE Lighting introduces new GL Series LED luminaires

7/2/2014

Florida health system investing $1 million on infection-resistant garments

Baptist Health is buying garments for staff and patients that are designed to repel fluids and minimize transmission of hospital-borne infections

7/2/2014

Facade design may help the healing process

With imaginative thinking and the latest technology, the facade can unify the demands required of healthcare building facilities

7/2/2014

UV disinfection reduces multidrug-resistant organisms at NY hospital

The rates during UV environmental disinfection are the lowest incidence rates for the past 10 years and were sustained for 22 months

Blog

7/2/2014

Baltimore senior care facility installs massive solar array

Glen Meadow Retirement Community's 1.2-megawatt solar array consists of 4,150 panels and will generate 1.5 million kilowatt hours of energy annually

7/2/2014

Healthcare construction boom highlights BIM advancements

With Building Information Modeling, a healthcare facility can be designed, built and tested in a virtual environment

7/2/2014

UK hospitals flagged for poor cleanliness and infection control

Hospitals in Northern England marked down for handling of C diff cases

7/2/2014

Bathroom designs address safety with style

While patient bathrooms are being re-evaluated with an eye on comfort, safety is still the key concern, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

7/2/2014

ASHRAE high-performance building design professional certification earns ANSI Accreditation

7/2/2014

HealthTrust and Siemens enter into agreement to drive value and savings for HealthTrust member facilities

7/2/2014

Eaton's energy efficient, LED Luminaire adds uplight illumination to High Bay commercial, retail and industrial applications

7/2/2014

xCella wireless lighting control system from Acuity Controls maximizes lighting potential in small spaces

7/2/2014

ASHRAE/IES publish user's manual for Standard 90.1

7/2/2014

Oplink unveils WiseHome: solutions for smarter connected living

7/1/2014

Hospital's security a coordinated effort

Security focus at Froedtert Hospital starts with hospital leadership

7/1/2014

Increased growth expected in healthcare construction

Health care will grow 3.9 percent in 2014 with an average five-year growth rate of 6.7 percent through 2017

7/1/2014

Cleveland Clinic launches millennial-friendly experience overhaul

Clinic cuts wait times and offers same-day appointments to woo younger patients

Blog

7/1/2014

Healthcare reform means opportunities, threats

Ambulatory projects are plentiful, but they are smaller and designers will need volume to match billings, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website

6/30/2014

San Francisco hospitals rehabilitating hospital food

Facilities join with Physicians for Social Responsibility to brainstorm ways to change hospital food

Blog

6/30/2014

Use of mass notification systems during an emergency

When additional security personnel are needed in a short amount of time, communicating the right information quickly and efficiently is important

6/30/2014

UK hospitals' revamped energy systems to save 2.5 million lbs

Two NHS hospitals in East Cheshire are hoping to cut their carbon footprint by 30 percent

6/30/2014

Michigan hospitals working to prevent infections

Muskegon, Grand Rapids facilities working to safeguard patients and their bottom lines

6/30/2014

Mobile clinic project helps bring healthcare to remote areas

Moved to Care design challenge requires designers to create a clean, sterile environment for small surgical procedures, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/30/2014

Minuteman launches new EnTerra 3-Phase battery backup systems

6/30/2014

Wausau presents Custom Window by Wausau historically accurate windows and terrace door inserts

6/30/2014

New fixture-integrated wireless controls from Acuity Controls for high performance, facility-wide lighting management

6/30/2014

Parsons Brinckerhoff designing new Fulton State Mental Hospital

6/30/2014

Honeywell introduces Uvex Tirade sealed eyewear for protection in high particulate environments

6/27/2014

Sweat hurts anti-bacterial brass surfaces

A new study shows sweat can cause corrosion of the protective qualities of brass surfaces - such as doorknobs - that contain bacteria-fighting copper

6/27/2014

Controversial N.Y. hospital expansion OK'd

New York Methodist Hospital to build an eight-story, U-shaped outpatient center in the brownstone neighborhood

6/27/2014

New hospital maintenance rules kick in July 1

Guidelines clarify when a hospital may adjust its maintenance, inspection and testing activities from what is recommended by the manufacturer

6/27/2014

Northern California health system to invest $11.5 million in patient lifts

Sutter Health will install 1,036 overhead patient lifts at 19 intensive care units and acute rehabilitation centers

6/27/2014

Best practices created for dementia care design

The Alzheimer's Foundation collaborates with architects for long-term care design report, according to an article on the Long-Term Living website

6/27/2014

East Harlem hospital honored for construction management

Henry J. Carter Specialty Hospital and Nursing Facility named 'Project of the Year' by NY/NJ Construction Management Association of America

Blog

6/27/2014

Swedish healthcare design reflects culture

Sweden's leadership in sustainable design is often reflected in its healthcare design, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website

6/27/2014

First large hospital system converts to Vestagen's New Vestex protected attire designed to help fight pathogen transmission

6/27/2014

Acuity Brands distinguished with 'Most Innovative Product of the Year' Award from the LFI Innovation Awards competition

6/27/2014

Chicago faucets offers new affordable, heavy-duty, commercial stop valves

6/27/2014

New Colorations Ceiling System from Armstrong integrates color and acoustics

6/27/2014

D-Link now shipping world's first wireless 11ac IP camera with color night vision

6/26/2014

Infant abduction puts spotlight on maternity ward security

Hospitals nationwide have upped security measures in their nurseries in recent years

6/26/2014

Consult models outside of healthcare to improve patient experience

Healthcare providers compare themselves to each other and benchmark their customer service accordingly. This sets the bar in the wrong place.

6/26/2014

Michigan hospital holds armed-intruder drill

Monroe facility held drill to test existing resources and determine what else may be needed in the future

Blog

6/26/2014

Integrated project delivery (IPD) - where are we now?

IPD was the method that was going to transform the construction industry into a model of efficiency and teamwork

6/26/2014

Tools for hand-hygiene observation

Becker's Hospital Review article lists five tools to monitor hand-hygiene compliance

Blog

6/26/2014

Retail shapes future in healthcare

To be a success, a healthcare facility needs to put the customer experience first and foremost

6/26/2014

Toronto Birth Centre offers non-hospital option

Project comes from effort to shift to non-acute health services and community-based healthcare centers, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/26/2014

AGT's Health Risk Management System effective in eliminating MERS virus

6/26/2014

Tubelite debuts 34000 Series storefront

6/26/2014

Eaton's LED products honored with two LIGHTFAIR Innovation Awards

6/26/2014

xCella wireless lighting control system from Acuity Controls maximizes lighting potential in small spaces

6/26/2014

AAMA releases standard lab test method for forces of operable windows and doors for accessibility

6/25/2014

Boston patient dies after delayed window fix

Facility manager of a state psychiatric hospital requested window replacements twice before a patient hurled a chair through a window and jumped

6/25/2014

Utah medical center community garden promotes wellness

Additional construction is planned for the hospital including physicians' offices and administrative space

6/25/2014

Atlanta hospitals address patient safety

Hospital safety specialists borrow high-reliability principles from industries such as nuclear energy and the airlines.

Blog

6/25/2014

In a successful project, the answer can be the right questions

Knowing the most relevant mechanical, electrical and plumbing questions can avoid pitfalls

6/25/2014

Austin medical center achieves LEED Silver certification

Austin Energy Green Building gives facility a 3-star rating for sustainability

6/25/2014

White paper tackles increasing noise in healthcare environment

Today's hospitals are twice as noisy as they were 50 years ago, according to the paper

6/25/2014

Sustainability making impact in Middle East healthcare design

Facilities are exploring sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy conservation efficiency, and more, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/25/2014

Baylor Medical Center at Uptown tests American Green Technology HRMS

6/25/2014

Cleantec Innovation launches pro med: a versatile multi-purpose product, created specifically for the healthcare industry

6/25/2014

SnowEx introduces Precision Pro Spreader

6/25/2014

Xtralis triumphant at IFSEC/FIREX International 2014 after winning numerous accolades

6/25/2014

Top 10 issues facing real estate in 2014 — was water downplayed?

6/24/2014

Builder fined after dementia patient killed by falling door

Heavy fire door fell on patient during renovation work at Alexian Brothers Care Centre in UK

6/24/2014

Hospitals increasingly faced with security issues

Violence by patients themselves is up - typically, mental health patients or the elderly

Blog

6/24/2014

What hospitals can learn from airports

Look at healthcare patients like travelers and listen to their point of view as consumers

6/24/2014

Healthcare interior design can inspire confidence and reduce stress

Colors, textures, patterns, artwork and graphics should resonate with patients, families and staff

6/24/2014

Latest NFPA code changed to a risk-based document to reflect how healthcare is delivered

NFPA 99: Health Care Facilities Code was overhauled and changed from a 'standard' to a 'code'

Blog

6/24/2014

Facility professionals should be involved in hospital design

Design groups seldom have anyone working on their teams who's ever had direct responsibility for the day-to-day operations of a physical building, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/24/2014

White paper offered on sustainable pest management

Pest management program can align with sustainability requirements

6/24/2014

Intense Lighting releases gravity high lumen LED downlights

6/24/2014

Hubbell Industrial Lighting brightens its Lunabay LED High Bay

6/24/2014

Refinishing floors: the difference between a good job and a bad one

6/24/2014

New software platform offers comprehensive energy management for buildings and building portfolios

6/24/2014

Hubbell Industrial Lighting brightens its Lunabay LED High BayEaton offers enhanced safety and protection for HVAC/R applications with a comprehensive portfolio of circuit protection products

Blog

6/23/2014

'Aquarium lights' improve dementia care: study

Therapeutic lamps used in study found at a pet store

6/23/2014

APIC conference showcases infection-control videos

'Today, I Vow' video by Norton Healthcare wins APIC 'Peoples Choice Award'

Case study

6/23/2014

Improving patient outcomes and the bottom line with evidence-based design

Butler County Health Care Center in David City, Neb., is improving patient outcomes, saving money and creating a better work environment by employing evidence-based design in new construction and renovation projects

6/23/2014

Ann Arbor-area pumping nearly $100 million into healthcare construction

St. Joseph Mercy Health System is in the middle of three large redevelopment projects, with two of them carrying a price tag of $26 million

Blog

6/23/2014

Key patient trends shaping emergency department design

Designing an emergency department (ED) is a complex undertaking that can involve changes to not only workflows and processes, but also the physical space in which patients are seen and treated

6/23/2014

Energy dashboard usage can mean significant savings

The ability to see changes in utility usage at a healthcare facility can save thousands of dollars, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/23/2014

Healthcare professionals honored with annual Facility Managers Awards in California

The North Bay Business Journal included many healthcare facility managers in 2014 honorees

6/23/2014

CENTRIA launches new online color selector

6/23/2014

Three Point Jump for Architecture Billings Index

6/23/2014

Introducing new stylish and efficient Lithonia Lighting LED closet light for residental and light commercial applications

6/23/2014

Johnson Controls recognized with 2014 Lilly Global Supplier Award

6/23/2014

Legrand introduces a broad range of meeting room solutionsdesigned for efficient, aesthetic results

6/20/2014

Dubai hospital expansion part of $816 million plan

Expansion of Rashid Hospital's Trauma and Emergency Centre will add 160 beds and cost $161 million

6/20/2014

Ensuring hospital's fire barrier integrity

Firestopping is the last line of defense for patients within a hospital

6/20/2014

Chickasaw Nation clinic pays homage to culture

Health Facilities Management 'Last Detail' feature looks at design of Chickasaw Nation Health Clinic in Ardmore, Okla.

Blog

6/20/2014

Retail is a new driver in healthcare design

Retail thinking suggests more urgency and salesmanship, according to a blog by editor-in-chief, Kristin D. Zeit, on the Healthcare Design website

6/20/2014

Dallas clinic designed to revive community it serves

Facility will consolidate services offered in four separate clinics miles apart from each other

6/20/2014

Ohio's University Hospitals plans ambulatory health center with freestanding ED

Facility will include outpatient laboratory services, physical therapy, primary and specialty care physician services

6/20/2014

GE's Albeo ABV1 Series LED High Bay Fixture leads the industry with luminous efficacy

6/20/2014

Matrix Medical Network expands product and marketing capabilities

6/20/2014

Eaton's LumaWatt wireless lighting management and control system brings energy savings to outdoor area, roadway and parking garage/canopy projects

6/20/2014

Brady reveals new safety sign sliders interchangeable signs clearly communicate important safety messages

6/20/2014

Herman Miller Healthcare named Premier Legacy Award winner

6/19/2014

Mississippi healthplex designed for athletes

New $16 million facility follows trend of combining medical offices with fitness and sports facilities

6/19/2014

Western New York VA renovates prosthetics facility

Upgrades include extra patient exam rooms, an expanded waiting room and a drive-up area for staff to bring prosthetics and equipment to the patient's vehicle

6/19/2014

Tradition Medical Center built with collaboration, Lean design

Construction team committed to 'start smart, design smart, build smart' philosophy

Blog

6/19/2014

Personal experience illuminates ADA codes

ADA addresses minimum functional requirements but challenges remain, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website

6/19/2014

Massive Dallas hospital project promotes safety and sanitation

Parkland Hospital will have a network of pneumatic tubes to transport trash and recyclables from strategic collection sites throughout the building to the Dumpsters on the loading dock

6/19/2014

Western Pennsylvania hospital to become medical mall

Frick Hospital in Mount Pleasant will offer patients specialty medical offices, diagnostic and testing services, a same-day surgery center, outpatient physical therapy, an expanded emergency department and some inpatient rooms

6/19/2014

Long-term care facilities including more amenities

New are existing facilities are are realizing that these features are necessary to remain competitive, according to a blog on the Environments for Aging website

6/19/2014

Armstrong Fluid Technology launches a new website for fluid flow professionals

6/19/2014

TubeliteInc.com connects to BIM libraries, AIA/CES course menu, product specifications, performance data and more

6/19/2014

Xtralis unveils capabilities for adpro fasttrace 2/2e

6/19/2014

Herman Miller offers insight and interaction at Design & Health World Congress & Exhibition

6/19/2014

New and innovative Panasonic ECOi EX Series now available

6/18/2014

New Zealand hospital reviews safety after attacks on staff

Hundreds of hospital staff have been attacked on the job by patients and visitors, with injuries ranging from minor bruising and shock to broken limbs and black eyes

6/18/2014

Oklahoma hospital designed for severe weather

Modifications to the Tahlequah hospital's existing plans for the $60 million facility enhance its ability to withstand severe weather

6/18/2014

$7.9 billion in healthcare construction planned in Northeast

The projects include 23 hospital/inpatient projects totalling more than 4.5 million square feet with a total value of more than $5 billion

Blog

6/18/2014

Involving security in an emergency situation

During an emergency, hospital staff and security must act quickly, and as a team

6/18/2014

N.C.'s Hefner VA Medical Center opens acute psychiatric facility

New $16 million, 79,000-square-foot facility designed with safety in mind and is homier and less institutional

6/18/2014

Texas medical center builds on LEED Platinum certification

Dell Children's Medical Center new tower project pursues more challenging task of pursuing LEED for Healthcare, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/18/2014

New Jersey senior care facility wins landscaping award

Merwick Care and Rehabilitation Center wins landscape architecture competition, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website

6/18/2014

Facilities find different solutions to ensure critical power

Two retrofitted their critical power management system and the third built it from scratch

6/18/2014

Boston Medical Center implements mobile facility management apps using magic end-to-end enterprise mobility solution

6/18/2014

Kolbe views customization as standard for windows and doors

6/18/2014

NAFRA urges Kaiser Permanente to reverse decision that reduces fire safety in healthcare facilities

6/18/2014

Control and monitor chemical use in correctional foodservice applications with new tamperproof dispensing systems from sunburst chemicals

6/18/2014

Leading green tech company launches in US

6/17/2014

Recognizing signs of bedbugs

To look for bedbugs, check for these signs in the places where people sleep

6/17/2014

Infection control best practices for long-term care

In the communal setting, infection control involves environmental cleaning, clinical caregiver and social aspects, according to an article on the Long-term Living website

6/17/2014

Albany hospital finishing $259 million construction project

After more than a decade of construction, St. Peter's Hospital is nearly finished with the renovation of its healthcare facilities

6/17/2014

Indiana care center expanding neighborhood model

Goshen Greencroft senior living center adding second 'Main Street'

6/17/2014

UK hospital trust to launch energy-saving project

Plan would reduce carbon footprint by 30 percent and cut power costs

6/17/2014

Assessing a healthcare facility

An initial discussion of what areas will be covered will help determine the correct approach

6/17/2014

Designing for growing senior care market in China

There are still plenty of unknowns surrounding what type of long-term living model will work, and what the market will look like in the long term, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website

6/17/2014

Urban cancer center garden cultivates tranquility

Healing garden perched on the seventh floor setback of a 14-story building defining feature of the hospital's design, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/17/2014

MaxLite unveils small DLC-listed LED flood lights with patent-pending MaxFOCUS technology that delivers unique narrow beam distribution

6/17/2014

AAMA updates design guide for metal cladding fasteners

6/17/2014

MaxLite unveils small DLC-listed LED flood lights with patent-pending MaxFOCUS technology

6/17/2014

Dranetz HDPQ power quality & energy instruments set the standard for high-definition performance, safety, productivity and usability

6/17/2014

Expanded LLumar iLLusions Decorative Window Film debuts at BOMA 2014

Blog

6/16/2014

ES should be included in design decisions

Surface specification and other design issues could benefit from environmental services input

6/16/2014

Hospitals in Hawaii go solar to save money

Honolulu facility expects to save about $101,318 annually on its electricity bill with a solar photovoltaic system

6/16/2014

Mock disaster drills held at Connecticut senior facility

Norwalk facility holds mock disaster drill to test policies and procedures in case of a natural disaster

6/16/2014

$161 million resort-style senior project planned in Minnesota

Plymouth project includes geothermal wells for heating and cooling and other features to earn LEED certification

6/16/2014

Lighting can be designed to mimic night and day

Long-term care facilities can restore a more stable wake/sleep rhythm, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website

6/16/2014

New guidelines help hospitals curb MRSA

Strategy includes implementing a monitoring program and the proper cleaning and disinfection of equipment and environments

6/16/2014

Technology boosts healthcare construction safety

Computer modeling (BIM) is one of the biggest drivers enabling prefabrication in construction

6/16/2014

Memorial Hermann The Woodlands adds joint replacement facility

A photo tour of Memorial Hermann The Woodlands is offered on the Healthcare Design magazine website

6/16/2014

ProTeam adds 16-gallon wet/dry to Proguard lineup

6/16/2014

T&S Brass adds 12 new sensor faucet models to award-winning ChekPoint product line

6/16/2014

Truss PurlinXT makes big ideas and open spaces a reality for building owners

6/16/2014

New versatile LDN Series LED lLuminaires from Lithonia Lighting redefine affordable downlighting

6/16/2014

Consolideck LS receives Declare label for materials transparency

6/13/2014

Nursing homes in Germany serve 3D-printed food

3D-printed "smoothfood" uses pureed food to create a more appetizing-looking meal for elderly people who have trouble chewing and swallowing

Blog

6/13/2014

Video kiosks may cure some healthcare ills

Kiosks can expedite communication and improve customer experience

6/13/2014

Study shows UV cleaning cuts superbugs by 20 percent

Rate of hospital-acquired infections was significantly lower during the 22 months of UVD use compared with the previous 30 months

Blog

6/13/2014

Visitor spaces ripe for innovation

Facilities are rethinking visitor amenities as family's role in patient care is acknowledged, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website

6/13/2014

Collaboration model may control spread of C. diff

Study says multi-hospital collaboration can help control infection

6/13/2014

Benchmarking cooling water systems

Strategies should address economic, environmental and social benefits

6/13/2014

AHF culinary competition winners named

Teams were judged on organization, time management, culinary skills, originality, taste and plate presentation

6/13/2014

Eaton's Cooper lighting business announces SOURCE Awards call for entries

6/13/2014

Meyda Custom Lighting introduces new fused glass wall sconces for outdoor applications

6/13/2014

New CertainTeed drywall suspension system enables faster installation than traditional framing, saving time and money

6/13/2014

ClimateCraft launches line of quick-ship custom air handling units

6/13/2014

AAMA releases new guideline for installing preassembled unit skylights onto a roof

6/12/2014

Deadly linen contamination a wake-up call

Laundries urged to review processes, procedures

6/12/2014

Delaware children's hospital expansion designed with patient input

Healthcare Design magazine offers first look at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children project

6/12/2014

N.C. medical facility designed to enhance patience convenience

Carolinas HealthCare System Lincoln County facility stresses privacy and reduced appointment wait times

6/12/2014

Medical-grade wireless becoming a facility standard

Wireless connectivity a basic healthcare utility, like power, HVAC and water

6/12/2014

UCSF Medical Center's room service program delivers restaurant-style food

Patients can choose from menu items available at the various restaurant-style concepts in the center's retail cafes

6/12/2014

ER's cosmetic upgrades reflect culture change

Pennsylvania hospital pledges that emergency patients will see a healthcare providers within 30 minutes

6/12/2014

New Hampshire hospitals take part in pandemic exercise

Strafford County facilities join local agencies, schools in setting up alternate care site during emergency

6/12/2014

Better oversight of Alberta care facilities urged

A new report by the Health Quality Council of Alberta says Alberta Health Services needs to decide who is responsible

6/12/2014

New UVEX Instinct safety eyewear from Honeywell combines maximum impact protection, advanced coatings and premium adjustability

6/12/2014

Lutron announces expansion of its ecosystem enabled technology

6/12/2014

Ecolution is helping to save over 10% in energy costs for two West Midland's hospitals

6/12/2014

MaxLite adds new wattages to LED post top retrofit lamp product line

6/12/2014

Linetec mimics terra cotta's look and feel in new painted finish

6/11/2014

Baltimore hospital's K-9 unit helps cut security incidents

Two dogs were added to the Union Memorial Hospital staff in the spring

6/11/2014

Smart design can help keep patients safe

University Medical Center project's goals included reducing the number of errors, falls and infections at the facility and improving patient outcomes

6/11/2014

MaineGeneral hospital project succeeds with IPD strategy

Largest project in MaineGeneral Health's history was executed with an integrated project delivery (IPD) contract, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/11/2014

Louisiana hospital sanitizes with UV light

West Calcasieu-Cameron Hospital in Sulphur is using UV technology to disinfect its facilities

6/11/2014

South Carolina hospital plans new main entrance

Spartanburg Medical Center wil also build a new patient wing and demolish a historic section of the hospital

6/11/2014

Healthcare addressing longstanding environmental challenges

Facilities have found they can reconfigure operating rooms without compromising patient or staff safety

6/11/2014

Hand-washing goals key to Maryland CMS waiver

In state's acute care hospitals, health professionals have been washing their hands at least 90 percent of the time over the last six months, study shows

6/11/2014

Hospital raises bar on food service with intensive training

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital increases profits with new menu, trained staff

6/11/2014

Parking BOXX announces case study focusing on seniors & hospital parking systems usability

6/11/2014

Acuity Brands connects smart lighting with smartphones

6/11/2014

Health Services Center named Modular Building Institute's Building of the Month for June

6/11/2014

Health Services Center named Modular Building Institute's Building of the Month for June

6/11/2014

Schneider Electric launches free app to calculate HVAC/R energy savings

6/10/2014

Poor communication cited in Wisconsin hospital shooting

Shooting resulted in a lockdown at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin

6/10/2014

Largest U.S. health system will stop buying flame-retardant furniture

Kaiser Permanente will stop buying furniture treated with the chemicals linked to cancer, reproductive disorders and brain damage

6/10/2014

Texas theater to be converted to health facility

Pecos County Memorial Hospital expanding into movie theater

6/10/2014

Integrating research into healthcare design

Article on the Healthcare Design website details six steps to create a culture of research in the design process

6/10/2014

South Korean hospital examined for safety lapses after fatal fire

A fire killed 21 and injured eight at a private hospital for chronically ill patients

6/10/2014

North Carolina hospital launches 'Dinner-to-Go' program for employees, community

Transylvania Regional Hospital aims for great food not great hospital food, with emphasis on nutrition, local sourcing

6/10/2014

Greening your healthcare facility

Developing waste reduction strategies is a good place to start

6/10/2014

Rockfon Koral ceiling panels offer great sound absorption, high light reflectance, lightly textured white surface

6/10/2014

Bigfoot CMMS with enhanced functionality, user interface for unparalleled user experience

6/10/2014

Aquatherm straight PP-R to copper sweated connections for HVAC plumbing applications

6/10/2014

Clayco begins construction on nation's first virtual care center

6/10/2014

Legrand introduces a broad range of meeting room solutions

6/9/2014

'Cultural guide' urged for hospital staffs

Guidelines on the religious and cultural needs of patients urged

6/9/2014

Integrating research into healthcare design

Many design firms are instilling a culture of research and a commitment to metrics that matter, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/9/2014

Healthcare foodservice gets creative

Industry was poised for a change regardless of what happened on the political landscape

6/9/2014

Hospital infection control: reducing airborne pathogens

Source and pathway management should involve airborne transmission and especially enhanced methods of its control even though the primary route is considered to be direct contact

6/9/2014

N.Y. health facility geared toward men

Tisch Center designed to be a welcoming place for men to get comprehensive healthcare

6/9/2014

Healthcare facility of the future not a hospital

Survey says most of the future projects are ambulatory clinics

6/9/2014

West Virginia hospital holds decontamination drill

Preston Memorial Hospital uses community volunteers to set up temporary facility

6/9/2014

How will the medical home affect hospitals?

Not all care can occur outside the hospital but the medical home is an environment in which patients can feel more secure

6/9/2014

Study proves accuracy of DebMed Group monitoring system in measuring hand hygiene practices of healthcare workers

6/9/2014

The Carpet and Rug Institute and Carpet Cushion Council unveil green label plus for carpet cushion

6/9/2014

Green Parking Council launches program to certify parking garages that meet new industry guidelines for sustainability

6/9/2014

HHS releases new data and tools to increase transparency on hospital utilization and other trends

6/9/2014

LAUFEN's bathroom products win two ADEX Awards

6/6/2014

Hospital system security will be allowed to make arrests on public property

Police working for University Hospitals Health System in Cleveland, Ohio, soon will be able to make misdemeanor arrests, enforce traffic laws and ticket illegally parked cars

6/6/2014

South Korean hospital fire kills 21

Most patients were in their 70s and 80s and had difficulty walking

6/6/2014

Toronto hospital gets infrastructure upgrade through energy contract

Improved patient care, cost savings and environmental sustainability drive hospital-renewal plan

Blog

6/6/2014

When healthcare design innovation becomes common, what's next?

Healthcare Design magazine's managing editor, Jennifer Kovacs Silvis, discusses the results of the magazine's annual Design Showcase judging

6/6/2014

UConn facility designed for patient-centered care

Health center constructing state-of-the art, $203 million outpatient pavilion

6/6/2014

Wood chair rail Q&A

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about wood chair rails in a dining room

6/6/2014

Bay Area's new healthcare buildings smaller, specialized facilities

Driving much of the activity is a state law requiring hospitals to upgrade or replace their buildings to be structurally sound enough to withstand earthquakes

6/6/2014

Valspar introduces WeatherXL Crinkle Finish

6/6/2014

Green Parking Council launches program to certify parking garages that meet new industry guidelines for sustainability

6/6/2014

EYE Lighting introduces new refractive globe post tops, deliver superior footcandles

6/6/2014

LG Electronics introduces enhanced Multi V Water IV heat pump and heat recovery commercial HVAC systems

6/6/2014

Intermatic introduces extended life electronic photo controls

6/5/2014

Security reviewed after newborn abduction

The abduction of a day-old baby from a Quebec hospital has raised questions about hospitals' security measures

6/5/2014

Call for portable bed rail ban renewed after deaths

A long-term care consumer watchdog group has renewed its call for a permanent ban of adult portable bed rails in long-term care settings

6/5/2014

Mobile hospital becomes temporary medical center

National Mobile Disaster Hospital (MDH) from North Carolina opens in tornado-ravaged Louisville, Miss.

6/5/2014

Healthcare facility's food service expands to food truck

Lynchburg, Va., health system launches mobile kitchen as part of its food service transformation

6/5/2014

Savannah area sees urgent care growth

Perfect healthcare storm has created a boon for the urgent care industry: a shortage of primary care physicians, overstretched emergency rooms and newly insured patients

6/5/2014

Construction mistake leads to loss of medical documents

Hundreds of confidential patient documents were put in a Dumpster during a construction project at Kansas City's Midwest Women's Healthcare

Blog

6/5/2014

Mega healthcare projects still exist - mostly overseas

A blog by Sheila Cahnman on the Healthcare Design website says that the largest healthcare projects are overseas and top out at more than 1,000 beds and 1 million square feet

6/5/2014

Deadly infections at 'med spa' tied to poor practices

Outbreaks of strep infections at East Coast weight loss clinics linked to staffs' poor infection control practices

6/5/2014

EYE Lighting introduces new refractive globe post tops, deliver superior footcandles

6/5/2014

Acuity Brands showcases unique application of Amber OLED technology for healthcare facilities at Lightfair International 2014

6/5/2014

MaxLite introduces second generation LED Omnidirectional A-line lamps

6/5/2014

Schneider Electric announces building modernization partner event series

6/5/2014

WattStopper rolls out new retrofit solutions at 2014 LIGHTFAIR International

6/4/2014

UK man dies after being trapped in hospital doors

Inquest will review the death of an elderly man who was trapped in the revolving doors at South Tyneside District Hospital

6/4/2014

Design can make a difference in patient experience

Enhancing the patient experience has become a priority since the CMS began linking reimbursements to patient surveys, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

6/4/2014

Dayton hospital considers redesign to meet changing needs

Redesign would improve care, efficiency and patient privacy

6/4/2014

New technology improves hospital emergency communication

Emergency managers have access to communication tools that make sure that the right people get the right message

6/4/2014

Prefabricated headwalls offer option for change

Prefabricated headwalls in patient spaces can adjust with changing care needs, trends

6/4/2014

Healthcare facilities use smart technologies to control costs

Healthcare system adds 1 million square feet of research hospital space and a new central utility plant as part of its expansion plan

6/4/2014

Convenience, reform driving ER construction wave

Hospital systems are building new, freestanding emergency departments and upgrading and expanding those attached to hospitals

6/4/2014

Manhattan hospitals partner for disaster drill

Lenox Hill Hospital, New York-Presbyterian practice decontamination, test patient-tracking system

6/4/2014

Excel Dryer announces new high-speed, energy-efficient Xleratoreco hand dryer

6/4/2014

LG Electronics expands U.S. lighting business marketplace with innovative LED technologies

6/4/2014

Hubbell Lighting lights up Vegas with innovative outdoor lighting solutions

6/4/2014

Surface Armor LLC introduces Blast Armor, a shatter resistant window film to protect building occupants and property

6/4/2014

Schneider Electric offers a revolutionary approach to data center builds and expansions

6/3/2014

Healthcare launderers call for higher standards

Deaths from a fungal outbreak at Children's Hospital in New Orleans has prompted national leaders in the healthcare laundry industry to review standards for handling hospital linens

6/3/2014

Canadian hospital test drives new emergency plan

Ottawa Hospital builds new links to police, fire, ambulance, city services and the Red Cross, while putting in place a new emergency management system

6/3/2014

Irish care homes criticized for 'shared gender' facilities

Females and males with intellectual disabilities had to share cubicles in three residential homes

6/3/2014

Wisconsin hospital proactive on safety

Mercy Hospital in Devil's Lake offers safety seminars for staff

6/3/2014

Antimicrobial coatings and equipment advancing infection control

As technology plays a greater part in healthcare, more attention is being paid to how device surfaces and materials behave in terms of harboring micro-organisms

6/3/2014

More hospitals using antibiotic-free meat

Facilities face the reality that reduced-antibiotic meat and poultry products are more expensive and finding vendors with an adequate supply is a challenge

Blog

6/3/2014

What we can learn from innovative healthcare shops

It's not about the size or use of the real estate, but where it is located and the theory behind it's placement

6/3/2014

Study says ultraviolet cleaning reduces superbugs 20 percent

Multidrug-resistant organisms were decreased after adding ultraviolet environmental disinfection to a hospital's cleaning regimen

6/3/2014

Armstrong Fluid Technology introduces a new air-cooled chilled water plant control system

6/3/2014

Flood Services Canada expands fleet of service vehicles to meet growing business demands

6/3/2014

Georgia Tech and Herman Miller Healthcare selected for AIA / AAHF research grant

6/3/2014

Cree delivers groundbreaking outdoor area luminaire

6/3/2014

MEDSEEK Empower helping hospitals successfully engage with patients

6/2/2014

Seattle medical center security staff to carry Tasers

Security officers at the Swedish Medical Center will be the first in the city to be armed with Tasers

6/2/2014

Tupelo hospital laundry on constant alert

North Mississippi Medical Center's laundry treats everything like it's potentially infectious

6/2/2014

MaineGeneral hospital first in state awarded LEED gold

August facility paid special attention to using recycle-based materials and materials sourced within a 500-mile radius

6/2/2014

Adelante chief honored as healthcare facility 'Changemaker'

The Center for Health Design gives Changemaker Award to honor the exceptional ability to change the way healthcare facilities are designed and built

6/2/2014

Cabling infrastructure supports sustainability

A well-planned and -designed infrastructure includes energy management, is aesthetically pleasing and contributes to efficient construction

Blog

6/2/2014

Creating a patient-centered hospital of the future

Thoughtful design incorporates patient, staff and community needs

6/2/2014

MRSA study recognized by APIC

The study examined the survivability of a MRSA strain on razors, plastic toys, ceramic, soap, wood, vinyl, towels, bed sheets and shoulder pads

6/2/2014

Portsmouth hospital practices for disasters

Portsmouth Regional Hospital staffers train at the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Center for Domestic Preparedness

6/2/2014

Garland's new CPR System designed to resuscitate metal roofs and walls

6/2/2014

WattStopper presents wireless exterior lighting controls solutions at 2014 LIGHTFAIR International

6/2/2014

Lutron adds new dual-technology sensor to its advanced Maestro occupancy and vacancy sensing switch family

6/2/2014

A new twist in butterfly valve design from Hayward Flow Control

6/2/2014

Armstrong Fluid Technology introduces a new air-cooled chilled water plant control system

5/30/2014

Employee smoking bans a hot topic

To address this incongruence of smoking and healthcare, some health systems have started barring smokers - even those who don't work in clinical and patient support roles - from employment

5/30/2014

Keeping healthcare construction costs in check

Challenged by construction cost overruns, owners will look to project teams to work together to stick to a budget, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/30/2014

Green pest management in healthcare

There are many ways to make a healthcare facility greener, including pest management. Instead of reactive chemical treatments, more and more healthcare facilities are using integrated pest management

5/30/2014

Clarifying proposed changes to smoke compartment size requirements

ASHE supports the change in NFPA 101: Life Safety Code that would increase the maximum smoke compartment size in new facilities

5/30/2014

Q&A: Trends in healthcare interior design

Interior designer Carolyn BaRoss discusses the trends and advancements of modern healthcare interior design

5/30/2014

Continuing process improvements can lower cost, raise quality

Successful improvement projects move through four stages: identifying the problem, researching a solution, changing the way people work and maintaining the change

New blog!

5/30/2014

LightSense - bright ideas for healthcare facilities

The quarterly LightSense blog will cover the latest in healthcare lighting trends and how lighting can address energy and maintenance savings and optimize the patient experience

5/30/2014

VCS announces new healthcare visitor management solution

5/30/2014

New national fire code in China spurs use of aspirating smoke detectors

5/30/2014

iCore Networks' robust unified communications services gets it done for Pennrose

5/30/2014

The Mitchell Group introduces new and improved ReCast polyurethane collection

5/30/2014

Cost difference between LED & fluorescent lighting shrinks dramatically

Blog

5/29/2014

For hospitals, ACA is all about the numbers

Over the next two to three years, the full impact of the Affordable Care Act will be felt

5/29/2014

ASHE survey seeks feedback on CMS Life Safety Code proposal

ASHE is also encouraging members to submit public comments about the proposal

5/29/2014

Florida hospital solves infection problem with communication

Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami uses weekly reports to hospital leaders to help nearly eliminate Acinetobacter baumannii infections

5/29/2014

Quieter hospitals can help healing

Specially designed quiet latches and sound-reducing exit devices can help limit the disturbances to patients and staff

5/29/2014

Cost-effective sustainability tips for hospitals

University of Pennsylvania's online business analysis journal recently released a special report exploring the idea of sustainability in hospital purchasing

5/29/2014

Take a photo tour of a nursing home conversion

A portion of the Fleur Heights Care Center was converted from an assisted living unit to a skilled nursing care unit, according to a Healthcare Design article

5/29/2014

Illinois hospital uses disinfection robot

Palos Community Hospital implements system to improve patient safety and prevent infection

5/29/2014

Clean-Slate Janitorial Services announces top tips to follow when considering a janitorial services company

5/29/2014

VESDA-E honored with innovation awards at government trade shows in USA & Russia

5/29/2014

ROCKFON's AIA/CES courses address ceiling design considerations

5/29/2014

Top 10 reasons to heat up your carpet cleaning methods

5/29/2014

New from Greenheck- electric duct heaters

5/28/2014

Video tracks path of hospital linen

Five children at Children's Hospital in New Orleans died from a fungal infection most likely spread through hospital linens

5/28/2014

Dallas hospital project includes VoiP phone system with screens

$1.3 billion public hospital will have 865 private rooms, 27 operating rooms and 96 neonatal intensive care rooms and 12 intensive care beds in its burn center

5/28/2014

Protecting safety while respecting patient autonomy

Once patients are admitted, hospitals have the responsibility to keep them safe. But hospitals aren't prisons.

5/28/2014

Volunteers assemble mobile hospital in Mississippi disaster

Disaster relief volunteers are setting up a mobile disaster hospital in tornado-ravaged area

5/28/2014

Real-time feedback encourages hand hygiene

Using real-time feedback may encourage hand-hygiene compliance, according to a study in American Journal of Infection Control

5/28/2014

Eyewash station Q&A

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about non-ANSI-approved eyewash stations

Blog

5/28/2014

The origins of evidence-based design

A blog on the Healthcare Design website explores when the evidence-based design movement first began to find its footing

5/28/2014

Eaton launches Exceder LED low frequency sounder line to meet new codes for sleeping room applications

5/28/2014

Acuity Brands revolutionizes digital lighting control for architectural spaces

5/28/2014

MEDSEEK announces acquisition of additional data sets for predictive analytics solution

5/28/2014

MaxLite Lighting & Technology University helps customers and employees to receive lighting degree in record time

5/27/2014

IFMA Health Care Institute releases report on medical facilities' future

The report was developed from interviews with 30+ CEOs, strategic planners, facilities managers, deputy administrators, financial analysts and chief medical officers

5/27/2014

White paper discusses fighting infection in long-term care facilities

As many as 2.8 million adults living in long-term care facilities contract HAIs every year

5/27/2014

System adopts consistant room standards for large projects

Standard design for patient, exam and operating rooms thought to encourage consistent practices

5/27/2014

Simple restroom care tips for healthcare facilities

Survey shows that 94 percent of U.S. adults would avoid a business in the future if they encountered a dirty restroom

5/27/2014

Health facility business continuity planning

With increased risks of natural and man-made disasters, many hospitals have upgraded their business continuity planning

5/27/2014

Simple restroom care tips for healthcare facilities

Survey shows that 94 percent of U.S. adults would avoid a business in the future if they encountered a dirty restroom

5/27/2014

Medical tourism a growth opportunity

Today's medical tourism industry is largely composed of patients traveling to receive tertiary care, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/27/2014

Long Island healthcare facility invests $4.5 million in renovation

St. James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center project includes new cardiac rehabilitation program and enhanced services

5/27/2014

iCore Networks’ robust unified communications services gets it done for Pennrose

5/27/2014

Major shakedown performed on Fire-Lite alarms systems

5/27/2014

MaxLite introduces Micro-T Lay-In LED Panel for challenging interiors

5/27/2014

CENTRIA introduces Intercept modular metal panel systems

5/27/2014

Norton expands its lineup of hands-free door kits

5/23/2014

Hospital linen safety infographic

New Orleans Times-Picayune publishes infographic on hospital linen cleaning process in wake of deadly fungal outbreak

5/23/2014

Prefab truck and shipping container win healthcare facility design contest

Moved To Care competition sought design solutions for providing healthcare to rural and isolated areas in Asia

5/23/2014

Texas hospital project integrates lighting, HVAC

Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas integrated a building automation system with a lighting control system

5/23/2014

Wichita hospital renovates women's care unit

Wesley Medical Center project includes 33 private patient rooms, the nurses' station and hallways

5/23/2014

Staten Island hospital gets $12 million protective funding for power unit

Staten Island University Hospital will get funding for a flood mitigation project

5/23/2014

New accreditation program offered for small hospitals

Comprehensive accreditation program is customized for rural hospitals, critical access hospitals and small hospitals with less than 200 beds

5/23/2014

CertainTeed introduces new elite spray foam insulation contractor program

5/23/2014

Juno Lighting Group adds black body dimming and tunable white technology to its Aculux LED precision recessed luminaires

5/23/2014

Schneider Electric partners with Vigilent to integrate Dynamic Cooling Management with StruxureWare

5/23/2014

Cox Medical Center Branson holds successful topping out ceremony

5/23/2014

OpenADR Alliance announces availability of over 50 certified products

5/22/2014

Deadly fungal outbreak puts hospital laundry oversight in spotlight

While the CDC determined that the mucormycosis was likely transmitted through the linens, there has been no determination of where the contamination occurred - in the laundering process, in transit or at the hospital

5/22/2014

Americans link cleanliness with level of care in senior facilities

Study says other expectations include hotel-like amenities, such as fresh, convenient food items, comfort and ambiance

5/22/2014

HIEs can improve disaster planning

Recent disasters have illustrated the need to access patient records remotely because of evacuations or damage to hospitals and clinics

5/22/2014

Case study: Reducing reheat energy use

An energy recovery chiller allowed a Wisconsin hospital to achieve higher energy efficiency

5/22/2014

London hospital steps up infection control after rise in C-diff cases

There have been 22 cases of C-diff recorded at the Whittington Hospital - more than double its threshold

5/22/2014

Futurist sees massive consolidation of hospitals

Consolidation of hospitals could mean that there will be 100 to 200 large regional systems around the country

5/22/2014

Rethinking an operating room simulation center

When a medical center partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense on an operating room simulation center, the team replaced traditional walls and ceilings with movable pieces, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/22/2014

Nurturing a multigenerational healthcare staff

In most workplaces, there are employees from the silent generation, baby boomers, Generation X and Generation Y

5/22/2014

ABILITY Network and Summit Partners close transaction

5/22/2014

Truss PurlinXT makes big ideas and open spaces a reality for building owners

5/22/2014

WAC Lighting introduces mini LED multiple recessed spots

5/22/2014

Legrand introduces Mighty Mo 20 rack system

5/22/2014

Aculux 2-inch LED precision luminaries offer industry leading performance in compact package

5/21/2014

Grassroots energy-saving campaign saves 105,000 pounds in first year

UK hospital campaign to switch off unused lights and equipment, and remembering to close doors links energy savings to patient care

Case study

5/21/2014

Palomar Medical Center called 'hospital of the future'

The 740,000 square-foot Escondido, Calif., facility incorporates a 1.5-acre 'green roof,' garden spaces at the center and both ends of each level of its 11-story patient tower

5/21/2014

Energy-efficiency program helps hospitals spend more on care

Zero-percent loans let hospitals upgrade antiquated heating and cooling systems without diverting money from core mission

5/21/2014

Hospital staff prepares for decontamination emergency

Mayo Clinic Health System training simulates accident involving a chemical carrier

5/21/2014

Small-house senior living personalizes care delivery

Care delivery in 7,000-square-foot homes is person-centered; residents determine their own schedules, and their preferences are honored, according to an article on Long-Term Living website

5/21/2014

Skokie Hospital renovation plans scaled back

NorthShore University HealthSystem wants to scale back a $157 million renovation because the facility admits fewer patients and is shifting to more outpatient care

5/21/2014

Preparing for severe weather

In spring stormy weather plays a disproportionately large role in the disaster preparedness planning facilities managers do for their health facilities

5/21/2014

Building teamwork in infection prevention

One of the biggest resources an infection preventionist has is the healthcare facility’s housekeeping team

5/21/2014

JL Industries introduces the first sound-rated access panel for STC-rated walls

5/21/2014

Baldor Electric Company introduces new line of motors: Super-E Motors with Baldor Shaft Grounding Brush

5/21/2014

Acuity Brands launches advanced generation of its award-winning OLED product portfolio

5/21/2014

Mitsubishi Electric jet towel mini hand dryer offers maximum savings in miniature package

5/21/2014

WAC Lighting introduces mini LED multiple recessed spots

5/20/2014

Common goals strengthen infection prevention policies

To achieve the level of communication and collaboration necessary to uphold their objective, the infection prevention and sterile processing departments must understand the roles they play

5/20/2014

$40 million surgical tower planned for Indiana facility

St. Mary Medical Center's addition will add more than 113,000 square feet to the facility with more than 45,000 square feet dedicated to the new surgical department

5/20/2014

St. Louis-based health system to create virtual-care center

3 million telehealth visits are expected in the next five years, according to an article on the Healthcare Informatics website

Blog

5/20/2014

Sacred music or showtunes for long-term care?

Studies say both religious music and Broadway singalongs benefit seniors

5/20/2014

Memory boxes fading in long-term care

Long-term care communities are moving away from using memory boxes as cuing tools for residents, according to an article on the Long-Term Living website

5/20/2014

New Lynchburg facility designed for efficiency and convenience

Centra medical building will consolidate services for patients in the area while allowing staff to relocate from cramped workspaces

5/20/2014

Download infection prevention infographic

Visual reference guide shows how and where C. difficile spores can lurk on environmental surfaces

Blog

5/20/2014

Adoption of 2012 Life Safety Code will come with pros and cons

Some changes will relieve the hospital staff of certain burdens and others will increase the workload

5/20/2014

IES software first to be approved for California Building Regs Title 24

5/20/2014

Soraa's LED lamps just got larger

5/20/2014

Acuity Brands launches advanced generation of its award-winning OLED product portfolio

5/20/2014

Mitsubishi Electric Jet Towel Mini Hand Dryer offers maximum savings in miniature package

5/20/2014

Hale unveils walls that work like you do

5/19/2014

Making senior care bathrooms safer

Chance of bathing injuries can be reduced by correctly using bath safety equipment

5/19/2014

Identify facility hazards to prevent problems

In a blog on the Long-Term Living website, safety consultant Steve Wilder offers a list of potential occupational hazards to simplify a long-term care facility hazard assessment

5/19/2014

Additional funds sought for California prison health facility

Governor is proposing a $12.4 million increase to the California Health Care Facility's general fund in the revised budget

5/19/2014

Take a photo tour of health simulation center

The Health Simulation and Technology Center at Fox Valley Technical College integrates human simulators to help students better prepare for real-world situations, according to a Healthcare Design article

5/19/2014

'Hand Hygiene All-Americans' named

100 healthcare workers recognized for demonstrating safety, quality and leadership in their hand hygiene practices

Blog

5/19/2014

Designing efficient emergency departments

ERs must address the concerns of non-urgent patients and remain cost effective

5/19/2014

ASHRAE continues work on Legionellosis standard

A fourth public review draft of Standard 188P, Legionellosis: Risk Management for Building Water Systems, which has been substantially rewritten from previous versions, is expected to be approved and made available during the summer

5/19/2014

Fire dampers Q&A

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about installing fire dampers in a pneumatic tube system

5/19/2014

Emerson Network Power helps Top 10 investment bank operate a power chain 900 miles away with ASCO PowerQuest

5/19/2014

Fellowes introduces AeraMax PRO indoor air quality control systems

5/19/2014

Elevate your effectiveness: Speaking the C-Level lingo

5/19/2014

Lutron adds higher wattage dimmers to its CL Collection for dimmable LEDs and dimmable CFLs

5/19/2014

New Uptime racks computer-room cooling system features MovinCool air conditioner

5/16/2014

Study on laundered towels finds E. Coli, tetanus

Ninety-three percent of the laundered towels used to clean hospital rooms contained bacteria that could result in hospital-acquired infections

5/16/2014

WakeMed Health & Hospitals building $66.3 million expansion

New Raleigh, N.C., facility will focus on inpatient women's specialty services

5/16/2014

General boomer research can shape design

There's plenty to discover on baby boomers that can be applied to design decisions for the built environment, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website

5/16/2014

Houston hospital plans $650 million expansion, renovation

The Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center project designed to accommodate advanced technology and meet the needs of a growing region

5/16/2014

Pediatric rehabilitation gym uses interactive design

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center's Dutch-inspired rehab gym highlighted in the 'Last Detail' feature of Health Facilities Management magazine

5/16/2014

Variable refrigerant flow zoning a flexible option for healthcare

Hospitals and other healthcare facilities have the individual room control needs for which VRF zoning is designed

5/16/2014

NexLight to introduce new products at Lightfair 2014

5/16/2014

HORIBA Medical and Medica Corporation sign a worldwide distribution agreement for the EasyCell assistant digital cell imaging system

5/16/2014

Steelcase deepens long term commitment to healthcare and education business

5/16/2014

More Than 12,000 Eaton LED products included in 2014 DesignLights Consortium’s qualified products list

5/16/2014

Getting up to speed on matting terminology

5/15/2014

Nursing home tornado shelters recommended

Government report says the tornado that destroyed a Missouri nursing home three years ago showed that long-term care facilities need to have specially designed shelters

5/15/2014

Survey ranks must-have amenities for seniors

National Association of Home Builders survey offers clues on staying competitive in the long-term care facility market, according to a blog on the Long-Term Living website.

5/15/2014

Oklahoma hospital prepares well before the storm

St. Anthony Shawnee Hospital starts working days before severe weather comes to keep all patients, visitors and staff safe

5/15/2014

Energy savings, long life drive era of LED

Light-emitting diode technologyis playing an important role in helping health care organizations improve patient satisfaction while controlling costs

5/15/2014

LEED credentialing can benefit facility career

Eighty-seven percent of building industry professionals say that earning a LEED credential improved their credibility, while 93 percent say it indicates a greater level of commitment to green building

5/15/2014

New devices launched to improve hand-hygiene compliance

Two new entires in the hand-hygiene market were designed to make it more convenient for healthcare workers to remain compliant

5/15/2014

Healthcare culinary competition finalists announced

Top culinary professionals from the healthcare industry will compete in the Association for Healthcare Foodservice (AHF) 2014 Culinary Competition

5/15/2014

Seven new fieldpiece clamp meters offer accuracy, convenience and value

5/15/2014

Healthcare facilities increasingly embracing dynamic glass to benefit patients

5/15/2014

Daikin applied's AGZ-E Chiller Line redefines HVAC performance

5/15/2014

Sterling presents 3D printing, virtualization and smarter cities at event focused on emerging technologies

5/15/2014

Orion Energy Systems named American Business Award finalist

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5/14/2014

Deadly infection in children's hospital linens might help nursing homes

Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council (HLAC) has called for a consensus on laundry processing standards after linens were identified by researchers as the likely carriers of a deadly fungus at New Orleans Children's Hospital

5/14/2014

Hospital lean 'myths' questioned

Hospital consultant says standardization actually leads to better outcomes

5/14/2014

White paper series explores clinical alarm safety

Two-part white paper discusses managing alarms, alerts and interruptions to improve patient safety

5/14/2014

Functional programming design process takes effort aids person-centered care

Functional programming is an ideal approach to take to make design changes toward a more person-centered approach to resident living, according to an article on the Long-Term Living website

5/14/2014

Look of recycling stations can send message

The design of a healthcare provider's recycling program seen as the face of the organization's commitment to sustainability

5/14/2014

Facility design essential to therapy

Vermont psychiatric hospital transforms inpatient clinical areas into inviting and healing spaces, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/14/2014

How to prepare for the 2012 Life Safety Code

Although the CMS proposed rule covers a lot of ground, the vast majority of it is familiar territory

5/14/2014

Philadelphia area health facility receives LEED Silver

Lankenau Medical Center project includes the $446-million, 600,000-square-foot Heart Pavilion

5/14/2014

More than 12,000 Eaton LED products included in 2014 DesignLights Consortium's qualified products list

5/14/2014

Healthcare facilities increasingly embracing dynamic glass to benefit patients

5/14/2014

West Michigan World Trade Association names Skytron as the 2014 World Trader of the Year

5/14/2014

Aquatherm PEX adapter allows transition from PEX to Aquatherm

5/14/2014

Tridium acquires DataEye Energy analytics application from Controlco

5/13/2014

Facility says security guard charged with killing resident passed background check, drug tests

Two residents were beaten with a car jack and one subsequently died of his injuries

5/13/2014

Designing for intimacy

Some nursing homes are addressing the lack of spaces for privacy and intimacy, according to an article on the Long-Term Living website

5/13/2014

Naval Medical Center rehabs repair division

The Naval Medical Center in San Diego overhauls aging and inefficient biomedical repair department

5/13/2014

CMS offers new equipment maintenance options

Change could help healthcare facilities maintain equipment properly while conserving resources

5/13/2014

Calculating the cost of adopting 2012 Life Safety Code

CMS estimates cost to healthcare organizations to implement the new Life Safety Code rules

5/13/2014

How to clean blood

Environmental services staff should keep their eyes open, stop, think and not take chances. When in doubt, follow OSHA's precautions

Blog

5/13/2014

Great engineering design through collaboration

It is the ability of engineers to understand the specific type of healthcare buildings and the process in which we design those buildings that makes the projects successful

5/13/2014

Breast health center to combine care and research

South Dakota facility will also include a boutique for cancer patients, a conference center and a survivorship clinic

5/13/2014

LIGHTFAIR Healthcare and Hospitality Lighting Forums

5/13/2014

North American aerosol product filling up again in 2013 CSPA industry survey reveals

5/13/2014

E-Mon now offering the Attune Energy Dashboard service

5/13/2014

Armstrong honored with Governor's Award Of Excellence

5/13/2014

AccuLite PL2 Series LED bollards provide energy efficiency and uniform outdoor illumination in a sleek, modern design

5/12/2014

India's hospital train brings care to rural areas

Train is staffed by surgeons and equipped with a state-of-the-art operating room

5/12/2014

Household dining model cheaper, tastier

Long-Term Living article says using satellite kitchens results in lower net costs for communities and an improved dining experience for residents

5/12/2014

Emergency room renovation to boost safety, efficiency

Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene in Keene, N.H., will update safety features and modernize a number of private patient rooms

5/12/2014

Royal Sussex County hospital construction OK'd

Current facilities are among the oldest in the National Health Service and date back to the 19th century

5/12/2014

Study says serving sorbet before nursing home meals increases food intake

Nursing home residents who have a sorbet appetizer tend to eat more at mealtime and maintain their weight

5/12/2014

For quicker turnaround, hospital turns to modular construction

Joplin facility was rebuilt less than a year after tornado

5/12/2014

Take a photo tour of Mount Carmel St. Ann's Hospital

Recent renovations at Mount Carmel St. Ann's Hospital in Westerville, Ohio, updated the environment to reflect the local culture, according to a Healthcare Design article

5/12/2014

University of Chicago Medicine plans buildout of vacant space

$123.5 million project will consolidate beds in one building

5/12/2014

Daikin Applied's AGZ-E Chiller Line redefines HVAC performance

5/12/2014

Trane wins Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing Leadership Award

5/12/2014

Eaton's ALERiTY mass notification solutions wins Security Industry Association's Best in Emergency Communications System Award

5/12/2014

AFX announces new website launch redesigned website offers design and project planning tools

5/12/2014

New $252 million Medical Center's efficient HVAC design boasts 18 percent energy savings vs. conventional systems

5/9/2014

Technology tracks patient movements, experience

Real-time location system (RTLS) technology used to limit patient wait times at Sanford Health system

5/9/2014

Spreading information can help curb HAIs

According to research, frequent e-mails to facility leaders can help fight an outbreak

5/9/2014

Green waste management can save money

The opportunity for cost reduction through smart resource and waste management may be as high as 40 percent to 70 percent

5/9/2014

Phased renovation needs precise timing to pay off

The operation must be meticulously planned, because the work site is connected to the rest of the building's systems, according to a Healthcare Design article

5/9/2014

Murals brighten Bronx healthcare facility

New murals at a CenterLight Health Systems in-patient care facility highlight the best of the Bronx

5/9/2014

Does automated hand-hygiene monitoring work?

A recent review of published information on automated hand hygiene systems found that less than 20 percent of the articles included calculations for efficiency or accuracy

5/9/2014

50 leaders in patient safety field

Becker's Hospital Review list includes professionals from healthcare organizations, national organizations, universities and other institutions

5/9/2014

Australian university develops antibacterial fabric

RMIT University researchers say material can kill a range of infectious bacteria, such as E coli, within 10 minutes

5/9/2014

Schneider Electric StruxureWare Data Center Operation v7.4 offers increased colocation management capabilities

5/9/2014

Orion Energy Systems named Star of Energy Efficiency Award finalist

5/9/2014

Herman Miller continues its commitment to the environment, announces new Earthright strategy

5/9/2014

IFMA's professional credentials aligned with Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act requirements

5/9/2014

Adjustable sprocket by Silverback Solar makes installation possible

5/8/2014

Temporary hospital sent to Mississippi after tornado

North Carolina sends 18 trucks of equipment and supplies after storm damages Louisville healthcare facilities

5/8/2014

Mock disaster tests Ontario hospital privacy procedures

Soldiers' Memorial Hospital in Simcoe County stages car accident with chemical spill to test the hospital's emergency preparedness

Blog

5/8/2014

How HIPAA relates to the security officer

Prevent inappropriate sharing of private patient information by ensuring all individuals, including the security team, are trained on applicable HIPAA rules and regulations

5/8/2014

Hand hygiene in New Zealand hospitals improving

Good hand-hygiene practices are being followed nearly 73 percent of the time across the country's hospitals, report says

5/8/2014

Hospice centers offer home away from home

Healthcare Design article says that population changes mean both the number and size of facilites are growing

Blog

5/8/2014

The value of clean

Blog discusses how the cleaning industry contribute to health

5/8/2014

Shuttered Buffalo clinic becomes a state-of-the-art facility

$2.5 million rehab includes state-of-the-art examination rooms, digital record-keeping and a floor plan designed for coordination of services

5/8/2014

Cree delivers the first no-compromise LED T8 replacement tube

5/8/2014

New energy efficient ceiling exhaust fans from Greenheck

5/8/2014

Pulse Systems' complete EHR, Version 4.2, achieves 2014 edition complete health IT certification from ICSA labs

5/8/2014

Valspar's new Acropon coatings deliver high-performance durability, high-intensity color and gloss for architectural aluminum products

5/8/2014

The RIDGID SeeSnake Compact2 camera reel and CS6Pak digital recording monitor team up to get results quicker

5/7/2014

Bacteria in hospital ice machines blamed for patient death

Legionella bacteria found in hospital ice machines at UPMC Presbyterian contributed to one patient's death and sickened two others

5/7/2014

London's oldest hospital getting low-carbon power upgrade

St Bartholomew's Hospital is getting a new, low-carbon combined cooling, heating and power system from the Sustainable Development Capital LLP 'Powering Health' collaboration

5/7/2014

Free eBook includes best cleaning practices for healthcare facilities

Free download highlights problem areas and offers advice for effective healthcare facility cleaning

5/7/2014

New superbug infection found every 18 minutes in Hong Kong public hospitals

Cases have risen 15 percent since 2011, with overcrowding and Hong Kong's ageing population blamed

Blog

5/7/2014

Designing for infection control

Blog on Healthcare Design website discusses how design can play a role in combating the epidemic of hospital-acquired infections

5/7/2014

Safety scores say hospitals are showing improvement

According to newly released data, despite progress, even some premier medical institutions are falling behind when it comes to patient safety

Blog

5/7/2014

Healthcare foodservice goes beyond patient dining

Fifty-nine percent of hospitals serve more retail meals than patient meals

5/7/2014

Fine Design Living touts benefits of using glass in landscaping projects

5/7/2014

HLAC says new report linking infections to hospital linens makes a strong case

5/7/2014

Structure Energy launches new energy efficiency prescriptions for healthcare facilities

5/7/2014

Architectural area lighting's popular pivot floodlight now available in led

5/7/2014

Kohler's touchless toilet technology marks a new era in toilet flushing

Blog

5/6/2014

Simulation software may improve healthcare facility efficiencies

Software creates a 4D portrayal of a healthcare system, and then adds in 'what-if' factors to analyze the way the organization handles patients and care

Blog

5/6/2014

Health system capital planning for the future

Some of the basic reasons that hospitals choose to invest in facilities include addressing a strategic need in the market, modernizing an aging infrastructure, and/or upgrading to achieve and ensure that the enterprise is operating with the 'standard of care'

5/6/2014

Infection control measures at Worcestershire hospitals get thumbs-up

Inspectors from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) visited both hospitals to assess the standards of cleanliness and how staff were working to prevent the spread of infections such as norovirus

5/6/2014

North Carolina women's center plans $26.8M project to double its size

Novant Health Matthews Medical Center will add 49,000 square feet to its women's services

Blog

5/6/2014

Improving a security program's effectiveness

Even if you've already implemented changes to your security program, it is important to remember that periodic assessments should be performed to ensure that it remains effective

Blog

5/6/2014

Creating a strong safety culture

If you are not actively trying to create a strong safety culture in your organization, it probably doesn't exist, blogger says

5/6/2014

Florida hospital on mock 'high alert'

Highlands Regional Medical Center holds disaster drill, coordinated to give county crisis-response employees, first-responders and staff a hands-on experience of what would take place in the event of an actual crisis situation

5/6/2014

Architecture of Fortius Sport & Health reflects spirit of athletic motion

Article on the Healthcare Design website includes a virtual photo tour of the facility

5/6/2014

Schindler enhances building environments with comprehensive mid-rise modernization package for existing elevators

5/6/2014

New Tennant heavy-duty battery scrubber will run 8-hour shift in economy mode

5/6/2014

Indy LED L-Series feature industry-first consistent design, uniform LED performance across family of luminaires

5/6/2014

Cintas shares common fire safety misconceptions

5/6/2014

Duro-Last, Inc. introduces Duro-Guard Sopravap'r vapor retarder and air barrier

5/5/2014

What's wrong with this picture?

AORN website graphic offers a fun way to check environmental cleaning knowledge

5/5/2014

New Orleans area hospital conducts 'active shooter' drill

East Jefferson General Hospital simulates a scenario involving a gunman roaming the facility

Blog

5/5/2014

Reducing carbon monoxide poisoning threat

The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning pose a particularly dangerous threat to residents in long-term care facilities

5/5/2014

Camp Pendleton hospital reflects military tradition

Healthcare Design article describes how facility design reflects the values of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps while using the latest evidence-based design practices

5/5/2014

Houston medical center plans $650M expansion, renovation

Texas Medical Center will add 1.34 million square feet and 160 additional beds

5/5/2014

Carpet tiles making a comeback

Ease of installation can make modular carpeting less disruptive for a long-term care facility

5/5/2014

New Johnson Controls wireless thermostat simplifies commercial building digital automation

5/5/2014

Pacific Maintenance Company hires new facilities support manager

5/5/2014

Carpet mold, damp carpets, and how to deal with them

5/5/2014

Bobcat M-Series Tier 4 E32i and E35i excavators feature increased fuel efficiency and instrumentation enhancements

5/5/2014

Lutron and ecoInsight integrate their leading software apps to streamline lighting control retrofit projects

5/2/2014

New Orleans deaths raise questions about handling of linens

Five children died during an outbreak of a flesh-eating fungal infection at Children's Hospital between August 2008 and July 2009

5/2/2014

Rally in Sacramento calls for stronger safety standards throughout hospitals

California lawmakers are working on a bill to make hospitals safer in an effort that some are calling a waste of time and money

5/2/2014

Senator pushes FEMA to OK $20M for New York healthcare facilities

Funds would buy emergency generators for West Islip hospital and nursing home

5/2/2014

Key elements to clean restrooms

Long-Term Living article lists six steps to a clean restroom

5/2/2014

Architecture and interior design can support wayfinding

Center for Health Design discusses how specific design choices effect wayfinding in health facilities

5/2/2014

Ignoring future threatens facility design success

Healthcare Design blog discusses how lack of training for a facility's future staff can negate the benefits of the best facility design

5/2/2014

New Larco CopperShield push-plate fights bacteria that cause hospital-acquired infections

5/2/2014

Watermark Designs introduces a collection of linear drains standard and custom designs and finishes

5/2/2014

Schneider Electric announces a new range of cost effective, high accuracy power metering

5/2/2014

LaMar Lighting introduces VO-LED Series of motion sensor controlled bi-level lighting

5/2/2014

Upsite Technologies opens the doors of modular containment with AisleLok

5/1/2014

New Minnesota clinic built for women, by women

Construction of Park Nicollet Women's Center in St. Louis Park informed by leading role of women

Blog

5/1/2014

The medical travel bug is spreading

A blog on the Healthcare Design website discusses the trend of traveling outside the U.S. for medical care

5/1/2014

UK hospital issuing personal alarms, panic buttons to staff

Accident and emergency department at Noble's Hospital is reviewing safety procedures

5/1/2014

Hospital bug blamed for hospital ward closures in Wales

Increases in bed closures at Glan Clwyd Hospital were six times higher than at other hospitals in North Wales

5/1/2014

Carpeting offering new options for care facilities

Article on Long-term Living website says long-term care and rehabilitation facilities are using their remodeling phases as a chance to explore new carpeting options

5/1/2014

Oklahoma hospital's addition will include 'hoteling stations'

St. Anthony Shawnee Hospital's new rooms to include nursing pods that bring nursing staff closer to patients

5/1/2014

Hospital-affiliated gyms grow in popularity

Health-facility-affiliated gyms are generally more costly than some commercial gyms, but members value the connection with healthcare professionals

5/1/2014

South Carolina Hospital honored for infection control

GHS Laurens County Memorial Hospital in Clinton has received two patient safety awards

5/1/2014

Quality assurance audits for healthcare facilities

The how and the why of tracking your environmental services trends

5/1/2014

Rockfon Infinity Perimeter Trim creates smooth ceiling transitions, floating clouds and light coves

5/1/2014

New Whisper LED Luminaires from Mark Architectural Lighting combine energy efficiency and functionality with elegant design

5/1/2014

Waterless 2004 Sonora No-Flush Urinal from Waterless Co.

5/1/2014

IFC introduces construction industry's most comprehensive online firestop training program

4/30/2014

Hospital safety under fire after stabbings

Incidents at two Los Angeles County medical centers spur call for greater focus on hospital security

Blog

4/30/2014

Household model of long-term care transforming communities

A growing number of nursing homes are making big changes to create a more personalized appeal

Blog

4/30/2014

Hospital parking lot, garage security a critical challenge

With large volume of space and relatively low levels of activity, parking facilities present a risk of crime

Blog

4/30/2014

Balancing resident, staff safety in an 'active shooter' event

A blog on the Long-Term Living website discusses the challenges in balancing resident and staff safety

4/30/2014

Adding bioremediation to the sanitation schedule

Focal areas should include vault toilets, showers, ceramic tile floors and other areas where organic buildup is present

4/30/2014

Free webcast: Data Center Consolidation: A Roadmap

Building Operation Management Magazine is presenting a webcast by David Hutchison of Excipio Consulting. He will offer facility managers a roadmap for planning a data center consolidation.

4/30/2014

Supporting well communities by design

Healthcare Design article discusses using modern design to make care facilities the centerpieces of wellness-oriented, collaborative communities

4/30/2014

Monitoring infection-control cleaning results

Employing a science-based measurement to monitor cleaning will have the most favorable results

4/30/2014

Video surveillance of hand hygiene

Study says video surveillance has comparable results to in-person observation when measuring hand-hygiene compliance

4/30/2014

WetKeys Washable Keyboards recommends sealed, washable keyboards be added to WHO's hand-hygiene program

4/30/2014

Orion Energy Systems named Innovation Award finalist

4/30/2014

Schneider Electric enhances data center cooling efficiency and capacity with its second generation InRow RC

4/30/2014

Emerson Network Power's new ASCO NEMA 3R enclosure qualifies for 2012 IBC seismic certification

4/30/2014

Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare sets new standard for patient safety with Xenex's germ-zapping robots

4/29/2014

Honolulu ambulances delivering bedbugs

To kill bedbugs in emergency vehicles, the city is expected to spend $25,200 over the next fiscal year

4/29/2014

Vermont hospital transitioning to single rooms

Plans are in the works for full renovations and new construction at Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington

4/29/2014

Choosing a healthcare facility cleaning service

When deciding which healthcare cleaning services to employ, partner with the facility's infection-prevention professionals to determine the chemicals, technologies and cleaning methods

4/29/2014

Can a healthcare campus affect the wellness of its community?

In an article on the Healthcare Design magazine website, Managing Editor Jennifer Kovacs Silvis discusses connecting design to overall population health

4/29/2014

Trauma room infection control Q&A

Consultant Brad Keyes answeres a question about the placement of a flushing hopper sink in a trauma room

4/29/2014

Nebraska hospital hosts mass-casualty incident exercise

Exercise gives hospital and ambulance staff the chance to adjust and adapt to a chaotic situation

4/29/2014

Challenges of infection-control cleaning

Within the healthcare facility, areas differ in terms of the infection- control cleaning methods needed in each space

4/29/2014

Jamaican hospital to save $1.6 million in energy costs

With the installation of a state-of-the-art air conditioning (AC) system, Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine is expected to save more than $1.6 million annually in energy costs

4/29/2014

Fire-Lite Alarms makes realtime mass notification only a phone call away

4/29/2014

ADPRO PRO E-PIRs win the Security Industry Association's 2014 New Product Showcase 'Best in Outdoor Perimeter Protection' Award

4/29/2014

Cree LED street lights transform California city's streets, cut energy use by 65 percent

4/29/2014

TEC launches free iPhone app that includes coverage calculator

4/29/2014

Trane Los Angeles named top tenant finisher in EPA's ENERGY STAR national building competition

4/28/2014

New Orleans hospital admits dropping ball in fungal outbreak communication

Deadly fungus on hospital linens killed five patients between 2008 and 2009 at the medical facility

4/28/2014

One year after flood, Illinois hospital is more prepared

Newly poured four-foot-tall concrete wall could be Morris Hospital's saving grace this flood season

4/28/2014

Cleaning for hospital-acquired infections

Altering environmental cleaning practices can have the most significant impact on infection control

4/28/2014

Idaho licensing delays may doom new health facility

After spending two years preparing to build a $7 million medical rehabilitation center in Coeur d'Alene, Advanced Health Care Corp. was told that it will have to wait another two years for a license

4/28/2014

Combining design and construction services can maximize value

Construction manager/general contractor (CM/GC) delivery can use joint expertise to increase design and construction efficiency

4/28/2014

Twin Falls healthcare providers focus on cutting waste

Hospitals have conservation programs in place and recycle or reuse whenever possible

4/28/2014

Legrand introduces Evolution Series ceiling box

4/28/2014

AFFLINK introduces new web site aimed at driving sales for AFFLINK members

4/28/2014

Focus on infection control & hygiene drives demand for medical nonwoven disposables

4/28/2014

Daintree Networks launches 'Energy Champion' awards

4/28/2014

TechLine, the Armstrong Ceilings technical assistance service, marks twenty years of customer support

4/25/2014

Mother says newborn died from fungus at New Orleans hospital

Children's Hospital said that five pediatric patients died over 11 months ending in July 2009 following an outbreak of a deadly infection caused by fungi present in dirt and decaying organic matter

4/25/2014

U.K. charity banned from donating food to hospital

Organization was told that the hospital would no longer accept food from outside sources

4/25/2014

Wisconsin nursing homes becoming more homelike

New breed of facility is being built in a 'household model.' They are smaller with lots of sunlight and spaces for socializing and quieter spots for contemplation

4/25/2014

Healthcare space booming in Orlando

More medical-related space is scheduled to open in Orlando next year than in at least the previous four years combined

4/25/2014

Most U.S. health facilities have good hand-hygiene programs

WHO survey of hand-hygiene initiatives shows that nearly all respondent programs rank as adequate or better

4/25/2014

U.K. hospital adopts new infection control guide

Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth adopts National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) quality standards

4/25/2014

Multitrade prefab projects depend on collaboration

Many healthcare projects now using prefabrication for bathroom pods, headwalls and mechanical/electrical/plumbing (MEP) racks

Video

4/25/2014

Hospital produces infection prevention video

Cambridge University Hospital video guides staff, patients and visitors through a six-step hand-washing process

4/25/2014

Keres leads Beta test on new sustainability tool

4/25/2014

The need for a restroom cleaning checklist

4/25/2014

Coolerado launches M50 Downflow air conditioning units ideal for LEED buildings, office space, medical offices and data centers

4/25/2014

Schneider Electric's SE8000 Series room controllers offer unparalleled design, simple installation and energy savings

4/25/2014

Bosch launches next generation Li-Ion power tool batteries with 5.0ah battery pack

4/24/2014

Garbage can liners banned after hospital suicides

Glasgow's health board told to remove plastic garbage can liners from all its mental health wards and facilities after two patients took their own lives

4/24/2014

Senior-specific emergency rooms becoming more common

Elderly patients are more frequent users of the emergency department and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention projects that the number of persons 65 years and older will double to 89 million by 2050

4/24/2014

Hospital launches sustainable food program

Yale-New Haven Hospital starts Hospital Wrap!, a program that recovers food that has been prepared but not served and donates it to those in need

4/24/2014

'Starbucks of healthcare' opens in Connecticut

ASAP Urgent Care opens location in Madison

4/24/2014

Waco VA Medical Center loses water for a day

Crews repair damaged water main connection restoring water service to the campus after a 24-hour interruption

Blog

4/24/2014

Sustainable design is no longer the exception

Around the world, buildings totaling 3 billion square feet of green construction space have earned LEED certification to date

4/24/2014

Building a hospital based on patient safety

WellStar Paulding Hospital's main focus is to create the safest hospital possible

4/24/2014

New Missouri $190M patient tower earns LEED gold

Columbia's Ellis Fischel Cancer Center's north-south orientation provides views of farmland to the south and the University of Missouri campus to the north, while sunshades on the south facade help mitigate the glare from direct sunlight

4/24/2014

Legrand introduces new line of rubber and watertight products

4/24/2014

CENTRIA's 2014 Product Catalog aims to inspire through innovation

4/24/2014

ABILITY | EASE now serving over 9,000 providers

4/24/2014

Kim Lighting takes landscape lighting to a new level with first Bluetooth-controlled led outdoor luminaires

4/24/2014

SKIDATA and STENTOFON announce alliance

Blog

4/23/2014

What makes a hospital a 'winner?'

Healthcare industry leaders discuss strategic alternatives hospitals and health systems can implement in a rapidly changing industry

4/23/2014

Behavioral health facility extends real-time locating system's reach

Western Maryland Regional Medical Center uses RTLS technology to monitor patient movements, prevent elopement

Blog

4/23/2014

Quality security is a key to regulatory compliance

Vendors and business partners should contribute to a facility's commitment to regulatory compliance

4/23/2014

Boston hospitals apply lessons learned from bombing

A year after being packed with blast victims, Boston facilities have changed how they prepare for a disaster

Blog

4/23/2014

Retail healthcare a new source of competition

Blog on Healthcare Design says retailers like CVS are 'throwing down the gauntlet' in competition for healthcare dollars

4/23/2014

Tips for improving hand hygiene compliance

Hand hygiene averages well below 50 percent compliance in many healthcare facilities

4/23/2014

Healthcare providers preparing for climate change

Evacuations forced by storms have made healthcare professionals more aware of climate change and how it effects the industry

4/23/2014

Ambulatory facilities are focus of healthcare's future

Surgery centers, cancer centers, imaging centers, neighborhood-focused community clinics and medical office buildings are expected to be growth areas

4/23/2014

Paladin adds antimicrobial element to Fairfield-style rail to support infection control initiatives

4/23/2014

Firestone Building Products expands aluminum plate wall panel product line

4/23/2014

Schneider Electric's SE8000 Series room controllers offer unparalleled design, simple installation and energy savings

4/23/2014

Everyone deserves a great LED Lighting System at a great value

4/23/2014

2ND AVE Lighting captures People's Choice Award for most interesting lighting products

4/22/2014

Man shoots himself at Johns Hopkins days after hospital safety symposium

Experts at the national symposium on how medical professionals can stay safe said it can be difficult to restrict guns entirely

4/22/2014

Making the business case for hospital design

Healthcare Design article discusses the renewed resonance of ROI for hospital design in the era of healthcare reform

4/22/2014

Long Island hospital updates security to prepare for emergencies

The improvements at John T. Mather Memorial Hospital include advanced surveillance cameras and a card reader to restrict access to one area of the hospital

4/22/2014

Renewed focus on operating room's role in infection prevention

Nurses association says a greater degree of evaluation of the cleaning and disinfection performed in operating rooms is needed

4/22/2014

Life Safety Code updates encourage homelike environments

New fire safety regulations would increase security against patient wandering

Blog

4/22/2014

Preventing hospital-acquired infection transmission

Cleaning and disinfection can cut risk of HAI from cross-contamination from equipment and surfaces

4/22/2014

Florida medical center renovated to increase security

The psychiatric treatment center is being completely redone. New ceilings, walls and safety features, such as alarms, are being installed

4/22/2014

Communication badges can help when staff are at risk

Badges have one button to summon coworkers for less urgent assistance. A second button can call security if the situation escalates.

4/22/2014

Greenheck offers complete line of industrial dampers

4/22/2014

FSR receives two EC&M 2014 Product of the Year awards

4/22/2014

Phoenix launches the efficient, compact HDL-LED Series

4/22/2014

WaterSignal introduces next generation system to create faster connections

4/22/2014

Cree delivers breakthrough light quality and innovative design for linear lighting applications

4/21/2014

Hospital increases security after woman pushed down stairs

Attack part of theft, purse-snatching on HealthAlliance Leominster, Mass., campus

4/21/2014

Taming the hospital microbial ecosystem

Researchers are trying to understand hospitals' entire microbial ecosystem instead of just the impact of pathogens

Blog

4/21/2014

Ogres, onions and securing patient health records

Data security should be incrementally achieved in appropriate layers, always improving but never perfect

4/21/2014

ASHE energy campaign focuses on patient care

Program for health facilities encourages sustainability and energy efficiency

4/21/2014

Designing entrances for seniors

Healthcare Design magazine article discusses remedying tripping hazards to prevent visitor and patient falls, and injury due to other accidents

4/21/2014

Kansas hospital implements new safety program

Via Christi Hospital officials are working to enhance patient safety by creating a more collaborative environment

4/21/2014

New fire safety regs proposed for hospitals

Fire safety standards from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services address everything from automatic sprinkler systems to the size of patients' rooms and where to store medical equipment

4/21/2014

ABB introduces new line of heavy duty safety switches

4/21/2014

EMS Healthcare talks bridging the gap with mobile healthcare facilities

4/21/2014

Lista announces Stak System storage and handling system

4/21/2014

Orbio innovation displaces traditional packaged chemicals with on-site, on-demand generation

4/21/2014

Stevens Industries, Inc. acquires the rights to produce Techline USA branded products.

4/17/2014

Patrols increased after 'fluke' shooting in hospital parking lot

Massachusetts' Baystate Medical Center security chief says hospital is safe, incidents of violence rare

4/17/2014

Waste and mismanagement cited at medical prison

$840 million California Health Care Facility beset by waste, mismanagement and miscommunication between the prison and medical staffs

4/17/2014

Hospital door handle sanitizes hands

Column can be fitted on a pull door and has a blue paddle on bottom that dispenses a dab of hand sanitizer when pushed

4/17/2014

Copper called safe, effective for infection control

Author responds to reader comments on an article in The Hospitalist about copper touch surfaces in hospitals

4/17/2014

South Dakota seeing urgent-care facility boom

The push toward urgent care has led to an expansion of clinics in western South Dakota

4/17/2014

UNC Hospital Wellness Center includes climbing wall

University of North Carolina Hospital commissioned a new wellness and fitness center for use by hospital patients and staff and the community

4/17/2014

Providers urged to look ahead to next stage of meaningful use

While many organizations are still struggling to deal with Stages 1 and 2 of meaningful use, consultant suggests keeping an eye on future patient engagement aspects

4/17/2014

Four things to know about cyber surveillance

By adopting user-activity monitoring, healthcare providers can record every action of users accessing sensitive data, getting cyber surveillance to match the video surveillance they have in the physical world

4/17/2014

Master Lock presents S-Series Padlocks

4/17/2014

ROCKFON stone wool acoustic ceiling solutions earn GREENGUARD Gold Certification

4/17/2014

Sterling to begin offering 3D printing technology and solutions

4/17/2014

MaxLite adds LED BayMax High/Low Bay Retrofit Lamp to lighting design lab’s products list

4/17/2014

Kimberly-Clark recognizes infection prevention champions in fourth annual HAI Watchdog Awards

4/16/2014

Is there room in the healthcare C-suite for facilities managers?

ASHE exec says by improving their ability to communicate in business terms and finding ways to reduce operating costs while improving performance, facilities managers can generate trust capital

Blog

4/16/2014

Comprehensive security locks down peace of mind

A fully integrated security program can protect and enhance your brand, help decrease the threat of an incident on campus and increase the security experience for everyone

Blog

4/16/2014

Antimicrobial copper can save lives in healthcare facilities

Copper is recognized by the EPA as being able to continuously kill greater than 99.9% of bacteria that cause hospital-acquired infections

4/16/2014

Ohio hospitals hold mass-casualty exercise

Hospitals, emergency responders, health departments and coroners in northwestern Ohio take part in an emergency preparedness exercise to make sure hospitals are prepared for a mass casualty response

4/16/2014

Guidance lacking for soft-surface decontamination

Lack of awareness surrounding the issue called biggest challenge in soft-surface decontamination

4/16/2014

Looking beyond staff to create a safe facility

'Prevention through design' can lead to safer healthcare facilities

4/16/2014

Florida Hospital honored for sustainability

Florida Hospital Carrollwood is recognized for its efforts to decrease consumption of fuel, water and energy

4/16/2014

Sto Corp. celebrates 35th anniversary in the U.S.

4/16/2014

Supply water temperature classification new addition to updated guidance on cooling data centers

4/16/2014

One month after launch, Practical Playbook being put into use nationwide

4/16/2014

Butler County Health Care Center solves challenging solar control problem with SageGlass in new glass-enclosed wellness center

4/16/2014

EYE Lighting and CIMCON Lighting Sign Agreement to Sell Outdoor Lighting Control Systems

4/15/2014

Disabled helicopter removed from hospital roof

During the removal, University of New Mexico Hospital switched to internal power at the university's utilities center. UNMH and other critical facilities on campus relied on generator back-up.

4/15/2014

Grant to help clear the air around Indiana hospital ambulance bays

Hospitals in Dyer, Hammond and Crown Point will share a $52,500 grant to help reduce ambulance emissions outside of their emergency departments

4/15/2014

Jamaica allocates $1 billion to upgrade health facilities

Major project components include sewage treatment, child and adolescent mental health facilities, medical waste management enhancement, primary health care renewal and piped medical gases infrastructure

4/15/2014

Effective terminal cleaning can curb HAIs

Daily disinfection of high-touch surfaces can help to prevent the spread of hospital-acquired infections

4/15/2014

Most common hospital fire code violations

Having fire protection equipment in place at a hospital isn't enough to minimize risk to staff and patients and ensure compliance. Fire code violations can include anything from improperly installed equipment to a missed service date

Podcast

4/15/2014

Hospital's web-based training improves worker safety

"5 Minutes With" podcast on Facilitiesnet talks to Bill Warren of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian Shadyside Hospital

4/15/2014

Putting new facilities to the test

Healthcare Design magazine article discusses 'clinical operations commissioning' to identify and eliminate operational risks before the healthcare facility's doors open

4/15/2014

Who will win and lose with Accountable Care?

Healthcare reform is all about the patients, but who else in the healthcare industry will come out on top? Industry experts predict the winners and losers.

4/15/2014

HGH Infrared Systems announces debut of its new Pyroscan with HDR technology

4/15/2014

Duro-Last, Inc. adds flute fill combo board to their Duro-Guard insulation product line

4/15/2014

Schneider Electric offers cost-effective modernization solution for existing DS-type circuit breakers

4/15/2014

Xylem releases enhanced pump controller station to improve efficiency, reduce costs in commercial, industrial and specialty applications

4/15/2014

AAMA forms sustainability steering committee

4/14/2014

Hospital kitchens source for drug resistant bacteria

After handling raw poultry, hands of food preparers and cutting boards remain a source of transmission for multi-drug resistant bacteria, study shows

4/14/2014

How healthcare facilities can improve patient satisfaction

Understanding the connection between the physical appearance of a facility and patient satisfaction can have a lasting impact on both a hospital's performance and its ability to provide exceptional community health

4/14/2014

'Keep the Coat' campaign launched in defense of lab coats

Initiative advocates for healthcare workers to keep their white coats as a defense against contaminants

Blog

4/14/2014

A different approach to the central utility plant

The new modular central plants have many advantages when compared to traditional ones

4/14/2014

UK hospitals launch safety project to reduce hospital falls

A new approach to improve safety and prevent falls in hospitals has been introduced across Doncaster, Rotherham and North Lincolnshire

4/14/2014

Cost of LEED healthcare facility almost the same as building to code

Misperceptions about the capital cost of LEED-certified hospitals has some believing that certification can cost more than 10 to 15 percent more than standard practice

4/14/2014

Changing healthcare landscape will change facilities

Survey suggests that the emphasis in healthcare building is beginning to shift toward greater facility flexibility, ease of design and overall efficiency

Blog

4/14/2014

Five ways to boost HCAHPS scores

The growing impact of the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey is prompting healthcare facilities to look for ways to improve their scores

4/14/2014

Enthermics adds to blanket warmers DC Series

4/14/2014

PowerFlor: A revolution in cable management systems

4/14/2014

Victaulic extends Vic-300 MasterSeal Line with Series 461 stainless steel butterfly valve

4/14/2014

Armstrong introduces a new adhesive for quick renovations

4/11/2014

Hospitals brace for effects of insurance reform

South Jersey hospital officials are bracing for the effects of the Affordable Care Act, with some planning staffing cuts due to fewer patients visiting their emergency rooms and others hiring more doctors

4/11/2014

Connecticut hospital recognized for enduring design

Legacy Project Award honors Griffin Hospital for enduring design excellence

4/11/2014

Healing gardens aren't one-type-fits-all

According to a Healthcare Design magazine article, while there are general design guidelines for healthcare gardens, different patient populations often need specific design considerations

4/11/2014

Top 30 green hospitals named

Hospitals were selected based on criteria including certifications from environmental bodies, recycling efforts, green construction and innovative energy saving features

4/11/2014

Brooklyn Health Partners to redevelop Long Island College Hospital

Redevelopment proposal promises 300-400 beds in a full-service hospital, plus 1,000 units of housing

4/11/2014

Largest U.S. neuroscience facility built in Bethesda

National Institutes of Health's John Edward Porter Neuroscience Research Center has geothermal wells, ground source heat pumps and chilled beams

4/11/2014

UNM Hospital staff trains at FEMA facility

Disaster preparedness training covers mass casualty incidents to catastrophic natural disasters and terror attacks

4/11/2014

$70.5 million children's health center planned in Toronto

McMaster Children's Health Centre will include an outdoor wheeling track, a therapeutic playground and physiotherapy space

4/11/2014

Apollo Safety announces healthcare division

4/11/2014

Duro-Last, Inc. introduces Duro-Guard XPS Hybrid Fan Fold

4/11/2014

Aurora Health Care vice president of food and nutrition services honored

4/11/2014

EQ - The Environmental Quality Company and US Ecology announce acquisition agreement

4/11/2014

Wireless Efficiency to launch mobile inductive charging pad for wireless charging on the go

4/10/2014

New, past violent events spark facility emergency drills

Healthcare leaders see disaster exercises and planning paying off

4/10/2014

Pocono facility stresses aesthetics, convenience

Artwork, homelike settings and gentle atmospheric lighting greet patients at Pennsylvania clinic

4/10/2014

Oregon facility offers storefront healthcare

Corvallis' new medical facility is a storefront clinic wedged between a coffeehouse and a Mexican restaurant

4/10/2014

Saskatchewan system explores new way of delivering healthcare

New Yorkton facility is being designed to decrease hospital admissions by linking people to primary healthcare

4/10/2014

To boost patient satisfaction - align scores and strategic goals

Building a culture of improvement is the framework for creating the best patient experience

4/10/2014

Central energy plant can lower costs

A high-performance central energy plant called best strategy for lowering operational costs at a healthcare facility

4/10/2014

Charlotte behavioral-health hospital resembles a lodge

The inpatient hospital is designed with a comforting and relaxing environment with wood floors, natural paint colors, windows and outdoor concourses

4/10/2014

Arrow's new key rotation indicator rose gives lever lock an additional level of security

4/10/2014

Hospitals using Xenex UV Room Disinfection System are reporting fewer infections

4/10/2014

PowerFlor: a revolution in cable management systems

4/10/2014

Interlogix shows new Advisor One self-contained panel and AdvisorSync application at ISC West

4/10/2014

EPA recognizes Hines with 2014 Energy Star Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award

4/9/2014

Hospitals simulate infectious disease disaster

Eight Minnesota facilities participate in a disaster drill portraying a widespread infectious disease breakout

4/9/2014

Minnesota VA to expand food service facility

The St. Cloud VA Health Care System plans to build a bigger food services building to better serve veterans living on campus or with mental health issues

4/9/2014

New generation of ambulatory care facilities popping up

Survey shows 20 percent of healthcare industry respondents are currently working on or planning an ambulatory care construction project

Blog

4/9/2014

Wayfinding often hampered by med speak

Healthcare Design magazine blog examines how word choice, acronyms can confuse hospital visitors

4/9/2014

Cherokee Indian Hospital planned in North Carolina

New 150,000-square-foot healthcare facility will serve an estimated 15,000 tribe members across the western part of the state

4/9/2014

California nursing home safety bill advances

The legislation would establish timelines and procedures for completing an investigation into alleged abuse within a long-term care facility

4/9/2014

Hospital safety tipping point hit well below full occupancy

Research shows healthcare facility safety at risk at about 92 percent of full occupancy

4/9/2014

App supports job site safety and accountability

Executive site safety visit (ESSV) app is used to perform site safety inspections on job sites

4/9/2014

EPA recognizes CBRE with 2014 ENERGY STAR Partner Of The Year - Sustained Excellence Award

4/9/2014

New WattStopper sensors simplify ordering and installation with automatic Neutral Sense Technology

4/9/2014

MaxLite named 2014 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year

4/9/2014

Liberty Property Trust honored by EPA

4/9/2014

Next generation of GE's Albeo LED luminaires offers greater efficacy and global compliancy for high bay applications

4/8/2014

Scientists develop light-activated antimicrobial surface

New antibacterial material is deadly to bacteria when activated by light and also shows antibacterial properties in total darkness

4/8/2014

FEMA may seek $2 million repayment from Louisiana hospital

The Department of Homeland Security is recommending that the government recover $2 million in Hurricane Katrina-related disaster recovery assistance from East Jefferson General Hospital

4/8/2014

Liverpool hospital's safety rating puts donations at risk

Alder Hey Children's Hospital may lose 4 million-pound gift after poor report

Blog

4/8/2014

Balancing regional design temperatures

Blog explores how design temperatures for different areas of the country affect engineering designs

4/8/2014

Healthcare data center projects dictated by needs, resources

Healthcare Design article explores the options when creating safe, secure locations with back-up power and the ability to withstand a disaster

4/8/2014

Modular walls may be a greener solution for healthcare facility

Prefabricated, modular interiors can be a better choice than drywall due to potential health risks of constructing spaces with gypsum

4/8/2014

Many hospital infections commonly found directly outside facilities

Researchers tested cultures taken from surfaces, mostly doors from local businesses, less than 1.5 miles from six hospitals

Blog

4/8/2014

Project planning for collaboration / success

It is essential to build a project team that possesses the fundamental tools that will provide the best chance for an integrated and collaborative team

4/8/2014

D-Link introduces new compact indoor pan/tilt and fixed dome cameras

4/8/2014

FirstLight Fiber chosen as healthcare hub by New England Telehealth Consortium

4/8/2014

Interlogix launches network and analog video recorders and updated video management systems

4/8/2014

UV LED leak detection flashlight easily spots all industrial fluid leaks

4/8/2014

New Fluke temperature calibrators deliver high accuracy in easy-to-use, single function tools

4/7/2014

Greenville hospital shifting police security to unarmed guards

Vidant Medical Center plans to cut the number of sworn police officers at the North Carolina hospital by more than half

4/7/2014

New Springfield surgery center designed for safety, satisfaction

St. John's Hospital Surgery Center has roomier surgical rooms and many patient-friendly amenities

4/7/2014

Canadian hospitals recognized for security programs

Security programs at six hospitals have received the Program of Distinction Award from the International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety

4/7/2014

An alternative to 'meaningful use'

Surgeon/medical researcher builds a cloud-based and bi-directional clinical operating system, agnostic to any device or electronic health record

4/7/2014

Remembering the caregiver in cancer center design

Healthcare Design magazine article says clinical setting should support work function and provide a supportive and positive environment

4/7/2014

Solar initiative delivers green energy to English hospitals

Stratford upon Avon energy co-op seeking investors for solar project at local hospitals

4/7/2014

Healthcare workers identify infection-control barriers

Research shows patient-care demands and availability of equipment among the perceived problems

4/7/2014

New insulation resistance tester from Megger rated at 15 kV

4/7/2014

JBA Consulting Engineers launches new cloud-based system designed for hospitality IT and facilities managers

4/7/2014

Internal locking removable bollard from calpipe ideal for heavy security applications

4/7/2014

Zurn expands its automatic control valve offering with same superior performance and quality

4/7/2014

FST21, the leading biometric access solution, rebrands to FST Biometrics

4/4/2014

New Jersey hospital ties employee bonuses to the facility's performance

What happens when pay-for-performance applies to a hospital's staff as a whole?

4/4/2014

Survey says Canadian hospitals not clean enough

Only 62 percent of lead infection-control staff believe their hospital is sufficiently clean

4/4/2014

Marlborough Hospital opens new cancer pavilion

Photo gallery on Healthcare Design magazine website offers virtual tour of new Massachusetts cancer facility

4/4/2014

Boston-area hospitals set healthy example for patients

Hospitals are adopting changes to encourage healthier eating among patients, visitors and staff and to make their own facilities less damaging to the environment

4/4/2014

Study looks at hand hygiene in resource-limited facilities

Researchers evaluate hand-hygiene adherence in Ethiopia after WHO campaign

4/4/2014

Dallas hospital breaks ground on $118 million patient tower

The expansion will include 34,000 square feet of additional operating rooms, cardiology and gastroenterology services and 64,000 square feet of additional support services

4/4/2014

2014 FGI guidelines include safety risk assessment requirement

New edition is published in two volumes, one for hospitals and the other for long-term care facilities

4/4/2014

British Columbia hospital to boost emergency generator capacity

Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock plans project to meet Canadian Standards Association requirements for power supply and electrical safety

4/4/2014

Atlantic Dominion distributors joins AFFLINK

4/4/2014

Leviton equips healthcare professionals for healthcare facility code changes

4/4/2014

Armstrong honored with CDRA President's Award

4/4/2014

Lennox expands Raider light commercial rooftop unit

4/4/2014

Cat Lift Trucks introduces new tier 4 interim diesel pneumatic tire lift truck

Blog

4/3/2014

Security's role in averting drug diversion and theft

Whether it is the hospital's employees stealing a patient's medication or outsiders coming to the emergency department to feed their addictions, pharmaceutical theft is a costly and growing epidemic

4/3/2014

Changing the waiting room experience

Facility managers can address the waiting experience by focusing on the increased presence of family in patient care and the escalated use of technology

4/3/2014

Facilities honored for advances in technology use

The RFID in Healthcare Consortium (RHCC) and Intelligent Hospital.org recognize leaders in advanced healthcare technology use with the first Intelligent Hospital Awards

4/3/2014

Long-term-facility shortage in Gulf nations expected

Lack of investment in long-term care facilities could create a chronic problem for Gulf Coast nations

4/3/2014

CDC releases up-to-date report on hospital-acquired-infection estimates

Report shows the incidence of HAIs has slightly decreased, with the 2011 data estimating 721,800 infections

White paper

4/3/2014

Keeping that 'new building' feel

White paper on Healthcare Design magazine website explores how everyone responsible for how a new building lasts should take a long-term view when it comes to door- and wall-protection products

4/3/2014

Maryland hospitals' hand-hygiene compliance rises

State reaches an average of 87 percent compliance at 44 of its acute-care hospitals and one of its specialty hospitals in 2013, up from 81 percent two years ago

4/3/2014

Brady debuts the BMP 21-PLUS handheld printer

4/3/2014

JLG launches new global website with easier navigation, mobile-friendly display and 22 languages

4/3/2014

vitaTrackr discusses the era of 'health data neutrality'

4/3/2014

Clorox Healthcare introduces Aplicare 4% CHG Skin Cleansing Kit

4/3/2014

University of Akron uses energy savings to fund additional campus improvements

4/2/2014

New security measures in place at Milwaukee hospital after shooting

The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office has instituted a new security policy for Children's Hospital after police shot a wanted felon inside the hospital last November

Blog

4/2/2014

Optimizing the performance of real estate assets

As healthcare organizations seek solutions to challenges presented by today's evolving marketplace, it's clear that the cost and performance of their facilities will have a significant impact

4/2/2014

Hospital partners with college to develop new food service

Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center is joining forces with Niagara University to deliver a new food service experience for hospital visitors, staff, students and volunteers

4/2/2014

New Cornell University health center design takes shape

The design has been unveiled for a new university health center at Cornell as an update and expansion of the current Gannett Health Services facility

White paper

4/2/2014

Healthcare facilities need more physical security

White paper suggests facility managers should increase their security budgets to combat street-level criminality as well as potential terrorist threats

4/2/2014

Some hospitals still use paper records despite incentives

About six percent of U.S. hospitals have yet to convert even the most basic services to electronic medical record systems despite billions of dollars in incentives

4/2/2014

Improving environmental cleaning outcomes

A facility can leverage disinfection advancements to improve infection prevention while reducing costs

4/2/2014

Consumer Reports ranks hospitals for patient safety

Magazine releases patient-safety rankings for more than 2,500 hospitals based on a composite score of five quality measures

4/2/2014

Cree Introduces industry's first 8000 Lumen LED Module

4/2/2014

Eaton's LED technology provides efficient, uniform and affordable illumination for ambient lighting needs

4/2/2014

PPG introduces SOLARBAN z75 solar control, low-e glass in North America

4/2/2014

MaxLite introduces LED T8 Linear Lamp with internal driver

4/2/2014

Emerson Network Power's new ASCO PowerQuest 2.0 - 5700 integrates 4 advances that improve monitoring, control

Blog

4/1/2014

Green House turns nursing-home concept upside down

According to a McKnight's blog, the Green House Project creates the 'ideal' long-term care setting from the ground up

4/1/2014

CDC says 1 in 25 hospital patients get an infection

The report also shows limited progress in controlling some bacteria

4/1/2014

Seattle hospital sparks new patient safety measures throughout England

Virginia Mason's safety and quality efforts are helping to inspire new measures aimed at improving patient safety in the UK

4/1/2014

White paper examines soft-surface decontamination

Aesthetically appealing soft surfaces pose a practical challenge to infection control in healthcare settings

4/1/2014

Stolen medical data accounts for 43 percent of identity theft

Study points to the lack of security for tablets and smartphones used in healthcare facilities.

Blog

4/1/2014

Waiting room design offers opportunity for good first impression

Healthcare Design blog explores effective healthcare waiting room design in an increasingly competitive healthcare market

4/1/2014

UK hospital uses pre-fab cubicles for infection prevention and control

Royal Bournemouth Hospital installs infection control enclosures to contain outbreaks

4/1/2014

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center honored for enduring quality of design

The ACHA Legacy Project Award recognizes design innovation that endures throughout the life of a project

4/1/2014

What cleaning professionals need to know about presprays

4/1/2014

Energy saving LED T6 tube bulbs, a reliable alternative to conventional T6 incandescent bulbs

4/1/2014

E-Mon introduces Din-Mon DIN Rail-Mount electric smart meters for building automation system integration

4/1/2014

HLAC's Accreditation Standards awarded AORN Seal of Recognition

4/1/2014

EPA releases list of cities with the most ENERGY STAR buildings in the United States

3/31/2014

Memory facility cited for hiring sex offender as environmental services coordinator

Investigators with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services found several violations at Lake Hallie Memory Care, including the hiring of a convicted sex offender in environmental services

3/31/2014

Owensboro hospital project wins engineering award

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, Ky, wins American Council of Engineering Companies 2014 Engineering Excellence Awards competition

3/31/2014

Construction forecast sees growth in healthcare

FMI expects the small growth in healthcare construction in 2014 to ramp up in 2015

3/31/2014

Healthcare designers can be advocates for seniors

When judging design projects for seniors, Environments for the Aging blogger sees deep sensitivity to the future users

3/31/2014

Sculpture is centerpiece of medical center healing garden

Fifteen-foot-high, 2,000-pound sculpture was created in honor of the 125th anniversary of Immanuel Medical Center

Blog

3/31/2014

CMMS software can boost budgeting skills

A computerized maintenance management system will act as a centralized database for everything within a maintenance operation

3/31/2014

Healthcare spaces for IT systems integration have specific design challenges

Healthcare Design magazine article says every project on design boards today will require plenty of thought for information technology (IT) and integration of all the systems

3/31/2014

Healthy materials and an aging population driving healthcare design

Healthcare Construction + Operations Q&A looks at trends in interior design

3/31/2014

Baptist Health Care engages MedAssets for total cost management and enhanced operational efficiency across the enterprise

3/31/2014

Beacon Products combines versatility and efficiency with newest led floodlight - the cadet luminaire

3/31/2014

Brady releases LabelMark 6 label design software

3/31/2014

MaxLite teams with National Grid to promote energy efficient light bulbs

3/31/2014

Birdair launches new website and expansive project portfolio

3/28/2014

Clinic employees may have been exposed to mold

Employees and patients at the Bronx Montefiore Family Health Center may have suffered respiratory illnesses due to mold

3/28/2014

Testing fire equipment for notification of off-site fire responders

Proper testing and documentation of the transmission signals to off-premises responders is one of the requirements that is often misunderstood

3/28/2014

Seattle Children's Hospital project found more with less

Healthcare Design article explores a hospital expansion process that ended up with less square footage for a perfect fit

3/28/2014

Tips for supply chain efficiency

The supply chain represents about 25 percent of a healthcare facility's operating budget, so supply chain optimization is an imperative

3/28/2014

New regulations target flame-retardant chemicals

Environments for Aging article discusses California legislation aimed at reducing the use of flame retardant chemicals in furniture, other products

3/28/2014

Facilities collaborate to fight C. diff

Healthcare facilities in Washington counties form task force to prevent infections

3/28/2014

L.A. inspectors told to stop nursing home investigations

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health told inspectors to stop investigating complaints at nursing homes in order to reduce the backlog of claims

3/28/2014

Massachusetts hospital plans $72 million modernization

Lawrence General Hospital project will include inpatient renovations, a 42,250-square-foot surgical building expansion and renovation and infrastructure upgrades

3/28/2014

Flood Buzz Pro-02: The essential water leak alarm for the start of air conditioning season

3/28/2014

SmartWatt Energy to sponsor the Texas Association of Healthcare Facilities Management's (TAHFM) 2014 Interlink

3/28/2014

WAC Lighting brightens up children's lives at the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island

3/28/2014

Light Efficient Design's compact Led-8039 delivers led retrofitting solution for small spaces

3/28/2014

TeleTracking partners with Gojo, Hill-Rom for hand hygiene compliance system

3/27/2014

Fire safety retrofits

Pair of healthcare projects demand similar flexibility and creativity despite differences in scope and circumstance

3/27/2014

Infection prevention failure blamed in deaths of two babies

The spread of E.coli in a neonatal ward in Swansea, Wales, where two babies died was tied to inadequate handwashing and the need to increase spacing between cots

3/27/2014

A ceiling with with a view

Long-Term Living article explores virtual skylights for senior healthcare facilities

3/27/2014

Preventing healthcare data security breaches

Risk assessments and basic IT and social media policies can help protect healthcare organizations

Blog

3/27/2014

Learning from Swedish healthcare design

Healthcare Design blog asks how cultural context affects healthcare planning and design

3/27/2014

Streamlining life safety system inspections

Electronic inspection reporting can simplify the data collection, documentation and retrieval process

Blog

3/27/2014

Design can help keep seniors mobile

Environments for Aging blog discusses how the built environment can encourage increased activity and interaction for seniors

3/27/2014

Movie theater to be renovated to house health facility

Adena Health System to relocate majority of its rehabilitation services to a vacant Chillicothe theater

3/27/2014

New Crown Mats and Matting website focuses on facts

3/27/2014

Daintree Networks, LG Electronics USA join forces to reduce the overhead of wireless led lighting control

3/27/2014

Chicago Faucets' new 897 Series faucets deliver in-line check valves to prevent crossflow

3/27/2014

Schneider Electric's new SmartStruxure Lite Solution provides a first-of-its-kind building management solution

3/27/2014

MTU Onsite Energy powers critical equipment in Rush University Medical Center expansion

3/27/2014

Infection control by design

Material choices can have significant effect on the safety of healthcare facilities

3/26/2014

Ignited bread in morgue latest fire at UK hospital

Wishaw General Hospital safety report includes range of fire incidents

Blog

3/26/2014

Time for hospitals to reach for Energy Star

Few hospital facility managers currently think of Energy Star as a label that their building can use to demonstrate the administration's commitment to reducing energy use

3/26/2014

Designing a 'smart' hospital

Healthcare Design article says healthcare providers must improve the patient experience inside their facilities and out through a focus on connectivity, communication and access to information

3/26/2014

Do you have a 'fatburg' in your pipe?

A disposal bag disposal system can save plumbing, reduce the added and unnecessary expense of damage, reduce unsightly waste, reduce offensive odor and protect people from cross contamination

3/26/2014

New York hospital holds active shooter drill

Nyack Hospital's emergency drill is designed to prepare for an armed intruder scenario at the hospital

Blog

3/26/2014

Long-term care facilities building for boomers

Environments for Aging blog says swelling boomer demographics mean facilities will be tailoring plans to their growing needs

3/26/2014

Prison medical facility gives inmates roles in environmental services, other areas

Gold Coat program gives inmates purpose, helps keep embattled California facility running

3/26/2014

Lawmaker opposes more nursing home construction in Indiana

State lawmaker says failure of construction moratorium could hurt existing nursing homes

3/26/2014

Greenheck Vari-Green Motors now feature quick response codes

3/26/2014

FST21 welcomes its new baby - SafeI

3/26/2014

Acuity Brands now offers AEL Valiant and American Revolution models as LED Luminaires

3/26/2014

Zero solutions to excessive undercuts on doors cited in fire inspection failures

3/26/2014

Turfco's new Torrent Blower provides unprecedented control for year-round cleanup

3/25/2014

Massachusetts nursing home not inspected in 6+ years

Quincy building department hasn't inspected the Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation nursing home in more than six years

3/25/2014

St. Cloud VA hospital's idle turbine generates complaints

The turbine has been sitting broken since August 2012 due to a series of mechanical problems

Blog

3/25/2014

Affordable Care Act's effect on construction still unknown

Blog on Healthcare Design website says healthcare projects and capital expenses may be influenced more by competition and economics than the ACA

3/25/2014

Hospital told to improve infection control after C. diff outbreak

Staff at the Scottish facility have been ordered to wear the correct gloves and prioritize the appropriate disposal of waste

3/25/2014

Quarterly fire system testing Q&A

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question on quarterly testing and inspection scheduling challenges

3/25/2014

Sewage issues could close Alberta health facility

Alberta Health Services calls for an $185-million replacement for Wainwright Health Centre

3/25/2014

California town rejects hospital sign request

Caltrans denies Bear Valley Community Healthcare District's request for additional signs

3/25/2014

New England Healthcare Exchange Network selects ABILITY Network for Medicare access and management services

3/25/2014

EcoWave occupancy-based wireless Unitary HVAC controller

3/25/2014

Schneider Electric announces availability of Galaxy VM uninterruptible power supply unit

3/25/2014

3M expands environmentally sustainable product offerings with floor pads

3/25/2014

OptiScan Biomedical's breakthrough continuous monitoring platform for the intensive care and critical care units highlighted in symposium

3/24/2014

Hospital cited for fleas

New Zealand Ministry of Health inspection reveals fleas, overcrowding and insufficient infection control at Hutt Hospital

Blog

3/24/2014

Hospital reaches zero-infection target

CEO calls transparency, inspections and a targeted goal keys to success

3/24/2014

UCSF Medical Center foodservice honored for innovation

Smart Choice Smart U program uses online platforms, mobile applications and digital signage to provide real-time nutritional information

Case study

3/24/2014

Wire mesh panels put a colorful face on children's hospital

University of Florida Health Shands Children's Hospital renovation includes an attention-grabbing new facade

3/24/2014

Lincoln hospitals hold winter storm disaster training

Emergency scenario included a winter storm, a school bus accident and a power failure

3/24/2014

Idaho healthcare system plans $57 million expansion

Kootenai Health will add a three-story addition to its facility to keep up with a growing number of patients

Blog

3/24/2014

Design can improve caregiver experience

Healthcare Design blog says a supportive work environment can influence staff well-being, productivity and satisfaction

3/24/2014

Sudbury hospitals to eliminate all smoking areas

Patients at Health Sciences North in Sudbury, Ontario, soon will need to light up somewhere beyond the facility's grounds

3/24/2014

San Jamar introduces Assure, the first dispensing system for wet wipes

3/24/2014

T&S Brass and Bronze Works launches a new online media room and resource center

3/24/2014

MaxLite introduces LED MR16 lamps to replace 50-watt halogens

3/24/2014

New Airolite video details impact testing for louvers

3/24/2014

Honeywell announces portfolio upgrade To Webs-Ax building automation system to include award-winning Redlink Thermostats

3/21/2014

Hospitals bring the outdoors inside for better healing

Patients with a view of nature typically require less pain medication, have fewer complications and heal faster, studies have shown

3/21/2014

Quality improvement strategies boost infection control

Concept takes on new meaning in an age of healthcare reform

Blog

3/21/2014

Record integration separates urgent care and retail clinics

Difference in outpatient care facilities hits home for healthcare blogger

3/21/2014

California healthcare system plans $180 million in upgrades

Projects reflect a stronger emphasis on outpatient care versus inpatient hospitalizations

3/21/2014

Design strategist seeing overlap in hotel, spa and healthcare design

Healthcare Design's Take Five series discusses the merging of healthcare with other market sectors

Blog

3/21/2014

How to hire a healthcare business intelligence 'expert'

Healthcare IT article gives five foolproof questions to ask to separate 'experts' from real expertise

3/21/2014

Advanced medical learning technology creates challenges

Aligning the design of a simulation facility with the school's curriculum is a key design objective

3/21/2014

New 'Health City' in Grand Cayman includes cardiac surgery, cardiology and orthopedics

The $40-million, 112-bed tertiary-care hospital is the first project of its size on the island to be completed with a 12-month construction schedule

3/21/2014

New spill containment scale - proven functionality at an affordable price

3/21/2014

New WattStopper videos explore digital control infrastructure capabilities

3/21/2014

DuctSox's new OvalSox solves low clearance challenges of HVAC round fabric or metal duct

3/21/2014

Controlco partners with Control Network Solutions to bring innovation to lighting controls

3/21/2014

Eaton's LED Solutions improve lighting performance and efficiency at Detroit Metropolitan Airport

3/20/2014

Access to water key for healthcare system after chemical spill

Healthcare Facilities Management article explores Charleston Area Medical Center's response to chemical disaster

3/20/2014

Health industry boosts slow Florida real estate market

Southwest Florida’s medical sector is starting to expand as the caution caused by the Affordable Care Act is abating

3/20/2014

Study says hospital alarms pose risk for patients

A recent report by the Food and Drug Administration said that there have been nearly 560 deaths every year due to hospital alarms

3/20/2014

NH hospital personnel train for disasters

New Hampshire staffers take part in a weeklong training session in disaster response

3/20/2014

NJ healthcare facilities get smarter in fighting superbugs

Most recent CDC data show that New Jersey healthcare organizations beat national estimates

3/20/2014

'Small Hospital, Big Idea' winner gives progress report

Article on Healthcare Design website shares winning project update from Aditazz and M+NLB/Perkins+Will

3/20/2014

Wisconsin exempts hospitals from posted inspection reports

Fifteen other facility types have reports posted online as of 2013

3/20/2014

Healthcare changes are reshaping medical real estate

New York City, like most healthcare real estate markets, is seeing an uptick in ambulatory care centers and hospital mergers

3/20/2014

Prescolite elevates led downlighting to new heights with megalum cylinder

3/20/2014

New Duro-Tuff and Duro-Fleece membrane colors: a new spectrum of roofing solutions

3/20/2014

Ochsner Health System finds communication solutions with language access network

3/20/2014

Armstrong ceiling recycling program honored with NDA Environmental Excellence Award

3/20/2014

New upper air germicidal uv-c light fixture offers industry’s highest ultraviolet dosage to destroy airborne viruses & bacteria

Blog

3/19/2014

Facility design can impact the quality of women's healthcare

With new policies governing family planning and reproductive health, health systems have been paying attention and anticipating the potential increase in access to care

Case study

3/19/2014

Impact of sound masking on speech intelligibility

Grady Memorial Hospital case study looks at field tests that demonstrate sound masking's impact.

3/19/2014

Manila legislators approve bill regulating hospitals

House of Representatives passed a bill expected to strengthen the regulation of hospitals, other healthcare facilities and services

3/19/2014

Changes in Joint Commission standards for environment of care coming

Changes in areas ranging from electrical systems, hazard communication and leadership to emergency readiness are on the horizon

3/19/2014

Hospital redesigns ER for increased volume

Healthcare Design article discusses Lehigh Valley Hospital emergency room project

Blog

3/19/2014

Situational response plan is key in an emergency

When additional security personnel are needed in a short amount of time, communicating the right information quickly and efficiently is important

3/19/2014

Healthcare providers consolidating practices, shrinking spaces

Affordable Care Act, high real estate prices and greater demands for efficiency are spurring smaller, altered spaces that get patients in and out easier and faster

3/19/2014

Bulk TV & Internet delivers resident-friendly TV solution to Consulate Health Care Centers

3/19/2014

Eaton's Area Luminaire offers an efficient, low-maintenance solution with savings greater than 85 percent in security applications

3/19/2014

Nora Lighting now features 4'' square trims for LED Diamond II AND 90+ Retrofit Series downlights

3/19/2014

OMG Roofing Products introduces RedLine AFR roof drain

3/19/2014

Holders of CPM designation earned nearly twice the average industry salary

Blog

3/18/2014

Time to revisit exit sign placement?

According to a blog on the FacilityCare website, if your facility is older and no one has taken a close look at the exit signage recently, the answer is yes

3/18/2014

Canadian program to bring hospital services into the home

Prince Edward Family Health launches its Hospital at Home program

3/18/2014

ONC offering flexibility with electronic health records

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT announced a one-year delay in the meaningful use timeline and said there will be flexibility with meaningful use stage 2 hardship exemptions

3/18/2014

Selling healthcare energy management to executives

Healthcare Facilities Management article offers best practices for facility managers to get investment proposals approved

3/18/2014

Healthcare CEO gives tips for smarter business intelligence

In a Q&A with Healthcare IT News, Geisinger Health System CEO discussed the importance of integrating data

3/18/2014

WHO program improves U.S. healthcare hand hygiene

Participation in the World Health Organization global campaign to improve hand-hygiene practices is associated with improved hand hygiene, study said

3/18/2014

Florida provider to turn shopping center into 'one-stop shop' for healthcare

Jacksonville company builds in shopping areas with large buildings available for remodeling

3/18/2014

Poll shows most healthcare CEOs think IT will bring big changes

Only four in ten believe their IT infrastructures are capable of handling future changes

3/18/2014

The powerful cleaning punch of citrus oil

3/18/2014

Acuity Brands expands quick ship program to feature Architectural LED Luminaires

3/18/2014

Military chooses Banker Wire metal mesh for Naval Hospital parking garage

3/18/2014

ABILITY Network platform technology exceeds 40,000 healthcare users

3/18/2014

JointMaster unveils first 'complete' system to protect parking structures and their owners

3/17/2014

Inquest jury urges CO detectors after three health facility deaths

Incident at Saskatoon care facility spurs recommendation for CO detectors in all facilities, not just buildings where people stay overnight

3/17/2014

Building culture of quality among top concerns of healthcare providers

Healthcare Design article reports top five concerns of healthcare facility owners from 2013 Healthcare Design Conference discussion

3/17/2014

Safety measures cut risk of contaminated hospital food

New study found more than 80% of raw chicken used in hospitals was contaminated with a form of antibiotic resistant bacteria

3/17/2014

Health facilities find unique solutions to critical power situations

Healthcare Facilities Management article says ensuring reliable critical power for health care organizations on a tight budget a common problem within a variety of situations

3/17/2014

Aurora hospital's automated capacity system helped bring order after tragedy

An Healthcare Informatics article explores how using the system information helped coordinate patient movement and other efforts around the hospital

Blog

3/17/2014

Energy can be a strategic asset for facility manager

With wireless sensors, real-time data can show energy use patterns that can identify opportunities for savings

3/17/2014

ACA, other trends seen redefining post-acute care space

Senator sees movement toward home as the center of care for the elderly

3/17/2014

Powerhouse Dynamics granted patent for advanced equipment diagnostics

3/17/2014

Chicago Faucets' new 640 SERIES kitchen faucets feature integral stops

3/17/2014

Eaton LED products honored in Next Generation Luminaires Outdoor Solid-State Lighting Design Competition

3/17/2014

HealthCare Synergy selects ABILITY Network for Medicare access and management services

3/17/2014

Leviton launches universal Z-Wave dimming switch

3/14/2014

Manitoba creates fire safety task force for personal care homes

Government is dedicating $7 million annually to fire safety and sprinklers in healthcare facilities

3/14/2014

Space requirements for healthcare functions have increased

Healthcare Facilities Management article explores how regulations and technologies influence space planning

3/14/2014

Securely faxing healthcare data

Solid use policies can help secure the transmission of sensitive data

3/14/2014

Experts advise on cleaning, disinfection of scopes

Infection Control Today asked industry experts to share their perspectives on the key issues relating to scope maintenance

3/14/2014

Tool kit supports designing safe healthcare spaces

Heathcare Design magazine article outlines The Center for Health Design's proactive safety risk assessment

3/14/2014

Successful technology use needs staff buy-in

Technological advancements serve an important role in the maintenance management of healthcare facilities

3/14/2014

Saratoga Hospital tearing down facility in order to expand

Existing building to be leveled for larger operating rooms and a new intensive care unit

3/14/2014

New hospital designed for value-based healthcare

Pennock Health Services' $70 million facility to revamp care delivery to reflect the future

3/14/2014

Large health plan awards major contract to FM BENCHMARKING

3/14/2014

Peerless introduces timeless, versatile and comprehensive suite of square LED Luminaires

3/14/2014

LG Electronics' duct-free HVAC products recognized as Energy Star 'most efficient'

3/14/2014

Reliable Controls adds functional options to SMART-Sensor Series

3/14/2014

Georgia-Pacific Wood Products launches panel guide app for iOS and Android

3/13/2014

Feds call on hospitals to improve disaster plans

The Department of Health and Human Services is proposing new requirements for healthcare facilities to ensure their readiness to care for patients during disasters

Blog

3/13/2014

Developing a capital project's 'true north'

By communicating a shared vision and mission between the client, the project team and the project, a 'true north charter' can help inspire

3/13/2014

Embracing energy-efficiency complements healthcare mission

Declining costs and improving technologies put alternative energy options within reach of more facilities

3/13/2014

White paper discusses quantifying hygienically clean laundry

Laundries can be held accountable to reduce soil to a microbial level that is definitively hygienically clean, report says

3/13/2014

Hospital CIO discusses making 24 EMRs talk with each other

Connecticut-based Saint Francis Hospital is going through an Epic EHR implementation at the same time as it begins to participate in the Medicare Shared Savings Program

Blog

3/13/2014

Healthcare facility benchmarking efforts improving

Benchmarking is evolving faster as facility managers embrace the need for improved measurable performance indicators

3/13/2014

British Columbia hospitals can access up to $9.5 million in funding for energy-saving programs

Hospitals can join public schools in the government's Carbon Neutral Capital Program, which is expanding to $14.5 million from $5 million

3/13/2014

Survey says mobile devices more common but still not part of EHR system

Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society poll says few healthcare providers are integrating mobile device data into their electronic health record systems

3/13/2014

When NOT to use a green cleaning product

3/13/2014

EVMS, Sentara announce major clinical trial in infection control

3/13/2014

Honeywell announces Din-Mon energy meters for energy monitoring and measurement

3/13/2014

Schreder Lighting receives two Next Generation Luminaires Awards

3/13/2014

Anord Critical Power makes U.S. debut with low-voltage switchgear system

3/12/2014

Closed hospitals are repurposed as for-profit 'medical malls'

Developers in New Jersey have purchased abandoned structures and reopened them as private medical complexes that offer many of the services the hospitals once provided

3/12/2014

How to manage facilities for strategic value

Managing facilities for strategic value means taking the long view with a planning time frame of five, 10, 20, even 30 years out

3/12/2014

Arizona hospital launches several safety initiatives

Casa Grande Regional's 'safety week' just part of focus on patient safety

3/12/2014

ASHE honors collaborative building projects

Healthcare Facilities Management article highlights three winning healthcare buildings

3/12/2014

Most organizations don't have business intelligence systems

Survey said BI implementation stalled by data complexity and lack of resources and skill sets

Blog

3/12/2014

Design and operation of ambulance bays often fall short

Healthcare Design magazine blog discusses problems and potential solutions in ambulance bay design

3/12/2014

Hospital kitchen 'hazardous' designation not unanimous

In a 'Life Safety Code Q&A' on the FacilityCare website, the designation of hospital kitchens is explored

3/12/2014

EHR upgrades can be difficult for long-term care facilities

Financial concerns create obstacles for many organizations

3/12/2014

Chicopee unveils CHIX SC sanitizer-compatible towels

3/12/2014

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center offer safety tips for patient families

3/12/2014

New Indy Architectural Recessed Troffers from Juno Lighting Group transform commercial ceilings with new designs, industry-leading performance

3/12/2014

Sto Corp. presents Stolit Milano, an easy-to-apply, ultra-smooth exterior or interior decorative and protective wall finish

3/12/2014

Survey reveals that infection risk and cleanliness are top concerns among consumers

3/11/2014

Ohio hospital evacuated after chemical mix-up

A gallon of muratic acid was poured into a barrel of chlorine by an employee working in a pool area

3/11/2014

Affordable Care Act expected to change how hospitals are built, used

More clinics, ambulatory units and micro-hospitals are on the horizon, survey suggests

3/11/2014

Report sees progress with health information exchanges

Concerns about gaps in adoption of EHRs, particularly in rural and low-income areas and among post-acute facilities, remain

3/11/2014

Manitoba won't make sprinkler systems mandatory in care facilities

Canadian province creating task force to improve fire safety in personal care homes

3/11/2014

Health system CEO sees healthcare embarking on a new mission

Head of Pennsylvania's Heritage Valley Health System says healthcare is shifting back to a community-based setting

3/11/2014

Sudbury nursing home sued over septic system

Massachusetts nursing facility has allegedly refused to construct a new sewage disposal system as required by the state Department of Environmental Protection

3/11/2014

St. Francis Health System food service director honored by professional association

International Foodservice Manufacturers Association's Silver Plate Awards honor excellence in foodservice operations

3/11/2014

Children's hospital groups stress patient, family and caregiver hand washing

Children's Hospitals' Solutions for Patient Safety and the Children's Hospital Association offer safety tips for patient families

3/11/2014

Peerless introduces timeless, versatile and comprehensive suite of square LED Luminaires

3/11/2014

New Siemens white paper explores benefits of integrated lighting controls

3/11/2014

Hope's windows installed in Illinois correctional/medical facility

3/11/2014

AmeriPride's Clean Green certification elevates textile services competitiveness

3/11/2014

Silent Knight expands portfolio with area of rescue intercom and nurse call alert systems

3/10/2014

Group warns of possible food service monopoly

Antitrust watchdog looking at Sysco-US Foods deal

3/10/2014

Windows can boost facilities' accessibility and sustainability

Windows capable of meeting operating force and limited motion requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act must be specified

3/10/2014

White paper discusses life-cycle impacts of products

Report on Healthcare Design website looks at how EPDs and HPDs will shape the next generation of sustainable design.

3/10/2014

One in five U.S. health facilities don't put hand sanitizer everywhere needed

Study also found that only about half of the facilities had set aside funds in their budgets for hand-hygiene training

3/10/2014

Suite wall construction Q&A

The walls for a suite need to conform to the requirements for corridor walls

3/10/2014

Hospital noise can pose safety risk

Noise pollution also contributes to stress among hospital staff and affects patients' sleep patterns and blood pressure

3/10/2014

Cushman introduces 1600XD4 4x4 utility vehicle

3/10/2014

Chicopee launches new sanitizer-compatible foodservice towels

3/10/2014

Brady Expands industrial identification solutions to include direct thermal paper labels

3/10/2014

New Holophane LED floodlights from Acuity Brands save energy, reduce maintenance, improve quality of light

3/10/2014

Emerson Network Power extends line of row-based cooling systems

3/7/2014

British Columbia requires either masks or flu shots of hospital visitors

Piles of masks have been added to the antiseptic soap dispensers and hand-washing reminders at entrances to those facilities

Blog

3/7/2014

Partnering designers' best practices with clinical input

A Healthcare Design blog looks at the effect of clinician input in the design proces

Blog

3/7/2014

Modern healing design has ancient roots

Current research backs ancient feng shui practices, confirming that color, light, design and layout have an actual effect on patient health and well-being

3/7/2014

Stanford Hospital and Clinics conducts recycling pilot program

Hospital will divert 110 tons of packaging material from landfill annually

3/7/2014

University of Missouri Health Care to open walk-in clinics at Hy-Vee stores

Construction on the three new 'Mizzou Quick Care' clinics is set to start by mid-March

3/7/2014

Affordable Care Act's impact on medical office buildings

ACA paradigm shift expected to have a long-term positive effect on medical office buildings and healthcare facilities

3/7/2014

National Gypsum launches new DEXcell brand roof boards

3/7/2014

Fresh-Aire UV SCOPE estimation software calculates outdoor air and ROI for ANSI/ASHRAE 62.1's VRP & IAQP

3/7/2014

AFX introduces stylish pendants with LED light engine solutions

3/7/2014

Ten questions that can lead to better carpet care

3/7/2014

Fluke Earth Ground Testers speed verification of reliable grounding of electrical equipment

3/6/2014

Video-monitoring in hospitals complicates privacy question

Video-monitoring has become more common as high-quality, inexpensive technology has become increasingly accessible

3/6/2014

San Francisco hospital to get quake-resistant addition

New hospital's design and construction are the subject of a video documentary from ElectricTV.net

3/6/2014

Healthcare Design magazine honors facility owner

Dr. David Schuller has guided the 11-year expansion of OSU's medical center and the cancer facilities - a project involving 1.1 million square feet and a $1.1 billion price tag

3/6/2014

Organization advises against taking sick kids to retail clinics

Retail health clinics are becoming a popular alternative to the doctor's office with more than 20 million patient visits

3/6/2014

Wales hospital power upgrade to boost energy savings

Nevill Hall Hospital, in Abergavenny, Wales, is expanding its combined heat and power plant - increasing generating capacity by a third and boosting energy savings by 35 percent

Blog

3/6/2014

A prescription for peace and privacy

Specifying sound masking for healthcare facilities

3/6/2014

Big Ass Fans unveiled an LED fixture that addresses why industrial and commercial spaces have been slow to adopt the lighting technology

3/6/2014

Part 1: Hospital initiative to boost patient satisfaction started with environmental services

Faced with lower-than-expected patient satisfaction scores, Blanchard Valley Hospital underwent a systemic change in its culture that began with the environmental services department.

Posts Part: 2 Part 2: Hospital environmental services: A change in process, a process of change

3/6/2014

Cloudpath brings automated device enablement to healthcare industry

3/6/2014

AtHoc's network-centric, interactive communication system is now deployed for it outages, emergency preparedness and clinical alerts

3/6/2014

IU Health Arnett Hospital bridges language gap with innovative technology

3/6/2014

Armstrong Commercial Flooring opens new research & development center in China

3/5/2014

Does IT security hinder healthcare productivity?

IT staff can create an environment that serves security, compliance and patient care

3/5/2014

Palomar Medical Center cafeteria accents promote healing environment

Waves were manufactured from .040-inch solid core aluminum and feature a bamboo grain with blue-toned Blendz color overlay

3/5/2014

Association executive honored by Healthcare Design magazine

Douglas Erickson is among the founding board members of the Facility Guidelines Institute

3/5/2014

CMS rule on emergency preparedness would establish national requirements

All healthcare providers that receive Medicare reimbursement funds, including hospitals, critical access hospitals, nursing homes and ambulatory care surgeries would be affected

3/5/2014

Hospital, college partner to build nursing simulation center

4,600-square-foot Elmhurst College Simulation Center at Elmhurst Memorial will feature simulation labs where nursing students can practice

3/5/2014

Coffee shop bumped for dialysis clinic at Halifax facility

Money-losing Tim Hortons in the Halifax Infirmary closed as officials begin to search for ways to save millions of dollars

3/5/2014

Biamp introduces Vocia 1.6 with Nurse Call Integration at HIMSS 2014

3/5/2014

Covisint expands healthcare footprint, debuts cloud-based solution internationally

3/5/2014

Macroair fans first in industry to receive 'UL listing'

3/5/2014

New Lutron EcoSystem 5-Series driver provides guaranteed fixture compatibility

3/5/2014

New control functionality added to SiteSage enterprise energy and asset management system

3/4/2014

Could MRI be hacking opportunity?

Report says healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors will experience the highest level of attacks involving 'Internet of things'

3/4/2014

Researching disaster helps hospital plan

Implementation of new procedures saves lives in subsequent emergency

3/4/2014

Interior designer honored by Healthcare Design magazine

Carolyn BaRoss has played a key role in projects including Johns Hopkins Hospital and its recently completed the Sheikh Zayed Tower and the Charlotte R. Bloomberg Children's Center

3/4/2014

Michigan Center for Rural Health signs on as a Healthier Hospital organization

HHI is based on the premise that how hospitals are designed, built and operated can improve patient outcomes and workplace safety, prevent illnesses, create environmental benefits and save money

3/4/2014

Research-informed decision making key to client service today, new AAH president says

Traditional design services called only part of what architects can offer changing healthcare market

3/4/2014

Surviving a disaster can change emergency plan

It is the facility manager's job to make sure disaster's lesson isn't learned at the expense of lives

3/4/2014

WAC Lighting's new, versatile slice and dice LED ceiling and wall luminaires provide design options

3/4/2014

GE's Lumination LED DownLights provide can light replacement solutions for endless indoor lighting needs

3/4/2014

Hubbell Lighting named technology brand of the year by Architectural SSL Magazine

3/4/2014

Armstrong announces new maintenance - free S&H circulators and seal bearing assemblies

3/4/2014

Handheld launches the all-new Nautiz X4 rugged computer for the mobile worker

Blog

3/3/2014

How the Affordable Care Act is affecting real estate strategy

ACA offers opportunities to improve efficiencies in health care delivery, develop valuable new patient relationships and expand the service offerings for existing patients

3/3/2014

Researcher honored by Healthcare Design magazine

Sheila Bosch led a study that looked at the effects of where patient beds are located within the patient room

3/3/2014

Washington state hospital worker safety bill passes

The bill would increase the penalty for assaulting an employee, contractor, intern or volunteer of a state hospital

3/3/2014

Nonprofit organization launches sustainable product registry

Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute seeks greater transparency from manufacturers

3/3/2014

Managing clinical alarm systems

Patient safety issues often signal problems with inappropriate alarm use, ineffective alarm coverage or delayed alarm response

3/3/2014

MaxLite's introduces ENERGY STAR qualified Six-Inch Residential Downlight Retrofits that deliver high performance

3/3/2014

Builders name Eaton's Halo Product Line as the leader in lighting for the 16th consecutive year

3/3/2014

Upper Valley Medical Center bridges language gap with state-of-the-art technology

3/3/2014

Ten tips on when and how to select carpeting

3/3/2014

Toshiba introduces new led dusk-to-dawn luminaire

2/28/2014

Hospitals ban sugary drinks

New Zealand healthcare facilities will phase out soft drinks, sports drinks, energy drinks and flavored milk

2/28/2014

Pennsylvania predicts huge need for nursing home beds

State is trying to avoid spikes in the nursing home population by funding services that will allow older residents to live independently at home

2/28/2014

Technology, common sense key for hospital security

In addition to employee vigilance, cameras and security measures are in place to protect prescription drugs and other valuables

2/28/2014

Modeling can increase energy efficiency

Advanced tools enable facilities teams and their energy-industry partners to use net present value (NPV)-based cost analysis

Blog

2/28/2014

Health IT security facing 'perfect storm'

Rapidly evolving technology, policy changes and facility consolidation are creating new security demands

2/28/2014

Healthcare changes spur retail, urgent care clinics growth

Customer demand and shifts in health-care policy have fostered a rapidly expanding business

2/28/2014

Healthcare Design magazine honors construction/ business executive

Carlos Gonzalez and his team completed construction on the 1 million-square-foot, $456 million Camp Pendleton replacement hospital project in October 2013

Blog

2/28/2014

Exploring Presbyterian Healthcare Services patient experience efforts

Presbyterian began addressing the issue of experience in 2005. The efforts have engaged leaders and driven significant cultural and organizational changes

2/28/2014

Green Badger mobile LEED app announces equity investor

2/28/2014

Hubbell lighting launches lighting upgrade program for colleges and universities; campuses can cut energy cost by 84%

2/28/2014

JLG launches world's largest self-propelled boom lift

2/28/2014

Bird control to keep hospitals safe and healthy

2/28/2014

Tips on selecting spray-and-vac cleaning equipment

Blog

2/27/2014

How hospitals stay open during extreme weather

Medical centers have needed to deal with everything from staffing shortages to busted pipes to power outages during the past few months

2/27/2014

Healthcare Design magazine honors educator

James Shraiky is the founder of the Healthcare Design Initiatives department at Arizona State University

2/27/2014

Patient safety progress called 'excruciatingly slow'

Hospitals need more incentives to to make patient care safer, public health expert says

2/27/2014

Fire alarm system upgrade Q&A

When renovating part of a building, does the fire alarm system in the existing area of the building need to be upgraded as well?

2/27/2014

Proper lab ventilation needed to protect to life and property

Understanding the codes and standards that guide laboratory ventilation design is key

2/27/2014

Survey: Top-level support lacking at health care data centers

Only 30 percent of the health care facilities surveyed say they have top-management support

2/27/2014

Pakistan makes medical waste top health priority

The government had given priority to environmental health, medical waste management and infection control

2/27/2014

Cedars-Sinai Advanced Health Sciences Pavilion gets LEED-NC Gold certification

The exterior of the pavilion features a double-facade, high-performance glass skin that reduces heat gain and glare while providing a comfortable interior environment

2/27/2014

Seal Shield, LLC introduces new waterproof and antimicrobial protected keyboard

2/27/2014

Transition fittings from Viega make press connections between copper and PEX systems

2/27/2014

Hexagon Metrology releases miniature infrared touch probe for micro-machining applications

2/27/2014

Titus HVAC introduces EOS, the first solar-powered, energy-harvesting diffuser

2/27/2014

IEC approves OpenADR specification

2/26/2014

California legislation aimed at improving elder care

Bay Area lawmakers create package to demand changes within the state Department of Social Services

2/26/2014

Study finds low rate of infections following ambulatory surgery

The absolute number of patients with these complications is still substantial, according to JAMA

2/26/2014

ASHE announces sustainability partners

American Society for Healthcare Engineering announces the first 10 allies to the Sustainability Roadmap program

Blog

2/26/2014

Healthcare should partner with retail

A healthcare presence in a retail setting will be an essential strategy in meeting the expectations of the restructured health system

2/26/2014

VA initiative slashes MRSA rates

A nationwide initiative at 133 of the VA's long-term care facilities found that using a bundled approach to prevention helped to cut overall MRSA rates by 36 percent

2/26/2014

Healthcare Design magazine honors facility manager

Mitch Goplen, vice president of facility services for the Billings Clinic, oversees more than 1 million square feet of facility space

Blog

2/26/2014

Hospital CFOs should consider green strategies

Factoring in sustainability can improve communities but also offset financial pressures

2/26/2014

WAC Lighting to deliver “The SSL Revolution” accredited presentation at Energy Expo

2/26/2014

Peerless introduces ultra thin, edge-lit Vellum Luminaires

2/26/2014

CBRE hires facility activation solutions managing director

2/26/2014

Array welcomes new practice area leader in Northeast region

2/26/2014

Motion Industries’ latest “How2” video highlights installing a Taconite seal

2/25/2014

Study says healthcare organizations under siege from cyberattacks

In addition to getting access to patient files and information, the attackers infiltrated devices such as radiology imaging software, conferencing systems, printers, firewalls, Web cameras and mail servers

2/25/2014

Technology gaps threaten post-acute facilities

Without better technology capabilities, about half of providers surveyed predict they will be bought out by more capable companies by 2015

2/25/2014

'Take Care' worksite health centers accredited as patient-centered medical homes

Walgreen's worksite health centers are staffed by physicians, nurse practitioners and other medical professionals, and offer services including primary care, pharmacy, occupational health, fitness, chronic condition management, physical therapy, dental and vision

2/25/2014

CMS proposes emergency preparedness rule

Proposed Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services rule would require all hospitals to develop a plan

2/25/2014

Healthcare Design magazine honors Rising Star

David Ruthven, co-lead and creative director, NXT Health, gained national attention for the Patient Room 2020 project

2/25/2014

Construction begins for new $120M hospital tower in Hawaii

Kapiolani Health Foundation begins multiphase plan to rebuild nonprofit hospital

2/25/2014

Network technology becoming fourth utility in healthcare construction

Technology joins mechanical, electrical and plumbing as role in healthcare increases

2/25/2014

Designing for EHRs in today's healthcare facility

Process map, systems analysis and staff training keys to successful plan

2/25/2014

New Lutron EcoSystem 5-Series Driver provides guaranteed fixture compatibility at an affordable price

2/25/2014

Cree extends breakthrough xsp series street light performance to outdoor area lighting

2/25/2014

Siemens Healthcare launches CareXcell for sustainable population health management

2/25/2014

Kodak and PurThread to collaborate on antimicrobial surface solutions for healthcare and military

2/25/2014

Kratos and Norse announce services to deliver live threat intelligence to increase cybersecurity awareness for healthcare providers

2/24/2014

Insect problem, other issues reported at Connecticut VA

Federal inspectors found unsanitary conditions, an insect problem and inadequate infection control in operating rooms at the VA Connecticut Healthcare System hospital in West Haven

2/24/2014

Nine out of 10 healthcare providers call ACA a 'step forward:' survey

Eighty-six percent say the Affordable Care Act needs major changes or revisions however

2/24/2014

New program to offer long distance health services to students

With bluetooth-enabled stethoscopes, otoscopes and ophthalmoscopes, a pediatrician will see patients at the elementary school as part of a telehealth program

Blog

2/24/2014

Serene interior design and art reflect spirit of Parkinson's support facility

Every design feature needed to complement the intended outcome: the creation of a unique facility for Parkinson's patients and caregivers

2/24/2014

US hospital construction booming

Hospitals across the country building, expanding to meet expected growth in patient population

2/24/2014

Healthcare Design magazine honors Firm of the Year

Perkins+Will work with the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital attention for its waterfront facility with endless daylighting, resilient and green features and integration with the community

2/24/2014

App boosts efficiency at hospital job site

New mobile app streamlined communication at the construction site of the Anderson Lucchetti Women's and Children's Center

2/24/2014

Ecotherapy gardens may heal the body by healing the Earth

Ecotherapy programs can be scaled to suit suburban and rural facilities with lots of landscape space or to challenging urban sites through the use of small container gardens or landscaped roofs

2/24/2014

Clorox Healthcare launches a new comprehensive approach to environmental disinfection for healthcare

2/24/2014

Medeco's online deadbolt selector now available

2/24/2014

Metro using machine-to-machine technology to make vital patient data accessible at the point of care

2/24/2014

Ways to protect hard-surface floors against winter offenders

2/24/2014

Zoneworks' TZF insulated curtain wall provides enhanced fire resistance

2/21/2014

Managing healthcare facility bed bug problems

Preventative measures must be weighed against privacy concerns

2/21/2014

Hospitals put patient safety first in storm preparation

Facilities are reviewing their weather and emergency planning policies

2/21/2014

Security product choices, maintenance can save lives

Lock-out death in Alzheimer care facilities points out importance of maintaining, monitoring security measures

2/21/2014

Antimicrobial stewardship's value for LTC facilities still unknown

Aggressive antimicrobial use in long-term care facilities can promote antimicrobial resistant organisms

2/21/2014

Concord Hospital staff to conduct active shooter training exercise

The hospital re-evaluated its own safety policies after the mass shooting at Sandy Hook

2/21/2014

Upgrading infrastructure for electronic health records

Developing an integrated, facility-wide EHR system starts with routing new cabling and wiring, installing power and data outlets, enabling Wi-Fi access and identifying information technology rack closets

2/21/2014

Architect honored by Healthcare Design magazine

Laura Poltronieri firm focuses exclusively on healthcare facilities serving children, infants, and mothers

2/21/2014

Benjamin Moore goes greener with Natura Renew, the industry's first premium bio-renewable paint

2/21/2014

Aquatherm pipe meets California plumbing code

2/21/2014

Eaton's new power distribution fuse block saves space, time and money

2/21/2014

Schneider Electric upgrades energy management platform to automate data exchange with ENERGY STAR portfolio manager

2/21/2014

ITR implements Innovolt's technology to safeguard parking control systems

2/20/2014

California prison hospital cited for unsanitary conditions

California Health Care Facility in Stockton charged with mistreatment and medical malpractice

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2/20/2014

White coats: infection control versus psychology

Does 'enclothed cognition' trump exposing patients to contaminated sleeves?

2/20/2014

Healthcare moving toward unified building codes

ASHE Ad Hoc Committee on Healthcare reviews ICC codes and recommends changes

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2/20/2014

Time to retire the fax machine

Faxes can mean lost information, lack of privacy and an unusable data format

2/20/2014

Architect discusses influencing the next generation of designers

Healthcare Design magazine's 'Take Five' series asks healthcare design professionals about what's got their attention

2/20/2014

Children's Medical Center Dallas focuses on accessible design

Main lobby receives an accessibility award for going above and beyond legal requirements

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2/20/2014

Poor communication interpreted as poor service

Informal survey says C-Suite perceives facility managers as poor communicators and link this to poor service

2/20/2014

Team used economic stall to benefit replacement hospital project

Time was used to strategize additional ways to involve more local firms, eliminate waste and improve productivity

2/20/2014

FiberTite hybrid multi-ply roof: The fusion of proven technologies

2/20/2014

Emerson Network Power's ASCO 5140 Connectivity Module redefines power monitoring and control by an embedded device

2/20/2014

Wireless WattStopper occupancy sensors offer versatile, time-saving solutions to manage energy

2/20/2014

New ASHRAE, Green Grid publication provides background on data center metrics

2/20/2014

Crosstex International launches infection control helpline

2/19/2014

Affordable Care Act impacting security

Facilities must continue to do more with less and design future changes

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2/19/2014

White paper on power strips in healthcare facilities available

Paper discusses misuse of power strips in hospitals and offers guidance to avoid common mistakes that can result in citations, fines or patient injury

2/19/2014

Hospital offices designed for teamwork

When a team begins to design a healthcare office environment, it is important to understand the collaborative environment

2/19/2014

Bangkok hospital focuses on attracting medical tourism business

Bumrungrad International Hospital's new women and children's campus will include concierge service on the first floor and retail and dining on the second

2/19/2014

N.Y. laboratory a demonstration of new design ideas

Molecular Therapeutics laboratory includes more flexible spaces and a welcoming and relaxed environment for researchers

2/19/2014

Fire damper requirements in rated walls

Fire-rated barriers do not require fire dampers in fully ducted HVAC systems, unless the one-hour fire-rated barrier is a vertical shaft

2/19/2014

Healthcare workers report hand hygiene compliance - even with failures

Study shows providers are recording hand hygiene compliance as much higher than their actual compliance rates

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2/19/2014

Generative space concept creates 'flourishing' environments

The CARITAS Project uses the generative space concept to create the next generation of improvements in health and healthcare delivery through innovative design of the environment

2/19/2014

IFMA offers enhanced Benchmarks Exchange (BEX) platform for facility management professionals

2/19/2014

Columbia Lighting unveils a gamechanger - new LLHY led Versabay high bay uses almost 50% less energy than hid counterpart

2/19/2014

Emerson Network Power Introduces Liebert HPC-S Freecooling Chiller to provide efficient thermal management for small to medium data centers

2/19/2014

Technoform Bautec expands capacity to meet North American demand for high-performance windows, doors, façades

2/19/2014

MaxLite introduces Direct Lit LED Flat Panel Savers Series with third generation LED technology

2/18/2014

Effects of Quebec fire extend to US and abroad

Blaze spurs renewed calls for sprinkler systems

2/18/2014

Army hospital opens first expansion in 30 years

Winn Army Community Hospital is part of a two-phase $74 million project to revitalize facility

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2/18/2014

10 reasons health care needs sustainability treatments

A sound treatment protocol should be balanced with resource conservation and management

2/18/2014

NYSID exhibit explores design for cancer patients

New York School of Interior Design announces an exhibition called Maggie's Centres: A Blueprint for Cancer Care, from March 7-April 25, 2014

2/18/2014

Five keys to hand hygiene compliance

A multifaceted hand hygiene initiative increases compliance, according to study

2/18/2014

When reality hits the perfect hybrid OR project

Proactive strategies are needed to keep the project on track and produce a successful outcome

2/18/2014

Simulated NICU shows impact of design on function

'Patient Experience Simulation Lab' experience is guided with input from actual clinicians, patients and families

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2/18/2014

Proper CCTV placement based on risk assessment

Improperly placed camera wastes proactive security measure

2/18/2014

Eaton Leverages Industry Expertise to introduce best-in-class Rack Power distribution unit portfolio with exclusive IEC outlet grip feature

2/18/2014

Pelco by Schneider Electric and Oncam Grandeye enter into a strategic partnership to provide a 360-degree camera range

2/18/2014

New Greenheck brochure features integrated ventilation systems

2/18/2014

Visix Wins three AVA Digital Awards for interactive digital signage designs

2/18/2014

Columbia Lighting unveils a Gamechanger-new LLHY led Versabay high bay uses almost 50% less energy than hid counterpart

2/14/2014

Bat colony removed from South Carolina hospital

40 bats found in Orangeburg facility after sightings

2/14/2014

Hospital parking attendants wear CCTV cameras for own safety

Parking attendants in Scottish hospital wear cameras to prevent violence and aggression

2/14/2014

Patient of the future offers new vision of care

Design team creates a smarter patient room that looks like it belongs in a space station

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2/14/2014

In healthcare design, patients rather than facilities are the customer

The end user of a healthcare project design is the patient, and that person defines value

2/14/2014

New York prohibits smoking around healthcare facilities

New law in New York State prohibits smoking within 15 feet of a hospital or residential health care facility entrance or exit

2/14/2014

Fire safety a constant focus at Vancouver nursing homes

Fatal Quebec fire brings flood of questions to elder care facilities

2/14/2014

How a hospital room can help patients heal

Facility design moving from being caregiver centered to patient centered

2/14/2014

Virtua Health and Wellness Center employs the long span capabilities of CPI Daylighting's UniQuad

2/14/2014

Armstrong Fluid Technology announces factory service plan for IPC Chiller Plant automation systems

2/14/2014

Vision-Sciences' EndoSheath Technology offers patented solution to superbugs

2/14/2014

Nora Lighting introduces Diamond II series LED downlights with enhanced features

2/14/2014

DefenCall adds Silent Alarm App for computers to its smartphone panic button system

2/13/2014

Georgia hospital says it's snow-ready

Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton had its emergency management plan in operation long before the first snowflake fell

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2/13/2014

Installing healthcare security with HIPAA and OSHA in mind

What integrators need to know in a complex hospital environment

2/13/2014

Hospital construction survey shows Obamacare spurring facilities assessment

Fifty one percent of respondents said they are considering the Affordable Care Act in senior leadership discussions about potential changes needed to existing facilities or campus design

2/13/2014

Scottish hospitals called out about dirty equipment

Inspectors cite beds, mattresses and commodes - as well as management of needles, waste and linen and continuing concerns around hand-cleaning

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2/13/2014

It must be a sign: The anxiety factor in hospital wayfinding

Hospitals incorporate color and symbolism, flooring and ceiling cues, and easily identifiable landmarks in their way finding, but for a stressed patient or visitor, signage is most important

2/13/2014

Effective change management can help with major transitions

Using an inclusive and systematic design process helped Baltimore's Chase Brexton adeptly manage new CEOS and a remodeled historical building

2/13/2014

Alcohol rubs called good alternative to hand washing

Alcohol rubs are more efficient and convenient with higher antimicrobial properties than soap

2/13/2014

Maine healthcare center's fresh look reflects surroundings

Andre Health Care Facility's interior renovation includes new light fixtures, acoustic tiles in the ceilings, furniture and floor tiles, as well as a new color scheme that reflects nearby marshes, wetlands and trees

2/13/2014

Compressor retrofit nets nice rebate for Cedars Sinai Medical Office Towers

2/13/2014

H2i R2-Series VRF zoning systems operate highest performance heating capacity at lowest temperatures

2/13/2014

Lighting controls association updates ee203: lighting AND commercial energy codes online course

2/13/2014

Blanchard Valley Health System expands Merge Healthcare partnership

2/13/2014

MaxLite and Habitat for Humanity announce partnership to provide energy-efficient lighting nationwide

2/12/2014

SF General finds latest missing patient with new procedures

Procedures put in place recently in the wake of another missing patient who was found dead weeks after disappearing

2/12/2014

'Germinator' fights hospital infections at Cincinnati hospital

Matched pair of light machines, each around five feet tall, about 15 inches around, and 54 pounds mounted on industrial casters, clean the room with UV light

2/12/2014

Louisiana hospital adding screens against hurricane winds

More than 70 windows were pierced by debris during Hurricane Katrina, forcing patients to be moved to other parts of the hospital

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2/12/2014

Provider consolidation among healthcare trends to watch, blog says

Also expect more new technology and the expansion of ambulatory care services

2/12/2014

Ontario Hospitals foodservice goes local

With $107,000 grant from the Greenbelt Fund and the Ontario government Halton Healthcare Services will be serving local food

2/12/2014

Children's ward equipment called safety risk

New Zealand's Wellington Hospital's beds, chairs deteriorated to the point that they were too ragged to clean effectively

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2/12/2014

Top budget considerations for healthcare facility managers

A facility manager's tool kit should contain ways to maximize the total cost of ownership of all the assets they maintain

2/12/2014

Lack of knowledge hurts hand hygiene compliance, study says

Researchers talked to noncompliant healthcare workers to study hand washing habits

2/12/2014

Biamp Systems announces new paging input options and adaptors for VoIP and analog paging systems

2/12/2014

CENTRIA redefines coating system with Versacor Elite

2/12/2014

InsideIQ Duilding Automation Alliance firms share best practices, partner to meet client needs

2/12/2014

TEC introduces Design FX, a design-inspired grout

2/12/2014

Cree reinvents lighting controls with the push of one button

2/11/2014

Housekeeping role called out in article series

'The Hospital' includes article and photo gallery focusing on housekeeping staff

2/11/2014

Children's hospitals often lead the way on innovation

Calming colors on the walls, dial-up dining service and MRI machines designed for comfort are recent changes inspired by children's hospitals

2/11/2014

Minnesota hospital improving safety practices and looking to spread the word

St. Joe's staff trying to educate Hubbard County residents about the danger of falling and ways to prevent it

2/11/2014

Texas hospital recognized for efforts to go 'paperless'

The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society Analytics program measures a hospital's implementation and use of medical records

2/11/2014

Landscape designer's insights into a healing garden

Healthcare Design's 'Take Five' series asks healthcare design professionals about what's got their attention

2/11/2014

Wayfinding can help building communication

Signage has been a primary method of place communication for generations and can be effective when designed with user needs in mind

2/11/2014

Energy efficiency initiative to benefit Ontario health care sector

Research suggests Ontario hospitals have the potential to reduce electricity consumption by approximately eight percent with higher savings achievable for natural gas

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2/11/2014

Patient lifting equipment can benefit workers and patients

Health care industry spends about $20 billion annually on costs related to occupational back injuries

2/11/2014

Danfoss launches TU ice machine service kit - a new innovation for contractors

2/11/2014

Introducing norament xp: extreme durability for high-impact workspaces

2/11/2014

MD-Series Modular LED High Bay Lights

2/11/2014

ASHRAE publishes 2013 editions of refrigerant safety standards

2/11/2014

MaxLite expands LED Commercial Recessed Downlight Retrofits for scalable commercial projects

2/10/2014

Silencing some hospital alarms may lead to better care

Boston Medical Center is attracting national attention as a hospital that apparently has conquered alarm fatigue

2/10/2014

Antimicrobial copper listed as a Top 10 Technology to Watch in 2014

ECRI Institute evaluates the safety, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness of health technologies

2/10/2014

Security gaps can cost $1.6 billion

Cutting corners on IT security can end up costing more down the road

2/10/2014

SickKids Research Institute designed for vertical interaction

New 778,000-square-foot tower in downtown Toronto brings together 200 principal investigators and a staff of nearly 2,000 people

2/10/2014

Missouri hospitals simplify 'code' calls

Plain language thought to heighten patient safety, increase response time

2/10/2014

Healthcare capital markets expect an active 2014

Changes in the healthcare delivery model could mean record year in medical office sales.

2/10/2014

UK hospital opens infection control unit

Patients with infections previously were treated in 32 side rooms spread across West Suffolk hospital

2/10/2014

Hospitals seek cure for confusing building navigation

Healthcare facilities are borrowing way finding ideas from shopping malls and airports

2/10/2014

Nanospark: Bridging the digital and physical worlds

2/10/2014

AAMA updates acoustical rating specification

2/10/2014

Fine Design Living provides eco-friendly alternative to traditional hardwood flooring

2/10/2014

Emerson Network Power's Avtron LPH150S Load Bank redefines performance for full-load testing of small power systems

2/10/2014

Etelu exhibits hospital wayfinding App at HIMSS14

2/7/2014

Facilities focus on fire safety after Quebec fire

Long-term care facilities stress prevention measure in wake of fatal blaze at wood facility with no sprinklers.

2/7/2014

Events in 2013 will impact green cleaning in 2014

Improved economic outlook and focus on sustainable cleaning projects will change the landscape

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2/7/2014

The benefits of retail conversions for healthcare

With the rise of empty big-box retail spaces nationally, many healthcare organizations are finding cost-effective solutions to their facility needs

2/7/2014

Connecticut hospital power plant saves 30 percent on energy bills

Middlesex Hospital uses natural gas to generate 90 to 100 percent of its power in its combined heat and power system. As the generator runs and creates electricity, the system captures excess heat exhaust and uses it to make steam.

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2/7/2014

Frontline healthcare workers deserve recognition

Healthcare employers that invest in the skills and career development of frontline staffs are reaping the rewards of the investment

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2/7/2014

CMS proposal for annual generator test for healthcare facilities flawed

Blogger says the proposed rule flies in the face of established National Fire Protection Association 99 and 110 standards for triennial tests, as well as those published by accreditation organizations

2/7/2014

Carrier redesigns AirStream 42V vertical floor fan coil

2/7/2014

Columbia Lighting delivers perfect illumination in low ceiling areas with new led wraparound and lensed striplight fixtures

2/7/2014

Bradley introduces Aerix plus hand dryers that deliver ultra fast adjustable speed drying with high efficiency

2/7/2014

New Titus Alpha controller family integrates universally

2/7/2014

MaxLite supplements DLC-Qualified products list with new Dimmable BayMAX LED Linear High Bay fixtures

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2/6/2014

Is your HVAC system harboring illness?

It's impossible to eliminate all mold and mold spores in an indoor environment. However, it may be possible to trap and eliminate airborne mold spores via the proper HVAC air filtration strategy.

2/6/2014

Short sleeves recommended by infection control experts

White coats should be removed before patient contact, experts say

2/6/2014

Dedham, Mass., health center ends use of alarms

There have been fewer falls and the number of falls that result in injury has remained stable.

2/6/2014

Renovated Craig Hospital doubles size of outpatient clinic

Englewood, Colo., facility adds 85,000 square feet of new space and approximately 135,000 square feet of renovated space including a new aquatic therapy pool

2/6/2014

Nottingham University Hospitals upgrade means large carbon and cost reductions

Fifteen-year plan to upgrade and manage the Queen's Medical Centre's on-site power plant, as well as introduce an energy efficiency program will reduce energy use and save approximately 2.8 million pounds annually

2/6/2014

Long-term care facility renovates to fit Boomers

New assisted living facility was designed to look like an assemblage of two- and three-story townhomes, but is very much a unified structure on the interior

2/6/2014

MovinCool Launches New QR Code Service Link Feature

2/6/2014

Carrier RTU Open Controller now available for 48/50LC WeatherExpert 6- to 23-ton units

2/6/2014

$5.8 million deal will save Hawaii hospital energy and money

2/6/2014

GE to acquire API Healthcare

2/6/2014

Ecolab launches Nexa Hand Hygiene Platform to help reduce the spread of infectious diseases

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2/5/2014

Behavioral health facility designers short on research

Little attention has been given to the role of the physical environment in behavioral health settings in the past 40 years

2/5/2014

UK HealthCare to renovate former Lexington Dillard's store

UK HealthCare will be the anchor tenant. The clinic will consolidate patient services of UK Family & Community Medicine.

2/5/2014

Indian college to host meeting on hospital safety

The conference will explore standard, contemporary and futuristic approaches to create a safe environment at hospitals for patients and healthcare workers

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2/5/2014

Top budget considerations for healthcare facility managers

A facility manager's tool kit should contain ways to maximize the total cost of ownership of all the assets they maintain

2/5/2014

Aging showing preference for home care

New generation will drive how long-term care system operates. DC program helps seniors receive Medicaid-funded services at home

2/5/2014

Children's Medical Center design used to unite different groups in new space

Engineering, safety, and planning design & construction needed a space that would unite them as it educated the greater organization on the value that they provide

2/5/2014

Clorox offers new influenza and norovirus prevention toolkit

2/5/2014

Alerton's new Ascent Building Management System is first to Combine BACtalk and Tridium's Niagara Framework in a single controller

2/5/2014

Carrier to offer patented Humidi-MiZer system on WeatherExpert rooftop line up to 23 tons

2/5/2014

Buckaplan makes it easier, faster, cheaper to get plans, drawings

2/5/2014

Eaton sponsors Outdoor Lighting Design Award for the 2014 IES Illumination Awards program

2/4/2014

Hospital water taps contaminated with bacteria

Research finds significantly higher levels of infectious pathogens in water from faucet taps with aerators compared to water from deeper in the plumbing system

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2/4/2014

Best practices during patient watches help keep everybody safe

Security officers with these responsibilities should have CPR, de-escalation and First Aid training in addition to specific restraint/seclusion training

2/4/2014

CMS proposes rule on emergency preparedness

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services rule would establish national emergency preparedness requirements for 17 types of Medicare - and Medicaid-participating providers and suppliers

2/4/2014

Toronto dental facility recognized by interior design award

In addition to a new facade, the facility has a new roof with a large skylight to bring daylight into the center of the linear space. The ground floor had to be raised to meet code and that necessity became a virtue, giving the reception area, elevated above the street, a stage-like presence.

2/4/2014

Key elements for pediatric ambulatory care spaces

Designer emphasizes flexibility, security and community ties

2/4/2014

Take a virtual tour of The Palace at Coral Gables

Architectural and design criteria were focused on an upscale clientele of senior residents seeking to maintain their accustomed lifestyle among familiar surroundings

2/4/2014

Rust-Oleum Industrial Brands introduces pre-paint and cleaning wipes

2/4/2014

Baldor introduces new Dodge stainless steel Quantis reducer

2/4/2014

WaterFurnace introduces CLW chiller

2/4/2014

3M rebrands Commercial HVAC Filter products from Filtrete to 3M

2/4/2014

Tradition Medical Center opens

2/3/2014

Balancing ideal temperatures for aging patients and staff

Compromise is the name of the game with healthcare design

2/3/2014

Boomers looking for connected long-term care facilities

They are seeking a lifestyle that allows them to remain an active part of their town or city

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2/3/2014

Rubber flooring may help healthcare facilities breath easier

Floors made of sustainable, non-hazardous materials can help maintain better indoor air quality

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2/3/2014

Design focuses on range of pediatric patients

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center design team creates unique but related experiences for patients depending on their age

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2/3/2014

Hospital security must adapt to Affordable Care Act changes

Security departments need to take a hard look at the services they currently provide and evaluate their necessity in the changing healthcare environment

2/3/2014

CEO explains Michigan hospital's luxe makeover

Hospital near Detroit feels like a luxury hotel and treats patients like guests

2/3/2014

Nemschoff named top healthcare brand for third consecutive year in Contract Magazine

2/3/2014

Testo is recipient of Global Frost & Sullivan Award

2/3/2014

MaxLite's LED R30 earns ENERGY STAR qualification for Certified Subcomponent Database

2/3/2014

Schneider Electric releases new circuit protection and contactors and starters

2/3/2014

Morrison Healthcare and Crothall Healthcare refresh brands

1/31/2014

SF General makes security changes after missing patient's death

Federally ordered changes have been made at San Francisco General Hospital following the death of a patient who was found in a stairwell at the hospital last October

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1/31/2014

Bedpans get new cleaning solution

With the exception of the U.S., most industrialized nations now use mechanized bedpan washing technologies

1/31/2014

New CDC website to support long-term care infection control

Facilities can use the site to access the infection tracking system for long-term care facilities in the CDC's National Healthcare Safety Network

1/31/2014

Geriatric emergency departments have implications for long-term care

Emergency departments designed for the elderly is one of 10 technology-related trends hospital leaders will be thinking about this year

1/31/2014

Design can deter patients from using hospital gardens

Lack of awareness and lack of shade linked to low garden use, according to study

1/31/2014

Kaleida Health recognized by interior design award

The medical complex was designed to remove the barriers between cardiology and neurosurgery, and between research, teaching, and clinical practice

1/31/2014

California lawmaker to introduce bill for oversight reforms of elderly care facilities

Bill would also increase training, and require facilities with residents who have restricted or specialized health conditions to employ trained medical personnel

1/31/2014

Gundersen Health System opens sustainable hospital

LaCrosse, Wis., facility aims to reduce energy consumption from the national average of 240-280 kBTU to 115kBTU, putting it among the top 1 percent of energy-efficient hospitals in the region and top 5 percent in the country

1/31/2014

Coding and reconciliation enhancements from Amerinet Partner Craneware bring Madison Memorial $327,000 annual return on investment

1/31/2014

Soitec Lighting unveils t8 led tube product family for North American market that reduces energy costs by 60 percent or more

1/31/2014

Mitsubishi Electric introduces 400 volt uninterruptible power system for high-density data centers

1/31/2014

New ZR Series LED Troffer delivers excellent light quality and aesthetics for under $100

1/31/2014

MaxLite upgrades Merak LED roadway street light rating to 104,000 hours

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1/30/2014

Will long-term living facilities need liquor licenses?

In addition to other amenities, this new generation of seniors wants a pub experience

1/30/2014

N.C. healthcare facility's burst pipes cause ceiling to fall in patient's room

Three lines in the sprinkler system of the Huntington Health and Rehabilitation facility ruptured

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1/30/2014

Flooring can care for staff, as staff cares for patients

When one of the top complaints from nursing staff is pain related to working on their feet, the place to first consider enhancing staff experience is the flooring

Blog

1/30/2014

Can healthcare design play a role in controlling asthma?

Report linking building materials and asthma is helping push for a greater understanding of what building materials are made of

1/30/2014

Controlling hazardous material circulation in healthcare facilities

Five key things health care professionals should keep in mind when dealing with variables such as hazardous and sterile materials

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1/30/2014

Advanced paint technologies can help enhance patient experience

Formaldehyde-reducing technology helps improve indoor air quality by reducing airborne VOCs once the paint has dried

1/30/2014

Australian Capital Territory hospital patients needlessly contracting infections, expert says

Medical school professor says the number of cases could be cut by half by boosting infection control procedures

1/30/2014

ASHE announces Vista award winners

2014 award recognize the importance of working together to optimize the healthcare environment

1/30/2014

Silent Knight launches educational Life Safety Code seminars

1/30/2014

Nearly 4 megawatts of modular power infrastructure deployed to promote efficiencies

1/30/2014

Legrand expands its line of fire-classified floor boxes

1/30/2014

Emerson Climate Technologies captures 2014 AHR Expo Product of the Year Award

1/30/2014

Brady offers full suite of lockout/tagout solutions

1/29/2014

Discovery of worker's body in nursing facility raises security questions

Co-worker discovered corpse after men's bathroom goes unchecked, uncleaned for two days

1/29/2014

Minnesota lawmakers support reconstruction of hospital to increase security

Ongoing safety issues include a murder of a Minnesota Security Hospital patient by another patient in the facility.

1/29/2014

N.H. House backs bill requiring drug testing at healthcare facilities

The bill requires all licensed healthcare facilities in the state to implement drug-free workplace policies and must test employees where a 'reasonable suspicion exists'

1/29/2014

Hot water unnecessary for handwashing, study says

Water as cold as 40 degrees Fahrenheit reduced bacteria on hands just as well as warmer water, according to a report

1/29/2014

Children's Medical Center Dallas installs interactive exhibit

As part of yearlong centennial celebration, hospital adds feature that celebrates history

1/29/2014

Lean design means doing more with less

For the Lean method to work, an efficient operational process must be supported by the physical space

1/29/2014

Oahu hospital expects to slash electricity bill with energy retrofit

The energy overhaul, including a new central air conditioning and heat system and lighting upgrades, is expected to cost $5.8 million

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1/29/2014

Integrated pest management key to keeping healthcare facilities safe

Pests particularly dangerous in a healthcare environment filled with patients with weakened immune systems

1/29/2014

Three companies join OSAP in fight for infection-control delivery

1/29/2014

LG Electronics introduces dedicated outside air solution with energy-saving VRF technology

1/29/2014

Panasonic unveils new high-speed document scanners

1/29/2014

Kohler Co. launches portable generator product line

1/29/2014

Meyda Custom Lighting introduces Elk at Dusk Chandel-Air

1/28/2014

Dozens feared dead after Quebec nursing home fire

Five people were confirmed dead and 31 were missing after a fire at Canadian nursing home built out of wood

1/28/2014

Behaviors, tools key to hospital safety

Florida hospital has adopted error-prevention tools and behaviors from commercial aviation and nuclear power, high-risk ventures that have implemented highly successful safety standards

1/28/2014

Up-to-date infection control technology, vigilance are musts for dental facility

When looking at the technology for a dental facility. it's important to consider what's most effective in the the sterilization area

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1/28/2014

Infection control needs relationship between clinicians and environmental services

Infection control team and the environmental services/housekeeping team have recognized the importance of sharing their expertise for the benefit of all

1/28/2014

The patient is the focus of cancer center design

It's important for designers to understand the spectrum of journeys that cancer patients experience, to gain empathy that informs the design of environments to more effectively support the cancer fight

1/28/2014

Hospital presentation facilities have unique needs

The right lecterns and sound systems for healthcare settings must fit with the location and purpose

1/28/2014

Minnesota reporting system cuts hospital errors, study said.

Deaths and other harm to patients from preventable errors such as falls and surgical mistakes have dropped in the 10 years since Minnesota started requiring hospitals and other care centers to report them

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1/28/2014

Initiatives put patient safety in the back seat

The Obama administration allocated $23 million to examine patient safety initiatives in the hopes of reducing liability costs. Early results of this multi-million dollar expenditure are programs aimed at keeping malpractice cases out of the court system.

1/28/2014

Master Lock reintroduces Edge Key Control program

1/28/2014

Echelon speeds migration to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) with its new IzoT-enabled multiprotocol FT 6050 System on chip

1/28/2014

BACnet web services updates and call for participation in a virtual plugfest

1/28/2014

Schneider Electric offers comprehensive data center infrastructure and IT management platform through collaboration with HP

1/27/2014

Cincinnati Children's Hospital adds pet therapy building

Cats and dogs are able to visit their owners whose stays are longer than five days

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1/27/2014

Patient experience hits home for designer

It often takes a personal experience to really drive home the key issues of healthcare design

1/27/2014

FEMA grant to strengthen hurricane-damaged hospital

$17 million grant will let a Mississippi health system renovate the south tower of Singing River Hospital, fortifying it against hurricanes

1/27/2014

Green operating room program reducing waste

Practice Greenhealth's mission is to raise awareness and educate hospitals about how they can develop a more sustainable OR

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1/27/2014

EHR incentive program on track, according to survey

Nearly 80% of office-based physicians use some type of electronic health record system, an increase of 60 percentage points since 2001 and nearly double the percent in 2008

1/27/2014

CMS issues update to equipment maintenance guideline

Memo requires all hospital medical imaging and radiation therapy equipment to be maintained according to the manufacturer’s recommended standards

1/27/2014

AHRQ releases report on HAIs and design

'Understanding the Role of Facility Design In the Acquisition and Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections,' provides in-depth analysis on design and HAIs from industry and university experts

1/27/2014

Florida hospitals serving organic, locally grown food

St. Vincent's Clay County, other hospitals focusing on 'superfoods,' locally grown fruits and vegetables, as well as all-natural meat, fish and poultry

1/27/2014

FASTSIGNS expands wayfinding solutions across North America with Modulex

1/27/2014

Osram Sylvania expands portfolio of led power supplies

1/27/2014

LG Electronics introduces dedicated outside air solution with energy-saving VRF technology

1/24/2014

Hospital parking fees angering patients

Some hospitals lowering fees after patient complaints. Many suburban or rural areas facilities don't charge for parking.

1/24/2014

Catholic Health launches program to cut energy use

Healthcare system will use multiple strategies to cut energy use by $11 million to $17 million across its 87 acute care hospitals by July 2015

1/24/2014

Few physicians ready for Stage 2 'Meaningful Use' according to survey

One in eight has an electronic health record system capable of supporting most requirements for Stage 2 of the "meaningful use" program, according to government report

1/24/2014

Stanford Hospital clinical recycling study reveals 75% cost savings

Recycling program will divert more than 110 tons of non-infectious packaging material from landfill annually, with plastics representing nearly 70 percent

1/24/2014

Education key for ES technicians

Knowledge about infection containment solutions will help workers become advocates for their own safety

1/24/2014

Infection control accreditation program launched in Indian state

Maharashtra became the third state in the country to launch the NABH-Safe-ITSM Infection Control accreditation program for hospitals

1/24/2014

In hospital design, mock-ups only as useful as the people they engage

The physical interaction of mock-ups can make them rich experiences that encourage participation across professional levels and personality types

1/24/2014

Magazine announces healthcare design winners

Healthcare Design names winners of second annual 'The HCD 10' competition

1/24/2014

CoreSpace boosts energy savings and power reliability in its data center with GE SG Series UPS System

1/24/2014

Nutrition and Foodservice Education Foundation announces major funding support from Reinhart Foodservice

1/24/2014

Atlas Linen & Alliance Laundry change name to Clarus Linen Systems

1/24/2014

Fila to showcase green surface treatments and support division at StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas 2014

1/24/2014

Carrier answers market demand for large-scale cooling with its new, expanded-capacity AquaEdge water-cooled chiller

1/23/2014

OneTogether takes aim at HAIs with small actions

New initiative aims to reduce the incidence of healthcare-acquired infections by increasing awareness of how the small, individual actions of every healthcare worker can have an influence on patient health and safety

1/23/2014

Falls prevention program produces encouraging results

A combination of technology and personal attention is helping prevent patient falls at Greenwich Hospital

1/23/2014

Top five ideas that will influence healthcare in 2014

Architect offers view of the future in Healthcare Design magazine's 'Take Five' series

1/23/2014

Medical waste management training portal launched

Portal provides information on U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, and U.S. Department of Transportation regulations

1/23/2014

Hand hygiene stressed at Philippines symposium

Efforts underway to increase patient safety as cases of measles are on the rise

1/23/2014

Wyoming nursing home replacement building to stress private rooms

Project will also add a dining room over looking the golf course, administrative offices and sitting areas

1/23/2014

It's not about dirt: Dealing with non-soiling issues in carpet care

Apparent soiling and denting can't be cleaned but can be fixed

1/23/2014

Panasonic introduces new ECOi EX Series at the 2014 AHR Expo

1/23/2014

Square Scrub EBG-20/C earns the Carpet and Rug Institute’s Bronze Seal of Approval for superior deep cleaning

1/23/2014

Exclusive Healthcare Placement meets health care staffing needs for employers and employees

1/23/2014

Tradition Medical center opens

1/23/2014

Marlite introduces Induro FRP with SaniSEAL Trim Technology wall system for health care facilities

1/22/2014

Are your patient pillows clean?

One hospital study found that the patient-ready, decontaminated reusable vinyl covered pillows were contaminated with pathogenic bacteria

1/22/2014

Fire safety improvement linked to codes and enforcement

With one exception, the number of fires has dropped continuously each year from 6,830 in 2003 to 5,540 in 2010

1/22/2014

New Year's resolutions for hospital CFOs

CFOs urges to invest, conserve, challenge the status quo and take calculated risks

1/22/2014

Modular construction builds flexibility into healthcare projects

Healthcare is currently the leading market sector utilizing modular construction at 49 percent, according to recent industry statistics

1/22/2014

Unlocking the code of visual and audible fire alarms

EP4 is another Element of Performance with a high number of individual devices that need to be listed as part of an inventory. As with other EPs in this standard, complete documentation is key to demonstrating compliance with the standard.

1/22/2014

'Smart beds' can improve safety

New beds help patients stay safe, while 'smart' capabilities help nurses analyze information and improve patient care

1/22/2014

10 considerations when converting to private hospital rooms

Key issues include safety, accessibility and environmental- and technology-friendliness

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1/22/2014

Healthcare facilities need a 21st century continuity plan

Business continuity plan must be an integral part of strategic operations, involving all levels of the organization

1/22/2014

New 22U 1075 millimeter rack joins HP 11000 G2 Series line

1/22/2014

Bradley introduces Aerix Plus hand dryers that deliver ultra fast adjustable speed drying with high efficiency

1/22/2014

Vishay Intertechnology announces HML, new miniature axial-leaded thick film resistor

1/22/2014

Marlite introduces Induro FRP with SaniSEAL trim technology wall system for health care facilities

1/22/2014

Panasonic introduces new SYSTEM 5 - multi-split heat pump at 2014 AHR Expo

1/21/2014

Fort Wayne hospital wants own police force

Indiana bill calls for security officers to have full police powers while on hospital grounds

1/21/2014

Hospitals and med tech companies join patient safety movement

Group pledges to work to reduce preventable patient deaths to zero by 2020

1/21/2014

Quality assurance program key to environmental services

New tools and devices, including simulation training, are available to improve the quality of healthcare services

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1/21/2014

Designer's passion for kids' healthcare design started early

Blogger's parents supported and cared for children and their families medically and through education and product design

1/21/2014

Rural health IT adoption faces challenges

Support from the federal government and other organizations, are helping rural healthcare provides make progress with meaningful use

1/21/2014

Unlocking the code of fire safety initiating devices

Creating a complete inventory of all initiating devices is a mandatory requirement and an essential first step in the process

1/21/2014

Clinics more efficient, cost-effective, health officials say

Healthcare efficiency trends are causing a California county clinic construction boom

1/21/2014

Cut materials waste in surgery centers

Overstocking inventory the biggest culprit in waste

1/21/2014

Orbit easy access lighting box features sliding swivel plate

1/21/2014

Viking ESFR sprinklers meet UL requirements for high clearance storage

1/21/2014

Carrier to display extensive range of commercial products at 2014 AHR Expo in New York

1/21/2014

Curtis Bay Medical Waste Services continues to expand its geographic footprint with the merger and acquisition of Culver Enterprises

1/21/2014

Lightweight Bosch CSW41 Worm Drive Saw delivers increased durability and power

1/20/2014

Healthcare sector to test for cyber attack

The simulation will be the first time insurers, hospitals, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and the Health and Human Services Department will collaborate on a test

1/20/2014

Hospital cuts alarm fatigue by decreasing noise

Boston Medical Center reduces audible alarms as a way to combat alarm fatigue and improve patient safety

1/20/2014

OSHA releases new resources to protect hospital workers and enhance patient safety

Website includes information to help hospitals prevent worker injuries, assess workplace safety needs, enhance safe patient handling programs, and implement safety and health management systems

1/20/2014

Chicago hospitals share information on green efforts

Chicago Green Healthcare Initiative was formed with support from a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency grant to help accelerate the implementation of energy efficiency activities in the healthcare sector

1/20/2014

FGI's guidelines for healthcare design features significant changes

FGI separates the hospital and ambulatory requirements from nursing homes and other residential and long-term care requirements

1/20/2014

Unlocking the code to fire safety equipment compliance

To ensure compliance with this standard, hospital facility directors should be familiar with the related code requirements themselves and knowledgeable about their interpretation

1/20/2014

Northwestern Grayslake expansion awarded LEED status

The Grayslake expansion project includes the relocation of a retention pond and associated wetlands area, the creation of a healing garden and clinical expansion space targeted for cancer, orthopaedics and rehabilitation services

1/20/2014

Improving speech privacy and noise control for healthcare

Noise can actually harm patients by elevating heart rate and blood pressure. Noise prevents patients from getting the rest they need, weakening the immune system and leading to problems during the day such as agitation, delirium and decreased tolerance to pain

1/20/2014

Osram Sylvania expands outdoor illumination offering with new additions to Luminaire family

1/20/2014

Ecolab launches Nexa hand hygiene platform to help reduce the spread of infectious diseases

1/20/2014

New ready-to-use dispensing from Sunburst Chemicals promotes consistency and helps improve productivity

1/20/2014

Rust-Oleum Industrial Brands launches 'Fast Flooring' products

1/20/2014

Survey from Innovolt reveals the high cost of equipment failure

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1/17/2014

Facility security key with domestic violence victims

Hospital staff needs to be aware of the signs of domestic violence and take proper security precautions when needed if the suspected abuser is present

1/17/2014

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center to 're-educate' staff about waste disposal

A box of syringes found at a landfill last week was traced back to a UPMC hospital

1/17/2014

Material choices crucial in behavioral health setting

Behavioral health facilities have issues of durability and safety not required in most other healthcare settings

1/17/2014

Ohio health system tries high-tech tool for infection prevention

Radio frequency identification technology used to monitor hand-washing station at one OhioHealth's hospitals in Columbus

1/17/2014

Tips on sprinklers for water curtains

Advice for navigating the Life Safety Code on sprinkler placement for water curtains

1/17/2014

Some hospital safety showers found to be faulty

Showers designed to minimize microbial contamination have been shown to raise the risk of spraying contamination over hospital patients

1/17/2014

Integrated systems can boost hospital safety

Web-based solutions allow facilities to access security systems from virtually any location connected to its network

1/17/2014

U.S. News hospital rankings to give patient safety more weight

In 12 specialties, the weight given to patient safety will double to 10% of the overall score. Reputation's weight will drop from 32.5% to 27.5%

1/17/2014

Atlas expands portable cooling & heating program for national accounts customers

1/17/2014

Daikin Magnitude Chillers with RapidRestore offers world-class reload speeds for mission critical applications

1/17/2014

LG Electronics expands HVAC solutions with new multi-zone systems

1/17/2014

Marigold industrial rubber insulating gloves from Ansell address electrical workers' needs

1/17/2014

Cree breaks performance and affordability barriers for High Bay Luminaire market

1/16/2014

Wi-Fi can help secure an OB unit

Ability to see the infant anywhere covered by Wi-Fi expands the range of possibilities for using infant protection solutions

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1/16/2014

FDA bed rail guidelines leave long-term care in gray area

Nursing home beds may not be subject to Food and Drug Administration regulation, and aftermarket products that might be used on a medical or hospital style bed are sold without FDA scrutiny

1/16/2014

Senior facility landscaping includes therapeutic obstacles

Merwick Care and Rehabilitation Center honored for therapy garden that combines beauty with mental inspiration while providing the environmental challenges that will help its residents train for real life

1/16/2014

How to make the case for hospital infrastructure funding

Getting depreciation funding often involves selling the maintenance mission and needs a multifaceted approach.

1/16/2014

Building information modeling mandate helps manage multiple projects

Northwestern Medicine has a mix of renovation and new construction projects in progress at all times

1/16/2014

Boston firm helps hospitals share expensive equipment

Fleet of vans and specially trained movers help hospital systems lower costs by sharing equipment among different facilities

1/16/2014

Indiana safety net hospital on track to become LEED Silver campus

Eskenazi Health Campus first completely new Indianapolis downtown hospital campus in 40 years

1/16/2014

BEA's LZR-Microscan automatic swing-door sensor

1/16/2014

Garland Introduces new line of air, vapor and water-barrier products

1/16/2014

Emerson Network Power's Next Generation ASCO Series 300 Power Transfer Switch satisfies power reliability demand for mid-range installations

1/16/2014

New dual multiplexing encoder from Drake enables HD digital signage with single-unit solution

1/16/2014

New Milwaukee Laser distance meters simplified for faster measurements

1/15/2014

Union seeks answers on 180 worker-safety complaints at hospital

Covenant HealthCare Nutrition Services can provide nutritionally evaluated meals for discharged patients with special diets

1/15/2014

Michigan health system offering 'Healthy Meals to Go' program

Covenant HealthCare Nutrition Services can provide nutritionally evaluated meals for discharged patients with special diets

1/15/2014

MRSA infection rates drop in VA long-term care facilities

Four years after implementing a national initiative, MRSA infections have declined

1/15/2014

Children's facility projects popular despite economy

Demand, access to funds keep projects moving despite sluggish environment for hospital capital improvements

1/15/2014

A facility portfolio analysis can assist master planning

Portfolio prioritization is one key piece of information to evaluate when considering funding projects

1/15/2014

ACOs tech needs go beyond EHRs

Report says accountable care organizations need CPOE, admission/discharge/transfer, billing, practice management, enrollment and care management systems

1/15/2014

Construction accelerated at Troy hospitals

Health system can't afford to take as much time with the construction

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1/15/2014

Safety-culture surveys may boost patient safety

More hospitals are conducting internal surveys to determine the extent to which the organizational culture helps or hinders patient safety

1/15/2014

DAQ's Entrowatch access control system wins 2014 top products award from Building Operating Management

1/15/2014

Symtech Solutions enters reseller agreement with LogicJunction for hospital wayfinding

1/15/2014

Vision-Sciences' EndoSheath Technology offers patented solution to 'nightmare bacteria'

1/15/2014

Honeywell expands Stryker controller portfolio to bring increased application flexibility

1/15/2014

BEA's LZR-Microscan automatic swing-door sensor

1/14/2014

Give your facility a healthy dose of color

Changing a healthcare facility's color palette involves planning and input from healthcare design professionals

1/14/2014

APIC publishes new guide on long-term care infection prevention

Infection preventionists in long-term care facilities face unique challenges due to the nature of the care setting and an aging resident population

1/14/2014

Australian healthcare system maintains unisex wards despite complaints

Queensland Hospital patients report embarrassment and awkwardness of sharing a hospital ward with the opposite sex

1/14/2014

Facility Guidelines Institute update reflects the times, CEO says

FGI 2014 guidelines includes new language on safety risk assessments and increased requirements for commissioning infrastructure systems

1/14/2014

Take a photo tour of Welsh university health facility

Hadyn Ellis Building of Cardiff University developed on former railway site

1/14/2014

Website aims to reduce hospital injuries

NoInjuries.com will offer healthcare providers news, educational materials, tips, tools and resources to use throughout the workplace

1/14/2014

UPS opens expanded healthcare distribution facility in Ontario

New addition provides healthcare companies and pharmaceutical manufacturers with a total 600,000 square feet of temperature and humidity controlled environments

1/14/2014

Blog gives children's hospital holiday makeover

Young House Love spruces up Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU's family care center room

1/14/2014

Fine Design Living announces top cost-effective way to prevent expensive patio, walkway, and driveway repairs due to seasonal buckling

1/14/2014

Aerobiotix, Inc. launches novel air disinfection technology

1/14/2014

Winter facility care starts with a sound matting system

1/14/2014

SHSMD releases Futurescan 2014: Healthcare Trends and Implications: 2014–2019

1/14/2014

RIDGID announces micro LM-400 advanced laser distance meter

1/13/2014

Squashing bedbug myths

Inaccurate information infestations follow tales of bedbugs

1/13/2014

Reducing the risk of HAIs through effective environmental cleaning processes

Multiple studies have shown that less than 50 percent of hospital room surfaces tested were cleaned effectively upon terminal room cleaning, despite having the appearance of being cleaned and prepared for the next patient admission

1/13/2014

California children's hospitals expanding new location

Stanford Children's Health, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford building new model and system for healthcare delivery

1/13/2014

Raising expectations for ceilings

Increase Medicare financial reimbursements and improve patient outcomes with proper ceilings

1/13/2014

Northwestern Memorial elevates food service with improved restaurants

Rising consumer expectations feed growth of hospital restaurant options

1/13/2014

Joint Commission 2014 National Patient Safety Goals released

The first phase calls for hospitals to establish alarm safety as an organizational priority

1/13/2014

Designer says innovation in healthcare key to flourishing in future

Providers need to embrace prefabrication techniques and 3-D printing and put them into practice

1/13/2014

Study says hand hygiene prior to gloves is unnecessary

Using an alcohol-based cleanser before putting on gloves did not significantly change total bacterial colony counts

1/12/2014

Viking's Technical Services team launches series of new mobile web sites

1/12/2014

New survey shows that most Americans are in the dark about lighting options in 2014

1/12/2014

Floorcare tool is a blast

1/12/2014

Stouffer named director of HKS Healthcare Group

1/12/2014

Fresh-Aire UV introduces a free UV-C demonstration trial program for commercial/industrial building owners

1/10/2014

Pennsylvania city considers protester-free zones around healthcare facility doors

York City ordinance would ban protesters from a 30-foot 'buffer zone' around the entrances and exits of York City healthcare facilities

1/10/2014

Foreign hospital projects offer lessons to designers

Emerging markets and a desire for U.S. health care designers have created a thriving international industry for U.S.-based architects

1/10/2014

Some UK hospitals to replace bedside charts with iPads

The Oxford plan - to be rolled out with up to 500 tablets throughout 2014 is expected to save time and improve safety

1/10/2014

Streamlining instrument tray cleaning

Sterile processing department can be weighed down by many unnecessary and inefficient steps

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1/10/2014

Landscaping brings facility mission beyond walls

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital creates outdoor therapeutic program that addressed the physical and mental rehabilitation needs of patients

1/10/2014

Irish hospitals going tobacco-free

Smoking will not be permitted anywhere on the grounds of healthcare facilities

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1/10/2014

Facility management value to patient care demonstrated through benchmarking

Data shows highest facility operating costs occur for maintaining buildings at 16 to 20 years

1/10/2014

Tennessee hospital to build addition on top of existing structure

Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital to add 160,000 square feet to bring capacity to more than 300 beds

1/10/2014

PPG Architectural coatings announces the launch of Manor Hall interior paint

1/10/2014

Cantel buys N.Y. manufacturer of sterilization monitoring products

1/10/2014

Revisions to climate data standard from ASHRAE include new climate zone, climatic data

1/10/2014

Sustainable carpet cleaning

1/10/2014

New Mongoose LED Luminaires from Acuity Brands lower operating costs, boost visibility for high-speed roadways, area lighting

1/9/2014

Patient room TVs an untapped resource

TVs can deliver condition-specific patient education, hospital marketing and informational content, and other customized hospital channels

1/9/2014

Renovation of Texas senior living facility focuses on life enhancement

'Main Street' facility designed to enrich the lives of residents by providing entertaining diversions from the routine of daily nursing care

1/9/2014

Hospital-acquired infections take toll on patients, bottom line

One in 20 patients acquire infections while receiving care at U.S. hospitals, according to the CDC

1/9/2014

Tougher emergency preparedness rules proposed for long-term care facilities

CMS guidelines would make long-term care facilities subject to similar requirements as hospitals

1/9/2014

Listen to podcast on disinfecting soft surfaces

Disinfecting soft, non-launderable surfaces such as upholstery, carpeting and draperies one of trickiest cleaning obstacles

1/9/2014

New LEED standard encourages transparency in materials selection

Move sparked by concern about building materials' and hazardous chemicals' effects on patients and staff

1/9/2014

Pennsylvania hospitals may skip some state reviews

Pennsylvania Department of Health can grant "deemed status" for licensure purposes to hospitals that have been accredited by national accreditation organizations

1/9/2014

Mix of air purification methods helps indoor air quality

Combining ultraviolet germicidal irradiation light and gas-phase air purification with photo catalytic oxidation called a a new and powerful tool

1/9/2014

MaxLite's 10-watt LED GU24 omnidirectional lamps receive ENERGY STAR qualification for certified subcomponent database

1/9/2014

Detex panic hardware devices ideal for retrofits

1/9/2014

Testo launches member benefit program: Team Testo

1/9/2014

Compact, efficient FlowGrid air-inlet grill from ebm-papst significantly reduces noise spectrum for axial and centrifugal fans

1/9/2014

Schneider Electric introduces Strategic Operation Services offerings to simplify and optimize data center systems

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1/8/2014

Are patient rooms too big?

Research suggests that proportion can be more important than size

1/8/2014

Mobile devices major source of germ transmission

Health and electronics experts advise wiping down mobile devices with a moist microfiber cloth at least daily for basic sanitation

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1/8/2014

Understanding a design firm's resource allocation

How a firm manages its resources to ensure project schedules will be a good predictor of a its success in meeting a project schedule

1/8/2014

ASHE app offers resources to go

Mobile site includes regulatory updates, news, educational opportunities

1/8/2014

A prescription for medical facility energy management

A goal of energy productivity can not only reduce energy costs, but also improve energy reliability and a hospital's long-term financial health

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1/8/2014

The design of an electronic health record matters

Patient safety should not be overlooked for ease of use - all EHRs are not created equal

1/8/2014

2014 trends in healthcare facilities

Many healthcare organizations will be required to transition and transform their portfolio of real estate assets

1/8/2014

Navigating final changes to EPA emissions standards for area source boilers

Healthcare organizations have three years to comply and may have the option to apply for a one-year extension

1/8/2014

Consumer Electronics Show honors Cub Cadet ZERO with Innovations Design & Engineering Award

1/8/2014

VOLA's Round Series Showerhead honored with GOOD DESIGN Award

1/8/2014

Control energy costs by using the new APN Series Digital Power Monitor from NK Technologies

1/8/2014

CardConnect announced partnership with Health Recovery Partners

1/8/2014

MetalWorks 3D Ceiling System from Armstrong now available in wood looks

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1/7/2014

Making parking easier for the baby boomer generation

Design of healthcare facility parking lots and parking spaces should be considered when planning for more elderly drivers

1/7/2014

Tennessee health system to retain outside vendors during $10 million renovation of food services

Erlanger assures staff that new food service contract won't drop favorite eateries

1/7/2014

Iowa hospital remodels materials management department

Clarke County Hospital is renovating the north side of the hospital facility to house the new materials management department

1/7/2014

New York hospital partners with utility to cut energy, water use

Nyack Hospital to invest $1 million in energy- and water-saving upgrades

1/7/2014

NIOSH launches web page with cleaning resources

Site describes hazards associated with common cleaning tasks, including those performed in healthcare facilities.

1/7/2014

Medical waste found in Pennsylvania landfill

Blood bags, surgical sponges and what might be human tissue keep turning up at a Monroeville landfill

1/7/2014

Study says evaluation of infection prevention policies can reveal opportunities for improvement

American Journal of Infection Control survey says identifying gaps in infection prevention practices can improved patient safety

1/7/2014

Rockfon Hygienic Plus Ceiling Tiles for high-performance hygiene and cleanability now available in north america

1/7/2014

ZELTIQ to present at J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

1/7/2014

Enviro-Solutions is designed to effectively clean restroom surfaces and fixtures

1/7/2014

Health system to automate hand hygiene compliance monitoring with DebMed GMS

Many are facilities related and involve 'green' measures

1/6/2014

Nine ways to cut hospital costs

Many are facilities related and involve 'green' measures

1/6/2014

Illinois hospital drill strives for failure

Harrisburg Medical Center tests emergency procedures to find weak spots

1/6/2014

Patient transmission causes minority of ICU S. aureus acquisitions

Data from whole-genome sequencing suggest that few Staphylococcus aureus acquisitions in the ICU are the result of patient-to-patient transmission

1/6/2014

Architect shares five steps to successful budgetary discussions

Healthcare Design's 'Take Five' series asks healthcare design professionals about what's got their attention

1/6/2014

New version of LEED pushes building performance

LEED v4 has the potential to reduce CO2 emissions more than any other versions of the LEED rating systems according to USGBC

1/6/2014

Bacteria survives on toys, books, cribs for longer than expected

Study suggests additional precautions may be needed especially in hospitals, daycare centers

1/6/2014

Stryker receives FDA clearance for waste management system

1/6/2014

Refrigeration Commissioning Guide seeks to ensure systems work right; free download available

1/6/2014

Advantage Service Plans from Schneider Electric

1/6/2014

China Healthcare Industry IT Solution 2013-2017 Forecast and Analysis

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1/3/2014

A quarter of healthcare workers' hands contaminated with infectious germs, study says

Washing with soap and water found to be more effective than alcohol-based sanitizers for removing C. difficile

1/3/2014

Bristol Children's Hospital ordered to improve cleanliness after inspection

The Care Quality Commission found that poor hygiene in the UK hospital's operating department were increasing the risk of infection

1/3/2014

Hospital installs safeguards to protect medical devices from cyber-attacks

Methodist Hospital of Southern California invests in an integrated systems management program, which reduces vulnerability of its more than 6,000 devices

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1/3/2014

Magazine found children's hospital design and industry recognition popular 2013 topics

Healthcare Design blog lists most-read stories and social media favorites

1/3/2014

UK infirmary kiosks to help in the fight against infection

Three new handwashing kiosks have been installed in the main entrance to Hull Royal Infirmary

1/3/2014

Waiting room environment and experience effects patient satisfaction

Study says free internet would lessen frustration without time waiting for appointment

1/3/2014

MaineGeneral successfully merges two hospital campuses

1/3/2014

ASHRAE publishes revised standard on ventilation in health care facilities

1/3/2014

Healthcare Data Solutions announces acquisition of StratCenter

1/3/2014

Central Georgia Health System relies On Infor to sustain high-quality care delivery

1/3/2014

Surgical fluid waste disposal system well received at Radiological Society of North America meeting

1/2/2014

New EPA clean air rules will affect hospital power systems

Regulations limit allowable exhaust emissions and changed the rules applying to certain types of system operations

1/2/2014

Study shows healthcare staff contaminated with C. diff after routine care

Nearly 1 in 4 healthcare workers' hands were contaminated with Clostridium difficile spores after routine care of patients infected with the bacteria

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1/2/2014

Put environmental concerns at the forefront of construction projects

Every construction project at a healthcare facility may involve environmental risks that need to be addressed to safeguard the health of patients, staff, workers and the public

1/2/2014

Top 5 new healthcare projects in 2013

Healthcare Design editors' favorite facilities that opened in 2013.

1/2/2014

Sustainability's healing touch: incremental steps for healthcare

Healthcare interiors choices have great potential to directly impact sustainability

1/2/2014

Well-designed power, air and water systems can enhance care

In the health care setting, the ability to cultivate wellness doesn't end with its people

1/2/2014

VoltDB's high velocity database will provide real-time decisioning capability

1/2/2014

Talkaphone adds a surveillance option to the award-winning ECO TOWER

1/2/2014

iPatientCare to unveil value-added services of complete or partial revenue cycle management

1/2/2014

WiFi Solutions & Technologies Group signs deal with Stone Crossing Care Center to provide facility-wide wifi

1/2/2014

Knutson Construction's Iowa City office adds three positions

12/30/2013

Faulty doors and alarms cited in freezing death of Alzheimer's patient

88-year-old Washington woman froze to death in courtyard after wandering outside

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12/30/2013

A peek at next year's IT buzzwords for healthcare technology geeks

Watch out for 'growth hacker,' 'design thinking' and 'hyperdata'

12/30/2013

Top healthcare design issues of 2013

Healthcare Design magazine reviews key topics from its 'Take Five' series

12/30/2013

Healthcare materials managers adjust to changing care continuum

Managing supply chain means managing products and services that allow providers to take care of patients outside the hospital

12/30/2013

Healing gardens benefit healing process

The tranquility and serenity that a healing garden provides is valuable to patients and staff

12/30/2013

Health care providers buying into retail strategy

Factors for retail and restaurant expansion - such as good brand visibility, signage, parking and access - are increasingly the qualities sight for health care facilities

12/30/2013

WAC lighting's new LEDme button lights provide energy-efficient task solutions

12/30/2013

Ashkin applauds FDA's move on antibacterial soaps

12/30/2013

New AIA/CES programs including accessible and protective window design now available from Wausau

12/30/2013

ThermaSol to move world headquarters and develop 27 acres in Round Rock, Texas in 2014

12/30/2013

Cutera appoints Scott Ashworth as executive vice president of global sales

12/27/2013

Dead plants at the hospital are confidence killers

Clean floors, healthy plants, and uncluttered desks can help patients feel more at home

12/27/2013

Guidelines for preventing HAIs in NHS hospitals are released

The Journal of Hospital Infection recently released the guidelines on infection prevention and control for a range of healthcare professionals

12/27/2013

Connecting to off-campus healthcare operations

Information technology infrastructure streams data from outposts to a central corporate office, which houses the data center and 24/7 monitoring operation

12/27/2013

Infection prevention effort encourages patient participation

Initiative encourages hospital patients to question healthcare providers on hand hygiene habits

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12/27/2013

What's the immediate future of healthcare design?

Blog explores key ideas that will shape the profession in the next decade and create new opportunities

12/27/2013

Free hand hygiene posters for your facility

Article includes ten free, downloadable hand hygiene posters that can be printed out and posted

12/27/2013

Floor care and traffic conditions

12/27/2013

MXI, Inc. now offering waste management services for medical centers this winter

12/27/2013

Fujitsu's mobile app is a troubleshooting tool

12/27/2013

'Prosumers' put greater emphasis on green and sustainable issues

12/27/2013

ASHRAE publishes revised standard on ventilation in health care facilities

12/26/2013

Hospitals looking at flexible spaces for new outpatient facilities

Shift in construction expected from megahospitals to new leaner facilities designed to disburse more health care services into communities

12/26/2013

New data tells patients how their local hospitals are doing at preventing infections

Information released by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Healthcare Safety Network covers clostridium difficile infections and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infectionss

12/26/2013

Environmental services effectiveness key as decentralized care expands

With health systems pushing outpatient services farther out into their communities, environmental services directors will have to manage the logistics of cleaning and care for these remote facilities

12/26/2013

Take a photo tour of Temecula Valley Hospital

California hospital was built based on Lean principles and an integrated project delivery approach

12/26/2013

Virginia hospital practices staged evacuation

Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital holds a mock evacuation of the intensive care unit

12/26/2013

Making the case for sustainability in hospitals

Healthcare sector accounts for 8 percent of greenhouse gas emissions and generates more than 5.9 million tons of waste every year, report says

12/26/2013

SCKMC partners with hospitality group

12/26/2013

New Kitchen Zone Ceilings from Armstrong offer installation-friendly alternative to traditional vinyl-covered gypsum

12/26/2013

Lennox announces the introduction of Lennox Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems

12/26/2013

Ecova survey reveals 2014 energy and sustainability predictions

12/26/2013

Solatube International launches next phase of SkyVault

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12/23/2013

Looking to birds for better healthcare facilities project teams

Blogger offers five bird-related associations to collaborative team concepts, gleaned from working with IPD teams, which may be applicable to project delivery success going forward

Blog

12/23/2013

Lean design can tackle a range of wastes

Symposium speakers say studies indicate that employees spend 75-95 percent of their time doing things that increase costs and create no value for the customer

12/23/2013

Hospital hits bumps on the road to sustainability

Modesto Medical Center's facing the same challenges most maintenance and engineering managers have when pushing the energy efficiency of institutional and commercial facilities

12/23/2013

Cincinnati hospital combines beauty, functionality to enhance healing

Connections between architecture, natural light and landscape promote healing and root Mercy Health – West Hospital in its place, while the hospital’s functional planning is based on evidence and focused on maximizing safety, efficiency, energy conservation and flexibility

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12/23/2013

Hiring for talent, not tenure: An innovative approach to healthcare IT staffing

Look beyond years of experience and hire bright, highly motivated people, making sure candidates have exceptional communication skills, are quick and life-long learners and are customer service oriented

12/23/2013

Top 10 reasons to use heat when cleaning carpets

12/23/2013

Hubbell Building Automation adds dimming capabilities for popular wasp2 occupancy and daylight sensors

12/23/2013

Emerson acquires Advanced Protection Technology (APT)

12/23/2013

Pelco by Schneider Electric announces new power over ethernet midspan power systems offer

12/23/2013

ASHRAE offers first opportunity to comment on proposed guideline for commissioning existing systems, assemblies

12/20/2013

Shifting care into communities will depend on facilities pros

Hospitals are working to expand health coverage, reduce cost growth, improve patient safety and quality of care and expand community-based primary care

12/20/2013

Deadline extension for electronic health Meaningful Use gets mixed reception

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services extend period for attesting to Meaningful Use stage 2 regulations through 2016

12/20/2013

Most Wisconsin nursing homes meet mandate to boost fire safety

A federal mandate to improve fire safety at nursing homes has led to beefed-up protection

12/20/2013

Golisano Children's Hospital project designed to empower patient healing

Southwest Florida facility aims to provide a welcoming, efficient environment that's integrated with nature, supportive of technology, and flexible for the future

12/20/2013

Bayonne Medical Center shrinks carbon footprint

Facility make progress in promoting recycling, increasing energy efficiency

12/20/2013

Patient entertainment proves to be a positive distraction

Children's Medical Center Dallas offers a suite of entertainment amenities that includes an internal television network

12/20/2013

Top five reasons people choose retail clinics

Convenience and cost top the list

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12/20/2013

Utility and hospital partner to manage energy plan

Shands HealthCare focuses on core mission as utility focuses on energy management

12/20/2013

Introducing the LED-7302 and LED-7304 PL fluorescent retrofits from light efficient design

12/20/2013

Herman Miller is brand leader in seating, systems furniture, healthcare and textiles in survey of architects and designers

12/20/2013

New iConnect Network Partnership delivers real-time clinical data directly into community physicians' EHRs

12/20/2013

Greenheck Offers New Energy Guide on Fan Efficiency Grades

12/20/2013

GGE Healthcare's Silent Scan revolutionizes MRI patient experience

12/19/2013

FDA says anti-bacterial soaps may not curb bacteria

Government wants the makers of these products to prove that they do not pose health risks to consumers

12/19/2013

Trend toward community-based care started long ago

Less-invasive procedures and better drugs allow more outpatient care

12/19/2013

Oregon medical center gets $200,000 incentive for energy savings

The Energy Trust of Oregon rewards Sky Lakes Medical Center for energy-saving improvements over the past year

12/19/2013

Construction CEO sees more prefab and tilt-up building projects in the future

Sellen Construction head says outpatient facilities are hot, big hospitals are not

12/19/2013

Five stories on hand hygiene

From fist bumps to nonsterile gloves, stories deal with infection control tactics

12/19/2013

Hospital power system upgrade increases emergency power generating capacity

Rex Hospital in Raleigh, N.C., also boosts its fuel storage capacity and adds a SCADA system

12/19/2013

Workloading in custodial operations key to success

Efficient and equitable workloading is key not only to managing the budget and providing clean and safe work environments

12/19/2013

Five ways to advance power management in health care facilities

An electrical power management system enables a continual improvement process involving the visualizing real-time energy consumption, as well as measurement, analysis and implementation of programs to reduce usage and cost

12/19/2013

Ecova announces new water outlier investigation

12/19/2013

MaxLite teams with New Jersey's Clean Energy Program to offer ENERGY STAR qualified CFL lamps and fixtures to habitat for humanity resale outlets

12/19/2013

DebMed announces major enhancement to its electronic hand hygiene monitoring system

12/19/2013

Hubbell Building automation adds full range dimming option for popular CX lighting control panels

12/19/2013

Emerson Network Power's new ASCO microprocessor controller transforms power control for mid-range transfer switches

12/18/2013

Visions of healthcare 2035

Healthcare industry experts share their predictions about hospital care in 2035

12/18/2013

Free Advanced Energy Retrofits for Healthcare Facilities Guide available

Guide outlines most effective retrofit measures for both small outpatient facilities and large hospitals

12/18/2013

Radio frequency identification technology facing 'perfect storm' in healthcare

The need for electronic data management, in addition to the anticipated growth in demand for health care and health information technologies could either limit RFID deployment in the short term, or help to launch it

12/18/2013

Einstein Medical Center Montgomery finds Silver lining to replacing facility

Recognized for a design vision that prioritizes human and environmental wellness, the center recently achieved LEED-NC Silver certification

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12/18/2013

Healthcare design beyond traditional hospital walls

Containers 2 Clinics focus on smart design to bring healthcare to remote areas

12/18/2013

San Antonio healthcare system plans major expansion of hospitals

Methodist Healthcare expects to spend about $250 million to expand two of its facilities - Methodist Hospital and Methodist Children's Hospital

12/18/2013

Cincinnati orthopaedic hospital design stresses space, glass, light and connection to outdoors

The Christ Hospital Joint and Spine Center to be dedicated to diagnosing, treating and researching orthopaedic and spine care

12/18/2013

Catholic University student honored for wellness center design

Center would support patients with life-limiting illnesses who are transitioning between pediatric and adult treatment

12/18/2013

Mercy teams up with Philips to launch telehealth services

12/18/2013

RGIS Partners with Cost Control Solutions to offer new remote inventory management system for the healthcare industry

12/18/2013

CertainTeed Ceilings issues industry-first health product declarations

12/18/2013

Harvard receives UL recognition for light engines

12/18/2013

New Garland service provides scientific analysis of building envelope

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12/17/2013

Hospital administrators rank top design issues

'Promoting an integrated approach to care delivery' and 'optimize space utilization and enable adaptability' landed near the top

12/17/2013

Duke School of Medicine Building Achieves LEED Gold

The Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans Center is the first LEED Gold-certified building on the Duke University medical center campus

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12/17/2013

Conversation leads to CMS revision of sprinkler enforcement

Attempting to structure a win-win outcome is more appropriate than litigating for nursing facility

12/17/2013

Sustainable building and renovation the standard in healthcare design

Adaptive reuse becoming an increasingly viable solution that shines a light on environmental harm, project constraints and social issues

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12/17/2013

Photoelectric glass, geothermal heat pump system part of hospital's sustainability plan

Mississippi facility is one of a handful of hospitals nationwide to feature a state-of-the art pump system, and glass that automatically adjusts its tint based on sunlight levels

12/17/2013

30 most impressively designed hospitals

Outpatient Tower at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Children begin and end the list

12/17/2013

PHS Technologies Group awarded radiation dose tracking agreement with Premier, Inc.

12/17/2013

New study shows air sealing is essential for all insulation types

12/17/2013

Carrier Enterprise unveils the latest in air purification technology with Air Knight Generation II

12/17/2013

Kaba launches Safe Lock and Access Control System package

12/17/2013

New K17 Dry ESFR sprinkler provides ceiling-only fire protection for cold storage facilities


12/16/2013

Facilities staff find 50-year-old 'treasure' hidden in hospital basement

Green Bay hospital finds Geiger counters and radiation detection kits, dated 1962

12/16/2013

Connecticut hospital enhancing security

New Milford Hospital's new security station established to have public come in through one primary entryway

12/16/2013

Converting office space into medical offices

Suburban strip malls have seen urgent care clinics emerge where retail stores and restaurants once stood

12/16/2013

Student design wins Healthcare Environment Award

Clemson University student honored for design of palliative hospice care facility

12/16/2013

Why does Oklahoma have so many federal hospital penalties?

Oklahoma ranks fifth in the percent of hospitals being penalized by the federal government based on care, satisfaction and mortality of Medicare patients

Blog

12/16/2013

Hospitality is not the future of healthcare design

The reasons patients stay overnight in hospitals are not the same reasons guests stay overnight in hotels, blogger says.

12/16/2013

Green Building Initiative applauds General Services Administration's recognition of Green Globes as equivalent to LEED

12/16/2013

InsideIQ Building Automation Alliance announces new leadership

12/16/2013

Lynxspring and Netop recently announced the immediate availability of LYNX CyberPRO

12/16/2013

Herman Miller introduces Living Office: A holistic solution for the new landscape of work

12/16/2013

ASHRAE, IAQA sign memorandum of understanding

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12/13/2013

Rethinking ROI of sustainable healthcare facilities

Hospitals must get creative to balance financial, social and environmental needs

Blog

12/13/2013

Rapidly deployable health clinic designed for disaster situations

Hurricane Sandy exposed the threat to health facilities not designed to withstand extreme weather

12/13/2013

Missouri medical center receives $1.26 million energy loan

Ozarks Medical Center will also use the loan to purchase a hot water heat exchanger and make lighting upgrades to improve efficiency

12/13/2013

Cornell class blends health policy and facility design

Course designed to show how evidence-based design principles can be applied in health care to boost efficiency

12/13/2013

Pediatric dental office designed to be a playground for all ages

Falls Church practice caters to three different age groups - infant to five, six to eleven, and teenagers - the design needed to make each group, as well as their parents, feel secure

12/13/2013

Free 'Infection Prevention and You' safety poster available

Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology offers complimentary resources for infection control and education

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12/13/2013

Ambulatory surgery centers reflect the future of healthcare

Facilities are being designed now to deliver high-tech robotic surgical services for cases that previously were typically complicated inpatient procedures

12/13/2013

Statistics particular to sustainability often go unreported or overlooked

12/13/2013

Carrier enhances i-Vu Building Automation System to support Carrier Open and Carrier Comfort network systems

12/13/2013

Mansfield's new 'Elementary Toilet' for kids is perfect mix of efficiency, safety and quality

12/13/2013

MEDSEEK acquires SymphonyCare to expand presence In emerging population health and care management market

12/13/2013

Talkaphone enhances self-diagnostic and reporting features of VOIP-500 Series Phones

Blog

12/12/2013

HVAC, power contingency planning offers peace of mind

A heating, ventilation and air conditioning or power system failure could have potentially devastating effects on the physical environment of care

12/12/2013

Healthcare landscape architecture awards announced

The 2013 program recognizes designs in specific project categories: acute care, senior care, and behavioral health

12/12/2013

Philippines medical waste improperly handled

Davao City waste handler says most facilities not complying with laws on infectious waste

12/12/2013

Q&A explores significant changes in long-term care environments

Expert issues call to action for those designing environments for the senior market

12/12/2013

Camp Southern Ground for autistic children recognized for design

Camp offers save, playful space and opportunity for researchers to evaluate successes and failures and make strides in the study of autism

12/12/2013

Project Solutions: Incorporating furniture, fixtures, equipment and technology into a new facility

The options for managing the furniture, fixtures, equipment, and technology (FFE&T) planning, procurement and installation process on a capital facility project are as numerous as there are health systems and hospitals.

12/12/2013

Schneider Electric announces availability of prefabricated data centers up to 2MW

12/12/2013

Honeywell announces universal fire and smoke damper actuators

12/12/2013

Sembcorp Industries to dispose of medical waste collection business in India

12/12/2013

Intellibot announces new, smaller hands-free cleaning machine

12/12/2013

Ecolab Equipment Care and Green Turtle Americas announce exclusive distribution partnership

12/11/2013

Study of C. difficile reveals routes of infection

Unexpectedly few cases appear to be acquired from direct ward-based contact with other symptomatic cases

12/11/2013

Healthcare facility materials chosen for cleanability and germ resistance

Manufacturers are developing innovative solutions to help facilities look great while maintaining clean and safe environments of care

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12/11/2013

The intersection between retail and healthcare

Converting defunct retail spaces can address challenges in both areas

12/11/2013

Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer Center recognized for design

The center at the Pocono Medical Center in Pennsylvania draws inspiration from the surrounding Pocono Mountains

12/11/2013

Senior-friendly acute care environments becoming a priority

The elderly consume healthcare services at a disproportionate rate and baby boomers are swelling this patient segment

12/11/2013

The business case for good lab design

The design must attract and accommodate the best and the brightest

12/11/2013

AAMA's Aluminum Material Council publishes sustainability white paper

12/11/2013

Hubbell Industrial Lighting introduces LED Highbay-LunaBay

12/11/2013

Virtual walkthrough in 3D with GRAPHISOFT BIMx and ZEISS cinemizer OLED Glasses

12/11/2013

Tacony Corporation Partners with the National Service Alliance

12/11/2013

MaxLite adds ArcMAX Volumetric LED Panels to DLC-Qualified portfolio

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12/10/2013

Futurists offer a bleak (and incorrect) image of healthcare interior design trends

Architects and interior designers see healthcare interiors that are tranquil and comforting - architecture that nourishes our body, mind and spirit

12/10/2013

Innovation required for the short-term rehab boom

Green House Project has developed a new model for delivering nursing care to Baby Boomer rehab patients

12/10/2013

Technology-enabled furnishings bring more function to the forms

Furnishings designed to help patients, visitors and caregivers use technology can improve the quality of care by enabling this equipment to enhance, rather than interfere with, the caregiver-patient relationship

12/10/2013

Spa-like interior design lessens dental visit angst

Portuguese dental clinic has ultra-pure, minimalist spaces that invite contemplation and evoke serenity

12/10/2013

$456 million Naval Hospital at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to open

New 1 million-square-foot, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act-funded facility is completed six months ahead of schedule and $100 million under budget through turnkey design, procurement and delivery method

12/10/2013

Case study: Tampa General improves primary care facility with LED lighting and digital controls

Challenge came in balancing high quality lighting for medical personal with light levels suitable for patient comfort

12/10/2013

Reliable Controls to launch European Distribution Network at MCE

12/10/2013

Hastings Tile & Bath announces VOLA round shower award from German Design Council

12/10/2013

Kubota targets turf care professionals with introduction of Z700-Series Commercial Zero-Turn Mower

12/10/2013

Linetec announces new thermal improvement offerings

12/10/2013

Explore the magic of motorized window shades and browse beautiful fabric collections with new Lutron app

12/9/2013

The future of healthcare energy management

Modern building automation systems operate on web-based platforms and use reliable, high-speed Internet connections that enable facility teams and service partners to access heating, ventilation and air conditioning and other building systems anytime from any location

12/9/2013

Robots help Pontiac hospital reduce infection rates

St. Joseph Mercy Oakland uses new technology to eliminate pathogens in patient rooms, operating rooms and cardiac catheterization laboratories

12/9/2013

Evidence-based design in long-term care can maximize efficiencies

The challenge for designers is to create environments where people live, visit and work while maximizing the usability and operational efficiencies

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12/9/2013

Smartly maintained healthcare facilities a good investment

Hospitals can maximize its profits by running efficiently through cost controls

12/9/2013

Hospitals and communities can connect through gardening

Health systems use food and healthy eating as a vehicle for collaborating with their communities

12/9/2013

Q&A: The healing power of nature

The Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, is a 5,000-square-foot area for play and contemplation and the second healing garden completed last year by Mikyoung Kim

12/9/2013

Take a photo tour of the University of Florida Clinical Translational Research Building

The building includes spaces for interactions between researchers, students and patients, including a variety of indoor and outdoor healing environments and other common areas

12/9/2013

Salvaged stained glass highlights entry of replacement hospital

Window from the original Langlade Hospital's chapel reflects the hospital's heritage and religious mission

12/9/2013

Meyda custom lighting delivers milk bottle pendant

12/9/2013

Survey reveals hospitals are focused on reducing infections, but most have not yet adopted all best practices

12/9/2013

Acuity Brands brings versatility to pedestrian lighting applications with new LED area luminaires from Lithonia Lighting

12/9/2013

Lochinvar introduces new online water heater sizing calculator

12/9/2013

Identity One certifies BioManager with AMAG Technology under Symmetry Extended Business Solutions Program

12/6/2013

Report says pathogens pumped into UK hospital ventilation system

Patients at because faulty ventilation spreads dangerous infections from operating rooms, report says

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12/6/2013

Nature in artwork can have calming effect

In healthcare, artwork has an important role to play by offering momentary escape from a stressful situation

12/6/2013

Interior design for infection prevention

Health care interiors play a role in supporting best practices to prevent the spread of infection

12/6/2013

Boston hospital rehabs brownfield for new facility

New Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital designed to take advantage of site's natural surroundings while addressing its inherent challenges

12/6/2013

Seven steps to an eco-friendly hospital

Starting a sustainability program reduces waste by recycling materials and saving energy and helps protect communities

12/6/2013

Medical center food service manager flexible in changing healthcare landscape

Manager's challenge is balancing between volume-based, fee-for-service model and the emerging model of value-based, population health management

12/6/2013

Braselton hospital aims to be model for green construction

Northeast Georgia Medical Center at Braselton, set for a 2015 opening, is working to earn LEED Gold status for health care

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12/6/2013

Lean and Strategic Simulation two design trends with staying power

Production concept and supporting software can have a long-term, positive impact on the forward movement of healthcare design

12/6/2013

New continuing ed course from CertainTeed Ceilings outlines acoustical strategies for healthcare settings

12/6/2013

Biamp Systems' new Vocia paging station kit and software simplifies paging system interface

12/6/2013

Zurn integrates flood control components for simplified specification and installation

12/6/2013

Healthcare sign improves communication, infection control, and sustainability

12/6/2013

GE Healthcare's 'Brilliant Machines' software transforms the patient experience by reducing wait times and helping hospital staff increase efficiency

12/5/2013

Long-term care facilities stressing connected communities

Baby Boomers are less accepting of a retirement lifestyle removed from the community at large

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12/5/2013

Lighting makes a difference in patient rooms

Light can affect alertness, pain, sleep, mood, comfort, experience, and circadian rhythm

12/5/2013

Designing healthcare interiors that serve the elderly

Empathetic design goes beyond just eliminating hazards to seeing life through aging eyes - both literally and figuratively

12/5/2013

Memphis Healthcare facilities to consolidate cancer care to one location

$60.5 million project to include a range of services and involve approximately 8,050 square feet of new space and 101,235 square feet of renovated space

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12/5/2013

Furnishing in a health care setting should offer comforts of home

For a space to be functional as well as healing, furniture also needs to be flexible and functional

12/5/2013

Cincinnati architects design massive health care complex in China

The 1,800-bed project is expected to provide a new model of care for China's growing population of aging adults

12/5/2013

Manufacturers offer tips on for successful hospital and health care facility projects

Prescription for hospital, health care facility success includes collaborative design processes that foster the early involvement of infrastructure and technology expertise

12/5/2013

Integrated product delivery used to build $297 million Florida hospital project

Integrated product delivery is a process used mostly in healthcare construction projects that has been shown to improve construction efficiency, risk management and predictability of cost and schedule

12/5/2013

Eaton's LED technology provides unmatched glare control and enhanced visual comfort in parking garage applications

12/5/2013

Array DC office is expanding with two new healthcare arcitects

12/5/2013

Lutron and Siemens announce joint energy-efficiency initiative for commercial buildings

12/5/2013

Hastings Tile & Bath announces VOLA's Interior Innovation Award 2014

12/5/2013

Armstrong launches ECO*PULSE HVAC health management service

12/4/2013

Developing a business case for investing in an energy strategy

Top management executives make decisions to invest in these improvements because someone has made a persuasive business case in support of the expenditure

12/4/2013

BYOD security vital for healthcare companies

Facilities should consider segmenting their network to isolate the electronic health record system

12/4/2013

Sheikh Khalifa to bring specialty care to United Arab Emirates

At nearly 700,000 square feet, the facility has the latest in medical technology and is one of the largest specialist hospitals in the Middle East

12/4/2013

Children's hospital to update design with brightly colored, playful environment

University of Iowa Children's Hospital's new features will include a movie theater and playground

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12/4/2013

Engineer panel addresses hospital sustainability, safety issues

Health care clients demanding that their facilities are energy-efficient as well as safe

12/4/2013

Designing with natural materials creates comforting environment

Healthcare facility design is being influenced by the comforts of home and our natural environment

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12/4/2013

Hospital safety must be priority throughout facility

Patients should have the expectation of receiving safe care and treatment, as well as the expectation of receiving that care in a safe environment

Case study

12/4/2013

Standby power system at Florida VA Hospital covers all electrical loads

Renovated $47 million power plant includes SCADA and a backup system capable of covering all electrical loads for 120 hours in the event of an outage

12/4/2013

New OPTI-VISOR chiller plant control solution from Armstrong drives an additional 15-30% energy savings

12/4/2013

Despite 500 percent population increase, water use stays same with 'demand management'

12/4/2013

Motion Industries announces the acquisition of Paragon Service & Supply, Inc.

12/4/2013

HRET awarded new contract from AHRQ to reduce infections in long-term care facilities and improve patient safety

12/4/2013

Emerson Network Power, Ponemon Institute Study finds significant increase in cost of unplanned data center outages since 2010

12/3/2013

Digital healthcare lets elderly age in place

Smart homes for seniors highlight next big technological wave

12/3/2013

Project Solutions: Oversized healthcare - how do we right-size?

Healthcare facilities, especially hospitals, have steadily become larger over the past couple of decades

12/3/2013

NCAL Partners with NJHA to form patient safety organization

The effort is the first of the profession's kind to be carried out at a national level and will develop reports highlighting the causes of patient safety events in assisted living settings

12/3/2013

Health village setting integrates care with wellness-oriented surroundings

Healthcare reform, health exchanges, and shifting reimbursements, as well as reductions in inpatient needs, complexities of the aging population, and market consolidation, are all drivers of the village concept

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12/3/2013

Collaboration, immersion solve complex challenges at rehabilitation hospital

The planning process for Craig Hospital's $90 million expansion and renovation took a full year that began with a week of full immersion at Craig by the architectural team

Case study

12/3/2013

Air filters increase hospital's air flow, reduce bottom line

University of Louisville Hospital decreased energy consumption, and realized labor savings from the reduction in filter changeouts

12/3/2013

Illinois hospital's geothermal system paying off

Elgin's Advocate Sherman Hospital is saving $1 million in energy costs annually

12/3/2013

In Miami, Medicare Advantage plans come with posh surroundings

Full-service Healthcare providers demonstrating improvements in customer satisfaction and medical outcomes that translate into bigger profits

12/3/2013

Armstrong launches parallel sensorless technology

12/3/2013

MaxLite appoints Bryan Warner to senior director of sales, national and OEM commercial

12/3/2013

Schneider Electric StruxureWare enhancement enables holistic management of data center infrastructure across business segments

12/3/2013

Reliable Controls Releases MPP-O Expansion Module

12/3/2013

New R20 sustainable insulation from CertainTeed helps builders and contractors meet IECC codes

12/2/2013

Hundreds of nursing homes still lack fire sprinklers

Almost 1,000 U.S. nursing homes have been listed by federal officials as not fully complying with a regulation to have automatic fire sprinklers in every patient area

Blog

12/2/2013

10 ways to improve a behavioral health facility

It's time to change the 'that's the way we've always done it' principle, architect says

12/2/2013

Barlow Respiratory Hospital will balance past and future

Hospital's exterior will blend in with the surrounding historic neighborhood while also serving as an example of a state-of-the-art medical facility

12/2/2013

Energy retrofit can help hospitals cut costs

Hospitals can save more than 30 percent of their annual energy costs by implementing retrofit guidelines

12/2/2013

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield honored for design of retail space

Design draws influence from hospitality and residential typologies rather than traditional healthcare models

12/2/2013

BYOD policies must be part of healthcare network security

Greater volume of personal device usage has forced healthcare organizations to take a long look at their network security approach

12/2/2013

10 ways to reducing falls in ambulatory surgery centers

The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care's Institute for Quality Improvement recommends steps to ensure patient safety

Blog

12/2/2013

Three keys to moving beyond Lean lip service

Commitment, courage and confidence needed to deliver needed change to healthcare

12/2/2013

MaxLite's Micro-T LED panel wins Architectural Products Product Innovation Award

12/2/2013

St. Anthony's director of building services to serve on ASHE board

12/2/2013

Sentara Healthcare opens copper-infused hospital wing to improve patient care

12/2/2013

2013 Partnership in Prevention award winner is announced

12/2/2013

Kisense allows you to optimize your electricity supply contract

11/27/2013

The making of a healthcare design changemaker

Honored designer reshaping the way healthcare is delivered in developing countries

11/27/2013

Temecula Valley Hospital opens using Lean principles

Lean principles allow the owner, architect and contractor to participate in the design and decision-making process from the onset of the project

11/27/2013

What does the Affordable Care Act mean for the design industry?

With evidence-based design findings, designers can help reduce patient harm as a result of hospital-acquired conditions

11/27/2013

Hospitals' large energy use a solvable dilemma

Health care retrofits provide numerous other benefits as well, ranging from improved equipment longevity to decreased patient recovery times to a more attractive brand

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11/27/2013

Re-thinking the role of the community hospital

The Affordable Care Act, an aging population living longer with chronic conditions, increased health system consolidation, rapid technological advances and the ever-evolving delivery of care model, are creating an uncertain picture of what the healthcare facility of the future will look like

11/27/2013

New Brunswick hospital to get $200M renovation

Fredericton hospital expansion required to meet needs identified in 2007 report

11/27/2013

Tool kit available for antimicrobial stewardship

Kit contains resources on planning, implementing and sustaining an antibiotic stewardship program for C. diff reduction

Blog

11/27/2013

Green healthcare design can have big environmental impact

Healthcare facilities use twice as much energy as typical buildings, and are one of the largest municipal water and sewer customers

11/27/2013

PURE Disinfectant fights spread of the deadly bacteria CRE

11/27/2013

TEMPbadge ID launches entry-level visitor management system

11/27/2013

GOJO reveals new hand hygiene technology innovation at ISSA/INTERCLEAN

11/27/2013

Redco Manual Food Processor videos and a selection guide are now available

11/27/2013

Madera Community Hospital to implement Pavisse incident management software

11/26/2013

Isolated Colorado hospital braces for winter after surviving flood

One road into Estes Park Medical Center remains drivable, but it is a circuitous route down the mountain that turns a 45-minute trip into a few hours

11/26/2013

Alternatives to incineration sought for medical waste

Clean air advocates argue for alternatives as other states send their waste to Utah for incineration

11/26/2013

Oversight not keeping up with the reality of today's assisted living facilities

An examination of industry reveals minimal state regulation and no federal involvement

11/26/2013

Ontario hospital lauded for going green

Lakeridge Health Oshawa named Green Hospital of the Year by the Ontario Hospital Association

11/26/2013

Tips for ergonomic electronic medical records work environments

In the rush to accommodate electronic health records, facilities may be creating unnecessary risks to staff

11/26/2013

Remote monitoring measures the impact of construction on sensitive equipment

Preconstruction testing with representative equipment is the best way to quantify the expected impact of the vibrations of construction activities

11/26/2013

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's Advanced Health Science Pavilion designed as gateway

Color, texture, and varied lighting chosen to give patients and staff a feeling of comfort and thoughtful organization makes the building easy to navigate

Blog

11/26/2013

Discrete event simulation can enhance flow in healthcare design

DES environment allows the testing of a variety of scenarios with clients to understand the impact that different layouts have on workflow

11/26/2013

CertainTeed strengthens commitment to environmental transparency with new blowing wool insulation

11/26/2013

New line of laboratory products from the Activar Construction Products Group

11/26/2013

'Xtralis Everywhere' portfolio of converged safety and security solutions launched

11/26/2013

Tork towel dispenser takes top spot at ISSA Show Awards

11/26/2013

Easy way to replace damaged ceiling panels is focus of new Armstrong website

11/25/2013

Confusion over handling of blood-saturated linen creating unnecessary costs

Trade groups seek clarification from OSHA on linen handling regulations

11/25/2013

Study says good nurse/cleaning staff relationships can improve care

Cultural and organizational barriers sometimes prevent good relationships between the two groups

Blog

11/25/2013

The influence of Lean on project team dynamics

The architecture/engineering/construction industry has begun to recognize the value of integration and eliminating waste

11/25/2013

Isolation linked to patient dissatisfaction

Infection precautions create negative perception of care

11/25/2013

Designer talks about effects of Affordable Care Act

Initiative seen as a wake-up call for facility managers, urging them to become leaders with more responsibility for patient advocacy

Case study

11/25/2013

Bryan Medical Center simplifies onsite power operation

Hospital uses power monitoring and control system to instantly gather, process, analyze, and act on the huge volumes and velocity of data

11/25/2013

Delaware medical center expansion recognized for design

Bayhealth Medical Center project includes an emergency department and oncology center, supported by a helipad, conference center

11/25/2013

Geisinger Medical Center earns perfect ENERGY STAR score

A cogeneration plant boosts efficiency for the Pennsylvanis health campus

11/25/2013

Seamlessly integrate wireless lighting controls with Hubbell Buildings Automation's wiHUBB Building Automation System Gateway Interface

11/25/2013

Vollrath receives Editor's Choice Award for Mirage Induction Rethermalizer

11/25/2013

Phigenics to deliver ongoing smart water management services to VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

11/25/2013

Toshiba introduces new TLS-ATL LED area luminaire

11/25/2013

SCA celebrates 10-year anniversary of Tork Xpressnap

11/24/2013

Health Facilities Innovation Forum

An invite-only gathering of senior facilities executives from the nation's top health systems and hospitals

11/22/2013

Hidden cameras are finding their way into long-term care facilities after discoveries of abuse

Three states permit residents in long-term care facilities to maintain surveillance cameras in their rooms

11/22/2013

Tennesee health system to outsource all food and housekeeping services

The shift is expected to save the hospital about $3 million in both material and personnel costs

11/22/2013

Medical facility opening in an Ontario mall

Loved ones of patients will be given a buzzer so they may go shopping instead of waiting on the patient from a waiting or exam room

11/22/2013

Medical homes may be new model for care

Spiraling costs and Affordable Care Act pressures raising question whether old-fashioned house calls might be updated for today's needs

Blog

11/22/2013

Does enterprise architecture have a place in healthcare?

Enterprise architecture has emerged to help institutions in many markets build new operating models and connect their as-is and to-be business strategies and IT capabilities

11/22/2013

Winners of the 2013 Nightingale Awards announced

Awards recognize contribution to the healthcare built environment through product design and innovation that contributes to healing

11/22/2013

Middle East conference explores healthcare facility design

Event brought together design and health professionals and experts from around the world to explore how the design of urban and healthcare infrastructure can support health, well-being and quality of life

11/22/2013

China's medical waste piling up

Poor management and substandard facilities blamed for problems

11/22/2013

Phigenics to deliver ongoing Smart Water Management services to VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

11/22/2013

LED lamps power successful Bergen County parking garage lighting retrofit

11/22/2013

Schindler selected to provide elevators and escalators at Honolulu's HART Rail System

11/22/2013

Eaton's new, highly efficient, SkyRidge Fixtures use WaveStream LED Technology to illuminate ambient applications

11/22/2013

New Ecophon Solo-on-the-Wall Panels from CertainTeed Ceilings provide shape-shifting possibilities for vertical acoustical installations

11/21/2013

Super storms put focus on building resilient hospitals

Recent events demonstrate that with weather events becoming more and more extreme, healthcare owners may need to reassess the resiliency of their facilities

11/21/2013

Toronto health care facility design lauded for use of sustainable wood

Batchewana First Nations Health Facility recognized for use of wood framing and structural timber construction

11/21/2013

UK health board facing legal action over hospital asbestos

Asbestos found in plant room at Glasgow hospital, three other sites

Blog

11/21/2013

Patients and families can be hand-hygiene champions at healthcare facilities

Facilities should share hand hygiene information and advice via ongoing communications

11/21/2013

Smarter energy use can reduce operational costs

The latest building automation systems offer energy management features that allow hospital facilities managers to improve efficiency and save money

11/21/2013

Healthcare can learn from Homeland Security

Risk management never ends. New cyber threats, vulnerabilities and consequences require the constant modification of strategy

11/21/2013

Healthcare facility assessments offer a guide to the future

Administrators have limited capital to invest in facilities, yet they face seemingly limitless requests for improvements

11/21/2013

Kids dental clinic uses colorful, open design to extract fear

Seattle Kids Dentistry uses exposed concrete walls and custom wood details to capture the Pacific Northwest aesthetic

11/21/2013

Innovations in electronic faucet technology provides new solutions for hospital infection control

11/21/2013

Denman Linen Services receives industry accreditation

11/21/2013

Sealed Air rebrands Diversey

11/21/2013

UL announces new ECOLOGO standard for sanitary paper products

11/21/2013

KI introduces the world's first carbon-negative chair made with aircarbon

Blog

11/20/2013

Medical apps may mean fewer doctor visits

There might not be a need for a receptionist in the doctor's office, or doctors may transition from standard offices to timeshare suites

11/20/2013

Some Illinois hospitals reducing infection, study shows

The hospital association report showed that 843 instances of patient harm were avoided, saving $18 million in health care costs

11/20/2013

Florida and Ohio healthcare providers honored for environmentally friendly pest management

Environmentally friendly pest management emphasizes multiple methods of non-chemical pest control and prevention

11/20/2013

Alabama hospital replaces beds for patient comfort, safety

Athens-Limestone Hospital's new beds part of $780,000 renovation project

11/20/2013

Chicago safety-net hospital designs for the future

Saint Anthony Hospital engages architect to design prototype that would act as a model for cohesive approach to their facilities and future clinics

11/20/2013

USB management in healthcare can be complicated

Storage capacity and portability make them efficient, useful and vulnerable

11/20/2013

Aging population will need larger emergency department capacity

Patients aged 60 to 80 used EDs less frequently but generally need more care and time, according to study

11/20/2013

Schneider Electric unveils Powerbus 400 a busway to power energy efficient data centers

11/20/2013

ABM GreenCare Program expands; offers clients a holistic, sustainable approach to facilities maintenance

11/20/2013

Panasonic introduces Exterios: industry's first 28.5 SEER HVAC solution

11/20/2013

Floor care answers lead to new questions

11/20/2013

Phoenix presents another lighting innovation: The SturdiLED Series LED Floodlight

11/19/2013

Hospital reviews policies after TB infection death

Investigation showed Las Vegas facility did not follow proper visitor, protection guidelines

11/19/2013

Demonstrating the business case for infection control

The key reason for making the business case is the decision by the CMS not reimburse hospitals for potentially preventable events

11/19/2013

Raleigh, N.Y. hospital gets a power system upgrade

Upgrade increased Rex Hospital's emergency power generating capacity, boosted its fuel storage capacity and added a SCADA system

11/19/2013

Green healthcare design knowledge no longer an 'extra'

Design firms now need to have extensive sustainability expertise even to be considered for new projects

11/19/2013

ES must partner with nursing and infection control

Working together in a mutually supportive workplace culture is key to reducing risk

11/19/2013

IT trends shaping the future of healthcare

Beyond meaningful use, security and interoperability, these issues are top of mind for IT leaders

11/19/2013

Olivia Newton John Cancer & Wellness Centre recognized for design

Centre's designers were lauded for capturing outdoor space and natural light in a tight urban setting

Blog

11/19/2013

Does self protection drive hand hygiene in healthcare?

Studies show doctors much more likely to wash hands after patient contact than before

11/19/2013

New Tennant 'E' Series carpet extractors meet LEED for quiet operation

11/19/2013

Thermal Energy International awarded $1.2 million heat recovery order from another major hospital

11/19/2013

ABM's three healthcare businesses join forces

11/19/2013

HyGreen partners with WKU Health Services

11/19/2013

HTS Texas Becomes eSight provider, launches FIT building division

11/18/2013

Succession planning key to healthcare facilities teams' future

Recent survey shows 40 percent of healthcare facilities managers are older than 55 - an increase from 35 percent in the 2009 survey

11/18/2013

Researchers evaluate several aggressive chemistries for reduction of C. diff

Chlorinated lime and peracetic acid were statistically superior to acidified bleach and the non-antimicrobial handwash, according to the study

11/18/2013

Bath hospital wins bid to upgrade lighting

The Royal United Hospital Bath to receive 1.7 million pounds to upgrade lights throughout its buildings

11/18/2013

Project Solutions: Effective use of Lean in healthcare construction

The award recognizes a healthcare service company that demonstrates a progressive approach to developing strategic partnerships that have contributed to transforming healthcare through innovation

11/18/2013

Healthcare design and construction professionals recognized for innovation

The award recognizes a healthcare service company that demonstrates a progressive approach to developing strategic partnerships that have contributed to transforming healthcare through innovation

11/18/2013

Hospitals should evaluate infection-prevention policies, survey suggests

The survey questions addressed policies including placement and maintenance of devices, evaluation of healthcare workers' competencies and outcomes evaluation

11/18/2013

Elevator safety controls 'overridden' in fatal Alabama hospital accident

Decatur Morgan Hospital employee killed when freight elevator falls on him

11/18/2013

Brazilian hospital project's multisensory experience includes aromatherapy

Emotional design concept addressed the main lobby, elevators, main circulation and waiting area, traumatology entrance, cafeteria, and radiotherapy center

11/18/2013

ABM Launches healthcare support services business to meet evolving needs of the healthcare market

11/18/2013

Stretch forming by Linetec now available

11/18/2013

Medical Center Health System selects UVDI's UV surface disinfection technology

11/18/2013

US operations of global acquisition strengthen Tyco SimplexGrinnell's special hazards fire protection capabilities

11/18/2013

Dual-Lite's new EVE series LED exit sign ensures efficient and reliable illumination

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11/15/2013

Beautiful hospital design more than just marketing ploy

Designers understand that design decisions impact recovery time, the spread of infection, medical errors, and patient and staff satisfaction

11/15/2013

Healthcare facility planning should reflect mission over time

Healthy, flexible and sustainable master planning can be achieved over the life of the campus only if it is implemented, organized and maintained through sound urban design strategies

11/15/2013

Healthcare designers mostly embracing new LEED v4

LEED v4 called the most significant and comprehensive update since LEED's inception,with more aggressive energy and water efficiency prerequisites and credits and unprecedented building product reporting and disclosure requirements

11/15/2013

Hospitals lauded for electronic medical record systems

All four Health First hospitals were recently recognized for their use of electronic medical record systems and advanced clinical technology

11/15/2013

Four tips for infection prevention and quality assurance

To motivate staff to stay on track, expert suggests designating someone as an infection preventionist who conducts quarterly infection control assessments and evaluations

11/15/2013

Even with boom, retail clinics still a minor part of market

Study says percent of American families using retail clinics in the previous year nearly tripled between 2007 and 2010, from 1.2% to 2.9%

11/15/2013

2.4 million pound grant to replace UK hospital heating system

Fairfield General Hospital's ageing coal-fired steam boiler plant will be replaced with a gas hot water system

11/15/2013

Topeka reduces in-hospital infections with statewide push

Stormont-Vail and St. Francis Health have taken measures to reduce a range of infections acquired during treatment

11/15/2013

Skyline Medical announces upgraded version of its flagship technology, the STREAMWAY System

11/15/2013

MaxLite launches mobile website

11/15/2013

Magee Rehabilitation Hospital announces installation of Vector Gait & Safety System

11/15/2013

Community Surgery Center North becomes first to use Teleflex ISO-Gard Mask

11/15/2013

New Product Selection Guide in print and electronic formats helps building professionals manage energy

11/14/2013

Safety violations cited in fatal Indian hospital fire

One doctor died in recent fire at the Gokul Hospital, a private hospital in Mumbai that had no fire alarm

11/14/2013

Solar Suitcases provide light and power to health facilities cut off from modern electricity

Device allows midwives and doctors to deliver babies, conduct c/sections, treat pregnancy complications, and care for newborn babies in 25 countries

11/14/2013

Quarter of Portugal's patients who died in 2011 had hospital bug

According to the national health board, it is not known how many actually died from the bug

11/14/2013

Building information modeling can advance the health facility planning process

Complex medical technologies present technical, financial, structural and logistical challenges to planners

Blog

11/14/2013

Using healthcare landscape architecture to promote healthier lifestyles

Now's the time to re-evaluate how site development of a healthcare campus can contribute to a proactive wellness strategy

11/14/2013

St Louis hospital gets 'Storm Ready' status

The SSM St. Clare Health Center has been declared a Storm Ready supporter by the St. Louis National Weather Service

11/14/2013

Abington Memorial Hospital wins patient safety award

Pennsylvania hospital went 365 consecutive days without a serious safety event

11/14/2013

New Vancouver hospital brings new design benchmarks to province

St. Mary's is first British Columbia hospital with all single-occupancy rooms

11/14/2013

Ensuring patient care and safety with real-time positioning system

11/14/2013

Wausau announces INvision Series product family of unitized curtainwall and RX window wall systems

11/14/2013

New Gyptone INSTANT from CertainTeed Ceilings offers immediate acoustical upgrade to existing spaces

11/14/2013

Bradley earns product innovation award for new Vergetm L-series lavatory system

11/14/2013

GE's Critical Power business introduces New PowerMOD Power System for modular data center market

Blog

11/13/2013

Is rubber flooring safe for healthcare?

Rubber flooring can trigger concerns with toxic contaminants in the manufacturing process, as well as in the final product

11/13/2013

Lack of natural light effects patients' sleep, study says

Researchers found the lowest levels of daytime light exposure were tied to worse mood and more fatigue and pain among patients

11/13/2013

South Carolina Hospital ranked among world's safest

Baptist Easley Hospital was awarded the Program of Distinction Certification from the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety

11/13/2013

Radiology suite equipment failure results in patient death

A UK hospital patient bled to death during an operation after medics accidentally hit an emergency power off button with a cart

11/13/2013

UK energy initiatives to save 14 million pounds a year

UK Department of Health to fund about 70 plans to save 13.7 million pounds

11/13/2013

Hospital interior design focuses on improving outcomes

We are now in an era of accountability on all levels that impacts design, too

11/13/2013

Hospitals' physician lounges are becoming ghost towns

Without a place to interact regularly with their colleagues, physicians face a profession that resembles a collection of silos

Blog

11/13/2013

Investment in hospital's physical environment brings healthy returns

Investing in creating a more caring, healing culture is a strategy more healthcare organizations could pursue to improve the patient experience

11/13/2013

NFPA announces release of new, free mobile app

11/13/2013

HydraMaster to begin educational series on Facebook about seven of the most common misconceptions about carpet cleaning chemistry

11/13/2013

Safe filter bag removal

11/13/2013

Gamewell-FCI fire and co detector meets code-mandated need, aesthetically and economically

11/13/2013

Hubbell Lighting's Prescolite outshines the competition with new led downlights

11/12/2013

How many people does it take to change a lightbulb in a hospital?

There is no one, easy answer to energy efficiency at health facilities, but British Columbia health authorities commit to devising a long-range strategic energy management plan

11/12/2013

What to do when biomed equipment is down

Facility managers share tips to get equipment working again

11/12/2013

Hospital's child friendly designs are bright, cheerful distraction

Alabama's Benjamin Russell Hospital for Children built to meet demands of growing population and new technology and to improve patient experience

11/12/2013

Design team talk about Haiti hospital project challenges

Healthcare Design's 'Take Five' series asks healthcare design professionals about what's got their attention

11/12/2013

Digital healthcare bringing many changes to how healthcare is delivered, study says

Healthcare technology may mean gains in efficiency, but it's not clear what happens to quality of care

11/12/2013

UK hospital trust in court over safety charge

Prosecution was brought after a Blackpool Victoria Hospital worker broke his arm in two places at the hospital's laundry department

11/12/2013

Gifford Medical Center ranks first in Vermont for energy efficiency

Hospital working toward being first in state to get 'Energy Star' rating

11/12/2013

Hospitals must make infection control part of the culture, expert says

Facilities must set clear expectations about safety behaviors; provide staff with education, skills and tools; and hold everyone accountable

11/12/2013

MED-Ed Facilities Boston dates announced

11/12/2013

Custom Equipment's HB-1030 provides exceptional capacity, safety for range of applications

11/12/2013

Schneider Electric announces enhanced power monitoring software for healthcare

11/12/2013

Onset announces low-cost energy monitoring solution

11/12/2013

Hubbell Wiring Device-Kellems and Lutron Electronics Collaborate to address new building code requirements

Blog

11/11/2013

Integrated project delivery of cancer center eliminated surprises but added time

From beginning to end, the project team took the time to keep stakeholders involved

Blog

11/11/2013

ROI of sustainable healthcare design must be demonstrated

To maximize ROI, sustainability strategies should carefully balance fiscal, sociological and ecological interests- the triple bottom line

11/11/2013

Canadian official says hospital infection control good, but can be better

Alberta's auditor general says while no patient is in immediate danger, the province can do a better job on infection control in healthcare facilities

11/11/2013

Massachusetts assisted living facility stresses natural light, access to nature

The facility is designed with gables, wrap-around porches, and colonnaded enclosed promenades, and set against a wooded backdrop and manicured landscaping

11/11/2013

Midwest supermarket chain moves into health care

Schnucks opened its first infusion solutions facility in St Louis this fall to treat acute and chronic conditions

11/11/2013

Health sector in Indian region going greener

The first to embrace the concept will be the new section of Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology in Thiruvananthapuram

11/11/2013

Electronic health tools may cut in-person physician visits

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and The Commonwealth Fund say the growing use of health information technology and electronic-health apps will impact the future demand for physicians

Blog

11/11/2013

Healthcare architect experiences hospital room firsthand

The hospital experience can be improved by understanding how patients interact with their physical environment. The practical and emotional implications of space planning and furnishings selection cannot be ignored

11/11/2013

ICONICS announces the release of AnalytiX 10.8

11/11/2013

Interior Systems introduces product and brand books

11/11/2013

Inpro takes solid surface to a new level of antimicrobial protection

11/11/2013

LEDucation 8 expands SSL Educational Expo to a two-day format and new location

11/11/2013

Custom Equipment's HB-1030 provides exceptional capacity, safety for range of applications

11/8/2013

Deinstitutionalizing facility that treats criminals comes with obstacles

West Virginia's William R. Sharpe Jr. Hospital behavioral health addition brings concerns related to safety and visual control of all patient-access areas

11/8/2013

Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center brings nature to patients with green roof

Toledo hospital's patients and their visitors can see the park-like setting from over 84 patient rooms, multiple waiting rooms, and visitor lounges

Blog

11/8/2013

'Worst practices' that endanger meaningful use incentives

Blogger says too much is at stake with meaningful use and a wrong move during the audit or appeal process would take a hospital's staff to a place where it should never have to go

11/8/2013

Hospital report cards get a report card

New York Hospital group releases ratings on hospital ratings systems

11/8/2013

Report examines health IT and quality measurement

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality report discusses the expectation that health IT-enabled quality measurement can make quality improvement possible

11/8/2013

Reprocessing equipment touted as saving money and waste

Presentation says healthcare as an industry produces the second largest amount of waste. Ten percent of the waste that is recyclable actually completes the process and 20 to 30 percent of healthcare waste is created in the operating room

11/8/2013

Parkland Hospital in Dallas designed to eliminate security, safety problems

The $1.2 billion replacement facility is being built across the street from the original hospital and is designed to eliminate some of the biggest concerns.

11/8/2013

ACE advisory addresses environmental risks of healthcare construction projects

Advisory also examines opportunities to help mitigate the risks of potential pollutant exposures and describes how healthcare organizations can meet higher standards of care and take a proactive approach to risk management

11/8/2013

ICONICS announces the release of GENESIS64 Version 10.8

11/8/2013

MaxLite's LED G9 Retrofit Lamps provide energy-efficient alternative to Halogen T4 G9 Lamps

11/8/2013

AHRI launches two new certification programs: variable frequency drives and datacom cooling

11/8/2013

HRET awarded new contract from AHRQ

11/8/2013

Design visionaries see future workplace as hyper-collaborative, sustainable and employee-centric

11/7/2013

N.Y. hospital building projects prepare facilities for future superstorms

One year after superstorm Sandy, Coney Island Hospital is building for a future when such storms are routine

11/7/2013

Rural Arkansas hospitals get funds to connect to state HIE

Poorer critical access hospitals often struggle with electronic health record implementation costs

11/7/2013

Agnesian HealthCare starts $21 million project expansion project

The 100,000-square-foot project will allow Agnesian to consolidate its podiatry services, expand its space for orthopedics and Sports, Spine and Work Center, and relocate physiatry, neurology services and the dialysis center

11/7/2013

Gathering insights to inform patient-focused design solutions

Designers can capture feedback in various ways, including observation, interviews and focus groups

11/7/2013

Michigan health information exchanges connecting data

Great Lakes Health Information Exchange and Michigan Health Connect, the largest of six HIEs in Michigan, will connect more than 3,000 physician offices and 96 hospitals

11/7/2013

Smartphone locators becoming key to mobile workforce management

The number of users of smartphone-based workforce management services in Europe and North America is forecasted to grow from 0.8 million in 2012 to nearly 2.5 million by 2018

11/7/2013

Walgreens clinics recognized by Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care

AAAHC standards require clinics to be patient-centered, comprehensive, accessible and to coordinate care with all of the patients' primary care and specialty care provider teams

11/7/2013

Remodeling projects reveal top senior living trends

Facilities are faced with growing pressure from changing care models, market competition, declining building stock and regulatory requirements to update existing environments

11/7/2013

Bottomline holds second annual Healthcare Customer Insights Exchange

11/7/2013

LYNX CyberPRO is industry's first cyber protection solution for building automation, energy management systems and building environments

11/7/2013

ICONICS announces the release of MobileHMI Version 10.8

11/7/2013

Improve the patient experience, quality of care by connecting every healthcare staff member with the right mobile devices

11/7/2013

MaxLite's LED G9 Retrofit Lamps provide energy-efficient alternative to Halogen T4 G9 Lamps

11/6/2013

Advanced Energy Retrofit Guide for Healthcare Facilities available for free download

Advanced Energy Retrofit Guides help building owners and managers as well as design and construction professionals plan, design, and implement energy efficiency upgrades in commercial buildings

11/6/2013

New trends seen in healthcare facility design

There has been a push toward patient comfort over the past few years with the aim of changing stark, sterile facilities into comfortable and relaxing places for patients to heal

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11/6/2013

What the U.S. can learn from India's healthcare system

Indian hospitals use a hub-and-spoke design, transfer of responsibility for routine tasks to lower-skilled workers and save money through old-fashioned frugality

11/6/2013

Research shows healthcare savings with retail clinics

New study says costs reduced further when nurse practitioners practice independently

11/6/2013

Nyack Hospital to install more than $1 million in energy and water conservation measures

Facility expects to conserve an estimated 12.4 million gallons of water and avoid the creation of 1,616,357 pounds of carbon dioxide annually

11/6/2013

Pathogens on soft surfaces often overlooked

Studies have shown that bacteria, viruses, and fungi can thrive on soft surfaces for extended periods of time

11/6/2013

Telemedicine: The days of dismissing it as a mere technology option are over

Advances in health care through audiovisual connections are allowing entirely different ways to spread specialty expertise around, cover shortages of professionals, compete in metropolitan areas and anticipate health reform

11/6/2013

Design decisions can help make hospital labs greener

Laboratory space is one of the worst offenders in energy and water use

11/6/2013

Hudson Valley Lighting and Corbett Lighting donate fixtures to the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island

11/6/2013

Legrand Launches Integrated Cable Management InteGreat solutions bring something new to the table

11/6/2013

Tips on proper carpet extractor wand usage

11/6/2013

Imprivata is the most widely selected single sign-on solution by Canadian hospitals according to HIMSS analytics

11/6/2013

Kemper System America showcases waterproofing technology for diverse architectural projects

11/5/2013

Healthcare design for elderly focuses on homelike environment

Competition has increased because of housing slowdown and "aging in place" trend

11/5/2013

Project solutions: The future of healthcare and its impact on capital planning

Market dynamics, health system consolidation, the Affordable Care Act, payment reform, technological advances, and the ever-evolving and changing delivery of care are creating a new normal

11/5/2013

Impact of education, information on hand hygiene compliance studied

Rhode Island Hospital study showed compliance improve from 60 percent to 89 percent

11/5/2013

Florida healthcare systems food service operations entered futuristic realm.

Systems have improved how they store and prepare foods as well as how it's ordered and presented to the patient

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11/5/2013

Blog asks: What makes a good waiting room?

PBS documentary raises questions about how improved emergency room waiting area design might offer comfort

11/5/2013

Pennsylvania senior nursing facility finishes $1 million in renovations.

Mount Carmel Senior Living Community celebrates 30th year with upgrades; rooms renovated, food service improved

11/5/2013

Singapore health official says facilities have to be adaptable to meet changing needs

The government plans to more than triple the number of hospital beds by 2020 under its Healthcare 2020 Masterplan

11/5/2013

Study shows Veteran's Affairs MRSA initiative continues to make gains

A initiative required participating hospitals to implement a set of best practices, including nasal surveillance for MRSA, improved hand hygiene protocols and contact precautions

11/5/2013

CBRE Group, Inc. enhances healthcare platform with acquisition of KLMK Group, a leading health care consulting and project advisory firm

11/5/2013

Mokon introduces positive and negative pressure heat transfer oil system

11/5/2013

Top insulation contractors band with partners for industry change

11/5/2013

IFMA Health Care Institute selects president

11/5/2013

Crossville launches "Reclamation:" First digitally produced line pays homage to reclaimed materials movement

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11/4/2013

New medical staffing procedures call for design solutions

A physician-architect can bridge the gap between architecture and medicine through the field of healthcare design

11/4/2013

Signature HealthCARE looking to expand longterm care facility

Tennessee facility seeks Eden certification for facilities with a homelike atmosphere

11/4/2013

Upgrading video image quality for healthcare surveillance

Staff, sick patients, visitors, newborns, long-term care patients all must be protected

11/4/2013

Hospitals lack culture of safety of high-reliability industries

Paper offers a 14-component framework based on what works for commercial aviation and nuclear power

11/4/2013

Wichita hospital augmenting cleaning protocol with robot.

Robot not replacing Wesley Medical Center's routine infection prevention methods, just adding another layer

11/4/2013

Health system's supply chain boasts efficiency, lowers costs

Intermountain projects $200 million savings over the next five years

11/4/2013

Evaluating infection prevention policies can reveal improvement opportunities

Majority of hospitals have policies for hand hygiene, fewer for antimicrobial restrictions

11/4/2013

Hospitals addressing problems from flooding one year after Sandy

Health and hospital officials have made good progress in defining the risks, but less headway in actually implementing solutions

11/4/2013

Fast facts about VOCs

11/4/2013

Patent issued for infection control bedding product

11/4/2013

Testo announces new 870 Series thermal imagers

11/4/2013

Revitalize and renew tile and stone floors with CleanMaster HydraVitalize

11/4/2013

Cardinal Health invests in healthcare efficiency, providing funding to Intralign

11/1/2013

More progress needed to prepare hospitals for natural disasters.

Health and hospital officials have made good progress in defining the risks, but less headway in actually implementing solutions

11/1/2013

Emphasis on sustainability makes prefabricated healthcare facilities more popular

An increased focus on sustainability in the construction industry has resulted in a growing trend toward prefabrication and modularization in health care facility construction

Blog

11/1/2013

Environmental services earning respect for quality outcomes

ES has developed into a science that no self-respecting infection-prevention program should be without

11/1/2013

Pay-for-value healthcare creates real estate options

Shift to ambulatory facilities is creating new product types within the commercial real estate industry

11/1/2013

Restaurant to clinic renovation serves up challenges

Zoning restrictions, sustainability requirements and one giant billboard all needed to be dealt with

11/1/2013

Four steps to ensure infection prevention programs meet ASC survey requirements

Experts offers advice on crafting an effective infection prevention program

11/1/2013

Bellevue Hospital Center rebounds, repairs after Sandy

Improvements made to the hospital to weather the next storm

11/1/2013

LifeKraze rebrands to 'Spire,' announces new focus on supporting healthcare employees

11/1/2013

AOD enhances its Answers EHR with industry-leading quality improvement tools

11/1/2013

Insource Healthcare Solutions to address impending physician shortage using polycom video collaboration

11/1/2013

Grant awarded for rural health information technology workforce program

11/1/2013

CodeSmart Group introduces affordable, turn-key ICD-10 transition package for physician practices

10/31/2013

Going green in managing waste can be cost effective

Minimizing what goes into the trash can and save money on supplies, resources and operations

10/31/2013

Unpaid janitor, cook stayed with abandoned nursing home patients

Elderly patients left to fend for themselves after nursing home was closed

Blog

10/31/2013

Sharing knowledge for a better infection control future

Infection Prevention Seminar in the UK aims to inform, promote and sustain expert infection prevention policy and practice

10/31/2013

Rush University Medical Center among honorees for building design

Boldly-sculpted hospital by Perkins+Will has created a new landmark along the Eisenhower Expressway

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10/31/2013

Oregon doctor criticizes Leapfrog hospital safety scores

Accuracy of many of the reported hospital rankings is questioned

10/31/2013

Tips from ASC administrators to prep for Medicare inspections

Three ambulatory surgery center administrators discuss preparing their centers for surveyors and Medicare inspections

10/31/2013

Mississippi community college opens Healthcare Simulation Center to public

Center offers technology and equipment to for training for everything from health facilities to funeral services

10/31/2013

Children's hospital expansion has healing art gallery feel

Hospital's interior highlights the landmarks and life found in and around Washington's Puget Sound

10/31/2013

Emerson Network Power debuts breakthrough ASCO multiple bus load and generator control software

10/31/2013

Ecolab Equipment Care and Green Turtle Americas announce exclusive distribution partnership

10/31/2013

Codonics and Intelligent Hospital Systems partner to increase patient safety

10/31/2013

MaxLite donates $1500 to food rescue program

10/31/2013

Tennant Company addresses cleaning industry's biggest challenges at ISSA/INTERCLEAN North America 2013

10/30/2013

Canadian hospital trimming food services to patients

Once standard items on hospital food trays such as coffee, tea, salt and pepper will only be made available by request

10/30/2013

Vinyl flooring linked to potentially harmful substances

Flooring contains potentially dangerous phthalates which are also food packaging, medical devices, and even pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and soaps

10/30/2013

Hospital safety report cards seem to be having a positive effect

New Jersey hospitals' grades steadily improving as employers, insurers take notice

10/30/2013

EHR vendors facing certification hurdles difficulties under Stage 2 of meaningful use

Fewer software developers had certified electronic health record systems for use by health care providers under Stage 2 meaningful use requirements than under Stage 1 of the program

10/30/2013

Lighting trends in healthcare design illuminated

The growing use of LEDs has changed the way architects, lighting designers and healthcare facility decision-makers approach lighting

10/30/2013

Keeping chiropractic tables clean

Study says only 62 percent of chiropractors had a routine chiropractic table disinfection protocol in place

10/30/2013

Telemedicine kiosks allow virtual after-hours doctor visits

Cleveland hospital systems adopting kiosks to try to bring patients better, cheaper access to medical care after hours

10/30/2013

Former Kentucky Wal-Mart renovated into health center

T.J. Sampson Health Pavilion houses outpatient services including kidney care, lab services, radiology, rehabilitation, urgent care, women's health and physician offices

10/30/2013

Genpact optimizes Scripps Health Hospital coding and health information management (HIM) operations

10/30/2013

Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation signs contract to implement the PointRF NoWander Platform

10/30/2013

AAMA's conference speaker discusses roadmap for reducing building energy use

10/30/2013

Free downloadable PDF copy of the Influenza & Norovirus Prevention Tool Kit

10/30/2013

Construction under way by Consolidated Contracting Services on new QueensCare Health Centers site in East Los Angeles

10/29/2013

Leapfrog's new safety grades give more than 800 hospitals an A

Only 3.5% of hospitals significantly improved their grades since the the last report in May

10/29/2013

Virginia's medical building restrictions to be re-examined

A federal appeals court instructs a district court to reconsider whether the statute unconstitutionally inhibits interstate commerce

10/29/2013

Report says Walgreens exposing customer health data

'Well Experience' model relocates pharmacists to a work station in front of the counter

10/29/2013

Memorial Hermann Healthcare System engineering a fail-safe health system

Quality departments were centralized, all employees were trained on the principles of high reliability, protocols were created for most medical procedures

10/29/2013

Puyallup is first project to get new LEED-HC certification

Washington medical center achieves LEED Gold for its new outpatient clinic

10/29/2013

Gaza students create energy-saving hospital cleaning device

Engineers hope device will be used to sterilize hospital rooms in Gaza

10/29/2013

Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield completed ahead of schedule

BIM 360 field, electronic document management, field tablets, an onsite information kiosk and mechanical, electrical and plumbing robotics used

10/29/2013

New Jersey medical center takes emergency care mobile

ER Check-In app allows patients to notify hospital of a pending emergency department visit with their smartphone, tablet or computer

10/29/2013

Wausau enhances online energy modeling tool

10/29/2013

Solutions for portable containment of infectious airborne particulates

10/29/2013

VersaSuite Business Intelligence tool deployed

10/29/2013

New seismic and fire-rated grid systems from CertainTeed Ceilings offer single source for code-compliant ceilings

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10/28/2013

Parallels seen between the budget crisis and infection control

Top-down approach to infection control creates a rift that leads to a separation of the two sides and the lack of a congruent effort until an HAI occurs

10/28/2013

Washington hospital prepares for disaster

Cascade Valley Hospital in Arlington participates in a state-wide earthquake drill

10/28/2013

Social network model proposed to fight hospital infections

Study focused on interactions between patients and healthcare workers and the multiple competing factors that can affect transmission

10/28/2013

Take a photo tour of the Pain and Rehabilitative Consultants Medical Group Clinic

Emeryville, Calif. facility is a consolidation of four PRCMG operations

10/28/2013

Vertical campus promotes collaborative healthcare

Stacking separate facilities with a shared common space in between, results in collisions that encourage collaboration

10/28/2013

Ten major infection control stories from the summer and fall

Last five months have been eventful for infection control

10/28/2013

Illinois hospital starts $200M modernization project

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington will add 230,000 square feet and renovate 150,000 square feet making the 169-bed hospital more patient friendly and efficient

10/28/2013

Designing a hospital room based on patient needs.

'Patient Room 2020' project integrates hardware components such as a computer screen and iPad to improve sanitation

10/28/2013

WattStopper's innovative dual loop photosensor accepted into prestigious 2013 IES Progress Report

10/28/2013

Comprehensive program protects restaurants from slips, trips and falls

10/28/2013

Ecova launches San Francisco building audit service

10/28/2013

Honda introduces the all-new EB2000i generator at 2013 GIE+EXPO

10/28/2013

ASHRAE publishes 2013 Version of IAQ Standard

10/25/2013

Healthcare of the future: What ambulatory surgery centers should be looking at now

Incorporating the future of medicine into ambulatory care delivery model today would put facilities ahead of the curve.

10/25/2013

California Attorney General releases report on curbing medical identity theft

Report include recommendations for healthcare providers, insurers, and government agencies on how to prevent, detect and reduce medical identity theft

10/25/2013

Pediatric healthcare design specialist discusses lean design and process improvement

Potential savings makes 'lean' an important design philosophy

10/25/2013

Iowa governor says more health care inspectors not needed

Iowa is inspecting hospice-care facilities about once every 20 years, exercises no oversight of privately funded home health agencies; cannot impose fines on hospitals or hospital−owned nursing homes; and doesn't require licensing or state inspection of out-patient surgical centers

10/25/2013

Study says health information technology job growth exceeds projections

Lack of skilled applicants has left industry with open health IT positions

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10/25/2013

Hospital team's response during Marathon bombings offers lessons for management under pressure.

Successful medical response in Boston was based on relationships across disciplines

10/25/2013

What's holding us back from handwashing?

A nurse who survived a severe hospital acquired infection and the physician who created "My 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene" program discuss handwashing compliance

10/25/2013

New York governor awards $65 million for Hurricane Sandy healthcare facility repair, rebuilding and renovation costs

A total of $200 million has been awarded to more than 450 healthcare and human service providers and other community-based organizations for a range of services, expenses

10/25/2013

Greenheck Hospital System Video now available for viewing

10/25/2013

T&S Brass and Bronze Works named the 2013 Supplier of Merit by Allied Buying Corporation

10/25/2013

Leviton expands VerifEye line of Smart Meters with Series 8000 Multi-Point Meters

10/25/2013

Elmwood at the Springs Health Care Center selects Versasuite as its electronic medical records and practice management software

10/25/2013

Airolite offers new vertical blade Storm Class Louver

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10/24/2013

Make hospitals safer by implementing a patient safety culture

Each year preventable patient deaths are equivalent to two jumbo jets crashing every day

10/24/2013

Thai healthcare system disaster management looks at Japan model

After tsunami, Japanese hospital has disaster-emergency unit staffed by a team of five permanent medical team

10/24/2013

Implementing and sustaining healthcare facility process improvements

A well-oiled machine will deliver high-quality care to a higher volume of patients

10/24/2013

Hospital wins first green health facility label in Holland

Hospital Amstelland is first healthcare facility to receive Dutch government's Golden Environment Medal for reducing carbon dioxide emissions

10/24/2013

Community health centers may need design changes with healthcare reform

Design of the facility should look like a community center that provides healthcare rather than a healthcare facility located within a community

10/24/2013

Using healthcare facilities during off-peak periods can increase efficiency

Establishing variable pricing for late-night procedures may reduce the cost of healthcare

10/24/2013

Three of Ireland's major hospitals reported to have serious infection risks

Inspectors say patients are at serious risk of infection or scalding, while some medical equipment was dirty and staff failed to wash their hands

10/24/2013

Pharmacy design can streamline patient care

Good design makes it easier to efficiently provide the right prescription and free the pharmacist to focus on medication instructions

10/24/2013

PatientTouch Smart Point-of-Care Mobile Solution achieves certification supporting meaningful use

10/24/2013

DebMed supports International Infection Prevention Week

10/24/2013

Rubbermaid: It's International Infection Prevention Week!

10/24/2013

Global wet wipe leaders open world-class innovation center

10/24/2013

Self-fusing tape creates a chemical and moisture resistant barrier

10/23/2013

Kansas hospital revamps food service to offer room service, healthier options

Sales at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital cafeteria are up almost 30 percent in recent weekend many of the fresh products now served are less expensive than the prepared products previously purchased

10/23/2013

Walk-in health clinics becoming more common

The numbers of no-appointment, extended-hours medical facilities in South Carolina have expanded in recent years

10/23/2013

Study shows low levels of hand hygiene compliance in pediatric hospitals

Education about the appropriate use of alcohol-based hand rub recommended for these facilities

10/23/2013

Health care reform sparking ambulatory care boom

Building facilities for the future that also work for today called biggest challenge

10/23/2013

Connecticut hospital tests and trains emergency responders

Nearly 100 hospital employees, local emergency responders, volunteers and high school students took part in a mock disaster drill at Milford Hospital

10/23/2013

Court dismisses lawsuit over UCLA Health System data breach

Ruling called good news for health care providers who are victims of theft or hacking of medical information where the plaintiff cannot prove that the thief or hacker actually viewed the medical information

10/23/2013

Thirteen organizational assessment steps to maintain a culture of safety

An assessment strategy to determine whether an organization is maintaining a culture of safety includes evaluation of training, behavior and leadership

10/23/2013

Consistent condensate drainage key to healthy hospital

When condensate is not removed it stands in the drain pan, overflows the drain pan and/or is blown onto internal components where it causes damage and encourages growth of pathogens

10/23/2013

Efficient lighting solutions from Eaton recognized by Illuminating Engineering Society

10/23/2013

GOJO supports International Infection Prevention Week

10/23/2013

CDC Foundation enhances access to information for cancer patients, caregivers and health care providers seeking to control infections

10/23/2013

Morrison Healthcare to participate in nutritionDay US

10/23/2013

Identity One certifies BioManager with AMAG Technology under Symmetry Extended Business Solutions Program

10/22/2013

Project solutions: Preparing the clinical team for move to a replacement facility

To maintain patient care standards, an organization must commit to staff orientation, education and training, proper operating sequences, appropriate staff alignment, technology education and implementation and equipment education and implementation

10/22/2013

New safety measures put focus on best practices

Leadership from the executive ranks called antidote to poor compliance

10/22/2013

Cleveland Clinic designs facility to house an 80,000-pound magnet

Research facility included an MRI room, a technology and support room, control area, offices and a mock scan room

10/22/2013

Answers to hospital fall prevention issues vary

Lack of safety equipment usage, understaffing among hospital concerns

10/22/2013

Financial incentives boost hand hygiene compliance in study

Research was done at a tertiary medical center including outpatient center

10/22/2013

Hospital fights infections with ultraviolet light 'robot'

Texas Health Resources Southwest Fort Wort uses machine to kill bacteria in operating rooms

10/22/2013

Ambulatory surgery centers seen as future of healthcare

Service areas once defined as inpatient care are now being integrated into outpatient facilities

10/22/2013

University of Utah hospitals rethink waste practices after protests

Air-quality concerns have the university weighing whether to continue with Stericycle

10/22/2013

Reliable Controls Updates SMART-Sensor EnOcean Acesspoint Firmware

10/22/2013

SCA Barton operation celebrates 10 years of growth in Alabama

10/22/2013

Schneider Electric introduces PowerPact photovoltaic circuit breakers and disconnect switches

10/22/2013

Tecta announces Roof+Solar financing program

10/22/2013

New Polaris GEM eM1400 available

10/21/2013

Hospitals adopt networked information systems to meet demands of new delivery model

As more organizations recognize the building as an instrument of care, they are using innovative strategies to integrate disparate building, business and clinical systems to reduce cost while providing better care

10/21/2013

Biometric tools finding a new place in health care

Using fingerprints and iris patterns to validate identity is just beginning to play a role

10/21/2013

Challenges for big data in healthcare more social than technical

Questions of social interoperability must be solved before anything else, expert says. Until then, the risks of big data will outweigh the benefits

10/21/2013

Free downloadable patient safety handwashing tools

Hand washing suffers from perennially bad compliance rates, sometimes as low as 40 percent in healthcare settings, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control

10/21/2013

Technology is a key to managing vendor and visitor access to health care facilities

Survey reports majority of facilities use a vendor management system to screen, badge and track every vendor. And 38 percent of respondents said they use a visitor management system to screen, badge and track every visitor

10/21/2013

DuPree named CMO, VP of Joint Commission

Launched in 2009, the Center works collaboratively with providers to address pressing safety issues, including communication among caregivers and hand hygiene

10/21/2013

Special construction techniques are being used to construct California hospital parking structure

New 351-car parking structure will be primarily underground to ensure a clear view of the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital from a major roadway

10/21/2013

The difference between 'real' and 'apparent' soiling in carpets

Fading, abrasion and wear in carpeting cannot be cleaned away

10/21/2013

National Transitions of Care Coalition launches Healthcare IT Innovations Task Force



10/21/2013

Swets launches Decision Support in Medicine

10/21/2013

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center advances efficiency and patient care with Clinical-Grade Locating from Skytron

10/21/2013

Dell given top honors in Everest Group 2013 Healthcare Services IT Report

10/21/2013

Accretive Health provides compliance solutions in light of new regulations

10/18/2013

Contaminated bed linen key area of microbial and allergen accumulation

As modern day hospital infection control measures improve, there is an increased focus on bed linen and associated materials as possible sources of infection

10/18/2013

Major challenges looming for health IT leaders

Nationwide shift to the International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision of diagnostic and procedural codes less than a year away

10/18/2013

Norovirus a chronic problem in nursing homes, long-term care facilities in Oregon

Since 2002, norovirus has sickened more than 23,000 people in 714 outbreaks in Oregon's residential-care facilities

10/18/2013

Lack of single rooms called key element in infection control

Survey ranked single room's impact above that of more infection control nurses

10/18/2013

Preventing nursing home elopement

Facilities use monitoring, equipment and response planning to keep its patients safe

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10/18/2013

Hospital chef promotes healthy eating with show for patients

Healthy cooking seen as answer to health care crisis

10/18/2013

Look for lighting that exceeds emergency standard for healthcare facilities

New high-performance emergency lighting options maintain constant light output for longer periods of time

10/18/2013

Tighter control over vendor and visitor access can improve safety

Survey reports hospital leaders have recently taken a closer look at ways to control access to their facilities.

10/18/2013

CBIC announces Certified Infection Preventionist / Infection Prevention and Control Professional Day

10/18/2013

ARAMARK Healthcare partners with Ecolab to introduce new daily cleaning agent for hospitals that is tough on infection spreading germs

10/18/2013

Digiland LED lighting helps Telford's PRH save on energy bills in UK

10/18/2013

EnerNOC software platform strengthens connection between energy usage and costs

10/18/2013

LUTRON receives 2013 BACnet International Fox Hound Award

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10/17/2013

Designer attempts to decode 'patient-centric' label

'Seven habits of a 'patient centric' healthcare designer' include educating and dreaming

10/17/2013

NY health care workers get fire safety training

Fatal fire at Illinois nursing facility puts spotlight on program

10/17/2013

Illinois oncology center looking to go greener with solar panels

Making the center solar powered reportedly will save 100 percent of its electric bill

10/17/2013

Innovative construction and modeling technology speed completion of award-winning hospital expansion

Plumbing company gets North Florida Excellence in Construction Award for work on Capital Regional Medical Center two-story addition

10/17/2013

Brain-inspired design created to enhance patient experience

Electroencephalogram-inspired architectural fins on the north facade and neuron-inspired shapes on the west facade broadcast the center's mission

10/17/2013

Strategizing building maintenance should be an executive role, experts say

Decisions about senior care facility maintenance should align with overall company goals

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10/17/2013

How HCAHPS surveys relate to health care's mission

Infection control offers a nurse's perspective on improving the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems' patient satisfaction scores

10/17/2013

Maximize impact of mats at your facility

Care is required to make sure they are working properly, promoting safety, and protecting the indoor environment

10/17/2013

UNC Health Care uses IBM Analytics to manage medical data and improve patient care

10/17/2013

Victory Healthcare implements Omnicell G4 Platform in specialized surgical hospitals

10/17/2013

Emergency managers expanding communication channels to increase public safety awareness

10/17/2013

Intermountain Healthcare saves 82% on energy costs with Coolerado

10/17/2013

Cree LMH2 Module delivers industry’s first no-compromise sunset dimming experience

10/16/2013

Interior design choices can reduce MRI anxiety

Study shows 30 percent of patients undergoing MRIs experience some form of anxiety that is often exacerbated by poor facility conditions, such as lackluster waiting spaces

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10/16/2013

Information abundance will transform health care

With data, healthcare providers can start to look at processes in conjunction with costs, including where should care be delivered

10/16/2013

Virtual healthcare facilities: Doctors and nurses can consult with patients over the Internet

Telehealth capabilities offer quick and convenient face time with doctors

10/16/2013

Infection prevention guide for outpatient settings available for download

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers free resource

10/16/2013

Visual inspection compared to other methods of assessing cleaning

Study showed that visual inspection performed at least as well as commercial methods

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10/16/2013

Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center reflects its namesake

Interior design references Cobb without turning into a 'sports bar'

10/16/2013

Soraa launches the world's first high color rendering, line voltage MR16 GU10 120V LED lamps

10/16/2013

WaterSignal installs real-time water usage monitors in two of Atlanta's largest malls

10/16/2013

Basic Steam Boiler Operator Training course coming to South Carolina in December

10/16/2013

Schneider Electric announces development of new digital tool for electrical contractors

10/16/2013

Healthcare Data Solutions announces new products - EHR PRO and ePrescribingPRO

10/15/2013

Hospital flooring options focus on new designs and sustainability

Facility planners want durability, ease of maintenance and upscale look

10/15/2013

RFID may help medical facilities meet budget standards with laundry

Ultrahigh frequency radio frequency identification can automate the laundering process and increase operating efficiency

10/15/2013

Environmental services associate lauded for act of kindness

Florida hospital employee befriended young paient undergoing chemotherapy treatments

10/15/2013

Poor EHR use can become a liability issue

One of the key risks occurs when practices fail to adjust work flows to accommodate the new technology

10/15/2013

New cancer center offers holistic approach to patient-centered care

MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper's design combines high-powered efficiency and effectiveness with special touches that meet patients' needs.

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10/15/2013

California medical center takes a fresh approach to meals

Chef Craig Thomas brings healthier food, attitudes to Enloe Medical Center

10/15/2013

Medical groups say new maintenance standards would lead to higher risk

Letter to CMS claims allowing hospitals to set their own standards would erode safety precautions for the devices that perform MRIs and other procedures

10/15/2013

APIC launches 'Infection Prevention and You' campaign

Initiation designed to help patients, families and healthcare professionals understand their role in preventing infections

10/15/2013

Schindler Elevator Corp. acquires Skyline Elevator Inc.

10/15/2013

Smart Thermostat learns room energy needs

10/15/2013

Future HVAC Units to intuitively know when to adjust for occupant comfort and energy efficiency

10/15/2013

MaxLite’s LED fixtures saves Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance company time and money

10/15/2013

Goodway announces Big Game sweepstakes

10/15/2013

Smart Thermostat learns room energy needs

10/14/2013

Illinois hospital unveils new patient safety initiative

Ottawa facility is only in region to launch eICU remote monitoring technology

10/14/2013

Saving money in hospital electrical distribution systems

Address the rising electrical costs of operating a hospital with UPS upgrades and co-generation

10/14/2013

Fletcher Allen named one of America's greenest hospitals

Vermont facility was one of the first organizations in the country to sign Health Care Without Harm's 'Healthy Food in Health Care Pledge'

10/14/2013

New report estimates societal cost of HAIs at a high of nearly $150 billion annually

Earlier report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated the direct medical costs of HAIs to U.S. hospitals as $28.4 billion to $33.8 billion per year

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10/14/2013

Selecting art for labor and delivery rooms

Having a baby is complicated and comes with a lot of emotions. Not all are positive.

10/14/2013

Technology-enabled furnishings can enhance the patience experience

In the digital era, 'smart' furniture can also help improve patient care

10/14/2013

Medizone's AsepticSure hospital disinfection technology awarded US Patent

10/14/2013

FST21 unveils Digital Doorman - the ultimate in door security and convenience

10/14/2013

Tubelite expands ForceFront Storm hurricane impact-resistant products

10/14/2013

Uponor’s new industry-first products meeting demand for commercial PEX plumbing systems

10/14/2013

Building Intelligence, Inc. becomes AMAG Technology Certified Partner under the Symmetry Extended Business Solution Program

10/11/2013

Park Nicollet Clinic adds digital signage for wayfinding, social media access

Minnesota facility's network includes on-demand video content provides interactive wayfinding, and highlights social media updates in real time

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10/11/2013

IT has a vital but complicated role to play in the health service

Integrating healthcare and information technology not easy and making the relationship work will require a new approach

10/11/2013

Surrey Memorial Hospital's critical care tower 'not a typical' health care facility

British Columbian city wanted to create something that would complement downtown revitalization

10/11/2013

Affordable Care Act may give hospital value analysis efforts a boost

Supply chain at the center of a healthcare organization's plans to justify the selection and use of products and services

10/11/2013

Joint Commission hospital accreditation survey mistakes to avoid

Hospitals' ability to identify weaknesses in their organization and implement strategies crucial

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10/11/2013

The importance of environmental services shouldn't be underestimated

Many facilities are implementing programs and practices that help emphasize the work of the EVS department

10/11/2013

Valley View Hospital builds replacement facility, section by section, on original site

Lodgelike Colorado hospital's final building phase includes cancer center, medical offices and administrative services

10/11/2013

Connecticut Hospital to undergo $30 million energy makeover

Potential projects include installing more efficient lighting; lighting control, heating and cooling upgrades; energy-efficient windows

10/11/2013

Kaivac receives patent for OmniFlex Crossover Cleaning System

10/11/2013

Seaman Corporation completes installation of top finish line

10/11/2013

ASHRAE/IES publish 2013 Energy Standard: changes for envelope, lighting, mechanical sections

10/11/2013

BOMA International launches "Power Down for Long Weekends" campaign

10/11/2013

Garland Roofing introduces antimicrobial technology for healthcare and other occupant-sensitive snvironments

10/10/2013

Web-based training program lauded for improving worker safety

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center addressed the need for a consistent and standardized work-safety training program to meet regulatory requirements for its maintenance employees

10/10/2013

Safety of bed rails questioned after patient deaths

Federal committee currently working on voluntary standards for adult portable bed rails

10/10/2013

Kimberly-Clark offers hand hygiene education program

Initiative designed to engage healthcare professionals and empower patients to create a safer healthcare environment

10/10/2013

United Health Services builds first off-campus outpatient facility

UHS opens an integrated outpatient center in a Vestal, N.Y. retail area

10/10/2013

Bellwether League honors nine for healthcare supply chain leadership

Winners lauded for their contributions to the delivery of quality care through efficient and innovative supply chain operations

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10/10/2013

Shutdown delays inspections of hospitals, nursing homes

Appropriations to pay for the reviews remains frozen until Congress passes a new funding bill

10/10/2013

Canadian regional health system outlines operational improvement initiative

Western Health in Newfoundland will outsource some food service operations and trim 147 full-time equivalent positions

10/10/2013

AHE launches a environmental sustainability certificate program

The program will acknowledge the environment and ecological sustainability efforts of healthcare environmental service departments

10/10/2013

'Energy efficient building systems in healthcare facilities' seminars planned in Eau Claire and Kohler, Wis.

10/10/2013

Rockfon donates ceiling tiles to regional Habitat for Humanity office in Ontario

10/10/2013

Connexient selected as Cisco's Connected Mobile Experience Ecosystem Partner

10/10/2013

ADP AdvancedMD helps physicians untether from office with new iPhone app

10/10/2013

Cree brings game-changing TrueWhite technology to outdoor lighting applications

10/9/2013

Strike looms for hospitals' dietery, housekeeping staff in British Columbia

About 75 Cowichan health-care workers are in a strike position as negotiations drag with employee Compass Group

10/9/2013

Widespread quality improvement seen at long-term care facilities

But according to a American Health Care Association, infection control poses a challenge

10/9/2013

Is hospital outsourcing a short-term trend?

Hospitals have increasingly reduced costs with outsourcing to deal with Medicare cuts and healthcare reform

10/9/2013

Designs for young behavioral healthcare patients reflects evolving attitudes

Today's treatment centers are shedding their institutional look to support more welcoming environments

10/9/2013

Manufacturers developing materials for cleanability and germ resistance

Safer surfaces help facilities look great while maintaining clean and safe environments of care

10/9/2013

Integrated Healthcare hospitals adopt new IT system to enhance patient safety.

System can help preemptively identify gaps in patient safety practices

10/9/2013

It knows if you've washed your hands

Wearable device designed to improve hospitals' hand hygiene

10/9/2013

Protecting patients in an era of BYOD security

Health care facilities concerned should update their security infrastructure accordingly and to create policies and procedures for the access of facility data on personal devices.

10/9/2013

More food service cleaning solutions Sunburst Chemicals now kosher-certified

10/9/2013

Hubbell outdoor lighting launches the perfect dusk-to-dawn led luminaire

10/9/2013

Magnetek accelerates elevator drive development with National Lift Tower partnership

10/9/2013

Acuity Brands manufacturing facility achieves zero landfill certification

10/9/2013

MaxLite LED fixtures and lamps deliver substantial energy savings for New Jersey home renovation

10/8/2013

Ozone laundry system expected to mean energy savings Wisconsin hospital

Columbia Health Care Center unveils system that uses oxygen to kill germs

10/8/2013

Billings Clinic practices for power outage

Staff at Montana healthcare center conducts patient evacuation exercises

10/8/2013

New guidelines may help infection control at residential facilities

Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America and the Ronald McDonald House partner to release the guidelines

10/8/2013

St. Thomas hospital cited for medical waste violations

DPNR orders immediate action at Schneider Regional Hospital

10/8/2013

Disruption should be avoided in healthcare analytics

Hospitals and physicians must consider carefully how healthcare analytics can become part of their workflows

10/8/2013

Case study: El Centro Regional Medical Center solves printer management headache

UniPrint Infinity universal print driver chosen for ease of management and deployment and immediate ROI

10/8/2013

Hospital vestibule design makes the first impression

Well designed, visitors barely notice them as they walk through, but everybody notices if they're done wrong

10/8/2013

Barriers to hand hygiene compliance studied

10/8/2013

CareAware Connect enables fast, easy and smart communications for clinicians on the iPhone

10/8/2013

LifeWings offers solutions to the third leading cause of death in America

10/8/2013

ASSA ABLOY introduces its IN120 Wi-Fi Lock

10/8/2013

Halo wins all lighting categories in Remodeling magazine's readers' survey

10/8/2013

MaxLite adds BayMAX LED High Bay Pendants to DLC-Qualified products list

10/7/2013

House hearing on health IT regulation postponed

Law requires HHS to develop a strategy and recommendations for a risk-based regulatory framework pertaining to health information technology

10/7/2013

Six Sigma-based inventory management solution launched

Cardinal Health unveils 2-Bin Kanban solution at the Fall IDN Summit and Reverse Expo in Phoenix

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10/7/2013

Patient portal business booming

About 50 percent of U.S. hospitals and 40 percent of ambulatory practicehave some type of portal technology

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10/7/2013

2013 Architectural and Interior Design Showcase projects highlighted

Healthcare Design magazine shares jury comments and an image galley

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10/7/2013

Electronic health records can be risky if not done right

Partial or incorrect implementation may be emerging problems for physicians

10/7/2013

How will healthcare organizations manage the data explosion?

Large and small organizations explore ways to meet their growing data storage needs

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10/7/2013

Is patient safety taking a backseat to 'fancy' design?

Hospitals see financial rewards of looking like hotels, less for safety efforts

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10/7/2013

Hospital studies ways to improving relaxation

Acute care orthopedic patients given meditation CDs or sound machines

10/7/2013

Introducing Biolock extreme odor destroying technology

10/7/2013

Modern Forms Vela wins 'Lighting for Tomorrow 2013' Award

10/7/2013

CONICS releases its new quality AnalytiX SPC software solution

10/7/2013

TOMI simultaneously exhibited its patented infectious disease control products at major conferences on both coasts

10/7/2013

HHA Services, an ABM Company, named one of America's Best Places to Work for 2013 by Modern Healthcare

10/4/2013

Take a photo tour of Moorings Park continuing care retirement community

The Naples, Fla., 83-acre neighborhood was expanded and renovated

10/4/2013

Cintas issues 10 tips to help comply with the HIPAA Omnibus Rule

Compliance deadline for new rule occurred on Sept. 23

10/4/2013

White paper examines smartphone personal-duress apps for healthcare facility safety

Apps can also provide immediate access to customized safety information and procedures in an emergency

10/4/2013

AHE presents 2013 Recognition Awards

Annual awards given to recognize excellence in caring for the environment, volunteer service, mentorship and environmental sustainability

10/4/2013

Surgical, diagnostic suites getting more high-def

Advanced surgical suites can look a lot like a state-of-the-art home theaters

10/4/2013

Will healthcare turn into a Walmart-like experience?

IT revolution may replace some personal touches with large scale efficiencies

10/4/2013

Eaton's LED solutions allow California facility to save more than 50 Percent on exterior lighting costs

10/4/2013

Rubbermaid Commercial Products debuts industry's first disposable microfiber

10/4/2013

MEDSEEK and Vitals partner to help patients connect with the right providers

10/4/2013

Bay Area climate collaborative, Eaton's Cooper Lighting collaborate to advance LED streetlights

10/4/2013

Acuity Brands expands P Series LED Downlights family

10/3/2013

Eight types of waste in healthcare defined

Book, "Lean Hospitals," details areas where healthcare resources are lost

10/3/2013

CDC offers guidance for clinical surveillance, management of MERS-CoV

Recommendations offered in preparation for future cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus

10/3/2013

Operational readiness check ensures your new healthcare facility is good to go

After years of planning, design, and construction, usage details are crucial

Blog

10/3/2013

The way to better healthcare may be by plane, train or automobile

Fierce Healthcare blog looks at lessons airline industry can offer healthcare

10/3/2013

Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week is October 7 - 11

Weeks recognizes those who provide nutrition services to promote health and wellness

10/3/2013

Architect shares views on what's key in healthcare design.

In "Take Five" series magazine asks leading healthcare design professionals what gets their attention

10/3/2013

15 things to know about the HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule

If you're still not 100 percent sure your HIPAA ducks are in a row, here are 15 things you must know

10/3/2013

Changes in Australian healthcare expands market for facilities management

Service providers that cater to community, aged care, and residential care facilities expected to see growth, but lower demand for facilities such as linen or food services seen

10/3/2013

Prime Healthcare selects INFINITT VNA solution for enterprise archiving across 23-hospital system

10/3/2013

Enhanced CertainTeed CoolStar roofing products help reduce energy usage and maintenance costs

10/3/2013

Valspar introduces WeatherXL coil coating system

10/3/2013

GlassBuild attendees win discounts from AAMA during "Are You Smarter Than a FenestrationMaster?" contest

10/3/2013

Zurn introduces stainless steel point drain promotes sanitary and safe conditions

10/2/2013

Hospital support workers in British Columbia await strike decision

Housekeeping staff holds informational picket at Burnaby Hospital

Blog

10/2/2013

Children's inpatient units need to balance privacy, safety and community

A patient unit can provides multiple neighborhoods and a "park" for all to engage as a community

10/2/2013

Data rights debated by privacy advocate, analytics expert

Both sides cited economic issues ass a basis for their arguments

10/2/2013

Problems finding certified EHRs for Stage 2 expected

Hospitals and medical offices must advance quickly from Stage 1 to Stage 2 to avoid penalties

Blog

10/2/2013

Good hand hygiene still not ingrained in healthcare

Consistent monitoring and reinforcement as well as patient involvement called key to compliance

10/2/2013

New HIPAA rules pose complex challenges for providers

Withholding sensitive records from insurance companies if the bills are paid out of pocket called all-but-impossible

10/2/2013

Health information exchange organizations still paper dependent

64 percent of the HIOs reported that sharing data with hospitals not participating in an HIO was conducted via fax

10/2/2013

Contest seeking ideas to curb hospital-acquired infections

Winning entrepreneurs will get a $2,500 minimum advance on 20 years percentage of sales or buyout and 50 percent of the licensing royalties

10/1/2013

Urban cancer centers given view of nature

Natural vistas can alleviate stress, relax blood pressure, and even reduce the need for pain medication

10/1/2013

Johns Hopkins backs effort to fast-track health IT ideas

DreamIt Health Baltimore boot camp seeks applicants for Jan. start date

10/1/2013

Doctors spending more money on IT, report says

Federal incentives - and potential penalties - are driving the increased investments

10/1/2013

Health care leaders address senate committee on HAI reduction

Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee looks at efforts to reduce healthcare-associated infections

10/1/2013

A collection of insights into the HIPAA Omnibus final rule

MedCity News puts together reference guide to the impact of rules changes that have recently gone into effect

10/1/2013

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital started from scratch to improve health care to the regional

Renovating in place would have taken more time and money than starting over, so new 780,000-square-foot hospital was built

10/1/2013

Lurie Children's Hospital giving parking passes to families of NCIU patients

Foundation honoring tiny former patient raised more than $200,000 to subsidize parking and public transportation

10/1/2013

Healthcare-related construction expected to rise 6 percent in 2014

An aging population is still creating increased demand in this area, but The Affordable Care Act and related impacts on healthcare costs could shift developers' plans in the relatively near future

10/1/2013

SnowEx’s new rotary broom provides ideal solution for sidewalk applications

10/1/2013

SHSMD Announces 2014 president-elect, directors

10/1/2013

Serpentina Waves curved metal ceiling system From Armstrong now offered with corrugated panels

10/1/2013

Herman Miller Named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index 10 straight years

10/1/2013

Viking offers FSC flexible connections with factory-installed sprinklers

9/30/2013

Behaviorial Healthcare survey details 40 electronic health record systems

Survey is magazine's annual look at the growing range of information technology products and solutions from vendors who serve the behavioral health industry.

9/30/2013

Infection control should be part of disaster plan

Guide for for ambulatory care centers on infection prevention during disasters recently released

9/30/2013

Take a photo tour of Mercy Health - Rookwood Medical Center

Cincinnati health center project's highly visible location came with it's own set of challenges

9/30/2013

Five blog entries from National Health IT Week

MedCityNews.com gathers five blog entries from National IT Week discussions

9/30/2013

Linetec expands anodize facility, increases capacity, grows staff

9/30/2013

Backpack your way to cleaner floors

9/30/2013

ICONICS 2013 Worldwide Customer Summit

9/27/2013

Methodist Hospital of Southern California cybersecurity program honored

ECRI Institute's 2013 Award recognizes an outstanding initiative undertaken by member healthcare institution that improves patient safety, reduces costs

9/27/2013

Collaboration key to solving challenges of rehab hospital project

Craig Hospital project architects gain perspective by immersion in 'Craig way'

9/25/2013

Five ways to link health information technology, quality measurement

AHRQ Report offers tips on engaging patients, connecting data

9/25/2013

UK company develops keyboards to help reduce HAI risk

Keyboards have flat design with no raised or recessed surfaces and monitors and ability of monitor own cleaning status

9/25/2013

AHE elects two at-large board members

Association for the Healthcare Environment president re-appointed

9/25/2013

Demand for nurse informaticists ramps up

Nursing informatics blends nursing science, information science and computer science

9/25/2013

Honored hospice design focuses on resident-centered care

Private conversation area for families, residential style restrooms contribute to homey feel

Blog

9/25/2013

Take the long view when investing in health care data

There may not be a clear pay-off at first, but data is the key to trimming health care costs

9/25/2013

Bridgeport Hospital builds new plaza to improve safety of entrance

The $5 million project includes greenery, a sheltered walkway and a water sculpture

9/25/2013

Are hospitals getting too posh?

With some new healthcare facilities becoming harder to differentiate from hotels - how is cost, care effected?

9/25/2013

DAQ's Entrowatch access system wine ASIS Accolades Award

9/25/2013

MenuTrinfo partners with Personal Touch Food Service on allergy training

9/25/2013

AMAG Technology Launches Symmetry HD Camera Line

9/25/2013

WAC Lighting unveils Huntington, LED pendant

9/25/2013

New LZR Microscan Automatic Swing Door Sensor from BEA

9/24/2013

Healthcare Design magazine announces 2013 Remodel-Renovation winners

Six projects honored in fourth annual competition

9/24/2013

CRE infections tracked by state

Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology put together summary of states with superbug issue

9/24/2013

New ASHRAE reference guides hospital HVAC design

Guidelines focus on system filtration, temperature, humidity, air change, pressurization and exhaust

9/24/2013

White paper: Defining a framework to meet healthcare technology challenges

White paper discusses the issues healthcare facilities face when implementing and integrating new technology.

9/24/2013

Hospitals make significant progress in disaster readiness

Drilling and education has paid off since 9/11, anthrax

9/24/2013

Healthcare can be fixed by design

Wired Q&A talks to consultant about how to bring human-centered design to a complex system

9/24/2013

Renovation of Stanford's Hoover Pavilion balances preservation and practicality

Space houses clinics, physicians’ offices, a health library, and a pharmacy

9/24/2013

Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council seeks nominations for 2014-2016 board

Four HLAC positions in three director classes are open

9/24/2013

Klein and Nello Wall Systems team up to offer complete modular frameless glass office environments

9/24/2013

Cree introduces new high density class of XLamp CXA LED Arrays

9/24/2013

SMGlobal's FastMaint CMMS software manages maintenance work orders for industrial equipment, facilities, and utilities.

9/24/2013

HydraMaster presents new 2013-2014 chemical catalog for CleanMaster Solutions

9/24/2013

CertainTeed secures environmental product declaration for Sustainable Insulation, verifying Life Cycle Performance

9/23/2013

Study shows patients prefer digital communication over print

Most visitors and patients said digital content enhanced the hospital experience

9/23/2013

How to purchase hospital products on a budget

Easy tips and tricks that can cut down on spending

Blog

9/23/2013

Energy savings project reveals potential hospital catastrophe

The potential hazard that was overlooked for 20 years was scary, but not unusual

9/23/2013

Healthcare IT security is difficult, but not impossible

Planning and thorough security risk analysis needed

9/23/2013

Residential facilities get new pediatric infection prevention guidelines

Patients vulnerable to infection and their families are at risk of exposure to infectious pathogens in common areas

9/23/2013

Chemotherapy delivery given kid-friendly makeover

Designers look to rubber duckies and superheroes to make experience a little easier

9/23/2013

IBM to build analytics platform for NYC hospital system

New platform will standardize information from patients, providers, locations and reimbursement codes

Blog

9/23/2013

Design shouldn't be all about the end result

Blog suggests that doing an "archaeological dig" into client's journey will enhance understanding of goals

9/23/2013

Myths and realities about low moisture carpet care

9/23/2013

Stairwell Light Fixture integrates occupancy sensor to cut annual electricity use by 50-75 percent

9/23/2013

Siemon's new MAX TurboTool significantly reduces Category 5e and Category 6 termination times

9/23/2013

New Fluke 1730 three-phase electrical energy logger simplifies the discovery of electrical energy waste

9/23/2013

AMAG Technology announces new features to SymmetryWEB

9/20/2013

MRSA infections fall by more than 50% in U.S. hospitals

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report shows drop from 2005-2011

9/20/2013

Claims data called crucial for ACO analytics

Clinical data from electronic health records seen as insufficient for analytic purposes

9/20/2013

HHS awards $5.3 million for health IT in rural areas

Grants will help expand the rural health information technology workforce and the use of telehealth

9/20/2013

India hospital planted in a garden setting

Tata Medical Center designed to be open, transparent, and welcoming

Blog

9/20/2013

How long will health care boom last in Dallas/Forth Worth?

Parkland Memorial Hospital is the nation's largest health care construction projects in progress

9/20/2013

Three ways big data is changing healthcare

Preventative care, better quality, and decreased costs link to new technology

9/20/2013

4 findings on healthcare facility design's effect on HAIs

Contact, air, water, and spatial separation cited as key factors in study

9/20/2013


Take a photo tour of LourdesCare facility in N.J.

The 55,000-square-foot ambulatory care center was converted from a vacant supermarket

9/20/2013

Unified Power, LLC and GB Technologies announce new strategic partnership

9/20/2013

Clorox Healthcare products now EPA-Registered to kill infection-causing pathogens on hard-to-treat soft surfaces

9/20/2013

Hubbell Lighting releases new led highbay fixtures for hazardous, high ambient and light industrial applications

9/20/2013

Utilivisor offers predictive analysis energy advisory services

9/20/2013

Illuminating Engineering Society selects 14 Acuity Brands lighting products for annual progress report

9/19/2013

Vermont hospitals commit to a healthier future

Vermont is the first state to commit to enrolling all of its hospitals

9/19/2013

New IT degree with health care focus offered

Information-related job growth in the health care field is expected to increase by 21 percent between 2010 and 2020

9/19/2013

How does a community hospital manage data growth?

Watertown, N.Y., hospital streamlining how it manages and backs up data

9/19/2013

Little momentum seen for local food movement in Ontario health care system

Systemic issues - rather than philosophical ones - called the biggest barrier

9/19/2013

Is equipment financing the right solution for HIT investments?

10 questions for decision makers to ask before they invest

9/19/2013

Learning HIM from experts

Geisinger, Intermountain are ahead of the curve managing health information.

9/19/2013

Heart of Healthcare award winners named

AHE and Kimberly-Clark honor environmental services technicians for infection prevention efforts

Blog

9/19/2013

Adult hospitals could take a lesson from children's facilities

Warm, cheerful lighting, family-centered spaces, single-patient rooms and engaged staff make a huge difference

9/19/2013

New collection of high-end hand towels debuted at top tradeshow, proving that impressions make the difference

9/19/2013

Bio-based cleaners: Myths and realities

9/19/2013

Emerson Network Power launches flexible Rack/Row UPS, delivering capacity-on-demand without increasing footprint

9/19/2013

WaterSignal introduces the first wireless system that continuously monitors water usage in real time.

9/19/2013

Magnetek to debut space-saving Quattro AC Elevator Drive at NAEC 64th Annual Convention

9/19/2013

New 40 Watt LED Low Bay Light from Larson Electronics replaces 250 Watt metal halides

Blog

9/18/2013

Healthcare designers can learn from office design

The increasing use of wireless technologies to diagnose and treat patients requires that healthcare organizations create different types of spaces

9/18/2013

NHS Change Day making a difference, organizers say

Over 189,000 pledges were made to improve patient experience and/or clinical outcomes

9/18/2013

Rush Memorial Hospital named 2013 Most Wired

Magazine survey polls hospitals and health systems regarding their IT initiatives

9/18/2013

Design of Alaskan clinic reflects culture of patients

Building 'shouts' the Athabascan culture in its colors, forms and artwork

9/18/2013

N.J. firm stays busy in health care construction

Nursing home specialist partnering for new rehabilitation center

9/18/2013

Unplanned data center outages slightly less common, but still a challenge, survey finds

Most respondents in the study stated that they would rather walk barefoot over hot coals than have their data center go down

9/18/2013

Where are the 50 greenest hospitals in America?

Attention to carbon emissions, medical waste, water consumption, unhealthy food, fossil fuels and climate change are part of the hospital mission

9/18/2013

Advances in nurse call system technology offer new, better care options

Once-optional features - including systems integration and handheld abilities - now standard.

9/18/2013

Noesis Energy aims to spur energy efficiency projects with Noesis Pro Project Services

9/18/2013

EYE Lighting recognized in the 2013 IES progress report

9/18/2013

AMAG Technology announces Symmetry Security Management System Integration with ASSA ABLOY Aperio wireless lock technology platform

9/18/2013

MaxLite launches versatile StaxMAX LED flood lights

9/18/2013

Alucobond natural line expanded with graphite, stainless, zinc, rust color finishes

9/17/2013

Outpatient and research facility designed to encourage foot traffic

Boston building built like a busy city to encourage unplanned encounters and random meetings

9/17/2013

Singapore launches green building initiative

Agency study shows retrofitted buildings already saving $24 million a year

Blog

9/17/2013

Cancer treatment waiting room redesigned just for kids

Staff-driven project was inspired by young cancer patient

Blog

9/17/2013

Healthcare building facades create a positive first impression

Four examples of inspiring designs make an immediate connection with patients

9/17/2013

Recycling big-box retail into sustainable healthcare space

Deconstructing a facility can present more challenges than starting from scratch

9/17/2013

Need for data reshaping HIM professions

Health information managers seeing new demand and new roles

9/17/2013

Survey ranks health care facilities second for suspect hand-washing habits

Only restaurants rank higher for locations that Americans are 'most concerned' about others not washing their hands

9/17/2013

Hospitals need the right tools to tackle sustainability

The willingness is there, but resources and time are often in short supply

9/17/2013

Maker of advanced healthcare-disinfection Robot, TRU-D SmartUVC, to address importance of UV disinfection at AHE Conference

9/17/2013

Armstrong recycling programs get Pennsylvania Waste Watcher Awards

9/17/2013

Acuity Brands makes converting downlights to LED easy with RV Series From Lithonia Lighting

9/17/2013

Optimized OmniFlex™ Dispense-and-Vac for Foodservice

9/17/2013

SCA's Tork brand launches collection of high-end towels

9/16/2013

Combined heat and power systems reduce energy use and outage risk

Regulations often stand in the way as utilities' profits take a hit

9/16/2013

Hospitals working to increase community access to healthier food

Research shows eating more produce could save 100,000 lives and $17 billion annually

9/16/2013

Can social networking help solve EHR interoperability?

Benefits of sharing and commenting on records within dedicated social networks discussed

9/16/2013

Residents protest Utah medical waste incinerator

North Salt Lake plant accused of blanketing the region in toxic smoke

Blog

9/16/2013

Planning a healthcare analytics strategy

DotMed.com proposes three questions to ask before you begin

9/16/2013

C. Diff rates nearly doubled 10 years

Data comes from analysis of U.S. National Hospital Discharge Surveys from 2001 to 2010

9/16/2013

Singapore hospital designed with a 'Four Seasons' influence

Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, specializing in heart and vascular treatment, neurosciences, orthopedics, and surgery, aspires to be 'hospital of the future'

9/16/2013

Palliative care unit designs focus on calm and comfort

Quiet, homelike atmostphere key to de-stressing patients and families

9/16/2013

Report shows Massachusetts hospitals can save $700,000 per year with combined heat and power systems

9/16/2013

Enterprise patient portal meets meaningful use criteria for patient and family engagement

9/16/2013

aptiQmobile turns smartphones into credentials

9/16/2013

Rehrig Pacific Company receives FDA approval for new reusable Sharps Container

9/16/2013

Brady launches ToughWash harsh washdown labels for food and beverage market

9/13/2013

Health system embraces earthbound data storage

Not all health data storage solutions are in the cloud in "conservative" strategy

9/13/2013

C-change: the chief experience officer joins the executive circle

Patient experiences have a financial impact with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

9/13/2013

Maintaining attractive design elements key to patient satisfaction

Budget limitations another reason to purchase and manage furnishings cost-effectively

9/13/2013

Data on EHR problems causes concern

Software default value-related incidents resulted in unsafe conditions or prolonged hospitalization

9/13/2013

Hospitals look past codes to set power reliability minimums

Recent natural disasters spark proactive infrastructure upgrades

9/13/2013

Patient barcoding introduced to curb medication errors

Colorado hospital uses coded bracelets to monitor drugs, dosages, and timing

9/13/2013

Technology is layered in hybrid OR suite

Complex design process includes hundreds of variables to intregrate operating rooms with diagnostics services suites

9/13/2013

Survey says 82% of employed Americans believe there is a connection between office morale and the amount of natural light in an office

9/13/2013

Meyda Custom Lighting introduces BOLA

9/13/2013

Acuity Brands makes converting downlights to LED easy with RV Series from Lithonia Lighting

9/13/2013

"Data BIG and Small: What Healthcare Decision Makers are Using Now" is Focus of ECRI Institute's 20th annual Health Policy Conference

9/13/2013

Hospital Complications dashboard assists hospital staff in tracking, monitoring and preventing patient safety- and infection-related events

9/12/2013

Geisinger Medical Center honored for environmental services excellence

Magazine names facility ES Department of the Year

9/12/2013

Charlottesville hospital takes closer look at safety

Daily safety huddles at Martha Jefferson hospital brings departments together

9/12/2013

Data called most enduring asset in any healthcare organization

Health IT expert offers tips on balanced data governance

9/12/2013

Stricter hospital alarm rules will start in 2014

'Alarm fatigue' blamed for change in Joint Commission regulations

9/12/2013

10 ways that healthcare quality impacts costs

Impact goes beyond much-reported $9.8 billion annual infection price tag

9/12/2013

Updated Life Safety Code waiver rule allows bigger trash cans

The update balances "unreasonable hardship" for facilities and resident safety

9/12/2013

The operating room is redefined as new technologies emerge

Careful planning and design can benefit patient care and cost efficiency

Blog

9/12/2013

Protective gloves get used and abused

Blog maintains gloves effectiveness only as potent as the overall commitment to safety

9/12/2013

Engineer shares tips for creating corporate facility maintenance programs

9/12/2013

Baylor Health Care System wins 2013 Tech Titans Award for successful needs-based customizations to Allscripts EHR

9/12/2013

NetworkThermostat announces two new thermostats UP32H-IP and UP32H-WIFI with humidity sensing

9/12/2013

Armstrong ceiling & wall systems honored with six Construction Excellence Awards

9/12/2013

Pegasus Building Services offers new fogging services for microorganism, infection and mold control

9/11/2013

Download free patient safety tools

Most popular items include Hospital Decontamination Self-Assessment and Healthcare Teamwork and Communication Toolkit

9/11/2013

Designing a hybrid OR in a limited space requires leap of faith

Collaborative planning and flexible equipment choices were also crucial

Blog

9/11/2013

VNA can be antidote to proprietary health care data

Technology can translate data to a consistent format and enable communication across disparate entities

9/11/2013

Restroom design can influence perception of facility

Poor design choices can create a bad first impression

9/11/2013

New beds improve safety at Marshfield hospital

Replacing 90% of the facility's beds costs $4.9 million

9/11/2013

Boston rehab hospital designed to be as inclusive, sustainable and accessible

Architectural details reflect waterfront location as play a role in patients' healing process

9/11/2013

It's Environmental Services and Housekeeping Week!

Celebration includes free daily webinars for members

Blog

9/11/2013

Cloud computing reduces HIPAA compliance risk

IT systems that enable secure sharing of information without the need to transport a safer bet

9/11/2013

The cHealth Innovation Symposium will be hosted by OCHIN, Inc., the Oregon Medical Association, and Oregon Health Network

9/11/2013

FCS OmniColl building energy performance monitoring at WEEC

9/11/2013

"Improve Your Office Day" is Oct. 4

9/11/2013

AFFLINK's eLev8 process "elevates" marketing slogan

9/11/2013

Hamilton Pacific Chamberlain awarded HVAC project for Baltimore VA Medical Center

9/10/2013

$10.9M construction contract approved for two Texas clinics

West Odessa clinic - slated for a summer/fall 2014 opening - will be the first urgent care in the area

9/10/2013

Study puts hospital infections price tag at $9.8 billion annually

Recent JAMA Internal Medicine report reviewed data from 1998-2013

9/10/2013

Six steps for a successful waste management program

Arkansas Children's Hospital shares methods for dealing with medical waste

9/10/2013

Design elements examined in reducing fall risks

Looking at a range of factors - related to the patient and the environment - together found to be most effective

9/10/2013

Bipartisan Policy Center calls for health IT oversight framework

BPC seeks response that engages health care stakeholders, protects patient safety, supports learning and promotes innovation

Blog

9/10/2013

Financial incentives ineffective to fight healthcare-acquired infections

Health-plan financed infection fighting can actually a financial boon, blog says

9/10/2013

Top 10 reasons for implementing a new matting system

Change of season, increased safety, green cleaning system cited as reasons to think mats

9/10/2013

Joint Commission sites 5 toughest ambulatory care standards

Four of the top five 2013 standards made the 2012 list

9/10/2013

Horizon Eye Care adopts InteliChart patient portal to streamline patient-provider communication

9/10/2013

Fieldpiece Instruments introduces advanced compact thermometer

9/10/2013

Nonresidential construction index remains constant

9/10/2013

Daylighting window film shows potential to significantly reduce lighting energy use in buildings

9/10/2013

Acuity Brands launches new fixture-mount occupancy sensor with interchangeable lenses from Sensor Switch

9/9/2013

Advocate sued after huge data breach

Four unencrypted laptops were stolen from its facility in the second largest data breach to date

9/9/2013

How important is hospital security?

Tips and tricks to better protect healthcare institutions

9/9/2013

PCs may check out from hospitals

Zero-client terminals are taking there place

9/9/2013

Hospitals make slow progress toward sustainability

Survey shows hospitals say that environmental sustainability is important, but are at varying stages of initiatives

Blog

9/9/2013

Healthcare industry needs to do more to prevent hospital-acquired infections

To err is human, to continually not protect against it is institutional failure

9/9/2013

New federal rule highlighted after sprinkler system saves nursing home residents

Fire sprinklers required in all U.S. long-term care facilities as of previous month

9/9/2013

Where do 'superbugs' hide in hospital rooms?

Ten common patient touch points are where most environmental cultures are obtained

9/9/2013

National Health IT Week kicks off Sept. 16

Week-long celebration includes Health IT Technology Showcase and Policy Summit

9/9/2013

New operator interface technology copper keyboards kill drug resistant superbugs

9/9/2013

Impact HUB and Herman Miller partner to inspire connectivity around the world

9/9/2013

MEDSEEK leading enterprise patient portal market with live clients

9/9/2013

Sir Kenneth Robinson to headline BIFMA's 2014 360 Leadership Conference

9/9/2013

Emerson Network Power and world-class medical campus solve emergency power infrastructure conundrum . . . reliably

9/6/2013

Ensuring fail-safe power in emergencies

Constant power through the hospital's critical power supply depends on all components functioning properly

9/6/2013

Tips from Joint Commission on survey readiness

Medication management updates are key for 2013: Red flags may include automated dispensing cabinets and therapeutic duplication

9/6/2013

Michigan Green Healthcare Conference to focus on food

Event will showcase sustainable approaches for hospitals in food and other areas

9/6/2013

Study says hospital-acquired infections cost $10 billion a year

Five most common health care-associated infections effect one of 20 each year

9/6/2013

North Carolina long-term acute care / inpatient rehabilitation hospital nearly finished

New $40 million facility will be a joint venture between Carolinas HealthCare System Rehabilitation and Carolinas Specialty Hospital

9/6/2013

Design-build renovations can cut costs, problems in hospital projects

Design-build avoids potential problems by enabling coordination before construction, which can save money and time

9/6/2013

Emerson Network Power reports electrical codes should more strongly address onsite power location

9/6/2013

Spray Kleen from Sunburst Chemicals is complete janitorial and sanitation cleaning solution

9/6/2013

ASTM Approves TRSA management practices as green laundry standard

9/6/2013

43 percent of energy leaders plan to invest more in efficiency next year, according to Schneider Electric survey

9/6/2013

WattStopper simplifies control system integration and improves user experience in high-profile spaces

9/5/2013

Cancer patients' special needs drive design decisions

A soothing environment can help mitigate stress, raise comfort levels and create better psychological health

9/5/2013

UK student designs anti-infection invention

'Flo' bracelets dispense sanitizing liquid

9/5/2013

Many hospitals at risk for EHR penalties

Small, rural U.S. hospitals not meeting electronic health record requirements

9/5/2013

Would FDA-regulated IT systems make health care safer?

Doctor says yes: Electronic medical records, digital imaging, provider order entry and test results are core medical functions

9/5/2013

Green healthcare design's big price tag largely a myth

Study shows cost increase of 1-2 percent for LEED certified projects

9/5/2013

Has hand hygiene in hospitals gone too far?

Doctor takes the gloves off in blog extolling the necessity of touch in patient care

9/5/2013

Cree Expands CR Series LED Downlights Delivering Greater Application Coverage And A Lower Initial Price

9/5/2013

Branding slogan emphasizes eLev8 process 'elevates' results

9/5/2013

Georgia-Pacific Gypsum DensDeck Prime roof boards enhanced

9/5/2013

Parallon expands healthcare information technology service capabilities

9/5/2013

Emerson Network Power debuts 3-D modeling capability for ASCO

9/4/2013

Digital age brings new issues to video monitoring

Bandwidth a key challenge as surveillance systems evolve

9/4/2013

Nursing homes, long-term facilities behind in EHR

Lack of funding, financial incentives and penalties are sited as key obstacles to adoption

9/4/2013

New research explores hospital indoor air quality and infection control

Two studies look at open-plan ward design, ventilation strategies and energy management

9/4/2013

Sound-absorbing ceiling tile can help improve hospital acoustics

Technology, planning and design choices can also help avoid noise in patient rooms

9/4/2013

Designers must balance safety and comfort at psychiatric hospitals

Facilities should reflect input from clinical staffers and former patients

9/4/2013

Joint Commission International releases hospital standards

Fifth edition addresses new and substantially updated standards that take effect April 1, 2014

9/4/2013

New Russelectric 30-cycle-rated transfer switches simplify selective coordination

9/4/2013

Legrand introduces high-capacity round furniture feed floor box

9/4/2013

RIDGID SeeSnakeMonitor offers fast, efficient results

9/4/2013

Building Intelligence incorporates upgraded security watch list feature into SV3path for loading docks and visitor management

9/4/2013

Zurn Wilkins unveils new stainless steel large diameter backflow preventer

9/3/2013

C. difficile management may not be infection control problem

CDC report finds most patients carried bacteria at time of admission

9/3/2013

Ambulatory care facilities have unique design challenges

Lean process improvement, shared medical appointments, telehealth services just some of the factors to consider

9/3/2013

Conversion of retail sites to healthcare has a price

Convenient locations may increase patient buy-in to wellness

9/3/2013

Hospital Healthy Food Initiative works to improve hospital dietary standards

National organization joins with hospitals and food providers to provide better options

9/3/2013

8 tips on keeping facilities clean, green, and healthy

Transition to fall perfect time for review procedures

9/3/2013

High-level data security, flexibility seen in the cloud

Cloud-hosted data harder to access for thieves, but easier for health care providers

9/3/2013

Pegasus Building Services announces hydrogen peroxide fogging services

9/3/2013

WPS slated to save $3.9 million in innovative energy practices by 2020

9/3/2013

DebMed introduces hand hygiene solution for the critical patient point-of-care

8/30/2013

Medical equipment integration no longer optional

Electronic health records lean, logical way to improve processes and reporting

8/30/2013

Case study: Tampa primary care facility improved with LED lighting and digital controls

Acuity Brands recently released a case study of the lighting challenges faced in the building of the Tampa General Medical Group in Brandon, Florida.

8/30/2013

Shhh - Hospitals making improvements in acoustics, privacy

Federal regulations and patient-satisfaction concerns spur changes

8/30/2013

Spike in health care construction brings higher interest costs

Hospitals in Chicago and elsewhere more than double debt service payments

8/30/2013

WHO hand hygiene strategy feasible and sustainable

Two-year study showed marked improvement at multiple sites around the world

8/30/2013

Take a photo tour of St. Vincent Hospital

Fishers hospital is the first in Indiana to seek LEED for Healthcare certification

8/30/2013

Emerson Network Power's ASCO Power Quality Meters capture every event

8/30/2013

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies detailing biometrics at Critical Facilities summit

8/30/2013

Taco offers low-lead compliance web info

8/30/2013

Inc. magazine honors Aquatherm as part of Fastest Growing Companies in the Nation

8/30/2013

RFCI releases environmental product declarations

8/29/2013

Sustainable design goes beyond building phase

Healthcare facility maintenance is an important part of the 'green' picture

8/29/2013

Healthcare can learn from hospitality design pulse

Hotel-adapted amenities can help make patients feel comfortable and cared for

8/29/2013

Infection preventionists crucial to hand hygiene compliance

New Medicare rules add financial consequences to preventing hospital-acquired infections

8/29/2013

Federal News Radio interview focuses on healthcare quality improvement through IT

Discussion offers practical ways to improve outcomes and reduce costs

8/29/2013

Focus on patient's role in hospital safety

Encouraging assertiveness can diminish risk in an effective safety culture

8/29/2013

Rockford hospitals lauded for storm readiness

Three hospitals and 48 public schools recognized by The National Weather Service

8/29/2013

CACI to provide healthcare facilities support to Air Force Medical Support Agency

8/29/2013

Nexion Health selects COMS Interactive disease management program

8/29/2013

Nexlight announces web site for Perfectsense building occupancy sensors

8/29/2013

Controlled Power Co. receives Frost & Sullivan 2013 Best Practices Award

8/29/2013

Gunlocke's new Roundabout Seating delivers comfortable versatility for any workspace

8/28/2013

Pennsylvania health system's plant upgrade saves millions in energy costs

Installation of combined heat and power (CHP) system can benefit environment as well as help bring down healthcare costs

8/28/2013

New hospital accreditation firm attracting attention

'Facility-friendly' DNV Healthcare emphasizes ongoing improvement

8/28/2013

Free decontamination self-assessment offered

Hospitals can download free tool to evaluate their own procedures

8/28/2013

Have waiting rooms seen their day?

New design trends include self check-in kiosks and more intuitive wayfinding

8/28/2013

Sweeping changes: Hospitals focus on cleaning services

Janitors are on the front lines of crucial infection control

8/28/2013

Doctors in Dubai will soon prescribe (Android) tablets

Hospital patients will have technology at their fingertips

8/28/2013

Wiremold lab bench box meets UL spill standard

8/28/2013

Collins joins PFB Architects

8/28/2013

AAMA publishes performance requirements and test procedures for solar reflective finishes

8/28/2013

Danfoss hosts Illinois Congressman Kinzinger to discuss renewable energy technologies

8/28/2013

3M awarded contract by Palmetto Health for 3M 360 Encompass System

8/27/2013

High-tech hospital room monitors more than entertainment

Patients can order meals, talk to nurses nurses and view X-rays

8/27/2013

AAMI releases free wireless information resource

Compilation of articles can help avoid mistakes when introducing wireless technologies into healthcare facilities

8/27/2013

Hospital disaster preparation evolves

Emergency preparedness grants fuel activity after Hurricane Sandy and Boston bombings

8/27/2013

Contractors have tools to ease health care transition

BIM software and smartphone apps can save time and minimize disruption

8/27/2013

Transforming tribal healthcare facilities

Architect designs buildings that serve. represent Native American culture

8/27/2013

Floor-care primer: Starting at the bottom

Tips for care and repair of four major commercial flooring categories

8/27/2013

Novation Renews PDC Healthcare's patient identification agreement for wristbands and companion labels

8/27/2013

Palisades Medical Center works with Lightpath to create connections and extend services beyond its walls

8/27/2013

Newest member of Erlanger's healthcare team is Xenex's germ-zapping robot

8/27/2013

LG partners for new zero-client healthcare solution

8/27/2013

NexJ receives grant to advance and accelerate health information exchange in Massachusetts

8/26/2013

Digging up surprises at healthcare construction sites

Planning can avoid some problems, flexibility can turn them into positives

8/26/2013

High-tech equipment used to reduce infant abductions

Ankle-band transmitters help Virginia hospital staff keep babies safe

8/26/2013

Infection prevention techniques that work

Planning, vigilance, isolation, thorough cleaning help hospital keep HAI in check

8/26/2013

New Jersey utility helping area hospitals save energy

Upfront funding makes upgrades possible for cash-strapped facilities

8/26/2013

Hospital dining room rehab tastes immediate success

Brooklyn Hospital Center's emphasis on fresh and healthy food stations boosts traffic 14 percent

8/26/2013

New Oregon facility designed for rural needs

Planning for the Coquille Valley Hospital focused on physician recruitment, patient perception and economic impact.

8/26/2013

Eaton's Cooper Lighting division introduces Metalux Encounter series with LED WaveStream technology

8/26/2013

Danfoss celebrates 80 years of global innovation

8/26/2013

Expert committee to create global property standard

8/26/2013

Southwest Microwave announces perimeter defense seminars

8/26/2013

Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies presenting at IFMA's World Workplace 2013

8/23/2013

Foundation awards grant to study hospital patient falls

Researchers will try to identify design elements that may contribute to mishaps.

8/23/2013

Massachusetts hospital opens walking trails for visitors, employees

Northern Berkshire Healthcare cleared two paths behind the hospital to encourage a culture of health and wellness.

8/23/2013

Survey says: Cleaning industry is cautiously optimistic

P&G Professional poll includes more than 400 cleaning professionals from healthcare, food service, commercial and hospitality sectors.

8/23/2013

Take a photo tour of the new Louis & Peaches Owen Heart Hospital

The 184,600-square-foot Tyler, Texas, facility is the region's first cardiac hospital.

8/23/2013

Real-time location services can save time and improve care

Cost-effective technologies can help in emergencies situations as well as efficient equipment scheduling.

8/23/2013

More signs are not always right direction in wayfinding

Color, texture and simple language can ease patient journey through medical facility.

8/23/2013

BOMA International releases new healthcare real estate guidebook

8/23/2013

ICONICS Announces the 2013 Worldwide Customer Summit

8/23/2013

STOKO Professional Skin Care introduces KRESTO Cherry KWIK-WIPES

8/23/2013

NY fire district chooses to build station with ICF for energy efficiency and disaster resistance

8/23/2013

WattStopper expands lighting control toolbox to better manage energy in high performance buildings

8/22/2013

Planning - and budgeting - for the un-plannable

Disaster preparation efforts may be considered a resource drain in calm times, but if a disaster catches a hospital unprepared, emergency departments come under fire.

8/22/2013

Whose responsibility is hospital safety?

When it comes to hospital safety, experts say patients should question cleanliness to prevent infections.

8/22/2013

With stripmall ERs, convenience has a price

Patients mistaking them for urgent care centers can develop wallet pains.

8/22/2013

Wireless body area networks open up health care and consumer possibilities

BANs have transformed patient monitoring and offer opportunities for athletics and person fitness.

8/22/2013

Registries helped track infections in health care facilities

Regional patient registries may be useful in tracking the spread of antibiotic-resistant infections between health care facilities.

8/22/2013

Bariatric design adjusts to larger patient needs

Facilities look beyond toilets and grab bars to wide doors and comfortable waiting room furniture

8/22/2013

Freestanding EDs benefit hospitals' reach and bottom line

Additional "front doors" to care can reduce patient bottlenecks and long wait times.

8/22/2013

Pinta Acoustic's Custom Triangle Baffles Provide A Unique Look And Acoustical Control At ESIF

8/22/2013

Honeywell introduces Silent Knight Fire/CO detector

8/22/2013

Tampa General Medical Group selects Acuity Brands

8/22/2013

Siemon enhances fiber product line with low-loss plug-and-play solutions

8/22/2013

Bradley's introduces Terreon solid surface undermount basins

8/21/2013

Grant helped Alabama hospital realize five-figure annual energy savings

Providence Hospital reduced annual energy consumption by 15% with energy efficient LED fixtures

8/21/2013

Staff input informed planning of long-term care facility

Cypress Health Region employees in Saskatchewan took the lead in forming ideas and helping develop replacement-facility design.

8/21/2013

Healthcare landscape architecture awards program announced

New competition will focus on landscape architecture in acute care, senior living, and behavioral health facilities.

8/21/2013

Infections may be getting two surprise foes

Research suggests that copper surfaces and cold plasma could be weapons against bacteria

8/21/2013

Hospitals embrace the intersection of patient outcomes, sustainable design

In the past, patient outcomes and satisfaction may have seemed to be at odds with efficiency and sustainability. But that is changing.

8/21/2013

Research suggests access to nature creates healthy results

Better patient outcomes seen in facilities with well-planned and tended landscaping.

8/21/2013

Report helps facilities departments speak finance

Report provides healthcare facilities departments with benchmarking tools to help them communicate effectively with finance-focused senior management.

8/21/2013

Rain Bird Enhances RWS Root Watering Series For Greater Effectiveness And Easier Installation

8/21/2013

New Angle Grinders from Metabo Increase Productivity, Reduce Operator Fatigue

8/21/2013

Emerson Network Power Identifies Vital Signs of a Healthy Data Center

8/21/2013

Ecophon Gedina Fiberglass Ceiling Panels Bring Exceptional Acoustical Performance to a Broad Range of Applications

8/21/2013

Emerson Network Power Outlines Best Practices for Building a More Profitable Colocation Environment

8/20/2013

Location may trump numbers for hand rub dispenser effectiveness

According to a study in Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, at a certain point increasing the number of hand rub dispensers is less important than their location in encouraging use.

8/20/2013

Healthcare construction steady, but survey shows some uncertainty

The market for healthcare construction is holding steady, but firms still worry about uncertainty in the field, according to a survey in Healthcare Design magazine.

8/20/2013

Hospital design can impact care as well as bottom line

Forward-thinking design elements are good for the health of the patients as well as the health of the hospital's budget, says the chair of the Center for Health Design.

8/20/2013

HHS says photocopiers should be part of data security review

As part of the announcement that Affinity will pay a more than $1.2 settlement for a breach of security, The Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights says that healthcare organizations need to consider photocopy machines when examining their data security.

8/20/2013

Hospitals building coalitions to ensure business continuity

Hospitals are forming coalitions to respond collaboratively to disasters, partly because federal funding is linked to joint efforts to deliver effective health care during an emergency.

8/20/2013

Health care reform era furnished by efficiency, durability

Tighter economic times mean health care facilities professionals are taking a hard look at their furniture choices. Design and consistency can play a large role in a facility's brand, but the furniture also needs to be durable from a facilities standpoint.

8/20/2013

Streamlight Introduces High-Output 4AA ProPolymax

8/20/2013

Mitsubishi Electric Introduces Diamond System Builder Software

8/20/2013

Purchasing Green Just Got Easier

8/20/2013

Chicago Faucets Adds New Workboard Faucets, Expanding Line Of Food Service Products

8/20/2013

Tornado SWB 26/8 Walk-Behind Battery Sweeper

8/19/2013

Paris hospital deploys outdoor wayfinding kiosks

A Paris hospital has installed 20 full- and semi-outdoor wayfinding kiosks to enhance visitors' experience and reduce the need for staff to direct wandering visitors.

8/19/2013

New Jersey legislator pushes medical waste legislation

A New Jersey legislator pushes medical waste legislation after syringes washed up on Island Beach State Park earlier this month.

8/19/2013

Mountains offer beautiful backdrop, challenges for hospital project

The Blue Ridge Mountains provided a beautiful backdrop, as well as challenges, for Kahler Slater architects. The new Martha Jefferson Hospital building - a replacement for the original 100-year-old facility - was named one of 2013's most beautiful hospitals.

8/19/2013

Software simulations help build model hospital

Software simulations help keep projects the right size and ensure that staffing, scheduling and patient volume are considered for efficient operations.

8/19/2013

Case study: The role of environmental hygiene in lowering hospital infections

A new case study examines the role of improved environmental hygiene in lowering infections and raising HCAHPS Scores at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, Ill., near Chicago.

 Communication with patients also plays a role.

8/19/2013

Enerliance Recognized As Leading Green Company In Orange County 


8/19/2013

Armstrong Expands Flexstep Fiberglass Vinyl Sheet Line With New Designs & Colors

8/19/2013

NADCA and IAQA Announce New Partnership

8/19/2013

Introducing the Collection Line by Laminam by Crossville

8/19/2013

Affordable Care Act spurs rise in hospital system mergers

The number of hospital mergers in 2012 (105) was more than double the total in 2009 (50), and with 46 mergers already this year, 2013 looks to be continuing the recent trend, according to Irving Levin Associates, a health care research firm.

8/17/2013

Unified Power signs Supportek as Strategic Channel Partner for Critical Power Service Sales

8/16/2013

Check out the largest healthcare project in the U.S.

Kristin Zeit, editor-in-chief of Healthcare Design and Environments for Aging, recently toured the Parkland Memorial Hospital replacement facility in Dallas. Zeit wrote about the experience and posted a gallery of photos of the tour.

8/16/2013

NFPA drops new emergency power requirement

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has dropped a requirement for adding an indicator light on each receptacle on emergency power.

8/16/2013

Art donated to enhance patient experience at health center

New artwork donated to enhance the patient experience at The Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center in Worcester, Mass., was unveiled this week at a reception celebrating National Health Center Week.

8/16/2013

CBRE Group, Inc. Ranks No. 4 Among All Outsourcing Firms

8/16/2013

Hygienic Cleaning Power at an Affordable Price

8/16/2013

Watermark Designs Brings The Outdoors In With New Zen Collection of Rock and Stone Faucet Handles

8/16/2013

Ecova Joins White House Inspired Green Button Initiative

8/16/2013

MaxLite's LED BR Lamps Receive ENERGY STAR Rating

8/15/2013

Tips on the Safe Handling of Cleaning Chemicals

8/15/2013

Hastings Tile & Bath Debuts New Line Of Vanities And Accessories From Sonia

8/15/2013

Lower Energy Costs With Increased Efficiency

8/15/2013

Cree Sets Performance Standard with Introduction of Next Generation LED Canopy Series

8/15/2013

Chicago-Based Innovative Floral Company is Transforming the Luxury Hospitality Floral Market

8/15/2013

Evidence-based design knowledge repository launched

The Center for Health Design has launched an extensive library of more than 2,500 evidence-based designed references.

8/14/2013

13th Healthcare Facilities Forum scheduled in Austin

The Healthcare Facilities Forum is an appointment-based event for the healthcare facilities management industry.

8/14/2013

Viracon Launches New Corporate Website

8/14/2013

Woodtrac Ceiling Systems Receive FSC Chain-Of-Custody Certification

8/14/2013

Jeff Foxworthy, Grasshopper Help Combat-Wounded Veteran Start New Business With Commercial Zero-Turn Mower Donation

8/14/2013

Honeywell's New Smart Lighting Zone Controller Brings Greater Energy Efficiency To Commercial Buildings

8/14/2013

Tate Achieves Net Zero Carbon Manufacturing Status For North American Operations

8/14/2013

Brooklyn faces threat of hospital closings

A combination of economics and health trends could lead to the closing of a series of large hospitals in Brooklyn, N.Y.

8/13/2013

Fire barrier management symposium for healthcare engineers announced

The Firestop Contractors International Association will present a barrier management symposium to educate healthcare engineering professionals about fire resistant rated construction including all compartmentation components.

8/13/2013

Emerson Network Power Announces New Input Configurations and Industry Certifications for Liebert APM UPS

8/13/2013

Wausau Offers INvent -HP -XLT Series Hurricane Impact-Resistant Operable Windows With Thermal Barrier Framing Cover

8/13/2013

What Cleaning Pros Should Know About Combustible Dust Explosions

8/13/2013

New Video Tutorial on Applying Garland Roof Self-Adhering System

8/13/2013

Chicago Faucets Redesigns Website, Adds Product Configurator for Mix-And-Match Components and Savings Calculator

8/13/2013

Testing fire alarms is critical part of installation

Testing to ensure newly installed fire alarm systems are working correctly is a critical part of the installation process.

disaster recovery

8/11/2013

Boston bombing tests area hospital's disaster response plans

The Boston Marathon bombings tested the disaster response plans of the Boston Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital, as well as other local hospitals.

8/9/2013

Ultrasound accepted for fire system pipe testing

There is more than one method to comply with NFPA 25, Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems' internal pipe testing requirements.

8/6/2013

Faculty announced for MDS Consulting annual Healthcare Leadership Conference

8/6/2013

$63 Million in costs avoided by hospital patient safety collaboration

8/6/2013

St. Charles Health System, Institute for Healthcare Improvement form strategic partnership

8/6/2013

Mitsubishi Electric vertical air handler provides increased static capacity, greater installation flexibility

8/6/2013

Trane expanded range of controls enable users to optimize building design and operations

8/6/2013

Mass notification systems can aid overall hospital communications

Healthcare organizations are increasingly using mass notification systems, originally intended for emergency situations, for other critical communications.

8/6/2013

CONSTRUCT 2013/CSI Annual Convention

CONSTRUCT 2013, sponsored by the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) will be held Sept. 24-27 in Nashville, Tenn.

8/5/2013

3M introduces Glass Cleaner and Protector, Peroxide Cleaner Concentrate

8/5/2013

Xenex germ-zapping robot enhancing patient safety at Decatur Memorial Hospital

8/5/2013

Housekeeping Solutions magazine announces name change to Facility Cleaning Decisions

8/5/2013

BEA introduces new touch-free door activation plate

8/5/2013

American Hospital Association honors two federal hospital leaders

8/5/2013

Sika Sarnafil opens new West Coast distribution center

8/5/2013

Healthcare facilities employ varied tactics for better acoustics, noise control

Healthcare facilities have begun to focus more on privacy, noise control and acoustics not only to meet HIPPA mandates for patient confidentiality, but also to increase patient satisfaction.

8/2/2013

American Hospital Association (AHA) elects Jonathan B. Perlin, M.D., chair-elect designate

8/2/2013

Microsoft names Perficient 2013 Healthcare Provider Partner of the Year

8/2/2013

HealthLink Dimensions partners with Mosaic Solutions Group

8/2/2013

Stanford Hospital & Clinics and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford re-verified as a Level I Trauma Center

8/2/2013

iVantage names Top 100 Strongest U.S. Hospitals

8/2/2013

Free webcast offers cleaning best practices for infection control

"Infection Control: Breaking the Chain of Infection," will provide an in-depth understanding of universal practices and methods in combating the spread of infection in a variety of settings.

8/2/2013

Hospitals improve food service to increase patient satisfaction

Hospitals nationwide are changing the kinds of food they serve and how they serve it in an effort to increase patient satisfaction, and thus revenue.

8/1/2013

Community Health Systems to acquire Health Management Associates

8/1/2013

Kindred Healthcare completes $47 million sale of nursing centers

8/1/2013

Good Samaritan Hospital rejoins Aetna's network in Los Angeles

8/1/2013

API Healthcare expands into behavioral health and rehabilitation centers

8/1/2013

Hartford HealthCare System selects Conifer Health Solutions as its communications center

8/1/2013

International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) 2013 Annual Conference

The International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) 2013 Annual Conference (formerly the Labs21 Annual Conference) will be held Sept. 23-26 in Minneapolis.

8/1/2013

Walgreens rebrands its in-store 'Take Care' clinics as 'Healthcare Clinics'

The clinic name change is intended as a way to attract new patients by linking the growing retail clinic business to Walgreens' other healthcare assets under one well-known brand.

7/31/2013

BJC HealthCare joins Coventry Health Care of Missouri's medicare network

7/31/2013

Houston Methodist Global Health Care Services and Istanbul University Hospitals sign collaboration agreement

7/31/2013

Molina Healthcare acquires South Carolina assets from Community Health Solutions

7/31/2013

Quintiles report of healthcare executives reveals success in new competitive landscape

7/31/2013

Vitera Healthcare Solutions ranks No. 1 in Independent EHR satisfaction survey

7/31/2013

EPA expands list of Safer Chemical Ingredients for cleaning products

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has added more than 130 chemicals to its Safer Chemical Ingredients List, including 119 chemicals that use fragrance for commercial and consumer cleaning products.

7/31/2013

Schneider Electric offers HealthBuildings Risk Assessment program

Schneider Electric launches new healthcare services designed to help mitigate risk, increase efficiency, extend lifecycle and increase safety at hospitals

7/30/2013

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield offers new integrated telehealth service

7/30/2013

Sensity Systems delivers world's first Light Sensory Network

7/30/2013

Carroll County Memorial Hospital joins Aetna's Hospital Network in Kentucky

7/30/2013

Vitera Healthcare Solutions completes acquisition of SuccessEHS

7/30/2013

MaxLite introduces ArcMAX Volumetric LED panels

7/30/2013

Patient Room 2020 proposes technology savvy hospital room of the future

Design firm NXT Health has developed a proposal for the hospital patient room of the future in collaboration with industry vendors, healthcare providers and healthcare thought leaders.

7/30/2013

NY Health Department aims to close hospital damaged by Superstorm Sandy

Officials at Long Beach Medical Center are engaged in an ongoing public feud with the state Health Department which wants to shut the hospital down permanently.

7/26/2013

Medicare's proposed star-rating for hospitals is met with resistance

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is considering using a star-rating system for hospitals on its Hospital Compare website to make it easier for patients to compare the quality of care at various facilities.

7/26/2013

Aegis Health Group Conference keynote looks at minimizing risk of Affordable Care Act for employers and health systems

7/26/2013

Liaison Healthcare launches lab and radiology partner program

7/26/2013

Boston Medical Center chooses OneHealth for patient mobile peer support platform

7/26/2013

Brady launches 'Edit This Sign' function for custom sign orders

7/26/2013

Black Book survey ranks ChartLogic in list of top 8 replacement EHRs

7/25/2013

Georgia hospitals form alliance to improve healthcare delivery in region

Twenty-three hospitals in central and southern Georgia have formed a strategic alliance to share resources and information to provide coordinated healthcare in the region.

7/25/2013

The Michigan Green Healthcare Committee Annual Conference

The Michigan Green Healthcare Committee Annual Conference will be held Sept. 11-12 in Detroit.

7/25/2013

GE Capital provides $10M term loan facility to Skylight Healthcare Systems

7/25/2013

LDM Group and NextGen Healthcare partner to provide messages to improve medication adherence

7/25/2013

Summa Health System receives $4M gift to build hybrid cardiovascular OR

7/25/2013

Children's Hospital Los Angeles to host 3rd Annual Symposium on the Meaningful Use of Complex Medical Data

7/25/2013

Viega expands MegaPress System offerings for pipe installation

7/24/2013

Corbin Russwin introduces Access 800 IP1, intelligent PoE access control solution

7/24/2013

Regular HVAC maintenance practices help improve energy efficiency in chillers

While many managers look to chiller retrofits, system add-ons, or even replacements to improve efficiency, many overlook the single most important factor in determining both chiller efficiency and reliability: maintenance.

7/24/2013

New nursing school incorporates sustainable strategies in facility design

The Viterbo University School of Nursing in La Crosse, Wis., incorporated diverse sustainable strategies in a new 68,777-square-foot facility that includes classrooms, a simulated-learning center, laboratories and faculty offices.

7/24/2013

Bird-B-Gone Inc. introduces Super Talon Ultra Net Launcher

7/24/2013

Xenex changes name to Xenex Disinfection Services; Facilities using system make 2013 Best Hospitals List

7/24/2013

Standard Register Healthcare signs multi-year agreement with Premier Healthcare Alliance

7/24/2013

NextGen Healthcare and Availity introduce health plan/physician data sharing program

7/24/2013

Molina Healthcare chooses Axis Technology's data masking platform for security

7/23/2013

Overlake Medical Center unveils new, state-of-the-art Heart & Vascular Center

7/23/2013

HCA West Florida to buy three Tampa Bay hospitals from IASIS Healthcare

7/23/2013

ABB introduces a foundation for an all-compatible drive portfolio

7/23/2013

Nemours tops out on Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children expansion

7/23/2013

ASSA ABLOY's HES announces Complete Pac Electric Strike Series

7/23/2013

Successful plumbing retrofits hinge on specifying best products for job

Perhaps the most daunting challenge in planning plumbing retrofits is specifying the most appropriate products to ensure the upgrade achieves its goals.

7/23/2013

American Hospital Association, McKesson honor four hospitals for quality, safety

Four U.S. hospitals are being recognized for their leadership and innovation in quality improvement and safety through the annual American Hospital Association-McKesson Quest for Quality Prize.

7/23/2013

Brookdale, a provider of senior living solutions, to partner with HealthStream

7/22/2013

ABM Health selected to provide healthcare technology services for Memorial Healthcare System

7/22/2013

U.S. News & World Report ranks John Muir Health's Medical Centers among best

7/22/2013

API Healthcare research ties staffing to hospital sustainability

7/22/2013

FPI Mag Flow Meter delivers high accuracy with new CSA certification

7/22/2013

Submetering technology helps facilities pursue greater energy efficiency

But due to rising utility costs, a growing number of maintenance and engineering managers have turned to submetering to more accurately track utility costs for numerous areas within facilities.

7/22/2013

Interlogix releases TruVision Navigator 5, latest version of video management software

7/22/2013

Stanford Hospital & Clinics ranked one of America's Best Hospitals

7/22/2013

LEED for Healthcare aims to help improve health of buildings, patients

The importance of green buildings lies not just in mitigating facilities' effect on the environment, but also in their ability to improve the health of the people who occupy them every day.

7/19/2013

Mul-T-Lock to offer CLIQ and ProQsimity Wireless electronic access control solutions

7/19/2013

Schneider Electric StruxureWare enhancement enables holistic management of data center infrastructure

7/19/2013

Tips for how to dispose of carpet cleaning wastewater

7/19/2013

U.S. News & World Report ranks Huntington Memorial Hospital among the nation's best hospitals

7/19/2013

CareCloud launches next generation of its cloud-based Electronic Health Records

7/19/2013

U.S. government grants top $916 million for healthcare disaster preparedness

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reports it has awarded more than $916 million to continue improving preparedness and health outcomes for a wide range of public health threats within every state.

7/19/2013

Cherry Hill, N.J. becomes first city to use Sustainability Dashboard Tools

7/19/2013

Measurement and verification can help maintain building efficiency, improve LEED scores

Measurement and verification can be an excellent vehicle for facility managers and building operators to maintain the long-term health and efficiency of their buildings.

7/18/2013

Three Philadelphia-area health systems form initiative to meet demands of health reform

7/18/2013

Submission deadline is Aug. 2 for Healthcare Facilities Symposium Distinction Awards

Symposium Distinction Awards recognize design teams, projects and individuals who have made a profound contribution to the healthcare design industry.

7/18/2013

Best practices in essential areas can aid managers in specifying facility signage

Maintenance and engineering managers need to address a range of essential areas when selecting signage and sign-making equipment for their departments and facilities.

7/18/2013

New Clorox Urine Remover tackles the toughest restroom stains and odors

7/18/2013

Green Clinic enhances patient care, empowers enterprise mobility with Dell

7/18/2013

Cooper Notification launches industry-first LED high fidelity speaker line

7/18/2013

WAC Lighting's Vela Organic LED luminaires win Architectural SSL Product Innovation Award

7/17/2013

Samsung taps Doug Ryan to lead health and medical equipment business unit

7/17/2013

Uncertain business climate makes strategic facility planning more important than ever

Many facility managers opt out of strategic planning these days in favor of just coping with the idiosyncrasies of their corporate environment. However, experts say the concept of strategic planning is more relevant in our current uncertain business climate than before.

7/17/2013

Ten states prepare for secure exchange of health records after disasters

Ten state health information exchange (HIE) programs have teamed to allow for the exchange of health information among providers caring for patients who are displaced from their homes due to wide-spread disaster such as hurricanes or tornados.

7/17/2013

MaxLite unveils LED PAR16 lamp for range of commercial applications

7/17/2013

Interfaceware to host user conference spotlighting healthcare integration

7/17/2013

White House names 11 'Champions' in Public Health, Climate Change

These 11 individuals are being recognized for their contributions and leadership in promoting healthcare environmental sustainability, raising awareness about the potential health consequences of climate change, and helping their communities prepare for climate related health impacts.

7/17/2013

McElroy introduces Spider 125 socket fusion tool

7/17/2013

Thermal technology innovator expands solutions to growing smart buildings market

7/16/2013

Oppenheimer adds five bankers to Healthcare Investment Banking Team

7/16/2013

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania deploys LiveData OR-Dashboard

7/16/2013

Seven tips for making facilities more sustainable

7/16/2013

The future is bright with Appleton Areamaster energy-efficient, low-maintenance floodlights

7/16/2013

Urgent Care of Connecticut awarded Joint Commission accreditation

7/16/2013

FacilityDude and MSL Healthcare Consulting form strategic partnership

7/16/2013

Symposium to offer tips, best practices for hospital parking operations

The Cleveland Clinic, in cooperation with the International Parking Institute (IPI), is offering a two-day Parking CARES Symposium Aug. 5 and 6 to highlight best practices from the clinic's award-winning parking operations.

7/16/2013

Florida hospital closes operating rooms due to infestation of flying ants

A hospital in Pensacola, Fla., was forced to close a suite of operating rooms July 8 because of a sudden infestation of flying ants.

7/15/2013

Cooper Lighting joins California Lighting Technology Center

7/15/2013

Saint Thomas Health renames member hospitals

7/15/2013

Jarrard and Geisinger publish hospital mergers and acquisitions guide

7/15/2013

AIA selects 12 projects for National Healthcare Design Awards

The American Institute of Architects-Academy of Architecture for Health (AIA-AAH) has named the recipients of the AIA National Healthcare Design Awards program.

7/15/2013

OGA broke ground on seven medical facilities in five states in June

OGA, a national full-service real estate services and development company located in Nashville, has broken ground on seven new outpatient clinics in the states of Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Michigan and South Carolina.

7/15/2013

Schneider Electric introduces cloud-based video surveillance service

7/15/2013

Acuity Brands introduces New LED Flush Mount Luminaire from Lithonia Lighting

7/15/2013

New 3M Resilient Floor Protection System offers durable, practical protection

7/12/2013

Assisted Living Concepts announces completion of acquisition by TPG

7/12/2013

Future Facilities and No Limits Software partner for data center seminar

7/12/2013

Texas groups launch national pilot to advance patient control over shared medical records

7/12/2013

Pest control company Xcluder introduces rodent-proof door sweeps

7/12/2013

Hilti introduces PM 4-M Multi Line Laser

7/12/2013

E-Book shares six ways to apply ergonomics in design

7/12/2013

Channel drains an option for healthcare facilities and ADA compliant showers

Luxe Linear Drains channel drains are ADA compliant and a good option for barrier-free, wheelchair accessible showers.

7/12/2013

Construction begins on Grossmont Hospital Heart and Vascular Center

McCarthy Building Companies Inc. has begun construction of the new 74,000-square-foot Heart and Vascular Center at Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa, Calif.

7/11/2013

Accenture Smart Buildings Solutions and Thinkeco team to reduce plug-load inefficiencies

7/11/2013

Stinger Medical merges with Enovate

7/11/2013

AMAG Technology launches Symmetry HD Camera line

7/11/2013

Honeywell launches project management, project specification tool

7/11/2013

Huntington Memorial Hospital first in California to use CureWrap in NICU

7/11/2013

Energy Star upgrades Portfolio Manager in response to benchmarking trends

In July 2013, after several years of work, EPA launched a major retooling and upgrade of the Portfolio Manager tool.

7/11/2013

21st Annual Health Forum and AHA Leadership Summit

The 21st annual Health Forum and American Hospital Association (AHA) Leadership Summit will be held July 25-27 in San Diego.

7/11/2013

NFMT Vegas 2013

Building Operating Management's NFMT Vegas 2013 will be held Sept. 17-18 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

7/10/2013

EmpRes Healthcare acquires No Place Like Home Senior Care

7/10/2013

Molina Healthcare to assume Lovelace Medicaid Contract in New Mexico

7/10/2013

Skanska signs contract for hospital renovations in Tennessee

7/10/2013

SRA to provide IT services to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

7/10/2013

SelecTech becomes vendor partner of Health Care Institute

7/10/2013

Acuity Brands enhances Lithonia Lighting D-Series Area LED luminaires with motion sensors

7/10/2013

Maintenance managers, engineers name 40 Darn Good Products for 2013

Maintenance Solutions magazine has announced the winners in its annual reader's-choice Darn Good Products Awards.

7/10/2013

Restroom design choices can influence people's image of facilities

The image that is projected by a facility's restrooms is a direct result of the planning that went into the design of the facilities.

7/8/2013

Washington Hospital launches "WeCare," a comprehensive electronic health record system

7/8/2013

Watts Water Technologies cuts ribbon on New Hampshire foundry

7/8/2013

WAC Lighting unveils Argos LED track luminaire for architectural applications

7/8/2013

One Call Care Management to acquire TechHealth Inc.

7/8/2013

PPG launches online glass education center

7/8/2013

Meyda Custom Lighting introduces Golden Forge Chandel-Air

7/8/2013

2014 Environments for Aging

The Environments for Aging 2014 conference will be held May 3-6 in Anaheim, Calif.

7/8/2013

Grounds care activities can have big impact on environment

Grounds managers need to consider many activities — from irrigation and mulching, to plant selection and maintenance — in their efforts to make landscapes more environmentally friendly.

7/5/2013

2013 Transform Symposium - Mayo Clinic Center for Innovation

The Mayo Clinic Center for Innovation will present the 2013 Transform symposium Sept. 8-10 at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, Minn.

7/5/2013

Voting open until July 15 for 2013 Maintenance Solutions Achievement Awards

Voting is currently underway on Facebook for the Maintenance Solutions 2013 Achievement Awards, with a voter deadline of July 15.

7/5/2013

MaxLite expands Plug-and-Play LED Lightbars with new color temperatures and sizes

7/5/2013

AHA honors hospitals for improving community health

7/5/2013

Gentec Inc. joins in developing BACnet technology

7/5/2013

Cooper Lighting joins Green Parking Council (GPC) to develop, accelerate adoption of sustainable practices

7/5/2013

MOKON expands temperature range of Iceman LT Series chillers

7/5/2013

Updated FTC Green Guides: What Environmental Services managers need to know

The latest revisions of the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) Green Guides should put an end to misleading environmental marketing claims.

7/3/2013

Distech Controls 50 Series controllers now available

7/3/2013

Honeywell launches training program to help contractors assess, manage energy use in commercial buildings

7/3/2013

Annual inspection of doors, hardware can aid in facility performance, safety

To provide desired levels of performance and safety, maintenance and engineering managers need to develop and implement an inspection program that targets doors and door hardware.

7/3/2013

Toshiba launches downlight with higher lumen outputs

7/3/2013

Lithonia Lighting honored for innovative outdoor LED lighting

7/3/2013

ARCHIBUS releases 3rd generation mobile technology for real estate, infrastructure and facilities management

7/3/2013

Inaugural Fellows class concludes sessions to drive healthcare forward, sets stage for annual initiative

7/3/2013

Chicago hospital designs urban campus to meet varied community needs

St. Anthony Hospital on the southwest side of Chicago is designing a new campus that may serve as a model for poor urban areas in other cities.

7/2/2013

Sika Sarnafil secures FM Approval for vegetated roofing system

7/2/2013

Nuance announces Million Dollar Club Winners: Hospitals saving $1 million or more last year

7/2/2013

Telemedicine software provider REACH Health secures $7.4 million in funding

7/2/2013

Case study explores how Cooper University Hospital increased insurance collection rates by 25 percent

7/2/2013

USGBC's LEED v4 passes member ballot, details to be unveiled at Greenbuild

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced its membership has voted to adopt LEED v4, the next update to the green building rating system.

7/2/2013

MaxLite wins two Architectural SSL Product Innovation Awards

7/2/2013

2013 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo

The 2013 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo will be held Nov. 20-22 in Philadelphia.

7/2/2013

Why Green Seal's GS-51 Laundry Standard will benefit several industries

7/1/2013

St. Mary's Healthcare first hospital in Northeastern U.S. to install Mazor Robotics' Renaissance System

7/1/2013

Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital automates code blues with Amcom Software

7/1/2013

Slidell Memorial Hospital to use MEDHOST's EDIS in new emergency department

7/1/2013

RES Software improves IT service delivery for healthcare with enhanced context aware capabilities

7/1/2013

South Georgia Medical Center chooses RelayHealth for health information exchange

7/1/2013

Walgreens, Johns Hopkins Medicine collaborate to bring clinic to campus

A new Walgreens store is being developed adjacent to the Johns Hopkins East Baltimore medical campus to offer health and wellness programs and services for students, staff and residents of the surrounding community.

7/1/2013

Online video shows benefits of monitoring critical power management systems

A new video is now available online demonstrating how the ASCO PowerQuest Power Monitoring and Control System can aid in proper management of a critical power management system.

7/1/2013

Oil-based gel provides nontoxic, green method of deterring pest birds

6/28/2013

Health Management Associates Inc. chosen to lease Bert Fish Medical Center

6/28/2013

RPLH 22mm & 30mm LED pilot light indicators eliminate false readings

6/28/2013

HAI by Leviton announces KNX Gateway

6/28/2013

Veeva Systems acquires AdvantageMS healthcare data provider

6/28/2013

MaxLite introduces LED post top retrofit lamp for outdoor lighting

6/28/2013

New Boston medical research facility to be LEED Gold certified

Construction has begun on Brigham Building for the Future at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.

6/28/2013

Benefits of improved hand dryers increase their popularity, use in facilities

Some of the benefits facility managers see in installing hand dryers include financial savings, green and sustainable capabilities, and improved hygiene.

6/28/2013

Strides made in healthcare flooring materials offer greater design options

While durability and infection control are still vital considerations, aesthetics has become more important as healthcare facilities seek warmer, more inviting looks for floors.

6/27/2013

Premier Healthcare Alliance, GHX partner on industry portal to reduce costs through contract synchronization

6/27/2013

GE Foundation awards $500,000 in grants to two community health centers in Minneapolis

6/27/2013

Next Level Urgent Care introduces unique brand of non-emergent healthcare in Houston area

6/27/2013

Garland roofing company achieves UL Environment validation

6/27/2013

Baldor Electric Company introduces new versatile AC drives and drive selector app

6/27/2013

Caddy Pyramid Equipment Supports offers innovative support for rooftop systems

6/27/2013

Well-crafted equipment rental contract vital to facilities project management

No matter the equipment in question, facility managers can deliver a successful rental project by ensuring the rental agreement is clear, comprehensive and effective.

6/26/2013

Washington Regional Medical System partners with InteliChart

6/26/2013

GE Capital provides $89 Million in medical office building financing to MB Real Estate

6/26/2013

Evive water fill stations make it easy to be green and clean

6/26/2013

CyberLock releases new features to access control management software

6/26/2013

Tremco introduces three-level window sealing with T3 Building Solutions

6/26/2013

Center for Health Design creates checklist to aid in flooring decisions

The Center for Health Design Research Coalition has developed a checklist to indicate what managers should be looking for in flooring options and areas for further research.

6/26/2013

Floor care equipment can contribute to LEED certification

As the sustainability movement continues to flourish, more custodial managers are demanding environmentally friendly products to satisfy in-house green initiatives, as well as earn credits toward LEED certification.

6/26/2013

Climate, weather conditions factor into roof coatings decisions

Choosing a roof coating best suited to a facility's local climate can be the difference between a failed application and one that delivers energy savings and prolongs a roof's performance life.

6/25/2013

Sprint and TigerText to deliver secure messaging solutions for healthcare professionals

6/25/2013

Baptist Memorial Health Care to integrate Micromedex from Truven Health Analytics in its EHR systems

6/25/2013

HealthPost announces strategic partnership with Next Wave Health

6/25/2013

InterSystems named to Healthcare Informatics 100 list of top healthcare IT companies

6/25/2013

Insulfoam introduces continuous insulation for combustible decks

6/25/2013

Facility managers have resources to help choose green building products

"Do no harm" may be the mantra of the medical community, but increasingly, it's the charge of facility managers as well. That is especially true when it comes to choosing building products.

6/25/2013

Aveksa hosts free webinar on healthcare information security best practices

6/25/2013

Children's hospital design grows to be more family-friendly, inclusive

The typical decor of a children's hospital, featuring lots of bright colors and geometric shapes, is rapidly becoming a thing of the past.

6/24/2013

Hospitals recognized at the Premier healthcare alliance 2013 Breakthroughs Conference

6/24/2013

Bell Hospital signs definitive agreement to be acquired by LifePoint Hospitals

6/24/2013

Mayo Clinic opens C. difficile Clinic at Rochester campus

6/24/2013

Rhode Island Hospital reduces incidence of hospital-associated C. difficile by 70 percent

6/24/2013

Housekeeping Solutions 2013 Reader Survey reveals industry trends

The annual reader survey from Housekeeping Solutions is now available, and this year's results offer insight into management priorities, budgets, green and sustainability practices, and more.

6/24/2013

Joint Commission revises certification program decisions to Certified or Not Certified

The Joint Commission June 19 announced its decision process for certification programs will now have only two outcomes: Certified or Not Certified. This change takes effect immediately.

6/24/2013

Architecture Billings Index rebounds in May, reflects increase in demand

6/24/2013

Tenet to acquire Vanguard Health Systems for $21 per share in cash

6/21/2013

Living in Digital Times to host Digital Health Summit at CE Week New York

6/21/2013

Lutron and SAGE collaborate on Total Light Management System

6/21/2013

NAPH announces transformation, name change to America's Essential Hospitals

6/21/2013

Acadia Healthcare announces agreement to purchase inpatient psychiatric facility in Florida

6/21/2013

Acuity Brands wins 2013 Solid-State Lighting Awards

EXCLUSIVE: Guided by Technology

6/21/2013

Digital wayfinding improves hospital navigation, patient experience

A new generation of technology-driven wayfinding tools is being used by hospitals nationwide to help guide visitors to their destinations while contributing to a more enjoyable hospital visit.

Posts Part: 2 Hospital digital wayfinding can be tool for patient engagement

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6/20/2013

Healthcare Management Systems' EHR v12 receives EHR ONC-ACB Certification by Drummond Group

6/20/2013

U.S. HealthWorks acquires assets of seven OHS-Compcare locations

6/20/2013

Walker & Dunlop provides $415M in financing for healthcare properties in 2012

6/20/2013

Butler Manufacturing introduces three high-efficiency wall systems

6/20/2013

Betco Corp. announces new SmartValve Adapter additions to Smart Restroom System

6/20/2013

RFID in Health Care Conference and Exhibition

RFID in Health Care conference and exhibition, presented by RFID Journal, will be held Dec. 4 in Washington, D.C.

6/20/2013

Maximize efficiency with best practices for overcoming common cooling tower issues

While the type of cooling tower installed and its operating environment determine the issues facility managers must address to keep the tower operating efficiently, managers also need to consider a number of common issues most tower operations face.

6/20/2013

Facility managers play important role in successful green design projects

Any green interior renovation or design project is going to face a number of challenges ranging from cost to sustainability requirements. Facility managers play a vital role in implementing the strategies that drive successful projects.

6/19/2013

Carolinas HealthCare System and American Medical Depot receive national award

6/19/2013

Vitera Healthcare Solutions announces acquisition of SuccessEHS

6/19/2013

New Powr-Flite Comfort Pro backpack vacuum earns approval from Carpet and Rug Institute

6/19/2013

Firestone honors roofing firms with 2013 Master Contractor Awards

6/19/2013

Zurn introduces online tool to help configure plumbing systems

6/19/2013

EYE Lighting introduces Aphos LED luminaires

6/19/2013

Changing environment prompts idea for professional water certification for facility managers

For decades, the facility manager and engineer considered water to be just there when needed. This has been changing, and it may be time to give facility managers the option to earn a professional water certification by learning how to be more efficient.

6/19/2013

Free webcast prepares managers for surprise inspections in healthcare facilities

Healthcare Facilities Today will host a free webcast June 25 at 1 p.m. Eastern on how to prepare for a surprise inspection in a healthcare facility.

6/18/2013

Report: U.S. children's hospitals prepared for healthcare reform

6/18/2013

NextGen Healthcare adopting EHR Developer Code of Conduct

6/18/2013

Summit Technology introduces iPad power monitoring app for PowerSight meters

6/18/2013

Watermark Designs introduces independent side sprays for multiple configurations

6/18/2013

Soraa Vivid LED MR16 Lamp receives Red Dot Award

6/18/2013

U.S. retail health clinics expected to double by 2015, report says

The number of retail health clinics in the U.S. is projected to double in the next three years due to the increasing demand of newly insured patients under the Affordable Care Act, according to a new report.

6/18/2013

Tips for choosing the right drain-cleaning equipment for the job

The task of keeping drains, piping and plumbing systems open and flowing in institutional and commercial facilities is challenging and unending.

6/18/2013

COBie can be effective tool to aid FMs in asset management, operations

As more tools adopt COBie, it is important that facility management, architecture, engineering, and construction teams have processes in place to effectively use the tools available.

6/17/2013

Vitera Healthcare Solutions releases Vitera Medical Manager EHR

6/17/2013

Sika Sarnafil roofing membranes achieve NSF Sustainability Platinum rating

6/17/2013

SECO-LARM has introduced new ENFORCER Long-Range Barrier Sensors

6/17/2013

Standard Register establishes Healthcare Center of Excellence in Atlanta

6/17/2013

New BACnet standard published with significant improvements to alarm handling

6/17/2013

Webinar targets best practices for network infrastructure in healthcare facilities

The one-hour session, "A Healthy Infrastructure: Intelligent Enterprise Solutions for the Healthcare Environment" will be broadcast June 26 at 2 p.m. Eastern.

6/17/2013

Bloomberg wants NYC hospital construction to meet new standards

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said he wants hospital construction in flood-prone areas to meet new standards for extreme weather.

6/17/2013

Expert: Healthcare facilities can adopt update of Life Safety Code without hardship

As the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and The Joint Commission prepare to adopt the 2012 Life Safety Code, the effects on facility managers in healthcare facilities will me minimal, and at any rate positive, according to a presenter at the NFPA Conference and Expo.

6/14/2013

Chicago's Swedish Covenant Hospital selects eClinicalWorks EHR and RCM

6/14/2013

Aegis Health Group launches online population health portal: OneCommunity

6/14/2013

Health Management Associates Inc. signs letter of intent to lease Munroe Regional Medical Center

6/14/2013

Acuity Brands acquires eldoLED

6/14/2013

Research and Markets adds new U.S. healthcare report to its offerings

6/14/2013

Free webinars offer insight into healthcare design trends, technologies

The Healthcare Design Education Day series of events, hosted by the producers of the Healthcare Design Conference, continues in June with a full day of free webinars dedicated to interior design in healthcare facilities.

6/14/2013

Provider-led data alliance launched to develop, share pioneering population health solutions

6/14/2013

Virtual training hospital opens at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center

The center occupies 60,000 square feet on the lower two floors of a new six-story, 176,000-square-foot building on the hospital's campus.

6/13/2013

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care selects Jiva, ZeOmega's care management software

6/13/2013

Inaugural Healthcare Design Academy to be held in Dallas

The producers of the Healthcare Design Conference will hold the inaugural Healthcare Design Academy Aug. 8 - 9 at the Anatole Hotel in Dallas.

6/13/2013

Technical Glass Products offers design professionals new AIA-registered fire-rated glass and framing course

6/13/2013

New LC8 modular contractor panel provides versatility for lighting control applications

6/13/2013

Five high-performing hospitals receive national award for safe, efficient and effective healthcare

6/13/2013

Technical systems, occupant behavior both play roles in fire, life safety planning

Many facility managers focus on the technical systems involved in fire and life safety preparation, but understanding how building occupants are likely to behave in an emergency, and taking steps to ensure that their actions help, rather than hinder, everyone's safety also is critical.

6/13/2013

Ohio Telehealth Summit brings policymakers, healthcare experts together to explore benefits of telemedicine

6/13/2013

The Hospital Council of Northern and Central California hires Brian Jensen as regional vice president

6/12/2013

Miller Children's Hospital Long Beach opens first Pediatric Food Allergy Center in Southern California

6/12/2013

MaxLite LED Recessed Downlight Retrofits receive ENERGY STAR rating

6/12/2013

Eclipse Model 706 Transmitter advances guided wave radar technology

6/12/2013

Zurn completes next generation technology: ZTR Sensor Flush Valve Suite for urinals

6/12/2013

Work-from-home debate elevates importance of overall workplace strategy

6/12/2013

Needs of baby boomers drive some healthcare facility design trends

Professionals in the facilities design industry already have begun to reshape how healthcare buildings are designed, constructed and operated with the needs of baby boomers in mind.

6/12/2013

Site analysis aids in selection of disaster-resilient location for critical facility

A thorough, knowledge-based analysis from the outset is vital to the selection of a new critical facility site, as critical facilities need to be sufficiently robust to remain in operation and survive under stress, whether caused by natural or human agents.

6/12/2013

Customizable furniture system makes healthcare waiting rooms more comfortable

Regard, a new customizable furniture system from Nurture by Steelcase, is comprised of approximately 150 separate components and integrates modular seating, casegood elements, space division, power and tables.

6/11/2013

Brady introduces new training video, "Lockout/Tagout: Global Best Practice Training"

6/11/2013

Kolbe introduces new 4500 Series windows and doors for commercial buildings

6/11/2013

Several Crown Mats and Matting products now certified by the National Floor Safety Institute

6/11/2013

CBRE Group Inc. captures top honors in Fortune and Lipsey surveys

6/11/2013

Assessment of roof condition aids in decision to repair or replace

Performing a roof-condition assessment can be beneficial when deciding whether to install a new roof or repair an existing roof.

6/11/2013

Hurricane Sandy prompts new considerations for data center resiliency

Hurricane Sandy, the second costliest hurricane in U.S. history, is a lesson in how the best-laid contingency plans can be shredded in no time when an extreme weather event hits.

6/11/2013

New design guide aids VA hospital planning and construction

When the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs embarked on construction of its first new facility in nearly 20 years, VA facilities professionals and architects worked together to create a facility that updated the agency's established criteria for hospital design to suit contemporary needs.

6/11/2013

New Hope Lodge casita at Village at Mayo Clinic to open in August

6/10/2013

Healthcare facilities should review disaster readiness; create master plan

Due to recent disasters such as Hurricane Sandy, it may be time for healthcare facilities to take a look at existing disaster readiness plans and see where gaps and loopholes might exist.

6/10/2013

Hilti introduces the AG 500-A18 Cordless Cut-Off Tool

6/10/2013

Pall Corp. latest addition to filter line offers protection against waterborne pathogens

6/10/2013

New Cree LED bulb breaks $10 price barrier

6/10/2013

BIM and COBie can help make the most of CMMS systems

Increasingly, managers are seeking ways to take advantage of emerging technology tools to enhance the power of their computerized maintenance management systems.

6/10/2013

Facility managers can take steps to ensure proper floor installation

Flooring installation failures are an increasing problem that can be costly and time-consuming, but there are actions facility managers can take to ensure proper installation.

6/10/2013

Graybar opens three new locations to increase customer support

6/10/2013

MaxLite adds wide open optics to LED flood and area lights

6/7/2013

Mayo Clinic planning major Sports Medicine Center expansion

6/7/2013

Commercial payors lag behind Medicare in offering ACOs shared savings agreements

6/7/2013

Ocean Beach Hospital selects Healthland for EHR solution

6/7/2013

Factors to consider when modernizing a healthcare facility

When evaluating patient space for upgrades a number of key factors come into play to make the marriage of efficiency, aesthetics, comfort and patient safety work successfully.

6/7/2013

Product declarations move into social justice issues

Pushing the envelope further on building product content transparency, the International Living Future Institute is rolling out a product labeling program on social justice and equity issues.

6/6/2013

How to create an accurate payback calculator for a water system upgrade

Because water system upgrades are typically expensive, the payback for performing them needs to make financial sense.

6/6/2013

Healthcare Businesswomen's Association (HBA) Boston Chapter to host healthcare forum

6/6/2013

LiveData OR-Dashboard deployed in new operating rooms at Miami VA Healthcare System

6/6/2013

Southpoint Surgery Center selects ProVation Medical Software for electronic health records

6/6/2013

Pikeville Medical Center in Kentucky joins Mayo Clinic Care Network

6/6/2013

Collaborative environments in healthcare facilities spell operational success

As the healthcare industry constructs, remodels and repurposes aging facilities for a new era of health services delivery, the symbiotic relationship between all areas of the healthcare profession come into play.

6/6/2013

Architecture Billings Index reverts into negative territory for first time in 9 months

6/6/2013

Hospital still closed after Hurricane Sandy

Extensive unanticipated facility repairs continue at Long Beach Medical Center, which closed after Hurricane Sandy flooded it in October.

6/5/2013

U.S. Products suggests using carpet colors to manage moods

6/5/2013

MaxLite introduces LED RKT Series Recessed Troffer Retrofit Kit and LED RKL Strips

6/5/2013

Use of building analytics likely to grow in the Middle East and U.S.

6/5/2013

ASHE endorses commissioning practices for better healthcare facility efficiency

The American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) is increasing its efforts to promote facility commissioning to its members as a way to get leaner and more efficient buildings.

6/5/2013

EPA proposes rules to protect Americans from exposure to formaldehyde in wood products

6/5/2013

Chilled beam can increase capacity, decrease power draw

The SEMCO IQHC (high capacity) Series of active chilled beams' cooling capacity has been increased by 50 percent over previous models, while dropping pump and fan horsepower needs.

6/5/2013

Smartphone use by contractors on the jobsite jumps 35 percent in 2012

6/4/2013

IMS opens new surgical device repair facility in Alabama

6/4/2013

Unisource Worldwide featuring integrated cleaning and measurement solutions at 2013 APIC Annual Conference

6/4/2013

New AHA report on hospital mergers, acquisitions shows benefit to patients, communities

6/4/2013

Balfour Beatty, McCarthy tops out on design-build medical center at Fort Hood

6/4/2013

White paper cites advantages of spray foam insulation in hurricane prone regions

6/4/2013

Thoughtful design can aid infection prevention in healthcare facilities

From hand hygiene solutions to appropriate specified surfaces that block pathogen transmission, healthcare interiors make up a complex part of the infection control puzzle.

6/4/2013

Consider all factors when making decision to replace building chiller

Moving cautiously is important when facing the potential costs and disruption associated with a chiller replacement, but there are other factors that must be taken into consideration.

6/4/2013

Carpet longevity in facilities depends on proper extraction methods

While carpet extraction might seem like a straightforward process, doing it improperly can actually make the carpet dirtier faster.

6/3/2013

Magnetrol publishes Heat Rate Reduction Kit to help control energy efficiency

6/3/2013

HIT industry experts offer planning services to help hospitals select patient portal

6/3/2013

AAF International introduces MEGApleat M8 premium pleated filter

6/3/2013

CertainTeed introduces next generation Apollo II solar roofing system

6/3/2013

ZIP Economizer puts facilities back on track for energy savings

6/3/2013

Tips for choosing the right standard protocol for building automation needs

A system that uses open or standard protocols gives facility managers the flexibility to use products from different manufacturers, but no single protocol is the best for every application, experts say.

6/3/2013

LED lighting gains popularity as versatile option for healthcare facilities

As healthcare facilities professionals seek to boost overall efficiencies in operations while facing tight budgets, lighting is one area that can be tapped for definitive savings, thanks to new technologies such as LEDs.

6/3/2013

Matting standard helps cut down slip, trip and fall hazard at facilities

A floor matting standard from the American National Standards Institute and National Floor Safety Institute provides guidance on floor mat selection, installation, and care and maintenance.

5/31/2013

Vitera Healthcare Solutions completes first wave of Stage 2 Meaningful Use

5/31/2013

New Lutron LIFT technology expands the market for automated shading solutions in commercial buildings

5/31/2013

AAMSCO now offers Mirror-Lux ADA angled mirror with energy efficient LED

5/31/2013

Hospitals invest in systems to encourage hand hygiene, prevent infection

Hospitals across the country are responding to the low adherence to hand-washing protocols by using new systems to monitor employees and encourage them to wash their hands.

5/31/2013

GE Healthcare announces FDA 510(k) Clearance of new Brivo Plus C-arm for the U.S.

5/31/2013

NFPA sprinkler system maintenance standard gets a revamp for 2014 edition

Significant revisions to standard NFPA 25, Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems, have been put into place for the 2014 edition.

5/31/2013

Tarkett introduces new I.D. Inspiration Commercial High Performance Resilient Plank

5/30/2013

GAF garden roof project wins RoofPoint Excellence in Design Award

5/30/2013

Thermoelectric air conditioner delivers continuous cooling regardless of power supply

5/30/2013

MaxLite introduces dimmable Omnidirectional A19 LED Lamps

5/30/2013

Cree introduces new AR Series LED Architectural troffers

5/30/2013

New study shows soap, ointment reduce infections in hospital ICU patients

The study, known as "Randomized Evaluation of Decolonization Versus Universal Clearance to Eliminate (REDUCE) MRSA," found using antimicrobial soap and ointment to decolonize all intensive care unit patients reduces all bloodstream infections, including MRSA by 44 percent.

5/30/2013

Experts shed light on best practices for LED lighting applications

The challenge for maintenance and engineering managers is making sense of new LED products and their manufacturers, and then specifying the most appropriate products for particular facility applications.

5/30/2013

NFPA, OSHA work to reduce confusion over hazard labeling

Hazardous materials labeling guidelines recently adopted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have the potential to cause confusion and expose individuals to harm through misunderstanding of hazard levels, according to NFPA.

5/29/2013

Scaffolding safety: Tips, tricks and things to consider

5/29/2013

SynergEx Panelboards from Cooper Crouse-Hinds offer simple, safe installation

5/29/2013

Current Technology Select Surge Protection Devices feature selenium-enhanced protection

5/29/2013

Airolite offers vertical blade Miami-Dade qualified wind-driven rain louver

5/29/2013

Deb GrittyFOAM named New Product of the Year by Swish Maintenance Limited

5/29/2013

Expert offers tips for choosing electronic key management systems

The challenge of key management lies in balancing the daily operational needs of your facility while still maintaining control of who has what keys, when they have them, what they can access and when they are returned.

5/29/2013

Changes in paints, coatings offer opportunities for facility managers

New regulations and advancements in paints and coatings can offer managers the opportunity to revisit their planning processes and implement cost-saving tactics that produce longer-lasting, better-looking applications.

5/29/2013

Study finds bacteria on hospital towels can survive laundering

Viable bacteria on hospital towels used for cleaning patient rooms can survive the laundering process, according to study.

5/28/2013

EPCO adds T8 RetroFit Conversion Kit parts for use with linear LED engines

5/28/2013

Parex introduces cooler and stronger EIFS basecoats and adhesives

5/28/2013

Acuity Brands expands LED ceiling light family with new lumen packages

5/28/2013

ALL Erection & Crane Rental Corp. fleet zooms in size with purchase of 66 new Link-Belt cranes

5/28/2013

Six designers from D.C. named Mannington Design Local Champions

5/28/2013

Kaiser Permanente aims for LEED Gold in all new hospital construction

Kaiser Permanente May 22 announced it will seek Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification for all new construction of hospitals, large medical offices and other major projects.

5/28/2013

Case study: Zone defense fire detection strategy preserves peace at hospital

A fire protection system based on zone detection helped St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls, Idaho, minimize patient disruptions while providing full coverage.

5/24/2013

RCMA partners with DSIRE to create tax incentive database for reflective roofs

5/24/2013

Creative Systems Lighting debuts new workspace LED lighting line

5/24/2013

GAF announces comparison tool for energy cost savings of different roofing systems

5/24/2013

MaxLite introduces second generation Element LED Flood Lights

5/24/2013

ASHRAE expands its building energy labeling program

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) building energy labeling program has expanded to include an As Designed label in addition to its current In Operation label.

5/24/2013

ABM Parking Services announces mobile apps, consumer website

5/24/2013

Combustible gas detector provides rapid response to dangerous leaks

5/24/2013

Hospitals must carefully site and protect emergency power supply systems

Hardening emergency power supply systems against all the likely threats they might face is imperative in safeguarding power to critical facilities such as hospitals.

5/23/2013

Trojan Battery receives Frost & Sullivan 2013 Innovative Enterprise Award

5/23/2013

Mannington expands Amtico Collection with 78 new LVT products

5/23/2013

Johnson Controls launches chiller solutions with advanced solar technology

5/23/2013

Acuity Brands delivers cost-effective options for general-purpose ambient LED lighting

5/23/2013

Legrand expands line of Wiremold Plug-in Outlet Centers

5/23/2013

Patient participation in gardening at hospitals can improve health outcomes

A significant healing effect can be achieved by giving patients access to a gardening space, whether as simple as a container garden or a much more involved garden plan.

5/23/2013

Submissions sought for healthcare design renovation competition

Healthcare Design magazine, in partnership with The Center for Health Design, is seeking submissions for its 2013 Remodel/Renovation competition.

5/22/2013

Hospital moving to Meaningful Use Stage 2 and beyond with Medseek

5/22/2013

Cooper Lighting launches Sure-Lites PathLinx LED emergency lighting line

5/22/2013

Training offered on efficient lighting in facilities for energy savings

The Energy Center of Wisconsin will offer the program, "Efficient facility lighting for energy savings and productivity," June 4 and 5.

5/22/2013

Touchless soap, towel dispensers can help stop spread of noroviruses

5/21/2013

Free education program offered on energy efficiency in healthcare facilities

The Energy Center of Wisconsin will offer a free program specifically discussing energy efficiency in healthcare facilities June 27 in Madison, Wis.

5/21/2013

Behavioral health unit design provides for all adult patients, young and old

As demographics shift, hospitals are faced with having to provide for multiple patient populations in the same space.

5/21/2013

Submission deadline extended for facility management awards

Maintenance Solutions magazine Achievement Awards honor the accomplishments of facility management professionals in the areas of maintenance, engineering and grounds management.

5/20/2013

2013 Fall IDN Summit

The 2013 Fall IDN Summit and Reverse Expo will be held Sept. 24-26 in Phoenix.

5/20/2013

HSCA 2013 Expo

The Healthcare Supply Chain Association (HSCA) will hold its 2013 Expo Oct. 21-23 in Washington, D.C.

5/20/2013

BIM/VDC made a complex MEP installation possible at Lurie Children's Hospital

Twenty-three stories up, the mechanical floor at the Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago is a testament to the design and operations pressures the vertical strategy created.

5/17/2013

AHIMA 2013 Convention and Exhibit

The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) 2013 Convention and Exhibit will be held Oct. 28-30 in Atlanta.

5/17/2013

AHRMM 2013 Annual Conference and Expo

The Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM) will hold its 2013 Annual Conference and Exhibition July 28-31 in San Diego, Calif.

5/17/2013

Case study: Hospital HVAC system doesn't scrimp on comfort, quality or savings

When Geary Community Hospital in Junction City, Kansas, embarked on a $34 million expansion three years ago, they didn't let their small town location keep them from installing an HVAC system more typical of big city hospitals.

5/16/2013

APIC 2013 Annual Conference

The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) will hold its 2013 Annual Conference June 8-10 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

5/16/2013

Kaiser Permanente opens new hospital in Southern California

The Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center opened its doors in Fontana, Calif. on May 7.

5/16/2013

Deadline approaching for submissions to 2013 AIA healthcare design journal

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) is seeking submissions for its 2013 Journal. The submission deadline is May 31.

5/15/2013

"HazCom for Healthcare" training DVD explains new OSHA standard

DuPont offers a training DVD to help employees in healthcare facilities better understand the new Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazard Communication standard.

5/15/2013

Healthy Facilities, Floor Safety institutes partner to prevent slips and falls

The Healthy Facilities Institute (HFI) has formed an educational partnership with the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) to help promote national standards for floor care related to floor safety.

5/15/2013

In hospital nurse station design, form should follow function

Whenever a redesign or new installation will include nurse stations, improving the function of the nurse station should be the primary design consideration.

5/14/2013

Hospital expansion focuses on the future with a design for growth

Bayhealth Kent General Hospital, in Dover, Del., recently expanded the institution with decades of well-planned growth in mind.

5/14/2013

Rubber flooring has a neutral palette to complement any finish

Nora system's norament satura rubber flooring features a flexible color palette that includes a subtle array of neutrals and saturated accent colors in a tone-on-tone design.

5/13/2013

New tools aid hospital environmental services in infection prevention

More cleaning product manufacturers are increasing their offerings of training and monitoring services to help hospital EVS teams meet the demands related to HAIs.

5/13/2013

Evolution of care drives activity in the healthcare real estate sector

The continued evolution of the healthcare market is expected to bring increased focus on personalized care in smaller healthcare facilities.

5/13/2013

ASLA 2013 Annual Meeting and Expo

The American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) 2013 Annual Meeting and Expo will take place Nov. 15-18 in Boston.

5/10/2013

Free webinar to discuss energy benchmarking in healthcare facilities

Healthcare Facilities Today will host the free webinar "Healthcare Facility Benchmarking: How to Get Started" at 1 p.m. Eastern on May 21.

5/10/2013

Holistic design approach to hospital wayfinding helps build brand

Hospitals have come to realize that good wayfinding not only reduces patient and visitor frustration, but also helps build the institution's brand.

5/10/2013

Careful planning, design can have big impact on healthcare facility operations

Planning and design have tremendous impact on a facility's overall operational efficiency and ROI, not to mention occupant comfort, sustainability and more.

5/9/2013

Emergency department layouts may require changes to meet new standards

New standards from the Joint Commission will require hospitals to enhance patient flow through the emergency department by January 2014.

5/9/2013

Bedpan washer can operate on 1.28 gallons per flush

American Standard's bedpan washer diverter for flush valves can effectively operate with as little as 1.28 gallons of water per flush, when combined with a high efficiency American Standard piston-operated flush valve.

5/9/2013

Texas children's hospital reinvents NICU ward with new facility design

Many factors were considered and tested when Cook Children's Medical Center in Texas decided to expand and reinvent its renowned NICU facilities.

5/8/2013

2013 Critical Facilities Summit

The inaugural Critical Facilities Summit, held Oct. 21-23 in Charlotte, N.C., is an educational conference and product exposition for those involved in the design, construction and operation of mission critical facilities like hospitals.

5/8/2013

Hospital emergency department redesigned for better efficiency

Using tactics more common to retail and manufacturing, the expanded University of Colorado's emergency department has been able to reduce wait times from 80 minutes to around 10.

5/8/2013

Focus on outpatient, team-based cancer care reshapes treatment facility design

The cancer care landscape is ever-evolving thanks to a myriad of factors, most notably, a focus on team-based, outpatient treatment plans.

5/7/2013

Healthcare Smart Water Leadership Summit to be accessible via streaming

The Healthcare Smart Water Leadership Summit, to be held June 6 - 7 in Chicago, will now also be available via live streaming for those unable to attend in person.

5/7/2013

ASHRAE systems manual guideline open for public comment

ASHRAE guideline on how to create a facility systems manual is open for public comment through June 2, 2013.

5/7/2013

Healthcare can learn from Harvard's efforts to cut foodservice energy costs

The healthcare foodservice sector can learn some valuable lessons from an energy reduction initiative at Harvard University.

5/6/2013

Healthier Hospitals Initiative to host info session on its challenge programs

A sharing call, titled "What is the Right HHI Challenge for Your Facility?" will be held May 17 at 2 p.m. Eastern to review each of the HHI challenges, data submission requirements and other details.

5/6/2013

Wireless access technology uniquely benefits long-term care facilities

Replacing physical keys with wireless access-control systems in long-term care facilities has many benefits for both residents and care providers.

5/3/2013

2013 Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) Annual Convention

The Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) will hold its annual convention June 16-19 in Orlando, Fla.

5/3/2013

Perception of hospital cleanliness can impact patient satisfaction

Cleanliness delivered by a pleasant environmental services staff can help promote satisfaction among consumers and distinguish a hospital from its competition.

5/3/2013

Healthcare textiles improve performance through high-tech finishes

Textile products in healthcare environments need to be durable and cleanable while still remaining attractive to users. Over the last two decades, the textile industry has developed several fabric coatings and finishes that achieve these goals while being friendlier to the environment than previous options.

5/2/2013

Hospitals set tone for patient experience through lobby design

As hospitals seek to differentiate themselves in an ever more competitive market, many are looking to their lobbies to start the patient experience off on the right foot.

5/2/2013

Stanford University Medical Center breaks ground for new hospital

The official groundbreaking for the new Stanford Hospital took place May 1 in Palo Alto, Calif.

5/2/2013

Book highlights advantages of using BIM in facilities management

The International Facility Management Association (IFMA) recently published a new book, "BIM for Facility Managers."

5/1/2013

Children's hospital focuses on patient-centered design in every detail

The Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital, which opened June 2012 in Chicago, Ill., was designed to make going to the hospital — and sometimes staying for months at a time — a little less scary of an experience for the children and their families.

5/1/2013

Case Study: Green roof provides instant gratification for Washington hospital

When Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla, Wash. needed to replace the 16,000-square-foot structural roof over the operating suites, they went one step further and installed a 10,000-square-foot section of vegetative roofing as well.

5/1/2013

Hospitals pledge to serve healthier, more sustainable foods

Hospitals nationwide are making strides to serve healthier, more sustainable foods — with a sometimes unexpected benefit to the bottom line.

4/30/2013

Hospital-grade USB charger has tamper-resistant receptacle

Legrand's Pass & Seymour Hospital Grade USB Charger with tamper-resistant receptacle is available in 15A and 20A, 125V versions.

4/30/2013

2013 NFPA annual Conference & Expo

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will hold its annual Conference & Expo June 10-13 in Chicago.

4/30/2013

Boston Marathon bombings shine spotlight on hospital emergency preparedness

While public health officials agree U.S. hospitals are more prepared to handle disasters than they were prior to the 9/11 attacks, concerns have risen in recent weeks about how funding cuts could potentially impede hospital emergency preparedness.

4/29/2013

Kaiser Permanente wins national awards for environmental practices

Kaiser Permanente has received 29 Practice Greenhealth Environmental Excellence Awards for 2013.

4/29/2013

Bedbug encounters are on the rise in hospitals, nursing homes

More pest-management companies are being called to exterminate bedbugs in hospitals and nursing homes, according to a survey by the National Pest Management Association.

4/26/2013

Case study: Brattleboro Retreat's new windows offer more than a view

Wausau 4000i-DT Series windows improve patient safety while preserving the historic styling of the Brattleboro Retreat Children's Inpatient Program building.

4/26/2013

Case study: Tailored elevator system keeps hospital traffic flowing smoothly

Children's Hospital of Illinois at OSF, Saint Francis Medical Center required an elevator system that could meet the demands for fast and safe movement of people and equipment throughout the facility.

4/26/2013

ASHE offers course on fundamentals of healthcare facility management

The American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) offers a seminar for new or aspiring healthcare facility managers.

4/25/2013

Workshop addresses unique concerns in healthcare construction

The American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) is offering Healthcare Construction Certificate (HCC) workshops throughout the year at various locations nationwide.

4/25/2013

ASHE recognizes hospitals nationwide for cutting energy consumption

The American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) is recognizing hospitals for their efforts to reduce energy consumption as part of ASHE's Energy Efficiency Commitment (E2C) program.

4/25/2013

AIA webinar will discuss hybrid operating room designs

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) will offer a one-hour webinar titled "Healthcare Essentials: Hybrid OR - Integrated Planning" on May 7 at 2 p.m. Eastern.

4/24/2013

Tunable LED luminaires will mimic natural changes in sunlight patterns

Acuity Brands to market tunable LED luminaires that better mimic natural sunlight.

4/24/2013

Harvard offers weeklong course on safety issues in laboratory design

The Harvard School of Public Health is offering a weeklong course on health and safety issues in laboratory design May 6-10 in Boston.

4/24/2013

Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital embraces community with design for all

Dedicating 75 percent of the first floor to public use and integrating with the Boston HarborWalk, the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston, incorporates inclusive design into every aspect of the facility.

4/23/2013

2013 AIA National Convention and Design Exposition

The 2013 AIA National Convention and Design Exposition will be held June 20-22 in Denver.

4/23/2013

Survey: Patient safety and financial stability top concerns for hospital executives

Patient safety and financial stability are cited as two of the most important issues facing hospitals today in a recent survey of hospital executives and risk managers.

4/23/2013

Hospital hosts Brian Eno art installation to help patients heal

A hospital in Hove, England, is hosting two art installations by Brian Eno designed to relax patients.

4/22/2013

ASU student health services renovation updates facility, better ties it to campus

The renovation of the health services facility at Arizona State University focused on efficiency and the environment.

4/22/2013

2013 ASHRAE Annual Conference

The 2013 Annual Conference for the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) will be held June 22-26 in Denver.

4/22/2013

Laboratory exhaust fan features mixed flow wheel, high plume discharge

Greenheck's Vektor-MH mixed flow, high plume laboratory exhaust fan features a mixed flow wheel and high plume discharge.

4/19/2013

2013 American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition

The 2013 American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition (AIHce) will be held May 18-23 in Montreal, Canada.

4/19/2013

Feds form new advisory Health IT workgroup to safeguard patient safety

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have organized a new workgroup tasked with promoting innovation in health information technology (Health IT) while safeguarding patient safety.

4/19/2013

Survey: Hospital spending on facilities, IT likely to increase over next 5 years

Increasing investments in IT and facilities are among the top three growth areas in hospital spending over the next five years, an L.E.K. Consulting study says.

4/18/2013

Washington medical center earns first LEED for Healthcare certification

The Group Health Puyallup Medical Center in Puyallup, Wash., is the first project in the U.S. to achieve certification under LEED for Healthcare rating.

4/18/2013

New Joplin hospital chooses brick construction for tornado resistance

Mercy Hospital Joplin will use clay brick exteriors, known for their tornado-resistant attributes, in the construction of the new hospital.

4/17/2013

2013 IAHCSMM Annual Conference & Expo

The International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management 2013 Annual Conference & Expo will be held May 5-8 in San Diego, Calif.

4/17/2013

Free webinar series offered on healthcare interior design trends

A one-day series of three free webinars dedicated to interior design in healthcare facilities will be held April 25.

4/17/2013

Mobile medical devices may pose infection threat in healthcare facilities

Improperly disinfected mobile medical equipment may be inadvertently increasing the spread of healthcare-associated infections.

4/16/2013

New hardware options make windows accessible to those with disabilities

Wausau Window and Wall Systems has introduced hardware options for its INvent Series of windows that make them more accessible to people with disabilities.

4/16/2013

2013 Healthcare Design Conference

The 2013 Healthcare Design Conference will be held Nov. 16-19 in Orlando, Fla.

4/16/2013

Redundant data facilities important for hospitals, regardless of size, budget

Tighter budgets may lead smaller hospitals to rely on a single data center, but strategies have to be worked out for backing up data in a practical fashion.

4/15/2013

Touchscreen panel PC can be used as kiosk in healthcare facilities

A new all-in-one touchscreen panel PC can be used as a self-serve kiosk in healthcare environments such as doctor's offices, clinics and hospitals.

4/15/2013

Hospital plans to profit from recycling packaging used for surgical equipment

Massachusetts General Hospital is starting a pilot program to recycle and sell blue wrap used in operating rooms to package surgical equipment.

4/15/2013

Design of assisted living facilities shifts to meet boomer tastes, needs

Design trends in assisted living facilities are evolving to blend home and hospitality finishes and amenities while using evidence-based design to refine strategies.

4/12/2013

Medical center takes big energy efficiency step with lighting retrofit

When the Georgia Regents Medical Center in Augusta, Ga., began pursuing Energy Star certification in 2004, it became apparent that a lighting retrofit involving almost 12,000 lamps and ballasts on the 1.6-million-square-foot campus was a necessary step.

4/12/2013

50th ASHE Annual Conference & Technical Exhibition

ASHE Annual Conference & Technical Exhibition, held July 21-24 in Atlanta, is considered one of the most trusted industry events for healthcare facility managers.

4/12/2013

2013 AHA Annual Membership Meeting

The 2013 American Hospital Association (AHA) Membership Meeting will take place April 28 - May 1 in Washington, D.C.

4/11/2013

NICU bedside cameras keep parents connected, improve communication

As part of a telehealth redesign to give parents constant access to their babies, the NICU at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo, Utah is being fitted with 195 video cameras.

4/11/2013

Faucet system is designed to aid infection control

A hands-free automatic faucet system is now available to address infection control needs in environments such as healthcare facilities.

4/11/2013

New finish for metal surfaces is designed to inhibit bacteria growth

A new antimicrobial protection finish for both interior and exterior high-touch metal surfaces is designed to inhibit the growth of bacteria.

4/10/2013

Copper surfaces found to cut down on healthcare-acquired infections

Using copper alloy touch surfaces in intensive care patient rooms cut the rate of healthcare-acquired infections by more than half in a recent study.

4/10/2013

Building envelopes are evolving to meet ever-stricter energy demands

New codes and standards, the net-zero movement and evolution in facade systems are driving improved building envelope performance, which is a significant way to reduce energy use — a common concern for healthcare facilities.

4/10/2013

Webcast to examine increasing mergers and acquisitions in healthcare

Those involved in the long-term strategic planning for healthcare facilities may benefit from an upcoming webcast examining the increasing trend of mergers and acquisitions in the industry.

4/9/2013

Effects of climate change may pose business risk for healthcare facilities

Healthcare facilities need resiliency in design and operations to be prepared for extreme weather.

4/9/2013

Surveillance system hybrids can stretch healthcare facility security dollars

Hybrid video surveillance systems capture the benefit of IP while mitigating the cost.

4/9/2013

ASHRAE publishes second edition to HVAC manual for healthcare facilities

American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has published a second edition of its "HVAC Design Manual for Hospitals and Clinics."

4/8/2013

Can design and operations aid better hand hygiene in healthcare facilities?

Key among HAI preventative measures is the seemingly simple act of healthcare practitioners washing their hands, and some of the cited obstacles to the task may have design or operations solutions.

4/8/2013

EPA announces changes to Design for Environment program

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced several changes to its Design for the Environment Program (DfE) for labeling cleaning products.

4/8/2013

Hospitals could slash energy use through careful equipment purchasing

Advances in the energy efficiency of medical equipment can significantly cut plug loads in hospitals, and should be factored into purchasing decisions.

4/5/2013

Healthcare provider workstations available in wall-mount and AC-powered models

Midmark Corporation's line of Care Exchange Workstations includes new wall mounted and AC powered options.

4/5/2013

Joint Commission revamps Long Term Care Accreditation program, offers new certification

Beginning July 1, The Joint Commission will offer the Nursing Rehabilitation Center Accreditation program, with a new Rehabilitation and Advanced Care Certification option.

4/5/2013

Walgreen clinics expand services to treat chronic illnesses

Walgreen clinics will be expanding patient care to include the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of chronic illnesses such as diabetes, asthma and high blood pressure.

4/4/2013

Joint Commission offers Primary Care Medical Home certification to hospitals

The Joint Commission now offers Voluntary Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH) certification for hospitals and critical access hospitals.

4/4/2013

Complying with CoPs has implications for hospital security staff

Several of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Conditions of Participation come to bear on security department actions and policies.

4/4/2013

Center for Health Design offers series of design trend workshops

The Center for Health Design is offering a series of four workshops on strategic design trends in healthcare.

4/3/2013

Joint Commission Emergency Preparedness Conference 2013

The 9th Annual Joint Commission and Joint Commission Resources Emergency Preparedness Conference will take place May 1 and 2 in Las Vegas.

4/3/2013

Workstation uses UV lamp to decontaminate work area

Erlab's CaptairBio PCR Workstation helps prevent sample contamination between PCR operations.

4/3/2013

Report offers tips for increasing healthcare market share with new locations

A recent report offers advice to healthcare providers seeking to expand services outside the hospital campus.

4/2/2013

OSHA fines medical practice for failure to protect against bloodborne pathogens

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Orange Medical Care P.C. in Newburgh, N.Y., with fines totaling $44,800 for failing to protect its workers adequately against potential bloodborne pathogen hazards.

4/2/2013

Healthcare flooring can help facilitate patient rehabilitation

An interior designer examines how healthcare flooring in one rehabilitation hospital helps to facilitate patient care.

4/2/2013

Open, indoor water features could be prohibited in new healthcare facilities

Open, indoor water features could be prohibited in new healthcare facilities due to risks associated with waterborne pathogens.

4/1/2013

Behavioral healthcare sector sees increase in construction, renovation

Anticipating an increase in patients in 2014 due to greater access to health insurance, behavioral health facility renovations and new construction are gaining speed.

4/1/2013

Practice Greenhealth offers webinar on risks of flame retardants

Practice Greenhealth will host a webinar on flame retardants on April 3 at 2 p.m. Eastern.

4/1/2013

Case study: New HDTVs meet nursing home needs

The Berkley East Convalescent Hospital purchased 100 Panasonic 32-inch TH-32LRH30U LCD patient room displays, after testing models from three different manufacturers.

3/28/2013

ACHC offers workshops on healthcare accreditation process

The Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) is offering workshops in April and May for those interested in obtaining and maintaining ACHC accreditation.

3/28/2013

White paper examines accountable design in healthcare industry

A recently published white paper examines whether the design industry should also be held accountable for health outcomes under The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

3/27/2013

LED light bulbs recalled by Lighting Science Group

Sold under the brand names Definity, EcoSmart, Sylvania and Westinghouse, Lighting Science Group has recalled about 554,000 120-volt LED bulbs due to risk of overheating.

3/27/2013

Environmental services instrumental in combating C. diff in hospital

Environmental cleaning practices were the most significant factor in cutting a Cincinnati hospital's Clostridium difficile (C. diff) incidence rate in half over six months.

3/27/2013

Elderly-focused design a growing consideration in acute-care facilities

Due to an aging population and the influence of the Affordable Care Act, acute-care facilities have to accommodate elder patients in their design decisions. Experts highlight some of the design considerations.

3/26/2013

Hospital expansion showcases BIM and integrated project delivery

The new cancer center being built at the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center is a good example of how to use building information modeling and virtual design and construction (BIM/VDC) to successfully deliver an integrated project.

3/26/2013

Nashville hospital announces multi-year renovation

Saint Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tenn., has launched a $110 million multi-year modernization project of existing space and construction of a new inpatient tower.

3/26/2013

Loma Linda University Medical Center opens new women's cancer center

Loma Linda (Calif.) University Medical Center opened a new Women's Cancer and Surgical Oncology Center on March 21, bringing gynecology and surgical oncologists together with medical and radiation oncologists under one holistic, tech-savvy roof.

3/25/2013

Public spaces in healthcare can have a big impact if properly designed

Rather than designed as afterthoughts, the public spaces in healthcare facilities should be identified and designed to function according to their specific typology.

3/25/2013

Mississippi hospital announces HIPAA breach

The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) officials have announced a HIPAA breach at the hospital caused by a missing laptop computer.

3/22/2013

American Hospital Association to move into new space in D.C.

The American Hospital Association (AHA) has signed a lease at the mixed-use CityCenterDC development in downtown Washington, D.C. The AHA will occupy approximately 42,000 square feet when it moves into its new space in September 2014.

3/22/2013

Healthcare association offers review of EVS training programs

Educational institutions, consultants and healthcare organizations with their own in-house training can submit training and educational materials to the AHE for review to earn the Seal of Review and Recognition.

3/22/2013

AHE Exchange 2013

Exchange 2013, the Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE) annual conference will be held Sept. 15-18 in Indianapolis.

3/21/2013

Power strip is suitable for patient care areas

Legrand ULM Series Medical Grade Plug-in Outlet Center provides surge protection for medical applications and can be used in patient care areas in compliance with Article 517 of the National Electrical Code.

3/21/2013

Private equity firms see profit in growing trend of urgent care clinics

Private equity firms are funding the ongoing expansion of medical walk-in clinics across the U.S., and with profits expected to grow with healthcare reform, there is no end in sight.

3/20/2013

Hospitals should consider costs, benefits of in-house laundry versus alternatives

Maintaining an on-premises laundry facility can be a costly decision for hospitals. Some situations warrant this cost, but available options in high-volume laundry arrangements means environmental services managers should carefully weigh the costs and benefits of each.

3/20/2013

Facilities team plays role in ambulatory surgery center joint venture deliberations

The facilities department can provide important strategic information that should be considered prior to a hospital embarking on an ambulatory surgery center joint venture.

3/20/2013

Training webinar offered on HIPAA risk analysis

Compliance Online will host a HIPAA risk analysis webinar on March 28 at 1 p.m. Eastern.

3/19/2013

New HIPAA regulations include vendors as responsible parties

New Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations, which expand the scope of responsible parties to include vendors who contract with healthcare companies, are set to take effect on March 26.

3/19/2013

Extending deadline for nursing home sprinklers open for comment

A proposed deadline extension for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) requirement that all nursing home facilities have automatic sprinkler systems by August 13 is open for comment.

3/19/2013

Ceiling panels designed to withstand high–traffic healthcare settings

CertainTeedCeilings' new line of Performa Rx Symphony ceiling panels are designed to meet performance guidelines set by The Facilities Guidelines Institute's "Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities" (2010 Edition).

3/18/2013

Medical device integration with electronic health records is not plug and play

Integrating medical devices with electronic health records in order to facilitate meaningful use is possible, but requires facilities to consider how to support increased connectivity requirements.

3/18/2013

BIM aids early completion of children's hospital

Construction has been completed early on the new seven-story patient care tower at Children's Hospital of Orange County due, in part, to the use of BIM technology.

3/18/2013

More than 8,000 hospital safety violations now publicly searchable

A searchable database of federal safety rule violations at about 1,000 hospitals since 2011 is now available.

3/15/2013

Experts debate effectiveness of antibacterial soap on infection prevention

While experts agree hand washing is an important tool to stop the spread of infection, there is some debate over what type of soap is most effective for consumers and healthcare professionals alike.

3/15/2013

Case study: Floorazzo tiles decrease operating room sterilization time between procedures

Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Md., had to replace the flooring in its operating rooms four times in four years due to the impracticality of the homogeneous sheet vinyl product being used. The solution was Floorazzo, a resilient flooring product.

3/14/2013

Center for Health Design presents master webinar series

The Center for Health Design presents the ICONS and Innovators master webinar series through September with trending design topics covered by thought leaders in healthcare design.

3/14/2013

Pre-incident planning at facilities aids first responders in emergency

Understanding what is front of mind for first responders can help facility managers better prepare for what will happen in the event of an emergency.

3/13/2013

Fire alarm systems can provide emergency control function of non-fire alarm systems

Though the code language might be tricky to decipher, fire code does allow fire alarm systems to interface with non-fire alarm systems in order to provide emergency control function.

3/13/2013

ASHE offers course in healthcare facility commissioning

The American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) is offering a two-day course designed to specifically address the commissioning process in healthcare facilities.

3/13/2013

New line of door hardware addresses needs of behavioral health centers

Assa Abloy presents a new line of door hardware to address the specific needs of high-, medium- and low-risk behavioral health environments.

3/11/2013

World Congress 2nd Annual Leadership Summit On Mergers & Acquisitions in Health Care

The World Congress 2nd Annual Leadership Summit On Mergers & Acquisitions in Health Care allows decision makers from within the healthcare system to meet with leaders in finance to discuss deal trends and new business opportunities in the healthcare sector.

3/11/2013

National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems 2013 annual conference

The National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems 2013 annual conference will be held June 19-21 in Hollywood, Fla.

3/8/2013

Ten steps for designing beyond minimum ADA compliance standards in hospitals

During construction or significant renovation, healthcare facility managers can play a role in ensuring the facility will not only meet minimum ADA design requirements but also will meet the practical usage needs of patients and staff.

3/8/2013

Green Seal releases new laundry standard for industrial and institutional products

A new Green Seal standard for institutional and industrial laundry products addresses their life cycle impacts.

3/8/2013

IT is key to managing healthcare costs, says former president

Speaking March 6 at the annual Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) convention in New Orleans, former President Bill Clinton suggested information technology could be the key to controlling rising healthcare costs.

3/7/2013

Advancements in chiller systems lead to energy efficiency in healthcare facilities

Numerous technological advances in chillers allow healthcare occupancies to reap significant energy efficiency gains during new construction or significant retrofits.

3/7/2013

Healthcare food service company vows to improve patient nutrition

Morrison Healthcare Food Services today announced further company commitments to better nutrition at the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) 2013 Building a Healthier Future Summit.

3/7/2013

Proper floor care can prevent slips and falls in healthcare facilities

While evidence-based design has proven to be a useful tool in accident reductions in healthcare facilities, some suggest ongoing training for environmental services staff on the proper care of floors can also be beneficial to fall prevention programs.

3/6/2013

Hospital emergency response during Hurricane Sandy shows lessons learned

The successful evacuation of about 6,000 people from various NYC healthcare facilities due to Hurricane Sandy, including five city hospitals, speaks to the great strides the industry has made in emergency response planning after Hurricane Katrina.

3/6/2013

Chilled beams push UC Davis Health & Wellness Center to LEED Gold

The University of California, Davis' Health & Wellness Center in Davis, Calif., earned LEED-NC Gold in 2012 by incorporating a range of green technologies that help it perform at least 20 percent better than California Energy Code.

3/6/2013

CDC outlines plan to halt spread of CRE in healthcare facilities

The CDC announced an updated plan for healthcare facilities to deal with carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE), antibiotic-resistant bacteria that can lead to deadly healthcare-acquired infections.

3/5/2013

IFMA Facility Fusion 2013

Facility Fusion is an intimate conference including an all-inclusive expo, facility management education, leadership training and industry-specific best practices.

3/5/2013

Case study: Keeping cardiac operating room conditions bright, clean and productive with dynamic glass

Children's Hospital Colorado selects electronically tintable glass for cardiac unit operating room windows to increase staff access to daylight while maintaining sterile conditions.

3/4/2013

Evidence-based design helps hospital achieve world-class standard

The Department of Defense's Military Health System (MHS) mandates its healthcare facilities be built to world-class standards. Fort Belvoir Community Hospital is the first MHS facility to consciously incorporate new EBD ideas to help achieve the standard.

3/4/2013

AHE launches new online training for healthcare environmental services

The Association for the Healthcare Environment (AHE) of the American Hospital Association has introduced a new education program in collaboration with Clorox Healthcare.

3/4/2013

Automatic fire sprinklers now standard in nursing home facilities

By August 13, 2013, nursing homes must have automatic fire sprinklers as a precondition of participating in the Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement program. But the road to this regulation has been a long time coming.

3/1/2013

Free webinar promotes green cleaning programs in healthcare facilities

The Green Cleaning Network will host a free webinar March 6 on "The State of Green Cleaning" at 2 p.m. Eastern.

3/1/2013

Case study: Metal panels help hospital achieve LEED gold

St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center features technological advances that not only provide more comprehensive care services but reduce the carbon footprint as well.

3/1/2013

Case study: Dimmable LED lighting augments patient comfort in hospital's wound care center

Lighting was a key consideration when renovating the Advanced Wound Center at Henry County Hospital in Indiana.

2/28/2013

Automatic swing door meets hospital and medical building needs

Automatic swing door systems can be used at entrance doors, in surgical areas, on cross-corridor doors — anywhere complete access without hands-on door contact is required.

2/28/2013

Experts offer emergency action plan tips in case of hospital shooting

While it is impossible to create a zero-risk environment for gun violence in any workplace, including healthcare facilities, it is possible to be prepared for how employees would handle such an event should it occur.

2/28/2013

Case study: California hospital's ceilings offer alternate seismic compliance path

Good looks weren't the only consideration when selecting the interior finishes at Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, Calif. Ceilings also had to perform to stringent seismic standards.

2/27/2013

New Illinois health center features holistic design

Good Samaritan Regional Health Center, a 134-bed replacement facility for St. Mary's Good Samaritan hospital, opened to the public Jan. 27 in Mt. Vernon, Ill.

2/27/2013

Training webinar offered on healthcare workplace violence and prevention

Mentor Health will offer a training webinar on workplace violence in healthcare facilities on April 30.

2/27/2013

Case study: High-abuse light fixtures maintain behavioral health campus safety

Trillium Family Services, which provides behavioral health services, was having a problem maintaining safety levels due to broken light fixtures. A solution was found in Kenall Lighting's high-abuse fluorescent and LED luminaires.

2/26/2013

Cultural sensitivity is showcased in international healthcare design

To be successful, healthcare facility design must be sensitive to the needs of its patients, including cultural and social needs. Four designers talk about projects done abroad.

2/26/2013

Lean Healthcare Transformation Summit 2013

The 4th annual Lean Healthcare Transformation Summit showcases how using lean principles are changing the way healthcare is delivered and financed.

2/26/2013

ISSA/INTERCLEAN North America 2013

ISSA/INTERCLEAN North America 2013 is a weeklong trade show for cleaning industry professionals, held Nov. 18-21 in Las Vegas.

2/25/2013

Outpatient facility design trends focus on flexibility, cost efficiency

As healthcare organizations pursue cost savings and market share, outpatient facilities continue to grow as a percentage of the facilities portfolio. Here are the top five outpatient construction trends to watch.

2/25/2013

EPA recognizes medical centers for energy savings, emissions reduction

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Feb. 20 recognized three healthcare facilities with the Energy Star Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Award.

2/25/2013

Ten steps to stretch healthcare data center capacity

While avoiding a new data center is not possible indefinitely, it is possible for healthcare facility managers to stretch their existing data center infrastructure to support as much IT growth as possible.

2/25/2013

Event: Reinventing the Healthcare Delivery Model

Reinventing the Healthcare Delivery Model is a half-day seminar addressing the issues related to the ongoing shift within the healthcare industry from inpatient care to outpatient care.

2/22/2013

Design industry seeks to standardize research efforts

Healthcare design organizations are interested in developing funding for further research and standardizing research findings in accessible databases.

2/22/2013

NFMT 2013 to feature new healthcare facilities education track

This year the National Facilities Management & Technology Show (NFMT) will feature a special Healthcare Facilities Today education track with topics tailored specifically to the needs of healthcare facility managers.

2/22/2013

Chicago hospital designs detailed plan for transferring patients to new facility

The staff at the University of Chicago Medicine has a detailed plan to transfer patients when the new Center for Care and Discovery opens Feb. 23.

2/21/2013

BIM for MEP drives efficiency in hospital project

By combining electronic surveying technology with building information modeling (BIM) and 3D models, the design-build mechanical contractor for large healthcare facility was able to prefabricate systems, saving time and money while improving accuracy.

2/21/2013

Survey: Financial concerns key to 2013 healthcare trends

A recent survey of 300 healthcare executives revealed some dominant trends within the healthcare industry for 2013. Key among them is financial performance.

2/21/2013

Shopping centers court healthcare tenancy to capture boomer market

As healthcare facility portfolios continue to diversify and bring services off the hospital campus and into the community, the local shopping mall may soon be playing a larger role in tenancy considerations.

2/20/2013

Patient infection rates have financial implications for hospitals

Healthcare facilities continue to increase their efforts to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAI) not only for the good of the patients, but also for the financial implications for the hospitals.

2/20/2013

Restroom fixture innovations driven by healthcare needs

Restroom fixture manufacturers are responding to research illuminating the role of fixtures in the spread of pathogens in healthcare settings, providing new models focused on containment.

2/20/2013

ICC safety code updates have big impact on hospitals

The International Code Council (ICC) has recently approved several proposals for the 2015 edition of the International Building Code with direct repercussions for hospitals.

2/19/2013

Converge 2013

Converge 2013, a two-day summit hosted by MedCity to discuss the future of medical innovation, will be held July 9 and 10 in Philadelphia.

2/19/2013

Free webinar touts use of antimicrobial copper in healthcare facilities

A free webinar March 12 at 1 p.m. Eastern will discuss the use of antimicrobial copper-infused surfaces in healthcare facilities to aid infection prevention.

2/18/2013

2013 Smart Water Leadership Summit

The 2013 Smart Water Leadership Summit, hosted by Phigenics for leaders in healthcare water management, will be held June 6 and 7 in Chicago.

2/15/2013

Design by assumption can prove deadly in behavioral health facilities

Psychiatric hospitals have their own design needs and do not necessarily benefit from the evidence-based design practices suitable for a general hospital.

2/15/2013

Torrance medical center builds new $450M patient-focused tower

A new $450 million patient tower is being constructed at the Torrance Memorial Medical Center in Torrance, Calif. A patent-focused design concept was used for the 398,350-square-foot tower.

2/15/2013

New standard for residential care facilities open for comment

The Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) last month released for public comment the draft of a new standard on residential care facilities. The deadline for comment is March 20.

2/14/2013

Overabundance of hospital beds drives admissions unnecessarily, study finds

A new study shows that capacity by itself can drive hospital admissions, with findings supporting limiting the number of hospital beds to actual population needs.

2/14/2013

Survey: 2013 healthcare construction focuses on renovations, upgrades

Healthcare organizations are putting off larger projects like new or replacement hospital construction in favor of focusing on renovations, technology upgrades and outpatient or ambulatory facilities.

2/14/2013

2013 Congress on Healthcare Leadership

2/13/2013

Joplin hospital rebuilds, aiming to withstand monster tornados

After an EF5 tornado ripped apart St. John's Regional Medical Center on May 22, 2011, the Joplin, Mo., hospital is making every effort to rebuild with a new hardened facility designed to stand up to devastating wind forces.

2/13/2013

Free webcast addresses preventing the spread of C. diff infections

CleanLink.com will host the free webcast "Preventing the Spread of C. diff" March 6 at 1 p.m. Eastern.

2/12/2013

Healthcare industry making inroads to greening supply chain

The healthcare industry is moving forward in defining environmentally preferable purchasing standards and establishing common standards for contracting for products

2/11/2013

Pros offer tips for Lean healthcare facility planning

The ongoing need to do more with less has led many healthcare organizations to adopt the principles of Lean management across the system, from clinical care to facilities planning.

2/11/2013

Healthcare construction market trends streamline design

Market trends are driving healthcare facilities design to focus on cost reduction and efficiency.

2/8/2013

Stanley Healthcare adds to line of wire shelving systems

Stanley Healthcare has announced new additions to its wire shelving systems for hospitals and healthcare organizations.

2/8/2013

Healthcare environmental services leadership requires diverse skills

Hospital administrators need environmental services (ES) leaders who can demonstrate high competency across a wide swath of knowledge, skills and abilities.

2/8/2013

New wall panel may aid acoustics in healthcare facilities

A new wall panel has been introduced for sound absorption in interior spaces where traditional suspended ceiling systems cannot be used, such as healthcare facilities.

2/7/2013

Crozer-Keystone Health System decentralizes to gain market share

At Crozer-Keystone Health System just west of Philadelphia, the vice president of facility planning and development has been leveraging community-based outpatient facilities to cater to the healthcare consumer's desire for choice and convenience.

2/7/2013

Trend toward outpatient facilities alters healthcare development, design

The trend toward using medical office buildings for higher-acuity care is likely to continue, so developers and designers will need to determine how the functional requirements differ from a hospital and plan accordingly.

2/7/2013

NeoCon 2013

NeoCon 2013, a design exposition and conference for the contract furnishings industry, will be held June 10-12 in Chicago.

2/6/2013

Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo

The 2013 Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo will be held Oct. 1-3 in Chicago.

2/6/2013

Group devises facilities funding plan across health system

The Facilities Resource Group at Ascension Health has devised a plan so facilities projects don't compete for capital funds with clinical projects.

2/6/2013

Ventilation strategies can mitigate HAIs from isolation rooms

When designing and operating an airborne infection isolation (Aii) room, consider ventilation strategies including dilution and removal of contaminated air to reduce the risk for healthcare-acquired infections.

2/5/2013

Mayo Clinic's plan for growth depends on taxpayer support

In a bid to attract patients and employees from around the world, Mayo Clinic has announced a $5 billion initiative to develop its Rochester headquarters into a Destination Medical Center (DMC).

2/5/2013

Benefits of green roofs inspire growing trend in healthcare facilities

As healthcare organizations continue to move toward more sustainable business models, with emphasis placed on energy efficiency and environmental stewardship, the popularity of installing vegetative roofs is likely to grow.

2/4/2013

The Patient Experience through HIT Forum

2/4/2013

Environments for Aging Conference

2/4/2013

NYC hospitals improving emergency preparedness post Sandy

Three months after superstorm Sandy, New York City hospitals have begun moving forward with plans to improve emergency preparedness at their facilities.

2/1/2013

Case study: HVAC retrofit improves hospital indoor air quality

Governair LLC, designer and manufacturer of custom air handling solutions headquartered in Oklahoma City, Okla., recently released a new case study of a hospital HVAC retrofit done to improve indoor air quality.

2/1/2013

Explosion proof ultraviolet light has potential healthcare germicidal use

A new explosion proof ultraviolet light with outputs appropriate for use as germicidal control within the healthcare industry has recently been introduced to market.

2/1/2013

Five resources for analyzing trends in healthcare flooring

There have been new trends in healthcare flooring over the past few years, as well as studies to determine how those trends are being implemented and to what effect. Here are a few resources for the latest on healthcare flooring options:

2/1/2013

NFMT 2013

The 2013 National Facilities Management and Technology Show (NFMT) includes an educational track designed specifically for those in the healthcare industry.

2/1/2013

Best practices for healthcare renovations, new construction

Healthcare architects have written tips and shared advice on how to make the decision between renovation and new construction a little easier, and there are many examples of best practices in both renovation and replacement. Here are just a few standouts.

2/1/2013

Design experts offer tips for integrating artwork into healthcare projects

Interior designers share some best practices learned while developing an art program for a major medical center.

2/1/2013

Healthcare facilities focus on cleaning to reduce patient infections

With Medicare and Medicaid payments now tied to how well healthcare providers protect patients from hospital-acquired infections, reducing HAIs has become an even larger priority for healthcare facilities. One of the major components to reducing HAIs is effective cleaning and disinfecting.

1/31/2013

Smoke purge systems not required in windowless hospital operating rooms

Smoke purge systems are not required in windowless anesthetizing locations by the 2012 edition of NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities Code.

1/31/2013

Sourcing non-toxic materials for healthcare is design challenge

One of the challenges designers face is finding non-chemical building materials to create healthier interiors in healthcare facilities.

1/31/2013

All-in-one Advocate Lavatory System wins awards

The Advocate AV-Series Lavatory System is the first fixture of its kind to provide a completely touchless sink with soap, faucet and hand dryer contained in one unit, introduced to the market in June by the Bradley Corp., it has since won two design awards.

1/30/2013

Healthcare sector to lead construction growth in 2013, 2014

Healthcare is expected to be the strongest institutional sector for construction growth with a projected 4.4 percent increase in 2013.

1/30/2013

2013 BOMA International Medical Office Buildings + Healthcare Facilities Conference

1/30/2013

Efficacy of hand hygiene products is subject of new ASTM antimicrobial standard

A new ASTM International standard describes the use of pigskin as an alternative to human hands in testing the efficacy of hand hygiene products in combating contamination.


1/29/2013

Hospitals see customer base expand via domestic medical tourism

American healthcare consumers are shopping medical facilities with ever increasing frequency to get the best deal for their procedures.

1/29/2013

Sustainable hospitals could save $15 billion over 10 years, study says

The total savings to the healthcare sector, if it adopted more environmentally sustainable operations, could exceed $5.4 billion over five years, and $15 billion over 10 years, according to a Health Care Research Collaborative study.

1/29/2013

EPA issues request for information on lead paint in commercial buildings

The EPA announced on December 31, 2012 that they will begin collecting information on lead-based paint (LBP) and commercial buildings, says the Institute of Real Estate Management. The agency is exploring new regulations that would create lead abatement practices in commercial buildings similar to those that exist for residential properties, says the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM).

1/28/2013

Proposed ASHRAE standard on legionellosis prevention open for comment

Changes to clarify requirements in a proposed ASHRAE standard to prevent legionellosis associated with building water systems are open for third public comment from Jan. 25 to March 11, 2013.



1/28/2013

North Dakota oil boom taking toll on regional healthcare facilities

While the oil boom may be good for the overall economy of North Dakota, it has been taking a heavy financial toll on healthcare providers in the region. Area medical facilities have been inundated with uninsured patients, resulting in unpaid medical bills, leaving the hospitals in serious debt.

1/28/2013

EPA: Hospitals use most water, but are not among top facilities tracking use

Of the over 53,000 facilities using the EPA Energy Star's Portfolio Manager to track water use as of June 2012, 960 are hospitals, according to an EPA Data Trends report. In addition, 840 medical offices were tracking water use. By comparison, as of December 2011, 4,860 hospitals were using Portfolio Manager to benchmark energy use.

1/25/2013

NYC building code restricts interior finish options in healthcare

Updates to the New York City building code restrict the use of interior finishes common in healthcare settings. According to the 2008 New York City building code, materials must now meet smoke development classifications, in addition to fire resistance classifications.

1/25/2013

Life safety code altered to allow limited items in healthcare corridors

In recognition of operational needs in hospitals, the 2012 edition of the National Fire Protection Association's NFPA 101, Life Safety Code allows limited groups of furniture and certain other projections into corridors in healthcare occupancies, provided corridors are at least 8 feet wide, according to an article in the NFPA Journal.

1/24/2013

Healthcare iPad app focuses on Lean management practices

A new healthcare app for the iPad, based on the Lean management system made popular in manufacturing, aims to teach operations professionals in healthcare how to streamline processes and save money.

1/24/2013

Hospitals seek new products, ideas to prevent pressure ulcers

Some new products may come to the aid of hospitals looking for ways to reduce the occurrences of healthcare-acquired infections and related issues.

1/23/2013

Hospital shares mission through patient experience design

Sharon Erdman, director of Patient Experience Design at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., shares the design methods she uses to communicate Mayo's mission and history to patients and visitors alike.

1/22/2013

Water conservation could mean big savings for healthcare facilities

With water and sewer utility rates rising between 5 and 10 percent every year in many parts of the United States, investments in water conservation practices could lead to substantial savings for healthcare facilities.

1/22/2013

Expert suggests healthcare emergency power best practices

In the aftermath of superstorm Sandy, there has been much discussion about the emergency power systems in healthcare facilities and what should be done to safeguard against negative impacts on patent care.

1/17/2013

New children's hospitals showcase family-centric design

The efforts of several major children's hospitals to upgrade their facilities to be more patient and family friendly highlights the ongoing trend in patient-centric healthcare design — with the end goal being the creation of an environment more conducive to healing.

1/17/2013

Debate continues over ROI of sustainable practices in healthcare

Can sustainable healthcare facility construction and operation practices save more than $5 billion over the next 5 years? And if so, why aren't more facilities adopting sustainable efforts?

1/17/2013

University of Chicago unveils new hospital

A dedication ceremony was held Jan. 14 for the University of Chicago Medicine's new Center for Care and Discovery on the university's south-side campus.

1/16/2013

Proper HVAC maintenance key to IAQ in healthcare facilities

Proper maintenance of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems is arguably key to maintaining indoor air quality (IAQ) in any commercial facility, but it takes on an added level of importance in healthcare facilities where infection control and cross contamination are among the concerns.

1/16/2013

Hospital reduces HAIs with disinfecting robots

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Hospital are having success cracking down on healthcare-acquired infections (HAI) by using robots to clean patient rooms.

1/14/2013

Whitman-Walker Health to open new health care center in Washington, D.C.

Whitman-Walker Health will open a new center at 1525 14th St. NW in mid-2014. The nearly 43,0000 square-foot center will allow Whitman-Walker to expand its primary medical, mental health and dental care services, as well as allow for a larger pharmacy, according to a press release.

1/14/2013

California's North Bay area sees spike in healthcare construction

The North Bay area of California, comprising Marin, Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties, will see a number of major health care construction projects underway in 2013, with some either reaching key phases or completion by 2014.

1/14/2013

Illinois hospital benefits from HVAC efficiency upgrade

While upgrading to new energy efficient HVAC equipment is generally intended to save healthcare facilities money in the long term, the initial installation sometimes comes with a few challenges.

1/10/2013

FCC launches $400M healthcare broadband fund

The FCC on Jan. 9 announced a new $400 million annual Healthcare Connect Fund that will encourage the use of broadband telecommunications technology at healthcare facilities nationwide.

1/10/2013

Healthcare sustainability efforts expand beyond hospital walls

Reducing energy consumption is one of the most important duties of healthcare sustainability professionals, but it isn't the only job they are doing in the modern healthcare environment.

1/10/2013

AIA and NIBS launch website to aid evidence-based design efforts

Proponents of evidenced-based design in healthcare facilities just got a new tool to aid in their mission.

1/9/2013

AIA introduces energy modeling guide

In October, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) published a new guide to help architects more accurately predict future energy consumption in current building projects.

1/9/2013

Data center safety regulations may face OSHA scrutiny

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) may be taking a closer look at how data center operators interpret the electrical safety standard that requires employers to disconnect the power source and lock out electrical supply to a circuit before work can be performed nearby.

1/9/2013

A. baumannii bacteria challenges hospital cleaning protocols

A. baumannii requires new cleaning protocols according to a recent study that found more than half the rooms positive for the bacteria prior to cleaning remained contaminated after cleaning.

1/9/2013

Healthcare design teams could benefit from patient advocate on staff

Anne Marie Philbrook, principal and lead designer of Philbrook Healthcare Design, suggests design teams can provide more creative, patient friendly environments if they have "patient-experience specialist" on staff looking out for the patients' interests.

1/9/2013

Emergency departments for the elderly offer the comforts of home

The New York Times reports a growing trend toward designing hospital emergency rooms that cater to the specific needs of baby boomers and their parents.

1/8/2013

Prison healthcare facility taking shape in California

Construction continues on schedule for the nearly $1-billion California Health Care Facility in Stockton, Calif. 

1/8/2013

Hospitals reap benefits of automated visitor management

A recent article in The Fayetteville Observer notes enhanced security measures for visitors at the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center are met with praise from security personnel and visitors alike. But the center is not the first to employ an automated visitor management system.

1/7/2013

Hospital sustainability more achievable with new green strategies

According to a December 2012 article in Health Facilities Management magazine, key players involved in healthcare facilities say hospitals are in a prime position within the next five years to make sustainability part of their mission and business plan.

1/4/2013

Feds hold healthcare providers accountable for electronic HIPAA breaches

Hospice of North Idaho has agreed to pay the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) $50,000 to settle potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). This is the first settlement involving a breach impacting fewer than 500 people.

1/4/2013

Hospital uses video monitoring to increase security, cut costs

In 2011 the Nebraska Medical Center implemented video monitoring in patient rooms requiring around-the-clock observation in order to improve patient safety and reduce staffing costs, according to an article in Campus Security magazine.

1/4/2013

Tips for how healthcare facility doors can aid HIPAA compliance

Campus Security magazine offers some tips for ensuring healthcare facility doors are up to the job of appropriately securing patient health records. 

1/3/2013

Cancer center renovation improves patients' quality of life

Levine Cancer Institute’s new headquarters on the campus of Carolinas HealthCare System’s Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C., is designed with amenities to help enhance patients' quality of life.

1/3/2013

Hospital joins CDC study to test UV disinfection

Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington, N.C., is the latest hospital to join a two-year study, sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, that will measure the effectiveness of using no-touch environmental UV disinfection technology to clean in healthcare facilities. 

12/20/2012

Construction begins on Tacoma Hilltop Health Center

According to The News Tribune, construction has begun on the new Community Health Care Hilltop Health Center in Tacoma, Wash.

12/18/2012

Flooring in healthcare facilities examined in design report

The Center for Health Design recently released a free report, "Achieving EBD Goals Through Flooring Selection & Design," to give interior designers within the healthcare sector a set of evidence-based criteria to evaluate flooring options for healthcare facilities.


 
 
 


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