- March 2018
Parents say Florida hospital allowed tribal police to kidnap newborn
Hospital security personnel accompanied tribal police in taking the baby
3/29/2018
Mass. hospital steps up security after former employee sends troubling email
South Shore Hospital added security after the incident involving the former employee
3/29/2018
Survey shows some decreased hospital security training
350 respondents participated in Campus Safety magazine’s 2017 Hospital Security Survey
3/29/2018
Severe weather: The four extreme threats safety personnel need to know
Seventy-eight percent of disasters recorded in the United States each year are weather-related
3/29/2018
Veterans hospital killings spotlights healthcare worker risks
Serious workplace violence is on average four times more common in healthcare settings
3/29/2018
Survey says consumer focus driving hospital design
Modern Healthcare's 2018 Construction and Design Survey analyzed nearly 120 contracting, design, development and architecture firms
3/29/2018
Fire that threatened Amarillo hospital district brought potential evacuation lessons
Office of Emergency Management director discusses preparing for a worst-case scenario
3/28/2018
Air disinfection in an inpatient pharmacy using a shielded ultraviolet C system
A tertiary care hospital’s success story
3/28/2018
Lawmakers seek OSHA standard on healthcare facility violence
Standard would require healthcare facilities to develop and implement facility- and unit-specific workplace violence prevention plans
3/28/2018
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Door frames
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for door frames
3/28/2018
Texas children’s hospital works fun into its tower design
Cook Children’s Medical Center South Tower in Fort Worth includes a new heart center
3/28/2018
Technology changing healthcare design process
Systems that help understand doctor and nurse workflows can simplify design choices
3/28/2018
Wold Architects and Engineers Launches New Website to Better Connect with Clients and Communities
3/28/2018
Dealing with elderly patient wandering, elopement
The number of patients with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia is skyrocketing
3/27/2018
Behavioral health is being integrated into primary care settings
Designers are optimizing built environments where clinicians can easily collaborate in a single space, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
3/27/2018
Maximizing healthcare facility HVAC system output
HVAC optimization involves automatically controlling HVAC systems to deliver work at energy-efficient levels
3/27/2018
Nurse killed in UAB-Hospital Highlands shooting
Another employee was injured and the shooter died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound
3/27/2018
Lighting can affect patient care
Light can play a role in improving health outcomes for patients and providing healthy work environments
3/27/2018
Resiliency a growing concern in healthcare design
Power outages have been the most common resiliency-related events in the past three years
3/27/2018
Maximizing cooling tower technology for HVAC, power and industrial applications
New technology advancements provide up to 50 percent more cooling capacity, greater energy and installation savings, fewer components and easier maintenance
3/27/2018
University Hospitals faces lawsuits over lost embryos
The temperature in a liquid nitrogen freezer at the UH Fertility Center unexpectedly rose
3/26/2018
Modernizing the operating room
The productivity of surgery space can be enhanced by capturing and repurposing it, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
3/26/2018
Biophilic design becoming more common in healthcare facilities
'Biophilia,' refers to the urge to affiliate with other forms of life
3/26/2018
Study identifies the high-risk surfaces for C. diff
Researchers sampled 16 sites within patient isolation rooms and patient bays to determine the hardest-to-clean areas
3/26/2018
ECRI Institute ranks 2018's top patient safety risks
New risks, existing concerns that are changing because of new technology, and persistent issues made the list
3/26/2018
VITEC's Expanding HEVC Ecosystem on Display at 2018 NAB Show With Launch of MGW Diamond Encoder
3/26/2018
Union says VA facilities should have armed security
The 600 officers protecting VA campuses in California are unarmed
3/23/2018
Drone has eyes on hospital project
Illinois healthcare facility uses drone to help manage 65-acre construction site
3/23/2018
Nurse shortages and crowded wards could reverse infection prevention progress
Antibiotic Research UK said the bed occupancy at NHS hospitals make the spread of bacterial infections more likely
3/23/2018
Maximizing cooling tower technology for HVAC, power and industrial applications
New technology advancements provide up to 50 percent more cooling capacity, greater energy and installation savings, fewer components and easier maintenance
3/23/2018
Infected previous bed occupants, roommates increase HAI risk
Odds of infected patients having been exposed to a roommate with the same organism were 4.82 times
3/23/2018
Ultrasound, MRI reports highly vulnerable to cyber crimes
Healthcare saw a 210 percent increase in publicly disclosed security incidents in 2017 over 2016
3/23/2018
HCA Healthcare’s Gulf Coast Division Partners with Solis Mammography On Launch of Two Centers
3/23/2018
Sex offender sues Wis. hospital that won’t let him visit son
The suit argues the hospital's visitation policy is 'cruel and causes unnecessary harm to families and innocent children'
3/22/2018
Security increased at fertility center after freezer malfunction
Officer wearing a bullet-proof vest stationed at the main entrance front desk
3/22/2018
Four ways accommodating furniture is making society more inclusive
Providing an accommodating dining experience for those in wheelchairs can be done with adjustable tables
3/22/2018
Customers, research & development are lifeblood of evaporative cooling tower innovations
Customers actively seek energy efficiency, easy installation, low maintenance and operational reliability
3/22/2018
Alaska psychiatric hospital investigated for workplace safety issues
Workplace safety issues and fear of retaliation at Alaska's state-run Alaska Psychiatric Institute will be probed
3/22/2018
Colorful medical center planned for Chicago neighborhood
The brightly-colored facility will include multi-purpose communal spaces to host wellness-related educational programs
3/22/2018
Cooling failures at fertility clinics may have damaged hundreds of eggs
San Francisco fertility clinic experienced a liquid nitrogen failure in a storage tank holding thousands of frozen eggs and embryos
3/21/2018
A guide to healthcare background checks
More than one-third of the acute care hospital beds are in older buildings that will not be able to contain those beds unless they are upgraded by that date
3/21/2018
UK hospital fire safety walls won't be fixed until late 2019
The breaches in walls at the Coventry hospital were discovered in 2016
3/21/2018
Dental clinic accused of using contaminated water during procedures
Suit says office failed to actively monitor the water quality or disinfect water lines
3/21/2018
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Fire pins
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for fire pins
3/21/2018
Dementia village planned in British Columbia
Village gives residents freedom to walk outside and participate in activities
3/21/2018
Severe flu season to lift hospital earnings
Systems say flu season boosted patient admissions
3/20/2018
Florida legislation means big changes for healthcare facilities
All controlling interests in a healthcare facility would be required to undergo criminal background screening
3/20/2018
OSHA orders Colo. facility to protect staff
Pioneer Health Care Center in Rocky Ford was fined more than $9,000
3/20/2018
The American Center in Madison earns LEED Gold
The American Center as one of 17 buildings in the world and one of 10 in the U.S. that have gold-level certification in healthcare.
3/20/2018
Nurses union to press charges against abusive patients
The measure follows years of the union pushing for better hospital security and nurse training
3/19/2018
Time for technology to take on tough staffing challenges
It’s never been more important for healthcare facility managers to focus on strategic staffing and retention. The right technology is here to help.
3/19/2018
Report explores healthcare wayfinding best practices
Report explores the people, processes and tools that large medical facilities have implemented to manage their wayfinding systems
3/19/2018
Top online security blogs to watch
VPN Mentor website lists blogs offering most up-to-date news, insight and analysis
3/19/2018
Flying hospital supports eye care in developing nations
Orbis Flying Eye Hospital strengthens local eye care institutions, trains staff, introduces ophthalmic technology
3/19/2018
Safety precautions for hospital construction projects
The expansion of existing healthcare facilities requires planning for the safety of both patients and construction workers
3/19/2018
Skender Revolutionizes How the Industry Builds, Integrates Design, Construction and Manufacturing
3/19/2018
Healthcare Laundry Specialists ImageFIRST Unveils First-of-its-kind Scrub Management System
3/19/2018
Mobile telehospitals bring care to where it’s needed
Mobile healthcare facility offers options for acute and longterm care
3/16/2018
Parkland lighting system improves patient flow
The hospital partnered with Toyota to implement new emergency department processes
3/16/2018
Hospital used multifaceted plan can stop C. diff
Stillwater (Oklahoma) Medical Center has not seen a hospital-acquired case of C. diff since October 2017
3/16/2018
Probe finds VA knew for years about dangerous conditions at D.C. hospital
Investigators found more than 1,000 boxes of unsecured documents in storage facilities, the basement and a dumpster
3/16/2018
NFMT event to include seminar on ASHRAE codes, standards and guidelines
The 2018 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.
3/16/2018
Factors to consider with a transformer replacement
A few tips can ensure a quick return to service
3/16/2018
HVAC experts suggest natural ventilation be allowed in most spaces outside of operating rooms
Natural ventilation is defined as the transport of fresh air through non-mechanical means, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
3/16/2018
Long Beach hospital on active earthquake fault to close
Running the hospital has become increasingly difficult because staff members are leaving
3/15/2018
Idaho hospital incident raises questions about arming hospital security guards
Pocatello police negotiated with an armed, suicidal man in the parking lot of Portneuf Medical Center
3/15/2018
Is integrated project delivery (IPD) right for you?
This system is best aligned to complex projects that last over 12 months and carry multi-million dollar budgets
3/15/2018
NFMT event to include seminar on the role of lighting on tomorrow
The 2018 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.
3/15/2018
Bringing the great indoors outside
Outdoor work areas and collaboration spaces are receiving more attention than ever before. Taking the office outside may be the next big step for commercial applications.
3/15/2018
Housekeeping audit finds problems at B.C. healthcare facility
Supervision and training at the Arrow Lakes Hospital
3/15/2018
Internet of Things Revolution Comes to Pest Control with Pestconnect From Rentokil Steritech
3/15/2018
86 Percent of Americans Say a Clogged Toilet Would Negatively Impact Their Perception of a Business
3/15/2018
TeleHealth Services and Healthwise Partner to Develop Microlearning Strategy Using AI-Driven Avatars
3/15/2018
Report says Madison hospital failed to respond after first reports of abuse in NICU
Recently a security officer was assigned to the NICU front entrance and rounding on the unit 24/7 until video monitoring cameras in NICU rooms are installed and activated
3/14/2018
Floor care can make or break an impression
Many people think a shiny floor is equally slippery
3/14/2018
Report says healthcare's biggest security threats come from inside
Healthcare only industry in which internal actors are the biggest threat to an organization
3/14/2018
NFMT event to include seminar on data center cooling strategies
The 2018 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.
3/14/2018
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Aluminum astragals
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for aluminum astragals
3/14/2018
'No concern' of Ebola at Va. healthcare facility
A 'safety zone' has been set up for the care of a patient from West Africa at the Winchester Medical Center
3/14/2018
Robotic comfort seals clear infection control hurdle
Seals that respond to touch and speech will be used on dementia wards
3/13/2018
California hospital makes financial turnaround using 'patient-centric' care
Sharp Coronado Hospital offers amenities such as massage, acupuncture and freshly baked cookies
3/13/2018
Conn. hospital ER reopens 9 days after man crashed into facility
While the fire was contained to the lobby, the entire ER was affected
3/13/2018
University developing self-cleaning surface that destroys bacteria when exposed to light
The coating is a non-toxic photocatalyst ceramic that produces continuous oxygen radicals at the surface
3/13/2018
NFMT event to include seminar on the IoT
The 2018 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.
3/13/2018
Drivers struggle to bring doctors, organs to hospital during blizzard in Ireland
Defense Forces deployed 290 soldiers and 117 vehicles to fight Storm Emma
3/13/2018
Cape Town hospital installs water filtration system
The project is part of an effort to reduce the facility’s demand on municipal water supply
3/13/2018
General’s Gen-Eye USB Video Inspection Systems Now Offer USB Flash Drive Recording Capability
3/13/2018
CDC says flu season has peaked
The 2017-18 influenza season peaked in early February and is now on the decline
3/12/2018
Calif. healthcare facility could lose beds if not earthquake compliant by 2030
More than one-third of the acute care hospital beds are in older buildings that will not be able to contain those beds unless they are upgraded by that date
3/12/2018
Hospital switches delivery model to improve food service
Eastern Health has partnered with Morrison Healthcare with the Steamplicity system
3/12/2018
Ill. proposal would make it easier to convert hospitals into ERs.
Currently, to become a stand-alone ER, facilities must be in communities of 50,000 people or less
3/12/2018
Amarillo VA renovating to improve care quality
The new construction will allow each veteran to get their own room and private restroom
3/12/2018
Senior facility installs security cameras after patient is injured
80-year-old woman was assaulted by another resident and left with broken ribs
3/9/2018
Psychiatric stabilization unit designed to maximize limited light
The Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Stabilization Unit's space was configured with only one exterior window to bring in natural daylight, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.
3/9/2018
At work healthcare facilities offer convenience
A third of companies now offer some form of health services on site
3/9/2018
Circadian-based lighting can speed healing
Usual healthcare facility lighting developed with energy consumption in mind
3/9/2018
Uber Health, a B2B transportation platform, launched
Services available specifically to healthcare providers
3/9/2018
Cybersecurity, digital failures called top hospital hazards
The ECRI Institute releases its list of top healthcare technology hazards for 2018
3/9/2018
Coroner links hospital food to boy's death
Melbourne hospital gave patient breakfast with allergens
3/8/2018
New nursing homes backup power rules go to Florida lawmakers
The rule was issued after residents died in a sweltering South Florida nursing home following Hurricane Irma
3/8/2018
When fresh air in hospitals went out the window
Hospital went from luxury resorts to windowless boxes in the 1940s
3/8/2018
Former Conn. hospital security guard claims he lost job over his safety complaints
Guard said he had to resign after the hospital failed to address safety issues
3/8/2018
Oklahoma Healthcare facility lends cleaning robot to schools
The extra layer of protection was deployed in buildings that have had high absence rates due to illness
3/8/2018
N.C. senior facilities take precautions as state flu deaths pass 200
Twenty-six of the flu victims who died were 65 and older and five of those deaths were between 50 and 64
3/8/2018
Plastic coatings with antimicrobial additives can help control infections
Integrating antimicrobial additives into plastic and polymer surfaces can make them inhospitable to bacteria
3/7/2018
Threat of healthcare data breaches growing
In 2017, security breaches exposed 5.6 million patient records to external hackers and insider threats
3/7/2018
NFMT event to include seminar on data center cooling strategies
The 2018 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.
3/7/2018
'America's Best Hospitals' for 2018 names by Healthgrades
The hospitals on the lists represent the top 1 percent and 2 percent of healthcare facilities in the nation
3/7/2018
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Rules for the staff sleep room
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for the staff sleep room
3/7/2018
Manitoba spending $30 million on healthcare facility maintenance
Seven Oaks General Hospital and Pan Am Clinic in Winnipeg are planning roof replacements
3/7/2018
Report finds U.S. hospitals ill-equipped for large disasters
Healthcare systems perform well in localized disasters
3/7/2018
86 Percent of Americans say a Clogged Toilet would Negatively Impact their Perception of a Business
3/7/2018
Apple launching its own medical clinics
Apple follows the coalition of Amazon, J.P. Morgan and Berkshire Hathaway who announced a plan to revamp healthcare for their employees
3/6/2018
Center for Health Design launches behavioral and mental health toolbox
Resource included insights, case studies, research data, strategies and tools
3/6/2018
Toaster oven fire sparks partial evacuation of N.J. healthcare facility
Water from the sprinkler system damaged areas of the hospital
3/6/2018
Surgeon links double lung transplant to surgical smoke
After years of inhaling surgical plume, surgeon was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
3/6/2018
NFMT event to include seminar on the IoT
The 2018 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.
3/6/2018
Microhospital trend bringing accessible healthcare
Stripped-down facilities have been cropping up around the country
3/6/2018
Indiana healthcare construction boom continuing
Some insurance brokers and employer groups concerned that expense could keep pushing up healthcare costs
3/6/2018
ASSA ABLOY Shares Important Considerations for Door Security Solutions in the Built Environment
3/6/2018
WEDI 2018 Spring Conference to Focus on Bridging Information and Technology to Improve Healthcare
3/6/2018
Video reveals level of violence in Australian hospitals
Footage shows patients spitting, punching and attacking medical staff with a chair
3/5/2018
How Amazon, JPMorgan, Berkshire could transform healthcare
Coalition is hoping to lower healthcare costs for the companies' employees
3/5/2018
Mass notification systems are becoming more common
The market is expected to reach $293.1 million in 2021
3/5/2018
Two Southwestern hospitals are taking the lead in efforts to help create sustainable communities
The Christus Spohn Hospital, Corpus Christi, Texas, and the University of Oklahoma Medical Center in Oklahoma City are piloting a new USGBC standard
3/5/2018
NFMT event to include seminar on winning strategies for energy efficiency
The 2018 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.
3/5/2018
New Louisiana healthcare facility focuses on wellness
Thibodaux Regional Medical Center’s new wellness center in Thibodaux, La., was designed to make its community healthier, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
3/5/2018
Rural hospitals urged to operate like medical clinics
Many rural hospitals have closed their doors at in recent years
3/5/2018
Conn. hospital reviewing security after driver sets himself on fire in ED
Middlesex Hospital emergency department closed after man slammed car into its doors, damaging the building
3/2/2018
Designing for active senior patients
A healing environment that keeps seniors healthy during hospitalization incorporates spaces that give the patient a reason to get out of bed, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
3/2/2018
Calif. children’s hospital mixes technology, nature and playtime
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford was designed to create a nurturing and healing environment
3/2/2018
Calif. children’s hospital mixes technology, nature and playtime
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford was designed to create a nurturing and healing environment
3/2/2018
NFMT event to include seminar on ASHRAE codes, standards and guidelines
The 2018 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.
3/2/2018
CDC reports flu activity still elevated
The CDC said that flu activity is likely to remain elevated for several more weeks
3/1/2018
Designing healthcare facilities to curb violence
If nothing else, EDs should be designed in such a way that security staff can cordon off the entrance and access to the rest of the facility
3/1/2018
How Boomers and Millennials can work together — and love it. A conversation with two E4H architects.
When it comes to the profession of architecture, how are the Boomer-Millennial differences manifesting themselves?
3/1/2018
NFMT event to include seminar on the role of lighting on tomorrow's facilities
The 2018 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.
3/1/2018
Vancouver healthcare facility designs healing environment with colorful graphics
The use of 'regional cues' help provide context for children staying for extended periods
3/1/2018
Specialty care center chooses surface materials to elevate patient experience
The surfacing materials chosen needed to be able to withstand serious wear and tear
3/1/2018
