Trending News - October 2020
Water Vapor In Hospitals Is A Good (Necessary) Thing
Humidity in buildings has acquired a bad reputation
10/30/2020
Healthcare Facilities Stocking Up On Personal Protective Equipment
Midwest hospitals looking for supplies as numbers surge
10/30/2020
COVID-19 Can Impact Restroom Upgrades
Pandemic has increased focus on improved hygiene and improved accessibility
10/30/2020
Trends Shaping The Future of Healthcare Real Estate
Divesting in healthcare real estate is also key to reducing unnecessary costs to a health system
10/30/2020
How To Keep A Facility Running During Expansion And / Or Renovation
By mixing creative choreography with ground rules, goals and expectations, owners and construction firms can make jobs easier
10/30/2020
Chicago Nursing Home Security Caught 'Ghost' On Security Camera
Guard posts footage on Facebook, where it has racked up more than 2.5 million views
10/30/2020
The 'Kevin Bacon' Factor May Help COVID Spread In Nursing Homes
A lot of nursing home workers are working at more than one facility
10/29/2020
Completely Wireless Hospital Bed Launched
The new bed has intuitive patient positioning and bed alarms
10/29/2020
Protecting Practices And Patient Data During COVID-19
Renovating to create segregated areas and reconfigure existing spaces will be key
10/29/2020
Former Employee Suing Ohio Hospital After Nearly Freezing To Death In Parking Lot
The suit claims the hospital was negligent for not having adequate security cameras in the parking lot and that a security guard who promised to help did not
10/29/2020
Healthcare Renovations Need Flexible Design Solutions
Renovating to create segregated areas and reconfigure existing spaces will be key
10/29/2020
Twin Hurricanes Of Flu And COVID-19 Approach
Experts deliver pattern analysis and action guide to help
10/28/2020
Hospices Work To Keep Families Connected With COVID Patients
Hospices have had to get creative about how they help infectious patients safely maintain contact with their families
10/28/2020
Controlling Infection When Using Mobile Devices
COVID-19 has put renewed focus on the potential for cross-contamination
10/28/2020
Numbers Tell the Story for Facility Department Diversity
At Froedtert Health, measurable goals drive and document progress
10/28/2020
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: PT Activity In Stairwells
Brad Keyes discusses regulations on PT activity in stairwells
10/28/2020
Can Nursing Homes Social Distance If The Power Goes Off During A Hurricane?
Many longterm care facilities have temporary generators, which may require moving residents into a single large space
10/28/2020
COVID Provides Ideal Conditions For Candida Auris
A patient with both COVID and C. auris should only be placed in the same room as another patient with COVID-19 and C. auris
10/27/2020
LEED Safety First Credits Embraced Quickly
Cleaning, indoor air quality and ventilation rates, and water system recommissioning are also strategies covered in the LEED Safety First credits
10/27/2020
How Facilities Can Prepare for Flu Season Amidst COVID-19
Helping COVID-19 and flu patients and your healthcare staff safely navigate within your facility can make a huge difference in stopping the spread
10/27/2020
USP <800> and Other Hazardous Pharmaceuticals Standards and Regulations: Update 2020
Implementing measures to protect residents and staff from unintentional exposure to HDs is an integral part of safety and public health
10/27/2020
IoT Reshapes Healthcare By Cutting Costs, Increasing Efficiency
Healthcare is a prime candidate for IoT solutions
10/27/2020
Infographic: How To Clean Different Mats
Choosing the proper products can makes cleaning more efficient
10/27/2020
Kaiser Cited For Not Treating COVID-19 As Airborne
Kaiser says it will appeal the citation against its psychiatric facility in Santa Clara, Calif.
10/26/2020
Covid-19 Is Turning South African Hospitals Into ‘Obsessive Infection Control Bubbles’
Where necessary, hospitals triage so arrivals are diverted into categories that separate positive patients from Persons Under Investigation, who are in turn separated from Covid-19 negative patients
10/26/2020
Healthcare Cybersecurity Consistently A Concern
With technology and the movement of information on virtual and cloud systems, there are vulnerabilities
10/26/2020
Solar Array Covers 90 Percent Of Healthcare Facility’s Energy Needs
The installation will generate an estimated 541,645 kWh of clean energy annually
10/26/2020
Healthcare Facility Design Can Impact Infection Control
Environmental services should participate in the design process
10/26/2020
Bill Would Allow Hospitals To Repair Their Own Medical Equipment
Because of the pandemic, many manufacturers are restricting travel for their repair technicians
10/23/2020
Cool Roofing Can Help Environment As Well As Budgets
Cool roofing helps save individual building owners money on cooling costs. But it also reduces urban heat islands and enhances community resilience.
10/23/2020
Massachusetts Sets New Nursing Home Room Limits
Residential rooms that hold more than two people will be phased out
10/23/2020
Mass ER Nurse Raising Awareness Of Violence
‘We’re just human punching bags’ according to the nurse after attack
10/23/2020
Ohio Hospital Installs Metal Detectors at ER Entrance
Wheeling Hospital has boosted safety measures
10/23/2020
Building Smarter Healthcare Through Better Interior Design
Many of the finishes chosen for a new, expanded or renovated healthcare facility are more than just passive elements
10/23/2020
Calif. Hospital Staff Protests After Deputy Shoots Patient
The patient was shot by a deputy who was inside the hospital as part of a security detail for a different patient
10/22/2020
Key Questions When Renting Generators
Create detailed specifications regarding requirements, usage and site conditions.
10/22/2020
Robotic Cleaning Can Boost Efficiency
Robotic floor care can free up valuable time to focus on high-touch cleaning and disinfecting
10/22/2020
Why Supplier Financial Stability Matters to Healthcare Facility Managers
The Covid-19 pandemic brings sharp focus on healthcare supply chains
10/22/2020
Acoustics: The Hidden Risk For Mission Critical Data Centers
Focusing on assessment, specification and implementation allows managers can streamline installation and enhance access control
10/22/2020
Wastewater Testing May Provide Indication Of Coronavirus
Some U.S. cities have employed ‘sewage surveillance’
10/21/2020
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Red Bag Waste Containers
Brad Keyes discusses regulations on red bag waste containers
10/21/2020
Smart Lighting Design, Lighting Controls Can Optimize Daylighting
From window film to lighting controls, here are some strategies for overcoming daylighting challenges
10/21/2020
Study To Explore Whether Wearable Technology Can Boost Infection Control
Wearable devices can register when wearers come into contact with each other
10/21/2020
Pandemic Sparks Access Control Changes
2020 Campus Safety Survey found COVID affected policies, technology
10/21/2020
Reasons To Focus On Healthcare Interior Design
There are job opportunities, as more healthcare administrators are looking to hire healthcare interior design experts, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
10/21/2020
Two Minnesota Nursing Homes Call National Guard To Help Contain COVID Outbreaks
Staff-shortage issues amplified by pandemic
10/20/2020
Joint Commission Offers Tips For ASCs On An Effective Covid Response
A strong response starts at the top
10/20/2020
Extra Effort In HVAC Optimization Can Be Cost Effective
Optimization project may require some time and expertise to properly tune a system — not necessarily requiring a huge investment
10/20/2020
Half of Philadelphia’s Nursing Home Patients May Have Had COVID-19
Philadelphia's health department believes previously infected nursing home patients can resist a second wave of infection
10/20/2020
