Maintenance and Operations - February 2013

Pros offer tips for Lean healthcare facility planning

The ongoing need to do more with less has led many healthcare organizations to adopt the principles of Lean management across the system, from clinical care to facilities planning.

2/11/2013

Crozer-Keystone Health System decentralizes to gain market share

At Crozer-Keystone Health System just west of Philadelphia, the vice president of facility planning and development has been leveraging community-based outpatient facilities to cater to the healthcare consumer's desire for choice and convenience.

2/7/2013

Ventilation strategies can mitigate HAIs from isolation rooms

When designing and operating an airborne infection isolation (Aii) room, consider ventilation strategies including dilution and removal of contaminated air to reduce the risk for healthcare-acquired infections.

2/6/2013

Group devises facilities funding plan across health system

The Facilities Resource Group at Ascension Health has devised a plan so facilities projects don't compete for capital funds with clinical projects.

2/6/2013

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