December 2017 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management
Spokane healthcare facility sued after 85-year-old woman falls in construction zone
Woman walked past an empty nurses station, through an unlocked door and fell into a construction pit
12/29/2017 3:00:00 PM
Virginia VA facility construction 'more than a facelift'
$136 million worth of construction is going on at the McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center
12/29/2017 2:00:00 PM
Nashville VA deploys germ-zapping robots
Studies have found the VA to be more aggressive at controlling infection rates than other large hospital systems
12/29/2017 12:00:00 PM
N.J. healthcare facility wins first evidence-based design Touchstone Award
Award recognizes the use of an evidence-based design process
12/29/2017 11:00:00 AM
Repurposing retail space comes with risks, rewards
Abandoned shopping venues are being used as healthcare facilities
12/29/2017 9:00:00 AM
Building conditions cause most services to be cut at Kitty Hawk healthcare facility
Despite repairs, facility issues were ongoing.
12/29/2017 8:00:00 AM
EHNAC Partners With Omnisystems, Inc. to Extend Reach of Accreditation Programs Internationally
12/29/2017 12:00:00 AM
Agendia and Bluebee Partner to Bring New NGS-based MammaPrint BluePrint Breast Cancer Kit to Market
12/29/2017 12:00:00 AM
Ochsner Medical Center Reports 49% Decrease in Infection Rates After Germ-Fighting Robots Deployed to Disinfect Patient Rooms
12/29/2017 12:00:00 AM
Spellman Brady Energizes Interior Design for Kingswood Senior Living Community
12/29/2017 12:00:00 AM
Mayo OKs visible body art for staff
Currently, employees must keep their tattoos covered
12/28/2017 3:00:00 PM
Chicago hospital nurses say violence isn’t monitored
Informal survey found that one in three nurses were kicked or hit
12/28/2017 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Energy Efficiency
How hospitals use energy
Energy efficiency and patient satisfaction intersect in healthcare facilities
12/28/2017 1:00:00 PM
New accreditation rules could discourage microhospitals
New CMS guidance may change what counts as a hospital
12/28/2017 12:00:00 PM
Several challenges expected to shape healthcare IT in 2018
Three areas of uncertainty will have implications for the information systems
12/28/2017 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Energy Efficiency
Canadian healthcare energy costs down, but spending is up
Government hospital funding is up by 59 percent
12/28/2017 9:00:00 AM
'Appalling' Adelaide mental health unit closed
Unit of Lyell McEwin Hospital in Australia called 'appalling and unsafe'
12/28/2017 8:00:00 AM
Shared Risk Program Results in Lower Infection Rates for Norman Regional Health System
12/28/2017 12:00:00 AM
Service-as-Product Solutions to Become the Powerful Tool to Achieve Competitive Advantages in Healthcare
12/28/2017 12:00:00 AM
Universal Lighting Technologies Field Applications Engineering Team Adds Suman Parajuli
12/28/2017 12:00:00 AM
PMI: Relationship Between Medical Coding, Provider Reimbursement and Patient Satisfaction Scores Here to Stay
12/28/2017 12:00:00 AM
Blog
Healthcare 2017 - A year in review
2017 confirmed trends of consumerism and the need for more proximate low-cost options
12/27/2017 3:00:00 PM
Senior living trends reflect industry changes
Several developments represent a new direction that will impact the industry, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website
12/27/2017 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience
The right communication can improve patient satisfaction
Infographic charts key patient touchpoints
12/27/2017 1:00:00 PM
How to fund and implement high-touch digital signage
Digital signage can help a healthcare facility reach varied audiences
12/27/2017 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Energy Efficiency
Penn State healthcare facility CHP plant expected to save $2.5 million a year
The plant is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by about 44,000 tons per year
12/27/2017 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Regulations, Codes & Standards
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: O2 cylinder storage
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for O2 cylinder storage
12/27/2017 10:00:00 AM
Blog
Eight cybersecurity tools your healthcare facility needs today
Many companies are simply not investing enough in IT security, despite the obvious threats
12/27/2017 8:00:00 AM
Kettering Health Network Achieves $1 Million in Energy Efficiency Rebates from Dayton Power and Light
12/27/2017 12:00:00 AM
Risk-Based Auditing Software Helps Healthcare Practices Avoid Consequences of Cancer Treatment Overbilling
12/27/2017 12:00:00 AM
New Metasys Enterprise Management Platform From Johnson Controls Turns Building System Data Into Actionable Insights
12/27/2017 12:00:00 AM
Fenway Health statement on CDC policy around use of words and phrases including 'transgender,' 'vulnerable' and 'evidence-based'
12/27/2017 12:00:00 AM
Blog
Eliminating the environment from the infection equation
Mother says she informed hospital staff of the boy's allergies
12/22/2017 3:00:00 PM
Maryland hospital attributes success to giving IT staff independence
Union Hospital of Cecil County encourages IT 'adventures'
12/22/2017 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Lighting
LED lighting can save lives, energy in hospital parking garage
Reston Hospital is expecting an 81 percent reduction in annual energy consumption
12/22/2017 1:00:00 PM
Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience
Allegheny Health Network planning first microhospital
Highmark Health and Allegheny Health Network will build four neighborhood hospitals
12/22/2017 12:00:00 PM
Inquest probes boy's death of severe food allergy reaction in hospital
Mother says she informed hospital staff of the boy's allergies
12/22/2017 11:00:00 AM
Blog
How to safely ship medical equipment
Making a good first impression often starts with the look of a modern practice.
12/22/2017 9:00:00 AM
UK healthcare facility admits health and safety failing after Legionnaires death
The Royal United Hospital has admitted to a breach of law
12/22/2017 8:00:00 AM
Schneider Electric Names Jerome Soltani to Lead U.S. Field Services Operations
12/22/2017 12:00:00 AM
Greenville Memorial Hospital Recognized with Certified Zero Harm Award by Increasing Hand Hygiene Compliance
12/22/2017 12:00:00 AM
Chassis Plans Announces MTP Ruggedized Trifold “Lunchbox” Portable Computing Systems
12/22/2017 12:00:00 AM
Wattstopper Systems Vice President Charles Knuffke Elected Vice Chair of Lighting Controls Association
12/22/2017 12:00:00 AM
AAP revises infection control guidelines for ambulatory settings
The guidelines include updates on issues including hand washing and cleaning and safety procedures
12/21/2017 3:00:00 PM
Dealing with C. difficile in healthcare facilities
Newer technologies include dried hydrogen peroxide
12/21/2017 2:00:00 PM
Blog/Focus: Lighting
Healthcare systems lighting their way to savings
New lighting technologies can offer much needed operational cost savings while improving safety and the patient experience
12/21/2017 1:00:00 PM
Focus: Energy Efficiency
Curtailing facility water usage can aid sustainability efforts
Florida Blue put its corporate social responsibility pledge into practice five years ago by setting ambitious goals to reduce water and energy use and increase recycling
12/21/2017 12:00:00 PM
USP 795 requirements have relevance for healthcare facilities
The requirements are important for professionals involved in pharmacies
12/21/2017 11:00:00 AM
Nanotexturing on stainless steel creates bacteria-killing spikes
An electrochemical etching process creates a nanotextured surface
12/21/2017 9:00:00 AM
Key design practices can improve patient care
Healthcare leaders are focusing on design that supports effective operations
12/21/2017 8:00:00 AM
What are the Five Most Important Mobile App Design Features for Commercial Smart Lighting Applications?
12/21/2017 12:00:00 AM
Julia Cousins, Architect and Healthcare Design Expert, Joins Carrier Johnson + CULTURE as Project Manager
12/21/2017 12:00:00 AM
UCSF 'die-in' protests guns and Tasers in hospitals
Medical residents, students and faculty demonstrate to challenge the role of law enforcement in healthcare settings
12/20/2017 3:00:00 PM
Kentucky hospitals delay surgeries due to water main break
Break in Shelby Park caused low water pressure at the downtown hospitals
12/20/2017 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Energy Efficiency
Boosting energy efficiency with building envelope retrofit
Other benefits include improved appearance and uninterrupted workflow
12/20/2017 1:00:00 PM
Las Vegas hospital sued over attempted sexual assault
The lawsuit claims a psychiatric patient was unguarded and unrestrained
12/20/2017 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Regulations, Codes & Standards
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Privacy curtains
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for privacy curtains
12/20/2017 10:00:00 AM
Focus: Energy Efficiency
Seattle healthcare facility installing large solar array
Harborview Medical Center's installation will be the largest system of its kind on a Washington hospital
12/20/2017 9:00:00 AM
South Philadelphia Community Health and Literacy Center designed for synergy
The new facility replaces three buildings — a public health clinic, a branch of the Free Library and a recreation center, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
12/20/2017 8:00:00 AM
Just Culture Assessment Tool Outcome Engenuity Releases its Just Culture Algorithm Software
12/20/2017 12:00:00 AM
NACCHO Releases Standards and Indicators for Hospital-based Injury and Violence Prevention Programs
12/20/2017 12:00:00 AM
Illustra Pro IP Mini-Dome Cameras Updated with Theia Wide Angle, 9-22mm Lens Options
12/20/2017 12:00:00 AM
Legrand Provides Ideas for Gifts and Resolutions to Brighten Spaces This Holiday Season
12/20/2017 12:00:00 AM
Blog
'Bring your own device' policies should set alarm bells ringing
A survey by ISACA suggests that 54 percent of employees have a personal device they use for work
12/19/2017 3:00:00 PM
Focus: Energy Efficiency
Alignment, analytics and aggregation can boost energy savings
Energy supply management should keep pace with operational changes
12/19/2017 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Lighting
Healthcare facility lighting strategies
Lighting can improve patient satisfaction surveys and reimbursements, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
12/19/2017 1:00:00 PM
Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience
Madrid birthing center honored for design
A natural birth unit at University Hospital HM Nuevo Belen was recognized by IIDA for modern design and thoughtful detailing, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
12/19/2017 12:00:00 PM
Smaller healthcare facilities partner to adapt to changing landscape
People across 46 communities in north-central North Dakota and northwest Minnesota are served by outreach programs
12/19/2017 11:00:00 AM
Former guards cleared in death of patient at Mass. hospital
Former guards at Bridgewater State Hospital were charged after patient had a heart attack when strapped to his bed
12/19/2017 9:00:00 AM
Blog
Modernization solutions ease replacement for mixed-OEM equipment
Implementing modernization solutions can help improve the overall effectiveness and simplification of an electrical system comprised of mixed-OEM equipment
12/19/2017 8:00:00 AM
WellStar Health System Partners with WebPT to Bring Leading Outpatient Rehab EMR to Tech Stack
12/19/2017 12:00:00 AM
New InvisAcoustics Basics Panels from Armstrong Ceilings Designed Specifically for Exposed Structure Spaces
12/19/2017 12:00:00 AM
Digital Signage Expo 2018 Seminar to Present “Fundamentals & Applications of Digital Signage Content”
12/19/2017 12:00:00 AM
Universal Lighting Technologies Adds Professional Retrofit Kit to Expanding EVERLINE LED Retrofit Solutions
12/19/2017 12:00:00 AM
West Virginia health system runs dorm for commuting nurses
One floor and 44 rooms in a nearby dormitory are for nurses who have to travel at least 60 miles
12/18/2017 3:00:00 PM
2018 predictions for healthcare facility design
Emergency department reconfigurations for behavioral health needs and more microhospitals are expected
12/18/2017 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience
Hospitals look to hotels for patient satisfaction tactics
Medical researchers say some amenities can improve health outcomes by reducing stress and anxiety
12/18/2017 1:00:00 PM
Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience
Communicating the importance of good laundry practices in infection control
Healthcare textiles are a common factor in virtually every patient’s experience
12/18/2017 12:00:00 PM
New Florida hospitals reflect focus on patient-centered care
UF Health Heart & Vascular Hospital and the UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital open in Gainesville
12/18/2017 11:00:00 AM
Cotton Medical Center recognized as 'Best Renovated or Repurposed Healthcare Facility'
HREI Insights Awards program honors excellence in healthcare real estate development
12/18/2017 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience
Universal design principles can help make healthcare spaces work for everyone
Healthcare facilities should be able to improve human performance, health and wellness and social participation, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
12/18/2017 8:00:00 AM
Nora Lighting Introduces Prism, Smart RGBW Downlight that Changes Color, Kelvin Settings
12/18/2017 12:00:00 AM
Diversey to Acquire Twister, the Leading Manufacturer of Diamond Cleaning Pads
12/18/2017 12:00:00 AM
Los Angeles hospital closes due to earthquake standards
Pacific Alliance Medical Center would have had to invest $100 million in its 150-year-old building to come into compliance with California's seismic standards
12/15/2017 3:00:00 PM
Adding beds might not solve Canadian 'hallway medicine'
Some say healthcare crunch needs more staff and innovation
12/15/2017 1:00:00 PM
Hawaii State Hospital requires security upgrades before renovations
Oahu puts new demands on the hospital before it can expand
12/15/2017 12:00:00 PM
Hospitals save lives and money by investing in climate resilience
New report says preparing for extreme weather offers significant financial benefit
12/15/2017 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Lighting
Your healthcare facility's LED retrofit checklist
How do you begin to coordinate and come up with funds to replace lighting systems across thousands of square feet?
12/15/2017 10:00:00 AM
Computer stolen From UNC facility in Burlington puts patient info at risk
24,000 patients' info affected by the theft
12/15/2017 9:00:00 AM
Medical campuses are evolving to be mixed-use hubs
More hospitals are integrating shops and appealing public spaces into their designs
12/15/2017 8:00:00 AM
Polyu Reveals High Prevalence of Bacteria that Carry the Colistin Resistance Gene In Human, Food and Environmental Samples
12/15/2017 12:00:00 AM
Meridian Wins for Best Renovated Healthcare Facility and Best New Medical Office Building Under 25,000 SF at 2017 HREI Insights Awards
12/15/2017 12:00:00 AM
Southern California's hospitals braced for disaster as embers ignite
Health officials in Ventura, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara counties warned of high pollution levels caused by smoke
12/14/2017 3:00:00 PM
Infection preventionists' holiday wish list
System that encourages staff to wash their hands is on the list
12/14/2017 2:00:00 PM
Infographic
Smart bathroom design can curb spread of hospital infections
Many patients contract new illnesses from pathogens they contact during a hospital stay
12/14/2017 1:00:00 PM
Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience
N.C. hospitals moving to limit construction pollution
Many pieces of construction equipment and vehicles produce high emissions
12/14/2017 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Energy Efficiency
White paper on energy savings available
'Energy savings — Realistic Expectations' downloadable from Medical Construction & Design website
12/14/2017 10:00:00 AM
Focus: Energy Efficiency
'Three-bucket' sustainability
The easiest way to accomplish sustainability goals is to take it a step at a time
12/14/2017 9:00:00 AM
N.Y. hospitals offering healthier choices in cafeterias, machines
Canton-Potsdam Hospital has committed to doubling the amount spent on locally grown produce for use in the cafeteria
12/14/2017 8:00:00 AM
EvergreenHealth Implements UV Technology to Help Fight Infection-Causing Pathogens, Enhancing Hospital Safety
12/14/2017 12:00:00 AM
Union plans one-day strike at Mayo's Albert Lea
SEIU Healthcare Minnesota and Mayo both allege unfair labor practices
12/13/2017 3:00:00 PM
Patients evacuated before Calif. hospital burns
Vista Del Mar Hospital in Ventura destroyed by wildfires
12/13/2017 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Energy Efficiency
Healthcare facilities can generate energy savings with GPOs
Group purchasing organizations help health systems lock in prices
12/13/2017 1:00:00 PM
Blog
Supersized food can mean undersized profits for healthcare facilities
When it comes to offering healthier food options in their cafeterias and gift shops, most U.S. hospitals may be 'penny wise and pound foolish'
12/13/2017 12:00:00 PM
California hospital staff lauded for active-shooter response
Bakersfield healthcare facility was locked down after a man was spotted in the employee parking lot with a rifle
12/13/2017 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Regulations, Codes & Standards
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Clean utility rooms
Brad Keyes discusses guidance on clean utility rooms and door closers
12/13/2017 10:00:00 AM
Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience
Northwest hospital food: Not just for patients anymore
Some healthcare facilities are serving up such good hospital food that locals are choosing to eat their meals there
12/13/2017 8:00:00 AM
Newton Medical Center Implements UV Technology to Help Fight Infection-Causing Pathogens, Enhance Hospital Safety
12/13/2017 12:00:00 AM
PMB Welcomes Ken Henry to its Team as Senior Vice President; Adds Dallas Office
12/13/2017 12:00:00 AM
Legrand Expands Wattstopper DLM Platform Integration Functionality with New Low-Voltage Auxiliary Devices
12/13/2017 12:00:00 AM
A CVS-Aetna deal may force Wal-Mart to buy Humana
Merger may force healthcare industry to shuffle ownership
12/12/2017 3:00:00 PM
Vanderbilt recognized for excellence in infection prevention
VUMC is the first hospital system in the nation to receive the (APIC) Program of Distinction designation
12/12/2017 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience
White paper explores how healthcare facility flooring can impact patient care
High noise levels can hinder the healing process, inhibit clinician efficiency and create compliance concerns
12/12/2017 12:00:00 PM
Center for Disaster Medicine brings a clinical perspective on emergency planning
Group has roots in 2001 efforts to answer questions about emergency preparedness that were raised after the 9/11
12/12/2017 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Energy Efficiency
Growing hospital energy costs can be managed
Low-hanging fruit includes turning off or reducing power to electronic equipment that is not being used
12/12/2017 10:00:00 AM
Hospital ship in Puerto Rico admitted just 6 patients a day
An additional 1,625 people were treated aboard the ship as outpatients
12/12/2017 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience
Patient room design can affect stress
A 2017 article by Andrade and colleagues offers findings that suggest how design elements may reduce patient stress, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
12/12/2017 8:00:00 AM
Orrison Healthcare Honored as One of the Best Places to Work in 2018, A Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award Winner
12/12/2017 12:00:00 AM
Wattstopper Lighting Controls Contribute to Improving the Occupant Experience at Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth
12/12/2017 12:00:00 AM
Smart Hospitals to Invest over $11 billion in Cloud Computing and Data Analytics, Says Frost & Sullivan
12/12/2017 12:00:00 AM
CVS-Aetna's success may hinge on older patients
CVS plans to turn retail stores into 'healthcare hubs'
12/11/2017 3:00:00 PM
Blog
Four things to know about preparing for winter weather
How to help your organization plan for and respond to weather emergencies
12/11/2017 2:00:00 PM
IIDA healthcare interior design competition winners announced
First-ever Transformation and Innovation Award was awarded to Madrid healthcare facility
12/11/2017 12:00:00 PM
Geisinger focuses on ES department career advancement
Health system working to redefine environmental services
12/11/2017 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Lighting
LEDs can help healthcare facility become more energy efficient
Investing in energy efficiency can help to free up funds to meet the changing demands in healthcare
12/11/2017 10:00:00 AM
2017's biggest healthcare cyberattacks listed
The U.S. healthcare sector experienced roughly 336 data breaches as of Nov. 29
12/11/2017 9:00:00 AM
Micro-hospitals may be the healthcare facility of the future
Healthcare industry growth is expected to be strong in outpatient and retail clinics
12/11/2017 8:00:00 AM
Discover the Disruptive Technology Trends Across the Global Biomarker Landscape
12/11/2017 12:00:00 AM
DSE 2018 to Present 'To Boldly Go: How Marriott is Teleporting Guests into Next Gen Customer Experiences'
12/11/2017 12:00:00 AM
Device Solutions Inc Launches Next Generation Cellio Wide Area Wireless Network Gateway
12/11/2017 12:00:00 AM
General Pipe Cleaners Showcases Newest Drain Cleaning Equipment at The NFMT Show In Baltimore
12/11/2017 12:00:00 AM
CVS-Aetna merger may hurt some healthcare facilities
Deal will give CVS 22 million health plan members
12/8/2017 3:00:00 PM
Blog
Growing facilities ROI, capabilities by reducing contracts
Is your facilities department actively handling work in your facility, or just managing contractors?
12/8/2017 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Energy Efficiency
Healthcare facilities energy efficiency challenge
Healthcare facilities must cope with the challenges of energy management in a mission-critical environment
12/8/2017 1:00:00 PM
$450 million replacement healthcare facility planned in Lansing
The new hospital will have 240 beds, cancer center and ambulatory care
12/8/2017 12:00:00 PM
Behavioral healthcare construction projects on the rise
Reasons for increase include the addition of more safety measures and a reduction in the stigma associated with treatment, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
12/8/2017 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Energy Efficiency
Ontario plans to reinvest energy savings into patient care
The province is investing $64 million this year in the Hospital Energy Efficiency Program
12/8/2017 9:00:00 AM
Miami VA hospital cafeteria so dirty it had to be fumigated
Inspection found evidence of insects, rodent droppings
12/8/2017 8:00:00 AM
AHR Expo Donates $20,700 to the Chicago Lighthouse through Innovation Awards Program
12/8/2017 12:00:00 AM
Swathi Bhamidipati Joins Universal Lighting Technologies as U.S. Western OEM Regional Sales Manager
12/8/2017 12:00:00 AM
Nurse stabbed in N.J. hospital parking lot where staff had asked for more security
Union members met with hospital management to discuss increased safety
12/7/2017 3:00:00 PM
Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience
Healthcare facility staff serve up Christmas dinner to patients
The catering team at James Paget University Hospital in Norfolk, England, provides a traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings
12/7/2017 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Lighting
Sinai Hospital increases security after Baltimore campus employees targeted
Hospital recently upgraded lighting in parking lots and installed additional security cameras
12/7/2017 12:00:00 PM
Urban medical center designed to be part of community
Urban healthcare centers are integrating with their neighbors by becoming a civic hub, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
12/7/2017 11:00:00 AM
RFID, other technologies impacting healthcare facilities
Growth and profitability will depend upon a realignment of infrastructure
12/7/2017 10:00:00 AM
Focus: Lighting
Tips for cutting glare from lighting
Seniors are more prone to experiencing bright lights as glaring
12/7/2017 9:00:00 AM
CVS plans to turn stores into healthcare hubs
CVS agreed to pay $69 billion in cash and stock for Aetna
12/7/2017 8:00:00 AM
MyndVR Announces Findings From Nationwide Virtual Reality Pilot Benefiting the Lives of Adults 55-Plus
12/7/2017 12:00:00 AM
From A to Z, Exacq’s New High-Capacity Video Servers Store More Video Than Ever Before
12/7/2017 12:00:00 AM
Diversey Awarded Three-Year Sole Source Supply Contract with Premier ASCEND Collaborative
12/7/2017 12:00:00 AM
Midmark Announces New Partnership with Leading European Medical Diagnostic Company
12/7/2017 12:00:00 AM
FM leaders launch new credential to provide global standard
The ProFM designation was developed through extensive market research of more than 3,000 facility professionals in 93 countries
12/6/2017 3:00:00 PM
Infectious disease response guide for hospitals published
Paper’s main goal is to develop tools and strategies for prevention and management
12/6/2017 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience
Nonclinical staff has role in patient satisfaction
There are a number of ways they can help to improve patient outcomes
12/6/2017 1:00:00 PM
Free white paper on healthcare facility digital signage available
New technology options and tools for both patients and staff
12/6/2017 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Regulations, Codes & Standards
Life Safety Q&A: Quarterly test of main drain
Brad Keyes discusses quarterly testing of the main drain
12/6/2017 10:00:00 AM
Safety system investments helped Houston’s healthcare facilities withstand Harvey
Lessons from Tropical Storm Allison helped limit impact of hurricane
12/6/2017 9:00:00 AM
Sturgeon Falls hospital project to cut hydro costs
The program is an initiative of the Climate Change Action Plan
12/6/2017 8:00:00 AM
AFC Cable Systems Announces MC Luminary HCF Cables for Healthcare Applications
12/6/2017 12:00:00 AM
Humber River Hospital Breaking New Ground with the Opening of Canada’s First Hospital Command Centre
12/6/2017 12:00:00 AM
TeleHealth Services Helps Hospitals Improve Patient Experience Despite Market Financial Uncertainty
12/6/2017 12:00:00 AM
Florida Keys airport may get pop-up hospital
Fishermen’s Community Hospital's temporary facility will move
12/5/2017 3:00:00 PM
Blog
How the health industry can benefit from having a visitor registration system
Healthcare facility security must contend with security threats while balancing the need to maintain an open and inviting environment
12/5/2017 2:00:00 PM
Sudbury hospital to get almost $1.3 million in funding for energy efficiency projects
In all, Ontario is funding 180 projects this year at 98 hospitals
12/5/2017 12:00:00 PM
Blog
How to design and build what’s needed to meet organizational goals and strategies
It’s all about scoping the right concept before getting too far down the facility planning phase
12/5/2017 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience
Three ways to keep facilities clean smelling to increase patient satisfaction
It’s more important than ever that healthcare facilities focus their efforts on odor control to help patients feel more comfortable while on the road to a speedy recovery
12/5/2017 10:00:00 AM
Focus: Lighting
Choosing the right LEDs for lighting retrofits
Hundreds of products are available for converting linear fluorescent fixtures to use light emitting diode technologies
12/5/2017 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience
Texas hospital engineers energy savings, boosts patient satisfaction
MD Anderson works to improve temp control in patient rooms
12/5/2017 8:00:00 AM
Diversey Announces Call for Educational Scholarship Submissions for APIC Conference
12/5/2017 12:00:00 AM
Improve the Safety and Efficiency of Electrical Wiring in Your Healthcare Facility and Areas of Patient Care
12/5/2017 12:00:00 AM
California healthcare facility to use ER overflow tent during flu season
Move was necessary because of an early flu season and the closure of nearby facilities
12/4/2017 3:00:00 PM
Los Angeles launches seismic program with compliance notices
Large healthcare systems are factoring regulations into their capital plans
12/4/2017 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Energy Efficiency
Many healthcare facilities still need to power up for the digital age
Survey finds facilities don’t have the equipment to support digital goals
12/4/2017 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Energy Efficiency
Pennsylvania hospital producing most of its own power
Lancaster General Hospital is buying less electricity because of new power plant that runs on natural gas
12/4/2017 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience
Building automation systems can boost energy savings
Technology can control every aspect of a healthcare facility's HVAC system
12/4/2017 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Lighting
Networked controls can simplify healthcare facility lighting
Technology can help streamline facility operations
12/4/2017 8:00:00 AM
Johnson Controls’ Irene Lam to Speak at 2017 Massachusetts Conference for Women
12/4/2017 12:00:00 AM
ONC Health IT Certification Program Director Joins Ehnac as Ex Officio Commissioner
12/4/2017 12:00:00 AM
Bradley’s On-Site Safety Shower and Eyewash Site Surveys Ensure ANSI/ISEA Z358.1 compliance
12/4/2017 12:00:00 AM
Search after killer's escape from Hawaii hospital spurs call for security review
Another patient was caught with a fake driver's license
12/1/2017 3:00:00 PM
Healthcare cybersecurity concerns go beyond medical information
Patients could potentially be blackmailed due to sensitive information contained in health records
12/1/2017 2:00:00 PM
Atlanta children's health system planning $1.3B campus
Project would be the most expensive in the state's history
12/1/2017 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Patient Satisfaction/Experience
Patient experience part of winning equation for 'Beautiful' hospitals
First-time entry won top spot in annual contest
12/1/2017 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Fire-Life Safety
Idaho fire blaze may spark fire code review
The Safe Haven Care Center in Pocatello that was destroyed by a fire met all applicable fire codes
12/1/2017 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Fire-Life Safety
Ontario wellness center's design reflects nontraditional philosophy
Peel Memorial Centre for Integrated Health and Wellness provides a centralized location for counseling and treatment for a range of health conditions, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
12/1/2017 8:00:00 AM
AquiSense Technologies and Distform S.L. Collaborate to Offer Award-Winning Food Protection
12/1/2017 12:00:00 AM
Healthcare Facility Power Systems Unequipped for Digital Age, According to New Schneider Electric Survey
12/1/2017 12:00:00 AM
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