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
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
Resilient design for healthcare facilities about more than disasters
Resilience can be about how the design holds up in the long-term
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
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
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
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
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
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
A New Decade of Color Exploration Inspires Sherwin-Williams Color Collections for Every Market
1/21/2020
Adopting EVS cleaning practices in skilled nursing facilities
The presence of more higher-acuity patients has led to greater danger from infections
1/20/2020
Probe: Hospital used OR without HEPA filter when infant got sick
Other operating rooms at the hospital had HEPA filters
1/20/2020
Chicago-area hospitals using tracking technology to monitor hand hygiene
Healthcare providers only wash or sanitize their hands only about half as much as they should
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
1/20/2020
Planning and budgeting key to sustainable HVAC
Step one in achieving sustainable HVAC design is organizational buy-in
1/20/2020
Best practices for cleaning, disinfection
Cleaning, disinfecting critical to prevention of hospital-acquired infections
1/20/2020
Seattle Children’s Hospital's mold issues spur class-action suit
Suit alleged hospital engaged in a coverup of problems
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
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
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
oneSOURCE Partners With instrutrack to Supply Instrument Database for Kiwi Medical Supplies
1/17/2020
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
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.
1/16/2020
Door selection can impact infection control
Touchless doors can help stop the spread of germs and bacteria
1/16/2020
Pa. hospital criticized for 'systemic' failures
An investigation found unsanitary equipment, dirty linens on the floors
1/15/2020
Study: ICU patients’ hands carry pathogens
Hand hygiene important for patients as well as healthcare workers
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
1/15/2020
Tips for life-safety and emergency prep in longterm care facilities
Start by looking at all possible risks
1/15/2020
‘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
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
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
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
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
1/13/2020
Pediatric flu death toll highest in 17 years
CDC says 27 pediatric deaths have occurred so far this season
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
A New Decade of Color Exploration Inspires Sherwin-Williams Color Collections for Every Market
1/21/2020
Adopting EVS cleaning practices in skilled nursing facilities
The presence of more higher-acuity patients has led to greater danger from infections
1/20/2020
Probe: Hospital used OR without HEPA filter when infant got sick
Other operating rooms at the hospital had HEPA filters
1/20/2020
Chicago-area hospitals using tracking technology to monitor hand hygiene
Healthcare providers only wash or sanitize their hands only about half as much as they should
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
1/20/2020
Planning and budgeting key to sustainable HVAC
Step one in achieving sustainable HVAC design is organizational buy-in
1/20/2020
Best practices for cleaning, disinfection
Cleaning, disinfecting critical to prevention of hospital-acquired infections
1/20/2020
Seattle Children’s Hospital's mold issues spur class-action suit
Suit alleged hospital engaged in a coverup of problems
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
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
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
oneSOURCE Partners With instrutrack to Supply Instrument Database for Kiwi Medical Supplies
1/17/2020
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
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.
1/16/2020
Door selection can impact infection control
Touchless doors can help stop the spread of germs and bacteria
1/16/2020
Pa. hospital criticized for 'systemic' failures
An investigation found unsanitary equipment, dirty linens on the floors
1/15/2020
Study: ICU patients’ hands carry pathogens
Hand hygiene important for patients as well as healthcare workers
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
1/15/2020
Tips for life-safety and emergency prep in longterm care facilities
Start by looking at all possible risks
1/15/2020
‘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
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
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
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
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
1/13/2020
Pediatric flu death toll highest in 17 years
CDC says 27 pediatric deaths have occurred so far this season
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.
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
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
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
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
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
1/10/2020
Preparing healthcare facilities for a disaster
Hospitals must maintain continuity of patient care
1/10/2020
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