Groundskeeping - July 2018
Family billed $800 to use regular ER sink
The eyewash station was too unsanitary and dirty to use
7/31/2018
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Hospital cafeterias are offering more choices for quick snacks
Healthcare facilities focusing on healthy options
7/31/2018
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Designing a chilled-water system for the future
Planning for changes as the system ages is critical
7/31/2018
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Window film installation in hospitals can save lives, conserve energy
Some security window films have the added benefit of conserving energy by controlling the amount of sun that enters the building
7/31/2018
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EPA updates disinfectant-testing guidelines
New rules are for products used by hospital environmental services
7/31/2018
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FGI adjusts terminology for ’patients of size’
Facility Guidelines Institute cites safety concerns for change in language
7/31/2018
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Balancing safety, peace with ferromagnetic security screening
Workplace violence is prevalent in mental health
7/30/2018
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Making the most out of healthcare IT in an ambulatory care setting
The ambulatory environment presents unique challenges for many internal healthcare IT organizations
7/30/2018
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South Bronx hospital installs anti-microbial cooling towers technology to fight Legionnaires
Deadly bacteria can proliferates in water systems like cooling towers
7/30/2018
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Protecting cities from Legionnaires Disease
South Bronx hospital adopts new anti-microbial cooling tower technology to stave off Legionnaires Disease and other biological health threats.
7/27/2018
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Fluorescent lamp recycling at medical centers
The complexities of medical center waste create issues for facility managers
7/27/2018
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Legionnaires' outbreak at Minn. senior healthcare facility sickens two
Health officials seeking source of infection
7/26/2018
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Technology's role in healthcare design, operations growing
A master plan that evolves with technology master plan is crucial
7/26/2018
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Fixing IoT — How to stop poking giant holes in our defenses
Healthcare only industry in which internal actors are the biggest threat to an organization
7/26/2018
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Report says healthcare's biggest security threats come from inside
Healthcare only industry in which internal actors are the biggest threat to an organization
7/26/2018
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Clean, safe linens crucial for healthcare facilities
Healthcare facilities use accredited services to provide clean linen
7/25/2018
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Portable cooling can be crucial in emergency situations
Providing cooling for a facility — whether in an emergency or for a special event — means managers must do their homework
7/25/2018
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USP overhauls nonsterile compounding rules
What healthcare and pharmacy executives need to know — and do — before July 31, 2018
7/25/2018
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Patients at more risk for C. diff at moderately full healthcare facilities
Study recommends reviewing protocols that might change based on occupancy
7/24/2018
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Hospital lockdowns can leave patients isolated
Security precautions can affect uninvolved patients, visitors
7/24/2018
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California hospital installs solar-storage microgrid system
Renewable energy microgrids can reduce hospitals’ energy bills by as much as 50 percent
7/24/2018
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Hospitals using 'smart' technology to improve treatment, finances
Ohio's Wexner Medical Center using the latest technology to boost efficiency
7/24/2018
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Woman who gave birth in Japan photographs hospital meals
Meals look more than restaurant-worthy
7/24/2018
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N.D. hospital treats tornado victims days after opening
Watford City's new healthcare facility opened its doors nine days before EF 2 tornado hit
7/23/2018
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27 Hawaii hospitals join for disaster drill
Hospitals from six islands simulate response to disaster
7/23/2018
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Hurricane spurs ED re-do at Houston hospital
During the storm, the department got used to having smaller space
7/23/2018
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Four ways to protect healthcare organizations and staff against workplace violence
Healthcare organizations need to create a culture that focuses on the healing environment
7/23/2018
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Mass notification is only one part of emergency communications
System must be integrated with other technologies to form a holistic emergency communications plan
7/23/2018
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Report finds Washington hospital put patients, staff at risk
Recent federal inspection supports claims that staff members were punished for speaking out
7/20/2018
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Healthcare executives prioritizing sustainable cost control
Survey says cost and consumerism top list of concerns
7/20/2018
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Rise in dementia leads to new food service options
Program addresses residents' potential malnutrition issues
7/20/2018
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Queens hospital armed security guards first in NYC
Last year’s fatal shooting at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center accelerated program
7/19/2018
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Hospital fire makes list of heartbreaking moments in Illinois history
Fire at old St. Anthony Hospital in Effingham was judged the 8th most heartbreaking moment
7/19/2018
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Hospital ER nurses wearing security alarms
Assaults against emergency department staff at Middlemore Hospital have increased
7/19/2018
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Tips for buying AI-based cybersecurity tools
AI can help mitigate cybersecurity risks by automating tasks and expertise
7/19/2018
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Hospital buildings still operating despite safety warnings
South Auckland health officials were warned 18 years ago that buildings were earthquake-prone
7/18/2018
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Healthcare innovations need cybersecurity support
The Department of Health and Human Services is exploring how to spur innovation and investment in the healthcare sector
7/18/2018
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Tackling healthcare cybersecurity challenges
Many chief information security officers aren’t even close to having the tools they need to deal with cyberattacks
7/17/2018
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Hospital patients require better food service and it's improving bottom lines
Factors such as a general uptick in health conscious consumers have put food service on the front burner
7/17/2018
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Johns Hopkins evacuated due to possible TB exposure
A small amount of the tuberculosis bacteria may have been released while being transported
7/16/2018
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Energy upgrades could save NHS 260m pounds annually
New research says the NHS trusts spend around £500 million a year on energy
7/16/2018
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Blackout interrupts surgery at the women’s and children’s hospital
Non-urgent ambulance arrivals were diverted to two other facilities and 13 elective surgeries were postponed
7/16/2018
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Boosting healthcare facilities' cybersecurity
Cybersecurity spending increased by nearly $74 billion in 2016
7/16/2018
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Report finds healthcare lagging in cybersecurity protocols
The healthcare industry is one of the lowest performing industries in terms of endpoint security
7/16/2018
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Environmental decontamination key to infection control
Surfaces that are clean and adequately disinfected are also a legal requirement
7/13/2018
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New energy facility at London hospital expected to save 6,000 tons of carbon a year
The project is also guaranteed to save the hospital £1m per year in energy bills
7/13/2018
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Designing healthcare facilities to curb violence
If nothing else, EDs should be designed in such a way that security staff can cordon off the entrance and access to the rest of the facility
7/13/2018
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Gatesville hospital reopens after explosion
Texas Fire Marshals finish on-site forensic examination of the Coryell Memorial Hospital
7/12/2018
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The key to healthcare emergency management: Facility managers
The emergency manager’s ability to leverage facility management knowledge and expertise determines success or failure in an emergency response.
7/12/2018
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Prevention is better than cure when dealing with cyber threats
Cybersecurity designed for corporate environments don't address the requirements of the healthcare industry
7/11/2018
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Damage-free sign labels for hospitals and research labs can support safety efforts
Customizable sign labels for interim life safety measures – can be removed cleanly from most surfaces, reducing repair and repainting
7/11/2018
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Building envelope considerations for sustainable healthcare
Using smart glass can reduce glare, solar heat gain and nocturnal light trespass
7/11/2018
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Fla. senior care facilities working to comply with new generator law
New state law requires nursing homes and assisted living facilities to have generators that can power air conditioning systems
7/10/2018
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Addressing energy waste in the HVAC system
Smart building controls enable managers and technicians to uncover and address energy waste
7/10/2018
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Eight cybersecurity tools your healthcare facility needs today
Many companies are simply not investing enough in IT security, despite the obvious threats
7/10/2018
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Energy innovative supports sustainable healthcare design
The focus on energy efficiency has created shift in how healthcare buildings are designed, built and operated
7/10/2018
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Ohio healthcare facility announces five-year sustainability plan
The plan has a range of social, environmental and economic goals divided into eight categories
7/9/2018
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Bosnian hospital awarded grant for energy efficiency
The Zenica Cantonal Hospital is the second largest polluter in the city after the local steelworks
7/9/2018
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Focusing on health and wellness in sustainable healthcare facilities
Nutritional foods and nurturing outdoor spaces are important features in sustainable healthcare design and operation
7/9/2018
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Eliminating ligature risks in healthcare settings
Patient suicide ranks among the top three sentinel events, according to The Joint Commission
7/9/2018
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Health system moves food service beyond tray line
Diet clerks virtually track nutritionals as the patients place their order, guiding them through their options
7/9/2018
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Cancer center to pay $4.3m for three data breaches
Breaches blamed on stolen laptop, thumb drives
7/6/2018
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Survey suggests security cameras do make campuses safer
The majority of hospital, K-12 and higher ed campuses have security cameras
7/6/2018
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Safety alert after NHS patients choke on hash browns and peas
Patients allegedly given foods like hash browns and peas when they should have been on a special diet
7/6/2018
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Assisted living facility installs water-, cost-saving toilets
San Francisco-based facility was experiencing complaints from both tenants and maintenance staff alike regarding clogged toilets throughout the facility
7/6/2018
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Eight cybersecurity tools your healthcare facility needs today
Many companies are simply not investing enough in IT security, despite the obvious threats
7/6/2018
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Trump rule could stop public reporting of hospital infections
Under the new rule, the CMS Hospital Compare website won't show the infections or safety measures
7/5/2018
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Fighting environmental infection in long-term care facilities
Thorough facility-wide cleaning and disinfection is often the first line of defense
7/5/2018
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Philadelphia hospital creates police drop-off lane for gunshot victims
Philadelphia is one of the few cities where police take stabbing and shooting victims to hospitals
7/3/2018
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Check out this special supplement to Healthcare Facilities Today
Supplement includes stories on energy efficiency, lighting and infection control
7/3/2018
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C. diff. cases fall 36 percent in Canada's hospitals
Improvements in infection-control measures, such as frequent hand-washing and more frequent, intense cleaning of hospital facilities in the last decade may have contributed
7/2/2018
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Hand-washing monitor can help reduce hospital infections
Healthcare workers wear a badge that shows different lights that can let them know if their hands are properly sanitized
7/2/2018
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Officers cleared in California hospital shooting
Officers fired six rounds at a man who shot through a glass door with a rifle and entered the hospital
7/2/2018
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Is liquid soap safer than a bar?
The answer is no, according to a Q&A on The New York Times website
7/2/2018
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Tips for hiring healthcare cybersecurity pros
Cybersecurity requires people from all backgrounds and majors
7/2/2018
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