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
EcoStruxure for Healthcare creates healing spaces that put patients at ease
10/1/2019
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
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.
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
Syneos Health Wins Society for Clinical Research Sites Eagle Award for Third Consecutive Year
10/22/2019
Delivery drones may be becoming more common for hospitals
Federal regulators may be growing more comfortable with moving medical and commercial drone delivery
10/21/2019
Keeping operations safe during healthcare facility renovations
Involvement and communication during construction are important
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
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
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
10/21/2019
WEDI Releases Industry White Paper, 'Understanding the Models and Definitions of Encounters'
10/21/2019
ASV Introduces 2-Year, 2,000-Hour Loader Warranty, Plus Industry’s First No-Derailment Guarantee
10/21/2019
Swedish hospital reports patient showing signs of Ebola
The hospital has launched an investigation and isolated patient
10/18/2019
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
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
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
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
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
Cool roofs can promote energy savings
By reflecting heat, and emitting absorbed heat, they keep building cooling costs lower
10/17/2019
The benefits of patient entertainment systems
Modern patient entertainment systems are a great way of putting patients first
10/17/2019
RectorSeal TripleGuard System WIns Award
10/17/2019
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
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
10/16/2019
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Fire door inspections
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for fire door inspections
10/16/2019
Selecting a high-performance HVAC system
Selecting HVAC means meeting the needs of a facility efficiently and effectively now and into the future
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
10/16/2019
John Deere Increases Diesel Options, Adds 72-inch Deck Option To Z994R ZTrak Zero-Turn Mower
10/16/2019
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
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
Western Specialty Contractors Experts Recommend Monthly Housekeeping to Prevent Roof Damage
10/15/2019
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
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
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
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
Healthcare facilities cybersecurity risks complex
Nonprofit hospitals face greater risks from cyberattacks than any other sector
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
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
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
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
10/11/2019
CENTRIA Formawall Completes Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research
10/11/2019
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