North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System is planning to build a biological containment unit to strengthen its response to infectious disease outbreaks
The Great Neck, N.Y.-based North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System is planning to build a biological containment unit to strengthen its response to infectious disease outbreaks, according to an article on the Becker's Hospital Review website.
North Shore-LIJ will model the unit after the Nebraska Medicine Biocontainment Patient Care Unit at Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha and the Serious Communicable Disease Unit at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, according to the article.
November 3, 2014
Topic Area: Safety
A 'Superbug' Is on the Rise in HospitalsCDC data on C. auris in New York, Illinois, California, Florida and Nevada found more than 1,000 reported cases each in 2023.
The Next Generation of Security Tech in Healthcare FacilitiesManufacturers discuss how AI-powered CCTV and touchless weapon detection are redefining how hospitals protect patients and staff.
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of St. Petersburg OpensThis marks the opening of Encompass’ twenty-fifth location in Florida.
Why More Facilities are Adding Gender Neutral RestroomsGender neutral restrooms help avoid controversy in public facilities.
Massachusetts Hospital Cyberattack Reflects Growing Vulnerability in Healthcare SystemsAs outages disrupt patient care and emergency services, facility leaders are reminded that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility.