HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Western Massachusetts has received a 2015 Redevelopment and Renewal Awards for sustainability impact, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Western Massachusetts has received a 2015 Redevelopment and Renewal Awards for sustainability impact. During construction, more than 100,000 bricks from demolished on-site warehouses and 250 linear feet of reclaimed timber were reused, along with 98 percent of the concrete, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website.
September 28, 2015
Topic Area: Sustainable Operations
Designing for Distraction: Benefits for Children, FamiliesDesigners who can incorporate distractions into pediatric healthcare facilities can help children and families successfully navigate healthcare journeys.
Staffing and Consolidation Reshape Outpatient Facility StrategiesLabor shortages and health system consolidation are driving new approaches to outpatient facility planning.
Adams Health Network Falls Victim to Phishing AttackAdams Health Network does not have any evidence that the attacker was seeking patient information.
Ventilation and Filtering for Infection Control Poor IAQ can be deadly in healthcare facilities, so maintaining proper air conditioning and filter systems is key in controlling the spread of infection.
ChristianaCare Opens Aston Campus Neighborhood HospitalThe hospital is expected to care for approximately 15,000 patients each year.