October 2015 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management
Syracuse hospital tested for Legionella bacteria
N.Y. Health Department testing water at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center
10/30/2015 3:00:00 PM
How hospitals coddle the rich
Elite services exist in various forms and are nearly universal at the most prestigious medical centers
10/30/2015 2:00:00 PM
Popularity of telehealth continues to grow
Telehealth will provide increased healthcare services usually provided at the facility
10/30/2015 12:00:00 PM
Akron hospital mural mark 125th anniversary
Akron Children’s Hospital mural comprises nearly 10,000 individual works of art
10/30/2015 11:00:00 AM
Technology can help with life safety compliance
Maintaining compliance with The Joint Commission’s process can be challenging
10/30/2015 9:30:00 AM
Cancer center design trends address new treatment needs
New treatments must be supported by differently designed treatment and equipment rooms, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
10/30/2015 8:00:00 AM
ROCKFON Medical ceiling panels offer cleanliness, aesthetics, performance and sustainability
10/30/2015 12:00:00 AM
New Flood Buzz line of water leak alarms provides early warning of potential leak hazards
10/30/2015 12:00:00 AM
Surprisingly common crimes committed in hospitals
Slide show highlights the types of incidents that hospitals might not be as well prepared for as they should
10/29/2015 3:00:00 PM
Top Calif. hospitals struggling with infection control
Federal inspections cited five Orange County hospitals nearly 100 times for infection control violations over the past five years
10/29/2015 2:00:00 PM
Akron Children's new pavilion built with integrated Lean project delivery
The team behind the Kay Jewelers Pavilion medical tower at Akron Children’s Hospital in Akron, Ohio, wrote the book on combining Lean and integrated project delivery, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
10/29/2015 12:00:00 PM
N.Y. hospital gets $5.4 million FEMA grant for energy upgrade
Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco operated on generators for a week after hurricane Sandy
10/29/2015 11:00:00 AM
Flexibility key to healthcare's new sustainability
A green facility's infrastructure must meet today’s and tomorrow’s compliance and operational requirements
10/29/2015 9:30:00 AM
Q&A on comingling oxygen cylinders
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about comingling oxygen cylinders
10/29/2015 8:00:00 AM
IDC MarketScape names Emerson Network Power a leader again in analysis of data center infrastructure management vendors
10/29/2015 12:00:00 AM
Major increase in architecture firms reporting progress on achieving carbon reduction targets
10/29/2015 12:00:00 AM
Eaton offers efficient and efficacious asymmetric lighting solutions to large open spaces
10/29/2015 12:00:00 AM
New Ametherm ACCU-Curve series of interchangeable thermistors features tight tolerances of ± 0.2 °c for high-accuracy temperature measurement
10/29/2015 12:00:00 AM
Probe explores possible mold deaths of two more UPMC patients
UPMC mold crisis could be more widespread than initially believed as they continue to investigate possible fungal-related deaths of transplant patients
10/28/2015 3:00:00 PM
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Where do visual privacy gaps exist in your facility?
Identifying high-risk areas can help prevent potential data breaches and support HIPAA compliance
10/28/2015 2:00:00 PM
Staff can help manage healthcare noise and speech privacy
Staff and visitors can play a role by reducing the amount of noise produced in the first place
10/28/2015 12:00:00 PM
Fully digital hospital opens in Toronto
The Humber River Hospital in Toronto features automated kiosks, where patients are able to enter their information to be given their medication from a robotic arm
10/28/2015 11:00:00 AM
Design educators must adapt to the healthcare sector's changing needs
One of the biggest changes is a growing recognition that students need specialized knowledge to practice in an increasingly complex, multidisciplinary and technically challenging environment, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
10/28/2015 9:30:00 AM
Creating a sustainable outpatient center
Presence Saint Joseph Hospital in Chicago builds facility to support active and sustainable community
10/28/2015 8:00:00 AM
Danfoss EnVisioneering Symposium explores path to sustainable commercial refrigeration
10/28/2015 12:00:00 AM
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Minnesota hospitals review workplace violence plans after shooting
Aitkin County Sheriff’s investigator was killed in the line of duty, at St. Cloud Hospital
10/27/2015 3:00:00 PM
Things to consider with a clean energy plan
With an energy transformation there is not always a clear path for achieving desired results
10/27/2015 2:00:00 PM
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Mobile device management and security
To the mobile workforce, companies should establish a secure mobile device management (MDM) system for employees
10/27/2015 12:00:00 PM
FEMA grants N.Y. hospital $5.4 million
Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco will upgrade the hospital's electrical power system
10/27/2015 11:00:00 AM
Will the new 'house call' effect facility planning
A 2012 showed an increase in positive outcomes for home healthcare patients compared to hospitalized patients, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
10/27/2015 9:30:00 AM
N.Y. hospital has long road to recovery after Sandy
The repair process for the city's Bellevue facility took a lot longer that the nearby VA's
10/27/2015 8:00:00 AM
Rogers Memorial Hospital–Brown Deer renovates with Wausau's behavioral care windows
10/27/2015 12:00:00 AM
Taste International launch new Aquila glove range for the oil and gas industries at the NSC Show in Atlanta
10/27/2015 12:00:00 AM
Aaron Smith highlights the importance of transparency with EPDs, LCAs, HPDs during AAMA Fall Conference
10/27/2015 12:00:00 AM
Connection between Cubs and healthcare facilities comes out of left field
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System's Research and Educational Hospitals were built on the site of the old ballpark
10/26/2015 3:00:00 PM
ISU students win national healthcare environment design award
The Iowa State students took first place for their conceptual design of a second patient tower at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
10/26/2015 1:45:00 PM
Sustainable design in harsh environments
Smart design choices can create buildings and landscapes that work efficiently but also are resilient in extreme weather
10/26/2015 12:00:00 PM
Designing to meet Boomers' needs
Healthcare design professionals need to rely on knowledge-based design because a mature research and evidence-based design repository doesn’t yet exist, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
10/26/2015 11:00:00 AM
Healthcare disaster prep should focus on kids
Disasters' effects on children may be more significant because environmental hazards may affect them more quickly
10/26/2015 9:45:00 AM
Solid surfaces choices can effect maintenance
Durability and consistent color are important factors
10/26/2015 8:00:00 AM
Georgia-Pacific Professional unveils new innovations under new GP PRO brand name
10/26/2015 12:00:00 AM
Schindler Elevator Corp. awarded major projects for Tampa International Airport
10/26/2015 12:00:00 AM
Norton upgrades SafeZone intelligent door closer with selective hold open feature
10/26/2015 12:00:00 AM
Healthcare can learn from Disney technology
Wearable devices can transform the customer experience
10/23/2015 3:00:00 PM
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Writing on the wall: Designing healthcare facilities for healthy behaviors
By converting clinical interiors into flexible, positive and aesthetically pleasing spaces, facilities can improve the patient experience, facilitate healing, enhance visitor comfort and heighten staff productivity
10/23/2015 2:00:00 PM
Healthcare construction waste diversion proves to be cost-effective
For a 250,000-square-foot medical facility, roughly 1.1 million pounds of materials must be removed, recycled or reused
10/23/2015 12:00:00 PM
Case study
Felician Village retirement residence improves food service programs and financial practices
The assisted living resident dining program was upgraded from a non-selective menu to selective table service and restaurant-style menus with no additional staffing or additional costs
10/23/2015 11:00:00 AM
Environmental services worker recognized for patient safety efforts
A long-time employee of Mercy Health – Fairfield Hospital has been awarded for infection control work
10/23/2015 9:30:00 AM
Q&A on storage in a separation of different occupancies
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about separation of different occupancies
10/23/2015 8:00:00 AM
Diversey Care's StandOut durable floor finish reduces maintenance and protects appearance of floors in high-use environments
10/23/2015 12:00:00 AM
HITEC Power Protection introduces the market’s most efficient UPS power solution
10/23/2015 12:00:00 AM
IEHA awards inaugural 'Seal of Approval" to Spic and Span by P&G Professional
10/23/2015 12:00:00 AM
RGF introduces the BLU QR a low cost, quick release A/C coil ultraviolet system
10/23/2015 12:00:00 AM
Weird crimes committed in hospitals
Hospital security have had to deal with some outrageous crimes
10/22/2015 3:00:00 PM
Florida hospital plans facility for patient families
Florida Hospital Orlando project will include 24 rooms, a porch, kitchen and laundry facilities
10/22/2015 2:00:00 PM
Reviewing Ebola waste disposal protocols
Reassessment of the efficiency of methods determined in last year's outbreak urged
10/22/2015 12:00:00 PM
Once-toxic N.Y. site to become healthcare facility
Radiology clinic in Brighton Beach was formerly a brownfield
10/22/2015 11:00:00 AM
'Most Connected' Hospital list released
U.S. News & World Report recognizes hospitals for their use of health IT to improve patient care
10/22/2015 9:30:00 AM
Decluttering hospital corridors
Hospitals must maintain free and unobstructed access to all exits and minimize fire risk
10/22/2015 8:00:00 AM
RGF Environmental continues steady growth through its vertical integration strategy
10/22/2015 12:00:00 AM
New Genetec AutoVu free-flow off-street parking enforcement solution now available
10/22/2015 12:00:00 AM
All-new VersaClean portable extractors deliver superior cleaning for carpets, hard surfaces
10/22/2015 12:00:00 AM
APPA convenes work group to monitor fire, life safety, electrical standards development
10/22/2015 12:00:00 AM
Hand-hygiene behaviors, attitudes affect patient experience
Ninety-three percent of healthcare facility patients and visitors agree that hand hygiene is more important in healthcare settings
10/21/2015 3:00:00 PM
California hospital adopts new trends in hospital food
Twin Cities Community Hospital in Templeton offering fresh and healthy choices and cooked-to-order meals
10/21/2015 2:00:00 PM
Healthcare can learn from Harley-Davidson
Healthcare organizations must face the reality that they're competing for hearts, minds, and dollars the same way other businesses do, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.
10/21/2015 12:00:00 PM
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UVC light disinfection shines in the fight against HAIs in ambulatory healthcare
The new 18,000-square-foot emergency department will have 23 beds, including 14 beds for acute care
10/21/2015 11:00:00 AM
N.C. hospital planning new emergency department
The new 18,000-square-foot emergency department will have 23 beds, including 14 beds for acute care
10/21/2015 9:30:00 AM
Assessing risk in behavioral healthcare facilities
The occurrence of inpatients harming themselves or others is increasing
10/21/2015 8:00:00 AM
Ingersoll Rand marks climate commitment achievement at White House HFC Reduction Roundtable
10/21/2015 12:00:00 AM
Recipients of IFMA's 2015 Awards of Excellence honored at IFMA's World Workplace
10/21/2015 12:00:00 AM
EnOcean Alliance and AllSeen Alliance further the AllJoyn Framework for a seamless Internet of Things
10/21/2015 12:00:00 AM
N.J. hospital runs gunman protocol drill
Hospital employees also are trained in the health system's disaster response through computer modules
10/20/2015 3:00:00 PM
A facility manager can boost a healthcare project's ROI
Having the facilities department is at the table early can help in the handoff
10/20/2015 1:30:00 PM
Healthcare buildings play a role in the overall resilience of a community
Designers must create spaces that are part of a larger conversation on how cities are designed and the role healthcare buildings play in the larger plan, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
10/20/2015 12:00:00 PM
Specifying emergency power in hospitals
Installations for hospitals must comply with NFPA 110 in conjunction with NFPA 70
10/20/2015 11:00:00 AM
When to repair or replace medical equipment
One way to help decide whether to replace an item is the carrying cost of older equipment
10/20/2015 10:00:00 AM
Asbestos found in hospital not a safety risk
New Zealand board says no one's safety is at risk after asbestos was found in three buildings at Dunedin Public Hospital in Dunedin
10/20/2015 8:00:00 AM
IFMA honors two members with Chairman’s Citations at IFMA's World Workplace 2015
10/20/2015 12:00:00 AM
Generac City offers expansive, interactive collection of industrial case study comparisons
10/20/2015 12:00:00 AM
Danfoss participates in second White House industry leader roundtable on reducing greenhouse gas emissions
10/20/2015 12:00:00 AM
Monitoring dust during healthcare construction
Particulate monitoring can measure how much dust is escaping from construction work area containments
10/19/2015 3:00:00 PM
Massive Alabama hospital move finishes ahead of schedule
Dozens of ambulances help Trinity Medical Center carry 98 patients to its new facility
10/19/2015 2:00:00 PM
Hospital's fire safety fixes to cost millions
A recent report says fire safety failures stretching back years have the potential to put staff and patients at 'intolerable risk'
10/19/2015 12:00:00 PM
UV cuts C. diff transmissions on cancer floors
Study shows that ultraviolet robots helped reduce the transmission rates by 25%
10/19/2015 11:00:00 AM
Napa hospital recycles runoff
Queen of the Valley Medical Center waters its grounds with the condensation from its air-handling units
10/19/2015 9:00:00 AM
Healthcare facility called an evolving specialty
Healthcare master planning is mirroring the current evolution of the healthcare industry, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
10/19/2015 8:00:00 AM
New SCA survey in North America shows hand washing awareness affects u.s. patient experience
10/19/2015 12:00:00 AM
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Man who died after struggling with hospital guards had a broken vertebra
74-year-old man died two days after being restrained by security guards at MedStar Washington Hospital Center
10/16/2015 3:00:00 PM
Emory gets $2.2 million grant to prevent spread of infectious diseases
CDC grant makes Emory a member of the Prevention Epicenters Program, which focuses on infection control and prevention research in healthcare facilities
10/16/2015 2:00:00 PM
Study says chemicals, UV rays cut superbug transmissions
Using a combination of chemicals and UV light to clean patient rooms cut transmission of four major superbugs by a cumulative 30 percent
10/16/2015 12:00:00 PM
Maryland hospital adds senior ER suites
Carroll Hospital's emergency department senior care suites designed to make older patients more comfortable
10/16/2015 11:00:00 AM
Missouri healthcare facilities increase security after threatening call
An anonymous caller promised “bloodshed” in a threatening phone message left at a University of Missouri Health Care facility
10/16/2015 10:00:00 AM
Standards for hazardous pharmaceutical waste proposed rule
The proposed rule addresses hazardous waste pharmaceuticals that are generated or managed by healthcare facilities and pharmaceutical reverse distributors
10/16/2015 8:00:00 AM
IFMA releases white paper exploring the C-suite perception of facility management and how to improve it
10/16/2015 12:00:00 AM
Eaton launches The Lighting reSOURCE online informational hub for industry professionals and students
10/16/2015 12:00:00 AM
Universal's Everline family expands with flexibility of Dali digital dimming LED drivers
10/16/2015 12:00:00 AM
ASSA ABLOY announces integration of Aperio Wireless Technology with Keep SMS by Feenics
10/16/2015 12:00:00 AM
Selective system coordination in healthcare facilities
Electrical distribution systems require engineers to be diligent when designing them
10/15/2015 3:00:00 PM
Wisconsin Health system plans $35 million psychiatric hospital renovation
Aurora Health Care to invest in Wauwatosa campus improvements
10/15/2015 1:45:00 PM
Mercy Health building $3.9 million facility in Ludington
New facilty will provide urgent and primary care, laboratory, imaging, rehabilitation, behavioral health, occupational medicine and specialty clinic services
10/15/2015 12:00:00 PM
Optimizing an operating room
Small efficiencies can add up to substantial time and cost savings
10/15/2015 11:00:00 AM
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The prescription for successful healthcare facility operations
Small efficiencies can add up to substantial time and cost savings
10/15/2015 9:30:00 AM
Location options for patient restrooms bring own challenges
Patient restrooms can be located either along the interior wall (inboard) or the exterior wall (outboard)
10/15/2015 8:00:00 AM
Global commercial real estate leader CBRE chooses Hightower as preferred technology provider for leasing management
10/15/2015 12:00:00 AM
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians announces opening of new $80 million hospital
10/15/2015 12:00:00 AM
Clemson researchers get grant to design safer, smarter hospital operating room
Team will design, develop and test various design and systems solutions and will implement these new ideas in surgical environments
10/14/2015 3:00:00 PM
New Orleans hospitals designed for resilience
Two new healthcare facilities, University Medical Center (UMC) New Orleans and Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System’s new VA medical center are designed with redundancy and armor to protect against a future blow, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
10/14/2015 2:00:00 PM
S.C. healthcare facilities help hospitals in flood zone
Greenville Health System is one of many offering help to those in the Midlands and Lowcountry
10/14/2015 12:00:00 PM
ER redesign can help attract patients
Boston health system redesigns emergency departments to improve servicesand answer competition from urgent care centers
10/14/2015 11:00:00 AM
Healthcare facilities avoid tripping hazards, bacteria seams in restrooms
Combination toilet/shower rooms are sometimes called universal design
10/14/2015 9:30:00 AM
Q&A on storage in a corridor
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about storage in a corridor
10/14/2015 8:00:00 AM
Johnson Controls helps world's largest commercial building regulate energy usage
10/14/2015 12:00:00 AM
Distech Controls first to introduce controllers designed to meet oil and gas industry standards
10/14/2015 12:00:00 AM
Spectra254 Partners with diagnostic imaging supplies and services, expands footprint into Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic
10/14/2015 12:00:00 AM
Schneider Electric named a leader in building energy management software by independent analyst firm
10/14/2015 12:00:00 AM
Telehealth expected to curb healthcare construction
CEO sees the number of hospital stays and surgeries trending down
10/13/2015 3:00:00 PM
Healthcare facilities experiment with new restroom designs
One example is the growing use of prefabricated toilet rooms
10/13/2015 2:00:00 PM
Children's hospital opens in Liverpool
The newly opened Alder Hey Children's Hospital features six large, colorful wards with outdoor play areas, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
10/13/2015 12:00:00 PM
Princeton Healthcare System invests in cost-effective energy
Facility explored non-traditional energy-efficiency solutions to increase cost savings
10/13/2015 11:00:00 AM
Ohio county considering portable hospital
Location and volunteers sought for emergency facility
10/13/2015 9:30:00 AM
Designing a pediatric waiting room
It is important to provide an orderly, clean and calm yet engaging environment
10/13/2015 8:00:00 AM
Medxcel Facilities Management names Scott Cormier as VP of Emergency Management, Environment of Care and Safety
10/13/2015 12:00:00 AM
Modernfold's new acousti-clear wall system family unites outstanding aesthetics, effective acoustic control
10/13/2015 12:00:00 AM
FDA orders scope makers to conduct checks in healthcare facilities
Three duodenoscope manufacturers must conduct studies to better understand how the devices are reprocessed
10/12/2015 3:00:00 PM
Texas women and infants clinic designed for gender-specific experiences
The design sought to nourish the female psyche while supporting medical care, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
10/12/2015 1:30:00 PM
New Illinois healthcare facility a 'one-stop shop'
Healing Arts Pavilion in Plainfield provides outpatient services including laboratory services, advanced imaging, an immediate care center and physical therapy
10/12/2015 12:00:00 PM
Technology can improve the patient experience
Patients expect the same tech conveniences in their healthcare facility as they do in their daily lives
10/12/2015 11:00:00 AM
Cramped Dublin cancer unit called infection risk
Inspection of Beaumont Hospital found patients were being treated too close to each other
10/12/2015 9:00:00 AM
Adopting tech tools can advance facility professionals
Report says facility management's adoption of technology is lagging
10/12/2015 8:00:00 AM
Court order requires Tru-D to cease false and misleading statements regarding its Mercury UV device & Xenex germ-zapping robots
10/12/2015 12:00:00 AM
Integrated project delivery team for Boston Medical Center's Menino addition and renovations project expands to include trade partners
10/12/2015 12:00:00 AM
Nora Lighting releases comprehensive work book showcasing entire product line
10/12/2015 12:00:00 AM
Trane introduces intelligent services portfolio of energy management solutions
10/12/2015 12:00:00 AM
Becoming a green pioneer by (interior) design
The Dell Children's facility became the first project in the world to achieve LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) for Healthcare Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council
10/12/2015 12:00:00 AM
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Bronx hospital worker found dead in facility's bathroom
Man was locked inside a bathroom at Montefiore Medical Center, where he worked, for days without anyone noticing
10/9/2015 3:00:00 PM
Houston hospital may lose funding after patient shooting
St. Joseph Medical Center will be cut from Medicare program unless it corrects safety problems
10/9/2015 2:00:00 PM
NFPA 99 for existing facilities addresses power strips
Overlooking these requirements can be costly
10/9/2015 12:00:00 PM
Patient dies in D.C. hospital after confrontation with security
MedStar Washington Hospital Center has yet to release details
10/9/2015 11:00:00 AM
Indianapolis healthcare facilities on construction spree
Hospital systems are back to building as the future of Obamacare become more certain
10/9/2015 9:00:00 AM
Designing surgical spaces to last
Surgery departments must be especially adaptable to accommodate fast advancements in medicine and technology, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
10/9/2015 8:00:00 AM
Campus transformed to serve community
Little Company of Mary Hospital project balances respect for history and need for modernization
10/9/2015 12:00:00 AM
QuietWalk eco-smart underlayment for floating wood & laminate floors quiets impact sound and floor to ceiling noise
10/9/2015 12:00:00 AM
ZKAccess releases the ML10-B fingerprint door lock with built-in Bluetooth technology
10/9/2015 12:00:00 AM
Sunburst Chemicals’ Sentinel is highly effective multi-purpose, no-rinse solid sanitizer
10/9/2015 12:00:00 AM
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Firefighters shuttling water to S.C. hospital
Palmetto Health Baptist and Palmetto Health Richland affected by flooding
10/8/2015 3:00:00 PM
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White Plains Hospital building 'Hospital for the Future'
N.Y. hospital opens the doors to a new lobby, one of the first finished components of its capital improvement project
10/8/2015 2:00:00 PM
Patch invented to repair hospital beds, prevent spread of infection
CleanPatch works like a Band-Aid to save healthcare facilities from prematurely replacing equipment
10/8/2015 12:00:00 PM
Healthcare design gold standard now focuses on patients
Focus on evidence-based design helps reduce stress and support patient comfort with more homelike features, better lighting, and views of nature, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
10/8/2015 11:00:00 AM
Healthcare Facilities Code changes approach to compliance
New version assesses the risks of procedures and services that may be performed in a range of facility types
10/8/2015 9:30:00 AM
Dignity Health $220 million renovation design to focus on 'human kindness'
Feedback from patients and families informed 39-hospital project
10/8/2015 8:00:00 AM
Spectra254 to bring its complete line of UVC disinfection solutions to Infectious Disease Conference IDWeek 2015
10/8/2015 12:00:00 AM
Renewable Energy and Power, Inc. fulfills initial contract for led lighting at major healthcare organization
10/8/2015 12:00:00 AM
Houston hospital squanders FEMA grant meant for rebuilding after hurricane
The Department of Homeland Security is demanding the return of $32.4 million
10/7/2015 3:00:00 PM
Congress OKs funds to finish Colorado VA hospital
The VA can shift money in its own budget to come up with the $625 million needed
10/7/2015 2:00:00 PM
Salt Lake City outpatient facility installs upscale bistro
In its first year, Mountainside Cafe registered 440 daily weekday and brought in nearly $500,000
10/7/2015 12:00:00 PM
UPS to offer medical device replenishment services
Facility will have decontamination capability and instrument inspection to support distribution services to hospitals
10/7/2015 11:00:00 AM
Health systems expected to focus on non-acute care
Mergers and acquisitions indicate a shift toward retail clinics, physician practices and digital resources
10/7/2015 9:30:00 AM
Behavioral healthcare facilities for kids evolving
Seattle Children's Hospital's Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Unit was designed with the private patient bedrooms with accommodations for parents, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
10/7/2015 8:00:00 AM
Eaton's Lighting Solutions enhance aesthetics, bring control capabilities and reduce energy consumption by nearly 70 percent at AEE Headquarters
10/7/2015 12:00:00 AM
SHP Logistics initiative at Aquila Gloves speeds delivery time and reduces cost for high-level cut protection
10/7/2015 12:00:00 AM
KMC Announces release of KMC Commander internet of things platform for building automation
10/7/2015 12:00:00 AM
14 salmonella isangi infections reported at Detroit hospital
State health officials and Henry Ford Hospital staff are working to figure out the cause of the outbreak
10/6/2015 3:00:00 PM
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Industry knowledge is key to meeting compliance goals
Your security staff must be well-informed and up-to-date on all necessary information
10/6/2015 2:00:00 PM
Detroit health system to build $110 million cancer center
Henry Ford Health System plans center as part of a $500 million expansion of its campus
10/6/2015 12:00:00 PM
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Leveraging in-house planning, design and construction team in an evolving healthcare system
With our healthcare system clearly focused on doing more with less, finding leverage at all levels of an organization is paramount.
10/6/2015 11:00:00 AM
Bicester Community Hospital designed for flexibility, efficiency
New $7.8 million community healthcare facility in Oxfordshire, U.K., replaces the existing inflexible and outdated 1908 hospital, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
10/6/2015 9:30:00 AM
Design changes are improving clinical labs
Automated laboratory lines can streamline processes, boost productivity and reduce errors and cost
10/6/2015 8:00:00 AM
McCarthy Building Companies celebrates structural steel topping-out of new $40 Million Rady Children's Hospital Education Office Building
10/6/2015 12:00:00 AM
New Moonring sweeps through and around commercial interiors with harmonic halos of light
10/6/2015 12:00:00 AM
Hospital closes after ceiling collapses on inspectors
Those being treated at Bootham Park Hospital in York were found to be at 'significant risk of harm'
10/5/2015 3:00:00 PM
Afghanistan combat hospital staffed by team of three
Airmen provide the logistics and facilities management at Craig Joint Theater Hospital
10/5/2015 2:00:00 PM
New Albuquerque clinic planned to meet needs of newly insured
Presbyterian Healthcare Services clinic will include primary care, urgent care services, laboratory services and technology-focused services such as the MyChart application and telemedicine visits
10/5/2015 12:00:00 PM
Floor-space use can enhance healthcare
Depending on how space is optimized, healthcare facilities can better direct the assets they have toward efficiency and expand on-site capabilities
10/5/2015 11:00:00 AM
Walk-in clinic adds infusion suite
ReadyMed Plus facility features three medical suites and a large reception area with electronic self-service check-in kiosks and a concierge-style greeter, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
10/5/2015 9:00:00 AM
Choosing an emergency power generator
Focus on disaster preparedness has driven advances in the generator marketplace
10/5/2015 8:00:00 AM
Lenel OnGuard security management platform offers new mobile and web applications
10/5/2015 12:00:00 AM
Johnson Controls unveils enhanced security management system to better protect people and property
10/5/2015 12:00:00 AM
UPMC Presbyterian re-opens transplant program after mold inspection
Facility says it may never find a source for the mold
10/2/2015 3:00:00 PM
Joint Commission issues alert on fall prevention
Sentinel Event Alert 55 addresses preventing falls and fall-related injuries in healthcare facilities
10/2/2015 2:00:00 PM
Behavioral healthcare projects reflect change in attitude
New facilities and renovations illustrate how far mental healthcare has come and its growing role in a more integrated care approach, according to an article on the Healthcare Design
10/2/2015 12:00:00 PM
Infection control goes beyond hand washing
Purchasing equipment, protection during construction and preparing for disasters are part of infectious disease specialist's role
10/2/2015 11:00:00 AM
Hospital central power plant expected to save $500,000 a year
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre expects to reduce the hospital's electricity consumption by more than two-thirds
10/2/2015 9:30:00 AM
Southern California medical offices built to withstand wind
A 350-foot wall's undulating pattern is designed to slow down wind speeds as they reach campus and to shield patients and visitors from the gusts
10/2/2015 8:00:00 AM
NICOR adds a new level of ambience to its LED Downlight family with sunset dimming
10/2/2015 12:00:00 AM
Danfoss honors EMCOR Services Mesa Energy Systems with sixth annual EnVisioneer of the Year award
10/2/2015 12:00:00 AM
First all-digital hospital opens in Toronto
Humber River Regional Hospital described as green, lean and all digital
10/1/2015 3:00:00 PM
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670-bed hospital OK'd in U.K.
Midland Metropolitan Hospital to be the UK's first PF2 hospital
10/1/2015 2:00:00 PM
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Understanding patient vicinity and patient space
When dealing with codes, words do matter
10/1/2015 12:00:00 PM
N.J. hospital opens renovated emergency room
New Saint Peter's emergency room includes new flooring, updated facilities, private rooms, and three different care centers
10/1/2015 11:00:00 AM
Using facility design to benefit care, budget
Information technology and facility design can support new models of patient care
10/1/2015 9:00:00 AM
Infusion suite includes art installation
Grinnell Regional Medical Center in Grinnell. Iowa, used the windows and suite walls as a canvas for a botanical art installation as part of a build-out project, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
10/1/2015 8:00:00 AM
Universal Medical Resources announces first QuantumCam installation in the United States
10/1/2015 12:00:00 AM
Rebuilding a legacy
Replacing San Francisco's Chinese Hospital creates challenges - from a small staging area to working around multiple daily deliveries to neighborhood vendors
10/1/2015 12:00:00 AM