Bill Would Allow Hospitals To Repair Their Own Medical Equipment
Because of the pandemic, many manufacturers are restricting travel for their repair technicians
10/23/2020
Cool Roofing Can Help Environment As Well As Budgets
Cool roofing helps save individual building owners money on cooling costs. But it also reduces urban heat islands and enhances community resilience.
10/23/2020
Massachusetts Sets New Nursing Home Room Limits
Residential rooms that hold more than two people will be phased out
10/23/2020
Mass ER Nurse Raising Awareness Of Violence
‘We’re just human punching bags’ according to the nurse after attack
10/23/2020
Ohio Hospital Installs Metal Detectors at ER Entrance
Wheeling Hospital has boosted safety measures
10/23/2020
Building Smarter Healthcare Through Better Interior Design
Many of the finishes chosen for a new, expanded or renovated healthcare facility are more than just passive elements
10/23/2020
Calif. Hospital Staff Protests After Deputy Shoots Patient
The patient was shot by a deputy who was inside the hospital as part of a security detail for a different patient
10/22/2020
Key Questions When Renting Generators
Create detailed specifications regarding requirements, usage and site conditions.
10/22/2020
Robotic Cleaning Can Boost Efficiency
Robotic floor care can free up valuable time to focus on high-touch cleaning and disinfecting
10/22/2020
Why Supplier Financial Stability Matters to Healthcare Facility Managers
The Covid-19 pandemic brings sharp focus on healthcare supply chains
10/22/2020
Acoustics: The Hidden Risk For Mission Critical Data Centers
Focusing on assessment, specification and implementation allows managers can streamline installation and enhance access control
10/22/2020
Health And Environmental Risks Of Improper Waste Management
One of the biggest dilemmas faced by the EPA is the tightrope between sanitary waste disposal and environmentally harmful emissions
10/22/2020
Wastewater Testing May Provide Indication Of Coronavirus
Some U.S. cities have employed ‘sewage surveillance’
10/21/2020
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Red Bag Waste Containers
Brad Keyes discusses regulations on red bag waste containers
10/21/2020
Smart Lighting Design, Lighting Controls Can Optimize Daylighting
From window film to lighting controls, here are some strategies for overcoming daylighting challenges
10/21/2020
Study To Explore Whether Wearable Technology Can Boost Infection Control
Wearable devices can register when wearers come into contact with each other
10/21/2020
Pandemic Sparks Access Control Changes
2020 Campus Safety Survey found COVID affected policies, technology
10/21/2020
Reasons To Focus On Healthcare Interior Design
There are job opportunities, as more healthcare administrators are looking to hire healthcare interior design experts, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
10/21/2020
Two Minnesota Nursing Homes Call National Guard To Help Contain COVID Outbreaks
Staff-shortage issues amplified by pandemic
10/20/2020
Joint Commission Offers Tips For ASCs On An Effective Covid Response
A strong response starts at the top
10/20/2020
Best Practices For Maintaining Flooring During COVID-19
Flooring can often make or break the efficacy of even the most rigorous sanitation efforts
10/20/2020
Extra Effort In HVAC Optimization Can Be Cost Effective
Optimization project may require some time and expertise to properly tune a system — not necessarily requiring a huge investment
10/20/2020
Half of Philadelphia’s Nursing Home Patients May Have Had COVID-19
Philadelphia's health department believes previously infected nursing home patients can resist a second wave of infection
10/20/2020
Natural Disasters Add Challenges For Healthcare Facilities During Pandemic
Hurricanes, etc., can further complicate facility managers’ efforts to help contain COVID-19
10/19/2020
Florida Senate Hires Tampa Hospital For COVID-19 Safety Consulting
The Senate will pay the hospital $200 an hour for providing services
10/19/2020
Utah Ready To Open Temporary COVID-19 Hospital
State health officials still hope they won’t need it
10/19/2020
Preparing for Winter Weather
The approach of winter is the signal to update plans for snow and ice removal in order to keep paved surfaces clear and pedestrians safe.
10/19/2020
Hurricane Preparedness Procedures for Healthcare Facilities
Mitigating the risk of a hurricane’s impact requires planning, organization, guidance and teamwork
10/19/2020
The Right Flooring Choices Can Impact Staff Efficiency and Patient Outcomes
Flooring can contribute to the reduction of noise and impact the patient experience
10/19/2020
Nursing Home Outbreaks May Be Stressing Wisconsin Hospital Capacity
It's increasingly difficult to control COVID in nursing homes during surge
10/16/2020
Theme Parks Can Teach Healthcare Systems About Patient Experience
Museums, zoos and other amusements succeed when designing positive consumer experiences
10/16/2020
More than 100 N.J. Nursing Homes Have Had Coronavirus Outbreaks Since Summer
At least 102 longterm care facilities saw new outbreaks this summer or fall after being declared COVID-19 free
10/16/2020
Creating 'Outdoor' Workspaces
Even without traditional outdoor space, improvements to bring nature to the lobby and other community spaces to give a 'walk in the park' feel
10/16/2020
Keeping Hospitals Supplied In A Centralized Operation
Ensuring critical supplies are where they need to be is an important function
10/16/2020
Wisconsin Opens State Fair Park Facility for COVID Patients
Madison’s Alliant Energy Center is also being prepped to be an alternate care facility
10/15/2020
Two Colorado Alternate Care Sites To Be Deconstructed
Colorado Convention Center, two others, to stay open
10/15/2020
Banner Boswell Medical Center Project Uses Prefabricated Wall Panels
The panels saved approximately three months of construction time and allowed for enhanced safety precautions
10/15/2020
Geisinger Adjusts Food Service Operations
Employees can now order and pay through the hospitals’ payroll deduction system
10/15/2020
LEED Certification Shifts Focus
New guidance and tools support facility teams with healthy, sustainable re-entry and measuring ongoing performance
10/15/2020
Understanding The Real Cost Of Paint
Understanding the ingredients in paint is the first step to making a quality paint selection
10/15/2020
Louisiana Hospitals Prepared For Delta While Dealing With Covid
Separation is key when dealing with extra patients or housing staff
10/14/2020
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Replacing Old Smoke Detectors
Brad Keyes discusses regulations on replacing old smoke detectors
10/14/2020
Understanding the Challenges of Daylighting
Daylighting offers wellness and productivity benefits
10/14/2020
Paris Hospitals Strained By New Wave Of Covid Patients
More than 2,300 Covid-19 patients are hospitalized in Ile-de-France, the country’s most popular region
10/14/2020
Survey: N.J. Adults (50+) Still Hesitant to Go To Hospitals For Non-COVID-19 Procedures
COVID-19 admissions represented less than 5 percent of total patients in the state's medical facilities in Sept.
10/14/2020
Energy Reviews Reveal Hidden Inefficiencies
University of Maryland Medical Center discovers ways to decrease energy use
10/14/2020
Pandemic Adds Election Duties To Longterm Care Workers’ To-Do Lists
Staffers visit each resident to help with voting
10/13/2020
Focusing On The Bottom Line During COVID
Facility managers must handle the financial challenges created by COVID-19
10/13/2020
What Clean Really Means To A Healthcare Organization’s Culture
If people do not feel safe, or if they feel they don’t have the support or resources to provide safe care, poor PX scores, high infection rates and staff attrition can result
10/13/2020
S.C.Hospital Using Software To Control Energy Use
Fault-detection diagnostic software can reduce waste
10/13/2020
What Does the Future of Healthcare Facility Design Look Like?
Changes to the design of a facility can be implemented for a number of reasons, ranging from new equipment, new services or perhaps even downgrading certain departments
10/13/2020
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