August 2017 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management
Houston’s hospitals become victims of flood as they work to help
The response to Harvey will show whether health officials learned lessons from Katrina
8/31/2017 3:00:00 PM
Patients at Houston hospital awaited evacuation as food ran low
Water had surrounded Ben Taub Hospital in Houston, closing its main entrance
8/31/2017 2:00:00 PM
Hurricane Harvey forces closure of critical access hospital
Roof and interior are badly damaged, and police say the hospital has been burglarized
8/31/2017 12:00:00 PM
Key elements for a healthy medical lounge
Doctors-only rooms are increasingly rare today
8/31/2017 11:00:00 AM
Blog
How the burning FHIR affects healthcare organizations
With the boon of digitization in healthcare, care delivery became faster and easier, but interoperability got lost somewhere in this revolution
8/31/2017 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Cybersecurity
Hospitals urged to cooperate to beat hackers
Security frameworks and threat intelligence sharing already exist
8/31/2017 8:00:00 AM
MEGAComfort Celebrates the Meaning of Labor Day and Launches its 2nd Annual Hardest Worker Contest & Sweepstakes
8/31/2017 12:00:00 AM
Laird Launches Industry's Thinnest, Smallest, Multiple Input Multiple Output Wideband iDAS Antennas
8/31/2017 12:00:00 AM
Midmark Launches 'Better Care Starts Here' 2017 Barrier-Free Exam Room Promotion
8/31/2017 12:00:00 AM
Next Generation of Illustra Flex 3MP IP Cameras Provides Seamless Video Capture and Viewing Experience
8/31/2017 12:00:00 AM
Flooded nursing home's residents in viral photo 'doing fine'
Senior citizens have been relocated to nearby facility and hospital
8/30/2017 3:00:00 PM
HHS declares public health emergency in Texas
Hurricane Harvey forces hospitals to close
8/30/2017 2:00:00 PM
Houston hospital evacuation delayed by rising water
Water recession from around the facility will likely take several days
8/30/2017 12:00:00 PM
Blog
Moving frontline staff to the epicenter of facility design
To design facilities that can support optimal care delivery, healthcare organizations need to rely on the perspective of those in the know
8/30/2017 11:00:00 AM
Guidance issued for emerging fungal threat
An increasing number of cases has affected 55 hospitals so far in the U.K.
8/30/2017 9:00:00 AM
Hospitals working to improve community relations during construction
Organizations have created programs and policies to protect reputations
8/30/2017 8:00:00 AM
Johnson Controls Launches Next Generation of Variable Refrigerant Flow Technology
8/30/2017 12:00:00 AM
Orion Lighting Anticipates $10 Million in FY 2018 Revenue to Retrofit Seven Automotive Plants with Energy-Efficient LED Lighting Solutions
8/30/2017 12:00:00 AM
ePIPE Team Awarded U.S. Patent - for application of an 'in-place' coating to protect underground pipes against water loss due to leaks
8/30/2017 12:00:00 AM
Spanish hospital elevator malfunction kills patient
Woman crushed between floors in freak accident
8/29/2017 3:00:00 PM
Study: Wipes more effective against C. difficile
Researchers from the Netherlands find wipes are better than sprays
8/29/2017 2:00:00 PM
Health system to transform D.C. hospital into ‘health village’
Providence Health is turning its 408-bed hospital in northwest D.C. into a multiuse, walkable campus
8/29/2017 12:00:00 PM
Remodeled California healthcare facility a one-stop shop
Tehama County Health Services Agency building integrates clinic services
8/29/2017 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Cybersecurity
Key concerns for healthcare mobile security
Maintaining HIPAA compliance is an essential consideration
8/29/2017 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Cybersecurity
Tips for buying AI-based cybersecurity tools
AI can help mitigate cybersecurity risks by automating tasks and expertise
8/29/2017 8:00:00 AM
Second Valley Health System Hospital Installs Bacteria Fighting Operating Room Light Fixtures
8/29/2017 12:00:00 AM
What Does a ‘High Performing’ Health Care Delivery System Mean? New Study: There’s No Consensus
8/29/2017 12:00:00 AM
Focus: Security
Hospital reviewing security after patient stabbing
A 26-year-old female patient was stabbed by a 17-year-old male patient in mental health unit
8/28/2017 3:00:00 PM
Survey shows few hospitals are keeping up with consumer expectations
Only 8 percent of healthcare organizations are applying successful practices to meet these new expectations
8/28/2017 2:00:00 PM
Mayo Clinic Health System workers used simulation space for de-escalation training
More than 100 Mayo physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses and other emergency room staff participated
8/28/2017 12:00:00 PM
Blighted New Orleans hospital is being cleaned out
Lindy Boggs Medical Center is being prepared for redevelopment
8/28/2017 11:00:00 AM
VA hospital warns 526 patients about risk from improperly cleaned scopes
The Buffalo Veterans Affairs Medical Center issued the warning after a review of the disinfection process
8/28/2017 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Energy Efficiency
Healthcare facilities lauded for cutting energy consumption
ASHE names Barnesville Hospital in Ohio the 2017 Energy Champion
8/28/2017 8:00:00 AM
Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital Deploys Vocera Technology Enterprise-Wide to Improve Communication and Pediatric Care
8/28/2017 12:00:00 AM
Metrus Energy Announces Efficiency-as-a-Service Project with Parrish Medical Center
8/28/2017 12:00:00 AM
ONC Head Dr. Donald Rucker Addresses Interoperability and Burden of Usability During WEDI Summer Forum Keynote
8/28/2017 12:00:00 AM
Johnson Controls’ PowerSeries Neo Earns Wireless Commercial Burglary ULC Certification
8/28/2017 12:00:00 AM
Hospital criticized for fox extermination plan
U.K. hospital maternity unit has contacted pest control to remove foxes near building
8/25/2017 3:00:00 PM
Blog
IT and clinical engineering convergence. Why now? How?
Today’s medical devices and biomedical/clinical engineering (CE) departments are increasingly dependent upon a health system’s IT infrastructure and expertise.
8/25/2017 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Energy Efficiency
Greening hospitals can save money
The TRCA has helped 60 hospitals cut a combined 100,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions, saving close to $28 million.
8/25/2017 12:00:00 PM
Blog
Not sure where to start with USP compliance? Ask these four questions
With strict new guidelines, compliance for most facilities will mean a sharp departure from the status quo
8/25/2017 11:00:00 AM
Minimizing noise in the OR
Considering the physical environment and identifying ways to reduce distractions
8/25/2017 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Cybersecurity
Top online security blogs to watch
VPN Mentor website lists blogs offering most up-to-date news, insight and analysis
8/25/2017 8:00:00 AM
STANLEY Donates Security for Believe InTomorrow Children’s Foundation at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center
8/25/2017 12:00:00 AM
Innovaccer Launches Clinical Documentation Improvement Solution to Boost Revenue and Provide Documentation Integrity
8/25/2017 12:00:00 AM
Oncology Analytics, Inc. Launches Comprehensive User-Friendly Clinical Decision Support Tool for Molecular & Genetic Testing
8/25/2017 12:00:00 AM
Aging U.S. Population Boosting Demand for Medical Office Buildings, According to CBRE Report
8/25/2017 12:00:00 AM
Johnson Controls debuts Visitor Management Kiosk and Access Control Management with C•CURE Portal
8/25/2017 12:00:00 AM
Focus: Security
Bronx-Lebanon Hospital adapts, reviews security after shooting
Security measures have been added and shooting sites are being renovated
8/24/2017 3:00:00 PM
Blog
Integrate DG software into ERP system for streamlined shipping compliance
All but the smallest shippers run their operations on enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. But many have been slower to adopt DG software
8/24/2017 2:00:00 PM
Patient given bloody wheelchair at N.Y. hospital
St. Luke's Hospital in Newburgh is investigating the incident
8/24/2017 12:00:00 PM
Healthcare facility sued over death of elderly man who drank hospital hand sanitizer
Patient consumed 500ml of the liquid, which was 75 per cent alcohol – the equivalent of a litre of gin
8/24/2017 11:00:00 AM
Blog
Healthier project management: How construction reporting apps help finish projects on time and on budget
New technology can help save time, improve worksite safety and reduce the threat of liability
8/24/2017 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
Life Safety Q&A: Corridor obstruction for construction
Brad Keyes discusses corridor obstruction for construction
8/24/2017 8:00:00 AM
Powers Paper, LLC Debuts at ISSA/INTERCLEAN 2017 in September
Next wave of attacks will likely target Internet of Things
8/24/2017 12:00:00 AM
CXtec Acquires Atlantix, Becomes The Leading Secondary Market Hardware Supplier
Next wave of attacks will likely target Internet of Things
8/24/2017 12:00:00 AM
Johnson Controls Enhances User Experience, Functionality of Flagship Video Solutions
Next wave of attacks will likely target Internet of Things
8/24/2017 12:00:00 AM
ECS Global Solutions Delivers Smart Building Platform to Regent Medical Properties
Next wave of attacks will likely target Internet of Things
8/24/2017 12:00:00 AM
High Clarity Privacy Filter Optimizes Viewing Experience of High‑Resolution Displays
8/24/2017 12:00:00 AM
Hole in roof ignored for years at Spokane VA hospital
Congresswoman requested VA investigate conditions based on veterans' complaints
8/23/2017 3:00:00 PM
Focus: Energy Efficiency
For hospitals, being green is a necessity
Patient care starts with the smart design
8/23/2017 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Security
Police say thief was sleeping in Phoenix hospital basement
A man was caught stealing multiple laptops and large televisions
8/23/2017 12:00:00 PM
N.H. hospital reopens ER closed by mystery illness
Mysterious odor contributed to sickening of 20 operating room staff members
8/23/2017 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Security
Nurses seeking reforms in hospital security
The rate of violent incidents at hospitals appears to be growing
8/23/2017 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Cybersecurity
Healthcare facilities urged to prepare for ransomware 2.0
Next wave of attacks will likely target Internet of Things
8/23/2017 8:00:00 AM
3-D printing finds uses in healthcare food service
3-D printing is becoming the hot new technology in the food industry
8/22/2017 3:00:00 PM
Focus: Security
Survey: Most feel clinicians should protect patients during an active shooter event
Patients and hospital staff have different perceptions about the risk of active shooter events
8/22/2017 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Cybersecurity
71 percent of healthcare organizations have a cybersecurity budget
Survey shows healthcare organizations are enhancing their cybersecurity programs
8/22/2017 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Security
N.H. women's prison will focus on healthcare
N.H. women's prison will focus on healthcare
8/22/2017 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Cybersecurity
Sixty percent of healthcare organizations have a senior executive overseeing cybersecurity
Survey shows differences in the cybersecurity programs when there's a chief information security officer
8/22/2017 9:00:00 AM
CMS drops proposal to make survey reports public
Change due to clause in federal law
8/22/2017 8:00:00 AM
JLL professionals honored by the American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE)
8/22/2017 12:00:00 AM
Hospital System $60 Billion in Improper Payments Crackdown; Fi-Med Spots 'Behavioral' Coding Issues
8/22/2017 12:00:00 AM
Hospitals stock up on blood, rattlesnake bite antidote for eclipse
More than 1 million visitors are expected to come to Oregon
8/21/2017 3:00:00 PM
Healthcare providers offering concierge care
Concierge-style primary care for large delivery systems is the next frontier
8/21/2017 2:00:00 PM
Faulty door blamed for death at Minnesota healthcare facility
A woman in a wheelchair tumbled down a stairway behind a door with a faulty lock
8/21/2017 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Energy Efficiency
N.H. hospital planning solar project
A total of 360 panels will generate 120.6 kilowatt hours of electricity annually
8/21/2017 11:00:00 AM
Blog
Hospital flooring: When quiet matters
Excessive noise can negatively impact patients and their rest
8/21/2017 9:00:00 AM
Indiana hospital adds grocery store to facility to encourage healthy eating
The Fresh For You Market offers fresh produce and milk, eggs and cheese
8/21/2017 8:00:00 AM
Dogs stop Boko Haram attack on hospital
Two suicide bombers tried to detonate bombs at the Moloi General Hospital in Maiduguri, Nigeria
8/18/2017 3:00:00 PM
Hospital room of the future includes IoT
IoT can create drastic improvement in hospital care
8/18/2017 1:30:00 PM
U.S. News releases 2017-18 Best Hospital rankings
Mayo Clinic earns the top spot for the second year in a row
8/18/2017 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Energy Efficiency
Boosting energy efficiency with building envelope retrofit
Other benefits include improved appearance and uninterrupted workflow
8/18/2017 11:00:00 AM
Millennials and the ACA are changing healthcare real estate
Despite a robust supply of new healthcare commercial office space, national vacancy rates are hitting all time lows
8/18/2017 9:00:00 AM
Food truck focuses on healthcare facilities' satellite buildings without on-site meal options
Some employees at Centra Health in Virginia don't have access to on-site food venues
8/18/2017 8:00:00 AM
Richmond Real Estate Executive Volunteers Advisory Services To Help Chicago Suburb Plan New Use for Former Hospital Site
8/18/2017 12:00:00 AM
Wattstopper Architectural Dimming and Human Centric Lighting Solutions Accepted into the 2017 IES Progress Report
8/18/2017 12:00:00 AM
Chartwise Medical Systems Lands on Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies For Second Consecutive Year
8/18/2017 12:00:00 AM
Guam healthcare officials ramp up security plans
Emergency preparedness plans are being strengthened because of North Korean threats
8/17/2017 3:00:00 PM
Indiana hospital upgrades facility to fight uptick in cancer
Local demographics and cancer incidence rates increases need for cancer services
8/17/2017 2:00:00 PM
Case study/Focus: Energy Efficiency
Replacing aging liquid-filled transformers with more economical and efficient dry-type models
More users with indoor power systems are embracing dry-type transformers that are tailored to fit existing switchgear and overcome the drawbacks of liquid-filled models
8/17/2017 12:00:00 PM
Case Study / Focus: Cybersecurity
Multi-modal communications platform keeps affected users Informed during IT crises
How an academic medical center manages a campus-wide crises
8/17/2017 11:00:00 AM
Study says cleaning dirty sponges strengthens worst bacteria
Microwaving a sponge only kills the weak bacteria
8/17/2017 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Cybersecurity
Insiders, hackers causing most recent healthcare breaches
The healthcare sector has reported 233 breach incidents this year so far
8/17/2017 8:00:00 AM
Seeq R18 Introduces Publishing Features for Visual Analytics and Announces Support for Microsoft Azure
8/17/2017 12:00:00 AM
Bradley’s New Evero Natural Quartz Brochure Highlights the Material’s Inspirational Backstory
8/17/2017 12:00:00 AM
Nuclear exposure preparedness for healthcare workers
Recent developments require healthcare professionals to be educated
8/16/2017 3:00:00 PM
Cost of medihotel challenged
West Australian minister demands business case for the viability and sustainability of the project
8/16/2017 2:00:00 PM
Oxford hospital closes trauma unit over cladding safety fears
John Radcliffe hospital is the first to have to transfer patients to other buildings after Grenfell Tower fire
8/16/2017 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
Life Safety Q&A: Un-sprinklered high-rise hospitals
Brad Keyes discusses un-sprinklered high-rise hospitals
8/16/2017 10:00:00 AM
Blog / Focus: Security
Hospital security is like an onion
Each layer – from the property perimeter to the innermost highly-sensitive areas – presents its own set of challenges that need to be addressed
8/16/2017 9:00:00 AM
Johnson Controls Launches Next Generation of Variable Refrigerant Flow Technology
8/16/2017 12:00:00 AM
N.C. hospital sends family blood-stained clothing of deceased daughter
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center apologizes for package, sent three months after patient's death
8/15/2017 3:00:00 PM
Wisconsin healthcare facility working to make healthy choices easier
Beaver Dam Community Hospital Cafe is designated as a Blue Zones Project-approved restaurant
8/15/2017 2:00:00 PM
Healthcare cybersecurity threat growing
The security of digital health has not kept up with its growth
8/15/2017 12:00:00 PM
AHA says violence cost healthcare facilities $2.7B in 2016
That number includes losses from uncompensated care and added security spending
8/15/2017 11:00:00 AM
Healthcare facility renovation linked to decline in bacteria
Researchers found a sharp but temporary decline in patient colonization with vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE)
8/15/2017 10:00:00 AM
Focus: Facility Design
Honored healthcare facility designed with future in mind
The UC San Diego Health Jacobs Medical Center in La Jolla, Calif., was honored with an Award of Merit in the 2017 Healthcare Design Showcase, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
8/15/2017 9:00:00 AM
First VA healthcare facility to offer room service dining gets high marks
The Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center (FHCC) started new food service plan four years ago
8/15/2017 8:00:00 AM
KleenMark Re-Awarded Highest Level of Certification in the Commercial Cleaning Industry Worldwide
8/15/2017 12:00:00 AM
Legrand Building Control Systems: Your Guide to the Great American Eclipse of August 2017
8/15/2017 12:00:00 AM
OSHA to Hold Second Public Meeting to Solicit Suggestions for Growing, Strengthening Voluntary Protection Programs
8/15/2017 12:00:00 AM
CMS extends deadline for smoke barrier door inspections and tests
Facilities have until Jan. 1, 2018, to comply with an annual testing requirement for certain doors
8/14/2017 3:00:00 PM
Banner Health opens healthcare clinics at Safeway stores
Arizona's largest healthcare provider is partnering with grocery stores
8/14/2017 2:00:00 PM
Wisconsin healthcare facility honored for monotony-fighting design
The University of Wisconsin Cancer Center at ProHealth Care earned an Honorable Mention in the 2017 Healthcare Design Showcase, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
8/14/2017 12:00:00 PM
Trauma unit closed over fire safety concerns
Unit closed for 12 months while flammable cladding is replaced
8/14/2017 11:00:00 AM
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Affordable ways to recognize employees
Companies with a solid strategy to recognize members of their team enjoy stronger engagement, increased employee morale, a devoted spirit of customer service and lower turnover rates
8/14/2017 10:00:00 AM
Pa. health systems foodservice best practices include 'Healthy Selections' options
HS+ focuses on minimally processed nutritional ingredients that contain no added sugar and are free of antibiotics, hormones, artificial preservatives, colors and sweeteners
8/14/2017 8:00:00 AM
Bradley’s Toddler Seat and Baby Changing Stations Increase Accessibility in Public Washrooms
8/14/2017 12:00:00 AM
ePIPE Team Awarded U.S. Patent for Application of an 'In-Place' Coating to Protect Drinking Water Pipes
8/14/2017 12:00:00 AM
Key components to severe weather preparedness
About 98 percent of declared disasters are weather related, leading to approximately 500 deaths and $15 billion in damages annually
8/11/2017 3:00:00 PM
Wyoming hospital remodeling for shift in treatment
The new plans will consolidate the hospital’s campus of about 30 buildings to a single main building and a couple of auxiliary buildings
8/11/2017 2:00:00 PM
Healthcare foodservice balances customer satisfaction and the bottom line
Healthcare executives call on foodservice directors to find solutions to financial challenges
8/11/2017 12:00:00 PM
Collaborative launched for rural hospitals
New charity will offer no- and low-cost consulting services
8/11/2017 11:00:00 AM
Key components to severe weather preparedness
About 98 percent of declared disasters are weather related, leading to approximately 500 deaths and $15 billion in damages annually
8/11/2017 9:15:00 AM
Focus: Security
Armed dementia patient triggers lock down at Florida hospital
Florida Hospital East patient was not threatening other patients or staff.
8/11/2017 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Energy Efficiency
Healthcare facilities energy efficiency challenge
Healthcare facilities must cope with the challenges of energy management in a mission-critical environment
8/11/2017 8:00:00 AM
Healthcare Facilities Begin Work to Prevent Legionella Growth in Water Systems
8/11/2017 12:00:00 AM
Legrand Highlights Important Lighting Control Changes to New Michigan Energy Code
8/11/2017 12:00:00 AM
$41 Million in New Markets Tax Credits Announced for $60.5 Million UC Health Building
8/11/2017 12:00:00 AM
BRAVO! Group Services Achieves Six-Time Winner Status for Industry’s BSCAI Safety Award
8/11/2017 12:00:00 AM
Focus: Cybersecurity
Cybercriminals may be planning a new type of attack on healthcare
There is a possibility of direct manipulation of patient data
8/10/2017 3:00:00 PM
Blog
Six tips for procuring the best medical equipment agreement
Engaging the right team in the decision-making process is key
8/10/2017 12:00:00 PM
Hospitals focus on increase in baby boomers and elderly
Emergency rooms are a front-row seat to a dramatic shift in America’s demographics
8/10/2017 10:30:00 AM
Healthcare facility honored for 'whimsical sophistication' in design
The Buerger Center for Advanced Pediatric Care was honored with an Award of Merit in the 2017 Healthcare Design Showcase, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
8/10/2017 9:00:00 AM
Madison healthcare facility expanding mother-baby space
Meriter Hospital adapts to an increase in patients
8/10/2017 8:00:00 AM
Some Portland-area healthcare facilities planning eclipse-related closures, service cuts
Many nonemergency care providers across Salem, Ore., will close or limit services on Aug. 21
8/9/2017 3:00:00 PM
Billion-dollar children's hospital rising quickly on Georgia horizon
Children’s Healthcare facility will be the most expensive ever built in state
8/9/2017 1:30:00 PM
A ‘perfect storm’ superbug worrying infection experts
Candida auris resists usual control measures
8/9/2017 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
Life Safety Q&A: Medical equipment contractor
Brad Keyes discusses medical equipment contractors
8/9/2017 10:00:00 AM
Copper in linens and surfaces can help prevent infections
Researchers found an 83 percent reduction in infections caused by Clostridium difficile
8/9/2017 9:00:00 AM
Blog
Carpet Care 101 for healthcare facilities
Keeping carpets sanitary requires proper maintenance and preventative measures to minimize damage, clean effectively, and eliminate dirt and allergens from carpets as well as the air
8/9/2017 8:00:00 AM
Universal Lighting Technologies Wins Pair of “Best of the Best” Marketing Awards from tED Magazine
8/9/2017 12:00:00 AM
University of Miami Health System and Gozio Health Partner on System-Wide Mobile Wayfinding Platform
8/9/2017 12:00:00 AM
Oregon hospital prepares to care for eclipse watchers
Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital increasing amount of stored food and water
8/8/2017 3:00:00 PM
Senior living developers preparing for 'silver tsunami'
Senior living facilities ramping up expansion efforts as the oldest baby boomers are beginning to need their services
8/8/2017 2:00:00 PM
Virtual assistants could change the way healthcare is delivered
Amazon's Alexa can give medical advice and look up and recite clinical information
8/8/2017 12:00:00 PM
Case study
Effective and efficient dusting measures a priority at new trauma center
Renovated Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center has approximately 390,000 square feet of flooring that requires daily cleaning
8/8/2017 11:00:00 AM
Johns Hopkins training facility creates simulation of real life
New facility meticulously designed to help them hone clinical skills
8/8/2017 9:00:00 AM
Illinois city threatens lawsuit over asbestos in old hospital
Aurora wants the owners of the old Copley Hospital to remove or mitigate asbestos
8/8/2017 8:00:00 AM
A Big K.O. to Germs: Robot Enhances Hospital Safety by Killing Infection-Causing Microbes
8/8/2017 12:00:00 AM
E4H Environments for Health Architecture to Create New Master Plan for Ellis Hospital Campus
8/8/2017 12:00:00 AM
Focus: Cybersecurity
Survey: Data breaches a concern for 95 percent of hospital CIOs
Many healthcare facilities struggle to keep up with hackers
8/7/2017 3:00:00 PM
Blog
Interoperability is the heart of care coordination
As of 2015, 75% of hospitals have at least a basic EHR, a major increase from 9% less than a decade ago
8/7/2017 2:00:00 PM
Healthcare environmental services workers protest in Britain’s biggest cleaners’ strike
750 of London’s lowest-paid workers take action against one of the country’s wealthiest corporation
8/7/2017 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Security
Report released on Milwaukee VA hospital's security
Overdose death of veteran is prompting changes
8/7/2017 11:00:00 AM
Study finds Zika unlikely to be passed by casual contact
Sharing a fork or spoon is not enough to spread the Zika virus
8/7/2017 9:00:00 AM
AIA selects seven projects for healthcare design awards
The AIA has selected the recipients of its Healthcare Design Awards program, according to an article on the Healthcare Design
8/7/2017 8:00:00 AM
VideoEdge 1U Network Video Recorder offers versatile camera management for small to medium businesses
8/7/2017 12:00:00 AM
Colo. engineers demonstrate hospital 'germ trap'
Researchers seal off a hospital wing and adjust the existing ventilation system
8/4/2017 3:00:00 PM
Why did hospitals start displaying newborns through windows?
Windows allow relatives to see infants and serve as a barrier to prevent contact
8/4/2017 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Security
After-hours hospital security performing some triage duties
Private security guards are acting as the after-hours gatekeepers at Winnepeg's Misericordia Health Centre
8/4/2017 12:00:00 PM
Fire safety key to window choices at U.K. hospital
Brighter, child-friendly environment also stressed for Sheffield Children's Hospital
8/4/2017 11:00:00 AM
Healthcare workers pathogen exposure risks highlighted
Data provides standardized system for tracking the occupational exposures for healthcare staff
8/4/2017 9:00:00 AM
How modular design can help save the healthcare industry
Key drivers for the the lack of infrastructure improvements in healthcare are the high cost of construction
8/4/2017 8:00:00 AM
Siemens Healthineers to Attract Industry Attention at AACC 2017 with Atellica Solution 510(k) Clearance and New IT Offerings
8/4/2017 12:00:00 AM
Website lists waterborne pathogens more potentially dangerous than sharks
STAT published a list of waterborne pathogens with bite
8/3/2017 3:00:00 PM
Focus: Cybersecurity
Buffalo healthcare facility spent nearly $10 million recovering from massive cyberattack
Erie County Medical Center didn't pay the nearly $30,000 ransom
8/3/2017 2:00:00 PM
Healthcare facilities can optimize infection prevention with best practices
Drones investments may be five years away
8/3/2017 1:00:00 PM
Healthcare facilities are using more robots, but drones aren't taking off yet
Drones investments may be five years away
8/3/2017 12:00:00 PM
Healthcare laundry challenges include disposables, sustainability
Industry urges to fight false claims about disposable product
8/3/2017 11:00:00 AM
Mayo Clinic renovating equipment repair space
Project includes a $100,000 revamp of leased industrial space
8/3/2017 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Security
Joint Commission lists issues contributing to healthcare workplace settings
Violence in healthcare settings is underreported and growing
8/3/2017 8:00:00 AM
St. Louis Area Foodbank, first foodbank in Missouri to have Verasys controls system installed
8/3/2017 12:00:00 AM
NewTek To Showcase The World’s First End-to-End IP Video Production Solution At IBC2017
8/3/2017 12:00:00 AM
Patient killed, nurses injured in Pa. hospital patient room fire
Fire in room at UPMC Susquehanna started when gown catches fire
8/2/2017 3:00:00 PM
Despite design precautions, psychiatric facility had 3 suicides in 2016
Less than four years ago, the facility was built with all the latest best practices in suicide prevention in mind
8/2/2017 2:00:00 PM
Army hospitals deploying germ-killing robots
Three new robots were recently sent to South Korea
8/2/2017 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
Life Safety Q&A: Four-inch corridor projection
Brad Keyes continues the discussion on regulations for med-room corridor doors
8/2/2017 10:00:00 AM
Blog
The future of health intelligent virtual assistant market
Speech recognition technology to gain prominence over 2017-2024
8/2/2017 9:30:00 AM
Blog
What does the client really want?
In order to deliver superior outcomes to healthcare clients, you have to know what your clients want
8/2/2017 8:00:00 AM
Bradley’s New Washbar Feature is Now Available on Solid Surface Omnideck Wash Basins
8/2/2017 12:00:00 AM
VA probe looking into allegations of fly-infested operating room in N.H.
A top-to-bottom review of the Manchester VAMC is planned
8/1/2017 3:00:00 PM
Focus: Security
Australian care facility accused of not safeguarding drugs, vetting killer nurse
Insulin storage issues also a focus of the claim
8/1/2017 1:30:00 PM
Blog
How hospital designs have changed since the 19th century
Advances in science have helped medical professionals to understand germs and how they are spread, which has translated into how hospitals are designed
8/1/2017 12:00:00 PM
Blog / Focus: Energy efficiency
Keeping the power on in healthcare facilities
The Ministry of Health currently spending more than $727 million annually on security
8/1/2017 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Cybersecurity
Healthcare facilities should prepare for cyberattack against power grid
Researchers urge hospitals to prepare for a cyberattack against the U.S. power grid
8/1/2017 10:00:00 AM
Blog / Focus: Energy efficiency
Spending on energy efficiency means improving patient care
Running a hospital means taking the reins on your energy output by making smart energy-saving investments
8/1/2017 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Security
Jamaican government increasing security at public healthcare facilities
The Ministry of Health currently spending more than $727 million annually on security
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