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
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
Modular Construction: Benefits and Challenges
Strategy cuts down on the time needed to build a facility
1/22/2021
Healthcare Technology: The Impact on Data and IT
Even before COVID-19, managers faced myriad challenges to their data infrastructures
1/22/2021
2021 To See Growing Threat of Cyberattacks
New hunting ground for cybercriminals has become the pandemic’s new ground zero – health care
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
1/21/2021
OSHA-Approved State Standards Help Curtail COVID-19 Cases
In lieu of federal OSHA standards, 28 states have implemented their own emergency standards
1/20/2021
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
1/20/2021
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
1/19/2021
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
1/18/2021
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
1/15/2021
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
1/14/2021
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
1/13/2021
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
1/12/2021
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
1/11/2021
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