May 2018 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management


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5/31/2018

Survey says: Most hospitals aren't ready for mass tragedy

Nine out of 10 ER doctors say their hospitals aren't fully prepared for major disasters or mass tragedies


5/31/2018

New Florida emergency nursing home power rules now the law

Law enacted after 12 patients at a Hollywood Hills rehabilitation center died in the heat after Irma


5/31/2018

Designing emergency departments to shrink wait times

Healthcare organizations are looking to designers for practical solutions to emergency room inefficiency, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website


Blog / Focus: Technology

5/31/2018

Closing the loop on medical device cybersecurity

To protect themselves and their patients, healthcare facilities must embrace a holistic, lifecycle approach to connected medical device cybersecurity


Focus: Food Service

5/31/2018

Hospital cutting food waste and cost

Providence Health trimming unnecessary food expenditures


Focus: Technology

5/31/2018

IoT security is critical to healthcare

Traditional cybersecurity sometimes lapses when it comes to the IoT


5/31/2018

Celebrate National Home Remodeling Month with Human Centric Lighting Solutions from Legrand Building Control Systems


5/31/2018

Debra Levin Named Honorary ASID Fellow


5/31/2018

Wiegmann Delivers New Catalog


5/31/2018

MedTrainer Honored as Silver Stevie Award Winner in 2018 American Business Awards


5/31/2018

Johnson Controls expands IP camera portfolio with high resolution, bandwidth efficient 4K cameras


Blog/Focus: Infection Control

5/30/2018

Does biohazardous waste get a label or a bag?

Incorrect waste segregation and labeling are among the most common violations for healthcare facilities


Focus: Technology

5/30/2018

Technological advances are changing healthcare design

Architecture firms are using virtual reality (VR), 3-D modeling and drones, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website


5/30/2018

Hawaii State Hospital announces new facility, security features

The hospital plans to build a new $140 million facility with 16-foot high security walls and enclosed courtyards


Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

5/30/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Cardboard shipping boxes

Brad Keyes discusses cardboard shipping boxes


Focus: Technology

5/30/2018

Seattle hospital upgrades communications system

Valley Medical Center is expanding deployment of secure communication system


Focus: Food Service

5/30/2018

Hospital food can carry MRSA, VRE

The study shows one or more food specimens were positive for pathogens


5/30/2018

Canopy System Designed to Withstand Harsh Weather


5/30/2018

Online Selection Tool Targets HVAC and Plumbing Systems


5/30/2018

LED Troffers and Energy Efficiency


5/30/2018

Better Decisions from Better Air


Focus: Infection Control

5/29/2018

Reusable medical scopes harbor bacteria after cleaning

More than 70 percent of scopes tested positive for bacteria


5/29/2018

Boston hospitals prepare for tragedy

Healthcare facilities' tactics include large-scale drills


Focus: Technology

5/29/2018

VA expands telehealth regulations

The Department of Veterans Affairs is expanding its reach into more remote areas


5/29/2018

Follow-up finds more violations for embattled Wisconsin hospital

More than 30 new violations were found at UnityPoint Health - Meriter


5/29/2018

North Carolina heart hospital consolidates cardiac services

North Carolina Heart & Vascular Hospital plan focuses on patient amenities


Focus: Infection Control

5/29/2018

Va. health system works to improve cleaning protocol uniformity

Sentara Healthcare recently initiated a campaign to assess the practices used to clean patient rooms


5/29/2018

VEDA Data Brings AI Tools from Academic Science to Healthcare


5/29/2018

Waltonwood Lake Boone Announces Management Team as Senior Living Community Prepares to Open


5/29/2018

Vinyl Flooring Contributes to LEED and WELL Certifications


5/29/2018

Solar-Powered Building Controls and Energy Efficiency


5/29/2018

Helping FMs Make Better Data-Based Decisions: Study


Focus: Infection Control

5/25/2018

How worried should U.S. be about Ebola outbreak?

Patients have turned up in Mbandaka, a city of more than a million on the banks of the Congo River


5/25/2018

Bronx-Lebanon Hospital without promised turnstiles, 1 year after shooting

In the weeks following the mass shooting, the hospital promised tougher security


5/25/2018

Six steps to write an energy-efficient hospital audit report

An energy-efficient hospital audit is how the energy consumption of a healthcare institution is measured


5/25/2018

Healthcare aesthetics getting bold

Subdued approaches are being complemented with bolder, design-forward concepts, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website


Focus: Food Service

5/25/2018

Pa. health network drops food vendor Sodexo

St. Luke's University Health Network moves to local company


5/25/2018

Process and design improvements explored for China's Drum Tower Hospital

American and Chinese hospitals evaluate similarities, differences


5/25/2018

Painting App and Augmented Reality


5/25/2018

Real Estate Broker/Manager Acquires and Partners with USFP to Oversee Property Management and Brokerage


5/25/2018

Former College Athlete and Personal Trainer Constance Lafuente Named Wellness Director of Parkway Place


5/25/2018

Skanska Completes Substantial Renovation and Relocation at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute


5/25/2018

Medpricer Introduces Artificial Intelligence to its Purchased Services Platform


Focus: Infection Control

5/24/2018

Two more cases of Ebola confirmed in urban area of Congo

Total of three cases confirmed in city of 1 million people


5/24/2018

Emergency department communications badges reduce response times

The average response time is now down to 1.02 minutes


Blog

5/24/2018

Eliminating the environment from the infection equation

Many new products on the market are formulated as cleaner-disinfectants, allowing for one-step cleaning and disinfection of surfaces


5/24/2018

Senior care workforce by the numbers

A report from senior living industry organization Argentum has quantified the labor crisis


Blog / Focus: Technology

5/24/2018

Health intelligent virtual assistant market is disrupting industry

Health intelligent virtual assistant market to be characterized by the massive exploitation of IoT and artificial intelligence


5/24/2018

Hospital room of the future includes IoT

IoT can create drastic improvement in hospital care


5/24/2018

Continued Education on High Performance Data Centers


5/24/2018

LED Maker Expanding Product Line With Company Purchase


5/24/2018

Electronic Security Hardware Honored for Sustainability


5/24/2018

Water Jet Targets Heavy-Duty Clogs


5/24/2018

Methodist Health System Partners with JLL to Unlock Facilities Savings and Improve Patient Care


Focus: Infection Control

5/23/2018

NIH officials responding to Ebola outbreak

U.S. health experts on ‘high alert’


5/23/2018

Nursing home ‘granny cam’ bill passes La. Senate

Bill was opposed by nursing home industry


5/23/2018

New hospital sound design may cure alarm fatigue

The constant alarms of hospital technology called a problem for patient safety


Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

5/23/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Fire hose valves

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for fire hose valves


5/23/2018

NHS staff plead for body cameras to prevent assaults

Increasing levels of violence mean staff needed better protection


Focus: Technology

5/23/2018

App technology is designed for healthcare facility wayfinding

A study has shown that 30 to 40 percent of patients and visitors get lost at the hospital


5/23/2018

Vecna and Imprivata Announce Solution to Deliver Streamlined and Secure Patient Self-Service Platform


5/23/2018

ContextVision Announces First OEM Installation of its Orthopedic Package


5/23/2018

Medical Call Center Expands Operations; Adds 150 Jobs in Linthicum Heights, MD


5/23/2018

ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems Infographic Offers Building Safety Tips


5/23/2018

HVAC Partnership Focuses Sustainability


Focus: Infection Control

5/22/2018

WHO working to stop another Ebola outbreak after 18 deaths

The World Health Organization is trying to prevent an outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo


Focus: Infection Control

5/22/2018

Nurses call for use of animals on hospital wards

Royal College of Nursing guidance includes information on infection control, allergy considerations


Focus: Technology

5/22/2018

Cyberattackers exploit healthcare data security weaknesses

The healthcare sector is the most targeted industry in the first quarter of 2018


5/22/2018

Hospital security departments can help protect domestic violence victims

75 percent of domestic violence victims are targeted at work


5/22/2018

Few Mass. hospitals have enhanced security after stabbing

A Harrington Hospital nurse was stabbed by a patient last June


5/22/2018

Earthquake standards spur Bay Area hospital's $158 million bond sale

Marin General Hospital sold $158 million of revenue bonds


5/22/2018

EY announces Arie Belldegrun Master Entrepreneur Award honoree in Greater Los Angeles


5/22/2018

Wireless Thermometer Expands Connectivity


5/22/2018

Providence College, Janitorial Company Sign Deal


5/22/2018

Mission Linen Supply Receives Stevie Award


5/22/2018

SentarAlert Invites Patients and Visitors to Opt-in for Texts During Critical Safety Events.


5/21/2018

Denver patient says surgery was canceled due to contaminated tools

Porter Adventist patient said doctor had to abort his spinal surgery after discovering 'contaminant' on surgical instruments


Blog

5/21/2018

A bright future: Lighting and its impact on the physician and patient experience

Rooms that are poorly-lit will inhibit a healthcare provider’s work while, conversely, rooms harshly-lit with fluorescent lights may not be beneficial to patients


Focus: Infection Control

5/21/2018

New guidelines issued for infection control in GI endoscopy

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy rules based on a critical review of the most current data


Focus: Technology

5/21/2018

Defending against ransomware attacks

One of the best ways to prevent ransomware attacks is to educate employees


5/21/2018

Top ASC citations include dust and dead insects

Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program's 2018 Quality Review reports top most common ambulatory surgery center issues


5/21/2018

Building an effective hospital/police partnership

Minnesota healthcare and law enforcement officials released a list of best practices


5/21/2018

Opto 22 releases PAC Project Software Suite R10


5/21/2018

Viega Roadshow Travels the Country Bringing the Viega Experience to Visitors


5/21/2018

CME, Alliant Purchasing Strike Deal to Provide Services to Medical Community Nationwide


5/21/2018

Sta-Kleen Silicone from The Mitchell Group Environmentally Responsible


5/21/2018

Newly Launched Disinfecting System Reduces Hospital Acquired Infections


5/18/2018

Man charged in security officer’s death at Pa. hospital

The officer died a month after an altercation with a psychiatric patient at Heritage Valley Beaver Hospital


Focus: Infection Control

5/18/2018

Reassuring patients about facility cleanliness

Review cleaning procedures and improve whatever needs an upgrade


Focus: Infection Control

5/18/2018

Study ranks Iowa mostly prepared to handle public health emergency

A national study says Iowa's overall health security level is just under the national average


Focus: Infection Control

5/18/2018

Preventing bathing-acquired infections in nursing homes

Bath tubs and accessories can make residents sick


5/18/2018

Studies suggest violence is a virtually universal experience for ED staff

Healthcare facilities have taken a range of security measures to address the issue


Focus: Food Service

5/18/2018

Veggie-focused restaurant opens at Cleveland Clinic

The health-focused eatery focuses on fresh, seasonal produce


5/18/2018

Middle Atlantic Expands Award-Winning DC Power Distribution Portfolio


5/18/2018

Specialty Glass Doors Aim to Improve Aesthetics


5/18/2018

Water Heater Enhances Efficiency


5/18/2018

Data Center Software Identifies Risk


5/18/2018

LED Troffer Reduces Blue Light


5/17/2018

Explosion at California medical facility kills one, injures three others

Explosion in medical building in Aliso Viejo appears intentional


Blog / Focus: Technology

5/17/2018

Using AI to achieve real improvements in healthcare

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy rules based on a critical review of the most current data


5/17/2018

Fla. hospital evacuates critically ill patients after power outage

Emergency power came on later at Kindred Hospital in downtown Fort Lauderdale and allowed the facility to continue to function


5/17/2018

Healthcare facilities boost security after hostage incident

Kane County (Ill.) Sheriff’s Office and Northwestern Medicine both made security changes


5/17/2018

Solar power, other tech, can save hospitals money and energy

Technologies can help can cut costs and improve energy efficiency


Focus: Technology

5/17/2018

Securing IoT in healthcare is critical

The use of IoT devices is growing in healthcare environments


5/17/2018

Electronics LLC Releases Explosion Proof 12/3 SOOW Linecord with GFCI Protected Outlets


5/17/2018

MedTrainer Teams Up with New Source to Address Learning, Compliance and Credentialing Needs through Group Purchasing Power


5/17/2018

Restroom Light Aim To Enhance User Experience


5/17/2018

EHNAC Announces Development of New Trusted Exchange Accreditation Program

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy rules based on a critical review of the most current data


5/17/2018

Cintas Adds to Zero Waste Achievements with TRUE Certification at Dallas Distribution Center


Focus: Technology

5/16/2018

Hospital relocation depends on training and IT planning

Parkland Health prioritized IT deployment and moving day coordination


Blog / Focus: Technology

5/16/2018

Healthcare industry–targeting malware increases the need for health informatics professionals

Often, conversations about HIPAA violations center around technological issues. The remaining compliance violations are related to employee actions and behaviors.


Case study

5/16/2018

Emergency power system gives N.C. hospital reliability, redundancy and flexibility

Ensures seamless delivery of normal and emergency power to all loads


Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

5/16/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Exit discharge

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for exit discharge


5/16/2018

Shooting outside Chicago hospital reveals security issues

Two people were shot outside Chicago hospital while waiting for news of wounded relative


Focus: Food Service

5/16/2018

Morrison Healthcare marks 'Stop Food Waste Day'

Atlanta-based Morrison Healthcare is working to increase the number of food recovery and donation programs to serve the hungry


5/16/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases 75’ 4/5 SOOW Type-W Weatherproof Extension Cord with 4P5W Cord Cap


5/16/2018

Versatile, Inc. Announces the Launch of Versatile Healthcare Solutions


5/16/2018

SC Johnson Professional Innovates to Help Customers 'Re-Think the Professional Experience'


5/16/2018

Sloan Enhances Partnership With Chicago Cubs as 2018 Season Begins


Focus: Infection Control

5/15/2018

Ebola is back in the news — make sure your facility is ready

Healthcare facilities should have a pandemic plan and the staff needs to be familiar with it


5/15/2018

Telemedicine takes transgender care to rural areas

Outside of cities, doctors and nurses competent in transgender care can be rare


White paper / Focus: Technology

5/15/2018

IoT technology integrator helps medical device company meet FDA requirements

Establishment Labs must balance safety and regulatory compliance with rapid product development


Blog / Focus: Infection Control

5/15/2018

How infection prevention can be improved in healthcare facilities

According to the Field Epidemiology Manual, environment is the main source of infection transmission


Focus: Infection Control

5/15/2018

WHO promotes hand hygiene in healthcare facilities

Good hand hygiene, including among patients and health workers helps stop the spread of infection


5/15/2018

VA clinic plagued by thieves despite security upgrades

Thieves have repeatedly targeted the site of a Springfield (Mo.) Veterans Affairs clinic


5/15/2018

LIGHTFAIR International 2018 Celebrates All That’s New and Next in Lighting, Design and Technology


5/15/2018

Middle Atlantic Hosts AVIXA Women's Council


5/15/2018

Baron Releases Hurricanes eBook


5/15/2018

Allseating Launches Foster Patient Recliner Designed by Aaron Duke


5/15/2018

Elevators Software Aims to Offer Maintenance Insights


5/14/2018

Two unions join picket line at UC Davis hospital

The pickets have rallied throughout the University of California system


5/14/2018

Understanding NFPA 110 Chapter 7

Tips for installing a compliant emergency power system


Blog / Focus: Infection Control

5/14/2018

Disposable cleaning products can help reduce HAIs

More healthcare facilities are adopting single-use, disposable microfiber cleaning tools


Focus: Technology

5/14/2018

IoT offers new opportunities for healthcare

The rise of the Internet of Things is resulting in a range of advancements


5/14/2018

Hospital rebuilt with safety features after tornado

A tornado in Joplin, Mo., destroyed Mercy Hospital in 2011


Focus: Infection Control

5/14/2018

UV energy can reduce HAIs

To eliminate pathogens from high-touch surfaces, hospitals can incorporate UV disinfection technology


5/14/2018

Larson Electronics LLC Releases 1000W High Intensity Three Stage LED Light Tower


5/14/2018

American Addiction Centers 1st to Implement AI Technology to Improve Patient Safety During Detox


5/14/2018

EDAC Designers Grow at Spellman Brady


5/14/2018

Legrand Unveils Innovative Approaches to New Lineup of Industry-Leading Integrated Lighting Controls


5/14/2018

Ecore Names New Acoustic Engineer, Michael Raley


5/11/2018

Mayo Clinic uses bottled water after tap water turns black

Visitors and staff reported that water in toilet bowls turned black also


Focus: Infection Control

5/11/2018

Flu activity reported down for fourth consecutive week

Only 1 of 10 U.S. regions reported outpatient flu activity at or above region-specific baselines


5/11/2018

Healthcare design adapts to industry changes

Healthcare experiencing changes to amenities and types/locations of hospital services


Focus: Food Service

5/11/2018

Seniors expected to shake up facility food service

Study identifies five ways tomorrow's seniors could affect foodservice offerings


Focus: Infection Control

5/11/2018

Privacy curtains challenge infection control efforts

Most facilities are still using privacy curtains to avoid expensive remodels


5/11/2018

Three strategies to minimize regulatory overload

In recent years, clinical staff and facilities managers alike have seen an increased amount of time spent on regulatory compliance, which can take away from other valuable initiatives


5/11/2018

Larson Electronics Releases Mil-spec Power Distribution Station for Aerospace


5/11/2018

Town Hall Ventures to Focus on Building Companies Driving Higher Quality and More Affordable Care for Most Vulnerable Americans


5/11/2018

McCarthy Supports National Efforts to Heighten Construction Safety Awareness in May


5/11/2018

Leading-Edge Capabilities of Wattstopper Digital Lighting Management Platform Showcased at Lightfair


5/11/2018

New High-Capacity, Front-Accessible HDD Models of exacqVision A-Series Recorders Provide Easy Expansion


Focus: Infection Control

5/10/2018

Photos of messy VA hospital exam room go viral

An internal investigation is underway to determine why the vet was placed in a dirty room


Focus: Infection Control

5/10/2018

Scabies outbreak kills 93-year-old in Georgia nursing home

Shepherd Hills had multiple scabies outbreaks in recent years and a history of health violations


5/10/2018

S.D. hospital says it has taken immediate action on medical waste protocols

A senior Region Health official said the hospital is taking new steps to make sure medical waste is being disposed of properly


5/10/2018

Fla. acute care hospital designed for seniors

The Villages Regional Hospital is one of the few hospitals built for an older population, according to an article on the healthcare Design website


Focus: Technology

5/10/2018

Providence St. Joseph Health launches telehealth in more than 100 facilities

Telehealth network that will offer more than 50 specialty services


Focus: Food Service

5/10/2018

Healthcare facility kitchens don't have to be noisy

Small steps in facility design and equipment selection can greatly reduce noise levels


5/10/2018

Protect Lighting Control Investments with Wattstopper Technology-Enabled Service Contracts from Legrand


5/10/2018

IICRC Seeking Nominations for October 2018 Board of Directors Election


5/10/2018

The Health Care Institute Launches HCI Southern California


5/10/2018

Smart Energy Dashboard Drives Energy Goal Success


5/10/2018

Game-Changing Features in Wattstopper DLM Software Reduces Energy Code Complexities


Focus: Infection Control

5/9/2018

S.D. hospital mixing medical waste with common trash

Despite city warnings, healthcare facility still mixing waste types


Blog/Focus: Technolog

5/9/2018

Why the time is now for a mobile facility information technology revolution

Advances in mobile tech enable facility managers to build an entirely new model for healthcare facilities management.


5/9/2018

Florida health system investing $600 million acquisitions, renovations

Part of the initiative is a $300 million patient tower at its Tampa location


5/9/2018

Strategic programming for healthcare facilities

Clear and effective communication of information throughout the process is critical to the success of a facilities project


Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

5/9/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Occupational therapy kitchens

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for occupational therapy kitchens


Focus: Infection Control

5/9/2018

First U.S. Native birthing facility planned in New Mexico

The Changing Woman Initiative started about five years ago with a goal of opening the nation’s first Native birthing center sometime next year


5/9/2018

Legrand to Introduce Solarfective Teleshade DC Cassette System at Lightfair International 2018


5/9/2018

LUXE Stainless Steel Square Tile Insert Drains are Ideal for Stylish Res and Comm Showers


5/9/2018

Phononic Solid-State Refrigeration and Freezer Technology for Life Sciences and Healthcare Now Available Exclusively Through Thermo Fisher Scientific


5/9/2018

Johnson Controls Introduces the iotega Wireless Touchscreen


5/9/2018

St. Elizabeth's Hospital Features Inviting Canopies Outside, patient-focused care inside


Focus: Infection Control

5/8/2018

Flies in operating rooms force VA hospital to postpone surgeries

West Los Angeles veterans hospital struggling with insect infestation


5/8/2018

Vancouver Island hospital security officer honored for disarming attacker

The security officer wrestled the man to the ground and secured the room


Focus: Infection Control

5/8/2018

1,000 hospitals get a Leapfrog 'C' or worse

Safety and infection control common issues for facilities


Focus: Facility Design

5/8/2018

Pa. hospital launches senior-specific ER program

The department was designed with subdued lighting, anti-slip flooring, handrails to assist with balance and lower beds


Focus: Technology

5/8/2018

'Granny cam' bill advances in La.

Nursing home leaders criticized for attempting to water down legislation


5/8/2018

First VR for Interior Design Course Approved for Continuing Education Units by IDCEC


5/8/2018

Legrand North and Central America West Hartford, Connecticut Corporate Headquarters Awarded Prestigious LEED Green Building Certification


5/8/2018

Buildings of the Future: We Need to Put People at the Center


5/8/2018

Windover Construction Announces Completion of Care Dimensions Hospice House


5/8/2018

VITEC's EZ TV Video Wall Solution Wins Best of Show Award at the 2018 NAB Show


5/7/2018

Preventing workplace violence without adding security

Joint Commission suggests seven policies and procedures


5/7/2018

Union workers picketing at Kaiser facilities

The union said that the informational pickets are not a strike and will not affect patient care


Focus: Facility Design

5/7/2018

N.C. hospital expansion has nautical theme

Carteret Health Care Specialty Pavilion and Bed Tower has views of Crystal Coast and design elements inspired by sails and rigs, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website


Focus: Infection Control

5/7/2018

Clean hospitals, hands best tools to reduce C. diff

A new study suggests combining the efforts results in a larger decrease than delivering those interventions on their own


5/7/2018

5 hospitals go from Leapfrog 'Fs' to 'A's'

Improvement was also seen in Maryland and Washington, D.C. metro area


Focus: Technology

5/7/2018

Vermont healthcare facility has real-time, interactive energy kiosk

The kiosk displays a real-time weather and energy consumption dashboard


5/7/2018

ISC West 2018: Yale Commercial Adds to its Access Control Offerings with nexTouch Sectional Mortise Lock


5/7/2018

Johnson Controls Metasys Enterprise Management Platform Gives Building Owners and Operators Powerful New Tools to Showcase Energy Conservation


5/7/2018

Legrand BCS Division Welcomes Charlie Derk to the Shading Systems Team as Director of Product Marketing


5/7/2018

Avinger’s Next Generation Pantheris Featured in Live Case Transmission at Charing Cross International Symposium 2018


5/7/2018

Nuvolo Launches Medical Device Cyber Security – Powered by ServiceNow


Focus: Infection Control

5/4/2018

There's room for improvement in controlling Legionella

Legionnaires’ disease has been on the rise in the United States since 2000


Focus: Infection Control

5/4/2018

Hospitals, manufacturers still struggling to clean medical scopes

New study says 71 percent of reusable medical scopes tested positive for bacteria after cleaning


Focus: Technology

5/4/2018

Some providers need to catch up with telemedicine

Telemedicine may be the most rapidly evolving area in healthcare


Focus: Food Service

5/4/2018

Hospital contractor under fire over substandard food service

The hospital is hit by complaints over bland, poor quality and late meal deliveries


Focus: Infection Control

5/4/2018

Two reasons why ambulatory care facilities struggle with infection control standards

The Joint Commission highlights problematic standards for office-based surgery practices


5/4/2018

Utah hospital practices for earthquake aftermath

Shriners Hospitals for Children — Salt Lake simulated a situation two days after an earthquake


5/4/2018

HDR Celebrates Move to New San Francisco Office


5/4/2018

TruShot Announced as Silver Level Winner in the Consumer Goods - Workplace Solutions Category in the 2018 Edison Awards


5/4/2018

Radix and Seeq, Platinum and Gold Sponsors of OSIsoft’s PI World, are collaborating to deliver advanced analytics solutions.


5/4/2018

Deb Group Announces Winners in Second Annual Happy Hands Contest


5/4/2018

Nlyte Software Teams with IBM’s Watson IoT to Leverage Machine Learning for Enhanced Data Center Operations


Focus: Technology

5/3/2018

University Hospitals changes equipment at the lab after fertility clinic failure

The hospital has new tanks, alarms and remote monitoring


Focus: Infection Control

5/3/2018

UK hospital fined for Legionnaires' death

The Royal United Hospital in Bath has been fined £300,000 for health and safety breaches


5/3/2018

Pa. healthcare facility building ‘greener’ utility plant

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center's $18 million central utility plant expected to provide clean energy for decades


Focus: Infection Control

5/3/2018

Study finds most endoscopes contain bacterial growth after reprocessing

Studies suggest current reprocessing methods are ineffective


Focus: Infection Control

5/3/2018

How can hand-hygiene compliance be improved?

The CDC says healthcare providers are cleaning their hands less than half as much as they should be


Focus: Food Service

5/3/2018

N.Y. long-term care center has bistro with kosher foods, Ommegang

Senior care center built a bistro where residents and families can 'eat out' while staying in


5/3/2018

E4H Expansion Continues with Opening of Nashville Office


5/3/2018

Sentara Healthcare Recognized as One of America’s Best Employers by Forbes


5/3/2018

ASSA ABLOY Introduces New GreenCircle-Certified, EcoFlex Exit Trims for Reduced Energy Consumption and Lower Operating Cost


5/3/2018

Tork Research Reinforces Need to Promote Sepsis Awareness


5/3/2018

Instant Paint Experience Now Available for Free in Sherwin-Williams ColorSnap Visualizer App


5/2/2018

How hospitals respond to mass casualties like Toronto’s van attack

When healthcare facilities hear 'Code Orange' they get ready for patients’ arrival


Blog / Focus: Technology

5/2/2018

Enter the hospital change maker: Supply chain of the future

Having complete visibility into operational data, from the supply chain to finance and even into HR, in one system is becoming a revolutionary change-maker for hospitals


5/2/2018

Pa. healthcare facility adds calming live music to common areas

New arts department created a variety of art and music therapies at the hospital


Focus: Infection Control

5/2/2018

Monitoring systems support hand-hygiene efforts

New technologies include electronic and video hand hygiene monitoring systems


Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

5/2/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Offsite locations

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for offsite locations


5/2/2018

East Texas hospital practices disaster drills

The simulation was designed in part to practice evacuate existing patients due to infrastructure issues


5/2/2018

St. Anthony Shrine Awarded $500,000 to Expand On-Site Women’s Health Clinic


5/2/2018

energybank Wins Plant Engineering “Product of the Year” Award for the Third Consecutive Year


5/2/2018

Healthcare Surfaces Summit Announces New Board Leadership and Staff Additions


5/2/2018

CIRI Releases New Vision & Mission Statements, Plans Peer-Review Journal and Science Symposium


5/2/2018

Seeq Partner Alpha Process Control to Present How Engineers Can Benefit from Big Data Analytics.


5/1/2018

Registered sex offender banned from seeing son in St. Louis NICU

Hospital said he violated mandatory escort policy


Blog / Focus: Food Service

5/1/2018

Food waste management serves up a perfect recipe for cost savings and sustainability

Reduce pre-consume food waste by 50 percent or more and reduce annual food purchases by 2 percent to 6 percent


5/1/2018

University of Kentucky installs 'circadian rhythm lighting' in NICU

The lighting mimics natural light cycles and helps in the babies' development


5/1/2018

Biophilic design can support healing

Exposure to natural elements can aid in the healing process


Focus: Security

5/1/2018

Massachusetts hospital deploys security video management software

Massachusetts General Hospital has 1,300 security cameras recording around the clock


Blog

5/1/2018

Return to restorative roots: The impact of quality acoustic design in a healthcare setting

Good healthcare sound design considers both what patients don’t want to hear and what they do.


5/1/2018

ECO Roof and Solar partners with Assurance Roofing


5/1/2018

Flushmate® Technology Meets the Demands of Challenging Restroom Environments


5/1/2018

Baron Appoints Jack Hayes to Aid in Global Business Development Efforts


5/1/2018

Seeq Customers and Partners to Present at OSIsoft PI World User Conference in San Francisco


5/1/2018

Wisconsin Commercial Building Code Updates to Become More Energy Efficient



 
 
 


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