Maintenance and Operations - September 2014
Edmonton hospital fighting influx of flies
Misericordia Hospital says flies don't pose any health risk
9/29/2014
Ontario health system introduces guest meal program
Family members and visitors on all inpatient units at Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital can order meals
9/29/2014
Boomers reinventing senior food service
Care organizations are recognizing that seniors want flexibility and variety in dining, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website
9/26/2014
Earthquake-retrofit costs lead to closing of L.A. hospital
Temple Community Hospital closed its doors, citing low revenue and increasing costs of maintaining its aging building
9/25/2014
Seniors' food preferences and attitudes spark chef's creativity
Long-term living care is moving from institutional meals to fresh, local and organic food offerings, according to an interview on the Long-Term Living website
9/24/2014
Rural hospitals closing without ACA money
Four rural Tennessee hospitals have closed and dozens are at risk because of the state's decision not to join the Affordable Care Act
9/24/2014
Retail urgent care retailers increase access
Facilities part of shift in the way healthcare is delivered
9/24/2014
Preventing Clostridium difficile infections
Updated cleaning guidelines offer tips for fighting infection
9/24/2014
California apartment complex adds health clinic
Complex joins healthcare system to run a 'wellness corner'
9/22/2014
California nursing home settles suit over asbestos violations
Wallboard from patient rooms at Salinas facility contained asbestos
9/19/2014
Sustaining quality improvement in environmental services
Study showed that immediate performance feedback in addition to monthly face-to-face data reports was the most effective
9/18/2014
Tennessee clinic rolls out 'Healthcare on Wheels'
Chattanooga Primary Care's mobile medical facility designed to serve industries and businesses
9/17/2014
Linen loss is an $840 million problem
Nearly 90 percent of all linen used in U.S. hospitals does not reach its useful life
9/16/2014
$18.5 million rehab center set in Wisconsin
Campus to include a rehab center, long-term living facility and community center
9/16/2014
Photo tour of hospital food around the world
Images on Imgur site illustrates the range of typical hospital meals from 17 cities
9/11/2014
Mobile healthcare facility created in van
Families First Health and Support Center in Portsmouth, N. H. to use the van to bring services to the homeless, low-income individuals and seniors
9/11/2014
Info offered on scabies management in healthcare facilities
An isolated case of scabies must be managed correctly to prevent the infestation spreading
9/11/2014
Rediscovering integrated building systems
Buildings need the flexibility to change and adapt to new needs and conditions
9/11/2014
New Jersey hospital investing in urgent care
Lourdes is the latest N.J. hospital to invest in an urgent care center
9/9/2014
Healthcare workers go on strike over Ebola safety fears
Healthcare workers at a large state-run hospital in Sierra Leone have gone on strike over pay and hazardous working conditions
9/3/2014
Long Island High school opens health center
Longwood High School facility offers free access to healthcare
9/3/2014
Planning can limit the impact of severe weather on food costs
The impact of California's drought has been low for most hospitals, where strategies have been implemented to minimize the damage
9/3/2014
Hospital focus shifting to outpatient strategies
Efficiencies and market demand are driving the change
9/2/2014