Maintenance and Operations - January 2018
Before Nebraska hospital is demolished, former workers share stories
The Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center building will come down after crews remove asbestos before the final demolition
1/31/2018
Healthcare facilities need disaster recovery plans for EHR security
Having a current backup plan and contingency plan are federal requirements under the HIPAA Security Rule
1/30/2018
Tips for upgrading, replacing healthcare facility equipment
With multiple systems, a proactive planning process is critical
1/30/2018
California wildfires tested hospitals' disaster plans
There is more pressure for hospitals to be prepared even though many lack the resources and funding to upgrade their disaster plans
1/30/2018
Integrative design plus early commissioning role prevent building performance problems
Lessons from past projects should inform new designs
1/29/2018
Benefits of maintenance planning and scheduling
It can be difficult to justify a full-time MPS position, but you should be able to justify the function
1/29/2018
Super Bowl LII to impact hospital access in Minneapolis
Road closures make it difficult for patients to reach Hennepin County Medical Center
1/26/2018
White paper explores how flooring impacts patient care
Noise levels can affect healing, reduce efficiency
1/24/2018
Attention to roof inspections, maintenance can help prevent leaks
Regular inspections and maintenance are critical to keep roofs in good condition
1/23/2018
The benefits of managing healthcare operating expense with a CMMS
This critical healthcare system gives HTM professionals the ability to proactively manage work requests, inventory items, and assets, which in turn can improve patient care and reduce operating costs
1/19/2018
Deer crashes through window at S.D. healthcare facility
Doe had a broken back right hoof but officials think it will be OK
1/18/2018
Ham radio operators train to help healthcare facilities, others in disasters
Operators take classes on operating in a hospital
1/16/2018
Healthcare facilities weigh in on weather safety for employees
Some hospitals offer sleeping accommodations, food and other essential items.
1/16/2018
Noisy ORs can put patients at risk
Excessive noise can be distracting to healthcare providers
1/16/2018
Minneapolis hospital develops emergency plan for Super Bowl
Road closures around the stadium will affect routes ambulances take to Hennepin County Medical Center
1/15/2018
Boston area healthcare facilities were prepared for storm
Hospitals opened rooms so staff could stay overnight
1/9/2018
Amtrak derailment emergency response went well
Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia drills two to three times a year on its disaster response
1/9/2018
Healthcare facilities looking at new ways to reduce noise
Hospital noise is a growing concern for patients, family and staff
1/8/2018
Los Angeles County adds recuperative beds to help homeless
Two-hundred fifty new beds brings the total to 432
1/4/2018
