Trending News - October 2018
A dozen real haunted hospitals
Article details spooky legends of the scariest healthcare facilities
10/31/2018
N.J. gives quick infection control training to three other facilities after deaths of 9 children
The education and training campaign on infection prevention and control practices targets the state’s other pediatric specialty hospitals
10/31/2018
Does the cost of hospital accreditation boost patient outcomes?
Study says hospital accreditation is not associated with lower mortality
10/31/2018
N.J. facility where 9 children died from virus outbreak cited for deficiencies
The longterm care facility in Wanaque has been cited for infection control lapses in recent years
10/30/2018
Protecting healthcare IoT devices
Every healthcare IoT device from insulin pumps and diagnostic equipment to Remote Patient Monitoring is a potential target
10/30/2018
Hospitals seeing continued flow of patients from outside the area hit hard by hurricane
Northeast Florida hospitals say their facilities withstood the storm and now are serving more patients
10/30/2018
Do you have enough cardio suites for your structural heart and endovascular program?
Here are key contextual and analytical considerations as well as eight keys to decisively optimize strategy, planning and right sizing for structural heart program and endovascular facilities
10/30/2018
Should the Hippocratic Oath extend to protecting patient data?
One line in the modern version of the Oath stands out: 'I will respect the privacy of my patients, for their problems are not disclosed to me that the world may know'
10/30/2018
Deer leaves a mess after jumping through N.C. healthcare facility window
A disoriented 8-point buck burst through the window of a Gastonia assisted living facility
10/29/2018
C diff. transmitted through non-critical items
Report says proper disinfection of tools is crucial
10/29/2018
Water scarcity makes case for conservation efforts
Access to potable water is a business continuity issue, but not enough organizations are prioritizing it
10/29/2018
Hospitals not confident about sustaining preparedness for outbreaks
Ninety-five percent of hospital administrators say other priorities reduce their ability to focus
10/29/2018
Woman assaulted twice inside Tacoma hospital
Tacoma General moved her to another wing after the first assault
10/29/2018
Tips to prevent infection and keep healthcare facilities clean
A flu outbreak among senior residents can lead to serious health complications and potentially life-threatening conditions
10/29/2018
7 children dead in virus outbreak at New Jersey healthcare facility
More are ill as a result of adenovirus at the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Haskell
10/26/2018
Emergency department has role in climate change
ERs can tribute to climate change mitigation and must prepare to respond to effects
10/26/2018
Palos Health and Loyola University Medical Center designed to encouraged a feeling of intimacy
Access to natural daylight and visibility to nature were key design concepts
10/26/2018
Sunshine may kill bacteria in dust
Dust kept in the dark contained organisms closely linked to some respiratory diseases
10/26/2018
Health officials monitoring flu season
There are signs the current flu season will not be as widespread or deadly as last year
10/26/2018
C. diff. outbreaks linked to hospital linens
Study offers possible source for Clostridium difficile outbreaks
10/26/2018
WHO expects Congo's Ebola outbreak to worsen without increased response
It still does not yet constitute an international public health emergency
10/25/2018
Houston healthcare facility focusing on security issues
Ben Taub Hospital has had multiple acts of violence in recent years
10/25/2018
D.C. healthcare facility waiting room wins Generative Space Award
The Unity Health Care waiting room redesign project honored for involving community in design process
10/25/2018
Montana hospital implements facility-wide infection-control strategy
New disinfection toolkit for environmental services and bleach-based protocol fight C. difficile
10/25/2018
Simple fixes for thermal comfort
Some thermal comfort issues can be addressed with simple fixes, while others require more time and investment. Here's what you need to know.
10/25/2018
Disinfectant selection is essential for effective cleaning
Adherence to the manufacturer’s label instructions is also key
10/25/2018
