Trending News - January 2015
Michigan health system considering cutting-edge short-stay hospital
McLaren Health Care Corp. is planning a $30 million to $50 million, 30-bed facility in Independence Township
1/30/2015
Are present hospital security plans enough?
Security has been a top topic of discussion within Greater Boston's healthcare community
1/30/2015
Georgia hospital earns thousands of dollars for saving energy
Midtown Medical Center was presented a rebate check for $27,600 for making energy efficiency improvements
1/30/2015
Scottish hospital recognized for energy efficiency
NHS Ayrshire & Arran awarded for contribution to energy efficiency and renewable technologies
1/30/2015
Parallel cost estimating for a capital program
More and more healthcare owners are turning to a parallel estimating process to improve understanding of exposure and ensure a successful preconstruction phase
1/30/2015
Emory hospitals turn their operating rooms 'green'
Hospitals are reducing and diverting waste with a new recycling program in the operating rooms and other patient care areas
1/30/2015
Healthcare design must change with ACA reforms
Healthcare reform is bringing requirements for greater operational efficiencies and patient outcomes, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website
1/30/2015
East Coast providers were ready for massive storm
Hospitals stocked up on medical and surgical supplies, drugs and food
1/29/2015
N.Y. may build a new hospital in Brooklyn
New facility would replace the troubled Brookdale Hospital
1/29/2015
Modular hospital designs to cut Indian construction costs
Modular prefabricated designs can reduce the cost and time taken to build hospitals by 50 percent
1/29/2015
When renovating patient rooms one by one makes sense
Renovating one room at a time comes with deterrents, including a high price tag, but can be preferable, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/29/2015
Clinicians' use of mobile devices increasing
Twenty-eight percent of all U.S. hospitals reported using smartphones in 2014 compared with 26 percent in 2013
1/29/2015
Protecting laundry workers from Ebola threat
Healthcare clients should be informed not to send to a laundry any linens that have been used in cases of confirmed or suspected Ebola
1/28/2015
Worcester hospital trains for 'active shooter' situation
Security is top of mind in the area are a fatal shooting at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston
1/28/2015
Wisconsin hospital chef launches business to help healthcare kitchens
New enterprise will change menus and recipes, overhaul kitchen systems and train staff
1/28/2015
Program to support healthcare facility resiliency
Federal effort offers guidance on dealing with effects of extreme weather
1/28/2015
Ohio health systems establishes own police force
Holzer Health System recently established a police department for some of its facilities
1/28/2015
Choosing the right disinfecting products
Most facilities clean and disinfect with quaternary ammonium products
1/28/2015
Survey shows acceptance of video doctor visits growing
Sixty-four percent of patients recently surveyed saying they are would consider a video chat with their doctor instead of an in-person visit
1/28/2015
Operating room lights burn patients at Oregon hospital
Hospital staff changes diffusers on the halogen lights but leaves out the filters
1/27/2015
Prefab hospital project elements can save money and time
Prefab components were used when building St. Joseph Hospital in Denver
1/27/2015
Report released on overcrowding at NewYork hospital ER
Officials release a report detailing overcrowding problems at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
1/27/2015
Flexibility in healthcare design
Design teams must evaluate all potential possibilities and provide the most flexible structural and mechanical space for future decision
1/27/2015
Walmart is getting retail healthcare right
They have a better understanding than traditional healthcare providers of what patients really want, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/27/2015
Emergency illumination in mechanical room Q&A
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about emergency illumination in mechanical rooms
1/27/2015
After Boston Hospital shooting, area facilities revisit security
After a cardiovascular surgeon at Brigham and Women's Hospital was fatally shot, facilities are focusing on safety procedures
1/26/2015
How much of a threat is gun violence in hospitals?
Three recent shootings in healthcare settings make national headlines
1/26/2015
Flu and winter germ prevention tips for healthcare facilities
The best way to fight back is with a facility-wide approach using products grounded in science
1/26/2015
Police work with Ohio hospitals' security forces
Canton-area police, area hospital security forces meet to share expectations of one another's role
1/26/2015