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
Germicidal UV Light Disinfection* Technology Options for Use in Healthcare Facilities
4/1/2021
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
4/21/2021
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
4/20/2021
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
4/19/2021
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
4/16/2021
Renovated Floor Enhances Hospital’s Flexibility
19,900-square-foot project provides additional bed capacity and swing space for entire building
4/15/2021
Suspect Killed in Hospital Shooting
Police had escorted medics to emergency department, where suspect was to be checked for medical issue
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
4/15/2021
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
FDA Asks Hospitals To Stop PPE Crisis Measures
FDA and CDC believe there are now adequate domestic supplies of masks
4/15/2021
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
4/14/2021
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
4/13/2021
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
4/12/2021
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
4/19/2021
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
4/16/2021
Renovated Floor Enhances Hospital’s Flexibility
19,900-square-foot project provides additional bed capacity and swing space for entire building
4/15/2021
Suspect Killed in Hospital Shooting
Police had escorted medics to emergency department, where suspect was to be checked for medical issue
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
4/15/2021
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
FDA Asks Hospitals To Stop PPE Crisis Measures
FDA and CDC believe there are now adequate domestic supplies of masks
4/15/2021
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
4/14/2021
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
4/13/2021
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
4/12/2021
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
4/9/2021
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
4/8/2021
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