How to curb the spread of airborne and surface contaminants
Building’s mechanical systems can support occupant health
6/19/2020
Lessons learned in pandemic offer opportunities for change
Telehealth became more common with significant advances in the last 10 weeks
6/19/2020
Improving facility door security as crime risk increases
Door can have vulnerabilities that can be exploited
6/19/2020
Infection preventionists, environmental services staff urged to work together
COVID-19 is inspiring teams to improvise
6/19/2020
Cleaning machines may be smart investment for healthcare facilities
It is important that floor-cleaning machines be employed whether or not an imminent threat is already present
6/19/2020
Righttime Medical Care Sees Large Increase in Telehealth Visits During Coronavirus Pandemic
6/19/2020
International Federation of Healthcare Engineering Launches Global Healthcare Energy Awards
6/19/2020
Purdue University startup creates bedside hand-washing system
Project Process created a portable bedside sink
6/18/2020
Pennsylvania orders stricter COVID-19 protections for hospital workers
The measures include staff members in housekeeping services, dietary services and maintenance
6/18/2020
Free Webinar June 25: Integrated Healthcare Facilities Infrastructure
Learn how to create a safer, more productive, and energy-efficient Environment of Care
6/18/2020
Sanitizing, stockpiling and communication helps keep nursing home stay COVID-free
Some of these steps happened before the U.S. entered its lockdown phase
6/18/2020
Environmental survey shows how HAIs often start
The researchers sampled 179 sites including sink traps, pulse oximeters, and door handles
6/18/2020
Keeping patients safe in major hospital renovations and expansions
Insight on best practices learned from Houston Methodist project
6/18/2020
What hospitals can learn from the Parkview Medical shutdown
The good news is COVID-19 is not resistant to disinfectants
6/17/2020
Children in care at risk for coronavirus
Many have been locked down since late February facing isolation with strict social-distancing measures
6/17/2020
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Dead-bolt lock on closet door
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for a dead-bolt lock on closet door
6/17/2020
Environmental services technician certification proves its worth
Certification also helps decrease infection rates in hospitals
6/17/2020
Two floors of Nashville General converted to coronavirus ward for potential second wave
Area retrofitted in case of second wave
6/16/2020
Protecting healthcare facilities from drones
There continues to be a sharp increase in uses for drones - both positive and negative
6/16/2020
Reliable power source key during pandemic
In some countries, 25 percent of health clinics lack electricity
6/16/2020
N.Y. initiative boosts cleaning in longterm care facilities
Daily, discharge cleaning show improvements
6/16/2020
Alabama doctor invents hand-sanitizer-dispensing wristband
The device could be helpful in combating illnesses commonly spread by hand, such as the flu, the common cold and food poisoning
6/16/2020
How healthcare facility design can improve patient well-being
Exposure to daylight and acoustical and thermal comfort are key
6/16/2020
Quest Controls Moves to the Next Level of IIoT Monitoring & Management with OspreyFMS 4.0 Release
6/16/2020
ChristianaCare Develops Telehealth Employee COVID-19 Symptom Monitoring and Testing Program
6/16/2020
Pop-up grocery stores popping into healthcare facilities
Foodservice company is converting existing retail space at healthcare facilities into 'pop-up' grocery stores to serve frontline healthcare workers
6/15/2020
COVID-19 challenges us to rethink clinical workflow
Changes in the healthcare industry are placing greater importance on the point-of-care ecosystem
6/15/2020
Considerations for hospital and healthcare facility evacuations
Facilities should incorporate elements of an evacuation plan, with logistics and alternatives
6/15/2020
Joint Commission to resume regular surveys and reviews this month
Surveys and reviews will come with some changes to protect safety
6/15/2020
Healthcare design can help prevent infection spread in restrooms
The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the need for better design in restrooms
6/15/2020
Mission Linen Supply’s Sacramento Laundry Earns Hygienically Clean Healthcare Certification
6/15/2020
Coronavirus complicates hurricane planning
Storm shelters have to be designed for social distancing
6/12/2020
Cal/OSHA issues guidance for protecting healthcare employees from COVID
The agency has also issued a guide to California’s Aerosol Transmissible Disease (ATD) standard
6/12/2020
WHO says there’s a second outbreak of Ebola in Congo
Country already battling COVID-19 and measles
6/12/2020
Avoiding the hidden costs of environmental services staff injuries
Environmental services work-related injuries usually involve either exposure to harmful contaminants or musculoskeletal disorders
6/12/2020
COVID-19 would complicate hospital evacuations
The University of Texas Medical Branch has been training to deal with a complex disaster during a COVID-19 flare up
6/11/2020
CDC updates COVID guidance for assisted living communities
The update provides recommendations on infection reporting, visitor restrictions and group activities
6/11/2020
Tackling difficult carpet stains
When an accident occurs, it is vital to clean bodily fluids from floors immediately and with caution
6/11/2020
Chatbots are reshaping the way COVID-19 ERA healthcare facilities and hospitals connect with patients
Tools that allow self-service customer response techniques are more important than ever
6/11/2020
Survey finds almost 75 percent of campuses use multiple emergency notification systems
But this total represents a drop since the last survey
6/11/2020
Top healthcare facility renovation pain points
The project timeline must be carefully managed to avoid disruptions in patient care
6/11/2020
Minneapolis hospital cancels surgeries over safety concerns
Emergency procedures continued but other surgeries were postponed
6/10/2020
North Carolina using drones in Covid-19 response
Novant Health received a temporary waiver from the Federal Aviation Administration to fly the drones
6/10/2020
Healthcare facilities urged to redefine their culture
Establishing a career path and offering continued development is important
6/10/2020
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Medical gas system testing frequency
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for medical gas system testing frequency
6/10/2020
HEPA containment systems for isolation rooms
Because the ductwork is protected by the filter, there is a reduced risk of a potential contagion spreading in the ceiling service spaces
6/10/2020
Resilient design for healthcare facilities about more than disasters
Resilience can be about how the design holds up in the long-term
6/10/2020
Minneapolis healthcare facilities damaged during recent protests
Equipment was taken and windows smashed
6/9/2020
Georgia student creating COVID-19 protective equipment
The equipment is made using a water-jet machining process
6/9/2020
Nursing home workers face risks during coronavirus
A third of Covid deaths in the U.S. have been in longterm care facilities
6/9/2020
Kaiser Permanente releases guidance on bringing back employees to the workplace
The playbook was made in response to requests from the health plan's customers
6/9/2020
COVID-19 increases importance of hand hygiene
Proper hand hygiene training called the number one way to reduce the spread of illnesses and viruses
6/9/2020
Environmental services' role goes beyond cleanliness
EVS professionals can impact patient satisfaction
6/9/2020
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