December 2014 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management
Water-birth facilities reviewed after baby's death
Baby is believed to have contracted Legionnaires' disease from bacteria in the birthing pool
12/30/2014 3:00:00 PM
Do U.S. healthcare professionals feel safe after Ebola?
The Decoded Science website interviewed healthcare workers about lingering Ebola concerns
12/30/2014 2:00:00 PM
HAI battle fought on multiple fronts
The battle against hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) includes protocols, processes and design, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
12/30/2014 1:00:00 PM
Almost every Edmonton health facility found with infrastructure problems
Alberta Health Services review shows infrastructure problems exist at every Edmonton-area health facility
12/30/2014 11:00:00 AM
Natural methods for fighting bacteria
The installation of bacteria-killing copper alloys to reduce bacterial loads has demonstrated promising results
12/30/2014 9:00:00 AM
Community health center planned for South Dakota
New Rapid City facility to combine services from three present locations
12/30/2014 8:00:00 AM
InsideIQ Building Automation Alliance leader addresses cybersecurity for intelligent buildings at Realcomm Events
12/30/2014 12:00:00 AM
DriSteem's Water Treatment Systems delivers softened and/orreverse osmosis water
12/30/2014 12:00:00 AM
Hospitals meet challenges of treating Ebola
Two U.S. facilities that successfully treated patients with Ebola share key strategies
12/29/2014 3:00:00 PM
Benefits Of BIM in healthcare design
The use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) in gaining popularity as healthcare projects continue to grow in size and complexity, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
12/29/2014 2:00:00 PM
Replacement hospital planned for N.C. region
The new McDowell Hospital will be constructed on the same campus where the existing one stands
12/29/2014 12:00:00 PM
NHS hospital opens carbon-saving energy center
Cheltenham General Hospital energy center will save Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust over 10 million pounds
12/29/2014 11:00:00 AM
New DMC Heart Hospital reboots signage
Signage is designed to connect people to new location and build awareness
12/29/2014 9:30:00 AM
Wisconsin health system's energy independence aims for healthier environment
Gundersen Health System powers past denials and failures
12/29/2014 8:00:00 AM
MultiCare Health System chooses Premier, Inc. to improve outcomes, reduce costs and advance population health
12/29/2014 12:00:00 AM
New Web Trax floor mat from Superior Mfg. Group provides maximum slip-resistance in wet environments
12/29/2014 12:00:00 AM
Hubbell Outdoor Lighting adds motion sensor option to award winning LED wallpack family
12/29/2014 12:00:00 AM
U.S. healthcare system could benefit from Ebola
While Ebola has affected the U.S. in a relatively small way, it may have an enduring impact on the healthcare system
12/26/2014 3:00:00 PM
Imaging area design, regulations are evolving
FGI Guidelines keep up with technology and safety issues
12/26/2014 2:00:00 PM
University of Alabama modernizes student health facilities
UAB had experienced a 30 percent increase in the demand for health and counseling services since 2012, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
12/26/2014 12:00:00 PM
Arizona hospital ED expansion includes security upgrades
Mountain View Hospital in Payson more than doubles its size
12/26/2014 11:00:00 AM
Retro-commissioning can bring surprises
Experts offer advice about what this process really means for a building
12/26/2014 9:00:00 AM
Langley Air Force Base Hospital renovation completed
Project recognized with a Design-Build Award for projects over $15 million
12/26/2014 8:00:00 AM
Armstrong enhances ceiling design freedom with on-center linear lighting integration
12/26/2014 12:00:00 AM
Eaton’s innovative lighting solutions and wiring devices to be featured in upcoming episode of PBS' 'For Your Home'
12/26/2014 12:00:00 AM
Juno Lighting Group introduces two nNew Trac 12 TL214 LED modules with innovative WarmDim technology and color accents
12/26/2014 12:00:00 AM
How to advance in facility management
There is a wide range of career opportunities in healthcare facilities management
12/23/2014 3:00:00 PM
Building information modeling can promote safety and green design
BIM has emerged as a popular tool for design, development and efficient construction of complex buildings
12/23/2014 2:00:00 PM
U.K. hospital takes hand hygiene high-tech
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust installed a real-time locating system to monitor staff hand-hygiene, using TeleTracking technology
12/23/2014 12:00:00 PM
Nurses benefit from daylighting, study says
Cornell research said nurses served their patients in better moods than nurses who settled for large doses of artificial light
12/23/2014 11:00:00 AM
Denver hospital saved $4.3 million with prefabrication
Using prefabricated elements in the construction of the new Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver cut 72 workdays off the construction schedule
12/23/2014 10:00:00 AM
$1.5 billion hospital complex built in San Francisco
New facilities include a 289-bed hospital complex on the UCSF Medical Center's Mission Bay Campus
12/23/2014 8:00:00 AM
Armstrong Natural Creations luxury vinyl tile with the I-Set installation system named a Best of Year 2014 honoree by Interior Design
12/23/2014 12:00:00 AM
Students brainstorm to reduce hospital-acquired infections
Young biomedical engineer creates bacteria-killing lights
12/22/2014 3:00:00 PM
Hawaiian healthcare system shifting facility to skilled nursing
$80 million redevelopment includes rehabilitation clinic and aging, memory, and brain health services
12/22/2014 2:00:00 PM
Computer simulation modeling can match space to strategy in healthcare
Designs that support efficient processes allow providers to treat more patients in less space
12/22/2014 12:00:00 PM
Children of baby boomers expected to changes aged-care standards
Many have substantial financial and electoral power
12/22/2014 11:00:00 AM
Lights not enough to improve safety around hospital
Experts say it takes lights, cameras and action
12/22/2014 10:00:00 AM
Top health technology hazards named
ECRI Institute announces top 10 health technology hazards for 2015
12/22/2014 8:00:00 AM
White House report tells hospitals how to prepare for climate change
The report calls for hospitals to use 'predictive climate models' in construction
12/19/2014 3:00:00 PM
UCHealth plans Fort Collins emergency center
Freestanding emergency center would be located near competitor Banner Health's hospital and emergency room
12/19/2014 2:00:00 PM
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Standardization: A growing trend in healthcare security
Standardization of healthcare protocols and procedures is an established practice that helps create a safer and more affordable patient culture
12/19/2014 12:00:00 PM
Boston hospitals reducing energy use
Energy conservation and efficiency cut energy use by 6% over the last three years
12/19/2014 11:00:00 AM
Emergency Department design strategies
Many factors must be considered the future of the emergency department (ED), as demand for its services grows, according to an article on the Haelthcare Design website
12/19/2014 9:00:00 AM
Best practices for healthcare facilities in winter
Managers must recognize and mitigate building corrosion
12/19/2014 8:00:00 AM
Eaton's new BRX miniature circuit breaker leads market in interrupting ratings
12/19/2014 12:00:00 AM
AAMA updates voluntary specification for the lamination of wood and cellulosic composite materials
12/19/2014 12:00:00 AM
Attack spurs concerns over hospital parking
Regina hospital is reviewing parking situation after an employee is attacked while walking to her car
12/18/2014 3:00:00 PM
Nevada hospitals add armed guards after shooting
Armed security guards are coming to two Renown Health hospitals in Reno, Nev., after a fatal shooting last year
12/18/2014 2:00:00 PM
Canadian hospital reviews security after patient violence
Staff of Stanton Territorial Hospital in Canada's Northwest Territories wants security guards' role strengthened
12/18/2014 12:00:00 PM
New Mexico hospital to remodel patient rooms
Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center in Santa Fe will also be constructing 36 new patient rooms
12/18/2014 11:00:00 AM
Design decisions paying off for Indianapolis hospital
A year after Eskenazi Hospital opened, designers say most of the project's design features are are paying off, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website
12/18/2014 10:00:00 AM
Emergency department classification Q&A
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about emergency department classification
12/18/2014 8:00:00 AM
10 key considerations when a healthcare tenant negotiates a shopping center lease
12/18/2014 12:00:00 AM
Intermatic Introduces New LED fix mount button, stem, and stem and swivel electronic photo controls for extended life
12/18/2014 12:00:00 AM
Makinex partners with US Pressure Washer Manufacturers Mi-T-MAAMA releases updated voluntary specification for multi-bar hinges in window applications
12/18/2014 12:00:00 AM
Armed attacks on hospitals becoming more frequent
Violence has resulted in deaths, injury and destroyed facilities
12/17/2014 3:00:00 PM
Hospitals compete for patients with amenities
Hospitals wooing patients with gourmet food, posh pillows, lobby waterfalls, original art and valet parking
12/17/2014 1:00:00 PM
UTSW's Clements Hospital honored as Dallas' Real Estate Project Of The Year
Project includes 35,000 square feet of dedicated educational space
12/17/2014 12:00:00 PM
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Energy internet of things is enabling centralized facility management inside complex, critical healthcare systems
The emergence of smart grids and the uptick in M&A activity have been major factors in driving demand for centralized facility management solutions
12/17/2014 11:00:00 AM
Designing a men's health facility
Care providers have started offering men healthcare options in outpatient settings
12/17/2014 10:00:00 AM
Cooling tower upgrade can make big difference
Using a more energy-efficient fan motor can be more energy efficient as well as saving money and maintenance
12/17/2014 8:00:00 AM
Aurora Universal Protocol Converter now available on WaterFurnace Versatec Base, Versatec Ultra and Envision Compact products
12/17/2014 12:00:00 AM
More than 50% smaller and 75% more energy-efficient, Appleton N2LED fixture is game changer for emergency egress lighting
12/17/2014 12:00:00 AM
FMs share bedbug stories
Two facilities deal with bed bug issues despite proactive pest control strategies
12/16/2014 3:00:00 PM
Disinfecting bedside electronics
Frequently touched gadgets can harbor germs and standard disinfecting methods could cause damage
12/16/2014 2:15:00 PM
Utah hospital opens hotel for patients, families
University of Utah Hospital is leasing a former hotel with 44 remodeled rooms, 27 of them with small kitchenettes
12/16/2014 1:00:00 PM
Outpatient facility built from former office building
Massachusetts medical center is one of many projects converting existing space
12/16/2014 12:00:00 PM
Louisiana facility ICU design honored
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge has been honored with the 2015 ICU Design Citation Award
12/16/2014 11:00:00 AM
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Site security, safety and overall building design
It is important for security teams to weigh in on safety design early in the process
12/16/2014 9:00:00 AM
Armed attacks on hospitals becoming more frequent
Violence has resulted in deaths, injury and destroyed facilities
12/16/2014 8:00:00 AM
Earthtronics introduces high color and whiteness rendering dimmable PAR20, PAR30 and PAR38 LEDs
12/16/2014 12:00:00 AM
Aurora Universal Protocol Converter now available on WaterFurnace Versatec Base, Versatec Ultra and Envision Compact products
12/16/2014 12:00:00 AM
Designing safer restrooms
Take into account spatial considerations and maintenance strategies to minimize falls and transmission of infections
12/15/2014 3:00:00 PM
Ambulatory care design can improve sterile processing
Risks can be reduced with 'process-driven' design and planning
12/15/2014 1:00:00 PM
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LightSense - bright ideas for healthcare facilities
The quarterly LightSense blog will cover the latest in healthcare lighting trends and how lighting can address energy and maintenance savings and optimize the patient experience
12/15/2014 12:00:00 PM
China's Fifth XiangYa Hospital concept to embrace region's landscape
Design will allow users of the hospital and the entire community visual and physical access to a planned park, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
12/15/2014 11:00:00 AM
Firefighters respond to care facility power outage
Patients in the ventilator wing dependent on electric ventilator machines were first issue
12/15/2014 9:00:00 AM
35 U.S. hospitals designated Ebola treatment centers
State health officials have identified 35 hospitals with Ebola capabilities, with more expected
12/15/2014 8:00:00 AM
Arbor Solution introduces LYNC-708 touch panel PC for smart building management
12/15/2014 12:00:00 AM
Evolve Green Seal approved Jan-San products changing how $52 billion commercial cleaning industry cleans
12/15/2014 12:00:00 AM
U.S. may have reached peak preparedness for future Ebola cases
The level of preparedness is massive, according to a report from the White House
12/12/2014 3:00:00 PM
Some Ebola guidelines questioned
Experts questions questioning calls for suspending certain routine lab tests
12/12/2014 2:00:00 PM
South Dakota hospital moves from 100-year-old new facility
St. Joseph's staff excited, challenged by move into new $100 million facility
12/12/2014 12:00:00 PM
CDC offers four keys to infection control
Infection control requires much more than pulling on a pair of gloves and a gown
12/12/2014 11:00:00 AM
Budgeting for cold weather maintenance
Facilities should strategically purchase winter products and services
12/12/2014 9:00:00 AM
Designers challenged to do more research
Health facilities could easily serve as laboratories for healthcare design research, but so far, nothing's been done, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
12/12/2014 8:00:00 AM
Protecting restroom cleaning pros from Ebola and other infectious diseases: nine new steps to follow
12/12/2014 12:00:00 AM
Top performing health system completes comprehensive database build with Influence Health
12/12/2014 12:00:00 AM
Protecting restroom cleaning pros from Ebola and other infectious diseases: nine new steps to follow
12/12/2014 12:00:00 AM
U.S. hospitals wary of cost and stigma of treating Ebola
Facilities worried about steep costs, unwanted attention and the possibility of scaring away other patients
12/11/2014 3:00:00 PM
Delaware hospital honored for facility management
Beebe Healthcare receives ASHE Excellence in Healthcare Facility Management Award
12/11/2014 12:00:00 PM
Edmonton hospital in dire need of repairs, political party officials say
Royal Alexandra Hospital's issues include inadequate ventilation and infection prevention and control
12/11/2014 11:00:00 AM
Aged-care workers at high risk for injury, report says
In 2012, more than three-quarters of aged-care facilities reported a work-related injury or illness in the previous three months
12/11/2014 10:00:00 AM
Occupant notification device Q&A
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about occupant notification devices
12/11/2014 9:00:00 AM
Designing for the millennial patient
Successfully marketing to millennial patients will require creating an experience that aligns with their lifestyle, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website
12/11/2014 8:00:00 AM
Radio Callbox provides wireless access control 2-way communication works with existing radios
12/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
Danfoss recognizes Daikin Applied with its 5th annual EnVisioneer of the Year Award
12/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
RetroLite daylighting system enables building owners to enhance energy efficiency
12/11/2014 12:00:00 AM
Evaluating cleaning products for Ebola use
CDC guidelines have been updated and include procedures for identifying effective disinfectants and promoting single-use applicators
12/10/2014 3:00:00 PM
Convenience of free-standing EDs carries a price
Free-standing emergency departments can charge patients rates two to three times higher than an urgent care clinic
12/10/2014 2:00:00 PM
Wash cloths show promise for reducing infections
Jail study looks at treated cloths effect on a high-risk population
12/10/2014 12:00:00 PM
Oahu health facilities to get $2 million in capital improvements
New nurse stations, employee break rooms, renovated patient rooms as well as a new phone system are part of the upgrade
12/10/2014 10:00:00 AM
Outdated rural Oregon hospital replaced
New St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton has a smaller footprint to save on energy costs and footsteps, and a holistic, Lean design approach, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
12/10/2014 9:00:00 AM
Digital signage: 10 things you need to know
Digital signage system can replace messy bulletin boards, outdated posters, elevator signs and desktop brochures
12/10/2014 8:00:00 AM
CPI Daylighting's Pentaglas panels help heal through interactive LED color at the Akron Children's Hospital
12/10/2014 12:00:00 AM
Eaton's energy efficient LED Luminaire provides unmatched optical performance for high ceiling applications
12/10/2014 12:00:00 AM
Evolve Green Seal approved Jan-San products changing how $52 billion commercial cleaning industry cleans
12/10/2014 12:00:00 AM
Nebraska Ebola unit shares waste removal best practices
Ebola patients treated by the Nebraska team produced more than 50 pounds of solid waste per day, most of which was personal protective equipment (PPE) worn by healthcare workers
12/9/2014 3:00:00 PM
Washington hospitals hit will data security breach
A former employee stole 35 computers and 34 scanners
12/9/2014 2:00:00 PM
Saskatchewan health centers renew hand-washing efforts
Methods include education, more convenient hand-based sanitizers and patient monitoring
12/9/2014 12:00:00 PM
Is evidence-based design research too hypothesis driven?
Beginning with a null hypothesis provides a neutral starting point that takes into account all possible explanations for improved outcomes, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
12/9/2014 11:00:00 AM
New Fort Benning hospital doubles size of predecessor
Facility includes walking trails and healing gardens, natural palettes and lighting and a noise-reduction focus
12/9/2014 9:00:00 AM
Massachusetts considers new assisted living protections
Assisted living facilities would be prohibited from accepting residents so frail they need months of skilled nursing care
12/9/2014 8:00:00 AM
Merge Healthcare and NextGen Healthcare partner to provide advanced interoperability for increased provider satisfaction and enhanced patient care
12/9/2014 12:00:00 AM
Architectural Record magazine names noraplan ntx a record product in annual award competition
12/9/2014 12:00:00 AM
QMotion QAdvanced roller shades offer elegant design options and whisper quiet operation
12/9/2014 12:00:00 AM
Attacks on hospital nurses lead to new laws
States are taking action to protect medical workers' safety
12/8/2014 3:00:00 PM
Understanding Chinese healthcare design
Hospital design in China is logical and pragmatic, and often based on passive green design, according to a blog on the Healthcare Design website
12/8/2014 1:00:00 PM
St. Louis-area hospitals prepared for unrest
Many set up incident commands to oversee operations, relay information to employees and handle media requests
12/8/2014 12:00:00 PM
Toolkit helps healthcare facilities reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save water
The guide offers strategies and outreach materials on water and GHG management, two of the key components of climate change mitigation
12/8/2014 11:00:00 AM
Engineers need to keep up with healthcare changes
Access to care requires more facilities being built - often in poor, underserved areas
12/8/2014 9:00:00 AM
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Training security officers for healthcare
The most critical training for security officers is Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act, or EMTALA
12/8/2014 8:00:00 AM
Survey finds staff training and hazardous waste management top Ebola challenges for hospitals
Forty-eight percent identified 'available time for training patient care staff' as the biggest limitation
12/5/2014 3:00:00 PM
U.K. hospital vows action over fire safety lapses
An inspection found hospital had stored combustible items in escape routes, wedged open fire doors and left storeroom doors unlocked
12/5/2014 2:00:00 PM
Colorado hospital looks at waiting room safety concerns
Boulder Community Health addresses complaints over patient safety in waiting areas
12/5/2014 12:00:00 PM
Hospital managers say culture change key to better hand hygiene
Survey found that refreshing and renewing the message, actionable audit results and empowering patients were key themes
12/5/2014 11:00:00 AM
Healthcare Design honors top projects of 2014
Winners of the Healthcare Design Showcase, Remodel/Renovation Competition, Landscape Architecture for Healthcare Communities, and The HCD 10 were recognized at a recent awards lunch, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
12/5/2014 9:00:00 AM
Sustainable, efficient buildings for healthcare
Engineers with healthcare experience offer tips on sustainable, efficient buildings
12/5/2014 8:00:00 AM
Visible Light Communication from Acuity Brands honored with Lux Innovation of the Year Award
12/5/2014 12:00:00 AM
LG CNS announces an EHR Interoperability with SoftWriters' FrameworkLTC pharmacy management software
12/5/2014 12:00:00 AM
Recycling cart line features ergonomic, hinged panel optional panel opens for easy access to electronics waste, bulky items
12/5/2014 12:00:00 AM
Subaru's commercial generators feature durable construction and powerful engines
12/5/2014 12:00:00 AM
New guide untangles regulatory web in leasing medical office buildings and healthcare facilities
12/5/2014 12:00:00 AM
Study says hand dryers can spread bacteria
Airborne germ counts were 27 times higher around jet air dryers in comparison with the air around paper towel dispensers
12/4/2014 3:00:00 PM
Geriatric psychiatric unit design balances safety, humanity
Mercy Health's Saint Mary's psychiatric unit redesign created a therapeutic, enriching environment with a quiet place for patients that was more helpful for staff, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
12/4/2014 2:00:00 PM
Dealing with medical laundry breakdowns
The cost of having a good maintenance program is less than that of avoidable equipment failures
12/4/2014 1:00:00 PM
Hospital maintains organic farm to benefits patients, staff
St. Luke's University Health Network startes its farm to encourage staff and patients to choose a healthful lifestyle
12/4/2014 12:00:00 PM
Humidity and temperature in central supply Q&A
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about humidity and temperature in central supply
12/4/2014 10:00:00 AM
Healthcare CEO builds for future with evidence-based design
In an interview on the Healthcare Design website, Avein Saaty-Tafoya, Adelante Healthcare, said a forward-thinking business case is needed for a building that evolves out of evidence-based design and produces the intended functional outcomes
12/4/2014 9:00:00 AM
Building automation and controls for healthcare facilities
Engineers with healthcare experience offer tips on building automation and controls
12/4/2014 8:00:00 AM
Acentech designs acoustics and AV systems for Drexel University LeBow College of Business
12/4/2014 12:00:00 AM
As U.S. Ebola scare fades, infection control focus wanes
Hospital officials are trying to ensure that lessons learned don't disappear with Ebola
12/3/2014 3:00:00 PM
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Developing brand identity to elevate your patient experience
Creating consistency while capitalizing on economies of scale should be a core proponent of a system's strategy
12/3/2014 12:00:00 PM
Chief facilities officer needs strategic vision
CFOs need to manage an increasingly decentralized network of facilities
12/3/2014 11:00:00 AM
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White glove security approach enhances patient satisfaction
It is important for security officers to have a positive relationship with patients
12/3/2014 10:00:00 AM
Children's hospital design relied on kids' input
Nemours Alfred I. DuPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Del., asked children what they would like to see in the facility's new expansion, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
12/3/2014 9:00:00 AM
HVAC systems for healthcare facilities
Engineers with healthcare experience offer tips on HVAC systems
12/3/2014 8:00:00 AM
ASTM International develops first product category rules for the asphalt roofing industry
12/3/2014 12:00:00 AM
Smart security choices for smart buildings - Laconicly and Environmental Systems Inc. announce strategic partnership
12/3/2014 12:00:00 AM
UC Davis awarded $100 million to lead program to predict and prevent pandemic threats
12/3/2014 12:00:00 AM
Breach of fire regulations in operating rooms spark changes
Manchester, U.K., hospital cited for a variety of violations
12/2/2014 3:00:00 PM
Getting strategic about energy management
It is possible to improve facility performance, reduce energy consumption and shrink a hospital's environmental footprint
12/2/2014 2:00:00 PM
Regulatory standards lag behind urgent care boom
Some are calling for tighter regulations - and more transparency when it comes to communicating with patients about who is treating them
12/2/2014 1:00:00 PM
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Latest trends in generator design
More facilities are realizing the benefit of using multiple smaller generators
12/2/2014 12:00:00 PM
Hand-washing and housekeeping lapses blamed for high infection rate
Cavan General Hospital in County Cavan, Ireland, cited for unclean commodes and equipment and inadequate plumbing
12/2/2014 11:00:00 AM
Electrical and power systems for healthcare facilities
Engineers with healthcare experience offer tips on electrical and power systems
12/2/2014 9:00:00 AM
San Diego hospital shows off results of design competition
Kaiser Permanente asked designers to look into their crystal ball for its 'Small Hospital, Big Idea Competition,' according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
12/2/2014 8:00:00 AM
ValsparInspireME.com welcomes architects, designers seeking colorful inspiration, useful resources
12/2/2014 12:00:00 AM
RedVector launches downloadable MP3 audio courses for training anywhere, anytime
12/2/2014 12:00:00 AM
Snow brings chaos, loss to Buffalo nursing home
Huge snow fall in Buffalo, N.Y., led to facility issues, evacuation of residents and one death
12/1/2014 3:00:00 PM
Muskoka hospitals' designs still in flux
Single-site model and two-site model still under discussion for Ontario facilities
12/1/2014 2:00:00 PM
Key HIPAA physical safeguards
Lost, misplaced, and stolen portable devices are one of the leading causes in healthcare security breaches
12/1/2014 12:00:00 PM
Fire and life safety issues for healthcare projects
Engineers with healthcare experience offer tips on fire and life safety
12/1/2014 11:00:00 AM
Hospitals can be danger zones
In hospitals, slips, trips and falls are the second most common cause of injuries that lead to loss of workdays
12/1/2014 9:00:00 AM
Designing to support patient wellness
The healthcare industry is shifting to a wellness-focused model and the built environment plays a key role, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
12/1/2014 8:00:00 AM