January 2017 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management
Video surveillance can curb drug thefts
Height markers should be placed at exits to help identify suspects and video cameras should be positioned at strategic locations
1/31/2017 3:00:00 PM
Pa. rehab center renovates for a more relaxing feel
Shenandoah Heights facility installs murals depicting local sites
1/31/2017 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Infection Control
Hand-hygiene compliance up after safety stand-down
A 'stand-down' is when everyone stops what they're doing, so that an issue can be immediately addressed
1/31/2017 12:00:00 PM
Dayton Children's increases scope of tower project
The healthcare facility has decided to build-out the seventh floor
1/31/2017 11:00:00 AM
NFMT event to include seminar on stormwater planning for health and resilience at MedStar Harbor Hospital
The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.
1/31/2017 10:00:00 AM
Experts discuss healthcare cybersecurity
2016 averaged one healthcare data breach per day
1/31/2017 9:00:00 AM
IoT integration one of video surveillance's newest upgrades
Latest video surveillance systems designed to overcome challenges that come with a healthcare environment
1/31/2017 8:00:00 AM
Prevent Flooding and Damage During Rainstorms with Tips from Heaviland Landscape Management
1/31/2017 12:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
Dirty instrument found at Detroit hospital one day after investigation ends
Michigan regulators are reviewing whether to reopen probe
1/30/2017 3:00:00 PM
Human error blamed for embryo-destroying hospital blackout
A hospital generator failure was likely caused by human error in wrongly leaving a control switch off
1/30/2017 2:00:00 PM
Conn. healthcare facility offers concierge-style services
Newton physicians' office built with patient comfort and privacy in mind
1/30/2017 12:00:00 PM
Group gathered to discuss ideal future of healthcare
The Brooklyn Medical Relations Council asked The Center for Health Design to bring together a small, diverse group of experts to help create a new hospital, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/30/2017 11:00:00 AM
NFMT event to include seminar on improving healthcare infrastructure
The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.
1/30/2017 10:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
Study says UV light helps eliminate four superbugs
UVC was used against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA; vancomycin-resistant enterococci, or VRE; Acinetobacter and Clostridium difficile
1/30/2017 9:00:00 AM
Vermont Healthcare facility creates 'safe space' for patients
Grace Cottage Hospital's emergency department's 'safe room' built for vulnerable patients
1/30/2017 8:00:00 AM
PDI Welcomes Industry-Leading Experts to Further the Advancement of its leading Infection Prevention Technology
1/30/2017 12:00:00 AM
RLE Technologies Receives Patent for Embedded Mapping in Nested Facility Management Devices
1/30/2017 12:00:00 AM
N.J. healthcare facility to test employees, patients for lead
Englewood Hospital and Medical Center is giving lead tests to its workers, patients and visitors
1/27/2017 3:00:00 PM
Central Florida expecting busy year of healthcare construction
Projects range from new hospitals to free-standing emergency departments and medical office buildings
1/27/2017 2:00:00 PM
Nova Scotia emergency rooms to get security upgrade
Report makes 12 recommendations to improve safety
1/27/2017 1:00:00 PM
Drills help Texas healthcare facility prepare for the worst
Medical Center Hospital tries to maintain supplies to be self sufficient for 96 hours
1/27/2017 12:00:00 PM
Village to help Alzheimer's patients planned for San Diego
A fake town modeled after 1950s American culture to be finished in 2018
1/27/2017 11:00:00 AM
NFMT event to include seminar on NFPA 45: Flammable liquids and other hazardous materials in laboratories
The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.
1/27/2017 9:00:00 AM
Preparing for an active shooter
American Hospital Association webinar outlines steps to prepare for a gunman
1/27/2017 8:00:00 AM
Douglas Lighting Controls Introduces Bluetooth Wireless Lighting Control System
1/27/2017 12:00:00 AM
The Health Care Institute Reveals Planning Strategies Supporting the Retailization of Healthcare
1/27/2017 12:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
Top patient safety issues for 2017
The Becker's Infection Control & Clinical Quality editorial team chose 10 patient safety issues for providers to prioritize in 2017
1/26/2017 3:00:00 PM
Wander management for long-term facilities
Resident wandering is a serious patient safety issue in long-term care, but recent technology solutions have helped, according to an article on the Longterm Living magazine website
1/26/2017 2:00:00 PM
New designs released for £75m Manchester hospital
A new U.K. hospital in Manchester has been redesigned following planning approval
1/26/2017 1:00:00 PM
Addiction facility in Berkshires takes advantage of natural setting
Swift River Massachusetts in the Berkshire mountains has an abundance of natural wildlife that can be used as a resource to help ground clients, according to an article on the Behavioral Healthcare Executive website
1/26/2017 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Infection Control
Hospital's discount store purchases questioned
Scottish hospital gets glowing report – but concerns raised about tubs bought from Poundstretchers
1/26/2017 11:00:00 AM
NFMT event to include seminar on energy reduction — a Harvard Medical School case study
The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.
1/26/2017 9:00:00 AM
Physical therapy facilities are changing with market
Physical therapy practices are adjusting to changes in technological advancements
1/26/2017 8:00:00 AM
Cooling Products From Vertiv Earn Trusted AHRI Certified Mark Assuring Performance
1/26/2017 12:00:00 AM
‘Internet Of Things’ Botnets Present Unmanageable Cybersecurity Risk, Warns Juniper Research
1/26/2017 12:00:00 AM
Eaton Delivers Enhanced Flexibility and Efficiency with 5P Rackmount Compact UPS
1/26/2017 12:00:00 AM
Nevada dementia care facility features in-room sensors
Technology helps staff see crisis before it fully develops
1/25/2017 3:00:00 PM
Focus: Lighting
Healthcare design patients of all ages
Designers look for ways to design healthcare facilities for hard-to-classify 'boomers'
1/25/2017 2:00:00 PM
Adolescent and young adult oncology coalition unit designed for distraction, comfort
The Fort Worth Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Oncology Coalition Unit at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center—Fort Worth is the first AYA oncology inpatient unit within an adult healthcare facility in the U.S., according to an article/photo tour on the Healthcare Design website
1/25/2017 1:00:00 PM
Focus: Infection Control
Addition of UV light cuts transmission of bacteria by 30 percent
Randomized trial finds use of UV-C machines can cut transmission of four major superbugs
1/25/2017 12:00:00 PM
NFMT event to include seminar on ADA review for healthcare facilities
The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.
1/25/2017 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
Q&A: Doors wedged open
Brad Keyes discusses restrictions on doors wedged open
1/25/2017 10:00:00 AM
Chicago convent turned into cancer center
As healthcare demand grows, existing spaces are being adapted to fill needs
1/25/2017 8:00:00 AM
Acentech Consults on New Inpatient Building at University of Vermont Medical Center
1/25/2017 12:00:00 AM
Disruptive Innovations in Global Behavioral Health Market Create Double-Digit Growth for Digital Applications
1/25/2017 12:00:00 AM
Larco White Paper Reveals Copper as a Helpful Ally in Reducing Hospital-acquired Infections
1/25/2017 12:00:00 AM
SEIU's food service workers approve Mayo proposal
Five hundred food service workers have approved the first of two votes required to accept a Mayo Clinic compromise
1/24/2017 3:00:00 PM
2016 investors were bullish on health information technology
Digital and consumer-focused applications and services were most popular
1/24/2017 2:00:00 PM
OSHA finds Wisconsin medical clinic exposed workers to asbestos hazards
Company knew of asbestos-containing material since 2008
1/24/2017 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Infection Control
Technology can boost hand-hygiene compliance
Electronic hand-hygiene monitoring more thorough than direct observation
1/24/2017 11:00:00 AM
NFMT event to include seminar on stormwater planning for health and resilience at MedStar Harbor Hospital
The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.
1/24/2017 10:00:00 AM
Healthcare facility adopts airline-like digital wayfinding
Carle Foundation Hospital app combines wayfinding and scheduling
1/24/2017 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
Respiratory outbreak closes nursing home to visitors
The nursing home portion of the Espanola Regional Hospital and Health Centre has been closed to visitors since Jan. 6
1/24/2017 8:00:00 AM
Wausau names Russell Williams as architectural sales representative for Southern California and Hawaii
1/24/2017 12:00:00 AM
The Christ Hospital Health Network Unveils Xenex Germ-Zapping Robots, Enhancing Patient Safety
1/24/2017 12:00:00 AM
New STTI Book Offers Nurses, Nursing Students Insight into 60 Nursing Careers Away from the Bedside
1/24/2017 12:00:00 AM
Sixty percent of health equipment in Africa destroyed by rats
Expert said the situation pointed to the dangers that exist when biomedical engineers are not consulted in the management of health equipment
1/23/2017 3:00:00 PM
Focus: Infection Control
Superbug may be more widespread than previously known
Study says drug-resistant CRE superbugs may be spreading more widely than previously thought
1/23/2017 2:00:00 PM
Technology use can trim healthcare facility expenses
Blockchain and Internet of Things can cut costs by 20 percent
1/23/2017 1:00:00 PM
Limerick hospital fire safety lapses spur threats of legal action
Emergency room at University Hospital ‘not fit-for-purpose’
1/23/2017 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Infection Control
Dementia facility outbreaks highlight infection control issues
Long-term care facilities have increased challenges with infection control
1/23/2017 11:00:00 AM
Not all menus are created equal for Michigan healthcare facilities
Hospital food is moving slowly from high-fat to healthy, but there are exceptions
1/23/2017 10:00:00 AM
NFMT event to include seminar on improving healthcare infrastructure
The 2017 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.
1/23/2017 9:00:00 AM
Video
Video: Adaptive reuse in healthcare
Architect posts a talk on dealing with 'retailization' of outpatient care
1/23/2017 8:00:00 AM
Sherwin-Williams provides flooring applicators fast return to service with slower-set polyaspartic coating
1/23/2017 12:00:00 AM
Margulies Perruzzi Architects Completes Expansion of Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Cape Cod
1/23/2017 12:00:00 AM
Diversey Care Launches Oxivir 1 Disinfectant Cleaner Wipes to Lead its Disinfectant Portfolio
1/23/2017 12:00:00 AM
Hospital safety measures have changed since 1998 infant kidnapping
Kidnapping of Kamiyah Mobley from a Jacksonville, Fla., hospital just hours after birth spurred a dramatic increase in hospital security
1/20/2017 3:00:00 PM
Focus: Infection Control
More cleaning staff at hospitals urged
The Ontario Council of Hospital Unions says there isn’t sufficient cleaning staff to keep hospitals clean
1/20/2017 1:30:00 PM
Focus: Infection Control
Pan-resistant bacteria now considered worldwide threat
Woman in Reno, Nev., killed by superbug after visiting India
1/20/2017 12:00:00 PM
Many big health systems buying up community hospitals
Health systems are racing to buy community hospitals in the south suburbs of Chicago
1/20/2017 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
State says patient contracted Legionnaires' disease while at Flint hospital
An unidentified patient was infected last fall while being cared for at McLaren Flint Hospital
1/20/2017 8:00:00 AM
The Chattanoogan Hotel Selects M&M Productions USA as In-House Audiovisual Contractor
1/20/2017 12:00:00 AM
Mainframe Cost Control: New Version Software to Get the Most Out of Country Multiplex Pricing
1/20/2017 12:00:00 AM
CEL Introduces New High Performance, Low Cost RF Switches for Communication Applications
1/20/2017 12:00:00 AM
Litecontrol’s Inde-Pendants 32L Sets a New Standard for Decorative Fixture Design
1/20/2017 12:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
Fresno nursing home shuts off water after patient tests positive for Legionnaires
The Horizon Health and Subacute Care facility is investigating how a resident was infected
1/19/2017 3:00:00 PM
Focus: Infection Control
Technology's impact on hospital hygiene is growing
New survey says modernized healthcare equipment can have a significant impact
1/19/2017 2:00:00 PM
Conman sells fake fire safety glass to healthcare facilities
Fake fire-resistant glass was sold to hospitals and primary schools across Ireland and the U.K.
1/19/2017 1:00:00 PM
Massachusetts hospital adds digital welcome for kids
MassGeneral Hospital's animated video talks about the layout of the unit, furnishings and equipment in the exam room, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/19/2017 12:00:00 PM
Mobile dental facility connecting with community
The Nicklaus Children's Hospital mobile health unit is fitted with two dental suites
1/19/2017 11:00:00 AM
Connecting design strategy to experience
One of the most challenging tasks that architects face is how to convey design intent in a way that transcends aesthetics
1/19/2017 10:00:00 AM
Decentralized nursing stations can come with unintended consequences
Nursing stations were moved to lessen walking distances for nurses and allow for more time at the bedside
1/19/2017 9:00:00 AM
Broward Health CEO discusses Fort Lauderdale airport shooting
Hospital took in more than 50 patients following the incident
1/19/2017 8:00:00 AM
OSHA Issues Recommended Practices to Promote Workplace Anti-Retaliation Programs
1/19/2017 12:00:00 AM
Universal Lighting Technologies Adds High Bay Modules to EVERLINE LED Product Offerings
1/19/2017 12:00:00 AM
Force Partners Enabling the Evolution of Building Lighting Solutions with Eaton’s Lighting Products
1/19/2017 12:00:00 AM
Fighting Heavy Foot Traffic with Optimal Footprint: Diversey Care Introduces TASKI swingo XD Series
1/19/2017 12:00:00 AM
Poor and sick checking out libraries for healthcare
Libraries adding healthcare clinics to literacy services
1/18/2017 3:00:00 PM
Mayo food service proposal waiting for union response
Mayo's proposal would bridge the compensation gap through 2017 in exchange for SEIU withdrawing its formal complaints
1/18/2017 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Infection Control
WHO's guidelines for infection prevention
Healthcare facilities are continually challenged by healthcare-associated infections
1/18/2017 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Infection Control
Treating hospital air: A corporate infection prevention director’s answer to the problem of air contamination
The answer was found in an existing patented disinfection solution that combines an ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) chamber and air circulating fans with an overhead ceiling light.
1/18/2017 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
Q&A: Converting a cath lab procedure room to storage
Brad Keyes discusses hazardous-storage regulations
1/18/2017 10:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
Justifying price of whole-room disinfection robot
Whole-room disinfection is not only a matter of patient safety, but also one of effective cost containment
1/18/2017 9:00:00 AM
Children's cancer center supports patients' needs with its physical environment
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital remodeled an outpatient clinic space and elevator lobby into a new Adolescent and Young Adult inpatient unit, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/18/2017 8:00:00 AM
Willowsford Reports Record Sales for 2016, Named as One of Top 50 Master-Planned Communities in the Nation
1/18/2017 12:00:00 AM
Lunera's New CFL LED Replacement Lamp is First to Achieve DLC v4 Listing for Greater Energy Efficiency and Higher Efficacy
1/18/2017 12:00:00 AM
Healthcare facilities boost security after attempts to abduct infant
A woman was escorted out of multiple hospitals in Tacoma area
1/17/2017 3:00:00 PM
Supporting team-based healthcare through design
Teamwork areas feature collaborative space that provide separation from the exam areas
1/17/2017 2:00:00 PM
Designing healthcare facilities that benefit community life
Facilities can be interwoven into the fabric of urban life
1/17/2017 1:00:00 PM
Presence Health settles With OCR for HIPAA breach
The settlement is the first to enforce the notification rule
1/17/2017 12:00:00 PM
2016's most expensive hospital renovation projects listed
Becker's Hospital Review gathers 34 of the most expensive hospital facility expansions or renovations announced or completed in 2016
1/17/2017 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Energy Efficiency
Ensuring central utility plant reliability
Code compliance and budget constraints are two of the challenges
1/17/2017 10:00:00 AM
Healthcare urged to update software
2017 should be the year the legacy information technology solutions used by many healthcare providers are replaced
1/17/2017 9:00:00 AM
Virginia facility planned with graywater recycling system
To meet goal for a 25 percent campus-wide potable water use reduction the University of Virginia Health System will collect and filter storm water and condensate from the air handling unit, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/17/2017 8:00:00 AM
Strong Intellectual Property Strategy in Companion Diagnostics Creates Growth Opportunities
1/17/2017 12:00:00 AM
New Research Finds EarlySense’s Contact-Free Technology to be 92% Accurate Compared with Gold Standard Polysomnography
1/17/2017 12:00:00 AM
Cleveland County Courthouse Installs ADA Compliant and Section 508 Compliant Navigo Kiosk
1/17/2017 12:00:00 AM
Healthcare facilities feel impact of extreme heat
Majority of Southeastern Australia hospitals not designed with weather risks in mind
1/16/2017 3:00:00 PM
Orlando healthcare facility's mass casualty drills helped them prepare for shooting
Forty-four victims were taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center after nightclub shooting
1/16/2017 1:30:00 PM
CMS star rating formula changed in December update
CMS star rating formula changed in December update
1/16/2017 12:00:00 PM
Stopping healthcare facility energy loss at the door
Opening and closing doors can expend large amounts of energy
1/16/2017 11:00:00 AM
100 great hospitals listed
Becker's Hospital Review released its 2016 list of 100 Great Hospitals in America
1/16/2017 9:00:00 AM
Healthcare architect discusses designing beyond big data
Healthcare Design asks Don Thomas, principal and director of interior design at BWBR, to share what’s got their attention
1/16/2017 8:00:00 AM
Wattstopper Passive Infrared Wall Switch Sensor Now Features Manual-ON Operation for Cost-Effective Code Compliance and Energy Savings
1/16/2017 12:00:00 AM
Call for Entries: Siemens’ Fourth Annual Engineering Innovation Award for Fire and Life Safety Design
1/16/2017 12:00:00 AM
Digi Security Systems Offers Integrated Electronic Surveillance Systems Ideal for the Healthcare Environment
1/16/2017 12:00:00 AM
KBIS 2017: DuPont Corian Shows How it Can Combine Contemporary Design and Performance in New & Fascinating Displays
1/16/2017 12:00:00 AM
Blog
Data analytics, Internet of Things create new frontier in fire and life safety
New strategies and technology are shaping healthcare facility fire-safety planning in the 21st century
1/13/2017 3:00:00 PM
Telehealth's impact on healthcare's physical environment
Technology has decreased the traffic into and capital spent on brick-and-mortar healthcare facilities
1/13/2017 2:00:00 PM
Key aspects of wayfinding
A comprehensive wayfinding strategy lives at the intersection of healthcare facility design and communication, according to an article on the healthcare Design website
1/13/2017 1:00:00 PM
Lessons learned from cybersecurity in 2016
Hackers had found their prime target in the healthcare industry in 2016
1/13/2017 12:00:00 PM
Geisinger plans 'radical' approach to improve population health
The program’s first project will be a Fresh Food Pharmacy to provide more healthy eating options to people in the Scranton area
1/13/2017 11:00:00 AM
Blog
Bed bugs, bite risks and healthcare facilities: What every manager needs to know
As more is learned of the cryptic and adaptive bed bug, control programs must also adapt to continue providing protection to health care facilities and their patients.
1/13/2017 9:00:00 AM
3-D mapping allows seniors to explore community
Residents and visitors can use an app to take virtual tours of the community
1/13/2017 8:00:00 AM
EnviroPure Helps California Businesses Satisfy Expanded Organics Recycling Law
1/13/2017 12:00:00 AM
Hospitality Group Discovers Trifecta of Synergistic Communication Solutions and Paves the Way for Other Industries
1/13/2017 12:00:00 AM
Hospitals warned of potential terrorist attacks
The United States Department of Health and Human Services sent a letter to officials in the public health sector
1/12/2017 3:00:00 PM
Focus: Lighting
Biophilic design supports behavioral health
Because biophilia results in environments that comfort, it’s relevant to the design of behavioral health spaces, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/12/2017 2:00:00 PM
Perth hospital says filters would take care of lead contamination in water
Experts have so far failed to find the source of lead that has driven elevated levels in the hospital's water supply
1/12/2017 1:00:00 PM
Focus: Energy Efficiency
N.M. VA hospital getting energy-saving upgrades
Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque and the El Paso VA Health Care System will receive almost $22 million in upgrades
1/12/2017 12:00:00 PM
Cuts to environmental services staff lead to rise in hospital-acquired infections, study says
Union representatives drew a relationship between hospital underfunding and a rise in preventable deaths
1/12/2017 11:00:00 AM
Controlling healthcare facility middleware security vulnerabilities
Middleware has great potential for mitigating healthcare IT interoperability issues
1/12/2017 10:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
Healthcare facility environmental services managers share top concerns
Role of the environmental services department in patient care often underestimated
1/12/2017 8:00:00 AM
Eaton Provides Power Protection and Scalability for Scale Computing Hyperconverged Solutions
1/12/2017 12:00:00 AM
BlueStream Hybrid Cooling System from Johnson Controls Helps Customers Address Water, Energy Challenges
1/12/2017 12:00:00 AM
The Opus Group Announces Appointment of Brian Spoerl as Director, Healthcare Real Estate Development
1/12/2017 12:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
Designing for long-term care infection control
Designers should take every opportunity to protect against possible bacterial and infectious agents
1/11/2017 3:00:00 PM
Blog
Overcoming a challenging urban location with a complete signage refresh
A changeable signage system is suitable for its multi-lingual users
1/11/2017 2:00:00 PM
California hospital buildings need seismic upgrades
Three Sonoma Valley Hospital structures not earthquake-ready
1/11/2017 1:00:00 PM
N.Y.C. construction boom reflects changes in healthcare
Growth in healthcare construction is expected in New York City
1/11/2017 12:00:00 PM
Micro hospitals among 2016 healthcare trends
Small facilities allow providers to offer access to quality healthcare at a substantially lower cost than building a more traditional hospital, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/11/2017 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
Q&A: Temporary construction barrier
Brad Keyes discusses temporary construction barriers
1/11/2017 10:00:00 AM
Housing instability can affect healthcare, facilities
American Hospital Association says housing is healthcare
1/11/2017 8:00:00 AM
Madison Fire Administration Offices and Fire Station #1 Earn LEED Gold Certification
1/11/2017 12:00:00 AM
New COIN Specific Application Sprinkler Offers 16’ x 16’ Coverage for Combustible Interstitial Spaces
1/11/2017 12:00:00 AM
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations Updated to Reflect 2017-2018 ICAO Technical Instructions
1/11/2017 12:00:00 AM
Revealing the Billion-dollar growth opportunities in the Global Healthcare Industry by 2025
1/11/2017 12:00:00 AM
Etymotic’s 'BEAN' Personal Sound Amplifier Ushers In A New Era of Affordable Hearing Help For Seniors
1/11/2017 12:00:00 AM
Hospitals housing the homeless to improve outcomes
Housing programs help systems support community health
1/10/2017 3:00:00 PM
Blog
Five predictions for healthcare facility design in 2017
The pace of medical and technological developments, along with shifts in payment models and regulations, are creating fertile ground for key design innovations.
1/10/2017 2:00:00 PM
Trends in clinic design come with construction challenges
In line with the expansion of technology across healthcare, cable routing and coordination will become mandatory for effective construction and operations, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/10/2017 1:00:00 PM
Mayo offering transition plan to food service workers
Union members will vote on the proposal Jan. 12-13
1/10/2017 12:00:00 PM
IoT may open healthcare industry to more cyberattacks
The IoT will lead to many benefits, but with connectivity comes the risk of an increase in attacks
1/10/2017 11:00:00 AM
Healthcare villages integrate care into communities
Healthcare providers are seeking collaborations to create medically oriented, mixed-use developments
1/10/2017 9:00:00 AM
OSHA requests comments, schedules meeting on standard to prevent workplace violence in healthcare
A recent Government Accountability Office report found that the rate of workplace violence against employees providing healthcare and social assistance services is substantially higher than private industry.
1/10/2017 8:00:00 AM
Johnson Controls introduces Verasys controls system, first plug-and-play solution that integrates HVACR equipment and controls
1/10/2017 12:00:00 AM
Terumo Chooses Xenex LightStrike Germ-Zapping Robots to Disinfect Healthcare Facilities & Improve Patient Safety in Japan
1/10/2017 12:00:00 AM
FDA warns of dangers from battery-powered medical carts
Food and Drug Administration has received reports of fires and explosions
1/9/2017 3:00:00 PM
Focus: Infection Control
Flu sweeping through Canadian nursing facilities linked to 15 deaths
Seventeen care facilities in British Columbia are believed to be affected
1/9/2017 2:00:00 PM
Patients, visitors hide in safe room during waiting room brawl
More security called for because 'no one was available' when the violence erupted
1/9/2017 1:00:00 PM
N.M. healthcare facility's recycling program cuts 200 tons of waste in a year
The San Juan Regional Medical Center has been working on reducing its carbon footprint since 2007
1/9/2017 12:00:00 PM
Hospital trust called pest controllers more than once a week last year
The trust in Cumbria, U.K., called in pest controllers 58 times during the 2015/16 year
1/9/2017 11:00:00 AM
Window design can support mental health treatment
Windows can serve as patients' primary connection to the outdoors, according to an article on the Behavioral Health website
1/9/2017 9:00:00 AM
Healthcare ransomware attacks in 2016
Becker's Hospital Review website revisits a dozen attacks from last year
1/9/2017 8:00:00 AM
Novel Home Care Needs and Customer Preferences Catalyse Growth Opportunities in Mature Cardiac Monitoring Market
1/9/2017 12:00:00 AM
Maintaining physical safeguards for patient information
Healthcare facilities urged to consider all physical assets containing PHI
1/6/2017 3:00:00 PM
Building continuing despite uncertainty in healthcare
Projects totaling more than $100 million that won’t be completed until next year or later are planned or under construction in the Spokane area
1/6/2017 2:00:00 PM
Fire-rated glazing can boost security
Fire-rated glass systems can be an alternative to walls in many healthcare facility settings
1/6/2017 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Energy Efficiency
Connecticut healthcare facility getting energy upgrade
Connecticut Valley Hospital has begun a comprehensive efficiency project
1/6/2017 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
Healthcare facility's environmental services team behind infection prevention and control efforts
Infection prevention and control team at Salisbury District Hospital focuses on patient safety
1/6/2017 9:00:00 AM
Iqarus Launches Aberdeen Training Centre for Offshore Medics and Remote Workers
1/6/2017 12:00:00 AM
Ventacity Systems is Changing the Face of Fresh Air Exchange with Launch of North America’s First Smart Ventilation Management Systems
1/6/2017 12:00:00 AM
EHNAC Announces Finalized 2017 Accreditation Criteria Versions for 18 Accreditation Programs
1/6/2017 12:00:00 AM
2016 saw a 63% hike in major healthcare cyberattacks
Report says U.S. hospitals lack new technologies and best practices to protect itself
1/5/2017 3:00:00 PM
Focus: Infection Control
Dead mice, insects found near facility's instrument sterilization area
Officials are advising patients to get tested for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV
1/5/2017 2:00:00 PM
Attacks on nurses increasing
Experts concerned about the workplace safety in healthcare facilities
1/5/2017 12:00:00 PM
Case study / Focus: Lighting
Illuminating Dallas’ new Parkland Hospital
Biggest challenge was the scale of the project, so the lighting design was kept as simple as possible
1/5/2017 11:00:00 AM
Healthcare facilities getting into hospitality business to serve traveling patients
Cleveland Clinic leased land to a developer to open a hotel on its property
1/5/2017 10:00:00 AM
Healthcare design ideas predicted in 2017
Healthcare experiencing another construction boom
1/5/2017 8:00:00 AM
New Smart Lights Expected to Save 80% in Energy Costs in Collaboration between two Iowa-based Companies
1/5/2017 12:00:00 AM
Centerpiece from the Hon Company Brings Sophisticated Design and High Quality to Work Spaces
1/5/2017 12:00:00 AM
Video
Mayo food service workers leaving amid talks
Negotiations continue over Mayo Clinic’s outsourcing plans
1/4/2017 3:00:00 PM
Healthcare staff lounge designed for relaxation
The idea for the Book Loving Lounge Staff Space (BLLSS) came from the president of the Show Chwan Memorial Hospital [Changhua, Taiwan] healthcare system, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/4/2017 2:00:00 PM
Focus: lighting
North Dakota State Hospital plans energy-efficient upgrades
Efficiency upgrades to heating and cooling systems are expected, along with lighting, roofing and insulation replacement
1/4/2017 12:00:00 PM
Armed inmate escapes N.C. hospital in leg shackles
Patient fled Cape Fear Valley Medical Center emergency department with a police officer’s Taser
1/4/2017 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
Q&A: Annual test on fire rated door assemblies
Brad Keyes discusses annual testing on fire rated door assemblies
1/4/2017 10:00:00 AM
5 key reasons healthcare facilities are switching to CMMS for enhanced operational efficiency
CMMS software can streamline maintenance management functions that are crucial to running healthcare facilities at peak efficiency
1/4/2017 8:00:00 AM
Legrand Raises $112,540 in Employee and Company Contributions to Aid Red Cross Natural Disaster Relief Efforts
1/4/2017 12:00:00 AM
Novel Home Care Needs and Customer Preferences Catalyse Growth Opportunities in Mature Cardiac Monitoring Market
1/4/2017 12:00:00 AM
Sundrops 59 Foaming Lotion Soap from Sunburst Chemicals Designated Safer Choice Product
1/4/2017 12:00:00 AM
AMICO Security Launches Next Generation ANC Composite Fence System Receives M5.0 Security Rating
1/4/2017 12:00:00 AM
EarlySense Partners with American Well to Provide Telehealth Services Powered by Smart Sensors
1/4/2017 12:00:00 AM
Preparing for Calif.’s workplace violence prevention in healthcare rule
By April 1, 2017, many healthcare employers in California will need to comply with the new regulations
1/3/2017 3:00:00 PM
Blog
Setting sights on your data: Visual hacking in high-risk industries
Healthcare organizations may be at risk to low-tech visual threats
1/3/2017 1:30:00 PM
Michigan healthcare facility planning $45 million patient tower
Project will not expand the hospital's capacity, but provide more people with private rooms
1/3/2017 12:00:00 PM
Security and staff stop a shooting at Fla. healthcare facility
Security officers disarmed a man who fired a rifle inside a Veteran Affairs facility
1/3/2017 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Energy Efficiency
Funding issues challenge the greening of healthcare facilities
System says savings generated in adjustments to operations cannot be used to make further capital investments
1/3/2017 9:00:00 AM
Designing a quiet healthcare facility
Pervasive noise elevates stress, blood pressure, heart rates and perception of pain, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/3/2017 8:00:00 AM
Harris Williams & Co. Advises Lakeview Health Systems, LLC on its Sale to The Riverside Company
1/3/2017 12:00:00 AM
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