Study: Copper hospital beds can kill bacteria
Copper beds in the ICU harbored an average of 95 percent fewer bacteria than conventional hospital beds
11/18/2019
FMs share renovation best practices
Facility managers discus how to keep renovation projects on budget and on time
11/18/2019
Internet of Things (IoT) & EcoStruxure: Energy Management Systems for Hospitals
11/1/2019
Escalating workplace violence hits hospitals hard
Many healthcare facilities are increasing security measures to deal with the issue
11/18/2019
Legionella found in Va. VA healthcare facility
McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center found bacteria in cooling system
11/15/2019
Disinfectants struggling to kill C. diff bacteria
Clostridioides difficile is challenging hospital-grade disinfectants
11/15/2019
Workplace violence training program focuses on healthcare settings
Program focuses on de-escalation and addressing four stages of crises
11/15/2019
Clemson creates healthcare design certificate for clinical and leadership nurses
The Clemson University Academy of Nursing Excellence in Design was founded in 2017
11/15/2019
Keeping patients safe in major hospital renovations and expansions
Insight on best practices learned from Houston Methodist project
11/15/2019
Australian healthcare facility designed to promote wellness
The Gandel Wing at Cabrini Malvern in Melbourne, connects patients with nature and promotes a more empathetic approach to healthcare design, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
11/15/2019
K9 units becoming more common in healthcare facilities
Combating violence is just one role for the trained dogs
11/14/2019
Brooklyn Hospital Center permanently loses some patient data after ransomeware attack
It's been six months since a veteran and double amputee opened fire inside the West Palm Beach VA Center
11/14/2019
Employees concerned about flooding inside Washington state hospital
One employee described human feces falling from the ceiling
11/14/2019
Environmental services' role goes beyond cleanliness
EVS professionals can impact patient satisfaction
11/14/2019
Nine design drivers for behavioral health facilities
As the need for behavioral health inpatient units becomes clear, experienced healthcare designers are thinking carefully about the supportive characteristics of their architecture.
11/14/2019
VA Medical Center increases security, but won't add metal detectors, after shooting
The changes were implemented within six months of an incident where a veteran and double amputee opened fire inside the West Palm Beach VA Center
11/14/2019
Hospital links babies' deaths to bacteria in equipment
Geisinger says equipment was used in measuring donor breast milk
11/13/2019
Leapfrog unveils fall 2019 safety grades
Thirty-three percent of the hospitals graded earned an 'A'
11/13/2019
Listeria outbreak at healthcare facility linked 'ineffective fridges'
A cancer patient died after eating a pre-packed sandwich while he was being treated at Royal Derby Hospital
11/13/2019
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Sterile processing room
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for sterile processing room
11/13/2019
Stanford Hospital will have a fleet of supply-delivering robots
Twenty-three of the robots will deliver linens, packages and medical supplies
11/13/2019
Strategies for sustainable grounds
Key sustainability considerations can enable managers to improve the performance and appearance of landscapes
11/13/2019
Zurn Recognizes Specifier of the Year
11/13/2019
EW Howell Construction Group’s Healthcare Division Completes The Phillips Family Cancer Center
11/13/2019
Drug-resistant bacteria 'growing problem' in Western Washington healthcare facilities
Four cases of a specific type of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii were recently found at a nursing rehabilitation facility
11/12/2019
Readiness matters with new CMS emergency preparedness requirements
The intent is still to establish criteria for healthcare providers and suppliers to better prepare for and respond to natural and man-made disasters.
11/12/2019
Chicago hospital gets more than $25 million in upgrades
Louis A. Weiss Memorial Hospital has made infrastructure improvements over the last nine months
11/12/2019
Can a Coworking Model and the Shared Economy Help Physicians Save on the High Costs of Operations?
The concept of coworking is a fundamental basis of today’s collaborative economy
11/12/2019
Lighting controls upgrade guidelines
Focusing on control strategies, space needs and planning principles can help managers create successful installations
11/12/2019
Tech can help healthcare facilities guard against disaster
Keeping health IT systems up and running is critical
11/12/2019
New Luxaire Optimum Choice 15-27.5 ton Rooftop Units Achieve Exceptional Energy and Cost Savings
11/12/2019
National Office Furniture Receives Nightingale Award for Weli Seating from Healthcare Design Expo
11/12/2019
California hospital resumes services for elective procedures after wildfire
The hospital reopened Nov. 5 for full inpatient and emergency care services after having been evacuated for nine days
11/11/2019
Florida hospital system to invest $600 million into three 'wellness villages'
Each ‘village’ will have different healthcare concepts, including fitness and medical offices
11/11/2019
Survey: Healthcare facilities not keeping up with hackers
96 percent of IT professionals say data attackers are outpacing healthcare facilities in effectiveness
11/11/2019
Case study: UW Health Heart & Vascular Center at ProHealth Care
Make sure your risk assessment and scenario planning are up to date and accurate
11/11/2019
Making the case for wellness-supporting design
When health and wellness strategies dovetail with sustainability, the financial justification argument is becoming much stronger
11/11/2019
Tips for medical device cybersecurity
Device cybersecurity called the biggest challenge hospitals face today
11/11/2019
Streamlight Launches Enduro Pro USB
11/11/2019
Some suicide-prevention measures may not increase hospital safety
These measures can cost millions of dollars to implement
11/8/2019
Where patients recover may affect whether they return to the hospital because of infections
Patients returning home from the hospital were 38 percent more likely to return to the hospital with a linked infection
11/8/2019
CDC reports decrease in HAIs
Compared to 2015, all states but one performed better on at least two infection types
11/8/2019
Long Island hospital builds kid-friendly facility
Stony Brook Children’s Hospital’s new building was designed to make families more comfortable
11/8/2019
Medical evacuees called the new refugees of climate change
Wildfire evacuation everyday reality in Northern California
11/8/2019
Steps for effective emergency preparedness
Make sure your risk assessment and scenario planning are up to date and accurate
11/8/2019
Research finds epidemic and pandemic preparedness lacking
Study suggests national governments should commit to take action to address health security risks
11/7/2019
Facility fee adding to cost of doctor visits
The purpose of the facility fee is to compensate hospitals and some medical practices for the expense of maintaining the facility
11/7/2019
Steps for updating the access control system
Build your team, evaluate possible integration with current systems and select the right product for your building
11/7/2019
State inspects hospital odor after employee complaint
Seventeen employees sought medical attention
11/7/2019
Balancing security and access in healthcare facilities
Certain challenges are unique to healthcare facilities
11/7/2019
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