November 2018 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management
Wildfire evacuee shelters hit by viral outbreaks
Cleanup crews work to curb spread of sickness with a powerful chemical disinfectant
11/30/2018 3:00:00 PM
Healthcare worker protection: The key to pandemic containment
Prioritizing the protection of healthcare workers can ensure a resilient frontline defense
11/30/2018 2:00:00 PM
Focus: New construction
Tennessee children's hospital designed for homey feel
Le Bonheur Children’s Outpatient Clinic was designed with forms and materials that suggest a 'home away from home,' according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
11/30/2018 12:00:00 PM
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Healthcare facility professionals weigh in on impending pharmacy regulations
On December 1, 2019, sweeping changes to hazardous drug handling in hospitals’ pharmacies will be enforced as the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Chapter 800 rules go into effect
11/30/2018 11:00:00 AM
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Intelligent ventilation system enables creation of energy-efficient 'Smart Labs'
UC Irvine developed 'Smart Labs' with demand control ventilation systems
11/30/2018 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Security
N.Y. hospital institute new security policy for visitors
Security officers have been stationed at all entrances to help guide patients and visitors
11/30/2018 8:00:00 AM
AquiSense Technologies Announces R&D Agreement with US EPA and Washington University to Further Advance UV LED Disinfection System Development
11/30/2018 12:00:00 AM
Focus: Security
Chicago hospital’s training, preparation praised after fatal shooting
The staff only recently had reviewed how to respond to an active shooter
11/29/2018 3:00:00 PM
Children return to Wanaque facility where 11 died in adenovirus outbreak
Three children have been returned, with their families' permission, after recovering at area hospitals
11/29/2018 2:00:00 PM
Healthcare facility noise pollution can impact quality and safety of healthcare
Noise is a worsening problem, with levels regularly exceeding international recommendations
11/29/2018 12:00:00 PM
ECRI Institute opens access to clinical practice guidelines
The healthcare community has free access to the website
11/29/2018 11:00:00 AM
Focus: New construction
BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre designed to be 'wood first'
The design reflects Vancouver's wood-first initiative that mandates timber use in buildings, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
11/29/2018 9:00:00 AM
Focus: New construction
Hospital projects can strengthen neighborhoods
Limited influence blamed on outdated planning strategies and tax laws
11/29/2018 8:00:00 AM
Focus: Security
Experts urge healthcare facilities to review safety plans
The shooting at Mercy Hospital in Chicago demonstrates the difficulty of keeping hospitals safe
11/28/2018 3:00:00 PM
Focus: Security
Healthcare facilities focusing on security long before Chicago shooting
Chicago shooting highlights the benefits and limitations of the heightened sense of alert
11/28/2018 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Security
Phoenix hospital trains for potential violence
Shooting in Chicago highlights dangers
11/28/2018 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Exit enclosure antenna
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for an exit exclosure antenna
11/28/2018 10:00:00 AM
Scrubs vending machines designed to curb OR contamination
Sales reps are required to buy scrubs while inside healthcare facilities
11/28/2018 9:00:00 AM
Launderable mattress barrier may cut hospital-acquired infections
Clostridium difficile can be spread via neglected surfaces, such as those underneath hospital beds
11/28/2018 8:00:00 AM
AM Technical Solutions sponsors AirBox for Ronald McDonald Family Room in Austin, Texas
11/28/2018 12:00:00 AM
AAFP’s HealthLandscape Awarded $7 Million, 5-Year HRSA Contract Extension for UDS Mapper
11/28/2018 12:00:00 AM
JE Dunn Construction Receives USAF Design Award For Cannon Air Force Base Medical/Dental Clinic
11/28/2018 12:00:00 AM
N.J. facility separates patients after 11th child dies from viral outbreak
The state ordered 'medically-fragile' children separated from those who are sick
11/27/2018 3:00:00 PM
Garage becomes makeshift hospital during Calif. wildfires
Ambulance uses garage to keep patients safe
11/27/2018 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Security
Survey suggests healthcare facility security is getting better
American Society for Health Care Engineering’s 2018 Hospital Security Survey found hospitals were taking steps to control hospital access
11/27/2018 12:00:00 PM
Hospital evacuates ER due to 'unpleasant odor' caused by blocked grease trap
A 'code yellow' — a disaster that requires an emergency and urgent response — was declared because the Royal Hobart was already operating at the highest stress load
11/27/2018 11:00:00 AM
Environmental health and safety versus demand control ventilation: Challenges and opportunities
New solutions offer ways to proactively prioritize laboratory safety and system performance
11/27/2018 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Emergency Preparedness
Building a compliant emergency preparedness program
An effective emergency preparedness program is more than a written plan
11/27/2018 8:00:00 AM
Johnson Controls To Introduce Hitachi Water Source Variable Refrigerant Flow Heat Pump and Heat Recovery Cooling and Heating Systems
11/27/2018 12:00:00 AM
Contrast&Care 2.0 Presented at the RSNA (Radiological Society North America) Congress in Chicago
11/27/2018 12:00:00 AM
Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc. Extends its Lithium-Ion Energy Storage Solutions
11/27/2018 12:00:00 AM
AAAHC Report Outlines High Compliance Areas and Opportunities for Improvement
11/27/2018 12:00:00 AM
UMF Corporation Partners with Logan’s Linens to Deliver Infection Prevention Training and Products to Hospitals in Midwest
11/27/2018 12:00:00 AM
Some fear Congo Ebola outbreak could get much worse
Expert says in many ways it's as if they're stuck at square one
11/26/2018 3:00:00 PM
Boost ES recognition by providing opportunities for success
Surveys identify cleanliness, appearance and safety as being key for a healthcare facility
11/26/2018 2:00:00 PM
Focus: New construction
Georgia senior facility build with indoor and outdoor spaces for entertaining and socializing
The Arbor at BridgeMill in Canton includes an expansive terrace, gardens, a fire pit and barbecue area, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website
11/26/2018 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Emergency Preparedness
Fla. nursing homes want more time on generator requirements
But the state Agency for Health Care Administration said it won’t approve waiver requests for facilities that haven’t been working on the situation
11/26/2018 11:00:00 AM
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Cooking, corridors and compartments: 3 NFPA updates for your longterm care facility
From 2011-2015, there were 5,750 fires in healthcare facilities, and 66 percent were caused by cooking equipment
11/26/2018 9:30:00 AM
University of Washington to close hospital laundry
The university has cited budget shortfalls and pledged to help workers find new jobs
11/26/2018 8:00:00 AM
Johnson Controls’ Kristy Dunchak to Present at 2018 Massachusetts Conference for Women
11/26/2018 12:00:00 AM
Abbott and The Chertoff Group Explore Current State of Cybersecurity in the Connected Hospital
11/26/2018 12:00:00 AM
HealthTech4Medicaid (HT4M) Launches to Bring Technology Innovation to Medicaid
11/26/2018 12:00:00 AM
California hospitals evacuated as wildfires burned
More than 300 patients have been evacuated
11/21/2018 3:00:00 PM
Gas leak blamed for Texas hospital blast that killed 3
The blast was most likely the result of a construction accident
11/21/2018 2:00:00 PM
Former newspaper offices transformed to ‘spa-like’ women’s health center
Rather than a traditional registration desk, the center offers a concierge desk
11/21/2018 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Exiting from hospital into medical building
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for exiting from hospital into medical building
11/21/2018 10:00:00 AM
'Concerned employee' anonymously alerted state to bacteria outbreak in neonatal unit
Four infants contracted the Acinetobacter baumannii bacteria at University Hospital in Newark, N.J.
11/21/2018 9:00:00 AM
Study finds that many hospital linens have mold
Linens tested positive for Mucorales, a type of fungus
11/21/2018 8:00:00 AM
An MRI installation disabled a hospital's iPhones
The issue was linked to the release of helium during the installation
11/20/2018 3:00:00 PM
Closed Chicago hospital gets $145 million facelift
The old Cook County Hospital closed 16 years ago
11/20/2018 2:00:00 PM
Donated meals sickened hospital staff after Hurricane Harvey
Fifty staff members suffered acute symptoms after eating a meal that included pork sausage, pulled pork, brisket, chicken and yogurt
11/20/2018 12:00:00 PM
The future of violence response and emergency preparedness in healthcare
Several healthcare organizations have published information to assist security directors
11/20/2018 11:00:00 AM
2018 Energy Efficiency Indicator survey: More than Half of Global Organizations Plan to Increase Energy Efficiency Spending in Next 12 Months
11/20/2018 12:00:00 AM
Armstrong Ceilings Now Offers over 1,025 Products That Meet the Most Stringent Sustainability Standards
11/20/2018 12:00:00 AM
Where are Leapfrog's 'F' hospitals?
The Leapfrog Group recently gave 17 hospitals failing grades
11/19/2018 3:00:00 PM
Surgical instrument discoloration prompts another hospital to cancel procedures
Issue caused Tampa General Hospital to reschedule some elective surgeries
11/19/2018 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Security
Effective ways to improve healthcare data security
Be aware of everything included in the network
11/19/2018 12:00:00 PM
Wildfire destroys three Calif. skilled nursing facilities
All three skilled nursing facilities in Paradise have been destroyed
11/19/2018 11:00:00 AM
Hard water blamed for stained instruments at Michigan hospital
Memorial Healthcare in Owosso has switched to a reverse osmosis system for its water
11/19/2018 9:00:00 AM
Temporary mobile health clinic for the poor opens in Vatican City
Facility built to serve city's homeless and poor
11/19/2018 8:00:00 AM
AAAHC Report Outlines High Compliance Areas and Opportunities for Improvement
11/19/2018 12:00:00 AM
Schneider Electric Announces IoT-enabled Enhancements for EcoStruxure Power at Innovation Summit North America
11/19/2018 12:00:00 AM
Airthings Drives Air Quality Awareness Globally Through New Partnerships with American Lung Association and British Lung Foundation
11/19/2018 12:00:00 AM
EvaClean Pledges to Help Establish Safer Electrostatic Disinfection Standards
11/19/2018 12:00:00 AM
Legrand North and Central America: Enhancing High-Performance Buildings at Greenbuild 2018
11/19/2018 12:00:00 AM
40 states report flu activity
The proportion of outpatient visits for influenzalike illness increased slightly
11/16/2018 3:00:00 PM
Epidemic calendar tracks seasons of 69 infectious
Influenza is not the only infectious disease with a season
11/16/2018 2:00:00 PM
Focus: New construction
Psychiatric care for children designed to be 'pavilion in the park'
Virginia Treatment Center for Children in Richmond uses warm, bright colors and natural light, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
11/16/2018 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Security
Tampa Bay hospitals hit by criminal activity
A survey found that hospitals self-reported violent crimes are occurring at the annual rate of once for every 100 hospital beds
11/16/2018 11:00:00 AM
Healthcare facilities have unique floor care issues
In environments such as hospitals and nursing homes there will be a need for optimum hygiene
11/16/2018 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Emergency Preparedness
Report explores emergency preparedness for healthcare facilities
White paper focuses on the role of facility management during emergency events and for CMS compliance
11/16/2018 8:00:00 AM
HealthTech4Medicaid (HT4M) Launches to Bring Technology Innovation to Medicaid
11/16/2018 12:00:00 AM
Schneider Electric Boosts its Innovation Ecosystem with ‘Schneider Electric Ventures’ to Identify, Nurture and Support Bold Ideas
11/16/2018 12:00:00 AM
Patients evacuated when Camp Fire damages Adventist Health Feather River Hospital
A trio of wildfires has devoured tens of thousands of acres in California, killing at least 42 people
11/15/2018 3:00:00 PM
N.J. lawmakers to investigate infection control at healthcare facilities
New infections continue to be diagnosed at two state longterm care facilities
11/15/2018 2:00:00 PM
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Facilitating a successful digital adoption program in your healthcare organization
Healthcare organizations are seeing opportunities in the evolution of technology and are adopting newer, better solutions
11/15/2018 12:00:00 PM
Keeping healthcare facilities safe during construction
Construction projects come with infection control measures
11/15/2018 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Security
Niagara Falls hospital investing $60,000+ in security
Employees asking for more controls at entrances
11/15/2018 9:00:00 AM
Design can support mental healthcare delivery
Behavioral-health architects must consider how to design facilities that foster productive interaction
11/15/2018 8:00:00 AM
Nyxoah Raises €15 Million in New Financing, Completes BLAST OSA Clinical Study
11/15/2018 12:00:00 AM
Formica Infiniti ColorCore2 Laminate Challenges the Boundaries of Laminate with Function and Style while the New ColorCore2 Surfacing Selections Provide Designers More Choices
11/15/2018 12:00:00 AM
Chorus Communications Hosts its 4th Annual Technology Fall Forum Event at Lincoln Financial Field
11/15/2018 12:00:00 AM
N.J. facility where 10 children died did not inform parents about outbreak, suit says
Mother of a sick child says facility failed to follow safety protocols
11/14/2018 3:00:00 PM
Building proton therapy center creates big challenges
The cyclotron at the Texas Center for Proton Therapy weighs as much as a fully loaded Boeing 757, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
11/14/2018 2:00:00 PM
Superheroes wash windows at San Diego Children’s Hospital
Captain America, The Hulk and Spider-Man gave the villains a break and focused on cleaning glass and surprise the sick kids
11/14/2018 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Blanket warmers
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for blanket and towel warmers
11/14/2018 10:00:00 AM
A/V systems integration in today’s OR: Enabling healthcare providers to focus on delivering care
Care providers are increasingly relying on operating room AV technology as communications sources of vital information
11/14/2018 9:00:00 AM
New South Wales hospitals turning into mini power plants
Hospitals and schools are using solar panels and batteries to cut energy costs
11/14/2018 8:00:00 AM
Employers and Employees are Failing to Halt the Spread of the Flu in the Workplace, according to New Staples Survey
11/14/2018 12:00:00 AM
Biophilic design of Philadelphia's Asplundh Cancer Pavilion features Linetec's wood grain finish
11/14/2018 12:00:00 AM
Winston Medical Center wins two Mississippi Hospital Association Maggie Awards
11/14/2018 12:00:00 AM
CDC says Ebola outbreak in Congo may not be containable
If the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo becomes more serious, containment efforts may be impossible
11/13/2018 3:00:00 PM
Improving arc flash safety in healthcare
The dangers of events are made worse by the possibility of downtime
11/13/2018 2:00:00 PM
Indiana healthcare facility working to enhance patient experience
Highpoint Health's Patient & Family Advisory Council offers input to improve patient and visitor experience
11/13/2018 12:00:00 PM
Hospital keeps ceiling fans despite warnings
Large ceiling fans operating in multi-occupancy rooms pose an infection control threat, the experts said
11/13/2018 11:00:00 AM
Pittsburgh-area healthcare facility facing suit for unclean ultrasound probes
UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle is facing a class action lawsuit
11/13/2018 9:00:00 AM
Men’s health facility design more 'club' than 'clinic'
These male-centric facilities are not the typical doctor’s office
11/13/2018 8:00:00 AM
Focus: Security
Central Pa. hospital getting armed guards, tougher security
Some security guards at the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center are carrying guns
11/12/2018 3:00:00 PM
Focus: Security
La. hospital reviews safety procedures following lockdown
During a lockdown, sparked by a call about a suspicious person, some patients and staff were evacuated while others sheltered in place
11/12/2018 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Security
Baby abduction attempt sparks hospital security upgrades
Two men attempted to 'collect' mothers with newborns from Addington Hospital
11/12/2018 12:00:00 PM
Green hospital design redefining healthcare
Hospitals are exploring efficient ways to reduce the toxins and contaminants in the air throughout the facility as well as save energy and water
11/12/2018 11:00:00 AM
Shoe and floor contamination a challenge for hospitals
Things that come in contact the floor are contaminated and could spreading germs in healthcare facilities
11/12/2018 9:00:00 AM
New bacteria infects cancer patients in Arkansas
Patients who had ports accessed at ACI between March 22 and September 11 of this year are considered at risk
11/12/2018 8:00:00 AM
Leviton First to Announce UL Listing for 250-Volt Tamper-Resistant Receptacles
11/12/2018 12:00:00 AM
Chicago nursing facility linked to one of two Legionnaires' clusters in Illinois
A McHenry County Walmart is also a possible exposure point
11/9/2018 3:00:00 PM
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Making accreditation matter
The framework of standards and process of accreditation can offer significant opportunity to build an organizational culture that supports performance and innovation far beyond the survey event
11/9/2018 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Security
Thieves target patients, visitors at Va. hospitals
More than a hundred of those crimes happened at VCU Medical Center and the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU
11/9/2018 12:00:00 PM
Blog/ Focus: Security
Opening solutions for healthcare facility safety and security
Because every healthcare facility opening differs based on its usage, employing a single solution configuration throughout a facility is not possible
11/9/2018 11:00:00 AM
Arkansas Cancer Institute bacterial outbreak linked to port cleaning method
Many of the patients have had their ports removed and those people who tested positive for the bacteria will undergo a two-week course of antibiotics
11/9/2018 9:00:00 AM
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Automation through RTLS can transform patient care
Oregon Medical Group’s self-rooming pilot project, supported by Real-Time Location System (RTLS) technology, dramatically improved patient experience
11/9/2018 8:00:00 AM
The Joint Commission Recognizes Nine U.S. hospitals for eCQM Evolution and Utilization in New Proven Practices Collection
11/9/2018 12:00:00 AM
Low-pressure taps at hospital blamed for babies' infections
The taps were designed for water savings and were unlikely to be flushing with enough force or volume to remove bacteria
11/8/2018 3:00:00 PM
Legionella bacteria found in Queens hospital
The bacteria was found at New York-Presbyterian Hospital
11/8/2018 2:00:00 PM
Palu disaster leaves hospitals swamped a month later
Poor sanitation and dirty conditions fuel sickness among the displaced
11/8/2018 12:00:00 PM
Focus: New construction
Collaborative healthcare construction urged by panel
Stakeholders need to be involved early when planning healthcare facilities
11/8/2018 11:00:00 AM
These are the germiest places in healthcare facilities
There are certain places and things where cleaning is particularly crucial
11/8/2018 9:00:00 AM
Assisted living facility closed due to bed bugs, deaths and theft
The facility has been operating without a licensed administrator since the former administrator had her license suspended
11/8/2018 8:00:00 AM
LogicJunction and Medumo Partner to Streamline the Patient Care Journey Using Caretour and Indoor Navigation Technologies
11/8/2018 12:00:00 AM
Nlyte Introduces Asset Explorer For Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)
11/8/2018 12:00:00 AM
Second outbreak of adenovirus reported in N.J.
The second outbreak is believed to be of a milder type than the one responsible for the deaths of 10 children in Wanaque
11/7/2018 3:00:00 PM
Focus: Security
UK hospital security equipped with body cameras
If they begin to record an incident, they must first announce they are recording
11/7/2018 2:00:00 PM
Focus: New construction
Kentucky children's hospital plans renovation
Norton Children’s Hospital plans new cardiac intensive care unit and renovated critical care center, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
11/7/2018 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Eye-wash station tests
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for annual eye-wash station tests
11/7/2018 10:00:00 AM
Focus: New construction
Healthcare facilities planning upgrades
Seven facilities announced or finished projects in the last weeks of October
11/7/2018 8:00:00 AM
DesignGroup Transforms Former Surgical Unit into Accommodating Environment for Critically Ill Children and their Families
11/7/2018 12:00:00 AM
Orion Lighting Secures New, Expanded $20.15 Million Revolving Credit Facility with Western Alliance Bank
11/7/2018 12:00:00 AM
MRSA and other germs linger in hospital curtains, linens
Studies show both carry infection control risk
11/6/2018 3:00:00 PM
Cybersecurity is a top safety issue for healthcare facilities
Cybersecurity was listed behind severe weather and active shooter incidents
11/6/2018 2:00:00 PM
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USP introduces new rules for compounded sterile products
It’s incumbent on facility managers to assess their operations to determine what compliance issues might arise if USP <797> is implemented as currently written
11/6/2018 12:00:00 PM
Ebola outbreak now Congo's third largest
Recent crisis involves more than 270 cases
11/6/2018 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Security
Using behavioral health design for the emergency department
Material, equipment and design selection can support safe environment
11/6/2018 9:00:00 AM
Iowa Hospital adds 'safety room' store to facility
The Hannah Geneser Learning Center opened inside Blank Children's Hospital in Des Moines
11/6/2018 8:00:00 AM
Energy-Efficient LED Lighting Provider Orion Hosts Q2 Call Tuesday, November 13th at 10:00 am ET
11/6/2018 12:00:00 AM
Coral Harbor Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center Earns Key License to Enhance Chronic Kidney Disease Management Program
11/6/2018 12:00:00 AM
EMSI Medical Chart Retrieval Now Built In to Needles and TrialWorks Case Management Systems
11/6/2018 12:00:00 AM
LATICRETE Resinous Flooring Estimator Simplifies Floor Coating Specification and Ordering Process
11/6/2018 12:00:00 AM
Hospitals use virtual reality tech to ease patient fears
VR tech is also being used to train staff
11/5/2018 3:00:00 PM
Focus: New construction
California facility design inspired by coastal landscape
Ventura County Medical Center’s replacement wing adds to a cohesive aesthetic, blending with the existing campus, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
11/5/2018 2:00:00 PM
Building automation is moving toward mindful, interacting devices
In this world, we can interact with each other and our smart building bots
11/5/2018 12:00:00 PM
Air quality's role in infection prevention can be overlooked
Having the right tools to communicate the importance of temperature and humidity is important
11/5/2018 11:00:00 AM
Employer-paid healthcare provider opens first San Francisco location
Crossover Health contracts with employers to provide on-site or local healthcare services for employees
11/5/2018 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Emergency Preparedness
Report finds U.S. hospitals ill-equipped for large disasters
Healthcare systems perform well in localized disasters
11/5/2018 8:00:00 AM
Legrand Introduces Wattstopper High Bay Occupancy Sensors with Continuous Dimming Functionality
11/5/2018 12:00:00 AM
A Majority of Americans Believe Paper Towel Dispensers in Public Restrooms Waste More Product than Necessary
11/5/2018 12:00:00 AM
Conference on Connections between Soil Health and Human Health Results in 10 Research Priorities
11/5/2018 12:00:00 AM
Leviton First to Announce UL Listing for 250-Volt Tamper-Resistant Receptacles
11/5/2018 12:00:00 AM
Central Florida YMCA Deploys Software House C-CURE 9000 Security Management System to Improve Member Access
11/5/2018 12:00:00 AM
Worker blames 'filthy' conditions for outbreak at N.J. facility
A worker at the Wanaque Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation also points to widespread mismanagement
11/2/2018 3:00:00 PM
'Major' deficiencies found at N.J. hospital following infant's death
Infection control lapses found at University Hospital in Newark
11/2/2018 2:00:00 PM
Focus: New construction
Pa. hospital's sloping landscape inspires green roof
New patient rooms have views of a healing garden, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
11/2/2018 12:00:00 PM
Focus: New construction
Technology changing future of healthcare
Technology can be a disruptive force that can change the way we function
11/2/2018 11:00:00 AM
Focus: New construction
Walmart parking lot 'town centers' to include health clinics
The centers will also include restaurants, bowling alleys, food trucks, fuel stations and more
11/2/2018 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Security
How to maintain security devices
Diligence is key to protecting equipment from damage and loss
11/2/2018 8:00:00 AM
HLAC: It's Unlikely that C. difficile Spores Can Survive CDC-Guided (HLAC Standard), Healthcare Wash Process
11/2/2018 12:00:00 AM
N.J. facility where 10 children died in outbreak not equipped for quarantine
The children became ill in the facility’s ventilator unit
11/1/2018 3:00:00 PM
Amazon, Apple opening on-site employee clinics
Some large companies are opening clinics to control their healthcare spending
11/1/2018 2:00:00 PM
Focus: New construction
Duke University Student Wellness Center gets upgrade
New facility has a more central location and inviting environment, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
11/1/2018 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Security
Balancing safety, peace with ferromagnetic security screening
Workplace violence is prevalent in mental health
11/1/2018 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Emergency Preparedness
Steps to re-opening after a disaster
The Joint Commission published a new Emergency Management Health Care Environment Checklist
11/1/2018 9:00:00 AM
Focus: New construction
N.Y. facility's technology designed to decrease patient stress
Design team looked for ways to create a calming experience
11/1/2018 8:00:00 AM
Overhead Door Brand Launches Two Models of High Speed Metal Doors, Providing Security and Versatility
11/1/2018 12:00:00 AM
Johnson Controls Unveils Powerful Flex IR PTZ for Enhanced Resolution and Control
11/1/2018 12:00:00 AM