Trending News - September 2013
Behaviorial Healthcare survey details 40 electronic health record systems
Survey is magazine's annual look at the growing range of information technology products and solutions from vendors who serve the behavioral health industry.
9/30/2013
Infection control should be part of disaster plan
Guide for for ambulatory care centers on infection prevention during disasters recently released
9/30/2013
Take a photo tour of Mercy Health - Rookwood Medical Center
Cincinnati health center project's highly visible location came with it's own set of challenges
9/30/2013
Five blog entries from National Health IT Week
MedCityNews.com gathers five blog entries from National IT Week discussions
9/30/2013
Methodist Hospital of Southern California cybersecurity program honored
ECRI Institute's 2013 Award recognizes an outstanding initiative undertaken by member healthcare institution that improves patient safety, reduces costs
9/27/2013
Collaboration key to solving challenges of rehab hospital project
Craig Hospital project architects gain perspective by immersion in 'Craig way'
9/27/2013
Five ways to link health information technology, quality measurement
AHRQ Report offers tips on engaging patients, connecting data
9/25/2013
UK company develops keyboards to help reduce HAI risk
Keyboards have flat design with no raised or recessed surfaces and monitors and ability of monitor own cleaning status
9/25/2013
AHE elects two at-large board members
Association for the Healthcare Environment president re-appointed
9/25/2013
Demand for nurse informaticists ramps up
Nursing informatics blends nursing science, information science and computer science
9/25/2013
Honored hospice design focuses on resident-centered care
Private conversation area for families, residential style restrooms contribute to homey feel
9/25/2013
Take the long view when investing in health care data
There may not be a clear pay-off at first, but data is the key to trimming health care costs
9/25/2013
Bridgeport Hospital builds new plaza to improve safety of entrance
The $5 million project includes greenery, a sheltered walkway and a water sculpture
9/25/2013
Are hospitals getting too posh?
With some new healthcare facilities becoming harder to differentiate from hotels - how is cost, care effected?
9/25/2013
Healthcare Design magazine announces 2013 Remodel-Renovation winners
Six projects honored in fourth annual competition
9/24/2013
CRE infections tracked by state
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology put together summary of states with superbug issue
9/24/2013
New ASHRAE reference guides hospital HVAC design
Guidelines focus on system filtration, temperature, humidity, air change, pressurization and exhaust
9/24/2013
White paper: Defining a framework to meet healthcare technology challenges
White paper discusses the issues healthcare facilities face when implementing and integrating new technology.
9/24/2013
Hospitals make significant progress in disaster readiness
Drilling and education has paid off since 9/11, anthrax
9/24/2013
Healthcare can be fixed by design
Wired Q&A talks to consultant about how to bring human-centered design to a complex system
9/24/2013
Renovation of Stanford's Hoover Pavilion balances preservation and practicality
Space houses clinics, physicians’ offices, a health library, and a pharmacy
9/24/2013
Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council seeks nominations for 2014-2016 board
Four HLAC positions in three director classes are open
9/24/2013
Klein and Nello Wall Systems team up to offer complete modular frameless glass office environments
9/24/2013
Study shows patients prefer digital communication over print
Most visitors and patients said digital content enhanced the hospital experience
9/23/2013
How to purchase hospital products on a budget
Easy tips and tricks that can cut down on spending
9/23/2013
Energy savings project reveals potential hospital catastrophe
The potential hazard that was overlooked for 20 years was scary, but not unusual
9/23/2013
Healthcare IT security is difficult, but not impossible
Planning and thorough security risk analysis needed
9/23/2013
Residential facilities get new pediatric infection prevention guidelines
Patients vulnerable to infection and their families are at risk of exposure to infectious pathogens in common areas
9/23/2013
Chemotherapy delivery given kid-friendly makeover
Designers look to rubber duckies and superheroes to make experience a little easier
9/23/2013
IBM to build analytics platform for NYC hospital system
New platform will standardize information from patients, providers, locations and reimbursement codes
9/23/2013
Design shouldn't be all about the end result
Blog suggests that doing an "archaeological dig" into client's journey will enhance understanding of goals
9/23/2013
Stairwell Light Fixture integrates occupancy sensor to cut annual electricity use by 50-75 percent
9/23/2013
Siemon's new MAX TurboTool significantly reduces Category 5e and Category 6 termination times
9/23/2013
MRSA infections fall by more than 50% in U.S. hospitals
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report shows drop from 2005-2011
9/20/2013
Claims data called crucial for ACO analytics
Clinical data from electronic health records seen as insufficient for analytic purposes
9/20/2013