- January 2017
Video surveillance can curb drug thefts
Height markers should be placed at exits to help identify suspects and video cameras should be positioned at strategic locations
1/31/2017
Pa. rehab center renovates for a more relaxing feel
Shenandoah Heights facility installs murals depicting local sites
1/31/2017
Hand-hygiene compliance up after safety stand-down
A 'stand-down' is when everyone stops what they're doing, so that an issue can be immediately addressed
1/31/2017
Dayton Children's increases scope of tower project
The healthcare facility has decided to build-out the seventh floor
1/31/2017
IoT integration one of video surveillance's newest upgrades
Latest video surveillance systems designed to overcome challenges that come with a healthcare environment
1/31/2017
Prevent Flooding and Damage During Rainstorms with Tips from Heaviland Landscape Management
1/31/2017
Dirty instrument found at Detroit hospital one day after investigation ends
Michigan regulators are reviewing whether to reopen probe
1/30/2017
Human error blamed for embryo-destroying hospital blackout
A hospital generator failure was likely caused by human error in wrongly leaving a control switch off
1/30/2017
Conn. healthcare facility offers concierge-style services
Newton physicians' office built with patient comfort and privacy in mind
1/30/2017
Group gathered to discuss ideal future of healthcare
The Brooklyn Medical Relations Council asked The Center for Health Design to bring together a small, diverse group of experts to help create a new hospital, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/30/2017
NFMT event to include seminar on improving healthcare infrastructure
The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.
1/30/2017
Study says UV light helps eliminate four superbugs
UVC was used against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA; vancomycin-resistant enterococci, or VRE; Acinetobacter and Clostridium difficile
1/30/2017
Vermont Healthcare facility creates 'safe space' for patients
Grace Cottage Hospital's emergency department's 'safe room' built for vulnerable patients
1/30/2017
RLE Technologies Receives Patent for Embedded Mapping in Nested Facility Management Devices
1/30/2017
N.J. healthcare facility to test employees, patients for lead
Englewood Hospital and Medical Center is giving lead tests to its workers, patients and visitors
1/27/2017
Central Florida expecting busy year of healthcare construction
Projects range from new hospitals to free-standing emergency departments and medical office buildings
1/27/2017
Nova Scotia emergency rooms to get security upgrade
Report makes 12 recommendations to improve safety
1/27/2017
Drills help Texas healthcare facility prepare for the worst
Medical Center Hospital tries to maintain supplies to be self sufficient for 96 hours
1/27/2017
Village to help Alzheimer's patients planned for San Diego
A fake town modeled after 1950s American culture to be finished in 2018
1/27/2017
Preparing for an active shooter
American Hospital Association webinar outlines steps to prepare for a gunman
1/27/2017
The Health Care Institute Reveals Planning Strategies Supporting the Retailization of Healthcare
1/27/2017
Top patient safety issues for 2017
The Becker's Infection Control & Clinical Quality editorial team chose 10 patient safety issues for providers to prioritize in 2017
1/26/2017
Wander management for long-term facilities
Resident wandering is a serious patient safety issue in long-term care, but recent technology solutions have helped, according to an article on the Longterm Living magazine website
1/26/2017
New designs released for £75m Manchester hospital
A new U.K. hospital in Manchester has been redesigned following planning approval
1/26/2017
Addiction facility in Berkshires takes advantage of natural setting
Swift River Massachusetts in the Berkshire mountains has an abundance of natural wildlife that can be used as a resource to help ground clients, according to an article on the Behavioral Healthcare Executive website
1/26/2017
Hospital's discount store purchases questioned
Scottish hospital gets glowing report – but concerns raised about tubs bought from Poundstretchers
1/26/2017
Physical therapy facilities are changing with market
Physical therapy practices are adjusting to changes in technological advancements
1/26/2017
‘Internet Of Things’ Botnets Present Unmanageable Cybersecurity Risk, Warns Juniper Research
1/26/2017
Nevada dementia care facility features in-room sensors
Technology helps staff see crisis before it fully develops
1/25/2017
Healthcare design patients of all ages
Designers look for ways to design healthcare facilities for hard-to-classify 'boomers'
1/25/2017
Adolescent and young adult oncology coalition unit designed for distraction, comfort
The Fort Worth Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Oncology Coalition Unit at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center—Fort Worth is the first AYA oncology inpatient unit within an adult healthcare facility in the U.S., according to an article/photo tour on the Healthcare Design website
1/25/2017
Addition of UV light cuts transmission of bacteria by 30 percent
Randomized trial finds use of UV-C machines can cut transmission of four major superbugs
1/25/2017
Chicago convent turned into cancer center
As healthcare demand grows, existing spaces are being adapted to fill needs
1/25/2017
Larco White Paper Reveals Copper as a Helpful Ally in Reducing Hospital-acquired Infections
1/25/2017
SEIU's food service workers approve Mayo proposal
Five hundred food service workers have approved the first of two votes required to accept a Mayo Clinic compromise
1/24/2017
2016 investors were bullish on health information technology
Digital and consumer-focused applications and services were most popular
1/24/2017
OSHA finds Wisconsin medical clinic exposed workers to asbestos hazards
Company knew of asbestos-containing material since 2008
1/24/2017
Technology can boost hand-hygiene compliance
Electronic hand-hygiene monitoring more thorough than direct observation
1/24/2017
Healthcare facility adopts airline-like digital wayfinding
Carle Foundation Hospital app combines wayfinding and scheduling
1/24/2017
Respiratory outbreak closes nursing home to visitors
The nursing home portion of the Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre has been closed to visitors since Jan. 6
1/24/2017
The Christ Hospital Health Network Unveils Xenex Germ-Zapping Robots, Enhancing Patient Safety
1/24/2017
New STTI Book Offers Nurses, Nursing Students Insight into 60 Nursing Careers Away from the Bedside
1/24/2017
Sixty percent of health equipment in Africa destroyed by rats
Expert said the situation pointed to the dangers that exist when biomedical engineers are not consulted in the management of health equipment
1/23/2017
Superbug may be more widespread than previously known
Study says drug-resistant CRE superbugs may be spreading more widely than previously thought
1/23/2017
Technology use can trim healthcare facility expenses
Blockchain and Internet of Things can cut costs by 20 percent
1/23/2017
Limerick hospital fire safety lapses spur threats of legal action
Emergency room at University Hospital ‘not fit-for-purpose’
1/23/2017
Dementia facility outbreaks highlight infection control issues
Long-term care facilities have increased challenges with infection control
1/23/2017
Not all menus are created equal for Michigan healthcare facilities
Hospital food is moving slowly from high-fat to healthy, but there are exceptions
1/23/2017
NFMT event to include seminar on improving healthcare infrastructure
The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.
1/23/2017
Video: Adaptive reuse in healthcare
Architect posts a talk on dealing with 'retailization' of outpatient care
1/23/2017
Margulies Perruzzi Architects Completes Expansion of Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cape Cod
1/23/2017
Diversey Care Launches Oxivir 1 Disinfectant Cleaner Wipes to Lead its Disinfectant Portfolio
1/23/2017
Hospital safety measures have changed since 1998 infant kidnapping
Kidnapping of Kamiyah Mobley from a Jacksonville, Fla., hospital just hours after birth spurred a dramatic increase in hospital security
1/20/2017
More cleaning staff at hospitals urged
The Ontario Council of Hospital Unions says there isn’t sufficient cleaning staff to keep hospitals clean
1/20/2017
Pan-resistant bacteria now considered worldwide threat
Woman in Reno, Nev., killed by superbug after visiting India
1/20/2017
Many big health systems buying up community hospitals
Health systems are racing to buy community hospitals in the south suburbs of Chicago
1/20/2017
State says patient contracted Legionnaires' disease while at Flint hospital
An unidentified patient was infected last fall while being cared for at McLaren Flint Hospital
1/20/2017
Mainframe Cost Control: New Version Software to Get the Most Out of Country Multiplex Pricing
1/20/2017
Fresno nursing home shuts off water after patient tests positive for Legionnaires
The Horizon Health and Subacute Care facility is investigating how a resident was infected
1/19/2017
Technology's impact on hospital hygiene is growing
New survey says modernized healthcare equipment can have a significant impact
1/19/2017
Conman sells fake fire safety glass to healthcare facilities
Fake fire-resistant glass was sold to hospitals and primary schools across Ireland and the U.K.
1/19/2017
Massachusetts hospital adds digital welcome for kids
MassGeneral Hospital's animated video talks about the layout of the unit, furnishings and equipment in the exam room, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/19/2017
Mobile dental facility connecting with community
The Nicklaus Children's Hospital mobile health unit is fitted with two dental suites
1/19/2017
Connecting design strategy to experience
One of the most challenging tasks that architects face is how to convey design intent in a way that transcends aesthetics
1/19/2017
Decentralized nursing stations can come with unintended consequences
Nursing stations were moved to lessen walking distances for nurses and allow for more time at the bedside
1/19/2017
Broward Health CEO discusses Fort Lauderdale airport shooting
Hospital took in more than 50 patients following the incident
1/19/2017
Force Partners Enabling the Evolution of Building Lighting Solutions with Eaton’s Lighting Products
1/19/2017
Fighting Heavy Foot Traffic with Optimal Footprint: Diversey Care Introduces TASKI swingo XD Series
1/19/2017
Poor and sick checking out libraries for healthcare
Libraries adding healthcare clinics to literacy services
1/18/2017
Mayo food service proposal waiting for union response
Mayo's proposal would bridge the compensation gap through 2017 in exchange for SEIU withdrawing its formal complaints
1/18/2017
WHO's guidelines for infection prevention
Healthcare facilities are continually challenged by healthcare-associated infections
1/18/2017
Treating hospital air: A corporate infection prevention director’s answer to the problem of air contamination
The answer was found in an existing patented disinfection solution that combines an ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) chamber and air circulating fans with an overhead ceiling light.
1/18/2017
Q&A: Converting a cath lab procedure room to storage
Brad Keyes discusses hazardous-storage regulations
1/18/2017
Justifying price of whole-room disinfection robot
Whole-room disinfection is not only a matter of patient safety, but also one of effective cost containment
1/18/2017
Children's cancer center supports patients' needs with its physical environment
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital remodeled an outpatient clinic space and elevator lobby into a new Adolescent and Young Adult inpatient unit, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/18/2017
Healthcare facilities boost security after attempts to abduct infant
A woman was escorted out of multiple hospitals in Tacoma area
1/17/2017
Supporting team-based healthcare through design
Teamwork areas feature collaborative space that provide separation from the exam areas
1/17/2017
Designing healthcare facilities that benefit community life
Facilities can be interwoven into the fabric of urban life
1/17/2017
Presence Health settles With OCR for HIPAA breach
The settlement is the first to enforce the notification rule
1/17/2017
2016's most expensive hospital renovation projects listed
Becker's Hospital Review gathers 34 of the most expensive hospital facility expansions or renovations announced or completed in 2016
1/17/2017
Ensuring central utility plant reliability
Code compliance and budget constraints are two of the challenges
1/17/2017
Healthcare urged to update software
2017 should be the year the legacy information technology solutions used by many healthcare providers are replaced
1/17/2017
Virginia facility planned with graywater recycling system
To meet goal for a 25 percent campus-wide potable water use reduction the University of Virginia Health System will collect and filter storm water and condensate from the air handling unit, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/17/2017
Strong Intellectual Property Strategy in Companion Diagnostics Creates Growth Opportunities
1/17/2017
Healthcare facilities feel impact of extreme heat
Majority of Southeastern Australia hospitals not designed with weather risks in mind
1/16/2017
Orlando healthcare facility's mass casualty drills helped them prepare for shooting
Forty-four victims were taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center after nightclub shooting
1/16/2017
CMS star rating formula changed in December update
CMS star rating formula changed in December update
1/16/2017
Stopping healthcare facility energy loss at the door
Opening and closing doors can expend large amounts of energy
1/16/2017
100 great hospitals listed
Becker's Hospital Review released its 2016 list of 100 Great Hospitals in America
1/16/2017
Healthcare architect discusses designing beyond big data
Healthcare Design asks Don Thomas, principal and director of interior design at BWBR, to share what’s got their attention
1/16/2017
Data analytics, Internet of Things create new frontier in fire and life safety
New strategies and technology are shaping healthcare facility fire-safety planning in the 21st century
1/13/2017
Telehealth's impact on healthcare's physical environment
Technology has decreased the traffic into and capital spent on brick-and-mortar healthcare facilities
1/13/2017
Key aspects of wayfinding
A comprehensive wayfinding strategy lives at the intersection of healthcare facility design and communication, according to an article on the healthcare Design website
1/13/2017
Lessons learned from cybersecurity in 2016
Hackers had found their prime target in the healthcare industry in 2016
1/13/2017
Geisinger plans 'radical' approach to improve population health
The program’s first project will be a Fresh Food Pharmacy to provide more healthy eating options to people in the Scranton area
1/13/2017
Bed bugs, bite risks and healthcare facilities: What every manager needs to know
As more is learned of the cryptic and adaptive bed bug, control programs must also adapt to continue providing protection to health care facilities and their patients.
1/13/2017
3-D mapping allows seniors to explore community
Residents and visitors can use an app to take virtual tours of the community
1/13/2017
Hospitals warned of potential terrorist attacks
The United States Department of Health and Human Services sent a letter to officials in the public health sector
1/12/2017
Biophilic design supports behavioral health
Because biophilia results in environments that comfort, it’s relevant to the design of behavioral health spaces, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/12/2017
Perth hospital says filters would take care of lead contamination in water
Experts have so far failed to find the source of lead that has driven elevated levels in the hospital's water supply
1/12/2017
N.M. VA hospital getting energy-saving upgrades
Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque and the El Paso VA Health Care System will receive almost $22 million in upgrades
1/12/2017
Cuts to environmental services staff lead to rise in hospital-acquired infections, study says
Union representatives drew a relationship between hospital underfunding and a rise in preventable deaths
1/12/2017
Controlling healthcare facility middleware security vulnerabilities
Middleware has great potential for mitigating healthcare IT interoperability issues
1/12/2017
Healthcare facility environmental services managers share top concerns
Role of the environmental services department in patient care often underestimated
1/12/2017
Eaton Provides Power Protection and Scalability for Scale Computing Hyperconverged Solutions
1/12/2017
The Opus Group Announces Appointment of Brian Spoerl as Director, Healthcare Real Estate Development
1/12/2017
Designing for long-term care infection control
Designers should take every opportunity to protect against possible bacterial and infectious agents
1/11/2017
Overcoming a challenging urban location with a complete signage refresh
A changeable signage system is suitable for its multi-lingual users
1/11/2017
California hospital buildings need seismic upgrades
Three Sonoma Valley Hospital structures not earthquake-ready
1/11/2017
N.Y.C. construction boom reflects changes in healthcare
Growth in healthcare construction is expected in New York City
1/11/2017
Micro hospitals among 2016 healthcare trends
Small facilities allow providers to offer access to quality healthcare at a substantially lower cost than building a more traditional hospital, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/11/2017
Housing instability can affect healthcare, facilities
American Hospital Association says housing is healthcare
1/11/2017
Revealing the Billion-dollar growth opportunities in the Global Healthcare Industry by 2025
1/11/2017
Hospitals housing the homeless to improve outcomes
Housing programs help systems support community health
1/10/2017
Five predictions for healthcare facility design in 2017
The pace of medical and technological developments, along with shifts in payment models and regulations, are creating fertile ground for key design innovations.
1/10/2017
Trends in clinic design come with construction challenges
In line with the expansion of technology across healthcare, cable routing and coordination will become mandatory for effective construction and operations, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/10/2017
Mayo offering transition plan to food service workers
Union members will vote on the proposal Jan. 12-13
1/10/2017
IoT may open healthcare industry to more cyberattacks
The IoT will lead to many benefits, but with connectivity comes the risk of an increase in attacks
1/10/2017
Healthcare villages integrate care into communities
Healthcare providers are seeking collaborations to create medically oriented, mixed-use developments
1/10/2017
OSHA requests comments, schedules meeting on standard to prevent workplace violence in healthcare
A recent Government Accountability Office report found that the rate of workplace violence against employees providing healthcare and social assistance services is substantially higher than private industry.
1/10/2017
FDA warns of dangers from battery-powered medical carts
Food and Drug Administration has received reports of fires and explosions
1/9/2017
Flu sweeping through Canadian nursing facilities linked to 15 deaths
Seventeen care facilities in British Columbia are believed to be affected
1/9/2017
Flu sweeping through Canadian nursing facilities linked to 15 deaths
Seventeen care facilities in British Columbia are believed to be affected
1/9/2017
Patients, visitors hide in safe room during waiting room brawl
More security called for because 'no one was available' when the violence erupted
1/9/2017
N.M. healthcare facility's recycling program cuts 200 tons of waste in a year
The San Juan Regional Medical Center has been working on reducing its carbon footprint since 2007
1/9/2017
Hospital trust called pest controllers more than once a week last year
The trust in Cumbria, U.K., called in pest controllers 58 times during the 2015/16 year
1/9/2017
Hospital trust called pest controllers more than once a week last year
The trust in Cumbria, U.K., called in pest controllers 58 times during the 2015/16 year
1/9/2017
Window design can support mental health treatment
Windows can serve as patients' primary connection to the outdoors, according to an article on the Behavioral Health website
1/9/2017
Healthcare ransomware attacks in 2016
Becker's Hospital Review website revisits a dozen attacks from last year
1/9/2017
Maintaining physical safeguards for patient information
Healthcare facilities urged to consider all physical assets containing PHI
1/6/2017
Fire-rated glazing can boost security
Fire-rated glass systems can be an alternative to walls in many healthcare facility settings
1/6/2017
Connecticut healthcare facility getting energy upgrade
Connecticut Valley Hospital has begun a comprehensive efficiency project
1/6/2017
Healthcare facility's environmental services team behind infection prevention and control efforts
Infection prevention and control team at Salisbury District Hospital focuses on patient safety
1/6/2017
Healthcare facility's environmental services team behind infection prevention and control efforts
Infection prevention and control team at Salisbury District Hospital focuses on patient safety
1/6/2017
EHNAC Announces Finalized 2017 Accreditation Criteria Versions for 18 Accreditation Programs
1/6/2017
2016 saw a 63% hike in major healthcare cyberattacks
Report says U.S. hospitals lack new technologies and best practices to protect itself
1/5/2017
Dead mice, insects found near facility's instrument sterilization area
Officials are advising patients to get tested for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV
1/5/2017
Dead mice, insects found near facility's instrument sterilization area
Officials are advising patients to get tested for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV
1/5/2017
Attacks on nurses increasing
Experts concerned about the workplace safety in healthcare facilities
1/5/2017
Illuminating Dallas’ new Parkland Hospital
Biggest challenge was the scale of the project, so the lighting design was kept as simple as possible
1/5/2017
Healthcare facilities getting into hospitality business to serve traveling patients
Cleveland Clinic leased land to a developer to open a hotel on its property
1/5/2017
Centerpiece from the Hon Company Brings Sophisticated Design and High Quality to Work Spaces
1/5/2017
Mayo food service workers leaving amid talks
Negotiations continue over Mayo Clinic’s outsourcing plans
1/4/2017
Healthcare staff lounge designed for relaxation
The idea for the Book Loving Lounge Staff Space (BLLSS) came from the president of the Show Chwan Memorial Hospital [Changhua, Taiwan] healthcare system, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/4/2017
North Dakota State Hospital plans energy-efficient upgrades
Efficiency upgrades to heating and cooling systems are expected, along with lighting, roofing and insulation replacement
1/4/2017
Armed inmate escapes N.C. hospital in leg shackles
Patient fled Cape Fear Valley Medical Center emergency department with a police officer’s Taser
1/4/2017
Q&A: Annual test on fire rated door assemblies
Brad Keyes discusses annual testing on fire rated door assemblies
1/4/2017
5 key reasons healthcare facilities are switching to CMMS for enhanced operational efficiency
CMMS software can streamline maintenance management functions that are crucial to running healthcare facilities at peak efficiency
1/4/2017
AMICO Security Launches Next Generation ANC Composite Fence System Receives M5.0 Security Rating
1/4/2017
EarlySense Partners with American Well to Provide Telehealth Services Powered by Smart Sensors
1/4/2017
Preparing for Calif.’s workplace violence prevention in healthcare rule
By April 1, 2017, many healthcare employers in California will need to comply with the new regulations
1/3/2017
Setting sights on your data: Visual hacking in high-risk industries
Healthcare organizations may be at risk to low-tech visual threats
1/3/2017
Michigan healthcare facility planning $45 million patient tower
Project will not expand the hospital's capacity, but provide more people with private rooms
1/3/2017
Security and staff stop a shooting at Fla. healthcare facility
Security officers disarmed a man who fired a rifle inside a Veteran Affairs facility
1/3/2017
Funding issues challenge the greening of healthcare facilities
System says savings generated in adjustments to operations cannot be used to make further capital investments
1/3/2017
Designing a quiet healthcare facility
Pervasive noise elevates stress, blood pressure, heart rates and perception of pain, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/3/2017