Trending News - June 2016
Lapses cost Virginia Mason full accreditation
Seattle healthcare facility was found out of compliance in nearly 30 areas during a surprise visit by the Joint Commission
6/30/2016
Gloves shown to transfer bacteria between surfaces
Study suggests gloves play role in transferring bugs
6/30/2016
Preventing spread of common superbugs
Interventions can reduce the overall incidence of HAIs
6/30/2016
Health system is reinventing emergency care
Multi-specialty hubs fill a gap in the care continuum
6/30/2016
New CMS final fire safety regulations
CMS’s updated fire safety regulations incorporate the 2012 edition of NFPA 101, the Life Safety Code fire safety requirements with some specific qualifications
6/30/2016
Hospitals focus is on patient satisfaction
Patients are weighing in on design decisions for new Houston healthcare construction projects
6/30/2016
Academic medical centers rethinking traditional design
To remain competitive, academic medical centers are updating their physical environments and addressing operational efficiencies, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
6/30/2016
Safely eliminating unwanted residual odors from disinfection and maintenance products
From compromising the care environment to negatively impacting staff productivity, odors can have a negative impact on a healthcare facility
6/30/2016
Q&A: Alcohol-based hand-rub solution storage
Brad Keyes says the cost to properly store it far outweighs the savings of buying in bulk
6/29/2016
Infection control credited for curbing MERS in dialysis unit
Surveillance and isolation interventions were conducted in a dialysis unit in Seoul
6/29/2016
Biomedical engineers can be trained on virtual system
New training method to help engineers learn how to fix and maintain equipment systems
6/29/2016
Internet of Medical Things exposes healthcare facilities' security weaknesses
With exposure to the Internet comes risk of hacking, viruses, malware and ransomware
6/29/2016
Pasadena hospital deals with infection crisis
Three patients who died last year were infected with the bacteria after having procedures involving endoscopes
6/29/2016
Hospitals have until November to prepare for new CMS rule
CMS will begin surveying healthcare facilities on its new Conditions of Participation (CoPs) on Nov. 7, 2016
6/29/2016
Infographic explores touchscreen hygiene in healthcare facilities
With everything from x-ray screens to ultrasound touchscreens to bedside portals, more screens pose more risk of spreading infection
6/29/2016
Legionella found in Allegheny General Hospital water tanks
Patients and staff in the Snyder Pavilion and Cancer Center were told not to drink the water or use certain ice machines
6/28/2016
Hospitals donate excess food to feed hungry
Practice Greenhealth partners with Feeding America on new hospital initiative
6/28/2016
Healthcare facility retrofits deliver bottom-line benefits
Project challenges amplified by the need to protect the health and safety of patients
6/28/2016
Penn. healthcare facilities equipped for mass shooting
Penn State Hershey would bear the brunt of treating victims from any mass casualty event in the area
6/28/2016
Architect discusses technology’s role in improving healthcare
Healthcare Design asks architect Mary Frazier what in healthcare design has her attention at the moment
6/28/2016
Pictures of bacteria increases hand-washing compliance
Staff members were shown pictures of bacterial colonies similar to those found on their skin
6/28/2016
Healthcare facility mobile phone use may pose infection risk
Mobile phones can spread germs if hospital staff don't wash their hands after using them
6/27/2016
Predictions for bump in healthcare cybersecurity threats realized
Data breaches in the healthcare industry have been steadily increasing
6/27/2016
N.Y. healthcare facility restricts water use over Legionnaires' threat
Jamesville nursing home is not allowing residents to drink tap water
6/27/2016
Hospital wins AHF NY second culinary competition
St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson wins Top Chef-style competition
6/27/2016
Hospital constantly updates disaster-response plans
Indiana healthcare facility is becoming a verified level 3 trauma center
6/27/2016
Narrow wavelength of UV light safely kills drug-resistant bacteria
Potentially safe and cost-effective way to reduce surgical site infections
6/27/2016
Hospitable service can improve HCAHPS scores
Environmental services can play a supportive role in the patient experience
6/27/2016
Why aren’t healthcare waiting rooms more accommodating?
Waiting rooms are among the most highly trafficked areas in a healthcare facility
6/24/2016