Trending News - September 2020
Ten Percent Of N.Y. Nursing Homes Failed At Infection Control
The New York Health Department has fined 23 nursing homes a total of $328,000
9/30/2020
Pa. Health System Adjusts Food Service During Pandemic
Geisinger’s former self-serve stations are all staffed and shielded
9/30/2020
Modular Construction Can Offer Healthcare Facilities Needed Flexibility
For construction projects already underway when the pandemic and subsequent lockdown hit, modular meant that off-site construction of various building components could continue unabated even as other industries ground to a halt
9/30/2020
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Start/Stop Times For Generator Load Test
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for generator load tests
9/30/2020
Study: Coronavirus Lingers on Shared Medical Equipment
Research doesn’t say whether this could lead to virus transmission
9/30/2020
Continuously Active Disinfectants Said To Control COVID Spread
Protecting exposure via surfaces in heavily trafficked facilities can be a challenge
9/30/2020
Ransomware Attack Leads To Death Of Patient In Germany
Woman died after being diverted to facility 20 miles away when hackers shut down hospital where she was being admitted
9/29/2020
Selecting the Right CMMS
CMMS selection requires matching specific project and facility goals with the capabilities and functionality of the system
9/29/2020
Study Finds Educating Cleaning Staff Lowers C. diff Infections
Study suggests focusing on knowledge gaps, challenges and barriers
9/29/2020
Hospitals Say They're Now Better Prepared For COVID-19
Healthcare leaders are stockpiling needed supplies
9/28/2020
Material Health in Healthcare Facilities
As a collective, the architecture and design community is applying the pressure for increased product transparency regardless of whether their clients are working toward LEED certification or not
9/28/2020
Healthcare Tech Supporting COVID-19 Fight
Some hospitals are using remote surveillance to monitor COVID-19 patients on ventilators
9/28/2020
With COVID-19 Reopenings, There May Be Legionella in A Building's Water
Stagnant water can be a breeding ground for waterborne pathogens, such as legionella
9/28/2020
Survey: Dirty Carpet Impacts Perception of Care in Long-term Care Facilities
Older Americans (65+) are more likely than their younger counterparts to be influenced by dirty carpet
9/28/2020
Common Myths In Healthcare Construction Management
When setting the foundation for a healthcare construction project, it’s important to separate fact from fiction
9/28/2020
Flu Season During Coronavirus Pandemic Raises New Questions
Flu patients can take up resources
9/25/2020
Washington Hospital Fixes Water Issue After Two Weeks
The water issue affected sterilization of surgical instruments
9/25/2020
Doctor Shot During Robbery At Minnesota Hospital
Employees had asked for better protection in parking areas
9/25/2020
Kaiser Permanente First Healthcare System To Reach Carbon Neutrality
One hundred percent of energy the system uses is being either used in a green way or is offset
9/25/2020
Lessons From Ebola
Healthcare professionals have learned a great deal about creating effective care environments that allow for the safe treatment of patients with EVD and other infectious diseases
9/25/2020
Success Factors Using Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) In Healthcare Construction Projects
Projects can be more fulfilling and successful at meeting desired project outcomes through IPD
9/25/2020
56% Of Healthcare Facilities Did Not Meet National Cybersecurity Standards In 2019
Added technologies and an increased focus on existing ones is recommended
9/24/2020
2020 Environmental Services Departments of the Year Named
AHE awards honor top hospital EVS departments
9/24/2020
Case Study: Urology Center in Little Rock
The project provided lighting for a range of medical and cleanroom applications
9/24/2020
What You Need to Know About Elastomeric Coatings
Durable and not easily cracked, elastomeric coatings are also effective at sealing roof leaks and preventing existing damage from worsening
9/24/2020
Pa. Hospital Using ‘Mobile Boiler Rooms’ During Repairs After Fire
The fire has been linked to a chemical reaction during maintenance work
9/24/2020
Healthcare Construction Management: Myths vs. Facts
Few construction projects are as complex as those in healthcare
9/24/2020
Florida Assisted-Living Facilities No Longer Required To Test Staff For COVID
Federal guidelines require nursing homes to continue testing
9/23/2020
Pandemic Hastening Closure Of Some Urban Hospitals
COVID has worsened the situation for already weakened hospitals
9/23/2020
Georgia Blocks ‘Granny Cam’ Legislation
Some in the long-term care industry have opposed cameras
9/23/2020
Tackling the Pandemic with Environmental Monitoring
The benefits of temperature and environmental monitoring are twofold
9/23/2020
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: More On Power Strips
Brad Keyes discusses regulations related to power strips
9/23/2020
Spending On Energy Efficiency Means Improving Patient Care
Running a hospital means taking the reins on your energy output by making smart energy-saving investments
9/23/2020
CDC Reverses Guidelines On Testing People Exposed To Covid-19
People who have had close contact with someone infected with the coronavirus, but who have not exhibited symptoms are now recommended to be tested
9/22/2020
Coronavirus Could Make Touchless Restrooms a Must
No longer a nice-to-have, touchless restroom fixtures may curb infections from commercial restrooms
9/22/2020
Senior Living Dining Program Works to Maintain Community
Nebraska facilities innovate in how they serve residents under restrictions
9/22/2020
Columbus Surge Hospital In Storage For Now
The hospital at the Greater Columbus Convention Center has been disassembled
9/22/2020
Smart Healthcare Facilities Can Come Unique Cybersecurity Threats
All the standard vulnerabilities apply to healthcare facilities as well
9/22/2020
Energy Retrofit Project Brings Cost Savings Without Patient Disruption
The $5.5 million project is calculated to pay for itself in just under three years
9/22/2020
Nursing Home Workers Who Work At Multiple Facilities May Be Behind Some Of COVID Spread
Florida facilities continue to see cases despite lockdown
9/21/2020
Containing Healthcare Costs in the New COVID Normal
Navigating pandemic-induced financial strain to reduce expenses
9/21/2020
Mayo Clinic Opens A Dedicated Gluten-Free Kitchen
Clinic now a validated gluten-free 'safe spot'
9/21/2020
Mass. Hospital Keeping COVID Transmissions at Nearly Zero
The Boston hospital has dedicated COVID-19 units with airborne infection isolation rooms
9/21/2020
UVC Disinfectant Not Easy to Use
UVC radiation disinfect requires many protocols to use safely
9/21/2020
Spray-On PPE Is Being Developed
The product would be used once a day and administered by a shelf-stable inhaler or nasal spray
9/18/2020
Material Shortages Hinders Mask Manufacturing
Meltblown textile is needed to make N95 masks
9/18/2020
The Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree Campus Healthcare Program Recognizes Healthcare Facility Tree Planting
A tree canopy has been called a critical component of community health infrastructure
9/18/2020
Penn. Hospital Fire Sparks Shelter-in-Place Order For Area
Smoke from putting out a fire at UPMC Lock Haven could have been hazardous
9/18/2020
