Seattle Children’s Hospital's mold issues spur class-action suit
Suit alleged hospital engaged in a coverup of problems
1/17/2020
Woman robbed, kidnapped from Louisiana hospital parking lot
Christus Shreveport-Bossier Health System said it will evaluate the safety of all of its campuses
1/17/2020
Presence of pan-resistant C. auris growing in New York
A total of 427 of 911 nationwide confirmed cases are found in New York
1/17/2020
Threats that could threaten disrupt security
Facilities managers must have resilience and security strategies to deal with disruptive new technologies
1/17/2020
Steps for effective emergency preparedness
Make sure your risk assessment and scenario planning are up to date and accurate
1/17/2020
oneSOURCE Partners With instrutrack to Supply Instrument Database for Kiwi Medical Supplies
1/17/2020
Science teacher's experiment illustrates need for hand hygiene
Soap and water had positive results
1/16/2020
Designing for dementia patients
Access to nature can help orient older adults to time and place, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/16/2020
HVAC issues stall surgeries at Mo. hospital
Pinnacle Regional Hospital’s sterilization room didn’t have the right pressure, temperature and humidity
1/16/2020
Report says VHA spent $4 billion on new facilities with little oversight
The VHA supplies new medical facilities with startup funds for new staff, furniture, equipment, etc.
1/16/2020
A guide to winter roofing care
Roofs that are not properly cared for during the winter will bring unpleasant surprises when the weather warms.
1/16/2020
Door selection can impact infection control
Touchless doors can help stop the spread of germs and bacteria
1/16/2020
Pa. hospital criticized for 'systemic' failures
An investigation found unsanitary equipment, dirty linens on the floors
1/15/2020
Study: ICU patients’ hands carry pathogens
Hand hygiene important for patients as well as healthcare workers
1/15/2020
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Storage of flammable liquids (Part 2)
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for storage of flammable liquids
1/15/2020
Healthcare design trends in 2020s
Design professionals offer predictions for the upcoming trends and challenges
1/15/2020
Tips for life-safety and emergency prep in longterm care facilities
Start by looking at all possible risks
1/15/2020
‘Recent world events’ spark increased security at federal healthcare center
The Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center in North Chicago has closed all entrances except the main gate
1/14/2020
Detroit hospital gets bomb, shooting threats
Police say a psychiatric patient at the hospital made the calls
1/14/2020
Pa. hospital where preemies died didn’t sanitize breast milk equipment
State health department ordered Geisinger Medical Center in Danville to correct several deficiencies
1/14/2020
Missouri hospital ordered to stop performing surgery
Regulators conducted an inspection at Pinnacle Regional Hospital and cited it for sterile processing procedures
1/14/2020
The growing demand for transparency in all building spaces
To meet efficiency, optimization and carbon management goals, all the pieces of the puzzle must be considered
1/14/2020
Five hospitals' mold issues making headlines
A number of healthcare facilities have detected molds in their facilities over the past year
1/14/2020
HealthEC a Top Rated PHM Software Vendor in 2019 KLAS Value-Based Care Managed Services Report
1/14/2020
Quake in Puerto Rico causes structural, power issues, but hospitals functional in hard-hit region
Earthquake killed at least one person and causing a power outage across the island
1/13/2020
Pediatric flu death toll highest in 17 years
CDC says 27 pediatric deaths have occurred so far this season
1/13/2020
The benefits of going paperless
The Raleigh General Hospital HR team decided they didn’t want to simply copy their current paper format. Rather, they decided to redesign how the files should be organized, not simply importing files as they were.
1/13/2020
Kaiser Permanente prepares for disasters based on experience
This year’s evacuation during a wildfire demonstrated significant improvements over previous efforts
1/13/2020
Selecting a photo ID system
Photo identification cards are an important part of healthcare facility security plan
1/13/2020
Study finds air quality can impact effectiveness of antibiotics
Bacteria that cause respiratory infections can be affected by air pollution
1/13/2020
Huron Capital’s Pueblo Mechanical & Controls ExecFactor Platform Completes Sixth Add-on Acquisition
1/13/2020
Hospital installs hydroponic farm in cafeteria
The healthcare system is looking to install an additional farm at the hospital as well as one at its cancer center
1/10/2020
Strain B influenza appearing earlier than usual this flu season
Strain A usually occurs around late December and early January
1/10/2020
Abandoned Illinois healthcare facility to be retrofitted for senior, disability housing
The site of the former Copley Hospital will be undergoing a $110 million retrofit
1/10/2020
Geothermal delivers savings
Investment in geothermal technology drives its energy efficiency to the top of the list
1/10/2020
It’s time to update your collaboration spaces
Companies that offer flexible geographic, collaborative and high-tech work environments have reported their workers are happier and more likely to stay with that place of employment
1/10/2020
Preparing healthcare facilities for a disaster
Hospitals must maintain continuity of patient care
1/10/2020
Aquila launch LX300 latex glove - offers high grip - keeps operator hands dry, warm and safe
1/10/2020
Case of Legionnaires' Disease reported at Illinois Veterans Home
The facility is reviewing water quality data
1/9/2020
Infection control issues temporarily shut down Utah hospital's operating room
A health department report said the hospital failed to provide a sanitary environment
1/9/2020
Twin Cities Hospital offers infant footprint scans
Hospital officials say its better to take a scan of a footprint because fingerprints aren't as refined initially
1/9/2020
Cancer center embraces proactive maintenance
MD Anderson Cancer Center's facility renewal program takes maintenance from reactive to proactive
1/9/2020
Dry indoor air linked to higher infection rates
When air is dry, droplets and skin flakes carrying viruses and bacteria travel through the air
1/9/2020
Data shows hundreds of Aspergillus infections at Wash. hospitals
Hospitals say they’re not the source
1/8/2020
University of Maryland Medical Center getting new look
New downtown Baltimore 10-story cancer center will change appearance of the hospital building
1/8/2020
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Storage of flammable liquids (Part 1)
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for storage of flammable liquids
1/8/2020
The more cybersecurity changes, the more it stays the same
It is time for an evolution in cybersecurity that focuses on adversary disruption
1/8/2020
Air quality's role in infection prevention can be overlooked
Having the right tools to communicate the importance of temperature and humidity is important
1/8/2020
Ebola protection program expiring
The program supports efforts to quickly identify and isolate infected people
1/7/2020
Study tracks MRSA and S aureus in nursing homes
The presence of S aureus was 28.6 percent and of MRSA and MSSA, 20.1 percent
1/7/2020
CDC says US Candida auris cases rose by 100 in two months
The number of infections increased by 105 from Aug. to Oct.
1/7/2020
Study says patients often bring C. Diff in with them
The study suggested hospitals should try to identify carriers of C. diff to prevent the spread on infection
1/7/2020
Hospital security cameras can promote safety
Cloud-based security systems can provide pictures of each person entering and exiting a facility
1/7/2020
When disaster strikes, FEMA money is available to hospitals that file quickly
Hospitals often don't file for the funds because they're unaware of what can be reimbursed and there is only a 30-day window to apply
1/7/2020
VA ends hospital star ratings system
The system allowed veterans to compare quality and performance at VA facilities
1/6/2020
Study links psychological safety, infection prevention efforts
Thirty-eight percent of responding hospitals had high levels of psychological safety
1/6/2020
Healthcare moving toward paperless systems
Roughly 40 percent of data breaches are paper-based
1/6/2020
Card-operated lock systems becoming more popular
Flexibility is the primary benefit of this system
1/6/2020
How to handle a major HVAC upgrade
Following plan can help ensure upgrade isn't disruptive to regular operations
1/6/2020
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