March 2015 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management


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3/31/2015

Boston Children's electronic records system shuts down

A hardware issue related to storage shut the system down for several days


3/31/2015

Chlorine sewage treatment may be boosting antibiotic resistance

Early studies are showing that chlorine treatment may encourage the formation of new antibiotics that could also enter the environment, potentially contributing to antibiotic resistance


3/31/2015

Health facilities are built into apartment complexes and employment centers

California health system offering one-stop 'wellness corners'


Case study

3/31/2015

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

Project involved moving residents one story of the building at a time while work took place


3/31/2015

Healthcare design innovation requires risk

Healthcare Design recently surveyed industry professionals to weigh on the issues surrounding healthcare design innovation


3/31/2015

California hospital installs on-site fuel cell system

Cost-effective energy source provides up to 70 percent of electricity


3/31/2015

Announcing: 'Sustainable Facility Management: The Facility Manager's Guide to Optimizing Building Performance'


3/31/2015

Farpointe Ranger long range wireless transmitter opens gate to paradise


3/31/2015

New Kubic grab bars further practicality of modern bathroom design


3/31/2015

EXL Healthcare and Anthem, Inc. collaboration continues


3/30/2015

ES department can boost HCAHPS scores

Electronic work-request model can improve communication and patient satisfaction


3/30/2015

N.H. hospital embraces local beef for food service

Huggins Hospital in Wolfeboro, is partnering with a nearby farm to bring local beef to its food service offerings


3/30/2015

Big Data can inform healthcare facilities plans

The information requires analysis to understand how it can shape change in facilites and other strategic plans, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website


3/30/2015

Determining eyewash station requirements, placement

There aren't many locations that actually require eyewash stations


Case study

3/30/2015

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

Challenge: To provide maximum comfort and energy savings in the patient care addition of a critical access hospital


3/30/2015

Hospital reschedules surgeries due to dust on supplies

Light fixtures were recently cleaned in the instrument storage space


3/30/2015

The Mitchell Group introduces NuLeather new high-performance faux leather fabric


3/30/2015

Club Car offers new environmentally friendly solar drive charging panels


3/30/2015

Trane introduces Air-Fi wireless technology for building controls


3/30/2015

Daikin Applied's Roadshow delivers internet of things technology training to your doorstep


3/30/2015

Rubbermaid Commercial Products outperforms competition in new study from ManageMen


3/27/2015

Jersey City healthcare facility has 'rampant' rodent problem

Residents and staff report mice in resident rooms, hallways and cafeteria


3/27/2015

Outbreaks spur concerns about automated disinfection

Hospital relied on an automated endoscope reprocessor to disinfect the scopes between uses


Blog

3/27/2015

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

A wave of green building design and sustainability has swept across the construction industry


3/27/2015

Rise in charitable giving builds hospital

Securing the capital needed to build has been challenging for healthcare organizations since the Great Recession


3/27/2015

Appleton hospital renovations focusing on more efficient care

St. Elizabeth Hospital in Wisconsin is in the $108 million "phase four" of a multiyear modernization and renovation project


3/27/2015

Building long-term flexibility into healthcare facilities

New reimbursement models are changing what it means to creating flexibility in healthcare's built environment, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website


3/27/2015

Q&A on electrical outlets and oxygen cylinders

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about electrical outlets and oxygen cylinders


3/27/2015

Emerson Network Power's Avtron Sigma 2 Load Bank Control System optimizes power testing workflow, saving time, manpower


3/27/2015

3M expands spill management portfolio with medium absorption capacity sorbent products


3/27/2015

WD40 machine and engine degreaser highlighted in new motion industries Tom's Toolbox video


3/27/2015

Stretch Forming by Linetec curves and finishes architectural aluminum products in one location


3/27/2015

QMotion fabric options provide energy savings


3/26/2015

Cleaning duties 'not always clear' between nurses and EVS

A lack of clarity identified by NHS infection control inspectors in Scotland


3/26/2015

Construction is adjusting to meet healthcare's needs

Off-campus, outpatient development activity is far exceeding on-campus, inpatient projects


3/26/2015

A third of Manitoba care facilities don't have sprinklers

Province says all facilities will have sprinkler systems in the next ten years


3/26/2015

Improving healthcare disinfecting practice

Barriers to overcome include germs' invisibility, staff concerns about disinfectant safety and damage to surfaces


3/26/2015

FGI explores future of healthcare guidelines

Experts discuss what major drivers shaping the future of healthcare and the future of FGI might be, according to an article on the healthcare Design website


3/26/2015

Antimicrobial limitations Q&A

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, the limitations of antimicrobial products is discussed


3/26/2015

Lunera Lighting implements industry data warehouse data synchronization platform


3/26/2015

Daikin Technology ushers in new era of HVAC capabilities with integration of internet of things


3/26/2015

Eaton's Halo product line named leader in lighting by BUILDER Magazine for the 17th consecutive year


3/26/2015

Valspar offers Autodesk Revit BIM material library for Fluropon coatings


3/26/2015

3M expands spill management portfolio with medium absorption capacity sorbent products


3/25/2015

First hospital in the cloud opens in China

The cloud hospital is one of the new ways that the Chinese people can get medical attention more quickly


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3/25/2015

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

'Bring Your Own Device' policies pose a challenge for IT security staff and anti-malware tools


3/25/2015

Survey shows one in three hospitals showing rise in violence

Forty-six percent of the respondents reported increasing their security budgets in 2014


3/25/2015

Young adult cancer institute project based on key client principles

Planning for cancer Institute based on principles of participation, collaboration and information-sharing, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website


3/25/2015

Tennessee health systems pouring millions into expansions

Parkridge Health System in is the latest area medical center aiming for a major expansion plan in the next several years


3/25/2015

Explore differences in how staff and senior management perceive risks

A gap in perceptions of the level of risk often emerges between the people closest to the danger and those at some distance


3/25/2015

Consistent cleaning and disinfection protocols creates safe patient environment

Disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and shared equipment is an important step in preventing the spread of dangerous pathogens


3/25/2015

Mercy Hospital Joplin gets new start with TEC Products


3/25/2015

AMAG Technology adds Symmetry F2F card readers to product line up


3/25/2015

Introducing the in-dapt operating room ceiling system


3/25/2015

Simple solution improves water and sanitation in Zambian health-care facilities


3/25/2015

UniFirst awarded contracted supplier status by Premier, Inc. for uniforms and facility service products


3/24/2015

Minneapolis clinic embraces open workspaces

New University of Minnesota clinic will provide a model of collaborative workspaces for healthcare facilities


3/24/2015

Healthcare parking structures can earn green certification

Garages can earn Green Garage Certification through a new program administered by the Green Parking Council


3/24/2015

Computerized system can address preventive maintenance mistakes

A computerized maintenance management system and a preventive maintenance strategy can increase a building's life span, save money and reduce equipment downtime


3/24/2015

Michigan hospital project aims to lower emergency room misuse

New $9.6 million Grand Haven project includes a collaborative space for mental health services and the Greater Ottawa County United Way


3/24/2015

Modular hospital project causes legal troubles

Lawsuits allege that a Legionella outbreak began as a result of water pressure tests and water introduced into the modules before they were transported to the hospital site


3/24/2015

Pop-up hospitals are increasingly popular around the world

Some traditional hospitals rely on pop-up construction to meet seasonal or special needs


3/24/2015

Senior living facilities customize laundry operations

Presbyterian Senior Living's 29 communities customize laundry based on the demographics of the residents and the constraints of a particular campus


3/24/2015

Input sought on increasing the allowable smoke compartment in hospitals

National Fire Protection Association proposing change for the 2018 revision of the 2015 edition of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code


3/24/2015

Greenheck introduces the MiniCore energy recovery ventilator


3/24/2015

Mitsubishi Electric DC-600E integration controller: empowering building managers through product-services package


3/24/2015

Stevens Industries, Inc.'s Legno Collection wins ADEX Design Award


3/24/2015

Valspar celebrates 50 years of Fluropon, the first 70% PVDF architectural coating in the industry


3/24/2015

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


3/23/2015

Denver VA hospital $1 billion over budget

The Aurora VA hospital project has been plagued by construction delays and cost overruns for years


3/23/2015

S.C. YMCA, physician practice share facility

Ballentine facility combines medical offices with a fitness center


3/23/2015

Louisville Kindred project design advances

Conditional approval backed for the design of the proposed Kindred Healthcare $36 million


3/23/2015

Ice damages Pennsylvania VA healthcare center

Ice and cold damaged the recently built community health center at the VA Butler Healthcare System


3/23/2015

Hazards found in Georgia hospital elevators

More than one-third of the elevators inside Doctors, Trinity and University hospitals, and on the Georgia Regents Health System campus, had at least one violation last year


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3/23/2015

10 benefits of BIM for healthcare facility development projects

Building Information Modeling is a strong pillar that promotes informed decision making which has several cascading effects on the construction process and lifecycle of a building


3/23/2015

Healthcare needs to adapt to survive

Providers and the teams that design their spaces need to keep changing, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website


3/23/2015

Fieldview Solutions unveils next generation of data center infrastructure management (DCIM) tools


3/23/2015

Versatile eco-friendly multi-use VersaWalk acoustic underlayment can do three installations with one SKU: Float It, Nail It or Glue It


3/23/2015

Fastenal awarded national TCPN contract


3/23/2015

Kaivac announces release of new autovac system


3/23/2015

Linetec adds 10 new hues to faux terra cotta texture colors


3/20/2015

Chicago hospital kitchens not inspected for years

City, state assumed the other was inspecting hospital kitchens


3/20/2015

Nebraska Medical Center shares Ebola protocols

Nebraska Biocontainment Unit shares information on Ebola patient discharge, handling a patient's body after death and environmental disinfection


3/20/2015

Oklahoma City children's hospital welcomes patients with colorful sculptures

The Children's Hospital at OU Medical Center features Matthew Placzek's 'Spirit' sculpture on its campus, according to an article and slide show on the Healthcare Design website


3/20/2015

Canadian hospitals praised for carbon footprint reduction

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare has been making headway on its energy reduction efforts


3/20/2015

ECRI certification program for healthcare environmental managers is online

Course addressed skills related to workforce safety, emergency management, infection prevention and other hazardous situations


3/20/2015

Hospitals partner with medical fitness centers

Akron General builds centers that promote wellness and boost branding


3/20/2015

Vestex now available in operating room scrubs


3/20/2015

Johnson Electric launches dosing solution for Diesel Exhaust Fluid Precise dosing for maximum NOx reduction


3/20/2015

Siemens to offer commercial and industrial buildings more water, energy saving options


3/20/2015

New Moen Express Direct shipping program provides same-day shipping to better serve customers


3/20/2015

Green Generation solutions joins UN Energy Efficiency program


3/19/2015

Florida hospital responds to mold discovery

UF Health Shands in Gainsville finds mold in patient bathroom


3/19/2015

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

MedStar Health shifting focus from inpatient to ambulatory and establish a stronger outpatient presence in Baltimore and Washington


3/19/2015

Three Fresno hospitals cited for high infection rates

Facilities have been targeted for help by state public health officials


3/19/2015

Design changes suggested after Australian nursing home fire kills 14

Coroner suggests doors and corridors should be constructed to enable rapid movement of beds in emergencies


3/19/2015

Hospitals say better design means better care

Poor design can make it easier for infections to spread or create irritating noise


3/19/2015

Improve patient ratings with a motivated ES staff

One-on-one coaching with staff members helps boast patient satisfaction


3/19/2015

New Joplin hospital built to weather storms

The new facility replaces the tornado-ravaged St. John's Regional Medical Center with a stronger, state-of-the-art hospital


3/19/2015

PDI announces call for entries for Delivering the Difference contest


3/19/2015

Lutron brings smooth and flicker-free dimming with soft-on and fade-to-black to LED fixtures with its new EcoSystem H-Series LED drivers


3/19/2015

SYNTEGRA launches game-changing integrated door system and new website


3/19/2015

EPCO's new parking garage LED Luminaire fixture raises the bar on performance


3/19/2015

Integrated project delivery team collaborates on Boston Medical Center's Menino addition and renovations project


3/18/2015

Working in healthcare becoming a risky business

Healthcare workers in general, and ED staff in particular, face a huge risk of violence


3/18/2015

Hospitals preparing for every infectious disease

Potential cases of highly infectious diseases have left hospitals on high alert


3/18/2015

Former Hannibal hospital may get asbestos abatement

Before a renovation of the former St. Elizabeth Hospital can be considered, a cleanout of a section of the complex would have to occur


3/18/2015

Designing for an aging population

Many acute care environments are inadequately designed to support seniors, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website


3/18/2015

Resilient design helps hospitals weather natural disasters

Over the last decade, natural disasters have damaged or destroyed a number of U.S. healthcare facilities


3/18/2015

Adapting facilities for primary care needs

Health systems are adjusting their scale and size for contracting strength with insurers, access to capital or cost-efficiencies


3/18/2015

Technology just part of effective wayfinding

Statistics show that 80 percent of patients are not given adequate wayfinding information before they get to a facility


3/18/2015

Bradley's new Express ELX-Series lavatory system offers updated and cost-effective multi-user design


3/18/2015

Eaton's Halo LED recessed downlights add versatility, up to 73 percent energy savings to slope ceiling applications


3/18/2015

Primex Wireless develops monitoring solution for healthcare environments


3/18/2015

Allscripts and Elsevier join forces to elevate health care and patient outcomes for U.S. military members and families


3/18/2015

Distech Controls' ECLYPSE and ENVYSION for Facility Management reduces costs, facilitates monitoring and control, and improves responsiveness


3/17/2015

Merging healthcare organizations need an operational efficiencies plan

A business plan of operational efficiency is a comprehensive, action-oriented system integration plan


3/17/2015

Rules can encourage or stifle senior facility innovation

Two states will have very different opportunities in the coming years


3/17/2015

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

A bill would exempt several types of medical facilities from needing a certificate of need to begin or expand operations


3/17/2015

Fast food industry may offer patient-care clues

McDonald's quality-improvement effort has lessons for healthcare industry


3/17/2015

Monitoring technology can improve care, efficiency

Context-aware monitoring systems based on real-time locating system (RTLS) technology can offer such information as location of equipment and staff


3/17/2015

Intelligent building technology can trim hospital costs

Technology and data from building systems give facility teams information they can use to reduce operating costs


3/17/2015

CALMAC launches complimentary energy bill analysis service for commercial building owners and managers


3/17/2015

Distech Controls to join Acuity Brands


3/17/2015

Vestex now available in operating room scrubs


3/17/2015

TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc. announces company presentation at the Global Business Roundtable


3/17/2015

Introducing Conserv Solid Green 80 fabric softener from Sunburst


3/16/2015

California working on hospital violence standards

Division of Occupational Safety and Health issued a draft regulatory proposal that would require healthcare employers to develop workplace violence prevention plans


3/16/2015

Paint creates self-cleaning surface

Coating can be applied to clothes, paper, glass and steel and when combined with adhesives, maintains its self-cleaning properties after being wiped, scratched with a knife and scuffed with sandpaper


3/16/2015

ASHE names Vista Award winners

Awards recognize team-based healthcare construction


3/16/2015

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

Employees helped design the new $9.5 million Warrensburg Health Center


Case study

3/16/2015

Case Study: Bluewater Health renovation

Bluewater opted for reconfigurable furniture solutions rather than fixed built-ins in more than 80 percent of their new facility


3/16/2015

Oregon hospital fined for mislabeling hazardous waste

Oregon Healthy and Science University was cited for not labeling, or labeling inappropriately, hazardous waste containers in its storage facilities


3/16/2015

Report highlights healthcare construction risks

New advisory examines the potential environmental risks facing new construction or renovation of healthcare construction projects


3/16/2015

Emergency code terms used in Pennsylvania Healthcare Facilities to notify staff of an urgent situation vary significantly


3/16/2015

Restore Health Rehabilitation hosts VIP grand opening to show off new hospitality-centered transitional care facility in White Plains


3/16/2015

AAMA releases updated sound control document


3/16/2015

Johnson Controls introduces Quantech Air-Cooled Chillers


3/16/2015

OSHA announces final rule on procedures for handling retaliation complaints under Sarbanes-Oxley Act


3/13/2015

British Columbia attacks on nurses blamed on lack of compliance

Every B.C. health authority has been penalized after violent incidents in their facilities


3/13/2015

Alaska hospital takes part in 3-day disaster drill

South Peninsula Hospital to simulate a mass casualty, mass fatality, partial evacuation and the creation of an alternate care site


Blog

3/13/2015

Design planning priorities: Focusing on efficiency, safety and technology

Safety should extend beyond the patient. The records that hospitals and healthcare facilities must maintain for patients needs to be secure.


3/13/2015

UKHealthCare plans $1 billion expansion

Project to add 120 beds to hospital tower


Case study

3/13/2015

Case study: NHS Trust - Bath recycling

Precious metals recycling can boost the bottom line


3/13/2015

EPA updates hazardous waste pharmaceuticals standards

Disposing of pharmaceuticals regulated as hazardous waste posed a problem for facilities


3/13/2015

Xenex discontinues claims for 'germ-zapping robots' following NAD inquiry


3/13/2015

Nora Lighting Edge-Lit LED panels now available with pendant mounting option


3/13/2015

Johnson Controls introduces Quantech Air-Cooled Chillers


3/13/2015

NOVADAQ to present at the 2015 Barclays Global Healthcare Conference


3/12/2015

How healthcare facilities can minimize vulnerability to shootings

Risk management experts recommend that all healthcare facilities have a disaster preparedness and emergency operation plan


3/12/2015

Children's hospital used art to lift spirits

Royal London Children's Hospital partnered with arts organizations to turn the hospital's walls into bright, positive distractions for its patients, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website


3/12/2015

Making the case for sustainability

Study refutes the belief that environmental sustainability measures increase operating costs


3/12/2015

Nurse's Ebola lawsuit could be landmark for patient safety

Ebola survivor's suit against Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas and parent company Texas Health Resources could be an important case


3/12/2015

Trends in healthcare have been good for the construction industry

Move from inpatient to outpatient settings has meant billions of dollars in projects


3/12/2015

Q&A on sleeping suites

In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about sleeping suites


3/12/2015

Vestagen's Vestex protective garments awarded exclusive endorsement by American Hospital Association


3/12/2015

Building envelope code and regulation sessions at MED-Ed Facilities


3/12/2015

Garland releases new sustainable solutions brochure


3/12/2015

Afflink forms partnership with 3M Industrial Adhesives & Tape Division


3/11/2015

Shootings raising safety concerns at hospitals

Death of a Boston surgeon was another in an increasingly frequent series of 'active shooter' incidents in U.S. healthcare facilities


3/11/2015

Wisconsin hospital has TV studio for in-house programming

Wheaton Franciscan-All Saints hospital produces and broadcasts game shows for patients


3/11/2015

Research shows facility design does affect patient satisfaction

Media missed point of recent study that explored what role the physical environment played in improving inpatient hospital scores, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website


3/11/2015

'Hospital of the future' opens in Colorado

St. Anthony North Health Campus emphasizes outpatient, health and wellness


3/11/2015

Washington Court House hospital to upgrade its energy systems

Fayette County Memorial Hospital awarded $2.6 million in financing to assist in implementing its energy conservation and management program


3/11/2015

When to use low-moisture carpet cleaning

Low-moisture carpet typically refers to a method that uses no water or a very moderate amount of water


3/11/2015

McCarthy completes construction of $456 million Prebys Cardiovascular Institute in La Jolla


3/11/2015

CPI Daylighting's Pentaglas installation at the Tanger Outlet Center in Washington D.C. provides shoppers with protection from the elements


3/11/2015

Georgia-Pacific Professional recognized as outstanding supplier by Grainger


3/11/2015

KIRK Interlocks debuts new website


3/10/2015

Addressing flu and pneumonia at skilled nursing facilities

The only way to prevent an outbreak is by addressing all three primary transmission vectors at once: airborne pathogens, surface contact and person-to-person contact


3/10/2015

Study says germs lurking in waiting rooms

There's an increased risk of developing flu-like infections after a visit to the doctor's office


3/10/2015

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

Developer wants to use combustible construction materials


3/10/2015

Indiana hospital flushes water system after Legionella infections

Two infections at IU Health LaPorte Hospital lead the facility to flush its water system


3/10/2015

N.J. office building transformed into wellness facility

Chambers Center For Well Being built from 40-year-old structure


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3/10/2015

Technology intelligence fuels healthcare security

Blended personnel and technology solutions can give healthcare administrators the power to make informed decisions that deliver even greater return on their security investment.


3/10/2015

Silent Knight seminars to educate on latest Life Safety Code mandates


3/10/2015

Eaton's energy-saving LED Luminaire brings superior performance, controls management and long term reliability to outdoor floodlighting applications


3/10/2015

Faucet company receives honor for exemplary manufacturing practices within California


3/10/2015

Sherwin-Williams only U.S. licensee for Arkema Kynar 500 FSF PVDF resin


3/9/2015

Surviving the Joint Commission survey

Results for any testing process are likely to be better with effective preparation


3/9/2015

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

Pen Bay Medical Center is one of at least 10 Maine hospitals trying to purchase ingredients from Maine farms and fishermen


3/9/2015

Hospitals focusing more on patient comfort

Studies suggesting comforts mean more than fancy facilities


3/9/2015

Helipad finished in Pennsylvania hospital's emergency department project

Completion of helipad marks first milestone for York Hospital's $50 million emergency department renovation


3/9/2015

U.K. hospital withholds loan payments over fire issues

Peterborough City Hospital withholds 1.4m-pound payment to private finance initiative


3/9/2015

Design's role in medical tourism

CNN series explores price advantages - and posh design opportunities - in medical tourism, according to an article in on the Healthcare Design website


3/9/2015

HFI identifies top three healthy facility scams


3/9/2015

ThermaSol hires manufacturer representative firm Hogan Sales Southwest


3/9/2015

Civilight North America offers 11 new ENERGY STAR qualified LED lamps


3/9/2015

SCA to launch New Tork Premium Skincare products and elevation dispensers in North America


3/6/2015

At VA Hospitals, technology reduces nurses' injuries

The Loma Linda hospital is reducing the rate of lifting injuries by investing in equipment, training


3/6/2015

CDC investigating C. diff link to doctors' offices

The Centers for Disease Control says a substantial number of people contracted C. difficile who hadn't been in a hospital, but had recently visited the doctor or dentist


Blog

3/6/2015

Nurses need help with heavy lifting

Blog on Becker's Hospital Review website urges hospitals to invest in safety equipment


3/6/2015

An infection control expert's week

An infection prevention and control nurse specialist at the Blackrock Clinic in Dublin writes of a 'typical' week


3/6/2015

Maryland hospitals join to leverage state reimbursement

State tying payment to the size of patient populations covered by health networks


3/6/2015

Campus plan builds foundation for friendship

Facility planner, patient find common ground in fascination for architecture, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website


3/6/2015

Collaborating on clinical space design

Well-designed clinical spaces require accommodating new technology, staff interaction and the human touch


3/6/2015

Master Lock introduces six new colors for 6121 ProSeries Weather Tough Padlock to improve security coding efforts


3/6/2015

Ralph Nader to speak at slip and fall symposium


3/6/2015

Western Nevada College to implement PC4HS in March


3/6/2015

TOMI Environmental Solutions, Inc. announces expansion into the Philippines healthcare market via an agreement with Espire Health Philippines, Inc.


3/5/2015

Pest control in healthcare facilities

Locating, identifying and stopping infestations is key


3/5/2015

Kaiser Permanente makes biggest clean energy buy in healthcare

The health system will install 100 rooftop solar panels at its hospital, parking facilities and medical offices, which it says will decrease carbon emissions by 30 percent


Blog

3/5/2015

Market-based planning in a value-based world

Ratings of the quality of care did not improve any more than they did for patients treated in less plush facilities


3/5/2015

Sewage spill damages patient records, floods Australian hospital ER

Sewage spilled when a drain was blocked at the Adelaide Women's and Children's Hospital in South Australia


3/5/2015

University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein plans modernization project

The $1.9 billion project is the largest public-private partnership project in Germany, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website


3/5/2015

Study says luxury hospital upgrades not impressing patients

Ratings of the quality of care did not improve any more than they did for patients treated in less plush facilities


3/5/2015

Succeeding in the new healthcare environment

What changes are required to succeed in the new healthcare reform environment is a hot topic


3/5/2015

ASHRAE/IES publish updated standard on energy efficiency in existing buildings


3/5/2015

Ilios sells seven water-source natural gas engine driven heat pumps to major biomedical research facility in Florida


3/5/2015

Arbor Solution unveils line of stylish multi-touch widescreen panel PCs for industrial applications


3/5/2015

Lunera Lighting showcases LED retrofit solutions at NFMT 2015


3/4/2015

Future of hospitals seen through frosted windows

Hospitals are designing facilities with innovative amenities to attract new patients


3/4/2015

Healthcare construction booming in Houston

Nine new buildings totaling more than 353,000 square feet were finished in the second half of 2014


3/4/2015

New Oregon clinic was put up in one day from six modular sections

Bandon clinic to combine the current primary care clinic and outpatient services


3/4/2015

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

Carolinas HealthCare System screening for CRE, isolating infected patients and taking extra steps to decontaminate their rooms


3/4/2015

Designing for patients' support systems

Designers need to identify features that would facilitate the support process and make everyone feel at ease, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website


3/4/2015

First ladies lend support to healing garden

Project will transform a gravel rooftop space at Children's National Health System into a 7,200-square-foot healing garden


3/4/2015

pinta acoustic's WHISPERWAVE Ceiling Clouds provide functional ceiling art in Stony Brook Medicine satellite office


3/4/2015

Legrand introduces high-capacity furniture feed poke-thru


3/4/2015

Emerson Network Power's new, web-based Transient Detection System protects and monitors critical power


3/4/2015

Holy Cross Hospital ensures clear patient communication with Martti Technology


3/3/2015

New facilities reflect healthcare's future

The healthcare industry is pouring billions of dollars into new hospitals and medical centers with more technology and amenities


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3/3/2015

Three tips to make healthcare leasing a little easier

Facility planners have their work cut out for them when tackling a new lease or revisiting an old one


3/3/2015

California hospital begins $339 million project

Washington Hospital in Fremont breaks ground on Morris Hyman Critical Care Pavilion after delays


3/3/2015

Hospitals are re-imagining spaces

Survey shows that many hospitals and health systems will be repurposing existing spaces as they move their services into communities


3/3/2015

Designing a hybrid OR

Blog on Healthcare Design website discusses three elements to consider when planning a hybrid OR


3/3/2015

Power Purchase Agreements can help with facility infrastructure upgrades

A range of funding solutions, federal tax programs and many state and local incentives are available to help improve aging energy infrastructures


3/3/2015

Kalorama: Superbug concerns will drive healthcare facility sterilization services


3/3/2015

Ecova and Lucid launch joint solution that empowers smarter resource decisions


3/3/2015

Focus on Energy announces the 2015 Excellence in Energy Efficiency Award winners


3/3/2015

Riverside Health System receives national award from Premier, Inc. for commitment to transforming healthcare


3/2/2015

Key points about hospital 'superbug' outbreak at UCLA

Two patients at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles have died after contracting carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae infections from improperly cleaned scopes


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3/2/2015

Creating a culture of security in healthcare

When informed and educated about proper security procedures, hospital staff can take ownership in their personal safety and security


3/2/2015

Lifting injuries growing issue for nurses

Hospitals can prevent many of those injuries with special equipment to move patients


3/2/2015

Setting new standards for healthcare cleaning

There is a lack of conclusive evidence that previously suggested food-service levels of contamination relate to the prevention of healthcare-associated infections


3/2/2015

On-site laundry can have big impact on long-term care

Laundry rooms must also comply with certain design regulations to prevent the cross-contamination of clean and soiled linens


3/2/2015

Healthcare flooring best practices

Flooring should be durable, easy to maintain and should last more than 10 years


3/2/2015

Veteran designer looks at future of medical and dental space planning

Jain Malkin is one of the most respected experts in evidence-based design, says the Affordable Care Act has led to a rethinking of clinic space planning to achieve quality outcomes, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website


3/2/2015

SANUWAVE receives U.S. patent for medical treatment systems


3/2/2015

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