Trending News - June 2019

Ebola death toll in Congo surpasses 1,500

A total of 2,239 Ebola cases were reported since the outbreak began

6/28/2019



Power over Ethernet (PoE) synchronized wall clocks: A timely choice in new construction and renovation healthcare projects

For facilities rich in Ethernet infrastructure, achieving a perfectly synchronized clock system could not get any easier than simply plugging in a CAT5/6 cable.

6/28/2019



NHS hospital cleaners will also be feeding patients

NHS staff will switch from one task to another while wearing the same clothes

6/28/2019



Florida hospital designed for resiliency

Mount Sinai Medical Center houses Miami Beach's emergency command center

6/28/2019













Ebola efforts in Congo running short of money

Some fear situation will turn into a regional catastrophe

6/27/2019



Florida hospital system adds metal detectors, visitor badges

BayCare Health has increased security measures at most of its facilities

6/27/2019



How to validate a cleanroom cleaning regime

How you validate is just as important as how you clean

6/27/2019



Threats to kill, rape, 'hunt down' common in Western Australia emergency rooms

Extreme threats, violence lead to a Violence Summit with Health Minister

6/27/2019



Unsanitary conditions at Calif VA Center linked to rise in infections

Office of Inspector General report faults lack of environmental servicestraining

6/27/2019



Infrared imaging comes of age

Technology and application advances put more power in the hands of managers and technicians

6/27/2019













U.S. Candida auris cases near 700

The case count jumped by 71 in the span of one month

6/26/2019



Key steps to a smart building

Internet of things devices are intended to serve as components that can be linked together to form a truly smart building

6/26/2019



Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Four-inch rule

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for four-inch rule

6/26/2019



Report says hospital calls about ‘unwanted’ people leads to criminalizing mental illness

More than 100 people arrested for trespassing at five Portland hospitals and the metro area’s psychiatric emergency department from the summer of 2017 through the summer of 2018

6/26/2019



Finding the next generation of cleaning managers

How do you know if people in your organization with leadership potential are developing?

6/26/2019













Ohio hospital links hot water system to Legionnaires' outbreak

Testing showed significant legionella bacteria in the hot water system

6/25/2019



Australian hospital may be vulnerable in disaster

Outdated policies and unclear roles cited

6/25/2019



Heroes of Infection Prevention Award winners announced

Award honors infection preventionists who have helped to reduce infection, raise awareness, and improve the health and well-being of patients, healthcare workers, and the public

6/25/2019



Guards at Chinese psychiatric hospital fired after escape of four patients

Group got through main exit by posing as visitors taking their relatives out for a break

6/25/2019















Eight NHS hospitals hit by listeria outbreaks

Healthcare facility catering may be brought in-house

6/24/2019



Healthcare revenue cycle management outsourcing market 2026 to scale higher

Increase linked with implementation of machine learning

6/24/2019



Santa Rosa hospital solar project can power more than 200 homes a year

The 4,627 solar modules covering approximately 565 parking spaces will support 40 percent of the main hospital’s electricity

6/24/2019



Arizona moves to revoke license after maggots found on Hacienda HealthCare resident

Hacienda is the same facility where an incapacitated female resident last year was raped and later gave birth to a baby

6/24/2019



The effective date for USP <800> implementation is Dec. 1, 2019

How to prepare your facility and protect your employees and patients

6/24/2019













 
 
 


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