Maintenance and Operations - October 2015
Staff can help manage healthcare noise and speech privacy
Staff and visitors can play a role by reducing the amount of noise produced in the first place
10/28/2015
Solid surfaces choices can effect maintenance
Durability and consistent color are important factors
10/26/2015
Felician Village retirement residence improves food service programs and financial practices
The assisted living resident dining program was upgraded from a non-selective menu to selective table service and restaurant-style menus with no additional staffing or additional costs
10/23/2015
Decluttering hospital corridors
Hospitals must maintain free and unobstructed access to all exits and minimize fire risk
10/22/2015
California hospital adopts new trends in hospital food
Twin Cities Community Hospital in Templeton offering fresh and healthy choices and cooked-to-order meals
10/21/2015
When to repair or replace medical equipment
One way to help decide whether to replace an item is the carrying cost of older equipment
10/20/2015
Optimizing an operating room
Small efficiencies can add up to substantial time and cost savings
10/15/2015
Patch invented to repair hospital beds, prevent spread of infection
CleanPatch works like a Band-Aid to save healthcare facilities from prematurely replacing equipment
10/8/2015
Salt Lake City outpatient facility installs upscale bistro
In its first year, Mountainside Cafe registered 440 daily weekday and brought in nearly $500,000
10/7/2015