Maintenance and Operations - October 2013

Tips from ASC administrators to prep for Medicare inspections

Three ambulatory surgery center administrators discuss preparing their centers for surveyors and Medicare inspections

10/31/2013

Canadian hospital trimming food services to patients

Once standard items on hospital food trays such as coffee, tea, salt and pepper will only be made available by request

10/30/2013

Lighting trends in healthcare design illuminated

The growing use of LEDs has changed the way architects, lighting designers and healthcare facility decision-makers approach lighting

10/30/2013

Telemedicine kiosks allow virtual after-hours doctor visits

Cleveland hospital systems adopting kiosks to try to bring patients better, cheaper access to medical care after hours

10/30/2013

Leapfrog's new safety grades give more than 800 hospitals an A

Only 3.5% of hospitals significantly improved their grades since the the last report in May

10/29/2013

Report says Walgreens exposing customer health data

'Well Experience' model relocates pharmacists to a work station in front of the counter

10/29/2013

Iowa governor says more health care inspectors not needed

Iowa is inspecting hospice-care facilities about once every 20 years, exercises no oversight of privately funded home health agencies; cannot impose fines on hospitals or hospital−owned nursing homes; and doesn't require licensing or state inspection of out-patient surgical centers

10/25/2013

Implementing and sustaining healthcare facility process improvements

A well-oiled machine will deliver high-quality care to a higher volume of patients

10/24/2013

Using healthcare facilities during off-peak periods can increase efficiency

Establishing variable pricing for late-night procedures may reduce the cost of healthcare

10/24/2013

Consistent condensate drainage key to healthy hospital

When condensate is not removed it stands in the drain pan, overflows the drain pan and/or is blown onto internal components where it causes damage and encourages growth of pathogens

10/23/2013

University of Utah hospitals rethink waste practices after protests

Air-quality concerns have the university weighing whether to continue with Stericycle

10/22/2013

Look for lighting that exceeds emergency standard for healthcare facilities

New high-performance emergency lighting options maintain constant light output for longer periods of time

10/18/2013

Strategizing building maintenance should be an executive role, experts say

Decisions about senior care facility maintenance should align with overall company goals

10/17/2013

Maximize impact of mats at your facility

Care is required to make sure they are working properly, promoting safety, and protecting the indoor environment

10/17/2013

California medical center takes a fresh approach to meals

Chef Craig Thomas brings healthier food, attitudes to Enloe Medical Center

10/15/2013

Medical groups say new maintenance standards would lead to higher risk

Letter to CMS claims allowing hospitals to set their own standards would erode safety precautions for the devices that perform MRIs and other procedures

10/15/2013

Affordable Care Act may give hospital value analysis efforts a boost

Supply chain at the center of a healthcare organization's plans to justify the selection and use of products and services

10/11/2013

Joint Commission hospital accreditation survey mistakes to avoid

Hospitals' ability to identify weaknesses in their organization and implement strategies crucial

10/11/2013

Bellwether League honors nine for healthcare supply chain leadership

Winners lauded for their contributions to the delivery of quality care through efficient and innovative supply chain operations

10/10/2013

Case study: El Centro Regional Medical Center solves printer management headache

UniPrint Infinity universal print driver chosen for ease of management and deployment and immediate ROI

10/8/2013

Hospital studies ways to improving relaxation

Acute care orthopedic patients given meditation CDs or sound machines

10/7/2013

The way to better healthcare may be by plane, train or automobile

Fierce Healthcare blog looks at lessons airline industry can offer healthcare

10/3/2013

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