Maintenance and Operations - March 2016
Why customer service matters in healthcare
How a facility is perceived affects the amount of government funding it receives
3/30/2016
Common lapses in healthcare facility infection prevention
These mistakes are likely to lead to a CMS citation
3/30/2016
Oklahoma hospital adjusting to campus expansion
Construction project triples the square footage of the St. Anthony Shawnee Hospital campus
3/29/2016
The physical environment can improve healthcare
Patient safety has to be part of every department mission to be effective
3/28/2016
Keys to healthcare facility maintenance excellence
Preventive and predictive maintenance, preventive maintenance optimization and corrective maintenance are important factors
3/23/2016
Hospitality a key component for senior care facilities
The little things are making the difference to residents
3/21/2016
Healthcare facilities are among the most common applications for antimicrobial and antibacterial coatings
Antimicrobial agents are toxic to bacteria, viruses, and fungi, while antibacterial agents are effective against bacteria
3/21/2016
Ontario healthcare facility to close cafeteria to 'stem losses'
Brantford General Hospital's cafeteria only operated a few hours a day
3/18/2016
Focus on positive patient experiences is the new trend for healthcare equipment
Ergonomically designed workstations support complex and changing care workflows
3/18/2016
Healthcare laundry equipment installed ‘cleanly’ at medical research facility
Installers had to strip, shower and change into scrubs, shoes and hair nets provided to do the work
3/17/2016
Massachusetts healthcare facilities commit to antibiotic stewardship through food purchasing
Hospitals are partnering with Massachusetts Hospital Association and Health Care Without Harm
3/16/2016
Vermont healthcare facility honored for food service
University of Vermont Medical Center is recognized by The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association with 2016 Silver Plate Awards
3/16/2016
Changes to ICC building and fire codes
Code changes were developed for both the IBC and the IFC, and many passed for the 2015 versions
3/15/2016
Free webcast offered on reducing hospital-acquired infections
The CleanLink webcast's learning objectives include reviewing key infection control hot spots specific to healthcare, and discussing how reduce their risk
3/11/2016
Creating a good first impression for a senior care facility
A good way to ensure a positive impression is by thinking of all of the five senses
3/8/2016
Height-adjustable bathroom fixtures can make life easier for people with mobility challenges
Fixtures have been designed to allow quick and easy height and position adjustability
3/6/2016