November 2020 POSTS ABOUT HEALTHCARE FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

COVID-19 Resource Targets Assisted Living Facilities

The infection prevention and control document aims to prevent the spread of infectious disease in communities

11/30/2020 12:15:00 AM

Patient Falls On The Rise

Falls cost U.S. hospitals an estimated $2 billion a year

11/30/2020 12:00:00 AM

Reopening of Emergency Hospital Signals COVID-19 Trouble in NY

The unit was one of several emergency facilities that were set up in New York earlier in the year to treat virus patients

11/30/2020 12:00:00 AM

2 Hospital Deaths Cast Focus on Aging Infrastructure

An accident has drawn steam-powered energy systems into the spotlight

11/30/2020 12:00:00 AM

Hospital Design Looks Up To Expand

Vertical hospitals have gained traction as healthcare providers looked to serve patient populations in urban centers

11/30/2020 12:00:00 AM

Are Smoke Alarms Necessary In Sleeping Rooms?

It all depends on the facility type and situation

11/25/2020 12:15:00 AM

Hygiene Remains Key To Controlling Coronavirus

Healthcare facilities also need to focus on surface cleaning and placement of sanitizer dispensers

11/25/2020 12:00:00 AM

Hospital System Assesses Options for Old Hospital

Iowa the system considers potential uses for existing structure as a new one comes online

11/25/2020 12:00:00 AM

Earthquakes and the Role of Hospital Cooperation

Study finds that if hospitals responding to earthquake are highly coordinated, they can cut patient wait times by more than half

11/25/2020 12:00:00 AM

Space Shortages Affecting State’s Psychiatric Hospitals

Responding to COVID-19 surge, California hospitals seek space options and wrestle with impact on patients

11/25/2020 12:00:00 AM

Hospital Workers Remain at Higher Risk of Contracting COVID-19

Spotlight on doctors and nurses, as well as security, housekeeping and food service workers

11/24/2020 12:15:00 AM

Hospitals Prepare for the Next Wave of COVID-19

Hospitals have been preparing for months for another surge and are hoping to deploy the lessons they learned during an agonizing spring

11/24/2020 12:00:00 AM

Germicidal Lighting Gains Grounds Beyond Healthcare

In some hospitals, ground-level robots emitting UV-C are being used to sanitize floors

11/24/2020 12:00:00 AM

Cybersecurity Remains Tough Challenges for Healthcare

Hospitals are prime targets because they often house sensitive and personal data

11/24/2020 12:00:00 AM

Health System Drops Plans for New Hospital

Florida’s Venice Regional Bayfront Health instead announced plans for a multimillion

11/24/2020 12:00:00 AM

Health Systems Grapple with Growing Cybersecurity Threats

Breaches, ransomware and other security incidents are becoming larger and more disruptive

11/23/2020 12:15:00 AM

Hospitals Curtail Elective Surgeries as COVID-19 Surges

Once again, hospitals must decide how to take care of COVID-19 patients while providing other services

11/23/2020 12:00:00 AM

Tips To Avoid PPE Cross-contamination

Improperly donning and doffing personal protective equipment can spread germs

11/23/2020 12:00:00 AM

Survey Spotlights Advances in Healthcare IT

One-third of organizations have adopted components of a comprehensive security program in 2020

11/23/2020 12:00:00 AM

IT Room Fire Forces Evacuation of Hospital Buildings

Electrical fire and smoke leads hospital officials to evacuate two office buildings

11/23/2020 12:00:00 AM

COVID-19 Strains Hospital Staffing

Surging cases drive up patient levels and worker infections

11/20/2020 12:15:00 AM

Iowa Hospitals, State Officials Spar Over Data

State calls data on physical infrastructure and emergency preparedness confidential

11/20/2020 12:00:00 AM

COVID-19 Leading to Regulatory Changes for Nursing Homes: Expert

Changes apt to address testing, access to visitation and aging infrastructures

11/20/2020 12:00:00 AM

OSHA Targets Healthcare Workers and Coronavirus

Guidance describes measures that include face masks and surgical masks

11/20/2020 12:00:00 AM

Study Looks at Patient-Centric Healthcare Facilities

When remodeling rooms or purchasing products, facility managers need to factor patient experience in their decisions

11/20/2020 12:00:00 AM

12 U.S. Hospitals Closed During Pandemic

Lower patient volumes, canceled elective procedures among challenges to bottom lines

11/19/2020 12:15:00 AM

Case Study: Choosing A Hand Dryer For Senior Living Centers

Proper hand hygiene is especially important for the elderly during the pandemic

11/19/2020 12:00:00 AM

Construction Tied to Higher COVID-19 Risks

Researchers explored the impact of keeping construction sites open during pandemic

11/19/2020 12:00:00 AM

COVID-19 Tests Organizations’ Emergency Preparedness Plans

Pandemic challenges test plans and offer opportunities to improve performance

11/19/2020 12:00:00 AM

PPE Supply Chains Under Scrutiny as Pandemic Worsens

Panel of experts offers suggestions for ensuring a pipeline of essential supplies

11/19/2020 12:00:00 AM

Fire Safety Q&A: Where To Place Fire Extinguishers

Know the clearance radius before mounting fire extinguishers

11/18/2020 12:15:00 AM

Safety Spotlight: Electrical Receptacles

Maintenance can ensure proper device operation and safety of staff and patients

11/18/2020 12:00:00 AM

Cyberattacks a Growing Threat for Hospitals

Beyond the challenges created by COVID-19, officials also must attend to cybersecurity

11/18/2020 12:00:00 AM

2 Hospital Workers Killed in Explosion

Technicians at VA hospital were maintaining a leaky steam pipe at the time

11/18/2020 12:00:00 AM

COVID-19 Again Challenges Hospital Supply Chains

Shortages of masks, gloves and respirators remind managers of the importance of procurement

11/18/2020 12:00:00 AM

Coronavirus Pandemic Shifts Long-Held Healthcare Design Ideas

A move to touchless technology and elimination of waiting rooms are two examples

11/17/2020 12:00:00 AM

Preparedness Helps VA Hospital Avoid COVID-19 Cases

Maine’s Togus Veterans Affairs Maine Medical Center has had no known coronavirus transmissions in seven months

11/17/2020 12:00:00 AM

Health System To Outsource 700 Workers

Move by Ohio’s Premier Health will affect nutritional services and environmental services workers

11/17/2020 12:00:00 AM

Rural Hospitals Feels the Weight of Surging COVID-19

Already struggling financially, hospitals outside metro areas see resources and equipment stretched thin

11/17/2020 12:00:00 AM

VA Embraces 3D for PPE

Recurring shortages of masks, gowns and gloves prompts agency to turn to advanced technology for essential products

11/17/2020 12:00:00 AM

COVID-19 Forces Hospital To Revamp Food Service

Hospital's curbside meal program aim to replace lost revenue

11/16/2020 12:00:00 AM

University of Iowa Hospitals Seek To Expand PPE Storage

Storage move aims to avoid PPE shortages among front-line workers

11/16/2020 12:00:00 AM

Maine Nursing Homes Struggle with COVID-19 Compliance

Facility residents account for 60 percent of state’s deaths

11/16/2020 12:00:00 AM

Minnesota Hospitals Brace As COVID-19 Cases Surge

Adjustments include diverting ambulances from crowded facilities

11/16/2020 12:00:00 AM

Half Of Disposable Gowns Are Not Meeting Safety Standards

Study shows that majority of imported gowns won’t protect against COVID-19

11/16/2020 12:00:00 AM

Focus: Security

Ligature-Resistant Door Solutions For Multi-use Healthcare Facilities

New rolling counter doors create safe spaces out of thin air, saving hospital systems time and money while addressing serious behavioral and mental health challenges

11/13/2020 12:00:00 AM

Focus: Security

Hospitals Boosting Email Security

Additional restrictions implemented to help prevent ransomware attacks

11/13/2020 12:00:00 AM

Ultraviolet Light Kills Coronavirus, But Caution Required

Continuous disinfection of surfaces and air would be a desirable outcome, but there is a lot of unknown risk with these solutions

11/13/2020 12:00:00 AM

Small Michigan Hospital Braces For COVID

Last week, five of its six ICU beds were filled; one with a COVID patient

11/13/2020 12:00:00 AM

Study Tests Effectiveness Of Materials For Face Masks

Researchers tested everything from t-shirts and socks to jeans and vacuum bags

11/13/2020 12:00:00 AM

Blog / Focus: New Construction

A Continuous Assessment: Understanding Compliance During New Construction

Healthcare facilities must keep pace with rapid changes in code compliance, neighborhood health, sustainability and energy management

11/12/2020 12:00:00 AM

Focus: New Construction

Design Should Balance Infection Control, Quality Of Life And Greater Resident Wellness

Nursing home design should balance infection control, quality of life and greater resident wellness

11/12/2020 12:00:00 AM

Butte Longterm Care Facility Resorts To Extreme Measures

Some asymptomatic staff members who have tested positive continue working with the COVID-19 positive patients

11/12/2020 12:00:00 AM

OSHA Issues Respirator Guidance For Longterm Care Facilities

11/12/2020 12:00:00 AM

Cleaning, Sanitizing And Disinfecting

COVID has spurred a new standard for healthcare facility hygiene

11/12/2020 12:00:00 AM

Kansas Healthcare Providers With COVID-19 Allowed To Treat Patients

The practice is allowed when facilities face staff shortages

11/11/2020 12:15:00 AM

Traveling Healthcare Workers Face Dire COVID Conditions

Caught between hospitals and agencies, workers’ protections are blurred

11/11/2020 12:00:00 AM

Michigan Healthcare Facilities Prep For COVID Surge

State’s hospitals prepared to different degrees

11/11/2020 12:00:00 AM

Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Fire Damper Testing

Brad Keyes discusses regulations on fire damper testing

11/11/2020 12:00:00 AM

Telemedicine Market Growing Rapidly

Remote patient monitoring is one of the primary benefits of telemedicine

11/11/2020 12:00:00 AM

Focus: Cybersecurity

Tips For Hiring Healthcare Cybersecurity Pros

Cybersecurity requires people from all backgrounds and majors

11/11/2020 12:00:00 AM

Giant Therapy Dog Brings Smiles, Infection Concerns To Ohio Healthcare Facility

Pandemic paused the project for safety reasons

11/10/2020 12:15:00 AM

Focus: Emergency Prep

Developing Robust Emergency Operating Procedures

Preparations must be taken to develop, deploy and maintain emergency operating procedures and harden the facility department’s emergency preparedness

11/10/2020 12:00:00 AM

Focus: Security

Feds Warn of ‘Imminent’ Cyber Threat to Healthcare Facilities

Some two dozen hospitals have already been hit

11/10/2020 12:00:00 AM

Some Healthcare Facilities Challenged By Virtual Survey Documentation

Only 8 percent said they had digitized their compliance documents

11/10/2020 12:00:00 AM

Blog / Focus: Emergency Prep

The Three Stages Of Facility Emergency Response

The biggest challenge that healthcare facility managers face in an emergency is ensuring safety

11/10/2020 12:00:00 AM

Working In Multiple Nursing Homes May Spread The Virus

Research has found that on average each nursing home is connected to seven others through staff movement

11/10/2020 12:00:00 AM

Twin Cities On 'Red Alert' For ICU Beds

ICU bed space is scarce because caregivers own infections or exposures

11/9/2020 12:15:00 AM

Operating Room Airflow Makes COVID Social Distancing Ineffective

Stepping away from a patient may not reduce risk

11/9/2020 12:00:00 AM

Mask Stockpiling May Be Hurting Small Healthcare Facilities

Larger healthcare facilities are stockpiling what they can in preparation for future surges

11/9/2020 12:00:00 AM

The Evolution Of Sustainability Post COVID-19

The pandemic has shown how sustainability in facilities must evolve to also include health and wellness strategies for building occupants

11/9/2020 12:00:00 AM

Bacteria On Hospital Floors Suggests Need For Better Infection Control

New study finds floors are a significant, but often overlooked, bacteria source

11/9/2020 12:00:00 AM

Focus: New Construction

Containing Infection Risk During Hospital Construction

Early discussion and risk assessment associated are key to minimizing the potential impact

11/9/2020 12:00:00 AM

NYC Healthcare Facilities Feel Ready For COVID Resurgence

Hospitals and nursing homes are drawing on lessons learned in the spring

11/6/2020 12:15:00 AM

Focus: Security

‘Security Incident’ Shuts Down Sonoma Valley Hospital Computers

Incident triggered 'significant downtime'

11/6/2020 12:00:00 AM

Blog

Decarbonizing Healthcare Facilities in a Post-Pandemic World

Decarbonizing a facility in a post-pandemic world first requires hospitals to determine what was changed and how drastically this may have impacted energy use

11/6/2020 12:00:00 AM

Focus: Security

Bill Targets Improved Hospital Signage, Lighting

Massachusetts legislation to require regulations on emergency room signs, lighting, doorbells or panic buttons, and video surveillance

11/6/2020 12:00:00 AM

Alaska COVID Alternate Care Sites Ready

Officials remain concerned about staffing

11/6/2020 12:00:00 AM

Focus: Security

Visitor Registration Systems Can Boost Healthcare Facility Security

Security must contend with these threats while balancing the need to maintain an open and inviting environment

11/6/2020 12:00:00 AM

Chart Shows Healthcare Workers Most Likely To Be Hospitalized For COVID

Housekeeping and maintenance workers were below those with nursing-related jobs, but above physicians

11/5/2020 12:15:00 AM

Building Analytics Strategies For COVID-19 Building Operations

As occupancy levels fluctuate during the pandemic, building analytics can help FMs fine-tune equipment to run efficiently

11/5/2020 12:00:00 AM

CDC Launches Anti-infection Program for Healthcare Workers

The $180 million program is designed to help stop the spread of pathogens in healthcare facilities

11/5/2020 12:00:00 AM

Texas Nursing Homes Violated Infection Control Standards During COVID

According to state records, 556 Texas longterm care facilities violated infection control standards at least 1,435 times between early March and mid-August

11/5/2020 12:00:00 AM