Hospitals adjust schedules to give patients more rest

Hospitals reschedule floor-washing or designate tasks to be finished by 11 p.m.


Hospitals have changed their routine workflows so patients can get a better night sleep during their overnight stays, according to an article on the Fierce Healthcare website.

Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA recently changed its ICU policies, turning down hall lights at 10 every night. 

Other hospitals have “quiet hours” in the afternoon, rescheduling floor-washing or designating tasks to be finished by 11 p.m.

Hospitals have also adjusted lighting as a way to increase patient satisfaction.

Read the article.

 

 



July 15, 2016


Topic Area: Maintenance and Operations


Recent Posts

Reframing the Construction Manager as a Community Manager

Managers must work with patients, community residents and other interested parties to ensure a smooth, successful construction projects


Health First Celebrates 'Topping Off' Ceremony for New Cape Canaveral Hospital Campus

Construction is slated to finish by the end of 2026 or early 2027.


The University of Hawai'i Cancer Center Caught Up in Cyberattack

Investigations are still ongoing to assess other sensitive information that may have been impacted.


Mature Dry Surface Biofilm Presents a Problem for Candida Auris

Multiple methods are described in the literature, but no consensus has been reached for disinfection efficacy tests against biofilms.


Sutter Health's Arden Care Center Officially Opens

With an adaptive reuse of an underutilized office building, the 70,000 square-foot facility was renovated to meet current healthcare standards.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

 
 
 
 

Healthcare Facilities Today membership includes free email newsletters from our facility-industry brands.

Facebook   Twitter   LinkedIn   Posts

Copyright © 2023 TradePress. All rights reserved.