October 2021 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management

Creating ‘Systemness’ in Facility Operations

Strategy can reduce maintenance, sourcing and utilities expenses by 12 to 18 percent

10/29/2021 12:15:00 AM

Resources Help Managers Make Case for Energy Efficiency Funding

Implementing robust energy efficiency plans across an organization requires buy-in from leadership

10/29/2021 12:00:00 AM

Washington State To Add Behavioral Health Facility

Building will support clinical services ranging from medication management and psychotherapies to art neuromodulation treatments

10/29/2021 12:00:00 AM

ADA Technical Bulletins Target Sinks, Dryers, Saunas

Material addresses specifications for clear floor space, knee and toe space, forward and side reach, height, and turning space

10/28/2021 12:15:00 AM

Hearing Protection Use Low in Healthcare: NIOSH

Researchers found some of the highest prevalences of non-use among exposed workers in finance and insurance, and healthcare and social assistance

10/28/2021 12:00:00 AM

Nevada Medical Center Expansion Breaks Ground

Project to include, acute care, ICU, emergency room; surgery department, radiology services, and increased emergency room capacity of 5-12 beds

10/28/2021 12:00:00 AM

Delayed by COVID-19, New Hospital Breaks Ground

Replacement for existing hospital will feature 146 private rooms, 26 ICU beds and a 30-bed emergency department

10/27/2021 12:00:00 AM

Critical Power Systems' Impact on National Electric Code

New research on plug load demand indicates need for code changes

10/27/2021 12:00:00 AM

AHA Rolls Out Workplace Violence Guidelines

Framework addresses four critical areas: trauma support, a culture of safety, violence intervention and risk mitigation

10/26/2021 12:00:00 AM

$64 Million Senior Living Facility Breaks Ground in Arizona

197,000-square-foot building will provide 147 studio, one- and two-bedroom independent, assisted living and memory care units

10/26/2021 12:00:00 AM

Joint Commission Issues Cybersecurity Advisory

Resource provides safety actions and resources to help managers and organizations prepare for and repel cybersecurity events

10/25/2021 12:15:00 AM

New Guide Addresses Climate Change and Infrastructure

Report summarizes likely changes in various extreme meteorological and hydrological events and assesses vulnerabilities of infrastructure

10/25/2021 12:00:00 AM

Cleveland Clinic Project Expands Outpatient Services

$1 million project will add 16 examination rooms and two procedural testing suites, with construction set to finish in January 2022

10/25/2021 12:00:00 AM

Nursing Home Failed To Properly Protect Staff from COVID-19: OSHA

Facility failed to protect employees and temporary staff from possible coronavirus hazards a year after employee died of disease

10/22/2021 12:15:00 AM

University of Iowa Breaks Ground on New Campus

Campus will accommodate up to 48 beds, 21 emergency care rooms, 16 operating rooms, laboratories, a pharmacy, and advanced diagnostic imaging

10/22/2021 12:00:00 AM

Better Buildings Compiles Resilience Resources

Managers can use resources to minimize exposure to climate-related impacts through resilience planning, implementing new energy technologies, and decreasing energy demand

10/22/2021 12:00:00 AM

Allegheny Health Opens 160-Bed Hospital

345,000-square-foot hospital includes 24-bed emergency department, pediatric-capable rooms and dedicated pediatric hospitalists

10/21/2021 12:00:00 AM

Indiana Medical Office Building Breaks Ground

9,372-square-foot facility is expected to house new providers, as well as two existing practices that will move to new location

10/21/2021 12:00:00 AM

5 Ways To Stop Slips and Falls in Long-term Care Facilities

Up to 75 percent of all nursing home residents fall each year. Here’s how facility managers can prevent problems

10/20/2021 12:15:00 AM

WaterSense Provides Guidance on Water Conservation

Hospitals and other healthcare facilities use about 7 percent of the total water use in U.S. facilities

10/20/2021 12:00:00 AM

VA To Build New Hospital in Louisville

910,115-square-foot medical center will replace existing Robley Rex VA Medical Center

10/20/2021 12:00:00 AM

OSHA Increasing Inspections in Healthcare Facilities

Inspections are part of new COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard for Healthcare

10/19/2021 12:00:00 AM

University of Missouri Breaks Ground on New Children’s Hospital

New facility set to open in summer of 2024 on MU Health Care’s main hospital campus

10/19/2021 12:00:00 AM

Joint Commission Resources Address Workplace Violence

Page offers links to Joint Commission resources, as well as resources from federal, state, and professional organizations

10/18/2021 12:15:00 AM

Guide Targets Patient Room Lighting, Energy Use

Lighting Research Center offers guidance for achieving effective, healthy lighting solutions while limiting energy use

10/18/2021 12:00:00 AM

Indiana Hospital Expands Systems Service Area

With 622,000 square feet and 364 patient beds, IU Health Bloomington is larger than current facility

10/18/2021 12:00:00 AM

Bottom Line: Study Finds Shoes Major Source of C. Diff

Shoe soles had highest positivity rates, with 45 percent of samples testing positive for bacteria

10/15/2021 12:15:00 AM

UL Certification Recognizes Food Service Safety

Mark provides objective evidence that food service operations in healthcare facilities and other settings meet key food safety criteria

10/15/2021 12:00:00 AM

Emergency Care Center Brings 24-Hour Care to Area

New facility features new exam rooms, trauma rooms, a full-service imaging center, and a laboratory

10/15/2021 12:00:00 AM

How To Measure Cleanliness of Hospital Surfaces

What you can’t see can hurt you. Environmental services needs to prove cleaning regimen produces desired results

10/14/2021 12:15:00 AM

GSA Lays Out Facility Resilience Guidance

Plan outlines actions that can help healthcare facilities adapt to the impacts of climate change, such as sea-level rise

10/14/2021 12:00:00 AM

New Florida Hospital To Serve Growing Community

Between 2010 and 2019, county’s population increased by 20 percent and by 2026 is expected to grow by an additional 7 percent

10/14/2021 12:00:00 AM

Renovation Combines Design Trends With Sensory Experiences

Senior center phased in renovation over six years

10/13/2021 12:00:00 AM

Louisiana Medical Center Adds Cancer Institute

Facility will include more than 80,000 square feet and provide access to medical and surgical oncology practices, and advanced imaging and diagnostics for treatment

10/13/2021 12:00:00 AM

AI Opportunities in Healthcare Emergency Management

Tips for successfully implementing emergency management technology

10/13/2021 12:00:00 AM

Parking Lot Lighting Focus of New Guide

Guide demonstrates how to promote safety while reducing power demand by lighting parking lots more uniformly

10/12/2021 12:00:00 AM

Former Macy's To Be Repurposed as Healthcare Facility

Connected to a mall, the location makes it a convenient location for patients

10/12/2021 12:00:00 AM

2 Keys To Preventing Slips and Falls in Hospitals

As many as 1 million people fall in hospitals every year

10/11/2021 12:15:00 AM

CISA Tool Helps Assess Cyber Risks

Managers can further understand nature of insider threats and steps to create prevention and mitigation programs

10/11/2021 12:00:00 AM

New Hospital To Feature Patient-centric Layout

Focus also includes outpatient services using remote technologies

10/11/2021 12:00:00 AM

Hospital Expands with Nine-Story Tower

Existing hospital will remain fully operational during construction, and once new building is completed, old building will be demolished

10/8/2021 12:00:00 AM

4 Reasons You’re Disinfecting Improperly

Disinfecting high-touch surfaces is critical to preventing spread of infection. Unfortunately, you’re likely doing it wrong

10/8/2021 12:00:00 AM

What’s Trending in Long-term Care Facility Design?

From on-site amenities to outdoor elements, these trends impact senior care facilities

10/7/2021 12:15:00 AM

Disinfectants Damage Medical Device Monitoring Systems

Case study finds that chemical exposure led to equipment damage

10/7/2021 12:00:00 AM

Penn State Opens Newest Hospital

300,000-square-foot hospital includes 110 private inpatient beds, emergency department, and imaging and lab services

10/7/2021 12:00:00 AM

New Research Shows Effectiveness of Light Disinfection Against COVID-19

Technology also proven to work against Influenza A

10/6/2021 12:15:00 AM

Researchers Develop Masks for Prolonged Use

Mask with micro air cleaner provides constant flow of purified air to create invisible air shield that can block ambient particles

10/6/2021 12:00:00 AM

Cleveland Clinic Breaks Ground on $80 Million Hospital

Mentor Hospital will feature 34 inpatient and observation rooms, 19 emergency department beds, up to 25 outpatient rooms, and four operating rooms

10/6/2021 12:00:00 AM

Virginia Hospital Completes Garage, Starts Six-Story Tower

Building will blend New 245,000-square-foot outpatient pavilion will house physical therapy examination and treatment rooms, radiology and imaging suites, clinics for examinations and six operating roomsinto surrounding community

10/5/2021 12:15:00 AM