High-Touch Surfaces in Long-Term Care Facilities Often Contaminated
Findings could help long-term care facilities assess cleanliness of high-touch surfaces and enhance infection prevention and control measures
10/3/2022
New Resource Helps Prevent Violence in Healthcare Facilities
The Workplace Violence Prevention Handbook for Health Care Professionals aims to help healthcare facilities make immediate enhancements relating to workplace violence.
10/3/2022
Mental Health Impacted by Workplace Culture
Negative workplace environments can lead to less productivity.
10/3/2022
CMS Offers Resources for Florida Hospitals Affected by Hurricane
Resources and waivers aim to ensure hospitals and other facilities can continue to operate and provide access to care to those impacted by the hurricane.
9/30/2022
Jackson West Medical Center Uses Design to Focus on Patient Wellness
The design incorporates nature to better promote healing
9/30/2022
Leveraging BIM To Streamline Healthcare Facility Renovations
At a surgery center in Florida, building information modeling technology drives collaboration and efficiency.
9/30/2022
Tackling Infection in Senior Living Communities
Sodexo program implements enhanced cleaning protocols that fight the spread of infection to protect residents, staff and their families.
9/29/2022
The Role of Paper Towel Dispensers in Cutting Costs
As organizations search cost savings, more are taking a closer look at paper towel dispensers.
9/29/2022
Live Give Play and Spiritos Properties Plan New Luxury Senior Facility
The five-story facility is expected to open in late 2024.
9/29/2022
Legionella Prevention in Cooling Tower Systems
With the support of a team of experts, managers can effectively prevent, detect and respond to positive Legionella tests.
9/28/2022
States Strengthen Assisted Living Regulations
Over 90 percent of assisted living facilities require a consumer disclosure agreement.
9/28/2022
Healthcare Facilities Brace for Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian is expected to reach the coast of Florida Wednesday evening.
9/28/2022
Facility Management Before a Crisis Strikes
Growing threats to operations create pressure and opportunities for managers to improve their organizations’ resilience.
9/27/2022
Some Healthcare Facilities No Longer Need Face Masks While Working
The CDC releases new masking guidance for healthcare facilities.
9/27/2022
ShorePoint Health Venice Ends Services
Decline in inpatient volume and rising expenses contributed to the closure.
9/27/2022
Dead Rat Remained in Clinic After 2020 Inspection
Rat found in December 2020 inspection of city-run health clinic in Baltimore remained undisturbed and mummified in follow-up site visit 18 months later.
9/26/2022
Round Desk Allows for Versatility and Flexibility
With beauty, performance, and pure possibility all in one, Durasein makes healthcare environments fun and rewarding to design.
9/26/2022
What to Remember When Renovating Healthcare Facilities
Renovating healthcare facilities brings on its own set of challenges. Here are some things to consider.
9/26/2022
FGI Resource Targets Facilities Readiness for Emergencies
White paper helps facilities managers determine best practices and establish a new minimum standard on emergency preparedness and response.
9/23/2022
Cybersecurity Evolve as Attacks on Healthcare Sector Grow
Cyber attacks on healthcare organizations have increased 94 percent year-over-year.
9/23/2022
How COVID-19 Re-Focused Facilities on Compliance
The pandemic was the ultimate litmus test for and real-world example of hospital compliance standards.
9/22/2022
Ceiling Change Nearly Doubles Pressure Differential in Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital's Patient Room
The target was to maintain the minimum 0.020” w.c. under all conditions.
9/22/2022
Towel Dispensers Pivot to Become More Sustainable
Towel dispenser manufacturers are answering the call to become more sustainable.
9/22/2022
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