Groundskeeping
The CDC releases official reopening guidelines
Document came about two weeks after the White House reportedly tabled the guidelines
5/26/2020
N.C.’s pandemic medical shelter to go dormant but won’t be dismantled
The shelter can be made ready to take patients within four or five days
5/26/2020
Infection prevention and control in the hospitals of Wuhan
Shelter hospitals have higher risks of nosocomial infection than general hospitals
5/26/2020
Sustainable hospital design reduces environmental impact while improving performance
By focusing on details such as building orientation, sustainably-sourced materials, better water systems, and increased daylighting, architects can design hospitals that are mindful of the environment
5/26/2020
What Ghana has to teach US healthcare
The level of healthcare in Ghana is currently very low, whereas the level of healthcare in the U.S. is considerably higher, but they are facing the same concerns
5/26/2020
Hospital cutting food waste and cost
Providence Health trimming unnecessary food expenditures
5/26/2020
Hospitals use online matchmakers to exchange supplies
Online platforms have emerged to match hospitals that need masks, gowns and ventilators with those that have extras
5/22/2020
US says it won’t use Russian ventilators after deadly hospital fire
Russia stopped using them following a fire in a St. Petersburg hospital that killed five patients with Covid-19
5/22/2020
Nursing home won't allow granny cam in resident's room
Family asking for camera during Covid lockdown
5/22/2020
Hospital procedural change blamed for 6 nurses testing positive
Syracuse hospital told nurses it was no longer necessary to wear N95 masks and that surgical masks are enough
5/22/2020
Mastering the master planning process
Evolving market requires new master planning approaches
5/22/2020
Areas outside nursing home resident rooms key to infection control
Residents have frequent contact with staff and the environment outside of their rooms
5/22/2020
Documenting pandemic poses safety challenge
Photographer is documenting the coronavirus pandemic through the eyes of patients and staff
5/21/2020
20 years of closing hospitals in N.Y. hampers capacity during pandemic
State and healthcare leaders eliminated 20,000 hospital beds over the past two decades
5/21/2020
Clean energy microgrid built for Covid-19 hospital in migrant camp
Batteries combined with photovoltaics provide power for the pop-up clinic
5/21/2020
Illuminating the importance of emergency and exit lights
Facility managers should understand the role of emergency and exit lighting and the importance of maintaining these units
5/21/2020
Effective surface preparation key to successful painting projects
Managers who understand the importance of ensuring that workers perform effective surface preparation are more likely to produce successful applications
5/21/2020
Technology can boost hand-hygiene compliance by 45%
The study, originally featured in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) stated that hand-hygiene compliance rates provided by the traditional direct observation method did not accurately reflect baseline rates.
5/21/2020
Ventilator examined after fires kill six in Russia
Some of the ventilators have been sent to the United States, though not used
5/20/2020
Florida strengthens COVID-19 testing in longterm care facilities
The orders require nursing homes and assisted-living facilities to allow the Florida Department of Health into their buildings for infection control and conducting COVID-19 testing
5/20/2020
Wisconsin nursing home took aggressive steps to halt coronavirus
Autumn Oaks Assisted Living in Slinger once faced four active cases of coronavirus
5/20/2020
How to contain infection risk during hospital construction
Early discussion and risk assessment associated are key to minimizing the potential impact
5/20/2020
Impact of superbugs on infection control strategies
Currently, superbugs cause twice as many deaths in the U.S. as they did six years ago
5/20/2020
Experts suggest public restrooms and offices should be re-engineered to control infections
Hand washing can be useless if people have to touch unclean surfaces
5/19/2020
CMS draft guidelines for reopening nursing homes
Some industry officials and infection-control experts are worried that moving too fast could increase the risks
5/19/2020
Early planning of fire safety systems can saves time, money
Fire suppression and alarm systems, fire protection water supply and life safety features should be planned for before construction begins
5/19/2020
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
5/19/2020
Hospitals struggle to restart elective care after shutdowns
Reopening will be difficult with the threat of more infection
5/18/2020
Pa. had plan to protect nursing home during pandemic that was never fully implemented
A more limited effort wasn’t activated until mid-April, long after major outbreaks had already taken hold
5/18/2020
Nursing homes, veterans’ homes are Covid-19 hotspots
Long-term care facilities are the overlooked epicenters of the pandemic.
5/18/2020
Legionnaires' plan: Prevent, detect, treat
Legionnaires’ disease remains a top priority in effective plumbing and restroom maintenance
5/18/2020
Location technology: The next investment for healthcare
Location-based security technology is a win for both staff and patients
5/18/2020
The pandemic is causing cybersecurity problems for hospitals
There has been a significant increase in ransomware attempts against organizations responding to the pandemic
5/15/2020
Environmental monitoring tracks temperature and humidity to maintain safety
Humidity levels play a role in the safe storage of vaccines, medications, blood and lab samples
5/15/2020
Long-term care facilities opening dedicated COVID-19 units
The COVID-only wings will be cordoned off from the rest of the facilities and have their own entrances and dedicated staff
5/15/2020
Pa. health official says state won’t supply protective equipment to hospitals that resume elective surgeries
The priority has shifted to nursing homes, where most of the state’s COVID-19 deaths have occurred
5/15/2020
Supersized food can mean undersized profits for healthcare facilities
When it comes to offering healthier food options in their cafeterias and gift shops, most U.S. hospitals may be 'penny wise and pound foolish'
5/15/2020
Feds consider relaxing infection control in U.S. nursing homes
The longterm care industry's residents and workers are currently overwhelmed by the coronavirus
5/14/2020
Many hospitals now sanitize and reuse masks
One agency of the federal government is allowing for 20 cycles of cleaning for a single mask. Another suggests three.
5/14/2020
Smart healthcare facilities can come unique cybersecurity threats
All the standard vulnerabilities apply to healthcare facilities as well
5/14/2020
National Guard disinfects George hospitals
30 National Guardsmen recently sanitize the Phoebe Putney Hospital cancer center
5/14/2020
Wealthy hospitals have a cushion to weather coronavirus crisis that safety-net facilities don’t
Cancellations of nonessential surgeries come with the coronavirus patients
5/14/2020
Study: Hand-washing better at killing flu than sanitizer
Hand-washing is better even without soap
5/14/2020
Security guards in demand — and stressed
Job descriptions for guards now can include temperature checks
5/13/2020
‘Scandal’ cast donates meals to South Side Chicago hospital
Roseland Community Hospital’s food service department has been shut down since March
5/13/2020
‘Tele-Triage’ models designed to keep patients and clinicians safe
Virtual care in emergency departments also can support security and workflow
5/13/2020
Tech can help healthcare facilities guard against disaster
Keeping health IT systems up and running is critical
5/13/2020
Field hospitals occupy flood zones despite warnings
E&E News identified 16 facilities in flood zones using FEMA online flood maps
5/12/2020
Face masks and hand sanitizer stolen from Indiana hospital
Theft shows they’re now as sought-after as drugs
5/12/2020
COVID-19 – Creating a rare convergence of market need and technology
A new technology can now be incorporated in a traditional LED panel fixture using nanometer materials for antiseptic and anti-virus air-cleaning
5/12/2020
Project offers a look behind the curtain at WELL, Fitwel, and LEED
A recent project shows how sustainability and health and wellness complement each other
5/12/2020
Antibiotic resistant co-infections: A silent killer in COVID-19 patients
Hospitals are trying to keep pace with COVID-19 and the resulting drug-resistant secondary bacterial infections
5/12/2020
Finding the right technology for your facility
How FMs choose and implement technology has a profound impact on the long-term operations of a building
5/12/2020
Study says coronavirus may linger in the air in patient bathrooms, staff areas
Researchers also found the concentration of the virus' genetic material in isolation wards and ventilated patient rooms was very low
5/11/2020
Study finds healthcare construction training is lacking
Only 52 percent of those surveyed said that owners of healthcare projects always or often required construction teams to receive training
5/11/2020
Designing and operating secure emergency facilities
The first step is to conduct a realistic threat assessment
5/11/2020
Maintaining a sustainable future for your healthcare facility
It's not a 'step-one-and-done' process; the ROI can have everyone seeing green
5/11/2020
Prioritize indoor environmental quality
Optimize the indoor environment while minimizing impact on the outdoor environment and global resources
5/11/2020
Flexible foodservice design key in healthcare
As trends shift, operators must keep up with menu innovations and remain adaptable
5/11/2020
Texas hospital turns cafe into pop-up market for employees
Medical Health Center Health System facility’s café saw uptick in business
5/8/2020
Advanced medical tents replace triage tents at Md. hospitals
The medical tents can be connected to the hospital’s electric power but also include a generator
5/8/2020
New decontamination center in Los Angeles allows N95 masks to be reused 20 times
The cleaning chamber began operating in early May
5/8/2020
Infection control efforts start with EMS personnel
A study found that EMS practiced hand hygiene before patient contact in just 7 percent of assessments
5/8/2020
Can rice cookers decontaminate face masks?
Investigators found that the appliance can decontaminate cloth masks
5/7/2020
Successful technology selection and implementation
Separating shiny new gadgets from systems that deliver when selecting new technology
5/7/2020
Infection control measures failing in Colorado elder homes
Banning visitors, new rules for infection control and increased testing haven’t stopped spread of COVID-19
5/6/2020
Temporary hospitals have cybersecurity vulnerabilities
Ad hoc COVID-19 medical centers are often remote and security is often a lower priority
5/5/2020
Hospital food service operators on front lines of coronavirus
Healthcare executive chef shares details of serving patients and staff during the pandemic
5/5/2020
Oklahoma hospital's eight nurses are also the janitors
The nurses, along with an office manager and a part-time maintenance worker, are the only remaining employees
5/4/2020
Coronavirus’s impact on healthcare IT: Part Two: Supporting real-time needs of hospitals in crisis
Network segmentation, or social distancing for your medical devices
5/4/2020
Ultrasonics can power infection control in nonwovens
Nonwoven fabrics are key in the battle to prevent the spread of infection
5/4/2020
Chicago-area hospitals using tracking technology to monitor hand hygiene
Healthcare providers only wash or sanitize their hands about half as much as they should
5/4/2020
Hospital system using technology to reduce staff’s' coronavirus exposure
Video tools can also cut down on the use of vital personal protective equipment
5/1/2020
Philly officials condemn improper transfer of bodies in pickup truck
The incident involved the movement of five or six cadavers to the Medical Examiner's Office in University City
5/1/2020
Sink design can affect infection control efforts
Relatively shallow bowls and aerators can spread microbes
5/1/2020
Hawaii using fogging equipment to disinfect equipment for healthcare facilities
Fog can reach hard-to-reach areas that are not practical to reach with a wiper
5/1/2020
During crisis, critical power plan is a must for the smaller medical facility
COVID-19 could affect supply chain long after the pandemic subsides
5/1/2020
How hospital food service can improve patient experiences and outcomes
Food is fundamental to the human experience, and that’s doubly true for the patient experience
5/1/2020
Healthcare facilities learning agility during Covid crisis
Adjustments and innovation is helping almost every state is avoiding ICU bed shortages
4/30/2020
Technology applications for infection control
Locating and sensing services enables real-time tracking of medical equipment, staff and patients.
4/30/2020
Mold found in baby’s heart after surgery at Seattle Children’s hospital
The operating room where the baby had his procedure did not have a HEPA filter
4/29/2020
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Generators in an ambulatory surgery center
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for GFCI receptacles
4/29/2020
Plumbing upgrades focus on health and hygiene
Water conservation, less maintenance and improved hygiene are all popular targets of system improvements
4/29/2020
Keeping the lights on during COVID-19
Ventilators and other equipment essential to treating patients with acute symptoms of the virus depend on electricity to function
4/28/2020
Repurposing parking structures for COVID-19 patients
Fire and life safety requirements in parking structures are different from occupied spaces
4/28/2020
Study finds educating cleaning staff lowers C. diff infections
Study suggests focusing on knowledge gaps, challenges and barriers
4/28/2020
FDA says 4 million N95 masks could be reused
Emergency-use authorizations allow sterilizing and reprocessing N95 masks
4/27/2020
Pizza and takeaway donations to UK hospitals could 'compromise' infection control
Officials asked people to stop donating hot and fresh food deliveries as it increased ‘certain risks.’
4/27/2020
Flooring company creating personal protective equipment for healthcare workers
So far, two facilities have made 10,000 face shields and 5,000 gowns
4/27/2020
Cool roofs can promote energy savings
By reflecting heat, and emitting absorbed heat, they keep building cooling costs lower
4/27/2020
Five ways to minimize infection risks in a healthcare facility
In an emergency event, strict control of who’s entering the lobby needs to be maintained
4/24/2020
Real-time visibility into patient, staff and equipment locations takes safety and strategy to the next level
Searching for equipment is a consistent facility-wide challenge, and a major patient safety risk caused by distraction and delays in care delivery as staff hunts for missing items
4/24/2020
Some California nursing homes are using pillowcase masks and trash-bag gowns
Cleaning supplies are also dwindling
4/23/2020
Engineering firm produces reusable face shields for DC-area hospitals
Company offers sterile 3D printer patent for COVID applications globally
4/23/2020
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
Tunable white LED lighting can offer energy savings
It also offers the chance to optimize the utility of your lighting system
4/23/2020
A greener environmental services department can have a wide impact
Green practices can increase environmental sustainability and improve patient care
4/23/2020
Convention center official charged with stealing N95 masks from New Orleans field hospital
He could face up to five years in prison
4/22/2020
2,000-bed coronavirus hospital being built in the Colorado Convention Center
Health officials hope to have the beds ready by the end of the month for people recovering from the new coronavirus
4/22/2020
Oklahoma hospital sets up tent for potential overflow
The tent is 19 feet wide and 20 feet long with a generator as well as heating and air units.
4/22/2020
Planning plumbing systems in healthcare facilities
With planning, managers can ensures the success of maintenance and upgrades of plumbing systems
4/22/2020
Michigan zoo donates meals, protective equipment
Binder Park Zoo staff donated medical supplies to Bronson Healthcare
4/21/2020
Research examines wastewater to detect community spread of coronavirus
Samples from a wastewater treatment plant serving a large metropolitan area found that the amount of SARS-CoV-2 particles in the sewage samples indicated a far higher number of people likely infected with Covid-19
4/21/2020
Minnesota volunteers pitching in making hospital supplies
Volunteers are manufacturing on home 3-D printers
4/21/2020
1,000-bed field hospital in Boston accepting coronavirus patients
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center transformed to temporary medical space
4/21/2020
Shuttered N.C. hospital reopened to deal with coronavirus overflow
The former Sandhills Regional Medical Center has rooms for 49 patients but could take up to 60 or 65
4/21/2020
CHP systems offer energy efficiency at the source
A loss of power can have devastating effects, particularly in hospitals and healthcare facilities that need reliable power to keep their patients alive and healthy
4/21/2020
Security fundamentals for temporary facilities
Six steps for effective security design and operation during an emergency
4/20/2020
Rhode Island is converting a former Lowe’s store into a coronavirus hospital
As many as 624 beds will be set up in the 140,000-square-foot building
4/20/2020
UV light offered to sterilize face masks for healthcare workers
Hospitals aren’t ready to jump on board yet
4/20/2020
COVID-19 reinventing how healthcare providers use mobile medical vehicles and RVs
Healthcare facilities are using specialty vehicles that are already built and upfitted for various medical uses and repurposing them to provide frontline support
4/20/2020
Avoiding the hidden costs of environmental services staff injuries
Environmental services work-related injuries usually involve either exposure to harmful contaminants or musculoskeletal disorders
4/20/2020
South Carolina expanding hospital capacity for coronavirus with three-tier plan
The surge plan is based on projections of 3,500 coronavirus patients being hospitalized in early May
4/17/2020
Disney Parks donates supplies to hospitals fighting coronavirus
Disney has donated 150,000 rain ponchos to MedShare
4/17/2020
McCormick Place hospital ready to accept patients this week
The facility includes 500 negative pressure tents
4/17/2020
Army Corps scales back size of field hospital in suburban Detroit
A 250-bed facility will be built inside the convention hall instead of the original 1,100-bed plan
4/17/2020
McCormick Place field hospital built in 5 days
Chicago convention center will eventually have 3,000 beds
4/16/2020
Soldiers, engineers building field hospital for coronavirus patients in Detroit
The upper floor will accommodate patients who require oxygen, but not a ventilator
4/16/2020
L.A. clinics lack safety supplies as coronavirus spreads
Facilities for the poor continue to face a shortage of test kits and medical equipment
4/16/2020
Transmission bacteria linked to hospital sink drain
Two patients with NDM-1 Klebsiella pneumoniae had stayed in the same room
4/16/2020
California children's hospital adds plexiglass protection to ER
Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego is seeing a drastic drop in the number of Emergency Room visits
4/15/2020
Inspections expected to focus on infection control, emergency preparedness
The Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General is expected to add COVID-19 topics to its annual work plan
4/15/2020
Lawsuit says hospital security guard prohibited from wearing mask
His supervisor allegedly berated him for wearing a mask, telling him it was against hospital policy
4/15/2020
New study demonstrates accuracy of Legionella detection test
Regular testing for Legionella pneumophila is the only way to be certain that a water management plan is working properly to prevent patient exposure
4/15/2020
Pandemic preparedness: How hospitals can adapt buildings to address worst-case scenarios
A Canadian healthcare architect looks at how hospital staff can act now to modify facilities and contain a pandemic
4/14/2020
Minnesota plans 2,750 hospital beds for ‘alternate care sites’
One site considered is a shuttered private prison in western Minnesota
4/14/2020
A 250-bed field hospital is being built inside Massachusetts’ DCU Center
Photo tour of construction posted on telegram.com
4/14/2020
CDC studies show drop in MDR bacteria, C diff in US hospitals
Infections caused by four multidrug-resistant organisms decreased in US hospitals from 2012 through 2017
4/14/2020
Healthcare data security still needs attention during pandemic
Healthcare institutions can have difficulty leveraging the large amounts of data that they store
4/14/2020
Plumbing strategies to reduce HAIs
Bacteria lurking in the plumbing pipes and fixtures can contribute to HAIs
4/14/2020
Lower-profile hospital workers worry about their COVID-19 risk
Many hospitals are struggling to obtain protective equipment
4/13/2020
CDC director says: 'This virus is going to be with us'
Re-embracing social distancing may be necessary
4/13/2020
Technology takes the top position in outbreak management
Cloud-based software solutions provide unified platforms where data from diagnostic tests can be gathered
4/13/2020
Healthcare food service operators ‘cautiously optimistic’ during pandemic
Healthcare operators are less likely to see longer-term impacts than other food service segments
4/13/2020
Outsourcing: Going from 'housekeeping' to 'environmental services'
Professional environmental services make a science of cleaning
4/13/2020
Outsourcing: Going from 'housekeeping' to 'environmental services'
Professional environmental services make a science of cleaning
4/13/2020
Librarian using 3-D printer to make equipment for healthcare workers
Public library’s printer is being used to create respirator masks
4/9/2020
3M says not sharing N95 masks could make the shortage worse
Millions of respirators are surfacing, but healthcare workers say they need more
4/9/2020
Ford, GE Healthcare to produce 50,000 ventilators by July
Car maker is using design from small tech company
4/9/2020
Nurses using baby monitors in the ICU
Healthcare workers want to limit risky interactions and preserve equipment already in short supply
4/9/2020
Minnesota looking for temporary hospital space
Officials are looking for large, vacant spaces
4/9/2020
Managing COVID-19 medical waste
The CDC has recommended that control of COVID-19 waste be handled through routine procedures
4/8/2020
Union alleges Calif. hospital risked coronavirus spread to workers
Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center in Riverside sent at least 10 employees home because they came in contact with a patient who had symptoms of coronavirus
4/8/2020
‘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
Study says construction industry masks can be used for healthcare
Elastomeric half-mask respirators (EHMRs) provide the same level of infection protection as N95 respirators
4/7/2020
Green hospitals may be better prepared to deal with crises
Boston Medical Center monitors its energy use around the clock
4/7/2020
South Carolina hospitals set up outdoor tents to curb coronavirus spread
At Conway Medical Center, emergency patients entering through the emergency department now have to be screened in an outdoor tent before entering
4/7/2020
During a pandemic, hospital staffers urged to get better at hand-washing
Specific hand-hygiene standards for doctors, nurses and hospital staff are needed
4/7/2020
Maintenance insights to keep plumbing systems flowing
New-generation drain cleaning products offer efficiency and safety
4/7/2020
New York's Javits Center to be one of the largest hospitals in the country
There will be nearly 3,000 beds available
4/6/2020
Lessons from China’s temporary hospitals
The temporary hospitals are 10 times less expensive than building a new comprehensive COVID-19 care hospital
4/6/2020
Study: C. diff not affected by ultraviolet disinfection devices
Measuring the effectiveness of UV can be difficult
4/6/2020
Fake masks could put healthcare workers at risk
Healthcare facilities also contend with escalating costs, with some vendors raising equipment prices tenfold or more
4/6/2020
Upgrading plumbing systems can improve efficiency
Effectively diagnosing plumbing problems and performing successful upgrades can help minimize utility costs
4/6/2020
Hospital's housekeepers quitting over coronavirus safety issues
Environmental services workers say they are cleaning coronavirus rooms without proper gear
4/3/2020
CMS has redefined a hospital to include tents and dorm rooms
Hospital safety rules relaxed amid coronavirus
4/3/2020
US military is working to convert N.Y. buildings into hospitals in three or four weeks
The US Army Corps of Engineers is retrofitting hotels and dormitories
4/3/2020
Healthcare workers’ masks donated by Facebook were stockpiled after wildfires
Many healthcare facilities’ frontline workers don’t have the proper protective equipment
4/3/2020
Environmental services' role goes beyond cleanliness
EVS professionals can impact patient satisfaction
4/3/2020
Newly approved machine can decontaminate 80,000 respirator masks a day
The decontamination system uses vapor phase hydrogen peroxide to decontaminate the masks
4/2/2020
Healthcare facilities in Nebraska are experimenting with new equipment disinfecting technique
Ultraviolet light is being used to decontaminate medical supplies at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha
4/2/2020
Applying lessons learned from 9/11 biodefense response to the COVID-19 pandemic
The most important lesson to learn is to fight the current war and plan for the next, but don’t fight the last war
4/2/2020
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center feeds the hungry with surplus food
Between July 2016 and the end of 2019, the program has produced 61,365 meals
4/2/2020
Coronavirus will affect not-for-profit hospitals for the longterm
Many hospitals are canceling profitable elective surgeries
4/2/2020
Shuttered hospitals reopening as COVID-19 spreads
State and local governments across the nation are rushing to reopen facilities
4/1/2020
Managing security challenges in healthcare
Healthcare facilities must assure staffing amid increasing risk
4/1/2020
Using a cybersecurity plan at your healthcare facility
A digital shift in the handling of private health information (PHI) opened up healthcare systems to hackers
4/1/2020
How healthcare facilities can go green in 2020
Systems like Innova Health, Dignity Health and John Hopkins are even working to combat plastic pollution by eliminating plastic straws and switching to paper straws in their cafeteria facilities
4/1/2020
Plumbing strategies to reduce HAIs
Bacteria lurking in the plumbing pipes and fixtures can contribute to HAIs
4/1/2020
CDC says expired equipment from stockpile OK
The Strategic National Stockpile is a supply of lifesaving drugs and medical supplies
3/31/2020
Javits Center, other facilities temporary hospital sites in NYC
Center will have a total of 2,000 temporary hospital beds
3/31/2020
Navy hospital ship sails to Los Angeles to help with hospital crunch
The former oil supertanker won’t take coronavirus patients
3/31/2020
Coronavirus’s impact on healthcare IT: Supporting real-time needs of hospitals in crisis
Part 1: Navigating device management and redistribution
3/31/2020
Unlocking the smart hospital: Top tips for a successful digital transformation
Hospital leaders can streamline workflow for staff while delivering an elevated patient experience
3/31/2020
Health systems urged to be ready for 15 or 20 percent of staff to have own coronavirus issues
Colorado plans to bring in contract nurses from out of state as well as medical students and professionals
3/30/2020
Illinois lawmakers working to curb Legionnaires’ Disease
New bill focuses on water quality, distribution
3/30/2020
A rural hospital's ‘improvises’ during coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus pandemic presents significant challenges for rural hospitals
3/30/2020
New Pa. healthcare facility to include energy-saving power plant
Allegheny Health Network Wexford Hospital will have a natural gas-fired, two-story power plant
3/30/2020
Three coronavirus questions hospital asks before allowing entry into buildings
The questions were suggested by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
3/30/2020
Michigan healthcare facilities vary in coronavirus screening protocols
Hospitals are implementing state coronavirus restrictions
3/27/2020
Hospital ready with mobile hazmat tent if needed for coronavirus
Tent could be used to safely move a coronavirus patient into the hospital without putting anyone else at risk
3/27/2020
Healthcare facilities managers have a new charter: Creating an exceptional employee experience
Trends driving the evolving role of facilities managers as strategic experience design leaders
3/27/2020
Biometrics, smartphones poised to replace key cards
Key cards can be expensive and technologically obsolete
3/27/2020
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