Trending News - November 2018

Tennessee children's hospital designed for homey feel

Le Bonheur Children’s Outpatient Clinic was designed with forms and materials that suggest a 'home away from home,' according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/30/2018

Healthcare facility professionals weigh in on impending pharmacy regulations

On December 1, 2019, sweeping changes to hazardous drug handling in hospitals’ pharmacies will be enforced as the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Chapter 800 rules go into effect

11/30/2018

BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre designed to be 'wood first'

The design reflects Vancouver's wood-first initiative that mandates timber use in buildings, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/29/2018

Hospital projects can strengthen neighborhoods

Limited influence blamed on outdated planning strategies and tax laws

11/29/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Exit enclosure antenna

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for an exit exclosure antenna

11/28/2018

Some fear Congo Ebola outbreak could get much worse

Expert says in many ways it's as if they're stuck at square one

11/26/2018

Georgia senior facility build with indoor and outdoor spaces for entertaining and socializing

The Arbor at BridgeMill in Canton includes an expansive terrace, gardens, a fire pit and barbecue area, according to an article on the Environments for Aging website

11/26/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Exiting from hospital into medical building

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for exiting from hospital into medical building

11/21/2018

Where are Leapfrog's 'F' hospitals?

The Leapfrog Group recently gave 17 hospitals failing grades

11/19/2018

Temporary mobile health clinic for the poor opens in Vatican City

Facility built to serve city's homeless and poor

11/19/2018

Psychiatric care for children designed to be 'pavilion in the park'

Virginia Treatment Center for Children in Richmond uses warm, bright colors and natural light, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/16/2018

Regulations, Codes & Standards Q&A: Blanket warmers

Brad Keyes discusses regulations for blanket and towel warmers

11/14/2018

Assisted living facility closed due to bed bugs, deaths and theft

The facility has been operating without a licensed administrator since the former administrator had her license suspended

11/8/2018

Healthcare facilities planning upgrades

Seven facilities announced or finished projects in the last weeks of October

11/7/2018

California facility design inspired by coastal landscape

Ventura County Medical Center’s replacement wing adds to a cohesive aesthetic, blending with the existing campus, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website

11/5/2018