Man shouting ‘chemical warfare’ in Conn. ER prompts hazmat response
None of the 35 people evacuated was injured, but three were isolated
12/9/2019
MRSA can linger on surfaces for months
Good hygiene can help prevent the bacteria from spreading
12/9/2019
Seattle Children's hospital was once confident air systems weren’t source of infection
Hospital staff now believe the system that circulates air through operating rooms caused mold infections going back to 2001
12/9/2019
Pet therapy offers positive results in care facilities
The American Journal of Infection Control recommends a set of guidelines when it comes to bringing animals into long-term care facilities and hospitals
12/9/2019
Biophilic design can impact wellness
Using natural construction materials like wood or granite with texture and grain that people can see and touch can help reduce stress and improve well-being
12/9/2019
The value of daylighting, even with LEDs
Even when LEDs mimic sunlight, expert see LEDs as complementary to — but not replacing — daylighting strategies
12/9/2019
DocASAP Unveils Results of First Annual 'State of Patient Access and Engagement' Healthcare Survey
12/9/2019
S.D. hospital plans re-opening after tornado
Three tornadoes touched down in Sioux Falls in September
12/6/2019
W.Va. hospital increasing security after shooting
In August, a man shot and killed himself in an emergency room at the hospital
12/6/2019
Security, infection issues spark changes at D.C. hospital
St. Elizabeths reacts to shooting, Legionella
12/6/2019
Senior living facilities can make a large contribution to reduce carbon emissions
The senior living industry is responsible for approximately 3.8 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website
12/6/2019
Inspection, testing and maintenance of door hardware key to security plan
By paying closer attention to the maintenance and performance of doors, hinges, closers, and fire-exit hardware, managers can help improve the safety and security of their facilities
12/6/2019
Parking a crucial part of patient experience
Healthcare administrators can be challenged when it comes to providing their customers and employees with adequate, efficient parking, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
12/6/2019
Real-life Experiment on Climate Neutrality Shows a 78 Percent Cut in Emissions is Possible Now
12/6/2019
Minn. hospital locks down because of brawl
The disruption involving from 50 to 75 people started when someone with a nonlethal gunshot wound was brought to the hospital
12/5/2019
Senior living dining spaces are being transformed by baby boomers
Upgrades, such as casual, bistro-inspired settings with a contemporary, even cool, aesthetics are expected, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website.
12/5/2019
Tips for life-safety and emergency prep in longterm care facilities
Start by looking at all possible risks
12/5/2019
Mercy Hospital accused of failing to take 'even the most basic security measures’ during 2018 shooting
The family of a pharmacist killed has filed a lawsuit
12/5/2019
Best practices for planning smart buildings
If the planning is done wrong, building owners and facility managers will be playing the fix-it and upgrade game to keep up
12/5/2019
Solar power, other tech, can save hospitals money and energy
Technologies can help can cut costs and improve energy efficiency
12/5/2019
Wash. health officials now require reporting of mold infections
The mandate comes after it was revealed that Seattle Children’s has had 14 patients develop mold infections over 18 years
12/4/2019
Hospital installs webcams in NICU beds
Families can see their babies when they can’t be at UC Davis Children’s Hospital
12/4/2019
Las Vegas psychiatric hospital given a year to address safety issues
In August, federal regulators cut off the facility's Medicare and Medicaid funding
12/4/2019
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Annunciator panels
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for annunciator panels
12/4/2019
Sex offender removed from Pa. hospital during the birth of his child
A hospital security offered to escort the man to his wife's room the next day, but he declined fearing that he might be arrested
12/4/2019
Lighting can support healthier patient rooms
Advanced lighting design can improve patient and visitor outcomes and comfort and staff productivity
12/4/2019
Pipeline Health Commits to Implementing Cerner Technology in Dozens of Facilities Nationwide
12/4/2019
California hospital creates disaster carts
Two Army Nurse Corps nurses create new carts, classes and protocols
12/3/2019
FDA approves easier-to-clean duodenoscope
New scope will have fewer parts that need to be cleaned
12/3/2019
Family of toddler who died at Glasgow hospital claims 'bacteria' found in shower
Mother says she has documents which show that bacteria was found on the showerhead in her son's bathroom
12/3/2019
CDC: Someone in the U.S. dies of a drug-resistant superbug every 15 minutes
The report put five superbugs on the 'urgent threat' list
12/3/2019
Critics say safety standards creating institutional feel in hospital psychiatric wards
New suicide prevention requirements took effect on July 1
12/3/2019
Healthcare facility patient satisfaction is possible
Improving patient satisfaction scores is a challenge that almost all healthcare facilities face
12/3/2019
Emails show Wash. hospital knew about mold problem for year and a half
Internal e-mails suggest Seattle Children's Hospital knew last year that there was a pattern of infections
12/2/2019
Environmental services technician certification proves its worth
Certification also helps decrease infection rates in hospitals
12/2/2019
Hand-hygiene program in wards improve compliance
Most efforts to improve hand hygiene in hospitals focus on individuals
12/2/2019
Wisconsin hospital builds 'first of its kind' surgery floor
Froedtert Health Care's integrated procedural platform combines surgical and interventional care areas on a single, centrally located floor
12/2/2019
Four best practices for optimizing real estate in healthcare facilities
There are best practices facilities managers can adopt that not only preserve resources and reduce costs, but that also provide added benefits
12/2/2019
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
12/2/2019
10th Annual National Hygiene Specialist Excellence Award Recipients Announced by UMF Corporation
12/2/2019
S.D. hospital plans re-opening after tornado
Three tornadoes touched down in Sioux Falls in September
12/6/2019
W.Va. hospital increasing security after shooting
In August, a man shot and killed himself in an emergency room at the hospital
12/6/2019
Security, infection issues spark changes at D.C. hospital
St. Elizabeths reacts to shooting, Legionella
12/6/2019
Senior living facilities can make a large contribution to reduce carbon emissions
The senior living industry is responsible for approximately 3.8 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website
12/6/2019
Inspection, testing and maintenance of door hardware key to security plan
By paying closer attention to the maintenance and performance of doors, hinges, closers, and fire-exit hardware, managers can help improve the safety and security of their facilities
12/6/2019
Parking a crucial part of patient experience
Healthcare administrators can be challenged when it comes to providing their customers and employees with adequate, efficient parking, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
12/6/2019
Real-life Experiment on Climate Neutrality Shows a 78 Percent Cut in Emissions is Possible Now
12/6/2019
Minn. hospital locks down because of brawl
The disruption involving from 50 to 75 people started when someone with a nonlethal gunshot wound was brought to the hospital
12/5/2019
Senior living dining spaces are being transformed by baby boomers
Upgrades, such as casual, bistro-inspired settings with a contemporary, even cool, aesthetics are expected, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website.
12/5/2019
Tips for life-safety and emergency prep in longterm care facilities
Start by looking at all possible risks
12/5/2019
Mercy Hospital accused of failing to take 'even the most basic security measures’ during 2018 shooting
The family of a pharmacist killed has filed a lawsuit
12/5/2019
Best practices for planning smart buildings
If the planning is done wrong, building owners and facility managers will be playing the fix-it and upgrade game to keep up
12/5/2019
Solar power, other tech, can save hospitals money and energy
Technologies can help can cut costs and improve energy efficiency
12/5/2019
Wash. health officials now require reporting of mold infections
The mandate comes after it was revealed that Seattle Children’s has had 14 patients develop mold infections over 18 years
12/4/2019
Hospital installs webcams in NICU beds
Families can see their babies when they can’t be at UC Davis Children’s Hospital
12/4/2019
Las Vegas psychiatric hospital given a year to address safety issues
In August, federal regulators cut off the facility's Medicare and Medicaid funding
12/4/2019
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Annunciator panels
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for annunciator panels
12/4/2019
Sex offender removed from Pa. hospital during the birth of his child
A hospital security offered to escort the man to his wife's room the next day, but he declined fearing that he might be arrested
12/4/2019
Lighting can support healthier patient rooms
Advanced lighting design can improve patient and visitor outcomes and comfort and staff productivity
12/4/2019
Pipeline Health Commits to Implementing Cerner Technology in Dozens of Facilities Nationwide
12/4/2019
California hospital creates disaster carts
Two Army Nurse Corps nurses create new carts, classes and protocols
12/3/2019
FDA approves easier-to-clean duodenoscope
New scope will have fewer parts that need to be cleaned
12/3/2019
Family of toddler who died at Glasgow hospital claims 'bacteria' found in shower
Mother says she has documents which show that bacteria was found on the showerhead in her son's bathroom
12/3/2019
CDC: Someone in the U.S. dies of a drug-resistant superbug every 15 minutes
The report put five superbugs on the 'urgent threat' list
12/3/2019
Critics say safety standards creating institutional feel in hospital psychiatric wards
New suicide prevention requirements took effect on July 1
12/3/2019
Healthcare facility patient satisfaction is possible
Improving patient satisfaction scores is a challenge that almost all healthcare facilities face
12/3/2019
Emails show Wash. hospital knew about mold problem for year and a half
Internal e-mails suggest Seattle Children's Hospital knew last year that there was a pattern of infections
12/2/2019
Environmental services technician certification proves its worth
Certification also helps decrease infection rates in hospitals
12/2/2019
Hand-hygiene program in wards improve compliance
Most efforts to improve hand hygiene in hospitals focus on individuals
12/2/2019
Wisconsin hospital builds 'first of its kind' surgery floor
Froedtert Health Care's integrated procedural platform combines surgical and interventional care areas on a single, centrally located floor
12/2/2019
Four best practices for optimizing real estate in healthcare facilities
There are best practices facilities managers can adopt that not only preserve resources and reduce costs, but that also provide added benefits
12/2/2019
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
12/2/2019
10th Annual National Hygiene Specialist Excellence Award Recipients Announced by UMF Corporation
12/2/2019
Close to 1,200 patients at risk at Indiana hospital due to sterilization lapses
One of the hospital's surgical instrument sterilization technicians failed to complete a necessary step
11/27/2019
New Stanford hospital inspired by Apple
The hospital has automated guided vehicles to assist with laundry delivery and trash disposal
11/27/2019
Canadian hospital hit for infection control issues and use of duct tape
Other maintenance issues include the need to resurface counters and wall in part of the neonatal intensive care unit
11/27/2019
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Corridor projection
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for corridor projection
11/27/2019
Washington hospital cancels procedures after surgical tray issues
Flecks of plastic were found on some surgical trays
11/27/2019
Flushing rim sinks provide hygienic disposal of clinical waste
Sinks help maintain clean conditions for clinics and healthcare settings
11/27/2019
Major Revision to Drinking Water Treatment Standard Allows UV-LED Technology to Treat Microorganisms
11/27/2019
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