Maintenance and Operations - January 2015
Walmart is getting retail healthcare right
They have a better understanding than traditional healthcare providers of what patients really want, according to an article on the Healthcare Design website
1/27/2015
Healthier healthcare interiors trends
Innovative organizations are using an intentional approach to avoid products, services and materials that can have negative impacts
1/23/2015
Burst pipe damages Virginia hospital
Hospital maintenance staff works to clean up the water damage in the Halifax Regional Hospital cafeteria
1/23/2015
Idaho behind on inspecting health facilities
There is a backlog of 275 overdue surveys and 135 open complaints awaiting investigation
1/23/2015
Future of the healthcare supply chain
Data is the key to unlocking the supply chain challenges facing the industry
1/22/2015
Alberta hospital infrastructure called years behind because of neglect
New Democratic Party says patients and healthcare workers is at risk because the government has neglected hospital infrastructure for years
1/22/2015
Sprinklers in air handlers Q&A
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about sprinklers in air handlers
1/22/2015
Lighting choices can improve patient experience and bottom line
LED lighting offers controllability and energy efficiency
1/21/2015
Hospitals' fried chicken tradition at odds with health mission
'Fried Chicken Wednesdays' are popular with the community and the hospital's bottom line, but at odds with its healthy philosophy
1/20/2015
Broken water main floods Pontiac hospital
The emergency room at McLaren Hospital in Pontiac, Mich., closed to new patients after an overnight water main break caused flooding
1/15/2015
Occupant load calculation Q&A
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about occupant load calculation
1/13/2015
Lighting can improve patient experience
Aesthetic lighting can also positively impact staff attitudes
1/12/2015
Military jet transformed into a flying hospital
Boeing C-17 Globemaster III turned into a flying triage unit so doctors can stabilize, monitor and give soldiers high-level care
1/9/2015
New Mexico court says 'Wet Floor' sign is a safety device
The court said the term 'safety device' must be given a broad interpretation
1/9/2015
Ebola offers lessons for facilities
Hand-washing, personal protective equipment and pristine techniques central to infection control
1/9/2015
Healthcare facilities 2015 and beyond
Real estate and facilities services will see changes in products, delivery models and relationships
1/8/2015
Humidity in sterile storage rooms Q&A
In a recent Q&A on the FacilityCare website, consultant Brad Keyes answered a question about humidity in sterile storage rooms
1/8/2015
Four Kansas facilities recognized for new food and beverage policies
Kansas Hospital Education and Research Foundation recognizes facilities for providing healthier food options
1/6/2015
Ontario hospital receives funding for equipment improvements
Funds will help enhance services in long-term rehabilitation and complex continuing care
1/6/2015
Medicare cuts payments to 721 hospitals for hospital-acquired conditions
The HAC Program is aimed at reducing preventable harm to patients by penalizing the 25 percent of hospitals with the highest rates
1/6/2015
South Brisbane hospital fixing glitches after complaints
Lady Cilento Children's Hospital working on access to food adequate transportation
1/5/2015
Copper bedrails may fight hospital infections
A study of the effects of copper-alloy surfaces in U.S. hospitals shows promising results
1/2/2015