Munson Medical Center's process improvement exercises helped pinpoint problems in their signage and communication, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
The Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, Mich., used process improvement exercises to help pinpoint problems in their wayfinding signage and communication, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. Among other things, they found that giving people correct parking information prior to their visit would solve many of the wayfinding challenges.
October 28, 2014
Topic Area: Maintenance and Operations
The Hidden Risks of QAC Disinfectants in Healthcare FacilitiesQuaternary ammonium compounds are a popular disinfectant choice, but they may be causing more harm than good. A review outlines the problems with QACs and offers a solution.
Sprinkler Compliance: Navigating Code Mandates, Renovation Triggers and Patient SafetyAs CMS deadlines approach and renovation projects accelerate, healthcare facility managers must understand how NFPA 101, state fire codes and sprinkler design strategies intersect.
Baptist Health Acquires South Arkansas Regional HospitalNow operating as Baptist Health Medical Center-El Dorado, the 151-bed facility is the 13th hospital in the Baptist Health system.
Wider View: Planning LED Upgrades Across a Healthcare PortfolioUpgrade planning has to start with a systemwide, portfolio approach rather than a site-by-site mindset.
Cone Health Plans Hospital in Forsyth County of North CarolinaThe 198,593 square-foot facility will be in southeast Forsyth County.