Safety - May 2015
Is patient bathing or contact precaution best to reduce MRSA spread?
Study says bathing patients with chlorhexidine is slightly more effective
5/28/2015
N.Y. healthcare facility holds three-day disaster drill
Massena Memorial Hospital staff practices for potential fire, explosion
5/28/2015
Hospital patients moved amidst concerns over water supply
James Cook University Hospital in UK called move a 'precautionary measure' as further testing is conducted
5/28/2015
Touchless door access switch help curb healthcare facility infections
Touchless door switches allow patients, staff to open an automatic door with a hand wave
5/27/2015
Q&A on the effective date of the new 2012 Life Safety Code
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question on the effective date of the new 2012 Life Safety Code
5/27/2015
Healthcare facility barrier management requires set protocols
Knowing when and where contractors or staff are entering barriers is important in ensuring the code compliance
5/26/2015
Hospital renovation efforts include push for better hand hygiene
Northwestern Memorial Hospital refurbishment program included equipment and product upgrades to the hospital's restrooms
5/21/2015
Mobile healthcare facilities ready for disasters
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale's Disaster Blasters enable the disaster preparedness team to set up a 300-bed field hospital
5/20/2015
OSHA and NIOSH release hospital respiratory toolkit
The kit is to be used by healthcare employers to protect staffers from airborne transmissible infectious diseases
5/20/2015
Q&A on seclusion rooms
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question on seclusion rooms
5/19/2015
Textile technology may protect patients and staff
Technology can reduce the transmission of hospital-acquired infections
5/18/2015
Hospital addresses security issues with window film
St. Luke's Hospital in Houston sought a long-term solution for disaster preparedness
5/15/2015
ERs are most vulnerable to healthcare facility violence
Training, risk assessment needed to address problem
5/13/2015
Reducing healthcare facility workplace violence
Active shooter training is something to consider
5/13/2015
Healthcare facilities tighten security after emergency room violence
Hospitals invest in better locks, security staff, more cameras, risk assessment and staff training
5/12/2015
Q&A on soiled utility rooms
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question on soiled utility rooms
5/11/2015
Leapfrog releases spring safety scores
Becker's Hospital Review lists five things to know about scores and the new Leapfrog features
5/5/2015
Q&A on deadbolt locks on office doors
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about deadbolt locks on office doors
5/5/2015
Five steps for long-term care facility security
The right staff, realistic security policies and procedures, staff/resident security training and integrated security technology are all key to a successful long-term care facility security system, according to an article on the Long-Term Living website
5/4/2015
Creating a fire barrier management plan
Life safety concerns continue to be a central focus for healthcare accrediting agencies
5/1/2015