November 2020 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management
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11/30/2020
COVID-19 Resource Targets Assisted Living Facilities
The infection prevention and control document aims to prevent the spread of infectious disease in communities
Patient Falls On The Rise11/30/2020
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
2 Hospital Deaths Cast Focus on Aging Infrastructure
An accident has drawn steam-powered energy systems into the spotlight
11/30/2020
Hospital Design Looks Up To Expand
Vertical hospitals have gained traction as healthcare providers looked to serve patient populations in urban centers
11/25/2020
Are Smoke Alarms Necessary In Sleeping Rooms?
It all depends on the facility type and situation
11/25/2020
Hygiene Remains Key To Controlling Coronavirus
Healthcare facilities also need to focus on surface cleaning and placement of sanitizer dispensers
11/25/2020
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
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
Space Shortages Affecting State’s Psychiatric Hospitals
Responding to COVID-19 surge, California hospitals seek space options and wrestle with impact on patients
11/24/2020
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
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
Germicidal Lighting Gains Grounds Beyond Healthcare
In some hospitals, ground-level robots emitting UV-C are being used to sanitize floors
11/24/2020
Cybersecurity Remains Tough Challenges for Healthcare
Hospitals are prime targets because they often house sensitive and personal data
11/24/2020
Health System Drops Plans for New Hospital
Florida’s Venice Regional Bayfront Health instead announced plans for a multimillion
11/23/2020
Health Systems Grapple with Growing Cybersecurity Threats
Breaches, ransomware and other security incidents are becoming larger and more disruptive
11/23/2020
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
Tips To Avoid PPE Cross-contamination
Improperly donning and doffing personal protective equipment can spread germs
11/23/2020
Survey Spotlights Advances in Healthcare IT
One-third of organizations have adopted components of a comprehensive security program in 2020
11/23/2020
IT Room Fire Forces Evacuation of Hospital Buildings
Electrical fire and smoke leads hospital officials to evacuate two office buildings
11/20/2020
COVID-19 Strains Hospital Staffing
Surging cases drive up patient levels and worker infections
11/20/2020
Iowa Hospitals, State Officials Spar Over Data
State calls data on physical infrastructure and emergency preparedness confidential
11/20/2020
COVID-19 Leading to Regulatory Changes for Nursing Homes: Expert
Changes apt to address testing, access to visitation and aging infrastructures
11/20/2020
OSHA Targets Healthcare Workers and Coronavirus
Guidance describes measures that include face masks and surgical masks
11/20/2020
Study Looks at Patient-Centric Healthcare Facilities
When remodeling rooms or purchasing products, facility managers need to factor patient experience in their decisions
11/19/2020
12 U.S. Hospitals Closed During Pandemic
Lower patient volumes, canceled elective procedures among challenges to bottom lines
11/19/2020
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
Construction Tied to Higher COVID-19 Risks
Researchers explored the impact of keeping construction sites open during pandemic
11/19/2020
COVID-19 Tests Organizations’ Emergency Preparedness Plans
Pandemic challenges test plans and offer opportunities to improve performance
11/19/2020
PPE Supply Chains Under Scrutiny as Pandemic Worsens
Panel of experts offers suggestions for ensuring a pipeline of essential supplies
11/18/2020
Fire Safety Q&A: Where To Place Fire Extinguishers
Know the clearance radius before mounting fire extinguishers
11/18/2020
Safety Spotlight: Electrical Receptacles
Maintenance can ensure proper device operation and safety of staff and patients
11/18/2020
Cyberattacks a Growing Threat for Hospitals
Beyond the challenges created by COVID-19, officials also must attend to cybersecurity
11/18/2020
2 Hospital Workers Killed in Explosion
Technicians at VA hospital were maintaining a leaky steam pipe at the time
11/18/2020
COVID-19 Again Challenges Hospital Supply Chains
Shortages of masks, gloves and respirators remind managers of the importance of procurement
11/17/2020
Coronavirus Pandemic Shifts Long-Held Healthcare Design Ideas
A move to touchless technology and elimination of waiting rooms are two examples
11/17/2020
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
Health System To Outsource 700 Workers
Move by Ohio’s Premier Health will affect nutritional services and environmental services workers
11/17/2020
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
VA Embraces 3D for PPE
Recurring shortages of masks, gowns and gloves prompts agency to turn to advanced technology for essential products
11/16/2020
COVID-19 Forces Hospital To Revamp Food Service
Hospital's curbside meal program aim to replace lost revenue
11/16/2020
University of Iowa Hospitals Seek To Expand PPE Storage
Storage move aims to avoid PPE shortages among front-line workers
11/16/2020
Maine Nursing Homes Struggle with COVID-19 Compliance
Facility residents account for 60 percent of state’s deaths
11/16/2020
Minnesota Hospitals Brace As COVID-19 Cases Surge
Adjustments include diverting ambulances from crowded facilities
11/16/2020
Half Of Disposable Gowns Are Not Meeting Safety Standards
Study shows that majority of imported gowns won’t protect against COVID-19
Focus: Security
11/13/2020
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
Focus: Security
11/13/2020
Hospitals Boosting Email Security
Additional restrictions implemented to help prevent ransomware attacks
11/13/2020
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
Small Michigan Hospital Braces For COVID
Last week, five of its six ICU beds were filled; one with a COVID patient
11/13/2020
Study Tests Effectiveness Of Materials For Face Masks
Researchers tested everything from t-shirts and socks to jeans and vacuum bags
Blog / Focus: New Construction
11/12/2020
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
Focus: New Construction
11/12/2020
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
Butte Longterm Care Facility Resorts To Extreme Measures
Some asymptomatic staff members who have tested positive continue working with the COVID-19 positive patients
OSHA Issues Respirator Guidance For Longterm Care Facilities11/12/2020
Cleaning, Sanitizing And Disinfecting
COVID has spurred a new standard for healthcare facility hygiene
11/11/2020
Kansas Healthcare Providers With COVID-19 Allowed To Treat Patients
The practice is allowed when facilities face staff shortages
11/11/2020
Traveling Healthcare Workers Face Dire COVID Conditions
Caught between hospitals and agencies, workers’ protections are blurred
11/11/2020
Michigan Healthcare Facilities Prep For COVID Surge
State’s hospitals prepared to different degrees
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
11/11/2020
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Fire Damper Testing
Brad Keyes discusses regulations on fire damper testing
11/11/2020
Telemedicine Market Growing Rapidly
Remote patient monitoring is one of the primary benefits of telemedicine
Focus: Cybersecurity
11/11/2020
Tips For Hiring Healthcare Cybersecurity Pros
Cybersecurity requires people from all backgrounds and majors
11/10/2020
Giant Therapy Dog Brings Smiles, Infection Concerns To Ohio Healthcare Facility
Pandemic paused the project for safety reasons
Focus: Emergency Prep
11/10/2020
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
Focus: Security
11/10/2020
Feds Warn of ‘Imminent’ Cyber Threat to Healthcare Facilities
Some two dozen hospitals have already been hit
11/10/2020
Some Healthcare Facilities Challenged By Virtual Survey Documentation
Only 8 percent said they had digitized their compliance documents
Blog / Focus: Emergency Prep
11/10/2020
The Three Stages Of Facility Emergency Response
The biggest challenge that healthcare facility managers face in an emergency is ensuring safety
11/10/2020
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
11/9/2020
Twin Cities On 'Red Alert' For ICU Beds
ICU bed space is scarce because caregivers own infections or exposures
11/9/2020
Operating Room Airflow Makes COVID Social Distancing Ineffective
Stepping away from a patient may not reduce risk
11/9/2020
Mask Stockpiling May Be Hurting Small Healthcare Facilities
Larger healthcare facilities are stockpiling what they can in preparation for future surges
11/9/2020
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
Bacteria On Hospital Floors Suggests Need For Better Infection Control
New study finds floors are a significant, but often overlooked, bacteria source
Focus: New Construction
11/9/2020
Containing Infection Risk During Hospital Construction
Early discussion and risk assessment associated are key to minimizing the potential impact
11/6/2020
NYC Healthcare Facilities Feel Ready For COVID Resurgence
Hospitals and nursing homes are drawing on lessons learned in the spring
Focus: Security
11/6/2020
‘Security Incident’ Shuts Down Sonoma Valley Hospital Computers
Incident triggered 'significant downtime'
Blog
11/6/2020
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
Focus: Security
11/6/2020
Bill Targets Improved Hospital Signage, Lighting
Massachusetts legislation to require regulations on emergency room signs, lighting, doorbells or panic buttons, and video surveillance
Alaska COVID Alternate Care Sites ReadyFocus: Security
11/6/2020
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
11/5/2020
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
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
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
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
Infection Control Training From CDC Supports Existing Efforts
Program targets frontline healthcare workers and could supplement senior living community offerings
Focus: New Construction
11/5/2020
Indiana Hospital Designed With Storm Water Management System
The system was designed to conserve energy and support the ecology
11/4/2020
Some Michigan Hospitals Boosting Minimum Wage
Two Michigan hospital systems raise minimum wage to $15 to fill job openings
11/4/2020
Paint Can Keep Surfaces Below Ambient Temperature
The paint reflects 95.5 percent of solar radiation
11/4/2020
Hospital COVID Outbreak May Have Started In Break Room
15 staff members at Mass. hospital tested positive for COVID-19
Focus: Fire-Life Safety / Column
11/4/2020
Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Corrective Maintenance Work
Brad Keyes discusses regulations on corrective maintenance work
11/4/2020
Study Recommends Cleaning the Air to Decrease COVID
The air in ultrasound departments should be disinfected
Focus: Security
11/4/2020
Security/Safety Mistakes That May Be Overlooked During COVID
Basic hospital security can lapse during a crisis
11/3/2020
Texas Hospital’s Face Shield Program Controlling COVID Spread
Researchers have also found the program has reduced overall hospital-acquired infections
11/3/2020
Healthcare Facility Dining Programs Meet COVID With Innovation
At UF Health Shands Florida Hospital, dining staff started delivering food directly to COVID patients
Focus: Security
11/3/2020
La. Hospital Shares Security Measures After Baby Was Taken
The baby was found safe a few hours later
11/3/2020
Pandemic Adds Election Duties To Longterm Care Workers’ To-Do Lists
Staffers visit each resident to help with voting
11/3/2020
Equipment Inspection, Training Key to Snow And Ice Management
Preparation for winter should include a thorough inspection of snow- and ice-removal equipment and training personnel
11/2/2020
Designing Healthcare Facility Ventilation After COVID-19
Designers are using different strategies to support infection control
11/2/2020
Staff-strapped Canadian Nursing Homes Turning To Immigration
Staffing for longterm care facilities called a national issue
11/2/2020
Keeping The Hospital Cafeteria Safe During The Pandemic
A properly developed, executed and periodically reviewed plan is key
11/2/2020
Indiana Hospital Fighting COVID With Germ Killing Robots
Reid Health has added three robots to cleaning arsenal in rooms occupied by COVID-19 patients
11/2/2020
False Positives in COVID Not A Harmless Mistake
False negatives are not the only problem with faulty coronavirus testing
Blog / Focus: Emergency Prep
11/2/2020
Disaster Preparedness – Considerations On Cybersecurity And Resiliency
Planning starts with the end result in mind, but along the way, there are other key goalposts