January 2019 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management
Flu activity elevated in most of the U.S.
CDC expects flu activity to remain elevated for a number of weeks
1/31/2019 3:00:00 PM
Smart labeling applications for the healthcare industry.
RFID technology —a broad category encompassing many types of smart labels— has potentially limitless applications for driving accuracy and value for the healthcare industry
1/31/2019 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Emergency Preparedness
Critical weather intelligence makes the difference in volunteer hurricane relief efforts
Weather tools help Team Rubicon respond quicker and reduce risks
1/31/2019 12:00:00 PM
Updated FGI guidance focuses on designing mobile medical units
Number of higher-acuity patients being treated in mobile units increasing
1/31/2019 11:00:00 AM
Focus: HVAC
Lucile Packard expansion includes displacement ventilation
A shading system on the façade is used to prevent sunspots, which can throw off the displacement ventilation system, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/31/2019 9:00:00 AM
Middle Atlantic Transforms the Installation Experience With New Solutions Available at ISE 2019
1/31/2019 12:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
Two dead after pigeon dropping infection at Glasgow hospital
Control measures have been put in place amid further investigation
1/30/2019 3:00:00 PM
Focus: Infection Control
UK infection measures reviewed after baby’s death
Pseudomonas bacteria are commonly found in soil, plants and water supplies
1/30/2019 2:00:00 PM
Four ways to improve healthcare employees’ well-being
Healthcare facilities are introducing their own versions of on-site services, recreation, and design elements
1/30/2019 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Evacuation during a fire
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for evacuation during a fire
1/30/2019 10:00:00 AM
Steps for effective emergency preparedness
Make sure your risk assessment and scenario planning are up to date and accurate
1/30/2019 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
Sunshine may kill bacteria in dust
Dust kept in the dark contained organisms closely linked to some respiratory diseases
1/30/2019 8:00:00 AM
The New York School of Interior Design to Honor Jeffrey Bilhuber, Christopher Spitzmiller, Alberto Villalobos at the NYSID Annual Gala 2019
1/30/2019 12:00:00 AM
New Forums, Events and Opportunities for Exploring the Future of Light, Technology, Design and Connectivity at The 2019 LIGHTFAIR
1/30/2019 12:00:00 AM
America Exhibits Innovation and Commitment to Partnerships at Arab Health 2019
1/30/2019 12:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
Attorney says clients contracted hepatitis from unsanitary N.J. health facility
Attorney represents hundreds of former patients of facility
1/29/2019 3:00:00 PM
Nurse stabbed on job pushing for hospital safety changes
Massachusetts lawmakers failed to pass legislation in Wilson's name following her attack
1/29/2019 2:00:00 PM
Top three design features to boost the patient experience
To remain competitive, building owners are looking for ways to better design their medical facilities
1/29/2019 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Infection Control
Study: Ultraviolet disinfection 97.7% effective in operating rooms
Study examined a UV light technology that can be used in a range of healthcare settings
1/29/2019 11:00:00 AM
Vanderbilt School of Nursing building designed to support wellness
The expansion was designed to target LEED Gold and WELL Silver certification
1/29/2019 9:00:00 AM
Focus: HVAC
Healthcare facilities' energy efficiency improves air quality
Salt Lake City Op-Ed says healthcare facilities' energy efficiency efforts can impact community health
1/29/2019 8:00:00 AM
Security, Simplicity, and Occupant Comfort Will Define the Building Control Systems Industry in 2019
1/29/2019 12:00:00 AM
Parallel Technologies Invests in Physical Security Offering with Promotion of Mark Bonde to Director Building Infrastructure Sales and Marketing
1/29/2019 12:00:00 AM
How to free up capital for hospital renovations
Unload medical office buildings, other real estate
1/28/2019 3:00:00 PM
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How to prepare your facility for the future with evidence-based design
The approach of anchoring design decisions on credible research to produce the best results is palpably helping healthcare facilities improve patient outcomes while lowering costs
1/28/2019 2:00:00 PM
Nashville General weighing future facility options
Hospital scouting existing buildings, raw land options
1/28/2019 12:00:00 PM
Smart home technologies offer opportunities for senior living facilities
A Front Porch of Glendale, Calif., program focuses on using technology to support seniors’ health and well-being, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website
1/28/2019 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
How clean are healthcare facilities?
Thorough environmental cleaning is required to ensure that hospitals are safe for patients
1/28/2019 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Emergency Preparedness
The future of violence response and emergency preparedness in healthcare
Several healthcare organizations have published information to assist security directors
1/28/2019 8:00:00 AM
Aircuity Announces Release of Educational Vodcast On The Energy Services Performance Contracting Market
1/28/2019 12:00:00 AM
NFJX Becomes First Cable Landing Station Campus in North America to Achieve HIPAA Certification
1/28/2019 12:00:00 AM
GRM’s Chart Acquisition & Verification Solution Cuts Days Sales Outstanding from Weeks to Days
1/28/2019 12:00:00 AM
RB and Diversey Create Strategic Alliance in North American Industrial and Institutional Cleaning Market
1/28/2019 12:00:00 AM
New HardStop Decorative Protection Panels By Formica Group Offer Superior Protection for High-Demand Areas
1/28/2019 12:00:00 AM
Top security concerns of assisted care facilities
IAHSS issued new guidance for handling violence
1/25/2019 3:00:00 PM
Sanitizing a hospital mattress
The procedures are rarely completed properly, especially rinsing, negating the value of the process
1/25/2019 2:00:00 PM
Planning for healthcare facility energy resiliency
A business approach supports long-term resiliency and sustainability
1/25/2019 12:00:00 PM
DeBakey VA Medical Center renovation designed to support mental healthcare
The renovation of the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center building in Houston comprises a vertical expansion and renovation to house the relocated Mental Health Clinic Trauma Recovery Program, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/25/2019 11:00:00 AM
Facility acoustics should be matched to a space's purpose
Soundmasking and other strategies can help attenuate the signal-to-noise ratio to what's appropriate for a given space.
1/25/2019 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
Privacy curtains challenge infection control efforts
Most facilities are still using privacy curtains to avoid expensive remodels
1/25/2019 8:00:00 AM
ASHE and others push for science-based codes and standards
Efforts aim to eliminate conflicting codes and ensure evidence-backed standards
1/24/2019 3:00:00 PM
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Healthcare laboratory informatics market to cross the billion-dollar benchmark by 2024
U.S. to be a major revenue contributor
1/24/2019 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Infection Control
WHO includes flu pandemic, Ebola in top 10 threats to global health
Air pollution and climate change top the list
1/24/2019 12:00:00 PM
New mother and baby unit planned in Congo
The new design will focus on addressing issues with overcrowding and creating a holistic care environment to reduce maternal and post-natal mortality rates, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/24/2019 11:00:00 AM
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5G’s impact on business, boosters ... and healthcare facilities
5G promises a more responsive network with low latency in the cellular environment, which will further enable the Internet of Things
1/24/2019 9:00:00 AM
Best Sanitizers Supports Work Wellness by Helping to Reduce the Spread of Germs in the Work Place
1/24/2019 12:00:00 AM
Jennifer Jackman Joins America’s Physician Groups as VP of Business Development
1/24/2019 12:00:00 AM
Ocutrx Vision Technologies Appoints Dr. Linda Lam as Chief Scientific and Strategy Officer
1/24/2019 12:00:00 AM
Experts say better environmental design, staff training needed in wake of care home deaths linked to aggression
Private rooms and spaces that won’t confuse people with dementia about what they are seeing an experiencing are recommended
1/23/2019 3:00:00 PM
USGBC expands LEED offerings
Several new LEED programs have recently been announced.
1/23/2019 12:00:00 PM
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Suites in AHCO
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for suites in AHCO
1/23/2019 10:00:00 AM
Laundering microfiber mops: Is it a good idea in cleanroom environments?
More facilities are laundering and re-using mops as a potential cost-saving and more environmental alternative
1/23/2019 9:00:00 AM
Hacker gets 10 years for DDoS attack on children’s hospitals
Man hacked into the Boston Children’s Hospital IT system in protest of the treatment of a patient
1/23/2019 8:00:00 AM
VITAS Healthcare Celebrates 40th Anniversary with MDC Freedom Tower Illumination
1/23/2019 12:00:00 AM
DowDuPont Specialty Products Division to Spotlight Newly Combined Healthcare Portfolio at MD&M West 2019
1/23/2019 12:00:00 AM
Eaton Delivers Advanced Configurability for Data Center and IT Professionals with High Density Rack Power Distribution Unit
1/23/2019 12:00:00 AM
Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US Advances Commercial HVAC With Introduction of CITY MULTI® N-Generation
1/23/2019 12:00:00 AM
Focus: Security
Jamaica official unhappy with healthcare facility security after baby snatchings
Nearly $800 million has been spent by the regional health authorities in the last year on hospital security
1/22/2019 3:00:00 PM
Patients over paperwork: Relieving federal burdens on healthcare facilities
How healthcare providers can use the cost and time savings
1/22/2019 2:00:00 PM
Stamford Health earns (LEED) Healthcare Certification
The hospital focused on several areas, including airflow, energy consumption and air quality
1/22/2019 12:00:00 PM
Hospitals step up energy efficiency upgrades to cut operating costs and enhance patient experience
Hospitals are in a particularly unique position because they typically operate older facilities, having tight operating margins, and have significant deferred maintenance
1/22/2019 11:00:00 AM
Health tech needs to evolve with changing patient expectations
Patients expect remote consultations, constant connectivity and location-aware mobile services
1/22/2019 9:00:00 AM
Focus: HVAC
Air quality's role in infection prevention can be overlooked
Having the right tools to communicate the importance of temperature and humidity is important
1/22/2019 8:00:00 AM
LiveWall Living Wall Featured in The Alice and Herbert Sachs Therapeutic Conservatory
1/22/2019 12:00:00 AM
EHNAC Enhances All Accreditation Programs with Integration of Cloud-Focused Criteria
1/22/2019 12:00:00 AM
Meeting the Threat in 2019: Cybersecurity for Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Firms
1/22/2019 12:00:00 AM
Focus: Security
Michigan hospital testing metal detectors
The metal detectors are being tested in the main lobby, but were previously used in the emergency department
1/21/2019 3:00:00 PM
Five planning best practices for building senior healthcare facilities
In building these facilities, healthcare facility managers and their construction partners must strike a balance of incorporating necessary elements of a medical facility, while maintaining a comfortable, homelike atmosphere
1/21/2019 2:00:00 PM
Wisconsin healthcare system partners with microhospital operator
The hospitals are expected to open by the end of 2020 or in early 2021
1/21/2019 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Infection Control
Arkansas cancer clinic sued over bacterial outbreak
The plaintiffs were clinic patients with chemotherapy ports who were infected with the bacteria
1/21/2019 11:00:00 AM
Tips for more sustainable surgical units
Common sense solutions include reducing non-hazardous waste by reusing materials
1/21/2019 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
The role of auditing in cleaning and disinfection
Nurses play a vital role in healthcare settings
1/21/2019 8:00:00 AM
SPX Cooling Technologies Introduces New Cooling Tower Control Panels for Efficient Operations
1/21/2019 12:00:00 AM
New Kee Walk with Guardrail Provides an OSHA-compliant Rooftop Walkway with Integrated Safety Railing
1/21/2019 12:00:00 AM
Johnson Controls Announces Technology Initiative to Introduce Open-source Software for Targeting Commercial and Public Building Retrofits
1/21/2019 12:00:00 AM
'Scary' Muslim family barred from seeing baby in hospital
Family went to Inova Fair Oaks Hospital in Fairfax, Va., last month to visit a newborn baby girl
1/18/2019 3:00:00 PM
Focus: Infection Control
First in-season flu numbers released by CDC
This is the first time these estimates are being provided during the flu season
1/18/2019 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Infection Control
Scottish hospital porters handle clinical waste during protests
A union had advised its members to stop dealing with the waste after four staffers were injured
1/18/2019 12:00:00 PM
New association created for medical facility professionals
The Association of Medical Facility Professionals was created by the leaders of the former Health Care Institute, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/18/2019 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
How ready is the U.S. for an Ebola outbreak?
Fourteen percent of administrators felt their facilities were unprepared for a patient with Ebola or an EID
1/18/2019 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
Ultraviolet light added to disinfection cuts C diff.
During the study, C diff. infection rates dropped in the intervention units to 11.2 from 28.7 per 10,000 patient
1/18/2019 8:00:00 AM
Johnson Controls Develops New Sound Attenuator Designed Exclusively for YORK Air Handling Units
1/18/2019 12:00:00 AM
VC Funding in Digital Health Sector Reaches $9.5 Billion in 2018, up 32 Percent YoY
1/18/2019 12:00:00 AM
Focus: HVAC
Florida rehab center where 12 died after hurricane loses license
12 people died when the air conditioning system failed following Hurricane Irma in September 2017
1/17/2019 3:00:00 PM
Maintenance can improve the reliability and performance of irrigation systems
The challenge is that most systems are expected to live far beyond their intended life cycles
1/17/2019 2:00:00 PM
Focus: HVAC
Tucson hospital cooled with radiant HVAC
Medical tower’s mini-central plant on the fourth floor makes the facility one of a kind
1/17/2019 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Emergency Preparedness
Resiliency is key to today's healthcare design
Hospital infrastructure resilience is a new imperative, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/17/2019 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
Legionnaires' found at Pennsylvania facility
One of the infected residents has died due to multiple contributing health factors
1/17/2019 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Security
Tips for healthcare facility managers to stay in compliance with NFPA
A majority of the updates are related to inspections, paperwork regulations and training
1/17/2019 8:00:00 AM
ABM Healthcare Achieves ISSA Cleaning Industry Management Standard and Green Building Certifications with Honors
1/17/2019 12:00:00 AM
Diversey North America Recognized by the Customer Service Institute of America for Commitment to Service Excellence
1/17/2019 12:00:00 AM
DocuTAP Announces Launch of Insight by DocuTAP, a Data Analysis and Reporting Tool for On-Demand Clinics
1/17/2019 12:00:00 AM
Video
Moose walks into Anchorage healthcare facility
She munched on some lobby greenery and left
1/16/2019 3:00:00 PM
Focus: Infection Control
Study finds bacteria in ancient Irish soil stops growth of superbugs
The soil in question is reputed to have healing properties
1/16/2019 2:00:00 PM
Senior living facilities balance style and safety
This balance is an essential design strategy for today’s senior living communities, from independent living to memory care, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website
1/16/2019 12:00:00 PM
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Two-hour separations between hospitals
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for two-hour separations between hospitals
1/16/2019 10:00:00 AM
Changes in operations and code requirements affect facility wayfinding
These strategies can help managers ensure signage keeps up with the changes
1/16/2019 9:00:00 AM
California healthcare facilities still figuring out how to reopen following wildfires
Hospitals are still recovering after two major fires
1/16/2019 8:00:00 AM
Intuitive, maker of the da Vinci Surgical System, to Store IFU documents Via the oneSOURCEdocs.com Manufacturers’ Advantage Program
1/16/2019 12:15:00 AM
ADT Continues Commercial Expansion Through Purchase of Technology Integration Leader, Advanced Cabling Systems
1/16/2019 12:15:00 AM
Auburn Community Hospital Prepares for Influenza Season by Investing in Electrostatic Technology
1/16/2019 12:00:00 AM
Kadean Building Second Underground Proton Therapy Vault At Siteman Cancer Center in St. Louis
1/16/2019 12:00:00 AM
Police investigating after vegetative patient gives birth
Arizona's Department of Economic Security is also conducting health and safety checks at the facility
1/15/2019 3:00:00 PM
Lean design builds Ohio hospital piece by piece
The MetroHealth System in Cleveland created a dynamic healthcare facility with a set of best practices that use a Lean philosophy and “process-neutral” design approach, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/15/2019 12:00:00 PM
The physical environment affects health and wellness
Building occupants are beginning to demand that their indoor environment be more than just comfortable
1/15/2019 11:00:00 AM
Facility Guidelines Institute begins process for 2022 guidelines
The proposal period is open until June 30
1/15/2019 9:00:00 AM
Legrand Continues to Connect to Life with Range of New IoT-Enabled Residential Solutions at CES 2019
1/15/2019 12:00:00 AM
Middle Atlantic Expands Customer Service and Support Availability in EMEA Through Legrand | AV
1/15/2019 12:00:00 AM
HHS releases healthcare cybersecurity best practices
Guidance includes 10 best practices for mitigating hacking threats
1/14/2019 3:00:00 PM
CDC, APIC offer new infection prevention tools
Tools released are being tested at three hospitals
1/14/2019 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Infection Control
Hartlepool healthcare facilities sees 27 percent drop in C. diff. infections
Reported community acquired infections have shown a 32 percent rise
1/14/2019 12:00:00 PM
Successful drain cleaning requires managers to understand technician needs
Effective specification of drain cleaning equipment can increase technician productivity and improve plumbing system performance
1/14/2019 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
Reducing cross-contamination risk
The environmental services staff needs to know the difference between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting
1/14/2019 9:00:00 AM
Seeq Announces Availability of R21 with New Scorecard and FFT Analytics, adds Lisa Graham PhD, PE, to Lead Analytics Engineering Team
1/14/2019 12:00:00 AM
AV Systems Integrators Avidex and Digital Networks Group Launch New Managed Services
1/14/2019 12:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
Bill Gates says we aren't ready for a deadly pandemic
He believes the next deadly epidemic will be the flu
1/11/2019 3:00:00 PM
Jacksonville hospital evacuates 77 patients after an air handler sparks a fire
Patients including newborn babies were temporarily evacuated
1/11/2019 2:00:00 PM
Phoenix care facility boosts security after vegetative patient gives birth
The enhanced security includes increased monitoring of patient care areas
1/11/2019 12:00:00 PM
Healthcare leaders offer ideas to fix healthcare
Among the 18 ideas in the article were several that were facilities/location-oriented
1/11/2019 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
Study finds: Antimicrobial hospital curtains cut bacterial contamination
One type of antimicrobial curtain was highly effective at reducing the number of bacteria living on the surface
1/11/2019 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
Mold in hospital’s maternity unit sickens more than 50 employees
More than 50 employees in the maternity unit at Staten Island University Hospital North say they've been sickened in recent months by an odor
1/11/2019 8:00:00 AM
EarlySense Completes $39 Million Financing Round to Accelerate Global Expansion of Contact-Free Sensing and Analytics Solution
1/11/2019 12:00:00 AM
Three-Sided Angle Installation for Greenheck Fire and Combination Fire Smoke Dampers
1/11/2019 12:00:00 AM
Bosch Start-up Security and Safety Things (SAST) presents Innovative Use Cases for Security Cameras Based on its Open IoT Ecosystem
1/11/2019 12:00:00 AM
Halyard Introduces COVER MAX Full-coverage Surgical Caps Available with CAPTURE Technology
1/11/2019 12:00:00 AM
Illinois hospitals facing requirements to reduce violence against nurses
Beginning Jan. 1, 2019, healthcare providers in Illinois must implement specific violence-prevention policies
1/10/2019 3:00:00 PM
Advocate Aurora pledges to use 100 percent clean power by 2030
Using clean power across these sites of care will reduce annual carbon dioxide emissions by 392,657 metric tons
1/10/2019 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Infection Control
Glasgow surgical cleaning unit closes after mold and bacteria is found
Although a deep clean was performed, mould continues to be an issue
1/10/2019 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Emergency Preparedness
Meeting the requirements for emergency equipment
Employees should be trained on how to use the emergency equipment fixtures before they handle hazardous chemicals
1/10/2019 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
Bacteria found on EEG electrodes poses infection risk
Twenty-five percent of cleaned reusable electrodes still had bacteria present
1/10/2019 8:00:00 AM
GE Healthcare, Vanderbilt University Medical Center Partner for Safer, More Precise Immunotherapy Cancer Treatment
1/10/2019 12:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
New York hospital urged to move maternity ward over mold and leaking gas fears
The mold and anesthetic gas traces were detected in the maternity ward at Staten Island University Hospital North
1/9/2019 3:00:00 PM
Design can Impact clinician burnout
The physical environment where physicians practice can contribute to their stress, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/9/2019 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Infection Control
Doctors say Palestinian superbug epidemic could spread
Shortages of water, power and fuel for generators mean doctors cannot always meet even basic hygiene standards
1/9/2019 12:00:00 PM
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Generator load bank tests
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for generator load bank tests
1/9/2019 10:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
Epidemiologist: Legionella is everywhere
Doctor says routine cleaning and maintenance of large water systems are key to preventing patients from falling ill
1/9/2019 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Emergency Preparedness
Getting ready for a CMS emergency preparedness survey
Long-term care facilities have to decide whether to focus on high-impact but low-frequency events or more common, but less impactful events
1/9/2019 8:00:00 AM
EHNAC Announces Finalized 2019 Accreditation Criteria Versions for All Accreditation Programs
1/9/2019 12:00:00 AM
Dick Moeller Joins Stantec to Expand its Healthcare Mechanical Engineering Practice in Southern California
1/9/2019 12:00:00 AM
MediMizer and oneSOURCE Team Up to Provide Powerful Solutions to Ensure Facility Compliance
1/9/2019 12:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
One dead after Legionella found at West Michigan hospital
The hospital is using alternative water sources and water filtration
1/8/2019 3:00:00 PM
Focus: Infection Control
Two fired from N.J. facility that may have exposed thousands to HIV, hepatitis
A Saddle Brook surgery center was closed after state surveyors found an outdated infection control plan and unacceptable sterilization practices
1/8/2019 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Infection Control
Maryland hospital's pipes contained uncommon bacteria that infected patients
Patients were infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria living in the plumbing of the National Institutes of Health’s hospital
1/8/2019 12:00:00 PM
Round-the-clock power critical for healthcare
Inefficient access to electricity can mark the difference between life and death
1/8/2019 11:00:00 AM
Indiana lawmaker wants to bring back hospital 'certificate of need' process
A state lawmaker is concerned that hospital construction is driving up the cost of healthcare
1/8/2019 9:00:00 AM
Most beautiful US healthcare facilities named
The list is based on more than 250,000 votes
1/8/2019 8:00:00 AM
Hospitals in Australia to give staff body armor
The Australian Health Department has purchased 250 custom body armor vests
1/7/2019 3:00:00 PM
Focus: Infection Control
Johns Hopkins hospitals don’t always follow safety rules they pioneered
The hospitals have been accused of setting aside basic safety rules
1/7/2019 2:00:00 PM
The Internet of Medical Things can improve patient care, clinical management
IoMT can support patient, staff and supply management
1/7/2019 12:00:00 PM
Wisconsin healthcare facility launches wayfinding app
Since the Froedtert & MCW Finder App was launched in late 2017, there have been more than 6,000 downloads and about 125 uses per day
1/7/2019 11:00:00 AM
Man dies after jumping from Chicago hospital window
Mercy Hospital patient broke the window before jumping
1/7/2019 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Emergency Preparedness
NFPA offers a risk assessment checklist for active shooter situations
Guidance includes tips on information officials should be gathering during building risk assessments
1/7/2019 8:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
U.S. healthcare worker with possible exposure to Ebola evacuated to Nebraska
The worker was treating patients and had contact with a patient who was later diagnosed with Ebola
1/4/2019 3:00:00 PM
Focus: Infection Control
Study says one-wipe cleaning system for nurses is effective
Contamination of the environment around patients seen as MRSA risk
1/4/2019 2:00:00 PM
Formulating a plan for deferred maintenance
Upgrades to facilities can overcome scarce resources to deliver financial benefits
1/4/2019 12:00:00 PM
Hospitals are improving security after shooting at N.Y. facility
An August shooting at Westchester Medical Center killed two
1/4/2019 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
Shriners nurses launch hand-hygiene program
Patients were deputized as 'Hand Hygiene Police'
1/4/2019 9:00:00 AM
New, Revised Pain Assessment/Management Standards for Behavioral Healthcare, Home Care, Nursing Care To Be Introduced
1/4/2019 12:00:00 AM
Kingspan Insulation Announces Doug Crawford as Managing Director of North America
1/4/2019 12:00:00 AM
Lorin Anodized Copper Collection Ideal for Exterior and Interior Architectural Applications
1/4/2019 12:00:00 AM
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Clothes irons
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for clothes irons in nursing home resident rooms
1/3/2019 3:00:00 PM
NFMT Baltimore 2019 announces new features
New events and offerings are planned for the annual NFMT show, March 26-28, 2019
1/3/2019 2:00:00 PM
Interoperability of EHR integrations key to changing patient experience
Well-integrated technology not only puts less burden on staff but also increases workflow efficiencies
1/3/2019 12:00:00 PM
Va. health system working to eliminate plastic straws
Inova Health System is also reducing single-use plastic items from public areas
1/3/2019 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Emergency Preparedness
Mass notification is only one part of emergency communications
System must be integrated with other technologies to form a holistic emergency communications plan
1/3/2019 8:00:00 AM
CBRE: Outpatient Centers on the Rise as Average Asking Rent for U.S. Medical Office Buildings Reaches Record High
1/3/2019 12:00:00 AM
Medpricer Reports U.S. Hospitals Collectively Overspend an Estimated $39B Annually on Purchased Services
1/3/2019 12:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
Study: Isolation room pressure key to limiting spread of airborne germs
A high air-change rate in AIIRs does not ensure efficient removal of infectious agents
1/2/2019 3:00:00 PM
The blueprint for IoT infrastructure in healthcare
Developments in technology that contribute to the Internet of Things are introducing some extremely interesting innovations for healthcare providers
1/2/2019 2:00:00 PM
Rural healthcare facilities leading way
Rural facilities can launch innovative, industry-leading ideas
1/2/2019 12:00:00 PM
Key considerations for onsite power
Facility managers should educate themselves about the best fit for their facilities
1/2/2019 9:00:00 AM
Focus: HVAC
New HVAC systems present challenges, opportunities
Mechanical systems have evolved not only technologically, but also in how they're purchased
1/2/2019 8:00:00 AM
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