Maintenance and Operations - April 2020
Healthcare facilities learning agility during Covid crisis
Adjustments and innovation is helping almost every state is avoiding ICU bed shortages
4/30/2020
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Plumbing upgrades focus on health and hygiene
Water conservation, less maintenance and improved hygiene are all popular targets of system improvements
4/29/2020
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Keeping your ice machine clean and safe
Ice machines provide a damp and dark environment which is ideal for mold to grow
4/23/2020
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Planning plumbing systems in healthcare facilities
With planning, managers can ensures the success of maintenance and upgrades of plumbing systems
4/22/2020
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Managing COVID-19 medical waste
The CDC has recommended that control of COVID-19 waste be handled through routine procedures
4/8/2020
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‘Healthcare facilities’ in N.J. to submit daily reports on capacity, supplies
Reports could include on bed capacity and availability of supplies, including personal protective equipment, ventilators
4/8/2020
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Maintenance insights to keep plumbing systems flowing
New-generation drain cleaning products offer efficiency and safety
4/7/2020
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Upgrading plumbing systems can improve efficiency
Effectively diagnosing plumbing problems and performing successful upgrades can help minimize utility costs
4/6/2020
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