October 2014 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management
Florida nursing home cited for rats
Citrus Gardens, in Fort Myers, Fla., was cited by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for a rat infestation, according to an article on the Long-term Living website
10/31/2014 3:00:00 PM
Laundry council backs CDC Ebola guidelines
The Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council (HLAC) is advising healthcare laundries to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on processing Ebola-related linens
10/31/2014 2:00:00 PM
Fire-rated door frame Q&A
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about fire-rated door frames
10/31/2014 1:00:00 PM
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Legionella: An 'everyone' issue
Long-term solutions for treating Legionella in your building water systems
10/31/2014 12:00:00 PM
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Identifying Legionella issues starts with setting a baseline through culturing
Culturing is the process of collecting water samples and testing them for the genus species Legionella pneumophila
10/31/2014 12:00:00 PM
Take a photo tour of Canadian mental health facility
Southdown Institute was designed as a healing retreat that takes advantage of the tranquility of the surrounding landscape. The building is situated around a central courtyard featuring a stand of mature white pines, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.
10/31/2014 9:00:00 AM
Chris O'Brien Lifehouse is Australia's first comprehensive cancer care facility
In addition to its advanced treatment program, Lifehouse has a modern and open design, which sets a new benchmark for patient comfort
10/31/2014 8:00:00 AM
ROCKFON helps Metro Toronto Convention Centre meet aesthetic, sustainable and durability goals
10/31/2014 12:00:00 AM
H2C achieves sub-six percent cap rate on monetization of PinnacleHealth Medical Office Buildings
10/31/2014 12:00:00 AM
Hospitals review infection control practices amid Ebola fears
Experts say renewed education and training efforts may lead to more hospitals revamping their protocols and being more prepared in the future
10/30/2014 3:00:00 PM
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Temporary staffing in healthcare security
Careful planning can help ensure that regardless of the situation, it's business as usual
10/30/2014 2:00:00 PM
Ebola risk management tips for healthcare facilities
Internal risk management strategy should include the establishment of policies, training and demonstrable due diligence
10/30/2014 12:00:00 PM
Blighted Los Angeles hospital rebuilt after challenging history
New Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital rebranded with humane and welcoming design
10/30/2014 11:00:00 AM
Green initiatives gaining favor with hospitals
Sustainability believed to be a deciding factor for patients when choosing hospitals, survey says
10/30/2014 10:00:00 AM
N.Y. prison expands medical facility
$32 million expansion of the Mohawk Correctional Facility designed to be safer and more cost-effective
10/30/2014 9:00:00 AM
Health system switches to meats without unnecessary antibiotics
Morrison Healthcare Partners with Health Care Without Harm in serving meat and poultry without unnecessary antibiotics
10/30/2014 8:00:00 AM
Panasonic expands line of vent fan controls to provide builders and contractors with fully customized options
10/30/2014 12:00:00 AM
Optimizing lighting and HVAC control can save money
Light and HVAC play a critical role in creating an ideal healing environment
10/29/2014 3:00:00 PM
Facilities professionals must communicate how they contribute to the organization as a whole
The evolving healthcare industry may offer new opportunities for facility managers prepared to take advantage of them
10/29/2014 1:00:00 PM
Health center planned for Brooklyn cultural district
The facility won't have physicians'offices or waiting areas. Patients will check in at kiosks and go directly to an exam room, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
10/29/2014 12:00:00 PM
Download free whitepaper on hand hygiene
Paper on Infection Control Today website discusses the effects of hand hygiene on skin
10/29/2014 11:00:00 AM
About one in six doctor visits will be virtual in 2014
Virtual visits are expected to save $5 billion this year
10/29/2014 10:00:00 AM
Cancer center includes 'quiet room'
Comprehensive Care Center within Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C., has a space for contemplation
10/29/2014 9:00:00 AM
New hospital planned for booming Texas region
Memorial Hermann Health System plans 80-bed facility in Cypress
10/29/2014 8:00:00 AM
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center presents the largest clinical experience on the convergent procedure
10/29/2014 12:00:00 AM
IFMA Health Care Institute Joins world stage, accepted by prominent International Healthcare Facilities Federation
10/29/2014 12:00:00 AM
Honda power equipment introduces new design features for HRX Series of lawn mowers
10/29/2014 12:00:00 AM
Mandatory Ebola quarantine criticized
Doctors Without Borders, the New Jersey chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union and the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology disagree with the states' actions
10/28/2014 3:00:00 PM
New emergency department designed with smaller waiting rooms
Providence Hospital's expanded emergency department will register and triage patients in private rooms
10/28/2014 2:00:00 PM
Lenox Hill HealthPlex opened in former maritime building
New York health facility takes over ground floor of the 1964 headquarters of the National Maritime Union
10/28/2014 1:00:00 PM
Expert on designing for elderly talks about long-term facility innovation
In a Q&A on the Environments for Aging website, Lorraine G. Hiatt talks about new ideas for environments and design
10/28/2014 12:00:00 PM
Controlling allergies in a long-term living facility
A blog on the Long-Term Living website offers five environmental tips to surviving allergy season
10/28/2014 11:00:00 AM
Oklahoma hospital begins to rebuild after tornado
A new $29 million hospital is being constructed to replace a Moore facility destroyed by a tornado
10/28/2014 10:00:00 AM
Testing can help clarify wayfinding system
Munson Medical Center's process improvement exercises helped pinpoint problems in their signage and communication, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
10/28/2014 8:00:00 AM
Pexip Infinity expands remote education capabilities of Texas education telecommunications network
10/28/2014 12:00:00 AM
Herman Miller announces a new tool for learning about a product's sustainability
10/28/2014 12:00:00 AM
Securitron EcoPower power supply achieves 99 percent energy savings over traditional power supplies, receives Greencircle certification
10/28/2014 12:00:00 AM
ThyssenKrupp has launched ACCEL, a game-changing transportation system that accelerates transit times in cities and airports.
10/28/2014 12:00:00 AM
Prevent winter pest problems
As colder weather drives pests indoors, integrated pest management minimizes the risk of infestations
10/27/2014 3:00:00 PM
London STD clinic designed to overcome stigma
Facility has a boutique-like, inviting atmosphere defying preconceptions
10/27/2014 2:00:00 PM
N.C. continuing care retirement community tackles expansion
Aldersgate CCRC in Charlotte played to its strengths, recognizing land as its greatest asset, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website
10/27/2014 12:00:00 PM
Longitudinal thinking can optimize healthcare projects
Architects must optimize the delivery outcomes for healthcare building clients
10/27/2014 11:00:00 AM
Denver's Saint Joseph Hospital includes interventional platform floor
Cardiac cath lab, electrophysiology lab and endoscopy services are located near each other on one floor
10/27/2014 10:00:00 AM
Pittsburgh facility ups hand-hygiene compliance to nearly 100 percent
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian initiative includes education and accountability measures
10/27/2014 9:00:00 AM
Georgia Medical Center keeps grounds green all year
Northwest Georgia Medical Center in Gainsville wins gold award in the landscaping competition, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.
10/27/2014 8:00:00 AM
New compact hose reel from T&S is perfect solution for light duty applications
10/27/2014 12:00:00 AM
Exova Warringtonfire increases sprinkler head testing capabilities in Australia
10/27/2014 12:00:00 AM
CertainTeed issues industry-first health product declarations for fiberglass insulation
10/27/2014 12:00:00 AM
Winona Lighting launches the sleek, sophisticated canoe LED pendant and sconce collection
10/27/2014 12:00:00 AM
NYC healthcare workers readying for Ebola
Workers urged to calm rampant public fears over Ebola
10/24/2014 3:00:00 PM
California healthcare district cutting hospital construction costs
Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District may be able to cut a $23 million shortfall to $5.8 million
10/24/2014 2:00:00 PM
Successfully integrating BIM in hospital construction
Article offers 10 ways building information modeling can benefit the healthcare industry
10/24/2014 1:00:00 PM
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How loudness affects the hospital environment
As technology and devices become more prominent, the bed rest required for a full patient recovery is being compromised by a rapidly emerging challenge: noisy surroundings
10/24/2014 12:00:00 PM
Healthcare design survey stresses efficiency
Health Facilities Management and the American Society for Healthcare Engineering of the American Hospital Association surveyed healthcare architecture, facilities and construction professionals about trends in healthcare design
10/24/2014 11:00:00 AM
Florida health center project based on collaboration, Lean design
Tradition Medical Center team philosophy: 'Start smart, design smart, build smart'
10/24/2014 10:00:00 AM
Liquid oxygen transfilling Q&A
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about liquid oxygen transfilling operations
10/24/2014 9:00:00 AM
N.J. bill would give power-restoration priority to healthcare facilities
Electric companies say healthcare facilities are already among the first customers they consider when getting service back to normal after an extended outage
10/24/2014 8:00:00 AM
Eaton introduces enhanced ePDU G3 Platform with one percent billing grade accuracy and advanced outlet level power management capabilities
10/24/2014 12:00:00 AM
New app offers consumers and professionals the ability to calculate their green product purchases
10/24/2014 12:00:00 AM
Eaton’s Halo LED Solutions bring energy efficiency to the Greenbuild LivingHome
10/24/2014 12:00:00 AM
Hospital security departments bracing for Ebola impact
Hospitals are re-examining their plans to ensure they are prepared to meet the challenges
10/23/2014 3:00:00 PM
Twin Cities hospitals help anchor local food movement
Most medical centers and colleges have come together to broaden their collective impact by purchasing more local goods and services
10/23/2014 2:00:00 PM
Modular construction booming in healthcare
Despite benefits, modular construction but not for every project
10/23/2014 12:00:00 PM
UK hospital criticized for filthy conditions
Patient sat on a pressure cushion covered in previous patient's feces for a week, according to family
10/23/2014 11:00:00 AM
Delaware's health facility built on military tank assembly site
One project challenge was reusing a portion of the original assembly plant, according to an article and photo tour on the Healthcare Design website
10/23/2014 10:00:00 AM
Facility managers feeling effect of healthcare industry changes
Industry veteran says facility managers need to stay involved or risk being left behind
10/23/2014 9:00:00 AM
Western Massachusetts hospital earns LEED HC Gold
The project's brownfield site was once a rope mill and included salvageable brick and other materials that were incorporated into the new structure
10/23/2014 8:00:00 AM
Cascades Tissue Group launches new Tandem+ towel and tissue dispensing system
10/23/2014 12:00:00 AM
Bacterin presents preclinical results of an efficacious antimicrobial orthopedic device coating
10/23/2014 12:00:00 AM
Armstrong Green Genie online environmental tool now includes new ecoScorecard service
10/23/2014 12:00:00 AM
CDC issues stronger standards for Ebola healthcare workers
Updated protocols include personal protective equipment that covers the entire body and leaves no skin exposed
10/22/2014 3:00:00 PM
Ebola units have few rooms
Only four hospitals in the country have high-level containment units and each has the capacity to treat only a handful of Ebola patients at once
10/22/2014 2:00:00 PM
Long Beach hospital may be partially or completely razed due to Sandy damage
New owner will decide if any part of the hospital is salvageable and develop plans for opening a free-standing emergency department
10/22/2014 1:00:00 PM
Maintaining Joint Commission accreditation
Various state agencies utilize Joint Commission accreditation as a condition for Medicare payments, so accreditation is even more important with the Affordable Care Act
10/22/2014 12:00:00 PM
San Antonio hospital energy investments save money
Sky Tower at University Hospital includes an array of energy-saving technology and building materials
10/22/2014 11:00:00 AM
Energy measurement best practices for healthcare
Effective measurement and control can help ensure healthcare facilities get the best return on their energy investments
10/22/2014 10:00:00 AM
UK hospital patient dies after dietary mistake
Croydon University Hospital staff gives patient solid food instead of liquids
10/22/2014 9:00:00 AM
Competition encourages design innovation for cancer patients
Designers asked to consider frequent, long hospital stays; parental presence and a space appropriate for infants to teenagers, according to Healthcare Design website
10/22/2014 8:00:00 AM
Retroficiency analytics improve utility efficiency program targeting and cross-channel engagement
10/22/2014 12:00:00 AM
MCA Award for Education honors Valspar as part of Arkansas' Chaffin Junior High School project team
10/22/2014 12:00:00 AM
Eaton offers versatility and long service life in PV systems with new high amperage solar combiner boxes
10/22/2014 12:00:00 AM
Littman Brands donates multiple lighting fixtures to Ronald McDonald House of Long Island
10/22/2014 12:00:00 AM
Ebola preparedness urged for clinics
Stand-alone clinics need to prepare themselves for patients with Ebola-like symptoms
10/21/2014 3:00:00 PM
Healthcare community focuses on healthy lifestyle
Nevada senior development to offer healthcare services and lifestyle perks
10/21/2014 1:00:00 PM
Ebola raises concerns over infection controls
The track record of the nation's hospitals in controlling other infections suggests a lot of them aren't prepared
10/21/2014 12:00:00 PM
First U.S. hospital built on a community college campus
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital is open on the Montgomery College campus in Germantown, Md.
10/21/2014 11:00:00 AM
Iowa hospital works to decrease patient falls
Horn Memorial Hospital, Ida Grove, was one of three Iowa hospitals to be recognized by the Iowa Healthcare Collaborative for their success in significantly reducing their patient fall rate
10/21/2014 10:00:00 AM
Improving hand-washing compliance
Hospitals are adopting direct observation, education and creative signage initiatives to increase hand washing among staff
10/21/2014 9:00:00 AM
On-site corporate clinics becoming more common
On-site clinics can help control employee healthcare costs and attract and retain talent, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
10/21/2014 8:00:00 AM
Retroficiency Analytics improve utility efficiency program targeting and cross-channel engagement
10/21/2014 12:00:00 AM
OSHA issues Ebola guidance
The agency is being urged to move forward with an infectious-disease rule initiated in 2010
10/20/2014 3:00:00 PM
Healthcare construction at seven-year high in Twin Cities
Activity linked to shift from inpatient to outpatient care
10/20/2014 2:00:00 PM
Appropriate technology key to hospital security
The goal should be balancing the need for a secure environment and allowing staff and visitors to move through a facility without too much hassle
10/20/2014 12:00:00 PM
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What determines a wet procedure location?
If no risk assessment is completed by the facility for the operating room, the room is considered a wet procedure location by default, according to a blog by Krista McDonald Biason
10/20/2014 11:00:00 AM
Detroit hospital considers outsourcing housekeeping
Move is part of a trend by hospital systems in Southeast Michigan and elsewhere
10/20/2014 10:00:00 AM
Fiber optic cable Q&A
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about fiber optic cable
10/20/2014 9:00:00 AM
Making the most of a multi-tenant outpatient facility design
The right facility design can be instrumental in healthcare economics
10/20/2014 8:00:00 AM
Tyco fire protection products strengthens portable fire extinguisher offerings
10/20/2014 12:00:00 AM
With new chemical drainage technologies, Zurn delivers another single-source supplier category
10/20/2014 12:00:00 AM
Ebola a workplace issue for healthcare facilities
Hospitals focusing on training, communication to diminish risk and worry
10/17/2014 3:00:00 PM
Facility conditions key to controlling spread of viral hemorrhagic fever
Many of the hosts that carry hemorrhagic fever viruses are rodents
10/17/2014 2:00:00 PM
Saskatoon hospitals warn of thefts
Hospitals advise greater precautions to deal with thefts from patients
10/17/2014 1:00:00 PM
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What if a flu pandemic were to happen tomorrow?
As part of a pandemic plan, hospitals should work with a security provider to focus on crowd control and restricted access or 'lockdowns'
10/17/2014 12:00:00 PM
Hospital commits to reducing its carbon footprint
George Washington University Hospital will source enough zero-emission solar power to cover about one-third of its energy needs
10/17/2014 11:00:00 AM
Hospital security a growing concern
Shootings, privacy breaches and theft are just some of the challenges that hospitals face daily
10/17/2014 10:00:00 AM
Community health beyond just the data
According to a blog on the Healthcare Design website, focus groups, interviews and ethnographic studies can help clarify community needs
10/17/2014 8:00:00 AM
Lithonia Lighting re-engineers popular P Series LED recessed lights in response to new Title 24 residential lighting requirements
10/17/2014 12:00:00 AM
Motion Industries announces debut of Tom's Toolbox industrial solution video shorts
10/17/2014 12:00:00 AM
Health officials discussing designated Ebola hospitals
Bellevue Hospital Center has agreed to take confirmed cases of Ebola from the 11 hospitals within the New York City Health and Hospitals Corp.
10/16/2014 3:00:00 PM
CDC's how-to on treating Ebola safely
New York Times article includes instructions, charts and graphics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
10/16/2014 2:00:00 PM
Nurses at Dallas hospital say there were no Ebola protocols
Union says guidelines were constantly changing on how to deal with the virus
10/16/2014 1:00:00 PM
Housekeeping leader at senior care facility honored
Monique Walker, director of housekeeping Vi at Grayhawk, recognized with 'Managers of Distinction' Award
10/16/2014 11:00:00 AM
Case study
TriRivers Health Partners installs integrated power management system
System supports healthcare IT requirements and electronic health record storage
10/16/2014 10:00:00 AM
Many nursing homes still lack sprinklers
A total of 385 facilities in 39 states fail to meet requirements set by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
10/16/2014 9:00:00 AM
Manhattan medical center tailored for men
Preston Robert Tisch Center For Men's Health created an environment where men would feel comfortable in both sickness and in health, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.
10/16/2014 8:00:00 AM
Trane introduces BAS R'newal building controls upgrade program to improve building efficiency and performance
10/16/2014 12:00:00 AM
Sanomedics announces that their Caregiver no-touch thermometers have been enlisted in the fight against Ebola
10/16/2014 12:00:00 AM
Capital Senior Living aligns With Redilearning to take staff performance to new heights
10/16/2014 12:00:00 AM
Hospitals can learn from Dallas' Ebola mistakes
U.S. hospitals are concerned that more Ebola patients will emerge, pushing them to buy more protective equipment, build new isolation rooms
10/15/2014 3:00:00 PM
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center FM honored
Brian Tallmadge recognized with 'Managers of Distinction' Award
10/15/2014 1:00:00 PM
Hopes realized seven years after Michigan hospital installs vegetative roof
Project enhances sustainability efforts as part of the hospital's stormwater management
10/15/2014 12:00:00 PM
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Winning facility design for men 'strong but vulnerable'
Men's clinic designs' role in preventative care discussed in a blog on the Healthcare Design website
10/15/2014 11:00:00 AM
Video
Choosing patient-unit flooring
A flooring mock-up can be an ideal way to show all the options
10/15/2014 10:00:00 AM
Waste containers Q&A
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about waste containers
10/15/2014 9:00:00 AM
Surgical fire prevention strategies
Between 550 and 650 surgical fires occur each year in the U.S.
10/15/2014 8:00:00 AM
Illuminating Engineering Society recognizes nine Eaton LED products for technical achievement
10/15/2014 12:00:00 AM
New case raises questions about treating Ebola in all hospitals
CDC considering whether patients with the virus should be transferred to hospitals with special containment units
10/14/2014 3:00:00 PM
Free 'Building Commissioning for Hospitals' webcast Thursday
Webcast will include an in-depth examination of how existing building commissioning can be used to identify system improvements in hospitals to boost utility savings and capital ROI
10/14/2014 2:00:00 PM
Full-scale health village planned in Nevada
An acute-care hospital will be the first facility built in Henderson's $1.2 billion Union Village
10/14/2014 1:00:00 PM
Firefighting in hospitals takes specialized training
One of the most complicated types of facilities that a firefighter will ever respond to is a healthcare center
10/14/2014 12:00:00 PM
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Hues for healthcare spaces
Color influences mood and can be a tool to shape the patient and guest experience
10/14/2014 11:00:00 AM
Designing a welcoming waiting room
Today's patients want a waiting room that is inviting and that makes them feel valued
10/14/2014 11:00:00 AM
Ohio State University opens cancer emergency department
Department has private negative air flow treatment rooms, in which cancer patients can be placed in isolation to reduce exposure to infectious diseases
10/14/2014 9:00:00 AM
University of Delaware health facility built on brownfield
Healthcare Design website posts photo tour of redevelopment project
10/14/2014 8:00:00 AM
PeridoxRTU sporicidal disinfectant meets CDCs guidance for hospital disinfection of Ebola
10/14/2014 12:00:00 AM
LED adjustable wall packs and bullet flood lights expand MaxLite outdoor lineup
10/14/2014 12:00:00 AM
CTS consolidated telecom services partners with real-time technology group to provide advanced identity management
10/14/2014 12:00:00 AM
White House blogs about preparing for Ebola
The blog was cross-posted on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 'CDC Director Blog'
10/13/2014 3:00:00 PM
Infection-control problems found in Connecticut hospital
Community Health Services cited for inadequate handling of patients who arrive with a cough, fever or rash; unsanitary conditions and poor sterilization procedures
10/13/2014 2:00:00 PM
Protecting healthcare workers from splash exposures
Splashes occur during workers' daily activities like emptying suction cups, spraying bedpans or changing fecal tubes of catheters
10/13/2014 12:00:00 PM
Ensuring health facility firewall integrity
Constant construction, renovation and maintenance projects in hospitals can lead to compromises in firewall barriers
10/13/2014 11:00:00 AM
Connecticut hospitals gear up for Ebola
Hospitals in the region say they have quarantine rooms at the ready
10/13/2014 10:00:00 AM
When Ebola is suspected but not confirmed, linen should be left in the room until test results are obtained
If the tests show the patient is not infected, the linen can be processed according to regular procedure, if the patient has the virus, the linen should be discarded and treated as regulated medical waste
10/13/2014 8:00:00 AM
Watermark Designs expands distribution and reach into Europe with United Kingdom showroom partner
10/13/2014 12:00:00 AM
New window spacer from Technoform Glass Insulation features optimized profile geometry
10/13/2014 12:00:00 AM
New window spacer from Technoform Glass Insulation features optimized profile geometry
10/13/2014 12:00:00 AM
Tyco Fire Protection products strengthens portable fire extinguisher offerings
10/13/2014 12:00:00 AM
A day at a Liberian Ebola clinic
An article in The New York Times examines a single day at the newly opened Ebola treatment center run by the International Medical Corps.
10/10/2014 3:00:00 PM
Stabbed surgeon calls for safety boost in Australian hospitals
Secure entrances for hospital staff, restricted access to wards and regular security patrols of public areas urged for facilities
10/10/2014 2:00:00 PM
Outstanding healthcare environmental services professionals honored
Honorees recognized for making a difference for patients and long-term care residents
10/10/2014 1:00:00 PM
Virgin Island hospitals to be revamped to save energy
Some of the energy saving measures applied to the hospitals could save nearly $5 million annually
10/10/2014 12:00:00 PM
California hospital gets seismic safety reprieve
New law allows Sutter Memorial Hospital to operate until Sept. 1, 2015 without meeting state earthquake safety rules
10/10/2014 11:00:00 AM
CDC: Discard Ebola patient linens as regulated medical waste
CDC lists laundry and housekeeping staff as 'healthcare personnel' who should follow its recommendations during cleaning and disinfection activities
10/10/2014 9:00:00 AM
Less (space) can be more with emergency department efficiency
While it seems counterintuitive, an ED staff can be more efficient in fewer treatment spaces
10/10/2014 8:00:00 AM
Gerflor USA launches 'Floors For Restore' donation program flooring initiative to benefit Habitat For Humanity
10/10/2014 12:00:00 AM
CleanBeyond's infection control spray service helps schools combat latest enterovirus outbreaks
10/10/2014 12:00:00 AM
Premier, Inc. adds real-time predictive analytics from Predixion Software to PremierConnect
10/10/2014 12:00:00 AM
New ASTM standard covers use of electrical impedance scanners for roofing moisture surveys
10/10/2014 12:00:00 AM
Skilled nursing facility creates own TV station
Archie Hendricks Sr. Skilled Nursing Facility honored for technology that helps residents feel part of the nursing home and native communities
10/9/2014 3:00:00 PM
Copper coated hospital beds help combat possible infections
UK hospital replaces high-touch surfaces - including bed rails, cabinet handles, chair arms, hand rails, switches and taps - with copper
10/9/2014 1:00:00 PM
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Successful healthcare project delivery starts right on day one
From design to operation, getting it right from the start getting it right
10/9/2014 12:00:00 PM
New $25 million rehab center planned for Grand Rapids
Spectrum Health's replacement facility designed to have a more homelike setting
10/9/2014 11:00:00 AM
Medical recliners can help providers with ACA requirements
Recliners with an 'open design' let fluids slip and fall to the floor. Swing-away arms and removable seats allow easy cleaning access to all chair parts.
10/9/2014 10:00:00 AM
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Facility design may attract, keep physicians
Physician support spaces can improve the patient experience, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website
10/9/2014 9:00:00 AM
Single-use device reprocessing saves money and the environment
When hospitals discard items that can be reprocessed, they perpetuate the problem by creating unnecessary landfill waste
10/9/2014 8:00:00 AM
WattStopper's retrofit panel solution leverages existing building control investments to deliver high performance
10/9/2014 12:00:00 AM
14 more healthcare organizations to provide the influence health patient portal
10/9/2014 12:00:00 AM
Fire and life safety industry pioneer reaches milestone with two million inspection reports
10/9/2014 12:00:00 AM
Protecting restroom cleaning pros from Ebola and other infectious diseases: Nine new steps to follow
10/9/2014 12:00:00 AM
Blue Pillar launches power management platforms to enable the Internet of things for the energy market
10/9/2014 12:00:00 AM
U.S. nearing solution on Ebola waste issue
Experts warn that conflicting regulations could make it difficult for hospitals
10/8/2014 3:00:00 PM
Case study: Long-term value for VA healthcare campus
Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Wilkes Barre, Pa., added several patient-focused improvements to campus
10/8/2014 2:00:00 PM
Vermont facility designed for privacy
Fletcher Allen Health Care in Burlington to add 128 single-occupancy rooms
10/8/2014 1:00:00 PM
Behavioral health facility wins design award
University of Arizona Medical Center facility has received a citation in Modern Healthcare's 2014 Design Awards
10/8/2014 12:00:00 PM
VA New Orleans replacement medical center has self-sustaining power plant
Plant has enough capacity for the campus to operate independently for up to five days in case of natural disaster
10/8/2014 11:00:00 AM
U.S. has the healthcare system to stop Ebola
America has the facilities and equipment, public sanitation and communications infrastructure to contain outbreak
10/8/2014 10:00:00 AM
Kaiser Permanente renovation celebrates Oakland location and relationship with city
Take a photo tour of the Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center on the Healthcare Design website
10/8/2014 9:00:00 AM
Hand hygiene improves with monitoring
Study says healthcare workers' hand-hygiene compliance is better when other workers are present
10/8/2014 8:00:00 AM
Crisis plan empowers organizations to easily communicate the most relevant emergency information to employees on smart devices
10/8/2014 12:00:00 AM
Zero Tail Swing Bobcat E20 compact excavator features retractable undercarriage and improved cab design
10/8/2014 12:00:00 AM
FacilityDude unveils Crisis Plan, a new mobile safety solution for healthcare, local government and membership-based organizations
10/8/2014 12:00:00 AM
WattStopper's retrofit panel solution leverages existing building control investments to deliver high performance
10/8/2014 12:00:00 AM
Feds may be lowering safety standards for Ebola waste
The Healthcare Coalition for Emergency Preparedness (HCEP) says the government will be lowering standards for disposing of Ebola waste in Dallas
10/7/2014 3:00:00 PM
Calif. guv OKs one hospital workplace safety bill, vetoes another
Gov. Jerry Brown signed bill which imposes new requirements on hospitals for workplace violence plans and reporting
10/7/2014 2:00:00 PM
Designing a better patient experience
Healthcare facilities focus on physical spaces to aid healing, satisfaction
10/7/2014 12:00:00 PM
Take a photo tour of new Oregon women's health center
Facility in Grants Pass uses natural materials to emphasize both beauty and durability and has a water feature that uses reclaimed roof water in one of the gardens, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.
10/7/2014 11:00:00 AM
Health system initiative to reduce red-bag waste
Inova Health System launches more aggressive waste-segregation and education strategy
10/7/2014 10:00:00 AM
Book calls for detoxing healthcare
'Greening Health Care: How Hospitals Can Heal the Planet' says the healthcare industry produces waste and emissions that can make people sick
10/7/2014 9:00:00 AM
CMMS success rests on having a plan, goals
Before installing a computerized maintenance management system, a facility needs a comprehensive view of how the system will function
10/7/2014 8:00:00 AM
New Tier 4 Final generator sets from Cummins Power Generation deliver simpler solutions for the mobile rental market
10/7/2014 12:00:00 AM
Cree sets efficiency standard with commercially available 150 lumens-per-watt troffer
10/7/2014 12:00:00 AM
FacilityDude unveils crisis plan, a new mobile safety solution for healthcare, local government and membership-based organizations
10/7/2014 12:00:00 AM
New made in America digital refrigerant leak detector delivers dual leak detection technologies
10/7/2014 12:00:00 AM
Hospital security can help contain Ebola virus
Policies and personnel can play a role in preventing the spread of Ebola
10/6/2014 3:00:00 PM
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Conducting business: collaboration and collocation in the locker room
By harnessing the opportunities created by technology and processes, project team members can increase their chances for establishing cohesiveness to ensure project success
10/6/2014 2:00:00 PM
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Parkland offers lessons in practical design
The massive Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas has a sense of appropriateness instead of excess, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website by Executive Editor Jennifer Kovacs
10/6/2014 1:00:00 PM
Indiana health network forms its own police force
Parkview Health in Fort Wayne is first network in the state to have it's own force
10/6/2014 12:00:00 PM
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Environmental services 'secret weapon' against HAIs
Scientist says environmental services staff rarely appear on the radar of hospital administrators except when there's a need for budget cuts
10/6/2014 10:00:00 AM
Scottish hospital not clean enough for HEI inspectors
Inspectors found contaminated linen on 'ready to use' patient beds
10/6/2014 9:00:00 AM
Managing health facilities after a merger
As more health systems consolidate, facilities managers are seeing the emergence of centralized facility management
10/6/2014 8:00:00 AM
New Sunburstchemicals.com features intuitive navigation to help commercial customers find optimized cleaning solutions
10/6/2014 12:00:00 AM
Dealing with infectious disease
Issues hospitals should consider before handling an Ebola patient
10/3/2014 3:00:00 PM
Hospital's rebirth in New Orleans
Nine years after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans East Hospital opened on the site of the former Pendleton Methodist Hospital
10/3/2014 2:00:00 PM
Electronic surveillance cuts death rates, study says
The use of an electronic physiological surveillance system correlated with two United Kingdom hospitals slashing mortality rates by more than 15 percent over the course of a year
10/3/2014 12:00:00 PM
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Temporary staffing in healthcare security
Careful planning can help ensure that regardless of the situation, it's (safe and secure) business as usual for your hospital
10/3/2014 11:00:00 AM
Lego blocks used to help design Canadian healthcare center
Designers of new $12 million facility in rural Saskatchewan gathered input with the help of Lego
10/3/2014 9:00:00 AM
Electrical closets Q&A
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about electrical closets
10/3/2014 8:00:00 AM
Eaton's LED products honored in Next Generation Luminaires Indoor Solid-State Lighting Design Competition
10/3/2014 12:00:00 AM
CoxHealth holds topping out ceremony for the Cox Medical Center South Patient Tower project
10/3/2014 12:00:00 AM
LNH2 - LED NEMA Head luminaires from American Electric Lighting offer a superior solution to transition security lighting from HID
10/3/2014 12:00:00 AM
UK hospital chlorine contamination sparks police investigation
Two patient deaths are linked to contaminated water with chlorine levels 16 times higher than accepted as safe
10/2/2014 3:00:00 PM
Study says shark-skin-inspired surface helps control MRSA
Coating surfaces with microscopic bumps could limit the transmission of bacterial infections
10/2/2014 2:00:00 PM
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The Quiet Zone: Controlling noise and improving privacy in hospitals
Since 2007, the quietness of patients' rooms at night has been the lowest-rated satisfaction marker nationwide
10/2/2014 12:00:00 PM
N.C. health providers team up to cut costs
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, WakeMed Health & Hospitals and Vidant Health have formed a shared-services operating company
10/2/2014 11:00:00 AM
R.I. healthcare organization repurposes manufacturing space
Retrofit includes modulating boilers, packaged rooftop units
10/2/2014 9:00:00 AM
Integrated care can benefit from psychiatric facility design
Providing treatment for both medical and psychiatric illnesses in one location can be beneficial to the patient as long as the space is designed for safety, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
10/2/2014 8:00:00 AM
MaxLite launches LED flush mount ceiling fixtures for residential and hospitality lighting
10/2/2014 12:00:00 AM
Schneider Electric named a leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for data center infrastructure management
10/2/2014 12:00:00 AM
Eaton helps improve lighting efficiency and performance at Denver International Airport
10/2/2014 12:00:00 AM
San Jamar introduces the first electronic touchless hybrid soap dispensing system called Rely
10/2/2014 12:00:00 AM
Technology infrastructure can reduce costs and improve patient care
Implementing an intelligent technology infrastructure is one of the new wave of conservation measures
10/1/2014 3:00:00 PM
Long-term care facilities plugging into electric charging stations
Charging stations for electric cars among facilities' newest amenities, according to an article on the Long-Term Care website
10/1/2014 2:00:00 PM
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Knowing the impact and costs of chemical disinfectants
The introduction of more specialized chemical disinfectants to combat Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms or MDROs and other pathogens, places us squarely in an environmental contradiction: we are making environments increasingly unfriendly to both pathogens and people
10/1/2014 12:00:00 PM
Survey names 10 cleanest Dallas hospitals
Facilities chosen from Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey data
10/1/2014 11:00:00 AM
Replacement hospital planned after tornado
Norman Regional Health System will build a $29 million medical facility to replace the Moore Medical Center
10/1/2014 10:00:00 AM
Adelante Healthcare CEO talks about the future of community healthcare
Q&A on the Healthcare Design website explores explores industry challenges and plans for the future
10/1/2014 8:00:00 AM
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