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
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
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
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
10/27/2020
Infographic: How To Clean Different Mats
Choosing the proper products can makes cleaning more efficient
10/27/2020
Kaiser Cited For Not Treating COVID-19 As Airborne
Kaiser says it will appeal the citation against its psychiatric facility in Santa Clara, Calif.
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
Healthcare Cybersecurity Consistently A Concern
With technology and the movement of information on virtual and cloud systems, there are vulnerabilities
10/26/2020
Sustainability In A Post COVID-19 World
The pandemic has shown how sustainability in facilities must evolve to also include health and wellness strategies for building occupants
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
10/26/2020
Healthcare Facility Design Can Impact Infection Control
Environmental services should participate in the design process
10/26/2020
Bill Would Allow Hospitals To Repair Their Own Medical Equipment
Because of the pandemic, many manufacturers are restricting travel for their repair technicians
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.
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
10/23/2020
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
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
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
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
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
10/22/2020
Wastewater Testing May Provide Indication Of Coronavirus
Some U.S. cities have employed ‘sewage surveillance’
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
10/21/2020
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
10/21/2020
Two Minnesota Nursing Homes Call National Guard To Help Contain COVID Outbreaks
Staff-shortage issues amplified by pandemic
10/20/2020
Joint Commission Offers Tips For ASCs On An Effective Covid Response
A strong response starts at the top
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
10/20/2020
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
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.
10/19/2020
Hurricane Preparedness Procedures for Healthcare Facilities
Mitigating the risk of a hurricane’s impact requires planning, organization, guidance and teamwork
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
10/19/2020
Nursing Home Outbreaks May Be Stressing Wisconsin Hospital Capacity
It's increasingly difficult to control COVID in nursing homes during surge
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
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
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
10/16/2020
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