August 2016 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management
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Cell phone germs a concern at healthcare facilities
A study found traces of the flu, respiratory infections, and the norovirus on 38.5% of 114 healthcare workers' phones that were tested
8/31/2016 3:00:00 PM
Key considerations when choosing hand-hygiene products
With little guidance, finding the right product can be daunting
8/31/2016 2:00:00 PM
Looking at healthcare self-regulation program
Every time an outbreak is linked to linen services, healthcare laundry industry standards go under the microscope
8/31/2016 12:00:00 PM
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Q&A: Creating separated occupancies
Brad Keyes discusses creating separated occupancies
8/31/2016 10:30:00 AM
Healthcare cybersecurity improving
Survey shows that more organizations are prioritizing information security
8/31/2016 9:00:00 AM
Flex technology designed to cut costs
Medical office buildings feature flexible technology, office space
8/31/2016 8:00:00 AM
Nathan Adelson Hospice Enters into Agreement to Acquire Las Vegas Solari Hospice Care
8/31/2016 12:00:00 AM
Fungal spores found in N.C. healthcare facility nursery during construction
The spores are common and generally not harmful
8/30/2016 3:00:00 PM
Tips on building a healthcare facility telecommunications network
Building in redundancy, IoT capabilities essential to network design
8/30/2016 2:00:00 PM
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Improve your healthcare facility's bottom line with GIS
The Affordable Care Act has created an increase in healthcare utilization and a new emphasis on quality
8/30/2016 12:00:00 PM
Tennessee hospital now StormReady
Cookeville Regional Medical Center gets StormReady certification from the National Weather Service
8/30/2016 11:00:00 AM
Survey shows hospitals differ in levels of cybersecurity
Eighty percent of providers acknowledge a recent 'significant security incident'
8/30/2016 9:00:00 AM
Small towns getting large healthcare projects
Three new $300 million hospital projects planned
8/30/2016 8:00:00 AM
University of Dayton Leading the Charge in the Fight Against Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)
8/30/2016 12:00:00 AM
PDI Healthcare Announces Launch of Sani-Cloth Bleach Germicidal Disposable Wipe
8/30/2016 12:00:00 AM
Skanska USA Announces New Business Development Lead for the Metro Philadelphia Region
8/30/2016 12:00:00 AM
Upsite Technologies Releases New White Paper Exploring How IT Decisions Impact Data Center Facilities and The Importance of Collaboration
8/30/2016 12:00:00 AM
Hospitals using Uber to get patients to care
For people without access to private transportation, getting to medical appointments can be a challenge
8/29/2016 3:00:00 PM
Disaster drills key to mass-shooter response
Orlando hospital participated in drill three months before nightclub shooting
8/29/2016 2:00:00 PM
Art inspiring new discussions at London behavioral healthcare facility
Nonprofit organization aims to improve environmental conditions in mental health hospitals by inviting artists to create installation-based artworks, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
8/29/2016 12:00:00 PM
Hospitals designed for faster healing
National Healthcare Design Awards winners show design can have an effect on outcomes
8/29/2016 11:00:00 AM
Are timeshare surgery centers the future?
Healthcare providers can lease facilities, staff and equipment
8/29/2016 9:00:00 AM
Healthcare facility designed with contemporary comforts
New Park Avenue Medical Center includes a healing garden
8/29/2016 8:00:00 AM
UniPrint Partners with Healthcare IT Security Leader, Imprivata, to Enable Clinicians To Securely Print Protected Health Information
8/29/2016 12:00:00 AM
Schneider Electric Brings First of Its Kind Shielded Insulation Medium Voltage Switchgear to U.S. with Premset
8/29/2016 12:00:00 AM
Barry Mathis has joined national management consulting and accounting firm PYA
8/29/2016 12:00:00 AM
Fire closes California hospital
Patients evacuated from St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake
8/26/2016 3:00:00 PM
Healthcare architect gets new perspective when admitted to hospital he helped design
Architect discovers new ways design impacts the patient experience
8/26/2016 2:00:00 PM
New Hampshire hospitals invest in wiser energy, cleaner air
Hospitals working to prevent illness by reducing pollution from energy use
8/26/2016 12:00:00 PM
Hospitals can help nurses prevent violence
Massachusetts hospital nurses have developed violence-prevention protocols
8/26/2016 11:00:00 AM
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Moving beyond hospital walls
New outpatient facility at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla Campus is one of the first in California to offer cardiac catheterization and other specialized medical procedures
8/26/2016 9:00:00 AM
Creating mock-us can improve final design
Sixty-three percent of respondents to the 2016 Hospital Construction Survey say they include patients in the design process
8/26/2016 8:00:00 AM
Emerson Network Power and Ponemon Institute Release New Benchmark Study on North America Data Center Costs
8/26/2016 12:00:00 AM
New Counterbalance Hinge from Southco Makes Heavy Lids and Panels Feel Lightweight
8/26/2016 12:00:00 AM
Louisiana hospitals up and running through flooding
Flooding is testing local hospitals' operations
8/25/2016 3:00:00 PM
Should healthcare facilities build new or renovate?
Health systems in urban areas are dealing with heightened competition
8/25/2016 2:00:00 PM
Photo tour of New Delhi fertility clinic
The new Seeds of Innocence fertility clinic in New Delhi, India, has a striking exterior with Marsala wine-colored lacquered panels that reflect the sky, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
8/25/2016 12:00:00 PM
Healthcare's cybersecurity problem
Research firm expects hospital spending on cybersecurity in the U.S. to grow by 13.6 percent annually for the next five years
8/25/2016 11:00:00 AM
Micro-hospitals, freestanding ERs urged for New York healthcare
More organizations are opening free-standing emergency departments and no-frills micro-hospitals for their convenience and accessibility
8/25/2016 9:00:00 AM
Virginia shopping site to become 'a healthcare destination'
Riverside Center retail shopping center is being remade into the Riverside Medical Center
8/25/2016 8:00:00 AM
New Infographic: Ensure Accurate Reimbursement and Risk Capture with HCC Coding Best Practice Checkup
8/25/2016 12:00:00 AM
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Controlling C. diff in post-acute care facilities
Video outlines ways healthcare providers can improve the prevention and management of C. difficile
8/24/2016 3:00:00 PM
Real-time tracking can improve healthcare facility cleaning
Technology can transform environmental services
8/24/2016 2:00:00 PM
UV and HP technologies aid infection control
Manufacturers upgrade their systems to meet specialized needs
8/24/2016 12:00:00 PM
Case study
Medical center uses a management system to simplify testing and reporting capability
Bryan Medical Center's monitoring and control requirements for its power distribution system had outgrown its current capabilities
8/24/2016 11:00:00 AM
Learning from banking industry to deal with data breaches
Healthcare data-breach prevention should adopt techniques from the banking industry
8/24/2016 8:00:00 AM
Skanska USA Announces New Business Development Lead for the Metro Philadelphia Region
8/24/2016 12:00:00 AM
First ‘Even’ and Now ‘Odd’ Length Replacement Options for Outdoor Sign Applications with Expanded EVERLINE LED Sign Tube
8/24/2016 12:00:00 AM
Super Concentrated Reliance Detergent from Sunburst Chemicals Approved for High Efficiency Washing Machines
8/24/2016 12:00:00 AM
UV lamps can help sterilize computer keyboards
Study says ultraviolet lights over computer mice and keyboards reduces bacteria 99 percent
8/23/2016 3:00:00 PM
Rail project could disrupt healthcare facilities operation
Hospitals fear an upgrade to Melbourne's metro rail system will compromise patient safety
8/23/2016 2:00:00 PM
Water business helps healthcare facility reduce carbon
The firm worked with Addenbrooke’s Hospital to replace the facility’s fluorescent lamps with 650 LED tubes and panels
8/23/2016 12:00:00 PM
Colorado Springs cited for not properly cleaning ultrasound probes
Workers at Memorial Hospital failed to properly disinfect vaginal ultrasound probes for years
8/23/2016 11:00:00 AM
Banner Health cyberattack sparks class-action suit
Suit alleges that the Banner Health system was negligent
8/23/2016 9:00:00 AM
Alabama healthcare facility revives stalled construction project
Hospital project restarts after 10-year break
8/23/2016 8:00:00 AM
CertainTeed Contractor Partners Recognized at 10th Saint-Gobain Gypsum International Trophy Awards
8/23/2016 12:00:00 AM
OSHA National Advisory Committee on Occupational Safety and Health schedules final meeting of the Emergency Response and Preparedness Subcommittee
8/23/2016 12:00:00 AM
New Birdair structures to serve up predictability and a new iconic aesthetic at 2016 US Open
8/23/2016 12:00:00 AM
Baton Rouge hospital transfers patients due to floods
Ochsner Medical Center transferred approximately 40 critically ill patients to other facilities
8/22/2016 3:00:00 PM
Rehab facility renovated for patient comfort
At 122,600 square feet, the facility nearly doubles the space of the current center, built in 1964
8/22/2016 2:00:00 PM
Discolored water stalls operations
Dozens of operations at Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley, Scotland, postponed due to a problem with the water supply
8/22/2016 12:00:00 PM
Patient falls from healthcare facility window after removing safety grill
An investigation has been launched surrounding the incident at the Weston General Hospital in the U.K.
8/22/2016 11:00:00 AM
Nursing home chooses touchless cleaning for wheelchairs
Pine Crest Nursing Home in Merrill, Wis., sought ways to better clean its wheelchair fleet
8/22/2016 9:00:00 AM
Alternative utility equipment maintenance code change
CMS requires an expansion of equipment inventories to include all equipment
8/22/2016 8:00:00 AM
New York Companies Eligible for Up To $155,000 per Site for Real-time Portfolio Management
8/22/2016 12:00:00 AM
Enlighted is First to Meet DesignLights Consortium's New Advanced Lighting Control Spec in All Configurations
8/22/2016 12:00:00 AM
Bat found in Illinois healthcare facility tests positive for rabies
Two bats were found earlier this month in the OB
8/19/2016 3:00:00 PM
Australian hospital has a second asbestos scare
Air testing found no asbestos present where dust fell on a patient in the Royal Hobart Hospital
8/19/2016 2:00:00 PM
Healthcare facilities urged to create leaner working environments
Healthcare leaders need to identify financing mechanisms that will limit their initial capital investment and enable them to cost-effectively use facilities over the next five to 10 years
8/19/2016 12:00:00 PM
Chicago hospital's strategies keep gang-banging patients safe
Injured gang members can pose problems for hospitals
8/19/2016 11:00:00 AM
Disinfection deficiencies found at Colorado healthcare facility
Report says Memorial Hospital employees improperly cleaned devices, surgical instruments and procedure rooms
8/19/2016 9:00:00 AM
Staff training can curb performance issues with new healthcare facilities
Retaining a design/construction team member can boost training effectiveness
8/19/2016 8:00:00 AM
Eaton Expands its LED Floodlight Family, Satisfying Solutions for Commercial and Industrial Outdoor Floodlighting Applications
8/19/2016 12:00:00 AM
Banner cyberattack has healthcare facilities re-examining their defenses
Incident highlights need for layered security
8/18/2016 3:00:00 PM
S.C. healthcare facility taking down tower, change parking system
Demolition of four stories of the east tower adjacent to the emergency room will result in the yearlong closure of an entrance and complete overhaul of its parking layout
8/18/2016 2:00:00 PM
Curbing linen loss at healthcare facilities
Disappearing healthcare textiles could lead to shortages and result in higher costs
8/18/2016 12:00:00 PM
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Tips for the planning process prior to designing a healthcare facility
Communication is the key to designing a space that meets the needs of all the stakeholders and to keep the project on budget
8/18/2016 11:00:00 AM
New pharmacy technologies improve operations
Hospitals must maximize resources to improve outcomes and patient experience
8/18/2016 8:00:00 AM
Favor TechConsulting, LLC Awarded Task Order on Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Transformation Twenty-One Total Technology Next Generation (T4NG)
8/18/2016 12:00:00 AM
Military approach boosts hand-hygiene compliance
Researchers borrowed an approach known as a stand-down from the military
8/17/2016 3:00:00 PM
Nurses seeking regular security guard patrols of nearby parking lots at night
A mental health patient wearing a business shirt, jeans and a hoodie followed a nurse from hospital parking lot and signed himself in as a doctor
8/17/2016 2:00:00 PM
Standard healthcare facilities not always best medicine for elderly
Elderly hospital patients arrive sick, often leave disabled
8/17/2016 12:00:00 PM
NIH closes pharmacy due to sterility issues
Facility was located at hospital that largely treats patients entered in clinical studies
8/17/2016 11:00:00 AM
Boosting the financial performance of healthcare properties
Accurate data are vital to optimizing a healthcare portfolio
8/17/2016 8:00:00 AM
Diversey Care Launches Oxivir 1 Disinfectant Cleaner to Lead its Disinfectant Portfolio
8/17/2016 12:00:00 AM
Research says patients will pay 38% more for 'five-star' rooms
A growing focus on patient satisfaction has hospitals turning to a more customer-centric model
8/16/2016 3:00:00 PM
Ensuring flexible endoscopes are clean
Article offers reprocessing recommendations
8/16/2016 2:00:00 PM
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The choreography of ophthalmology facilities
A series of rooms and a progression of steps must all be choreographed for efficient diagnosis, benefiting both patient and provider
8/16/2016 1:00:00 PM
Experts say longterm care dining areas should be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis
Housekeeping and laundry operations are crucial aspects of nursing home care
8/16/2016 12:00:00 PM
2016 could bring an increase in healthcare data-breach fines
Sloppy cybersecurity can be expensive
8/16/2016 11:00:00 AM
Ontario plans $175 million in hospital repairs and upgrades
Provincial government says it wants to ensure Ontario’s hospitals remain in good working order
8/16/2016 9:00:00 AM
Guidance details physical environment's impact on patient experience
ASHE and AHA’s new report is titled 'Improving the Patient Experience Through the Health Care Physical Environment'
8/16/2016 8:00:00 AM
The City of Fort Myers, Fla., Selects Siklu as its Provider of Wireless Connectivity for its City-Wide Video Surveillance System
8/16/2016 12:00:00 AM
SANUWAVE Health Submits de novo Petition for FDA Review and Classification of the dermaPACE System to Treat Diabetic Foot Ulcers
8/16/2016 12:00:00 AM
Avison Young releases its Mid-Year 2016 North America, U.K. and Germany Office Market Report
8/16/2016 12:00:00 AM
Next Generation Lamp Platform is designed for Performance, Savings and Convenience
8/16/2016 12:00:00 AM
Avoiding common healthcare data security challenges
Nearly 90 percent of all healthcare organizations have suffered at least one data breach in the last two years
8/15/2016 3:00:00 PM
Huge repair bill prompts patient safety fears at Scotland's healthcare facilities
Maintenance backlog costs now stand at almost £900m
8/15/2016 2:00:00 PM
North Dakota to spend millions on new healthcare facilities
Hospitals in the state's largest cities have undertaken or planned hundreds of millions in new construction projects in recent years
8/15/2016 12:00:00 PM
Smallest details can impact HCAHPS scores
Setting up the room so the patient can have a meaningful conversation with the provider may affect how they rate communication
8/15/2016 11:00:00 AM
Virtual reality boosts acoustic modeling
Acoustic modeling combined with virtual reality allows designers to show how sound changes as users move through an as-yet-unbuilt space
8/15/2016 9:00:00 AM
Texas health system revamps old community center combat diabetes
Baylor Scott & White Health creates an access point for wellness and diabetes care
8/15/2016 8:00:00 AM
European Home and Commercial Automation Leader SOMFY Joins ZigBee Alliance Board of Directors
8/15/2016 12:00:00 AM
Maryland NICU closed due to potentially fatal bacteria in water pipes
The neonatal intensive care unit at Prince George’s Hospital Center in Cheverly was temporarily shut down after the discovery of potentially deadly bacteria
8/12/2016 3:00:00 PM
Asset tracking can transform healthcare
An ongoing concern for healthcare facilities is the over- and under-utilization of its medical equipment
8/12/2016 2:00:00 PM
City water crisis tests hospital’s emergency plan
Oconee Regional Medical Center was 'shut down' by water issues
8/12/2016 1:00:00 PM
Blog
Five key benefits of addressable speaker technology in healthcare institutions
Addressable technology's value is starting to take hold on the notification side of fire alarm systems
8/12/2016 12:00:00 PM
Considering geography in behavioral care architecture and design
Behavioral healthcare facility design typically focuses on creating a space that is safe, calm and inviting for patients and their families, according to an article on the Behavioral Health website
8/12/2016 11:00:00 AM
Group opposes fast food franchises in healthcare facilities
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine campaign launches ad blitz
8/12/2016 9:00:00 AM
Facility improvements can boost patient experiences and HCAHPS scores
Staff, patient-centered operations and well-designed facilities work together
8/12/2016 8:00:00 AM
Oregon Health and Science University Selects Active Power Flywheel UPS for Critical Power Protection
8/12/2016 12:00:00 AM
High-Resolution Cintas Photo Mat Captures Vivid Images, Water, Dirt And Debris
8/12/2016 12:00:00 AM
ASSA ABLOY Announces Integration of Aperio Wireless Lock Technology with Kantech EntraPass Security Software 7.0
8/12/2016 12:00:00 AM
New Marley NC Everest™ Cooling Tower Provides Up To 50% More Cooling Capacity and 35% Less Fan Power Per Cell
8/12/2016 12:00:00 AM
Banner Health data breach linked to food service payments
Cyberattackers gained access to computer servers, including those that process payment card information where food and beverages are sold
8/11/2016 3:00:00 PM
Case study
LED lighting delivers better light and healthy savings to Reston Hospital Center
Virginia healthcare facility replaces the outdated metal halide light fixtures in its parking garage
8/11/2016 2:00:00 PM
Assessments are critical for healthcare facilities
Life safety and accessibility regulations are getting stricter and more complex
8/11/2016 1:00:00 PM
California children's hospital planning family-friendly expansion
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is adding 521,000 square feet to hospital grounds
8/11/2016 12:00:00 PM
Blog
Using virtual reality to enhance the client experience
The immersive environment created by virtual reality provides clarity to multiple hospital end users
8/11/2016 11:00:00 AM
Alternative technologies can help to ease anxiety
Immersive theater and virtual reality can ease kids' fear
8/11/2016 9:00:00 AM
Design trends in sports medicine
Holistic programs must be accommodated within built environments that are varied and complex, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
8/11/2016 8:00:00 AM
Johnson Controls Boosts Productivity, Improves Energy Efficiency and Helps Protect against Cyber Threats with Latest Release of Metasys
8/11/2016 12:00:00 AM
L&L Holding Company and Schneider Electric Collaborate to Develop Smart Commercial Office Building
8/11/2016 12:00:00 AM
Ratings confusion: California hospital gets 5 stars and an F
For Methodist Hospital of Southern California, ratings might do more to confuse the public than empower them
8/10/2016 3:00:00 PM
Dayton Children’s Hospital partially evacuated during boiler trouble
A malfunction of the fill valve in the boiler caused excess steam to build up
8/10/2016 2:00:00 PM
Ohio hospital boosts security after staffer abducted from parking lot
Woman was taken to a location off the hospital's campus and sexually assaulted
8/10/2016 12:00:00 PM
Designing a catastrophe-resilient healthcare facility
How can a hospital be designed to stay up and running in times of crisis?
8/10/2016 11:00:00 AM
Food service union files complaint against Mayo Clinic
Complaint alleges conflict of interest in Mayo Clinic’s plan to switch to a new food service vendor
8/10/2016 8:00:00 AM
CPUC, Energy Commission and NBI Announce Milestone Toward Achieving Statewide Zero Net Energy Goal
8/10/2016 12:00:00 AM
Latest Innovations to Emerson Network Power’s Avocent Universal Management Gateway Appliance Enhance Security, Deliver FIPS 140-2 Compliance
8/10/2016 12:00:00 AM
ICUs ease restrictions on visitors
Some hospitals are allowing family and friends of intensive-care patients to visit whenever they want
8/9/2016 3:00:00 PM
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Mississippi hospital stresses cleaning for infection control
Oktibbeha County Hospital take several precautions to make sure all surfaces are clean as part of the facility's infection control efforts
8/9/2016 2:00:00 PM
Blog
Efficient facilities key strategies to reduce costs and maintain operations
With increasing demand to reduce the cost of operation, healthcare leadership is challenging their facility engineers to increase efficiency of the buildings they manage
8/9/2016 1:00:00 PM
HIPAA compliance can help against ransomware attacks
Department of Health and Human Services releases fact sheet: Ransomware and HIPAA to address the risks of victimization
8/9/2016 12:00:00 PM
Hospitals look to hotels for patient satisfaction tactics
Medical researchers say some amenities can improve health outcomes by reducing stress and anxiety
8/9/2016 11:00:00 AM
Blog
The path from social work to healthcare administration
The Affordable Care Act has created an increase in healthcare utilization and a new emphasis on quality
8/9/2016 9:00:00 AM
Balancing privacy with safety
Healthcare facilities must meet privacy controls, but still be safe and allow patient observation
8/9/2016 8:00:00 AM
New Waste Tracking Feature Helps Building Managers Save Money and Support a Healthy Environment
8/9/2016 12:00:00 AM
ID Solutions Selects Tyco Security Products’ hattrix Managed Access Control for Multi-site Management
8/9/2016 12:00:00 AM
Closing the gap between building performance and code requirements with commissioning
Article looks at gaps between commissioning best practices and minimum code requirements for new facilities
8/8/2016 3:00:00 PM
Healthcare facility installs 'genius bar' to help patients with technology
New Orleans health center makes using mobile and wearable technology easier
8/8/2016 2:00:00 PM
Case study
Sutter Health tackles three-year data center consolidation project
The case study details data center service management solutions
8/8/2016 1:00:00 PM
N.J. healthcare facility opens state-of-the-art operating rooms
The 650-square-foot rooms designed to allow maximum efficiency
8/8/2016 12:00:00 PM
Illinois healthcare facility designed with patient satisfaction in mind
Clinician input part of new hospital design
8/8/2016 11:00:00 AM
Sports medicine and academic medical centers stress collaboration
Both types of facilities are breaking down the silos between disciplines, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
8/8/2016 9:00:00 AM
Heating exterior of luggage may hamper bed bugs' spread
When soft-sided suitcases were exposed to an air temperature of 70 to 75 degrees C, it took only six minutes to kill bugs
8/8/2016 8:00:00 AM
SANUWAVE Health to hold Second Quarter 2016 financial results and business update call on Monday, August 15, 2016
8/8/2016 12:00:00 AM
Studies Show Continuous Patient Monitoring Can Assist U.S. Medical Systems in Saving up to $15 Billion Annually
8/8/2016 12:00:00 AM
Pokémon exposes vulnerabilities at healthcare facilities
A healthcare facility may have entrances that are not regularly monitored or guarded
8/5/2016 3:00:00 PM
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Hospitals adjusting equipment for overweight patients
Many have wide doors, larger-than-average rooms and floor-mounted toilets
8/5/2016 2:00:00 PM
AAMA Webinar to Focus on New California Building Energy Standards, Installation Documents
8/5/2016 2:00:00 PM
Privacy weak spots in healthcare facilities
The importance of protecting data in its physical or visual state is often overlooked
8/5/2016 1:00:00 PM
Japan creating security guidelines for healthcare facilities following Sagamihara killings
The move comes after a 26-year-old man allegedly killed 19 people and injured 26 others at the care home
8/5/2016 12:00:00 PM
Blog
Navigating a changing healthcare landscape
The emphasis on population-based preventive care and wellness — and its consequences — have impacted rural health systems especially hard; however, innovators are finding solutions
8/5/2016 11:00:00 AM
Simulation center creates realistic learning environment
Children's Minnesota healthcare facility simulation center provides real-world training
8/5/2016 9:00:00 AM
Ohio health and wellness center project designed to improve operational efficiencies
ProMedica Health and Wellness Center improved operational efficiencies while creating a sense of place within the community, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
8/5/2016 8:00:00 AM
Mercy Medical Center has announced the opening of the new $27 million Crane Surgery Suite at Bunting
8/5/2016 12:00:00 AM
STANLEY Healthcare and InterSystems partner to bring the Internet of things to healthcare
8/5/2016 12:00:00 AM
ID Solutions Selects Tyco Security Products’ hattrix Managed Access Control for Multi-site Management
8/5/2016 12:00:00 AM
AAMA Webinar to Focus on New California Building Energy Standards, Installation Documents
8/5/2016 12:00:00 AM
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VA spent millions on art as veterans waited for care, report says
The Department of Veterans Affairs allegedly spent $20 million between 2004 and 2014
8/4/2016 3:00:00 PM
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Hospital security urged to embrace CMS guidelines
IAHSS spokesperson explains how security staffs can embrace guidelines while improving security
8/4/2016 12:00:00 PM
ES staff can play key role in customer service
Patient satisfaction is becoming a goal for every department
8/4/2016 11:00:00 AM
Facts crucial in evidence-based design
Healthcare Design blog urges healthcare designers to take the time to check and source research
8/4/2016 9:00:00 AM
Mayo Clinic decision to outsource food service strikes nerve
Workers and community members have signed petitions objecting to the move
8/4/2016 8:00:00 AM
University of Washington-Tacoma McDonald-Smith Building Completes Historical Window Replacement
8/4/2016 12:00:00 AM
Eaton Introduces Dim-to-Warm LED Technology Across Multiple Product Lines for Commercial and Residential Spaces
8/4/2016 12:00:00 AM
After eating hospital food for a week, CEO pledges to overhaul menu
After hearing complaints from patients for years, Ottawa Hospital is now revamping its patient menus
8/3/2016 3:00:00 PM
CMS releases hospital star ratings
Article on Becker's Infection Control and Clinical Quality website lists 12 things to know
8/3/2016 2:00:00 PM
Designing homes for health
As healthcare focuses more on whole-body health, designers should start paying more attention to where and how people live, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
8/3/2016 12:00:00 PM
New design approaches to ambulatory care can help reach new populations
Ambulatory care providers in urban settings operate in an increasingly competitive environment
8/3/2016 11:00:00 AM
Boston hospital's new dining facility focuses on patient satisfaction
Brigham and Women’s Hospital will open the Garden Café @ 75 Francis in September
8/3/2016 9:00:00 AM
Mississippi healthcare facility fined $2.75M for HIPAA violation
Investigation found inadequate computer security measures at the University of Mississippi Medical Center
8/3/2016 8:00:00 AM
Mazzetti and GBA merger unites the leaders in healthcare engineering and technology consulting
8/3/2016 12:00:00 AM
Inaugural American Association of Strategic Regional Organizations (AASRO) Conference
8/3/2016 12:00:00 AM
BuildingLink announces Beta release of Smart Sensor Solution for residential fitness centers
8/3/2016 12:00:00 AM
Chicago hospitals prepared for Lollapalooza rush
Last year, emergency rooms treated 88 intoxicated teens during Lollapalooza — nearly nine times the average Chicago weekend
8/2/2016 3:00:00 PM
Revolving funds are boosting energy efficiency efforts
Atlanta’s Kendeda Fund grant supports a Georgia hospital’s efficiency efforts
8/2/2016 2:00:00 PM
Olympus reportedly told U.S. managers not to issue a warning about contaminated scopes
Internal e-mails suggest that Olympus officials based in Japan attempted to hide news of a potential outbreak from U.S.
8/2/2016 1:00:00 PM
North Carolina Health Care exec recognized by Campus Safety
Lisa Terry, University of North Carolina Health Care’s director of hospital police and transportation, named Director of the Year
8/2/2016 12:00:00 PM
Kentucky healthcare facility balances energy efficiency, infection control
UV-C system removes organic growth on the outer and inner surfaces of the heating coil, restoring heat transfer efficiency
8/2/2016 11:00:00 AM
Information security pros needed in healthcare
Cyber attacks are expected to expand the information security professional workforce by nearly 20 percent
8/2/2016 9:00:00 AM
Looking at the future of healthcare design
Architect has positive outlook for healthcare design
8/2/2016 8:00:00 AM
New hospital facility service technology from Aramark aims to improve patient experience
8/2/2016 12:00:00 AM
Tomorrow's malls may offer colonoscopies next to the food court
As e-commerce hits retailers, doctors are lining up to serve aging baby boomers
8/1/2016 3:00:00 PM
Case study
Free valet service at healthcare facility makes positive first impression
Service at the Adele Hall Campus of Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo, has received good reviews in first year
8/1/2016 2:00:00 PM
Hospital upgrades ventilation with exterior system
St. Thomas West Hospital retrofits exhaust system with hidden risers and energy-recovery ventilators
8/1/2016 1:00:00 PM
Florida hospitals upgrade security following fatal shootings at healthcare facility
Parrish Medical Center is considering 'security enhancements' at its Titusville hospital
8/1/2016 12:00:00 PM
HHS cybersecurity task force has second in-person meeting
The cross-industry task force was formed with a directive to prepare recommendations for improving healthcare cybersecurity
8/1/2016 11:00:00 AM
N.M. healthcare facility getting solar farm
Construction is underway on a solar farm near the San Juan Regional Medical Center
8/1/2016 9:00:00 AM
Stylish security for healthcare facilities
Healthcare facility owners can get creative by investing in newer doors and frame systems designed to withstand high abuse
8/1/2016 8:00:00 AM
New metric to assess and visualize data center cooling performance, launched by The Green Grid
8/1/2016 12:00:00 AM