Facility Operations - October 2021
Creating ‘Systemness’ in Facility Operations
Strategy can reduce maintenance, sourcing and utilities expenses by 12 to 18 percent
10/29/2021
Hearing Protection Use Low in Healthcare: NIOSH
Researchers found some of the highest prevalences of non-use among exposed workers in finance and insurance, and healthcare and social assistance
10/28/2021
AHA Rolls Out Workplace Violence Guidelines
Framework addresses four critical areas: trauma support, a culture of safety, violence intervention and risk mitigation
10/26/2021
Joint Commission Issues Cybersecurity Advisory
Resource provides safety actions and resources to help managers and organizations prepare for and repel cybersecurity events
10/25/2021
Nursing Home Failed To Properly Protect Staff from COVID-19: OSHA
Facility failed to protect employees and temporary staff from possible coronavirus hazards a year after employee died of disease
10/22/2021
Better Buildings Compiles Resilience Resources
Managers can use resources to minimize exposure to climate-related impacts through resilience planning, implementing new energy technologies, and decreasing energy demand
10/22/2021
5 Ways To Stop Slips and Falls in Long-term Care Facilities
Up to 75 percent of all nursing home residents fall each year. Here’s how facility managers can prevent problems
10/20/2021
WaterSense Provides Guidance on Water Conservation
Hospitals and other healthcare facilities use about 7 percent of the total water use in U.S. facilities
10/20/2021
OSHA Increasing Inspections in Healthcare Facilities
Inspections are part of new COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard for Healthcare
10/19/2021
Joint Commission Resources Address Workplace Violence
Page offers links to Joint Commission resources, as well as resources from federal, state, and professional organizations
10/18/2021
Bottom Line: Study Finds Shoes Major Source of C. Diff
Shoe soles had highest positivity rates, with 45 percent of samples testing positive for bacteria
10/15/2021
UL Certification Recognizes Food Service Safety
Mark provides objective evidence that food service operations in healthcare facilities and other settings meet key food safety criteria
10/15/2021
How To Measure Cleanliness of Hospital Surfaces
What you can’t see can hurt you. Environmental services needs to prove cleaning regimen produces desired results
10/14/2021
AI Opportunities in Healthcare Emergency Management
Tips for successfully implementing emergency management technology
10/13/2021
Parking Lot Lighting Focus of New Guide
Guide demonstrates how to promote safety while reducing power demand by lighting parking lots more uniformly
10/12/2021
2 Keys To Preventing Slips and Falls in Hospitals
As many as 1 million people fall in hospitals every year
10/11/2021
CISA Tool Helps Assess Cyber Risks
Managers can further understand nature of insider threats and steps to create prevention and mitigation programs
10/11/2021
4 Reasons You’re Disinfecting Improperly
Disinfecting high-touch surfaces is critical to preventing spread of infection. Unfortunately, you’re likely doing it wrong
10/8/2021
Disinfectants Damage Medical Device Monitoring Systems
Case study finds that chemical exposure led to equipment damage
10/7/2021
New Research Shows Effectiveness of Light Disinfection Against COVID-19
Technology also proven to work against Influenza A
10/6/2021
Researchers Develop Masks for Prolonged Use
Mask with micro air cleaner provides constant flow of purified air to create invisible air shield that can block ambient particles
10/6/2021
ASHE Resources Support COVID-19 Efforts
Resources cover critical operations, such as air quality, safety and security, emergency preparedness and infection prevention
10/5/2021
ICC Resource Supports Inclusion of EVs
Educational resource addresses EV charging infrastructure and building codes
10/4/2021
