- October 2013
Going green in managing waste can be cost effective
Minimizing what goes into the trash can and save money on supplies, resources and operations
10/31/2013
Unpaid janitor, cook stayed with abandoned nursing home patients
Elderly patients left to fend for themselves after nursing home was closed
10/31/2013
Sharing knowledge for a better infection control future
Infection Prevention Seminar in the UK aims to inform, promote and sustain expert infection prevention policy and practice
10/31/2013
Rush University Medical Center among honorees for building design
Boldly-sculpted hospital by Perkins+Will has created a new landmark along the Eisenhower Expressway
10/31/2013
Oregon doctor criticizes Leapfrog hospital safety scores
Accuracy of many of the reported hospital rankings is questioned
10/31/2013
Tips from ASC administrators to prep for Medicare inspections
Three ambulatory surgery center administrators discuss preparing their centers for surveyors and Medicare inspections
10/31/2013
Mississippi community college opens Healthcare Simulation Center to public
Center offers technology and equipment to for training for everything from health facilities to funeral services
10/31/2013
Children's hospital expansion has healing art gallery feel
Hospital's interior highlights the landmarks and life found in and around Washington's Puget Sound
10/31/2013
Ecolab Equipment Care and Green Turtle Americas announce exclusive distribution partnership
10/31/2013
Emerson Network Power debuts breakthrough ASCO multiple bus load and generator control software
10/31/2013
Canadian hospital trimming food services to patients
Once standard items on hospital food trays such as coffee, tea, salt and pepper will only be made available by request
10/30/2013
Vinyl flooring linked to potentially harmful substances
Flooring contains potentially dangerous phthalates which are also food packaging, medical devices, and even pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and soaps
10/30/2013
Hospital safety report cards seem to be having a positive effect
New Jersey hospitals' grades steadily improving as employers, insurers take notice
10/30/2013
EHR vendors facing certification hurdles difficulties under Stage 2 of meaningful use
Fewer software developers had certified electronic health record systems for use by health care providers under Stage 2 meaningful use requirements than under Stage 1 of the program
10/30/2013
Lighting trends in healthcare design illuminated
The growing use of LEDs has changed the way architects, lighting designers and healthcare facility decision-makers approach lighting
10/30/2013
Keeping chiropractic tables clean
Study says only 62 percent of chiropractors had a routine chiropractic table disinfection protocol in place
10/30/2013
Telemedicine kiosks allow virtual after-hours doctor visits
Cleveland hospital systems adopting kiosks to try to bring patients better, cheaper access to medical care after hours
10/30/2013
Former Kentucky Wal-Mart renovated into health center
T.J. Sampson Health Pavilion houses outpatient services including kidney care, lab services, radiology, rehabilitation, urgent care, women's health and physician offices
10/30/2013
Genpact optimizes Scripps Health Hospital coding and health information management (HIM) operations
10/30/2013
Leapfrog's new safety grades give more than 800 hospitals an A
Only 3.5% of hospitals significantly improved their grades since the the last report in May
10/29/2013
Virginia's medical building restrictions to be re-examined
A federal appeals court instructs a district court to reconsider whether the statute unconstitutionally inhibits interstate commerce
10/29/2013
Report says Walgreens exposing customer health data
'Well Experience' model relocates pharmacists to a work station in front of the counter
10/29/2013
Memorial Hermann Healthcare System engineering a fail-safe health system
Quality departments were centralized, all employees were trained on the principles of high reliability, protocols were created for most medical procedures
10/29/2013
Puyallup is first project to get new LEED-HC certification
Washington medical center achieves LEED Gold for its new outpatient clinic
10/29/2013
Gaza students create energy-saving hospital cleaning device
Engineers hope device will be used to sterilize hospital rooms in Gaza
10/29/2013
Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield completed ahead of schedule
BIM 360 field, electronic document management, field tablets, an onsite information kiosk and mechanical, electrical and plumbing robotics used
10/29/2013
New Jersey medical center takes emergency care mobile
ER Check-In app allows patients to notify hospital of a pending emergency department visit with their smartphone, tablet or computer
10/29/2013
Parallels seen between the budget crisis and infection control
Top-down approach to infection control creates a rift that leads to a separation of the two sides and the lack of a congruent effort until an HAI occurs
10/28/2013
Washington hospital prepares for disaster
Cascade Valley Hospital in Arlington participates in a state-wide earthquake drill
10/28/2013
Social network model proposed to fight hospital infections
Study focused on interactions between patients and healthcare workers and the multiple competing factors that can affect transmission
10/28/2013
Take a photo tour of the Pain and Rehabilitative Consultants Medical Group Clinic
Emeryville, Calif. facility is a consolidation of four PRCMG operations
10/28/2013
Vertical campus promotes collaborative healthcare
Stacking separate facilities with a shared common space in between, results in collisions that encourage collaboration
10/28/2013
Ten major infection control stories from the summer and fall
Last five months have been eventful for infection control
10/28/2013
Illinois hospital starts $200M modernization project
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington will add 230,000 square feet and renovate 150,000 square feet making the 169-bed hospital more patient friendly and efficient
10/28/2013
Designing a hospital room based on patient needs.
'Patient Room 2020' project integrates hardware components such as a computer screen and iPad to improve sanitation
10/28/2013
WattStopper's innovative dual loop photosensor accepted into prestigious 2013 IES Progress Report
10/28/2013
Healthcare of the future: What ambulatory surgery centers should be looking at now
Incorporating the future of medicine into ambulatory care delivery model today would put facilities ahead of the curve.
10/25/2013
California Attorney General releases report on curbing medical identity theft
Report include recommendations for healthcare providers, insurers, and government agencies on how to prevent, detect and reduce medical identity theft
10/25/2013
Pediatric healthcare design specialist discusses lean design and process improvement
Potential savings makes 'lean' an important design philosophy
10/25/2013
Iowa governor says more health care inspectors not needed
Iowa is inspecting hospice-care facilities about once every 20 years, exercises no oversight of privately funded home health agencies; cannot impose fines on hospitals or hospital−owned nursing homes; and doesn't require licensing or state inspection of out-patient surgical centers
10/25/2013
Study says health information technology job growth exceeds projections
Lack of skilled applicants has left industry with open health IT positions
10/25/2013
Hospital team's response during Marathon bombings offers lessons for management under pressure.
Successful medical response in Boston was based on relationships across disciplines
10/25/2013
What's holding us back from handwashing?
A nurse who survived a severe hospital acquired infection and the physician who created "My 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene" program discuss handwashing compliance
10/25/2013
New York governor awards $65 million for Hurricane Sandy healthcare facility repair, rebuilding and renovation costs
A total of $200 million has been awarded to more than 450 healthcare and human service providers and other community-based organizations for a range of services, expenses
10/25/2013
Make hospitals safer by implementing a patient safety culture
Each year preventable patient deaths are equivalent to two jumbo jets crashing every day
10/24/2013
Thai healthcare system disaster management looks at Japan model
After tsunami, Japanese hospital has disaster-emergency unit staffed by a team of five permanent medical team
10/24/2013
Implementing and sustaining healthcare facility process improvements
A well-oiled machine will deliver high-quality care to a higher volume of patients
10/24/2013
Hospital wins first green health facility label in Holland
Hospital Amstelland is first healthcare facility to receive Dutch government's Golden Environment Medal for reducing carbon dioxide emissions
10/24/2013
Community health centers may need design changes with healthcare reform
Design of the facility should look like a community center that provides healthcare rather than a healthcare facility located within a community
10/24/2013
Using healthcare facilities during off-peak periods can increase efficiency
Establishing variable pricing for late-night procedures may reduce the cost of healthcare
10/24/2013
Three of Ireland's major hospitals reported to have serious infection risks
Inspectors say patients are at serious risk of infection or scalding, while some medical equipment was dirty and staff failed to wash their hands
10/24/2013
Pharmacy design can streamline patient care
Good design makes it easier to efficiently provide the right prescription and free the pharmacist to focus on medication instructions
10/24/2013
PatientTouch Smart Point-of-Care Mobile Solution achieves certification supporting meaningful use
10/24/2013
Kansas hospital revamps food service to offer room service, healthier options
Sales at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital cafeteria are up almost 30 percent in recent weekend many of the fresh products now served are less expensive than the prepared products previously purchased
10/23/2013
Walk-in health clinics becoming more common
The numbers of no-appointment, extended-hours medical facilities in South Carolina have expanded in recent years
10/23/2013
Study shows low levels of hand hygiene compliance in pediatric hospitals
Education about the appropriate use of alcohol-based hand rub recommended for these facilities
10/23/2013
Health care reform sparking ambulatory care boom
Building facilities for the future that also work for today called biggest challenge
10/23/2013
Connecticut hospital tests and trains emergency responders
Nearly 100 hospital employees, local emergency responders, volunteers and high school students took part in a mock disaster drill at Milford Hospital
10/23/2013
Court dismisses lawsuit over UCLA Health System data breach
Ruling called good news for health care providers who are victims of theft or hacking of medical information where the plaintiff cannot prove that the thief or hacker actually viewed the medical information
10/23/2013
Thirteen organizational assessment steps to maintain a culture of safety
An assessment strategy to determine whether an organization is maintaining a culture of safety includes evaluation of training, behavior and leadership
10/23/2013
Consistent condensate drainage key to healthy hospital
When condensate is not removed it stands in the drain pan, overflows the drain pan and/or is blown onto internal components where it causes damage and encourages growth of pathogens
10/23/2013
Project solutions: Preparing the clinical team for move to a replacement facility
To maintain patient care standards, an organization must commit to staff orientation, education and training, proper operating sequences, appropriate staff alignment, technology education and implementation and equipment education and implementation
10/22/2013
New safety measures put focus on best practices
Leadership from the executive ranks called antidote to poor compliance
10/22/2013
Cleveland Clinic designs facility to house an 80,000-pound magnet
Research facility included an MRI room, a technology and support room, control area, offices and a mock scan room
10/22/2013
Answers to hospital fall prevention issues vary
Lack of safety equipment usage, understaffing among hospital concerns
10/22/2013
Financial incentives boost hand hygiene compliance in study
Research was done at a tertiary medical center including outpatient center
10/22/2013
Hospital fights infections with ultraviolet light 'robot'
Texas Health Resources Southwest Fort Wort uses machine to kill bacteria in operating rooms
10/22/2013
Ambulatory surgery centers seen as future of healthcare
Service areas once defined as inpatient care are now being integrated into outpatient facilities
10/22/2013
University of Utah hospitals rethink waste practices after protests
Air-quality concerns have the university weighing whether to continue with Stericycle
10/22/2013
Schneider Electric introduces PowerPact photovoltaic circuit breakers and disconnect switches
10/22/2013
Hospitals adopt networked information systems to meet demands of new delivery model
As more organizations recognize the building as an instrument of care, they are using innovative strategies to integrate disparate building, business and clinical systems to reduce cost while providing better care
10/21/2013
Biometric tools finding a new place in health care
Using fingerprints and iris patterns to validate identity is just beginning to play a role
10/21/2013
Challenges for big data in healthcare more social than technical
Questions of social interoperability must be solved before anything else, expert says. Until then, the risks of big data will outweigh the benefits
10/21/2013
Free downloadable patient safety handwashing tools
Hand washing suffers from perennially bad compliance rates, sometimes as low as 40 percent in healthcare settings, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control
10/21/2013
Technology is a key to managing vendor and visitor access to health care facilities
Survey reports majority of facilities use a vendor management system to screen, badge and track every vendor. And 38 percent of respondents said they use a visitor management system to screen, badge and track every visitor
10/21/2013
Special construction techniques are being used to construct California hospital parking structure
New 351-car parking structure will be primarily underground to ensure a clear view of the Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital from a major roadway
10/21/2013
Contaminated bed linen key area of microbial and allergen accumulation
As modern day hospital infection control measures improve, there is an increased focus on bed linen and associated materials as possible sources of infection
10/18/2013
Major challenges looming for health IT leaders
Nationwide shift to the International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision of diagnostic and procedural codes less than a year away
10/18/2013
Norovirus a chronic problem in nursing homes, long-term care facilities in Oregon
Since 2002, norovirus has sickened more than 23,000 people in 714 outbreaks in Oregon's residential-care facilities
10/18/2013
Lack of single rooms called key element in infection control
Survey ranked single room's impact above that of more infection control nurses
10/18/2013
Preventing nursing home elopement
Facilities use monitoring, equipment and response planning to keep its patients safe
10/18/2013
Hospital chef promotes healthy eating with show for patients
Healthy cooking seen as answer to health care crisis
10/18/2013
Look for lighting that exceeds emergency standard for healthcare facilities
New high-performance emergency lighting options maintain constant light output for longer periods of time
10/18/2013
Tighter control over vendor and visitor access can improve safety
Survey reports hospital leaders have recently taken a closer look at ways to control access to their facilities.
10/18/2013
CBIC announces Certified Infection Preventionist / Infection Prevention and Control Professional Day
10/18/2013
Designer attempts to decode 'patient-centric' label
'Seven habits of a 'patient centric' healthcare designer' include educating and dreaming
10/17/2013
NY health care workers get fire safety training
Fatal fire at Illinois nursing facility puts spotlight on program
10/17/2013
Illinois oncology center looking to go greener with solar panels
Making the center solar powered reportedly will save 100 percent of its electric bill
10/17/2013
Innovative construction and modeling technology speed completion of award-winning hospital expansion
Plumbing company gets North Florida Excellence in Construction Award for work on Capital Regional Medical Center two-story addition
10/17/2013
Brain-inspired design created to enhance patient experience
Electroencephalogram-inspired architectural fins on the north facade and neuron-inspired shapes on the west facade broadcast the center's mission
10/17/2013
Strategizing building maintenance should be an executive role, experts say
Decisions about senior care facility maintenance should align with overall company goals
10/17/2013
How HCAHPS surveys relate to health care's mission
Infection control offers a nurse's perspective on improving the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems' patient satisfaction scores
10/17/2013
Maximize impact of mats at your facility
Care is required to make sure they are working properly, promoting safety, and protecting the indoor environment
10/17/2013
Interior design choices can reduce MRI anxiety
Study shows 30 percent of patients undergoing MRIs experience some form of anxiety that is often exacerbated by poor facility conditions, such as lackluster waiting spaces
10/16/2013
Information abundance will transform health care
With data, healthcare providers can start to look at processes in conjunction with costs, including where should care be delivered
10/16/2013
Virtual healthcare facilities: Doctors and nurses can consult with patients over the Internet
Telehealth capabilities offer quick and convenient face time with doctors
10/16/2013
Infection prevention guide for outpatient settings available for download
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers free resource
10/16/2013
Infection prevention guide for outpatient settings available for download
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers free resource
10/16/2013
Visual inspection compared to other methods of assessing cleaning
Study showed that visual inspection performed at least as well as commercial methods
10/16/2013
Ty Cobb Regional Medical Center reflects its namesake
Interior design references Cobb without turning into a 'sports bar'
10/16/2013
Hospital flooring options focus on new designs and sustainability
Facility planners want durability, ease of maintenance and upscale look
10/15/2013
RFID may help medical facilities meet budget standards with laundry
Ultrahigh frequency radio frequency identification can automate the laundering process and increase operating efficiency
10/15/2013
Environmental services associate lauded for act of kindness
Florida hospital employee befriended young paient undergoing chemotherapy treatments
10/15/2013
Poor EHR use can become a liability issue
One of the key risks occurs when practices fail to adjust work flows to accommodate the new technology
10/15/2013
New cancer center offers holistic approach to patient-centered care
MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper's design combines high-powered efficiency and effectiveness with special touches that meet patients' needs.
10/15/2013
California medical center takes a fresh approach to meals
Chef Craig Thomas brings healthier food, attitudes to Enloe Medical Center
10/15/2013
Medical groups say new maintenance standards would lead to higher risk
Letter to CMS claims allowing hospitals to set their own standards would erode safety precautions for the devices that perform MRIs and other procedures
10/15/2013
APIC launches 'Infection Prevention and You' campaign
Initiation designed to help patients, families and healthcare professionals understand their role in preventing infections
10/15/2013
Future HVAC Units to intuitively know when to adjust for occupant comfort and energy efficiency
10/15/2013
MaxLite’s LED fixtures saves Fallston Volunteer Fire and Ambulance company time and money
10/15/2013
Illinois hospital unveils new patient safety initiative
Ottawa facility is only in region to launch eICU remote monitoring technology
10/14/2013
Saving money in hospital electrical distribution systems
Address the rising electrical costs of operating a hospital with UPS upgrades and co-generation
10/14/2013
Fletcher Allen named one of America's greenest hospitals
Vermont facility was one of the first organizations in the country to sign Health Care Without Harm's 'Healthy Food in Health Care Pledge'
10/14/2013
New report estimates societal cost of HAIs at a high of nearly $150 billion annually
Earlier report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated the direct medical costs of HAIs to U.S. hospitals as $28.4 billion to $33.8 billion per year
10/14/2013
Selecting art for labor and delivery rooms
Having a baby is complicated and comes with a lot of emotions. Not all are positive.
10/14/2013
Technology-enabled furnishings can enhance the patience experience
In the digital era, 'smart' furniture can also help improve patient care
10/14/2013
Park Nicollet Clinic adds digital signage for wayfinding, social media access
Minnesota facility's network includes on-demand video content provides interactive wayfinding, and highlights social media updates in real time
10/11/2013
IT has a vital but complicated role to play in the health service
Integrating healthcare and information technology not easy and making the relationship work will require a new approach
10/11/2013
Surrey Memorial Hospital's critical care tower 'not a typical' health care facility
British Columbian city wanted to create something that would complement downtown revitalization
10/11/2013
Affordable Care Act may give hospital value analysis efforts a boost
Supply chain at the center of a healthcare organization's plans to justify the selection and use of products and services
10/11/2013
Joint Commission hospital accreditation survey mistakes to avoid
Hospitals' ability to identify weaknesses in their organization and implement strategies crucial
10/11/2013
The importance of environmental services shouldn't be underestimated
Many facilities are implementing programs and practices that help emphasize the work of the EVS department
10/11/2013
Valley View Hospital builds replacement facility, section by section, on original site
Lodgelike Colorado hospital's final building phase includes cancer center, medical offices and administrative services
10/11/2013
Connecticut Hospital to undergo $30 million energy makeover
Potential projects include installing more efficient lighting; lighting control, heating and cooling upgrades; energy-efficient windows
10/11/2013
ASHRAE/IES publish 2013 Energy Standard: changes for envelope, lighting, mechanical sections
10/11/2013
Web-based training program lauded for improving worker safety
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center addressed the need for a consistent and standardized work-safety training program to meet regulatory requirements for its maintenance employees
10/10/2013
Safety of bed rails questioned after patient deaths
Federal committee currently working on voluntary standards for adult portable bed rails
10/10/2013
Kimberly-Clark offers hand hygiene education program
Initiative designed to engage healthcare professionals and empower patients to create a safer healthcare environment
10/10/2013
United Health Services builds first off-campus outpatient facility
UHS opens an integrated outpatient center in a Vestal, N.Y. retail area
10/10/2013
Bellwether League honors nine for healthcare supply chain leadership
Winners lauded for their contributions to the delivery of quality care through efficient and innovative supply chain operations
10/10/2013
Shutdown delays inspections of hospitals, nursing homes
Appropriations to pay for the reviews remains frozen until Congress passes a new funding bill
10/10/2013
Canadian regional health system outlines operational improvement initiative
Western Health in Newfoundland will outsource some food service operations and trim 147 full-time equivalent positions
10/10/2013
AHE launches a environmental sustainability certificate program
The program will acknowledge the environment and ecological sustainability efforts of healthcare environmental service departments
10/10/2013
Strike looms for hospitals' dietery, housekeeping staff in British Columbia
About 75 Cowichan health-care workers are in a strike position as negotiations drag with employee Compass Group
10/9/2013
Widespread quality improvement seen at long-term care facilities
But according to a American Health Care Association, infection control poses a challenge
10/9/2013
Is hospital outsourcing a short-term trend?
Hospitals have increasingly reduced costs with outsourcing to deal with Medicare cuts and healthcare reform
10/9/2013
Designs for young behavioral healthcare patients reflects evolving attitudes
Today's treatment centers are shedding their institutional look to support more welcoming environments
10/9/2013
Manufacturers developing materials for cleanability and germ resistance
Safer surfaces help facilities look great while maintaining clean and safe environments of care
10/9/2013
Integrated Healthcare hospitals adopt new IT system to enhance patient safety.
System can help preemptively identify gaps in patient safety practices
10/9/2013
It knows if you've washed your hands
Wearable device designed to improve hospitals' hand hygiene
10/9/2013
Protecting patients in an era of BYOD security
Health care facilities concerned should update their security infrastructure accordingly and to create policies and procedures for the access of facility data on personal devices.
10/9/2013
MaxLite LED fixtures and lamps deliver substantial energy savings for New Jersey home renovation
10/9/2013
Ozone laundry system expected to mean energy savings Wisconsin hospital
Columbia Health Care Center unveils system that uses oxygen to kill germs
10/8/2013
Billings Clinic practices for power outage
Staff at Montana healthcare center conducts patient evacuation exercises
10/8/2013
New guidelines may help infection control at residential facilities
Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America and the Ronald McDonald House partner to release the guidelines
10/8/2013
St. Thomas hospital cited for medical waste violations
DPNR orders immediate action at Schneider Regional Hospital
10/8/2013
Disruption should be avoided in healthcare analytics
Hospitals and physicians must consider carefully how healthcare analytics can become part of their workflows
10/8/2013
Case study: El Centro Regional Medical Center solves printer management headache
UniPrint Infinity universal print driver chosen for ease of management and deployment and immediate ROI
10/8/2013
Hospital vestibule design makes the first impression
Well designed, visitors barely notice them as they walk through, but everybody notices if they're done wrong
10/8/2013
House hearing on health IT regulation postponed
Law requires HHS to develop a strategy and recommendations for a risk-based regulatory framework pertaining to health information technology
10/7/2013
Six Sigma-based inventory management solution launched
Cardinal Health unveils 2-Bin Kanban solution at the Fall IDN Summit and Reverse Expo in Phoenix
10/7/2013
Patient portal business booming
About 50 percent of U.S. hospitals and 40 percent of ambulatory practicehave some type of portal technology
10/7/2013
2013 Architectural and Interior Design Showcase projects highlighted
Healthcare Design magazine shares jury comments and an image galley
10/7/2013
Electronic health records can be risky if not done right
Partial or incorrect implementation may be emerging problems for physicians
10/7/2013
How will healthcare organizations manage the data explosion?
Large and small organizations explore ways to meet their growing data storage needs
10/7/2013
Is patient safety taking a backseat to 'fancy' design?
Hospitals see financial rewards of looking like hotels, less for safety efforts
10/7/2013
Hospital studies ways to improving relaxation
Acute care orthopedic patients given meditation CDs or sound machines
10/7/2013
Take a photo tour of Moorings Park continuing care retirement community
The Naples, Fla., 83-acre neighborhood was expanded and renovated
10/4/2013
Cintas issues 10 tips to help comply with the HIPAA Omnibus Rule
Compliance deadline for new rule occurred on Sept. 23
10/4/2013
Cintas issues 10 tips to help comply with the HIPAA Omnibus Rule
Compliance deadline for new rule occurred on Sept. 23
10/4/2013
White paper examines smartphone personal-duress apps for healthcare facility safety
Apps can also provide immediate access to customized safety information and procedures in an emergency
10/4/2013
AHE presents 2013 Recognition Awards
Annual awards given to recognize excellence in caring for the environment, volunteer service, mentorship and environmental sustainability
10/4/2013
Surgical, diagnostic suites getting more high-def
Advanced surgical suites can look a lot like a state-of-the-art home theaters
10/4/2013
Will healthcare turn into a Walmart-like experience?
IT revolution may replace some personal touches with large scale efficiencies
10/4/2013
Bay Area climate collaborative, Eaton's Cooper Lighting collaborate to advance LED streetlights
10/4/2013
Eight types of waste in healthcare defined
Book, "Lean Hospitals," details areas where healthcare resources are lost
10/3/2013
CDC offers guidance for clinical surveillance, management of MERS-CoV
Recommendations offered in preparation for future cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus
10/3/2013
Operational readiness check ensures your new healthcare facility is good to go
After years of planning, design, and construction, usage details are crucial
10/3/2013
The way to better healthcare may be by plane, train or automobile
Fierce Healthcare blog looks at lessons airline industry can offer healthcare
10/3/2013
Healthcare Foodservice Workers Week is October 7 - 11
Weeks recognizes those who provide nutrition services to promote health and wellness
10/3/2013
Architect shares views on what's key in healthcare design.
In "Take Five" series magazine asks leading healthcare design professionals what gets their attention
10/3/2013
15 things to know about the HIPAA Omnibus Final Rule
If you're still not 100 percent sure your HIPAA ducks are in a row, here are 15 things you must know
10/3/2013
Changes in Australian healthcare expands market for facilities management
Service providers that cater to community, aged care, and residential care facilities expected to see growth, but lower demand for facilities such as linen or food services seen
10/3/2013
Prime Healthcare selects INFINITT VNA solution for enterprise archiving across 23-hospital system
10/3/2013
Enhanced CertainTeed CoolStar roofing products help reduce energy usage and maintenance costs
10/3/2013
Hospital support workers in British Columbia await strike decision
Housekeeping staff holds informational picket at Burnaby Hospital
10/2/2013
Children's inpatient units need to balance privacy, safety and community
A patient unit can provides multiple neighborhoods and a "park" for all to engage as a community
10/2/2013
Data rights debated by privacy advocate, analytics expert
Both sides cited economic issues ass a basis for their arguments
10/2/2013
Problems finding certified EHRs for Stage 2 expected
Hospitals and medical offices must advance quickly from Stage 1 to Stage 2 to avoid penalties
10/2/2013
Good hand hygiene still not ingrained in healthcare
Consistent monitoring and reinforcement as well as patient involvement called key to compliance
10/2/2013
New HIPAA rules pose complex challenges for providers
Withholding sensitive records from insurance companies if the bills are paid out of pocket called all-but-impossible
10/2/2013
Health information exchange organizations still paper dependent
64 percent of the HIOs reported that sharing data with hospitals not participating in an HIO was conducted via fax
10/2/2013
Contest seeking ideas to curb hospital-acquired infections
Winning entrepreneurs will get a $2,500 minimum advance on 20 years percentage of sales or buyout and 50 percent of the licensing royalties
10/2/2013
Urban cancer centers given view of nature
Natural vistas can alleviate stress, relax blood pressure, and even reduce the need for pain medication
10/1/2013
Johns Hopkins backs effort to fast-track health IT ideas
DreamIt Health Baltimore boot camp seeks applicants for Jan. start date
10/1/2013
Doctors spending more money on IT, report says
Federal incentives - and potential penalties - are driving the increased investments
10/1/2013
Health care leaders address senate committee on HAI reduction
Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee looks at efforts to reduce healthcare-associated infections
10/1/2013
A collection of insights into the HIPAA Omnibus final rule
MedCity News puts together reference guide to the impact of rules changes that have recently gone into effect
10/1/2013
Owensboro Health Regional Hospital started from scratch to improve health care to the regional
Renovating in place would have taken more time and money than starting over, so new 780,000-square-foot hospital was built
10/1/2013
Lurie Children's Hospital giving parking passes to families of NCIU patients
Foundation honoring tiny former patient raised more than $200,000 to subsidize parking and public transportation
10/1/2013
Healthcare-related construction expected to rise 6 percent in 2014
An aging population is still creating increased demand in this area, but The Affordable Care Act and related impacts on healthcare costs could shift developers' plans in the relatively near future
10/1/2013