- August 2016
Cell phone germs a concern at healthcare facilities
A study found traces of the flu, respiratory infections, and the norovirus on 38.5% of 114 healthcare workers' phones that were tested
8/31/2016
Key considerations when choosing hand-hygiene products
With little guidance, finding the right product can be daunting
8/31/2016
Looking at healthcare self-regulation program
Every time an outbreak is linked to linen services, healthcare laundry industry standards go under the microscope
8/31/2016
Healthcare cybersecurity improving
Survey shows that more organizations are prioritizing information security
8/31/2016
Flex technology designed to cut costs
Medical office buildings feature flexible technology, office space
8/31/2016
Fungal spores found in N.C. healthcare facility nursery during construction
The spores are common and generally not harmful
8/30/2016
Tips on building a healthcare facility telecommunications network
Building in redundancy, IoT capabilities essential to network design
8/30/2016
Improve your healthcare facility's bottom line with GIS
The Affordable Care Act has created an increase in healthcare utilization and a new emphasis on quality
8/30/2016
Tennessee hospital now StormReady
Cookeville Regional Medical Center gets StormReady certification from the National Weather Service
8/30/2016
Survey shows hospitals differ in levels of cybersecurity
Eighty percent of providers acknowledge a recent 'significant security incident'
8/30/2016
Small towns getting large healthcare projects
Three new $300 million hospital projects planned
8/30/2016
University of Dayton Leading the Charge in the Fight Against Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)
8/30/2016
Hospitals using Uber to get patients to care
For people without access to private transportation, getting to medical appointments can be a challenge
8/29/2016
Disaster drills key to mass-shooter response
Orlando hospital participated in drill three months before nightclub shooting
8/29/2016
Art inspiring new discussions at London behavioral healthcare facility
Nonprofit organization aims to improve environmental conditions in mental health hospitals by inviting artists to create installation-based artworks, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
8/29/2016
Hospitals designed for faster healing
National Healthcare Design Awards winners show design can have an effect on outcomes
8/29/2016
Are timeshare surgery centers the future?
Healthcare providers can lease facilities, staff and equipment
8/29/2016
Healthcare facility designed with contemporary comforts
New Park Avenue Medical Center includes a healing garden
8/29/2016
Healthcare architect gets new perspective when admitted to hospital he helped design
Architect discovers new ways design impacts the patient experience
8/26/2016
New Hampshire hospitals invest in wiser energy, cleaner air
Hospitals working to prevent illness by reducing pollution from energy use
8/26/2016
Hospitals can help nurses prevent violence
Massachusetts hospital nurses have developed violence-prevention protocols
8/26/2016
Moving beyond hospital walls
New outpatient facility at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla Campus is one of the first in California to offer cardiac catheterization and other specialized medical procedures
8/26/2016
Creating mock-us can improve final design
Sixty-three percent of respondents to the 2016 Hospital Construction Survey say they include patients in the design process
8/26/2016
Louisiana hospitals up and running through flooding
Flooding is testing local hospitals' operations
8/25/2016
Should healthcare facilities build new or renovate?
Health systems in urban areas are dealing with heightened competition
8/25/2016
Photo tour of New Delhi fertility clinic
The new Seeds of Innocence fertility clinic in New Delhi, India, has a striking exterior with Marsala wine-colored lacquered panels that reflect the sky, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
8/25/2016
Healthcare's cybersecurity problem
Research firm expects hospital spending on cybersecurity in the U.S. to grow by 13.6 percent annually for the next five years
8/25/2016
Micro-hospitals, freestanding ERs urged for New York healthcare
More organizations are opening free-standing emergency departments and no-frills micro-hospitals for their convenience and accessibility
8/25/2016
Virginia shopping site to become 'a healthcare destination'
Riverside Center retail shopping center is being remade into the Riverside Medical Center
8/25/2016
Controlling C. diff in post-acute care facilities
Video outlines ways healthcare providers can improve the prevention and management of C. difficile
8/24/2016
Real-time tracking can improve healthcare facility cleaning
Technology can transform environmental services
8/24/2016
UV and HP technologies aid infection control
Manufacturers upgrade their systems to meet specialized needs
8/24/2016
Medical center uses a management system to simplify testing and reporting capability
Bryan Medical Center's monitoring and control requirements for its power distribution system had outgrown its current capabilities
8/24/2016
Learning from banking industry to deal with data breaches
Healthcare data-breach prevention should adopt techniques from the banking industry
8/24/2016
UV lamps can help sterilize computer keyboards
Study says ultraviolet lights over computer mice and keyboards reduces bacteria 99 percent
8/23/2016
Rail project could disrupt healthcare facilities operation
Hospitals fear an upgrade to Melbourne's metro rail system will compromise patient safety
8/23/2016
Water business helps healthcare facility reduce carbon
The firm worked with Addenbrooke’s Hospital to replace the facility’s fluorescent lamps with 650 LED tubes and panels
8/23/2016
Colorado Springs cited for not properly cleaning ultrasound probes
Workers at Memorial Hospital failed to properly disinfect vaginal ultrasound probes for years
8/23/2016
Banner Health cyberattack sparks class-action suit
Suit alleges that the Banner Health system was negligent
8/23/2016
Alabama healthcare facility revives stalled construction project
Hospital project restarts after 10-year break
8/23/2016
CertainTeed Contractor Partners Recognized at 10th Saint-Gobain Gypsum International Trophy Awards
8/23/2016
New Birdair structures to serve up predictability and a new iconic aesthetic at 2016 US Open
8/23/2016
Baton Rouge hospital transfers patients due to floods
Ochsner Medical Center transferred approximately 40 critically ill patients to other facilities
8/22/2016
Rehab facility renovated for patient comfort
At 122,600 square feet, the facility nearly doubles the space of the current center, built in 1964
8/22/2016
Discolored water stalls operations
Dozens of operations at Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley, Scotland, postponed due to a problem with the water supply
8/22/2016
Patient falls from healthcare facility window after removing safety grill
An investigation has been launched surrounding the incident at the Weston General Hospital in the U.K.
8/22/2016
Nursing home chooses touchless cleaning for wheelchairs
Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, Wis., sought ways to better clean its wheelchair fleet
8/22/2016
Alternative utility equipment maintenance code change
CMS requires an expansion of equipment inventories to include all equipment
8/22/2016
Bat found in Illinois healthcare facility tests positive for rabies
Two bats were found earlier this month in the OB
8/19/2016
Australian hospital has a second asbestos scare
Air testing found no asbestos present where dust fell on a patient in the Royal Hobart Hospital
8/19/2016
Healthcare facilities urged to create leaner working environments
Healthcare leaders need to identify financing mechanisms that will limit their initial capital investment and enable them to cost-effectively use facilities over the next five to 10 years
8/19/2016
Chicago hospital's strategies keep gang-banging patients safe
Injured gang members can pose problems for hospitals
8/19/2016
Disinfection deficiencies found at Colorado healthcare facility
Report says Memorial Hospital employees improperly cleaned devices, surgical instruments and procedure rooms
8/19/2016
Staff training can curb performance issues with new healthcare facilities
Retaining a design/construction team member can boost training effectiveness
8/19/2016
Banner cyberattack has healthcare facilities re-examining their defenses
Incident highlights need for layered security
8/18/2016
S.C. healthcare facility taking down tower, change parking system
Demolition of four stories of the east tower adjacent to the emergency room will result in the yearlong closure of an entrance and complete overhaul of its parking layout
8/18/2016
Curbing linen loss at healthcare facilities
Disappearing healthcare textiles could lead to shortages and result in higher costs
8/18/2016
Tips for the planning process prior to designing a healthcare facility
Communication is the key to designing a space that meets the needs of all the stakeholders and to keep the project on budget
8/18/2016
New pharmacy technologies improve operations
Hospitals must maximize resources to improve outcomes and patient experience
8/18/2016
Military approach boosts hand-hygiene compliance
Researchers borrowed an approach known as a stand-down from the military
8/17/2016
Nurses seeking regular security guard patrols of nearby parking lots at night
A mental health patient wearing a business shirt, jeans and a hoodie followed a nurse from hospital parking lot and signed himself in as a doctor
8/17/2016
Standard healthcare facilities not always best medicine for elderly
Elderly hospital patients arrive sick, often leave disabled
8/17/2016
NIH closes pharmacy due to sterility issues
Facility was located at hospital that largely treats patients entered in clinical studies
8/17/2016
Boosting the financial performance of healthcare properties
Accurate data are vital to optimizing a healthcare portfolio
8/17/2016
Research says patients will pay 38% more for 'five-star' rooms
A growing focus on patient satisfaction has hospitals turning to a more customer-centric model
8/16/2016
The choreography of ophthalmology facilities
A series of rooms and a progression of steps must all be choreographed for efficient diagnosis, benefiting both patient and provider
8/16/2016
Experts say longterm care dining areas should be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis
Housekeeping and laundry operations are crucial aspects of nursing home care
8/16/2016
2016 could bring an increase in healthcare data-breach fines
Sloppy cybersecurity can be expensive
8/16/2016
Ontario plans $175 million in hospital repairs and upgrades
Provincial government says it wants to ensure Ontario’s hospitals remain in good working order
8/16/2016
Guidance details physical environment's impact on patient experience
ASHE and AHA’s new report is titled 'Improving the Patient Experience Through the Health Care Physical Environment'
8/16/2016
Avison Young releases its Mid-Year 2016 North America, U.K. and Germany Office Market Report
8/16/2016
Avoiding common healthcare data security challenges
Nearly 90 percent of all healthcare organizations have suffered at least one data breach in the last two years
8/15/2016
Huge repair bill prompts patient safety fears at Scotland's healthcare facilities
Maintenance backlog costs now stand at almost £900m
8/15/2016
North Dakota to spend millions on new healthcare facilities
Hospitals in the state's largest cities have undertaken or planned hundreds of millions in new construction projects in recent years
8/15/2016
Smallest details can impact HCAHPS scores
Setting up the room so the patient can have a meaningful conversation with the provider may affect how they rate communication
8/15/2016
Virtual reality boosts acoustic modeling
Acoustic modeling combined with virtual reality allows designers to show how sound changes as users move through an as-yet-unbuilt space
8/15/2016
European Home and Commercial Automation Leader SOMFY Joins ZigBee Alliance Board of Directors
8/15/2016
Maryland NICU closed due to potentially fatal bacteria in water pipes
The neonatal intensive care unit at Prince George’s Hospital Center in Cheverly was temporarily shut down after the discovery of potentially deadly bacteria
8/12/2016
Asset tracking can transform healthcare
An ongoing concern for healthcare facilities is the over- and under-utilization of its medical equipment
8/12/2016
City water crisis tests hospital’s emergency plan
Oconee Regional Medical Center was 'shut down' by water issues
8/12/2016
Five key benefits of addressable speaker technology in healthcare institutions
Addressable technology's value is starting to take hold on the notification side of fire alarm systems
8/12/2016
Five key benefits of addressable speaker technology in healthcare institutions
Addressable technology's value is starting to take hold on the notification side of fire alarm systems
8/12/2016
Considering geography in behavioral care architecture and design
Behavioral healthcare facility design typically focuses on creating a space that is safe, calm and inviting for patients and their families, according to an article on the Behavioral Health website
8/12/2016
Group opposes fast food franchises in healthcare facilities
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine campaign launches ad blitz
8/12/2016
Facility improvements can boost patient experiences and HCAHPS scores
Staff, patient-centered operations and well-designed facilities work together
8/12/2016
Oregon Health and Science University Selects Active Power Flywheel UPS for Critical Power Protection
8/12/2016
Banner Health data breach linked to food service payments
Cyberattackers gained access to computer servers, including those that process payment card information where food and beverages are sold
8/11/2016
LED lighting delivers better light and healthy savings to Reston Hospital Center
Virginia healthcare facility replaces the outdated metal halide light fixtures in its parking garage
8/11/2016
Assessments are critical for healthcare facilities
Life safety and accessibility regulations are getting stricter and more complex
8/11/2016
California children's hospital planning family-friendly expansion
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is adding 521,000 square feet to hospital grounds
8/11/2016
Using virtual reality to enhance the client experience
The immersive environment created by virtual reality provides clarity to multiple hospital end users
8/11/2016
Using virtual reality to enhance the client experience
The immersive environment created by virtual reality provides clarity to multiple hospital end users
8/11/2016
Alternative technologies can help to ease anxiety
Immersive theater and virtual reality can ease kids' fear
8/11/2016
Design trends in sports medicine
Holistic programs must be accommodated within built environments that are varied and complex, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
8/11/2016
L&L Holding Company and Schneider Electric Collaborate to Develop Smart Commercial Office Building
8/11/2016
Ratings confusion: California hospital gets 5 stars and an F
For Methodist Hospital of Southern California, ratings might do more to confuse the public than empower them
8/10/2016
Ohio hospital boosts security after staffer abducted from parking lot
Woman was taken to a location off the hospital's campus and sexually assaulted
8/10/2016
Designing a catastrophe-resilient healthcare facility
How can a hospital be designed to stay up and running in times of crisis?
8/10/2016
Food service union files complaint against Mayo Clinic
Complaint alleges conflict of interest in Mayo Clinic’s plan to switch to a new food service vendor
8/10/2016
CPUC, Energy Commission and NBI Announce Milestone Toward Achieving Statewide Zero Net Energy Goal
8/10/2016
ICUs ease restrictions on visitors
Some hospitals are allowing family and friends of intensive-care patients to visit whenever they want
8/9/2016
Mississippi hospital stresses cleaning for infection control
Oktibbeha County Hospital take several precautions to make sure all surfaces are clean as part of the facility's infection control efforts
8/9/2016
Efficient facilities key strategies to reduce costs and maintain operations
With increasing demand to reduce the cost of operation, healthcare leadership is challenging their facility engineers to increase efficiency of the buildings they manage
8/9/2016
HIPAA compliance can help against ransomware attacks
Department of Health and Human Services releases fact sheet: Ransomware and HIPAA to address the risks of victimization
8/9/2016
Hospitals look to hotels for patient satisfaction tactics
Medical researchers say some amenities can improve health outcomes by reducing stress and anxiety
8/9/2016
The path from social work to healthcare administration
The Affordable Care Act has created an increase in healthcare utilization and a new emphasis on quality
8/9/2016
Balancing privacy with safety
Healthcare facilities must meet privacy controls, but still be safe and allow patient observation
8/9/2016
New Waste Tracking Feature Helps Building Managers Save Money and Support a Healthy Environment
8/9/2016
Closing the gap between building performance and code requirements with commissioning
Article looks at gaps between commissioning best practices and minimum code requirements for new facilities
8/8/2016
Healthcare facility installs 'genius bar' to help patients with technology
New Orleans health center makes using mobile and wearable technology easier
8/8/2016
Sutter Health tackles three-year data center consolidation project
The case study details data center service management solutions
8/8/2016
N.J. healthcare facility opens state-of-the-art operating rooms
The 650-square-foot rooms designed to allow maximum efficiency
8/8/2016
Illinois healthcare facility designed with patient satisfaction in mind
Clinician input part of new hospital design
8/8/2016
Sports medicine and academic medical centers stress collaboration
Both types of facilities are breaking down the silos between disciplines, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
8/8/2016
Heating exterior of luggage may hamper bed bugs' spread
When soft-sided suitcases were exposed to an air temperature of 70 to 75 degrees C, it took only six minutes to kill bugs
8/8/2016
Pokémon exposes vulnerabilities at healthcare facilities
A healthcare facility may have entrances that are not regularly monitored or guarded
8/5/2016
Hospitals adjusting equipment for overweight patients
Many have wide doors, larger-than-average rooms and floor-mounted toilets
8/5/2016
Privacy weak spots in healthcare facilities
The importance of protecting data in its physical or visual state is often overlooked
8/5/2016
Japan creating security guidelines for healthcare facilities following Sagamihara killings
The move comes after a 26-year-old man allegedly killed 19 people and injured 26 others at the care home
8/5/2016
Navigating a changing healthcare landscape
The emphasis on population-based preventive care and wellness — and its consequences — have impacted rural health systems especially hard; however, innovators are finding solutions
8/5/2016
Simulation center creates realistic learning environment
Children's Minnesota healthcare facility simulation center provides real-world training
8/5/2016
Ohio health and wellness center project designed to improve operational efficiencies
ProMedica Health and Wellness Center improved operational efficiencies while creating a sense of place within the community, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
8/5/2016
Mercy Medical Center has announced the opening of the new $27 million Crane Surgery Suite at Bunting
8/5/2016
VA spent millions on art as veterans waited for care, report says
The Department of Veterans Affairs allegedly spent $20 million between 2004 and 2014
8/4/2016
Hospital security urged to embrace CMS guidelines
IAHSS spokesperson explains how security staffs can embrace guidelines while improving security
8/4/2016
ES staff can play key role in customer service
Patient satisfaction is becoming a goal for every department
8/4/2016
Facts crucial in evidence-based design
Healthcare Design blog urges healthcare designers to take the time to check and source research
8/4/2016
Mayo Clinic decision to outsource food service strikes nerve
Workers and community members have signed petitions objecting to the move
8/4/2016
University of Washington-Tacoma McDonald-Smith Building Completes Historical Window Replacement
8/4/2016
After eating hospital food for a week, CEO pledges to overhaul menu
After hearing complaints from patients for years, Ottawa Hospital is now revamping its patient menus
8/3/2016
CMS releases hospital star ratings
Article on Becker's Infection Control and Clinical Quality website lists 12 things to know
8/3/2016
Designing homes for health
As healthcare focuses more on whole-body health, designers should start paying more attention to where and how people live, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
8/3/2016
New design approaches to ambulatory care can help reach new populations
Ambulatory care providers in urban settings operate in an increasingly competitive environment
8/3/2016
Boston hospital's new dining facility focuses on patient satisfaction
Brigham and Women’s Hospital will open the Garden Café @ 75 Francis in September
8/3/2016
Mississippi healthcare facility fined $2.75M for HIPAA violation
Investigation found inadequate computer security measures at the University of Mississippi Medical Center
8/3/2016
Mazzetti and GBA merger unites the leaders in healthcare engineering and technology consulting
8/3/2016
BuildingLink announces Beta release of Smart Sensor Solution for residential fitness centers
8/3/2016
Chicago hospitals prepared for Lollapalooza rush
Last year, emergency rooms treated 88 intoxicated teens during Lollapalooza — nearly nine times the average Chicago weekend
8/2/2016
Revolving funds are boosting energy efficiency efforts
Atlanta’s Kendeda Fund grant supports a Georgia hospital’s efficiency efforts
8/2/2016
Olympus reportedly told U.S. managers not to issue a warning about contaminated scopes
Internal e-mails suggest that Olympus officials based in Japan attempted to hide news of a potential outbreak from U.S.
8/2/2016
North Carolina Health Care exec recognized by Campus Safety
Lisa Terry, University of North Carolina Health Care’s director of hospital police and transportation, named Director of the Year
8/2/2016
Kentucky healthcare facility balances energy efficiency, infection control
UV-C system removes organic growth on the outer and inner surfaces of the heating coil, restoring heat transfer efficiency
8/2/2016
Information security pros needed in healthcare
Cyber attacks are expected to expand the information security professional workforce by nearly 20 percent
8/2/2016
Looking at the future of healthcare design
Architect has positive outlook for healthcare design
8/2/2016
Tomorrow's malls may offer colonoscopies next to the food court
As e-commerce hits retailers, doctors are lining up to serve aging baby boomers
8/1/2016
Free valet service at healthcare facility makes positive first impression
Service at the Adele Hall Campus of Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo, has received good reviews in first year
8/1/2016
Hospital upgrades ventilation with exterior system
St. Thomas West Hospital retrofits exhaust system with hidden risers and energy-recovery ventilators
8/1/2016
Florida hospitals upgrade security following fatal shootings at healthcare facility
Parrish Medical Center is considering 'security enhancements' at its Titusville hospital
8/1/2016
HHS cybersecurity task force has second in-person meeting
The cross-industry task force was formed with a directive to prepare recommendations for improving healthcare cybersecurity
8/1/2016
N.M. healthcare facility getting solar farm
Construction is underway on a solar farm near the San Juan Regional Medical Center
8/1/2016
Stylish security for healthcare facilities
Healthcare facility owners can get creative by investing in newer doors and frame systems designed to withstand high abuse
8/1/2016