May 2018 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management
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5/31/2018
Survey says: Most hospitals aren't ready for mass tragedy
Nine out of 10 ER doctors say their hospitals aren't fully prepared for major disasters or mass tragedies
5/31/2018
New Florida emergency nursing home power rules now the law
Law enacted after 12 patients at a Hollywood Hills rehabilitation center died in the heat after Irma
5/31/2018
Designing emergency departments to shrink wait times
Healthcare organizations are looking to designers for practical solutions to emergency room inefficiency, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Blog / Focus: Technology
5/31/2018
Closing the loop on medical device cybersecurity
To protect themselves and their patients, healthcare facilities must embrace a holistic, lifecycle approach to connected medical device cybersecurity
Focus: Food Service
5/31/2018
Hospital cutting food waste and cost
Providence Health trimming unnecessary food expenditures
Focus: Technology
5/31/2018
IoT security is critical to healthcare
Traditional cybersecurity sometimes lapses when it comes to the IoT
5/31/2018
Wiegmann Delivers New Catalog
5/31/2018
Johnson Controls expands IP camera portfolio with high resolution, bandwidth efficient 4K cameras
Blog/Focus: Infection Control
5/30/2018
Does biohazardous waste get a label or a bag?
Incorrect waste segregation and labeling are among the most common violations for healthcare facilities
Focus: Technology
5/30/2018
Technological advances are changing healthcare design
Architecture firms are using virtual reality (VR), 3-D modeling and drones, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
5/30/2018
Hawaii State Hospital announces new facility, security features
The hospital plans to build a new $140 million facility with 16-foot high security walls and enclosed courtyards
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
5/30/2018
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Cardboard shipping boxes
Brad Keyes discusses cardboard shipping boxes
Focus: Technology
5/30/2018
Seattle hospital upgrades communications system
Valley Medical Center is expanding deployment of secure communication system
Focus: Food Service
5/30/2018
Hospital food can carry MRSA, VRE
The study shows one or more food specimens were positive for pathogens
5/30/2018
LED Troffers and Energy Efficiency
5/30/2018
Better Decisions from Better Air
Focus: Infection Control
5/29/2018
Reusable medical scopes harbor bacteria after cleaning
More than 70 percent of scopes tested positive for bacteria
5/29/2018
Boston hospitals prepare for tragedy
Healthcare facilities' tactics include large-scale drills
Focus: Technology
5/29/2018
VA expands telehealth regulations
The Department of Veterans Affairs is expanding its reach into more remote areas
5/29/2018
Follow-up finds more violations for embattled Wisconsin hospital
More than 30 new violations were found at UnityPoint Health - Meriter
5/29/2018
North Carolina heart hospital consolidates cardiac services
North Carolina Heart & Vascular Hospital plan focuses on patient amenities
Focus: Infection Control
5/29/2018
Va. health system works to improve cleaning protocol uniformity
Sentara Healthcare recently initiated a campaign to assess the practices used to clean patient rooms
5/29/2018
Waltonwood Lake Boone Announces Management Team as Senior Living Community Prepares to Open
Focus: Infection Control
5/25/2018
How worried should U.S. be about Ebola outbreak?
Patients have turned up in Mbandaka, a city of more than a million on the banks of the Congo River
5/25/2018
Bronx-Lebanon Hospital without promised turnstiles, 1 year after shooting
In the weeks following the mass shooting, the hospital promised tougher security
5/25/2018
Six steps to write an energy-efficient hospital audit report
An energy-efficient hospital audit is how the energy consumption of a healthcare institution is measured
5/25/2018
Healthcare aesthetics getting bold
Subdued approaches are being complemented with bolder, design-forward concepts, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Focus: Food Service
5/25/2018
Pa. health network drops food vendor Sodexo
St. Luke's University Health Network moves to local company
5/25/2018
Process and design improvements explored for China's Drum Tower Hospital
American and Chinese hospitals evaluate similarities, differences
5/25/2018
Painting App and Augmented Reality
Focus: Infection Control
5/24/2018
Two more cases of Ebola confirmed in urban area of Congo
Total of three cases confirmed in city of 1 million people
5/24/2018
Emergency department communications badges reduce response times
The average response time is now down to 1.02 minutes
Blog
5/24/2018
Eliminating the environment from the infection equation
Many new products on the market are formulated as cleaner-disinfectants, allowing for one-step cleaning and disinfection of surfaces
5/24/2018
Senior care workforce by the numbers
A report from senior living industry organization Argentum has quantified the labor crisis
Blog / Focus: Technology
5/24/2018
Health intelligent virtual assistant market is disrupting industry
Health intelligent virtual assistant market to be characterized by the massive exploitation of IoT and artificial intelligence
5/24/2018
Hospital room of the future includes IoT
IoT can create drastic improvement in hospital care
5/24/2018
Water Jet Targets Heavy-Duty Clogs
5/24/2018
Methodist Health System Partners with JLL to Unlock Facilities Savings and Improve Patient Care
Focus: Infection Control
5/23/2018
NIH officials responding to Ebola outbreak
U.S. health experts on ‘high alert’
Nursing home ‘granny cam’ bill passes La. Senate5/23/2018
New hospital sound design may cure alarm fatigue
The constant alarms of hospital technology called a problem for patient safety
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
5/23/2018
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Fire hose valves
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for fire hose valves
5/23/2018
NHS staff plead for body cameras to prevent assaults
Increasing levels of violence mean staff needed better protection
Focus: Technology
5/23/2018
App technology is designed for healthcare facility wayfinding
A study has shown that 30 to 40 percent of patients and visitors get lost at the hospital
Focus: Infection Control
5/22/2018
WHO working to stop another Ebola outbreak after 18 deaths
The World Health Organization is trying to prevent an outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Focus: Infection Control
5/22/2018
Nurses call for use of animals on hospital wards
Royal College of Nursing guidance includes information on infection control, allergy considerations
Focus: Technology
5/22/2018
Cyberattackers exploit healthcare data security weaknesses
The healthcare sector is the most targeted industry in the first quarter of 2018
5/22/2018
Hospital security departments can help protect domestic violence victims
75 percent of domestic violence victims are targeted at work
5/22/2018
Few Mass. hospitals have enhanced security after stabbing
A Harrington Hospital nurse was stabbed by a patient last June
5/22/2018
Earthquake standards spur Bay Area hospital's $158 million bond sale
Marin General Hospital sold $158 million of revenue bonds
5/22/2018
SentarAlert Invites Patients and Visitors to Opt-in for Texts During Critical Safety Events.
5/21/2018
Denver patient says surgery was canceled due to contaminated tools
Porter Adventist patient said doctor had to abort his spinal surgery after discovering 'contaminant' on surgical instruments
Blog
5/21/2018
A bright future: Lighting and its impact on the physician and patient experience
Rooms that are poorly-lit will inhibit a healthcare provider’s work while, conversely, rooms harshly-lit with fluorescent lights may not be beneficial to patients
Focus: Infection Control
5/21/2018
New guidelines issued for infection control in GI endoscopy
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy rules based on a critical review of the most current data
Focus: Technology
5/21/2018
Defending against ransomware attacks
One of the best ways to prevent ransomware attacks is to educate employees
5/21/2018
Top ASC citations include dust and dead insects
Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program's 2018 Quality Review reports top most common ambulatory surgery center issues
5/21/2018
Building an effective hospital/police partnership
Minnesota healthcare and law enforcement officials released a list of best practices
5/18/2018
Man charged in security officer’s death at Pa. hospital
The officer died a month after an altercation with a psychiatric patient at Heritage Valley Beaver Hospital
Focus: Infection Control
5/18/2018
Reassuring patients about facility cleanliness
Review cleaning procedures and improve whatever needs an upgrade
Focus: Infection Control
5/18/2018
Study ranks Iowa mostly prepared to handle public health emergency
A national study says Iowa's overall health security level is just under the national average
Focus: Infection Control
5/18/2018
Preventing bathing-acquired infections in nursing homes
Bath tubs and accessories can make residents sick
5/18/2018
Studies suggest violence is a virtually universal experience for ED staff
Healthcare facilities have taken a range of security measures to address the issue
Focus: Food Service
5/18/2018
Veggie-focused restaurant opens at Cleveland Clinic
The health-focused eatery focuses on fresh, seasonal produce
5/18/2018
Water Heater Enhances Efficiency
5/18/2018
Data Center Software Identifies Risk
5/18/2018
LED Troffer Reduces Blue Light
5/17/2018
Explosion at California medical facility kills one, injures three others
Explosion in medical building in Aliso Viejo appears intentional
Blog / Focus: Technology
5/17/2018
Using AI to achieve real improvements in healthcare
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy rules based on a critical review of the most current data
5/17/2018
Fla. hospital evacuates critically ill patients after power outage
Emergency power came on later at Kindred Hospital in downtown Fort Lauderdale and allowed the facility to continue to function
5/17/2018
Healthcare facilities boost security after hostage incident
Kane County (Ill.) Sheriff’s Office and Northwestern Medicine both made security changes
5/17/2018
Solar power, other tech, can save hospitals money and energy
Technologies can help can cut costs and improve energy efficiency
Focus: Technology
5/17/2018
Securing IoT in healthcare is critical
The use of IoT devices is growing in healthcare environments
5/17/2018
EHNAC Announces Development of New Trusted Exchange Accreditation Program
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy rules based on a critical review of the most current data
5/17/2018
Cintas Adds to Zero Waste Achievements with TRUE Certification at Dallas Distribution Center
Focus: Technology
5/16/2018
Hospital relocation depends on training and IT planning
Parkland Health prioritized IT deployment and moving day coordination
Blog / Focus: Technology
5/16/2018
Healthcare industry–targeting malware increases the need for health informatics professionals
Often, conversations about HIPAA violations center around technological issues. The remaining compliance violations are related to employee actions and behaviors.
Case study
5/16/2018
Emergency power system gives N.C. hospital reliability, redundancy and flexibility
Ensures seamless delivery of normal and emergency power to all loads
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
5/16/2018
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Exit discharge
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for exit discharge
5/16/2018
Shooting outside Chicago hospital reveals security issues
Two people were shot outside Chicago hospital while waiting for news of wounded relative
Focus: Food Service
5/16/2018
Morrison Healthcare marks 'Stop Food Waste Day'
Atlanta-based Morrison Healthcare is working to increase the number of food recovery and donation programs to serve the hungry
5/16/2018
Larson Electronics LLC Releases 75’ 4/5 SOOW Type-W Weatherproof Extension Cord with 4P5W Cord Cap
Focus: Infection Control
5/15/2018
Ebola is back in the news — make sure your facility is ready
Healthcare facilities should have a pandemic plan and the staff needs to be familiar with it
5/15/2018
Telemedicine takes transgender care to rural areas
Outside of cities, doctors and nurses competent in transgender care can be rare
White paper / Focus: Technology
5/15/2018
IoT technology integrator helps medical device company meet FDA requirements
Establishment Labs must balance safety and regulatory compliance with rapid product development
Blog / Focus: Infection Control
5/15/2018
How infection prevention can be improved in healthcare facilities
According to the Field Epidemiology Manual, environment is the main source of infection transmission
Focus: Infection Control
5/15/2018
WHO promotes hand hygiene in healthcare facilities
Good hand hygiene, including among patients and health workers helps stop the spread of infection
5/15/2018
VA clinic plagued by thieves despite security upgrades
Thieves have repeatedly targeted the site of a Springfield (Mo.) Veterans Affairs clinic
5/15/2018
LIGHTFAIR International 2018 Celebrates All That’s New and Next in Lighting, Design and Technology
5/15/2018
Baron Releases Hurricanes eBook
5/14/2018
Two unions join picket line at UC Davis hospital
The pickets have rallied throughout the University of California system
Understanding NFPA 110 Chapter 7Blog / Focus: Infection Control
5/14/2018
Disposable cleaning products can help reduce HAIs
More healthcare facilities are adopting single-use, disposable microfiber cleaning tools
Focus: Technology
5/14/2018
IoT offers new opportunities for healthcare
The rise of the Internet of Things is resulting in a range of advancements
5/14/2018
Hospital rebuilt with safety features after tornado
A tornado in Joplin, Mo., destroyed Mercy Hospital in 2011
Focus: Infection Control
5/14/2018
UV energy can reduce HAIs
To eliminate pathogens from high-touch surfaces, hospitals can incorporate UV disinfection technology
5/14/2018
American Addiction Centers 1st to Implement AI Technology to Improve Patient Safety During Detox
5/14/2018
Legrand Unveils Innovative Approaches to New Lineup of Industry-Leading Integrated Lighting Controls
5/11/2018
Mayo Clinic uses bottled water after tap water turns black
Visitors and staff reported that water in toilet bowls turned black also
Focus: Infection Control
5/11/2018
Flu activity reported down for fourth consecutive week
Only 1 of 10 U.S. regions reported outpatient flu activity at or above region-specific baselines
5/11/2018
Healthcare design adapts to industry changes
Healthcare experiencing changes to amenities and types/locations of hospital services
Focus: Food Service
5/11/2018
Seniors expected to shake up facility food service
Study identifies five ways tomorrow's seniors could affect foodservice offerings
Focus: Infection Control
5/11/2018
Privacy curtains challenge infection control efforts
Most facilities are still using privacy curtains to avoid expensive remodels
5/11/2018
Three strategies to minimize regulatory overload
In recent years, clinical staff and facilities managers alike have seen an increased amount of time spent on regulatory compliance, which can take away from other valuable initiatives
5/11/2018
Leading-Edge Capabilities of Wattstopper Digital Lighting Management Platform Showcased at Lightfair
Focus: Infection Control
5/10/2018
Photos of messy VA hospital exam room go viral
An internal investigation is underway to determine why the vet was placed in a dirty room
Focus: Infection Control
5/10/2018
Scabies outbreak kills 93-year-old in Georgia nursing home
Shepherd Hills had multiple scabies outbreaks in recent years and a history of health violations
5/10/2018
S.D. hospital says it has taken immediate action on medical waste protocols
A senior Region Health official said the hospital is taking new steps to make sure medical waste is being disposed of properly
5/10/2018
Fla. acute care hospital designed for seniors
The Villages Regional Hospital is one of the few hospitals built for an older population, according to an article on the healthcare Design website
Focus: Technology
5/10/2018
Providence St. Joseph Health launches telehealth in more than 100 facilities
Telehealth network that will offer more than 50 specialty services
Focus: Food Service
5/10/2018
Healthcare facility kitchens don't have to be noisy
Small steps in facility design and equipment selection can greatly reduce noise levels
Focus: Infection Control
5/9/2018
S.D. hospital mixing medical waste with common trash
Despite city warnings, healthcare facility still mixing waste types
Blog/Focus: Technolog
5/9/2018
Why the time is now for a mobile facility information technology revolution
Advances in mobile tech enable facility managers to build an entirely new model for healthcare facilities management.
5/9/2018
Florida health system investing $600 million acquisitions, renovations
Part of the initiative is a $300 million patient tower at its Tampa location
5/9/2018
Strategic programming for healthcare facilities
Clear and effective communication of information throughout the process is critical to the success of a facilities project
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
5/9/2018
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Occupational therapy kitchens
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for occupational therapy kitchens
Focus: Infection Control
5/9/2018
First U.S. Native birthing facility planned in New Mexico
The Changing Woman Initiative started about five years ago with a goal of opening the nation’s first Native birthing center sometime next year
5/9/2018
Legrand to Introduce Solarfective Teleshade DC Cassette System at Lightfair International 2018
Focus: Infection Control
5/8/2018
Flies in operating rooms force VA hospital to postpone surgeries
West Los Angeles veterans hospital struggling with insect infestation
5/8/2018
Vancouver Island hospital security officer honored for disarming attacker
The security officer wrestled the man to the ground and secured the room
Focus: Infection Control
5/8/2018
1,000 hospitals get a Leapfrog 'C' or worse
Safety and infection control common issues for facilities
Focus: Facility Design
5/8/2018
Pa. hospital launches senior-specific ER program
The department was designed with subdued lighting, anti-slip flooring, handrails to assist with balance and lower beds
Focus: Technology
5/8/2018
'Granny cam' bill advances in La.
Nursing home leaders criticized for attempting to water down legislation
5/7/2018
Preventing workplace violence without adding security
Joint Commission suggests seven policies and procedures
5/7/2018
Union workers picketing at Kaiser facilities
The union said that the informational pickets are not a strike and will not affect patient care
Focus: Facility Design
5/7/2018
N.C. hospital expansion has nautical theme
Carteret Health Care Specialty Pavilion and Bed Tower has views of Crystal Coast and design elements inspired by sails and rigs, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Focus: Infection Control
5/7/2018
Clean hospitals, hands best tools to reduce C. diff
A new study suggests combining the efforts results in a larger decrease than delivering those interventions on their own
5/7/2018
5 hospitals go from Leapfrog 'Fs' to 'A's'
Improvement was also seen in Maryland and Washington, D.C. metro area
Focus: Technology
5/7/2018
Vermont healthcare facility has real-time, interactive energy kiosk
The kiosk displays a real-time weather and energy consumption dashboard
Focus: Infection Control
5/4/2018
There's room for improvement in controlling Legionella
Legionnaires’ disease has been on the rise in the United States since 2000
Focus: Infection Control
5/4/2018
Hospitals, manufacturers still struggling to clean medical scopes
New study says 71 percent of reusable medical scopes tested positive for bacteria after cleaning
Focus: Technology
5/4/2018
Some providers need to catch up with telemedicine
Telemedicine may be the most rapidly evolving area in healthcare
Focus: Food Service
5/4/2018
Hospital contractor under fire over substandard food service
The hospital is hit by complaints over bland, poor quality and late meal deliveries
Focus: Infection Control
5/4/2018
Two reasons why ambulatory care facilities struggle with infection control standards
The Joint Commission highlights problematic standards for office-based surgery practices
5/4/2018
Utah hospital practices for earthquake aftermath
Shriners Hospitals for Children — Salt Lake simulated a situation two days after an earthquake
Focus: Technology
5/3/2018
University Hospitals changes equipment at the lab after fertility clinic failure
The hospital has new tanks, alarms and remote monitoring
Focus: Infection Control
5/3/2018
UK hospital fined for Legionnaires' death
The Royal United Hospital in Bath has been fined £300,000 for health and safety breaches
5/3/2018
Pa. healthcare facility building ‘greener’ utility plant
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center's $18 million central utility plant expected to provide clean energy for decades
Focus: Infection Control
5/3/2018
Study finds most endoscopes contain bacterial growth after reprocessing
Studies suggest current reprocessing methods are ineffective
Focus: Infection Control
5/3/2018
How can hand-hygiene compliance be improved?
The CDC says healthcare providers are cleaning their hands less than half as much as they should be
Focus: Food Service
5/3/2018
N.Y. long-term care center has bistro with kosher foods, Ommegang
Senior care center built a bistro where residents and families can 'eat out' while staying in
5/3/2018
Instant Paint Experience Now Available for Free in Sherwin-Williams ColorSnap Visualizer App
5/2/2018
How hospitals respond to mass casualties like Toronto’s van attack
When healthcare facilities hear 'Code Orange' they get ready for patients’ arrival
Blog / Focus: Technology
5/2/2018
Enter the hospital change maker: Supply chain of the future
Having complete visibility into operational data, from the supply chain to finance and even into HR, in one system is becoming a revolutionary change-maker for hospitals
5/2/2018
Pa. healthcare facility adds calming live music to common areas
New arts department created a variety of art and music therapies at the hospital
Focus: Infection Control
5/2/2018
Monitoring systems support hand-hygiene efforts
New technologies include electronic and video hand hygiene monitoring systems
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
5/2/2018
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Offsite locations
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for offsite locations
5/2/2018
East Texas hospital practices disaster drills
The simulation was designed in part to practice evacuate existing patients due to infrastructure issues
5/2/2018
energybank Wins Plant Engineering “Product of the Year” Award for the Third Consecutive Year
5/2/2018
CIRI Releases New Vision & Mission Statements, Plans Peer-Review Journal and Science Symposium
5/2/2018
Seeq Partner Alpha Process Control to Present How Engineers Can Benefit from Big Data Analytics.
5/1/2018
Registered sex offender banned from seeing son in St. Louis NICU
Hospital said he violated mandatory escort policy
Blog / Focus: Food Service
5/1/2018
Food waste management serves up a perfect recipe for cost savings and sustainability
Reduce pre-consume food waste by 50 percent or more and reduce annual food purchases by 2 percent to 6 percent
5/1/2018
University of Kentucky installs 'circadian rhythm lighting' in NICU
The lighting mimics natural light cycles and helps in the babies' development
5/1/2018
Biophilic design can support healing
Exposure to natural elements can aid in the healing process
Focus: Security
5/1/2018
Massachusetts hospital deploys security video management software
Massachusetts General Hospital has 1,300 security cameras recording around the clock
Blog
5/1/2018
Return to restorative roots: The impact of quality acoustic design in a healthcare setting
Good healthcare sound design considers both what patients don’t want to hear and what they do.