Industry News - February 2016
Too many patients using ER as primary care as Northern Colorado companies build ERs to meet demand
Freestanding emergency rooms are becoming more common across the U.S
2/29/2016
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NFMT session to explore a BIM lifecycle case study on Carolinas HealthCare System facilities
The 2016 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.
2/29/2016
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Expert says longterm care execs' salary hikes may 'trickle down' to facility staff
Multi-facility longterm care executives got salary increases across the board
2/26/2016
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NFMT session to address 'Infection Control: Expecting the Unexpected'
The 2016 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.
2/26/2016
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Health system investing $3 million in competitor's MRI facilities to join 'convenience revolution'
Wisconsin's ThedaCare partners with its competition to create a new care delivery system
2/25/2016
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NFMT session to address emerging infectious diseases in the built environment
The 2016 National Facilities Management & Technology event offers three full days of education, speakers, networking with peers, and a giant expo hall. All for free.
2/25/2016
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Va. bill would remove longterm care facilities' option to bar cameras in rooms
New legislation toughens the regulation by requiring that nursing homes allow the cameras
2/24/2016
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Saskatchewan healthcare facility plans to be redesigned
Proposed Leader Healthcare Facility Integration project will be re-tendered to trim costs
2/24/2016
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Are healthcare facilities focusing too much on survey scores?
Hospital Consumer Assessment of Health Plans Survey (HCAHPS) scores have caused healthcare providers to focus more of their efforts on what is being measured in the survey in an attempt to improve outcomes and maximize their reimbursements, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
2/23/2016
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Some link microcephaly to water supply rather than Zika
A group of Argentinian physicians claims a toxic larvicide is to blame for the huge spike in babies born with microcephaly in Brazil
2/23/2016
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Congress may merge VA hospitals with military facilities
Merger of healthcare facilities would mean active duty soldiers and veterans would be treated side by side
2/22/2016
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Rochester hospitals join to fight C. Diff.
Four hospitals are forming a C. difficile prevention collaborative. Six nursing homes that share patients with the hospitals have formed a separate alliance
2/19/2016
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St. Louis agency studying feasibility of healthcare clinics at MetroLink stations
Bi-State Development is looking into the possibility of opening clinics that would offer services such as basic medical care, dental checkups and eye exams
2/19/2016
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House OKs bill to tighten control on VA projects
Legislation would increase oversight and management of large construction projects at the Department of Veterans Affairs
2/16/2016
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital adds fine dining option
Chicago hospital hosts restaurant as a new way to engage with the community
2/16/2016
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Flint hospitals working to ensure water safety
Three health systems investing in water purification
2/12/2016
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Why the FDA took years to warn about scope-related infections
Staff at the federal agency losing the report was one of many missteps
2/11/2016
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Rural Michigan adding healthcare facilities to schools
Cedar Springs School Health Center available to the community as well as the students
2/10/2016
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Hospitals recognized for rooftop gardens, meatless meals
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine releases rankings on healthful food choices at healthcare facilities
2/5/2016
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Chicago prepares for a post-Ebola public health crisis
Ebola crisis produced a system of training and collaboration among public and private health entities
2/4/2016
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Fargo area struggling to fill healthcare positions
Healthcare facilities having trouble finding staff for in food service, housekeeping and building maintenance as well as nurses.
2/4/2016
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Healthcare facility fined when non-surgical towel is found in patient
Hospital can't figure out how towel got there
2/3/2016
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Hospitals tailoring services to older patients
The senior population is expected to grow 112 percent by 2060
2/1/2016
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