The average cost of running a small city hospital is nearly $200,000 a day not including clinicians' wages.
There are four basic expenditures you can cut back on while running a hospital, according to an article on the Business Review USA website.
• Many hospitals are saving money on waste removal by separating standard waste from red-bag pathologic waste
• Reworking inbound and outbound shipping strategies can also cut costs
• Change vendors can often lead to better prices
• Switching to energy-efficient, low-amp lighting can also help save money
September 1, 2015
Topic Area: Maintenance and Operations
Respecting EVS Workers: 19 Minutes Is Not EnoughThe infection control problem is time, and it's up to facility managers, EVS directors and infection preventionists to address the problem.
Where are the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Hotspots in Healthcare?First-year findings from Boston Medical Center show medical waste generates a disproportionate amount of healthcare emissions.
Caravel Autism Health Opens Clinic in Lake Zurich, IllinoisThe clinic features colorful, sensory-friendly spaces where children work one-on-one with therapists.
The Future of Healthcare Facility Construction ProjectsBrian Cowperthwaite highlights the invisible work that impacts everyone who walks through a healthcare facility.
Ground Broken on Jupiter Medical Center's Second HospitalThe 53,000-square-foot hospital will include 29 inpatient beds, four operating rooms, 24-hour emergency services, a diagnostic laboratory and imaging services.