Blogs February 2014 - Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management
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2/28/2014
Health IT security facing 'perfect storm'
Rapidly evolving technology, policy changes and facility consolidation are creating new security demands
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2/27/2014
How hospitals stay open during extreme weather
Medical centers have needed to deal with everything from staffing shortages to busted pipes to power outages during the past few months
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2/26/2014
Healthcare should partner with retail
A healthcare presence in a retail setting will be an essential strategy in meeting the expectations of the restructured health system
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2/26/2014
Hospital CFOs should consider green strategies
Factoring in sustainability can improve communities but also offset financial pressures
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2/20/2014
White coats: infection control versus psychology
Does 'enclothed cognition' trump exposing patients to contaminated sleeves?
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2/20/2014
Time to retire the fax machine
Faxes can mean lost information, lack of privacy and an unusable data format
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2/20/2014
Poor communication interpreted as poor service
Informal survey says C-Suite perceives facility managers as poor communicators and link this to poor service
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2/19/2014
Generative space concept creates 'flourishing' environments
The CARITAS Project uses the generative space concept to create the next generation of improvements in health and healthcare delivery through innovative design of the environment
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2/13/2014
It must be a sign: The anxiety factor in hospital wayfinding
Hospitals incorporate color and symbolism, flooring and ceiling cues, and easily identifiable landmarks in their way finding, but for a stressed patient or visitor, signage is most important
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2/12/2014
Provider consolidation among healthcare trends to watch, blog says
Also expect more new technology and the expansion of ambulatory care services
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2/11/2014
Patient lifting equipment can benefit workers and patients
Health care industry spends about $20 billion annually on costs related to occupational back injuries
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2/7/2014
The benefits of retail conversions for healthcare
With the rise of empty big-box retail spaces nationally, many healthcare organizations are finding cost-effective solutions to their facility needs
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2/7/2014
Frontline healthcare workers deserve recognition
Healthcare employers that invest in the skills and career development of frontline staffs are reaping the rewards of the investment
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2/7/2014
CMS proposal for annual generator test for healthcare facilities flawed
Blogger says the proposed rule flies in the face of established National Fire Protection Association 99 and 110 standards for triennial tests, as well as those published by accreditation organizations
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2/6/2014
Is your HVAC system harboring illness?
It's impossible to eliminate all mold and mold spores in an indoor environment. However, it may be possible to trap and eliminate airborne mold spores via the proper HVAC air filtration strategy.
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2/5/2014
Behavioral health facility designers short on research
Little attention has been given to the role of the physical environment in behavioral health settings in the past 40 years
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2/5/2014
Top budget considerations for healthcare facility managers
A facility manager's tool kit should contain ways to maximize the total cost of ownership of all the assets they maintain
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2/4/2014
Best practices during patient watches help keep everybody safe
Security officers with these responsibilities should have CPR, de-escalation and First Aid training in addition to specific restraint/seclusion training
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2/3/2014
Rubber flooring may help healthcare facilities breath easier
Floors made of sustainable, non-hazardous materials can help maintain better indoor air quality
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2/3/2014
Design focuses on range of pediatric patients
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center design team creates unique but related experiences for patients depending on their age
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2/3/2014
Hospital security must adapt to Affordable Care Act changes
Security departments need to take a hard look at the services they currently provide and evaluate their necessity in the changing healthcare environment