December 2018 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management
Adenovirus linked to keratoconjunctivitis outbreak at L.A. eye clinic
It is believed that the virus was introduced to surfaces in the exam room by a symptomatic patient
12/28/2018 3:00:00 PM
Congo's Ebola outbreak up to 539 cases
Health officials also reported 315 deaths linked to the outbreak
12/28/2018 2:00:00 PM
Improving health and hygiene with data-driven cleaning
Environments such as hospitals and longterm care facilities face even more pressure to ensure that hygiene is a priority
12/28/2018 11:00:00 AM
Trends in healthcare restroom design
Patient safety is top of mind and as patients get older and heavier
12/28/2018 9:00:00 AM
Joint Commission issues safety advisory on flu prevention in healthcare facilities
Even when LEDs mimic sunlight, expert see LEDs as complementary to — but not replacing — daylighting strategies
12/28/2018 8:00:00 AM
Wisconsin hospital now has 14 cases of Legionnaires', three deaths
The outbreak has been linked to the hospital water system
12/27/2018 3:00:00 PM
It's time for an end-of-year facilities staff check-up
Don't get so caught up in KPIs that the facilities department flatlines
12/27/2018 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Energy Efficiency
UC San Diego Health recognized for sustainability efforts
UC is shooting for 100 percent reliance on clean electricity supplies across its campuses and medical centers by 2025
12/27/2018 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Lighting
The value of daylighting, even with LEDs
Even when LEDs mimic sunlight, expert see LEDs as complementary to — but not replacing — daylighting strategies
12/27/2018 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience
N.Y. clinic informed by hospitality design to create
David H. Koch Center includes patient-centered design choices
12/27/2018 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Energy Efficiency
Planning solar power canopies in parking areas
Solar canopies can reduce winter maintenance and give parking areas a distinctive presence
12/27/2018 8:00:00 AM
exacqVision Cloud Drive storage offers a simple, reliable way to store and search video in the cloud
12/27/2018 12:00:00 AM
Sixteen patients infected with potentially deadly superbug at Cork hospital
Problems caused by sub-standard infection control and an old building structure have contributed to the outbreak
12/26/2018 3:00:00 PM
Blog
Creating a crisis communication plan
Asking healthcare facility leaders what keeps them up at night is a sound start to develop a robust crisis communication plan
12/26/2018 2:00:00 PM
Becker's Healthcare recognizes green hospitals
Sixty eight of the greenest hospitals in the U.S. honored
12/26/2018 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Parking garage underneath healthcare occupancy
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for a parking garage underneath healthcare occupancy
12/26/2018 10:00:00 AM
Probe shows VA mismanaged police force, leaving security gaps
The result is short-staffing and millions of dollars in overtime
12/26/2018 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Energy Efficiency
Environmental innovations In roofing
Blue roofs — roofs designed to capture and store rainwater — and solar roofs are making huge headway as technology improves
12/26/2018 8:00:00 AM
Seton Hall Law White Paper Addresses the Role and Place of Compliance Officers in Life Sciences Companies
12/26/2018 12:00:00 AM
2018 Facilities Survey Reveals Technology Trends, Acquisition Best Practices and Unexpected Insights
12/26/2018 12:00:00 AM
Mauser Packaging Solutions Introduces New Medical Waste Container Made of 100% Recycled Material and Receives Dutch Innovation Award
12/26/2018 12:00:00 AM
Lessons from the fatal virus outbreak in Wanaque
The importance of hand-washing is an obvious takeaway
12/21/2018 3:00:00 PM
How some N.J. medical facilities prep for active shooter situations
A fatal shooting at a Chicago hospital left an ER doctor, pharmacy resident and police officer dead
12/21/2018 2:00:00 PM
Connecticut Hospital fined for operating improper blood draw facility
Stamford Hospital fined for allowing a phlebotomist to draw blood before obtaining an approval certificate to operate
12/21/2018 12:00:00 PM
Considerations when selecting green products
More an art than science, selecting green products can be tricky
12/21/2018 11:00:00 AM
Lessons learned from the fatal Chicago shooting
Violence at Mercy Hospital highlights the need for better access control
12/21/2018 9:00:00 AM
exacqVision v9.8 Supports Seamless Cloud-storage Solution and Essential Searching and Analytics Enhancements
12/21/2018 12:00:00 AM
URGO Group Receives the 'Prix Galien France 2018' for UrgoStart, an Innovative Treatment for Diabetic Foot Wound Healing
12/21/2018 12:00:00 AM
Contamination found with duodenoscopes after reprocessing
Preliminary results from the FDA show 'higher-than-expected' rates
12/20/2018 3:00:00 PM
Focus: Energy Efficiency
Networked controls add big savings to LEDs
Using LEDs and networked lighting controls in tandem has significant energy efficiency benefits.
12/20/2018 2:00:00 PM
Longterm impact of hurricanes on local hospitals
When a hospital is damaged and cannot provide full services, its income is reduced
12/20/2018 12:00:00 PM
Blog / Focus: Energy Efficiency
Increasing sustainability of healthcare facility distributed energy systems
Hospitals must have robust power systems to continue operations in the event of a grid outage
12/20/2018 11:00:00 AM
Renovating underused spaces at healthcare facilities can generate revenue
Repurposing existing spaces for behavioral care can be a great solution to meet demand in this arena
12/20/2018 9:00:00 AM
Sherwin-Williams Unveils New On-Trend Color Collections Specific to Key Markets
12/20/2018 12:00:00 AM
UMF Corporation Calls for Nominations for 9th Annual National Hygiene Specialist Excellence Award
12/20/2018 12:00:00 AM
Medpricer Closes 2018 with Record Revenue, 376% ARR Subscription Growth, and 100 Percent Subscriber Retention
12/20/2018 12:00:00 AM
Focal Point Continues Human-Centric Design Focus With Dedicated WELL Building Standard Resources
12/20/2018 12:00:00 AM
Nationwide bomb threat scam includes hospitals
Hospitals across the U.S. received email bomb threats on Dec. 13
12/19/2018 3:00:00 PM
Missouri hospital planning energy efficiency, renewable energy project
The Missouri Division of Energy has awarded a low-interest loan to assist Ozarks Medical Center
12/19/2018 2:00:00 PM
Red bag system launched to keep patient belonging safe
Bags are used to carry health information, care plan and medication - as well as important personal items
12/19/2018 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Portable fire extinguishers
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for portable fire extinguishers
12/19/2018 10:00:00 AM
Feds encourage active shooter training following shooting
The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response encourages a review its planning and response guide
12/19/2018 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Energy Efficiency
Power-generation systems in high-performance buildings
Safety, maintainability, efficiency, code compliance and economics play crucial roles in determining the topology of a power-generation system
12/19/2018 8:00:00 AM
Overhead Door Brand Introduces Four New Miami-Dade Approved Commercial Sectional Wind Load Doors
12/19/2018 12:00:00 AM
Garland Honored For Its Spirit Week Tradition of Supporting Non-Profit Organizations
12/19/2018 12:00:00 AM
Tectum Ceiling and Wall Panels Are First and Only Acoustical Solution to Achieve Living Product Challenge Imperative Certification
12/19/2018 12:00:00 AM
KINSHOFER’s New HPXdrive System Provides Improved Closing Force and Longer Lifecycle
12/19/2018 12:00:00 AM
Parallel Technologies Expands Distributed Antenna System Capabilities with Key New Hire
12/19/2018 12:00:00 AM
December brings slight increase in flu activity in the U.S.
The percentage of respiratory specimens testing positive for flu remains low, but is increasing
12/18/2018 3:00:00 PM
Enhanced security at N.Y. hospital includes metal detectors in ED waiting room
Rochester General Hospital will also get additional officers
12/18/2018 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience
High-performance floor covering can boost patient satisfaction
Flooring selection can be strongly associated with the user experience
12/18/2018 12:00:00 PM
Blog
Patients driving trends in healthcare facilities
Healthcare leaders are now shifting the focus and maximizing the experience and care of people rather than minimizing real estate and facility costs
12/18/2018 11:00:00 AM
Flawed active shooter drill causes panic at Maryland hospital
Improper mass alert caused an active shooter scare at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
12/18/2018 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience
Do not disturb: Hospitals should let patients sleep
Short sleep durations have been associated with negative effects
12/18/2018 8:00:00 AM
Johnson Controls Partners with Civic Technologies to Provide Secure Identity Verification for Visitor Management
12/18/2018 12:00:00 AM
Christiana Care Health System, Delaware’s Largest Private Employer, Raises Minimum Wage to $15 an Hour
12/18/2018 12:00:00 AM
University of Iowa Health Care Chooses Zingbox to Achieve Holistic Risk Visibility and Operational Benefits
12/18/2018 12:00:00 AM
CDC: Outpatients for influenza-like illness above national baseline
The U.S. flu activity remains low, but small increases in activity have been reported
12/17/2018 3:00:00 PM
Ebola deaths above 450 in Congo outbreak
The death total is 273, and health officials are still investigating suspected cases
12/17/2018 2:00:00 PM
Indiana hospital launches own police department
Before having police officers, the hospital had armed security guards on staff
12/17/2018 12:00:00 PM
Matrix used to triage patients in mass evacuation
Triage by Resource Allocation for IN-patient (TRAIN) matrix can be modified to suit each facility’s needs
12/17/2018 11:00:00 AM
Maine hospital to have own police officer on site
The hospital would fund the full-time position but the officer would be an employee of the Ellsworth Police Department
12/17/2018 9:00:00 AM
Houston deploys robots to patrol inside hospital
The robots have an emergency button as well that anyone can press to get in contact with security personnel
12/17/2018 8:00:00 AM
AAAHC Report Outlines High Compliance Areas and Opportunities for Improvement
12/17/2018 12:00:00 AM
University of Iowa Health Care Chooses Zingbox to Achieve Holistic Risk Visibility and Operational Benefits
12/17/2018 12:00:00 AM
Axis Communications partners with Nemours Children’s Hospital to deliver unprecedented pediatric care
12/17/2018 12:00:00 AM
HoverCam Transforms Classrooms Fit for Future-Ready Students at Val Verde USD
12/17/2018 12:00:00 AM
Ebola epidemic spreads to larger city in Congo
Cases have been reported in a city of more than a million people
12/14/2018 3:00:00 PM
Ohio healthcare facilities constantly review security procedures
Recent shootings across the country have hospital officials evaluating policies
12/14/2018 2:00:00 PM
Hospital sprinkler system violations can be dangerous
Data cables contacting sprinkler lines comprise nearly 2/3 of all sprinkler line load deficiencies
12/14/2018 12:00:00 PM
Privacy curtains and sheets can harbor pathogens
Soft surfaces can fly under the radar in the spread of infectious agents
12/14/2018 11:00:00 AM
Calif. hospital vows to reopen after wildfire
Feather River Hospital says reopening a matter of when, not if
12/14/2018 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience
Pa. healthcare facility adds calming live music to common areas
New arts department created a variety of art and music therapies at the hospital
12/14/2018 8:00:00 AM
Johnson Controls Brings Advanced Technologies, Energy-Efficient and Sustainable Equipment to 2019 AHR Expo
12/14/2018 12:00:00 AM
Mercer and HLTH Collaborate to Engage Employers in Reshaping the Future of Health
12/14/2018 12:00:00 AM
GI Partners and TA Associates to Acquire Allscripts’ stake in Netsmart Technologies
12/14/2018 12:00:00 AM
N.C. hospitals had emergency plans in place prior to huge snowstorm
Despite the weather, it was business as usual
12/13/2018 3:00:00 PM
Healthcare developers must be able to adapt to market changes
Healthcare real estate has experienced profound change
12/13/2018 2:00:00 PM
Five ways telemedicine and AI are improving patient outcomes
To achieve high quality patient outcomes in medical facilities when using AI and telemedicine, it is crucial to preserve the human element
12/13/2018 12:00:00 PM
LEED - ing the way to sustainable design
Infographic focuses on sustainable building design and the steps to becoming LEED-certified
12/13/2018 11:00:00 AM
CVS plans changes to stores after Aetna deal
CVS Health plans to reduce the amount of store space devoted to retail
12/13/2018 9:00:00 AM
IICRC Seeks Volunteers for Creation of Leather Cleaning and Maintenance Standard
12/13/2018 12:00:00 AM
Russelectric Emergency Power System Offers Redundant PLC Controls and Manual Backup Capability
12/13/2018 12:00:00 AM
Hill-Rom and Earlysense Define New Standard of Care With Commercial Launch Of Patient Monitoring Technology for Centrella Smart+ Beds
12/13/2018 12:00:00 AM
Attacker chases injured victims to Kansas City hospital, shoots man at secured doorway
The attacker killed himself after leaving one person in critical condition
12/12/2018 3:00:00 PM
Judge backs revoking nursing home license after Irma deaths
The nursing home lost power to its air-conditioning system because a fuse to a transformer on a power pole was dislodged
12/12/2018 2:00:00 PM
Expanding a practice without moving
Needed space may be in the old records room
12/12/2018 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Air handler unit
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for air handler units
12/12/2018 10:00:00 AM
Leapfrog names 2018 top hospitals
Florida, California, New Jersey and Texas had strong showings
12/12/2018 9:00:00 AM
Joint Commission announces new National Patient Safety Goal to prevent suicide and improve at-risk patient care
Revisions effective July 1, 2019, for accredited hospitals and behavioral health programs
12/12/2018 8:00:00 AM
Perkins+Will Introduces Healthcare Fellowship Honoring Visionary Architect E. Todd Wheeler
12/12/2018 12:00:00 AM
Energy Focus Introduces Triac Dimmable Downlight LED Retrofit Solutions for Commercial Applications
12/12/2018 12:00:00 AM
Wisconsin hospital now has 11 cases of Legionnaires'
Outbreak appears to be linked to a decision last month to reduce water flow at the hospital during low-demand times
12/11/2018 3:00:00 PM
Wanaque facility workers speak of grief, stress
Adenovirus outbreak has killed 11 and sickened 35 medically fragile children at the nursing home.
12/11/2018 2:00:00 PM
Blog
Keeping facilities safe during winter weather
Healthcare facilities managers must plan ahead and have the right tools and processes in place
12/11/2018 12:00:00 PM
Door considerations key to meet security challenge
Inspection, testing and maintenance necessary for the safety of occupants and visitors
12/11/2018 11:00:00 AM
C. diff infections becoming more common outside of hospitals
C. diff was once seen as a problem mainly confined to hospitals and nursing homes
12/11/2018 9:00:00 AM
Hospitals damaged in Alaska quake
A magnitude 7.0 earthquake damaged roads and buildings
12/10/2018 3:00:00 PM
Chicago hospitals reviewing security after fatal shooting
A new law will require violence-prevention training and other security measures
12/10/2018 2:00:00 PM
Benefits of upgrading emergency lighting
Lighting system upgrades can help meet demands for aesthetics and energy efficiency
12/10/2018 12:00:00 PM
University Of Maryland dorms deep cleaned after student's death linked to mold
Dorms are being deep cleaned as students are growing increasingly concerned
12/10/2018 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Energy Efficiency
Healthcare spending on energy efficiency expected to hit $6.4 billion by 2027
Energy is an area where relatively painless cost savings can be found
12/10/2018 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Lighting
LED benefits, strategies illuminated
The most effective applications depend on matching advances in the technology to facility needs
12/10/2018 8:00:00 AM
AirBox Launches Programs Providing Air Purifiers to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas
12/10/2018 12:00:00 AM
Better hand hygiene can help curb S. aureus transmission in the OR
Study calls current adherence to evidence-based, basic, preventive measures 'abysmal'
12/7/2018 3:00:00 PM
Focus: Security
Strengthening hospital nursery security
New app developed to help prevent child trafficking and abduction
12/7/2018 2:00:00 PM
Focus: New construction
How much space does a physicians practice need?
Consider how many providers there are and at what level they practice
12/7/2018 12:00:00 PM
Design can serve the whole patient
Exploring the influence of holistic healthcare facility design and design centered on nature can help healthcare designers better serve the whole person
12/7/2018 11:00:00 AM
Blog
Digital health market valuation to exceed USD 379 billion by 2024
Growing number of mobile applications for healthcare to stimulate the industry growth
12/7/2018 9:00:00 AM
Health concerns expected to fuel cleaning chemicals market
The recent outbreak of diseases, such as Ebola, swine flu, etc. have increased health concerns
12/7/2018 8:00:00 AM
Hanley Investment Group Arranges Sale of MedExpress Urgent Care Ground Lease in O'Fallon, Illinois
12/7/2018 12:00:00 AM
Prime Medical Turns Hospital Curtains, Lab Coats And Scrubs into Germ-Fighting Shields
12/7/2018 12:00:00 AM
Glassbeam and EQ2 Announce Partnership to Integrate Machine Data Insights into the 'HEMS' CMMS for Leading Healthcare Organizations
12/7/2018 12:00:00 AM
Focus: Security
Grand Rapids hospital arson suspect caught on way to helipad
The suspect started a fire in an upper level used for mechanical purposes and pulled a fire alarm
12/6/2018 3:00:00 PM
Green cleaning offers opportunities for the healthcare facilities management market
Green cleaning is expected to offer a major opportunity for expansion of healthcare facility management in Asia Pacific and other regions
12/6/2018 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Clearance in front of electrical panels
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for clearance in front of electrical panels
12/6/2018 10:00:00 AM
Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience
Music's power to improve waiting room experience studied
Naval pilots concept uses music and nature to soothe
12/6/2018 9:00:00 AM
Canadian healthcare facility certified gold for being greenOverhead Door EverServe Commercial Door Earns Product Innovation Award by Architectural Products Magazine
12/6/2018 12:00:00 AM
Ebola cases up to 412 in Congo
Health officials are still struggling to contain the disease's spread
12/5/2018 3:00:00 PM
California hospitals share safety procedures after Chicago hospital shooting
The facility is adding bulletproof glass and bullet resistant materials in the lobby of the emergency department
12/5/2018 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience
Pennsylvania senior facility renovates to reposition itself in changing market
Granite Farms Estates has built a new wellness center with indoor pool, added a bistro, enlarged the dining room, and updated all the common space in the main clubhouse, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website
12/5/2018 12:00:00 PM
Blog / Focus: Patient Experience
Leveraging data to align healthcare facilities professionals and business officers
Pediatric healthcare units should incite playfulness and provide hope for all the young patients they serve, without seeming ostentatious
12/5/2018 11:00:00 AM
Napping hospital custodians’ firing puts focus on worker fatigue
The pair said they accidentally fell asleep on their unpaid breaks after working five or six hours without taking their paid break
12/5/2018 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Energy Efficiency
N.Y. hospital energy update could reduce annual costs by $220,000
The upgrade is expected to reduce the hospital's heating and air conditioning energy use by 50 percent
12/5/2018 8:00:00 AM
Focus: Energy Efficiency
Solar energy keeps lights on at Nigerian hospital
The installation of the system was completed in two hours
12/5/2018 8:00:00 AM
Patient dies from Legionnaires' at Wis. hospital
The hospital suspects the cause is its hot water system
12/4/2018 3:00:00 PM
Two more premature babies die amid bacterial outbreak at Newark hospital
They bring the total deaths to three in an outbreak that has infected four babies with Acinetobacter baumanii
12/4/2018 2:00:00 PM
Ontario's hospitals react to increase in gun violence
Code Silver is now part of the hospital emergency preparedness color code
12/4/2018 12:00:00 PM
Blog / Focus: Patient Experience
Four considerations when designing pediatric healthcare units
Pediatric healthcare units should incite playfulness and provide hope for all the young patients they serve, without seeming ostentatious
12/4/2018 11:00:00 AM
CDC monitoring adenovirus outbreak that killed University of Maryland student
At least one of those affected by the outbreak was infected with adenovirus 7, a strain that can cause sometimes fatal pneumonia
12/3/2018 3:00:00 PM
Walter Reed false active shooter reports sparked by 'improper' mass alert
The Pentagon called the incident the result of a drill
12/3/2018 2:00:00 PM
Detroit hospital may lose federal aid over infection-control issues
Harper University Hospital cited for issues including bugs flying around an intensive care unit
12/3/2018 12:00:00 PM
Blog / Focus: Patient Experience
Creating a better point of care experience by focusing on the caregiver
There is growing consensus within the healthcare industry that the caregiver experience not only affects the well-being of the caregiver, but it also directly and indirectly impacts the patient experience
12/3/2018 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Energy Efficiency
Cantonese hospital designed with green features
The Shunde Hospital of Southern Medical University uses photovoltaic panels passively and actively, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
12/3/2018 9:00:00 AM
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