December 2013 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management
Faulty doors and alarms cited in freezing death of Alzheimer's patient
88-year-old Washington woman froze to death in courtyard after wandering outside
12/30/2013 3:00:00 PM
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A peek at next year's IT buzzwords for healthcare technology geeks
Watch out for 'growth hacker,' 'design thinking' and 'hyperdata'
12/30/2013 2:00:00 PM
Top healthcare design issues of 2013
Healthcare Design magazine reviews key topics from its 'Take Five' series
12/30/2013 12:00:00 PM
Healthcare materials managers adjust to changing care continuum
Managing supply chain means managing products and services that allow providers to take care of patients outside the hospital
12/30/2013 11:00:00 AM
Healing gardens benefit healing process
The tranquility and serenity that a healing garden provides is valuable to patients and staff
12/30/2013 10:00:00 AM
Health care providers buying into retail strategy
Factors for retail and restaurant expansion - such as good brand visibility, signage, parking and access - are increasingly the qualities sight for health care facilities
12/30/2013 8:00:00 AM
WAC lighting's new LEDme button lights provide energy-efficient task solutions
12/30/2013 12:00:00 AM
New AIA/CES programs including accessible and protective window design now available from Wausau
12/30/2013 12:00:00 AM
ThermaSol to move world headquarters and develop 27 acres in Round Rock, Texas in 2014
12/30/2013 12:00:00 AM
Dead plants at the hospital are confidence killers
Clean floors, healthy plants, and uncluttered desks can help patients feel more at home
12/27/2013 3:00:00 PM
Guidelines for preventing HAIs in NHS hospitals are released
The Journal of Hospital Infection recently released the guidelines on infection prevention and control for a range of healthcare professionals
12/27/2013 1:00:00 PM
Connecting to off-campus healthcare operations
Information technology infrastructure streams data from outposts to a central corporate office, which houses the data center and 24/7 monitoring operation
12/27/2013 12:00:00 PM
Infection prevention effort encourages patient participation
Initiative encourages hospital patients to question healthcare providers on hand hygiene habits
12/27/2013 11:00:00 AM
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What's the immediate future of healthcare design?
Blog explores key ideas that will shape the profession in the next decade and create new opportunities
12/27/2013 10:00:00 AM
Free hand hygiene posters for your facility
Article includes ten free, downloadable hand hygiene posters that can be printed out and posted
12/27/2013 8:00:00 AM
MXI, Inc. now offering waste management services for medical centers this winter
12/27/2013 12:00:00 AM
Hospitals looking at flexible spaces for new outpatient facilities
Shift in construction expected from megahospitals to new leaner facilities designed to disburse more health care services into communities
12/26/2013 2:00:00 PM
New data tells patients how their local hospitals are doing at preventing infections
Information released by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Healthcare Safety Network covers clostridium difficile infections and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infectionss
12/26/2013 1:30:00 PM
Environmental services effectiveness key as decentralized care expands
With health systems pushing outpatient services farther out into their communities, environmental services directors will have to manage the logistics of cleaning and care for these remote facilities
12/26/2013 12:00:00 PM
Take a photo tour of Temecula Valley Hospital
California hospital was built based on Lean principles and an integrated project delivery approach
12/26/2013 11:00:00 AM
Virginia hospital practices staged evacuation
Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital holds a mock evacuation of the intensive care unit
12/26/2013 10:00:00 AM
Making the case for sustainability in hospitals
Healthcare sector accounts for 8 percent of greenhouse gas emissions and generates more than 5.9 million tons of waste every year, report says
12/26/2013 8:00:00 AM
New Kitchen Zone Ceilings from Armstrong offer installation-friendly alternative to traditional vinyl-covered gypsum
12/26/2013 12:00:00 AM
Lennox announces the introduction of Lennox Variable Refrigerant Flow Systems
12/26/2013 12:00:00 AM
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Looking to birds for better healthcare facilities project teams
Blogger offers five bird-related associations to collaborative team concepts, gleaned from working with IPD teams, which may be applicable to project delivery success going forward
12/23/2013 3:00:00 PM
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Lean design can tackle a range of wastes
Symposium speakers say studies indicate that employees spend 75-95 percent of their time doing things that increase costs and create no value for the customer
12/23/2013 12:00:00 PM
Hospital hits bumps on the road to sustainability
Modesto Medical Center's facing the same challenges most maintenance and engineering managers have when pushing the energy efficiency of institutional and commercial facilities
12/23/2013 11:00:00 AM
Cincinnati hospital combines beauty, functionality to enhance healing
Connections between architecture, natural light and landscape promote healing and root Mercy Health – West Hospital in its place, while the hospital’s functional planning is based on evidence and focused on maximizing safety, efficiency, energy conservation and flexibility
12/23/2013 10:00:00 AM
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Hiring for talent, not tenure: An innovative approach to healthcare IT staffing
Look beyond years of experience and hire bright, highly motivated people, making sure candidates have exceptional communication skills, are quick and life-long learners and are customer service oriented
12/23/2013 8:00:00 AM
Hubbell Building Automation adds dimming capabilities for popular wasp2 occupancy and daylight sensors
12/23/2013 12:00:00 AM
Pelco by Schneider Electric announces new power over ethernet midspan power systems offer
12/23/2013 12:00:00 AM
ASHRAE offers first opportunity to comment on proposed guideline for commissioning existing systems, assemblies
12/23/2013 12:00:00 AM
Shifting care into communities will depend on facilities pros
Hospitals are working to expand health coverage, reduce cost growth, improve patient safety and quality of care and expand community-based primary care
12/20/2013 3:00:00 PM
Deadline extension for electronic health Meaningful Use gets mixed reception
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services extend period for attesting to Meaningful Use stage 2 regulations through 2016
12/20/2013 2:00:00 PM
Most Wisconsin nursing homes meet mandate to boost fire safety
A federal mandate to improve fire safety at nursing homes has led to beefed-up protection
12/20/2013 1:00:00 PM
Golisano Children's Hospital project designed to empower patient healing
Southwest Florida facility aims to provide a welcoming, efficient environment that's integrated with nature, supportive of technology, and flexible for the future
12/20/2013 12:00:00 PM
Bayonne Medical Center shrinks carbon footprint
Facility make progress in promoting recycling, increasing energy efficiency
12/20/2013 11:00:00 AM
Patient entertainment proves to be a positive distraction
Children's Medical Center Dallas offers a suite of entertainment amenities that includes an internal television network
12/20/2013 10:00:00 AM
Top five reasons people choose retail clinics
Convenience and cost top the list
12/20/2013 9:00:00 AM
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Utility and hospital partner to manage energy plan
Shands HealthCare focuses on core mission as utility focuses on energy management
12/20/2013 8:00:00 AM
Introducing the LED-7302 and LED-7304 PL fluorescent retrofits from light efficient design
12/20/2013 12:00:00 AM
Herman Miller is brand leader in seating, systems furniture, healthcare and textiles in survey of architects and designers
12/20/2013 12:00:00 AM
New iConnect Network Partnership delivers real-time clinical data directly into community physicians' EHRs
12/20/2013 12:00:00 AM
FDA says anti-bacterial soaps may not curb bacteria
Government wants the makers of these products to prove that they do not pose health risks to consumers
12/19/2013 3:00:00 PM
Trend toward community-based care started long ago
Less-invasive procedures and better drugs allow more outpatient care
12/19/2013 2:00:00 PM
Oregon medical center gets $200,000 incentive for energy savings
The Energy Trust of Oregon rewards Sky Lakes Medical Center for energy-saving improvements over the past year
12/19/2013 1:00:00 PM
Construction CEO sees more prefab and tilt-up building projects in the future
Sellen Construction head says outpatient facilities are hot, big hospitals are not
12/19/2013 12:00:00 PM
Five stories on hand hygiene
From fist bumps to nonsterile gloves, stories deal with infection control tactics
12/19/2013 11:00:00 AM
Hospital power system upgrade increases emergency power generating capacity
Rex Hospital in Raleigh, N.C., also boosts its fuel storage capacity and adds a SCADA system
12/19/2013 10:00:00 AM
Workloading in custodial operations key to success
Efficient and equitable workloading is key not only to managing the budget and providing clean and safe work environments
12/19/2013 9:00:00 AM
Five ways to advance power management in health care facilities
An electrical power management system enables a continual improvement process involving the visualizing real-time energy consumption, as well as measurement, analysis and implementation of programs to reduce usage and cost
12/19/2013 8:00:00 AM
MaxLite teams with New Jersey's Clean Energy Program to offer ENERGY STAR qualified CFL lamps and fixtures to habitat for humanity resale outlets
12/19/2013 12:00:00 AM
DebMed announces major enhancement to its electronic hand hygiene monitoring system
12/19/2013 12:00:00 AM
Hubbell Building automation adds full range dimming option for popular CX lighting control panels
12/19/2013 12:00:00 AM
Emerson Network Power's new ASCO microprocessor controller transforms power control for mid-range transfer switches
12/19/2013 12:00:00 AM
Visions of healthcare 2035
Healthcare industry experts share their predictions about hospital care in 2035
12/18/2013 3:00:00 PM
Free Advanced Energy Retrofits for Healthcare Facilities Guide available
Guide outlines most effective retrofit measures for both small outpatient facilities and large hospitals
12/18/2013 2:00:00 PM
Radio frequency identification technology facing 'perfect storm' in healthcare
The need for electronic data management, in addition to the anticipated growth in demand for health care and health information technologies could either limit RFID deployment in the short term, or help to launch it
12/18/2013 1:00:00 PM
Einstein Medical Center Montgomery finds Silver lining to replacing facility
Recognized for a design vision that prioritizes human and environmental wellness, the center recently achieved LEED-NC Silver certification
12/18/2013 12:00:00 PM
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Healthcare design beyond traditional hospital walls
Containers 2 Clinics focus on smart design to bring healthcare to remote areas
12/18/2013 11:00:00 AM
San Antonio healthcare system plans major expansion of hospitals
Methodist Healthcare expects to spend about $250 million to expand two of its facilities - Methodist Hospital and Methodist Children's Hospital
12/18/2013 10:00:00 AM
Cincinnati orthopaedic hospital design stresses space, glass, light and connection to outdoors
The Christ Hospital Joint and Spine Center to be dedicated to diagnosing, treating and researching orthopaedic and spine care
12/18/2013 9:00:00 AM
Catholic University student honored for wellness center design
Center would support patients with life-limiting illnesses who are transitioning between pediatric and adult treatment
12/18/2013 8:00:00 AM
RGIS Partners with Cost Control Solutions to offer new remote inventory management system for the healthcare industry
12/18/2013 12:00:00 AM
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Hospital administrators rank top design issues
'Promoting an integrated approach to care delivery' and 'optimize space utilization and enable adaptability' landed near the top
12/17/2013 3:00:00 PM
Duke School of Medicine Building Achieves LEED Gold
The Mary Duke Biddle Trent Semans Center is the first LEED Gold-certified building on the Duke University medical center campus
12/17/2013 2:00:00 PM
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Conversation leads to CMS revision of sprinkler enforcement
Attempting to structure a win-win outcome is more appropriate than litigating for nursing facility
12/17/2013 1:00:00 PM
Sustainable building and renovation the standard in healthcare design
Adaptive reuse becoming an increasingly viable solution that shines a light on environmental harm, project constraints and social issues
12/17/2013 11:00:00 AM
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Photoelectric glass, geothermal heat pump system part of hospital's sustainability plan
Mississippi facility is one of a handful of hospitals nationwide to feature a state-of-the art pump system, and glass that automatically adjusts its tint based on sunlight levels
12/17/2013 9:00:00 AM
30 most impressively designed hospitals
Outpatient Tower at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Children begin and end the list
12/17/2013 8:00:00 AM
PHS Technologies Group awarded radiation dose tracking agreement with Premier, Inc.
12/17/2013 12:00:00 AM
Carrier Enterprise unveils the latest in air purification technology with Air Knight Generation II
12/17/2013 12:00:00 AM
New K17 Dry ESFR sprinkler provides ceiling-only fire protection for cold storage facilities
12/17/2013 12:00:00 AM
Facilities staff find 50-year-old 'treasure' hidden in hospital basement
Green Bay hospital finds Geiger counters and radiation detection kits, dated 1962
12/16/2013 3:00:00 PM
Connecticut hospital enhancing security
New Milford Hospital's new security station established to have public come in through one primary entryway
12/16/2013 2:00:00 PM
Converting office space into medical offices
Suburban strip malls have seen urgent care clinics emerge where retail stores and restaurants once stood
12/16/2013 1:00:00 PM
Student design wins Healthcare Environment Award
Clemson University student honored for design of palliative hospice care facility
12/16/2013 11:00:00 AM
Why does Oklahoma have so many federal hospital penalties?
Oklahoma ranks fifth in the percent of hospitals being penalized by the federal government based on care, satisfaction and mortality of Medicare patients
12/16/2013 9:00:00 AM
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Hospitality is not the future of healthcare design
The reasons patients stay overnight in hospitals are not the same reasons guests stay overnight in hotels, blogger says.
12/16/2013 8:00:00 AM
Green Building Initiative applauds General Services Administration's recognition of Green Globes as equivalent to LEED
12/16/2013 12:00:00 AM
Lynxspring and Netop recently announced the immediate availability of LYNX CyberPRO
12/16/2013 12:00:00 AM
Herman Miller introduces Living Office: A holistic solution for the new landscape of work
12/16/2013 12:00:00 AM
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Rethinking ROI of sustainable healthcare facilities
Hospitals must get creative to balance financial, social and environmental needs
12/13/2013 3:00:00 PM
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Rapidly deployable health clinic designed for disaster situations
Hurricane Sandy exposed the threat to health facilities not designed to withstand extreme weather
12/13/2013 2:00:00 PM
Missouri medical center receives $1.26 million energy loan
Ozarks Medical Center will also use the loan to purchase a hot water heat exchanger and make lighting upgrades to improve efficiency
12/13/2013 12:00:00 PM
Cornell class blends health policy and facility design
Course designed to show how evidence-based design principles can be applied in health care to boost efficiency
12/13/2013 11:00:00 AM
Pediatric dental office designed to be a playground for all ages
Falls Church practice caters to three different age groups - infant to five, six to eleven, and teenagers - the design needed to make each group, as well as their parents, feel secure
12/13/2013 10:00:00 AM
Free 'Infection Prevention and You' safety poster available
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology offers complimentary resources for infection control and education
12/13/2013 9:00:00 AM
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Ambulatory surgery centers reflect the future of healthcare
Facilities are being designed now to deliver high-tech robotic surgical services for cases that previously were typically complicated inpatient procedures
12/13/2013 8:00:00 AM
Talkaphone enhances self-diagnostic and reporting features of VOIP-500 Series Phones
12/13/2013 12:00:00 AM
Carrier enhances i-Vu Building Automation System to support Carrier Open and Carrier Comfort network systems
12/13/2013 12:00:00 AM
Mansfield's new 'Elementary Toilet' for kids is perfect mix of efficiency, safety and quality
12/13/2013 12:00:00 AM
MEDSEEK acquires SymphonyCare to expand presence In emerging population health and care management market
12/13/2013 12:00:00 AM
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HVAC, power contingency planning offers peace of mind
A heating, ventilation and air conditioning or power system failure could have potentially devastating effects on the physical environment of care
12/12/2013 3:00:00 PM
Healthcare landscape architecture awards announced
The 2013 program recognizes designs in specific project categories: acute care, senior care, and behavioral health
12/12/2013 2:00:00 PM
Philippines medical waste improperly handled
Davao City waste handler says most facilities not complying with laws on infectious waste
12/12/2013 1:00:00 PM
Q&A explores significant changes in long-term care environments
Expert issues call to action for those designing environments for the senior market
12/12/2013 11:00:00 AM
Camp Southern Ground for autistic children recognized for design
Camp offers save, playful space and opportunity for researchers to evaluate successes and failures and make strides in the study of autism
12/12/2013 9:00:00 AM
Project Solutions: Incorporating furniture, fixtures, equipment and technology into a new facility
The options for managing the furniture, fixtures, equipment, and technology (FFE&T) planning, procurement and installation process on a capital facility project are as numerous as there are health systems and hospitals.
12/12/2013 8:00:00 AM
Schneider Electric announces availability of prefabricated data centers up to 2MW
12/12/2013 12:00:00 AM
Ecolab Equipment Care and Green Turtle Americas announce exclusive distribution partnership
12/12/2013 12:00:00 AM
Study of C. difficile reveals routes of infection
Unexpectedly few cases appear to be acquired from direct ward-based contact with other symptomatic cases
12/11/2013 3:00:00 PM
Healthcare facility materials chosen for cleanability and germ resistance
Manufacturers are developing innovative solutions to help facilities look great while maintaining clean and safe environments of care
12/11/2013 2:00:00 PM
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The intersection between retail and healthcare
Converting defunct retail spaces can address challenges in both areas
12/11/2013 1:00:00 PM
Dale and Frances Hughes Cancer Center recognized for design
The center at the Pocono Medical Center in Pennsylvania draws inspiration from the surrounding Pocono Mountains
12/11/2013 11:00:00 AM
Senior-friendly acute care environments becoming a priority
The elderly consume healthcare services at a disproportionate rate and baby boomers are swelling this patient segment
12/11/2013 9:00:00 AM
The business case for good lab design
The design must attract and accommodate the best and the brightest
12/11/2013 8:00:00 AM
Virtual walkthrough in 3D with GRAPHISOFT BIMx and ZEISS cinemizer OLED Glasses
12/11/2013 12:00:00 AM
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Futurists offer a bleak (and incorrect) image of healthcare interior design trends
Architects and interior designers see healthcare interiors that are tranquil and comforting - architecture that nourishes our body, mind and spirit
12/10/2013 3:00:00 PM
Innovation required for the short-term rehab boom
Green House Project has developed a new model for delivering nursing care to Baby Boomer rehab patients
12/10/2013 2:00:00 PM
Technology-enabled furnishings bring more function to the forms
Furnishings designed to help patients, visitors and caregivers use technology can improve the quality of care by enabling this equipment to enhance, rather than interfere with, the caregiver-patient relationship
12/10/2013 1:00:00 PM
Spa-like interior design lessens dental visit angst
Portuguese dental clinic has ultra-pure, minimalist spaces that invite contemplation and evoke serenity
12/10/2013 11:00:00 AM
$456 million Naval Hospital at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton to open
New 1 million-square-foot, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act-funded facility is completed six months ahead of schedule and $100 million under budget through turnkey design, procurement and delivery method
12/10/2013 9:00:00 AM
Case study: Tampa General improves primary care facility with LED lighting and digital controls
Challenge came in balancing high quality lighting for medical personal with light levels suitable for patient comfort
12/10/2013 8:00:00 AM
Hastings Tile & Bath announces VOLA round shower award from German Design Council
12/10/2013 12:00:00 AM
Kubota targets turf care professionals with introduction of Z700-Series Commercial Zero-Turn Mower
12/10/2013 12:00:00 AM
Explore the magic of motorized window shades and browse beautiful fabric collections with new Lutron app
12/10/2013 12:00:00 AM
The future of healthcare energy management
Modern building automation systems operate on web-based platforms and use reliable, high-speed Internet connections that enable facility teams and service partners to access heating, ventilation and air conditioning and other building systems anytime from any location
12/9/2013 3:00:00 PM
Robots help Pontiac hospital reduce infection rates
St. Joseph Mercy Oakland uses new technology to eliminate pathogens in patient rooms, operating rooms and cardiac catheterization laboratories
12/9/2013 2:00:00 PM
Evidence-based design in long-term care can maximize efficiencies
The challenge for designers is to create environments where people live, visit and work while maximizing the usability and operational efficiencies
12/9/2013 1:00:00 PM
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Smartly maintained healthcare facilities a good investment
Hospitals can maximize its profits by running efficiently through cost controls
12/9/2013 12:00:00 PM
Hospitals and communities can connect through gardening
Health systems use food and healthy eating as a vehicle for collaborating with their communities
12/9/2013 11:00:00 AM
Q&A: The healing power of nature
The Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, is a 5,000-square-foot area for play and contemplation and the second healing garden completed last year by Mikyoung Kim
12/9/2013 10:00:00 AM
Take a photo tour of the University of Florida Clinical Translational Research Building
The building includes spaces for interactions between researchers, students and patients, including a variety of indoor and outdoor healing environments and other common areas
12/9/2013 9:00:00 AM
Salvaged stained glass highlights entry of replacement hospital
Window from the original Langlade Hospital's chapel reflects the hospital's heritage and religious mission
12/9/2013 8:00:00 AM
Identity One certifies BioManager with AMAG Technology under Symmetry Extended Business Solutions Program
12/9/2013 12:00:00 AM
Survey reveals hospitals are focused on reducing infections, but most have not yet adopted all best practices
12/9/2013 12:00:00 AM
Acuity Brands brings versatility to pedestrian lighting applications with new LED area luminaires from Lithonia Lighting
12/9/2013 12:00:00 AM
Report says pathogens pumped into UK hospital ventilation system
Patients at because faulty ventilation spreads dangerous infections from operating rooms, report says
12/6/2013 3:00:00 PM
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Nature in artwork can have calming effect
In healthcare, artwork has an important role to play by offering momentary escape from a stressful situation
12/6/2013 2:00:00 PM
Interior design for infection prevention
Health care interiors play a role in supporting best practices to prevent the spread of infection
12/6/2013 1:00:00 PM
Boston hospital rehabs brownfield for new facility
New Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital designed to take advantage of site's natural surroundings while addressing its inherent challenges
12/6/2013 12:00:00 PM
Seven steps to an eco-friendly hospital
Starting a sustainability program reduces waste by recycling materials and saving energy and helps protect communities
12/6/2013 11:00:00 AM
Medical center food service manager flexible in changing healthcare landscape
Manager's challenge is balancing between volume-based, fee-for-service model and the emerging model of value-based, population health management
12/6/2013 10:00:00 AM
Braselton hospital aims to be model for green construction
Northeast Georgia Medical Center at Braselton, set for a 2015 opening, is working to earn LEED Gold status for health care
12/6/2013 9:00:00 AM
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Lean and Strategic Simulation two design trends with staying power
Production concept and supporting software can have a long-term, positive impact on the forward movement of healthcare design
12/6/2013 8:00:00 AM
Biamp Systems' new Vocia paging station kit and software simplifies paging system interface
12/6/2013 12:00:00 AM
GE Healthcare's 'Brilliant Machines' software transforms the patient experience by reducing wait times and helping hospital staff increase efficiency
12/6/2013 12:00:00 AM
New continuing ed course from CertainTeed Ceilings outlines acoustical strategies for healthcare settings
12/6/2013 12:00:00 AM
Zurn integrates flood control components for simplified specification and installation
12/6/2013 12:00:00 AM
Long-term care facilities stressing connected communities
Baby Boomers are less accepting of a retirement lifestyle removed from the community at large
12/5/2013 3:00:00 PM
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Lighting makes a difference in patient rooms
Light can affect alertness, pain, sleep, mood, comfort, experience, and circadian rhythm
12/5/2013 2:00:00 PM
Designing healthcare interiors that serve the elderly
Empathetic design goes beyond just eliminating hazards to seeing life through aging eyes - both literally and figuratively
12/5/2013 1:00:00 PM
Memphis Healthcare facilities to consolidate cancer care to one location
$60.5 million project to include a range of services and involve approximately 8,050 square feet of new space and 101,235 square feet of renovated space
12/5/2013 12:00:00 PM
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Furnishing in a health care setting should offer comforts of home
For a space to be functional as well as healing, furniture also needs to be flexible and functional
12/5/2013 11:00:00 AM
Cincinnati architects design massive health care complex in China
The 1,800-bed project is expected to provide a new model of care for China's growing population of aging adults
12/5/2013 10:00:00 AM
Manufacturers offer tips on for successful hospital and health care facility projects
Prescription for hospital, health care facility success includes collaborative design processes that foster the early involvement of infrastructure and technology expertise
12/5/2013 9:00:00 AM
Integrated product delivery used to build $297 million Florida hospital project
Integrated product delivery is a process used mostly in healthcare construction projects that has been shown to improve construction efficiency, risk management and predictability of cost and schedule
12/5/2013 8:00:00 AM
Eaton's LED technology provides unmatched glare control and enhanced visual comfort in parking garage applications
12/5/2013 12:00:00 AM
Lutron and Siemens announce joint energy-efficiency initiative for commercial buildings
12/5/2013 12:00:00 AM
Developing a business case for investing in an energy strategy
Top management executives make decisions to invest in these improvements because someone has made a persuasive business case in support of the expenditure
12/4/2013 3:00:00 PM
BYOD security vital for healthcare companies
Facilities should consider segmenting their network to isolate the electronic health record system
12/4/2013 2:00:00 PM
Sheikh Khalifa to bring specialty care to United Arab Emirates
At nearly 700,000 square feet, the facility has the latest in medical technology and is one of the largest specialist hospitals in the Middle East
12/4/2013 1:00:00 PM
Children's hospital to update design with brightly colored, playful environment
University of Iowa Children's Hospital's new features will include a movie theater and playground
12/4/2013 12:00:00 PM
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Engineer panel addresses hospital sustainability, safety issues
Health care clients demanding that their facilities are energy-efficient as well as safe
12/4/2013 11:00:00 AM
Designing with natural materials creates comforting environment
Healthcare facility design is being influenced by the comforts of home and our natural environment
12/4/2013 10:00:00 AM
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Hospital safety must be priority throughout facility
Patients should have the expectation of receiving safe care and treatment, as well as the expectation of receiving that care in a safe environment
12/4/2013 9:00:00 AM
Case study
Standby power system at Florida VA Hospital covers all electrical loads
Renovated $47 million power plant includes SCADA and a backup system capable of covering all electrical loads for 120 hours in the event of an outage
12/4/2013 8:00:00 AM
New OPTI-VISOR chiller plant control solution from Armstrong drives an additional 15-30% energy savings
12/4/2013 12:00:00 AM
Despite 500 percent population increase, water use stays same with 'demand management'
12/4/2013 12:00:00 AM
HRET awarded new contract from AHRQ to reduce infections in long-term care facilities and improve patient safety
12/4/2013 12:00:00 AM
Emerson Network Power, Ponemon Institute Study finds significant increase in cost of unplanned data center outages since 2010
12/4/2013 12:00:00 AM
Digital healthcare lets elderly age in place
Smart homes for seniors highlight next big technological wave
12/3/2013 3:00:00 PM
Project Solutions: Oversized healthcare - how do we right-size?
Healthcare facilities, especially hospitals, have steadily become larger over the past couple of decades
12/3/2013 2:00:00 PM
NCAL Partners with NJHA to form patient safety organization
The effort is the first of the profession's kind to be carried out at a national level and will develop reports highlighting the causes of patient safety events in assisted living settings
12/3/2013 1:00:00 PM
Health village setting integrates care with wellness-oriented surroundings
Healthcare reform, health exchanges, and shifting reimbursements, as well as reductions in inpatient needs, complexities of the aging population, and market consolidation, are all drivers of the village concept
12/3/2013 12:00:00 PM
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Collaboration, immersion solve complex challenges at rehabilitation hospital
The planning process for Craig Hospital's $90 million expansion and renovation took a full year that began with a week of full immersion at Craig by the architectural team
12/3/2013 11:00:00 AM
Case study
Air filters increase hospital's air flow, reduce bottom line
University of Louisville Hospital decreased energy consumption, and realized labor savings from the reduction in filter changeouts
12/3/2013 10:00:00 AM
Illinois hospital's geothermal system paying off
Elgin's Advocate Sherman Hospital is saving $1 million in energy costs annually
12/3/2013 9:00:00 AM
In Miami, Medicare Advantage plans come with posh surroundings
Full-service Healthcare providers demonstrating improvements in customer satisfaction and medical outcomes that translate into bigger profits
12/3/2013 8:00:00 AM
MaxLite appoints Bryan Warner to senior director of sales, national and OEM commercial
12/3/2013 12:00:00 AM
Schneider Electric StruxureWare enhancement enables holistic management of data center infrastructure across business segments
12/3/2013 12:00:00 AM
New R20 sustainable insulation from CertainTeed helps builders and contractors meet IECC codes
12/3/2013 12:00:00 AM
Hundreds of nursing homes still lack fire sprinklers
Almost 1,000 U.S. nursing homes have been listed by federal officials as not fully complying with a regulation to have automatic fire sprinklers in every patient area
12/2/2013 3:00:00 PM
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10 ways to improve a behavioral health facility
It's time to change the 'that's the way we've always done it' principle, architect says
12/2/2013 2:00:00 PM
Barlow Respiratory Hospital will balance past and future
Hospital's exterior will blend in with the surrounding historic neighborhood while also serving as an example of a state-of-the-art medical facility
12/2/2013 1:00:00 PM
Energy retrofit can help hospitals cut costs
Hospitals can save more than 30 percent of their annual energy costs by implementing retrofit guidelines
12/2/2013 12:00:00 PM
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield honored for design of retail space
Design draws influence from hospitality and residential typologies rather than traditional healthcare models
12/2/2013 11:00:00 AM
BYOD policies must be part of healthcare network security
Greater volume of personal device usage has forced healthcare organizations to take a long look at their network security approach
12/2/2013 10:00:00 AM
10 ways to reducing falls in ambulatory surgery centers
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care's Institute for Quality Improvement recommends steps to ensure patient safety
12/2/2013 9:00:00 AM
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Three keys to moving beyond Lean lip service
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