Facility Operations - April 2019
Two Oklahoma hospitals held off spread of ‘superbug’
Both incidents reflect the growing problem of multidrug-resistant Candida auris
4/30/2019
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Many Fla. healthcare facilities still lack generators
As hurricane season nears, many nursing homes and assisted living facilities struggle to meet requirements
4/30/2019
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Maintaining a safe and healthy healthcare facility
Running any type of medical facility requires a high level of performance, cleanliness and safety
4/30/2019
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Coalitions help healthcare facilities prepare for disasters
There are nearly 500 healthcare coalitions across the U.S.
4/30/2019
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Are cleaners sanitizing and disinfecting too much?
Doctor says routine cleaning and maintenance of large water systems are key to preventing patients from falling ill
4/30/2019
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Lighting guidelines change for healthcare facilities
Changes in the healthcare industry have impacted how facilities are designed and operated
4/29/2019
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Hilo hospital adopts airport-style security measures
A man attacked four employees last month
4/29/2019
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Best practices for cleaning, disinfection
Cleaning, disinfecting critical to prevention of hospital-acquired infections
4/29/2019
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Irish hospitals won't limit food high in sugar, salt and fat
Priority is to ensure patients get enough energy
4/29/2019
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Practice Greenhealth names 25 most environmentally sustainable hospitals
The winners were chosen among hospital applicants that have the highest scores on the Greenhealth Partner for Change application
4/29/2019
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Medical facility saves time and money by refreshing maternity ward doors
Maternity ward doors suffer from frequent use and required a fresh coat of paint every three months
4/29/2019
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Deadly fungus must spur big changes in infection control
Expert says the best way to prepare for Candida auris is to really examine the culture around infection control in the nursing home
4/26/2019
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Hospitals deploy a range of methods against superbugs
C. auris can survive for weeks outside a patient
4/26/2019
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Conversational chatbots in healthcare facilities
Among the areas where AI is transforming healthcare is within the arena of patient experience
4/26/2019
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Study: 14 percent of new hospital patients carry superbugs
Researchers found multidrug-resistant organisms in 29 percent of patient rooms
4/26/2019
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Healthcare information technology market to reach $441 billion by 2025
Favorable government initiatives for encouraging adoption of information technology in healthcare services will boost industry growth in the future.
4/26/2019
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South Carolina hospitals reviewing security after two shootings
South Carolina Hospital Association hosted a webinar about violence in healthcare settings
4/25/2019
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Study finds low hand-hygiene compliance in ICUs
Hand-hygiene compliance was lowest when moving from dirtier to cleaner patient-care tasks
4/25/2019
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Tennessee hospital boost security following shooting
The Regional Medical Center in Orangeburg is adding armed guards
4/25/2019
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New York hospital
NewYork-Presbyterian has earned the ASHE Excellence in Health Care Facility Management Award
4/25/2019
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Veteran shoots, kills himself in Texas VA waiting room
Less than a week before, two veterans from Georgia killed themselves in separate incidents outside VA hospitals
4/24/2019
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Contaminated duodenoscopes linked to 3 new deaths, 45 more infections
FDA says manufacturers must increase post-market studies
4/24/2019
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Ebola surge experiences two consecutive record-setting days
The surge came just as WHO emergency committee decided the developments did not constitute an international public health emergency
4/23/2019
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Research links antimicrobial resistance and climate change
Researchers noticed that resistance increased as temperatures warmed in the U.S.
4/23/2019
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Study says privacy curtains often contaminated with superbugs
Researchers also found bedside curtain contamination was linked to patients becoming colonized with MRSA and VRE
4/23/2019
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FDA issues final rule on hand sanitizers
The rule says certain active ingredients are not allowed to be used
4/23/2019
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Study says petting zoos are breeding grounds for drug-resistant superbugs
Petting zoos can result in shedding and transmission of multi-drug resistant pathogens
4/23/2019
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Specifying portable cooling based on facility needs
Managers need to understand cooling needs and equipment requirements
4/23/2019
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SC laws under scrutiny after two hospital shootings in two days
Current laws do little to deter patients from lashing out at healthcare workers and should be reformed
4/22/2019
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CDC says water-related outbreaks account for one-fifth of its HAI consultations
Cases cited did not include Legionella
4/22/2019
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Legionnaires' cases increasing
The number of people with Legionnaires’ disease grew by nearly five times from 2000-2017, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
4/22/2019
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SC hospital shootings highlight violence in healthcare facilities
Advocates say the culture tells employees danger is 'just part of a job'
4/22/2019
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Security tightening at hospitals
Some facilities have moved to increase security due to local and even internal incidents
4/22/2019
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Third baby dies in Glasgow after contracting hospital infection
Two extremely premature babies have already died at the Princess Royal Maternity Hospital
4/18/2019
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Healthcare facility staffers have had enough of workplace violence
Groups representing doctors and nurses calling for changes
4/18/2019
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Nursing homes using special soap on patients to fight drug-resistant germs
At least 2 million people in the U.S. become infected with an antibiotic-resistant bacteria every year
4/18/2019
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Baltimore area hospitals bar youth visitors amid measles concerns
With a case of the measles reported, a health system is not allowing visitors under the age of 14
4/18/2019
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WHO decides Congo Ebola outbreak is not an international emergency
Declaring the outbreak a 'public health emergency of international concern' would have boosted international response
4/17/2019
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Scientists see new superbugs in the future
Drug-resistant infections affect 2 million people a year in the United States
4/17/2019
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E. coli strain found in NYC hospital
Researchers identified a highly resistant strain of Escherichia coli in four patients
4/17/2019
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Fault-detection software can support Increased air optimization and infectious disease prevention
In the last decade, the number of people getting sick from Legionella bacteria in healthcare and hospital environments has substantially increased
4/17/2019
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Healthcare facilities upgrade dining options
An article on the Healthcare Design website showcases several recent healthcare dining options
4/17/2019
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Why Candida auris is an 'emerging threat'
Candida auris is continuing to spread in hospitals around the world
4/16/2019
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Caution urged in outbreak of deadly fungus in Chicago area
Candida auris has sickened more than 150 people in Illinois, most of them in the Chicago area
4/16/2019
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Secrecy around drug-resistant outbreaks in hospitals debated
The rise of a deadly drug-resistant fungus called Candida auris has raised questions about the policy of secrecy
4/16/2019
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Study: Electronic health records market to reach $38 billion by 2025
Rising adoption of electronic health record will augment electronic health records industry growth in the upcoming period
4/16/2019
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How to attract and retain millennial healthcare workers
For recruiters and hiring managers in the notoriously tight healthcare market, it’s a whole new game
4/15/2019
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Health concerns expected to fuel cleaning chemicals market
The recent outbreak of diseases, such as Ebola, swine flu, etc. have increased health concerns
4/15/2019
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Automated doors can provide both access and security to healthcare facilities
Different types of entrances present their own challenges
4/15/2019
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Are biofilms from hospital shower pipes harmful?
Some new bacteria with characteristics of species known to be harmful were seen
4/15/2019
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Bedside tablets and apps are giving patients some control over care
The apps provide medical information, such as medications and dosage, procedures, daily care schedules, test results and education videos
4/12/2019
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Hospital hit by lethal infection is still dirty, according to parents of patients
Two families have made official complaints claiming the wards are not being cleaned properly and accusing staff of failing to treat the issue seriously
4/12/2019
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CDC: Almost half infected by Candida auris die in 90 days
The fungus, which preys on people with weakened immune systems, is spreading around the world
4/11/2019
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Visitor's bag may have contained gun Naples hospital patient used to kill himself
The hospital is considering policy changes after the incident
4/11/2019
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Hospital vows ‘robust’ cleaning procedures after deaths linked to pigeon droppings
In 2018, two patients at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital died from infection linked to pigeon droppings
4/11/2019
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Calif. hospital lets kids drive mini cars to surgery
Kids have a choice between a black mini Mercedes and a pink Beetle
4/11/2019
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Developing a successful ASC infection control program
Specific procedures like sterile processing for instrument care should be in place
4/11/2019
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Hospital security staff strikes
Security staff at Southampton General Hospital's emergency department stages 24-hour strike in a dispute over safety, pay and sick leave conditions
4/10/2019
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Mitigating vendor risks to combat hospitals’ most common non-compliance requirements
Often, hospitals outsource management of systems to third-party vendors where inconsistencies can arise
4/10/2019
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Wyoming healthcare facility planning security upgrades after active shooter incident
Casper hospital to get cameras, doors and guards
4/9/2019
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Technology supports the patient-centered supply chain, improving outcomes and boosting cost savings
Tech-savvy organizations are finding untapped opportunities in the supply chain
4/9/2019
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Longer terminal cleaning may not be more effective
A study was conducted at an acute care Veterans Affairs hospital in Temple, Texas
4/9/2019
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1 in 4 healthcare facilities lacks basic water services
UNICEF and WHO say many health centers lack basic facilities for hand hygiene and safe segregation and disposal of healthcare waste
4/9/2019
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Pa health system creates new executive position in response to safety violations
Lancaster General Hospital gets third citation in a year after patient wandered across town
4/9/2019
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WHO says Congo Ebola outbreak spreading faster than ever
Each of the past two weeks have registered a record number of new cases
4/8/2019
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Best practices for healthcare cybersecurity
HIPAA's latest figures show that the number of patient records exposed tripled last year
4/8/2019
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Software and hardware end-of-life risks for healthcare
Not addressing unsupported assets can be a major risk
4/8/2019
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Hospital evacuation linked to botched toilet repair
Difficulty locating the damaged pipe’s shut-off valve has raised concerns about safety protocols
4/8/2019
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Telemedicine stands to offer new horizons to healthcare solution landscape
Program run by New Jersey utility lets hospitals to use interest-free, on-bill repayment to install energy-saving upgrades
4/8/2019
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26 states report high flu activity
Flu was widespread in 34 states and Puerto Rico for the week ending March 23
4/5/2019
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Patient sleeps in chair because Edinburgh hospital bed was dirty
Woman alleged room was 'horrific' with bloodstained swabs and bandages under beds, stains on the walls and blocked toilets
4/5/2019
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Suit alleges women were secretly recorded in Calif. hospital
The hospital says the recordings were part of an investigation into drug theft
4/5/2019
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Drones delivering medical samples at N.C. hospital
The partnership is part of a three-year Federal Aviation Administration pilot program to test practical applications for drones
4/5/2019
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Some cleaning chemicals a hazard to medical devices
Use of some cleaning products could harm medical devices
4/5/2019
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Managing violence in healthcare facilities
The first step to address workplace violence is knowing the provisions of state law
4/4/2019
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Legionnaires’ confirmed in dead Calif. prison inmate
The Stockton facility is a hospital and a prison
4/3/2019
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Four causes of recent Legionella cases
Establishing three prevention protocols can save lives
4/3/2019
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Google Home, Amazon Echo finding place in operating rooms
The technology allows surgeons to devote less time and mental energy to device technicalities
4/2/2019
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Healthcare design needs to accommodate AI technologies
Healthcare design must adapt to the billions of data-gathering devices and the trillions of data points collected daily
4/2/2019
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Luxurious maternity hospital includes beauty treatments and new baby gifts
Keiai Hospital in Fujimi City also lends new parents iPads for pictures
4/2/2019
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Disinfectant selection is essential for effective cleaning
Adherence to the manufacturer’s label instructions is also key
4/2/2019
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Ebola outbreak spreads to another large city in Congo
Bunia is the second-largest city in eastern Congo to confirm a case during the current outbreak
4/1/2019
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