January 2018 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management
Focus: Infection Control
CDC says deadly flu season has a way to go
Based on the latest data, the flu season may not have peaked yet
1/31/2018 3:00:00 PM
Before Nebraska hospital is demolished, former workers share stories
The Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center building will come down after crews remove asbestos before the final demolition
1/31/2018 2:00:00 PM
CMS to investigate University of Maryland hospital after patient dumping
A video of a woman discharged in her hospital gown went viral on Facebook
1/31/2018 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Cardboard shipping boxes
Brad Keyes discusses cardboard shipping boxes
1/31/2018 10:00:00 AM
FORUM MEDIA GROUP acquires Trade Press Media Group, Inc.
The Healthcare Facilities Today website is part of Trade Press Media Group, Inc.
1/31/2018 9:00:00 AM
Louisiana wellness center designed for healthier community
Thibodaux Regional Medical Center’s new wellness facility was designed as a clinical pathway that integrates wellness, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/31/2018 8:00:00 AM
MyndVR taps Littlestar to launch exclusive virtual reality content service for 55-plus adult communities nationwide
1/31/2018 12:00:00 AM
Baker Barrios Healthcare Architect Appointed To Regional Representative Position For American Institute of Architects
1/31/2018 12:00:00 AM
SP Industries Offers Heavy Duty Transfer Stations for Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials
1/31/2018 12:00:00 AM
Focus: Disaster Preparedness
Healthcare facilities need disaster recovery plans for EHR security
Having a current backup plan and contingency plan are federal requirements under the HIPAA Security Rule
1/30/2018 3:00:00 PM
Tips for upgrading, replacing healthcare facility equipment
With multiple systems, a proactive planning process is critical
1/30/2018 2:00:00 PM
Staff: Two assaults by patients at Manitoba hospital within an hour show 'something has to be done'
The assaults happened at the locked forensic psychiatry unit at the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg
1/30/2018 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Infection Control
Developing a water management program
The impact of Legionnaires' disease is particularly dangerous in healthcare facilities
1/30/2018 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
Florida hospitals deploy germ-killing robot
Operated by the hospital cleaning staff, the robot can be used in any department and in any unit
1/30/2018 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Disaster Preparedness
California wildfires tested hospitals' disaster plans
There is more pressure for hospitals to be prepared even though many lack the resources and funding to upgrade their disaster plans
1/30/2018 8:00:00 AM
Ram Board Introduces Painter’s Board, the New Standard for Floor Protection While Painting
1/30/2018 12:00:00 AM
Video / Focus: Infection Control
Healthcare facilities slammed by flu treating patients in tents
Hospitals are asking staff to work overtime, setting up triage tents, restricting visitors and canceling elective surgeries
1/29/2018 3:00:00 PM
Milwaukee hospital employees suspended for leaving homeless patient in cold
Staff discharged a mentally ill homeless man clothed in only a hospital gown and scrub pants
1/29/2018 2:00:00 PM
Integrative design plus early commissioning role prevent building performance problems
Lessons from past projects should inform new designs
1/29/2018 12:00:00 PM
New safety concerns rise at Montreal hospital
The Montreal General Hospital reports more violent incidents involving patients and visitors than any other acute-care hospital in Quebec
1/29/2018 11:00:00 AM
Benefits of maintenance planning and scheduling
It can be difficult to justify a full-time MPS position, but you should be able to justify the function
1/29/2018 9:00:00 AM
Lawsuit to return funds to replace Long Beach hospital dismissed
Group claimed Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster funds should have been used to make Long Beach Medical Center a full-service hospital
1/29/2018 8:00:00 AM
Joint Commission Center for Transforming Healthcare Appoints Director of Customer Engagement
1/29/2018 12:00:00 AM
Focus: Disaster Preparedness
False alarm a preparedness wake-up call for Maui County
All three hospitals remained open while emergency response procedures were implemented
1/26/2018 3:00:00 PM
Super Bowl LII to impact hospital access in Minneapolis
Road closures make it difficult for patients to reach Hennepin County Medical Center
1/26/2018 2:00:00 PM
Blog
Securing your healthcare data in 2018
Should your patients trust you with their data?
1/26/2018 12:00:00 PM
Texas hospital evacuated after gas leaks from sewer line
Patients and staff at Baylor Scott & White Emergency Center were cleared from the building
1/26/2018 11:00:00 AM
Study looks at impact of noise-reducing curtain in healthcare facilities
Research also examined the practical implications of adopting the enhanced curtains, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/26/2018 9:15:00 AM
Pennsylvania prison system unveils healthcare wing
New 10,000-square-foot facility is a response to an ever-increasing population
1/26/2018 8:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
Chicago hospitals dealing with worst flu season in a decade
Hospitals stocking more hand sanitizer and implementing stricter visitor policies
1/25/2018 3:00:00 PM
Calif. healthcare facility ED has bedbug emergency
Kaweah Delta staff and a pest control company treated the emergency department and surrounding areas
1/25/2018 2:00:00 PM
Blog
Can a different approach to printer security benefit facilities management?
Hospitals have seen an 11 percent increase in print post implementation of EHRs
1/25/2018 12:00:00 PM
White paper
IoT technology integrator helps medical device company meet FDA requirements
Establishment Labs must balance safety and regulatory compliance with rapid product development
1/25/2018 11:00:00 AM
UPMC Pinnacle changing environmental, food service vendor
Switch will affect more than 450 workers
1/25/2018 9:30:00 AM
San Jose VA clinic to be designed with healing oasis
The design will incorporate air, light and space to support the healing process
1/25/2018 8:30:00 AM
Free webinar today: Compliance & Inspections: 5 Top Areas You Need To Focus On
Attend this free webcast to learn about key compliance areas to focus on, and how to create compliance wins in your organization with the help of technology
1/25/2018 8:00:00 AM
Fate of the Four: Why 2018 will Be a Landmark Year for GE, Siemens, Canon and Philips
1/25/2018 12:00:00 AM
World-Renowned Danish Design Firm Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects Joins Perkins+Will
1/25/2018 12:00:00 AM
EarlySense Solutions Ordered in 2017 will Enable Healthcare Providers to Save More Than $100 Million per Year
1/25/2018 12:00:00 AM
University of Washington's new NanoES building meets design, schedule and budget goals with Wausau's unitized curtainwall
1/25/2018 12:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
Judge orders new superbug trial for Olympus
Court said manufacturer didn't properly disclose safety concerns
1/24/2018 3:00:00 PM
Focus: Emergency Preparedness
Low water pressure forces closures for New Orleans hospitals
Several healthcare facilities in the New Orleans area closed after losing water service amid freezing temperatures
1/24/2018 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Emergency Preparedness
NFPA developing minimum requirements for active shooter response
National Fire Protection Association fast-tracking a new standard designed to better prepare facilities for active shooters
1/24/2018 12:00:00 PM
Focus: HVAC
HVAC systems – replace, repair or upgrade?
An alternative to replacing the entire chiller or HVAC unit is upgrading those system components that are causing the most downtime and consuming the most power
1/24/2018 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Regulations, Codes & Standards
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Fire-treated wood in walls
Brad Keyes discusses guidance on existing hazardous rooms vs. new construction
1/24/2018 10:00:00 AM
Free webinar tomorrow: Compliance & Inspections: 5 Top Areas You Need To Focus On
Attend this free webcast to learn about key compliance areas to focus on, and how to create compliance wins in your organization with the help of technology
1/24/2018 9:00:00 AM
White paper explores how flooring impacts patient care
Noise levels can affect healing, reduce efficiency
1/24/2018 8:00:00 AM
New Auditing Credential for Medical Office Professionals Helps Providers Comply with Strict Evaluation and Management Services Guidelines
1/24/2018 12:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
How the government slowed flu response
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention furloughed staff
1/23/2018 3:00:00 PM
New FGI guidelines for design and construction released
The 2018 edition introduces the new Outpatient Guidelines document
1/23/2018 2:00:00 PM
Blog
Key considerations when cost estimating a healthcare project
The estimated cost to build a new hospital or medical office in a particular region is tied to a base cost of new construction in that region
1/23/2018 12:00:00 PM
Indiana health system pays $47,000 ransom to unlock patient data
Hackers logged into a remote access portal using a third-party vendor’s username and password
1/23/2018 11:00:00 AM
NCH 24/7 emergency room proposal rejected by Fla. village board
Neighborhood residents expressed concerns about the potential for noise from ambulance sirens
1/23/2018 9:00:00 AM
Attention to roof inspections, maintenance can help prevent leaks
Regular inspections and maintenance are critical to keep roofs in good condition
1/23/2018 8:00:00 AM
Philips and InTouch Health Make Push into Direct-to-Consumer Telehealth Market
1/23/2018 12:00:00 AM
Edgetech Instruments Inc. Moisture Analyzers Assist Innovative Liquid Metal Battery Maker Ambri Inc.
1/23/2018 12:00:00 AM
Frost & Sullivan’s 2018 Predictions: Global Healthcare Market Will Skyrocket to Nearly $2 Trillion in 2018
1/23/2018 12:00:00 AM
Baker Barrios Healthcare Architect Appointed To Regional Representative Position For American Institute of Architects
1/23/2018 12:00:00 AM
Sword-handled umbrella sparks lockdown at Seattle-area hospital
Man's umbrella was mistaken for a rifle
1/22/2018 3:00:00 PM
Beleaguered Colorado VA hospital faces staffing, design obstacles
Even after the hospital opens, the old hospital and other off-site facilities will remain in use for at least three years because of the design flaws
1/22/2018 2:00:00 PM
Blog
Document storage systems: Embracing the documentation paradigm shift
One of the most important features of any DMS used in the healthcare setting is that it is HIPAA compliant at every interaction point
1/22/2018 12:00:00 PM
Cleveland health system expands green space to create a 'hospital in a park'
MetroHealth's 52-acre campus will have 25 acres of green space
1/22/2018 11:00:00 AM
NHS launches emergency plans after cleaning contractor collapses
Extra staff sent to six major hospitals to ensure cleaning, maintenance and catering services keep operating
1/22/2018 9:00:00 AM
Focus: HVAC
Maintaining a reliable and efficient HVAC system
Understanding long-term goals and specific upgrade components can help
1/22/2018 8:00:00 AM
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Partners with Gozio Health to Develop Indoor Navigation Mobile Platform
1/22/2018 12:00:00 AM
ILLUMRA Fixture Controllers Certified for Use with Cortet Lighting Control System
1/22/2018 12:00:00 AM
Chicago hospitals set up homeless patients with permanent housing
Investment improves health and reduces costly emergency room visits
1/19/2018 3:00:00 PM
Reproduction clinic expansion keeps patient satisfaction in focus
Colorado system developed guidelines for all facilities
1/19/2018 2:00:00 PM
Builder says virtual and augmented reality transforming construction industry
Healthcare Design series asks leading healthcare design professionals, firms and owners what gets their attention
1/19/2018 12:00:00 PM
The benefits of managing healthcare operating expense with a CMMS
This critical healthcare system gives HTM professionals the ability to proactively manage work requests, inventory items, and assets, which in turn can improve patient care and reduce operating costs
1/19/2018 11:00:00 AM
Understanding lighting codes and standards
Guidance from ASHRAE, Title 24 and LEED will affect project planning, as well as longer-term savings and performance
1/19/2018 9:00:00 AM
N.J. single-OR facilities must meet licensed ASCs standards
Oversight of single-ORs will switch to the New Jersey Department of Health
1/19/2018 8:00:00 AM
NewTek Rings In 2018 with More Features for Connect Spark Converters and NDI PTZ Camera
1/19/2018 12:00:00 AM
FAU Study Says Some Nursing Homes Gaming the System to Improve Their Medicare Star Ratings
1/19/2018 12:00:00 AM
Share it on Twitter VITEC to Highlight EZ TV IPTV and Digital Signage Platform in First ISE Appearance
1/19/2018 12:00:00 AM
Deer crashes through window at S.D. healthcare facility
Doe had a broken back right hoof but officials think it will be OK
1/18/2018 3:00:00 PM
Hospital designs virtual-reality therapy for children
Children's hospital construction site used as distraction
1/18/2018 2:00:00 PM
Penn. healthcare facility installs tri-generation energy center
Lancaster General Hospital invested $28 million in energy upgrades
1/18/2018 12:00:00 PM
Commissioning art for healthcare facilities
The first step is to identify your project and determine where you want to display art, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/18/2018 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
Hospital-based sleep labs moving toward disposables
Shift linked to increased focus on hospital infection control
1/18/2018 9:00:00 AM
OSHA finds no violations after N.H. healthcare facility workers were sickened
Authorities responded to the hospital on the morning of Aug. 11 after several employees in the operating room department began feeling dizzy
1/18/2018 8:00:00 AM
Hawaii Community Foundation Awards FLEX Grant to Lāna’i Community Health Center, a High-Performing Non-Profit
1/18/2018 12:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
CDC back-burners nuclear war prep to focus on the flu epidemic
Briefing on preparation for nuclear war postponed
1/17/2018 3:00:00 PM
Cayman mental health facility is designed for home-like feeling
Design also focuses on safety and security
1/17/2018 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Infection Control
State judge denies link between forced-air warming and infection
Minnesota lawsuits that allege that the Bair Hugger forced-air warmer caused deep joint infections are dismissed
1/17/2018 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Infection Control
Joint Commission will now cite individual hand-hygiene failures
Hand hygiene is widely considered to be the most important intervention for preventing hospital-acquired infections
1/17/2018 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Regulations, Codes & Standards
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Existing hazardous rooms vs. new construction
Brad Keyes discusses guidance on existing hazardous rooms vs. new construction
1/17/2018 10:00:00 AM
Illinois hospital braces for 'mess of epic proportions' with construction project
Some parts of Salem Township Hospital will be closed when work is being done in that area
1/17/2018 8:00:00 AM
EHNAC Announces Finalized 2018 Accreditation Criteria Versions for All Accreditation Programs
1/17/2018 12:00:00 AM
Cloud-based Technology Unlocks the Next Growth Phase of Medical Imaging Informatics Globally
1/17/2018 12:00:00 AM
Baltimore hospital apologizes after security guards leave discharged patient on street in hospital gown
Hospital system is talking to everyone who came into contact with the woman
1/16/2018 3:00:00 PM
Focus: Infection Control
Legionnaires’ risk can't be eliminated at Illinois VA home
13 people have died of Legionnaires’ disease at Quincy healthcare facility
1/16/2018 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Disaster Preparedness
Ham radio operators train to help healthcare facilities, others in disasters
Operators take classes on operating in a hospital
1/16/2018 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Disaster Preparedness
Healthcare facilities weigh in on weather safety for employees
Some hospitals offer sleeping accommodations, food and other essential items.
1/16/2018 11:00:00 AM
Noisy ORs can put patients at risk
Excessive noise can be distracting to healthcare providers
1/16/2018 9:00:00 AM
Health system moves food service beyond tray line
Diet clerks virtually track nutritionals as the patients place their order, guiding them through their options
1/16/2018 8:00:00 AM
Latest Version of ExacqVision Provides Ultimate Combination of Administrator Controls, System Health Status Features and Analytics Integrations
1/16/2018 12:00:00 AM
Broward Health Expands Compliance Program; Names Nicholas Hartfield Vice President, Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer
1/16/2018 12:00:00 AM
Focus: Emergency Preparedness
Minneapolis hospital develops emergency plan for Super Bowl
Road closures around the stadium will affect routes ambulances take to Hennepin County Medical Center
1/15/2018 3:00:00 PM
Texas begins to repair or replace aging mental hospitals
Some of the 10 state hospitals were built as early as the 1850s and the outdated building design and deterioration has led to reduced capacity
1/15/2018 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Infection Control
How hospitals safely dispose of infectious fluid waste
Proper waste disposal practices are a crucial part of a safe working environment
1/15/2018 12:00:00 PM
Slideshow
Top application security threats
Although social media apps have revolutionized the healthcare industry and changed the way patients and providers interact, they also have opened new avenues for risk
1/15/2018 11:00:00 AM
Designing a sense of community within a senior living community
Interior design can be used to help develop a sense of community that goes far beyond just the physical space, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website
1/15/2018 9:00:00 AM
Healthcare facilities use various methods to keep dementia patients safe
Studies suggest that the unexplained absence of a nursing home resident is one of the most challenging issues for facilities
1/15/2018 8:00:00 AM
National Association’s New Name Reflects Leadership of Volume to Value Movement
1/15/2018 12:00:00 AM
Skanska Achieves Topping-Out Milestone at University of Virginia Medical Center
1/15/2018 12:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
Oregon hospital lauded for infection-control efforts
Portland Business Journal named Samaritan Albany General Hospital the least infected facility among 61 hospitals in the state for 2016
1/12/2018 3:00:00 PM
New hospitals bring new tech challenge
The tech crews at OSF HealthCare face a formidable challenge of simultaneously replacing the entire IT systems at two hospitals
1/12/2018 2:00:00 PM
Focus: Infection Control
Fresno VA facility tested for Legionnaires'
Residents, staff and visitors at the Veterans Home are getting bottled water
1/12/2018 12:00:00 PM
Cyberattack takes down New York hospital’s computer systems
Jones information technology experts partnered with IT professionals from the University of Rochester, Noyes, and St. James hospitals
1/12/2018 11:00:00 AM
Qatar hospitals designed for patient safety
Patient room design includes the latest infection control measures, regulated lighting conditions and air quality and noise level monitoring
1/12/2018 9:00:00 AM
Focus: HVAC
Select an HVAC system for a healthcare facility
Energy efficiency is also critical in choosing the best system
1/12/2018 8:00:00 AM
The International Unions of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) begin National Worker Education Campaign at Hundreds of Worksites around the US
1/12/2018 12:00:00 AM
Smoke Detector Alternative Promises Earlier Detection, Less Disruption in Healthcare Settings
1/12/2018 12:00:00 AM
Infection Experts at Healthcare Facilities Say that Wearing and Laundering Scrubs out of the Facility Presents Risks, but is Often Allowed
1/12/2018 12:00:00 AM
Office workers at Scottish health board redeployed to hospital cleaning due to flu outbreak
NHS was swamped by an outbreak of flu and respiratory illness
1/11/2018 3:00:00 PM
Blog
How prevention through design (PtD) drives safety and compliance in healthcare facilities
The goal of PtD is to use the early stages of designing and developing a workplace to eliminate and control risks to workers
1/11/2018 2:00:00 PM
Recent and ongoing outbreaks listed
Regions of the United States have experienced outbreaks caused by bacteria and viruses in recent months
1/11/2018 12:00:00 PM
Blog
Healthcare IT trends in 2018
Welcome to the age of affordability in healthcare
1/11/2018 11:00:00 AM
Geisinger Health removes sugar-sweetened beverages from campuses
Geisinger food service locations will no longer sell regular soda, sugar-added fruit juices, sugar-sweetened teas, sugar-added energy drinks, bottled sugar-added iced coffee drinks and flavored milks
1/11/2018 9:00:00 AM
Children's hospital completes 10-year renovation project
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford new 521,000-square-foot hospital designed to be patient centered
1/11/2018 8:00:00 AM
Digital Signage Expo 2018 Seminar to Present “The Evolution of Digital Corporate Communications: A Manulife Case Study”
1/11/2018 12:00:00 AM
EHNAC's Executive Director Provides Comment on ONC Draft of Trusted Exchange Framework
1/11/2018 12:00:00 AM
N.Z. hospital stops frozen-meal program due to safety concerns
Tokoroa Hospital has stopped selling meals to the community, made from the surplus food cooked for patient meals
1/10/2018 3:00:00 PM
Singapore hospitals designed to heal with nature
The rainforest-like landscaping at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital infuses the atmosphere with natural sights, sounds and scents
1/10/2018 2:00:00 PM
Art exhibits at N.C. VA healthcare facility comfort visitors
Fayetteville VA Health Care Center has a new, rotating art exhibit in the lobby
1/10/2018 12:00:00 PM
How to respond to a healthcare data breach
The cause is as important as the solution
1/10/2018 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Regulations, Codes & Standards
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Missing ceiling tiles
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for missing ceiling tiles
1/10/2018 10:00:00 AM
Focus: Disaster Preparedness
Takeaways from online security summit
Event explored active shooter response, weather plans and lockdowns
1/10/2018 8:00:00 AM
Home Control Easier Than Ever with the Integration of the Iotega Security and Automation Solution and Apple HomeKit
1/10/2018 12:00:00 AM
Mazzetti and PerryCrabb Merger Expands Scope of Highly Specialized Healthcare Design and Consulting Services in the Southeast
1/10/2018 12:00:00 AM
Kingspan Introduces GreenGuard XPS Products in New Thicknesses and for the Commercial Roofing Market
1/10/2018 12:00:00 AM
Legrand Announces Amy Hahne as New Vice President and General Manager of Shading Systems
1/10/2018 12:00:00 AM
Focus: Disaster Preparedness
CDC to issue guidance to prepare for nuclear war
Hospital disaster planning has shifted to preparing for mass casualties
1/9/2018 3:00:00 PM
Focus: Disaster Preparedness
Boston area healthcare facilities were prepared for storm
Hospitals opened rooms so staff could stay overnight
1/9/2018 2:00:00 PM
2017's worst healthcare data breaches
Data show hundreds of incidents in the past two years, affecting tens of millions of individuals
1/9/2018 12:00:00 PM
Focus: HVAC
Building energy modeling can help build an HVAC plan
Modeling systems can help facilities reach optimal efficiency
1/9/2018 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
Most US cooling towers contain Legionella bacteria
Study finds Legionella bacteria is percent in 84 precent of towers
1/9/2018 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Disaster Preparedness
Amtrak derailment emergency response went well
Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia drills two to three times a year on its disaster response
1/9/2018 8:00:00 AM
Jeff Kent to Lead Health Care Institute in Expansion of Local Networking, International Education Offerings
1/9/2018 12:00:00 AM
Harris Williams & Co. Advises Drayer Physical Therapy Institute LLC on its Transaction with Upstream Rehabilitation Inc.
1/9/2018 12:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
Remembering Ebola two years later
Are healthcare facilities prepared for another outbreak?
1/8/2018 3:00:00 PM
Healthcare facilities leading way in climate change prep
Hospitals are recycling, turning off lights and computers, planting trees in the community, and buying Energy Star-certified equipment
1/8/2018 2:00:00 PM
Illinois hospital finishes $200 million expansion
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington added about 230,000 square feet
1/8/2018 12:00:00 PM
Healthcare facilities looking at new ways to reduce noise
Hospital noise is a growing concern for patients, family and staff
1/8/2018 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
New Orleans healthcare facility deploys infection-fighting robots
The robots can destroy deadly pathogens and multi-drug resistant organisms
1/8/2018 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
Infections are common in nursing homes, punishment is not
Repeat citations are common, fines are rare
1/8/2018 8:00:00 AM
The Joint Commission Appoints New Medical Directors in Healthcare Quality Evaluation and Patient Safety
1/8/2018 12:00:00 AM
2018 INFORMS Franz Edelman Award Finalists Selected from Leading Analytics Teams Around the World
1/8/2018 12:00:00 AM
Focus: Disaster Preparedness
Tesla helps Puerto Rico hospital retain power
Company donates photovoltaic system
1/5/2018 3:00:00 PM
Focus: HVAC
Study explores microbial colonies in ORs
The microbial concentration influences surgical site infection rates
1/5/2018 2:00:00 PM
Pediatric storage needs create different design challenges
How much storage is needed and the appropriate location to store that equipment and supplies must be considered, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/5/2018 12:00:00 PM
French survey shows patients happy with care but not the food
Hospital food was identified by the study as one of the main areas requiring improvement
1/5/2018 11:00:00 AM
Focus: HVAC
Building energy modeling can help build an HVAC plan
Modeling systems can help facilities reach optimal efficiency
1/5/2018 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Disaster Preparedness
Key points in mass-casualty disaster planning
Many facilities overlook this type of emergency
1/5/2018 8:00:00 AM
Anti3 Protect Series Concentrate is a Powerhouse Cleaner that Disinfects Large Surfaces
1/5/2018 12:00:00 AM
Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions Introduces New Direct Attach Option for SoundScapes Blades
1/5/2018 12:00:00 AM
Universal Lighting Technologies Introduces PWA Series of Wireless LED Drivers for Indoor Linear Lighting Applications
1/5/2018 12:00:00 AM
Video / Focus: Infection Control
London Hospital allows horse to visit patient before Christmas
Horse's box was parked in an ambulance bay and the horse rode the elevator up 13 floors
1/4/2018 3:00:00 PM
Mayo workers who went on one-day strike back to work in a week
Mayo officials said they had to fulfill a one-week contract signed with replacement workers
1/4/2018 2:00:00 PM
Los Angeles County adds recuperative beds to help homeless
Two-hundred fifty new beds brings the total to 432
1/4/2018 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Infection Control
Spanish hospital wins battle with two superbugs
From July to October 2015, the infection control team identified a surge in cases of patients infected or colonized with OXA-48-PE or MRAB.
1/4/2018 11:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
Manufacturers ordered to remove triclosan from healthcare antiseptics
FDA ban to become effective in December of 2018
1/4/2018 9:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
Belfast children's hospital cited for water safety problems
A series of failings have been uncovered at Northern Ireland's regional children's hospital
1/4/2018 8:00:00 AM
Award-Winning Gen-Eye Micro-Scope Special Limited-Time $100 Rebate Now Available
1/4/2018 12:00:00 AM
Vassar Medical Center Expansion in Poughkeepsie, NY is the Area’s Largest Construction Project in More Than 35 Years
1/4/2018 12:00:00 AM
Legrand Brings Innovative Smart Technologies into Homes, Hotels, and Offices at CES 2018
1/4/2018 12:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
Pomona Valley Hospital ES staff seeks ballot measure addressing infection rates, wages, staffing
Despite repairs, facility issues were ongoing.
1/3/2018 3:00:00 PM
Cleveland Clinic moving toward carbon-neutrality
Health system planning renewable energy purchases, continued energy efficiency
1/3/2018 2:00:00 PM
Focus: HVAC
Hospital's HVAC upgrades benefit from in-house expertise
Maintenance and engineering managers know they can’t monitor what they don’t measure
1/3/2018 12:00:00 PM
Focus: Regulations, Codes & Standards
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Temperature and humidity logs
Brad Keyes discusses regulations for temperature and humidity logs
1/3/2018 10:00:00 AM
Focus: Infection Control
Study says thinking about germs makes people concerned about their appearance
Findings suggest that the possibility of contagion activates the 'behavioral immune system'
1/3/2018 9:00:00 AM
Seniors expected to shake up facility food service
Study identifies five ways tomorrow's seniors could affect foodservice offerings
1/3/2018 8:00:00 AM
Halyard Health Extends Submission Deadline for Recognition Program of Sterile Processing Departments
1/3/2018 12:00:00 AM
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