Trending News - April 2013
Hospital-grade USB charger has tamper-resistant receptacle
Legrand's Pass & Seymour Hospital Grade USB Charger with tamper-resistant receptacle is available in 15A and 20A, 125V versions.
4/30/2013
2013 NFPA annual Conference & Expo
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will hold its annual Conference & Expo June 10-13 in Chicago.
4/30/2013
Boston Marathon bombings shine spotlight on hospital emergency preparedness
While public health officials agree U.S. hospitals are more prepared to handle disasters than they were prior to the 9/11 attacks, concerns have risen in recent weeks about how funding cuts could potentially impede hospital emergency preparedness.
4/30/2013
Kaiser Permanente wins national awards for environmental practices
Kaiser Permanente has received 29 Practice Greenhealth Environmental Excellence Awards for 2013.
4/29/2013
Bedbug encounters are on the rise in hospitals, nursing homes
More pest-management companies are being called to exterminate bedbugs in hospitals and nursing homes, according to a survey by the National Pest Management Association.
4/29/2013
Case study: Brattleboro Retreat's new windows offer more than a view
Wausau 4000i-DT Series windows improve patient safety while preserving the historic styling of the Brattleboro Retreat Children's Inpatient Program building.
4/26/2013
Case study: Tailored elevator system keeps hospital traffic flowing smoothly
Children's Hospital of Illinois at OSF, Saint Francis Medical Center required an elevator system that could meet the demands for fast and safe movement of people and equipment throughout the facility.
4/26/2013
ASHE offers course on fundamentals of healthcare facility management
The American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) offers a seminar for new or aspiring healthcare facility managers.
4/26/2013
ASHE offers course on fundamentals of healthcare facility management
The American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) offers a seminar for new or aspiring healthcare facility managers.
4/26/2013
Workshop addresses unique concerns in healthcare construction
The American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) is offering Healthcare Construction Certificate (HCC) workshops throughout the year at various locations nationwide.
4/25/2013
Workshop addresses unique concerns in healthcare construction
The American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) is offering Healthcare Construction Certificate (HCC) workshops throughout the year at various locations nationwide.
4/25/2013
ASHE recognizes hospitals nationwide for cutting energy consumption
The American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) is recognizing hospitals for their efforts to reduce energy consumption as part of ASHE's Energy Efficiency Commitment (E2C) program.
4/25/2013
AIA webinar will discuss hybrid operating room designs
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) will offer a one-hour webinar titled "Healthcare Essentials: Hybrid OR - Integrated Planning" on May 7 at 2 p.m. Eastern.
4/25/2013
AIA webinar will discuss hybrid operating room designs
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) will offer a one-hour webinar titled "Healthcare Essentials: Hybrid OR - Integrated Planning" on May 7 at 2 p.m. Eastern.
4/25/2013
Tunable LED luminaires will mimic natural changes in sunlight patterns
Acuity Brands to market tunable LED luminaires that better mimic natural sunlight.
4/24/2013
Harvard offers weeklong course on safety issues in laboratory design
The Harvard School of Public Health is offering a weeklong course on health and safety issues in laboratory design May 6-10 in Boston.
4/24/2013
Harvard offers weeklong course on safety issues in laboratory design
The Harvard School of Public Health is offering a weeklong course on health and safety issues in laboratory design May 6-10 in Boston.
4/24/2013
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital embraces community with design for all
Dedicating 75 percent of the first floor to public use and integrating with the Boston HarborWalk, the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston, incorporates inclusive design into every aspect of the facility.
4/24/2013
2013 AIA National Convention and Design Exposition
The 2013 AIA National Convention and Design Exposition will be held June 20-22 in Denver.
4/23/2013
Survey: Patient safety and financial stability top concerns for hospital executives
Patient safety and financial stability are cited as two of the most important issues facing hospitals today in a recent survey of hospital executives and risk managers.
4/23/2013
Hospital hosts Brian Eno art installation to help patients heal
A hospital in Hove, England, is hosting two art installations by Brian Eno designed to relax patients.
4/23/2013
ASU student health services renovation updates facility, better ties it to campus
The renovation of the health services facility at Arizona State University focused on efficiency and the environment.
4/22/2013
2013 ASHRAE Annual Conference
The 2013 Annual Conference for the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) will be held June 22-26 in Denver.
4/22/2013
Laboratory exhaust fan features mixed flow wheel, high plume discharge
Greenheck's Vektor-MH mixed flow, high plume laboratory exhaust fan features a mixed flow wheel and high plume discharge.
4/22/2013
2013 American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition
The 2013 American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition (AIHce) will be held May 18-23 in Montreal, Canada.
4/19/2013
Feds form new advisory Health IT workgroup to safeguard patient safety
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have organized a new workgroup tasked with promoting innovation in health information technology (Health IT) while safeguarding patient safety.
4/19/2013
Survey: Hospital spending on facilities, IT likely to increase over next 5 years
Increasing investments in IT and facilities are among the top three growth areas in hospital spending over the next five years, an L.E.K. Consulting study says.
4/19/2013
Washington medical center earns first LEED for Healthcare certification
The Group Health Puyallup Medical Center in Puyallup, Wash., is the first project in the U.S. to achieve certification under LEED for Healthcare rating.
4/18/2013
New Joplin hospital chooses brick construction for tornado resistance
Mercy Hospital Joplin will use clay brick exteriors, known for their tornado-resistant attributes, in the construction of the new hospital.
4/18/2013
New Joplin hospital chooses brick construction for tornado resistance
Mercy Hospital Joplin will use clay brick exteriors, known for their tornado-resistant attributes, in the construction of the new hospital.
4/18/2013
2013 IAHCSMM Annual Conference & Expo
The International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management 2013 Annual Conference & Expo will be held May 5-8 in San Diego, Calif.
4/17/2013
Free webinar series offered on healthcare interior design trends
A one-day series of three free webinars dedicated to interior design in healthcare facilities will be held April 25.
4/17/2013
Mobile medical devices may pose infection threat in healthcare facilities
Improperly disinfected mobile medical equipment may be inadvertently increasing the spread of healthcare-associated infections.
4/17/2013
New hardware options make windows accessible to those with disabilities
Wausau Window and Wall Systems has introduced hardware options for its INvent Series of windows that make them more accessible to people with disabilities.
4/16/2013
2013 Healthcare Design Conference
The 2013 Healthcare Design Conference will be held Nov. 16-19 in Orlando, Fla.
4/16/2013
Redundant data facilities important for hospitals, regardless of size, budget
Tighter budgets may lead smaller hospitals to rely on a single data center, but strategies have to be worked out for backing up data in a practical fashion.
4/16/2013
Touchscreen panel PC can be used as kiosk in healthcare facilities
A new all-in-one touchscreen panel PC can be used as a self-serve kiosk in healthcare environments such as doctor's offices, clinics and hospitals.
4/15/2013
Hospital plans to profit from recycling packaging used for surgical equipment
Massachusetts General Hospital is starting a pilot program to recycle and sell blue wrap used in operating rooms to package surgical equipment.
4/15/2013
Design of assisted living facilities shifts to meet boomer tastes, needs
Design trends in assisted living facilities are evolving to blend home and hospitality finishes and amenities while using evidence-based design to refine strategies.
4/15/2013
Medical center takes big energy efficiency step with lighting retrofit
When the Georgia Regents Medical Center in Augusta, Ga., began pursuing Energy Star certification in 2004, it became apparent that a lighting retrofit involving almost 12,000 lamps and ballasts on the 1.6-million-square-foot campus was a necessary step.
4/12/2013
50th ASHE Annual Conference & Technical Exhibition
ASHE Annual Conference & Technical Exhibition, held July 21-24 in Atlanta, is considered one of the most trusted industry events for healthcare facility managers.
4/12/2013
2013 AHA Annual Membership Meeting
The 2013 American Hospital Association (AHA) Membership Meeting will take place April 28 - May 1 in Washington, D.C.
4/12/2013
Medical center takes big energy efficiency step with lighting retrofit
When the Georgia Regents Medical Center in Augusta, Ga., began pursuing Energy Star certification in 2004, it became apparent that a lighting retrofit involving almost 12,000 lamps and ballasts on the 1.6-million-square-foot campus was a necessary step.
4/12/2013
NICU bedside cameras keep parents connected, improve communication
As part of a telehealth redesign to give parents constant access to their babies, the NICU at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo, Utah is being fitted with 195 video cameras.
4/11/2013
Faucet system is designed to aid infection control
A hands-free automatic faucet system is now available to address infection control needs in environments such as healthcare facilities.
4/11/2013
New finish for metal surfaces is designed to inhibit bacteria growth
A new antimicrobial protection finish for both interior and exterior high-touch metal surfaces is designed to inhibit the growth of bacteria.
4/11/2013
Copper surfaces found to cut down on healthcare-acquired infections
Using copper alloy touch surfaces in intensive care patient rooms cut the rate of healthcare-acquired infections by more than half in a recent study.
4/10/2013
Building envelopes are evolving to meet ever-stricter energy demands
New codes and standards, the net-zero movement and evolution in facade systems are driving improved building envelope performance, which is a significant way to reduce energy use — a common concern for healthcare facilities.
4/10/2013
Webcast to examine increasing mergers and acquisitions in healthcare
Those involved in the long-term strategic planning for healthcare facilities may benefit from an upcoming webcast examining the increasing trend of mergers and acquisitions in the industry.
4/10/2013
Effects of climate change may pose business risk for healthcare facilities
Healthcare facilities need resiliency in design and operations to be prepared for extreme weather.
4/9/2013