Campus transformed to serve community

Any renovation project comes with surprises, such as mechanical and electrical systems that had been modified in ways nobody knew about, or foundations or walls that unexpectedly require shoring up.

When the team at Little Company of Mary Hospital (LCMH) in Evergreen Park, Ill., embarked on a campus transformation in 2009, they discovered a more meaningful surprise: a time capsule left by the women who founded the hospital in 1929.

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Long career shows change is a safe bet

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Veterans say the D.C. VA hospital is not safe for women

A woman said she was sexually assaulted at the Washington D.C. VA Medical Center four months ago

1/28/2020

Focus: Infection Control

CDC estimates flu has killed 6,600 in U.S.

The overall flu-associated hospitalization rate is in line with trends seen during this time last season

1/28/2020

Missouri hospital gives staff panic buttons

The use of the buttons is in a trial phase and is aimed at improving security in high-risk areas like the ER

1/28/2020

Focus: Emergency Preparedness

FEMA funding earthquake safety for Los Angeles hospital

Funds will go to non-structural bracing and anchoring of medical equipment, communications hardware, and supporting infrastructure

1/28/2020

Blog / Focus: Infection Control

Integrated infection prevention is essential for protecting patients

A growing number of clinical studies have demonstrated that “no-touch” technologies are effective in reducing bacterial contamination of surfaces and can reduce colonization/infection in patients admitted to these hospital rooms

1/28/2020