Groundskeeping - May 2015

Going green no longer optional for hospitals

Many eco-friendly elements hospitals have incorporated are hardly visible, yet very impactful

5/29/2015

Gas cut off at five Pakistan hospitals

Hospitals lose gas supply because of outstanding payments

5/29/2015

North Florida Regional Medical Center tailors guest services program to meet patient needs

Center needed a partner to handle some guest service responsibilities so security personnel could focus solely on securing the hospital

5/29/2015

Welsh Hospital cited for kitchen, hygiene failings

Out-of-date food and bad hand hygiene found at Glan Clwyd Hospital in Denbighshire

5/29/2015

Healthier Hospitals Initiative wraps up

Initiative will remain a Practice Greenhealth program

5/29/2015

Is patient bathing or contact precaution best to reduce MRSA spread?

Study says bathing patients with chlorhexidine is slightly more effective

5/28/2015

N.Y. healthcare facility holds three-day disaster drill

Massena Memorial Hospital staff practices for potential fire, explosion

5/28/2015

Hospital patients moved amidst concerns over water supply

James Cook University Hospital in UK called move a 'precautionary measure' as further testing is conducted

5/28/2015

Tips for infectious-waste disposal

Facility found that more than 50 percent of items disposed of as infectious waste would fall into the general waste category

5/27/2015

Touchless door access switch help curb healthcare facility infections

Touchless door switches allow patients, staff to open an automatic door with a hand wave

5/27/2015

Q&A on the effective date of the new 2012 Life Safety Code

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question on the effective date of the new 2012 Life Safety Code

5/27/2015

Damaged mattresses can be infection traps

Infographic shows potential risks hiding beneath the linen

5/26/2015

Healthcare facility barrier management requires set protocols

Knowing when and where contractors or staff are entering barriers is important in ensuring the code compliance

5/26/2015

Smartphones replace pagers at N.H. hospital

Catholic Medical Center uses phones with apps designed to streamline patient care

5/26/2015

Holiday decorations perk up long-term care facilities

Frequently updated decorations on bulletin boards are seasonal reminders of upcoming holidays and make the facility more festive for the residents, according to an article on the Long-term Living website

5/22/2015

Indian hospitals to be assessed on pest control

Facilities will have to ensure that there are no 'stray animals', cobwebs and birds' nests within the premises

5/21/2015

Hospital renovation efforts include push for better hand hygiene

Northwestern Memorial Hospital refurbishment program included equipment and product upgrades to the hospital's restrooms

5/21/2015

Mobile healthcare facilities ready for disasters

Memorial Hospital of Carbondale's Disaster Blasters enable the disaster preparedness team to set up a 300-bed field hospital

5/20/2015

OSHA and NIOSH release hospital respiratory toolkit

The kit is to be used by healthcare employers to protect staffers from airborne transmissible infectious diseases

5/20/2015

Small Vermont hospital launches solar project

Grace Cottage Hospital in Townshend to install solar panel as part of its energy efficiency efforts

5/20/2015

Q&A on seclusion rooms

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question on seclusion rooms

5/19/2015

Digital displays in healthcare facilities more common

Interactive donor walls, digital wayfinding signage and patient-facing digital messaging platforms are among new technological advances

5/19/2015

Textile technology may protect patients and staff

Technology can reduce the transmission of hospital-acquired infections

5/18/2015

Benefits of a master plan

A healthcare facility master plan can lay the groundwork for more efficient operations and building systems, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/18/2015

Equipment and software can help environmental services effectiveness

Understanding the ES process is critical to maximizing the performance and productivity of its staff

5/18/2015

Operating room HVAC system must maintain safe conditions efficiently

ORs should use occupied/unoccupied ventilation control systems

5/18/2015

Pest thresholds key for healthcare facilities

Expectations and environment also must come into play when working to improve a pest management program

5/15/2015

Hospital addresses security issues with window film

St. Luke's Hospital in Houston sought a long-term solution for disaster preparedness

5/15/2015

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital coordinates fire and life safety inspections throughout six campuses

Coordination effort needed to support organizational goals and to ensure compliance with outside agency regulations

5/15/2015

St. Paul hospital cuts $1.1 million in energy costs

Sustainability team started by installing occupancy sensors for both HVAC and lighting controls all over the building

5/14/2015

ERs are most vulnerable to healthcare facility violence

Training, risk assessment needed to address problem

5/13/2015

Reducing healthcare facility workplace violence

Active shooter training is something to consider

5/13/2015

Healthcare facilities focusing on hotel-quality service

Hospitals are borrowing fundamentals from the hospitality industry to improve patient experience

5/13/2015

Ohio nursing facility moving toward restaurant-style food service

Staffing several kitchens throughout the facility adds the ability to serve more varieties of food at the proper temperature

5/13/2015

Just-in-time buying can control supply chain costs

But some say it's too risky to keep inventories lean

5/13/2015

Identifying sustainable operations needs in healthcare facilities

Sustainable operations pushes the organization to operate healthier facilities that reduce healthcare costs and promote a healthy community

5/13/2015

UK hospitals cut cleaning staffs, call in more rat catchers

NHS hospitals are calling in rat catchers and pest control teams every week after 2,000 cleaners were let go, according to an an article on the Mirror website

5/12/2015

Human observation boosts hand-hygiene compliance

Researchers observe a significant influence among healthcare workers in an ICU

5/12/2015

Healthcare facilities electrical safety standards guide revised

Manual on healthcare technology management and facilities engineering has undergone a major update

5/12/2015

Healthcare facilities tighten security after emergency room violence

Hospitals invest in better locks, security staff, more cameras, risk assessment and staff training

5/12/2015

Will holographic doctors be making house calls?

With virtual doctor's visits via kiosks and home computers and robots in healthcare facilities, holographic doctor visits be not be far behind, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/11/2015

Q&A on soiled utility rooms

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question on soiled utility rooms

5/11/2015

Solar power is trending in healthcare energy management

Solar power is being used at more and more healthcare campuses

5/8/2015

Reducing healthcare facility energy consumption

The most important thing to do when trying to reduce energy consumption is to measure it

5/7/2015

Master planning key to growth or consolidation

Case studies of Boston Medical Center and Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center show master planning is become a far more complex process than ever before, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

5/6/2015

Kansas healthcare facility cuts energy use by 12 percent

Lane County Hospital in Dighton completes electrical and mechanical upgrades throughout the hospital

5/6/2015

Healthcare facilities getting ready for rapidly changing climate

Climate change deteriorates the air quality, creates food- and waterborne illnesses and causes an uptick in extreme weather events

5/5/2015

Leapfrog releases spring safety scores

Becker's Hospital Review lists five things to know about scores and the new Leapfrog features

5/5/2015

Q&A on deadbolt locks on office doors

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about deadbolt locks on office doors

5/5/2015

Five steps for long-term care facility security

The right staff, realistic security policies and procedures, staff/resident security training and integrated security technology are all key to a successful long-term care facility security system, according to an article on the Long-Term Living website

5/4/2015

Managing energy use in the operating room

Operating room energy efficiency efforts must be balanced against stricter infection control monitoring

5/4/2015

Creating a fire barrier management plan

Life safety concerns continue to be a central focus for healthcare accrediting agencies

5/1/2015

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