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Ceiling Change Nearly Doubles Pressure Differential in Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital's Patient Room

Towel Dispensers Pivot to Become More Sustainable

Closing a Safety Loophole in Healthcare Construction

Experience Senior Living Plans New Luxury Community in Maryland

How Design May Prevent Burnout Within Healthcare Facilities

Senior Care Facilities Still at Risk of HAIs, Calls for Improvement Lag

Smaller Hospitals Are Larger Targets for Cyberattacks

Sliding Doors Improve Patient Experience at Pacific Medical Centers

Thermal Imaging Can Improve Handwashing

UW Health Opens Transplant Clinic

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Opens Expanded Emergency Department

'Active Adult Housing' Emerges as Senior Living Option

Automated Hand Hygiene Monitoring Systems Promote Cleaner Healthcare Facilities

Scripps Mercy Hospital Transforms Cancer Support Services with New Building

COVID-19 Brings Back Demand of Towel Dispensers

Children's Health to Build New Psychiatric Hospital in Texas

Strategies for Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance

Staff Shortages Impact Patient Experience at Small Hospitals

How to Improve Indoor Air Quality on a Budget

Man Dies After Falling Off Roof of OSF Healthcare Saint Francis Medical Center

Federation of American Hospital Urges Government Officials to Reauthorize Certain Hospital Programs

ASHE Guides Offer Ventilation Insights

Designing for Safety, Security and Openness in Behavioral Health Facilities

Mayo Clinic Health System Transitions Some Services to Wisconsin Hospital

Backup Generators Fail Santa Clara Valley Medical Center During Blackout

Green Measures Benefit Students' Air Quality

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center Completes Construction

Pajaro Valley Health Care District Hospital Acquires Watsonville Community Hospital

Elevator Technicians Prove to Play a Critical Role in Healthcare Facilities

US Funds Expand Locations for Monkeypox Vaccines

HAIs Spread in Community, Complicating Infection Control

WVU Medicine Breaks Ground on New Hospital Wing

Alina Health to Expand Ownership of Interlude Restorative Suites

Healthcare Supply Chain Struggles to Track Supplies

Mississippi Water Crisis Begins to Impact Healthcare Facilities

Mount Sinai Receives $11.6 Million Grant for New Surgical Innovation Center

What is the Threat of Infections Acquired in Ambulances

Why Managers Need Proper Elevator Documentation

Sanford Health Breaks Ground on Virtual Care Center

5 Steps to Controlling Workplace Violence

Woman Dies After Ingesting Toxic Chemicals at Senior Care Facility

Cyber Attacks Shift to Target Smaller Hospitals

Princeton Community Hospital Association Joins WVU Health System

5 Steps to Effective Zone Maintenance

WakeMed Files Certificates of Need for Behavioral Health Hospital

How Red Bird Mall Transformed to RedBird Health Center

Burke Rehabilitation Hospital Uses Art to Promote Healing

BayCare Health System to Open Florida County's First Hospital

Preventing Workplace Violence Through Proactive Security Strategies

Regular Elevator Maintenance Proves Essential for Healthcare Facilities

VA West Haven Medical Center Begins Multi-Phase Renovation

Perfect Storm: High Surface Contamination and Vulnerable Patients

Christiana Care Health System Will No Longer Purchase Crozer Health

Doors and Hardware: Critical Safety Where You Last Think

Rio Vista Behavioral Health Hospital Reaches Construction Midpoint

WELL Certification Covers 600 Senior Living Communities

Milwaukee County to Open New Mental Health Emergency Center

Demand for HVAC Controls Drives Building Automation Market

LED Lighting Systems Contributes to Reduced Falls in Senior Care Facilities

3 Steps to Disrupt and Repair Supply Chains

Franciscan Health Rensselaer to Move Forward with Modernization Project

How Managers Can Ensure Elevator Safety

New Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council Promotes Sustainability

HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital Closes Inpatient Pediatric Unit

USDA Funds Target Rural Healthcare Facilities

University Hospitals Discontinue Services, Combine Medical Centers

Arizona VA Nursing Home Closed Due to Rat Infestation

CDC Updates COVID-19 Guidance, Affecting Schools

Healthcare Facility Management Market to Hit $427.13 Billion

Where Healthcare Facilities Stand on Reliability Asset Management

Demand for New Construction Increases Need for Elevators

University of Chicago Medicine Breaks Ground on New Micro-Hospital

Without Help, Nursing Home Workforce Recovery Will Struggle

Community Memorial Hospitals to Close Obstetrics Department, Avoid Layoffs

Taylor Hospital and Regional Hospital of Scranton Request to Consolidate

Technology and Design Can Future-Proof Healthcare Facilities

Pullman Regional Hospital Plans for Remodel Project

Healthcare Security Guideline Targets Body Cameras

Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital Announces $71.8 Million Expansion

3 Steps to Prevent C. diff Spread

Automation Requires Collaboration with Employees, Not Resistance

Rush Health Systems and Ochsner Health Officially Merge

Strategies for Supporting Mental Health in Healthcare Facilities

11 Hospitals Receive Healthcare Supply Chain Excellence Award

Green County Medical Center to Close Long-Term-Care Department

Retail and Dining Landmarks Ease Wayfinding in Hospitals

Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation Market Grows to Prevent Spread of COVID-19

Why Doors and Hardware Aid in Preventive Maintenance

Healthcare Safety Group Creates Workplace Violence Resource

New Women’s Center Added to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center to Build Senior Living Campus

Staffing Shortages Create Bottlenecks in Healthcare Facilities

PAM Health to Build New Rehabilitation Hospital

How Digital Codes and Standards Are Affecting Healthcare Infrastructure

Healthcare Industry Drives Demand in 3D Printing

Palomar Health and Kindred Behavioral Health Partner for New Behavioral Health Institute

6 Strategies to Mitigate Risks in Development Projects

Tackling the Environment of Care Compliance Challenge

Healthcare Merger and Acquisitions Down in 2022’s Second Quarter

Manufacturers Identify Trends for Doors and Hardware

UV Disinfection Technology Gets Boost

Everside Health to Open Three New Jersey Locations

Healthcare Supply Chain Needs Technology Upgrades

Assisted Living Workforce Crisis Getting Worse

ECU Health and Acadia Healthcare to Build New Behavioral Health Hospital

COVID’s Influence On Senior Care Design Trends

Black Nursing Home Residents Transferred to Hospitals More Often

Lessons Hospitals Learned from COVID-19

Monkeypox Transmission in Healthcare Setting is Low

Green Seal to Prohibit PFAS In All Green Seal Cleaning Products

4 Investments All Senior Care Facilities Should Make

Overlake Medical Center Installs VITEC IPTV System, Sees Results

University of Virginia Medical Center Completes 7 Year Expansion

Rules and Regulations Doors and Hardware Must Follow

3 Strategies for Smooth Healthcare Construction Projects

Healthcare Facilities Require Collaboration within the Supply Chain

New Pullman Regional Hospital Board Aims to Relocate Services with Project Proposal

Strategies and Technologies for Safeguarding Healthcare Facilities

Lessons from the Custodial Frontlines

Get Remix’d at NFMT in Las Vegas

Northeast Georgia Medical Center Breaks Ground on New Hospital

CMS Releases Proposed Conditions for Rural Emergency Hospital Designation

Lawnwood Hospital Opens New Tower

ASHE Recognizes Sustainable Hospitals

Healthcare Facilities Compliance: What Lies Ahead

Medical Groups Condemn SCOTUS Over EPA Ruling

Allina Health to Replace Cambridge Medical Center with Modern Facility

Joint Commission Joins Decarbonization Effort

Daylight Proves to Help the Healing Process in Healthcare Facilities

CMS Issues Guidance on Long-Term Care Compliance

UCI Health and Kindred Rehabilitation Services to Construct New Hospital in Orange County

Healthcare Facilities Compliance: Expanding Challenges

Wildomar City Council Approves Inland Valley Medical Center Expansion

OSHA Extends COVID-19 Program for Healthcare Facilities

Nancy Friend Pritzker Psychiatry Building to Redefine Mental Health Services

ChristianaCare to Purchase Former Jennersville Hospital

What Facilities Managers Risk When They Choose the Wrong Doors and Hardware

UofL Health Begins Upgrade to UofL Hospital

Senators Reject Plan to Overhaul VA Hospitals

Prioritizing Facility Needs: Fundamental Strategies

Arroyo Grande Community Hospital Partners with Kindred Rehabilitation Services for New Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital

Novant Health Begins Construction on Renovation Project

Safety of Patients and Data Depends on Cybersecurity Protocols

Red Fish Healing Center Supports Dual Addiction and Mental Health Recovery Through Calming Environment

5 Ways to Strategize for Healthcare Facilities Planning

Warmer Weather Means It's Time to Winterize Facilities

Roper St. Francis Gains Department Approval for Expansion

Healthcare Facilities Revisit Indoor Air Quality as COVID Cases Rise

Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities Hit Hardest by Staffing Woes

New York Hospitals Still Rebuilding 10 Years After Superstorm Sandy

From HVAC to Playroom: Insights on Pediatric Care Facility Renovations

Senior Care Facilities Aim to Restore Image After Negative Press

St. Elizabeth Healthcare Begins Construction on New Cancer Center

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Adds to South Florida Skyline

Hospital Grade Gloves Market to Reach $4.9 Billion by 2026

Buy or Lease? Real Estate Considerations for Healthcare

Sarasota Memorial Hospital-Venice Plans for Expansion

Linen Market Sees Surge in Demand from Hospitals

Backup Power Keeps Hospitals Operating in Times of Crisis

Which Ice Melt is Best for Your Facility?

Sharp Memorial Hospital Breaks Ground on Trauma Center

Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital Unveils New Tower

How Healthcare Facilities Can Prevent Foodborne Illness Outbreaks

Butler Health System and Excela Health to Combine Organizations

American Hospital Association Certificate Targets Infection Control in Healthcare

Amerigroup Grants Aim to Improve Rural Texas Hospitals

Penn Highland Healthcare Breaks Ground on New Hospital

How Real-Time Location Systems Saved Healthcare Facilities During COVID

St. Anthony Expands Services with $152 Million Tower

Sustainable Ice Melts are the Product of the Future

The International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety Guidance to Target Healthcare Security Incidents

Cleveland Clinic to Build 1 Million-Square-Foot Neurological Institute Building

Healthcare Officials Urge Senate to Act on Gun Reform

MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center Receives ‘A’ Grade from The Leapfrog Group

New Guidelines Target MRSA Management

Mental Health Issues Drive More Employees to Quit

Mercy Health to Build New Ohio Hospital

Facility Guidelines Institute's White Paper Targets Design of Behavioral Health Facilities

Hospitals Can Save Money by Reprocessing Single-Use Medical Devices

New Jersey Approves First Premier Academic Medical Center

Senior Care Facilities Still Facing Staffing Shortages, Economic Crisis on the Horizon

Increased Stay Lengths and Limited Staff Hurts Senior Care Facilities

Kaiser Permanente Pledges to Reach Net Zero by 2050

USDA Invests $57 Million in Missouri Hospital

Preventive Maintenance Reigns in Healthcare Facilities

Mercy Health and Kindred Rehabilitation Services Partner for New Hospital

Common Errors Facilities Managers Make When Spreading Ice Melts

Marshfield Clinic Health System Expands Care in Wisconsin

Properly Disposing of Medical Waste Plays a Role in Climate Change

Senators Urge GAO to Study Accessibility Within Healthcare Facilities

Good Samaritan Hospital Breaks Ground on New Pavilion

3 Water-Savings Strategies in Healthcare

UNC Health Opens 80-Bed Tower

Access Control Systems Reevaluated in Wake of Mass Shootings

Hospitals Face Major Environmental Services Challenges

Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health to Combine Services

Senior Care Facilities Strive to Make Improvements to Satisfy Residents

Hospitals Lighting Market to Reach $9 Million by 2028

Surgeon General Addresses Healthcare Worker Crisis

Automation Can Prevent Burnout within Healthcare Facilities

Polk County, Iowa Limits Capacity in Hospital

Independent Living Communities Offers Residents Luxury Amenities

Why Your Facility Needs a Pest Management Plan

GAO Cites Concerns About OSHA’s Pandemic Performance

Quincy Medical Group Birthing Center Approved in Illinois

Chicago Hospital Transforms to New Hotels for Medical Staff and Patients

VA Issues Three COVID-19 Protocol Levels at Facilities

Healthcare Wayfinding Evolves During Pandemic

ARHS and UNC Health Board of Directors Form Long-Term Management Services

How Healthcare Food Service Operations Work Through Ongoing Supply Chain Challenges

Heywood Healthcare and UMass Memorial Health Explore Possible Merger

Construction Training Can Prevent Hospital Acquired Infections

Top 10 Diverse Hospitals and Health Systems Unveiled

U.S. Access Board Seeks Input on Medical Diagnostic Equipment

Centura Health Acquires Two Hospitals

Elevating the Patient Experience with Creative Valet Parking Services

4 Ways Healthcare Facilities Can Scale Back on Water Usage

Froedtert & MCW Open New Hospital in Wisconsin

Strategic Planning for Healthcare Workers’ Safety and Health

ThedaCare Breaks Ground to Modernize Wisconsin Hospital

Nichlaus Children’s Hospital Unveils First Wayfinding App

How Flooring Impacts Healthcare Facilities

ARHS Opens New Heart and Vascular Clinic

How to Incorporate Flexibility within Healthcare Facilities

How Facilities Managers Can Better Prepare for Emergencies

UnityPoint Health Hospital Officially Opens in Iowa

Parking Management Proves Critical for Public Health

How Healthcare Facilities Can Best Protect Their Assets

NexCore and Catholic Health Initiatives Break Ground on New Medical Facility

Why and Where Do Healthcare Facilities Need to Disinfect?

New Study Shows Vendor Management Systems Improve Healthcare Facilities’ Ecosystems

Experience Senior Living Development Begins Construction on New Community in Virginia

Ascension St. Vincent and Purdue University to Build Neighborhood Hospital

5 Must-Read Books on Healthcare Facilities Management

DesignGroup and Norton Healthcare Collaborate to Redesign Existing Medical Space

Next-Generation Senior Living Design Focuses on Connection

The Great Resignation: More Employees Plan to Quit in 2022

Houston Methodist Prepares for New 26-Story Hospital Tower

Furniture Manufacturers Predict Interior Design Trends

Healthcare Facility Upgrade Spotlights Staffing Resource

Alice L. Walton Foundation Partners with Washington Regional Medical System to Build a Regional Health System in Arkansas

Memorial Hospital of South Bend to Build New $232 Million Tower

Basic Infection Control Will Help Curtail HAIs

Independent Living Expected to Expand

Staff Burnout is Now a Major Concern Within Healthcare Facilities

Better Buildings Spotlights Healthcare Facilities Sustainability

AdventHealth Plans for New Hospital

Hundreds of Senior Care Facilities are Projected to Close in 2022

Adolfson & Peterson Construction and Reunion Rehabilitation Hospitals Team Up for New Phoenix Medical Center

VA Continues Rollout of New EHR to Protect Data

Steward Health Care Acquires Fifth Facility in Arizona

Each Piece of Furniture Plays an Essential Role Within a Healthcare Facility

Fighting Fecal Matter on High-Touch Surfaces

Xanitos Acquires Legion Building Services

Mississippi Governor Vetoes $50M Improvements to UMMC

Long Beach Medical Center Ranks 94 on World’s Best Hospitals 2022 List

New HHS Initiative Address Climate Change

Healthcare Management Solutions Market Sees Growth

Interior Design Choices Play an Important Role within Healthcare Facilities

Rady Children’s Hospital Completes Construction

CDC Taps Into Data to Improve Disease Forecasting, Communication

Healthcare Acquired Infections Responsible for 100,000 Deaths Annually

How Designers Prioritize Safety When it Comes to Furniture

WISE Initiative Aims to Improve Senior Care Environments

Troubleshooting Pin-Hole Leaks in Healthcare Piping Systems

Healthcare Facilities Need to Standardize Supply Chain Practices

ASHE Infection Control Tool Focuses on Role of Maintenance

3 Ways to Solve Staffing Issues

Hackensack Meridian John Theurer Cancer Center Expands to Jersey Shore

Construction Prepares Retirement Community for Hurricanes

Indiana University Health Expands Healthcare Footprint

Porous vs. Nonporous: Which Surface Has the Most Effective Transmission?

AHF Adds Third Dallas Medical Center

Why Healthcare Facilities Must Prioritize Furniture Decisions

Healthcare Facilities Still Lack in Digital Transformation

What Healthcare Facilities Risk When They Choose the Wrong Paints

Mayo Clinic Health System Breaks Ground on Wisconsin Hospital

Urban Health Plan Breaks Ground on First Community Health Facility

What Disinfectant Labels Really Mean

More People are Concerned About Hospital Safety than Ever Before

Borowy Family Children’s Critical Care Tower Officially Opens

FBI Warns Against Cyberattacks, What Healthcare Facilities Can Do to Better Protect Themselves

Louisville to Add $144 Million Tower

Pipe Burst Floods UVM’s Operating Rooms, Delays Surgeries

Nation’s Nursing Homes Need Sweeping Changes

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth Opens New Tower

Senior Care Facilities See Improvements Increase Over Last Decade

Lee Health’s Gulf Coast Medical Center Completes Expansion

White House Cites Role of Ventilation in COVID-19 Fight

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Receives Donation for Ongoing Hospital

Southcoast Behavioral Health Expands Adolescent Behavioral Program

The Crucial Role of Hospital Filtration and Ventilation Systems

Less Than Half of Healthcare Facilities are Utilizing Multicloud Services

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to Build New Pavilion in New York City

Cape Fear Valley Health System Announces Expansion

Healthcare Facility Infrastructure Changes for the Digital Age

OSHA Works Toward Standard to Protect Healthcare Workers

Atrium Health Union West Opens Hospital in Charlotte

Essentia Health Adds ICU-Capable Rooms to Medical Center

Strategic Emergency Preparedness for Healthcare Facilities

Incoming Technology Trends for Healthcare Facilities Management

UC Davis Breaks Ground on Aggie Square Project

OSHA Expands COVID-19 Inspections at Healthcare Facilities

Goodwill Industries and Norton Healthcare Partner to Offer an Opportunity Campus in Louisville

How to Gain Patient Trust with New Technology

Mayo Clinic Health System to Build New Locations in Wisconsin and Minnesota

Two Emergency Preparedness Tactics for Healthcare Facilities

South Georgia Medical Center to Move Forward with Phase I of Expansion

What Can Hospitals Do To Prevent Workplace Violence?

Kindred Rehabilitation Services to Open New Location in Jacksonville

How Will Technology Change the Healthcare Industry?

Furniture Decisions Play an Important Role in Behavior Health Facilities

Healthcare Facilities Management Market to Reach $68 Billion by 2026

Emory Johns Creek Hospital Adds Two Floors to Facility

Health Centers Receive $55 Million To Expand Access

Washington D.C. to Build First Hospital in 20 Years

$45 Million Gift Helps Expand Heart Hospital at Northwestern Medicine

AHA Urges Congress to Address Labor Shortage

OSHA Asks Healthcare Facilities to Better Protect Workers

VITAS Opens New Inpatient Hospice Unit

Hospitals Must Address Biases to Improve Patient Care

Access Board Rule Targets Diagnostic Equipment

Senior Living Groups Form Coalition on Diversity and Inclusion

Hospitals Warned Against Potential Ransomware Attacks

Hospitals Growing Weary of Labor Shortages

Tackling Dry-Surface Biofilm

Mental Health in Healthcare Facilities Reaches Crisis Levels

University of Chicago Medicine Plans New Cancer Center

What the Future of Lighting Holds for Healthcare

Aurora Medical Center Opens New Location

New Children’s Hospital Opens in Pennsylvania

Facilities’ Role in Navigating Healthcare Challenges

New Texas Hospital to Break Ground in 2022

Pandemic Adds Election Duties To Longterm Care Workers’ To-Do Lists

Numbers Tell the Story for Facility Department Diversity

Wisconsin Coronavirus Surge Forced To Wait-List Or Transfer Patients

Pandemic Hastening Closure Of Some Urban Hospitals

The High Standards Faced By Hospital Facility Managers

How Healthcare Facilities Managers Have Become Unsung Heroes for Reducing the Spread of COVID-19

Full-Time Facilities Employees Key During Pandemic

Healthcare FMs Challenged with Unified Response for Facilities Nationwide

Occupancy data can create safer, more engaging and productive workplaces

Maryland healthcare organization ramps up pandemic preparedness

Boston Hospital builds a Covid-19 forecasting system

The importance of FTEs for pandemic preparedness

Preparing facilities for reopening

Mastering the master planning process

A New York hospital staff surprised with free vacations

Wealthy hospitals have a cushion to weather coronavirus crisis that safety-net facilities don’t

Trade Press Launches fnPrime - New Membership Program to Provide Timely Content, Advice and Education to Profession

Leapfrog partners with Newsweek for new healthcare ratings series

Philly officials condemn improper transfer of bodies in pickup truck

Healthcare facilities learning agility during Covid crisis

N.Y. hospitals face $400 million in cuts amid coronavirus crisis

Dallas convention center will get Texas’ first pop-up hospital in pandemic

‘Healthcare facilities’ in N.J. to submit daily reports on capacity, supplies

How much does compensation matter when recruiting healthcare staff?

Supporting patient care with streamlined facilities maintenance

California health system to use drones for deliveries

It’s time to update your collaboration spaces

Cancer center embraces proactive maintenance

University of Maryland Medical Center getting new look

VA ends hospital star ratings system

FM salary survey data shows signs of optimism

Leapfrog names top hospitals for 2019

What are the attributes of a successful facility manager?

Four best practices for optimizing real estate in healthcare facilities

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Lactation pods

The healthcare industry is growing, but not for all workers

Patient beds line Australian hospitals halls with increased demand

Most U.S. hospices surveyed had deficiencies

Uber Health chief says company's place in healthcare established

VA healthcare facilities to go smoke-free

Bright future seen for Millennials leading healthcare facilities

When to consolidate clinical testing (core) laboratories.

Occupant wellness strategies make financial sense

CMS guidance seeks to clarify hospital co-location policy

Global medical tourism market size to exceed 29 billion by 2024

Understand facility needs before implementing best practices

How to attract and retain millennial healthcare workers

CMS compliance costing psychiatric facilities $1.7 billion a year

Customer service strategies can still translate to FM success

Louisiana's 170-year-old mental hospital 'deteriorating'

Female veterans meeting harassment at V.A.

A cluttered environment can affect patient experience

Billings Clinic emergency department improvises to deal with unusually high patient numbers

CMS updates emergency preparedness rule

Matching concrete coatings to facility needs

Houston healthcare facility adopts proactive maintenance plan

Michigan hospital renovation project focusing on safety

How Chicago hospitals dealt with polar vortex

Highly regulated environment poses challenges to healthcare device innovation

Smart labeling applications for the healthcare industry.

Updated FGI guidance focuses on designing mobile medical units

Four ways to improve healthcare employees’ well-being

Nashville General weighing future facility options

ASHE and others push for science-based codes and standards

New association created for medical facility professionals

NFMT Baltimore 2019 announces new features

Matrix used to triage patients in mass evacuation

Calif. hospital vows to reopen after wildfire

Healthcare developers must be able to adapt to market changes

CVS plans changes to stores after Aetna deal

How much space does a physicians practice need?

Healthcare facility professionals weigh in on impending pharmacy regulations

Temporary mobile health clinic for the poor opens in Vatican City

Making accreditation matter

Assisted living facility closed due to bed bugs, deaths and theft

A dozen real haunted hospitals

How to navigate the federal rule-making process

'How’s my hospital running today?' The importance of building analytics

Healthcare facility certification can help career advancement

Kaiser Permanente, union reaches tentative agreement

Improve patient care and healthcare operations with systems integration

e-Procurement Platform emapp® Is Saving Healthcare Providers Time and Money So They Can Focus on Patients

Frozen embryos accidentally destroyed at Washington healthcare facility

Avoiding building envelope commissioning pitfalls

Facility managers play crucial role in healthcare commissioning

Prioritizing hospital CEOs’ #1 priority: Cost control and the physical environment

Study says Chicago hospital service workers underpaid

Step aside millennials: Welcome the new kids on the block

Overcrowding in Irish hospitals has almost 8,000 patients stuck on gurneys

Appeals court allows gay resident to sue senior facility over discrimination

Hospital projects can strengthen neighborhoods

Digital trends transforming healthcare facilities

Research says healthcare facility management market to reach $416,929.2 million by 2026

VA Medical Center in D.C. 'deteriorating,' memo says

Leapfrog updates methodology

Hospital use wanes as healthcare moves to cheaper settings

Golfer, Florida university advocates for mobile pediatric hospitals

Overcoming challenges with strategy and scope in healthcare

Calif. healthcare district eying new uses for old hospital building

Focusing on health and wellness in sustainable healthcare facilities

As hospitalizations drops, Delaware health system Beebe cancels tower project

Private firm hired to organize hospitals' patient move

CMS delays hospital star-ratings release

Medpricer and UCHealth Sign Deal on Cost Management Solutions

Larson Electronics Launches 12’ Hydraulic Two-Stage Telescoping Light Mast

Ochsner Selects ABM to Provide Environmental Services and Deliver on Patient Experience

Command centers can help health systems improve patient experience

Revealing the true cost of patient care

Six steps to write an energy-efficient hospital audit report

Three strategies to minimize regulatory overload

Union workers picketing at Kaiser facilities

5 hospitals go from Leapfrog 'Fs' to 'A's'

N.Y. system treat healthcare workers' job-related trauma

Texas hospital's 'mission control' manages real-time patient movement

Amazon won't enter hospital supply chain

Innovation key to building tomorrow's hospitals

Predictive maintenance technologies support reliable operations

New ward approved for 'shoddily built' UK hospital

New Brooklyn health system to get $664M to transform safety-net hospitals

$10 billion assisted living industry has little oversight

Increasing patient satisfaction through employee engagement

Israeli hospitals split over orders to confiscate food not kosher for Passover

Ohio fertility clinic says human error caused embryo, egg failure

Modernizing the operating room

Cooling failures at fertility clinics may have damaged hundreds of eggs

A guide to healthcare background checks

Florida legislation means big changes for healthcare facilities

CDC says flu season has peaked

At work healthcare facilities offer convenience

Uber Health, a B2B transportation platform, launched

NFMT event to include seminar on winning strategies for energy efficiency

Rural hospitals urged to operate like medical clinics

NFMT event to include seminar on ASHRAE codes, standards and guidelines

California hospital's workers picket before merger

House passes bill weakening Americans With Disabilities Act

JPMorgan CEO talks about Amazon and Berkshire Hathaway venture

Amazon working to be a major healthcare facility supplier

The important role your facilities team plays in patient care

Hospitals using mobile units, tents to manage flu cases

Healthcare workers protesting 32 hospitals in California

Too many standalone ERs may have opened in Texas

Calif. hospital cafeteria workers and housekeepers strike for better pay and benefits

Atlanta hospital opens mobile ER to handle flu overflow

Apple app may mean the end of the healthcare facility fax

Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase partnering to lower employee healthcare costs

CDC says deadly flu season has a way to go

Lawsuit to return funds to replace Long Beach hospital dismissed

Super Bowl LII to impact hospital access in Minneapolis

Pennsylvania prison system unveils healthcare wing

Key considerations when cost estimating a healthcare project

NCH 24/7 emergency room proposal rejected by Fla. village board

Beleaguered Colorado VA hospital faces staffing, design obstacles

Deer crashes through window at S.D. healthcare facility

Qatar hospitals designed for patient safety

Art exhibits at N.C. VA healthcare facility comfort visitors

Mayo OKs visible body art for staff

How hospitals use energy

New accreditation rules could discourage microhospitals

LED lighting can save lives, energy in hospital parking garage

Healthcare systems lighting their way to savings

USP 795 requirements have relevance for healthcare facilities

Healthcare facility lighting strategies

Smaller healthcare facilities partner to adapt to changing landscape

Universal design principles can help make healthcare spaces work for everyone

Growing hospital energy costs can be managed

Tips for cutting glare from lighting

How to design and build what’s needed to meet organizational goals and strategies

California healthcare facility to use ER overflow tent during flu season

Parkland Hospital ER uses purple lights to improve patient flow

VA seeking partners for healthcare facility projects

Arizona city may get facility for Canadian healthcare

Reasons why telehealth is gaining momentum

VA too 'male-centric,' female vets tell N.J. legislators

Staff training unravels healthcare reimbursement issues

Airbnb-style stays proposed to ease NHS hospital 'bed-blocking'

Elements of a successful RCM process

Houston's most and least expensive hospitals

Lawsuit to block Boston Children’s Hospital tower dismissed

Pa. healthcare network plans $1B investment to build, renovate hospitals

Puerto Rico healthcare system faces long recovery

Georgia Supreme Court upholds Certificate of Need law for healthcare facilities

Workplace clinics growing in Detroit area

U.S. healthcare can learn from 'Game of Thrones'

Scandal-plagued hospital's cleaners claim hygiene standards dropping under new contractor

Technology that can improve behavioral health environments

Pre-plans should be considered in lowering facility, home and municipal insurance premiums

Microhospital: Scaling down without shirking standards

Intermountain backs Utah caregivers worried about DACA status

Top 10 best hospitals to work for named

Most Houston healthcare facilities withstand Harvey

Home hospital impacts on emergency department crowding

Hurricane Harvey forces closure of critical access hospital

Survey shows few hospitals are keeping up with consumer expectations

Blighted New Orleans hospital is being cleaned out

CMS drops proposal to make survey reports public

Healthcare providers offering concierge care

Millennials and the ACA are changing healthcare real estate

Nuclear exposure preparedness for healthcare workers

Cost of medihotel challenged

N.C. hospital sends family blood-stained clothing of deceased daughter

Banner Health opens healthcare clinics at Safeway stores

Collaborative launched for rural hospitals

Hospitals focus on increase in baby boomers and elderly

Healthcare environmental services workers protest in Britain’s biggest cleaners’ strike

What does the client really want?

Retail space gaining more importance in hospital settings

Shopping centers' evolution includes healthcare

Wyoming healthcare facility bracing for eclipse fans

ASHE announces 2017 award recipients

Three more 'neighborhood' hospitals planned for Las Vegas

20 most beautiful hospitals in America named

Guide looks at hospitals' response to food insecurity

What does the client really want?

Why clinical operations is one of the hottest careers in research

Outpatient clinics finding homes in shopping malls

New CMS survey guidance expected soon

Illinois hospital sued for red-winged blackbird attack

2017 has seen at least $500 million in hospital expansions, renovations so far

Children’s hospital to consolidate four sites into new clinic

Transformational health and wellness solutions as economic drivers

Healthcare bill could cost 924,000 jobs — most of them in health sector

Make health information available to facility visitors

Centers for healthy living designed for 21st century wellness

Caring for healthcare facility electrical infrastructure

Healthcare facility management in uncertain times

Medical villages are changing models for healthcare delivery

BIM supports architects and MEP consultants for healthcare construction project

Summa Health relaxes controversial dress code

ERS changing to serve more elderly patients

'Future proofing' key to healthcare facility planning

Visitor blames Houston healthcare facility for injuries

Children’s hospitals could lose billions with ACA repeal under current care models

Healthcare facility succession planning can prevent future pain

Urgent care clinics avenue for growth

Providers partner on microhospitals to expand access to care

Build the right visualization system into the OR

Urgent care sites cater to cancer patients

Consultants often key to healthcare project success

Clinic links health, wellness through design

Ontario budget includes billions for healthcare

Miss. hospital rebuilt 3 years after tornado

Outpatient facility rehabs second location instead of starting from scratch

Can healthcare be retail?

Demand for elderly care facilities on the rise in Singapore

Health network chooses expansion over new construction

Effective space programming can ease growing pains

Survey predicts no healthcare winners under Trump

Data on hospital inspections may soon become public

Key considerations in health village planning

$943 million California healthcare facility opens

Healthcare engineering: One millennial’s experience

Becker's Hospital Review lists 100 great hospitals in U.S.

Switchboard fire leads to healthcare facility evacuation

The sure things among the political uncertainty

VA smoking ban gets first hearing in House

First mobile unit for lung cancer detection launched

The cost of activating a new facility

Northwestern Memorial workers rally for $15 an hour

Politics causes healthcare facilities to stop projects, hiring

Tips for buying a whole-room disinfection system for an outpatient environment

Leapfrog Group announces changes to the 2017 hospital survey

360 degree photo spheres used to capture information for healthcare facility

Hospitals fear Obamacare repeal may create financial strain

Yelp-style app lets veterans rate healthcare facilities

Concierge-style healthcare facility opens in Palm Beach

Maximizing BIM use in healthcare facility operations

AAMA Releases New Selection and Application Guide for Plastic-Glazed Skylights and Sloped Glazing

Mule-Hide Products Co. Introduces Walkway Granules

Healthgrades names 2017 Best Hospitals

Feasibility study should uncover strengths, weaknesses of a proposed project

Critical conditions: Healthcare construction challenges and opportunities

Nursing homes opening their doors to students

Long-term care facilities told to be disaster-ready

Facility introduces new assisted living model

Select an HVAC system for a healthcare facility's specific goals

Safety net hospitals could lose $40 billion with ACA repeal

A biomedical engineer’s role in a healthcare facility

Medical spaces have specific HVAC design requirements

ED patient found dead in Illinois hospital restroom

Healthcare facilities facing critical need for ICUs

Some healthcare facilities making their ICUs more family-friendly

Young adult mental health campus offers peaceful setting

Attracting millennials to healthcare facility/design professions

Sentara Rehabilitation & Care Residence Launches New Senior Care Model

Nursing home residents gain new protections

Whitepaper: 'What’s Next for U.S. Healthcare Under Trump?'

DoD and VA joint healthcare facility is a work in progress

Choosing the right medical carts

Group gathered to discuss ideal future of healthcare

Village to help Alzheimer's patients planned for San Diego

Physical therapy facilities are changing with market

New STTI Book Offers Nurses, Nursing Students Insight into 60 Nursing Careers Away from the Bedside

Sixty percent of health equipment in Africa destroyed by rats

NFMT event to include seminar on improving healthcare infrastructure

Many big health systems buying up community hospitals

Mobile dental facility connecting with community

Poor and sick checking out libraries for healthcare

CMS star rating formula changed in December update

100 great hospitals listed

Geisinger plans 'radical' approach to improve population health

Housing instability can affect healthcare, facilities

Revealing the Billion-dollar growth opportunities in the Global Healthcare Industry by 2025

Hospitals housing the homeless to improve outcomes

Five predictions for healthcare facility design in 2017

Healthcare villages integrate care into communities

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital plans $49M modernization

Midmark Synthesis Casework Wins International Design Award

Southland Engineering Ushers in a New Approach to Engineering Services

Iqarus Launches Aberdeen Training Centre for Offshore Medics and Remote Workers

Healthcare facilities getting into hospitality business to serve traveling patients

Healthcare design ideas predicted in 2017

Mayo food service workers leaving amid talks

Novel Home Care Needs and Customer Preferences Catalyse Growth Opportunities in Mature Cardiac Monitoring Market

Harris Williams & Co. Advises Lakeview Health Systems, LLC on its Sale to The Riverside Company

Harris Williams & Co. Advises California Cryobank, Inc. on its Acquisition of Donor Egg Bank USA

Shepley Bulfinch Launches Lens

Hospitals Take Population Health Approach to Improving Health Facilities Management

Outsourcing senior transportation at healthcare facilities

PYA Releases Part 2 of Q&A on U.S.-China Healthcare Collaboration and Quality Reform

Swisslog Healthcare Partners With Kiang Wu Hospital for Improved Automation

Meridian Expands Construction Division with Addition of Christine Velasquez as Project Manager

DivvyDOSE Provides Pharmaceutical Revolution

Healthcare facility professionals key to ensuring access to care

Physicians Bridge Pacific–SCAPE Aims to Effect Quality Healthcare Reform in China

RedDot Brands Enhances Distributor Network with Strategic Partnership with Independent Medical Co-Op, Inc. (IMCO)

Houston Methodist Hospital automates control of emergency power supply system

R.J. Sommerdyke Joins Meridian Healthcare Acquisition Team

Expansion-renovation healthcare projects come with challenges

Utilizing real estate to build physician networks

Prison medical facility knew about Legionella contaminated water months before employee's death

Training can help maintain an engaged workforce

New administration brings questions to healthcare

CharterCARE and UnitedHealthcare to Improve Medicaid Patients' Health and Health Care in Rhode Island

Two Healthcare Organizations Win 2016 Baldrige National Quality Award

Four decisive steps to optimize your RFP for project success

Hospitals that buy locally can help communities

Tips for creating a safer healthcare environment for workers and patients

Change agent: Albert Manshum transforms Advocate Health Care's facilities

Emory Partners with Macquarie University’s MQ Health and Philips to Deliver Cross-Global Remote Intensive Care

OrthoNOW Announces 2017 Expansion Plans

HOSPECO’s SPHERGO Now Available with Disposable Cleaning Pads

Studies show retail clinics have little effect on visits to nearby EDs

ePIPE LeadSmart Team Urges Real Estate Industry to Include Disclosure Rules about Lead Contributors in Water Systems

Bentley House Named Most Stylish Care Home In Nationwide Interior Design Awards

Case study looks at hospital noise reduction with flexible curtain track

JoTo PR Announces New Client to Improve Cancer Diagnostics and Patient Outcome

Universal Lighting Technologies Wins Two Prestigious Awards from Electo-Federation Canada

New Research Demonstrates that Patients’ Perception of Hospital Cleanliness Impacts Multiple Patient Experience Measures

Free Webinar: Integrating Efficiency into Healthcare – A Life Cycle Approach

ISSA Hygieia Network 2016 Award Winners Announced

Sentara Healthcare Clinical Trial Finds Copper-Infused Products Significantly Reduce Hospital-Acquired Infections

New Vice President for Partnership Development - a Pioneer in Patient-Centered Care

US Federal Properties / CBC Real Estate Group to Develop Eighth Outpatient Clinic for Department of Veterans Affairs

USP 800 brings comprehensive, stringent regulations to hospital pharmacies

HOSPECO Introduces Evogen EV2 Pad/Tampon Dispenser

National Contest Presents Five Innovations in Cost-Lowering Healthcare Technology

O&G Begins Renovation of Blood Draw and Pulmonary Center at St. Mary’s Hospital

Adobe, Infor and Topline Healthcare Align to Simplify Federal Healthcare Payments

2017 AHR Expo Education Program Expands Attendance Value

When it comes to security, realistic optimism is recommended

New plant to keep Mass. hospital running during disaster

Healthcare facility growth will impact many areas

Center for Health Design launches new population health toolbox

20 healthcare facilities get failing grade from Leapfrog

For Third Straight Year, Emerson Network Power Positioned in Leaders Quadrant In Gartner Magic Quadrant for DCIM Tools

Australian Cleaning Industry’s Enthusiastic Response to the NEW ISSA Cleaning & Hygiene Expo 2017

ONVIF Speaks on Interoperability, Sponsors Secured Cities Summit

New York hospital recognized for facility management

The value of strategic sourcing in healthcare

Q&A: Tunnels between hospitals

Iqarus Appoints Director to Drive Occupational Health Strategies for Customers

Hydro Systems Launches AccuMax 4P Chemical Dispensing System at ISSA/INTERCLEAN Chicago

Indian Health Services hospitals facing challenges

Minnesota St. Peter Security Hospital Hosts Open House of New Facility

Check your knowledge with a surface disinfection quiz

Healthcare facilities 'retailing' to compete

Hospitals add family programming for extended stays

Mount Sinai plans $500 million modernization in N.Y.C.

GCX Newest Medical Mounting Solution Sets New Standard

Osteopore International Recognized for Transforming Healthcare

MetroLink's FTA grant aims to connect rail riders with wellness services

Lawmakers seek changes after VA healthcare facility construction debacle

HHS to help fund healthcare cybersecurity

Healthcare infection forum focuses on devices and equipment

Hospital reopens NICU two months after bacteria discovered

Longer, but fewer, healthcare facility planning meetings best

Cooling towers may be linked to Legionnaires' outbreak

Healthcare facilities designed to serve those with autism spectrum disorder

Formaldehyde: Is your healthcare facility prepared?

$40 million vertical expansion set for Pa. healthcare facility

Pre-fab bathroom pods deliver luxury to go

Quick diagnostic healthcare facilities sometimes more effective and cheaper

Mass. clinic seeking relief from casino construction parking squeeze

Q&A: Temporary construction barriers

Healthcare environment can help limit errors

FGI 2018 healthcare facility guidelines open for comment

Officials recommend arming healthcare security officers in N.Y.

Building an energy efficient healthcare facility

Seven top-of-mind healthcare facility flooring considerations

Hospitals use digital signage to improve patient experience

Cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, impact healthcare providers

Train crash tests Hoboken healthcare facility's readiness

Pictures of early healthcare IT shows how far it's come

Survey shows patient experience key in healthcare construction

Ohio Hospital Association honored for infection reduction

EHNAC Releases New 2017 Accreditation Criteria Versions for Public Review through Nov. 30

Kingspan Brings its Kooltherm Premium Performance Insulation to the U.S.

Philly eye facility adds inpatient beds, calls itself hospital

Oxfordshire artists 'angry and disappointed' after wood carvings are rejected by hospital

Advice for designing a healthcare experience

Cincinnati cancer center relaxing by design

Onset Expands Intemp Product Line for Pharmaceutical Cold Chain Monitoring with Two New Solutions

Despite contaminated heater-cooler devices, Washington hospital still blames Legionella on ice machine

Most recent UWMC patient with Legionella believed to have been exposed during an earlier hospitalization

The $54 million Mercy hospital doesn't have beds

Hospital safety program cuts slips, falls

Uber platform has shown promise in creating a cheaper way to transport patients

Minn. hospital to pay $20,000 in fines for safety violations

Boston Children's 2014 hacker says he did it to support patient

Storage bags fight inpatient infection

Healthcare facility offers luxury suites for family members

Inpatient unit design evolves

Conn. healthcare facility renovation focuses on patient-centered care

Healthcare facilities' hot water equipment scrutinized

Report says employees download new malware every four seconds

Backup power failure at healthcare facilities can be a life-threatening proposition

Perjury probe sought over Colo. VA hospital

Recognized interior designs include inviting, warm spaces

Mental hospital escape investigation finds 25,000 keys missing

UK/ European training center puts healthcare professionals in the heart of the action

Microfiber products may help prevent spread of MRSA

Hot water systems promote the growth of legionella pneumophila

Illinois hospital conducts power failure evacuation drill

Southco Adds Miniature Embedded Hinge With Expanded Torque For Smaller Applications

IP Innovator Details Savings, Eco-Friendly Benefits of ‘Commonsense Use of Reusable High Performance Wipers in Healthcare Setting’

A section of ceiling collapses at new children's hospital

California hospital chapel designed to recharge the spirit

Body cameras, CCTV part of Queensland hospitals' safety strategy

Health system executives discussed armed security

Q&A: Corrugated cardboard boxes

Corporate America offers lessons in staff satisfaction

Simulation center tests new technologies

Seyfarth Bolsters its Healthcare and Energy Practices with the Addition of Two Corporate Partners in Washington, D.C

American Health Council Names Darlene Benoit to Industry Board

Norterre Incorporates New Urbanism Design Principles to Create Multigenerational Wellness Destination and Lifestyle

Three Philadelphia heart patients among 20 in Pa. diagnosed with infection linked to heater-coolers

Free white paper on pre-crisis plan available

New study says heat exchangers can act as Legionella reservoirs

The rise of the ‘bedless hospital’

Healthcare 'village' created in N.J.

Toronto healthcare facility redesigns suites for moms

Center for Health Research & Design working on three evidence-based design projects

Harris Williams & Co. Advises Laborie Medical Technologies, Inc. on its Sale to Patricia Industries

Heater-cooler units at UW Medical Center test positive for Legionella

Pa. nursing home hit with complaints of cockroaches, filth

Irish hospital called 'health hazard' leaving patients at high risk of infection

Keeping healthcare facility safety equipment and alarm systems compliant

Better inpatient unit considers patient engagement

Navigating the new drone rules during healthcare facility construction

Is your healthcare facility prepared for an active shooter?

Philadelphia area hospitals recognized for food initiatives

DOE surveys nurses on patient lighting

Photo tour of Children’s Pavilion at Children’s Hospital of Richmond

Healthcare costs linked to bacteria in water systems rising

When can existing MEP systems be reused in a renovation?

Florida Hospital Implements a Biometric Identification System for Patient Security

Need for Boston hospital expansion questioned

Joint Commission will change standards and survey process

Lockdown after shooting lifted at Houston hospital

Fourth patient infected with Legionnaires' at UW Medical Center

Does your air measure up?

Detroit hospital fined for inadequate security

Life Line Hospital is the First Long Term Acute Care Hospital in Ohio to Enhance Patient Safety by Deploying a Xenex Germ-Zapping Robot

Fresh-Aire UV Introduces Surface Disinfection UV Light System for Healthcare Facilities

Flagship NHS hospital called filthy and unsafe

Ice maker, sinks linked to Legionnaires' outbreak

Reusable infection control barriers make hospital renovation safer

Q&A: Standards regarding environmental rounds

Creating design unity in healthcare mergers

Subscription Pricing Model Propels RF Code to Over 125,000+ Racks Under Management

PURELL Brand Extends Portfolio with Launch of PURELL Surface Disinfecting and Sanitizing Sprays

Phoenix VA Health Care System Deploys Germ-Zapping Robots to Enhance Veteran Safety

DAS Health Partners with LinkedMD to Provide Chronic Care Management Services

Tyco Security Products Celebrates 30 Years of Innovation with Kantech Access Control

Insights into clinic design

Behavioral Health Pioneer Palo Alto Health Sciences, Inc. Adds New Chief Clinical Officer and Vice President of Business Development

Consulting-Specifying Engineer Magazine Readers Award Wattstopper with Two Product of the Year Awards

Link found between antibacterial ingredients in dust and antibiotic resistance

Five ways healthcare facilities are improving the workplace

Gundersen Health System environmental services department honored

Hospitals working to accommodate obese patients

Connecticut hospitals working to reduce night noise

Healthcare facilities – a recipe for data breach disaster

Organization supporting next generation of evidence-based design researchers

Iqarus Acquires RS Occupational Health

America has a surgical instrument quality epidemic

Researchers exploring alarm fatigue

Healthcare facility leaders are aiming for noise-free hospitals

House panel investigating Long Island V.A. hospital

Nevada project uses BIM/3-D integrated workflow

Labelmaster Offers Economical Solution for Companies Shipping Defective, Damaged Lithium Batteries

Cintas Adds Cintas Active Scraper Floor Mat to its High Performance Series

Q&A: New testing and inspection requirements

New, smaller hospital to replace failing Colorado facility

Fire safety fears force remedial work healthcare facility

Lightning strike, fire sparks evacuation at Florida hospital

Unsanitary conditions found in N.J. pediatrician's exam room

AdvantageCare Physicians Appoints New President and Chief Medical Officer

Kingspan Insulation Explores Expansion Opportunities in North America

Extending life of healthcare facility linens

Cleveland healthcare facility to include medical school

Software calculates long-term costs of green products

Design flaws blamed for Royal Hospital for Sick Children delay

PACE is here to stay

Air-Scent International Introduces New Packaging for Solid Squair Air Freshener Wafers

Sherwin-Williams Selects ‘Poised Taupe’ as 2017 Color of the Year

MovinCool Offers New Guide to Buying Portable Air Conditioners and Spot Cooling Units

ISSA Announces 2016 Award Winners

Michigan launches probe of dirty instruments at healthcare facility

Storm damage forces Oklahoma hospital to transport patients

Outsourcing healthcare food service is common

FDA bans triclosan from antibacterial soap

Designing flexible core labs in healthcare facilities

Healthcare construction rising

Nlyte’s Data Center Optimization Expertise Showcased at BMC Engage, Data Center World

New Puncture-Proof Tires Enhance Reliability Of Rugged General Jet Set Gas Jets

Skanska USA Signs Contract to Build New Hospital in New Jersey

10-Ton Heat Pumps, 3- to 5-ton Air Conditioning Systems Added to Luxaire Eclipse rooftop Replacement Units

Upsite Technologies Expands KoldLok Offerings with Launch of SplitLok Integral and SplitLok Square Grommets

Ohio memory care facility designed to look like a 1940s small town

Healthcare facilities prepare for Zika by expanding care, partnerships

University of Rochester Medical Center Selects Virtual Mgr's HealthClean Pro Environmental Services Management Platform

Basketball team, health system partner for healthcare facility

Irish nursing home embraces hand hygiene

Same-day surgery center offers homey recovery space

Nexvet Biopharma Reports Full Year Fiscal 2016 Results

Johnson Controls and Tyco Complete Merger

Evidence of Zika found in tears

Hospital infection prevention: Project/worksite isolation with construction, renovation and maintenance activities/quality control

IPs' role in healthcare laundering practices

Internet of Things in healthcare creating fundamental changes

Elderly patients moved from U.K. hospital ward over fire safety fears

IT can help hospitals prepare for natural disasters

‘Corporate bullying’ by utility may close Texas hospital

VCU Medical Center police officer recognized for saving life

Design strategies can quiet healthcare environments

Florida hospital active shooter plan reducing violence

Q&A: Door signage for oxygen cylinder storage

Orange County to get first emergency centers for psych patients

NOVADAQ to Present at the 2016 Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference

How Urgent Care & Retail Healthcare Centers Drive Success with Service Automation

The Garland Company Donates More Than $80K to Cancer Research

Indiana health system will open eight microhospitals

Do more healthcare-laundry regulation programs cause confusion?

Cybersecurity survey finds providers are enhancing programs

ASC infection-control compliance needs a team approach

Survey explores lighting in healthcare facilities

Holding textile laundering to a higher standard

Healthcare facilities calling for sustainable meat and poultry

Colorado healthcare facilities train for disaster

Mayo outsourcing of food service jobs looks familiar to some

Ways healthcare facilities can support staff after a disaster

Study shows coordinated effort can reduce CRE 75 percent

Kentucky hospital dining trying to top area restaurants

Bacterium enters Maryland hospital through its water system

Many health IT pros still don't encrypt

Mock drill coordinates efforts of N.Y. community hospitals

Using Deep UV LEDs to prevent the spread of infectious disease

Spaulding Rehabilitation recognized for cutting energy use

Key considerations when choosing hand-hygiene products

Looking at healthcare self-regulation program

Q&A: Creating separated occupancies

Healthcare cybersecurity improving

Flex technology designed to cut costs

Fungal spores found in N.C. healthcare facility nursery during construction

Tips on building a healthcare facility telecommunications network

Tennessee hospital now StormReady

Survey shows hospitals differ in levels of cybersecurity

Small towns getting large healthcare projects

Clarke Celebrates 100 Years of Providing True Blue Clean

Skanska USA Announces New Business Development Lead for the Metro Philadelphia Region

Upsite Technologies Releases New White Paper Exploring How IT Decisions Impact Data Center Facilities and The Importance of Collaboration

Hospitals using Uber to get patients to care

Disaster drills key to mass-shooter response

Art inspiring new discussions at London behavioral healthcare facility

Hospitals designed for faster healing

Are timeshare surgery centers the future?

Healthcare facility designed with contemporary comforts

Schneider Electric Brings First of Its Kind Shielded Insulation Medium Voltage Switchgear to U.S. with Premset

UniPrint Partners with Healthcare IT Security Leader, Imprivata, to Enable Clinicians To Securely Print Protected Health Information

QA Graphics Releases Case Study on Transforming the User Experience

Barry Mathis has joined national management consulting and accounting firm PYA

Fire closes California hospital

Healthcare architect gets new perspective when admitted to hospital he helped design

New Hampshire hospitals invest in wiser energy, cleaner air

Hospitals can help nurses prevent violence

Moving beyond hospital walls

Creating mock-us can improve final design

Emerson Network Power and Ponemon Institute Release New Benchmark Study on North America Data Center Costs

Simon Roofing Earns ISO 9001 Quality Control Certification Company-wide

New Counterbalance Hinge from Southco Makes Heavy Lids and Panels Feel Lightweight

New AAMA Course Covers Fundamentals of Fenestration

Tru-D SmartUVC to Exhibit at Annual HealthTrust University Conference

Louisiana hospitals up and running through flooding

Should healthcare facilities build new or renovate?

Photo tour of New Delhi fertility clinic

Healthcare's cybersecurity problem

Micro-hospitals, freestanding ERs urged for New York healthcare

Virginia shopping site to become 'a healthcare destination'

Controlling C. diff in post-acute care facilities

Real-time tracking can improve healthcare facility cleaning

UV and HP technologies aid infection control

Q&A: Corridor door louvers

Learning from banking industry to deal with data breaches

UV lamps can help sterilize computer keyboards

Rail project could disrupt healthcare facilities operation

Water business helps healthcare facility reduce carbon

Colorado Springs cited for not properly cleaning ultrasound probes

Banner Health cyberattack sparks class-action suit

Alabama healthcare facility revives stalled construction project

Baton Rouge hospital transfers patients due to floods

Rehab facility renovated for patient comfort

Discolored water stalls operations

Patient falls from healthcare facility window after removing safety grill

Nursing home chooses touchless cleaning for wheelchairs

Bat found in Illinois healthcare facility tests positive for rabies

Australian hospital has a second asbestos scare

Healthcare facilities urged to create leaner working environments

Chicago hospital's strategies keep gang-banging patients safe

Disinfection deficiencies found at Colorado healthcare facility

Staff training can curb performance issues with new healthcare facilities

Copie Davis Appointed New Director of Channel Development for RF Code

Banner cyberattack has healthcare facilities re-examining their defenses

Curbing linen loss at healthcare facilities

Tips for the planning process prior to designing a healthcare facility

Maximizing infection prevention efforts

New pharmacy technologies improve operations

Copie Davis Appointed New Director of Channel Development for RF Code

Nurses seeking regular security guard patrols of nearby parking lots at night

Standard healthcare facilities not always best medicine for elderly

NIH closes pharmacy due to sterility issues

Q&A: Stairwell chair lifts

Boosting the financial performance of healthcare properties

Research says patients will pay 38% more for 'five-star' rooms

Ensuring flexible endoscopes are clean

The choreography of ophthalmology facilities

Experts say longterm care dining areas should be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis

2016 could bring an increase in healthcare data-breach fines

Ontario plans $175 million in hospital repairs and upgrades

Guidance details physical environment's impact on patient experience

SANUWAVE Health Submits de novo Petition for FDA Review and Classification of the dermaPACE System to Treat Diabetic Foot Ulcers

Avison Young releases its Mid-Year 2016 North America, U.K. and Germany Office Market Report

Next Generation Lamp Platform is designed for Performance, Savings and Convenience

Huge repair bill prompts patient safety fears at Scotland's healthcare facilities

North Dakota to spend millions on new healthcare facilities

Smallest details can impact HCAHPS scores

Virtual reality boosts acoustic modeling

Morbern’s New Facility Lessens Environmental Impact

Maryland NICU closed due to potentially fatal bacteria in water pipes

Asset tracking can transform healthcare

City water crisis tests hospital’s emergency plan

Five key benefits of addressable speaker technology in healthcare institutions

Considering geography in behavioral care architecture and design

Group opposes fast food franchises in healthcare facilities

Facility improvements can boost patient experiences and HCAHPS scores

Oregon Health and Science University Selects Active Power Flywheel UPS for Critical Power Protection

Banner Health data breach linked to food service payments

LED lighting delivers better light and healthy savings to Reston Hospital Center

California children's hospital planning family-friendly expansion

Using virtual reality to enhance the client experience

Alternative technologies can help to ease anxiety

Design trends in sports medicine

Universal Taps Paolicelli One Source Associates to Rep Products

L&L Holding Company and Schneider Electric Collaborate to Develop Smart Commercial Office Building

Ratings confusion: California hospital gets 5 stars and an F

Dayton Children’s Hospital partially evacuated during boiler trouble

Ohio hospital boosts security after staffer abducted from parking lot

Designing a catastrophe-resilient healthcare facility

Food service union files complaint against Mayo Clinic

Lab of the Future Report is Available

ICUs ease restrictions on visitors

Mississippi hospital stresses cleaning for infection control

Efficient facilities key strategies to reduce costs and maintain operations

Hospitals look to hotels for patient satisfaction tactics

Balancing privacy with safety

Closing the gap between building performance and code requirements with commissioning

Healthcare facility installs 'genius bar' to help patients with technology

N.J. healthcare facility opens state-of-the-art operating rooms

Illinois healthcare facility designed with patient satisfaction in mind

Sports medicine and academic medical centers stress collaboration

Studies Show Continuous Patient Monitoring Can Assist U.S. Medical Systems in Saving up to $15 Billion Annually

Pokémon exposes vulnerabilities at healthcare facilities

Hospitals adjusting equipment for overweight patients

Privacy weak spots in healthcare facilities

Japan creating security guidelines for healthcare facilities following Sagamihara killings

Navigating a changing healthcare landscape

Simulation center creates realistic learning environment

Ohio health and wellness center project designed to improve operational efficiencies

VA spent millions on art as veterans waited for care, report says

Hospital security urged to embrace CMS guidelines

ES staff can play key role in customer service

Facts crucial in evidence-based design

Mayo Clinic decision to outsource food service strikes nerve

CMS releases hospital star ratings

Designing homes for health

New design approaches to ambulatory care can help reach new populations

Chicago hospitals prepared for Lollapalooza rush

Olympus reportedly told U.S. managers not to issue a warning about contaminated scopes

North Carolina Health Care exec recognized by Campus Safety

Kentucky healthcare facility balances energy efficiency, infection control

Information security pros needed in healthcare

Looking at the future of healthcare design

Tomorrow's malls may offer colonoscopies next to the food court

Free valet service at healthcare facility makes positive first impression

Hospital upgrades ventilation with exterior system

Florida hospitals upgrade security following fatal shootings at healthcare facility

HHS cybersecurity task force has second in-person meeting

N.M. healthcare facility getting solar farm

Stylish security for healthcare facilities

Facility staffs express concern over security following Kanagawa stabbing

India hospital deaths blamed on power cut

Delivering internal customer service in healthcare facility security

Focusing on interiors and exteriors in healthcare environments

Legionella risks in building water systems

Research focuses on impact of reorienting patient beds

Art initiative makes children's healthcare facilities less scary

Why patient engagement is key to success in today’s value-based market

Designing a facility for virtual healthcare

Outdated security devices can get left behind

What you need to know about the new HIPAA guidance on ransomware

N.J. hospital earns top honors at culinary competition

New E. coli strain reinforces need for effective ES

At least one hospital embracing Pokémon Go (with limits)

Cleveland Clinic's green revolving fund paying off

Philly hospitals ready for potential convention issues

Mass General, others ban staff from playing Pokemon Go

Data overload could swamp healthcare Internet of Things

Hospitals taking cues from hospitality industry to improve patient experience

Minimizing traffic during surgery lowers infection rate

Patient food blamed for cases of lethal listeria infection in UK

Technology can streamline visitor management at healthcare facilities

N.C. healthcare facility fined for wastewater violations

More hospitals ask Pokemon Go players to stay off their grounds

White paper offered on emergency power system basics

Designing a better waiting room experience

Strategies to increase hand-hygiene compliance

Topeka healthcare facility plans resort-like amenities

Bug zapper plays role in Augusta Health infection control

CDC investigates Zika case not transmitted by mosquito, sexual contact

Missouri healthcare facilities ban Pokemon Go on campuses

Two dead after shooting in Florida healthcare facility patient room

Tucson hospital diverts trauma patients after electrical problem

Brisbane hospital set for major upgrades

Taser use in mental healthcare criticized

Healthcare administrators can do more good with a public health background

Advanced layout simplified - Hilti layout system PLT 300

Rolling Stone includes delivery rooms in list of strangest Pokestop locations

Operating room 'a sauna' after air conditioning malfunction at Pennsylvania healthcare facility

Hospitals prepped for convention protesters, delegates

Conditions of satisfaction key to project

Joint Commission makes changes to Plans for Improvement

Asbestos cleanup at Perth hospital sparking concerns

Tips for healthcare facilities dealing with Pokemon Go

A healthcare facility for young adults

Q&A: Two releasing devices for doors

Advanced condensing boilers remedy aging heating system at Chicago healthcare facility

The right surface materials can help to prevent infections

Patient visibility study focuses on bed placement

Focusing on keystone healthcare facility experiences with holistic design

Hospitals prepare for political conventions

Healthcare security systems more than five years old may be vulnerable

Another UPMC patient with mold infection dies

Commissioning an emergency power supply system

VA hospital saves energy with solar panels

A healthcare facilities manager's role in infection control

RCMA and ECA partner to apply roof coatings in North Philadelphia

ECG Management Consultants and Kurt Salmon's Healthcare Division join forces

Pokémon Go players cause problems at Provo hospital

Hospital uses video surveillance to help staff

Florida health system continues expansion spree

Water conservation efforts spreading

Cleaning healthcare facilities' 'grey zone' cuts infection risk

Tunable white light for healthcare facilities

Trends shaping cybersecurity

Strengthening an infection control protocol

Five ways an MHA improves organizational health

Family-centered design focuses on family needs of pediatric patients

Modern eye hospital design optimizes historic structures

Adaptive architecture benefits academic medical facilities

Infor launches digital division to deliver end-to-end transformation solutions

Energy performance contracts to become more commonplace and affordable — thanks to new Michigan law

SETECH partners with Azima DLI to enhance is services division

Security cameras get high marks from professionals

Mobile visitor management systems can improve efficiency

12 healthcare facilities planning upgrades

Long-term care design focuses on resident privacy

Designing privacy and safety into healthcare facilities

Healthcare Design announces HCD 10 winners

Energy to Care program gaining popularity

Mississippi healthcare facility focusing on employee health

Healthcare facility designs make a statement

Electronic hand-hygiene monitoring reduces MRSA HAIs by 42 percent

Health systems tailor programs to reach individual energy-efficiency goals

Telemedicine still waiting for 'Uber moment'

Prime vs. standby generators, final Tier 4 and what it means for facilities managers

FEMA sued over use of funds meant to restore medical services in Long Beach

Telemedicine is transforming healthcare

Benchmarking helps boost energy efficiency in hospitals

Analog-to-IP video system transition in healthcare facilities

Innovations in rural healthcare facilities explored

Hospital cited for dirty equipment in maternity unit

Is duodenoscope cross-contamination an outpatient facility risk?

Navigating the regulatory approval process

Connected technology: The healthcare professional’s new best friend

South Denver healthcare facility focuses on holistic care

Hospital security pros discuss video surveillance

Milwaukee-area hospital uses bottled water due to minerals in water

Tech solutions can soothe kids before surgery

FDA seeks data on hand sanitizer

Phoenix Children's Hospital certified as 'StormReady'

Connecticut VA Medical Center benefits from energy efficiency upgrades

The best IT certifications for a healthcare professional

Top 20 most beautiful hospitals in the U.S. named

Do hospital data security standards put patient safety at risk?

Lux features cut from over-budget Denver VA hospital

White paper explores value of interactive patient education systems

Elizabethkingia update: Original infection source remains unknown

Study says healthcare workers choose efficiency over password security

Virginia Mason's downgraded accreditation triggers probe

California healthcare facilities can electronically submit architectural plans

Mayo Clinic's new food vendor angers union

Denver health system building microhospitals

Study urges hospitals to step up cellphone cleaning

UPMC, AHN fined for illegal disposal of medical waste

Healing hospital budgets through sustainability

Lenbrook Retirement Community increases quality improvement scores and efficiency targets with the same outsourcing solution

Second untreatable superbug infection found in US

When active shooters invade healthcare facilities, having a plan matters

Johns Hopkins students improve Ebola protection suit

Hospitals combat violence in the ER

Healthcare with resort-like amenities coming to Utah

The case for proactive outbound notifications in healthcare contact centers

Hospital emergency preparedness initiative goes national

Cincinnati hospital accused of skirting safety procedures

Ransomware attacks increasingly common in healthcare facilities

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital project progressing

Fire and life safety for healthcare facilities

New certifications and manual available for healthcare security officers

Experts say real data needed to affect hand-hygiene compliance

Healthcare design can learn from airlines

Do antibacterial building materials pose a health risk?

Lapses cost Virginia Mason full accreditation

Gloves shown to transfer bacteria between surfaces

Preventing spread of common superbugs

Health system is reinventing emergency care

New CMS final fire safety regulations

Hospitals focus is on patient satisfaction

Academic medical centers rethinking traditional design

Safely eliminating unwanted residual odors from disinfection and maintenance products

Infection control credited for curbing MERS in dialysis unit

Biomedical engineers can be trained on virtual system

Internet of Medical Things exposes healthcare facilities' security weaknesses

Pasadena hospital deals with infection crisis

Hospitals have until November to prepare for new CMS rule

Infographic explores touchscreen hygiene in healthcare facilities

Legionella found in Allegheny General Hospital water tanks

Hospitals donate excess food to feed hungry

Healthcare facility retrofits deliver bottom-line benefits

Penn. healthcare facilities equipped for mass shooting

Architect discusses technology’s role in improving healthcare

Pictures of bacteria increases hand-washing compliance

NH ends Certificate of Need board

Predictions for bump in healthcare cybersecurity threats realized

N.Y. healthcare facility restricts water use over Legionnaires' threat

Hospital wins AHF NY second culinary competition

Hospital constantly updates disaster-response plans

Narrow wavelength of UV light safely kills drug-resistant bacteria

Hospitable service can improve HCAHPS scores

NIRON Piping System receives Massachusetts approval

Why aren’t healthcare waiting rooms more accommodating?

Gundersen Health System diverts 46 percent of its solid waste stream

Darkness as important as light for health

Infection scare forces hospital to cancel almost 200 operations

Purchasing sterile processing equipment: The service partnership

Seeing red for healthcare facility safety

Preparing a hospital communications system for an emergency?

Modular construction can save time, money in healthcare projects

Environmental services strategies for common superbugs

Healthcare Internet of Things can improve patient care

Pennsylvania patient sold heroin from hospital room

AZ healthcare system reports exposure of employee information

Wexford Health + Wellness Pavilion designed for patient convenience, care coordination

Hand-hygiene video tracks healthcare workers' hands

Q&A: Security cameras in stairwells

'Ick factor' shown to boost hand-hygiene compliance

Germ-zapping robots boost OR infection control

New healthcare facility designed to change face of troubled community

Healthcare facilities moving to microfiber mop systems

State owes Illinois hospitals huge bill

Two new Elizabethkingia cases found in Wisconsin

New healthcare facility flooring healthy for environment

Security planning for healthcare facility emergencies

Health system recognized with sustainability award

New treatment room designed with user-oriented model

Retail invites interaction with community

VCU Health uses patient engagement cart to help tetraplegia patients

Sustainable materials offer financial benefits

New gender bias rule focuses on patient access, privacy

Plumbing systems should be simple and reliable

Aging population expected to create huge senior-care market

Internet of Things is disrupting healthcare

Healthcare security in the 21st century

Body-worn hand-hygiene system increases decontamination

One-stop-shop healthcare facility planned in Ariz.

CDC offers guide to prevent Legionnaires' disease outbreaks

Chris Evert Children's Hospital to get new name, renovations

Healthcare furniture getting techie

N.J. healthcare system drops Paterson hotel project

How to hire and retain a healthcare data security staff

Patient warming methods/equipment tested

How healthcare facilities respond to mass shootings

Construction in a working healthcare facility can be delicate

White paper on energy savings available

Improved scope cleaning with enhanced visual inspection

Off-site patients stay connected with wearable devices

New clinical outcome study shows 46% decrease in surgical site infection rates at Lowell General Hospital

Allante Touch by Morbern resists denim-dye transfer

Q&A: Are eyewash stations needed in all janitor's closets?

New regulations create questions on patient rooms vs. 'sleeping rooms'

Toxic smoke protection for patients, staff urged

Ontario healthcare facility making the hospital safer for psychiatric patients

Va. hospital security guard will not be charged in patient shooting

Keeping patients at home can cut errors

Healthcare facility workflow improved by Internet of Things

Scripps Health opens John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

Many hospitals are banning flowers, balloons and stuffed animals

Demolition begins at old Children’s Memorial Hospital

Connecticut hospital uses a rooftop garden, local farming to boost patient satisfaction

Retailer data could change the healthcare experience

Kaiser Permanente shifting foodservice focus to health and wellness

Hospitals adopting a variety of shades of green

GCX assists VCU Health with patient engagement cart to help tetraplegia patients regain independence

Ottawa hospital to install safety alarms after attack on nurse

Healthcare foodservice game changers

Are ICUs too loud?

Preparing for an accreditation survey

Traditional exam rooms do not support modern healthcare

Eye care clinic's ultraviolet light systems prevent hospital acquired infections; promote IAQ

'Floating hospital' has been treating patients for 150 years

British Columbia to spend $40 million to build, update nursing homes

Investors attracted to healthcare building sector

Memphis VA cited after body tissue found in drain

Architectural decisions can impact dementia patients

Changes in healthcare include focus on prevention

Experts outline evidence-based practice competencies for healthcare facilities

Eleven at Pasadena hospital may have died from a superbug outbreak

Healthy wireless signals in hospitals

ICU noise levels can exceed standards

Protect networked IP cameras from cyberattacks

Nominees announced for 'Most Beautiful Hospital'

Weighing the risks of OR surveillance

A toxin-free healthcare facility for the future

Calif. rehab hospital adds medical-surgical unit

Water restrictions, testing for legionella continue at N.Y. healthcare facility

Tornado-ready-hospital project recognized

Eaton delivers enhanced efficiency for emergency and auxiliary lighting applications with New 93PM UL 924 UPS models

New superbug reaches the U.S.

Developing a floor-cleaning program for healthcare facilities

Baton Rouge Health District designed for community wellness

Healthcare focusing on millennials

Hospital HVAC retrofit uses external facade return air ducts

Electrical, power, lighting in stand-alone healthcare buildings

Analytics alone don’t save money

Design strategies for med/surg rooms

Hospitals with the quietest patient rooms

Healthy energy: Creating outage-resilient hospital facilities

Nurses can build better community health strategies with newly updated how-to guide

What's a healthcare facility's liability when a patient falls?

Twenty-five healthcare facilities honored for environmental excellence

Study looks at impact of sink location on hand-hygiene compliance

Designing family space in the ICU

Sound study helps hospital reduce noise

Using video monitoring to reduce patient falls

Decaying Long Island VA healthcare facility closes operating rooms

California hospital pharmacy called infection risk

San Francisco in healthcare construction boom

UPMC settles with family of transplant patient in mold case

UF Health retrocommission, automation cut energy costs

White paper addresses healthcare facility cost-shifting

Violent crime in hospitals dropped in 2015

Oregon healthcare facility evolves to aid transgender patients

Kaiser Permanente opens community health hub in California

Boston hospital retooling cafeteria to stress wellness

UV light kills CRE in 15 minutes

Filter removes viruses from water

Healthcare groups launch 'green' purchasing co-op

Sto Corp. introduces the next generation of StoCoat Lotusan

Hospital security guards indicted for patient death

What healthcare facility professionals need to know about the 2012 Life Safety Code

Hospital workers prep with earthquake simulator

Lean process improvements boost ICU workflow

Wi-Fi offers opportunities for device innovation

N.Y. children's hospital rethinks wayfinding with new facility

Dancing to the hand-hygiene tune

Albuquerque hospital actively seeks locally grown produce, meats

Sports medicine center design honored

Methodist Healthcare’s Memphis project starts as 'need' rule ends

Lapses in infection control found at UCLA and Cedars-Sinai

OSHA may make hospital workplace injury data public

Will new overtime regulations affect healthcare facilities?

Surgical equipment safety issues remain at Ann Arbor VA

What does the Internet of Things mean for healthcare?

Healthcare televisions enable hospitals to offer patient-centric care

Clearing the air around hospitals

Study focuses on design's impact on outpatient facility communication

Hospitals urged to follow mold protocol

Field hospital set up to serve workers restoring Canadian city after fire

Mass. hospital equips some staff with walkie-talkies to call for help

Mobile clinics increase access to healthcare

Cleveland Clinic launches green revolving fund

From ambulance to ward with iPads

RIDGID upgrades non-contact infrared thermometer, now reads higher temperatures

Syntel strengthens delivery capabilities for health insurers with HealthEdge partnership

Tubelite introduces Therml-Block ribbon window

Protecting healthcare workers from Zika during birth process

Study says poor healthcare facility design may hurt nurses' performance

Healthcare facility staff called key to patient safety

N.Y. bill would give healthcare facilities' security officers peace officer status

N.Y. adult care facilities reviewing security after robbery

Healthcare facilities encouraging wellness with on-site nutritional resources

Pa. hospital expands for expected increase in births

Eaton’s LED products honored for innovation and excellence in Next Generation Luminaires SSL Design Competition and LIGHTFAIR Innovation Awards

Nation’s top leaders in healthcare sustainability announce new purchasing marketplace

N.Y. healthcare facility resident contracts Legionnaires' disease

The value of sustainability in healthcare

Venezuela’s failing hospitals lack reliable power, water supplies

A new approach to master planning

Bio-Active cyanuric acid reducer lowers pool maintenance costs without chemicals

CDC links UPMC mold infections to improper use of negative-pressure rooms

Lebanon VA Center project creates a flexible therapy space

Study lists high-touch OR areas

Managing fluid waste in the OR

Carolina East Health System installs thin client workstations

Program helps healthcare facilities to reduce energy usage

Q&A on healthcare design for wellness

New product expands specialty float options

Linetec displays curved extrusions finished with Valspar’s Fluropon Effects Nova coatings

PDIHealthcare announces launch of Prevantics Device Swab Strip, designed with convenience in mind

Upsite Technologies' '4 R's' approach to airflow management shown to lower PUE and increase equipment reliability

Live white python falls from ceiling in Tacoma hospital

CMS, Joint Commission adopting 2012 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code

Washington boosting healthcare facilities' security after escapes

Mayo Clinic investing in Fla. healthcare facility

NIST design guide could impact healthcare cybersecurity

Groups promote caregivers' role in design

Architect talks about 'designing for wellness'

Columbia Lighting introduces MPL Megaplane LED Industrial High Bay/Low Bay

Essendant updates its Boardwalk brand with a new look and expanded product selection

The Waterfall event center features endless skylight provided by Super Sky, finished by Linetec

Milwaukee hospital adds dogs to security team

Texas healthcare system opens more 'patient-friendly' facility

Antibacterial soaps, disinfectants and antiseptics can result in more bacteria

Strategic dispenser placement key for hospital hand hygiene

CDC launches campaign to improve hand-hygiene compliance

Caregivers develop careers in healthcare facility design

Making a wellness connection

Linetec 'Select and Spec' samples available at AIA and online at its Architectural Resource Center

FDA cancels recall of superbug-linked scope cleaners

Oakland hospital building an energy-efficient acute care tower

Nurses are being recruited to contribute to healthcare facility design

Hospital's surveillance cameras identify woman stealing baby

How to measure the value of wellness efforts

Schneider Electric announces Silicon Valley innovation program

CMS ruling lets ASCs operate as timeshare properties

N.H. hospital looks outside to improve facilities management

Injunction to stop demolition of Boston Children’s Hospital healing garden rejected

Visuals show where to place hand-sanitizer dispensers in healthcare facilities

Good healthcare facility design depends on cooperation

Creating a patient watch program

Healthcare facility wellness resources

Biloxi VA facility opens textile processing facility

Benefits of wireless access control in a healthcare facility

Facility management critical to infection control

HDTV system gives Steward Health Hospital quality entertainment to enhance patient experience

Safety violations cited in hospital construction injury

Cleveland health system campus designed for wellness

Crystal IS expands product line to include high-powered UVC LEDs for disinfection of water, air and surfaces

Gerflor USA strengthens market presence, expertise

Pennsylvania’s Crozer-Chester Medical Center’s 40-foot-diameter skylight finished by Linetec

MDLIVE to offer behavioral health services as part of Walgreens mental health platform

Ninety percent of California’s acute care healthcare facilities are no longer at risk of collapse during an earthquake

Cross-contamination prevention tips

Healthcare facilities management can curb spread of super bugs

Toronto hospital an all-digital healthcare facility

Keeping diseases out of healthcare facilities

Children's hospital designed for access to nature

Joint Commission recently OK'd deletion of 131 requirements

Healthcare accounts for 23% of all data breaches

Nursing homes working to protect wandering dementia patients

Enhancing patient satisfaction and provider efficiency in healthcare with in-building wireless

Oklahoma healthcare facility readies for reopening three years after tornado

Hospital staff climbing to wellness

U.S. hospitals with cleanest rooms ranked

Cree launches SmartCast manager

An 18-year-old invents copper pajamas to fight MRSA

Minneapolis healthcare facility looks like an Apple store

Keys to healthcare facility staff food and drink

Cleveland health system transforming campus and community

Boosting efficiency in healthcare retail foodservice

Holiday Inn opens on Cleveland Clinic campus

Meet the microbes living on your hospital floor

Rise of IoT prompts facility professionals to invest in analytics according to new study

Eaton’s LED Luminaire named an Edison Awards winner

Sloan introduces TruFlush Flushometer for global markets

VISTAMATIC privacy glass solutions partners with Reading Hospital for $354 million, 476,000-square-foot expansion

Boston healthcare facility includes a room for highs

Operating room fire reveals lapse in safety planning

Real time location systems in healthcare

Psychiatric hospital design caters to different populations

Hospitals urged to consider worker safety when choosing a disinfectant

Legionnaire’s disease – challenges and solutions

Pitt Plastics introduces new ECO Strong Plus can liners

NFPA to offer life safety specialist certification for healthcare facility professionals

Integrating security into healthcare design

CMS publishes final rule on fire safety requirements for certain healthcare facilities

Invading pigeons don't stop Calif. hospital construction, but funding issues could

Muskegon hospital will use Lean design for $271 million medical center

Hospital has Vancouver Island's largest array of solar power

Tips for more effective maintenance planning and scheduling

Strategic dispenser placement important for hand hygiene in hospitals

Legrand introduces outdoor power solutions

CISCA presents Construction Excellence Awards to two projects featuring ROCKFON ceiling systems

Video games used in hospital safety training

Alberta funding more healthcare facility maintenance

'Sanctuary' sculpture inspired by disaster at Okla. hospital site

Hospital project setting energy conservation standards

Review of the HHS/CMS fire safety requirements completed

Healthcare data security perimeter should be at server level

SL Green joins NYC mayor’s zero waste challenge across 2 million square feet

Cloud-based automated load management and EPSS for hand-held devices

Amedica completes debt exchange and reduces debt obligations by 47% year-over-year

Worker protection guidelines for Zika

Doctor fired for hiding spy pens in bathroom to catch thief

Researchers develop an anti-biofilm nano coating

Hotel concept designed to reduce the stress of hospital stays

Modernizing disaster response plans for 2016 and beyond

Entering the male-dominated healthcare facility management

Emergency department physical changes respond to operational needs

Aquion Energy’s AHI Batteries and ideal power’s power conversion system bring energy independence and resiliency to Sonoma winery

Expert blames all Ebola outbreaks on infection control lapses

Designing to support healthy lifestyles

Standby systems for hospital campuses

Healthcare system adding microwave meals to food service

Meijer adding medical clinics inside more stores

Preventive maintenance can help healthcare facility budget

T&S Brass receives top South Carolina manufacturing award

Introducing GMAX: A new standard for Garland Manufacturing excellence

Exacq Technologies announces integration with Sensormatic’s new Synergy Series

Boston hospital security officers 'armed' for on-site ODs

Healthcare facilities need a building envelope and HVAC strategy for patients' well-being

Elizabethkingia bacteria found in a baby in Wisconsin

Effective rooftop management can benefit a healthcare facility

Healthcare facilities bring IoT to patient care

Designing to fight Ebola

Louisiana hospitals with cleanest rooms ranked

Autani adds EnOcean devices to IoT space

Renovation without interruption

Children banned from hospital's roof garden due to safety fears

Violence-plagued Minnesota hospital on lockdown after man threatens self-immolation

Non-emergency patients steered away from Dubai hospital’s new ER

Hollywood healthcare facility plans $200 million expansion

Planning a hybrid operating room for flexibility

Patient meals declared a safety issue at N.Z. hospital

What can behavioral healthcare facilities do to reduce workplace violence?

CDC hasn't yet found source of Elizabethkingia outbreak in Wisconsin

Going tobacco free can be hard for healthcare facilities

Simulation centers can help support healthcare

U.K. care village cited for failure to make improvements

Healthcare facilities serve free meals for kids

6 Illinois deaths tied to different strain of Elizabethkingia than seen in Wisconsin

FDA increases estimate of scope-related infections

Hospitals are adopting high-tech innovations

Should healthcare design see the light (bulb)?

California hospital ripped over stalled tower

Hospitals and mixed-use are a good fit

Q&A on emergency outlet locations

Texas A&M releases recommendations on 'campus carry' law

GAO focuses on violence in healthcare settings

Hospital sterilizing departments recognized

Options for funding energy-efficiency projects

Garden supporters sue to stop Boston Children's Hospital expansion

Nominate an exceptional cleaning manager

Designing for a rapidly changing cancer care environment

Getting improvements through hospital renovation planning

Diversey Care initiative provides aid to regions lacking proper hand hygiene resources

New air balance manual includes chapter on testing, balancing healthcare facilities

Post-occupancy evaluation shows the benefits of evidence-based design

It's time to design for aging

Factors to consider when choosing a venue for healthcare training

10 top patient safety hazards of 2016 named

Technology and physician shortages affect how healthcare is delivered in rural areas

Fall prevention standards called potential game changer

Wisconsin officials waited months to announce Elizabethkingia outbreak

Understanding a medical office lease

Life safety assessments for healthcare facilities

New facilities created to treat mental health emergencies

Geisinger CEO speaks about system's efforts on patient satisfaction

Coordinated response urged for emerging superbug

Rethinking reading room design

Report focuses on improving cleaning and disinfection of surfaces

Warming cabinets updated

Guide focuses on how hospital's physical environment can impact patient experience

Detroit hospital cancels surgeries because of discolored water

Houston area building, expanding hospitals

Q&A: Keeping surfaces clean in hospitals

Two babies die in hospital superbug outbreak

Md. critical care unit renovating for greater efficiency

Monetizing outpatient facility holdings

Washington hospital reports infection control breach

Va. VA medical center told to improve cleanliness, training

Healthcare system's ransomware attack allowed by known security flaw

Hawaii passes bill to ban smoking at state health facilities

Invention for killing mosquito eggs could help Zika fight

Expanding a healthcare simulation center

Ebola virus discovered after high-isolation unit is cleaned

Joint Commission updates emergency management info after Brussels attack

Campaign targets hazardous smoke from ORs

Hospital's new food service hitting snags

Tribal college opens first healthcare facility

Streamlining outpatient facility patient flow

Designing an adaptable rehabilitation facility

Optimizing patient flow in an ambulatory setting

Holistic lighting can positively impact healthcare setting

Should distribution equipment or coordination study come first?

Elizabethkingia outbreak spreads to Illinois

Outpatient facilities embracing Lean design

Architecture, engineering and construction firms are cautiously optimistic about Affordable Care Act

White paper on rubber floors in healthcare environment offered

Cleaning GI scopes with steam sterilization

Benefits of partnering with suppliers

Great Plains Health selects Spectra 1100 to reduce healthcare acquired infections

U.K. healthcare facility to generate its own power with windmill

A strategy for proper exchange carts usage

Tampa Bay area experiencing healthcare construction boom

Study says Yelp healthcare facility reviews useful

Healthcare facilities laundry breach infection control tests

Saving money with healthcare facility construction

Lightweight hand-held barcode terminals

Temperature sensor trend research by Freshloc Technologies Inc. healthcare temperature monitoring company

Cal Poly student startup Applied Silver scores big for Mustang athletes

AAAHC Elects 2016 board officers

Eaton named ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year by the EPA

Is a healthcare facility's VIP syndrome worth the side effects?

Detroit healthcare facility creates cardboard model during design

"Cleaning' hospital food

Hospital uses real-time location system to improve security, safety and operations

Q&A on locks on cable on sprinkler pipe

Endress+Hauser announces Spring 2016 training courses

New water pre-treatment systems increase efficiency and minimizes maintenance

Texas health system switches to private security force

Evaluating the value proposition of project vendors

Rebuilding L.A.'s Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital

Technology can boost healthcare facility operations

Improving healthcare facility security

DAQ's credential management and access control solution receives FICAM certification

Texas Rangers enhance fan experience and energy efficiency at Globe Life Park with Eaton’s advanced Ephesus LED lighting and controls system

Waiver and equivalency confusion

Milwaukee's Zablocki VA hospital to open house for families

Temple University Hospital employees douse a fire in a patient's room

Designing outdoor rehab spaces

OR/procedure room cleaning checklists available

Hospital builds data center on parking garage roof

Dude Solutions introduces TheWorxHub for healthcare facilities

Solutions to ER overcrowding fall short

Healthcare met politics long ago

Maintaining a healthcare facility emergency power system

Hospital puts out call to artists for healing-art project

Oregon healthcare facility operates waste-recycling facility

Fulham receives Class P listing for 60W LED drivers from Underwriter Laboratories

Health system opens grocery store in food desert

Tennessee hospital to close because of needed repairs

Q&A on locks on ABC dry powder fire extinguishers

Dedicated clinics created to treat most fragile children

Study says hospital air helps spread bacteria

U.K. hospital plans investigation after patient climbs onto roof

EarlySense launches new multi-parameter alert to support hospital sepsis protocol

Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care upholds quality, value of Walgreens patient services

Space problems at Florida hospital leaves patient in hallway for 2 days

Internet of Things growing in healthcare facilities

All areas of healthcare facilities need air purification

Psychiatric hospital cited for safety issues

Designing rehab centers to promote progress

Waiting room signage keeps families informed

Nlyte Software certified for integration with HPE OneView

Healthcare facility works to use water wisely

Urgent care centers gain in popularity

Healthcare facilities can generate energy savings with GPOs

Hospital addressing cause of Legionella death

Common misconceptions about QAC

Physicians, patients can inform the design of change-ready facilities

MD Anderson Cancer Center submits plan to comply with new Texas gun law

Facilities professionals have role in patient safety initiatives

Hospital cafeteria upgrades focus on health, improved experience

Integrating capital planning and facility management

Modesto hospital disinfects rooms with robotic housekeeper

Improving healthcare facility infection prevention and control by design

Elizabethkingia outbreak spreads from Wisconsin to Michigan

Solar-powered sterilization box facility allows for safer surgeries in developing countries

Northwestern Memorial Hospital honored for forward-thinking design

Healthcare facility uses pets to help stressed-out clinicians

15 safety violations cited at VA hospital

How to design a healthcare workplace

Hospitals are prepared for events like Brussels bombings

Creating environments for the chronically ill

Health system partners with Uber to transport patients

Why customer service matters in healthcare

Managing the risks and disruption for healthcare construction

Common lapses in healthcare facility infection prevention

Elizabethkingia death toll rises to 17 in Wisconsin

Nurse calls for increased hospital safety after attack

N.J. healthcare facility fighting for safer chemical regulations

Survey shows outpatient construction doubled

Oklahoma hospital adjusting to campus expansion

Paper and printing as a key source of communication for healthcare

UV-C air treatment system reduces infectious bacteria in the air on a continuous basis

C. diff called deadly plague American hospitals refuse to face

Hospitals seeing need to improve their physical environment

Hospital parking permit plan has staff fearing for safety

Healthcare enters new cybersecurity era

Q&A on locks on patient sleeping rooms

Are biofilms from hospital shower pipes harmful?

New emergency facility planned for downtown Toledo

Study looks at disinfection of mobile devices

Illinois hospital project hits roadblock

Patients leaving hospitals with superbugs on their hands

Noise and vibration monitoring eases hospital renovation projects

Canadian hospital handles ransomware attack

Atlanta hospital upgrades environmental services

Improving the patient discharge process

Keys to healthcare facility maintenance excellence

CDC compares hospital cleaning methods

Mini VRF system from Johnson Controls combines high efficiency with remarkable flexibility

Power cut off for hospital in Puerto Rico that owes $4 million

Bacterial biofilms in hospital water pipes may be pathogenic

Working with law enforcement for better healthcare facility security

Va. move to allow nursing home cameras delayed

Florida outpatient center designed with Lean principles

Healthcare industry needs new building types

Kansas College Hospitals to allow guns on campus

Hospitality a key component for senior care facilities

Healthcare facilities are among the most common applications for antimicrobial and antibacterial coatings

Ohio behavioral facility reviewing security after employees assaulted

Healthcare construction growth led by MOBs

Nevada healthcare project worked to engage surrounding city

GRESB launches health and well-being module for the real estate industry

Hospitals changing ERs to meet demand for routine care

Hospitals using healing power of nature

Dominican Republic cardiovascular center designed around tree theme

Ontario healthcare facility to close cafeteria to 'stem losses'

Focus on positive patient experiences is the new trend for healthcare equipment

Sacramento healthcare facility loses backup power due to flooding

Deloitte LeasePoint powered by IBM to address new accounting lease standards

ISM introduces new line of miniature filters for flow control

Ashkin sees sustainability reporting trend spreading to building and cleaning industries

What is Elizabethkingia, the rare bacterial infection spreading in Wisconsin?

Charlotte VA Health Care Center designed for one-stop care

Stolen laptop leads to data breach in Kansas healthcare facility

Healthcare laundry equipment installed ‘cleanly’ at medical research facility

Infection rates decline at Florida hospital

Dealing with workplace violence at ambulatory care facilities

Throwback photo of hospital ship

Massachusetts healthcare facilities commit to antibiotic stewardship through food purchasing

Vermont healthcare facility honored for food service

Q&A on connecting bridges

Lean approach can boost OR cleaning efficiency

Hospital held ransom highlights healthcare as a vulnerable cyber target

Rain blamed as cost of Austin hospital rises

Healthcare facilities evolving as America's obesity rates rise

Texas Children's Hospital campus planned for future expansion

Modernizing healthcare facility management

Changes to ICC building and fire codes

Elite are among America's germiest hospitals

Facility management leaders discuss the next generation

UV mobile device sterilizer designed to reduce contamination

South Dakota hospital to lose Medicare funding over safety issues

Where to find inspiration for healthcare design

Ensuring hospital power system reliability

Tips on using boot baths

Lead found in water at N.J. healthcare facility

'Five-star' hospital planned in Dubai

Freestanding EDs growing in popularity

Joint Commission updates sentinel event statistics

Are hand dryers germ spreaders?

ERs working to improve autistic patients' experience

2016 Vista Award winners announced

New AdPanel display by Britten Studios lights media with brilliant LEDs

Camden Door Controls unveils innovative range of slim-line keypads

Wisconsin health officials search for source of deadly infections

Indiana hospital disarms its police officers

Facility renovation focuses on healthy living

Antibacterial properties of graphene-oxide explored

Designing a medical school to serve a changing industry

Wilfrid Laurier University selects Johnson Controls as energy service company partner

LEDtronics introduces its brightest lights ever: LED high mast flood lights

Southern California hospitals releasing CRE into municipal sewers

Rubber flooring can enhance healthcare facility safety

NICU adds parent resource library

Disposing of hazardous waste pharmaceuticals

Do armed guards make health facility pharmacies safer?

New prototype to address ER overcrowding

Deb USA launches Deb InstantFOAM Complete – The complete solution for hand sanitizing

RCMA reflective roof rebates database now available to the public

ROCKFON’s Inspired By You shares exceptional ceiling designs from around the world

Some fear free-standing emergency rooms are being confused with urgent care facilities

Creating a good first impression for a senior care facility

Joint and spine center boasts comforts of home

StoneSprings Hospital Center pared down to maximize efficiency

Workplace wellness on the rise

Sherwin-Williams announces 2015 ProVisions vendor award winners

New capability makes Fluke Connect Assets the only system that saves measurements directly from the test tool to the work order

Keeping elderly patients safe and secure

Create a safe space for bathing dementia patients

Hospital design brings in natural light

Lean initiatives can help healthcare facilities' environmental services' bottom line

Study finds increase in use when hand sanitizer is located in hospital lobby

Greenheck expands Model EQB line of mixed flow inline fans

Ways healthcare facilities can reduce their environmental footprint

Hospitals to cut purchases of furniture with antimicrobials

Continuing care facilities offer range of options

Cardiovascular care facility removes fabrics to boost infection control

Selecting a healthcare facility's uninterruptible power supply

Designing a biocontainment unit

Infection rates decline at Florida hospital after Xenex germ-zapping robots used for room disinfection

Preparing for the emergencies in a healthcare facility

Lighting company testing fixtures that can kill bacteria

Design can help a healthcare facility save energy

Q&A on interior finish

ES staff forms choir to boost patient engagement

Canadian college advances to integrated security solution from Tyco security products

Leviton introduces industry’s first dual function receptacle

Noble Americas Energy Solutions helped the School District of Philadelphia implement an energy cost reduction program

Guardian Glass brings views, comfort to cancer center patients, staff

Flint's water never tested for Legionella

Lessening ED stress with design

Throwback photo of disaster planning

Intensifying HAI prevention: Standardized manual cleaning plus UV disinfection equals best current practice

Low-voltage infrastructure important for healthcare facilities

Medical school uses renovated space in Cleveland Clinic hospital

ASCO redefines mobile notifications with 5170 Quad-Ethernet Module

Hospitals need dependable and cost-efficient power

Benchmarks for hospital room cleaning times

Study says copper surfaces destroy MRSA

Industry leaders say durability and flexibility key for hospital infrastructure

N.Y. hospital security manager puts safety first

N.C. gets $9 million mobile disaster hospital

High-impact signs from Visual Workplace help create safe lean workplaces

Environmental services team leading infection battle

Healthcare facilities use green initiatives to curb effects of pollution on health

Too many patients using ER as primary care as Northern Colorado companies build ERs to meet demand

Transition to the New Parkland takes more than planning

Integrating nurse call and patient locator systems can cut response times

Height-adjustable bathroom fixtures can make life easier for people with mobility challenges

Phoenix VA postpones surgeries due to mechanical issues

Privacy by design in behavioral health facilities

New Parkland Hospital gets bold exterior

Expert says longterm care execs' salary hikes may 'trickle down' to facility staff

Expanded scope cleaning process comes with higher costs

Wisconsin hospitals' best-rated rooms

Health system investing $3 million in competitor's MRI facilities to join 'convenience revolution'

Palo Alto Medical Foundation recognized for interior design

Research says no disinfectants completely remove bacterial biofilms from water lines

Cubicle curtains come with infection issues

Going from management to leadership

American Dynamics VideoEdge introduces facial biometrics for quicker investigations

Va. bill would remove longterm care facilities' option to bar cameras in rooms

Divide and conquer for better OR cleaning

Saskatchewan healthcare facility plans to be redesigned

Q&A on waste containers

NFMT session to address compliance training of hospital employees for infection control

Boston Children’s Hospital told to slow down expansion

Surveying patients on healthcare facility designs

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia addition features nine of Valspar’s PVDF colors

Building professionals turn to Coleman HVAC Fault Detection and Diagnostics to simplify the service process

Deadly crash reveals healthcare facilities are using old aircraft to transport patients

Hospital laundry contract awarded to company caught drying garments in the open air

Keys to effectively plan for emergencies

Some link microcephaly to water supply rather than Zika

Art in healthcare facilities can help wayfinding, branding

Preventing 270,000 emergency room eye injuries per year

Investigation finds serious sanitary issues at Pa. nursing homes

Monitoring technology protects hospital patients from renovation noise, dust

Congress may merge VA hospitals with military facilities

Red Teams can enhance hospital security

Maryland system repurposed office space into flexible healthcare facility

Rochester hospitals join to fight C. Diff.

St. Louis agency studying feasibility of healthcare clinics at MetroLink stations

Connecticut medical group co-locates multiple practices into new outpatient building

Boosting healthcare facility cleaning best practices

Using climate data for healthcare facility planning

Hospitals with the unhealthiest food options

Designing compliant hospital pharmacies

Hospital uses steam to boost food choices, reduce waste

Bacteria-killing paint may be a passive weapon against HAIs

Throwback Thursday photo highlights '70s laundry co-op

ByteGrid achieves EHNAC outsourced services accreditation for data centers

Safety/risk debated with more hospital guards armed

N. C. hospital offers free shuttle service during construction

Today’s healthcare facility leader needs to be flexible

Designing for the telemedicine spaces of the future

Safe showers and water temperature key to senior facility safety

Use the energy of a new building to transform operations

House OKs bill to tighten control on VA projects

Designing ambulatory spaces for staff interaction

Industry benefiting from laundry's growing importance in healthcare

Protecting healthcare facilities from bed bugs

Purchasing software in the healthcare industry

Northwestern Memorial Hospital adds fine dining option

Flint hospitals working to ensure water safety

Inquest into Legionella death finds hospital failed to keep water supply safe

New digital-first hospital plagued by people problems

Energy efficient lighting at Virginia VA hospital to help fund additional services

Hospital creates interactive journey for young patients

Texas healthcare facility recognized for revamping alarm management system

Why the FDA took years to warn about scope-related infections

Virginia hospitals projects Lean toward success

Creating a safer healthcare facility

How healthcare facilities managers achieve energy efficiency

Including telehealth in a healthcare facility strategy

Designing for short-stay patients

Healthcare facilities save money when staff takes the stairs

Hospital security guards want power to detain or restrain violent patients

Rural Michigan adding healthcare facilities to schools

How design can streamline doctor visits

Nurses offer insights into healthcare design

Infographic: Understanding and preventing hospital-acquired infections

Healthcare worker hand size can impact infection control efforts

New Orleans' VA hospital slowly moves ahead

Healthcare building boom makes construction crane Florida's state bird

Improving patient experience focus of healthcare construction

Staff training, retention key for environmental services

Q&A on egress hardware

Boosting infection control efforts in outpatient facilities

Healthcare facility design can boost the spirit of wellness

Evolving healthcare market has specific flooring needs

Environmental services managers says they are pressured to reduce labor

Central line-associated infection control environmental cleaning

OSHA certifies New Jersey occupational safety and health plan for state and local government workers

Is your healthcare facility helipad good to go?

Hospitals recognized for rooftop gardens, meatless meals

The Internet of Things could lead to smarter healthcare

Quaternary ammonium chloride and its advantages in healthcare facilities

Carrying BIM into facility management requires effective documentation

Exam room design trends to watch

Kemper System to demo new liquid-applied ‘cool roof’

Santa Clara area hospitals gearing up for Super Bowl fans

Chicago prepares for a post-Ebola public health crisis

Reusable mattress covers cut infection rates at healthcare facilities

Fargo area struggling to fill healthcare positions

Understanding the true cost of HAIs

Advocate Christ Medical Center patient tower project used hybrid ILPD model

Pullman Regional Hospital deploys Pavisse to enhance patient safety

Powers introduces digital water mixing and recirculation system for use in commercial and institutional facilities

Poor infection control practices linked to rise of hepatitis C among dialysis patients

Healthcare facility fined when non-surgical towel is found in patient

Hospitals launch creative campaigns to improve hand hygiene

LA hospital spends $70 million on an IT infrastructure

Three top 2015 hospital projects recognized

A tracking system can improve infection control

ER shooting sparks security concerns at Tampa Bay hospital

Medical device and pharmaceutical regulations focus on patient safety

Grandview Medical Center brings abandoned healthcare facility to life

White paper on digital signage for healthcare available

Q&A on endoscopy ventilation requirements

Plain language replacing color-coded alerts at some hospitals

Real estate development in healthcare requires a focus on details

Keys to maintenance excellence

Hospitals tailoring services to older patients

Coordinating workplace violence prevention with community partners

Study says well-fed bed bugs are harder to kill

Alder Hey project builds a park into a hospital

Five moments when hand hygiene compliance needs to be a priority

Las Vegas Valley getting new hospital model

The Center for Health Design offers clinic design post-occupancy evaluation toolkit

Study finds C. diff. raises patient costs by 40 percent

ROLO Box Dumper from SP Industries:

Queens housing homeless in hospital’s decontamination unit

Queensland healthcare facility cuts costs via energy optimization

Key control technology can enhance security in healthcare facilities

Pedestrian traffic in Montreal healthcare facility parking lot raises safety concerns

New safety measures to be implemented to prevent suicide at Irish hospital

California hospitals' water conservation efforts continue

OSHA gives Brigham & Women's list of ways to improve safety

293 patients at Mass. hospital possibly endangered by improperly disinfected colonoscopes

Va. healthcare facilities mobilized for winter storm

Emory University Hospital had 72 hours to ready isolation unit for 2014 Ebola patients

New ER model means less cost and shorter visit

Impact of design on staff satisfaction and well-being key concern for 2015

Design turns medical scans into adventures

East Coast healthcare facilities prepared for storm

Aurora Health Care to invest $40 million in sports research center

Providers respond as hospital violence incidents rise

Mayo Clinic uses robots to fight Clostridium difficile bacteria

New cancer center design stresses the need for human and natural connections

Q&A on eyewash station locations

Demand drives Inland Empire-East industrial market deal

Utah legislation would allow cameras in assisted living facility rooms

Nursing home residents in North Texas in limbo after tornado damages facility

Idaho healthcare facility tests active shooter response

Understanding design's role in patient falls

Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children expansion built for families

A healthcare facility's wayfinding system should provide clear language for direction-giving

Boston Medical Center's 208,000-pound bridge installed in one day

Death after mechanical lift accident at nursing home spurs concerns

Consolidating healthcare facility services creates economies of scale

Healthcare facility’s LEED Silver design reflects Cherokee history

BIM benefits for healthcare facilities management

Comparing boomer and millennial healthcare facility design preferences

Oprah weighs in on paper vs. air debate for hand hygiene

Indiana hospital opens $83 million surgery center expansion

Hospitals join global climate change efforts

Is your healthcare facility's security just on the surface?

Healthcare facilities need physical safeguards for healthcare data security

Sustainable design concern return to front burner

Healthcare facilities could be penalized for banning guns under Texas law

Hospital security guards fired for removing violent patient from E.R.

Designing facilities for the international patient

Students challenged with complex healthcare design project

Preparing skilled nursing facilities for emergencies

Q&A on fire extinguisher maintenance

$700 million to rebuild Brooklyn hospital still unspent

Healthcare facility expands before construction ends

Mayo Clinic plans $92.7 million in facility and equipment upgrades

Connecting new and existing systems in a central utility plant

Tailoring pest management for different healthcare facilities

D.C. hospital patient's death after altercation with guards ruled a homicide

Report finds more infections from dirty scopes

Hospitals eliminating antibiotics from meal offerings

N.Z. hospital water supply threatened by political dispute

Strategies to decrease healthcare workplace violence

New year's hot topics involve managing and mitigating risks

Advocate to buy Chicago Walgreens health clinics

San Diego healthcare facility completes modernization with minimal disruption

More hospitals adding birthing centers

Arkansas health facility launches $130 million master plan

New models of ambulatory care

Healthcare facility standards support organizational goals

Emerson Network Power debuts power switching and control interface that simplifies management and helps increase power reliability

NIBS, RICS project seeks ways to expand use of public-private partnerships, promote high-performance buildings

New STTI book shares how to cope with high stress levels and avoid nurse burnout

Children's hospital reviews security after parents OD

California hospital honored for forward-thinking design

'First-of-its-kind' medical campus planned in Houston

Missouri hospital designed for a culture of innovation

Software can help connect healthcare facility's systems

Q&A on suite entrance doors

Hospital's use of temporary furnaces causes air quality problems

Healthcare changes may create position 'chief patient experience officer'

California medical centers designed for efficiency

Urgent care spaces evolving with growing demand

ECRI list of healthcare innovations includes medical device cybersecurity

Establishing a generator rental plan

LG Electronics' LED commercial lighting solutions approved for California utility rebate program

Habito: A revolution in high-performance drywall

New hazardous waste rules focus on labs and healthcare facilities

London hospitals install sanitizing door handles

Access credentials among trends in healthcare security

New health technology helping construction projects

California university creates wellness oasis

N.C. hospital recognized for energy savings

Conn. healthcare facility enhances care by design

Uber plans to expand into healthcare in 2016

Florida hospital facilities manager named Engineer of the Year

Four ways healthcare facilities can go green

Expansions boost Ohio region's hospital competition

Teens invents ultra-hygenic door handle

Response technologies are a requisite part of a healthcare campus game plan

UPMC mold investigation focuses on negative pressure room

Lessons from winning interior designs

MRSA could cost healthcare facilities hundreds of millions of dollars

Home-laundering of scrubs challenged

Two trends for the new year that will prepare your facility for the future

Healthcare facilities coming to the workplace

Bill takes aim at nurses' workplace injuries

1912 healthcare facility had cold, elegant holiday look

Hospital conducts infectious disease drill

Cannabis dispensary balances security, comfort

Hospitals gear up for tougher infection battles

Central utility plants support hospital mission

Gun discharges in MRI at VA hospital

Creating better ES customer interactions

Hospitals update to stay relevant

Benefits of implementing an electronic medical records system

Legionella threats go beyond cooling towers

New ASTM standards aim to help with building facade inspections, including drone use

Healthcare facility safety bill called a win for nurses

Hospital systems use digital tools to leverage emergency response technology

U.S. healthcare systems participate in global climate change conference

Designing hospitals for children

The evolving role of the badge in healthcare facilities

Designer sees growth in integrating nature into design

Visual hacking a new threat to healthcare data

Water pipes contain beneficial bacteria

Expect hospitals to overhaul current systems in 2016

Designing a hospital that puts patients first

Healthcare facilities stepping up electronic security

Orthopedic facility design reflects 'life in motion'

Dubai hospital failed safety tests three times before fatal fire

Hawaii hospitals practice for disasters despite budget cuts

Hospital workers gifted 70,000 bottles of toilet spray

2016 predictions for healthcare

Tips for a large-scale healthcare security systems integration

Kentucky hospital renovation uses BIM to design patient rooms

Outsourcing, the growing trend in healthcare industry - literated market research

Proximex Surveillint steps up deployment, task management features in latest release

Seven new Champion duct-free mini splits deliver high efficiency and sought-after control options

2016 AHR Expo education program to include free seminars, new product spotlights, ASHRAE Learning institute courses, certification exams and more

Healthcare engineers deal with many complex specifications

What can you do about the new off-campus provider-based facility legislation?

Reducing risks of slips, trips and falls in the OR

OSHA increasing safety focus for healthcare workplaces

Cleaning staff cuts said to be putting patients at risk

Architect sees focus on evidence-based design, patient-centeredness

Healthcare facility discharges Ronald McDonald

Internet of Things tops 2015 healthcare data trends

White coats, laundering practices called infection risks

Patient transfer techniques for healthcare facility moves

Healthcare design goes beyond clinical walls

Minnesota Security Hospital fined $63,000 for 'serious' workplace violations

Sundrops 57 foaming lotion soap from Sunburst Chemicals Green Seal certified & available in various pack sizes

3M addresses need for stronger visual privacy in healthcare and finance

Newest line of Coleman duct-free mini splits provide high efficiency, quiet operation and Wi-Fi control options

Hospital fined after ES workers injured by improperly discarded needles

Do public sector build hospitals cost more?

Q&A on exiting through other occupancies

Architect says design now seen a legitimate therapeutic modality

2 Mass. hospitals praised in federal workplace violence report

Joint Commission sets design rules for imaging areas

Health department takes aim at hospital's food

The Internet Of Things' impact on healthcare

Hand-hygiene measurement system white paper available

Ontario behavioral healthcare facility goes all digital

Hospital sees staff assaults triple in five years

Architect says clients are interested in better buildings that support delivery of care

AAMA releases updated procedural guide for certifying emergency exit doors, sliding doors, more

Body camera video released in N.M. hospital shooting

23 dead in fire at Russian psychiatric hospital

Surgery cleaning tips

Rush University Medical Center plans $500 million outpatient center

Health system's supply chain evolving to become more patient-centric

Buildings can have a measurable effect on patients' health

Conn. VA hospital violates OSHA safety guidelines

Optimizing the patient family experience

Designer says best facilities focus on patient experience

Changing the patient experience into a customer experience

Technology and engineering systems can improve patient safety

Q&A on batteries for Won-Doors

Hospitals prepare to fight aggressive pathogens

Designer sees growth of and emphasis on outpatient care

Hospitals review emergency plans after shootings

Design for an ever-changing healthcare industry

Homelike, holistic trending in healthcare facility design

Facilities increase security, training in wake of shootings

Hospital staff work through power outage

Technology changing how healthcare is managed and where it's delivered

Healthcare landscape expanding to address the importance of being healthy

Leaner energy, less waste and safer chemicals key to greener healthcare cleaning

OSHA increases workplace violence prevention efforts

Making the case for human-centered healthcare design

Universal care units gaining more widespread acceptance

Facilities role in patient safety growing

Future healthcare facilities will be impacted by new care models, research

Q&A on too many extra fire drills

Motion Industries announces agreement to acquire Moss Rubber And Equipment Corporation

Drug-resistant bacteria found on ICU work stations

Two of world's top 10 energy efficient hospitals are in U.S.

Transitioning to digital television systems in healthcare facilities

Technology transforming healthcare facility projects

Behavioral healthcare design masters balancing act

Checking for healthcare facility foundation problems

Mass. healthcare facility must pay $850,000 in stolen laptop settlement

Healthcare design expert says wellness becoming a performance measure

Hazardous materials in healthcare more than just pathogens

Healthcare building automation can benefit budget and productivity

Hospital cited for dirty beds after inspection

Fire and life safety issues for a healthy hospital

Security lapses at psychiatric hospital costing millions

Children’s healthcare facility designed with kids in mind inside and out

New York-area increases security in response to Colorado Springs clinic shooting

Integrating fire/life safety systems in healthcare facilities

How the Affordable Care Act has affected healthcare real estate development

Hospital investigated after patient falls from window

Healthcare evolution requires change in hospital design

Sustainable healthcare design can include some trial and error

Energy modeling capabilities can mean lighting system improvements for healthcare facilities

Connecticut hospital invests in ER renovation in financially tough times

Controlling fire ants at healthcare facilities

Hospitals prepare for active shooter situations

Bungee cord and dog gates used as restraints in healthcare facility

Wall material choices can impact infection control

Patient room turnover streamlined with technology

Choosing healthcare facility furniture

Siege highlights security at women's healthcare clinics

Engineering codes and standards for a healthy hospital

Newly published research shows small doses of nature can lead to health benefits

FEMA asked for $6.5 million for N.Y. facility's emergency preparedness

Air quality requirements in the operating room

Communicating the healthcare mission through design

Legionnaire’s lingers at Tampa Bay VA healthcare facility

Healthcare building booming in Colorado Springs region

Children’s hospital project weather-tight before El Nino season

Healthcare facilities urged to review emergency response plans

Q&A on bronchoscopy procedures

Tips from the 'Most Beautiful Hospital' in U.S.

Rethinking healthcare data centers

Georgia hospital design focuses on sustainability

Hospital expansion will double size of emergency room

Lessons in designing for autism

Abe’s Garden demonstrates best practices for dementia design

Healthcare facilities prepare with disaster readiness programs

Florida healthcare facility expanding after two years

Alabama hospital designing improvements into replacement facility

Melbourne healthcare facility spends $50 million on IT

New EBD literature review urged

Q&A on storage of oxygen cylinders

Hospital cited for a possum is 'running rampant' on a ward

A hospital room from the early 1900s came with homey touches

Healthcare expansion bringing shopping, apartments, hotels to hospital campuses

Chicago hospital plans $500 million outpatient tower

Developing a building-specific green cleaning strategy

Designing a short-stay recovery unit

N.Y. hospital goes old school killing germs

Bed bugs found in Helena nursing home

Cardiovascular facility built with complex smoke-control system

Achieving net-zero energy relies om a combination of factors

Healthcare CEO shares insights about building for the future

EPA seeks input on drug flushing ban

Construction handoff best practices

Maine hospital gets OK to build helipad despite concerns

Hospitals urged to review disaster plans after Paris attacks

New Cherokee Indian Hospital also a gathering place

Industrial engineer may be new voice at the design table

Dealing with the major messes

Case Study: Strong Memorial Hospital Bed Tower

Oakland children's hospital begins 10-year expansion

UConn designs kid-friendly research lab

Healthcare system ambulatory strategy

Creating brand advocacy

Boddewyn Gaynor Architects designs first phase of flood mitigation project at 2 Broadway

Hospital security cited for violating patients' rights

Standardizing operating room layout can boost efficiency

Retail clinic numbers expected to grow

Healthcare facility communication systems key to maintaining safety

Tips for effective healthcare facility cleaning

Detroit children's hospital designed for future flexibility

Q&A on sealing penetrations in smoke barriers

FDA orders recall of 2,800 scope-washing machines

CDC, ASHE partner on infection control

Service design can help improve patient experience

Creating a healthcare facility campus security master plan

Understanding floor care needs

How to increase the lifespan of your facility

Designing hospitals to meet consumer expectations

Retail influences on healthcare

Flooring can improve energy efficiency

Improving hospital security with integrated two-way radios

Energy efficiency improves health

Study says infection control that includes UV disinfection eliminates SSIs

ISSA 2015 Innovation Program winners announced

Healthcare construction delivery methods

Fifth Pa. patient death linked to bacteria in water

Managing diverse healthcare facility locations with standardized practices

$97 billion in new hospitals, expansions and off-campus clinics and medical offices currently underway

Study explores how outpatient clinics' physical environment affects collaboration

Philadelphia children's hospital design for designed with family in mind

Fatal shooting at Minnesota hospital prompts investigation

New fire safety rules reviewed for long-term living facilities

Navigating the path to cleaner energy for healthcare facilities

Seniors want more engagement, stimulation in facilities

New California cancer center designed for team-care approach

Hospitals moving toward sustainability

Tips on handling potentially hazardous medical waste

First new hospital built in Georgia in 20 years

Single-use modular biopharma facility delivered to China

Design trends reflect changing behavioral health needs

$86.7 billion in medical construction in pipeline

Health system bans antimicrobial additives from facility surfaces

Study shows healthcare providers optimistic on future

Cancer center design stresses calm, cool dignity and relaxation

Universal design in healthcare gaining momentum

N.J. healthcare facility finds new energy solutions

Green energy system to save U.K. hospital more than 500k annually

Emerson Network Power identifies five data center trends for 2016

Collaboration key to fighting HAIs

UNC Hospitals Hillsborough created to adapt to new healthcare innovations

Rehab center at Illinois hospital upgrades mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems

Brain Performance Institute design inspired by frontal lobe

High-speed hand dryers called better hygienic option

Optimizing the OR space

FDA urged to preserve antibacterial products, ingredients

Paper towels called best hand-drying option

Contaminated floors can spread potentially harmful germs and bacteria

Single patient rooms reduce HAIs, costs

San Francisco facility recognized for safety drills

New California hospital harnesses Seabiscuit connection

Single-use device reprocessing kept 873 tons from landfills

Preparing for power outages at long-term living facilities

Environmental services has role in construction

Integrative design, 3-D modeling can protect senior facility developers

'Homelike' details matter in senior housing

New mobile medical unit to serve California youth

Safety measures added to children's hospital construction after accident

Creating a healthcare environment that limits errors

N.C. emergency room to be converted to urgent care facility

California medical center and children’s hospital tower planned

Central Florida senior community expanding

Army settles with staffer who exposed infection control dangers

California health facility renovated without disturbing current patients

Designing a virtual care center

Infection Control Today publishes environmental hygiene survey results

New Cherokee hospital represents a new model of healthcare

Improving the patient experience with technology

Spooky hospital lore for those still in the Halloween mood

Design winners stress outdoor spaces

Saskatchewan hospital renews calls for improved safety after robbery scare

U.S. Army healthcare facilities opened on time and on budget

Texas homeless shelter will become mixed-use medical center

The future of healthcare design

Virtual doctor makes house calls

Pennsylvania hospital notifies patients of infection risk

Three steps to cut cost and increase workforce productivity

Preventing HAIs and readmissions fines

Q&A on under-sink storage

Cleveland Clinic builds central facility for outpatient cancer care

Major increase in architecture firms reporting progress on achieving carbon reduction targets

Honeywell survey shows safety and security in U.S. buildings are higher priorities than going green

Taco announces agreement to acquire Askoll Sei

Bedbug treatment options growing

Cincinnati hospital adopts some Ritz-Carlton business practices

A wellness approach to hospital security

Designers have a responsibility to patient health

Are facilities prepared for the next Ebola?

Syracuse hospital tested for Legionella bacteria

How hospitals coddle the rich

Popularity of telehealth continues to grow

Akron hospital mural mark 125th anniversary

Technology can help with life safety compliance

Cancer center design trends address new treatment needs

D-Link introduces new HD camera with professional features

Surprisingly common crimes committed in hospitals

Top Calif. hospitals struggling with infection control

Akron Children's new pavilion built with integrated Lean project delivery

N.Y. hospital gets $5.4 million FEMA grant for energy upgrade

Flexibility key to healthcare's new sustainability

Q&A on comingling oxygen cylinders

Probe explores possible mold deaths of two more UPMC patients

Staff can help manage healthcare noise and speech privacy

Design educators must adapt to the healthcare sector's changing needs

Creating a sustainable outpatient center

Double triumph for Sealed Air at ISSA Innovation Awards

Minnesota hospitals review workplace violence plans after shooting

Things to consider with a clean energy plan

Mobile device management and security

FEMA grants N.Y. hospital $5.4 million

Will the new 'house call' effect facility planning

N.Y. hospital has long road to recovery after Sandy

Armstrong introduces Safety Zone sheet

Connection between Cubs and healthcare facilities comes out of left field

ISU students win national healthcare environment design award

Sustainable design in harsh environments

Designing to meet Boomers' needs

Healthcare disaster prep should focus on kids

Solid surfaces choices can effect maintenance

Healthcare can learn from Disney technology

Writing on the wall: Designing healthcare facilities for healthy behaviors

Healthcare construction waste diversion proves to be cost-effective

Felician Village retirement residence improves food service programs and financial practices

Environmental services worker recognized for patient safety efforts

Q&A on storage in a separation of different occupancies

Diversey Care's StandOut durable floor finish reduces maintenance and protects appearance of floors in high-use environments

Weird crimes committed in hospitals

Florida hospital plans facility for patient families

Reviewing Ebola waste disposal protocols

Once-toxic N.Y. site to become healthcare facility

'Most Connected' Hospital list released

Decluttering hospital corridors

RGF Environmental continues steady growth through its vertical integration strategy

Hand-hygiene behaviors, attitudes affect patient experience

California hospital adopts new trends in hospital food

Healthcare can learn from Harley-Davidson

UVC light disinfection shines in the fight against HAIs in ambulatory healthcare

N.C. hospital planning new emergency department

Assessing risk in behavioral healthcare facilities

N.J. hospital runs gunman protocol drill

A facility manager can boost a healthcare project's ROI

Healthcare buildings play a role in the overall resilience of a community

Specifying emergency power in hospitals

When to repair or replace medical equipment

Asbestos found in hospital not a safety risk

Monitoring dust during healthcare construction

Massive Alabama hospital move finishes ahead of schedule

Hospital's fire safety fixes to cost millions

UV cuts C. diff transmissions on cancer floors

Napa hospital recycles runoff

Healthcare facility called an evolving specialty

Man who died after struggling with hospital guards had a broken vertebra

Emory gets $2.2 million grant to prevent spread of infectious diseases

Study says chemicals, UV rays cut superbug transmissions

Standards for hazardous pharmaceutical waste proposed rule

Selective system coordination in healthcare facilities

Optimizing an operating room

The prescription for successful healthcare facility operations

Location options for patient restrooms bring own challenges

Clemson researchers get grant to design safer, smarter hospital operating room

New Orleans hospitals designed for resilience

S.C. healthcare facilities help hospitals in flood zone

ER redesign can help attract patients

Healthcare facilities avoid tripping hazards, bacteria seams in restrooms

Johnson Controls helps world's largest commercial building regulate energy usage

Telehealth expected to curb healthcare construction

Healthcare facilities experiment with new restroom designs

Children's hospital opens in Liverpool

Princeton Healthcare System invests in cost-effective energy

Ohio county considering portable hospital

Designing a pediatric waiting room

FDA orders scope makers to conduct checks in healthcare facilities

Texas women and infants clinic designed for gender-specific experiences

Technology can improve the patient experience

Cramped Dublin cancer unit called infection risk

Adopting tech tools can advance facility professionals

Bronx hospital worker found dead in facility's bathroom

NFPA 99 for existing facilities addresses power strips

Patient dies in D.C. hospital after confrontation with security

Indianapolis healthcare facilities on construction spree

Firefighters shuttling water to S.C. hospital

White Plains Hospital building 'Hospital for the Future'

Patch invented to repair hospital beds, prevent spread of infection

Healthcare design gold standard now focuses on patients

Healthcare Facilities Code changes approach to compliance

Dignity Health $220 million renovation design to focus on 'human kindness'

Houston hospital squanders FEMA grant meant for rebuilding after hurricane

Congress OKs funds to finish Colorado VA hospital

Salt Lake City outpatient facility installs upscale bistro

UPS to offer medical device replenishment services

Health systems expected to focus on non-acute care

Behavioral healthcare facilities for kids evolving

14 salmonella isangi infections reported at Detroit hospital

Industry knowledge is key to meeting compliance goals

Detroit health system to build $110 million cancer center

Leveraging in-house planning, design and construction team in an evolving healthcare system

Bicester Community Hospital designed for flexibility, efficiency

Design changes are improving clinical labs

Hospital closes after ceiling collapses on inspectors

Afghanistan combat hospital staffed by team of three

New Albuquerque clinic planned to meet needs of newly insured

Floor-space use can enhance healthcare

Choosing an emergency power generator

UPMC Presbyterian re-opens transplant program after mold inspection

Joint Commission issues alert on fall prevention

Behavioral healthcare projects reflect change in attitude

Infection control goes beyond hand washing

Hospital central power plant expected to save $500,000 a year

Southern California medical offices built to withstand wind

First all-digital hospital opens in Toronto

670-bed hospital OK'd in U.K.

Understanding patient vicinity and patient space

N.J. hospital opens renovated emergency room

Using facility design to benefit care, budget

Infusion suite includes art installation

Chicago hospital's plan to merge pediatric, adult ERs criticized

Dignity Health plans $220 million in renovations

Health system uses IT with acquisition strategy

Mass. hospital practices emergency planning

Q&A on fire-rated barriers vs. smoke compartment barriers

Union Village to be first integrated health village

Hospitals issue debt at fastest pace in three years

N.C. hospital first to use certified mobile compounding cleanroom

307 hand-washing stations set for Jamaican healthcare facilities

Federal funding may let VA finish Denver hospital

Bacteria-fighting copper making a comeback in hospitals

Winston-Salem hospital overhauling dining venues

Meeting the emergency management requirement

Massachusetts hospital honored for sustainability

UPMC hires international expert on mold outbreaks

Drywall poses danger at max-security psych hospital

Utah health system opens hospital-based simulation center

Securing protected health information during file disposal

Connecticut hospital doubles size of emergency department

Careful specifications can prevent flooring failure

New SurfaceSet 2016 Collection by Formica helps professionals stay on forefront of design while staying on budget

Fungal cases at UPMC put focus on lack of transparency

Operating room environment can address strategic challenges

Cleaning standards at UK hospital questioned with 22 C. diff cases in four months

Okla. hospital tripling square footage, adding no beds

Low-cost ways to improve environmental services

Healthcare facilities prepare for extra patients during Papal visit

Deaths of three patients with mold infections baffles UPMC

Salt Lake City hospital opens simulation center

FDA warns about infections from bronchoscopes

Evidence-based design should be part of behavioral healthcare projects

Serenus Biotherapeutics partners with Xenex to bring disinfection robots to Africa

Mold outbreak at UPMC may have killed two patients

Planning adaptability into healthcare facility design

Taking a closer look at waste-removal operations

Best practices for an integrated healthcare facilities infrastructure

New sewage leak reported at Venice hospital

New $23 million healthcare facility planned for Tulsa area

Ontario hospital doubles number of security guards

Missouri medical tower has private rooms, room for growth

ES plays a growing role in fighting HAIs

Cleaning medical instruments with ultrasound

Simple energy fixes = big savings for healthcare facilities

Florida children's hospital 'topped out' with palm tree

Climate change offers opportunities for healthcare design

Q&A on offsite fire drills

DWM Facilities Maintenance launches cross-functional client solutions team

Pittsburgh hospital Cardiothoracic ICU shut down due to mold

Review of sterilizing procedures for reusable devices urged

Children's hospital reflects Canadian culture

Emergency departments designed for efficiency

US hospital ship brings care to poor in Haiti

Masking noise and conversation in healthcare facilities

ES staff hand hygiene is key to infection control

Reusable instruments can be an infection issue for outpatient facilities

Surveillance cameras key to overall security program

Health organization urges safe, 'smart' hospitals in Caribbean

N.Y. hospital's green expansion includes co-gen plant

The business case for combined heat and power

ES 'Departments of the Year' honored

Healthcare design can improve care, saves money

Healthcare facility managers need to be flexible

Special legal and financial factors should be considered for healthcare lease guaranties

Orlando emergency center for kids first in region

San Antonio child guidance center expansion to streamline operations

Improve restroom appearance by cleaning for health

Why aren't more facility managers embracing sustainability?

Rural Illinois hospital to transition to outpatient care

Engaging stakeholders in operating room design

Cambridge hospital project monitored with webcam

Nonclinical staff have role in patient satisfaction

Design awards recognize healing atmosphere, efficiency

Hospital, punk music festival settle noise, parking issues

Practice Greenhealth releases sustainability report

San Antonio senior care facility designed to reflect city's heritage

Flexible OR design key to healthcare facility bottom line

Wall technology designed to withstand earthquakes

How to control flooring costs

Safety protocols questioned after patient dies after falling from hospital balcony

New hospital compliance resources available

Quebec superhospital plagued by sewage floods

Europe's oldest hospital gets green energy upgrade

Sioux City hospitals increase security, training

Q&A on suite boundary

EPA hazardous medications rule means big changes

Natural disasters can hit healthcare finances hard

VA believes Congress will OK funds for Colo. hospital

Saudi behavioral health facility carefully zoned

Ontario hospital gets LEED Silver

Networked lighting systems can unlock a healthcare facilities connectivity

Dementia villages offer normalcy, security

Audio features part of patient-centered healthcare environment

Contractors can sink an accreditation survey

New technologies changing healthcare

Utah building new assisted-care living facility for baby boomers

Healthcare designs address budgets with creativity

EPA released its proposed management standards for hazardous waste pharmaceuticals rule

Technology boosts hand-washing compliance from 25 to 98 percent

Theft and budgets keep hospital's coffee under lock and key

Coordinating workplace violence prevention with community partners

Children's hospital installs a germ-zapping robot

Largest Mass. healthcare system opens first urgent care facility

Hospital pharmacies becoming more centralized

Bethesda hospital to get $273 million upgrade

San Diego hospital's central plant gets LEED Gold

Organizations share facility to bring wellness services to community

Sarasota hospital is storm-ready

Sound panels tested to reduce hospital noise

Crystal Run Healthcare unveils its new facility

Kansas City hospital adds 'violence interrupters' to security efforts

Missouri hospitals working to prevent nurses' injuries

Conducting an organizational study - evaluating your internal team

MOB planned with efficiency in mind

Hospitals are designing for bigger patients

Dirty surgical equipment may have been used on 12,000 pediatric patients

New NOLA hospital is built to survive the worst

Four ways to save money while running a hospital

Mass. hospital gets new $25 million emergency department

Bike patrol targets smokers on Boston hospital campus

Adventist Health System selects MyRounding Platform

Personal clothing tied to infections in NICU

Managing infection control during healthcare facility construction

Boston's Children's Hospital plans for pedestrian bridge

Reducing MRI noise and vibration

Natural disaster infographic

Facility professionals can have key role in mergers

Texas hospital may lose funding due to safety concerns

Boston children's hospital garden may be demolished

Los Angeles VA renovates former mental health hospital

Pharmacy clinics' role in healthcare growing

Bluepoint adds command & control communications capabilities to rapid emergency response system (RERS)

Hospital food is experiencing a healthy revolution

Photo gallery: Innovations in ED design

Missouri hospital completes patient move to new tower

Health system teams with Walgreens to expand retail clinic model

Q&A on calibration gas cylinders

BACnet MS/TP controller simplifies building automation planning and installation

Okla. hospital forced to close ORs due to faulty air handling system

Report says HCAHPS surveys don't show the whole picture

Australian hospital's energy efficiency project criticized

Illinois nursing home resident monitoring law OK'd

Entry mats can help maintain greener facility

Conservation's value more than financial

Not lovin' it: Cleveland Clinic to boot McDonald's from food court

Improving patient care with IT

Montefiore Health System cuts energy use with sustainable initiatives

BIM can streamline healthcare facility management

Advanced nurse call systems becoming standard equipment

U.K. hospital has motorized buggy to help patients and visitors

Duress procedures should be reviewed as violence increases

The ups and downs of a new healthcare facility

Researchers urge best practices for hospital cleaning, infection control

Survey shows healthcare facilities managers salaries rising

Calgary hospital battling wasps in courtyard

Florida's Space Coast healthcare facility construction booming

Hospital installing one of the Australia's largest solar rooftop arrays

Grant changes plan for Ohio cancer hospital

California hospitals with cleanest rooms

Michigan senior facility built with latest in design, technology and security

Staying informed of healthcare crime trends

Controlling noise, disruption in patient rooms

OB design for an older mom

Cancer center renovation to include floor-to-ceiling windows

Incident management technology key to accreditation readiness

Startups bringing healthcare 'facilities' home

Missouri hospital plans $135 million expansion

Healthcare facilities adopting new noise reduction tactics

California approves security cameras in assisted living homes patient rooms

Q&A on corridor projections

Hong King bed linen probe finds multiple issues

Naval hospital gets seismic retrofit project to improved ability to withstand quake

Inventory management tips for healthcare facilities

Montreal hospital closes play structure after injuries

Mumbai doctors hire private security after patient attacks

$400 million 'destination' medical center planned in Rockford

Healthcare facility's design inspired by IKEA, Apple and Starbucks

HOSPECO puts you in control of spills with TASKBrand spill kits, pad and roll sorbents, and barriers

Cheers! Guinness brewery waste may help power children's hospital

Aurora VA hospital funding still up in the air

Nebraska healthcare facility will include a healing garden

Walk-in clinics forcing healthcare providers to rethink delivery

Concerns raised over cleanliness at Derry hospital

Study finds lack of evidence as to which cleaning method is the best

The decentralized nursing model mostly working

Florida clinic designed for shorter wait times

Hospital cited for food hygiene and safety lapses

Australian hospital admits mistakes made in rush to open

New technology can affect fall prevention

Protect commercial facilities from Canada geese

Leviton launches next generation Evr-Green charging station that delivers up to 7.7 kW of power

Healthcare facility moisture levels can impact energy costs

Tucson health facility plans $500 million expansion

Maryland hospital joins shift to outpatient care

Patient-centered hospital environment extends to audio

Best practices to green healthcare

Q&A on ozone machines

Tyco Security products introduces PSX Power Solutions for complete power needs

Yelp adding hospital and healthcare data to site

Florida hospital says flushed wipes lead to sewage leaks

How flooring supports the needs of today's medical and healthcare facilities

Accident threatens water pressure at Georgia hospital

Coordinated efforts urged to prevent hospital-acquired infections

Air filter mistakes can create unsafe conditions

Design/patient care link to be explored

Schneider Electric has released the Services Modernization Solution Selector

Siklu's millimeter wave technology to transmit security video from parking garage

Plans to privatize Louisiana hospitals' police shelved

Consumer-centric design may help with patient engagement

U.K. children's hospital adds cheerful murals

$5.2 million in repairs urged for Ohio hospital parking garage

California hospital expansion design includes water conservation landscaping

Hospitals investing in delivery room upgrades

CNL Healthcare Properties invests more than half a billion dollars in the first seven months of 2015

Daikin Applied's Roadshow brings advanced HVAC technology to your doorstep

Spectra254 launches alternative financing program - offers healthcare facilities rentals for up to three years

California hospitals try to conserve water in drought

New Orleans hospital finally replaced after Katrina

Hospital closes wing due to safety issues

New Delhi dealing with excess bio-medical waste

Making healthcare facilities climate resilient

Philadelphia children's hospital opens new facility

Downtown Detroit gets 'healthcare boutique' urgent care clinic

U.K. healthcare facility reacts to fourth scabies outbreak in a year

Maryland hospital to be replaced with an outpatient facility

Pennsylvania healthcare facility to expand 'hospital farm'

Designing women's and children's hospitals for both groups

Survey says ES managers getting increased responsibilities

Hospital closed emergency room after flood cuts power

Historic N.Y.C. building becomes freestanding ED

Homelike design trending in healthcare design

Philadelphia hospital design incorporates playfulness

Schneider Electric's Uniflair LE room cooling series receives Department of Energy's certification for energy efficiency

Texas hospital says issues will be fixed before Medicare and Medicaid contract is terminated

Flashback photo: 1949 Illinois hospital fire kills 74

Virginia hospital tower opens after 10-year journey

Survey reports hospitals' green challenges

NIOSH probing cleaning product exposure

Hubbell Building Automation introduces new wiSCAPE external fixture module

Emerson Network Power debuts ground-up redesign of generator paralleling switchgear with custom capabilities at less cost

AirBNB-style company could change healthcare

The ever-changing physician real estate market

Healthcare facilities harmony with natural surroundings recognized

Correct labeling: Keeping patients safe

U.K. hospital asks staff to give up toasters and kettles to reduce fire risk

Park Nicollet Women's Center focuses every detail on patient

Managing digital data

Reducing the risk of hospital-acquired infections

Hawaii hospitals installing solar panels

Hospital supply chains struggle with superbug issues

A smart equipment maintenance plan can cut costs safely

Poughkeepsie healthcare facility adds dial-up room service

Tech should be an early focus of a nursing home project

'Bedbugs' at Texas hospital turn out to be fleas

Dallas hospital rehearses moving patients to new facility

Establishing a facility hygiene plan

Healthcare construction rebounding

Hospital IT problems prevent elderly patients from ordering meals

Seattle Circuit City reborn as children's clinic

Florida hospital sewage leak threatened patient safety

Qatar women's healthcare facility restricts patient room decorations

Design born from NICU challenge still adding improvements

BIM is changing the healthcare industry, really?

UCLA will test new scope-cleaning machine

Healthcare project design process is changing

Savannah hospital has system to prep for hurricanes

Women impersonating staff rob N.C. nursing home residents

New hospital construction projects increasing

Healthcare facility cleaners protesting Vancouver Coastal Health practices

Washington hospital installs 'hyper-efficient' HVAC system

'Day hospitals' are increasing in popularity in S.A.

Hospital lowers C. diff rates by switching cleaners

Getting the best performance from a healthcare facility

Fire and life safety in healthcare facilities

Determine long-term energy efficiency by analyzing systems

3-D printed hospitals may be on the horizon

CVS clinic presence growing

OSHA investigating assault at Minnesota security hospital

Confetti for women's soccer parade included medical documents

Scope of New Parkland Hospital defies industry norms

California health systems trying virtual office visits

Q&A on security cameras in stairwells

Status Solutions adds universal alerting app to situational awareness framework

Johnson Controls helps Stanford University drastically reduce water and energy use in new central plant

Fungal-infected bed linen at Hong Kong hospital linked to two patient deaths

New Texas clinics designed for seniors

International projects come with lessons for U.S. healthcare interior designers

Bouncing back after a natural disaster

Layered security and internal access controls for healthcare facilities

The certified energy manager's role becoming more important in healthcare

N.Y. healthcare facility parking garage collapses

Command centers are a planning necessity

N.Y. healthcare facility to save $14.5 million with retrofit

Lean design translates into efficiency, results for ophthalmology practice

Energy management platform concerns

Company bringing on-demand healthcare facilities to offices, homes

What defines indoor air quality in healthcare facilities?

Training healthcare staff in a post-Ebola environment

Mobile healthcare facilities bring care to veterans

Tapping retail design ideas for healthcare

Maintaining a barrier management protocol in place

Studies explore how UV disinfection affects C. diff

Beyond disasters: Benefits of resilient design for healthcare

Health industry not adopting worker safety protocols

CDC toolkit latest effort to prevent patient falls

New 409,000-square-foot neuroscience center built in Columbus

Through smart energy management for small and medium healthcare facilities, Schneider Electric is improving energy efficiency

Columbus hospitals focusing on ER care for elderly

Flexible designs help healthcare facilities meet future changes

Telehealth could be cost-saver in patient care

Facility Guidelines Institute hosts guide for behavioral healthcare facilities

Huge Nevada hospital project starting

L.A.'s 'Killer King' hospital gets image upgrade with renovation

Fall prevention technology issues to consider

New Connecticut Ronald McDonald House planned

Children's healthcare facility moves to outpatient model

Uzbekistan hospitals focus on safety and resilience

Healthcare facilities need more cybersecurity personnel

Safety issues raised soon after Australia hospital opening

Sterilization unit lapses cause Texas hospital to cancel surgeries

Oklahoma healthcare facility expansion reflects outpatient trends

Environmental services staff called essential to care team

Nursing home improvements urged by HHS

Access to nature good for healthcare facility residents

Alarm system fails in U.K. hospital fire

Healthcare facilities require flexibility and mobility to be successful

Visualization tools offering more options for healthcare designers

OSHA schedules meeting of the Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health

Schneider Electric is improving energy efficiency, operating costs and patient satisfaction

Danfoss showcases advanced, low-GWP ammonia refrigeration systems as a safe, proven technology

Chicago rehab patient dies of legionella

Florida hospital uses art to help patients heal

Healthcare facilities' ground fault protection

Cameras in nursing homes popular with families

Designing for a diverse healthcare workforce

Zumtobel Lighting, Inc. has announced an agreement with Vanguard Lighting in territory expansion in the Boston Metro market

GAF helps develop insulation EPD

ClimaCool Corp. producing industry leading, green solution modular chillers

N.J. hospital plans $250 million expansion

Texas hospital increases security after two employees robbed

Tennessee reviews certificate of need process

Post Hurricane Sandy initiative lands support of two prominent former federal officials

Projects represent forward-looking design for senior facilities

Hospital recycles trees on property to benefit community

Study explores cost of Ebola readiness

Q&A on sprinkler testing certification

On the hospital beat

Health facility managers survey stressed training

Hospices install comforting gardens

Construction begins on N.Y. medical campus

Jacksonville health facility incorporates new technologies

Guaranteeing healthcare facility backup power

Illinois hospitals prepare for tornadoes

Thief dressed as hospital employee robs patient in hospital room

Two reasons why healthcare call centers need to focus on business value

Senior facilities evolving with baby boomers

Medical equipment maintenance demands more resources

Illinois considers in-room security cameras for nursing homes

Surveillance/intervention boosts hand hygiene

High school students invent metal detector for hospital laundry

Fire service orders UK hospital to improve safety

GPS devices can improve security for dementia patients

Study says copper destroys human norovirus quickly

McLaren Port Huron plans $162 million expansion, renovation

Nurses' station design caught between therapy and safety

Healthcare construction uptick expected after Supreme Court decision

OSHA healthcare inspections to target common injury causes

Multi-disciplinary practice sites becoming more common

Hospitals RFID chips focus on patient safety

WECC Energy finance solutions makes solar electricity accessible to Hawaii residents

'Luxury hotel-inspired' healthcare facility planned in Michigan

BlackBerry may go bacteria-free for hospitals

Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital set new benchmarks for sustainability

Escalation - managing the risk

Uniforms raise concerns at Perth hospital

Report says hospital food can be a hazard

Saudi hospital design adapted to new site

Pennsylvania hospitals boost patient security

Hospitals considering patient lifts face challenges

Robots may improve healthcare efficiency

Healthcare facilities find new funding sources for infrastructure upgrades

California hospital accused of having maggots in cafeteria food and patient's nose

Patient room standardization urged

Fixtures shine germ-zapping light in hospitals

Lean construction can cut healthcare costs

Improving behavioral healthcare facility design

Are TV makeovers killing healthcare design?

Dallas' new Parkland Memorial Hospital receives LEED gold

Stemming data disasters: How to improve healthcare data security

Untested contract type adding to Aurora VA hospital problems

Testing infection prevention effectiveness

Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation's role in the war against infectious diseases

Global opportunities for healthcare manufacturers

Focusing on infection prevention

$10M stand-alone emergency center planned in Las Cruces

Swedish NICU design a collaborative effort

Senate may strip VA of authority over Aurora hospital construction

Fire detection, protection in healthcare facilities

Proper washing, storage keeps most healthcare textiles safe

Clearing the AIIR about the Ebola scare

Nursing home bedbugs a growing problem

Antimicrobial textile manufacturers address pandemic issues

Vancouver emergency rooms not expected to survive major quake

Miami Jewish Health Systems expansion will serve dementia patients

Healthcare laundry best practices reviewed

Data center infrastructure management in healthcare: The physical world meets the virtual world and the 'cloud'

New Jersey Hospital Association partners With Language Access Network to offer highest quality video medical interpretation services

20 most beautiful hospitals named

Illinois healthcare facility project boosts security

Law buys more time for over-budget VA hospital

Australian hospital construction costs on the rise

Maine hospital project to benefit budget, environment

How omni-channel provides a better patient experience

Avison Young completes $10.75-million sale of medical-office building in Pasadena, CA

LG CNS introduces smart, efficient population health management with the LG CNS Care Cloud

Are wifi devices safe in healthcare facilities?

Tackling hospital facility challenges

Make the most of healthcare facility wait times with digital signage solutions

Designing Mayo Simulation Center

Rebuilt Kansas hospital stresses sustainability

Medical center is three hospitals in one

PURline botanol flooring recognized with Green Good Design 2015 Award

SEL introduces reliable and secure microgrid control system

Hospital fire brings focus to trash chute safety

Programming beyond a healthcare facility's space needs

Einstein Medical Center completes two renovation projects

Texas Children's Hospital building pediatric Ebola treatment center

Lunera Lighting adds greater variety to plug-and-play HID LED lighting replacements at BOMA

U.K. healthcare facility staffed by ghost?

OSHA plans healthcare safety focus for nurses

Luxury vinyl tile gaining more popularity in healthcare facilities

N.Y. health system plans new inpatient facility

Nine regional pathogen treatment centers named

Designing for resiliency becoming more common place

Vending machine found covering hospital cardiac arrest alarm

Safety surveys can curb patient risk

Houston-area growth drives $850 million healthcare building boom

Designing for healthcare's middle management

Q&A on ILSM implementation

Healthcare M&A Activity reaches record value in 2014 as providers focus on vertical integration and strategic partnerships

Montreal hospital has undertaken a cleaning blitz after outbreaks

Senator calls for release of scope manufacturers' records

Modular buildings - an alternative solution healthcare construction

U.K. hospital trust fined for legionella control problems

Going green paying off for Southeast Michigan healthcare facilities

Impact of 'active listening' on design discussed

University of Colorado Health System expands outpatient cancer center

Four factors to consider before selecting an uninterruptible power supply

Cleveland clinic plans woodsy walking trail

Louisiana hospital expands, renovated emergency department

Managing retail healthcare facilities with service automation

Applying Lean principles to infection prevention

New children's hospital planned in Wichita

Bigfoot CMMS enhancements allow for more streamlined configurations, workflows

Surveys emphasize comfort over outcomes, report says

Healthcare facilities face unique security challenges

Does washing uniforms at home effect infection control?

Saskatoon healthcare facility opens with state-of-the-art technology

Anatomy of an isolation room

The evolution of healthcare meal planning

Designing healthcare dining spaces

Michigan hospital partners with salad restaurant

NEMA publishes NEMA SB 20-2015 Guide to Understanding Smoke Control Systems

El Paso Children's Hospital pays price for fast growth with bankruptcy

Scope-maker counter-sues Virginia Mason hospital

Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children included challenging geometry and wall transitions

Hospital-based ambulatory surgery centers called best of both settings

N.C. health facility cafe invests in pizza upgrade

Designing behavioral health facilities

Mobile dental clinic delivers services to offices

Updating outdated military healthcare facilities

Identifying Lean opportunities in healthcare

Q&A on electrical safety program

Room service adjusts to facilities' evolution

Keeping patients safe from superbugs

Illinois healthcare facility opens expanded ER

Going beyond the ADA for healthcare facility accessibility

Biggest trends in healthcare power, efficiency

Geisinger Health Center renovates food service to boost production

Designing for geriatric patients

Bioinformed design can improve hospital ecosystems

Self-check-in kiosks can boost patient experience

'Celebrity chefs' in healthcare foodservice

Concrete work causes noxious fumes in Michigan healthcare facility

Planning fire drills in healthcare facilities

Concerns raised about fire-proofing materials at UK infirmary

Healthcare food service facing new challenges

Ohio healthcare facility upgrades sprinkler system, more

UK hospital installs security fence after sexual assaults

Dealing with construction vibrations

Transforming healthcare lighting

Wisconsin healthcare providers unveil portable shelter system

Spokane medical park designed as comprehensive outpatient center

Flashback photo: Gottlieb Memorial Hospital

N.H. healthcare facility gets nonlethal devices for protection

Making the healthcare facility a treatment for the patient

An accurate budget for healthcare facilities construction helps prevent cost overruns

Hospitals with the quietest patient rooms

Partnering with retail for patient convenience

'Design thinking' urged for healthcare tech

Aurora VA project getting another $100 million bailout

Extreme weather and LEED goals affect MOB design

Healthcare facility's telecommunications system relies on five features

Applying the 5 'W's' to help select the right healthcare facility equipment service provider

Clorox Healthcare supports national action plan to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria

AMIA issues report on electronic health records

Waste, safety concerns cited at Aurora VA hospital project

Canadian healthcare facility focuses on security after fatal shooting

N.Y. hospital and civic center collaborate on energy proposal

Camera documents construction of hospital

How to integrate document-scanning in healthcare centers

Going green no longer optional for hospitals

Gas cut off at five Pakistan hospitals

North Florida Regional Medical Center tailors guest services program to meet patient needs

Florida Hospital Tampa gets updated exterior

Welsh Hospital cited for kitchen, hygiene failings

Healthier Hospitals Initiative wraps up

Alabama healthcare facility installs variable refrigerant flow zoning system

Is patient bathing or contact precaution best to reduce MRSA spread?

Designing healthcare facilities with virtual reality

N.Y. healthcare facility holds three-day disaster drill

Touchless door access switch help curb healthcare facility infections

Q&A on the effective date of the new 2012 Life Safety Code

N.Y. hospital renovation following industry trends

Toledo health system plans replacement tower at flagship

Architect discusses healthcare facility trends

Damaged mattresses can be infection traps

Spaces designed to merge research and clinical practice

California hospital plans expansion, modernization project

Healthcare facility barrier management requires set protocols

Smartphones replace pagers at N.H. hospital

Healthcare systems adapting to challenging landscape

Turkey's mega hospital called biggest greenfield hospital project in the world

Holiday decorations perk up long-term care facilities

Consolidations, collaborations planned for Hudson Valley hospitals

Planning wellness into healthcare facilities

Indian hospitals to be assessed on pest control

Senior living and healthcare industries expected to converge

Staying informed of healthcare crime trends

Michael Graves left his mark on accessible design

Hospital renovation efforts include push for better hand hygiene

Mobile healthcare facilities ready for disasters

Baltimore medical home has flexible clinical modules

OSHA and NIOSH release hospital respiratory toolkit

Small Vermont hospital launches solar project

Indianapolis health system plans new hospital, cancer center

Hospitals search for scope-cleaning solutions

Hospital joins suit against scope-maker

Over-budget Denver VA hospital up in the air

Three interim facilities filled gap after Joplin tornado

$10 million outpatient facility planned for St. Louis area

Q&A on seclusion rooms

Digital displays in healthcare facilities more common

Dr. Rosie Lyles battles healthcare facility infection with knowledge

The clinic of 2020 will be shaped by technology and changes of care focus

Textile technology may protect patients and staff

Freestanding emergency departments gaining popularity

Equipment and software can help environmental services effectiveness

Operating room HVAC system must maintain safe conditions efficiently

Hospital shares tips on building a Lean facility

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital coordinates fire and life safety inspections throughout six campuses

ASHE resources can help healthcare facilities' infrastructures running smoothly

Fighting HAIs with facts

The right healthcare flow can improve operations and safety

Houston children's hospital plans expansion

St. Paul hospital cuts $1.1 million in energy costs

Cleveland Clinic's $300 million center part of cancer facility boom

Prebys Cardiovascular Institute designed using a mock-up program

ERs are most vulnerable to healthcare facility violence

Ohio nursing facility moving toward restaurant-style food service

Identifying sustainable operations needs in healthcare facilities

UK hospitals cut cleaning staffs, call in more rat catchers

Healthcare facilities designed for long-term flexibility

Human observation boosts hand-hygiene compliance

Pennsylvania hospital plans $60 million expansion

Healthcare facilities electrical safety standards guide revised

Healthcare facilities tighten security after emergency room violence

'Lifestyle concept' senior care campus opens in Tennessee

Hospital sued for waste management lapse after man's amputated leg found in trash

A case for collaboration between electrical engineers, electricians and inspectors

Healthcare facilities' redesigns focus on safety

Q&A on soiled utility rooms

Kaiser Permanente CEO says changing behaviors will change healthcare

UPMC plans cancer facility in Colombia

Minnesota plans 'destination medical center' projects

Hand-hygiene compliance lags in healthcare reception areas

Solar power is trending in healthcare energy management

Reducing healthcare facility energy consumption

FDA reviewing safety of hospital hand cleaners

Mobile dental clinic designed for on-the-go patients

Memory care design is evolving

Cherokee Indian Medical Center pursues innovative operations, design and construction methods

Master planning key to growth or consolidation

Kansas healthcare facility cuts energy use by 12 percent

Memory care is biggest market trend in elder care facilities

Noroviruses can spread through the air

Healthcare facilities getting ready for rapidly changing climate

Hospital opens central Florida's first ER for seniors

Leapfrog releases spring safety scores

NICU design can address cultural needs

Healthcare facilities reviewing their memory care spaces

Some hospitals treating patients at home

S.C. lawmakers may phase out hospital-expansion controls

Students help design hospital for Honduras

Five steps for long-term care facility security

Oregon hospital garden includes manmade stream

Managing energy use in the operating room

Creating a fire barrier management plan

Industry knowledge is key to meeting security compliance goals

'MEP' may soon be known as 'MEP-T'

Brooklyn Health Center breaks ground

Healthcare workspaces can effect team-based care

Interaction Studio designed to foster healthcare innovation

Akron Children’s Hospital opens $180 million patient care facility ahead of schedule, under budget

Designing healthcare facilities to fight infection

Los Angeles children's hospital opens rehab center

Healthcare interiors serving needs in changing ways

Workplace violence is on the rise for nursing staff

Designing for behavioral health facilities

Consider systems, human factor to curb infection, study says

The evolution of urgent care centers

Armstrong introduces new commercial market-preferred hardwood options

Long-term care facilities stressing more basic healthcare

Healthcare has most nonfatal occupational injuries for all private industries in 2013

N.Z. health board proposing improvement food service for healthcare facilities

Winning strategies for waiting rooms

Kaiser Permanente plans increase of solar and wind power use

Successful activating of an ambulatory care center

Rockfon Contour acoustic baffles provide quietness, visual interest in commercial interiors

Australian healthcare facility kitchen staff returns, but patients may still get Big Macs

Mercy Hospital Joplin expanded definition of resiliency

Florida Hospital Orlando will embody a new era in women's healthcare

Healthcare facilities embracing lighting that inspires comfort and confidence

Designing maternity facilities for millennials

Q&A on exit signage

Scope maker warned Europe about problems two years before L.A. infections

Some healthcare workers not trained on how to clean uniforms in-home

St. Joseph Health saves clinician time and improves patient care with secure on-demand printing

Report: Retail clinics could handle 27 percent of emergency visits

Don't waste time on time: How synchronized clocks improve operations

Study suggests 'soft' floors reduce falls

Cincinnati hospital plans $280 million expansion

Historic building becomes Manhattan's first freestanding ED

International collaboration focuses on patient safety

Article sees problem with satisfied patients

W.Va. veterans clinic closes again due to air quality issues

Healthcare flooring affects patient well-being

Connecticut hospital adjusts to changing healthcare needs

Maximizing advanced lighting systems

Legionella found at West Palm Beach VA again

Irish hospital exposes patients to burn risks

Anchor CEO discusses healthcare's 'retail' experience

Missouri hospitals prepare for severe weather

University of New Mexico plans larger replacement hospital

251 hospitals score five stars in Medicare's new ratings

Emergency planning helps Michigan healthcare facility in flood aftermath

Research in the healthcare design process

Q&A on egress lighting and battery powered emergency lights

Protecting healthcare facilities from dirty devices

Healthcare facilities can use model crisis plans to address disasters

Hospitals leaving downtown areas

Xenex germ-zapping robots arrive in Spain; Clece chooses Xenex for hospital disinfection

New toolkits help healthcare facilities reduce energy, water and GHGs, save money, and prepare for climate change impacts

New Upper Air Germicidal UV-C light fixture offers industry’s highest ultraviolet dosage to destroy airborne viruses & bacteria

Deer jumps through hospital window

Study: Impact-absorbent flooring curbs injuries

Q&A on dust on sprinkler heads

Lake Forest hospital expansion expected to invigorate area

Australian hospital designed as healing tree

Companies feud over UV robots

N.D. hospital adds Ebola-ready rooms

Sierra Leone rebuilds healthcare system with eco-friendly medical waste disposal

White House asks hospitals to fight health hazards of climate change

Healthcare facilities automation systems evolve

Hospital cuts falls with 'virtual sitter' system

Healthcare power efficiency trends

Health systems redesign facilities to meet goals

Bryn Mawr Hospital's planning largest project since late 1800s

Catskill Regional Medical Center upgrades parking lot using green technology

Minnesota hospital plans $140 million renovation, expansion

Healthcare facilities with the cleanest patient rooms

Maine hospital recognized for recycling program

University of Kansas Hospital building new patient tower

Long-term costs of infection control

Technology helping hospitals to reduce infections

Weather linked to hospital acquired infections

Patient care, sustainability priorities in Middle East hospital design and construction

Minnesota hospital brings critical power management into the digital revolution

Rubber flooring can boost workplace safety in healthcare facilities

Indoor air quality linked to lung health

Emergency power code changes expected for healthcare facilities

Webcam removal from disabled patient's room creates conflict

Technology fights hospital-acquired infections

Healthcare facilities investing in resilient design

Ohio health system plans $700 million in hospital projects

Designing for long-term infection control

OSHA updates workplace violence guidelines

Tips for leasing medical spaces

Protecting healthcare staff from patients

UCSF Medical Center gets $800K for sustainability efforts from PG&E

Senior facility design scaling down

Technology can create smarter healthcare building projects

Victoria Hospital denies cleaning problems

Long-term facilities reinventing rehab

Advances improve healthcare AV options

Johns Hopkins builds Ebola unit

Los Alamitos Medical Center MOB reflects campus identity

Splashes can be overlooked risk for healthcare facility workers

Designing for needs of cancer patients

Curbing incidents of wandering at senior facilities

Kansas hospital tests positive for Legionella bacteria

Henry Ford Innovation Institute encouraging new design ideas

Army Corps of Engineers taking over Colorado VA hospital project

Boston Children's Hospital renovating dining space

Ontario health system stresses locally grown food

Understanding aging key to designing senior facilities

Healthcare design is putting more focus on infection control

Parkland Hospital designed for comfort

The changing procurement model for medical equipment

Designing experiences into senior facilities

Survey shows little connection between healthcare sector and senior care

Chemicals used to make products antimicrobial are classified as pesticides/biocides

Staco Energy Products announces new product: Stacotap

Clinical waste is mixed up with linen at U.K. hospital

Private resident rooms not trending in senior living

Robots may reduce workloads in hospitals

Ontario clinic designed for flexible activity levels

Hospital recycling barriers studied

Dirty mops blamed for norovirus outbreak at hospitals

South L.A.'s MLK hospital reflects the new healthcare

New Orleans children's hospital proposes $250 million expansion

Q&A on medical gas system deficiencies

HVAC burnout causes week-long EHR outage

Practice Greenhealth releases new sustainability report

Dashboard offer budgetary and management benefits

LED bulbs could help with infection control

Designers predict shift from public to home-centric healthcare model

Health system offering technology stores

Chlorine sewage treatment may be boosting antibiotic resistance

Health facilities are built into apartment complexes and employment centers

California senior facility's needs meant challenging fire sprinkler system installation

Healthcare design innovation requires risk

California hospital installs on-site fuel cell system

ES department can boost HCAHPS scores

Big Data can inform healthcare facilities plans

Determining eyewash station requirements, placement

Rush Health Systems selects VRF zoning for fifth time for Choctaw General Hospital

Hospital reschedules surgeries due to dust on supplies

Jersey City healthcare facility has 'rampant' rodent problem

Outbreaks spur concerns about automated disinfection

Sustainable BIM design paves path for green future of a healthcare facility

Rise in charitable giving builds hospital

Appleton hospital renovations focusing on more efficient care

Building long-term flexibility into healthcare facilities

Q&A on electrical outlets and oxygen cylinders

Cleaning duties 'not always clear' between nurses and EVS

Construction is adjusting to meet healthcare's needs

A third of Manitoba care facilities don't have sprinklers

Improving healthcare disinfecting practice

FGI explores future of healthcare guidelines

Antimicrobial limitations Q&A

Lunera Lighting implements industry data warehouse data synchronization platform

First hospital in the cloud opens in China

Weak IT security programs may spell disaster for healthcare organizations' bottom lines

Survey shows one in three hospitals showing rise in violence

Young adult cancer institute project based on key client principles

Tennessee health systems pouring millions into expansions

Explore differences in how staff and senior management perceive risks

Consistent cleaning and disinfection protocols creates safe patient environment

Mercy Hospital Joplin gets new start with TEC Products

Computerized system can address preventive maintenance mistakes

Michigan hospital project aims to lower emergency room misuse

Modular hospital project causes legal troubles

Pop-up hospitals are increasingly popular around the world

Senior living facilities customize laundry operations

Input sought on increasing the allowable smoke compartment in hospitals

Greenheck introduces the MiniCore energy recovery ventilator

Duncan Regional Hospital extends partnership with Merge Healthcare to launch cardiology program and cath lab

Denver VA hospital $1 billion over budget

S.C. YMCA, physician practice share facility

Louisville Kindred project design advances

Ice damages Pennsylvania VA healthcare center

Hazards found in Georgia hospital elevators

10 benefits of BIM for healthcare facility development projects

Healthcare needs to adapt to survive

Chicago hospital kitchens not inspected for years

Nebraska Medical Center shares Ebola protocols

Canadian hospitals praised for carbon footprint reduction

ECRI certification program for healthcare environmental managers is online

Hospitals partner with medical fitness centers

Florida hospital responds to mold discovery

Health system looks for 'Starbucks seal of approval' when picking outpatient sites

Three Fresno hospitals cited for high infection rates

Hospitals say better design means better care

Improve patient ratings with a motivated ES staff

New Joplin hospital built to weather storms

Working in healthcare becoming a risky business

Hospitals preparing for every infectious disease

Former Hannibal hospital may get asbestos abatement

Designing for an aging population

Resilient design helps hospitals weather natural disasters

Merging healthcare organizations need an operational efficiencies plan

N.C. bill would end Certificate-of-Need requirement for some facilities

Fast food industry may offer patient-care clues

Monitoring technology can improve care, efficiency

California working on hospital violence standards

ASHE names Vista Award winners

N.Y. health center technologically advanced, patient-friendly

Case Study: Bluewater Health renovation

Oregon hospital fined for mislabeling hazardous waste

Report highlights healthcare construction risks

British Columbia attacks on nurses blamed on lack of compliance

Alaska hospital takes part in 3-day disaster drill

Design planning priorities: Focusing on efficiency, safety and technology

UKHealthCare plans $1 billion expansion

Case study: NHS Trust - Bath recycling

EPA updates hazardous waste pharmaceuticals standards

How healthcare facilities can minimize vulnerability to shootings

Children's hospital used art to lift spirits

Making the case for sustainability

Q&A on sleeping suites

Wisconsin hospital has TV studio for in-house programming

Research shows facility design does affect patient satisfaction

Washington Court House hospital to upgrade its energy systems

When to use low-moisture carpet cleaning

Addressing flu and pneumonia at skilled nursing facilities

Study says germs lurking in waiting rooms

Building materials an issue in proposed N.J. healthcare center project

N.J. office building transformed into wellness facility

Technology intelligence fuels healthcare security

Surviving the Joint Commission survey

Maine hospitals look to local food to improve health and patient satisfaction

Hospitals focusing more on patient comfort

Helipad finished in Pennsylvania hospital's emergency department project

U.K. hospital withholds loan payments over fire issues

Design's role in medical tourism

At VA Hospitals, technology reduces nurses' injuries

CDC investigating C. diff link to doctors' offices

Nurses need help with heavy lifting

An infection control expert's week

Maryland hospitals join to leverage state reimbursement

Campus plan builds foundation for friendship

Collaborating on clinical space design

Pest control in healthcare facilities

Kaiser Permanente makes biggest clean energy buy in healthcare

Market-based planning in a value-based world

Sewage spill damages patient records, floods Australian hospital ER

University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein plans modernization project

Succeeding in the new healthcare environment

Future of hospitals seen through frosted windows

Healthcare construction booming in Houston

N.C. health system steps up CRE screening, cleaning efforts

Designing for patients' support systems

First ladies lend support to healing garden

New facilities reflect healthcare's future

Three tips to make healthcare leasing a little easier

California hospital begins $339 million project

Hospitals are re-imagining spaces

Designing a hybrid OR

Power Purchase Agreements can help with facility infrastructure upgrades

Healthcare flooring best practices

Five issues facing healthcare real estate

Hospital's building boom begins with $19.8M New Jersey facility

Blackpool Victoria hospital to cut annual energy and maintenance costs by 274,000 pounds

Sarasota hospital designs wayfinding app

Joplin rebuilds after the storm

Design considerations for biocontainment units

Hospice UV installation cuts HVAC maintenance costs and increases IAQ

Arkansas hospital installs electronically tintable glass

Well-planned community engagement process can improve facilities

Noise levels greatly influence patient comfort

New N.Y. surgery center designed with flexibility

Heavy snows cause gas leak, fire at Duxbury memory care facility

Achieving consistent high performance in hospitals requires monitoring

Cleanliness concerns cited at Fife hospital

U.S. Army medical facilities in Georgia to enhance electrical safety

'Risky' ED layout pays off

ROCKFON offers acoustic ceiling panels with 0.95 NRCLIGHTFAIR International 2015 hosts networking events, awards presentation and celebration of the International Year of Light

Boston hospitals battle to keep things running during winter storms

Nursing home janitor and cook keep working without pay

Accreditation surveys offer lessons in compliance

Washington sports medicine, neighborhood clinics reflect athletic, local themes

Executives' strategies to improve hand hygiene

Hospital retrofit leads to huge energy savings

New standards set for healthcare laundry facilities

Creating and maintaining infrastructure in the capitation era

Probe finds some Florida hospitals have infection control issues

Non-clinical departments need not be in hospitals

Cornwall hospital reopens after safety problems

San Diego hospitals fined for safety lapses

Managing long-term costs of infection control

Handwashing leads to more worker dermatitis

Central UPS protects diagnostic imaging applications

$30 million health campus in the works near Phoenix

Gundersen Health System hits net zero goal

Life Safety Code Q&A

Ice machines can be toxic breeding grounds

Designing for infection control after Ebola scare

Deadly tech hazards include patient-handling device errors

Access control systems can boost security, workflow for healthcare facilities

Emerson Network Power offers complete data center infrastructure management solution through HP Partnership

North Texas spending billions in hospital building boom

Illinois nursing home given plan to shape up

Top eight risks in healthcare industry

Designing for the human experience

Dealing with water outages

EPA developing proposal for hazardous waste pharmaceuticals

Outdoor LED signs can promote community

Choosing a healthcare-specific security provider

Improving facility manager 'soft skills'

London ambulatory care center designed for changing healthcare landscape

Artists brighten children's hospital with murals

Keeping hospital physical plants relevant

Internet of Things is turning the home hospital into a reality

$75M gift to SF General to buy equipment and technology

Kansas hospital hit by power cut-off scam

Designing for Millennial caregivers

Most hospitals not protecting nurses from injuries

It's time to right-size healthcare projects

Ohio medical center a response to healthcare 'sea change'

Hospital's active shooter drill offers lessons to other facilities

Surgeries cancelled after burst pipe floods Ontario hospital

Holistic, longitudinal design thinking optimizes healthcare construction value

Focus on Ebola leaves gap in attention to other outbreaks

Getting healthcare projects right from the start

Changes in interior design education focus

Risk assessment toolkit developed

Hazard vulnerability assessment is a valuable design tool

Investigations help curb accidents

Psychiatric healthcare design challenges

Walk-in behavioral health clinics gaining popularity

Indoor navigation to hit its stride in 2015

Healthcare Design recognizes healthcare design professionals

Can Disney MagicBands work for hospitals?

Sealed TV remotes in patient rooms cut infections

Website offers resources to reduce healthcare facilities risk

California considers allowing cameras in senior care facilities

N.J. hospital adds health tech support space

Hospital security measures effect flower deliveries

Maryland hospitals making a range of adjustments to healthcare reform

N.Y. hospital fined for exposing workers to bloody, soiled laundry

Architecture students create isolation unit designs

What hospitals do to keep facility secure

Northwest Indiana healthcare construction going strong

Proper hand hygiene depends on the right tools, methods

New Joplin hospital to open four years after tornado

New fabric to prevent cross-contamination

Evaluating an inpatient-to-outpatient conversion project

i-lighting introduces iluma under cabinet & rail lighting

Louisiana health center to get solar-heated pools, self-powering elevators

Smart devices track hand-washing in hospitals

Security increased after nurse is wounded in shooting at Los Angeles clinic

New Kemperol reflect 2k 'cool roof' can boost building energy efficiency

New fire ready kitchen hood available from Greenheck

Lurie Children's Hospital gives kids virtual Chicago tours

University students build a device to monitor hand washing in hospitals

New outpatient oncology center takes the form of two 'pebbles'

Phoenix Children's Hospital to build out medical/surgical floor

Key issues for healthcare facility condition assessments

Joint Commission offers Ebola resources for laboratories, healthcare facilities

Can there be too much hospital security?

Gas leak kills two in Mexico City maternity hospital

Designing efficient critical access hospitals

Key differences between accreditation programs

Army Corps of Engineers upgrades VA, Army medical facilities

Abstract art fills lobby of San Antonio hospital

Michigan health system considering cutting-edge short-stay hospital

Are present hospital security plans enough?

Georgia hospital earns thousands of dollars for saving energy

Scottish hospital recognized for energy efficiency

Parallel cost estimating for a capital program

Healthcare design must change with ACA reforms

N.Y. may build a new hospital in Brooklyn

Modular hospital designs to cut Indian construction costs

Common healthcare cost cutting mistakes

When renovating patient rooms one by one makes sense

Clinicians' use of mobile devices increasing

Protecting laundry workers from Ebola threat

Program to support healthcare facility resiliency

Ohio health systems establishes own police force

Operating room lights burn patients at Oregon hospital

Prefab hospital project elements can save money and time

Report released on overcrowding at NewYork hospital ER

Emergency illumination in mechanical room Q&A

After Boston Hospital shooting, area facilities revisit security

How much of a threat is gun violence in hospitals?

Flu and winter germ prevention tips for healthcare facilities

Police work with Ohio hospitals' security forces

CDC: Keep patients out of waiting room for early flu treatment

Designers adjusting to move away from traditional healthcare workplaces

Dealing with healthcare construction cost and schedule challenges

Whitepaper explores firewall breaches

VA police cite nationwide security lapses after shooting

Cleveland hospital to convert to ambulatory care center

Staff contributes to design of Saskatchewan health facility

Lighting choices can improve patient experience and bottom line

Multidisciplinary student design teams to focus on healthcare

Hospitals' fried chicken tradition at odds with health mission

Ensuring your emergency messaging system is disaster-ready

Controlling infections in waiting rooms

Mock-ups help health system control costs, design hospital

Kansas hospital upgrades emergency department

Shriners hospital honored for reducing energy consumption

Pre-occupancy research can improve design

ThermaSol introduces 24/7 Solution center for homeowners and installers

Magnum Energy Solutions launches innovative wireless solutions at AHR Expo 2015

Indiana hospital creates police department

Upgrading the emergency department for increased volumes

Comparing accreditation programs

Columbus hospital called among last 'billion-dollar jobs'

Hospital construction projects can increase HAIs

Green House projects are a new model for long-term care

Foodservice tableware can make effective first impression

Rethinking designs for the aging

New Joint Commission standards available on website

Mississippi hospital storm ready

Behavioral health design comes with its own regulations

Construction barrier doors Q&A

Infection control a high priority for healthcare facility managers

Broken water main floods Pontiac hospital

Patient, doctor suffer electric shocks at Scottish hospital

Ontario hospital FM spent career pursuing efficiency

Georgia hospice blends palliative healthcare with nature

New ED design responds to changing demographics

Maintaining power during an earthquake

New hospital dining space honored for clean, sleek look

Medical equipment budget key to a successful healthcare project

The basics of lightning protection

Indiana facility opens new surgery pavilion

California hospital plans seismic study

New Kaiser hospital features updated technology

The 'Internet of things' can offer solutions or new problems

New children's psychiatric facility planned in Richmond

North Carolina hospital forms police department

Focusing on resilient design

Acronyms facility managers should know

Langley hospital project honored

Indiana University Health to open 12 urgent care centers

Occupant load calculation Q&A

Milwaukee M12 FUEL 5-3/8'' circular saw is first of its kind

Missouri mental hospital designed to be safer

New York hospital cafe cited for safety problems

Queensland public hospital construction progresses

$228 million California facility completed five months early

Columbus children's hospital plans expansion

Lighting can improve patient experience

Canadian addiction center reflects Catholic tradition

Military jet transformed into a flying hospital

New Mexico court says 'Wet Floor' sign is a safety device

Ebola offers lessons for facilities

Report: NHS hospitals call police 175 times a day

Carpenters training for infection control

Mobile options for emergency communication

Healthcare facilities 2015 and beyond

Texas Children's Hospital plans Ebola treatment center

Indiana senior facility honored for design

Supply chain technology can save time, money

Nova Scotia hospital receives province's first LEED certification

Humidity in sterile storage rooms Q&A

Designing a contingency plan for Ebola

Canadian scientists find key to trapping bedbugs

Boston Hospitals cut energy use by 6 percent, despite continued facility growth

Hospital focuses on 'food as medicine'

Indiana children's hospital built with IPD methodology

Hospitals adding technology to cleaning routines

Planning for disaster and power recovery

New Hampshire hospitals react to fatal shooting at area facility

Ontario hospital receives funding for equipment improvements

Integrating NICUs into hospitals

Building information modeling can benefit space management

Floor care issues explained

Medicare cuts payments to 721 hospitals for hospital-acquired conditions

Farm-to-bed cooking gaining ground

Health system preparing for climate change

New technologies aid hospital design and construction

Lighting changes transform cancer center

South Brisbane hospital fixing glitches after complaints

Issues delay North Carolina hospital

Copper bedrails may fight hospital infections

Group works on Ebola building standard in Africa

Technology boosting building efficiency

U.K. hospital commissions new energy center

Senior care facility upgraded to improve living experience

Water-birth facilities reviewed after baby's death

Do U.S. healthcare professionals feel safe after Ebola?

HAI battle fought on multiple fronts

Almost every Edmonton health facility found with infrastructure problems

Natural methods for fighting bacteria

Community health center planned for South Dakota

Benefits Of BIM in healthcare design

Replacement hospital planned for N.C. region

NHS hospital opens carbon-saving energy center

U.S. healthcare system could benefit from Ebola

Imaging area design, regulations are evolving

University of Alabama modernizes student health facilities

Arizona hospital ED expansion includes security upgrades

Retro-commissioning can bring surprises

Langley Air Force Base Hospital renovation completed

Juno Lighting Group introduces two nNew Trac 12 TL214 LED modules with innovative WarmDim technology and color accents

How to advance in facility management

Building information modeling can promote safety and green design

U.K. hospital takes hand hygiene high-tech

Nurses benefit from daylighting, study says

Denver hospital saved $4.3 million with prefabrication

$1.5 billion hospital complex built in San Francisco

DIRTT launches the ICE Virtual Reality Experience Using Oculus Rift

Students brainstorm to reduce hospital-acquired infections

Hawaiian healthcare system shifting facility to skilled nursing

Computer simulation modeling can match space to strategy in healthcare

Children of baby boomers expected to changes aged-care standards

Lights not enough to improve safety around hospital

Top health technology hazards named

White House report tells hospitals how to prepare for climate change

Boston hospitals reducing energy use

Emergency Department design strategies

Attack spurs concerns over hospital parking

Nevada hospitals add armed guards after shooting

Canadian hospital reviews security after patient violence

New Mexico hospital to remodel patient rooms

Design decisions paying off for Indianapolis hospital

Emergency department classification Q&A

UTSW's Clements Hospital honored as Dallas' Real Estate Project Of The Year

Energy internet of things is enabling centralized facility management inside complex, critical healthcare systems

Designing a men's health facility

Cooling tower upgrade can make big difference

Disinfecting bedside electronics

Utah hospital opens hotel for patients, families

Outpatient facility built from former office building

Louisiana facility ICU design honored

Armed attacks on hospitals becoming more frequent

Earthtronics introduces high color and whiteness rendering dimmable PAR20, PAR30 and PAR38 LEDs

Designing safer restrooms

Ambulatory care design can improve sterile processing

35 U.S. hospitals designated Ebola treatment centers

U.S. may have reached peak preparedness for future Ebola cases

Some Ebola guidelines questioned

South Dakota hospital moves from 100-year-old new facility

CDC offers four keys to infection control

U.S. hospitals wary of cost and stigma of treating Ebola

Delaware hospital honored for facility management

Edmonton hospital in dire need of repairs, political party officials say

Aged-care workers at high risk for injury, report says

Occupant notification device Q&A

Designing for the millennial patient

Evaluating cleaning products for Ebola use

Oahu health facilities to get $2 million in capital improvements

Nebraska Ebola unit shares waste removal best practices

Washington hospitals hit will data security breach

Is evidence-based design research too hypothesis driven?

New Fort Benning hospital doubles size of predecessor

Massachusetts considers new assisted living protections

Attacks on hospital nurses lead to new laws

St. Louis-area hospitals prepared for unrest

Toolkit helps healthcare facilities reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save water

Engineers need to keep up with healthcare changes

U.K. hospital vows action over fire safety lapses

Colorado hospital looks at waiting room safety concerns

Hospital managers say culture change key to better hand hygiene

Healthcare Design honors top projects of 2014

Sustainable, efficient buildings for healthcare

Study says hand dryers can spread bacteria

Dealing with medical laundry breakdowns

Hospital maintains organic farm to benefits patients, staff

Healthcare CEO builds for future with evidence-based design

As U.S. Ebola scare fades, infection control focus wanes

Developing brand identity to elevate your patient experience

Chief facilities officer needs strategic vision

Children's hospital design relied on kids' input

HVAC systems for healthcare facilities

Breach of fire regulations in operating rooms spark changes

Getting strategic about energy management

Regulatory standards lag behind urgent care boom

Latest trends in generator design

Hand-washing and housekeeping lapses blamed for high infection rate

Snow brings chaos, loss to Buffalo nursing home

Muskoka hospitals' designs still in flux

Key HIPAA physical safeguards

Hospitals can be danger zones

Designing to support patient wellness

Dealing with healthcare projects codes and standards

Vacant Mississippi rehab facility to be repurposed as Ebola unit

Patient Room 2020 looks at future of design

Medical computers can lower operating costs

Electron-beam technology may be a better way to sanitize Ebola waste

Environmental services can boost patient experiences

Building safe, effective healthcare facilities

Oregon hospital tests therapeutic garden

'Self-cleaning' surface reduces pathogens, study says

Florida facility focuses on Ebola prep

$21 million Coney Island Hospital resiliency project completed

Evolving technology affects healthcare design

Swedish hospital raising the bar on sustainability

Key questions about carpet and vinyl floorcoverings

Study: Cleanliness promotes better behavior

Clearing the air: Healthier interiors in healthcare

Healthcare floorcoverings need good substrates

The healthcare workspace is evolving

Survey shows growing workplace violence in healthcare

Infection control tips in the age of Ebola

Design trends for women's health facilities

Should IT users be treated like patients?

Wisconsin hospital system produces more energy than it consumes

Arkansas health system consolidates for efficiency

Houston Medical Center adds UV technology to infection control

Ebola fears spark equipment companies to restrict service

Nature influences design of Florida cancer center

Protecting healthcare spaces from construction vibration

Choosing a disinfectant to fight Ebola

Designing for elderly patients

Preparing for Ebola - the FM's role

Long-term care dining needs to step up its game.

Study: Hospital workers wash hands less toward end of shift

U.K. not prepared for Ebola, expert says

Hospitals shifting to renewable energy

Mothers get remote link to babies in intensive care

Faulty sprinklers cause flooding at Jersey City Medical Center

UT Southwestern builds new hospital in Dallas

Hospitals embracing alternative fuel sources

Hospital designers balance safety and luxury

Four storm-damaged NYC hospitals to get $1.6 billion

Construction begins on Nevada health village

R.I. ambulatory facility achieves LEED Gold

Alternative HVAC systems popular in hospital applications

White paper on power strips available

Interpreting the Life Safety Code

Detroit-area hospital plans $160M expansion

Ebola heightens awareness of HAIs

Tampa ER designed for comfort

Building automation systems can help cut costs

Kashmir hospital relies on solar power

Report says infections, accidents and injuries remain problems despite gains

Building data analytics can help bottom line

Private rooms for infants gains support

WHO updates personal protective equipment guidelines for Ebola

UW Health to stop selling sugar-sweetened drinks

Hospital says goodbye to green Jell-O

Controlling MRI noise and vibration

As water concerns mount, U.S. consumption increases by more than 68 million servings

Facilities experts urge Ebola prep

Embarking on a Lean journey for your next major capital project

Louisiana hospital makes campus smoke free

New Zealand bacterial outbreak linked to facility faults

Healthcare's big-box future

Demand for Ebola supplies up

N.J. hospital reduces energy output by 20 percent

Pakistani hospitals set up disaster management wards

Hospital builds stronger ED after storm

Two Virginia hospitals achieve infection risk certification

Study links armed guards to less hospital violence

Case study: maximizing surgery center flow

America's experiencing a hospital-food revolution

Emergency backup generators don't always work when needed, probe finds

'Homelike' setting in senior care not so important, study says

New N.C. orthopedic clinic includes LED lighting upgrade

Vermont psych facility rebuilds after hurricane

Nashville facility integrates behavioral, primary care

Jazz tested as post-op pain treatment

Common security framework can be key tool for healthcare facilities

Consolidating health services boon to medical office market

Millions in unused medical supplies tossed annually

Hospitals meeting climate change challenge

Evaluating design research tools

Ebola may be draining resources from other efforts

Good hand hygiene essential in HAI battle against health

Making a hospital 'Ebola ready'

Great Neck facility to build bio-containment unit

Using BIM in ambulatory care center construction

Associations issue statement on processing biohazardous medical waste

Georgia facility project based on evidence-based design

Florida nursing home cited for rats

Laundry council backs CDC Ebola guidelines

Fire-rated door frame Q&A

Legionella: An 'everyone' issue

Identifying Legionella issues starts with setting a baseline through culturing

Take a photo tour of Canadian mental health facility

Chris O'Brien Lifehouse is Australia's first comprehensive cancer care facility

Hospitals review infection control practices amid Ebola fears

Temporary staffing in healthcare security

Blighted Los Angeles hospital rebuilt after challenging history

Green initiatives gaining favor with hospitals

N.Y. prison expands medical facility

Health system switches to meats without unnecessary antibiotics

Optimizing lighting and HVAC control can save money

Facilities professionals must communicate how they contribute to the organization as a whole

Download free whitepaper on hand hygiene

About one in six doctor visits will be virtual in 2014

New hospital planned for booming Texas region

Mandatory Ebola quarantine criticized

New emergency department designed with smaller waiting rooms

Expert on designing for elderly talks about long-term facility innovation

Controlling allergies in a long-term living facility

Oklahoma hospital begins to rebuild after tornado

Testing can help clarify wayfinding system

Herman Miller announces a new tool for learning about a product's sustainability

Prevent winter pest problems

N.C. continuing care retirement community tackles expansion

Denver's Saint Joseph Hospital includes interventional platform floor

Georgia Medical Center keeps grounds green all year

NYC healthcare workers readying for Ebola

California healthcare district cutting hospital construction costs

Successfully integrating BIM in hospital construction

How loudness affects the hospital environment

Healthcare design survey stresses efficiency

Liquid oxygen transfilling Q&A

N.J. bill would give power-restoration priority to healthcare facilities

Hospital security departments bracing for Ebola impact

Twin Cities hospitals help anchor local food movement

UK hospital criticized for filthy conditions

Delaware's health facility built on military tank assembly site

Facility managers feeling effect of healthcare industry changes

CDC issues stronger standards for Ebola healthcare workers

Long Beach hospital may be partially or completely razed due to Sandy damage

Maintaining Joint Commission accreditation

San Antonio hospital energy investments save money

Energy measurement best practices for healthcare

UK hospital patient dies after dietary mistake

Competition encourages design innovation for cancer patients

Retroficiency analytics improve utility efficiency program targeting and cross-channel engagement

Eaton offers versatility and long service life in PV systems with new high amperage solar combiner boxes

Littman Brands donates multiple lighting fixtures to Ronald McDonald House of Long Island

Ebola preparedness urged for clinics

Healthcare community focuses on healthy lifestyle

Ebola raises concerns over infection controls

Iowa hospital works to decrease patient falls

Improving hand-washing compliance

On-site corporate clinics becoming more common

OSHA issues Ebola guidance

Healthcare construction at seven-year high in Twin Cities

Appropriate technology key to hospital security

What determines a wet procedure location?

Detroit hospital considers outsourcing housekeeping

Making the most of a multi-tenant outpatient facility design

Ebola a workplace issue for healthcare facilities

What if a flu pandemic were to happen tomorrow?

Community health beyond just the data

CDC's how-to on treating Ebola safely

Nurses at Dallas hospital say there were no Ebola protocols

Housekeeping leader at senior care facility honored

TriRivers Health Partners installs integrated power management system

Many nursing homes still lack sprinklers

Manhattan medical center tailored for men

Werner announces availability of Max Patrol self retracting lifelines

Hospitals can learn from Dallas' Ebola mistakes

Hopes realized seven years after Michigan hospital installs vegetative roof

Winning facility design for men 'strong but vulnerable'

Choosing patient-unit flooring

Waste containers Q&A

Surgical fire prevention strategies

Firefighting in hospitals takes specialized training

Hues for healthcare spaces

Designing a welcoming waiting room

Ohio State University opens cancer emergency department

University of Delaware health facility built on brownfield

PeridoxRTU sporicidal disinfectant meets CDCs guidance for hospital disinfection of Ebola

LED adjustable wall packs and bullet flood lights expand MaxLite outdoor lineup

CTS consolidated telecom services partners with real-time technology group to provide advanced identity management

Tech Lighting introduces element LED multiples

White House blogs about preparing for Ebola

Ensuring health facility firewall integrity

Connecticut hospitals gear up for Ebola

When Ebola is suspected but not confirmed, linen should be left in the room until test results are obtained

A day at a Liberian Ebola clinic

Stabbed surgeon calls for safety boost in Australian hospitals

Virgin Island hospitals to be revamped to save energy

California hospital gets seismic safety reprieve

CDC: Discard Ebola patient linens as regulated medical waste

Less (space) can be more with emergency department efficiency

Copper coated hospital beds help combat possible infections

Successful healthcare project delivery starts right on day one

New $25 million rehab center planned for Grand Rapids

Medical recliners can help providers with ACA requirements

Facility design may attract, keep physicians

Single-use device reprocessing saves money and the environment

U.S. nearing solution on Ebola waste issue

Case study: Long-term value for VA healthcare campus

Behavioral health facility wins design award

VA New Orleans replacement medical center has self-sustaining power plant

U.S. has the healthcare system to stop Ebola

Kaiser Permanente renovation celebrates Oakland location and relationship with city

Hand hygiene improves with monitoring

Feds may be lowering safety standards for Ebola waste

Calif. guv OKs one hospital workplace safety bill, vetoes another

Designing a better patient experience

Take a photo tour of new Oregon women's health center

Health system initiative to reduce red-bag waste

Book calls for detoxing healthcare

CMMS success rests on having a plan, goals

Parkland offers lessons in practical design

Indiana health network forms its own police force

Environmental services 'secret weapon' against HAIs

Scottish hospital not clean enough for HEI inspectors

Managing health facilities after a merger

Dealing with infectious disease

Hospital's rebirth in New Orleans

Electronic surveillance cuts death rates, study says

Temporary staffing in healthcare security

Lego blocks used to help design Canadian healthcare center

Electrical closets Q&A

Milwaukee introduces M12 and M18 LED lantern/flood lights with TRUEVIEW

UK hospital chlorine contamination sparks police investigation

Study says shark-skin-inspired surface helps control MRSA

The Quiet Zone: Controlling noise and improving privacy in hospitals

N.C. health providers team up to cut costs

R.I. healthcare organization repurposes manufacturing space

MaxLite launches LED flush mount ceiling fixtures for residential and hospitality lighting

Technology infrastructure can reduce costs and improve patient care

Knowing the impact and costs of chemical disinfectants

Survey names 10 cleanest Dallas hospitals

Replacement hospital planned after tornado

Adelante Healthcare CEO talks about the future of community healthcare

Hospital pillows can harbor pathogens

Experts say US hospitals unprepared for Ebola waste

Converting doubles to private rooms

HVAC considerations in hybrid OR design

N.J. utility honored for hospital efficiency

Essential vs. critical electrical systems

Edmonton hospital fighting influx of flies

Ontario health system introduces guest meal program

Children's hospital to have Xbox Kinect-powered atrium

Critical power management systems vital for health facilities

New ambulance bay built to improve safety and efficiency

Boomers reinventing senior food service

Best hand-hygiene practices for a healthcare facility

Omega Products releases its latest product: Omega Stucco Cleaner

BlazeMaster fire sprinkler systems boost efficiency, cost-effectiveness with updated listing

Pexip introduces Infinity Connect - an all-new suite of software clients

Earthquake-retrofit costs lead to closing of L.A. hospital

UAE hospitals don't spend enough on infection control

Resolute Health's Wellness Campus features green spaces, walking trails and gardens

Control valve tamper switches Q&A

Hospitals trimming energy costs with demand response programs

St. Louis senior community renovates inside and out

Charles Maggio joins CBRE Healthcare as managing director

Talkaphone releases VOIP-600 Series IP call stations

Healthcare center blamed for man's mushroom poisoning

Seniors' food preferences and attitudes spark chef's creativity

Architect talks of 'restorative design'

Rural hospitals closing without ACA money

Retail urgent care retailers increase access

Palm Springs hospital unveils emergency phone system

Preventing Clostridium difficile infections

Hospitals find cost-cutting energy efficiencies

CDC issues Ebola checklist

New hospital in Ireland has intimate feel

Structural engineering decisions more complex in healthcare

Color-coded sheets to aid to infection control efforts

California apartment complex adds health clinic

Faulty CCTV system prevents hospital assault probe

Is design an answer for obesity?

Preparedness key to containing outbreaks

Hospital room design boosts patient recovery times

Construction near-constant at Pa. care community

California nursing home settles suit over asbestos violations

Enhancing indoor air quality in healthcare facilities

Ghana Ridge Hospital design inspired by Kenyan culture

Green restrooms promote efficiency, wellness

FEMA offers resources for digital disaster prep

Free webcast on preparing your facility for value-based purchasing

Daylight's benefits coming to surgical areas

Indoor air quality control in public and shared spaces helps eliminate odor issues

Leviton expands SmartlockPro AFCI and GFCI product lines

Healthcare systems move away from flame retardants in furniture

Louisiana healthcare providers planning multi-million dollar construction projects

Ambulance staff says hospital ramping could have fatal consequences

Kansas City-area memory-care facility plans $7.5M expansion

Milwaukee expands its leadership position in connection technologies

Design Showcase honored projects have unique challenges

Managing waterborne infection risks

Ebola, HAIs boost sales of infection-control software

Flammable liquid storage Q&A

Military offers lessons for dealing with mass casualties

Pennsylvania hospital plants organic farm

Linen loss is an $840 million problem

Post substitute menu choices at long-term facilities

Laser Spine Institute plans ambulatory surgery center

Cancer center healing garden offers calming respite

$18.5 million rehab center set in Wisconsin

Innovations become the new design standard

Boston Hospitals going green

Kaiser Permanente taps more solar power

New study shows reusable textiles' benefit to healthcare facilities

Complying with proposed fire safety regulation changes

Mini health clinics bring care to Myanmar

Survey names 10 cleanest Chicago hospitals

Gloucestershire hospitals to save 500,000 pounds a year with green efforts

Maryland hospital builds combined heat and power plant

Australian cancer center lauded for daylighting

Tampa General improves facility with LED lighting and digital controls

Benchmarking called critical to energy management

Photo tour of hospital food around the world

Mobile healthcare facility created in van

Texas hospital gets $500,000 rebate for energy efficiency

Info offered on scabies management in healthcare facilities

Hospital patients benefit from new rooms, healthcare exec says

Balancing care with efficiency

Rediscovering integrated building systems

If you see something, say something

Ontario hospital honored for going greener

Hospital expansion goes with copper piping

Healthcare design benefits still depend on financial incentives

Are you ready for the new 2012 Life Safety Code?

Patient play helps shape hospital garden project

Kentucky hospital expansion balances comfort, safety

New Jersey hospital investing in urgent care

More hospitals focusing on sustainability, report shows

Preventing common health facility accidents

N.H. facilities get federal grants for renovations

S.C. hospital's new entrance facade part of $34M renovation

Hospital parking changes raise safety concerns

Converting retail spaces to healthcare

Maintaining a facility's interior

Bethesda hospital plans $230 million expansion

Behind the scenes of Integrated Project Delivery

Determining sustainability's value

Bedside tech part of the healing process

LED lighting standards: What is R9 and why does it matter?

Kansas facility plans major re-construction, remodeling

Urgent care centers provide easy access, cost control

Indiana University Health turning mansion into clinic

California hospitals prepare for Ebola while stressing low risk

For a healthcare data center, redundancy is key

Key hand-hygiene strategies include easy access to sanitizer

Window film can balance comfort, energy savings

Green thumbs enhancing menu at Thunder Bay hospitals

San Francisco hospital to have seismic safety feature

Healthcare workers go on strike over Ebola safety fears

Health system adapts to change through consolidation

Long Island High school opens health center

Planning can limit the impact of severe weather on food costs

Flooring helps distinguish young adult cancer unit

N.Y. hospital focuses on worker safety

Hospital focus shifting to outpatient strategies

Fire station to add health facility

Violence in hospitals called rare but difficult to stop

Quiet Kit helps raise patient satisfaction scores

Healthcare facilities turning to data centers as technology needs grow

White paper on antimicrobial protection available

ACA creates new healthcare design standard

HVAC and solar features help Pennsylvania hospital cut costs and energy use

Armstrong unveils expanded range of three-speed circulators

Managing senior-care renovations and expansions

Probe finds hospital security not properly trained after man jumps to his death

Evaluating your wayfinding system

Design features can influence nurse job satisfaction

Adding an extra floor - without affecting the schedule or budget

Emerson Network Power debuts first-of-a-kind ASCO Series 336 paralleling system

Gerflor USA joins world's leading commercial flooring partnership

Starting a plastics recycling program

UK hospital has its own school and gardens

Healthcare waste disposal ideas sought

Healthcare organizations have a range of data center options

Optimizing hospital security with identity management software

Trends in essential power systems

Hospital food is being redefined

Gerflor USA launches Taralay impression wood for healthcare

New Action Excel NR floating floor system now available

ABM Healthcare Support Services named one of America's Best Places to Work for 2014 by Modern Healthcare

Controlling indoor air quality in public and shared spaces helps manage airborne public health issues

Garland's new restoration system revitalizes asphalt and metal roofs

Study says C. diff patients will contaminate some staff

Balancing present, future needs with design

Critical access hospital re-imagining care delivery

Study says health workers exposed to high levels of antibacterial soap chemical

Designer gives teen's hospital space a new look

OSHA fines Boston-area hospital for unsafe conditions

Boston Children's Hospital building designed for quiet

CMS backs new dining practice standards

St. Louis hospital to add 200 beds

Minnesota Security Hospital under scrutiny

Emergency department design can fight contagious disease

Preventing common hospital accidents

Healthcare design for Millennials

Hospitals lauded for cutting energy use

Leviton expands VerifEye line of Smart Meters with Series 4000 industrial-class meter

New helicopter pad on Scottish hospital causing concern

New Hampshire hospital trucking in natural gas to cut energy use

Healthcare spaces affect attitudes, behaviors

Infection control recommendations for Ebola questioned

Hospitals rethink the role of art

New Indiana hospital adopts patient-centered design

Sanford Fargo Medical Center to get new lobby, patient rooms

Room-service approach improving hospital food

Video shows flood waters burst through Nebraska hospital

ACA may mean the end of bad hospital food

FGI Guidelines Q&A

Reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections

Air flow path matters in patient rooms

Study compares hand hygiene and environmental cleaning

Southampton Hospital plans new facility

Georgia medical center working to balance gun law, safety

Looking beyond the traditional clinic

Building energy intelligence in a large hospital

OSHA updates respiratory protection directive for hazardous chemicals

Walmart opens primary care clinics

Omaha medical center sculpture recognizes leader

Creating healthcare workplace efficiencies

ASTM Building Committee approves standard for intumescent coatings used to protect steel in fire

Southco introduces battery-operated, fully self-contained electronic locking system

Enerfit launches first commercial air conditioning retrofit to provide mobile and online access to real-time unit data

OSHA cites Brooklyn hospital over violence to employees

Mercy Virtual invests in telemedicine

Pennsylvania hospital found noncompliant after patient jumps from window

Post-occupancy evaluation measures success of clinic design

Baptist Health South Florida to build $430 million cancer center

Environmental services to expand, promote influence

Hospital maximizes light with tintable glass

Nebraska hospital hit with severe flooding

Healthcare providers accounted for majority of recent data breaches

Vegas betting on facilities to attract medical tourism

Follow call to interoperability

Maintenance is a reliability and compliance issue

Atlanta hospitals to cut waste by 65 percent

Hiring key in evolution of senior food service

London hospital hopes to cut energy costs by 1 million pounds

Antimicrobial fogging and misting protocols approved

Funeral home renovated into physical rehab center

Study says flashing lights increase hand hygiene

Bed rail entrapment linked to mattress size, loose rails

Ambulatory care facilites pose equipment planning challenges

Natural, neutral colors trending for healthcare spaces

Health City Cayman Islands blends low costs, tropical setting

Why does design thinking matter?

Managing long-term care refurbs and expansions

Assessing facilities to determining capital investment

Is your hospital easy to navigate?

Life Safety Code for IT closets

Designing behavioral health outpatient facilities

Senate appropriators call for recommendations to reduce overlap in federal energy efficiency programs

The Chief Facilities Officer's emerging role

Traditional commissioning doesn't fully address healthcare technology

Second flooding at Irish hospital investigated

Data helps sell healthcare energy efficiency efforts

Florida facility expansion advances

Healthcare projects honored for design

New cabinet for raised floor data centers offers the ultimate in airflow containment

Telkonet and channel partner Evolutix continue to expand with securing the Hilton Barra Hotel project

ASHRAE and over 20 organizations urge Congress to support building energy codes in the Energy and Water Funding Bill for FY 2015

Toledo EDs dealing with toxins in water supply

Improving patient flow can significantly reduce costs

Nurses work better in natural light

Design can contain germs in the ER

Smoke detector Q&A

Georgia hospital using three germ-zapping robots

Hospital's sponsored space brews concern

Exotic animals help nursing home patients

Risk scanning offers new insights on facility condition

New fabric may fight HAIs

Organizations announce commitment to resilient buildings

Designing for veterans

Challenges for healthcare designers

Healthcare TV trends

Facilities need a bedbug control plan

'Mouse ridden' New Jersey facility gets clean bill of health

DBIA announces 2014 Design-Build project award winners

Designing for population health

Locating facilities in an evolving market

Wireless controls are standard building automation

Delhi hospitals cited for inadequate fire-safety measures

Legionella bacteria found in water at two Alabama VAs

Healthcare needs to catch up on security

Integration can improve healthcare facility management

Tips to improve wayfinding signage

Building deficiencies found at Maine hospital

Nursing home worker alleges she wasn't warned of shooter drill

Value-driven approach sets priorities in cancer-care design

Dozens of Alberta health facilities lack fire sprinklers

Infection prevention recommendations for Ebola patients

New CMS regulations could mean changes for healthcare facilities

'Nightmare bacteria' spread in Southeast

Minnesota hospital stops to increase patient safety

Employees with safety concerns protected

New Texas hospital focusing on patient experience

Ventilation checks Q&A

Upgrading ORs without affecting care

Cambridge, Mass., passes energy benchmarking ordinance

S.C. hospital revises procedures after infection outbreak

Hospital vending machine dispenses fresh foods via RFID

Georgia skilled nursing facility designed for neighborhood feel

NIOSH outlines response to sewer gas exposure

Cincinnati hospital has 2.5-acre living roof

Massachusetts hospital kitchen going green

N.Y. hospital to get $1.1 billion for Hurricane Sandy repairs

Irish hospital food service hit with complaints

TEC products used to renovate Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City

Case Study: Spot coolers boost automotive technicians' productivity

Researchers will advance hybrid energy modeling in new department of energy-funded project

Club Car Carryall utility vehicles go head to head with competitors

Physician shoots armed patient at Philadelphia hospital

The importance of leadership in healthcare security

Philadelphia children's hospital expanding ambulatory care network

Abilene facility makes energy upgrade

Active living trend expected to stick around

Collocation office benefits healthcare construction project

Solar energy project planned for D.C. hospital

Kimberly-Clark recognized for innovation at 2014 Edison Awards

Eye Lighting introduces new Aphostm LED luminaires

ELB Electronics introduces LED T8 direct replacement lamps

CertainTeed Ceilings introduces industry's first VOC-compliant flexible size ceiling system for greater freedom of design

Mice, filth alleged at New Jersey facility

Public awareness called key to healthy design

Hawaiian facility to shift beds from long-term to acute care

Designing to prevent HAIs

N.H. facilities drug-test law to begin

N.C. facility plans $16.5 million ER expansion

Trends in senior living design

Fire alarm system Q&A

Chemtronics introduces new full-line product catalog

DuctSox's New SkeleCore pull-tight adds value-engineered, tensioned fabric duct to SkeleCore line

MaxLite's new LED Utility Wraps Series DLC-listed for ambient and stairwell lighting

Phifer's multi-tasking performance fabrics the ideal choice for hospital settings, high-traffic areas

norament xp trac meets stringent requirements of cGMP facilities

Hospital face scaled back future

Data analytics effective energy efficiency tool

UV cuts resistant organisms by 20 percent: study says

Mayo Clinic renovation design a team effort

Design choices may reduce fall risk for elderly

Cincinnati hospital's facade honors region's artistic history

MaxLite's new Architectural Recessed Downlights deliver energy efficiency with design in mind

Viking SupplyNet expands distribution and fabrication network

METCO offers the industry's only complete rainscreen wall systems package

Keeping hardwood floors clean and safe during the summer months

Herman Miller's Locale earns IDEA Gold Award

Healthcare industry urged to address climate change

Nursing station design must consider patient care issues

Survey says wireless applications growing in hospitals

Joint Commission online learning module addresses long-term care infections

Smart building automation systems can add intelligence, efficiency

Systems engineering called crucial to transforming healthcare delivery

Soliant Health names 20 Most Beautiful Hospitals for 2014

In healthcare design, what is 'appropriate'?

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center chooses Emerald Textiles

NSF International announces first verified health product declaration (HPD)

nora introduces all-new color palette for noraplan eco

CBRE surpasses 300 LEED-certified buildings

IFMA Health Care Institute expands leadership team

California hospital implements new security procedure

Facility backup power requires correct connectivity

Brigham and Women's Hospital project honored for safety in construction practices

Study says good physical work environment = effective nurses

Gardens in long-term care settings benefit dementia patients

Online infection control course offered to improve construction safety

Comfortable work environments boost productivity

ASHRAE, IAQA agree to join forces

Iowa hospital begins $138.5 million ER renovation, expansion

Improving patient satisfaction starts with the floor

Hospital engineering should integrate infection prevention in design

Ensuring inpatient and outpatient pharmacies are secure

Changes expected for Chinese healthcare market

Report says doctors key to connection between building environment and patient health

Ten ways to become a more sustainable cleaning contractor

Legionella bacteria found again at UPMC Presbyterian

Support kit helps prevent healthcare injuries

Tennessee hospital creates culture of safety

Technology used for hospital bed safety

Advanced paint technologies help facilities keep score with ACA standards

Evacuation map Q&A

Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital designed with welcoming architecture

Practice Greenhealth awards winners announced

Pathian introduces Component Level Benchmarking - a game changer for the energy management and utility industries

Smartware Group Inc. clients praise Bigfoot CMMS' elegant user interface and rich functionality

LED Recessed Ceiling 4-inch dimmable can lights provide the upside to down lighting

GE Lighting helps solve university lighting issue

WaterSignal taking Atlanta Schools to school on water efficiency and conservation

It may take a (health) village

Wisconsin healthcare campus designed for water conservation

Colorado facility adds hydro therapy rehabilitation pools

Savannah hospital unveils $1 million kitchen

Designing a hybrid operating room

Mercy Health designed for future flexibility

ASHRAE building automation systems guideline available

Children's hospital sports playful design

Agility Health announces proposed acquisition resulting in pro forma revenues exceeding US $100 million

Ultra-wide display for elevator multimedia information and entertainment

Serpentina Ceiling System from Armstrong now available for indoor pool applications

Carnival Cruises launches in-house medical facility

New Australian hospital takes green path

Texas hospital designed for community wellness

More than $637 million in maintenance deferred for Alberta health facilities

U.S. and Chinese health design trends compared

Wisconsin health system near energy independence

Watermark Designs' Elan Vital faucet wins KB Culture Award

Yaskawa Electric Corp. to acquire Solectria Renewables

EvergreenHealth joins LEAPT program to advance patient safety initiatives

Hospital bans showers after legionella bacteria is found

Low-cost energy efficiency upgrades

Experts join to offer guidance on hand hygiene

Flow modeling can improve care team services delivery

East Tennessee Children's Hospital plans surgery and NICU expansion

Ensuring patient safety during construction

Rising obesity rate spurs hospitals to adapt equipment

Prioritizing data security for healthcare organizations

Hospital workers increasingly targets of violence

Wisconsin health system reduces energy footprint with LED luminaires

Healthcare facility stairs hold unused potential

Waste-treating autoclaves getting more efficient

Take a video tour of Raleigh Orthopaedic Clinic & Surgery Center, which now includes Cree LED troffers

151 New England buildings compete in EPA's 5th Annual Energy Star Battle of the Buildings

Lithonia Lighting expands best-in-class P Series LED recessed lights family

CORT's new workplace products provide positive alternative to long-term sitting

Probe of Greenville deadly infections focuses on water

Study reports benefits of prefabrication

Maryland fails to inspect many facilities for developmentally disabled, assisted living

Workplace clinic system may expand into Wisconsin

During natural disasters, hospital resilience is key

Hospital housekeeping best practices

Operational readiness should be part of facility planning process

More data available for informed design decisions

MaxLite introduces high-performance LED Residential Downlight Retrofits

AFFLINK members reminded to 'Get on The Energy Bus'

AAMA releases Aluminum Storefront and Entrance Manual

Anne Arundel Medical Center implements improved language interpretation system

Moen Commercial meets the needs of healthcare facilities with new M-Dura bedpan washers

Study: Hospital wards overheat because windows don't open

Fire extinguisher cabinet Q&A

Washington hospital opens new cafe with sustainable menu, healthy choices

White paper offers tips to create a culture of safety

Children's hospital lounge caters to families

Prefabrication or modularization can boost project efficiency

Rockfon.com adds Chicago Metallic suspension systems and Rockfon metal ceiling products

ASHRAE, IAQA to join forces to grow resources for indoor air quality professionals

Pulse Systems' Complete EHR, Version 4.2.08, achieves 2014 Edition Complete Health IT certification from ICSA Labs

Daintree Networks continues upward momentum with record-breaking first half

Lennox introduces the ultimate all-in-one, benefit-rich ultra high-efficiency lineup

Bed bugs force hospital waiting room to close

Report says University of Chicago has too many beds

Trendy flooring choices are often wax-free

'Quiet Kits' can change patient experience

Does evidence-based design translate?

Healthcare robotics can do some heavy lifting

ASHRAE/IBPSA-USA Building Simulation Conference announces preliminary schedule

Patient safety tool: Medical Mattress Inspection, Repair Guide

ClimateCraft launches line of quick-ship custom air handling units

Annapolis medical center will stop hiring smokers in July 2015

Australian health executive remembers flood evacuation

Keys to long-term care facility security

Syracuse medical center gets $2.5 million from state for expansion

Sports medicine clinic gets up and running

Reconfiguring healthcare space for new technology comes with challenges

Disasters bring hospitals valuable lessons along with damage

ROOT Data Center's new next-generation colocation facility utilizes comprehensive power management solutions from Eaton

Highly efficient sports lighting slashes energy use by nearly 50 percent

Acuity Brands Outdoor LED lighting helps Wisconsin healthcare provider to achieve sustainability and energy savings goals

Oil eater expands line of floor cleaners

Loctite anti-seize lubricants from Henkel receive MIL-PRF-907F qualification

Emergency rooms try online booking

Nineteenth century heating system relevant to healthcare facilities today

Philadelphia hospitals embrace energy efficiency

Long-term care facility evacuation relies on planning and common sense

Kaiser Permanente Oakland replacement hospital opens

Medical equipment planning key to project success

Vicon introduces a new series of HD surveillance monitors

Appleton broadens LED lighting line with New Viamaster energy-efficient, long life LED linear luminaires

MaxLite's new FlatMAX LED panels: A cutting-edge solution for ceiling installations

Valspar unveils new exterior color collections

125 Cassidy Turley managed properties to compete in EPA's

Medical record storage can impact design and infrastructure plans

New OSHA resource focuses on reducing nursing home worker injuries

Ohiohealth shifting focus to outpatient services

UK hospital trust admits health and safety asbestos issues

Topeka hospitals explore healthy food options

Community buy-in matters for healthcare facilities

Demand escalating for Silent Knight combo fire and carbon monoxide detector

RIDGID SeekTech SR-24 Line Locator with integrated Bluetooth and GPS

Kubota's New Hydraulic 6-in-1 Blade takes productivity to a new level

Armstrong announces availability of REVIT files through the Autodesk Seek web service

Motion Industries launches Mivending Solutions website

Healthcare interior design's role often under-recognized

Southwest Florida hospitals increase hand-hygiene compliance

Saskatchewan healthcare facilities need $2.2 billion in repairs

Missouri offers loans for hospital energy efficiency

Toilets major source of contamination in healthcare

LEED rating system putting focus on product content

Free Terminal Cleaning Tool Kit for infection preventionists and environmental services professionals

RIDGID SeeSnake Mini Video Inspection System now offers easier inspections with durable, self-leveling camera head

Armstrong family of Blades Vertical Elements now includes two, new linear wave designs

Hubbell Building Automation unveils new family of energy-saving Lighthawk2 lighting control sensors

Solatube International launches next phase of SkyVault

Hospitals see increase in violent crime

Kansas hospitals commit to healthier environments

Saginaw-area hospitals focus on stopping HAIs

Missouri hospitals find it's becoming easier to go green

Teck Acute Care Centre design separates public, patient and staff flows with few crossovers

TSI Touch receives Samsung Smart Signage Award for Healthcare Installation of the Year

Hilti Firestop silicone joint spray CFS-SP SIL

Viking Corp. adds two national technical representatives

Cushman introduces 1600XD4 4x4 utility vehicle

Dri-Design's Shadow Series brings sustainable style to Longwater Place

Affordable Care Act expected to bring more outpatient facilities

Missouri hospital participates in national earthquake drill

Indiana hospital cited for safety lapses for lack of permits

Boston-area hospital receives 'Greenhealth' award

Study finds building design can influence patient behavior

Low hand-hygiene compliance found during anesthesia administration

Baldor Electric Company introduces large AC - GPM Induction Motor product line

Network presents Rising Star Award to Proteam

Wausau's INvent hurricane impact-resistant windows receive NOA

GE's Lumination BR Series LED Luminaire provides clean, uniform lighting with dimming capabilities for commercial ceilings

Tyco SimplexGrinnell launches new website

Buffalo hospital adds 'safe room' in ER

S.C. emergency workers shuttle water to hospitals and nursing homes

LED luminaires solve senior living lighting challenges

Cost-effective building design tips

Building product transparency basics

Design solutions for healthcare wayfinding

3M disinfectant cleaner RCT concentrate kills germs in three minutes or less

Xtralis Products Score 3 More Prestigious Awards at ESX USA

Emerson Network Power expands ASCO 7000 Series 600-1200 Amp power transfer switches with 30-cycle rating for larger projects

EYE Lighting introduces new GL Series LED luminaires

Digital Lumens' intelligent lighting system supports newly updated California Title 24 energy standards

Florida health system investing $1 million on infection-resistant garments

Facade design may help the healing process

UV disinfection reduces multidrug-resistant organisms at NY hospital

Baltimore senior care facility installs massive solar array

Healthcare construction boom highlights BIM advancements

UK hospitals flagged for poor cleanliness and infection control

HealthTrust and Siemens enter into agreement to drive value and savings for HealthTrust member facilities

Eaton's energy efficient, LED Luminaire adds uplight illumination to High Bay commercial, retail and industrial applications

xCella wireless lighting control system from Acuity Controls maximizes lighting potential in small spaces

Oplink unveils WiseHome: solutions for smarter connected living

ASHRAE/IES publish user's manual for Standard 90.1

ASHRAE high-performance building design professional certification earns ANSI Accreditation

Hospital's security a coordinated effort

Cleveland Clinic launches millennial-friendly experience overhaul

Healthcare reform means opportunities, threats

San Francisco hospitals rehabilitating hospital food

Use of mass notification systems during an emergency

UK hospitals' revamped energy systems to save 2.5 million lbs

Michigan hospitals working to prevent infections

Mobile clinic project helps bring healthcare to remote areas

Minuteman launches new EnTerra 3-Phase battery backup systems

Wausau presents Custom Window by Wausau historically accurate windows and terrace door inserts

New fixture-integrated wireless controls from Acuity Controls for high performance, facility-wide lighting management

Parsons Brinckerhoff designing new Fulton State Mental Hospital

Honeywell introduces Uvex Tirade sealed eyewear for protection in high particulate environments

Sweat hurts anti-bacterial brass surfaces

Controversial N.Y. hospital expansion OK'd

Northern California health system to invest $11.5 million in patient lifts

Best practices created for dementia care design

East Harlem hospital honored for construction management

Chicago faucets offers new affordable, heavy-duty, commercial stop valves

New Colorations Ceiling System from Armstrong integrates color and acoustics

D-Link now shipping world's first wireless 11ac IP camera with color night vision

First large hospital system converts to Vestagen's New Vestex protected attire designed to help fight pathogen transmission

Acuity Brands distinguished with 'Most Innovative Product of the Year' Award from the LFI Innovation Awards competition

Infant abduction puts spotlight on maternity ward security

Consult models outside of healthcare to improve patient experience

Michigan hospital holds armed-intruder drill

Integrated project delivery (IPD) - where are we now?

Tools for hand-hygiene observation

Retail shapes future in healthcare

Toronto Birth Centre offers non-hospital option

AGT's Health Risk Management System effective in eliminating MERS virus

Tubelite debuts 34000 Series storefront

Eaton's LED products honored with two LIGHTFAIR Innovation Awards

xCella wireless lighting control system from Acuity Controls maximizes lighting potential in small spaces

AAMA releases standard lab test method for forces of operable windows and doors for accessibility

Boston patient dies after delayed window fix

Utah medical center community garden promotes wellness

In a successful project, the answer can be the right questions

Sustainability making impact in Middle East healthcare design

Baylor Medical Center at Uptown tests American Green Technology HRMS

SnowEx introduces Precision Pro Spreader

Cleantec Innovation launches pro med: a versatile multi-purpose product, created specifically for the healthcare industry

Xtralis triumphant at IFSEC/FIREX International 2014 after winning numerous accolades

Top 10 issues facing real estate in 2014 — was water downplayed?

Builder fined after dementia patient killed by falling door

Hospitals increasingly faced with security issues

What hospitals can learn from airports

Healthcare interior design can inspire confidence and reduce stress

Latest NFPA code changed to a risk-based document to reflect how healthcare is delivered

Facility professionals should be involved in hospital design

White paper offered on sustainable pest management

Hubbell Industrial Lighting brightens its Lunabay LED High BayEaton offers enhanced safety and protection for HVAC/R applications with a comprehensive portfolio of circuit protection products

Refinishing floors: the difference between a good job and a bad one

Hubbell Industrial Lighting brightens its Lunabay LED High Bay

New software platform offers comprehensive energy management for buildings and building portfolios

Ann Arbor-area pumping nearly $100 million into healthcare construction

Key patient trends shaping emergency department design

Energy dashboard usage can mean significant savings

Healthcare professionals honored with annual Facility Managers Awards in California

Three Point Jump for Architecture Billings Index

Introducing new stylish and efficient Lithonia Lighting LED closet light for residental and light commercial applications

Johnson Controls recognized with 2014 Lilly Global Supplier Award

Dubai hospital expansion part of $816 million plan

Ensuring hospital's fire barrier integrity

Chickasaw Nation clinic pays homage to culture

Ohio's University Hospitals plans ambulatory health center with freestanding ED

Herman Miller Healthcare named Premier Legacy Award winner

GE's Albeo ABV1 Series LED High Bay Fixture leads the industry with luminous efficacy

Matrix Medical Network expands product and marketing capabilities

Eaton's LumaWatt wireless lighting management and control system brings energy savings to outdoor area, roadway and parking garage/canopy projects

Brady reveals new safety sign sliders interchangeable signs clearly communicate important safety messages

Mississippi healthplex designed for athletes

Tradition Medical Center built with collaboration, Lean design

Personal experience illuminates ADA codes

Massive Dallas hospital project promotes safety and sanitation

Western Pennsylvania hospital to become medical mall

Long-term care facilities including more amenities

Herman Miller offers insight and interaction at Design & Health World Congress & Exhibition

New and innovative Panasonic ECOi EX Series now available

Armstrong Fluid Technology launches a new website for fluid flow professionals

TubeliteInc.com connects to BIM libraries, AIA/CES course menu, product specifications, performance data and more

Xtralis unveils capabilities for adpro fasttrace 2/2e

New Zealand hospital reviews safety after attacks on staff

Oklahoma hospital designed for severe weather

Involving security in an emergency situation

N.C.'s Hefner VA Medical Center opens acute psychiatric facility

Texas medical center builds on LEED Platinum certification

New Jersey senior care facility wins landscaping award

Kolbe views customization as standard for windows and doors

Control and monitor chemical use in correctional foodservice applications with new tamperproof dispensing systems from sunburst chemicals

Leading green tech company launches in US

Recognizing signs of bedbugs

Infection control best practices for long-term care

Albany hospital finishing $259 million construction project

UK hospital trust to launch energy-saving project

Assessing a healthcare facility

Designing for growing senior care market in China

Urban cancer center garden cultivates tranquility

MaxLite unveils small DLC-listed LED flood lights with patent-pending MaxFOCUS technology

Dranetz HDPQ power quality & energy instruments set the standard for high-definition performance, safety, productivity and usability

Expanded LLumar iLLusions Decorative Window Film debuts at BOMA 2014

MaxLite unveils small DLC-listed LED flood lights with patent-pending MaxFOCUS technology that delivers unique narrow beam distribution

AAMA updates design guide for metal cladding fasteners

ES should be included in design decisions

Hospitals in Hawaii go solar to save money

Mock disaster drills held at Connecticut senior facility

$161 million resort-style senior project planned in Minnesota

New guidelines help hospitals curb MRSA

Memorial Hermann The Woodlands adds joint replacement facility

T&S Brass adds 12 new sensor faucet models to award-winning ChekPoint product line

Truss PurlinXT makes big ideas and open spaces a reality for building owners

New versatile LDN Series LED lLuminaires from Lithonia Lighting redefine affordable downlighting

Consolideck LS receives Declare label for materials transparency

ProTeam adds 16-gallon wet/dry to Proguard lineup

Nursing homes in Germany serve 3D-printed food

Video kiosks may cure some healthcare ills

Study shows UV cleaning cuts superbugs by 20 percent

Visitor spaces ripe for innovation

Collaboration model may control spread of C. diff

Benchmarking cooling water systems

AHF culinary competition winners named

AAMA releases new guideline for installing preassembled unit skylights onto a roof

Eaton's Cooper lighting business announces SOURCE Awards call for entries

Meyda Custom Lighting introduces new fused glass wall sconces for outdoor applications

New CertainTeed drywall suspension system enables faster installation than traditional framing, saving time and money

ClimateCraft launches line of quick-ship custom air handling units

Deadly linen contamination a wake-up call

Delaware children's hospital expansion designed with patient input

N.C. medical facility designed to enhance patience convenience

Medical-grade wireless becoming a facility standard

UCSF Medical Center's room service program delivers restaurant-style food

ER's cosmetic upgrades reflect culture change

New Hampshire hospitals take part in pandemic exercise

Better oversight of Alberta care facilities urged

New UVEX Instinct safety eyewear from Honeywell combines maximum impact protection, advanced coatings and premium adjustability

MaxLite adds new wattages to LED post top retrofit lamp product line

Linetec mimics terra cotta's look and feel in new painted finish

Ecolution is helping to save over 10% in energy costs for two West Midland's hospitals

Lutron announces expansion of its ecosystem enabled technology

Baltimore hospital's K-9 unit helps cut security incidents

Smart design can help keep patients safe

MaineGeneral hospital project succeeds with IPD strategy

Louisiana hospital sanitizes with UV light

South Carolina hospital plans new main entrance

Healthcare addressing longstanding environmental challenges

Hand-washing goals key to Maryland CMS waiver

Hospital raises bar on food service with intensive training

Parking BOXX announces case study focusing on seniors & hospital parking systems usability

Acuity Brands connects smart lighting with smartphones

Health Services Center named Modular Building Institute's Building of the Month for June

Schneider Electric launches free app to calculate HVAC/R energy savings

Poor communication cited in Wisconsin hospital shooting

Largest U.S. health system will stop buying flame-retardant furniture

Texas theater to be converted to health facility

Integrating research into healthcare design

North Carolina hospital launches 'Dinner-to-Go' program for employees, community

Greening your healthcare facility

Bigfoot CMMS with enhanced functionality, user interface for unparalleled user experience

Aquatherm straight PP-R to copper sweated connections for HVAC plumbing applications

Legrand introduces a broad range of meeting room solutions

Clayco begins construction on nation's first virtual care center

'Cultural guide' urged for hospital staffs

Integrating research into healthcare design

Healthcare foodservice gets creative

Hospital infection control: reducing airborne pathogens

N.Y. health facility geared toward men

Healthcare facility of the future not a hospital

West Virginia hospital holds decontamination drill

How will the medical home affect hospitals?

Study proves accuracy of DebMed Group monitoring system in measuring hand hygiene practices of healthcare workers

The Carpet and Rug Institute and Carpet Cushion Council unveil green label plus for carpet cushion

Green Parking Council launches program to certify parking garages that meet new industry guidelines for sustainability

LAUFEN's bathroom products win two ADEX Awards

Hospital system security will be allowed to make arrests on public property

South Korean hospital fire kills 21

Toronto hospital gets infrastructure upgrade through energy contract

Wood chair rail Q&A

Bay Area's new healthcare buildings smaller, specialized facilities

Valspar introduces WeatherXL Crinkle Finish

Green Parking Council launches program to certify parking garages that meet new industry guidelines for sustainability

EYE Lighting introduces new refractive globe post tops, deliver superior footcandles

LG Electronics introduces enhanced Multi V Water IV heat pump and heat recovery commercial HVAC systems

Intermatic introduces extended life electronic photo controls

Security reviewed after newborn abduction

Call for portable bed rail ban renewed after deaths

Mobile hospital becomes temporary medical center

Construction mistake leads to loss of medical documents

Deadly infections at 'med spa' tied to poor practices

EYE Lighting introduces new refractive globe post tops, deliver superior footcandles

Acuity Brands showcases unique application of Amber OLED technology for healthcare facilities at Lightfair International 2014

MaxLite introduces second generation LED Omnidirectional A-line lamps

Schneider Electric announces building modernization partner event series

WattStopper rolls out new retrofit solutions at 2014 LIGHTFAIR International

UK man dies after being trapped in hospital doors

Design can make a difference in patient experience

Dayton hospital considers redesign to meet changing needs

New technology improves hospital emergency communication

Healthcare facilities use smart technologies to control costs

Convenience, reform driving ER construction wave

Manhattan hospitals partner for disaster drill

Excel Dryer announces new high-speed, energy-efficient Xleratoreco hand dryer

LG Electronics expands U.S. lighting business marketplace with innovative LED technologies

Hubbell Lighting lights up Vegas with innovative outdoor lighting solutions

Surface Armor LLC introduces Blast Armor, a shatter resistant window film to protect building occupants and property

Schneider Electric offers a revolutionary approach to data center builds and expansions

Healthcare launderers call for higher standards

Canadian hospital test drives new emergency plan

Irish care homes criticized for 'shared gender' facilities

Wisconsin hospital proactive on safety

More hospitals using antibiotic-free meat

What we can learn from innovative healthcare shops

Study says ultraviolet cleaning reduces superbugs 20 percent

Cree delivers groundbreaking outdoor area luminaire

MEDSEEK Empower helping hospitals successfully engage with patients

Armstrong Fluid Technology introduces a new air-cooled chilled water plant control system

Seattle medical center security staff to carry Tasers

Tupelo hospital laundry on constant alert

MaineGeneral hospital first in state awarded LEED gold

Adelante chief honored as healthcare facility 'Changemaker'

Cabling infrastructure supports sustainability

Creating a patient-centered hospital of the future

MRSA study recognized by APIC

Portsmouth hospital practices for disasters

Garland's new CPR System designed to resuscitate metal roofs and walls

WattStopper presents wireless exterior lighting controls solutions at 2014 LIGHTFAIR International

Lutron adds new dual-technology sensor to its advanced Maestro occupancy and vacancy sensing switch family

A new twist in butterfly valve design from Hayward Flow Control

Armstrong Fluid Technology introduces a new air-cooled chilled water plant control system

Employee smoking bans a hot topic

Keeping healthcare construction costs in check

Green pest management in healthcare

Clarifying proposed changes to smoke compartment size requirements

Q&A: Trends in healthcare interior design

Continuing process improvements can lower cost, raise quality

LightSense - bright ideas for healthcare facilities

The Mitchell Group introduces new and improved ReCast polyurethane collection

iCore Networks' robust unified communications services gets it done for Pennrose

VCS announces new healthcare visitor management solution

New national fire code in China spurs use of aspirating smoke detectors

Cost difference between LED & fluorescent lighting shrinks dramatically

ASHE survey seeks feedback on CMS Life Safety Code proposal

Florida hospital solves infection problem with communication

Quieter hospitals can help healing

Cost-effective sustainability tips for hospitals

Take a photo tour of a nursing home conversion

Illinois hospital uses disinfection robot

Clean-Slate Janitorial Services announces top tips to follow when considering a janitorial services company

VESDA-E honored with innovation awards at government trade shows in USA & Russia

New from Greenheck- electric duct heaters

Dallas hospital project includes VoiP phone system with screens

Protecting safety while respecting patient autonomy

Real-time feedback encourages hand hygiene

Eyewash station Q&A

Acuity Brands revolutionizes digital lighting control for architectural spaces

Eaton launches Exceder LED low frequency sounder line to meet new codes for sleeping room applications

MEDSEEK announces acquisition of additional data sets for predictive analytics solution

MaxLite Lighting & Technology University helps customers and employees to receive lighting degree in record time

IFMA Health Care Institute releases report on medical facilities' future

White paper discusses fighting infection in long-term care facilities

System adopts consistant room standards for large projects

Simple restroom care tips for healthcare facilities

Health facility business continuity planning

Medical tourism a growth opportunity

Long Island healthcare facility invests $4.5 million in renovation

MaxLite introduces Micro-T Lay-In LED Panel for challenging interiors

Norton expands its lineup of hands-free door kits

iCore Networks’ robust unified communications services gets it done for Pennrose

Major shakedown performed on Fire-Lite alarms systems

Hospital linen safety infographic

Prefab truck and shipping container win healthcare facility design contest

Texas hospital project integrates lighting, HVAC

Wichita hospital renovates women's care unit

Staten Island hospital gets $12 million protective funding for power unit

New accreditation program offered for small hospitals

CertainTeed introduces new elite spray foam insulation contractor program

Schneider Electric partners with Vigilent to integrate Dynamic Cooling Management with StruxureWare

Cox Medical Center Branson holds successful topping out ceremony

OpenADR Alliance announces availability of over 50 certified products

Juno Lighting Group adds black body dimming and tunable white technology to its Aculux LED precision recessed luminaires

Deadly fungal outbreak puts hospital laundry oversight in spotlight

Americans link cleanliness with level of care in senior facilities

HIEs can improve disaster planning

Case study: Reducing reheat energy use

London hospital steps up infection control after rise in C-diff cases

Futurist sees massive consolidation of hospitals

Nurturing a multigenerational healthcare staff

ABILITY Network and Summit Partners close transaction

Truss PurlinXT makes big ideas and open spaces a reality for building owners

Legrand introduces Mighty Mo 20 rack system

WAC Lighting introduces mini LED multiple recessed spots

Aculux 2-inch LED precision luminaries offer industry leading performance in compact package

Grassroots energy-saving campaign saves 105,000 pounds in first year

Palomar Medical Center called 'hospital of the future'

Energy-efficiency program helps hospitals spend more on care

Hospital staff prepares for decontamination emergency

Small-house senior living personalizes care delivery

Skokie Hospital renovation plans scaled back

Preparing for severe weather

Building teamwork in infection prevention

JL Industries introduces the first sound-rated access panel for STC-rated walls

Baldor Electric Company introduces new line of motors: Super-E Motors with Baldor Shaft Grounding Brush

Acuity Brands launches advanced generation of its award-winning OLED product portfolio

Mitsubishi Electric jet towel mini hand dryer offers maximum savings in miniature package

WAC Lighting introduces mini LED multiple recessed spots

Common goals strengthen infection prevention policies

$40 million surgical tower planned for Indiana facility

St. Louis-based health system to create virtual-care center

Memory boxes fading in long-term care

New Lynchburg facility designed for efficiency and convenience

Download infection prevention infographic

Adoption of 2012 Life Safety Code will come with pros and cons

Mitsubishi Electric Jet Towel Mini Hand Dryer offers maximum savings in miniature package

Soraa's LED lamps just got larger

Acuity Brands launches advanced generation of its award-winning OLED product portfolio

IES software first to be approved for California Building Regs Title 24

Hale unveils walls that work like you do

Making senior care bathrooms safer

Additional funds sought for California prison health facility

Take a photo tour of health simulation center

Designing efficient emergency departments

ASHRAE continues work on Legionellosis standard

Fire dampers Q&A

Lutron adds higher wattage dimmers to its CL Collection for dimmable LEDs and dimmable CFLs

Emerson Network Power helps Top 10 investment bank operate a power chain 900 miles away with ASCO PowerQuest

Fellowes introduces AeraMax PRO indoor air quality control systems

Elevate your effectiveness: Speaking the C-Level lingo

New Uptime racks computer-room cooling system features MovinCool air conditioner

Study on laundered towels finds E. Coli, tetanus

WakeMed Health & Hospitals building $66.3 million expansion

General boomer research can shape design

Houston hospital plans $650 million expansion, renovation

Pediatric rehabilitation gym uses interactive design

Variable refrigerant flow zoning a flexible option for healthcare

Nursing home tornado shelters recommended

Survey ranks must-have amenities for seniors

Oklahoma hospital prepares well before the storm

Energy savings, long life drive era of LED

LEED credentialing can benefit facility career

New devices launched to improve hand-hygiene compliance

Healthcare culinary competition finalists announced

Seven new fieldpiece clamp meters offer accuracy, convenience and value

Healthcare facilities increasingly embracing dynamic glass to benefit patients

Daikin applied's AGZ-E Chiller Line redefines HVAC performance

Sterling presents 3D printing, virtualization and smarter cities at event focused on emerging technologies

Orion Energy Systems named American Business Award finalist

Hospital lean 'myths' questioned

Functional programming design process takes effort aids person-centered care

Look of recycling stations can send message

Facility design essential to therapy

How to prepare for the 2012 Life Safety Code

More than 12,000 Eaton LED products included in 2014 DesignLights Consortium's qualified products list

Healthcare facilities increasingly embracing dynamic glass to benefit patients

West Michigan World Trade Association names Skytron as the 2014 World Trader of the Year

Aquatherm PEX adapter allows transition from PEX to Aquatherm

Tridium acquires DataEye Energy analytics application from Controlco

Facility says security guard charged with killing resident passed background check, drug tests

Designing for intimacy

Naval Medical Center rehabs repair division

CMS offers new equipment maintenance options

Calculating the cost of adopting 2012 Life Safety Code

How to clean blood

Great engineering design through collaboration

Breast health center to combine care and research

LIGHTFAIR Healthcare and Hospitality Lighting Forums

North American aerosol product filling up again in 2013 CSPA industry survey reveals

E-Mon now offering the Attune Energy Dashboard service

Armstrong honored with Governor's Award Of Excellence

AccuLite PL2 Series LED bollards provide energy efficiency and uniform outdoor illumination in a sleek, modern design

India's hospital train brings care to rural areas

Household dining model cheaper, tastier

Emergency room renovation to boost safety, efficiency

Royal Sussex County hospital construction OK'd

Study says serving sorbet before nursing home meals increases food intake

For quicker turnaround, hospital turns to modular construction

Take a photo tour of Mount Carmel St. Ann's Hospital

University of Chicago Medicine plans buildout of vacant space

Technology tracks patient movements, experience

Spreading information can help curb HAIs

Green waste management can save money

Murals brighten Bronx healthcare facility

50 leaders in patient safety field

Australian university develops antibacterial fabric

Temporary hospital sent to Mississippi after tornado

Mock disaster tests Ontario hospital privacy procedures

How HIPAA relates to the security officer

Hand hygiene in New Zealand hospitals improving

Hospice centers offer home away from home

The value of clean

Shuttered Buffalo clinic becomes a state-of-the-art facility

Cree delivers the first no-compromise LED T8 replacement tube

New energy efficient ceiling exhaust fans from Greenheck

Pulse Systems' complete EHR, Version 4.2, achieves 2014 edition complete health IT certification from ICSA labs

Valspar's new Acropon coatings deliver high-performance durability, high-intensity color and gloss for architectural aluminum products

The RIDGID SeeSnake Compact2 camera reel and CS6Pak digital recording monitor team up to get results quicker

Bacteria in hospital ice machines blamed for patient death

London's oldest hospital getting low-carbon power upgrade

New superbug infection found every 18 minutes in Hong Kong public hospitals

Designing for infection control

Safety scores say hospitals are showing improvement

Healthcare foodservice goes beyond patient dining

Fine Design Living touts benefits of using glass in landscaping projects

HLAC says new report linking infections to hospital linens makes a strong case

Structure Energy launches new energy efficiency prescriptions for healthcare facilities

Architectural area lighting's popular pivot floodlight now available in led

Kohler's touchless toilet technology marks a new era in toilet flushing

Simulation software may improve healthcare facility efficiencies

Health system capital planning for the future

North Carolina women's center plans $26.8M project to double its size

Improving a security program's effectiveness

Creating a strong safety culture

Florida hospital on mock 'high alert'

Architecture of Fortius Sport & Health reflects spirit of athletic motion

Schindler enhances building environments with comprehensive mid-rise modernization package for existing elevators

New Tennant heavy-duty battery scrubber will run 8-hour shift in economy mode

Cintas shares common fire safety misconceptions

Duro-Last, Inc. introduces Duro-Guard Sopravap'r vapor retarder and air barrier

Reducing carbon monoxide poisoning threat

Houston medical center plans $650M expansion, renovation

Carpet tiles making a comeback

New Johnson Controls wireless thermostat simplifies commercial building digital automation

Pacific Maintenance Company hires new facilities support manager

Carpet mold, damp carpets, and how to deal with them

Bobcat M-Series Tier 4 E32i and E35i excavators feature increased fuel efficiency and instrumentation enhancements

Lutron and ecoInsight integrate their leading software apps to streamline lighting control retrofit projects

New Orleans deaths raise questions about handling of linens

Rally in Sacramento calls for stronger safety standards throughout hospitals

Senator pushes FEMA to OK $20M for New York healthcare facilities

Key elements to clean restrooms

Architecture and interior design can support wayfinding

Ignoring future threatens facility design success

New Larco CopperShield push-plate fights bacteria that cause hospital-acquired infections

Watermark Designs introduces a collection of linear drains standard and custom designs and finishes

Schneider Electric announces a new range of cost effective, high accuracy power metering

LaMar Lighting introduces VO-LED Series of motion sensor controlled bi-level lighting

Upsite Technologies opens the doors of modular containment with AisleLok

New Minnesota clinic built for women, by women

The medical travel bug is spreading

UK hospital issuing personal alarms, panic buttons to staff

Hospital bug blamed for hospital ward closures in Wales

Carpeting offering new options for care facilities

Oklahoma hospital's addition will include 'hoteling stations'

Hospital-affiliated gyms grow in popularity

South Carolina Hospital honored for infection control

Rockfon Infinity Perimeter Trim creates smooth ceiling transitions, floating clouds and light coves

New Whisper LED Luminaires from Mark Architectural Lighting combine energy efficiency and functionality with elegant design

Waterless 2004 Sonora No-Flush Urinal from Waterless Co.

IFC introduces construction industry's most comprehensive online firestop training program

Hospital safety under fire after stabbings

Hospital parking lot, garage security a critical challenge

Adding bioremediation to the sanitation schedule

Free webcast: Data Center Consolidation: A Roadmap

Supporting well communities by design

Monitoring infection-control cleaning results

Video surveillance of hand hygiene

Orion Energy Systems named Innovation Award finalist

Schneider Electric enhances data center cooling efficiency and capacity with its second generation InRow RC

WetKeys Washable Keyboards recommends sealed, washable keyboards be added to WHO's hand-hygiene program

Emerson Network Power's new ASCO NEMA 3R enclosure qualifies for 2012 IBC seismic certification

Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare sets new standard for patient safety with Xenex's germ-zapping robots

Honolulu ambulances delivering bedbugs

Vermont hospital transitioning to single rooms

Can a healthcare campus affect the wellness of its community?

Trauma room infection control Q&A

Nebraska hospital hosts mass-casualty incident exercise

Challenges of infection-control cleaning

Jamaican hospital to save $1.6 million in energy costs

Fire-Lite Alarms makes realtime mass notification only a phone call away

TEC launches free iPhone app that includes coverage calculator

Trane Los Angeles named top tenant finisher in EPA's ENERGY STAR national building competition

ADPRO PRO E-PIRs win the Security Industry Association's 2014 New Product Showcase 'Best in Outdoor Perimeter Protection' Award

Cree LED street lights transform California city's streets, cut energy use by 65 percent

New Orleans hospital admits dropping ball in fungal outbreak communication

One year after flood, Illinois hospital is more prepared

Cleaning for hospital-acquired infections

Idaho licensing delays may doom new health facility

Combining design and construction services can maximize value

Twin Falls healthcare providers focus on cutting waste

Legrand introduces Evolution Series ceiling box

AFFLINK introduces new web site aimed at driving sales for AFFLINK members

Daintree Networks launches 'Energy Champion' awards

Focus on infection control & hygiene drives demand for medical nonwoven disposables

TechLine, the Armstrong Ceilings technical assistance service, marks twenty years of customer support

Mother says newborn died from fungus at New Orleans hospital

U.K. charity banned from donating food to hospital

Wisconsin nursing homes becoming more homelike

Healthcare space booming in Orlando

U.K. hospital adopts new infection control guide

Multitrade prefab projects depend on collaboration

Hospital produces infection prevention video

Keres leads Beta test on new sustainability tool

The need for a restroom cleaning checklist

Coolerado launches M50 Downflow air conditioning units ideal for LEED buildings, office space, medical offices and data centers

Schneider Electric's SE8000 Series room controllers offer unparalleled design, simple installation and energy savings

Bosch launches next generation Li-Ion power tool batteries with 5.0ah battery pack

Garbage can liners banned after hospital suicides

'Starbucks of healthcare' opens in Connecticut

Waco VA Medical Center loses water for a day

Building a hospital based on patient safety

New Missouri $190M patient tower earns LEED gold

Legrand introduces new line of rubber and watertight products

CENTRIA's 2014 Product Catalog aims to inspire through innovation

ABILITY | EASE now serving over 9,000 providers

Kim Lighting takes landscape lighting to a new level with first Bluetooth-controlled led outdoor luminaires

SKIDATA and STENTOFON announce alliance

What makes a hospital a 'winner?'

Behavioral health facility extends real-time locating system's reach

Quality security is a key to regulatory compliance

Boston hospitals apply lessons learned from bombing

Retail healthcare a new source of competition

Tips for improving hand hygiene compliance

Healthcare providers preparing for climate change

Ambulatory facilities are focus of healthcare's future

Man shoots himself at Johns Hopkins days after hospital safety symposium

Making the business case for hospital design

Life Safety Code updates encourage homelike environments

Preventing hospital-acquired infection transmission

Communication badges can help when staff are at risk

WaterSignal introduces next generation system to create faster connections

Greenheck offers complete line of industrial dampers

FSR receives two EC&M 2014 Product of the Year awards

Phoenix launches the efficient, compact HDL-LED Series

Cree delivers breakthrough light quality and innovative design for linear lighting applications

Hospital increases security after woman pushed down stairs

Taming the hospital microbial ecosystem

Ogres, onions and securing patient health records

ASHE energy campaign focuses on patient care

Designing entrances for seniors

Kansas hospital implements new safety program

New fire safety regs proposed for hospitals

Stevens Industries, Inc. acquires the rights to produce Techline USA branded products.

Orbio innovation displaces traditional packaged chemicals with on-site, on-demand generation

Lista announces Stak System storage and handling system

EMS Healthcare talks bridging the gap with mobile healthcare facilities

ABB introduces new line of heavy duty safety switches

Patrols increased after 'fluke' shooting in hospital parking lot

Waste and mismanagement cited at medical prison

Hospital door handle sanitizes hands

Copper called safe, effective for infection control

South Dakota seeing urgent-care facility boom

Providers urged to look ahead to next stage of meaningful use

Master Lock presents S-Series Padlocks

ROCKFON stone wool acoustic ceiling solutions earn GREENGUARD Gold Certification

Kimberly-Clark recognizes infection prevention champions in fourth annual HAI Watchdog Awards

MaxLite adds LED BayMax High/Low Bay Retrofit Lamp to lighting design lab’s products list

Sterling to begin offering 3D printing technology and solutions

Is there room in the healthcare C-suite for facilities managers?

Comprehensive security locks down peace of mind

Antimicrobial copper can save lives in healthcare facilities

Ohio hospitals hold mass-casualty exercise

Guidance lacking for soft-surface decontamination

Looking beyond staff to create a safe facility

Florida Hospital honored for sustainability

One month after launch, Practical Playbook being put into use nationwide

Sto Corp. celebrates 35th anniversary in the U.S.

Supply water temperature classification new addition to updated guidance on cooling data centers

EYE Lighting and CIMCON Lighting Sign Agreement to Sell Outdoor Lighting Control Systems

Disabled helicopter removed from hospital roof

Grant to help clear the air around Indiana hospital ambulance bays

Jamaica allocates $1 billion to upgrade health facilities

Effective terminal cleaning can curb HAIs

Most common hospital fire code violations

Hospital's web-based training improves worker safety

Who will win and lose with Accountable Care?

Duro-Last, Inc. adds flute fill combo board to their Duro-Guard insulation product line

Schneider Electric offers cost-effective modernization solution for existing DS-type circuit breakers

Xylem releases enhanced pump controller station to improve efficiency, reduce costs in commercial, industrial and specialty applications

AAMA forms sustainability steering committee

HGH Infrared Systems announces debut of its new Pyroscan with HDR technology

Hospital kitchens source for drug resistant bacteria

How healthcare facilities can improve patient satisfaction

'Keep the Coat' campaign launched in defense of lab coats

A different approach to the central utility plant

UK hospitals launch safety project to reduce hospital falls

Cost of LEED healthcare facility almost the same as building to code

Changing healthcare landscape will change facilities

Five ways to boost HCAHPS scores

PowerFlor: A revolution in cable management systems

Victaulic extends Vic-300 MasterSeal Line with Series 461 stainless steel butterfly valve

Armstrong introduces a new adhesive for quick renovations

Enthermics adds to blanket warmers DC Series

Connecticut hospital recognized for enduring design

Healing gardens aren't one-type-fits-all

Top 30 green hospitals named

Brooklyn Health Partners to redevelop Long Island College Hospital

Largest U.S. neuroscience facility built in Bethesda

UNM Hospital staff trains at FEMA facility

$70.5 million children's health center planned in Toronto

Apollo Safety announces healthcare division

Duro-Last, Inc. introduces Duro-Guard XPS Hybrid Fan Fold

EQ - The Environmental Quality Company and US Ecology announce acquisition agreement

Aurora Health Care vice president of food and nutrition services honored

Wireless Efficiency to launch mobile inductive charging pad for wireless charging on the go

New, past violent events spark facility emergency drills

Pocono facility stresses aesthetics, convenience

Saskatchewan system explores new way of delivering healthcare

To boost patient satisfaction - align scores and strategic goals

Central energy plant can lower costs

Charlotte behavioral-health hospital resembles a lodge

Arrow's new key rotation indicator rose gives lever lock an additional level of security

Hospitals using Xenex UV Room Disinfection System are reporting fewer infections

PowerFlor: a revolution in cable management systems

Interlogix shows new Advisor One self-contained panel and AdvisorSync application at ISC West

EPA recognizes Hines with 2014 Energy Star Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award

Hospitals simulate infectious disease disaster

Minnesota VA to expand food service facility

New generation of ambulatory care facilities popping up

Wayfinding often hampered by med speak

Cherokee Indian Hospital planned in North Carolina

California nursing home safety bill advances

Hospital safety tipping point hit well below full occupancy

App supports job site safety and accountability

Next generation of GE's Albeo LED luminaires offers greater efficacy and global compliancy for high bay applications

EPA recognizes CBRE with 2014 ENERGY STAR Partner Of The Year - Sustained Excellence Award

New WattStopper sensors simplify ordering and installation with automatic Neutral Sense Technology

MaxLite named 2014 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year

Liberty Property Trust honored by EPA

Scientists develop light-activated antimicrobial surface

FEMA may seek $2 million repayment from Louisiana hospital

Balancing regional design temperatures

Healthcare data center projects dictated by needs, resources

Modular walls may be a greener solution for healthcare facility

Many hospital infections commonly found directly outside facilities

Project planning for collaboration / success

D-Link introduces new compact indoor pan/tilt and fixed dome cameras

FirstLight Fiber chosen as healthcare hub by New England Telehealth Consortium

Interlogix launches network and analog video recorders and updated video management systems

UV LED leak detection flashlight easily spots all industrial fluid leaks

New Fluke temperature calibrators deliver high accuracy in easy-to-use, single function tools

New Springfield surgery center designed for safety, satisfaction

Canadian hospitals recognized for security programs

Remembering the caregiver in cancer center design

Solar initiative delivers green energy to English hospitals

Healthcare workers identify infection-control barriers

JBA Consulting Engineers launches new cloud-based system designed for hospitality IT and facilities managers

New insulation resistance tester from Megger rated at 15 kV

Internal locking removable bollard from calpipe ideal for heavy security applications

Zurn expands its automatic control valve offering with same superior performance and quality

FST21, the leading biometric access solution, rebrands to FST Biometrics

New Jersey hospital ties employee bonuses to the facility's performance

Survey says Canadian hospitals not clean enough

Marlborough Hospital opens new cancer pavilion

Boston-area hospitals set healthy example for patients

Study looks at hand hygiene in resource-limited facilities

Dallas hospital breaks ground on $118 million patient tower

British Columbia hospital to boost emergency generator capacity

Atlantic Dominion distributors joins AFFLINK

Leviton equips healthcare professionals for healthcare facility code changes

Armstrong honored with CDRA President's Award

Lennox expands Raider light commercial rooftop unit

Cat Lift Trucks introduces new tier 4 interim diesel pneumatic tire lift truck

Security's role in averting drug diversion and theft

Changing the waiting room experience

Facilities honored for advances in technology use

Long-term-facility shortage in Gulf nations expected

CDC releases up-to-date report on hospital-acquired-infection estimates

Keeping that 'new building' feel

Maryland hospitals' hand-hygiene compliance rises

Brady debuts the BMP 21-PLUS handheld printer

JLG launches new global website with easier navigation, mobile-friendly display and 22 languages

vitaTrackr discusses the era of 'health data neutrality'

Clorox Healthcare introduces Aplicare 4% CHG Skin Cleansing Kit

University of Akron uses energy savings to fund additional campus improvements

New security measures in place at Milwaukee hospital after shooting

Optimizing the performance of real estate assets

Hospital partners with college to develop new food service

New Cornell University health center design takes shape

Healthcare facilities need more physical security

Some hospitals still use paper records despite incentives

Improving environmental cleaning outcomes

Consumer Reports ranks hospitals for patient safety

Cree Introduces industry's first 8000 Lumen LED Module

Eaton's LED technology provides efficient, uniform and affordable illumination for ambient lighting needs

PPG introduces SOLARBAN z75 solar control, low-e glass in North America

MaxLite introduces LED T8 Linear Lamp with internal driver

Emerson Network Power's new ASCO PowerQuest 2.0 - 5700 integrates 4 advances that improve monitoring, control

Green House turns nursing-home concept upside down

White paper examines soft-surface decontamination

Stolen medical data accounts for 43 percent of identity theft

UK hospital uses pre-fab cubicles for infection prevention and control

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center honored for enduring quality of design

Energy saving LED T6 tube bulbs, a reliable alternative to conventional T6 incandescent bulbs

E-Mon introduces Din-Mon DIN Rail-Mount electric smart meters for building automation system integration

HLAC's Accreditation Standards awarded AORN Seal of Recognition

Memory facility cited for hiring sex offender as environmental services coordinator

Owensboro hospital project wins engineering award

Construction forecast sees growth in healthcare

Healthcare designers can be advocates for seniors

Sculpture is centerpiece of medical center healing garden

CMMS software can boost budgeting skills

Healthcare spaces for IT systems integration have specific design challenges

Healthy materials and an aging population driving healthcare design

Birdair launches new website and expansive project portfolio

MaxLite teams with National Grid to promote energy efficient light bulbs

Baptist Health Care engages MedAssets for total cost management and enhanced operational efficiency across the enterprise

Beacon Products combines versatility and efficiency with newest led floodlight - the cadet luminaire

Brady releases LabelMark 6 label design software

Clinic employees may have been exposed to mold

Testing fire equipment for notification of off-site fire responders

Tips for supply chain efficiency

New regulations target flame-retardant chemicals

Facilities collaborate to fight C. diff

L.A. inspectors told to stop nursing home investigations

Massachusetts hospital plans $72 million modernization

WAC Lighting brightens up children's lives at the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island

TeleTracking partners with Gojo, Hill-Rom for hand hygiene compliance system

Flood Buzz Pro-02: The essential water leak alarm for the start of air conditioning season

Light Efficient Design's compact Led-8039 delivers led retrofitting solution for small spaces

SmartWatt Energy to sponsor the Texas Association of Healthcare Facilities Management's (TAHFM) 2014 Interlink

Infection prevention failure blamed in deaths of two babies

A ceiling with with a view

Preventing healthcare data security breaches

Learning from Swedish healthcare design

Movie theater to be renovated to house health facility

Daintree Networks, LG Electronics USA join forces to reduce the overhead of wireless led lighting control

Chicago Faucets' new 897 Series faucets deliver in-line check valves to prevent crossflow

Schneider Electric's new SmartStruxure Lite Solution provides a first-of-its-kind building management solution

MTU Onsite Energy powers critical equipment in Rush University Medical Center expansion

New Crown Mats and Matting website focuses on facts

Time for hospitals to reach for Energy Star

Designing a 'smart' hospital

Do you have a 'fatburg' in your pipe?

New York hospital holds active shooter drill

Long-term care facilities building for boomers

Prison medical facility gives inmates roles in environmental services, other areas

Lawmaker opposes more nursing home construction in Indiana

Greenheck Vari-Green Motors now feature quick response codes

FST21 welcomes its new baby - SafeI

Acuity Brands now offers AEL Valiant and American Revolution models as LED Luminaires

Zero solutions to excessive undercuts on doors cited in fire inspection failures

Turfco's new Torrent Blower provides unprecedented control for year-round cleanup

Massachusetts nursing home not inspected in 6+ years

St. Cloud VA hospital's idle turbine generates complaints

Affordable Care Act's effect on construction still unknown

Hospital told to improve infection control after C. diff outbreak

Quarterly fire system testing Q&A

Sewage issues could close Alberta health facility

California town rejects hospital sign request

New England Healthcare Exchange Network selects ABILITY Network for Medicare access and management services

EcoWave occupancy-based wireless Unitary HVAC controller

Schneider Electric announces availability of Galaxy VM uninterruptible power supply unit

3M expands environmentally sustainable product offerings with floor pads

OptiScan Biomedical's breakthrough continuous monitoring platform for the intensive care and critical care units highlighted in symposium

Hospital cited for fleas

Hospital reaches zero-infection target

Lincoln hospitals hold winter storm disaster training

Idaho healthcare system plans $57 million expansion

Design can improve caregiver experience

Sudbury hospitals to eliminate all smoking areas

T&S Brass and Bronze Works launches a new online media room and resource center

MaxLite introduces LED MR16 lamps to replace 50-watt halogens

New Airolite video details impact testing for louvers

Honeywell announces portfolio upgrade To Webs-Ax building automation system to include award-winning Redlink Thermostats

San Jamar introduces Assure, the first dispensing system for wet wipes

Hospitals bring the outdoors inside for better healing

California healthcare system plans $180 million in upgrades

Design strategist seeing overlap in hotel, spa and healthcare design

Advanced medical learning technology creates challenges

New 'Health City' in Grand Cayman includes cardiac surgery, cardiology and orthopedics

New spill containment scale - proven functionality at an affordable price

New WattStopper videos explore digital control infrastructure capabilities

Controlco partners with Control Network Solutions to bring innovation to lighting controls

Eaton's LED Solutions improve lighting performance and efficiency at Detroit Metropolitan Airport

DuctSox's new OvalSox solves low clearance challenges of HVAC round fabric or metal duct

Study says hospital alarms pose risk for patients

NH hospital personnel train for disasters

NJ healthcare facilities get smarter in fighting superbugs

'Small Hospital, Big Idea' winner gives progress report

Wisconsin exempts hospitals from posted inspection reports

Healthcare changes are reshaping medical real estate

New Duro-Tuff and Duro-Fleece membrane colors: a new spectrum of roofing solutions

Ochsner Health System finds communication solutions with language access network

Armstrong ceiling recycling program honored with NDA Environmental Excellence Award

New upper air germicidal uv-c light fixture offers industry’s highest ultraviolet dosage to destroy airborne viruses & bacteria

Prescolite elevates led downlighting to new heights with megalum cylinder

Facility design can impact the quality of women's healthcare

Impact of sound masking on speech intelligibility

Manila legislators approve bill regulating hospitals

Changes in Joint Commission standards for environment of care coming

Healthcare providers consolidating practices, shrinking spaces

Nora Lighting now features 4'' square trims for LED Diamond II AND 90+ Retrofit Series downlights

OMG Roofing Products introduces RedLine AFR roof drain

Holders of CPM designation earned nearly twice the average industry salary

Bulk TV & Internet delivers resident-friendly TV solution to Consulate Health Care Centers

Time to revisit exit sign placement?

ONC offering flexibility with electronic health records

Selling healthcare energy management to executives

Healthcare CEO gives tips for smarter business intelligence

WHO program improves U.S. healthcare hand hygiene

Florida provider to turn shopping center into 'one-stop shop' for healthcare

Poll shows most healthcare CEOs think IT will bring big changes

Acuity Brands expands quick ship program to feature Architectural LED Luminaires

Military chooses Banker Wire metal mesh for Naval Hospital parking garage

ABILITY Network platform technology exceeds 40,000 healthcare users

JointMaster unveils first 'complete' system to protect parking structures and their owners

The powerful cleaning punch of citrus oil

Inquest jury urges CO detectors after three health facility deaths

Safety measures cut risk of contaminated hospital food

Aurora hospital's automated capacity system helped bring order after tragedy

Energy can be a strategic asset for facility manager

ACA, other trends seen redefining post-acute care space

Chicago Faucets' new 640 SERIES kitchen faucets feature integral stops

Eaton LED products honored in Next Generation Luminaires Outdoor Solid-State Lighting Design Competition

Leviton launches universal Z-Wave dimming switch

Powerhouse Dynamics granted patent for advanced equipment diagnostics

Manitoba creates fire safety task force for personal care homes

Space requirements for healthcare functions have increased

Experts advise on cleaning, disinfection of scopes

Tool kit supports designing safe healthcare spaces

Successful technology use needs staff buy-in

Saratoga Hospital tearing down facility in order to expand

New hospital designed for value-based healthcare

Peerless introduces timeless, versatile and comprehensive suite of square LED Luminaires

Georgia-Pacific Wood Products launches panel guide app for iOS and Android

Large health plan awards major contract to FM BENCHMARKING

LG Electronics' duct-free HVAC products recognized as Energy Star 'most efficient'

Developing a capital project's 'true north'

Embracing energy-efficiency complements healthcare mission

White paper discusses quantifying hygienically clean laundry

British Columbia hospitals can access up to $9.5 million in funding for energy-saving programs

EVMS, Sentara announce major clinical trial in infection control

Honeywell announces Din-Mon energy meters for energy monitoring and measurement

Schreder Lighting receives two Next Generation Luminaires Awards

Anord Critical Power makes U.S. debut with low-voltage switchgear system

When NOT to use a green cleaning product

How to manage facilities for strategic value

Arizona hospital launches several safety initiatives

ASHE honors collaborative building projects

Design and operation of ambulance bays often fall short

Hospital kitchen 'hazardous' designation not unanimous

EHR upgrades can be difficult for long-term care facilities

Survey reveals that infection risk and cleanliness are top concerns among consumers

Chicopee unveils CHIX SC sanitizer-compatible towels

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center offer safety tips for patient families

New Indy Architectural Recessed Troffers from Juno Lighting Group transform commercial ceilings with new designs, industry-leading performance

Sto Corp. presents Stolit Milano, an easy-to-apply, ultra-smooth exterior or interior decorative and protective wall finish

Affordable Care Act expected to change how hospitals are built, used

Report sees progress with health information exchanges

Manitoba won't make sprinkler systems mandatory in care facilities

Sudbury nursing home sued over septic system

St. Francis Health System food service director honored by professional association

Children's hospital groups stress patient, family and caregiver hand washing

AmeriPride's Clean Green certification elevates textile services competitiveness

Silent Knight expands portfolio with area of rescue intercom and nurse call alert systems

Group warns of possible food service monopoly

Windows can boost facilities' accessibility and sustainability

White paper discusses life-cycle impacts of products

One in five U.S. health facilities don't put hand sanitizer everywhere needed

Suite wall construction Q&A

Hospital noise can pose safety risk

Cushman introduces 1600XD4 4x4 utility vehicle

Chicopee launches new sanitizer-compatible foodservice towels

Brady Expands industrial identification solutions to include direct thermal paper labels

New Holophane LED floodlights from Acuity Brands save energy, reduce maintenance, improve quality of light

Emerson Network Power extends line of row-based cooling systems

British Columbia requires either masks or flu shots of hospital visitors

Partnering designers' best practices with clinical input

Modern healing design has ancient roots

Stanford Hospital and Clinics conducts recycling pilot program

University of Missouri Health Care to open walk-in clinics at Hy-Vee stores

Affordable Care Act's impact on medical office buildings

Ten questions that can lead to better carpet care

Fluke Earth Ground Testers speed verification of reliable grounding of electrical equipment

National Gypsum launches new DEXcell brand roof boards

Fresh-Aire UV SCOPE estimation software calculates outdoor air and ROI for ANSI/ASHRAE 62.1's VRP & IAQP

AFX introduces stylish pendants with LED light engine solutions

Video-monitoring in hospitals complicates privacy question

San Francisco hospital to get quake-resistant addition

Healthcare Design magazine honors facility owner

Organization advises against taking sick kids to retail clinics

Wales hospital power upgrade to boost energy savings

A prescription for peace and privacy

Armstrong Commercial Flooring opens new research & development center in China

Cloudpath brings automated device enablement to healthcare industry

AtHoc's network-centric, interactive communication system is now deployed for it outages, emergency preparedness and clinical alerts

Big Ass Fans unveiled an LED fixture that addresses why industrial and commercial spaces have been slow to adopt the lighting technology

Does IT security hinder healthcare productivity?

Palomar Medical Center cafeteria accents promote healing environment

Association executive honored by Healthcare Design magazine

CMS rule on emergency preparedness would establish national requirements

Hospital, college partner to build nursing simulation center

Coffee shop bumped for dialysis clinic at Halifax facility

New Lutron EcoSystem 5-Series driver provides guaranteed fixture compatibility

New control functionality added to SiteSage enterprise energy and asset management system

Biamp introduces Vocia 1.6 with Nurse Call Integration at HIMSS 2014

Covisint expands healthcare footprint, debuts cloud-based solution internationally

Macroair fans first in industry to receive 'UL listing'

Could MRI be hacking opportunity?

Researching disaster helps hospital plan

Interior designer honored by Healthcare Design magazine

Michigan Center for Rural Health signs on as a Healthier Hospital organization

Research-informed decision making key to client service today, new AAH president says

Surviving a disaster can change emergency plan

WAC Lighting's new, versatile slice and dice LED ceiling and wall luminaires provide design options

Armstrong announces new maintenance - free S&H circulators and seal bearing assemblies

Handheld launches the all-new Nautiz X4 rugged computer for the mobile worker

GE's Lumination LED DownLights provide can light replacement solutions for endless indoor lighting needs

Hubbell Lighting named technology brand of the year by Architectural SSL Magazine

How the Affordable Care Act is affecting real estate strategy

Researcher honored by Healthcare Design magazine

Washington state hospital worker safety bill passes

Nonprofit organization launches sustainable product registry

Managing clinical alarm systems

Builders name Eaton's Halo Product Line as the leader in lighting for the 16th consecutive year

Upper Valley Medical Center bridges language gap with state-of-the-art technology

Ten tips on when and how to select carpeting

Toshiba introduces new led dusk-to-dawn luminaire

MaxLite's introduces ENERGY STAR qualified Six-Inch Residential Downlight Retrofits that deliver high performance

Hospitals ban sugary drinks

Pennsylvania predicts huge need for nursing home beds

Technology, common sense key for hospital security

Modeling can increase energy efficiency

Health IT security facing 'perfect storm'

Healthcare changes spur retail, urgent care clinics growth

Healthcare Design magazine honors construction/ business executive

Exploring Presbyterian Healthcare Services patient experience efforts

JLG launches world's largest self-propelled boom lift

Green Badger mobile LEED app announces equity investor

Hubbell lighting launches lighting upgrade program for colleges and universities; campuses can cut energy cost by 84%

Tips on selecting spray-and-vac cleaning equipment

Healthcare Design magazine honors educator

Patient safety progress called 'excruciatingly slow'

Fire alarm system upgrade Q&A

Proper lab ventilation needed to protect to life and property

Survey: Top-level support lacking at health care data centers

Pakistan makes medical waste top health priority

Cedars-Sinai Advanced Health Sciences Pavilion gets LEED-NC Gold certification

Transition fittings from Viega make press connections between copper and PEX systems

Hexagon Metrology releases miniature infrared touch probe for micro-machining applications

Titus HVAC introduces EOS, the first solar-powered, energy-harvesting diffuser

IEC approves OpenADR specification

Seal Shield, LLC introduces new waterproof and antimicrobial protected keyboard

California legislation aimed at improving elder care

Study finds low rate of infections following ambulatory surgery

ASHE announces sustainability partners

Healthcare should partner with retail

VA initiative slashes MRSA rates

Healthcare Design magazine honors facility manager

Hospital CFOs should consider green strategies

WAC Lighting to deliver “The SSL Revolution” accredited presentation at Energy Expo

Peerless introduces ultra thin, edge-lit Vellum Luminaires

CBRE hires facility activation solutions managing director

Array welcomes new practice area leader in Northeast region

Motion Industries’ latest “How2” video highlights installing a Taconite seal

Study says healthcare organizations under siege from cyberattacks

Technology gaps threaten post-acute facilities

'Take Care' worksite health centers accredited as patient-centered medical homes

CMS proposes emergency preparedness rule

Healthcare Design magazine honors Rising Star

Construction begins for new $120M hospital tower in Hawaii

Network technology becoming fourth utility in healthcare construction

Designing for EHRs in today's healthcare facility

Kratos and Norse announce services to deliver live threat intelligence to increase cybersecurity awareness for healthcare providers

New Lutron EcoSystem 5-Series Driver provides guaranteed fixture compatibility at an affordable price

Cree extends breakthrough xsp series street light performance to outdoor area lighting

Siemens Healthcare launches CareXcell for sustainable population health management

Kodak and PurThread to collaborate on antimicrobial surface solutions for healthcare and military

Insect problem, other issues reported at Connecticut VA

Nine out of 10 healthcare providers call ACA a 'step forward:' survey

New program to offer long distance health services to students

Serene interior design and art reflect spirit of Parkinson's support facility

US hospital construction booming

Healthcare Design magazine honors Firm of the Year

App boosts efficiency at hospital job site

Ecotherapy gardens may heal the body by healing the Earth

Clorox Healthcare launches a new comprehensive approach to environmental disinfection for healthcare

Medeco's online deadbolt selector now available

Metro using machine-to-machine technology to make vital patient data accessible at the point of care

Ways to protect hard-surface floors against winter offenders

Zoneworks' TZF insulated curtain wall provides enhanced fire resistance

Managing healthcare facility bed bug problems

Hospitals put patient safety first in storm preparation

Antimicrobial stewardship's value for LTC facilities still unknown

Concord Hospital staff to conduct active shooter training exercise

Upgrading infrastructure for electronic health records

Architect honored by Healthcare Design magazine

Benjamin Moore goes greener with Natura Renew, the industry's first premium bio-renewable paint

Aquatherm pipe meets California plumbing code

Eaton's new power distribution fuse block saves space, time and money

Schneider Electric upgrades energy management platform to automate data exchange with ENERGY STAR portfolio manager

ITR implements Innovolt's technology to safeguard parking control systems

California prison hospital cited for unsanitary conditions

White coats: infection control versus psychology

Healthcare moving toward unified building codes

Time to retire the fax machine

Architect discusses influencing the next generation of designers

Children's Medical Center Dallas focuses on accessible design

Poor communication interpreted as poor service

Team used economic stall to benefit replacement hospital project

FiberTite hybrid multi-ply roof: The fusion of proven technologies

Emerson Network Power's ASCO 5140 Connectivity Module redefines power monitoring and control by an embedded device

Wireless WattStopper occupancy sensors offer versatile, time-saving solutions to manage energy

New ASHRAE, Green Grid publication provides background on data center metrics

Crosstex International launches infection control helpline

Affordable Care Act impacting security

White paper on power strips in healthcare facilities available

Bangkok hospital focuses on attracting medical tourism business

N.Y. laboratory a demonstration of new design ideas

Fire damper requirements in rated walls

Healthcare workers report hand hygiene compliance - even with failures

Generative space concept creates 'flourishing' environments

Columbia Lighting unveils a gamechanger - new LLHY led Versabay high bay uses almost 50% less energy than hid counterpart

Emerson Network Power Introduces Liebert HPC-S Freecooling Chiller to provide efficient thermal management for small to medium data centers

Technoform Bautec expands capacity to meet North American demand for high-performance windows, doors, façades

MaxLite introduces Direct Lit LED Flat Panel Savers Series with third generation LED technology

Effects of Quebec fire extend to US and abroad

Army hospital opens first expansion in 30 years

10 reasons health care needs sustainability treatments

NYSID exhibit explores design for cancer patients

Five keys to hand hygiene compliance

When reality hits the perfect hybrid OR project

Simulated NICU shows impact of design on function

Proper CCTV placement based on risk assessment

Eaton Leverages Industry Expertise to introduce best-in-class Rack Power distribution unit portfolio with exclusive IEC outlet grip feature

Pelco by Schneider Electric and Oncam Grandeye enter into a strategic partnership to provide a 360-degree camera range

New Greenheck brochure features integrated ventilation systems

Visix Wins three AVA Digital Awards for interactive digital signage designs

Columbia Lighting unveils a Gamechanger-new LLHY led Versabay high bay uses almost 50% less energy than hid counterpart

Bat colony removed from South Carolina hospital

Hospital parking attendants wear CCTV cameras for own safety

Patient of the future offers new vision of care

In healthcare design, patients rather than facilities are the customer

New York prohibits smoking around healthcare facilities

Fire safety a constant focus at Vancouver nursing homes

How a hospital room can help patients heal

Virtua Health and Wellness Center employs the long span capabilities of CPI Daylighting's UniQuad

Armstrong Fluid Technology announces factory service plan for IPC Chiller Plant automation systems

Vision-Sciences' EndoSheath Technology offers patented solution to superbugs

Nora Lighting introduces Diamond II series LED downlights with enhanced features

DefenCall adds Silent Alarm App for computers to its smartphone panic button system

Georgia hospital says it's snow-ready

Installing healthcare security with HIPAA and OSHA in mind

Hospital construction survey shows Obamacare spurring facilities assessment

Scottish hospitals called out about dirty equipment

It must be a sign: The anxiety factor in hospital wayfinding

Effective change management can help with major transitions

Alcohol rubs called good alternative to hand washing

Maine healthcare center's fresh look reflects surroundings

Blanchard Valley Health System expands Merge Healthcare partnership

MaxLite and Habitat for Humanity announce partnership to provide energy-efficient lighting nationwide

Compressor retrofit nets nice rebate for Cedars Sinai Medical Office Towers

H2i R2-Series VRF zoning systems operate highest performance heating capacity at lowest temperatures

Lighting controls association updates ee203: lighting AND commercial energy codes online course

SF General finds latest missing patient with new procedures

'Germinator' fights hospital infections at Cincinnati hospital

Louisiana hospital adding screens against hurricane winds

Provider consolidation among healthcare trends to watch, blog says

Ontario Hospitals foodservice goes local

Children's ward equipment called safety risk

Top budget considerations for healthcare facility managers

Lack of knowledge hurts hand hygiene compliance, study says

Biamp Systems announces new paging input options and adaptors for VoIP and analog paging systems

CENTRIA redefines coating system with Versacor Elite

InsideIQ Duilding Automation Alliance firms share best practices, partner to meet client needs

TEC introduces Design FX, a design-inspired grout

Cree reinvents lighting controls with the push of one button

Housekeeping role called out in article series

Children's hospitals often lead the way on innovation

Minnesota hospital improving safety practices and looking to spread the word

Texas hospital recognized for efforts to go 'paperless'

Landscape designer's insights into a healing garden

Wayfinding can help building communication

Energy efficiency initiative to benefit Ontario health care sector

Patient lifting equipment can benefit workers and patients

Introducing norament xp: extreme durability for high-impact workspaces

MD-Series Modular LED High Bay Lights

ASHRAE publishes 2013 editions of refrigerant safety standards

MaxLite expands LED Commercial Recessed Downlight Retrofits for scalable commercial projects

Danfoss launches TU ice machine service kit - a new innovation for contractors

Silencing some hospital alarms may lead to better care

Security gaps can cost $1.6 billion

SickKids Research Institute designed for vertical interaction

Missouri hospitals simplify 'code' calls

Healthcare capital markets expect an active 2014

UK hospital opens infection control unit

Hospitals seek cure for confusing building navigation

Nanospark: Bridging the digital and physical worlds

AAMA updates acoustical rating specification

Fine Design Living provides eco-friendly alternative to traditional hardwood flooring

Etelu exhibits hospital wayfinding App at HIMSS14

Facilities focus on fire safety after Quebec fire

Events in 2013 will impact green cleaning in 2014

The benefits of retail conversions for healthcare

Connecticut hospital power plant saves 30 percent on energy bills

Frontline healthcare workers deserve recognition

CMS proposal for annual generator test for healthcare facilities flawed

Carrier redesigns AirStream 42V vertical floor fan coil

Columbia Lighting delivers perfect illumination in low ceiling areas with new led wraparound and lensed striplight fixtures

Bradley introduces Aerix plus hand dryers that deliver ultra fast adjustable speed drying with high efficiency

New Titus Alpha controller family integrates universally

MaxLite supplements DLC-Qualified products list with new Dimmable BayMAX LED Linear High Bay fixtures

Short sleeves recommended by infection control experts

Dedham, Mass., health center ends use of alarms

Renovated Craig Hospital doubles size of outpatient clinic

Nottingham University Hospitals upgrade means large carbon and cost reductions

Long-term care facility renovates to fit Boomers

Carrier RTU Open Controller now available for 48/50LC WeatherExpert 6- to 23-ton units

$5.8 million deal will save Hawaii hospital energy and money

GE to acquire API Healthcare

Ecolab launches Nexa Hand Hygiene Platform to help reduce the spread of infectious diseases

MovinCool Launches New QR Code Service Link Feature

Behavioral health facility designers short on research

UK HealthCare to renovate former Lexington Dillard's store

Indian college to host meeting on hospital safety

Top budget considerations for healthcare facility managers

Aging showing preference for home care

Children's Medical Center design used to unite different groups in new space

Buckaplan makes it easier, faster, cheaper to get plans, drawings

Eaton sponsors Outdoor Lighting Design Award for the 2014 IES Illumination Awards program

Alerton's new Ascent Building Management System is first to Combine BACtalk and Tridium's Niagara Framework in a single controller

Carrier to offer patented Humidi-MiZer system on WeatherExpert rooftop line up to 23 tons

Clorox offers new influenza and norovirus prevention toolkit

Hospital water taps contaminated with bacteria

Best practices during patient watches help keep everybody safe

CMS proposes rule on emergency preparedness

Toronto dental facility recognized by interior design award

Take a virtual tour of The Palace at Coral Gables

Baldor introduces new Dodge stainless steel Quantis reducer

WaterFurnace introduces CLW chiller

3M rebrands Commercial HVAC Filter products from Filtrete to 3M

Tradition Medical Center opens

Rust-Oleum Industrial Brands introduces pre-paint and cleaning wipes

Balancing ideal temperatures for aging patients and staff

Boomers looking for connected long-term care facilities

Rubber flooring may help healthcare facilities breath easier

Design focuses on range of pediatric patients

Hospital security must adapt to Affordable Care Act changes

CEO explains Michigan hospital's luxe makeover

Testo is recipient of Global Frost & Sullivan Award

MaxLite's LED R30 earns ENERGY STAR qualification for Certified Subcomponent Database

Morrison Healthcare and Crothall Healthcare refresh brands

SF General makes security changes after missing patient's death

Bedpans get new cleaning solution

New CDC website to support long-term care infection control

Geriatric emergency departments have implications for long-term care

Kaleida Health recognized by interior design award

California lawmaker to introduce bill for oversight reforms of elderly care facilities

Coding and reconciliation enhancements from Amerinet Partner Craneware bring Madison Memorial $327,000 annual return on investment

Soitec Lighting unveils t8 led tube product family for North American market that reduces energy costs by 60 percent or more

Mitsubishi Electric introduces 400 volt uninterruptible power system for high-density data centers

New ZR Series LED Troffer delivers excellent light quality and aesthetics for under $100

MaxLite upgrades Merak LED roadway street light rating to 104,000 hours

Will long-term living facilities need liquor licenses?

N.C. healthcare facility's burst pipes cause ceiling to fall in patient's room

Flooring can care for staff, as staff cares for patients

Can healthcare design play a role in controlling asthma?

Controlling hazardous material circulation in healthcare facilities

Australian Capital Territory hospital patients needlessly contracting infections, expert says

ASHE announces Vista award winners

Brady offers full suite of lockout/tagout solutions

Silent Knight launches educational Life Safety Code seminars

Nearly 4 megawatts of modular power infrastructure deployed to promote efficiencies

Legrand expands its line of fire-classified floor boxes

Emerson Climate Technologies captures 2014 AHR Expo Product of the Year Award

Discovery of worker's body in nursing facility raises security questions

Minnesota lawmakers support reconstruction of hospital to increase security

N.H. House backs bill requiring drug testing at healthcare facilities

Hot water unnecessary for handwashing, study says

Children's Medical Center Dallas installs interactive exhibit

Lean design means doing more with less

Oahu hospital expects to slash electricity bill with energy retrofit

Three companies join OSAP in fight for infection-control delivery

LG Electronics introduces dedicated outside air solution with energy-saving VRF technology

Panasonic unveils new high-speed document scanners

Meyda Custom Lighting introduces Elk at Dusk Chandel-Air

Dozens feared dead after Quebec nursing home fire

Behaviors, tools key to hospital safety

Up-to-date infection control technology, vigilance are musts for dental facility

Infection control needs relationship between clinicians and environmental services

Hospital presentation facilities have unique needs

Minnesota reporting system cuts hospital errors, study said.

Initiatives put patient safety in the back seat

Master Lock reintroduces Edge Key Control program

Echelon speeds migration to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) with its new IzoT-enabled multiprotocol FT 6050 System on chip

BACnet web services updates and call for participation in a virtual plugfest

Schneider Electric offers comprehensive data center infrastructure and IT management platform through collaboration with HP

Cincinnati Children's Hospital adds pet therapy building

Patient experience hits home for designer

FEMA grant to strengthen hurricane-damaged hospital

Green operating room program reducing waste

EHR incentive program on track, according to survey

CMS issues update to equipment maintenance guideline

AHRQ releases report on HAIs and design

Florida hospitals serving organic, locally grown food

FASTSIGNS expands wayfinding solutions across North America with Modulex

Osram Sylvania expands portfolio of led power supplies

LG Electronics introduces dedicated outside air solution with energy-saving VRF technology

Hospital parking fees angering patients

Catholic Health launches program to cut energy use

Few physicians ready for Stage 2 'Meaningful Use' according to survey

Stanford Hospital clinical recycling study reveals 75% cost savings

Education key for ES technicians

Infection control accreditation program launched in Indian state

In hospital design, mock-ups only as useful as the people they engage

Nutrition and Foodservice Education Foundation announces major funding support from Reinhart Foodservice

Atlas Linen & Alliance Laundry change name to Clarus Linen Systems

Fila to showcase green surface treatments and support division at StonExpo/Marmomacc Americas 2014

Carrier answers market demand for large-scale cooling with its new, expanded-capacity AquaEdge water-cooled chiller

CoreSpace boosts energy savings and power reliability in its data center with GE SG Series UPS System

OneTogether takes aim at HAIs with small actions

Falls prevention program produces encouraging results

Top five ideas that will influence healthcare in 2014

Medical waste management training portal launched

Hand hygiene stressed at Philippines symposium

Wyoming nursing home replacement building to stress private rooms

It's not about dirt: Dealing with non-soiling issues in carpet care

Panasonic introduces new ECOi EX Series at the 2014 AHR Expo

Square Scrub EBG-20/C earns the Carpet and Rug Institute’s Bronze Seal of Approval for superior deep cleaning

Exclusive Healthcare Placement meets health care staffing needs for employers and employees

Tradition Medical center opens

Marlite introduces Induro FRP with SaniSEAL Trim Technology wall system for health care facilities

Are your patient pillows clean?

Fire safety improvement linked to codes and enforcement

New Year's resolutions for hospital CFOs

Modular construction builds flexibility into healthcare projects

Unlocking the code of visual and audible fire alarms

'Smart beds' can improve safety

Healthcare facilities need a 21st century continuity plan

New 22U 1075 millimeter rack joins HP 11000 G2 Series line

Vishay Intertechnology announces HML, new miniature axial-leaded thick film resistor

Marlite introduces Induro FRP with SaniSEAL trim technology wall system for health care facilities

Panasonic introduces new SYSTEM 5 - multi-split heat pump at 2014 AHR Expo

Bradley introduces Aerix Plus hand dryers that deliver ultra fast adjustable speed drying with high efficiency

Fort Wayne hospital wants own police force

Hospitals and med tech companies join patient safety movement

Quality assurance program key to environmental services

Designer's passion for kids' healthcare design started early

Rural health IT adoption faces challenges

Unlocking the code of fire safety initiating devices

Clinics more efficient, cost-effective, health officials say

Cut materials waste in surgery centers

Viking ESFR sprinklers meet UL requirements for high clearance storage

Carrier to display extensive range of commercial products at 2014 AHR Expo in New York

Curtis Bay Medical Waste Services continues to expand its geographic footprint with the merger and acquisition of Culver Enterprises

Lightweight Bosch CSW41 Worm Drive Saw delivers increased durability and power

Orbit easy access lighting box features sliding swivel plate

Healthcare sector to test for cyber attack

Hospital cuts alarm fatigue by decreasing noise

OSHA releases new resources to protect hospital workers and enhance patient safety

Chicago hospitals share information on green efforts

FGI's guidelines for healthcare design features significant changes

Unlocking the code to fire safety equipment compliance

Northwestern Grayslake expansion awarded LEED status

Improving speech privacy and noise control for healthcare

Osram Sylvania expands outdoor illumination offering with new additions to Luminaire family

Rust-Oleum Industrial Brands launches 'Fast Flooring' products

Survey from Innovolt reveals the high cost of equipment failure

Facility security key with domestic violence victims

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center to 're-educate' staff about waste disposal

Material choices crucial in behavioral health setting

Ohio health system tries high-tech tool for infection prevention

Tips on sprinklers for water curtains

Some hospital safety showers found to be faulty

Integrated systems can boost hospital safety

U.S. News hospital rankings to give patient safety more weight

Atlas expands portable cooling & heating program for national accounts customers

Daikin Magnitude Chillers with RapidRestore offers world-class reload speeds for mission critical applications

LG Electronics expands HVAC solutions with new multi-zone systems

Marigold industrial rubber insulating gloves from Ansell address electrical workers' needs

Wi-Fi can help secure an OB unit

FDA bed rail guidelines leave long-term care in gray area

Senior facility landscaping includes therapeutic obstacles

How to make the case for hospital infrastructure funding

Building information modeling mandate helps manage multiple projects

Boston firm helps hospitals share expensive equipment

Indiana safety net hospital on track to become LEED Silver campus

Union seeks answers on 180 worker-safety complaints at hospital

Michigan health system offering 'Healthy Meals to Go' program

Children's facility projects popular despite economy

A facility portfolio analysis can assist master planning

ACOs tech needs go beyond EHRs

Construction accelerated at Troy hospitals

Safety-culture surveys may boost patient safety

DAQ's Entrowatch access control system wins 2014 top products award from Building Operating Management

Give your facility a healthy dose of color

APIC publishes new guide on long-term care infection prevention

Australian healthcare system maintains unisex wards despite complaints

Facility Guidelines Institute update reflects the times, CEO says

Take a photo tour of Welsh university health facility

Website aims to reduce hospital injuries

UPS opens expanded healthcare distribution facility in Ontario

Blog gives children's hospital holiday makeover

Fine Design Living announces top cost-effective way to prevent expensive patio, walkway, and driveway repairs due to seasonal buckling

Aerobiotix, Inc. launches novel air disinfection technology

Winter facility care starts with a sound matting system

SHSMD releases Futurescan 2014: Healthcare Trends and Implications: 2014–2019

Squashing bedbug myths

Reducing the risk of HAIs through effective environmental cleaning processes

California children's hospitals expanding new location

Raising expectations for ceilings

Northwestern Memorial elevates food service with improved restaurants

Joint Commission 2014 National Patient Safety Goals released

Designer says innovation in healthcare key to flourishing in future

Study says hand hygiene prior to gloves is unnecessary

New survey shows that most Americans are in the dark about lighting options in 2014

Floorcare tool is a blast

Stouffer named director of HKS Healthcare Group

Fresh-Aire UV introduces a free UV-C demonstration trial program for commercial/industrial building owners

Viking's Technical Services team launches series of new mobile web sites

Foreign hospital projects offer lessons to designers

Some UK hospitals to replace bedside charts with iPads

Streamlining instrument tray cleaning

Landscaping brings facility mission beyond walls

Facility management value to patient care demonstrated through benchmarking

Tennessee hospital to build addition on top of existing structure

Cantel buys N.Y. manufacturer of sterilization monitoring products

Revisions to climate data standard from ASHRAE include new climate zone, climatic data

Sustainable carpet cleaning

New Mongoose LED Luminaires from Acuity Brands lower operating costs, boost visibility for high-speed roadways, area lighting

Patient room TVs an untapped resource

Renovation of Texas senior living facility focuses on life enhancement

Hospital-acquired infections take toll on patients, bottom line

Tougher emergency preparedness rules proposed for long-term care facilities

New LEED standard encourages transparency in materials selection

Pennsylvania hospitals may skip some state reviews

Mix of air purification methods helps indoor air quality

MaxLite's 10-watt LED GU24 omnidirectional lamps receive ENERGY STAR qualification for certified subcomponent database

Detex panic hardware devices ideal for retrofits

Testo launches member benefit program: Team Testo

Compact, efficient FlowGrid air-inlet grill from ebm-papst significantly reduces noise spectrum for axial and centrifugal fans

Schneider Electric introduces Strategic Operation Services offerings to simplify and optimize data center systems

Are patient rooms too big?

Mobile devices major source of germ transmission

Understanding a design firm's resource allocation

ASHE app offers resources to go

A prescription for medical facility energy management

The design of an electronic health record matters

2014 trends in healthcare facilities

Navigating final changes to EPA emissions standards for area source boilers

Consumer Electronics Show honors Cub Cadet ZERO with Innovations Design & Engineering Award

VOLA's Round Series Showerhead honored with GOOD DESIGN Award

Control energy costs by using the new APN Series Digital Power Monitor from NK Technologies

MetalWorks 3D Ceiling System from Armstrong now available in wood looks

CardConnect announced partnership with Health Recovery Partners

Making parking easier for the baby boomer generation

Tennessee health system to retain outside vendors during $10 million renovation of food services

Iowa hospital remodels materials management department

New York hospital partners with utility to cut energy, water use

NIOSH launches web page with cleaning resources

Medical waste found in Pennsylvania landfill

Study says evaluation of infection prevention policies can reveal opportunities for improvement

Rockfon Hygienic Plus Ceiling Tiles for high-performance hygiene and cleanability now available in north america

ZELTIQ to present at J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

Enviro-Solutions is designed to effectively clean restroom surfaces and fixtures

Health system to automate hand hygiene compliance monitoring with DebMed GMS

Nine ways to cut hospital costs

Illinois hospital drill strives for failure

Patient transmission causes minority of ICU S. aureus acquisitions

Architect shares five steps to successful budgetary discussions

New version of LEED pushes building performance

Bacteria survives on toys, books, cribs for longer than expected

Stryker receives FDA clearance for waste management system

Refrigeration Commissioning Guide seeks to ensure systems work right; free download available

Advantage Service Plans from Schneider Electric

China Healthcare Industry IT Solution 2013-2017 Forecast and Analysis

A quarter of healthcare workers' hands contaminated with infectious germs, study says

Bristol Children's Hospital ordered to improve cleanliness after inspection

Hospital installs safeguards to protect medical devices from cyber-attacks

Magazine found children's hospital design and industry recognition popular 2013 topics

UK infirmary kiosks to help in the fight against infection

Waiting room environment and experience effects patient satisfaction

ASHRAE publishes revised standard on ventilation in health care facilities

Central Georgia Health System relies On Infor to sustain high-quality care delivery

Surgical fluid waste disposal system well received at Radiological Society of North America meeting

MaineGeneral successfully merges two hospital campuses

New EPA clean air rules will affect hospital power systems

Study shows healthcare staff contaminated with C. diff after routine care

Put environmental concerns at the forefront of construction projects

Sustainability's healing touch: incremental steps for healthcare

Well-designed power, air and water systems can enhance care

iPatientCare to unveil value-added services of complete or partial revenue cycle management

WiFi Solutions & Technologies Group signs deal with Stone Crossing Care Center to provide facility-wide wifi

Talkaphone adds a surveillance option to the award-winning ECO TOWER

Faulty doors and alarms cited in freezing death of Alzheimer's patient

A peek at next year's IT buzzwords for healthcare technology geeks

Top healthcare design issues of 2013

Healthcare materials managers adjust to changing care continuum

Healing gardens benefit healing process

Health care providers buying into retail strategy

Ashkin applauds FDA's move on antibacterial soaps

New AIA/CES programs including accessible and protective window design now available from Wausau

ThermaSol to move world headquarters and develop 27 acres in Round Rock, Texas in 2014

Cutera appoints Scott Ashworth as executive vice president of global sales

WAC lighting's new LEDme button lights provide energy-efficient task solutions

Dead plants at the hospital are confidence killers

Guidelines for preventing HAIs in NHS hospitals are released

Connecting to off-campus healthcare operations

Infection prevention effort encourages patient participation

What's the immediate future of healthcare design?

Free hand hygiene posters for your facility

MXI, Inc. now offering waste management services for medical centers this winter

Fujitsu's mobile app is a troubleshooting tool

'Prosumers' put greater emphasis on green and sustainable issues

ASHRAE publishes revised standard on ventilation in health care facilities

Floor care and traffic conditions

Hospitals looking at flexible spaces for new outpatient facilities

New data tells patients how their local hospitals are doing at preventing infections

Environmental services effectiveness key as decentralized care expands

Take a photo tour of Temecula Valley Hospital

Virginia hospital practices staged evacuation

Making the case for sustainability in hospitals

SCKMC partners with hospitality group

New Kitchen Zone Ceilings from Armstrong offer installation-friendly alternative to traditional vinyl-covered gypsum

Lennox announces the introduction of Lennox Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems

Ecova survey reveals 2014 energy and sustainability predictions

Solatube International launches next phase of SkyVault

Lean design can tackle a range of wastes

Hospital hits bumps on the road to sustainability

Cincinnati hospital combines beauty, functionality to enhance healing

Hubbell Building Automation adds dimming capabilities for popular wasp2 occupancy and daylight sensors

Emerson acquires Advanced Protection Technology (APT)

Pelco by Schneider Electric announces new power over ethernet midspan power systems offer

ASHRAE offers first opportunity to comment on proposed guideline for commissioning existing systems, assemblies

Shifting care into communities will depend on facilities pros

Deadline extension for electronic health Meaningful Use gets mixed reception

Most Wisconsin nursing homes meet mandate to boost fire safety

Golisano Children's Hospital project designed to empower patient healing

Patient entertainment proves to be a positive distraction

Introducing the LED-7302 and LED-7304 PL fluorescent retrofits from light efficient design

Herman Miller is brand leader in seating, systems furniture, healthcare and textiles in survey of architects and designers

New iConnect Network Partnership delivers real-time clinical data directly into community physicians' EHRs

Greenheck Offers New Energy Guide on Fan Efficiency Grades

GGE Healthcare's Silent Scan revolutionizes MRI patient experience

FDA says anti-bacterial soaps may not curb bacteria

Trend toward community-based care started long ago

Oregon medical center gets $200,000 incentive for energy savings

Construction CEO sees more prefab and tilt-up building projects in the future

Five stories on hand hygiene

Hospital power system upgrade increases emergency power generating capacity

Workloading in custodial operations key to success

Five ways to advance power management in health care facilities

MaxLite teams with New Jersey's Clean Energy Program to offer ENERGY STAR qualified CFL lamps and fixtures to habitat for humanity resale outlets

DebMed announces major enhancement to its electronic hand hygiene monitoring system

Hubbell Building automation adds full range dimming option for popular CX lighting control panels

Emerson Network Power's new ASCO microprocessor controller transforms power control for mid-range transfer switches

Ecova announces new water outlier investigation

Visions of healthcare 2035

Free Advanced Energy Retrofits for Healthcare Facilities Guide available

Einstein Medical Center Montgomery finds Silver lining to replacing facility

San Antonio healthcare system plans major expansion of hospitals

Cincinnati orthopaedic hospital design stresses space, glass, light and connection to outdoors

Catholic University student honored for wellness center design

New Garland service provides scientific analysis of building envelope

Mercy teams up with Philips to launch telehealth services

RGIS Partners with Cost Control Solutions to offer new remote inventory management system for the healthcare industry

CertainTeed Ceilings issues industry-first health product declarations

Harvard receives UL recognition for light engines

Hospital administrators rank top design issues

Duke School of Medicine Building Achieves LEED Gold

Conversation leads to CMS revision of sprinkler enforcement

Photoelectric glass, geothermal heat pump system part of hospital's sustainability plan

30 most impressively designed hospitals

PHS Technologies Group awarded radiation dose tracking agreement with Premier, Inc.

New study shows air sealing is essential for all insulation types

Carrier Enterprise unveils the latest in air purification technology with Air Knight Generation II

Kaba launches Safe Lock and Access Control System package

New K17 Dry ESFR sprinkler provides ceiling-only fire protection for cold storage facilities 

Facilities staff find 50-year-old 'treasure' hidden in hospital basement

Connecticut hospital enhancing security

Converting office space into medical offices

Student design wins Healthcare Environment Award

Why does Oklahoma have so many federal hospital penalties?

Hospitality is not the future of healthcare design

Green Building Initiative applauds General Services Administration's recognition of Green Globes as equivalent to LEED

InsideIQ Building Automation Alliance announces new leadership

Lynxspring and Netop recently announced the immediate availability of LYNX CyberPRO

Herman Miller introduces Living Office: A holistic solution for the new landscape of work

Missouri medical center receives $1.26 million energy loan

Cornell class blends health policy and facility design

Pediatric dental office designed to be a playground for all ages

Free 'Infection Prevention and You' safety poster available

Ambulatory surgery centers reflect the future of healthcare

Statistics particular to sustainability often go unreported or overlooked

Talkaphone enhances self-diagnostic and reporting features of VOIP-500 Series Phones

Carrier enhances i-Vu Building Automation System to support Carrier Open and Carrier Comfort network systems

MEDSEEK acquires SymphonyCare to expand presence In emerging population health and care management market

HVAC, power contingency planning offers peace of mind

Healthcare landscape architecture awards announced

Philippines medical waste improperly handled

Q&A explores significant changes in long-term care environments

Camp Southern Ground for autistic children recognized for design

Project Solutions: Incorporating furniture, fixtures, equipment and technology into a new facility

Schneider Electric announces availability of prefabricated data centers up to 2MW

Honeywell announces universal fire and smoke damper actuators

Sembcorp Industries to dispose of medical waste collection business in India

Intellibot announces new, smaller hands-free cleaning machine

Ecolab Equipment Care and Green Turtle Americas announce exclusive distribution partnership

Study of C. difficile reveals routes of infection

Healthcare facility materials chosen for cleanability and germ resistance

Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer Center recognized for design

The business case for good lab design

MaxLite adds ArcMAX Volumetric LED Panels to DLC-Qualified portfolio

AAMA's Aluminum Material Council publishes sustainability white paper

Virtual walkthrough in 3D with GRAPHISOFT BIMx and ZEISS cinemizer OLED Glasses

Hubbell Industrial Lighting introduces LED Highbay-LunaBay

Futurists offer a bleak (and incorrect) image of healthcare interior design trends

Innovation required for the short-term rehab boom

Technology-enabled furnishings bring more function to the forms

Spa-like interior design lessens dental visit angst

$456 million Naval Hospital at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to open

Case study: Tampa General improves primary care facility with LED lighting and digital controls

Reliable Controls to launch European Distribution Network at MCE

Hastings Tile & Bath announces VOLA round shower award from German Design Council

Kubota targets turf care professionals with introduction of Z700-Series Commercial Zero-Turn Mower

Explore the magic of motorized window shades and browse beautiful fabric collections with new Lutron app

The future of healthcare energy management

Robots help Pontiac hospital reduce infection rates

Evidence-based design in long-term care can maximize efficiencies

Smartly maintained healthcare facilities a good investment

Q&A: The healing power of nature

Take a photo tour of the University of Florida Clinical Translational Research Building

Salvaged stained glass highlights entry of replacement hospital

Lochinvar introduces new online water heater sizing calculator

Identity One certifies BioManager with AMAG Technology under Symmetry Extended Business Solutions Program

Meyda custom lighting delivers milk bottle pendant

Survey reveals hospitals are focused on reducing infections, but most have not yet adopted all best practices

Acuity Brands brings versatility to pedestrian lighting applications with new LED area luminaires from Lithonia Lighting

Report says pathogens pumped into UK hospital ventilation system

Nature in artwork can have calming effect

Interior design for infection prevention

Boston hospital rehabs brownfield for new facility

Seven steps to an eco-friendly hospital

Medical center food service manager flexible in changing healthcare landscape

Braselton hospital aims to be model for green construction

Lean and Strategic Simulation two design trends with staying power

Healthcare sign improves communication, infection control, and sustainability

GE Healthcare's 'Brilliant Machines' software transforms the patient experience by reducing wait times and helping hospital staff increase efficiency

New continuing ed course from CertainTeed Ceilings outlines acoustical strategies for healthcare settings

Biamp Systems' new Vocia paging station kit and software simplifies paging system interface

Zurn integrates flood control components for simplified specification and installation

Long-term care facilities stressing connected communities

Lighting makes a difference in patient rooms

Designing healthcare interiors that serve the elderly

Furnishing in a health care setting should offer comforts of home

Cincinnati architects design massive health care complex in China

Manufacturers offer tips on for successful hospital and health care facility projects

Integrated product delivery used to build $297 million Florida hospital project

Eaton's LED technology provides unmatched glare control and enhanced visual comfort in parking garage applications

Array DC office is expanding with two new healthcare arcitects

Lutron and Siemens announce joint energy-efficiency initiative for commercial buildings

Hastings Tile & Bath announces VOLA's Interior Innovation Award 2014

Armstrong launches ECO*PULSE HVAC health management service

Developing a business case for investing in an energy strategy

BYOD security vital for healthcare companies

Sheikh Khalifa to bring specialty care to United Arab Emirates

Children's hospital to update design with brightly colored, playful environment

Engineer panel addresses hospital sustainability, safety issues

Designing with natural materials creates comforting environment

Hospital safety must be priority throughout facility

Standby power system at Florida VA Hospital covers all electrical loads

Despite 500 percent population increase, water use stays same with 'demand management'

Motion Industries announces the acquisition of Paragon Service & Supply, Inc.

HRET awarded new contract from AHRQ to reduce infections in long-term care facilities and improve patient safety

Emerson Network Power, Ponemon Institute Study finds significant increase in cost of unplanned data center outages since 2010

New OPTI-VISOR chiller plant control solution from Armstrong drives an additional 15-30% energy savings

Digital healthcare lets elderly age in place

NCAL Partners with NJHA to form patient safety organization

Health village setting integrates care with wellness-oriented surroundings

Collaboration, immersion solve complex challenges at rehabilitation hospital

Illinois hospital's geothermal system paying off

In Miami, Medicare Advantage plans come with posh surroundings

Armstrong launches parallel sensorless technology

MaxLite appoints Bryan Warner to senior director of sales, national and OEM commercial

Schneider Electric StruxureWare enhancement enables holistic management of data center infrastructure across business segments

Reliable Controls Releases MPP-O Expansion Module

New R20 sustainable insulation from CertainTeed helps builders and contractors meet IECC codes

Hundreds of nursing homes still lack fire sprinklers

Barlow Respiratory Hospital will balance past and future

Energy retrofit can help hospitals cut costs

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield honored for design of retail space

BYOD policies must be part of healthcare network security

10 ways to reducing falls in ambulatory surgery centers

Three keys to moving beyond Lean lip service

MaxLite's Micro-T LED panel wins Architectural Products Product Innovation Award

St. Anthony's director of building services to serve on ASHE board

Sentara Healthcare opens copper-infused hospital wing to improve patient care

2013 Partnership in Prevention award winner is announced

Kisense allows you to optimize your electricity supply contract

The making of a healthcare design changemaker

Temecula Valley Hospital opens using Lean principles

What does the Affordable Care Act mean for the design industry?

Hospitals' large energy use a solvable dilemma

Re-thinking the role of the community hospital

New Brunswick hospital to get $200M renovation

Tool kit available for antimicrobial stewardship

Green healthcare design can have big environmental impact

TEMPbadge ID launches entry-level visitor management system

GOJO reveals new hand hygiene technology innovation at ISSA/INTERCLEAN

Redco Manual Food Processor videos and a selection guide are now available

PURE Disinfectant fights spread of the deadly bacteria CRE

Isolated Colorado hospital braces for winter after surviving flood

Alternatives to incineration sought for medical waste

Oversight not keeping up with the reality of today's assisted living facilities

Ontario hospital lauded for going green

Tips for ergonomic electronic medical records work environments

Remote monitoring measures the impact of construction on sensitive equipment

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's Advanced Health Science Pavilion designed as gateway

Discrete event simulation can enhance flow in healthcare design

New line of laboratory products from the Activar Construction Products Group

Tork towel dispenser takes top spot at ISSA Show Awards

Easy way to replace damaged ceiling panels is focus of new Armstrong website

CertainTeed strengthens commitment to environmental transparency with new blowing wool insulation

'Xtralis Everywhere' portfolio of converged safety and security solutions launched

Confusion over handling of blood-saturated linen creating unnecessary costs

Study says good nurse/cleaning staff relationships can improve care

Isolation linked to patient dissatisfaction

The influence of Lean on project team dynamics

Designer talks about effects of Affordable Care Act

Bryan Medical Center simplifies onsite power operation

Delaware medical center expansion recognized for design

Geisinger Medical Center earns perfect ENERGY STAR score

Seamlessly integrate wireless lighting controls with Hubbell Buildings Automation's wiHUBB Building Automation System Gateway Interface

Vollrath receives Editor's Choice Award for Mirage Induction Rethermalizer

Phigenics to deliver ongoing smart water management services to VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

Toshiba introduces new TLS-ATL LED area luminaire

SCA celebrates 10-year anniversary of Tork Xpressnap

Tennesee health system to outsource all food and housekeeping services

Medical facility opening in an Ontario mall

Medical homes may be new model for care

Does enterprise architecture have a place in healthcare?

Winners of the 2013 Nightingale Awards announced

Middle East conference explores healthcare facility design

China's medical waste piling up

Phigenics to deliver ongoing Smart Water Management services to VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

LED lamps power successful Bergen County parking garage lighting retrofit

Schindler selected to provide elevators and escalators at Honolulu's HART Rail System

Eaton's new, highly efficient, SkyRidge Fixtures use WaveStream LED Technology to illuminate ambient applications

New Ecophon Solo-on-the-Wall Panels from CertainTeed Ceilings provide shape-shifting possibilities for vertical acoustical installations

Super storms put focus on building resilient hospitals

Toronto health care facility design lauded for use of sustainable wood

UK health board facing legal action over hospital asbestos

Patients and families can be hand-hygiene champions at healthcare facilities

Smarter energy use can reduce operational costs

Healthcare can learn from Homeland Security

Healthcare facility assessments offer a guide to the future

Kids dental clinic uses colorful, open design to extract fear

Denman Linen Services receives industry accreditation

Sealed Air rebrands Diversey

UL announces new ECOLOGO standard for sanitary paper products

KI introduces the world's first carbon-negative chair made with aircarbon

Innovations in electronic faucet technology provides new solutions for hospital infection control

Some Illinois hospitals reducing infection, study shows

Florida and Ohio healthcare providers honored for environmentally friendly pest management

Alabama hospital replaces beds for patient comfort, safety

Chicago safety-net hospital designs for the future

USB management in healthcare can be complicated

Aging population will need larger emergency department capacity

Panasonic introduces Exterios: industry's first 28.5 SEER HVAC solution

ABM GreenCare Program expands; offers clients a holistic, sustainable approach to facilities maintenance

Schneider Electric unveils Powerbus 400 a busway to power energy efficient data centers

Floor care answers lead to new questions

Phoenix presents another lighting innovation: The SturdiLED Series LED Floodlight

Hospital reviews policies after TB infection death

Demonstrating the business case for infection control

Raleigh, N.Y. hospital gets a power system upgrade

Green healthcare design knowledge no longer an 'extra'

ES must partner with nursing and infection control

Olivia Newton John Cancer & Wellness Centre recognized for design

Does self protection drive hand hygiene in healthcare?

HTS Texas Becomes eSight provider, launches FIT building division

Thermal Energy International awarded $1.2 million heat recovery order from another major hospital

ABM's three healthcare businesses join forces

HyGreen partners with WKU Health Services

New Tennant 'E' Series carpet extractors meet LEED for quiet operation

Succession planning key to healthcare facilities teams' future

Researchers evaluate several aggressive chemistries for reduction of C. diff

Bath hospital wins bid to upgrade lighting

Project Solutions: Effective use of Lean in healthcare construction

Healthcare design and construction professionals recognized for innovation

Hospitals should evaluate infection-prevention policies, survey suggests

Elevator safety controls 'overridden' in fatal Alabama hospital accident

Brazilian hospital project's multisensory experience includes aromatherapy

ABM Launches healthcare support services business to meet evolving needs of the healthcare market

Stretch forming by Linetec now available

Medical Center Health System selects UVDI's UV surface disinfection technology

US operations of global acquisition strengthen Tyco SimplexGrinnell's special hazards fire protection capabilities

Dual-Lite's new EVE series LED exit sign ensures efficient and reliable illumination

Beautiful hospital design more than just marketing ploy

Healthcare facility planning should reflect mission over time

Healthcare designers mostly embracing new LEED v4

Hospitals lauded for electronic medical record systems

Four tips for infection prevention and quality assurance

Even with boom, retail clinics still a minor part of market

2.4 million pound grant to replace UK hospital heating system

Topeka reduces in-hospital infections with statewide push

New Product Selection Guide in print and electronic formats helps building professionals manage energy

Community Surgery Center North becomes first to use Teleflex ISO-Gard Mask

Skyline Medical announces upgraded version of its flagship technology, the STREAMWAY System

MaxLite launches mobile website

Safety violations cited in fatal Indian hospital fire

Solar Suitcases provide light and power to health facilities cut off from modern electricity

Quarter of Portugal's patients who died in 2011 had hospital bug

Building information modeling can advance the health facility planning process

Using healthcare landscape architecture to promote healthier lifestyles

St Louis hospital gets 'Storm Ready' status

Abington Memorial Hospital wins patient safety award

New Vancouver hospital brings new design benchmarks to province

Ensuring patient care and safety with real-time positioning system

Wausau announces INvision Series product family of unitized curtainwall and RX window wall systems

New Gyptone INSTANT from CertainTeed Ceilings offers immediate acoustical upgrade to existing spaces

Bradley earns product innovation award for new Vergetm L-series lavatory system

GE's Critical Power business introduces New PowerMOD Power System for modular data center market

South Carolina Hospital ranked among world's safest

Radiology suite equipment failure results in patient death

UK energy initiatives to save 14 million pounds a year

Hospital interior design focuses on improving outcomes

Hospitals' physician lounges are becoming ghost towns

NFPA announces release of new, free mobile app

HydraMaster to begin educational series on Facebook about seven of the most common misconceptions about carpet cleaning chemistry

Safe filter bag removal

Gamewell-FCI fire and co detector meets code-mandated need, aesthetically and economically

Hubbell Lighting's Prescolite outshines the competition with new led downlights

How many people does it take to change a lightbulb in a hospital?

What to do when biomed equipment is down

Hospital's child friendly designs are bright, cheerful distraction

Design team talk about Haiti hospital project challenges

Digital healthcare bringing many changes to how healthcare is delivered, study says

UK hospital trust in court over safety charge

Gifford Medical Center ranks first in Vermont for energy efficiency

Hospitals must make infection control part of the culture, expert says

MED-Ed Facilities Boston dates announced

Custom Equipment's HB-1030 provides exceptional capacity, safety for range of applications

Schneider Electric announces enhanced power monitoring software for healthcare

Onset announces low-cost energy monitoring solution

Hubbell Wiring Device-Kellems and Lutron Electronics Collaborate to address new building code requirements

Integrated project delivery of cancer center eliminated surprises but added time

ROI of sustainable healthcare design must be demonstrated

Canadian official says hospital infection control good, but can be better

Massachusetts assisted living facility stresses natural light, access to nature

Midwest supermarket chain moves into health care

Health sector in Indian region going greener

Electronic health tools may cut in-person physician visits

Healthcare architect experiences hospital room firsthand

ICONICS announces the release of AnalytiX 10.8

LEDucation 8 expands SSL Educational Expo to a two-day format and new location

Deinstitutionalizing facility that treats criminals comes with obstacles

Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center brings nature to patients with green roof

'Worst practices' that endanger meaningful use incentives

Hospital report cards get a report card

Report examines health IT and quality measurement

Reprocessing equipment touted as saving money and waste

Parkland Hospital in Dallas designed to eliminate security, safety problems

ACE advisory addresses environmental risks of healthcare construction projects

ICONICS announces the release of GENESIS64 Version 10.8

MaxLite's LED G9 Retrofit Lamps provide energy-efficient alternative to Halogen T4 G9 Lamps

AHRI launches two new certification programs: variable frequency drives and datacom cooling

HRET awarded new contract from AHRQ

Design visionaries see future workplace as hyper-collaborative, sustainable and employee-centric

N.Y. hospital building projects prepare facilities for future superstorms

Rural Arkansas hospitals get funds to connect to state HIE

Agnesian HealthCare starts $21 million project expansion project

Gathering insights to inform patient-focused design solutions

Michigan health information exchanges connecting data

Smartphone locators becoming key to mobile workforce management

Walgreens clinics recognized by Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care

Remodeling projects reveal top senior living trends

Bottomline holds second annual Healthcare Customer Insights Exchange

ICONICS announces the release of MobileHMI Version 10.8

Improve the patient experience, quality of care by connecting every healthcare staff member with the right mobile devices

MaxLite's LED G9 Retrofit Lamps provide energy-efficient alternative to Halogen T4 G9 Lamps

LYNX CyberPRO is industry's first cyber protection solution for building automation, energy management systems and building environments

Advanced Energy Retrofit Guide for Healthcare Facilities available for free download

New trends seen in healthcare facility design

What the U.S. can learn from India's healthcare system

Research shows healthcare savings with retail clinics

Nyack Hospital to install more than $1 million in energy and water conservation measures

Pathogens on soft surfaces often overlooked

Telemedicine: The days of dismissing it as a mere technology option are over

Design decisions can help make hospital labs greener

Legrand Launches Integrated Cable Management InteGreat solutions bring something new to the table

Tips on proper carpet extractor wand usage

Imprivata is the most widely selected single sign-on solution by Canadian hospitals according to HIMSS analytics

Kemper System America showcases waterproofing technology for diverse architectural projects

Healthcare design for elderly focuses on homelike environment

Project solutions: The future of healthcare and its impact on capital planning

Impact of education, information on hand hygiene compliance studied

Florida healthcare systems food service operations entered futuristic realm.

Blog asks: What makes a good waiting room?

Pennsylvania senior nursing facility finishes $1 million in renovations.

Singapore health official says facilities have to be adaptable to meet changing needs

Study shows Veteran's Affairs MRSA initiative continues to make gains

CBRE Group, Inc. enhances healthcare platform with acquisition of KLMK Group, a leading health care consulting and project advisory firm

Mokon introduces positive and negative pressure heat transfer oil system

Top insulation contractors band with partners for industry change

IFMA Health Care Institute selects president

Crossville launches "Reclamation:" First digitally produced line pays homage to reclaimed materials movement

Signature HealthCARE looking to expand longterm care facility

Upgrading video image quality for healthcare surveillance

Hospitals lack culture of safety of high-reliability industries

Health system's supply chain boasts efficiency, lowers costs

Evaluating infection prevention policies can reveal improvement opportunities

Hospitals addressing problems from flooding one year after Sandy

Fast facts about VOCs

Patent issued for infection control bedding product

Testo announces new 870 Series thermal imagers

Revitalize and renew tile and stone floors with CleanMaster HydraVitalize

Cardinal Health invests in healthcare efficiency, providing funding to Intralign

More progress needed to prepare hospitals for natural disasters.

Emphasis on sustainability makes prefabricated healthcare facilities more popular

Environmental services earning respect for quality outcomes

Pay-for-value healthcare creates real estate options

Restaurant to clinic renovation serves up challenges

Four steps to ensure infection prevention programs meet ASC survey requirements

LifeKraze rebrands to 'Spire,' announces new focus on supporting healthcare employees

AOD enhances its Answers EHR with industry-leading quality improvement tools

Insource Healthcare Solutions to address impending physician shortage using polycom video collaboration

Grant awarded for rural health information technology workforce program

Going green in managing waste can be cost effective

Unpaid janitor, cook stayed with abandoned nursing home patients

Rush University Medical Center among honorees for building design

Oregon doctor criticizes Leapfrog hospital safety scores

Tips from ASC administrators to prep for Medicare inspections

Mississippi community college opens Healthcare Simulation Center to public

Children's hospital expansion has healing art gallery feel

Ecolab Equipment Care and Green Turtle Americas announce exclusive distribution partnership

Codonics and Intelligent Hospital Systems partner to increase patient safety

MaxLite donates $1500 to food rescue program

Emerson Network Power debuts breakthrough ASCO multiple bus load and generator control software

Canadian hospital trimming food services to patients

Vinyl flooring linked to potentially harmful substances

Hospital safety report cards seem to be having a positive effect

EHR vendors facing certification hurdles difficulties under Stage 2 of meaningful use

Keeping chiropractic tables clean

Telemedicine kiosks allow virtual after-hours doctor visits

Former Kentucky Wal-Mart renovated into health center

Genpact optimizes Scripps Health Hospital coding and health information management (HIM) operations

Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation signs contract to implement the PointRF NoWander Platform

AAMA's conference speaker discusses roadmap for reducing building energy use

Free downloadable PDF copy of the Influenza & Norovirus Prevention Tool Kit

Construction under way by Consolidated Contracting Services on new QueensCare Health Centers site in East Los Angeles

Leapfrog's new safety grades give more than 800 hospitals an A

Virginia's medical building restrictions to be re-examined

Report says Walgreens exposing customer health data

Memorial Hermann Healthcare System engineering a fail-safe health system

Puyallup is first project to get new LEED-HC certification

Gaza students create energy-saving hospital cleaning device

Mercy Orthopedic Hospital Springfield completed ahead of schedule

New Jersey medical center takes emergency care mobile

Solutions for portable containment of infectious airborne particulates

VersaSuite Business Intelligence tool deployed

New seismic and fire-rated grid systems from CertainTeed Ceilings offer single source for code-compliant ceilings

Parallels seen between the budget crisis and infection control

Washington hospital prepares for disaster

Social network model proposed to fight hospital infections

Vertical campus promotes collaborative healthcare

Ten major infection control stories from the summer and fall

Illinois hospital starts $200M modernization project

Designing a hospital room based on patient needs.

Comprehensive program protects restaurants from slips, trips and falls

WattStopper's innovative dual loop photosensor accepted into prestigious 2013 IES Progress Report

Ecova launches San Francisco building audit service

Honda introduces the all-new EB2000i generator at 2013 GIE+EXPO

ASHRAE publishes 2013 Version of IAQ Standard

Healthcare of the future: What ambulatory surgery centers should be looking at now

California Attorney General releases report on curbing medical identity theft

Pediatric healthcare design specialist discusses lean design and process improvement

Iowa governor says more health care inspectors not needed

Study says health information technology job growth exceeds projections

Hospital team's response during Marathon bombings offers lessons for management under pressure.

What's holding us back from handwashing?

New York governor awards $65 million for Hurricane Sandy healthcare facility repair, rebuilding and renovation costs

Greenheck Hospital System Video now available for viewing

T&S Brass and Bronze Works named the 2013 Supplier of Merit by Allied Buying Corporation

Leviton expands VerifEye line of Smart Meters with Series 8000 Multi-Point Meters

Elmwood at the Springs Health Care Center selects Versasuite as its electronic medical records and practice management software

Airolite offers new vertical blade Storm Class Louver

Make hospitals safer by implementing a patient safety culture

Thai healthcare system disaster management looks at Japan model

Implementing and sustaining healthcare facility process improvements

Hospital wins first green health facility label in Holland

Community health centers may need design changes with healthcare reform

Using healthcare facilities during off-peak periods can increase efficiency

Three of Ireland's major hospitals reported to have serious infection risks

Pharmacy design can streamline patient care

Kansas hospital revamps food service to offer room service, healthier options

Study shows low levels of hand hygiene compliance in pediatric hospitals

Health care reform sparking ambulatory care boom

Connecticut hospital tests and trains emergency responders

Court dismisses lawsuit over UCLA Health System data breach

Thirteen organizational assessment steps to maintain a culture of safety

Consistent condensate drainage key to healthy hospital

Efficient lighting solutions from Eaton recognized by Illuminating Engineering Society

GOJO supports International Infection Prevention Week

CDC Foundation enhances access to information for cancer patients, caregivers and health care providers seeking to control infections

Morrison Healthcare to participate in nutritionDay US

Project solutions: Preparing the clinical team for move to a replacement facility

New safety measures put focus on best practices

Cleveland Clinic designs facility to house an 80,000-pound magnet

Answers to hospital fall prevention issues vary

Financial incentives boost hand hygiene compliance in study

Hospital fights infections with ultraviolet light 'robot'

Ambulatory surgery centers seen as future of healthcare

University of Utah hospitals rethink waste practices after protests

Biometric tools finding a new place in health care

Challenges for big data in healthcare more social than technical

Free downloadable patient safety handwashing tools

Technology is a key to managing vendor and visitor access to health care facilities

Special construction techniques are being used to construct California hospital parking structure

The difference between 'real' and 'apparent' soiling in carpets

Swets launches Decision Support in Medicine

Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center advances efficiency and patient care with Clinical-Grade Locating from Skytron

Dell given top honors in Everest Group 2013 Healthcare Services IT Report

Accretive Health provides compliance solutions in light of new regulations

CBIC announces Certified Infection Preventionist / Infection Prevention and Control Professional Day

ARAMARK Healthcare partners with Ecolab to introduce new daily cleaning agent for hospitals that is tough on infection spreading germs

EnerNOC software platform strengthens connection between energy usage and costs

LUTRON receives 2013 BACnet International Fox Hound Award

Digiland LED lighting helps Telford's PRH save on energy bills in UK

New collection of high-end hand towels debuted at top tradeshow, proving that impressions make the difference

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