Safety
Hospitals Fined $184K Over Worker Infections
Two hospitals fined for failing to report when employees were infected with COVID-19
1/15/2021

Healthcare Facilities Addressing Workplace Violence
Workplace violence is about four times more prevalent in healthcare than in other industries
1/15/2021

CMS Emergency Preparedness Final Rule Improves Hospital Response
Rule mandates emergency planning and support with an emphasis on communication
1/14/2021

Four Most Frequent COVID-related OSHA Citations
By knowing the common citations, employers can better ensure they are protecting their workers
1/13/2021

OSHA Offers Tips on Safety with Dry Ice
Super-cold blocks of carbon dioxide keep temperamental vaccines at the right temperature
1/13/2021

VA’s Struggle with PPE One of Many Issues
VA had no reliable tracking system for what hospitals have, what they need or what was expired
1/6/2021

Nashville Explosion Hampers Hospital Operations
Blast affected connection points for regional internet services and local wireless, internet and video
1/4/2021

Can Hospitals Use Door Wedges?
Brad Keyes explains the requirements for holding doors open in hospitals
12/23/2020

Second Wave: PPE Shortages Plague Healthcare Again
There weren’t supposed to be more shortages that imperil the lives of doctors, nurses and maintenance and housekeeping workers. But here we are
12/23/2020

State’s Rural Hospitals Worry about PPE Mandate
California requires hospitals to maintain three-month PPE stockpiles starting in April
12/22/2020

How Safe Are U.S. Hospitals?
Rating focuses on how well hospitals protect patients from preventable errors, accidents, injuries and infections
12/17/2020

Life Safety Q&A: Powering Exit Signs
If batteries are removed from exit signs, do signs still need to be tested?
12/16/2020

2021: Looking Ahead at Challenges for Facilities
Assessing the rush to embrace new technologies to keep patients, families and healthcare workers safe
12/15/2020

Streamlining COVID-19 Communication to Staff
Brief huddles, not a barrage of emails and texts, might be the best way to prevent communication overload
12/10/2020

Do You Need Sprinklers in a Covered Walkway?
Learn the fire code requirements for canopies and similar covered spaces
12/9/2020

Developing Robust Emergency Operating Procedures
Preparations must be taken to develop, deploy and maintain emergency operating procedures and harden the facility department’s emergency preparedness
11/10/2020

The Three Stages Of Facility Emergency Response
The biggest challenge that healthcare facility managers face in an emergency is ensuring safety
11/10/2020

Chicago Nursing Home Security Caught 'Ghost' On Security Camera
Guard posts footage on Facebook, where it has racked up more than 2.5 million views
10/30/2020

Completely Wireless Hospital Bed Launched
The new bed has intuitive patient positioning and bed alarms
10/29/2020

Can Nursing Homes Social Distance If The Power Goes Off During A Hurricane?
Many longterm care facilities have temporary generators, which may require moving residents into a single large space
10/28/2020

Acoustics: The Hidden Risk For Mission Critical Data Centers
Focusing on assessment, specification and implementation allows managers can streamline installation and enhance access control
10/22/2020

Natural Disasters Add Challenges For Healthcare Facilities During Pandemic
Hurricanes, etc., can further complicate facility managers’ efforts to help contain COVID-19
10/19/2020

Hurricane Preparedness Procedures for Healthcare Facilities
Mitigating the risk of a hurricane’s impact requires planning, organization, guidance and teamwork
10/19/2020

Senior Facilities Need To Be Part Of Emergency Prep Plan
Report says Connecticut should have worked with more closely with assisted living communities and nursing homes
10/12/2020

Designing A Disaster Plan During COVID-19
COVID’s impact on a disaster plan focuses on risk analysis, emergency response and business continuity
10/9/2020

How Healthcare Facilities Are Dealing With Hurricanes, Wildfires And A Pandemic
Medical centers use lessons learned from pandemic response to manage natural disasters
10/8/2020

Firefighters Work To Protect California Hospital
A hospital skeleton crew stayed back to wet the roof and make last-minute arrangements
10/5/2020

Pa. Hospital Using ‘Mobile Boiler Rooms’ During Repairs After Fire
The fire has been linked to a chemical reaction during maintenance work
9/24/2020

Penn. Hospital Fire Sparks Shelter-in-Place Order For Area
Smoke from putting out a fire at UPMC Lock Haven could have been hazardous
9/18/2020

Pa. Hospital Patient Suffering Third-Degree Burns In Operating Room Fire
Patient files suit against the UPMC Susquehanna’s Williamsport Regional Medical Center
9/16/2020
