August 2019 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management
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8/30/2019
Water coolers banned from Scotland's hospitals due to infection risk
Action has been taken because of the potential for bacteria to grow in the nozzle and the water bottle if not routinely used
8/30/2019
Safety issues at Florida VA hospital linked to patient suicide
Cameras the hospital was required to have on the unit for patient safety reasons hadn't worked in three years
Blog / Focus: Energy Efficienc
8/30/2019
CHPs a smart solution to combat increasing blackout risks facing healthcare facilities
Many healthcare facilities aren’t properly prepared for what is increasingly becoming a more recurrent threat
8/30/2019
Healthcare workers don't like hand-hygiene monitoring, but it works
Survey responses revealed negative attitudes about the system
8/30/2019
Planning lighting systems in healthcare facilities
With planning, managers can ensures the success of maintenance and upgrades of plumbing systems
8/30/2019
California hospital gets half its energy from solar power
The system will generate 2.4 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of clean, renewable power per year
8/29/2019
When disaster strikes, FEMA money is available to hospitals that file quickly
Hospitals often don't file for the funds because they're unaware of what can be reimbursed and there is only a 30-day window to apply
8/29/2019
Immediate feedback helps with electronic hand hygiene monitoring systems
Systems with immediate feedback perform slightly better.
Focus: Renovation
8/29/2019
Tips for a successful construction project
No construction project ever goes perfectly, but follow these tips to increase your chances of an on-time, on-budget building
8/29/2019
South Bend hospital police named best in the state
The Memorial Hospital police department started five years ago with eight officers and has grown to 15
Case study
8/29/2019
New behavioral health unit installs durable lighting with architectural touches
Robust lighting that could withstand high levels of abuse while trying to minimize the institutional look of fixtures was installed
Focus: Energy Efficiency
8/29/2019
Energy management and information systems (EMIS) boost efficiency
Rapidly evolving software systems provide visibility and analysis into how a building consumes energy
Focus: Renovation
8/28/2019
Hospital infection rates drop with single-patient rooms
Single-patient room experience also supports privacy, confidentiality, comfort, reduced noise and improved quality of sleep
8/28/2019
Balancing security and access in healthcare facilities
Certain challenges are unique to healthcare facilities
8/28/2019
Patient sues Illinois hospital after contracting Legionnaires’
The suit alleges the hospital didn’t take proper precautions following a previous outbreak
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
8/28/2019
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Electrical receptacles
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for electrical receptacles
8/27/2019
‘Smart hospitals’ are on the horizon
These buildings perform functions like a medical practitioner
8/27/2019
Hospitals working to meet the challenge of seismic safety
Being able to ride out a major quake and remain operational doesn’t come cheap
Blog
8/27/2019
Personalize heat to match the space
Keeping occupants of a facility warm and comfortable is a year-round priority
8/27/2019
Case study: The prescription for EMI New York City
The operating room of a major hospital in New York City is free from the effects of EMI
8/27/2019
Acoustics involves a number of factors
The ceiling, the walls, the floor and the soundmasking system all play important roles in determining the acoustical quality of a space
Focus: Renovation
8/27/2019
New York hospital plans $2 billion renovation
The project will include residential apartments
8/26/2019
The maintenance staff has a role in infection prevention
Facility professionals are constantly moving throughout the facility and may be able to spot potential problems
8/26/2019
Accredited ambulatory surgery center FMs face compliance challenges
Understanding the various regulations, inspections and other communications involved is just the beginning
Blog/Focus: Energy Efficiency
8/26/2019
Going hybrid for maximum heating efficiencies
Two types of boilers can be better than one
8/26/2019
Candida auris now one of the world's most feared hospital microbes
New research suggests higher temperatures may have led to an increase in infections
Blog
8/26/2019
Mission: Revamp Healthcare 2019 — Top policies this year to reimagine healthcare
One of the greatest challenges in healthcare is keeping up with the changing landscape
Blog
8/26/2019
Big data start-ups set to change healthcare
Healthcare is a sector which relies heavily on data and relay of information, so naturally there are lots of companies springing up
8/23/2019
C. difficile strain evolving to live in hospital rooms
A subset of Clostridium difficile bacteria is on the verge of becoming a new species
8/23/2019
Security catches woman trying to kidnap toddler from N.Y. hospital
The suspect allegedly took a stroller with a two-year-old inside and fled St. Joseph’s Hospital
8/23/2019
Rhode Island hospital employees to get panic buttons
Contract with Our Lady of Fatima Hospital addresses concerns around safety
8/23/2019
Maintaining sidewalks and parking garages requires a comprehensive, strategic approach
By developing inspection guidelines for common causes of problems, managers can extend the performance life of concrete components
8/23/2019
Massachusetts hospital deploys security video management software
Massachusetts General Hospital has 1,300 security cameras recording around the clock
C. diff. is evolving to spread in hospitals8/22/2019
Ebola spreads to third Congo province
South Kivu is located over 430 miles south of where the outbreak first began
8/22/2019
2019 Environmental Services Departments of the Year named
The award recognizes best practices in cleaning and caring for the healthcare environment
8/22/2019
Healthcare facilities must manage emergencies for hours, days after
Healthcare systems should maintain vigilant foresight
IoT can simplify security effortsFocus: Interior Design
8/22/2019
Mass. hospice designed to be uplifting
Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, Mass., is a functional and uplifting environment for the staff, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
Hospital lights track equipment8/21/2019
Kansas stalls construction of surgical center
An inspector found several concerning problems at the new facility
8/21/2019
Patient who woke up covered in bugs at Detroit hospital takes legal action
Henry Ford traced the bed bugs back to wet, infested clothing that was placed under the mattress of a gurney
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
8/21/2019
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Fire watch
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for a fire watch
8/21/2019
Planning healthcare facilities for the future
Managers can ensure the success of maintenance and upgrades of HVAC, plumbing and lighting systems
Blog
8/21/2019
Boston Children’s Hospital using Alexa to help parents and caregivers
Amazon asked healthcare facilities to test Alexa’s new HIPAA-compliant technology
8/20/2019
Kaiser Permanente workers in California vote to approve strike
The employees have been working under an expired national contract since September
Man with assault rifle opens fire at Chicago VA hospital8/20/2019
Stanford Medicine expansion almost finished
The project includes updating the School of Medicine with new labs
8/20/2019
Workplace culture key to return on investment
Good healthcare design is informed by the reality that culture as key to leveraging the investment in capital building projects, according to an article on the Healthcare Design
8/20/2019
Massachusetts hospital integrates security camera system
System reviews and monitors more than 1,000 security cameras
8/19/2019
VA removes vets from facility after finding veteran dead for 4 days
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs investigation also found other issues at the California Villa home
8/19/2019
Two cancer patients catch rare bugs linked to hospital water supply
Glasgow Queen Elizabeth University Hospital has sealed off part of the facility
8/19/2019
Healthcare industry major source of harmful emissions
Doctors suggest multi-faceted approach to incorporate environmental sustainability into value assessments in healthcare
Focus: Energy Efficiency
8/19/2019
Four energy-saving design tips for cold climates
In cold climates, heating loads are key
8/19/2019
‘Playbook’ preps Rhode Island healthcare facilities for power outages
'Protecting Patients When Disaster Strikes' describes the before-during-after of a power outage
8/19/2019
HDR Hires Health Principal
8/16/2019
Hospital cleaning bundle efficient and cost-effective
Method also reduces vancomycin-resistant enterococci infections by 37 percent
8/16/2019
Wyoming Medical Center upgrades security after shooting
A man who opened fire inside of Wyoming Medical Center in March
8/16/2019
First Legionnaires’ death linked to Atlanta outbreak confirmed
Air conditioning units are prime breeding grounds for the bacteria
Case study / Focus: Energy Efficiency
8/16/2019
University Health Network: Exhaust fan app boosts savings
DCV control of labs' air supply initially saved approximately $800,000
Focus: Renovation
8/16/2019
NICU renovation was executed in phases
The design of the existing Allison Family NICU at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital made it impossible to renovate one complete side at a time, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
8/15/2019
Hospitals prep for the worst as mass shootings become more common
Hospitals mandate training for tragedy
Blog / Focus: Interior Design
8/15/2019
Nine ways the dimensions of wellness should be incorporated into assisted living facility design
Wellness is more than just the absence of disease
8/15/2019
Resources can help reduce Legionella risk
Resources distributed by ASHRAE include Standard 188, which provides a comprehensive approach to help prevent the growth and spread of Legionella within building water systems
Blog
8/15/2019
Are healthcare villages the future?
They are modern, realistic approaches to the problem of healthcare
8/15/2019
Three trending security technologies
Drones, robots and advanced access control changing facilities management
8/14/2019
Security changes causing concern at Fla. hospital
JFK Medical Center in Atlantis removing medical detectors, police
8/14/2019
Emergency rooms designed for older patients improving outcomes
These ERs include separate and customized physical spaces
8/14/2019
Up to half of patient food in Irish hospitals is not eaten
Health officials are working on guidelines to address food waste
8/14/2019
Identifying and addressing DAS requirements in today’s hospital
DAS allows all users of the building, whether it be communicating infrastructure or a personal or business phone, to connect to their carrier of choice at full signal strength
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
8/14/2019
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Fire extinguishers
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for fire extinguishers
8/14/2019
Micro-hospital set to open in Tulsa Hills
It has the capability of CT scan, ultrasound, lab, radiology, etc.
8/14/2019
Wiegmann Associates Begins HVAC Work for New Edison at State College Residential and Retail Complex
8/13/2019
Glasgow hospital spends more than $500,000 to kill pests after pigeon droppings crisis
Anti-bird spikes and netting have been installed and chemicals were used to kill mold and fungus
8/13/2019
Digital footprints boost safety for newborns
California hospital captures high-resolution images for better identification
8/13/2019
Sixth death in UK Listeria outbreak linked to hospital food
The death has been linked to sandwiches from Good Food Chain products served at St. Richard’s Hospital
8/13/2019
U.S. News releases latest top hospitals list
The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., has the top spot
8/13/2019
Study: Cigarette smoke boosts MRSA drug-resistance
Smoke also may make MRSA more invasive and persistent
Blog
8/13/2019
Telehealth market expected to see a 23.4 percent compound annual growth rate
Growth is driven by increasing health awareness and adoption of online health consultation
8/13/2019
Medline and Greenhealth Exchange Partner to Find New Ways to Advance Healthcare Sustainability
8/12/2019
Wash. hospital adds dog to its security force
Tacoma General Hospital security dog expected to prevent assaults, help patients
8/12/2019
Candida Auris called 'new bug using old tricks'
C. auris acts more like a multidrug-resistant, healthcare-associated bacteria than like a typical yeast
8/12/2019
What do you know about hospital security?
Campus Safety Magazine offers a quiz on their website
8/12/2019
N.J. called hot spot for Candida auris
The CDC says most cases of Candida auris in the United States are in New York City, Chicago and New Jersey
Blog
8/12/2019
Non-regulated healthcare facilities taking resilience seriously
Technologies can help can cut costs and improve energy efficiency
8/12/2019
ISSA Elects New 2020 Board Members
8/9/2019
Healthcare facility sends two comfort dogs to El Paso after mass shooting
Dogs offer comfort to the hospital staff and first responders tending to shooting victims
8/9/2019
Hospital mobilizes to fight deadly Candida auris
Widespread overuse of antibiotics and antifungals has bred superbug species
8/9/2019
Boston hospital roof farm sprouts other initiatives
Boston Medical Center began operating a 2,658-square-foot farm on a roof terrace in 2017
8/9/2019
Tips to keep long-term care facilities safe
Younger people with serious mental illness getting treatment in senior living and care settings is contributing to an increase in violence
8/8/2019
Death from infection linked to pigeon feces at Glasgow hospital could lead to criminal proceedings
A boy was battling cancer at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow in December 2018 when he contracted Cryptococcus and died
8/8/2019
Hospitals use technology, training to support seismic readiness
Healthcare facilities are diversifying their communication tools, outfitting buildings with technology and running preparedness scenarios
8/8/2019
Key to improving EVS results can be found in the C-Suite
Creating an infection-free facility begins at the top with a commitment from management
8/8/2019
Glasgow hospital fire evacuation protocols called 'chaotic and confusing'
Staff member says patients and staff at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital could be at risk
Blog
8/8/2019
Load testing of electronic health records - what to look for
Load testing is an essential component in performance testing, and doing so in a production-like environment brings its benefits.
Focus: Energy Efficiency
8/8/2019
Net zero energy is the future of facilities
Practices, considerations for an ultra-efficient building
8/7/2019
N.C. hospital goes on lockdown after patient says they opened envelope with white, powdery substance
FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital lifted lockdown after testing substance
8/7/2019
VA healthcare facilities going smoke free Oct. 1st
A recent VA survey revealed that approximately 85 percent of responding facility leadership support smoke-free campuses
8/7/2019
Two cases of Legionnaires’ confirmed at Connecticut nursing facility
Apple Rehab is working to find the source of the bacteria and have taken precautions, including chlorine treatments for the water system.
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
8/7/2019
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Lactation pods
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for lactation pods
8/7/2019
Healthcare facilities need preparation to avoid a cyberattack
A strong, flexible game plan is crucial
Focus: Renovation
8/7/2019
Boston hospital expansion to include disaster, flood protection
The design will consider every worst-case scenario
8/7/2019
Johnson Controls and Punch Technologies, Inc. Collaborate to Deliver Safety Communication Technology
8/6/2019
Roof rat concerns force closure of Washington hospital's kitchen, cafeteria
Patients’ food was being prepared and brought in from another hospital
8/6/2019
Specifying sinks for sterile compounding (HD) environments doesn’t have to be a hazardous decision
Hospitals will pay it for this service, which it expects will be much faster and eventually cheaper than current couriers
8/6/2019
Be measles ready: Tips on how to be prepared for the next outbreak
There are a number of factors that make measles a particularly difficult virus to protect patients, staff and visitors from contracting
8/6/2019
Washington hospital works to improve safety after patient's death
The patient ran from the facility after tampering with a fire alarm
8/6/2019
UPS to use drones for hospital deliveries
Hospitals will pay it for this service, which it expects will be much faster and eventually cheaper than current couriers
Focus: Energy Efficiency
8/6/2019
The value of daylighting, even with LEDs
Even when LEDs mimic sunlight, expert see LEDs as complementary to — but not replacing — daylighting strategies
Case study /Focus: Renovation
8/5/2019
Candida auris is raising questions about its origin
The fungus doesn’t behave like a fungus
8/5/2019
Hospital-acquired C. diff comes with a financial price tag
The average healthcare cost for patients with the C. diff infection was $43,718
8/5/2019
High levels of air pollution found at London hospital causes concern
Pollution may be coming from generators and boilers at St Bartholomew’s Hospital
8/5/2019
Study focuses on where disease-causing pathogens might be hiding in a longterm care facility
Researchers examined the possibility that electric hand dryers installed in public restrooms could spread disease
Focus: Renovation
8/5/2019
Healthcare facility renovation addresses patient experience
Boston's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center added sconce lighting, warm wooden floors and natural color palettes, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
8/5/2019
Diversified Heat Transfer Selects Dyson Associates as the New Representative in New England Area
8/2/2019
Hundreds of Tampa Bay area nursing homes, assisted living facilities still without backup power
A Florida law fines facilities as much as $1,000 per day for failure to install permanent generators, but records show these facilities rarely paid fines
8/2/2019
Two cases of Legionnaires’ reported at Illinois hospital
It was unknown if the infected patients were exposed at the hospital
8/2/2019
Safeguarding healthcare facilities from legionella
Having control measures and procedures in place is the first step in mitigating Legionella risk
8/2/2019
158 employees at Seattle hospital potentially exposed to dangerous bacteria
The exposure occurred in an operating room and a laboratory in late June
8/2/2019
Healthcare facilities in Portugal test 'panic buttons' for staff
The devices send a rapid message indicating danger
Case study /Focus: Renovation
8/2/2019
Texas children’s hospital relies on non-toxic coating for shower stall repairs
Many patient-room shower stalls were in need of repair
8/1/2019
Superbugs can remain on surgical gowns after disinfection
Researchers tested single-use polypropylene surgical gowns infected with three strains of C. diff
8/1/2019
Regular inspections, testing helps keep sprinklers working properly
The reliability and effectiveness with which sprinklers operate cuts both the human and financial costs of fires
Blog
8/1/2019
Ransomware can put healthcare providers — and patients — in critical condition
Ransomware attacks have been numerous in hospitals and other health facilities recently, and the consequences can be dire
Blog
8/1/2019
Clinic relocation offers opportunity to study and optimize all aspects of care delivery
The new facility allowed leaders to plan flexible spaces they could adapt with changing practices
Focus: Interior Design
8/1/2019
New paint and coating technology has long-term benefits
Meeting facility sustainability needs means staying abreast of changes in products and applications
8/1/2019