Maintenance and Operations - September 2019
Plastic piping can offer savings, flexibility
A range options for new construction and renovation offer flexibility, cost efficiency and easy installation
9/30/2019
U of Chicago moved patients before nursing strike
Pediatric patients in the ICU were moved to other hospitals
9/23/2019
The ups and downs of elevator services: A primer on contract negotiations
With the right contract negotiation strategies—and thorough knowledge of the elevator industry—hospitals can maintain high-quality elevator service and save money
9/23/2019
Ant infestation at Georgia veterans facility is being investigated
Lawmakers want to know why Veterans Affairs officials did not react more quickly
9/20/2019
Overcrowding at Irish hospitals leading to co-ed wards
Patients also waiting on gurneys for the next empty bed
9/17/2019
Strategies for water conservation
Water audits and leak-detection technology can help managers curtail facility water use
9/17/2019
Creating a successful healthcare facility management partnership
Misperceptions can hamper a partnership with an FM service provider
9/16/2019
Mayo Clinic Health Systems Austin temporarily offers valet parking
Construction at the hospital took away some handicap spots
9/11/2019
Rural hospital staff had to go to Dollar General for supplies
Surgeries were allegedly delayed because of a lack of supplies
9/10/2019
Maintaining sidewalks and parking garages requires a comprehensive, strategic approach
Hardscape components need a comprehensive program that helps technicians address small problems early
9/9/2019
