Indoor cellular coverage got you down? There’s a treatment for that.
Many healthcare facilities have unique construction that needs to be considered when evaluating indoor cellular coverage solutions
2/24/2020
Disinfecting surfaces in coronavirus outbreak
Human coronaviruses can remain active on surfaces such as metal, glass, or plastic for up to 9 days after exposure
2/21/2020
Woman stabbed leaving hospital garage sues over lack of security
The suit accuses the hospital of violating Wisconsin’s 'Safe-Place' law
2/21/2020
How to care for patients with possible coronavirus
Spread is thought to occur mostly from close contact via respiratory droplets
2/21/2020
Components that ensure a successful restroom upgrade
Toilets, urinals and faucets are key to upgrades that deliver water conservation and savings
2/21/2020
How lighting controls reduce energy use
Lighting controls can reduce lighting energy use in institutional and commercial facilities by up to 47 percent
2/21/2020
PM Pediatrics and Children's Health Announce Fourth Pediatric Urgent Care Practice in North Texas
2/21/2020
BBC website offers visual guide to Coronavirus outbreak
The virus has killed more than 2,000 so far - more than the 774 killed in the 2003 Sars epidemic
2/20/2020
CDC estimates the flu has sickened 22 million
There have been 210,000 hospitalizations and 12,000 deaths
2/20/2020
13 under quarantine at Nebraska hospital likely positive for coronavirus
All the patients will spend at least 14 days in the National Quarantine Unit
2/20/2020
How much does compensation matter when recruiting healthcare staff?
The fact that there is a significant and fast growing healthcare talent shortage should be very alarming to healthcare business leaders
2/20/2020
Design assist can help meet tight construction deadlines
The design approach project delivery method gets all parties to collaborate efficiently
2/20/2020
Flexible pipes support California hospital’s seismic safety
Loma Linda University Health facility is near major earthquake faults
2/20/2020
DocASAP Expands Patient Engagement Capabilities to Promote and Personalize Prevention and Wellness
2/20/2020
Coronaviruses can survive on surfaces for up to 9 days
Study finds virus remains infectious at room temperature for more than a week
2/19/2020
CDC estimates flu deaths at 14,000
The CDC estimates the flu has caused 26 million illnesses, 250,000 hospitalizations this season
2/19/2020
How coronavirus compares to flu, Ebola, other outbreaks
National Geographic creates a chart to explain the comparison
2/19/2020
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: MRI smoke detectors
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for MRI smoke detectors
2/19/2020
Supporting patient care with streamlined facilities maintenance
It is imperative for the healthcare industry to employ efficient, effective and flexible construction procurement processes
2/19/2020
New study shows how coronavirus is spreading
41 percent of the first 138 patients diagnosed at one hospital in Wuhan, China, were presumed to be infected in that hospital
2/19/2020
U.S. hospitals, already stressed by flu season, brace for Coronavirus
With much medical equipment and drugs made in China, health experts are watching the global supply chain
2/18/2020
Preparing for coronavirus spread
The World Health Organization, U.S. hospitals and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services are all getting ready
2/18/2020
How U.S. hospitals are preparing for coronavirus
The CDC is recommending that doctors and hospitals adopt a cautious approach
2/18/2020
Coronavirus testing Seattle’s infectious disease response
After responding to the first American case of the virus, healthcare workers say they are prepared.
2/18/2020
Understanding facility vulnerabilities in emergencies
By identifying weaknesses in facilities and plans, managers can improve an organization's resilience
2/18/2020
The impact of blue light on patients at night
Light is critical to our health because it helps synchronize the biological clock that maintains our circadian rhythms
2/18/2020
15th coronavirus case reported in U.S. while death toll spikes in China
China's Hubei province announced 242 new deaths from the coronavirus on Feb 13
2/14/2020
Time-lapsed video of first coronavirus hospital being built
More than 1,000 workers and 100 machines worked non-stop for days
2/14/2020
Are you HIPAA compliant?
Checklist offers pointers on how to stay on the right side of the regulations
2/14/2020
Comparing the flu and the coronavirus
The flu has sickened an estimated 19 million people in the U.S. this season
2/14/2020
Plumbing upgrades focus on health and hygiene
Water conservation, less maintenance and improved hygiene are all popular targets of system improvements
2/14/2020
Designing for intimacy in senior care setting (Happy Valentines Day!)
There are opportunities to design elements to encourage socializing outside of set programming, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website
2/14/2020
Experts investigating whether the coronavirus can spread through bathroom pipes
Hong Kong apartment building partially evacuated over fears of spread through plumbing
2/13/2020
VA to open all 5G-enabled hospital in California
The VA's Palo Alto Health Care System called the first 5G-enabled health facility in the world
2/13/2020
Study suggests toilet flushing spreads C. diff in hospital bathrooms
Closing the toilet lid before flushing may help limit the spread of germs
2/13/2020
Study finds hospital sink traps may harbor antibiotic-resistant bacteria
CPE outbreaks are mostly attributed to patient-to-patient transmission via healthcare workers
2/13/2020
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