- June 2013
New Boston medical research facility to be LEED Gold certified
Construction has begun on Brigham Building for the Future at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.
6/28/2013
Benefits of improved hand dryers increase their popularity, use in facilities
Some of the benefits facility managers see in installing hand dryers include financial savings, green and sustainable capabilities, and improved hygiene.
6/28/2013
Strides made in healthcare flooring materials offer greater design options
While durability and infection control are still vital considerations, aesthetics has become more important as healthcare facilities seek warmer, more inviting looks for floors.
6/28/2013
Well-crafted equipment rental contract vital to facilities project management
No matter the equipment in question, facility managers can deliver a successful rental project by ensuring the rental agreement is clear, comprehensive and effective.
6/27/2013
Center for Health Design creates checklist to aid in flooring decisions
The Center for Health Design Research Coalition has developed a checklist to indicate what managers should be looking for in flooring options and areas for further research.
6/26/2013
Center for Health Design creates checklist to aid in flooring decisions
The Center for Health Design Research Coalition has developed a checklist to indicate what managers should be looking for in flooring options and areas for further research.
6/26/2013
Floor care equipment can contribute to LEED certification
As the sustainability movement continues to flourish, more custodial managers are demanding environmentally friendly products to satisfy in-house green initiatives, as well as earn credits toward LEED certification.
6/26/2013
Climate, weather conditions factor into roof coatings decisions
Choosing a roof coating best suited to a facility's local climate can be the difference between a failed application and one that delivers energy savings and prolongs a roof's performance life.
6/26/2013
Baptist Memorial Health Care to integrate Micromedex from Truven Health Analytics in its EHR systems
6/25/2013
Facility managers have resources to help choose green building products
"Do no harm" may be the mantra of the medical community, but increasingly, it's the charge of facility managers as well. That is especially true when it comes to choosing building products.
6/25/2013
Children's hospital design grows to be more family-friendly, inclusive
The typical decor of a children's hospital, featuring lots of bright colors and geometric shapes, is rapidly becoming a thing of the past.
6/25/2013
Housekeeping Solutions 2013 Reader Survey reveals industry trends
The annual reader survey from Housekeeping Solutions is now available, and this year's results offer insight into management priorities, budgets, green and sustainability practices, and more.
6/24/2013
Joint Commission revises certification program decisions to Certified or Not Certified
The Joint Commission June 19 announced its decision process for certification programs will now have only two outcomes: Certified or Not Certified. This change takes effect immediately.
6/24/2013
Acadia Healthcare announces agreement to purchase inpatient psychiatric facility in Florida
6/21/2013
Digital wayfinding improves hospital navigation, patient experience
A new generation of technology-driven wayfinding tools is being used by hospitals nationwide to help guide visitors to their destinations while contributing to a more enjoyable hospital visit.
6/21/2013
Healthcare Management Systems' EHR v12 receives EHR ONC-ACB Certification by Drummond Group
6/20/2013
RFID in Health Care Conference and Exhibition
RFID in Health Care conference and exhibition, presented by RFID Journal, will be held Dec. 4 in Washington, D.C.
6/20/2013
Maximize efficiency with best practices for overcoming common cooling tower issues
While the type of cooling tower installed and its operating environment determine the issues facility managers must address to keep the tower operating efficiently, managers also need to consider a number of common issues most tower operations face.
6/20/2013
Facility managers play important role in successful green design projects
Any green interior renovation or design project is going to face a number of challenges ranging from cost to sustainability requirements. Facility managers play a vital role in implementing the strategies that drive successful projects.
6/20/2013
Changing environment prompts idea for professional water certification for facility managers
For decades, the facility manager and engineer considered water to be just there when needed. This has been changing, and it may be time to give facility managers the option to earn a professional water certification by learning how to be more efficient.
6/19/2013
Free webcast prepares managers for surprise inspections in healthcare facilities
Healthcare Facilities Today will host a free webcast June 25 at 1 p.m. Eastern on how to prepare for a surprise inspection in a healthcare facility.
6/19/2013
Free webcast prepares managers for surprise inspections in healthcare facilities
Healthcare Facilities Today will host a free webcast June 25 at 1 p.m. Eastern on how to prepare for a surprise inspection in a healthcare facility.
6/19/2013
U.S. retail health clinics expected to double by 2015, report says
The number of retail health clinics in the U.S. is projected to double in the next three years due to the increasing demand of newly insured patients under the Affordable Care Act, according to a new report.
6/18/2013
Tips for choosing the right drain-cleaning equipment for the job
The task of keeping drains, piping and plumbing systems open and flowing in institutional and commercial facilities is challenging and unending.
6/18/2013
COBie can be effective tool to aid FMs in asset management, operations
As more tools adopt COBie, it is important that facility management, architecture, engineering, and construction teams have processes in place to effectively use the tools available.
6/18/2013
Webinar targets best practices for network infrastructure in healthcare facilities
The one-hour session, "A Healthy Infrastructure: Intelligent Enterprise Solutions for the Healthcare Environment" will be broadcast June 26 at 2 p.m. Eastern.
6/17/2013
Bloomberg wants NYC hospital construction to meet new standards
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said he wants hospital construction in flood-prone areas to meet new standards for extreme weather.
6/17/2013
Expert: Healthcare facilities can adopt update of Life Safety Code without hardship
As the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and The Joint Commission prepare to adopt the 2012 Life Safety Code, the effects on facility managers in healthcare facilities will me minimal, and at any rate positive, according to a presenter at the NFPA Conference and Expo.
6/17/2013
Health Management Associates Inc. signs letter of intent to lease Munroe Regional Medical Center
6/14/2013
Free webinars offer insight into healthcare design trends, technologies
The Healthcare Design Education Day series of events, hosted by the producers of the Healthcare Design Conference, continues in June with a full day of free webinars dedicated to interior design in healthcare facilities.
6/14/2013
Free webinars offer insight into healthcare design trends, technologies
The Healthcare Design Education Day series of events, hosted by the producers of the Healthcare Design Conference, continues in June with a full day of free webinars dedicated to interior design in healthcare facilities.
6/14/2013
Provider-led data alliance launched to develop, share pioneering population health solutions
6/14/2013
Virtual training hospital opens at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
The center occupies 60,000 square feet on the lower two floors of a new six-story, 176,000-square-foot building on the hospital's campus.
6/14/2013
Inaugural Healthcare Design Academy to be held in Dallas
The producers of the Healthcare Design Conference will hold the inaugural Healthcare Design Academy Aug. 8 - 9 at the Anatole Hotel in Dallas.
6/13/2013
Inaugural Healthcare Design Academy to be held in Dallas
The producers of the Healthcare Design Conference will hold the inaugural Healthcare Design Academy Aug. 8 - 9 at the Anatole Hotel in Dallas.
6/13/2013
Five high-performing hospitals receive national award for safe, efficient and effective healthcare
6/13/2013
Technical systems, occupant behavior both play roles in fire, life safety planning
Many facility managers focus on the technical systems involved in fire and life safety preparation, but understanding how building occupants are likely to behave in an emergency, and taking steps to ensure that their actions help, rather than hinder, everyone's safety also is critical.
6/13/2013
Needs of baby boomers drive some healthcare facility design trends
Professionals in the facilities design industry already have begun to reshape how healthcare buildings are designed, constructed and operated with the needs of baby boomers in mind.
6/12/2013
Site analysis aids in selection of disaster-resilient location for critical facility
A thorough, knowledge-based analysis from the outset is vital to the selection of a new critical facility site, as critical facilities need to be sufficiently robust to remain in operation and survive under stress, whether caused by natural or human agents.
6/12/2013
Customizable furniture system makes healthcare waiting rooms more comfortable
Regard, a new customizable furniture system from Nurture by Steelcase, is comprised of approximately 150 separate components and integrates modular seating, casegood elements, space division, power and tables.
6/12/2013
Several Crown Mats and Matting products now certified by the National Floor Safety Institute
6/11/2013
Assessment of roof condition aids in decision to repair or replace
Performing a roof-condition assessment can be beneficial when deciding whether to install a new roof or repair an existing roof.
6/11/2013
Hurricane Sandy prompts new considerations for data center resiliency
Hurricane Sandy, the second costliest hurricane in U.S. history, is a lesson in how the best-laid contingency plans can be shredded in no time when an extreme weather event hits.
6/11/2013
New design guide aids VA hospital planning and construction
When the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs embarked on construction of its first new facility in nearly 20 years, VA facilities professionals and architects worked together to create a facility that updated the agency's established criteria for hospital design to suit contemporary needs.
6/11/2013
Healthcare facilities should review disaster readiness; create master plan
Due to recent disasters such as Hurricane Sandy, it may be time for healthcare facilities to take a look at existing disaster readiness plans and see where gaps and loopholes might exist.
6/10/2013
BIM and COBie can help make the most of CMMS systems
Increasingly, managers are seeking ways to take advantage of emerging technology tools to enhance the power of their computerized maintenance management systems.
6/10/2013
BIM and COBie can help make the most of CMMS systems
Increasingly, managers are seeking ways to take advantage of emerging technology tools to enhance the power of their computerized maintenance management systems.
6/10/2013
Facility managers can take steps to ensure proper floor installation
Flooring installation failures are an increasing problem that can be costly and time-consuming, but there are actions facility managers can take to ensure proper installation.
6/10/2013
Factors to consider when modernizing a healthcare facility
When evaluating patient space for upgrades a number of key factors come into play to make the marriage of efficiency, aesthetics, comfort and patient safety work successfully.
6/7/2013
Product declarations move into social justice issues
Pushing the envelope further on building product content transparency, the International Living Future Institute is rolling out a product labeling program on social justice and equity issues.
6/7/2013
How to create an accurate payback calculator for a water system upgrade
Because water system upgrades are typically expensive, the payback for performing them needs to make financial sense.
6/6/2013
Collaborative environments in healthcare facilities spell operational success
As the healthcare industry constructs, remodels and repurposes aging facilities for a new era of health services delivery, the symbiotic relationship between all areas of the healthcare profession come into play.
6/6/2013
Hospital still closed after Hurricane Sandy
Extensive unanticipated facility repairs continue at Long Beach Medical Center, which closed after Hurricane Sandy flooded it in October.
6/6/2013
ASHE endorses commissioning practices for better healthcare facility efficiency
The American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) is increasing its efforts to promote facility commissioning to its members as a way to get leaner and more efficient buildings.
6/5/2013
Chilled beam can increase capacity, decrease power draw
The SEMCO IQHC (high capacity) Series of active chilled beams' cooling capacity has been increased by 50 percent over previous models, while dropping pump and fan horsepower needs.
6/5/2013
Thoughtful design can aid infection prevention in healthcare facilities
From hand hygiene solutions to appropriate specified surfaces that block pathogen transmission, healthcare interiors make up a complex part of the infection control puzzle.
6/4/2013
Consider all factors when making decision to replace building chiller
Moving cautiously is important when facing the potential costs and disruption associated with a chiller replacement, but there are other factors that must be taken into consideration.
6/4/2013
Carpet longevity in facilities depends on proper extraction methods
While carpet extraction might seem like a straightforward process, doing it improperly can actually make the carpet dirtier faster.
6/4/2013
Tips for choosing the right standard protocol for building automation needs
A system that uses open or standard protocols gives facility managers the flexibility to use products from different manufacturers, but no single protocol is the best for every application, experts say.
6/3/2013
LED lighting gains popularity as versatile option for healthcare facilities
As healthcare facilities professionals seek to boost overall efficiencies in operations while facing tight budgets, lighting is one area that can be tapped for definitive savings, thanks to new technologies such as LEDs.
6/3/2013
LED lighting gains popularity as versatile option for healthcare facilities
As healthcare facilities professionals seek to boost overall efficiencies in operations while facing tight budgets, lighting is one area that can be tapped for definitive savings, thanks to new technologies such as LEDs.
6/3/2013
Matting standard helps cut down slip, trip and fall hazard at facilities
A floor matting standard from the American National Standards Institute and National Floor Safety Institute provides guidance on floor mat selection, installation, and care and maintenance.
6/3/2013