Safety - October 2015
Surprisingly common crimes committed in hospitals
Slide show highlights the types of incidents that hospitals might not be as well prepared for as they should
10/29/2015
Q&A on comingling oxygen cylinders
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about comingling oxygen cylinders
10/29/2015
Healthcare disaster prep should focus on kids
Disasters' effects on children may be more significant because environmental hazards may affect them more quickly
10/26/2015
Q&A on storage in a separation of different occupancies
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about separation of different occupancies
10/23/2015
Reviewing Ebola waste disposal protocols
Reassessment of the efficiency of methods determined in last year's outbreak urged
10/22/2015
Assessing risk in behavioral healthcare facilities
The occurrence of inpatients harming themselves or others is increasing
10/21/2015
N.J. hospital runs gunman protocol drill
Hospital employees also are trained in the health system's disaster response through computer modules
10/20/2015
Hospital's fire safety fixes to cost millions
A recent report says fire safety failures stretching back years have the potential to put staff and patients at 'intolerable risk'
10/19/2015
Study says chemicals, UV rays cut superbug transmissions
Using a combination of chemicals and UV light to clean patient rooms cut transmission of four major superbugs by a cumulative 30 percent
10/16/2015
Healthcare facilities avoid tripping hazards, bacteria seams in restrooms
Combination toilet/shower rooms are sometimes called universal design
10/14/2015
Q&A on storage in a corridor
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about storage in a corridor
10/14/2015
Ohio county considering portable hospital
Location and volunteers sought for emergency facility
10/13/2015
NFPA 99 for existing facilities addresses power strips
Overlooking these requirements can be costly
10/9/2015
14 salmonella isangi infections reported at Detroit hospital
State health officials and Henry Ford Hospital staff are working to figure out the cause of the outbreak
10/6/2015
Joint Commission issues alert on fall prevention
Sentinel Event Alert 55 addresses preventing falls and fall-related injuries in healthcare facilities
10/2/2015
Infection control goes beyond hand washing
Purchasing equipment, protection during construction and preparing for disasters are part of infectious disease specialist's role
10/2/2015