September 2021 Posts About Healthcare Facilities Management
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9/30/2021
Forum Targets Healthcare-Higher Education Synergy
Topics included green revolving funds and financing, renewables procurement, goal setting and collaboration on energy efficiency, and building operations during the pandemic
9/30/2021
Healthcare Compliance Target of CBRE Offering
Tools cover employee evaluation and assessment, training and certifications, and benchmarking, analytics and reporting
9/30/2021
Tampa Hospital Launches Largest Master Facility Plan
Plan will have impact of more than $967 million and create more than 5,952 jobs
9/29/2021
Why Don’t More Facilities Install Lighting Controls?
How facility managers can overcome obstacles and incorporate lighting control systems in their hospitals
9/29/2021
Ransomware Linked to Higher Patient Mortality: Survey
COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in less confidence among providers in mitigating risks posed by ransomware
9/29/2021
Illinois Hospital To Open Cardiovascular Institute
167,000-square-foot complex will house six new dedicated operating rooms and nine new labs for multiple cardiovascular needs
9/28/2021
Healthcare Facilities Top List of UV Applications: Survey
Eighty-one percent of respondents are concerned about UV disinfection safety
9/28/2021
Distinct Construction Project Must Complement Existing Campus
New facility also adds urban park and parking garage
9/28/2021
CDC To Invest $2.1 Billion in Infection Prevention in Healthcare Facilities
Funds will help facilities prevent infections more effectively and support rapid response to detect and contain infectious organisms
9/27/2021
Overhead Ventilation Is IAQ Culprit: Study
When overhead vents supply heated air, occupants might be exposed to respiratory aerosols more than if same room were well-mixed
9/27/2021
UC Health Expands Emergency Department
Cincinnati facility is also renovating its existing 30-year-old emergency department
9/24/2021
3 Tips for Designing Welcoming Healthcare Spaces
Healthcare design contributes to patient comfort and safety, as well as staff morale and productivity
9/24/2021
Senior Living Community Requires Luxury Facility Amenities
Security features include IP cameras, electronic visitor management and access-controlled garage
9/24/2021
Remote Monitoring Important, But Few Facilities Capable of Doing It
Healthcare facility managers plan to invest in remote monitoring and smart buildings in the next year
9/23/2021
3D Printed Walls Promise Efficiency in Construction
Walls can be printed with integrated electrical, mechanical, and HVAC services, reducing labor-intensive interior finishing process
9/23/2021
NEMA Offers Motors and Generators Standard for Free
Standard provides guidance for motor manufacturers, state and local codes, repair shops, contractors, facilities managers and original equipment manufacturers
9/22/2021
Case Study: Intercom System Improves Visitor and Patient Experience
Communication system also provides video monitoring of suspicious activity
9/22/2021
New Construction Projects Expand Austin’s Healthcare Market
Women’s Center four-story vertical expansion project will consist of 166,369-square-foot addition
9/22/2021
Long-Term Care Facilities To Receive Pandemic Relief Funds
Funding includes $17 billion covering range of providers that can document revenue losses and expenses associated with pandemic
9/21/2021
What Products Should Be In a Networked Lighting Control System?
Lighting control systems continue to advance, giving facility managers many options to consider
9/21/2021
$60 Million Gift To Fund New Cancer Center
Donation will support construction of modern, state-of-the-art cancer hospital at the Mount Sinai Hospital campus in New York City
9/21/2021
How Do Light Levels Affect Patient Health and Recovery?
Hospitalized patients often suffer from sleep deprivation due to environmental noise and interruptions from staff
9/20/2021
Keeping Patients Safe From Harm: Enacting and Sustaining a Ligature Risk Assessment
Many facility-related products in hospital rooms can pose a risk to patients
9/20/2021
New UL Resources Target Fire Safety
Software tracks and manages certification, testing schedules, professional competencies and other activities across single buildings or whole portfolios
9/20/2021
As New Colorado Hospital Opens, Current Facility Shifts Focus
New $26 million hospital began construction in 2019 but encountered building delays due to COVID-19
9/17/2021
New Cleaning Approach Reduces HAIs by 65 Percent
Minnesota hospital uses technology and teamwork to minimize hospital-acquired infections
9/17/2021
COVID-19 Challenges Hospital’s HVAC Operations
Department focuses on UVC technology, air filtration to create healthy indoor environments
9/17/2021
Florida Hospital Campus Prepares for Fall Opening
65-acre campus will include a 365,000-square-foot, five-story hospital with 110 private patient suites, a 28-bed emergency department
9/16/2021
Minimizing Mold Growth: The Value of Preventive Maintenance
Healthcare facility managers need to take the necessary precautions to prevent patients from acquiring fungal infections
9/16/2021
California Warns Healthcare Facilities on Cybercrime
Attorney general urges providers to take proactive steps to protect against cybersecurity threats
9/16/2021
DOE Resources Support Codes To Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Facilities rely on robust energy codes to enhance resilience and mitigate impacts of climate change
9/15/2021
Carpets Cannot Be Disinfected
They can be cleaned and sanitized and here’s how to do it in 3 steps
9/15/2021
EPA Webinar Targets IPM in Healthcare Facilities
Integrated pest management is a science-based decision-making framework that emphasizes pest prevention and least-toxic control measures
9/15/2021
Case Study: Canopy Skylight Welcomes Visitors To Cancer Center
anodized aluminum canopy is expected to last 40 years
9/14/2021
Biden’s COVID-19 Mandates Target Vaccinations in Healthcare Facilities
Mandate covers healthcare settings that receive Medicare or Medicaid reimbursement, including hospitals, dialysis facilities, ambulatory surgical settings, and home health agencies
9/14/2021
Preparedness Resource Targets Power Generation
Free, downloadable resource provides in-depth look at propane’s capabilities as a resilient energy source in healthcare facilities
9/14/2021
NFMT Returns With Its Remix Show in November
Live event takes place in Orlando, but facility professionals can also attend online
9/13/2021
What Are the Benefits of Installing Lighting Controls?
If hospitals are going to implement lighting controls, there is an ideal time to do it
9/13/2021
White Paper Targets Advanced Recycling in Healthcare
Healthcare industry has recognized that the environmental footprint from widespread use of plastics, especially packaging, is significant
9/13/2021
ASHRAE Updates Ventilation Standard for Healthcare Facilities
Changes include expanded requirements to allow airborne infectious isolation room exhaust discharge to general exhaust under certain conditions
9/10/2021
Prevent Infections Rather Than Have To Cure Them
Hospitals need to give greater attention and budget to preventing healthcare acquired infections
9/10/2021
Long-Term Care Facility Reduces Carbon Footprint With No Upfront Costs
Case Study: Crown Point Health Suites upgraded lighting to LED fixtures and added HVAC sensors
9/10/2021
The Joint Commission Launches Assisted Living Accreditation
ALCs have been increasingly shifting from hospitality-based environment to healthcare-focused setting
Blower Fans Recalled Due to Fire Hazard9/9/2021
New York’s First Children’s Specialty Hospital Breaks Ground
Hospital will provide diagnosis, clinical assessment, crisis evaluation, and evidence-based treatment for issues related to complex conditions
9/9/2021
Florida Hospital Begins $10 Million Renovation
When complete in summer, 2022, emergency department will expand number of patient care areas to 18
9/8/2021
Hurricane, Wildfires Making Resilience a Top Priority for Facilities
Recent report suggests catastrophic climate change is imminent unless huge greenhouse gas reductions succeed
9/8/2021
Biden Pushes To Curtail Emissions from Healthcare Facilities
New office will prod hospitals to cut carbon emissions and provide greener, more environmentally friendly medical care
Meet the Best Environmental Services Departments9/7/2021
Baltimore Medical Center Begins Construction on Towson Campus
The estimated cost of the project is $166 million
9/3/2021
Pandemic Tensions Fueling Rise in Healthcare Workplace Violence
Workers and health care officials say incidents of violence against staff have been rising in number and intensity
9/3/2021
University of Iowa Gets Approval for New Hospital
Facility in North Liberty slated to cost $230 million
9/3/2021
Cherokee Tribal Council Investing $110 Million in Health Centers
Two new facilities to be located on Qualla Boundary in Cherokee County
9/2/2021
Hospitals Assess Damage as Ida Moves Inland
Worst damage was at Ochsner St. Anne Hospital, where roof was damaged and section above an elevator blew out, rendering elevator unusable
9/2/2021
New York Hospital System Receives $17 Million for Upgrades
Renovations on NYC Health + Hospitals/Coney Island will begin in summer 2022
9/2/2021
Ohio Children’s Hospital Creates New Company and Care Model
Akron Children's Health Collaborative is designed to help coordinate care for 100,000 Medicaid patients
9/1/2021
Pandemic, Hurricane Test Resilience of Gulf Coast Hospitals
Hospitals in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama implement response plans for twin emergencies
9/1/2021
COVID-19 Forces Texas To Hire 8,000 Healthcare Workers
Hospitalizations from disease are getting dangerously close to state’s record set last winter
9/1/2021
Pandemic Drives Healthcare Technology Trends
COVID-19 pandemic forcing healthcare systems to adopt new technology and processes to deal with evolving challenges