December 2015 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management
Dubai hospital failed safety tests three times before fatal fire
25 people were killed and 123 were injured in a massive fire at Jazan General Hospital
12/30/2015 3:00:00 PM
Hawaii hospitals practice for disasters despite budget cuts
Maui Memorial Medical Center and other local emergency-service providers to prepare their staffs for a mass casualty disaster
12/30/2015 2:00:00 PM
Hospital workers gifted 70,000 bottles of toilet spray
Poo-Pourri said it wanted to say thank you for the "care and dedication" that healthcare workers show to others during the holidays
12/30/2015 12:00:00 PM
2016 predictions for healthcare
An article on the Med City News website gathered a collection of 2016 predictions for healthcare.
12/30/2015 11:00:00 AM
Tips for a large-scale healthcare security systems integration
Few facilities have more demanding and complicated specifications for their building automation and security systems than hospitals
12/30/2015 9:00:00 AM
Kentucky hospital renovation uses BIM to design patient rooms
The layout of the inpatient rooms were studied by the Hardin Memorial Hospital staff — from environmental services and nursing to food service and infection control —during renovations, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
12/30/2015 8:00:00 AM
Outsourcing, the growing trend in healthcare industry - literated market research
12/30/2015 12:00:00 AM
Proximex Surveillint steps up deployment, task management features in latest release
12/30/2015 12:00:00 AM
MaxLite releases upgraded LED lightbars with certifications from ENERGY STAR, DLC
12/30/2015 12:00:00 AM
Seven new Champion duct-free mini splits deliver high efficiency and sought-after control options
12/30/2015 12:00:00 AM
2016 AHR Expo education program to include free seminars, new product spotlights, ASHRAE Learning institute courses, certification exams and more
12/30/2015 12:00:00 AM
Healthcare engineers deal with many complex specifications
Government-mandated operational demands create cost challenges
12/29/2015 3:00:00 PM
What can you do about the new off-campus provider-based facility legislation?
Any new hospital-owned physician practice more than 250 yards from the hospital’s main campus will receive reduced reimbursement from Medicare
12/29/2015 2:00:00 PM
Reducing risks of slips, trips and falls in the OR
Remodeling ORs with on-the-job safety in mind allows staff to move effortlessly
12/29/2015 12:00:00 PM
OSHA increasing safety focus for healthcare workplaces
Agency plans to ramp up hospital inspections
12/29/2015 11:00:00 AM
Cleaning staff cuts said to be putting patients at risk
Ottawa hospital is putting patients at increased risk of infection, warns the union that represents workers there
12/29/2015 9:00:00 AM
Architect sees focus on evidence-based design, patient-centeredness
In a Q&A with Kimberly N. Montague, knowledge and insight lead, healthcare, Herman Miller Healthcare, Healthcare Design discusses what excites the 'Most Influential People in Healthcare Design' award winner about healthcare design
12/29/2015 8:00:00 AM
Tyco Security products expands biometrics portfolio with IdentyTech fingerprint readers
12/29/2015 12:00:00 AM
Bradley's Express Elx-Series Lavatory earns 2015 New Product of the Year Awards from School Industry Publications
12/29/2015 12:00:00 AM
AFC Cable Systems offers barrel pack system featuring cable lengths up to 2,500 feet
12/29/2015 12:00:00 AM
Healthcare facility discharges Ronald McDonald
Hospital's McDonald's will close in campaign to improve food choices
12/28/2015 3:00:00 PM
Internet of Things tops 2015 healthcare data trends
Article lists the top five most popular issues that defined the past year in healthcare data analytics
12/28/2015 2:00:00 PM
White coats, laundering practices called infection risks
Studies have demonstrated that microorganisms are easily transferred from many surfaces on to fabric and from fabric on to skin
12/28/2015 12:00:00 PM
Patient transfer techniques for healthcare facility moves
Trinity Medical Center adopted notification processes to make transferring its patient population drama-free
12/28/2015 11:00:00 AM
Healthcare design goes beyond clinical walls
As we design our communities, we have the opportunity to use design to help guide people into new behaviors that support a healthy lifestyle, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
12/28/2015 9:00:00 AM
Minnesota Security Hospital fined $63,000 for 'serious' workplace violations
Citation contained nine dates between May 10 and July 13 during which insufficient safeguards at the facility potentially jeopardized employee safety
12/28/2015 8:00:00 AM
Sundrops 57 foaming lotion soap from Sunburst Chemicals Green Seal certified & available in various pack sizes
12/28/2015 12:00:00 AM
Newest line of Coleman duct-free mini splits provide high efficiency, quiet operation and Wi-Fi control options
12/28/2015 12:00:00 AM
Hospital fined after ES workers injured by improperly discarded needles
At least three custodial employees over the past three years have been stuck by needles while emptying the hospital’s collection box
12/23/2015 3:00:00 PM
Do public sector build hospitals cost more?
Think tank says agencies like VA have no accountability
12/23/2015 2:00:00 PM
Q&A on exiting through other occupancies
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about exiting through other occupancies
12/23/2015 12:00:00 PM
Architect says design now seen a legitimate therapeutic modality
In a Q&A with Derek Parker, founder and chairman, PCI, Healthcare Design discusses what excites the 'Most Influential People in Healthcare Design' award winner about healthcare design
12/23/2015 11:00:00 AM
2 Mass. hospitals praised in federal workplace violence report
An OSHA report cited the facilities' approaches to workplace safety and emergency preparedness
12/23/2015 9:00:00 AM
Joint Commission sets design rules for imaging areas
New standards partly in response to radiation exposure accidents
12/23/2015 8:00:00 AM
exacqVision 7.4 delivers integration for a complete video, access control and intrusion security solution
12/23/2015 12:00:00 AM
MedSafe audit, billing and coding service recovers lost revenue for physicians practices
12/23/2015 12:00:00 AM
Healthcare-accredited laundering offers a standardized alternative to home laundering' to reduce surgical site infections
12/23/2015 12:00:00 AM
Health department takes aim at hospital's food
Health inspectors cite three food providers at University of Pennsylvania medical facilities
12/22/2015 3:00:00 PM
The Internet Of Things' impact on healthcare
Article explores possibilities and obstacles of the relationship between healthcare and the IoT
12/22/2015 2:00:00 PM
Hand-hygiene measurement system white paper available
Paper explores the advantages of electronic hand hygiene compliance monitoring systems
12/22/2015 12:00:00 PM
Ontario behavioral healthcare facility goes all digital
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences recognized for integrating electronic health records and allied systems, according to an article on the Behavioral Healthcare website
12/22/2015 11:00:00 AM
Hospital sees staff assaults triple in five years
Northern New South Wales facility records show 12 staff were physically assaulted by patients during 2014/15 fiscal year
12/22/2015 9:00:00 AM
Architect says clients are interested in better buildings that support delivery of care
In a Q&A with Bruce Raber, architect, vice president and practice leader for health and wellness for Stantec, Healthcare Design discusses what excites the 'Most Influential People in Healthcare Design' award winner about healthcare design
12/22/2015 8:00:00 AM
AAMA releases updated procedural guide for certifying emergency exit doors, sliding doors, more
12/22/2015 12:00:00 AM
Upsite Technologies launches new HotLok 23-inch blanking panel to help data center operators manage airflow in wider racks
12/22/2015 12:00:00 AM
Diversey Care’s new TASKISUM disposable mops wipe away poor performance and cross contamination risks
12/22/2015 12:00:00 AM
Merge Healthcare and MedAllies collaborate to expand interoperability among physicians and medical imaging providers
12/22/2015 12:00:00 AM
Emerson Hospital first in Massachusetts to use iPad rounding tool for patient experience
12/22/2015 12:00:00 AM
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Body camera video released in N.M. hospital shooting
Since the shooting the hospital has considered changing its policies on the use of restraint for patients in police custody
12/21/2015 3:00:00 PM
23 dead in fire at Russian psychiatric hospital
Fire followed two similar fires in 2013 that took the lives of 75 people
12/21/2015 2:00:00 PM
Surgery cleaning tips
Outpatient Surgery Magazine gathers favorite reader tips
12/21/2015 12:00:00 PM
Rush University Medical Center plans $500 million outpatient center
The outpatient center is part of a effort to increase patients' access to care
12/21/2015 11:00:00 AM
Health system's supply chain evolving to become more patient-centric
Medical device and pharmaceutical regulations stress patient safety
12/21/2015 9:00:00 AM
Buildings can have a measurable effect on patients' health
In a Q&A with Gail Vittori, Co-director, Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems, Healthcare Design discusses what excites the '20 Making A Difference' award winner about healthcare design
12/21/2015 8:00:00 AM
Illustra Advances Pro Series PTZ to 30x improving forensic searching & identification at greater distances
12/21/2015 12:00:00 AM
Growth of sustainability reporting reflects growth of green, social, and environmental issues
12/21/2015 12:00:00 AM
Conn. VA hospital violates OSHA safety guidelines
West Haven facility cited by for exposing employees to 20 on-the-job hazards
12/18/2015 3:00:00 PM
Optimizing the patient family experience
Patient satisfaction scores extend to family members and caregivers
12/18/2015 2:00:00 PM
Designer says best facilities focus on patient experience
In a Q&A with Lyn Geboy, Principal, Cygnet Innovations Group, Healthcare Design discusses what excites the '20 Making A Difference' award winner about healthcare design
12/18/2015 12:00:00 PM
Changing the patient experience into a customer experience
The shift toward a customer experience introduces new variables for a healthcare facility
12/18/2015 11:00:00 AM
Technology and engineering systems can improve patient safety
Portable bed exit alarm devices decrease facility's patient fall rate
12/18/2015 9:00:00 AM
Q&A on batteries for Won-Doors
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about batteries for Won-Doors
12/18/2015 8:00:00 AM
Keysight Technologies selects CBRE Group Inc. to provide global maintenance, repair and operations services
12/18/2015 12:00:00 AM
New TEC3000 Series thermostat controllers from Johnson Controls reduce installation time and offer rapid-speed commissioning
12/18/2015 12:00:00 AM
Hospitals prepare to fight aggressive pathogens
Safety efforts increased to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria
12/17/2015 3:00:00 PM
Designer sees growth of and emphasis on outpatient care
In a Q&A with Kristi Ennis, sustainable design director, Boulder Associates Architects, Healthcare Design discusses one of the biggest changes in healthcare design since she was a '20 Making A Difference' award winner
12/17/2015 2:00:00 PM
Hospitals review emergency plans after shootings
Hospitals are also training personnel and healthcare staff how to respond to emergencies within the facility
12/17/2015 12:00:00 PM
Design for an ever-changing healthcare industry
Healthcare is shifting from inpatient to outpatient care
12/17/2015 11:00:00 AM
Illuminated sky ceilings mean things for patients are looking up
Murals bring nature into hospital rooms
12/17/2015 9:00:00 AM
Homelike, holistic trending in healthcare facility design
Facility design is moving away from the 'production line' of caring for patients to models that focus on a holistic approach
12/17/2015 8:00:00 AM
New YORK duct-free mini splits combine energy efficiency, quiet operation and most-wanted Wi-Fi control options
12/17/2015 12:00:00 AM
Cass Screw Machine Products expands following majority investment by Heartland Equity Partners
12/17/2015 12:00:00 AM
Tyco Security Products’ Anita Santos featured presenter at the Massachusetts Conference for Women
12/17/2015 12:00:00 AM
Facilities increase security, training in wake of shootings
More hospitals are putting security measures in place to prevent or minimize bloodshed
12/16/2015 3:00:00 PM
Hospital staff work through power outage
An unplanned power outage at the Health Sciences Centre in St. John’s, Newfoundland, caused interruptions in some treatments
12/16/2015 2:00:00 PM
Technology changing how healthcare is managed and where it's delivered
Innovations are are creating new levels of patient interaction and engagement
12/16/2015 12:00:00 PM
Builders, designers have role in patient safety
Design and construction methods keep patients safe during and after project work
12/16/2015 11:00:00 AM
Healthcare landscape expanding to address the importance of being healthy
In a Q&A with Tama Duffy Day, principal, Perkins + Will, Heathcare Design discusses what about the evolving healthcare design landscape excites the 'Most Influential People in Healthcare Design' award winner
12/16/2015 9:00:00 AM
Leaner energy, less waste and safer chemicals key to greener healthcare cleaning
The equipment, chemistries and protocols need to care for both the patient and the environment
12/16/2015 8:00:00 AM
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles achieves electronic medical records milestone
12/16/2015 12:00:00 AM
Thomas & Betts Blackburn MLG25020 mechanical lay-in grounding connectors assemble easily
12/16/2015 12:00:00 AM
OSHA increases workplace violence prevention efforts
New online resources added to help prevent healthcare workplace violence
12/15/2015 3:00:00 PM
Making the case for human-centered healthcare design
There’s a disconnect between those who design, plan, and furnish hospitals and the people who go there to be healed
12/15/2015 2:00:00 PM
Universal care units gaining more widespread acceptance
In a Q&A with David Chambers, president of David F. Chambers Consulting Inc., Healthcare Design discusses one of the biggest changes in healthcare design since he was a '20 Making A Difference' award winner
12/15/2015 12:00:00 PM
Facilities role in patient safety growing
Engineering, construction, environmental services can boost safety
12/15/2015 11:00:00 AM
Future healthcare facilities will be impacted by new care models, research
Facilities will focus on operational improvements, sustainable design methods
12/15/2015 9:00:00 AM
Q&A on too many extra fire drills
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about too many extra fire drills
12/15/2015 8:00:00 AM
ODH: A new company focused on transforming behavioral healthcare through first-of-its-kind analytics
12/15/2015 12:00:00 AM
Give customers fresh, clean hands with Diversey Care's new soft Care hand sanitizing wipes
12/15/2015 12:00:00 AM
Generac expands natural gas offering with new 500kW spark-ignited generator set
12/15/2015 12:00:00 AM
Motion Industries announces agreement to acquire Moss Rubber And Equipment Corporation
12/15/2015 12:00:00 AM
Drug-resistant bacteria found on ICU work stations
Research shows hospitals must expand cleaning beyond patient areas
12/14/2015 3:00:00 PM
Two of world's top 10 energy efficient hospitals are in U.S.
Hospitals cites for being effective at protecting the environment while maintaining or improving patient outcomes
12/14/2015 2:00:00 PM
Transitioning to digital television systems in healthcare facilities
High-quality television is an expected healthcare amenity
12/14/2015 12:00:00 PM
Technology transforming healthcare facility projects
Virtual construction and design have advanced the way project construction teams collaborate to develop healthcare facilities
12/14/2015 11:00:00 AM
Behavioral healthcare design masters balancing act
Honored 'One Haven' design included several features designed to empower patients, including a movable bed that can be pushed up against the wall or bolted to the floor, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
12/14/2015 9:00:00 AM
Checking for healthcare facility foundation problems
Foundation failure can easily lead to additional property damage or even personal injury
12/14/2015 8:00:00 AM
Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Midwestern Regional Medical Center celebrates grand opening of new inpatient tower
12/14/2015 12:00:00 AM
IWR Building Systems wins prestigious 2015 Keystone Award on Shriners Hospital for Children project
12/14/2015 12:00:00 AM
Discarded plastic beverage bottles find new purpose in sound suppressing underlayment for luxury vinyl flooring
12/14/2015 12:00:00 AM
Mass. healthcare facility must pay $850,000 in stolen laptop settlement
Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington, will also implement a robust corrective action plan stemming from the 2011 theft of a laptop
12/11/2015 3:00:00 PM
Healthcare design expert says wellness becoming a performance measure
In a Q&A with Rosalyn Cama, president of Cama Inc., Heathcare Design discusses what about the evolving healthcare design landscape that excites the 'Most Influential People in Healthcare Design' award winner
12/11/2015 2:00:00 PM
Hazardous materials in healthcare more than just pathogens
Sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning chemicals may require precautions
12/11/2015 12:00:00 PM
Healthcare building automation can benefit budget and productivity
With the Internet of Things and the use of open protocol for building automation systems, it has become easier to integrate diverse systems
12/11/2015 11:00:00 AM
Hospital cited for dirty beds after inspection
Scottish hospital has been told to improve after eight out of 10 bed frames examined during an inspection were found to be contaminated
12/11/2015 9:00:00 AM
Fire and life safety issues for a healthy hospital
With hospital projects, it is imperative that engineers get everything exactly right
12/11/2015 8:00:00 AM
Fresh-Aire UV introduces Ice UV Mini for preventing slime in healthcare industry ice machines
12/11/2015 12:00:00 AM
Ingersoll Rand joins the international climate community at United Nations 2015 Paris Climate Conference
12/11/2015 12:00:00 AM
Security lapses at psychiatric hospital costing millions
Hundreds of employees at Washington's Western State Hospital have suffered injuries, resulting in millions of dollars in medical costs
12/10/2015 3:00:00 PM
Children’s healthcare facility designed with kids in mind inside and out
St. Louis Children’s Hospital Specialty Care Center was designed based on broad research to understand how children interact with and perceive healthcare spaces, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
12/10/2015 2:00:00 PM
Sustainability issues for a healthy hospital
With hospital projects, it is imperative that engineers get everything exactly right
12/10/2015 12:00:00 PM
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New York-area increases security in response to Colorado Springs clinic shooting
Law enforcement has been concerned for the last several months about people targeting reproductive healthcare facilities
12/10/2015 11:00:00 AM
Integrating fire/life safety systems in healthcare facilities
Integrating an old facility with new additions while keeping the original facility operational can be a challenge
12/10/2015 9:00:00 AM
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How the Affordable Care Act has affected healthcare real estate development
Many healthcare systems are repurposing existing facilities rather than building new
12/10/2015 8:00:00 AM
ARMSTRONG introduces the IPS 4000 Controller featuring advanced sensorless design
12/10/2015 12:00:00 AM
More Than 20,000 Eaton LED Lighting Products listed in the 2015 DesignLights Consortium’s Qualified Products List
12/10/2015 12:00:00 AM
Controlled Power Company launches new 'Model ESV' uninterruptible power system
12/10/2015 12:00:00 AM
Hospital investigated after patient falls from window
The incident was being investigated in line with the hospital's 'never event'
12/9/2015 3:00:00 PM
Healthcare evolution requires change in hospital design
Architectural design and planning for new medical equipment needs to happen at the beginning of the project
12/9/2015 2:00:00 PM
Sustainable healthcare design can include some trial and error
Healthcare projects sometimes include multiple tries before the sustainability mark was hit, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
12/9/2015 12:00:00 PM
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Energy modeling capabilities can mean lighting system improvements for healthcare facilities
Lighting is a major contributor towards energy consumption in hospital buildings - it amounts to 21% of the total energy use
12/9/2015 11:00:00 AM
Connecticut hospital invests in ER renovation in financially tough times
The new facility opens as Day Kimball is trying to eliminate $7 million in expenses, which includes selling property, eliminating services and laying off 23 employees
12/9/2015 9:00:00 AM
Joint Commission standards called turning point for healthcare environmental services
Guidelines seen as the ‘gold’ standard for operations excellence within the healthcare environment
12/9/2015 8:00:00 AM
Healthcare facilities can achieve patient satisfaction with bright white linens provided
12/9/2015 12:00:00 AM
Technical experts gather at ONVIF’s Developers' Plugfest to test for interoperability
12/9/2015 12:00:00 AM
OSHA to hold facilitated discussion on updated Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines
12/9/2015 12:00:00 AM
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority moves forward with pump system optimization for all facilities
12/9/2015 12:00:00 AM
Controlling fire ants at healthcare facilities
Policies should include removing patients from the area and immediately notifying their pest control provider about ant problems
12/8/2015 3:00:00 PM
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Hospitals prepare for active shooter situations
All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg was built with crisis prevention in mind
12/8/2015 2:00:00 PM
Bungee cord and dog gates used as restraints in healthcare facility
Owners of Indiana facility face neglect of dependent and criminal recklessness charges
12/8/2015 12:00:00 PM
Wall material choices can impact infection control
Consideration must be given to the products specified and used in hospital and healthcare design
12/8/2015 11:00:00 AM
Patient room turnover streamlined with technology
UCSF Medical Center uses software to transform its patient-room turnover process
12/8/2015 9:00:00 AM
Choosing healthcare facility furniture
Facility managers need furniture that meets the day-to-day needs of their facility and caregivers
12/8/2015 8:00:00 AM
U.S. Architectural Lighting introduces Razar LED Generation wall mount fixtures
12/8/2015 12:00:00 AM
Spectra254 releases the Spectra 900 UVC light disinfection system for labs, operating rooms and telemedicine
12/8/2015 12:00:00 AM
Tyco Security Products' CEM Systems entrusted with securing new Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital
12/8/2015 12:00:00 AM
Siege highlights security at women's healthcare clinics
Officers in the command center were able to tap into security cameras throughout the complex
12/7/2015 3:00:00 PM
Engineering codes and standards for a healthy hospital
With hospital projects, it is imperative that engineers get everything exactly right
12/7/2015 2:00:00 PM
Newly published research shows small doses of nature can lead to health benefits
Study shows that just 10 minutes of exposure to nature 2-3 times per week can produce benefits
12/7/2015 12:00:00 PM
FEMA asked for $6.5 million for N.Y. facility's emergency preparedness
Hazard mitigation grants would allow Peconic Bay Medical Center to purchase additional emergency power generators
12/7/2015 11:00:00 AM
Air quality requirements in the operating room
Creating the optimal environment in the surgical suite with the necessary temperature, humidity and air quality is critical
12/7/2015 9:00:00 AM
Communicating the healthcare mission through design
The physical aspects of a health facility can reflect its core values
12/7/2015 8:00:00 AM
OSHA National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health schedules meeting of the Emergency Response and Preparedness Subcommittee
12/7/2015 12:00:00 AM
Eaton's LED Luminaire offers a versatile, energy-saving and affordable solution for area, site and roadway applications
12/7/2015 12:00:00 AM
Johnson Controls premium efficiency vertical stacked water source heat pumps deliver energy-efficient performance and flexible design
12/7/2015 12:00:00 AM
Legionnaire’s lingers at Tampa Bay VA healthcare facility
Experts say there is little danger for patients or staff at the Bay Pines VA Medical Center
12/4/2015 3:00:00 PM
Healthcare building booming in Colorado Springs region
About $1 billion in projects are planned during the next several years
12/4/2015 2:00:00 PM
Children’s hospital project weather-tight before El Nino season
The Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford expansion halfway through construction
12/4/2015 12:00:00 PM
Healthcare facilities urged to review emergency response plans
Hospitals are encouraged to test security plans following recent terror attacks across Paris
12/4/2015 11:00:00 AM
Q&A on bronchoscopy procedures
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about bronchoscopy procedures
12/4/2015 9:00:00 AM
Factors influencing clinic planning
As the healthcare industry shifts toward outpatient care, four industry factors — including utilization — are affecting clinic planning, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
12/4/2015 8:00:00 AM
Solid ware wash and laundry products from Sunburst Chemicals are highly effective and ‘safer choice’
12/4/2015 12:00:00 AM
Securitron and HES preview suite of sustainable products at Greenbuild 2015
The incident was being investigated in line with the hospital's 'never event'
12/4/2015 12:00:00 AM
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12/4/2015 12:00:00 AM
Lascar launches new Bluetooth-enabled data logger
The incident was being investigated in line with the hospital's 'never event'
12/4/2015 12:00:00 AM
$910,000 heat recovery order is thermal energy's third significant hospital order in past month
12/4/2015 12:00:00 AM
Tips from the 'Most Beautiful Hospital' in U.S.
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center topped Soliant Health's annual list of the 20 most beautiful hospitals in the United States
12/3/2015 3:00:00 PM
Rethinking healthcare data centers
Considering the piecemeal approach versus a new facility
12/3/2015 2:00:00 PM
Georgia hospital design focuses on sustainability
Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Braselton is state's first new hospital in 20 years
12/3/2015 12:00:00 PM
Hospital expansion will double size of emergency room
Latrobe Regional Hospital in Victoria, Australia, will add two new two-story buildings
12/3/2015 11:00:00 AM
Lessons in designing for autism
Experts say it is important to create a homelike setting that addressed some specific needs of autism patients, including noise control an careful use of color, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
12/3/2015 9:00:00 AM
Abe’s Garden demonstrates best practices for dementia design
The addition to the Nashville senior lifestyle community campus also designed to improve the lives of families and care partners of those affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website
12/3/2015 8:00:00 AM
Universal reveals three lamp LED retrofit kit to fill parabolic fixture upgrade needs
12/3/2015 12:00:00 AM
Distech Controls introduces Allure EC-Smart-Comfort new all-in-one, occupant-focused communicating sensor
12/3/2015 12:00:00 AM
Daikin Applied acquires minority stake in cloud-based building automation company
12/3/2015 12:00:00 AM
Elevon outfitted with weathering steel facade that will enhance and beautify over time
12/3/2015 12:00:00 AM
Healthcare facilities prepare with disaster readiness programs
Department of Homeland Security has published a U.S. Active Shooter Plan that outlines how healthcare facilities should train in preparation to respond to a mass casualty event
12/2/2015 3:00:00 PM
Florida healthcare facility expanding after two years
Tradition Medical Center in Stuart was designed to be flexible and expandable
12/2/2015 2:00:00 PM
Alabama hospital designing improvements into replacement facility
Refreshed construction plans reflect changes in construction codes and hospital usage
12/2/2015 12:00:00 PM
Melbourne healthcare facility spends $50 million on IT
$1 billion Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre to combine research, treatment, care and education services from 10 organizations in one building
12/2/2015 11:00:00 AM
New EBD literature review urged
'Father of evidence-based design' says it's time for the industry to undertake a new survey, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
12/2/2015 9:00:00 AM
Q&A on storage of oxygen cylinders
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about storage of oxygen cylinders
12/2/2015 8:00:00 AM
Hospital cited for a possum is 'running rampant' on a ward
Conditions at Concord Hospital in Sydney, Australia, are so bad, vermin including a possum have been found on the wards
12/1/2015 3:00:00 PM
A hospital room from the early 1900s came with homey touches
Throwback photo illustrates hospital's creature comforts
12/1/2015 2:00:00 PM
Healthcare expansion bringing shopping, apartments, hotels to hospital campuses
Mixed use districts are part of expansion strategy for expected new patient boom
12/1/2015 12:00:00 PM
Chicago hospital plans $500 million outpatient tower
The nine-story tower would be the second major structure built as part of Rush University Medical Center's plan to upgrade its campus
12/1/2015 11:00:00 AM
Developing a building-specific green cleaning strategy
Guidelines for cleaning different areas of the facility should be set
12/1/2015 9:00:00 AM
Designing a short-stay recovery unit
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center's outpatient facility project offered the opportunity to design a short-stay recovery unit from the ground up, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
12/1/2015 8:00:00 AM
SCA launches Tork Image Design dispensers in North America at ISSA/INTERCLEAN 2015
12/1/2015 12:00:00 AM
Tyco Security Products adds biometric identity management system, readers to portfolio
12/1/2015 12:00:00 AM