Trending News - August 2013
Case study: Tampa primary care facility improved with LED lighting and digital controls
Acuity Brands recently released a case study of the lighting challenges faced in the building of the Tampa General Medical Group in Brandon, Florida.
8/30/2013
Shhh - Hospitals making improvements in acoustics, privacy
Federal regulations and patient-satisfaction concerns spur changes
8/30/2013
Spike in health care construction brings higher interest costs
Hospitals in Chicago and elsewhere more than double debt service payments
8/30/2013
WHO hand hygiene strategy feasible and sustainable
Two-year study showed marked improvement at multiple sites around the world
8/30/2013
Take a photo tour of St. Vincent Hospital
Fishers hospital is the first in Indiana to seek LEED for Healthcare certification
8/30/2013
Sustainable design goes beyond building phase
Healthcare facility maintenance is an important part of the 'green' picture
8/29/2013
Healthcare can learn from hospitality design pulse
Hotel-adapted amenities can help make patients feel comfortable and cared for
8/29/2013
Healthcare can learn from hospitality design pulse
Hotel-adapted amenities can help make patients feel comfortable and cared for
8/29/2013
Federal News Radio interview focuses on healthcare quality improvement through IT
Discussion offers practical ways to improve outcomes and reduce costs
8/29/2013
Focus on patient's role in hospital safety
Encouraging assertiveness can diminish risk in an effective safety culture
8/29/2013
Rockford hospitals lauded for storm readiness
Three hospitals and 48 public schools recognized by The National Weather Service
8/29/2013
Pennsylvania health system's plant upgrade saves millions in energy costs
Installation of combined heat and power (CHP) system can benefit environment as well as help bring down healthcare costs
8/28/2013
New hospital accreditation firm attracting attention
'Facility-friendly' DNV Healthcare emphasizes ongoing improvement
8/28/2013
Free decontamination self-assessment offered
Hospitals can download free tool to evaluate their own procedures
8/28/2013
Have waiting rooms seen their day?
New design trends include self check-in kiosks and more intuitive wayfinding
8/28/2013
Sweeping changes: Hospitals focus on cleaning services
Janitors are on the front lines of crucial infection control
8/28/2013
Doctors in Dubai will soon prescribe (Android) tablets
Hospital patients will have technology at their fingertips
8/28/2013
High-tech hospital room monitors more than entertainment
Patients can order meals, talk to nurses nurses and view X-rays
8/27/2013
AAMI releases free wireless information resource
Compilation of articles can help avoid mistakes when introducing wireless technologies into healthcare facilities
8/27/2013
Hospital disaster preparation evolves
Emergency preparedness grants fuel activity after Hurricane Sandy and Boston bombings
8/27/2013
Contractors have tools to ease health care transition
BIM software and smartphone apps can save time and minimize disruption
8/27/2013
Transforming tribal healthcare facilities
Architect designs buildings that serve. represent Native American culture
8/27/2013
Floor-care primer: Starting at the bottom
Tips for care and repair of four major commercial flooring categories
8/27/2013
Digging up surprises at healthcare construction sites
Planning can avoid some problems, flexibility can turn them into positives
8/26/2013
High-tech equipment used to reduce infant abductions
Ankle-band transmitters help Virginia hospital staff keep babies safe
8/26/2013
Infection prevention techniques that work
Planning, vigilance, isolation, thorough cleaning help hospital keep HAI in check
8/26/2013
New Jersey utility helping area hospitals save energy
Upfront funding makes upgrades possible for cash-strapped facilities
8/26/2013
Hospital dining room rehab tastes immediate success
Brooklyn Hospital Center's emphasis on fresh and healthy food stations boosts traffic 14 percent
8/26/2013
Hospital dining room rehab tastes immediate success
Brooklyn Hospital Center's emphasis on fresh and healthy food stations boosts traffic 14 percent
8/26/2013
New Oregon facility designed for rural needs
Planning for the Coquille Valley Hospital focused on physician recruitment, patient perception and economic impact.
8/26/2013